Missions of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America

Reformed News Asia - July 2016 (Issue 31)

Issue 31 - July 2016
Pamphlets
We print pamphlets written by our members and those from other Reformed churches of like-minded faith. They include a wide range of topics from doctrines to church history and practical Christian living. These pamphlets serve to promote knowledge of the true God as expressed in the Reformed faith.
FEATURED Pamphlet!
UPON WHAT DOES YOUR FAITH STAND?
By Rev Angus Stewart

In this 3-part series, we consider Faith!

In 1 Corinthians 2:5, the Holy Scripture warns that "your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men". "Wisdom of men" may include human philosophy, rational proofs or human testimonies.

Rather, true faith stands in "the power of God", resting upon God and His Word alone. The inward working of the Holy Spirit convicts us of the infallibility and authority of Scripture.

This truth about faith also establishes the importance of preaching. It is not debates, philosophies or arguments that create faith. It is the Holy Spirit which works faith in us through the preaching of the gospel - the gospel which testifies powerfully that in Christ, God has reconciled the world unto Himself (II Cor. 5:19) and that believers have everlasting life (John 3:16).

Is your faith standing firm in the power of God?

Read this to find out more!


Click hereto view our catalogue of pamphlets.

Click here to make an order.

All pamphlets are free. CERC reserves some discretion regarding large orders and/or orders from those outside Singapore.

 
Featured Book
For local orders (S'pore), please contact Ms Daisy Lim at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For international orders, you may purchase directly from the Reformed Free Publishing Association (RFPA; rfpa.org)
Christianizing the World by Prof David Engelsma
From the RFPA website:

This book is a critique of Abraham Kuyper’s cultural theory of a common grace of God and of the grandiose mission of this grace, and of those who confess the theory and evidently intend to promote it so that it accomplishes the end Kuyper claimed. The book exposes Kuyper’s biblical basis for his theory and its practical mission.

The first and main part of the book is a much-expanded version of the public lecture given in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2014 under the auspices of the evangelism society of Southwest Protestant Reformed Church in Wyoming, Michigan. The second part of the book consists of questions raised by the audience at the conclusion of the lecture and of the answers by the speaker at the lecture. 

 
Audio Recordings

While Rev Lanning was on furlough, Prof Dykstra preached a series of sermons on the OT book of Ezra in CERC, under the theme "That My House May Be Built". Access the recordings here

  1. Cyrus, Jehovah’s  Servant
  2. A Remnant  Returned
  3. A Return To The  Worship Of Jehovah
  4. The Foundation Is  Laid
  5. Rejecting False Church Unity
  6. A Lesson In  Priorities
  7. Only By Jehovah's Spirit
  8. The Work Prospered  By The Lord
  9. Ezra’s Heart For The Lord’s House
  10. A Safe Journey To Jerusalem
  11. Facing The Question: Shall We Sin Again?
  12. Putting Away Strange Wives
Click here to access all our audio recordings.
 
Upcoming Events!
 
Fellowship Outing on National Day Holiday (9 Aug)
Join us for a time of warm Christian fellowship along MacRitche's treetop walk this National Day holiday (9 Aug, Tues). Meet at the MacRitchie Visitor Centre at 930am in comfortable hiking attire, with plenty of water. Lunch will be provided.
 
Save these dates!

12 Sep  Sports Day
18 Sep  29th CERC Church Anniversary
Sep  Gospel Meeting (date TBC)

 
Past Events...
 
Lannings on Furlough (USA and UK)
In the past 7 weeks, the Lannings spent their furlough in various parts of USA and UK. Read Mrs Lanning's blog to find out more!
Spending precious time with close friends (Kapteins) in the US.
Rev Lanning preaching in CERC's sister church, Covenant Protestant Reformed Church in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
 
Prof and Mrs Dykstra in Singapore
While the Lannings were on furlough, we were privileged to have Prof and Mrs Dykstra's in our midst. We were uplifted through Prof's speeches and sermons and thoroughly enjoyed their fellowship with us. Here are some snippets of their time with us:
Our gift of appreciation to the Dykstras at Church Camp 2016
Durian puff! - Mmmm...
The REAL Durian - YUM!
"We told you it's an acquired taste"
On a hike at MacRitchie Nature Reserve
Speaking at our Youth Retreat
Cycling along East Coast Road
Keeping you in our prayers as you return to your callings in USA. 
Ps 121: 7,8 "The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore."
 
British Reformed Fellowship Family Conference 2016
This year, the British Reformed Fellowship (BRF) organised its 15th biannual family conference from 16-23 July in Castlewellan Castle. According to some, this conference had one of the largest group of participants with (possibly) the widest representation of countries.

The theme of the conference was "Behold, I Come Quickly: The Reformed, Biblical Truth Of The End", with speakers Prof Engelsma and Rev Lanning. Click here to access the conference videos.

A strong showing from the Singapore contingent - 13 pax (beefed up, of course, by the Lannings)!
Going for a hike near the castle
Rev Lanning speaking at the conference
Conquering the tallest peak in Northern Ireland - Slieve Donard - which stands at a height of 850m.
Day trip to Hillsborough Castle, the official residence in Northern Ireland of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British Royal Family when they visit the region.
 
Notes
NEW CLM WEBSITE!!

Visit our new CLM website to read the latest articles and access archives of the Daily Meditations. Click the picture to access.

 
Salt Shakers
Salt Shakers is a bi-monthly magazine published by the youth in CERC. Included in each issue are writings pertaining to both Reformed doctrine and practical theology. Articles are contributed by the Session, youth and members of CERC, as well as pastors and professors from the Protestant Reformed Churches in the USA and Northern Ireland. Salt Shakers also features articles from other Reformed publications, notably the Standard Bearer and Beacon Lights. Click here to access!
 
Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church
We are a Reformed Church that holds to the doctrines of the Reformation as they are expressed in the Belgic Confession, the Heidelberg Catechism and the Canons of Dordt.

Lord’s Day services on Sunday at 930 am & 2 pm • 11 Jalan Mesin, #04-00, Standard Industrial Building, Singapore 368813 • Pastor: Rev Andy Lanning  •www.cerc.org.sg 
 

 
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