Hearing Each Other Out in Inter-generational Dialogue
East Asia School of Theology and Capelle Church Equip recently hosted an inter-generational dialogue titled “Hello, You’re Muted,” over the joys, challenges and hopes of Christian leaders across the generations.
The panel presented and interacted over three aspects of ministering across the generations. They engaged each other’s thoughts and constructively responded to a number of questions from the floor covering the generational challenges on multiple fronts. These include having conversations with (and between) children in the family, recognizing the merits of the different generations, having genuine interest and concern for the younger generations, responding well to leadership, recognizing the need to nurture upcoming generations, and cultivating a helpful culture of interaction that facilitates healthy conversations in the long run. Read more
EAST Alumna Sophie Lo as Mother, Wife & Christlike Leader
L to R: Nelson Lo, Hannah Lo (17), Sophie Lo, Joshua Lo (15)
Leading up to this Mother’s Day weekend, we are featuring an EAST alumna and EAST staff Mrs Sophie Lo who is a mother, wife and leader in EAST Community. Sophie is a mother to two teenagers, Hannah (17) and Joshua (15), wife to EAST’s Dean of Administration Mr Nelson Lo, and works in the EAST HR Department. She graduated with a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies (2020) and was awarded the Spiritual Multiplier Award. Currently. Sophie also oversees the social media platforms for the WOW MOM ministry of Cru Singapore. Below is an interview with her on her juggling responsibilities among her varied roles and thoughts on motherhood.
- Sophie, how did you manage to juggle your responsibilities as a wife and mother while also completing your studies, and fulfilling your duties at the EAST HR department?
Slow and steady described my study journey at EAST. When my kids were very young, I took one course at a time, so that I could give attention to my kids and yet reaped the benefits from my studies. As my kids grew older and more independent, I began to take on more courses in order to complete my program within a time frame. The journey was slow and took me a very long time. Fellow students who started their program at the same time or even after me, have graduated one after another while I would still be registering for courses to complete my credits requirement. Despite the slowness and length of time taken, I have enjoyed my studies thoroughly, was able to apply most of what I learnt in my ministry, and could also fulfil my duties at the EAST HR department.
Prayer pointers 5 May 2022
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” – Psalms 28:7, ESV
Do you feel burnt out, defeated and in tatters? Who can you rejoice in and trust to put a song in your heart to raise you up triumphantly?
Praise God:
– That our heavenly father, the creator and author of our lives has our best interest at heart. He is readily there to bless us.
Pray for
– Our hearts to be attuned with God’s will to know and to fulfil his purpose in us so as to glorify him.
– EAST community to continue to rise up in God’s strength and protection; trusting Him to lift us up in victory.
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Long Service Appreciation 2022
During the last Chapel service of the year on 27 April 2022, the EAST community took time to appreciate the staff and faculty who have served EAST for at least five to fifteen years. The following were recognized and appreciated for their labour of love at EAST.
- 15 Years of Service – Ms Jaclyn Ng (Finance)
- 10 Years of Service – Rev Estella Liu (Faculty)
- 5 Years of Service – Mr Raymond Lim (Administration), Ms Esther Tan (Alumni Office), and Ms Lisa Xu (Faculty)
Honorable mentions were also made for two faculty who have served as leaders at EAST for a term of three years each.
- Dr Roland Tan, Dean of Students (2018 to 2021)
- Rev Victor Kwok, Registrar (2017 to 2020)
Prayer pointers 28 April 2022
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” – Psalms 27:1, ESV
What or who are you fearful of today? Are you afraid to step out, as the borders have opened up? Who is timeless, all powerful, all majestic and all loving to one and all?
Praise God:
– That our heavenly father loves us. He guides us to the right path and grants us salvation. We are to boldly do according to His will to glorify Him.
Pray for
– God’s leading to the most needful ministry field, so that the people there will receive your light and salvation.
– EAST alumni to be fearless and selfless in sharing the good news to whoever and wherever God sends them to.
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