WEEKEND PASTORAL LETTER
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