“In this world of tensions, conflicts and extremism, Singaporeans cannot take our Social Cohesion for granted.” - Pastor How In recent years, it has been increasingly important to not isolate or insulate ourselves from our neighbours because of differences in origin or faith. Instead, we must deliberately build a relationship of trust and cooperation, forging a shared identity. The previous…
Leaving sanitised Singapore, this Heart of God church team of 80 would soon find themselves caught in the heart of the slums, being the hands and feet of Jesus.
A first-hand account of the Heart of God Church Experience (HOGCx) by Pastor Kerry Li from Church of Livingstones, Hong Kong.
My sister, Suzanne and I used to fight about everything. We were more like enemies than sisters. But one day, I realised Suzanne became nicer to me...
Why do the young people of Heart of God Church spend so much time there? What do they do? These questions may cross the minds of parents with youths attending HOGC.
I had no skills, yet my leaders patiently trained me from scratch. They met me for hours at a time, teaching me not just the technical skills, but also the heart behind serving.
As the service went on, to our surprise… we discover the service was run entirely by youth! Teenagers from the age of 14 to 18 ran it from start to end — the sound, lights, videos, projections, worship, dance and more!
It’s a break from church, but not from God! Gathered in Connect Groups, the atmosphere was buzzing, and the jokes flowing as fast as the food and games.
On 28 September 2018, an earthquake struck the Minahasa Peninsula, triggering a tsunami that devastated a vast track of this seemingly obscure Indonesian territory. HOGC subsequently sent a team to Palu, a city hit by the tsunami, providing aid to those affected.
Before coming to church, I was empty and purposeless. I was the student who made teachers cry and got into a lot of trouble...