Fellowship lunch with Church Leaders. The NCCS Exco resumed its small group fellowship lunch with church leaders on 26 March. Held since 2022, one of the aims is for NCCS leadership to be more acquainted with pastors and churches, including those beyond the membership of NCCS. Our five guests on this occasion were
- Sr Pastor Yang Tuck Yoong, Cornerstone Community Church.
- Pastor Wallace Chin, The Crossing Church
- Rev Fr Valerian Cheong, Rector, St Francis Xavier Major Seminary
- Sr Pastor David Jeremiah Seah Hok Heng, Tabernacle Church and Missions
- Pastor Jacob Ng, Redemption Hill Church
Hosted by Exco members, Bishop Lu Guan Hoe, Elder Kevin Lee, Rev Edwin Tan and Rev Dr Ngoei Foong Nghian, the lunch fellowship was an opportunity to learn of each church’s ministry and to affirm the good work of churches from different traditions and background. More about our guests and their ministries. PHOTO / LEADERS SHARE
Chinese Churches’ Seminar. The packed audience attending the seminar, “Local Roots, Vision Worldwide – Sustainable Development of Chinese-speaking Churches”, heard Guest-of-Honour Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, a church elder, deliver the opening address on the challenges affecting both Singapore and the global community, urging attendees to consider the mission of Chinese-speaking churches in a pluralistic society. He emphasised the importance of fostering community care, embracing diversity and teaching to deepen relationships – whether with God, with one another, or with the world.
The gathering also heard Archbishop Dr Titus Chung, Rt Rev Dr Caleb Soo, and Rev Dr Lim Teck Peng share their insights, focusing on key aspects crucial to the mission of Chinese-speaking churches within Singapore’s unique context. The seminar continued after lunch with workshops that delved into practical challenges, particularly in ministering to the generation that views Chinese as a second language. The 5 April seminar held at the New Sanctuary of St Andrew’s Cathedral saw an attendance of some 765 pastors, church leaders, and co-workers. PHOTOS
If you were not able to attend the seminar, we invite you to visit the recording of the presentations here: VIDEOS OF SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS (CHINESE)
The Chinese Translation of the NCCS 50th Anniversary book “Serving the Church Engaging Society” has been published. The print copy is available at the NCCS office. We are also pleased to share with you the online copy here. LINK
Notice Board. NCCS would like to share with you the following upcoming events and other matters that may be of interest to members and friends (details are found in the attached links):
- Earth Day 2025 Interfaith Conversation by Caritas Singapore on 22 Apr – LINK
- Special Needs Ministry Conference by KIN/CAC on 31 May – LINK
- Full Time Ministry staff needed in Wesley Methodist Church – LINK
- Operations Executive needed in International Lutheran Seafarers’ Missions – LINK
- The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) advises that it is the duty of all citizens to call the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline to report suspected domestic violence/abuse cases. LINK
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