Alumnus Matthew’s Calling to Mongolia
Alumnus Matthew Ong in Mongolian Countryside during winter.
EAST Alumnus Matthew Ong graduated from EAST with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry in 2018. He received God’s calling to Mongolia through a pastor’s light-hearted response to a baby’s cry in his congregation, “Is there a Mongolian baby crying in our midst?”
That question was God’s prompt in his heart back in 2014, which led to a friendship with the first Mongolian family (Luya and Tuul) attending his home church, Glory Presbyterian Church. Between then and now, Matthew has made four to five trips to Mongolia itself, getting to know the country and the people better.
Prayer Pointers – 3 September 2021
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” – Hebrews 10:24, ESV
As the world around us changes, so must we. Singapore’s educational system is evolving to be relevant in producing graduates who are resilient and ready to meet new challenges in a VUCA* world. Such transformative educational goal sees learners attain or exceed their potential and nurturing them to accept and love one another inclusively.
*VUCA – volative, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous.
Devotion to each other, and serve the Lord
Newest Faculty: Derek Atkins
L to R: Derek Atkins, Caleb (14), Lai Kein
At the previous East Chapel, Mr Derek Atkins shared a message from Psalms 121 and reminded us to turn to God and fix our eyes on Jesus Christ in times of trouble and uncertainties. He and his wife Lai Kein did just that when the Covid-19 pandemic started. Back then, they had returned from the mission field to visit Lai Kein’s family for Chinese New Year. That short visit has since ballooned into an entire re-evaluation of God’s plans in their lives. Now, Derek teaches at EAST, and Lai Kein serves in a local Methodist Church. Meanwhile, their teenage son Caleb is transitioning to a home-schooling lifestyle in Singapore, while attending a ministry for third culture kids. Read more
Prayer Pointers – 26 August 2021
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” – Psalms 133:1, ESV
It was heartening and humbling to witness the recent Singapore National Day Parade 2021 celebrating 56 years of nation building. The heart-warming multimedia show and live presentations reflected the island state’s multicultural populace from various languages, races, ages, and faiths. May we continue to be found faithful in loving our neighbours and serving others as we celebrate the faithfulness of past generations of Singaporeans and current frontline personnel fighting the pandemic.
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