Diana Lim
“To Be a Baby with a Moustache No More” … by the Grace of God
I came to know Christ when I was in either kindergarten or Primary One. Through door-to-door evangelism by some Christians from Grace Assembly of God Church, my siblings and I began attending Sunday School.
One day, on my way to church, I was almost knocked down by a car. I was probably in the upper primary then. It was wonderful to experience God’s protection in my life.
However, my siblings and I sometimes struggled to attend church because we wanted to watch our favourite TV programme, and the timing clashed with the evangelistic hour at 3pm. Eventually, I stopped attending church when I was in Secondary One.
Yet God’s mercy and faithfulness have never failed me through the years.
After my ‘O’ levels, I entered Singapore Polytechnic and attended an orientation programme. At the Navigators’ booth, Wong Siok Wai (my “spiritual mother”) shared Christ with me and encouraged me to join the fellowship. She also invited me to witness her baptism at New Life B-P Church in Marsiling. I started attending New Life the following Sunday and was baptised on 5 November 1989.
Sadly, I later went astray and disobeyed God by marrying a non-Christian. Nevertheless, God’s mercy and faithfulness remained unchanged.
I invited my husband to attend Thomson Road Baptist Church, and we faithfully attended the Chinese Worship Service. However, one day, I told him I wanted to stop attending because of my part-time degree studies—I sowed my own disaster.
Karen Quek encouraged me not to give up on my faith and invited me to the Ladies’ Fellowship and Sunday Worship at Gethsemane B-P Church. I did not attend regularly, but instead listened to Pastor Koshy’s sermons online. Through Karen, I learned about the Bible Witness Retreat “Heaven” in March 2024, and I registered for it. Subsequently, I met Joan Cheah on the bus to Johor Bahru. Like Karen, she encouraged me to worship on site rather than only online.
In early December, I invited my husband to attend the Gethsemane B-P Chinese Worship Service, and I was surprised when he said “Yes”. Truly, God’s mercy and faithfulness endure forever. I continue to pray for my husband’s salvation.
I remember that during one of the Navigators’ meetings, a speaker, Royston Tan, spoke about “a baby with a moustache”. He challenged us not to remain on milk when we should be taking meat (solid food).
I praise and thank God for sending friends to awaken me. Last but not least, I thank God for Pastor Koshy, whose faithful teaching and preaching have greatly helped me grow in my spiritual walk. Indeed, God has given me many opportunities to repent and return to Him. May God help me not to be “a baby with a moustache” anymore.
Ong Li-Suen
I was brought up in a Christian home and have been attending Glory Presbyterian Church for many years. I am thankful for the strong spiritual foundation and guidance I received there, which played an important role in nurturing my faith from an early age, and in leading me to accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour.
Recently, my fiancé, Joshua, and I began looking for a church where we could settle down and continue growing together in our Christian walk, and we happened to come across Gethsemane Bible-Presbyterian Church.
On our first visit, we were warmly welcomed by the congregation. The fellowship seemed genuine and encouraging, and it quickly felt like a place where we could belong. I have also been very encouraged by the church’s strong focus on the teaching of God’s Word. Through the sermons, I have already learnt much and have been spiritually edified.
One of my favourite verses is Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
This verse continually reminds me to trust in the Lord’s guidance in every aspect of my life, even during tough times.
As Joshua and I will be getting married soon, we are thankful to have found a church where we can grow together spiritually as we begin this new chapter of our lives. We look forward to building meaningful fellowship, and to continually grow in our faith together with the church.
Wong Cheng Han
Unworthy and Undeserved, Yet Saved by Grace
As an unworthy and undeserving sinner, I thank God for saving me by His grace. Through both good times and difficult times – when I have failed and fallen – God has never forsaken me. I am truly very thankful for His love and long-suffering towards me.
In 1996, I was baptised at Calvary Pandan B-P Church (CPBPC). I am grateful for the late Rev. Dr Tow Siang Hwa’s faithful preaching of God’s Word, his guidance, and his exemplary life. I was deeply touched by his love for God and for His flock. He had played a crucial and significant role in my spiritual growth.
By God’s grace, I had the privilege of serving in the visitation team and in an outreach ministry to neighbourhood children on Saturdays, undertaking roles such as a bus attendant and assistant teacher, besides leading in singspiration. There was great joy in serving the Lord, and through these ministries, my faith and love for Him increased. Indeed, God has not dealt with me according to my sins, nor rewarded me according to my iniquities (cf. Psalm 103:10). Though He remembers that I am dust (cf. Genesis 3:19), He is still pleased to use me.
Years later, I also had the privilege of serving at Blessed Hope B-P Church as a greeter, Sunday School teacher, and in the visitation team. However, during the COVID pandemic, when participation in congregational worship was not possible, I started listening to online messages from Gethsemane BPC and True Life BPC. Later, God led me back to CPBPC, though it was not something I had prayed for. While supporting the visitation team and helping monthly at the Senior Fellowship, I reconnected with old friends and made new ones. At the same time, I prayed and waited for God’s direction.
It has been two years since I last visited CPBPC. By and by, God providentially leads me to move on to another church. The Lord constantly reminded me that His grace is sufficient for me, and that He is my keeper, so there is nothing to fear. I have learnt to trust and look to the Lord, whenever I experience aching and tingling sensations in my right leg (which has occurred since mid 2025), instead of praying for healing regarding this infirmity.
After much prayer, in January 2026, I shared my decision to become a member of Gethsemane B-P Church with Brother Jordan and Sister Ara. They were very happy, as it was an answered prayer. I thank God for the brotherly love we share.
The Christian fellowship among the elders, preachers, deacons and brethren has also been heartwarming. I am equally blessed by the teaching of God’s Word from the pulpit and in the Chinese Service, as well as in the Gethsemane Filipino Fellowship.
Pastor Koshy’s exemplary life and love for God’s church – shown through his leadership, guidance, care, warnings, and reproof – have encouraged me to become more Christlike. Indeed, Gethsemane B-P Church is blessed to have him as our shepherd.
I look forward to serving together with like-minded brethren in this church. My constant prayer is that I may be a vessel fit for my Master’s use. Amen.
Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
