I greet you in the name of the Prince of Peace in whom is\nour eternal security. We are in a period of intense change as the Government\nleads us in the battle to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. But let us look to\nthe one who is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8) and find\nrest for our souls (Matthew 11:28).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the suspension of congregational worship services from\nlast Sunday, the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth has issued an\nadvisory on religious activities to provide guidance to religious organisations\nregarding the conduct of their activities. In this pastoral letter, I wish to\nset out its implications for us Hebronites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Our Sunday worship service meetings will\nbe suspended from now to 30 April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Non-congregational meetings of not more\nthan 10 persons (such as Bible classes and small group meetings) may be held,\nwhether in church, homes or elsewhere. All precautionary measures must be\ntaken, including 1 metre spacing, no singing, no communal meals, no physical\ncontact, and no sharing of Bibles and other materials. This means that it is\nstill possible for small groups to meet for fellowship, study or training,\nsubject to the precautionary measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. In the circumstances, I would advise that\nHebronites participate in Sunday worship via the live streaming service with\ntheir own families. These are people with whom you already are in close contact\non a regular basis. Do not worship as a KG, LG or CG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Do not come to church to participate in\nworship while the live streaming service is in progress. There is a limit to\nthe number of persons who may be present in the sanctuary, all of whom having a\nspecific role to play in the service. Anyone who is not involved in the live\nstreaming will be turned away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. During this time, the pastoral team will\nnot conduct physical pastoral visitation, unless on an exceptional basis (e.g.\ndeath or other crisis). We will keep in touch with you via the telephone, phone\nmessaging or teleconference. However, if you face a crisis, please do not hesitate\nto contact the pastoral team and we will decide on how to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is important for us all to understand that the advisory\nhas the force of law and must be complied with. Persons and organisations who\ndo not comply will face stiff penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I trust you are keeping as well as you can under the\ncircumstances. Some of our members have returned from overseas posting or\ninternships and are now subject to isolation orders. Please pray for them and\nencourage them and their families. It is not easy to remain confined in a small\nspace for 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pastors have prepared material for you to use in your\npersonal quiet time, both online and in print. Ps Nat has uploaded 6-minute\nvideos in English the YouTube channel entitled, \u201cHebrondevotionals,\u201d while Ps\nHwee Seng has posted videos in Chinese in the YouTube channel entitled, \u201cHebron\nMWS\u201d in the \u7075\u4fee\u5206\u4eab\nseries. The Holy Week Bible Reading and Reflections booklet in English will be\nreleased this Sunday in hard copy as well as in PDF (available at the Hebron BP\nChurch website). Please make use of these resources to continue in our journey\nas Christ\u2019s disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let us learn from church history that the church thrives and\nis purified during a time of crisis. May we seize this window of opportunity,\nhowever long it may remain open, to grow exponentially in the Spirit of Jesus\nChrist. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rev Wong Shin Hoe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior Pastor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hebron Bible-Presbyterian Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tel: 6766 1221 (ext 106)<\/p>\n
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