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Partners IN HIS

Service
“Two are better than one, because they have a good
reward for their toil.”—Ecclesiastes 4:9 (ESV)

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W
ell-known 17th
century commentator
Matthew Henry
remarked, “[Two]
are better than one,
and more happy jointly than either
of them could be separately, more
pleased in one another than they
could be in themselves only, mutually
serviceable to each other’s welfare,
and by a united strength more likely
to do good to others”.
Henry’s words aptly describe the joy
and fruits of the camaraderie that
The Bible Society of Singapore (BSS)
enjoys in partnering with others to
further Christ’s Kingdom through the
Bible Mission. With the help and
support of churches, Christian
organisations and faithful
individuals, the knowledge of God
and His Word is spread to more
communities more effectively,
impacting and transforming more
lives than before.
Fulfilling the Great
Commission together
The Bible Mission—to make God’s
Word known to all peoples—arose
out of the Great Commission that our
Lord gave to the universal Church.
Being called the pillars of truth whose
primary task is to proclaim the Gospel
to the world (1 Tim 3:15; Mk 13:10),
local churches are therefore vital
partners of BSS in the Bible Mission.
One key example of this partnership
is the Bible Society Sunday
programme, which began in 1915.
Churches of various denominations
work with BSS in holding Bible Society
Sundays in their churches to raise
awareness of and support for the
Bible Mission among their members.
One of our faithful partners is the
Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) of
the Methodist Church in Singapore,
with whom we have been organising
Bible Society Sundays for several
decades.
BSS also enjoys partnerships with
different local churches in a variety of
other initiatives, such as:
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• Collaborating with the Anglican
Diocese of Singapore to
organise the Living Word
Conferences
• Working with the Trinity Annual
Conference and CAC of the
Methodist Church in Singapore
to host the D6 Family
Conferences
• Partnering with the Presbyterian
Church in Singapore to
coordinate fundraising efforts
for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in
the Philippines
These efforts not only foster a greater
love and hunger for God’s Word
among local churches, but also open
up more avenues for them to take
part in sharing and demonstrating
its power among the peoples they
minister to.
Serving local and global
communities together
BSS also has valuable partners
in various other local Christian
organisations and ministries. These
include interdenominational
Christians of various traditions and
backgrounds gain a better understanding
organisations such as the National of how God’s Word relates to our current
world through ETHOS programmes.
Council of Churches of Singapore
and the Evangelical Fellowship of
“
Singapore; local seminaries such
as Trinity Theological College and
Singapore Bible College; and focused
ministries such as Arts Collective
and the newly-established Alliance of
Indian Ministries (AIM).
The Bible
As each institution directs its
resources and energies at different
Mission...
areas of ministry and outreach, our
partnerships enable us to bring
arose out of
the light of God’s Word to as wide
and diverse a populace as possible the Great
with more concerted efforts. These
include: Commission
•
Promoting Christian unity and
coordinating unified missional that our Lord
efforts through events such as
the GoForth National Missions gave to the
Conferences
• Advocating the relevance and universal
credibility of God’s Word through
programmes such as the ETHOS Church.”
Lectures and Conferences
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• Stimulating engagement
with God’s Word among
several ethnic and interest
groups through initiatives
such as DECLARE and the
AIM Conference
Our partnerships are not limited
only to Singapore. As a global
mission agency under United
education and ministry courses, and Several donors are also
most recently the Planetshakers in generous and regular in
publicising their tour in January. We their donations to the
look forward to similar collaborations cause, which BSS is able
with even more ministries to spread to use to fund numerous
the light and hope of God’s Word to local and overseas
people of all ages in all nations! outreach projects. Still
others participate in
Pooling our varied gifts various programmes

Bible Societies (UBS), BSS works together such as Friends of the

closely with Bible Societies
in other countries, especially
those in Asia Pacific and the
Middle East, to further the Bible
Mission in their lands (see pages
12–13 for an example). We are
thankful to have met up with the
American Bible Society earlier this
year to explore ways in which BSS
may better serve the Asia Pacific
region as a hub for Scripture
translation and engagement.
Bible and our upcoming
It may be tempting to think that Bible Mission Banquet
significant gains in furthering the in August to support
Bible Mission are only obtained the mission in their own
through partnerships with formal special ways. Though
public organisations. Yet some of our often hidden from
most valued partners are individual
the public view, these
Christians whose help and support
contributions are vital
are integral to our work at BSS.
for the continuance and
Indeed, the global Bible Mission
furtherance of the Bible
itself came about as a vision of a
Mission work, both locally
single individual (18th-century Welsh
and globally.
minister Rev Thomas Charles).

We are also honoured to be More than 200 faithful believers

To grow the Body
involved in the work of overseas volunteer with BSS as Sowers-
ministries in Singapore, such in-Action—bringing a multitude
and spread the
as WorldTeach in organising of different gifts in areas of Gospel
Walk Thru the Bible seminars, leadership, teaching, service and Whether big or small,
Concordia Center for the Family administration—to sustain and public or private, we
in the USA in holding family life improve BSS’s daily operations. are thankful for God’s
provision in and through
these relationships and
partnerships, which
enable us to bring God’s
Word and its message
of life and hope to the
peoples. Their help and
support have made a
real difference in the
transformation of the
lives of many in the
Church and the world.

We hope and pray that

even more will join us
in this work, so that the
Body of Christ may grow
to maturity, and the
Gospel may spread to all
the nations, to the glory
of Christ our Lord and
Saviour!

Participants of the UBS Staff Training Workshop gained deeper insight into the many ongoing Bible
translation initiatives.

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CHINA:
Growing Harvest
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE

C
hristianity is growing
rapidly in China. Yet
there is also an increasing
need not only for Bibles,
but also trustworthy resources to
instruct and equip them according
to “the sound words of our Lord
Jesus Christ and the teaching that
accords with godliness” (1 Tim 6:3,
ESV).
Over the years, BSS has been
working closely and directly with
several Christian organisations in
China to fulfil this need through
the Bible Mission. Most recently,
BSS hosted a delegation of senior
Christian leaders led by Rev Dr
Yue Qinghua, the Chairman of
the Three-Self Patriotic Movement Rev Dr Yue (centre) and his team with the General Secretary and BSS staff.

Committee in Fujian, China,

and also the Principal of Fujian
Theological Seminary. During their
four-day visit, BSS acted as the
liaison between them and several
of our partners and affiliates, such
as Singapore Bible College, Trinity
Theological College, Methodist
School of Music, and Care Corner.
These relationships with many of
our other provincial partners in
China paved the way for BSS to
support the work there further by:
theological training and While we are thankful
education of students and for God’s gracious
pastors in China’s seminaries providence, the
harvest in China is
• Helping the poorer communities
still plentiful, and the
in China materially and
workers still few. Join
spiritually
us with your prayers
• Forging connections between and support to help
more churches and institutions resource, train and
in Singapore and China, and equip this rapidly-
creating more opportunities for growing church
mutual cooperation movement.

• Giving donations and

providing Bible study
resources to support the
photo © Dag Smemo

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事奉伙伴 “两个人总比一个人好，他们
劳碌同得美好的报偿。”
——传道书4:9（和合本修订版）

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世 纪 著 名 的 解 经 家 马 太•亨利（Matthew 当每个机构将其资源和精力集中在不同事工和
Henry）曾 说：
“两个人总比一个人好，他们 外展领域时，我们的配搭使我们能够以更加协调一
合作要比单干有更多的喜乐，彼此欣赏比自 致的努力，将上帝话语的亮光带给更广和更多元化
我欣赏要好得多，共同为了彼此的福祉而服侍，两人联 的人群。这些事工包括：
合起来的力量更可能对别人有益处。”
• 通过GoForth新加坡宣教大会等活动，促进基
亨利的话恰如其分地描述了圣经公会在与合作伙伴 督徒合一，并协调宣教方面的努力

携手通过圣经宣教拓展上帝国度时，那份同袍情谊所带 • 通过“思潮”讲座和研讨会等活动倡导圣经的
来的喜乐与果实。在教会、基督教机构和忠心的信徒的 相关性和可信度

帮助与支持下，越来越多的社群以前所未有的速度开始 • 举办“宣告”和“印度事工联盟大会”等事工
认识上帝和祂的话语，越来越多的生命被影响和改变。 活动，让一些族群和兴趣小组接触到圣经

我们的合作伙伴并不局限于新加坡。作为一家在
同心协力完成大使命 联合圣经公会旗下的国际宣教机构，新加坡圣经公

圣经宣教——让所有人知晓上帝的话语——出自主 会与其他国家，尤其是亚太和中东地区的圣经公会

赐给普世教会的大使命。教会既被称为真理的柱石， 紧密合作，推动当地的圣经宣教（参阅14至15页的

其首要的任务就是向世人宣告福音（提摩太前书3:15； 例子）。我们非常感恩能在今年年初与美国圣经公

马可福音3:10）。因此，本地教会就成为新加坡圣经公 会会面，共同探索新加坡圣经公会作为圣经翻译与

会在圣经宣教事工上的重要伙伴。 实践中心，可以如何更好地服事亚太地区。

合作的一个重要例子就是始于1915年的圣经公会 我们也非常荣幸能够参与在新加坡的海外事

主日。各宗派教会与圣经公会合作，在他们的堂会举办 工，如 WorldTeach 举办的遍览圣经研讨会；美国

圣经公会主日，以提高会友对圣经宣教的关注与支持。 康考迪亚家庭中心（Concordia Center for the

新加坡卫理公会华人年议会是我们忠实的伙伴之一，我 Family）举办的家庭生活教育和事工课程；以及最

们已经一同举办圣经公会主日达数十年之久。 近与星球震动者乐团（Planetshakers）一同宣传
他们在一月份的巡演。我们期待能与更多机构有类
圣经公会也与本地各教会在其他各种事工活动上
似的合作机会，向万国万民各年龄层的人传扬上帝
合作：
话语的光明与希望。
• 与圣公会新加坡教区合作举办活水之言大会

• 与新加坡卫理公会三一年议会和华人年议会携手
汇集我们各自的恩赐
举办D6家庭事工大会

• 与基督教新加坡长老会合作，为因台风海燕受灾
的菲律宾难民筹款

这些努力不仅培养了本地教会对上帝话语的喜爱和
渴慕，也为他们开辟更多渠道，在所牧养的人群中分享
和展现上帝话语的大能。

一同服事本地和海外群体
圣经公会也与许多其他本地基督教机构及事工有着
重要的合作关系。他们包括跨宗派机构，如新加坡基督
教会协会和新加坡福音联谊会；本地神学院，如三一神
学院和新加坡神学院；以及专属事工，如艺术家联合会 圣经公会与圣公会善牧堂携手举办圣经主日，宣传圣经宣教
的事工。
和新成立的印度事工联盟。
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人们可能会认为推动圣经宣 经之友”
（Friends of the Bible）及将
教的重要成就都只是通过与正式的 在八月举行的宣教晚宴，以他们独特的
公共机构合作而取得的。然而，我 方式来支持宣教。虽然他们多为幕后英
们一些最重要的伙伴其实是个别的 雄，但他们的贡献对于本地和海外圣经
基督徒，他们的帮助和支持对于圣 宣教的持续发展都十分重要。
经公会而言是不可或缺的。的确，
全球圣经宣教本身就源自于一位基 拓展教会，传扬福音
督徒的愿景（18世纪威尔士牧师托
不论大小，公共或私人，我们都感
马斯·查尔斯）。
谢上帝供应合作伙伴并通过与他们的合
200多位忠心的信徒，参与圣 作，让我们能够将上帝的话语及其生命
经公会“撒种者行动”的志愿服事， 与盼望的信息传给万民。他们的帮助和
用他们领导、教导、服务和行政事 支持，对教会内外众多生命的改变产生
务方面的多种不同恩赐，维持和改 了真正的影响。
善圣经公会的日常运作。一些捐
我们盼望并祷告更多的人能够加入
助者也非常慷慨地定期奉献，这让
我们一起服事，使基督的身体——教会
本公会可以为多个本地和海外的外
茁壮成长，福音传遍天下，救主基督得
展事工筹集款项。另外一些基督
着荣耀！
徒积极参与各种事工项目，如“圣

“撒种者行动”的志愿者在D6家庭事工
大会中协助公会书籍的售卖。

“ 圣经宣教——

让所有人知

晓上帝的话

语——出自主

赐给普世教会

的大使命。”
由2014年开启的亚洲圣经倡导论坛和思潮基督教公共学术中心是在本地及亚太区倡导圣经的
重要管道。

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中国:
满足收割的需求
基
督教在中国正迅速发
展。然而，那里不仅
对圣经的需求越来越
大，同时也需要更多以“我们主耶
稣基督纯正的话语与合乎敬虔的教
导“（提摩太前书6:3）为依据的可
靠资源来教导和装备信徒。

多年来，新加坡圣经公会一直
与中国基督教两会（中国基督教协
会和中国基督教三自爱国运动委员
会）有密切直接的合作，通过圣经
宣教来满足这些需要。最近，圣经
公会接待了由中国福建省三自爱国
运动委员会主席及福建神学院院长
总干事与岳清华牧师 ／博士（左）
岳清华牧师博士所率领的基督教高
层领导代表团。在四天的访问行程
中，本公会为他们联系我们的几个 进行神学培训和教育 工的人仍旧很少。请与
合作伙伴和机构，如三一神学院、 • 在 物 质 和 属 灵 上 帮 助 中 国 的 贫 困 我们一同祷告，并以资
群体
新加坡神学院、卫理音乐学院和新 源、培训和装备等来支
• 促 进 中 新 两 国 教 会 与 机 构 之 间 的
加坡关怀辅导中心。 持这个快速增长的教会
联系，为相互合作创造更多机会
运动。
与中国其他省份同样的合作关
在我们感谢上帝恩典的同时，我们
系也为圣经公会进一步支持当地的
也看到，中国要收的庄稼仍旧很多，做
事工铺平了道路：

• 捐 助 和 提 供 圣 经 研 读 资 源 ，
支持中国各神学院学生和牧者

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 UNITY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY
—OUR Partnerships in Egypt
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
A
s one of the oldest
civilisations in
the world, Egypt
has seen a wide
range of religions
practised, including Christianity.
However, Egyptian Christians are
among those often targeted by
religious radicals. Yet, through
various agencies that The Bible
Society of Singapore (BSS)
works alongside, such as the
Bible Society of Egypt (BSE), we
have seen how the Egyptian
Christian community has
been deeply impacted.
The fact that these ministries
are growing so rapidly is a
testament to the solidarity that
Egyptian Christians have shown
despite the well-documented
struggles that they have
regularly faced since the
Egyptian revolution in 1952. As
the largest religious minority
in Egypt, Coptic Christians have
borne the brunt of various
forms of discrimination, such
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—Psalm 133:1 (ESV)
as laws restricting the building
of churches and, in the 21st
century, hate crimes committed by
extremists. In one such example, on
9 April 2017, twin suicide bombings
in two churches killed 45 people
and injured 126. In the face of such
persecution, the Egyptian Christian
community rallied.
To strengthen our partnership
with Egyptian Christians, BSS sent
a team to Egypt in August 2017
to support mission works there.
From Cairo, they headed to the
province of Asyut, where the BSE,
together with the local Coptic
Christian church, organised the
'In His Image' event. In the
face of widespread unrest, it was
reasonable to expect a muffled
response from Egyptian Christians.
Instead, there was a multitude
of people gathered in the public
square, worshipping fervently.
Throughout the four-day event
comprising a variety of activities—
from theatrical plays to a Christian-
themed talent show—the turnout
gradually increased. Altogether,
they had about 30,000 participants.
The team also gave out Bibles to
event participants. It was evident
how precious the Word of God
was to the recipients; each of them
kissed the Bible they received.
As Bishop Thomas of the Coptic
Orthodox Church emphasised, it
is important for every Egyptian
Christian to own a Bible as it
"gives them the feeling of
identity"—the knowledge
that their identity is in Christ
Himself. This is why the need to
improve their Biblical knowledge is
so great.
The team was moved by how the
participants braved temperatures
of up to 40 degrees Celsius just
to attend the event, and how the
Christian community remained
faithful to God amidst the hostility
that they face.
A major factor for this community’s
unity is the close bond formed
between the BSE and the Coptic
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Church. As one of the team
members reflected, “Community
living strengthens their faith and
unifies their identity as believers in
times of persecution.”
The team also visited the
impoverished Garbage City in
Cairo. Initially a community of
unbelievers, it was through regular
ministry that 90% of them (60,000)
various communities and how we
can minister to them effectively.
These agencies are not just
supported by internal staff; donors
help meet many of their needs.
Last year, the BSE was blessed
by donors such as Mrs Dorothy
Chan and Mdm Anastasia
Tjendri, who gave generously
to support needy families in
Egypt.
In today's modern context,
we can further accelerate the
spreading of the Word to the
ends of the earth by building a
larger support network, where
Christians from all walks of

“
came to know the Lord. The team life come together and work
also visited Garbage City's Cave in tandem. BSS therefore
Church, the largest of its kind in invites you to support our
the Middle East. Testimonies were work through donating,
given about how the founder of
I had a great time volunteering, and praying
the Cave Church would minister bonding and with us (see page 18). Every
to young people in the area, partnership forged is precious
fellowshipping with as we work towards fulfilling
including a wealthy drug addict
who gave up his vices and stayed the Egyptian kids. Jesus' Great Commission!
clean for over 10 years after
Even though there was
encountering Christ. This incredible
opportunity would not have been a language barrier, our
possible without the support of our love for Jesus united
partners in Egypt.

Looking at the bigger picture,

us as one.”
BSS relies on partnerships with
—Blaine Uy, Scan this QR code to watch
other agencies around the
world, through which we better
a participant of the powerful testimonies from
BMT to Egypt
understand the needs of the Cairo's Garbage City.

Participants of the Kingo event (a part of BSE’s Children’s Ministry) joyously worshipping the Lord in the Garbage City’s Cave Church.
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 动乱中的合一

“
—— 我们在埃及的同工
“看哪，弟兄和睦同住是何等的善，何等的美！”
——诗篇133:1（和合本修订版）

作
为世上最古老的文明古国之一，埃 们可能会以为埃及基督徒的回应是低迷的。不
及经历了多种宗教在其历史舞台上 料，有许多人聚集在广场上，热切地敬拜。在
的演绎。今天，伊斯兰教是该国的 为期四天的大型活动中，我们安排了从短剧到
以基督信仰为主题的才艺表演等各种节目。每
主要宗教，而其他信仰普遍都遭受到宗教激进
一天的出席率都在逐渐增加，据统计，大约有
分子的威胁。然而，通过与新加坡圣经公会合
三万人参加。
作的机构，如埃及圣经公会，我们已经看到埃
及基督徒群体如何被深入影响。 团队也向来参与者发放圣经。很显然，上
帝的话语对受赠人来说极为珍贵，每个人都
事实上， 这 些 事 工 之 所 以 能 够 如 此 迅 速
在亲吻收到的圣经。正如科普特东正教主教
增长，见证了埃及基督徒的相互扶持，尽管
托马斯所强调，让每一位埃及基督徒都拥有一
1952年政变以来经常要面对挣扎亦是如此。
本圣经是十分重要的，因为圣经“赋予他们认
作为埃及最大的宗教少数群体，科普特基督
同 感 ” —— 知 晓 他 们 的 身 份 就 是 在 耶 稣 基 督 里
徒首当其冲遭受各种形式的歧视，例如限制
的。这就是为什么提高他们对圣经的认识是如
教堂建设的法律，及21世纪极端分子犯下的
此重要。
罪行。在一个例子中，2017年4月9日，两
间教会发生的自杀性爆炸事件共造成45人死 团队被那些冒着40摄氏度高温仍来参加的
亡 ，126人受伤 。 面 临 如 此 逼 迫 ， 更 加 团 结 人们大大感动，也因能看到虽面对仇恨却仍然
起 来。 能忠于上帝的基督徒群体而深受触动。

为了加强我 们 与 埃 及 基 督 徒 的 伙 伴 关 系 ， 这个群体之所以能够如此合一，其中一个主
新加坡圣经公会在2017年8月差派了一个团 要因素就是埃及圣经公会与当地科普特东正教会
队前往埃及，支持当地的宣教事工。他们从开 之间的紧密联系。正如一位团队成员所反映的那
罗前往艾斯尤特省。在那里，他们和埃及圣经 样，“当信徒受逼迫的时候，群体生活坚固了他
公会及当地的科普特教会共同组织了“照着祂 们的信仰，也使他们有合一的身份认同。”
形象”的活动。在埃及普遍动乱的情形下，人 我们的团队也访问了位于开罗的贫困垃圾城。

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 | WORD IN ACTION 真 道 与 实 践 |

起初，这里的居民都是非信徒，但通过定期的服侍， 地了解当地群体的需要，好让我们能有效地帮助
这里有90%的人（六万人）已认识了主。团队随后拜 他们。这些机构不仅得到同工的支持，捐助者也
访了垃圾城的洞穴教会。它是中东地区此类教会中最 助于满足他们多方的需要。去年，埃及圣经公会
大的一间。教会同工讲述了教会的创办人如何牧养该 蒙本地乐捐者大大的祝福，如黄淑娇女士(Mrs
区年轻人的诸多见证。其中一个例子是一个富有的瘾 Dorothy Chan)和 Anastasia Tjendri 女士，她
君子，他在认识基督后戒掉恶习，并十多年来都洁身 们慷慨地支持埃及贫困的家庭。
自好。如果没有埃及的合作伙伴的支持，这千载难逢
在当今的现代化大环境下，我们能通过建立
的机会是不可能的。
一个更大的支持网络，使各行各业的基督徒聚
展望更大的蓝图，新加坡圣经公会需要依靠与 集在一起并共同努力，更快地将上帝话语传至地
其他国外机构的密切合作。透过他们，我们能更好 极。因此，新加坡圣经公会邀请您通过捐献、志
愿服事和祷告（可参考18页）支持我们的事工。
在完成耶稣基督的大使命上，每一次建立的伙伴
关系都至为宝贵！

“ “我和埃及的孩子们度过一段美好
的团契时光。即使语言不通，我们对
耶稣的爱使我们合一。”
——魏秉恩，
派往埃及的圣经宣教团队成员
扫描二维码观看开罗垃圾城教会强
有力的见证。

“照着祂形象”活动项目之一 ——才艺表演的一位参赛者。
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B
illy Graham was a larger-than-life figure sparked a revival, led to the growth of the Church
who wore many hats. He was a renowned here, and the founding of the Evangelical Fellowship of
evangelist who pioneered the use of new Singapore.”
technologies in preaching the Gospel. He
was the spiritual adviser to United States Presidents; 30 years later, BSS partnered with BGEA once more
a personal friend to numerous other leaders, in organising “My Hope Singapore”, an evangelistic
politicians and celebrities; and the founder of programme carried out on 12–14 December 2008. This
several Christian organisations and publications. time, instead of holding public rallies, more than 20,000
He was also a faithful husband, loving father and families representing 236 churches invited their friends
grandfather, and was known as a kind, accepting and relatives to their homes to share the Gospel through
and humourous person of integrity. It was no videos in Tamil, Chinese, Bahasa, Tagalog and English.
wonder that tributes poured in one after another in More than 4,000 lives were influenced and transformed.
the days following his death on 21 February 2018.
As our General Secretary paid his respects to Graham
at his memorial service, he reflected, “we lament
For over 60 years, Graham lived and preached God’s
the passing of a beloved servant leader, and yet
Word with conviction and passion. Belting out the
celebrate a spiritual giant who has impacted the
phrase “the Bible says” throughout his messages,
world in a spectacular way, honouring God and
he pointed millions all over the world to the
transforming generations of lives”. Yet, we are
Scriptures and the Christ they reveal. As God
also reminded of Charles Wesley’s words: “God buries
worked mightily through him, he had a
His workmen but carries on His work”. May God raise
profound influence on the movement of
up a new generation of faithful workers who will be
Christianity in numerous countries. Singapore
enraptured by the same Christ revealed in the same
was one of them.
Bible that Billy Graham loved, and live with the same
The Bible Society of Singapore (BSS) was honoured faithfulness, conviction and endurance that his life
to work with the Billy Graham Evangelistic displayed.
Association (BGEA), which Graham founded, in
organising two momentous outreach events. The
first was the Billy Graham Crusade held at the old
National Stadium from 6–10 December 1978, with
BSS’s first General Secretary, Rev Peter Hsieh, serving
as the Vice-Chairman of its Executive Committee.
It was a watershed event that not only saw cross-
denominational partnerships occur for the first
time, but also changed the face of Christianity in
Singapore forever. Dr Ernest Chew, the current Vice-
President of BSS who was also part of the Crusade
committee, recounted:

“Nearly 20,000 were counselled, and 11,883 received

The General Secretary (centre) gives his condolences to Rev Franklin Graham
Christ into their lives for the first time. The Crusade (left), Billy Graham's son, at the latter's memorial service held in Charlotte,
North Carolina.

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© Courtesy of BGFA
葛
培理是一位身兼多重角色的非凡人物。他是 3 0 年 后 ，新 加 坡 圣 经 公 会 再 次 与 葛 培 理 布 道 协
率先使用新科技宣讲福音的著名布道家。他 会合作，于2008年12月12日至14日举办“My Hope
是多位美国总统的属灵顾问，许多领导人、政 Singapore”福音计划。这次活动没有举办公开聚会，
治家、社会名流的知心朋友，几间基督教机构和出版社的 而是由来自236间教会的2万多个家庭邀请他们的亲朋
创办人。他也是一位忠诚的丈夫、慈爱的父亲和祖父，人 好友来到家里，透过淡米尔语、华语、马来语、菲律宾

们称他是一位善良、包容、幽默且正直的人。正因如此， 语和英语的视频分享福音。超过4千人的生命被影响和

在 2 0 1 8 年 2 月 2 1 日 他 逝 世 后 的 几 天 里 ，人 们 纷 纷 表 示 转变。

哀悼。 正如我们的总干事在葛培理追悼会上向他致敬时所

在过去的60多年里，葛培理以坚定的信念和热忱 “我们哀悼敬爱的仆人领袖的逝世，也深深纪念这
说的：

活出并宣讲上帝的话语。他在讲道中经常大声宣告“圣经 位属灵伟人，他以惊人的方式影响着世界，尊荣上帝并

说”，把世界各地数以百万计的人们引向圣经和圣经所启示 改变了几代人的生命”。同时，我们也想起查尔斯·卫

的基督。上帝的作为透过他带来如此大的影响力，使他对许 斯理的话：
“上帝埋葬了祂的工人，却继续祂的工作。”
愿上帝兴起新一代忠心的工人，他们也会被葛培理所热
多国家的基督教运动都产生了深远的影响。新加坡就是其
爱的同一本圣经中所启示的同一位基督所深深吸引，并
中之一。
且活出像他一样的信实、确信和坚忍。
新加坡圣经公会很荣幸与葛培理所创立的葛培理布道
协会合作，举办过两次重要的布道大会。第一次是1978年
© Courtesy of BGFA

12月6日至10日在旧国家体育场举行的葛培理布道大会，
由新加坡圣经公会第一任总干事谢秉刚牧师担任执行委员会
副主席。这是一个分水岭事件，不仅看到跨宗派的伙伴关系
首次建立，也永久改变了基督教在新加坡的面貌。本公会
现任副主席周振忠博士也是当年布道大会委员之一，他回
顾说：

“将近2万人接受陪谈，11,883人首次接受基督进入他
们的生命。这次布道大会重燃复兴的火焰，不仅给本地教会
带来增长，也促成了新加坡福音教会协会的成立。”

在1978年的布道活动中，生命受到改变的群众也包括了少年和
孩童们。

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 | PR AY W IT H U S 代祷事项 |

Prayer Requests
代 祷之窗
SINGAPORE 新加坡

We thank God that preparations for our upcoming

events, such as Colours of the Bible 2018 and several
Bible Land Tours, have been smooth. We are also
grateful for the new Alliance of Indian Ministries (AIM)
that was unveiled earlier in March. May God bless this
platform as we seek to serve the various Indian Christian
communities, both locally and regionally.
我们为即将举办的2018年“圣经色彩”艺术竞赛和展览，
以及圣经圣地之旅等活动的顺利筹备向上帝献上感恩。我们也为
在三月新揭幕的印度事工联盟感恩。在我们致力于服事本地及区
域不同印度基督徒群体的同时，愿上帝赐福于这个平台。

CAMBODIA 柬埔寨 LEBANON 黎巴嫩

As the world continues to advance, Despite the defeat of ISIS, religious extremism
underdeveloped countries such as Cambodia remains a threat in affected countries such as
risk falling further behind. Pray for Lebanon. Pray for God’s protection and peace
God's provision for the rural Cambodian upon Lebanon’s citizens; that they will remain
communities as they continue to struggle vigilant. Pray also that God will bless the
with extreme poverty and inadequacies works of Bible Society Lebanon as it continues
in education. Pray also that He will open to minister to the people.
doors for partnerships to facilitate literacy 尽管伊斯兰国（ISIS）已被打败，宗教极端
programmes for these Cambodians.
主义仍在威胁着受影响的国家，如黎巴嫩。祈求上
随着世界的不断发展，柬埔寨等不发达国家面 帝的保守与平安临到黎巴嫩人民，并让他们保持警
临更加落后的危险。祈求上帝供应在极度贫困和教 惕。也祈求上帝祝福继续服事他们的黎巴嫩圣经
育不足中挣扎的柬埔寨乡村社群。也祈求上帝赐给 公会。
我们合作伙伴，能为他们开办识字课程。
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“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”—Romans 12:12 (ESV)

“在盼望中要喜乐；在患难中要忍耐；祷告要恒切。”——罗马书12：
12（和合本修订版）

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 | FEATURED APPEAL 项 目 与 筹 款 |

How Would You Like

to Be

“…O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim “上帝啊…求你不要离弃我！

your might to another generation...” 等我宣扬你的能力给下一代…”
—Psalm 71:18 (ESV) ——诗篇71:18（和合本修订版）

M 默
urray B Brash (1913–1982) was a British 里•布拉什（1913–1982）是一位英国
lawyer who worked with a prestigious
law firm in Singapore until his 律师，曾在新加坡一家知名律师事务所工
retirement in 1959. He was also a 作至1959年退休。他也是一位委身的基督
committed believer who had a heart to see God’s
徒，并一心想看到上帝的仆人得到适当的培训。
servants properly trained.

Brash’s desire led him to initiate a trust that provided 布拉什的愿望促使他设立了信托基金，为准备在东

scholarships for theological students preparing
南亚宣教的神学生提供奖学金。设立至今，信托基金为
for Christian ministry in Southeast Asia. From
its inception until today, it has been supporting 无数学生的培训提供奖学金，其中许多人也继续在新加
numerous students in their training, many of whom 坡及海外传播福音的工作上做出重大贡献。他的愿景使
have gone on to contribute significantly to the work
of spreading the Gospel in Singapore and beyond. 他留下了一份归天家安息主怀后仍存留的遗产。
His vision led him to leave a legacy that lived on long
after he went home to his beloved Saviour. 同样地，许多人也将遗产赠与圣经公会，好让上帝的

In the same way, many others have also bequeathed 话语能够继续传遍万国万邦。Daphne Hong女士就是
legacies to the Bible Society to ensure that God’s 其中一位。她的姐妹说：
Word will continue to be made known to the
nations. Mdm Daphne Hong was one of them.
“ 她 奉 献 ，是 要 其 他 人 为 所 领 受 的 一 切
Her sister recounted:
称 谢 上 帝 。 她 生 前 如 此 蒙 福 ；去 世 后 要 与
“She gave in order that others might praise 其他人分享她的福气，藉此将尊贵、荣耀归给
God for what they are receiving. In life she
上帝。”
was so blessed; in death she wanted to share
her blessings to honour and glorify God.”
有您的慷慨奉献，我们的孩子及他们的子孙将能
With your generous giving, our children and
藉着薪火永传的圣经宣教来认识、拥抱上帝话语的亮
their children may come to know and embrace
the light and truth of God’s Word through the 光与真理。
continuing Bible Mission.

Rev Dr Peter Poon 潘振江牧师/博士

Director, Partnership & Mission Development 伙伴与事工发展主任

Lord, help me to love others as You 主啊，求祢帮助我以祢赐给我的一切来

love me, with all that You have given
爱他人，如同你爱我一样。帮助我以将
me. Help me to further Your Kingdom
with the legacy I leave behind. 要留下的遗产扩展祢的国度。

Visit bible.org.sg/legacy to learn more about our 请上网bible.org.sg/legacy，更多地了解我们的遗赠者，

legacy givers, and how you may become one. Join them
及如何成为其中一员。加入他们的行列，一起对后代产生持
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in making a lasting impact on future generations! To find

out more, you may also contact Rev Dr Peter Poon 久影响吧！欲知更多信息，您也可以拨打6304 3770
at 6304 3770 or David Phung at 6304 3774. 联系潘振江牧师/博士，或6304 3774联系彭志良弟兄。

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 | ETHO S I NSTI TUTE FO R PU B L IC C H RIS T IA N IT Y 思潮基督教公共学术中心
M USIC & MORALITY
T
he influence of modern
pop and rock music
on society and culture
is a question which
scholars have been debating
for quite some time. Although
a consensus has not been
reached, many are of the view
that music does in some ways
influence society.
The educational uses of
music are already quite well
documented. Children find
it much easier to learn the
alphabet if it is set to song.
This raises an important
question: if children can be
taught the alphabet or how
to read through music, can
they be taught what is right
and wrong through the same
medium? To help us, we turn
to two eminent philosophers
of Greek antiquity—Plato and
Aristotle.
Plato believes that, far from
being morally benign or
neutral, music has a profound
if subtle ability to sway
its listeners positively or
negatively. He maintains that
the persuasive nature of music
means that it can even shape
the character of its listeners.
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Rock music may influence the
character of its listener by the
messages it conveys through
its lyrics, but also through the
sensibilities it generates. Often
laced with themes of anger,
frustration and self-indulgence,
rock music presents a message of
anarchy that is often appealing to
young people. But rock also urges
the view that all social conventions
and values must be overturned:
nothing is sacred. It does this
not only with its provocative and
damning lyrics, but also by the
music itself.
Here is where what our next
philosopher, Aristotle, has to
say about music is instructive.
According to Aristotle, music
directly represents certain passions
or emotional states, such that by
listening to certain types of music,
certain passions may be aroused.
Rock often arouses anger, angst
and rebellion in the listener.
What sort of music, then, would
contribute to the healthy moral
development of an individual?
Briefly put, it is music that is
wholesome; that celebrates the
good and the beautiful; that tells
the truth that is firmly rooted in
a community; that tells a story
|
that captures the profoundest
human experiences and
emotions; that has stood the
test of time.
Philippians 4:8 says: “whatever
is true, whatever is honourable,
whatever is just, whatever
is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable,
if there is any excellence,
if there is anything worthy
of praise, think about these
things”. These qualities are
of paramount importance to
good music that will form its
listeners into people of virtue
and substance.
This article was adapted from one
first published in Pulse, November
2016, and reflects the author’s
personal view on this issue.
Kindly visit
ethosinstitute.sg/music-and-morality
to peruse the complete article.
by Dr Roland Chia
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Theological Research Advisor, ETHOS Institute
Chew Hock Hin Professor of Christian Doctrine
at Trinity Theological College, Singapore
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二十世纪，最痛而又悲哀的现象之 特邀：袁凤珠
一，就是儿女忤逆父母，缺乏尊敬。 翱翔辅导服务中心主席
原因是父母离开圣经的规范。那些任
性或被惯坏的儿童，为来日制造许多不幸。 “愚蒙迷住孩童的心，用管教的杖可以远远
赶除。”
（箴言22：
15）
神把极庄严且极大的特权交托
“ 不 忍 用 杖 打 儿 子 的 是 恨 恶 他 ；疼 爱 儿 子
给作父母的
的，随时管教。” （箴言13： 24）
家庭是教会与国家的育婴堂。根据父母现
在对子女的教养，就可推知他们将来的成果。 “趁有指望，管教你的儿子，你的心不可任他
因为子女是属于上帝的，父母只是暂时看顾保 死亡。”
（箴言19：
18）
管，如果能够切实寻求，就知道上帝的恩典是 训 练 女 儿 ，使 她 们 成 为 贤 妻 良 母 。训 练 儿
够用的。圣经有充足的法则可供遵循，有丰富 子，使他们成为敬畏上帝、勤俭负责任的男子。
的应许可以把握，也有严厉的警告。
三、做好榜样
父母所承当的四项重责
儿童特别懂得辨别何者为矛盾，何者为假
一、引导儿女 冒为善。在一言一行中，不要给儿女留下坏的
教导儿女敬畏上帝，遵行诫命，认识上帝 影响，以致令他们效法！以弗所书5： 18至6：
4
是独一的主，要尽心尽性尽力爱他。父母要殷 说明作父母的要被圣灵充满，把主的道丰丰富
勤教训儿女，常常谈论，要得应许祝福之地， 富的存记在心，才能履行教养儿女的责任。
代代传承。
家庭的一切管理权本是交在父亲手里，管
撒旦有时会阻挡我们履行责任。耶稣警告 教的事不可假手与人。 “你们作父亲的，不要惹
说：“ 盗 贼 来 ， 无 非 要 偷 窃 （ 婚 姻 ），杀 害（ 青 儿女的气，只要照着主的教训和警戒，养育他
少），毁坏（家庭）。我来了，是要叫羊（人）得生 们。”（以弗所书6：
4）
命，并且得的更丰盛。” （约翰福音 10:10）我们
原本配得有丰盛生命，美满的家！ 四、为儿女代祷
诚然，作父母的必须在上帝主权的旨意前降
二、管教儿女 服，顺从上帝选召的真理。把握上帝的应许乃是
在家庭中不仅仅要谆谆善诱，也要执行家 信心的特权，并当知道义人祈祷所发的功效是
规与秩序。生活在上帝眼中看为正的习惯里， 大的。祈祷的空气应当充沛于基督徒家庭中，
为的是得蒙上帝的祝福。当儿童的道德品格尚 使凡住在这家庭中的每一个人都能呼吸得到。
未成熟，道德动机尚未明了之时，家法是非常重
要的。而家规应当简单、清楚、合理而柔顺。

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 | ALLIAN CE O F I NDI A N M I NI S T R I E S |

FIRST STEPS — THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE

ALLIANCE OF INDIAN MINISTRIES
M
ore than 50 leaders
turned up for
the inaugural
Alliance of Indian
Ministries (AIM) Leadership
Conference from 6–7 March
at Bible House. This was
held in conjunction with its
official launch as a ministry
under The Bible Society of
Singapore (BSS). To reflect
its commitment, AIM invited
acclaimed speakers Krish
Dhanam and Jose Philip from
Ravi Zacharias International
Ministries to, over the course
of the conference, conduct
impactful lessons on servant
leadership and what it takes to
be a good leader for God. The
much-awaited launch came
at the end of the conference,
which was officiated by our
General Secretary, together
with AIM's Chairman, Rev
Samuel Gift Stephen, and core
members of AIM.
Under its collective leadership, AIM
is also able to share more resources
with fellow Indian churches, such
as the annual Lent Devotion and
the WISE 40-day devotional reading
plan, both of which are available
in Tamil. This translates to stronger
outreach efforts to the people
it serves, especially needy and
vulnerable families. Additionally,
with an already strong support
network, AIM can now further
advance their work—both locally
and regionally—with BSS as its
platform.
Evident from the two-day
conference, AIM's pledge to
empower its leaders has already
begun on a positive note. Better
equipped through those lessons,
they are able to serve their
communities more effectively,
and that is just one of the many
services that the ministry hopes to
regularly offer in future. On that
same note, AIM also expressed the
need for support. One of AIM's
core members, Rev Dr Steven
Francis, highlighted the ministry's
need for prayer, for pastors and
church leaders to promote their
vision, and for financial support. It
was also announced at the launch
that AIM has a past balance of
about $3,800, and BSS has matched
that amount and donated it to the
ministry, bringing its initial fund to
about $7,600.
As word of AIM spreads, we pray
that support will grow in tandem,
and that God will use this ministry
to touch the Indian communities at
large.

Although the ministry is

only in its infancy, AIM's
structure is well thought
Background graphics © Freepik.com

out. Its core members are

leaders from various churches
and organisations who
represent the different Indian
communities in Singapore.
Our General Secretary with AIM’s chairman (in pink), core members, and Leadership Conference
speakers.
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THIRTY-NINE
PILGRIMS
A poem by
Rev Dr David Wong,
Spiritual Director,
Bible Land Tour to Israel
and Jordan,
28 Nov–9 Dec 2017.

Thirty-nine pilgrims embarked on a journey Wadi Rum gave us such fond memories
Across the length and breadth of the Promised Land Climbing up a ten-storey-high sand dune
By coach on road, by boat on sea Camping in Bedouin tents with electric blankets
By jeep across the desert sand Sunset, sunrise, a few stars in the presence of a super moon

We scaled the peaks of Carmel and Nebo The Nabateans carved a city of rock at Petra
And remembered Elijah and Moses of old And wowed us with what we saw
We plunged the depths of Earth’s lowest parts But was it a match for God’s pastel artwork
And floated on the Dead Sea in the cold In the canyon that wrapped us with wonder and awe?

Another sea we spied upon and sailed On the Mount of Olives we stood overlooking the city
In Galilee all lush and warm For which our Lord shed tears most tender
We raised the Singapore flag and invited Christ on board In the Garden of Gethsemane we prayed as our Lord did
No wonder we could sing and smile at the storm For victory through full and free surrender

In Nazareth Village the life of Jesus came alive After Trump’s announcement, tension hung
We learned how olive oil required triple press to prepare Over Jerusalem like a thundercloud
And how our Lord was pressed beyond measure But God kept us safe as we moved about
In His olive press garden’s triple prayer On Temple Mount with no queue and no crowd

At Cana where Jesus graced a wedding The City of David threw us a challenge
Five couples repeated their marriage vows anew To walk the Hezekiah’s Tunnel, wet or dry
When wine or love runs out, Jesus will restore Those who wet their feet had more adventure
So after all these years, we can say, “We still do”! Those who didn’t could only listen and sigh

At Golan Heights we recalled the victory of Israel’s armies Much more we saw, Meggido, Gallicantu, Magdala
When a heavenly hand helped them prevail But running out of space to tell
At Caesarea Philippi the centre of pagan Pan worship River Jordan, En Gedi, Qumran, Masada
The Church built on the Rock not even the gates of hell can assail Yad Vashem, Via Dolorosa, finally farewell

We sat at the foot of Mount Hermon Our pilgrimage ended at Golgotha and the empty tomb
And learned geography looking at a human pose How appropriate it should be so
Recited the psalms of David of falling dew and running waters For the journey is never ended when Jesus lives today
Did he sit here too and compose? And walks with us wherever we go!

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Centre for Advocacy, Relations & Engagement Centre for Advocacy, Relations & Engagement

D6 FAMILY CONFERENCE 2018: 2018年华文D6家庭事工大会：

RECONNECT 重新联系
家庭如何传承基督信
Join us at the D6 仰？教会如何装备领
Family Conference 袖与父母？一起来参
2018 and learn 加2018年华文D6家
how you can 庭事工大会，让美国
develop and sustain 主讲员罗恩·亨特、
an integrated 罗布·瑞诺，及本地
discipleship strategy 资深牧者蔡伟山牧
that RECONNECTS 师、严家慧牧师、苏
the home to the 立忠牧师和凌展辉长老与您一同探讨吧！
church, the church to the community, and the
community to the home.
日期：2018年7月27日、28日（星期五、星期六）
Dates: Fri & Sat, 27 & 28 Jul 2018 时间：上午9点至下午5点30分
Time: 9am–5.30pm daily
Cost (until 14 Jul): $500 per group of 5 (u.p. $650) 地点：卫理公会巴耶利峇堂
$110 individual (u.p. $130) 报名费（至7月14日）
：5人团体$500 (原价$650)
$65 for single-day entry
Speakers: Rob Rienow (author at D6 Family) 个人报名$110（原价$130）
and Ron Hunter Jr (founder of D6) 单日报名$65

Register NOW at d6family.sg! 现在就报名吧！网址：d6family.sg/chinese

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship

KIDS IN THE BOOK (NT) TRAINING OF DO WELL: THE CROWN BIBLICAL

TRAINERS FINANCIAL STUDY
Join us for our
upcoming Walk What are the heart
Thru the Bible— attitudes that
Kids in the Book guide your money
(New Testament) decisions? How
Training can we handle
of Trainers our finances in a
Programme! responsible and
God-honouring
This energetic, manner?
impactful and interactive programme prepares you
to be a trainer who makes the study of the New Come learn how to align your beliefs and financial
Testament Relevant, Inspiring, Simple & Engaging management practices with God’s Word, and
(RISE) for children. exercise Biblical financial stewardship to His glory!

Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 Dates : Tues, 14 Aug–9 Oct 2018

Time: 8am–6.30pm Time: 7.30pm–9.30pm
Cost: $230 (inclusive of training materials & lunch) Cost: $250 (inclusive of training materials)
Trainer: Rev Nicholas Choo Trainer: Rev Vincent Lee

Visit bible.org.sg/kibnt for more information. Visit bible.org.sg/dowell for more information.

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Centre for Advocacy, Relations & Engagement

COLOURS OF THE BIBLE ART EXHIBITION 2018

The Bible is a book of miracles! Throughout history, God

has performed miracles and worked wonders to display His
power and glory to all peoples.
Come be inspired by winning and selected pieces from this
year’s art competition! This cross-cultural exhibition takes
you through depictions of God’s miracles, with entries
from Singapore, Israel, and beyond. Try hands-on crafts
and learn new artistic techniques during our workshops
and talks. Whether you’re a parent, student, creative, or
simply interested in visual art, you are in for an amazing
experience!
Dates: 1–17 Sep 2018
Time: 11am–9pm daily
Venue: Capitol Piazza B2 Gallery Space
13 Stamford Road, S178905
City Hall MRT Exit D

Visit coloursofthebible.org for more information.

Jointly organised by:
facebook.com/coloursofthebible
@coloursofthebible

ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity 华文事工

ETHOS ENGAGEMENT SERIES LECTURE 圣经与中国文化艺术节

The ETHOS THE BIBLE AND CHINESE CULTURE
Institute
Engagement Series
FESTIVAL
aims to address
pertinent issues in 华族传统与文化是华
Church and society 人教会和信徒向来珍
from Biblical 惜和看重的。本次艺
术节通过书法、国画
and Christian
等中华传统艺术形
perspectives.
式，展现圣经主题。
Authored by theologians and scholars in different Chinese churches
fields, this booklet series discusses a variety of topics and believers have
including theology, politics, economics, education, always cherished and valued the Chinese culture.
science and the arts. Come and join us at the Bible and Chinese Culture
Festival, where we showcase Biblical themes
This September, join Dr Kwa Kiem-Kiok, together through traditional Chinese art forms.
with special guest Lawrence Ko, for a lecture in
conjunction with the launch of her Engagement 日期/Dates: 2018年9月20日至30日
Series title: Seeking the Shalom of the City. 时间/Time: 11am–8pm
地点/Venue: Capitol Piazza B2 Event Space
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2018 13 Stamford Road, S178905
Time: 7.30pm–9pm City Hall MRT Exit D
Speakers: Dr Kwa Kiem Kiok and Lawrence Ko
请上网 www.bible.org.sg/chineseculture，
Visit ethosinstitute.sg/publiclecture 了解更多信息。
for more information.

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Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity

WALK THRU THE BIBLE otLIVE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN

TRAINING OF TRAINERS SINGAPORE: RETROSPECT AND
Are you passionate PROSPECT
about disciple-
making, particularly
Church leaders,
through the
seminary students,
reading of the Old faculty members,
Testament? Then and anyone
don’t miss out on interested in
this unique training learning about
opportunity! theological
education: join
This programme is specially tailored to equip you us for a time of
with the principles and skills of being an effective reflection on the ministry of theological institutions
teacher of the Word! in Singapore—revisiting past accomplishments and
anticipating future challenges and opportunities.
Dates: Sats, 22 & 29 Sep 2018
Time: 9.30am–4.30pm This important event is jointly organised by ACTS
Cost: $230 (inclusive of training materials & lunch) College, Biblical Graduate School of Theology,
Trainer: Rev Dr Peter Poon Baptist Theological Seminary, Discipleship Training
Centre, East Asia School of Theology, Singapore
Visit bible.org.sg/otLIVE-tot Bible College, and Trinity Theological College.
for more information.
Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2018
Time: 9am–5pm
Speakers: TBC

More details coming soon!

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity

RAISING A PURE GENERATION ETHOS ANNUAL LECTURE

Save the date for
Equip your the upcoming
children to lead
ETHOS Annual
a pure and holy
Lecture!
lifestyle.

Come join us for This yearly event is

this curriculum one that challenges
from Generations and engages the
of Virtue (GOV). Church in Singapore
Acquire practical on how to tackle important issues for today.
skills to raise your children in purity of heart, mind
and body.
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Dates: Sats, 13 Oct–3 Nov 2018 Time: 7.30pm–9pm
Time: 9am–12pm Speaker: Prof Joseph Liow
Trainer: Carol Loi

Visit bible.org.sg/rapg for more information. More details coming soon!

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ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity

ETHOS CHRISTIAN SCHOLARS ETHOS CONVERSATION 2018—

FELLOWSHIP—THE THREAT OF A THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH IN
TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM: SINGAPORE
DEVELOPING A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Date: 27 Feb 2018
Venue: Trinity Theological College
Date: 2 Feb 2018
Venue: Trinity Theological College
Trainer: Dr Kumar Ramakrishna In our fourth
annual ETHOS
Christian scholars Conversation,
from various a team of
disciplines attended panellists and 174
the third ETHOS
participants were
Christian Scholars
invited to discuss
Fellowship to
discuss the threat the future of our
of transnational local churches and
terrorism, especially the challenges that
in areas close to lie ahead.
Singapore.
The dialogue centred around social media and its
Dr Ramakrishna assessed modern terrorist impact on users, the need for churches to rethink
organisations and their religious motivations, and the way they communicate to our current and
urged Christians to respond appropriately by standing future generations without compromising the
in solidarity with other religious communities without teaching of the Word, and the opposition that the
generalising them with extremists. Church will face in a secular world.

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship Centre for Advocacy, Relations & Engagement

BASIC BIBLICAL HEBREW 2018 NEXTGEN SEMINAR—FAITH

Date: 13 Mar–22 May 2018 CONVERSATIONS: EQUIPPING YOUNG
PEOPLE FOR TODAY’S WORLD
Venue: Bible House
Trainer: Dr Mary Tay
Date: 12 Apr 2018
Around 20 Venue: Bible House
participants came Trainers: Ps Ben KC Lee, Quek Shiwei, Morgan Zhou
together to learn
the elementary More than 60
aspects of Biblical participants
Hebrew, including joined our guest
the language’s speakers in the
grammar, latest NextGen
vocabulary and Seminar on how
sentence structure. to better lead the
This is the next step in learning Biblical Hebrew next generation in
after the preliminary Introduction to Biblical the faith. Through
Hebrew course, which guided them through the lively small group
basics such as the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. discussions, participants explored ways to
engage their children and youth in the faith,
“Being a linguistics lecturer before, Dr Mary’s classes key issues they wrestle with, and why it is vital
are very interesting and eye-opening. While we are to train them up in the way they should go
learning Hebrew, she could even compare it with parallel (Prov 22:6).
languages like Arabic, or use examples from Bahasa
Participants found it meaningful to listen to and
Indonesia or even Chinese.”—Markus, former student
learn from each other’s journeys, and hoped that
and current facilitator
more of such sessions will be conducted in various
church settings.

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In & Around Singapore Bible House

GOFORTH 2018 B2 FOR LEASE

Mark your
calendar now to The Bible House
attend GoForth is home to The
National Missions Bible Society of
Conference 2018! Singapore and
The theme for has served the
GoForth 2018 is local Church
"Go Urban". from 7 Armenian
Street since 1907.
Topics include Located in the
urban church planting, migrants, social issues, Central Business
creative arts, education, sports, economic and District, the Bible House is easily accessible by public
livelihood issues, digital media, and many more! transport. We aim to be a vibrant centre of ministry
in the heart of Singapore.
Explore what it means to Go Urban in missions.
Hear what exciting keynote speakers have to say. The Bible House has a large, modern space in
Participate in stimulating workshops. Catch God’s Basement 2 available for long-term lease.
heartbeat for the cities. Find out how YOU can
make a difference! We also offer other facilities available for both ad-
hoc and long term basis, including seminar rooms,
Dates: Thu–Sat, 21–23 Jun 2018 office space, and a rooftop pavilion.
Venue: ACS Barker Road, 60 Barker Road, S309919
For more information, contact Joshua at
Visit goforth.org.sg for more information. booking@bible.org.sg or visit bible.org.sg/b2.

Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship Bible Resource Centre

WORD INTAKE FOR SPIRITUAL BSS 180TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

EDIFICATION (WISE) DOUBLE PROMOTION—LAST CALL!
Head down to
Word Intake BRC@Armenian
for Spiritual for your last
Edification, or chance to take
WISE, is a 40- advantage of our
day devotional Anniversary
plan that helps Special Double
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Enjoy 50% off*
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Our New Testament, OT-Pentateuch, OT-Powers, Like us at facebook.com/biblesocietysg or
& OT-Prophets modules are available now, and visit bible.org.sg/brc for more promotions.
Worship & Wisdom of Life (Poetry) will be
available next year!
*Terms and Conditions
1. Valid for one receipt per customer per day only.
A programme brought to you by 2. Second item must be of equal or lesser value.
3. If more than two items are purchased, the discount will be
applied to the lowest-priced items.
4. Not valid for nett & special-priced items, and not to be
used with FOTB discount.
5. We reserve the right to change the Terms and Conditions at
Visit bible.org.sg/wise to order today! any time.

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PLANETSHAKERS LEGACY TOUR VISIT OF THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

SINGAPORE 2018 美国圣经公会到访
星球震动者乐团2018年巡回演出
On 21 January, well-
known Christian
band Planetshakers
held a Legacy Tour at
Suntec Convention
Centre. The Bible
Society was pleased
to be involved in this
On 22 January, the General Secretary met with the
tour to spread God’s
Mission Global staff of the American Bible Society at
Word and glory to people of all ages.
the Bible House. They discussed possible avenues for
1月21日，知名基督教乐队星球震动者乐团 partnership between the two Bible Societies to better
（Planetshakers)在新达城会展中心举办“传承(Legacy)” serve the needs of Asia Pacific.
巡回演出。圣经公会很高兴参与此次巡演，向不同年龄段的
1月22日，总干事在圣经大厦会见美国圣经公会“普
群体分享上帝的话语和荣耀。
世宣教”事工的同工。他们商讨了双方建立合作关系的途
径，以更好地服事亚太地区的需要。

VISIT FROM FUJIAN THREE-SELF PATRIOTIC

MOVEMENT COMMITTEE CHINESE SCRIPTURE FORUM 2018
福建三自爱国运动委员会到访 2018年华文圣经论坛

On 31 January–3 February, the Bible Society hosted
a delegation of senior Christian leaders led by Rev
Dr Yue Qinghua, Chairman of the Fujian Three-Self
Patriotic Movement Committee and Principal of Fujian
Theological Seminary. They discussed possible avenues
of partnership in and outside of China.
1月31日至2月3日，圣经公会接待了由福建三自爱国
运动委员会主席、福建神学院院长岳清华牧师博士带领的资
深基督教领袖一行。他们讨论了在中国国内和国外建立合作
关系的途径。
The Chinese Scripture Forum is an annual event where
Bible Societies, especially from the Asia Pacific region,
gather to discuss how to better serve Chinese-speaking
peoples through the Bible Mission. The Bible Society
hosted this year’s forum at Bible House on 7–8 March,
with the General Secretary as its chairperson.
华文圣经论坛每年举办一次，主要来自亚太地区的圣
经公会齐聚一堂，讨论如何通过圣经宣教来服事讲华语的
群体。新加坡圣经公会于3月7日至8日在圣经大厦主办了
今年的论坛，总干事担任此次论坛的主席。

“PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST” HOSTING THE UBS LITERACY CORE GROUP

MOVIE PREVIEW 接待联合圣经公会识字班核心小组
“基督的使徒—保罗”电影试映
In collaboration with Salt
Media & Entertainment,
the Bible Society held
an exclusive movie
preview of “Paul,
Apostle of Christ” at
Bible House on 12 March.
Christian leaders around
Singapore were invited On 20 March, the Bible Society hosted the UBS Literacy
to screen the movie with the hope of using it as a Core Group meeting at Bible House, which discussed
possible tool for education and outreach purposes. future collaborations within the UBS Fellowship to
圣经公会与 Salt Media & Entertainment 合作，于 promote Bible literacy around the world.
3月12日在圣经大厦举办“基督的使徒——保罗”独家电 3月20日，圣经公会在圣经大厦举办了联合圣经公会
影试映。新加坡的教会领袖受邀观看了这部电影，评估这 识字班核心小组会议，讨论联合圣经公会成员之间未来的
部电影作为教育和外展事工的可能性。 合作，以推动全球圣经识字班事工。
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In the Great Commission (Mt 28:18–20), Jesus calls His followers to go and reach the nations with His Word.
(Just like the Bible Mission!) In this issue of Word@Work, we have seen how the Bible Society and our many wonderful
partners are working together to fulfil the Great Commission and make the Word of God known to all peoples.

Use these letters and the clues below to find new words.
How many words can you find from G-R-E-A-T-C-O-M-M-I-S-S-I-O-N ?
1. — People living in a foreign land whom God calls us to care for
(see Lev 19:33-34, Mt 25:35)

2. — The miracle God did at the beginning of time over 6 days

3. — The disciple who betrayed Jesus was Judas ________ (see Mt 26:14)

4. — “Of this gospel I was made a ________ according to the gift of

God’s grace...” (Eph 3:7, ESV)
5. — BSS works closely with Bible Societies in other _______ such as
Asia Pacific and the Middle East (see page 6)
6. — Jesus gave Himself as a ______ for all (1 Tim 2:5-6, ESV)

7. — “God ______ over the nations” (Ps 47:8, ESV)

8. — In the 19th Century, missionaries crossed many ______ (like the

Atlantic and Pacific) to take the Word of God to peoples in the East.
— “...he will separate people… as a shepherd separates the sheep from
9.
the _____.” (Mt 25:32, ESV)
10. — Paul ministered to churches in Asia _____ (see Acts 15-17)

11. — Jesus showed His disciples the _____ on His hands and side after His resurrection
(see Jn 20:20, 25, 27)

12. — Jesus conquered death, so now we can say “O death, where is your _____?”
(1 Cor 15:55, ESV)

Name: (Mr/Mrs/Ms) Age: Phone:

Address:

Postal Code:

Email: Church:

Two winners will be chosen at random through a draw of correct entries. Stand to win an attractive prize worth more than $50!
To enter the contest*, send your entries by mail to: The Bible Society of Singapore, 7 Armenian Street, Bible House, S179932
or scan and email: comms@bible.org.sg or fax: 6337 3036.
Completed entries (please include all details) must be received no later than Fri, 20 July 2018.
Names of winners and the answers will be published in the next issue of Word@Work.
*Participants will be added to our mailing list for future updates from the Bible Society.

RESULTS OF MARCH’S WORD@PLAY CONTEST

《道耕》3月刊问答获奖结果 Answer to March's Word@Play
Congratulations to the winners of our Word@Play
contest in the March issue of Word@Work:
1. Asher Lai Xue Yi, 10 (Left) | 2. Han Jin Xiang, 22 (Right)
感谢所有参与3月刊问答活动的朋友们，也祝贺获奖者所取得的成绩！

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"supported" or "co-organised" by BSS. BSS accepts paid advertisements to help subsidise printing and maintenance costs, which also functions as one of the ways we serve the
Christian community in Singapore. Please do not hesitate to bring any potentially offensive advertisements to our attention in order to allow us to take any necessary action. It is
not our intention to cause any misconceptions or inconvenience through previous advertisements placed in Word@Work. We look forward to furthering our partnership in the
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BIBLE TOURS 2018 | 2018年圣经圣地之旅

LIFE OF KINGS BIBLE LAND TOUR EXPLORE THE HOLY LAND
ISRAEL–JORDAN ISRAEL–JORDAN–TURKEY ISRAEL–JORDAN
Date: 21 Oct–2 Nov Date: 20 Nov–2 Dec Date: 27 Nov–8 Dec
Cost: From $4,900* Cost: From $4,980* Cost: From $4,590*
Spiritual Director: Spiritual Director: Spiritual Director:
Rev Dr Peter Poon Rev Dr Danny Goh Dr Calvin Chong

FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS 跟随耶稣的脚踪

OF JESUS ( 中文导游团 CHINESE-GUIDED TOUR)
ISRAEL 以色列
Date: 26 Dec–5 Jan 日期: 11月19日–29日
Cost: From $4,460*
费用: From $4,350*
Spiritual Director:
Dr Calvin Chong 灵修导师: 王白磊长老

*Subject to terms and conditions. Tour cost includes airfare, airport & fuel taxes and land package as in itinerary. Excludes any increase in taxes.
依照条款和条件细则。费用包括机票、机场及燃油税、酒店等（按照行程所写）。若机场及燃油税有调整，则需补缴上涨费用。

BIBLE TRIPS 2018 | 2018年圣经宣教之旅

EGYPT VIETNAM Details

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20–28 Aug (TBC) Dec

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We can customise Bible Mission Trips for your church and cell groups. Contact us today!

Visit our website ibex.sg for more details. For enquiries, contact us at 6304 3772 or info@ibex.sg. (TA02822)