By Rev Dr Forest Koh

 

For the past three weeks, you might have noticed something unusual—our two reverends have not been wearing the usual clerical shirt and collar. Instead, you’ve seen us in batik or Filipino formal shirts. Some of you asked, “Wah, Pastor, you look different today, what’s up?” And my response has been, “This is Mission Month!”

I don’t know exactly what each person registers in their mind when I say that, but I hope it becomes a clear sign and a living reminder: we are called to remember the unreached people groups. Some of you even encouraged us, “Pastor, you look good in these shirts, wear them every week!”

By Rev Dr Forest Koh

 

There’s something I’ve been meaning to talk about - something sensitive, something rarely discussed, but deeply important. It’s about the financial reality of full-time Gospel worker. This Mission Month, I want to dedicate these words to all of you - pastors, missionaries, full-time workers - who have said “yes” to the call of Christ, often at great personal cost.

By Rev Dr Forest Koh

 

Over the years, I’ve come across many worshippers in our church who have been with us faithfully for a year - sometimes even longer - but are still hesitant to become communicant members.

 

Some have shared candidly with me: “I heard your communicant class is intense. So many readings… assignments every session… only six weeks but still feels like a course!”

 

Yes, it’s true - the communicant class consists of six sessions, each about 90 minutes long.

 

By Rev Dr Forest Koh

 

As a church family, one of the most beautiful things we get to do is walk with one another through the seasons of life. Whether it’s the joy of a newborn child, the grief of losing a loved one, or the quiet fear of a hospital stay - God has called us to journey together.