2023 PARTNERSHIPS
September
MOM National Awards (COVID-19) Ceremony
On 21 September 2023, the General Secretary was invited to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) National Awards (COVID-19) Ceremony to receive the COVID-19 Resilience Medal Award. Various staff of the Bible Society and SowCare also received the COVID-19 Resilience Medal Award for their faithful contributions to the community during the COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period in 2020.
Meeting with Rev Dr Joshua Ting, former General Secretary of Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism
On 13 September 2023, the General Secretary met up with Rev Dr Joshua Ting , former General Secretary of Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism to discuss partnership opportunities in reaching out to Chinese communities around the world.
SG Cares Community Networking Session 2023 (SSO@Bedok & Geylang Serai)
On 11 September 2023, the Social Service (SSO) @ Bedok and Geylang Serai invited the General Secretary to attend the SG Cares Community Networking Session 2023 to foster greater collaboration in serving the needs of the community in Bedok and Geylang Serai. This session was co-led by the Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, Mr Desmond Lee, the Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information & National Development, Mr Tan Kiat How, and the Mayor of South East District, Mr Mohd Fahmi bin Aliman.
Visit of Chinese students from Baptist Theological Seminary
On 5 September 2023, the Bible Society hosted a group of Chinese students from the Baptist Theological Seminary (BTS) at the Bible House as part of their educational tour to witness our mission works to Southeast Asia. The General Secretary was present to welcome the students.
Meeting with Director of Christian Broadcasting Network
On 2 September 2023, the General Secretary met with the Director of Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) to discuss potential collaborations.
August
Meeting with Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore)
On 15 August, the General Secretary met with the President of the Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore), Ms K Jayaprema, to discuss collaboration opportunities to reach out to migrant domestic workers in Singapore.
Meeting with Singapore Kindness Movement
On 8 August, the General Secretary met with the team from the Singapore Kindness Movement to discuss collaboration opportunities to appreciate migrant workers and migrant domestic workers in Singapore.
Meeting with the Founders of Soulrich Foundation
On 8 August, the General Secretary met with the Founders of Soulrich Foundation, Mr Mario Sant Singh and Mrs Shalyn Singh.
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) World Assembly 2023
From 2 to 6 August, the General Secretary attended the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) World Assembly 2023 held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
July
Preaching at Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church
On 16 July, the General Secretary was invited to preach at Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church for Bible Society Sunday. We thank God for the opportunity to share more about the Bible Mission and pray that more people will be inspired to support our mission of making the Word of God known to all peoples.
Meeting with Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Myanmar Directors
On 14 July, the General Secretary met with Directors from Christian Broadcasting Network Myanmar to discuss collaborations for missions and humanitarian projects in Myanmar.
Meeting with Singapore Chinese Joint Mission (SCJM) Project Meeting
On 10 July, the General Secretary met with the team from Singapore Chinese Joint Mission (SCJM) to discuss upcoming collaboration projects on mission.
Meeting with Chinese Christian Leaders from Myanmar
On 10 July, the General Secretary met with Chinese Christian Leaders from Chinese Christian Mission (CCM) in Myanmar to discuss partnership opportunities in reaching out to Chinese Christians in the region.
Preaching at Khush Khabri Fellowship
On 9 July, the General Secretary was invited to preach at Khush Khabri Fellowship. We thank God for the opportunity to share more about the Bible Mission and pray that more people will be inspired to support our mission of making the Word of God known to all peoples.
BSS Bicentennial Bible Mission Banquet 2023
On 7 July, the Bible Society hosted the Bicentennial Bible Mission Banquet 2023 to commemorate our 200th year of the Bible Mission in Singapore since the first 1,000 Chinese New Testaments were distributed by our pioneers such as Rev Dr Robert Morrison and Sir Stamford Raffles. We are grateful to Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for National Development and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration, for gracing the occasion as the Guest of Honour. We are also grateful to Dr Stephen Riady for sponsoring the banquet and to all our guests for their attendance and support.
Luncheon with Overseas Leaders Hosted by Executive Director of Far East Organization
On 7 July, the General Secretary attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs Dorothy Chan, Executive Director of Far East Organization. Overseas Christian leaders attending the Bicentennial Bible Mission Banquet were also invited to the luncheon. The Bible Society of Singapore is grateful to Mrs Dorothy Chan and Far East Organization for hosting the luncheon and for their many years of supporting the mission fields through their generous giving.
June
National Awards (COVID-19) Investiture 2023
On 18 June, the General Secretary was invited to attend the National Awards (COVID-19) Investiture 2023 to receive the President’s Certificate of Commendation (COVID-19) of behalf of Hope Initiative Alliance for its role in serving the vulnerable communities at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tung Ling Graduation Lunch
On 30 June, the General Secretary was invited to attend the Tung Ling Graduation Lunch. He was one of the lecturers at the Chinese School of Ministry.
May
Asia Evangelical Alliance Executive Committee Annual Meeting
From 29 May to 1 June, the General Secretary attended the Asia Evangelical Alliance Executive Council Annual Meeting held at Anyang, Korea. The General Secretary is currently the Secretary of the Executive Committee and chairs the Digital and Media Commission.
World Evangelical Alliance International Council Meeting
From 18 May to 24 May, the General Secretary attended the World Evangelical Alliance International Council Meeting held at Johannesburg, South Africa. The General Secretary is currently a member of the International Council and Special Envoy to China and Chinese Territories.
Meeting with Bible Academy and the Chinese Ministry of the British & Foreign Bible Society
On 7 May, the General Secretary met up with Rev Dr Andrew Ollerton, the Head of Bible Academy and the author of The Bible Course, and Ms Arleen Luo, Head of the Chinese Ministry of British & Foreign Bible Society for potential collaboration in Bible resources.
April
Interfaith Community Iftar @ Heartbeat Bedok
On 5 April, the General Secretary attended the interfaith Community Iftar held at Heartbeat @ Bedok, where meals and gifts were distributed to disadvantaged families under the ComLink family initiative with the Social Service Office @ Bedok. The Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information & National Development, Mr Tan Kiat How, was the Guest of Honour.
Interfaith Community Iftar @ Ramakrishna Mission
On 19 April, the General Secretary attended the interfaith Community Iftar held at Ramakrishna Mission, where meals and gifts were distributed to disadvantaged children and their families, including the children staying in the Ramakrishna Mission Boys’ Home.
Meeting with FOMOS
On 26 April, the General Secretary met up with the Fellowship of Missional Organisations in Singapore (FOMOS) to discuss potential collaborations in Missions through GoForth 2023.
March
Meeting with MOM ACE Group
On 8 March, the General Secretary met up with the Chief and Directors of the Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE) Group in the Ministry of Manpower to discuss future collaborations in serving the migrant workers in Singapore.
Parliamentary Session on 20 March 2023
On 20 March, the General Secretary was invited to attend the Singapore Parliament Session on 20 March 2023, where he was seated amongst frontliners and others who contributed towards tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Hope Initiative Alliance (HIA) and partners were among the other frontliners that received a standing ovation for their role in caring for the migrant workers in Singapore during the pandemic.
February
Meeting with Maple Bear Preschools
On 2 February, the General Secretary met up with the founders of Maple Bear Preschools in Singapore to discuss collaborations with SowCare in reaching out to children from low-income families, particularly in the area of literacy.
Meeting with Singapore Chinese Joint Missions (SCJM)
On 7 February, the General Secretary met up with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Singapore Chinese Joint Missions (SCJM) to discuss collaborations for the Mandarin Track of the GoForth National Missions Conference 2023, which the Bible Society is a supporting partner of.
GoForth National Missions Conference 2023 Commencement Service
On 18 February, the General Secretary attended the GoForth National Missions Conference 2023 Commencement Service, which will launch a series of GoForth programmes across various tracks on missions across 2023. We pray that through GoForth 2023, more Christians will be inspired to be involved in missions, and be informed on the work of missions in Singapore and around the world.
January
