Update from Mauritius by Alumna Kathleen Ngan

Posted by on April 4, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

L: Nathalie (Kathleen’s niece) R: Kathleen Ngan

Lockdown has been extended for another two weeks until 15th April due to an increase number of cases. Supermarkets have been opened since Thursday until Saturday on a trial basis using names in alphabetical order: A-F Thu, G-N Fri, O-Z Sat. Then on Monday next and Thursday for A-F again and so on, meaning twice a week we are allowed to buy food. Pharmacies are opened everyday.

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One More Day by Victor G

Posted by on April 3, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

 

The above song, written and sung by Pastor Victor Gee with a cry to “fight on,” is dedicated to all frontliners and the unsung heroes of the fierce battle against the coronavirus outbreak. The gifted evangelist and songwriter-singer has ministered in Malaysia and Singapore among others.

The Singapore Minister of National Development, Lawrence Wong, said, “Every person is, in fact, on the front line.” (Straits Times, 2 April 2020) Thus this song goes out to everyone at such a time like this.

“Nowhere to look but to you now … Could it be, hope awaits?”

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Lament in a Time of Pandemic

Posted by on April 2, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Photo: OMF Literature Inc., Philippines

 

How do we survive this pandemic? Through lament or grieving.

One of the reasons the Old Testament Israelites were able to endure so many calamities was they knew how to lament. When their crops failed or they were defeated in a war, they would gather together to grieve. That is why there are so many laments in the Bible, including more than a third of the 150 psalms. There is even a whole book called “Lamentations.”

For the rest of the article, click here. The writer is Dr Rico Villanueva, an EAST visiting faculty who teaches Old Testament and a Regional Commissioning Editor for Langham Publications.

 

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Mindset of Hope in Crisis

Posted by on March 25, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

At an online Chapel organised by the EAST Student Council on 25 March 2020, the President of EAST, Rev Dr Chan Chong Hiok or CCH as he is also known, spoke on “Mindset of Hope in Crisis.” He was on Zoom being broadcasted online to listeners who were observing safe distancing.

In the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, he spoke words of hope and encouragement to all present online. Quoting from Habakkuk 3, he exhorted all to continue trusting the LORD amidst challenging situations. The LORD is everpresent in our midst, and we can rejoice in Him. He also referred to Psalm 91 where the faithfulness of God is truly our shield and rampart in times of need. As we meditate on His Word, we will discover afresh that He is indeed our refuge.

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New Testament Resources Free During COVID-19

Posted by on March 21, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

There are some generous publishers and resource providers who have made their books and journal articles available online for free during the present COVID-19 outbreak. See the listing below (valid as of 20 March 2020) or click this Google Doc link for the most updated list. The list is originally compiled by Steve Walton.

Anyone can also add more links to the list for other New Testament studies free resources. May this be a blessing to many during this challenging season.

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