From Crafts to Christ
All of us are called to live out the Great Commission. How then can we use our interests/talents for evangelism? For the longest time, I love beautiful things because of my background in fashion and interior design. God challenged me to use my interests/talents for His glory.
Blessed Hope in God for 2023
May you and your family be blessed this Lunar New Year as you place your hope on a gracious God.
– From all at EAST
耶 和 华 说 ： 我 知 道 我 向 你 们 所 怀 的 意 念 是 赐 平 安 的 意 念 ， 不 是 降 灾 祸 的 意 念 ， 要 叫 你 们 末 後 有 指 望 。 （ 耶 利 米 書 29:11, CUV）
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
主 赐 恩 惠 ，
合 家 蒙 福
God grants grace so that the entire family is blessed.
Prayer Pointers 19 January 2023
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.
The Origin of 福 (“Blessings”)
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“]).
Mid-year Student Orientation 2023
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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