The Gospel of Luke – 5 September 2024

Luke, a frequent companion of St. Paul, often met with many who had earlier witnessed Jesus teach and heal. Luke compiled their precious memories, combining them with a common narrative framework and a collection of Jesus' sayings, thereby making up our 3rd Gospel. Many refer to Luke as a 'historian' for his faithfulness in not letting vital memories about Jesus be lost with the passing of time. Indeed, we cannot deny the existence of Jesus—a real person from history.

Facilitators:

Rev Dr Malcolm TH Tan
The Rev Dr Malcolm TH Tan has served as a Methodist Pastor for almost 40 years before retiring in Dec 2023. As a pastor, he was committed to teaching the Bible, a passion he continues to hold today.

The Gospel Series: The Gospel of Luke - The Gospel of Faithful Memories

SCHEDULE: 5, 12, 19, 26, Sep & 3 Oct 2024, held every Thursday at 7–9pm
VENUE: Bible House, 7 Armenian Street, S179932
FEE: $40

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(Registration closes on 5 Sep 2024)

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Beyond Success – 10 September 2024

Created by the world’s most influental leadership expert
Dr. John C. Maxwell

The "Beyond Success" event focuses on personal development and leadership growth through a structured, roundtable format. Over seven weeks, participants will explore key topics that contribute to a successful and meaningful life, such as integrity, priorities, attitude, and relationships. The lessons are designed to help individuals add value to themselves and others, moving from success to significance.

7 LESSONS
1. Attitude
2. Personal Growth
3. Priorities
4. Relationship
5. My Most Important Relationship
6. Intentions to Actions
7. Success to Significance

All sessions will be facilitated by qualified Beyond Success mentors

Beyond Success

SCHEDULE: Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024
VENUE: via ZOOM
FEE: Free Admission

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Forever Young: Ageing with Success

ABOUT THE EVENT

The current generation of Singaporeans are living longer than their predecessors, but they may also be at greater risk of chronic health conditions and cognitive decline. We invite you to participate in our upcoming holistic workshop designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical tools to navigate older adulthood with vitality. In this workshop, we will delve into the physical and cognitive changes associated with ageing, offering participants insights into optimising their health and mobility as they enter this phase of life.

Through small group discussions and reflective exercises, participants will foster resilience in the face of challenges such as life transitions and physical decline. Moreover, we will introduce preventative health strategies and explore the contribution of healthy attitudes towards ageing and spirituality for holistic well-being, personal growth, and community connections.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the physical and cognitive changes associated with ageing and how to maintain physical health and mobility
  • Explore preventative health strategies to promote healthy ageing and preventing age-related diseases including cognitive decline
  • Learn about the psychological and social aspects of ageing, including emotional well-being
  • Explore the role of spirituality and personal wisdom for wellbeing, personal growth, and community
  • Learn practical strategies of budgeting for your retirement

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • The “young-old” (ages 65 to 74 years) who are interested in maintaining their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being as they age
  • Family members or friends who provide support for older adults and want to better assist them in ageing well
  • Professionals and volunteers who work with older adults and want to enhance their understanding of ageing-related issues
  • Representatives from community organisations, senior centres, and religious institutions interested in promoting successful ageing
  • Anyone interested in learning about the challenges and opportunities associated with ageing

 

DATE AND TIME
Saturday, 27 July 2024 at 9.30am–12.30pm
VENUE
Asian Pastoral Institute, 20 Aljunied Road, S389805
ADMISSION FEE
$60 SGD
(Registration closes on 26 July 2024)

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

Co-Organised by:
Sower Institute For Biblical Discipleship and Asian Pastoral Institute

FACILITATORS

Dr Lew Yii Jen
MBBS (S’pore), M Med (Family Medicine, S’pore), FCFPS (S’pore)

Yii Jen is a practicing family physician who obtained his Master of Medicine, Family Medicine from the National University of Singapore and is a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians, Singapore, FCFP(S). He has held senior positions in various health organisations, promoting comprehensive and integrated care of chronic health patients. He also obtained a Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies.

Ms Alice Tan Guong Khim
MA (Counselling and Community Work), MBA, MA (Pastoral Studies), FCCA, ISCA

Alice is currently counselling at Care Corner Singapore and has previously completed counselling placements at the Farrer Park and Simei Care and Counselling Centre. She was also involved in rehabilitation programmes at the Hiding Place and Tamar Village Mercy Centre as part of her community work practicum. In the spirit of lifelong learning, and to equip herself in professional counselling, she picked up a Master of Arts in Counselling and Community Work as a second career.


Certificate in Transformational Urban Leadership (C-TUL)

 

In partnership with Asian Theological Seminary, offered under the Strategic Leader Development ATS Extension Programme (SLDC-AEP), the Certificate in Transformational Urban Leadership (C-TUL) is designed to give urban leaders the opportunity to complete a certificate programme that will enable them to make a difference in low-income communities.

 

Summary

With an emphasis on equipping for transformation, the programme combines community development-related skills centred around Biblical transformation. Students are exposed to the necessary theory components and will also be tested on those theories in an urban ministry context.

C-TUL will be offered to churches and NGOs alike for the benefit of their workers who are already in the ministry and have limitations to acquire formal seminary education degrees.

 

Course Information

This certificate programme comprises 10 modules (6 Core Modules, 4 Focus Electives Modules).

Each module runs for 16 hours and can be split into four 4-hour sessions or two 8-hour sessions. As this is a hands-on programme, lectures are kept to a minimum in favour of workshop activities.

 

Core Modules: (6 Total)

  • Rightly Handling the Word (Required by ATS)
  • Transformational Discipleship
  • Sustainable Spirituality
  • Poverty, Justice, and the Bible
  • Community Economics
  • Community Transformation

 

Focus Electives: (4 Total)

  • Urban Realities
  • Poverty, Justice, and the Bible
  • Transformational Discipleships
  • Advocacy and Service to the Marginalised

 

Who Should Attend

  • Community professionals (counsellors, therapists, social workers, support workers, medical professionals) who work with adults with a difficult childhoods (counsellors, therapists, social workers, support workers, medical professionals)
  • Educators and youth workers who wish to learn more about mitigating the impact of childhood trauma
  • Individuals with a personal or professional interest in trauma informed care
  • Anyone interested in understanding the intersection of childhood trauma and adult mental health for personal or professional development

 

REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO 31 AUGUST 2024

For enquiries, please contact Sam Leow at 6304 3782 or email sowerinstitute@biblesociety.sg

Co-Organised by:
Sower Institute For Biblical Discipleship and Asian Theological Seminary


Matthew’s Teaching Gospel

Matthew's Gospel is the most quoted of the Gospels by the early Church Fathers. Contrary to scholarly opinion today, St. Augustine asserted that it was the first Gospel to be written. The context suggests a timeframe when the earliest Jewish church was shifting out of Jerusalem towards Antioch before going to the Nations. This explains, the availability of narratives and teaching materials for use by the Missionary Church under persecution then. Matthew believes that while the Christian message was derived from the early Jerusalem Jewish Church, it clearly calls for disciples of the Risen Christ to teach all nations. This event aims to examine the Gospel of Matthew through fresh perspectives and derive applications for these times that we live in.

Facilitators:

Rev Dr Malcolm TH Tan
The Rev Dr Malcolm TH Tan has served as a Methodist Pastor for almost 40 years before retiring in Dec 2023. As a pastor, he was committed to teaching the Bible, a passion he continues to hold today.

From the Jerusalem Church to all Nations: Matthew's Teaching Gospel

SCHEDULE: 4, 11, 18, 25 July & 1 August (Held every Thursday at 7–9pm)
VENUE: Bible House, 7 Armenian Street, S179932
FEE: $40

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(Registration closes on 1 July 2024)

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Declare

 

 

"Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!” Psalm 150:6

INVITATION FOR 2024

DECLARE is a Bible proclamation movement that celebrates the restoration of the public reading of God’s Word by Christian communities across nations and generations.

In the first 3 years since 2017, DECLARE began as an intergenerational Arts & Family event held at the Bible House at Fort Canning in Singapore. Over the pandemic years this expanded online to involve over 50 nations & 150 local languages. As we gather from different tribes and traditions, we come to unite in one voice on a common foundation – the Word of God – to bear witness to God’s light of truth and love in a dark and despairing world.

ABOUT DECLARE
DECLARE is organised by the Arts Collective, a ministry of The Bible Society of Singapore, and is supported by Elijah 7000.

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How is DECLARE Organised?

There are different tracks organised for international and local participants.

International participants may sign up as groups representing a nation or region and pre-select a book / books to declare in recorded video format, or on Zoom livestream at the scheduled time. Local participants may register for a Day and will receive an allocated passage at the local venue.

80-hour Event over 3 Weeks

  • Opening Celebration: Fri 24 May, 4.30-5pm (SGT)*
  • Week 1 Reading: Fri 24 May, 5pm – Sat 25 May, 5pm (SGT)*
  • Week 2 Reading: Fri 31 May, 5pm – Sat 1 Jun, 5pm (SGT)*
  • Week 3 Reading: Fri 7 Jun, 5pm – Sat 8 Jun, 5pm (SGT)
  • Closing Celebration: Sat 8 Jun, 5pm (SGT)
    *Updated timings