Remember the pretty crocheted heart-shaped door gifts at the recent farewell dinner of Bishop Kuan? They were all hand-made with love by a group of ladies in COR. Find out more as Karen shares about this newly founded interest group. by Karen Wong What is Yarn @ Heart about? This is an interest group, comprising of some 20 ladies from both Sunday Worship Service (SWS) and Saturday Praise Service (SPS). In April this year, we were told that we needed to name our group. After

What is one’s calling? If you heard God calling you, would you obey? How do you go through the different seasons in your life while still staying on track with God’s calling? Jessica found some answers to these questions in a CHORUS interview with Jacqueline (Jac), who is a full-time staff member of COR. by Jessica Ewing-Chow “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 (NIV) Before entering full-time

by Joel Lian Why bother reading a book about Christianity in general? We know what we believe; now shouldn’t we roll up our sleeves and study some aspect of our faith in depth? Yes and no. For those of us labouring in the trenches of Christian living, it is sometimes helpful to zoom out and ask: where does this all fit in? Similarly, for the new believer, or even an interested non-Christian, it is useful to have a roadmap on hand to plot out the bewildering maze that we call

by Suzanne Ng Living in a fast paced world with its accompanying distractions and demands, doesn’t readily give us time to stop and smell the roses. We are so caught up with various programmes, events, appointments and the next popular thing in the world, that we become burnt out and frustrated with life itself. What then can we do to keep our life simple in this chaotic world that we are living in? I think the answer is not too far off. What we need is to be faithful to spen

In his escape of a mundane working life, Vincent left a secure and comfortable job and went on a journey to discover what defines a meaningful career for him. by Vincent Ng My story began in 2011 when I left my secure and comfortable engineering job for a shot at recruitment that promised a dynamic sales environment. At the time, it wasn’t money I was seeking but a means to escape the mundanity of working life. The long hours toiling in Tuas didn’t improve my social life nor

Daniel recounts God’s faithfulness amid workplace pressures and the struggle of balancing various commitments. by Daniel Lau For many, the marketplace can perhaps be described as a battlefield. Amid uncompromising demands, office politics and countless temptations, this is a place where spiritual battles are fought, and only by God’s strength, won. Spiritual Challenges in the Marketplace Christians in the workplace face an uphill task of authentic worship in the face of abou

Motivated by his love and commitment towards his Mustard Seed Service (MSS) cell group, Colin made a decision to leave a promising career. by Colin Ng In July 2014, I was optimistic after one week at my new job. I had found employment before graduation and it was in an area which seemed promising in terms of career advancement. While I enjoyed what I did, the hours conflicted with my responsibilities as a cell leader. Weekend shifts of 3pm to 12am meant that I was unable to a

When confronted with a decision whether to stay in a high-paying job or to spend more time with his family, Patrick chose what was more precious to him. by Patrick Koh Being an accountant by training, I naturally entered into finance work upon graduation and stayed in this industry for nine years. For the next five years, I settled in comfortably as a regional corporate sales head. I had a personal office, a good 5-figure monthly income, entertainment perks, a car allowance a

Losing a job is hard, especially if it’s one that brings joy and fulfillment. Janet shares her struggles when she was retrenched , and how God sustained her in that period of wilderness. by Janet Chang I always thought I would retire in that company, with a retirement party where all my colleagues-turned-friends would show up to celebrate with me. It was a place where I had built my career and loved so much. On 4th Nov 2015, I was called into a room that we had termed the “Sl

Is busyness a bad thing? Rev. David discusses his insights to living with busyness with the account of Mary and Martha, and the importance of observing the Sabbath. by Rev. David Lee “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her (Luke 10:41-42).” Martha had invited Jesus to her house. Ironically, instead of enjoying the time with her special guest, she was “d

If you ever struggle with busyness, Brenda and Serene share tips on how to make your tasks more manageable, and when to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’. by Brenda Tan-See & Serene Ng “Oh, I am so busy, I haven’t had time to catch my breath!” “I have no life!” Many of us would have, at one point or another, said something similar. Busyness is part of the daily grind. From the moment we step out of bed until the time we collapse into it in exhaustion at night, we are constantly bombarded by

The latest issue of Chorus Magazine is out! In this issue of Chorus, we invite you to contemplate some important questions about busyness, which is a common cause for lament for many people. How do we cope with the demands of our work? How do we deal with busyness as we learn to live a fulfilling and purposeful life as intended by our Creator? Jesus promises rest to those who are busy and heavy laden. He invites us to take on His yoke and learn from Him. We pray that as you r

by Lynette Wong This being my first time going on a medical mission trip, I was apprehensive as I did not know what to expect. After spending five days in Cambodia, I can safely say it has been a very fruitful, meaningful, and eye-opening experience. From the very beginning as we were planning for the mission trip, things were not exactly smooth sailing. Whether it be the recruitment of people, the amount of medication provided, or even the weather. However, one lesson that I

A special prayer room was designed and set up by the SERVErs to encourage members to spend time in prayer and meditation during Lent this year. Read about the experiences of Ena and Michelle as they journeyed the different stations at the prayer room. by Ena Lee (Saturday Praise Service) We are very thankful for the team 15 that took so much effort to create the Lent Prayer Room. Personally, I didn’t quite know what to expect. But God’s presence was so real throughout. I brok

by Samuel Lee It all started with a message that went along the lines of “Hi Samuel, would you be ok with being the logs IC for Children’s Camp 2017?” My initial reaction was shock, followed by that of denial and then finally, acceptance. I could not believe that I, of all people, was being asked to serve as logistics-in-charge for a Children’s camp. I even asked God, “Why me? I mean I can’t even take care of myself and you want me to care for the needs of 70+ hungry kids?” B