A hairdresser and holiness

Posted on July 3, 2008 | Filed Under Discipleship, News, People

by Angeline Koh

While having my haircut some weeks ago,my hairdresser suddenly asked me, “Have you heard of Jerry Bridges?” What a strange and surprising question it was. I didn’t expect it at all, and especially not from him.

“Yes! Of course I’ve heard of him - in fact, the Navigators will be hosting his visit when he
comes in August. I am in charge of the publicity!”

He said that he was reading “The Discipline of Grace ” and that he found it so helpful. He said, “Hey be sure to let me know when Jerry Bridges is here.”

In a Discipleship Journal article, “Are you a good Christian?”, Bridges wrote how William Carey on his 70th birthday lamented over his life. Carey, who accomplished great things for God, is often called the father of modern missions. Bridges asked: “How could a man of such remarkable faith, who had accomplished so much for God, lament toward the end of his life over his own sinfulness and shortcomings?

These are not just theoretical questions because Carey’s attitude addresses two significant needs among committed believers: the need for a humble realisation of our own sinfulness, and the need for grateful acceptance of God’s grace.

Come listen to Jerry Bridges speak on
The Chase – pursuing holiness
in your everyday life
Saturday, 30 August 2008, 2 – 6 pm
True Way Presbyterian Church
156B Stirling Road, Singapore 148947
$40 (includes refreshments and door gift of two books:
The Pursuit of Holiness and The Discipline of Grace)

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Discipleship Camp

Posted on June 3, 2008 | Filed Under Discipleship, Ministries, News, Training

The Singapore Polytechnic Navigators (SP) had its Discipleship Camp last 24-27 March 2008 at Changi Chalet, Aloha Resort. Focusing on the lordship of Jesus as the theme, the campers went home with a fresh commitment to spend regular daily quiet time with the Lord.

“A mother sent us a message to express her appreciation for our help and the joy of seeing changes in her child after the camp,” said Chong Lee Yin, SP Navigator staff member.

Former Navigator National Director Wong Kim Tok shared messages on “Christ our Foundation” and “Born to grow”. He and his wife also talked about “BGR” (boy and girl relationship).

“I asked the students if they felt the messages were too long (more than an hour for each message), they told me ‘no’. In fact, they found them relevant, helpful, and interesting.”

The campers also enjoyed board games, captain ball, and Pulau Ubin cycling trip. Parents were invited, too, for barbeque and had fun.

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Remembering Roy Robertson

Posted on May 16, 2008 | Filed Under News, People

Roy Robertson, founder of The Navigators, Singapore, and many other Navigator works was called home to glory on 8 May 2008. His funeral service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10 am in Texas.

When Roy’s first wife Lois passed away suddenly of an apparent brain aneurism in 1959, Roy wrote what now speaks of his own life and death:

“Humanly speaking, this death of our loved one is a great personal loss.
But through the eye of faith we know that this is not a tragedy.
I firmly believe that death is the crowning event in the life of the Christian.
Death is the time when the saints ‘rest from their labors,’
when they throw off the chains of sin and corruption
and step into the glorious liberty of heaven itself.
What a grand, glad day that will be
for all who have put their trust in Christ!”

View now this six-minute video tribute that will be screened during his funeral service. May our hearts rejoice at a life well lived. May we follow in his footsteps.

Navigator friends are invited to join us as we, The Navigators in Singapore, honour our Lord’s humble servant, and our leader. We will be observing a moment of silence at 11 p.m, Monday, May 19, Singapore time (the time of his funeral in Texas) to thank God for both Roy and Phyllis. We also remember and pray for their extended family and ministries during their time of grief.

A letter to the Robertson family

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One man’s faith journey

Posted on May 13, 2008 | Filed Under News

Roy Robertson, first Navigator missionary to Asia was called home to glory on 8 May 2008. Roy pioneered the work in Singapore in 1962. His legacy is still felt within and beyond Singapore.

THANK YOU ROY.

Our history . Phyllis Robertson

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Celebrate the Vision

Posted on April 28, 2008 | Filed Under Ministries, News

More than 120 Singapore Navigator staff and volunteer labourers met on Saturday 12 April 2008 from 9 am to 9 pm at the Navigator headquarters and dialogued over the Navigator vision and calling:

To advance the Gospel of Jesus and his kingdom
into the nations through
spiritual generations of labourers
living and discipling among the lost.

This national event brought labourers from students, communities, churches, and overseas missions together. The day culminated with a celebration and signing ceremony as we corporately affirm and embrace the vision.

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