Dear Hebronites, SUSPENSION OF WORSHIP SERVICES This past week has been a whirlwind of changes as Singapore leaders sought a more and more targeted response to the COVID-19 situation. Over a month ago, I said to you that we would continue with our essential ministries while holding off non-essential ones. The reason for doing so […]
Dear Hebronites, ENTRY RESTRICTIONS AND STAGGERED SEATING With new travel restrictions effected this week, as well as a new infection cluster arising in yet another church (Church of Singapore, Bukit Timah), from this Sunday (22 March), Hebron will refuse the following persons entry to our worship services: A. Recent returnees from China (including Hong Kong), […]
Dear Hebronites, PASTORAL LETTER AND SOCIAL DISTANCING In the past week, the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, as many nations in the West report multiple infections and deaths. The ministerial team leading the Singapore Government’s response to the viral infection and our Prime Minister have spoken to urge Singaporeans to unite […]
Dear Hebronites, PASTORAL LETTER AND SELF-CHECK REMINDER Peace and grace to you from God who has redeemed and sustains us in every circumstance. Yesterday (6 Mar), we read about the largest number of COVID-19 infections in Singapore reported on a single day since the start of the viral outbreak. Nine patients are in intensive care […]
Dear Hebronites, CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO NEW COVID-19 CASES IN CHOA CHU KANG We thank God for his mercies in containing the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore and that to date, after more than a month, there is no community transmission of the infection. Yesterday (28 Feb), the Ministry of Health reported that two newly-infected persons live […]
Dear Hebronites, PASTORAL LETTER AND UPDATE ON SCREENING VENUE FOR FEWS It has been two weeks since the Singapore Government raised the DORSCON level from yellow to orange. Despite the initial panic, it appears that Singaporeans are settling down to an uneasy calm. Last weekend, some churches voluntarily suspended gatherings but organised online meetings instead. […]
Dear Hebronites, ADMISSION TO CHURCH PREMISES AND SUSPENSION OF SELECTED CHURCH ACTIVITIES As the COVID-19 outbreak persists, let us continue to pray for the sick, the quarantined, and those who help them. Let us also pray for those whose livelihoods have been disrupted. But our confidence is in God who is sovereign, good, and wise. […]
From 9 February, we will take the attendance of all English service congregants. This will assist in contact tracing by the authorities should the need arise. Persons who decline to have their attendance taken will be denied entry. In light of the foregoing, please plan to arrive for service earlier than usual during this period. […]
Dear Hebronites, FURTHER PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR CONGREGATIONS AND SMALL CHURCH GATHERINGS Thank you for your co-operation and understanding with regards to the measures that we have taken in response to the current 2019-nCov infection situation. Your prayer support has also been deeply appreciated. As you may know, the Government has yesterday raised the DORSCON level […]
Dear Hebronites, PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR CONGREGATIONS AND SMALL CHURCH GATHERINGS In view of the developing Wuhan Coronavirus situation, we wish to advise everyone to exercise caution and adopt the following measures. Please take time to read this before we gather as a 900-strong church this weekend. The measures also apply to gatherings on other days […]
