Chapel of the Resurrection

WEEKLY DEVOTION: 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 | God Will Help You To Recover From Your Loss and Restore You 2 Kings 6:1-11 “Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us. 2 Let us go to the Jordan and each of us get there a log, and let us make a place for us to dwell there.” And he answered, “Go.” 3 Then one of them said, “Be pleased to go with your servants.” And he answered, “I will go.” 4 So he went with them. And when they came to the Jordan, they cut down trees. 5 But as one was felling a log, his axe head fell into the water, and he cried out, “Alas, my master! It was borrowed.” 6 Then the man of God said, “Where did it fall?” When he showed him the place, he cut off a stick and threw it in there and made the iron float. 7 And he said, “Take it up.” So he reached out his hand and took it.”   Many of us have experienced profound losses in life. They are not like the common flu, which most can simply recover after a few days. Losses from abandonment, betrayal, deception, divorce, unkind treatment, bullying and humiliation can be particularly devastating and have long lasting effects. This is so even with so-called common losses, such as loss of jobs and death. God can help you to recover from your loss and restore you.     In 2 Kings 6:1-11, we see one, among the sons of prophets, who set out with good intentions to build a dwelling place. Yet, he was not spared from loss. Firstly, his vocation impliedthat he did not have an income, which explained why he borrowed rather than bought that axe head. Secondly, an iron axe head was costly to replace. Thirdly, his loss was not only financial, but also relational, with the one who loaned it to him. Fourthly, it was a loss of his hope to build a better life.   Neither he nor his companions knew how to recover from that loss. In desperation, he turned to God through Elisha, “the man of God”. Elisha, not by his own effort, but by God’s power, miraculously made that iron axe head float for the man to recover it.   Sometimes, however, God helps a person to recover from a loss, not by recovering what is the most obvious loss, but what is the least obvious and yet is the most needful to be recovered. If you read carefully Poh Yu Khing’s testimony in Salt & Light: <https://saltandlight.sg/leadership/dont-let-work-define-you-former-coo-of-sports-hub-who-battled-insomnia-and-depression/>, you wouldfind that he realized what he needed to recover was not his job. He realized that what he really needed to recover most was himself and God’s good plan for his life. For Yu Khingand for the man in 2 Kings 6, their journey in recovery began when they turned to God completely, listened to Him and followed closely and fully.   God cares for you and your loss. Commit your loss to Him completely. Listen to Him and follow Him closely and fully. God will help you to recover and restore you.   Rev Joseph Goh

COR WEEKLY PRAYER POINTERS | 7-12 SEPTEMBER 2026 Pray for the World: Argentina Buenos Aires is one of the world’s largest urban areas, and the gospel does not reach many who live there. The cultured upper class are harder to reach. The Jewish community (one of the world’s largest) has few believers. Some churches started work among the 500,000 slum dwellers, homeless, and street kids, but more work is needed. Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese communities continue to grow with only one agency reaching out to them. Pray for the many Christians present in Buenos Aires to gain a passion for sharing the gospel across social, economic, and cultural boundaries.   Pray For Singapore: Support for Persons with Disabilities The Government announced that eligibility for caregiver-support schemes will be broadened, recognising that existing assessments based primarily on a person's ability to perform daily tasks may not adequately reflect the level of supervision and care some families actually provide. Pray for persons with disabilities and their caregivers to receive the practical support, understanding and community they need, and that Singapore would grow not only in prosperity but also in compassion and care for one another.   Pray for the Church: St Andrew’s Village (SAV) As we were reminded at the combined SAV Worship Servicelast week, let us offer up to God our 5 loaves and 2 fishes. Pray for open doors to share resources and collaborate so that many in the schools and community will be touched by the love of Christ.   Pray for Chapel of the Resurrection – Making Room Ask God to enlarge our hearts and make room for others. Pray that we may step out in faith to extend hospitality in practical ways, that we may welcome others as Christ has welcomed us.   Pray for the Sick: Pray for COR members who are unwell physically, mentally or emotionally. Pray in particular for Janet Lee, Cheong Kok Kee, Chan Chee Har, Chew Hai Joo, Khoo Poh Tay, StevenLee, Edwin Low, John Suan, Gong Wooi Mau and Khoo Hwa Chiang. Ask God for healing and restoration, to bring good out of their suffering. Uphold the caregivers in prayer, to be refreshed spiritually, physically and emotionally.

COR MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL EVENT Date: 19 Sept 2026 Time: 4:30-6pm Venue: COR Worship Hall 1 (#01-14/15) The Chinese AM congregation is organising a mid-autumn festival event on 19 September with an exicting programme line-up. Dinner is provided. Do prayerfully consider inviting your Mandarin-speaking friends and loved ones down. No registration is required.

WEEKEND COMMUNION SERVICES: 5 & 6 SEPTEMBER 2026 Come with open hearts, ready to make room as we gather this weekend. 🏠 Here are the links for the online services if you are unable to join us onsite. SPS 5 Sept | Sat | 4.30PM Pre-service prayer at 4.10pm https://youtube.com/live/CvhhjsHP_Jo?feature=share SWS 6 Sept | Sun | 10.00AM Pre-service prayer at 9.30am https://youtube.com/live/16h_rbqmIbE?feature=share ——— UEN for tithes and offerings: T08CC4062F We regret to inform that Online Holy Communion will no longer be available and the online service.

WEEKLY DEVOTION: 1 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Returning To Our First Love Read Revelation 2:1-7 ‘1 “To the angel of the Church in Ephesus… 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary. 4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen!’   Many people, when reading this passage, tend to wonder: Isn’t God a bit harsh? The Ephesus Church seems to be a solid church which has done many things right. Yet, God gave thema very harsh rebuke in v.5: ‘Consider how far you have fallen!’   First things first, let’s take a look at the areas in which the Ephesus Church had done well: - V.2 – ‘I know your hard work and perseverance.’ - V.2 –‘ … that you cannot tolerate wicked people.’ - V.2 – ‘… have tested those who claim to be false prophets but are not.’ - V.3 –‘ … endured hardship for my name and have not grown weary.’ - V.6 – ‘… hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which (God) also hates.’   So, it seems the Ephesians were hard working, steadfast, discerning and held fast to God’s truths. However, God’s indictment for them was that they had ‘forsaken the love (they) had at first.’   With that, the question that emerges is: Is it possible to do all the right (and even difficult) Christian ‘things’ but have no love? And it seems the answer is yes. The Church in Ephesus appears to have done all the right things, but somehow, it was not done out of a genuine love for God or people. In some sense, this was an issue of improper motivation.   Friends, this ought to challenge us. A Christian can attend church faithfully, read the Bible, serve, go on mission trips, or even be a leader in church, but these outward acts of piety hold little value when done out of improper motivation.   Some improper motivations may be: - A desire to look spiritual and pious - A sense of fear and guilt - Fear of disappointing others - A desire to be praised by others   Whatever it may be, God’s Word challenges us to search our hearts today. While good habits and spiritual disciplines are very important, we must not neglect what is truly going on in our hearts. Our hearts can grow cold even while doing all the ‘right’ Christian things.   Let our actions be driven by our love for God and others. Let us return to the heart of worship. To do that, let’s take time to wait on God and allow our hearts to be captivated by His love. Let our eyes behold the wonder of God’s creation and let us make time to enjoy the warmth and beauty of His Holy Presence once again. Ps Kelvin Chua

COR WEEKLY PRAYER POINTERS | 31 AUG-5 SEP 2026 Pray for the World: Catastrophic Flash Flood in Nepal A devastating flash flood struck the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet on 26 August. Current reports indicate that hundreds have died and well over 1,000 remain missing. Entire communities have been inundated, with roads, bridges and other infrastructure destroyed, making rescue operations extremely difficult. Scientists believe the disaster was triggered by a massive ice-and-rock avalanche/glacier collapse, which sent a sudden torrent of water, mud and debris down the valley. Authorities are also concerned about further flooding from water accumulating behind newly formed blockages. The disaster highlights the growing vulnerability of Himalayan communities as warming temperatures destabilise glaciers and high-mountain environments. Pray for those who have lost family members, homes and livelihoods, and for the safe rescue of those still missing. Pray for protection and strength for rescue workers, adequate international assistance, and wisdom for Nepal and neighbouring countries as they respond both to the immediate disaster and the longer-term risks facing Himalayan communities.   Pray For Singapore: Wisdom For Its Next Chapter Following PM Wong’s speech at the National Day Rally, pray that our national leaders would have foresight and courage amid geopolitical and technological disruption; that families and vulnerable communities would be strengthened; and that Singapore's progress would be measured not only by economic success, but by whether our people and communities are able to flourish together.   Pray for the Church: St Andrew’s Village (SAV) Remember SAV in prayer. Pray for the three vicars: Revd Ian Chew, Revd Joseph You and Revd David Lee and their leadership/staff teams. Pray for our collective mission in the schools in SAV, and the Potong Pasir and Bidadari communities. Pray for unity and fruitful collaborations amongst the three parishes so that our collective Gospel witness may be effective and impactful.   Pray for Chapel of the Resurrection – Deeper Conviction of Jesus Christ Let Jesus’ question to His disciples in Matthew 16 become His question to each of us today: “Who do you say that I am?”Spend some time prayerfully reflecting on this question. Ask the Lord to lead COR beyond what we merely know about Jesus into a deeper personal knowledge of Him—growing in our understanding, love and conviction of who Jesus Christ is, and what it means to confess Him as Lord in our daily lives.   Pray for the Sick: Pray for COR members who are unwell physically, mentally or emotionally. Pray in particular for Cheong Kok Kee, Chan Chee Har, Chew Hai Joo, Khoo Poh Tay, Janet Lee, StevenLee, Edwin Low, John Suan, Gong Wooi Mau and Khoo Hwa Chiang. Ask God for healing and restoration, to bring good out of their suffering. Uphold the caregivers in prayer, to be refreshed spiritually, physically and emotionally.

COR@PRAYER | 1 September 2026 Let's set aside time to seek the Lord together! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83537331999?pwd=dGVqcDQ1WUozWkpnN014YXBmZTNGUT09

VIDEO: JACOB BALLAS BRIDGE Not sure how to get from COR to the Jacob Ballas Bridge? Watch this video for directions. 🙂

SAV COMBINE SERVICE | 30 AUGUST 2026 A reminder that there will be no SPS, SWS AND MSS services at our sanctuary next weekend. Instead, we will gather at SAJC Cultural Centre for a combined SAV service on 30 August Sunday at 10am. There will be a lunch buffet, so do stay back to join us for lunch. The Jacob Ballas bridge will be open. From our church, walk past COA to the SASS canteen, then cross the bridge to SAJC. One or two ushers will be stationed at the SASS canteen to guide you to the bridge. You can also refer to the video below.

CONDOLENCES Our deepest condolences to Janet, Patrick, Natalie, Rebecca and Magdalene, whose mother/mother-in-law/grandmother, the late Mdm Esther Chow Lien Foon passed away on 27 August 2026. Do keep the family in prayer during this time of bereavement.

WEEKLY DEVOTION: 24 AUGUST 2026 | Holy Spirit - Same Same Romans 8:11 “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.”   “Same-same but different” is a phrase we commonly see on T-shirts. Some people allege that it originates from Thailand as a way of explaining differences between goods to customers. This is especially true of counterfeit goods. “Not real Rolex, but no problem! Same-same but different,” a shop owner selling counterfeit watches might be heard saying.   Could our experience of the Holy Spirit be like that as well? Same-same as the original Pentecost in Acts 2, yet different because ours is “counterfeit”?   Perhaps some of us might be feeling that way. We open our lives and respond to the Holy Spirit’s infilling, yet we don’t see that seismic change we imagined. I must admit that I have felt like that at times over the years when I had responded to such calls for the filling of the Holy Spirit. Initially, I thought that perhaps I was not good enough, or perhaps I needed more filling.   However, over time I have come to the understanding that perhaps it is meant to be this way. For some of us, there is a very intimate and complex touch of God, thekind where we know beyond contestation that God has moved, touched, and filled us. Yet for others, we may feel or sense very little.   Yet, this certainly does not mean that God has not done anything! For every burning bush encounter (Ex 3:2), there were encounters of God speaking in whispers/silence (1 Kg 19:12). For every audible voice of God heard (1 Sam 3), there were encouragements to know God in stillness (Ps 46:10). For every astounding miracle of Christ, there were the mundane teachings of our Lord. We must remember - the spectacular need not always be supernatural, and the supernatural need not always be spectacular.     In fact, we must remember that a life filled with the Spirit does not mean that our troubles and temptations all disappear! It also does not mean that the Spirit simply takes over all our thinking, deciding and acting faculties such that we lose our free will! In that way, the Spirit’s filling may be similar to taking a good night’s rest after a couple of days of lacking sleep. Everything feels new, different, better and energised, yet in a very natural and “ordinary” way.   In a far more profound way, the filling of the Spirit canbe described as “same-same but different”, albeit not in a counterfeit way. Our lives are “same-same but different” because life is the same, yet everything is different. Our minds, hearts, desires, circumstances, struggles, etc may well be the same, but the difference is that renewed conviction that the Spirit lives in us! Peace, contentment, empowerment, etc is not the absence of troubles, but simply the presence of God in our lives.   So have a little faith to take hold of that promise that we have indeed been filled afresh by the Spirit! That was exactly what Paul was exhorting believers to take hold of in Romans 8:11 -- the same power that conquered the grave now lives in us. It may not be spectacular, but you can be sure it is supernatural! Rev. Dr Jeremy-Joe Tan

COR WEEKLY PRAYER POINTERS | 24-29 AUGUST 2026 Pray for the World: Humanitarian workers increasingly exposed to dangers A troubling development highlighted this week is the growing danger faced by people providing humanitarian and medical assistance. The WHO reports that more than 900 attacks on healthcare have been recorded in conflict zones so far this year, averaging more than four each day. Some 10 million people require humanitarian assistance and 7.5 million face acute food insecurity. Violence against aid workers is making it even harder to reach them. Pray for those who serve in places of suffering. Pray for protection and courage for humanitarian workers and local churches serving amid war and hunger. Pray that aid would reach those in need and that nations would uphold the protection of civilians and humanitarian workers.   Pray For Singapore: Job and Opportunities The changing employment landscape continues to be a concern as Singapore seeks to position itself for new opportunities in finance, technology and AI. Pray for meaningful work and an economy that serves people. Pray especially for young adults entering a rapidly changing workplace—that they would find meaningful employment, resilience and hope rather than being overwhelmed by uncertainty. Pray for employers and policymakers to steward technological and economic change so that its benefits are widely shared rather than leaving vulnerable workers behind.   Pray for the Church: St Andrew’s Cathedral (SAC) Remember SAC in prayer. Pray for Vicar Revd Dr Christopher Chan and his team to be filled with godly wisdom and discernment as they lead the church. Uphold their diverseministries in prayer. Pray for unity amongst the multiple services as they embrace and live out the Gospel mission as one people.   Pray for Chapel of the Resurrection – Bidadari Kids’ Club (BKC) Pray for COR’s outreach through BKC to serve the needs of the community. Pray for good rapport and trust to be built with the residents and the children over time. Pray for Gospel seeds to be planted and for open hearts amongst residents to explore COR through various church events.   Pray for the Sick: Pray for COR members who are unwell physically, mentally or emotionally. Pray in particular for Chew Hai Joo, Gong Wooi Mau, Khoo Poh Tay, Janet Lee, Steven Lee, Edwin Low, John Suan, and Khoo Hwa Chiang. Ask God for healing and restoration, to bring good out of their suffering. Uphold the caregivers in prayer, to be refreshed spiritually, physically and emotionally.

MINISTRY SKILLS TRAINING 2026 The COOS Inner Healing and Deliverance Ministry will be holding a Ministry Skills Training Workshop for those who are keen to learn how to pray for the following areas: • The Baptism of the Holy Spirit • The Physically Sick • The Emotionally Wounded • The Spiritually Oppressed Please note that registration is required for this workshop. Participation fee will be collected on the day of the workshop and payment via PayNow is available. For enquiries, please email ihd@coos.org.sg. Date: 5 & 12 September 2026 Time: 9am - 12.30pm (Saturday) Venue: Church of Good Shepherd at 2 Dundee Road, Spore 149454 - Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 3 Fee: $15 per participant Registration link: go.coos.org.sg/IHDministryskills (closes on 31 August)

WEEKEND SERVICES: 22 & 23 AUGUST 2026 May we come with open hearts, ready to worship and to receive all that God has for us. 🤲 If you're unable to join us onsite, catch our services online via the links below. 🗓 SPS | Sat, 22 August | 4.30PM Pre-service prayer at 4.10PM https://youtube.com/live/CNyJqAp2smw?feature=share 🗓SWS | Sun, 23 August | 10.00AM Pre-service prayer at 9.30AM https://youtube.com/live/WDwjEX7sLqU?feature=share ——— UEN for tithes and offerings: T08CC4062F

CONDOLENCES Our deepest condolences to Lee Seok Hwa, Koh Swee Tian, Brian and Sarah Koh, whose mother/mother-in-law/grandmother, the late Mdm Tan Kim Lian passed away on 16 August 2026. Do keep the family in prayer during this time of bereavement.

WEEKLY DEVOTION: 17 AUGUST 2026 | Delighting In The LORD, Even In Very Challenging Times Reflections on Psalm 63 A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 You, God, are my God,     earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you,     my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land     where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary     and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life,     my lips will glorify you. 4 I will praise you as long as I live,     and in your name I will lift up my hands. 5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;     with singing lips my mouth will praise you. 6 On my bed I remember you;     I think of you through the watches of the night. 7 Because you are my help,     I sing in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you;     your right hand upholds me. 9 Those who want to kill me will be destroyed;     they will go down to the depths of the earth. 10 They will be given over to the sword     and become food for jackals. 11 But the king will rejoice in God;     all who swear by God will glory in him,     while the mouths of liars will be silenced.   Psalm 63 is an emotional psalm written out of the depts of the heart of David.   He was fleeing for his life, either from Saul (1 Samuel 23:14-15; 24:1) or during the rebellion of Absalom (1 Samuel 15:23,28; 16:2). David was on the run, yet he sang and rejoiced “in the shadow of Your wings”. Two times in the psalm David spoke of his lips uttering joyful praise.   What helped him delight in the Lord under those circumstances: 1. He recalled his past experiences of the strength and glory of YHWH in His sanctuary. 2. His soul thirsted for more of YHWH. He longed to enter the sanctuary of YHWH, to worship Him and experience His power and glory. 3. He repeatedly ended his psalm with the full confidence that YHWH was going to answer his prayers and show mercy to him. David knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he would be protected against his enemies. YHWH’s righteous justice and judgment will be on the wicked.   As we journey through life and encounter all the challenges, problems, injustices, attacks of the enemy, and life-threatening situations, may this psalm show us how to continue to delight in the Lord always. Psalm 63 is very relevant for worshippers in their ‘wilderness’ to know that the loving-kindness of YHWH is worth more than life itself.   Rev. Timothy Ewing-Chow

COR WEEKLY PRAYER POINTERS | 17-22 AUGUST 2026 Pray for the World: Ukraine - Possible Opening over the Black Sea Ukraine has proposed a Black Sea truce with Russia, under which both countries would stop attacking civilian maritime targets. As Russia and Ukraine are major grain exporters, prolonged disruption could contribute to higher food prices and greater food insecurity in poorer nations. Russia has not yet formally accepted the proposal. Pray for an opening towards peace in Ukraine. Pray that this limited proposal might become a first step towards de-escalation and for the protection of civilians. Pray also that grain and food supplies would continue reaching vulnerable communities around the world.   Pray For Singapore: Singapore @ 61 Beyond policies, National Day has prompted reflection on Singapore's next chapter—including the aspirations of younger Singaporeans for a country that remains safe and united but is also fair, compassionate and able to offer future generations a good life. Pray for Singapore's next generation and our common life. Pray for wisdom for our leaders as they shape policies affecting families and Singapore's future. Pray that amid rapid technological, economic and demographic change, we would remain a cohesive people who care for the vulnerable, strengthen families, give our young hope and purpose, and seek the common good.   Pray for the Church: St Andrew’s Community Chapel (SACC) Remember SACC in prayer. Pray for Vicar Revd Daniel Tongand his team to be filled with godly wisdom and discernment as they lead the church. Uphold their ministry in St Andrew’s Community Hospital (Simei & Bedok) and Simei-Tampines neighbourhood. Pray for unity in the parish and for renewal in zeal amongst both young and old, that they would continue faithfully in the mission and ministry entrusted.   Pray for Chapel of the Resurrection – Ablaze Pray for ourselves to be “set ablaze” by the Spirit of God as we conclude the sermon series on Jonah. As God bring to attention deeper areas for transformation in our lives, pray for grace and courage to surrender to the Spirit’s work in us. Pray also that as we experience healing we will go forth as God’sinstruments to bring transformation to our world.   Pray for the Sick: Pray for COR members who are unwell physically, mentally or emotionally. Pray in particular for Chew Hai Joo, Gong Wooi Mau, Khoo Poh Tay, Janet Lee, Steven Lee, Edwin Low, John Suan, and Khoo Hwa Chiang. Ask God for healing and restoration, to bring good out of their suffering. Uphold the caregivers in prayer, to be refreshed spiritually, physically and emotionally.

CONDOLENCES Our condolences to Audrina (SPS) on the passing of her mother, the late Mdm Fong Lai Ying. Please keep the family in prayer during this time of bereavement.