The angel said, "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2 : 10
Church growth experts claim that the main reason why churches are not growing is that there is nothing in their worship that attracts people. They say that churches must use special effects to create a thrilling and emotionally uplifting atmosphere that will make people want to come back for more and bring all their friends along. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 46”
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
Via Dolorosa (Way of Sorrows) is related to the Catholic ritual of imitating the sufferings of Christ on His way to the cross. The Way of Sorrows in Jerusalem demonstrates an effort to remember how Jesus had carried the cross through the streets of Jerusalem towards the place of His crucifixion. The route begins with the place where Jesus was scourged, and proceeds on to the three places where Jesus was purported to have fallen under the weight of the cross. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 45”
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand,….
Like many other popular commercial activities all over the world, the celebration of Halloween is keeping the cashiers busy, causing the cash machines to bring in more profits for businesses. In America and many other countries (even in China), it has become one of the activities which has helped to rake in billions of dollars every year. The sale of candy and costumes is fast competing with sales of items related to Christmas. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 44”
MARTIN LUTHER
Martin Luther, a monk, a priest and professor of Theology, is better known as the Church Reformer although he is also known for his influence in Education and Literature. He was the one who translated the Bible into the German language. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 43”
BPCIS was formed 7 years ago, initiated by Zion Serangoon and Bishan B-P Churches. Emmanuel and Herald BPC became the first two churches to be added to its membership. The first meeting was held at 5 Zion Serangoon premises in September 2011. Today, we have a total of 7 churches in the Presbytery including Mt Carmel (2015), Hermon (2016) and Shalom (2016). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 42”
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
There is a worship that involves the whole person, every minute of the day for his entire life – whatever he does, he is to glorify God. This can be termed as life worship. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 41”