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READ:

Psalm 2:11

¹¹  Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

EXHORTATION:

When we make ourselves available to serve God sincerely, feelings of joy mingled with fear would fill our hearts. Divine service often engenders many emotions and virtues in the hearts of His servants. Here the psalmist speaks of fear, joy and trembling as the expected and most suitable feelings and experiences of the LORD’s servants.

Fear and joy may appear to be two contrasting feelings, yet they co-exist in the hearts of those who serve the LORD. Both are necessary feelings of those who come into the awesome presence of God to serve Him.

Scripture reminds us in Psalm 89:7, “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.” We must not only have great reverence for the LORD’s majesty, but must also possess great fear of His wrath against disobedient conduct in the midst of divine service. The LORD should be served with awe; all the teachings of God’s Word confirm this. His majesty, power, holiness, justice are to be greatly feared.

Such fear of the LORD makes His servant exceedingly cautious and diligent as he renders himself to the LORD’s work. The fear of the LORD makes him wise unto holiness, faithfulness and fervency, which are essential to the LORD’s work. It will drive away reluctance, slothfulness and sinful habits from the hearts of His servant and will fill them with readiness, zeal and obedience for solemn service before Him.

The fear of God is never detrimental to one’s spiritual joy. It is rather a forerunner of joy in the LORD’s service. Those who serve God in godly fear will find themselves filled with joy unspeakable in the presence of God. Their reverential fear of the greatness of God dispels hesitancy and gloom to serve Him. Cheerful, happy service then freely flows out of their hearts, which are filled with the glory of the sovereign LORD. The service of God begets the highest joy that a man has ever known. When the hearts of His servants are overwhelmed with such earnest and sombre emotions, they would even be overcome with “trembling”! Unlike the carnal and worldly rejoicing that produces a puffed-up attitude, the spiritual joy of service evokes solemn inner impulses of humility and devotion, which are referred to here as “trembling”. The LORD’s servant is girded with humility and submission as he reverentially and joyfully renders his service.

READ:

John 12:26b

²⁶ If any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

EXHORTATION:

Oh, what great honour is promised to all who serve Christ according to His good and perfect will as revealed in His Word! How wonderful to hear it from the lips of our blessed Lord and Saviour! He will certainly do what He has said. Oh, how tenderly and graciously the Lord deals with His servants! How amazing it is that in the midst of His great agony, He thought about cheering His troubled servants by telling them of the honour that His Father will bestow upon them!

The prospect of being a servant of Christ is the highest and an unsurpassable honour that a man can ever receive. Obedience to Christ is a glorious privilege, for it empowers a man to overcome his wicked lusts and thoughts and live a godly and blessed life. Being an obedient servant of Christ is to inherit a pure and clean life devoid of the corruptions of sin. To be a submissive, dutiful follower of Christ is to be conformable to Christ. A true servant of Christ is Christ-like. Oh, what an honourable and high calling Christ gives to everyone who follows Him as His servant!

Serving Christ in this hostile world would bring many trials and much suffering to His followers. Jesus Himself has said, “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord” (Matthew 10:22-24).

The humiliations and the hurts one suffers for being a servant of Christ serve only to prove his calling and the certainty of the eternal glory and honour the Father will bestow on him. True servants seek not the honour that cometh from man, but from Christ and His Father. So Jesus said, “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you” (Matthew 5:10-12). Paul told the suffering Christians, “If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us” (2 Timothy 2:12). Servants of Christ may suffer on earth, but they shall have great honour in heaven!

READ:

John 12:26a

^26a If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be.

EXHORTATION:

Who does truly serve Christ? According to Christ’s own words, it is he who follows Him that truly serves Him. In the context of this passage, following Christ would mean self-sacrifice and even death. He had earlier spoken about His hour of death (v. 23; cf. v. 27) and the need to die like a corn of wheat to bear fruit that will last unto all eternity (vv. 24, 25). Without an absolute commitment (even if it would incur death) to go with Christ, one cannot truly serve Him. One should surrender himself totally to Christ’s leading to be a true servant of His name.

A true servant of Christ will fix his eyes upon his Master, avoiding all else that would distract or lure him away from Him. The servant of the Lord is most willing to serve Him with his whole heart. He will not quit attending to his Master for any consideration of wealth, rank, relationship or fame. He will also be willing to serve Him at His command in any place, in any condition and in any circumstance. He does not choose his area of service according to his own wishes and whims, but according to his Master’s will.

He has no terms or conditions in his service to the Master. He is ready to do the Lord’s work even if it would mean sacrifice and suffering. He is single-minded to know his Master’s will and fulfil it with all his strength. He is committed to follow every word of his Master and render a faithful service. The pleasure and honour of his Master is his singular passion.

He is thankful that he is allowed to be so close to the Master to serve Him. So he lovingly, diligently, enthusiastically, joyfully presents himself as a servant to his Master. He revels in his privileged opportunity to stay by his Master. With pure delight, he listens to the Lord’s voice – His commands, His counsels, His promises. The Master is everything to him.

The servant of the Lord is very grateful that he is permitted to follow Him everywhere. His joy and honour are greater than those of the great king Solomon’s servants, whose “sitting”, ”attendance” (i.e. manner of service), and “apparel” literally overwhelmed the queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10:5). Indeed, to every sincere servant of Christ, His presence and guidance are infinitely more eminent and honourable than Solomon’s glorious palace. So Christians, let us serve our Lord wherever He would lead us, be it in the church, in the home, in the school, or at work.

READ:

Luke 6:28

²⁸ Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

EXHORTATION:

It is so natural for us to feel bitter towards those who hurt us, be it verbally or physically. Revenge seems to be the sweetest response towards those who ill-treat or injure us. It is natural for us to use all our powers to repel injuries and to punish those who are against us; yet our Lord Jesus says, “Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you” (Luke 6:27-28).

To our carnal mind, it is impossible to love our enemies and bless them who curse us. Without crucifying our own carnal self and without relying on the divine aid, we will not be able to deal kindly with those who oppose or injure us. Since it is our Saviour’s teaching that we graciously and charitably deal with those who trouble us with their words and actions, we can trust Him to help us to do His will in this matter, including what appears to be impossible in our mind.

The Scriptures not only teach us this solemn spiritual principle (cf. Exodus 23:4-5; Proverbs 25:21; Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:35; Romans 12:20), but also promise us the power to perform it (cf. 2 Peter 1:3-9). The power to do the spiritual duties and bear spiritual fruit is bestowed upon us by the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9). When we rely on the Holy Spirit and yield to Him, we will be endued with divine wisdom and power to subdue our carnal tendencies and to fulfil the divine duties that we are called to do.

The Scriptures also prove to us that it is possible to relate to those who hurt us, according to the supreme spiritual principle that Jesus has given us. Jesus Himself is our greatest pattern in praying for those who persecute us. He prayed for those who falsely accused Him and crucified Him: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34). The first Christian martyr, Stephen, also earnestly prayed for his murderers, saying, “Lord, lay not this sin to their charge” (Acts 7:60). The apostles themselves were often targets of slander and persecution; yet how sublime and God-honouring was their response: “being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it” (1 Corinthians 4:12)!

The Lord disallows and utterly excludes all kinds of revenge and retaliation against those who malign and persecute us. The Lord’s desire concerning us is that we will be a benevolent people even in our sufferings.

Sermon Text: Psalm 82
Speaker: Pastor Prabhudas Koshy
Date: 28th July 2024

In July 2004, the Lord opened a door for us to spread the Gospel in Cebu City, the Philippines, through Reggor Galarpe, a then recent graduate of Far Eastern Bible College. He was ordained in 2007, during our 2nd Missionary Conference, to be the pastor of Gethsemane Bible-Presbyterian Church in Cebu. To this day, the Lord has graciously strengthened Pastor Reggor to continue ministering faithfully and fervently in the ministry of the Word. Like all dedicated ministers of the Gospel, he has laboured diligently to care for the flock that God has brought to Gethsemane B-P Church, Cebu. Despite various personal and ministerial challenges, the Lord has enabled Pastor Reggor to provide pastoral leadership to the congregation in Cebu and to oversee the ministries that the Lord has opened in Bohol, Bogo and San Antonio, where Pr Edsel and Eld Eliezer are currently ministering the Word.

Today, the brethren are gathering in Cebu for the 20th Thanksgiving Anniversary Service. Let us, as a united body in spirit, join them to praise our God of salvation for the many Gospel doors He has opened over the past 20 years through the work begun by Pastor Reggor. Let us also pray for his family, co-labourers and the brethren of Gethsemane B-P Church, Cebu, that they will continually bear a good testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ through holy living and faithful preaching of the Word.

Below, we include Pastor Reggor’s recollection of the beginning of the work in Cebu, and an article, “Suffering Minister of Christ”, to stir us to remember and uphold, in our prayers, Pastor Reggor and all other servants of God in the Philippines and in all our mission stations around the world.

Pastor Reggor’s Recollection

As I ponder how the Lord has called me into the ministry, I cannot help but look back to 1999, when the Lord led me to a Christian drug rehabilitation centre. There, I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ and accepted Him as my Lord and personal Saviour. It was also there that I first met Pastor Koshy, who came for a visit after a mission trip to Leyte in the year 2000.

While I was about to complete my one-year rehabilitation programme, a door was opened for me to go and study at the Far Eastern Bible College in Singapore. It was the ministry leaders who encouraged me to be trained and equipped for the ministry. Upon my arrival in Singapore, I started attending church services at Gethsemane B-P Church and was subsequently baptised by Pastor Koshy. I then became a member of the church on 17th September 2000.

As a Bible college student, Pastor Koshy ensured that I was involved in various church ministries. I praise God for all the opportunities to serve in different areas, from ushering to teaching and preaching God’s Word in different fellowship groups. These experiences helped me understand and appreciate the work of the ministry.

In 2001, the Gethsemane Filipino Fellowship started, opening another opportunity to serve. It was during that time that I began to have a serious burden to reach out to people, especially to my fellow countrymen working in Singapore, share the Gospel with them, and lead them to a saving knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. From this ministry came the burden of bringing the Gospel to my country through a Bible-Presbyterian witness.

After completing my studies in 2003, I came back to Cebu with the zeal to start a mission church, but only after my one-year commitment to serve in a Christian drug rehabilitation centre where I came from. With much prayer and encouragement from Pastor Koshy and the “mother” church in Singapore, I was commissioned to be Gethsemane B-P Church’s missionary to the Philippines. And by God’s grace, the mission church in Cebu was inaugurated in July 2004.

I thank the Lord for His grace when, in November 2007, I was ordained to the pastoral ministry, together with Rev Ephrem Chiracho (Gethsemane B-P Church of Ethiopia), during the 2nd Missionary Conference held in Cebu City, the Philippines.

I praise and thank the Lord for His leading and guidance upon me and for blessing the church with a fruitful harvest of souls and a flourishing ministry, which includes The Gethsemane Care Ministry and Gethsemane Bible Institute. I am also thankful to the Lord for raising up faithful men to co-labour with me in the ministry. Praise and glory be unto His Name!

(An edited version of his testimony in our 25th Anniversary publication.)

Suffering Minister of Christ

Ephesians 3:13 – “Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.”

Herein, we witness the thoughts of a faithful and compassionate pastor deeply concerned for his flock’s spiritual well-being, even amidst his own afflictions. Paul wished that the Ephesian believers, upon hearing of his imprisonment and sufferings (Eph 3:1), would not be distressed or weakened in their faith and service to the Lord. This reflects his tender and caring pastoral heart, which prioritised the spiritual progress of God’s people above his own relief from personal burdens and troubles.

Though Paul was a prisoner, he thought and wrote as a free man. In his heart, he was indeed the Lord’s free man. Although the enemy confined him, they could not suppress his godly desires and prayers for God’s flock.

To many believers in Ephesus, Paul’s arrest and subsequent imprisonment seemed like a significant setback for the church and the cause of the Gospel. They grieved over his prolonged imprisonment and intense, ongoing suffering. Paul’s mind was consumed with concern for the steadfastness and progress of the church in the Lord’s work. He earnestly desired that they would not lose heart because of his tribulations. Even in his afflictions, Paul thought and acted as a loving, responsible and fervent pastor of God’s flock. His heart reflected the same concern for the church as that of Jesus Christ. What an exemplary model for all ministers of Christ, especially in these times of declining pastoral ministry!

Two expressions denote the purpose of his suffering. The phrase “my tribulations for you” indicates that a significant portion of his sufferings, both before and during his imprisonment, was for the benefit of the Ephesian believers. Just as it pleased God to save them through the suffering and death of His Son, Jesus Christ, it pleased Him to minister divine truths, nourishment and comfort to them through the sufferings of His servant, Paul. In 2 Corinthians 1:6, Paul wrote, “And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.”

The second expression, “which is your glory”, portrays his sufferings as having an exalted dignity that reflects glory on the believers. Paul was saying that his sufferings were permitted because God regarded them as worthy of bestowing honour and glory upon the church. Although suffering in itself is not glorious, suffering on behalf of Christ and His people holds a special honour due to His glorious purposes. God mightily uses His servants, who willingly labour and endure many afflictions, to bestow spiritual blessings upon His people. Let us give thanks for all His faithful and fervent servants everywhere who endure their many afflictions to nourish and protect God’s people, so that they may be presented to Christ as a glorious church.

1 Peter 2:16 addresses the concept of Christian freedom, urging believers not to use their liberty as “a cloak of maliciousness”, but rather to live as servants of God – “as free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.”

While the freedom offered by Christ is complete (cf. John 8:36), believers often struggle to understand and apply it correctly. The apostle Peter deals with the challenges of fully experiencing this freedom.

Firstly, in the preceding context of 1 Peter 2:16, the apostle stresses Christians’ duty to submit to civil and ecclesiastical authorities, indicating that true Christian freedom does not justify rebellion. Instead, it involves obedience and respect for those in positions of authority, rejecting any misuse of freedom for personal defiance or selfish gain. Our freedom in Christ does not release us from our God-given obligations. It is distorted thinking that Christians are free from all moral laws and divine demands, and can indulge in any behaviour without consequences. To think of Christian liberty as a licence to neglect the importance of personal responsibilities and the pursuit of holiness is a great error!

So, Peter warns, “as free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness”. The Greek word for “cloke” (epikaluma) means a veil or cover, symbolising how some Christians misuse their spiritual freedom to mask “maliciousness” (Greek, kakia: evil or wickedness). Some who claim to be Christians engage in sinful activities by hiding behind the facade of Christian freedom. Within the church, there are various cases of abuse of Christian freedom, such as justifying spiritually unwholesome or sinful behaviour under the guise of spiritual liberty. Examples include indulgence in alcohol, entertainment, or pursuing material wealth at the expense of spiritual growth and service to the Lord. These actions contradict genuine freedom in Christ, leading to entanglement with worldliness and sin, rather than liberation. Christian freedom is not about selfish ambition or personal glory, but an increasing commitment to please the Lord with obedience and service to Him.

Jesus addresses such hypocritical behaviour in John 15:22, exposing the true nature of sin – “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Jesus came to remove all the “cloaks” that people use to cover their sins. True freedom in Christ means liberation from the deceit of sin and a genuine transformation towards righteousness, not an excuse to continue sinful lifestyles.

Peter further states that believers are liberated to become “servants of God”. True freedom in Christ should inspire believers to embrace their honourable role as God’s servants. In John 12:26, Jesus declares that the Father will honour those who serve Him – “If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” This eternal honour is unlike the fleeting nature of worldly achievements. Serving God requires following Christ alone, not succumbing to worldly ambition or self-interest. Obedient service is evidence of true freedom from sin and Satan’s influence.

Romans 6:22 reinforces that freedom from sin leads to service to God: “But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” Similarly, in 1 Corinthians 7:22-24, Paul discusses the idea of being “free” yet serving God. Believers are freed from sin and lust to serve Him, highlighting that true freedom in Christ involves willingly becoming servants of God.

Christian freedom is not a licence for self-indulgence or for pursuing worldly pleasures and honours. Instead, it is a transformative liberation that should lead believers to serve God and align their lives with His purposes wholeheartedly. So, let us forsake worldly ambitions and sinful behaviour, and use our lives to honour God, knowing that true freedom comes from Him, who has freed us from the dominion of sin and Satan to serve His glorious purposes.

Gethsemane Bible Institute

God has enabled our church to be actively involved in providing theological training to those who desire to serve the Lord in His church, especially in full-time service. God has enabled us to set up the Gethsemane Bible Institute in three countries – Ethiopia, the Philippines and India. About two years ago, the Lord also opened the doors to theological training in N.E. India, through Soli Deo Gloria Reformed Bible Academy.

With the help of our Bible Witness Media Ministry and Pr Samson, we have developed an online ministry of GBI since 2014. We have provided recorded lectures on the GBI website (www.gbi-online.com), and live online lectures for students of institutes in India. GBI Online also offers courses for preachers and pastors (Pastoral Biblical Studies—PBS) to further strengthen their understanding and ability to expound the truths of the Scriptures. For this particular course, God’s servants from several countries meet together online every Monday morning to study various topics.

God willing, the new semester of GBI Online will begin tomorrow. You can benefit from the courses we offer from GMC by attending the lecture onsite or joining online. Please register today for various courses announced in today’s church bulletin. If you need further course information, please contact Pr Samson Hutagalung (phone: +65 6741 1910; email: dean.gbionline@gmail.com).

We praise God for the generous support of God’s people, which has enabled us to freely provide these lectures to local and foreign students. Apart from the regular expenses for hosting lectures from GMC, we also have to spend money on upgrading the equipment (computers, audio-video cameras, etc.), servers, website, etc. Currently, our staff, with the help of some brethren in our church, are working to improve our GBI website and its various features to benefit online students.

We request your continued prayer and financial support for GBI Online, so that God’s servants can be well equipped for the work of the ministry of the Word around the world. Once again, through the forwardness of your love for Christ and the riches of your liberality towards His work, may GBI be further set forward for the furtherance of His kingdom.

Sermon Text: Psalm 81
Speaker: Pastor Prabhudas Koshy
Date: 21st July 2024

Sermon Text: Psalm 80
Speaker: Pastor Prabhudas Koshy
Date: 14th July 2024

Since 2012, the Gethsemane Youth Choir has provided a platform for young people to learn disciplines of godly fellowship, service, music, and co-labouring. Through the hymns and songs, they also learn biblical doctrines and principles. Through the presentation of various hymns on Sundays and special days, our young people actively worshipped God and proclaimed His truths through their music.

The songs that the youth choir practise and sing are carefully chosen, based on their sound biblical themes and teachings. The contents of their songs are edifying to them and their listeners. Ephesians 5:19-20 admonishes, “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ”. Singing Scriptural hymns and spiritual songs can deepen young people’s understanding and appreciation of their faith in the Lord and His truths.

During their practices, the biblical truths expressed in the songs are explained and emphasised, so that their singing and lives may be anthems of His praise. The biblically sound songs that the choir learn and present before the congregation, teach the youths biblical stories and truths that are retold in their songs, helping them to grow in faith. 

The youth choir also fosters a sense of Christian communion and cohesiveness among the youths as they work together to praise the Lord. They become focused on encouraging one another, and work with one another patiently and prayerfully. Indeed, there are many challenges and frustrations that they have to handle with the help of the Holy Spirit, so that they may not be discouraged and defeated in their service in the choir. To work together, they must overcome juvenility, personal misdemeanours, immaturity, etc. Singing harmoniously in the youth choir requires learning to serve together. 

GYC has been used by the Lord for the spreading of the Gospel truths beyond our congregation and country. They have travelled to other countries to sing about the salvation and glories of our Lord Jesus Christ. They also regularly sing for the BW Web Radio and BWTV to proclaim Christ and His glorious truths around the world. May our youths continue to rejoice and praise the Lord with their melodious songs. May the voices of our youths be heard praising Him always in all places!

We should earnestly pray for this ministry of our youths, that the Lord would preserve everyone from Satan’s devices and empower them by His Spirit to render their service to God in an acceptable and honourable manner. We must also pray that they will develop godliness and responsible conduct in all areas of their lives so that they will be sanctified vessels for His glory. 

May our prayer be like Psalm 148:12-13, “Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.”

GYC Leadership

Under the guidance of the GYF Committee (Pastor, Eld. Choy, Pr Cornelius, Dns Diana Chan), an appointed mature youth with musical ability will prepare the GYC to present songs during various church functions. By God’s grace, Pr Cornelius Koshy led the choir from 2012 to 2019 and Bro. Amoz Choy from 2020 till today. We thank God for their dedicated service in the choir for the Lord’s glory. 

From this month onwards, Bro. Titus Ho will lead the choir in its preparations and presentations. Bro. Titus will be guided by Pr Cornelius, who has been appointed to minister to our church’s youths. Let us pray for Bro Titus that God will help him to serve faithfully in the days ahead. 

I would like to encourage all the youths to lovingly support and cooperate with Bro. Titus, and serve the Lord as a dedicated team of singers. To be honourable singers for the Lord, let your lives be disciplined and holy. May the name of our Lord Jesus Christ be continually praised by your joyful singing.

Gethsemane BPC, Pangasinan, 10th Anniversary Report

Dear Pastor Koshy,

The Lord has sustained Gethsemane B-P Church, Pangasinan, for the last 10 years. We celebrated our 10th Anniversary last Lord’s Day because of God’s faithfulness. Almost 100 people came to witness the goodness of God. Praise the Lord for bringing Rev. Reggor Galarpe as the Lord’s messenger. The Lord also brought Pr Kelvin Lim to see the Lord’s work here in Pangasinan. Many brethren from many places came to rejoice with us. Our brethren from San Fernando, La Union came together with Bro. Jordan (Gethsemane Filipino Fellowship) and Bro. Julius del Rosario (Negros). Thank God for bringing them safely as they travelled back and forth.

Rev. Reggor preached on the topic, “The Church and Its Deacons”, from Acts 6:1–7. It is a timely message because the occasion was also the installation of the newly elected deacons. The Lord raised Brothers Jumar Balicao and Kyt Bince (together with their families) to serve in this office. Praise the Lord for giving us more hands to plan for the activities of the church. When the elected deacons came to the front, with their families standing behind them, Rev. Reggor asked them several questions to confirm their commitment to God. After the affirmation, Rev. Reggor gave them the charge and installed them as new deacons of Gethsemane B-P Church, Pangasinan.

There was infant baptism after the deacons’ installation. I explained to the congregation why we baptize infants. It is because children are part of the covenant and I cited Genesis 17:7 and Acts 2:38-39 as basis of the practice. I then called the parents to come forward, and asked them a series of questions to affirm their faith and commitment to introduce Christ to their child. Following that, I baptized Daniel Koa Bince (son of Dn Kyt and Sis Charlene), with Dn Jumar assisting me. Praise the Lord for the faith of the parents!

Indeed, “The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad” (Psalm 126:3). As I look back at the last 10 years, “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). Without the grace of God, the church would not survive. We had many problems but the Lord has sustained the church. Satan tried to divide and infiltrate the church, but the Lord kept us all together.

I want to express also my thanksgiving to Gethsemane B-P Church, Singapore and her leaders. The church is very willing to be the channel of God’s blessings. Thank God for the generosity and commitment to support the work here. We can focus to grow and learn because of your charitable kindness. Your unwavering support, both financially and through prayers, is much appreciated.

Lovingly in Christ,
Rev. Donald dela Cruz