LIM AH PIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

We just celebrated Children’s Day last Friday. While the children enjoy their school holiday and presents, it is perhaps a good time for the adults to reflect on how we too are blessed by the little ones. Furthermore, the topic of “children” has been the talk of the town this year, ever since it was reported that our resident fertility rate had fallen to a historic low of 0.87 and the babies born in 2025 had fallen below 30,000 for the first time in post-independence Singapor

If you grew up in Singapore, you probably know what Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are. In school, we all had one. Some played sports, some joined uniformed groups, while others were in performing arts or clubs. CCAs were important. They helped us develop interests, build friendships and learn things outside the classroom. But when the O or A-Levels came around, there was never much doubt about what was “core”. Studies came first. CCA was important, but it was still co-curric

Back in March this year, Mark had a fall that landed him in the Intensive Care Unit. While the scans showed a minor skull fracture behind his left ear and a small bleed around the brain, the doctors were unsure of the injury’s actual impact until after further monitoring. I remember reaching the hospital and hearing Mark shouting in pain and at the medical staff. He was twisting and squirming in pain while physically fighting against the people who were trying to help him. Th

1 September 2026 marked 10 years in my service as a full-time preacher for the church of Christ at Lim Ah Pin Road (LAPCOC). How time flies, it seemed like only yesterday that I had just stepped into this role. As I reflect on the decade past, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all who have been part of my personal journey. 1. I am thankful for my wife and children In the beginning, God saw that it was not good for the man to be alone, and so He created

During this Teachers’ Day, I would like to reflect on the important role that teachers play in the church. I thank God for all the Bible class teachers in the church. In Hosea 4:6, God says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” It is a sobering reminder that ignorance of God’s truth is not harmless. In Hosea’s time, the people were suffering because the priests and scribes had failed in their sacred duty to teach and guide them in God’s Law. This resulted in i

“No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song. May your heart sing with hope and your spirit soar with joy!” These words, shared from the heart of a sister who has weathered many storms, speak volumes about the grace and strength that God provides. Whether we are thriving or barely hanging on, whether life feels like a mountain top or a slow trudge through the valley, God remains faithful. Many of us, especially sisters juggling the demands of

"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up." (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, KJV) Solomon wrote that a long time before pickleball came along, but every time I step on the court with my wife Precious as my doubles partner, I understand what he meant a little more. We did not start out playing pickleball. Precious and I

In 2 Samuel 23:8-13, we read an interesting account concerning David’s 3 mighty men. Their names were Adino, Eleazar, and Shammah. The Scriptures record their acts of bravery and might. In particular, there was something incredible that they did for their king. In 2 Samuel 23:15-17, we read that David was thirsty and desirous for a drink from the well at Bethlehem. Unfortunately, during that time, Bethlehem was in the hands of the Philistines. To fulfil David’s desire, his 3

In 2017, I had the opportunity to travel to Uganda, Africa, with my colleagues in business. The mission work was organised through a denominational group. At that time, I was still relatively unfamiliar with the scope of global evangelism. The trip was truly an eye-opening experience. Coming from Singapore and the Philippines, I had never fully realised how diverse the world is and how many communities remain spiritually under-served. As we visited different places and met pe