WEEKEND PASTORAL LETTER                                              16 February 2020

Dear Brethren,

MEDITATION

3 I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, 5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

2 Timothy 1:3-5

APPLICATION TO LIFE AND MINISTRY

1. The Example of the Apostle Paul

a) In service

i) He served with a pure conscience

ii) Following the example of godly forefathers (especially the prophets)

b) In prayer

i) He prayed faithfully (“without ceasing”)

ii) He prayed diligently (“night and day”)

2. A great relationship established

a) As a spiritual father with a son

i) Paul as the spiritual father

ii) Timothy as a spiritual son

b) A loving relationship

i) Great desire to meet up

ii) Remembering the tears of Timothy

iii) Much joy found in a healthy spiritual relationship

c) Our challenge is to build strong relationships

Pastoral relationship with members is of great significance!

3. Things worth recalling

a) The genuine faith of Timothy

b) This was first evidenced in Timothy’s grandmother

c) It was also clearly seen in Timothy’s mother

d) There was no mention of Timothy’s father at all

 

OUR CHALLENGE

1. To be an example to our Church

a) Let us lead by example

b) Let us inspire by example too

2. Cultivation of a significant pastoral ministry

a) Having a good conscience

b) Praying faithfully

c) Serving effectively

 

Prayerfully,

Pastor Charles Tan