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These are tough times we are living in. Many jobs are lost, a major war looms and the relationship between Singapore and her immediate neighbour is strained. What implications does it hold for us teachers? What would Jesus have us do in such times of testing? An extract from a past editorial sheds some light. The writer admonishes us to offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and dedication unto our Lord. Indeed, may we heed advice from the past and be like the wise builder who digs down deep and lays the foundation on the rock. May we be like the one who goes to our Lord and hears His words and puts them into practice. May we be like David who will not sacrifice to the Lord offerings that cost him nothing. Sometimes in tough times, we wonder what part we can play. Let us seek the Lord about these big matters and let us continue to be faithful in small things. In this issue of TCF News, our contributors focus on the daily faith and faithfulness that God calls us to as Christian teachers – faith in Him to guide our steps and faithfulness in serving people through the tasks He has assigned us. This is true whether we are currently teaching, retired, a student at Bible college or NIE, a staff worker or a missionary. These are just some of the parts played by TCF members and friends as co-workers with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We hope that these pages will bless you as much as they have blessed us in putting them together.
Lucy & Ee Yuing A Page from the Past Extract from the Editorial of TCF Newsletter October 1985: Thanksgiving and dedication. We were just in the canteen the other day when one of us sighed, is it all worth it? There seems to be no end to the work we do. We can never seem to say that the task is finished. Yet count your blessings – how can we murmur against the Lord when so many, professionals or non-professionals, are being retrenched, when pay-cuts become common occurrences and businesses suffer losses. Dare we complain? Let us instead offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and dedication unto our Lord. It will cost us, but we owe it to Him who has paid the greatest price. – Mabel Lie – |
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