Sister Diana Koh is fondly remembered by the Pastor, Elders, Preachers, Deacons, members, and friends of Gethsemane Bible-Presbyterian Church as a dear sister in the Lord who gave her very best in service to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. With diligence, unwavering faith, and thankfulness to God, she served for about 19 years as a devoted member of this church and a pillar in the administrative matters in the church office.
“Her own works praise her in the gates”—Proverbs 31:31.
From the first day she took her post, she served, not for applause or recognition, but for the glory of God. Her hands were steady, her heart was loyal, and her presence brought order and peace to every task. In quiet strength, she fulfilled the work behind the scenes with excellence.
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant... enter thou into the joy of thy lord”—Matthew 25:21.
Through seasons of joy and trial, Sis. Diana Koh was steadfast. When others grew weary, she pressed on. When things needed to be done, she did them. Her commitment was not out of duty alone, but out of love for Christ and His church.
In her last few years, she endured many afflictions of advanced age. Now, her struggles and labour in this world have ended, and her name is called in heaven. She has entered the joy of her Lord. We rejoice that she now stands in the presence of the One she served so well—her Saviour, her reward.
We thank God for lending us Sis. Diana Koh, such a precious vessel whom He has sanctified and strengthened to be part of Gethsemane B-P Church.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord... that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them”—Revelation 14:13.
How long have you been in Gethsemane?
By the grace and mercy of God, He led me to our Pastor, Rev. Prabhudas Koshy, sometime in early 1999. Pastor Koshy informed me that he needed an office assistant to work for Gethsemane BPC. He briefed me on the nature of the work. He also informed me that Gethsemane BPC did not have an office then and should I accept his offer, I would have to work from home. After much prayer, I agreed to his proposal and started work on 1 April 1999.
How has Gethsemane benefited you as an individual?
By the providence of God, I count it a privilege to serve in Gethsemane BPC alongside Pastor Koshy. He is very knowledgeable in theology and a skilful writer. I enjoy my work very much, especially because the exposure I get through my work is very edifying to my soul. There are many opportunities to learn the ropes and I am still learning new things every day.
Can you recount one blessing God has bestowed on Gethsemane over the years?
O the blessings of His good providence! When we needed a church office urgently, God led us to a small office unit for rental in one of the attics of a row of shop houses near Kallang MRT. That was the first church office of Gethsemane BPC. That enabled Bro. Lok Kwok Wah who joined us in the year 2001 to co-labour with Pastor and me from one location. This was the time when Pastor Koshy decided to produce the Bible Witness magazine. We occupied this office for more than three years until God gave Pastor Koshy the burden to look for a bigger office to accommodate the increasing ministries of Gethsemane BPC and the expansion of the Bible Witness Media Ministry.
What is one challenge you have witnessed God helping Gethsemane to overcome, and the lesson you have learnt from it?
I would say, it was the need of greater and stronger faith in God’s promises and unfailing guidance that God has helped Gethsemane to possess. For example, when Gethsemane BPC needed a bigger office, in the year 2003, we launched out enthusiastically to look for a building to purchase. After many months of ‘house hunting’ exercises, we found several potential places but the asking prices were beyond our means. Under the leadership of Pastor Koshy and the Church Session, the whole church was led to seek the Lord in fasting and prayer.
The Lord increased our faith. Members and friends of the church followed Pastor’s call not to rely on loans. Instead, they learned to give cheerfully whatever the Lord had enabled them to give. We asked in faith from the Lord whatever additional funds we needed. Within the short space of three months, God moved the hearts of His people (including brethren from sister churches) to give generously and sacrificially to the Building Fund. God provided more than what we needed—over $600,000 was given to purchase the office unit, which cost $545,000. This is our present Church Resource Centre. We secured the property in October 2003. It was a great lesson of faith, which we would always remember in the face of our many needs in the ministry.
How do you think Gethsemane has grown over the past 25 years?
Gethsemane BPC’s membership has increased gradually according to God’s will over the past 25 years. The consecration and unity in the leadership is the strength of Gethsemane BPC.
What is your prayer for the future of Gethsemane?
Praying that God will continue to sustain and nurture both the leadership and members of Gethsemane BPC so that they will become mature Christians to glorify His name.
Sis. Diana Koh was called home to be with the LORD on Monday, 2nd June 2025.
