Prayer Pointers 19 January 2023

Posted by aitee on January 19, 2023 · Leave a Comment

In this new year what plans are you making and do you have backup plans to achieve your desired outcome?

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established”, Proverbs 16:3 -ESV

Let us submit our 2023 plan to God, for He knows the best way forward for us.

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The Origin of 福 (“Blessings”)

Posted by eeyuing on January 16, 2023 · Leave a Comment

During the Chinese New Year season, the Chinese character “福” (pronounced as “fu“) is found on decorations and inscribed on hongbao (“红包”) or red packets. The word signifies blessings and prosperity and is considered most appropriate for the annual lunar new year celebrations (also known as chunjie (“春节“) or Spring Festival). As those of Chinese descent usher in a new year, words of blessings are exchanged among family and friends. This is often accompanied by new year goodies, exchanges of mandarin oranges, and giving of red packets of cash (or increasingly digital tokens of money). The character “福” may also be displayed in an upside down manner to symbolize the arrival of blessings (the Chinese word for “upside down” [“倒“] sounds like the word for “arrival” [“到“]).

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Mid-year Student Orientation 2023

Posted by jonathan on January 13, 2023 · Leave a Comment

EAST Mid-year Student Orientation, January 2023

At the beginning of the second semester (Jan-May) 2023, a two-day orientation for new program students took place at EAST. These students hail from 6 countries in East Asia, South-East Asia, South Asia, and North America. We are thankful to God for leading each to do theological studies at EAST. Among them are ministers, church workers, missionaries, and working professionals. It was truly heartening to hear them share their stories–journeys of faith even as they arrive in EAST, Singapore for further equipping in a multi-cultural environment and for spiritual refreshment.

Please pray for each of them to experience God’s transforming work in their personal lives and ministry through their studies and cross-cultural exposure in Singapore and beyond.

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Prayer Pointers 12 January 2023

Posted by aitee on January 12, 2023 · Leave a Comment

How would you handle your fear when you transit into a seminary for the next season of your life?

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 -ESV

Where can you find the strength and endurance to overcome your challenges and learning difficulties? Read more

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