Our Journal

Week 49 (1 - 7 Dec): Marked by Love

Dear Talent Beacon family, I say this often, because it is true: I love our church. I know that we have our imperfections, as does any other church, simply because churches are made of imperfect people. This community is God’s gift to me, presented to me in a time when I needed it most. I know I did nothing to earn this gift, this love, that has been given to me by God, and by the people in this church. Being a part of this family is itself evidence enough for me, of God’s g

Raintree 1

Dec 72 min read

Week 48 (24 - 30 Nov): The Quiet Work of God Among Us

Tonight’s home fellowship felt a little like opening a journal of memories for the year that is soon coming to a close. As we revisited our journey with the Discovery Bible Study ( DBS ) format, it became clear that much of what God has been doing among us has been gentle and steady, almost hidden in plain sight until we slowed down enough to notice it. Learning to See Scripture Anew DBS has helped us read Scripture with fresh eyes. The rhythm of shorter passages and the sim

Raintree 2

Nov 303 min read

Week 47 (17 - 23 Nov): When Recognition Breaks Like Bread - Seeing Jesus in the Ordinary 

Saturday is the highlight of the week as we gather at Susan’s, enjoying good makan as usual, soft chatter, and that comforting sense of end-week refuge. Post an amazing worship, in a facilitation led by Jess, Chris & Geok Seng, we opened Luke 24:13-53 and stepped into a scene soaked in grief and confusion: two disciples walking away from Jerusalem, talking about a death that had shattered everything they hoped for. They were not just sad, they were disappointed, confused, and

Belimbing

Nov 263 min read

Week 46 (10 - 16 Nov): The Resurrection of Christ

Paul wrote to the Corinthians to address the problems he had heard about and to answer their questions. Living in a city filled with pagan gods and practices, the believers, both Jews and Gentiles, needed clarity about their faith, especially concerning the resurrection. Some among them had already “fallen asleep,” and confusion had begun to spread. In explaining the resurrection, Paul wisely grounded his message in Scripture and supported it with credible eyewitness accounts

Diakonia

Nov 192 min read

Week 45 (3 - 9 Nov): What Devotion Looks Like

As we delved into Matthew 27:57-66 and John 20:1-18 this week, the one question that emerged from our discussion was: what does devotion look like? In the hours surrounding Jesus's death and resurrection, we see devotion expressed in different ways. Through the actions of Joseph of Arimathea, Mary Magdalene, and the other disciples, we discovered that the expression of one’s faithfulness looks different for each person — yet are equally met by God's grace. 1. Joseph's Devotio

Raintree 1

Nov 93 min read

Week 44 (27 Oct - 2 Nov): Eyes on the Prize

What is heaven to you? To a child, heaven is magical and fun—a place with no worries. To an adult, heaven is harmony, peace, and joy—a place where we enjoy eternal communion with God. Last Saturday at our onsite service, Dr Andrea Choo shared from several verses in Revelation that paint a breathtaking picture of heaven: Revelation 21:18–23 – a place filled with beauty beyond imagination, radiant with God’s glory Revelation 21:4 – a world free from pain, sin and death Revel

Jacob's Well

Nov 52 min read

Week 43 (20 - 26 Oct): Growing Pains

This week marks another milestone as the Chinese HF met at Cecilia’s home. We now have over 15 homes which host HF meetings. We are indeed blessed by the generosity and hospitality of our members. We pray that God continues to allow more homes to host HF meetings. I was also very encouraged to see Sandie step up and lead the discussions as Em, the leader of the Chinese HF, had to attend to other matters. At the youth fellowship, Flynn and Ling Xun facilitated the discussio

Ps Ben Choo

Oct 312 min read

Week 41 (6 - 12 Oct): Gethsemane - Watching with Jesus in the Night

We met last Saturday at Susan’s place after a hectic week for our recent study led by George. We were drawn into the depth of meaning of Mark 14:26–52 , the night in Gethsemane when Jesus faced His greatest sorrow and His disciples revealed their deepest weakness. George helped us see how Jesus’ prediction, “All of you will fall away,” was not only a prophecy but a mirror of human frailty. Peter’s bold response, “Even if all fall away, I will not,” sounded confident, yet it

Belimbing

Oct 172 min read