God's Word is not distant, but present in the spaces we live and among the people we encounter each day. It is a quiet reminder that God's Word was never meant to remain on a page.

Jesus spoke of it as a seed. And when it finds a place in the heart, it grows—often quietly, but surely.

Through the COB and Bible and Chinese Culture Festival (BCCF) Combined Art Exhibition 2025, which had about 500 visitors, Scripture is expressed through art and culture—opening conversations, stirring hearts, and creating space for people to encounter the Word in a fresh way.

And in another space, we witness the same work unfolding.

At the BCCF Dialect Cultural Night 2025, Scripture is spoken in the language of home—the language people feel most deeply. And more than 400 hearts responded.

What was once distant to some becomes personal. Through worship, poetry, and cultural expression, people are drawn in—not just to understand, but to encounter.

"Calligraphy, music, poetry—they are also languages," Rev Dr Lee Chong Kau, an organising committee member of BCCF, reflected. "When used to express Biblical truth, they deepen faith and help spread God's Word to those who may otherwise find it distant." That evening, diversity did not divide; it united believers in worship of one Lord, bearing witness to the beauty of God's living Word across cultures.

For some, encountering God's Word means going deeper, returning to the very language in which much of Scripture was first written.

In the Start to Read Biblical Hebrew course by Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship, taught by Bishop Emeritus Dr Gordon Wong, former Methodist bishop, participants took their first steps into the Hebrew Scriptures—not merely as a study of language, but as a deeper engagement with the Word itself.

Many begin with no prior knowledge. Yet, as they learn to recognise letters, sound out words, and read simple portions of Scripture, they begin to develop a deeper appreciation of God's Word—and what was once unfamiliar slowly becomes personal.

This same quiet work of the Word is also unfolding within families.

At D6 Singapore Family Conference 2025, the focus turned to where Scripture often bears its most lasting fruit—the home. During the conference, Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert Solomon shared Jesus' repeated question to Peter: "Do you love me?" Every act of service and discipleship flows from that love.

336 participants learned from keynote speaker Dr Timothy Paul Jones and a line-up of local speakers, including Rev Dr Christopher Chia and Rev Raymond Fong, that discipleship is not part-time or just for church programmes, but a daily, lifelong journey.

The online Chinese D6 Conference has also attracted participants from other countries to join in learning and putting these principles into practice.

Rooted in Deuteronomy 6, D6 equips parents and caregivers to weave God's Word into daily life, through conversations, routines, and the quiet example of living faith. When Scripture shapes life at home, the family itself becomes a place of witness.

That same spirit carried into a smaller, more informal gathering earlier this year.

On 31 January 2026, the DECLARE committee members and supporters gathered for a DECLARE Family Reunion. Prayers were lifted, reflections were shared, and fellowship was enjoyed around the table. It was simple, yet deeply meaningful—a prelude to DECLARE's 10th anniversary, a true Jubilee across generations.

From 21 to 24 May 2026, the main gathering adopted a new and accessible DECLARE format, where Scripture was read aloud in ways that enabled anyone, in any setting, to participate. Over the past decade, participants from more than 50 nations and across over 150 languages have been united in proclaiming God's Word.

Across art, culture, homes, and communities, the same story unfolds.

Throughout 2025, more than 150 events, gatherings, and conferences were held—each with a simple purpose: to help believers encounter, understand, and live out the Word of God more deeply.

Different spaces. Different expressions.
But the same Word at work.

God's Word is heard.
God's Word takes root.
And in time, God's Word bears fruit.

From Word to witness.

Across the world, the Bible Society partners with local churches and communities to bring God’s Word and compassionate care to those in need. Whether in times of crisis, poverty, or displacement, believers are living out the Word through acts of mercy and love.

Take Sri Lanka, for example. When Cyclone Ditwah swept through communities, homes were swallowed by rising waters, families fled with only what they could carry, and farmers watched years of labor vanish beneath muddy floods. Children clung to their parents, unsure when life would feel normal again.

In the midst of this upheaval, the Church became a beacon of hope.

Churches opened their doors to anyone seeking refuge. Pastors waded through floodwaters to reach stranded families. Congregations with limited resources were among the first to respond, sharing food, offering shelter, and comforting neighbours who had lost everything.

Through these acts of care, faith was not only spoken—it was lived. And through these quiet, devoted actions, the love of Christ touched hearts, providing both refuge and reassurance.

This example reflects the work of the Bible Society worldwide: supporting local churches and communities as they embody God’s Word in ways that transform lives, renew hope, and bring light to every corner of the globe.

Working with trusted partners like Alliance Development Trust and Ceylon Bible Society, the Bible Society has responded to families in Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone Ditwah and sent USD21,000 to support efforts in rebuilding communities.

Together, we have helped provide 300 families with:

• Clean Drinking Water
• Hygiene Kits and Cooking Essentials
• Food Supplies
  

For many, this assistance was a lifeline amid uncertainty. The Church became a refuge not only for believers but for anyone in need, offering shelter, food, and comfort.

Yet, the journey of recovery is only beginning: homes are being rebuilt, children are returning to school, and livelihoods must be restored so communities can stand strong once again. Across Sri Lanka and other nations facing poverty, natural disasters, and conflict, communities are rebuilding while seeking hope, stability, and renewed strength.

Mr Raghu Balachandran, Director of Relief and Development at Alliance Development Trust, shared,

“The Bible Society of Singapore was a great help in allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of affected families.”

Through your enduring support, help continues to reach communities in need, and lives are being gently restored, bringing dignity, reassurance, and a glimpse of God’s love.

Be part of this ongoing work—as together we bring hope, comfort, and the light of Christ to those who need it most.

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In 2025, the Bible Society continued to extend the reach of God's Word across communities, nations, and into everyday life.

Our mission journeyed far beyond our shores, partnering with Bible Societies and evangelical communities across Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and Africa, supporting local outreach and strengthening communities with God's Word.

In Myanmar, children received literacy support, opening doors to education and Scripture. In Mozambique, a church in Sampene is being built from the ground up, creating a new place of worship and hope for the community. Communities in Sri Lanka and India continued rebuilding after crises. In China and Myanmar, underprivileged students were equipped through theological training, raising leaders and shaping lives for lasting transformation.

While our mission expanded globally, God's Word continued to take deep root within Singapore. Through diverse workshops, courses, and digital platforms, individuals and families engaged with the living Word. Beyond the page, the Gospel was tangibly felt through dedicated acts of service and care within our local community.

Across every place and every effort, God's Word continues to reach further bringing hope, renewal, and new life.