5 new DVDs from Ancient Secrets of the Bible series

These 5 programs were originally released in VHS format. A generous Kampong Kapor Methodist Church member recently spent time to convert them into DVD and they are now available in the church library.

Title: Battle of David and Goliath: Truth or Myth? 
Call number: DVD ANC

The triumph of David over Goliath – an unlikely victory celebrated as a sign of God’s strength … but did it really happen? Is it fact or legend? Was there a giant named Goliath and a real David? Did they in fact duel to the death? Could a shepherd’s sling and small stone plucked from a brook kill such a mighty warrior? A surprising demonstration will amaze you!

Title: The Fiery Furnace: Could Anyone Survive It?
Call number: DVD ANC

Three men are shoved into a white-hot brick furnace. As hungry flames hide the condemned men, an angry crowd waits for screams … that never come. Instead Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego walk out – unharmed. Could anyone survive such an ordeal? How? A computer simulation walks you into the blistering furnace with the three prisoners … but will you walk back out … without a miracle?

Title: Moses’ Ten Commandments: Tablets from God?

Call number: DVD ANC

Two stone tablets inscribed by the finger of God … disappear. Where are they now? Lost in the dust of history – or lying in a dark cavern beneath a political hotbed? And precisely where is the authentic Mount Sinai? A recent archeological expedition raises questions – and an explosive possibility …

Title: Sodom and Gomorrah: Legend or Real Event?

Call number: DVD ANC

Two cities scorched into oblivion as fire and brimstone pour down from the sky … and only one man and his family escape the disaster. “Impossible,” says critics. But recent archaeological digs say otherwise. See for yourself: Do ancient bones, pottery and ashes sifted from stony ground south of the Dead Sea have a story to tell the world today?

Title: Walls of Jericho: Did They Tumble Down?
Call number: DVD ANC

Jericho … one of the world’s oldest and most mysterious cities. Could its fortress walls suddenly collapse at a mere trumpet blast? The rushing waters of the Jordan River miraculously stop flowing to give advancing Israelites an attack route to the city? Skeptics say no … but silent witnesses recently unearthed from ancient Jericho say otherwise …

5 new DVDs from Dr James Dobson's Life on the Edge series

These 5 programs were originally released in VHS format. A generous Kampong Kapor Methodist Church member recently spent time to convert them into DVD and they are now available in the church library.

Title: The Keys to a Lifelong Love
Call number: DVD LIF

Dr. Dobson shows you how to defy the odds and build lasting, satisfying relationships. From selecting a mate to creating intimacy in a marriage, The Keys to a Lifelong Love offers practical principles for building a love that lasts a lifetime
Running time: 52 minutes

Title: When God Doesn't Make Sense
Call number: DVD LIF

Doubting one’s faith and one’s self is a natural part of the Christian life. Dr. Dobson offers insight into the trials of life and how to cope with them. Base on material from the book, When God Doesn’t Make Sense.
Running time: 50 minutes

Title: Emotions: Can You Trust Them?
Call number: DVD LIF

Dr. Dobson help you understand your emotions and offers keys for handling them by making decisions based on faith instead of feelings.
Running time: 40 minutes

Title: Finding God's Will For Your Life
Call number: DVD LIF

You’ll discover how to make wise decisions for a positive future. Whether you’re selecting a career, finding a mate or choosing a lifestyle, Dr. Dobson shows you how to balance responsibility and freedom, and make decisions within the will of God
Running time: 53 minutes

Title: The Myth of Safe Sex
Call number: DVD LIF

Dr. Dobson and Dr. Joe McIlhaney tackle the popular myths and misinformation that our society feeds us, showing that morality isn’t the only reason to delay sex until after marriage. The Myth of Safe Sex emphasizes the medical implications of today’s epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases. Safe sex isn’t. It’s better to wait.
Running time: 53 minutes

New book - Church: Why Bother? by Philip Yancey

Title: Church: Why Bother?
Author: Philip Yancey
Call number: 261 YAN










This book by award-winning Christian author, Philip Yancey, explores the question of whether we should bother with Church? And he shares his thoughts on why the church is still compelling as the "body of Christ" in spite of all its inperfections.

New book: Chasing the Dragon by Jackie Pullinger

Title: Chasing the Dragon

Author: Jackie Pullinger

Call number: 267.3 PUL










From the backcover of the book:

"Inside of Hong Kong was the infamous Walled City. Strangers were not welcome there. Police hesitated to enter. It was a haven of filth, crime and sin. Prostitution, pornography and drug addiction flourished. Jackie Pullinger had grown up believing that if she put her trust in God, He would lead her. When she was 20 years old, God called her to the Walled City. She obeyed. And as she spoke of Jesus Christ, brutal hoods were converted, prostitutes retired from their trade and heroin junkies found new power that freed them from the bondage of drug addiction. Hundreds discovered new life in Christ."

Christianity Today: November 2010 issue now in the library

Christianity Today: November 2010 issue












This month's issue features the following articles:

• Eat, Pray, Think: Returning Integrity to the act of eating
• Philip Yancey’s Middle East Message
• Michael Gerson’s Post-Bush Politics
• The New Apostates
• America’s Four Gods
• Qur'an Burning Hype

New children's DVD: Auto-B-Good - Life in the Fast Lane

Title: Auto-B-Good - Life in the Fast Lane
Library Category: DVD (Children)











Auto-B-Good is a Emmy Award winning animated series that teaches great lessons in character development to children ages 4-10. This DVD features four episodes which touch on important lessons on hygiene, courage and decency.

Movie review: "Wesley: A Heart Transformed Can Change the World"

This article first appeared in KK Focus (September - November 2010). Reproduced with permission.

From the library shelves ...

Wesley: A Heart Transformed Can Change the World

Library category: DVD

This movie is based on John and Charles Wesley’s personal journals and traces the life of John Wesley’s and the journey he took that ultimately led to the founding of the Methodist movement.

From a very young age, Wesley earnestly sought to do God’s work, relying on his own self discipline and doing good works that he thought would be pleasing to God. For example, while he was at Oxford he regularly visited prisoners to distribute food to them. He did all this in the belief that he could earn his way into God’s favour and escape the fires of Hell. This belief was to change when God made use of the lowest point of his life to teach him the true meaning of faith and to raise him to become one of the greatest English evangelists of his generation.

New book: A Guide to Galatians and Philippians

Title: A Guide to Galatians and Philippians

Edited by Tan Kim Huat
Call number: 108 TAN










The editor of this book, Dr Tan Kim Huat is a frequent guest speaker at Kampong Kapor Methodist Church. Most recently, he gave 4 wonderful talks on the theme of Joy based on the book of Philippians during OIKOS 2010 (Kampong Kapor Methodist Church's family camp). This book is suitable for anyone who is interested in exploring the books of Galatians and Philippians in more depth. From the back cover of the book:

"The Guide contains in-depth theological essays on key aspects of Paul’s message and suggestions for further study at the end of each section. Special notes give extra attention to important biblical words that are often found throughout Paul’s letters."

About the editor: Dr Tan Kim Huat is the Chen Su Lan Professor of New Testament and Dean of Studies at the Trinity Theological College, Singapore.

New book: Devotional Ventures

Title: Devotional Ventures
Edited by Corey Cleek
Call number: 244 CLE










From the backcover:

"In Devotional Ventures, Christian business professionals offer 60 engaging devotional insights on how to integrate your faith throughout your personal and professional life. From maintaining personal integrity, to defending your faith, to persevering through difficult situations, to dealing honestly and fairly with others, each relevant devotional topic directly applies to a challenge encountered in the lives of business professionals.

You’ll hear inspiring thoughts on meeting these challenges from business professionals such as Pat Gelsinger, Senior Vice President at Intel; Jon Venverloh, Strategic Partnerships at Google; Katie McNerney, Marketing Manager at eBay, and many others."

Christianity Today: October 2010 issue now in the library

Christianity Today: October 2010 issue












This month's issue includes articles on:

• The Reformer: How Al Mohler transformed a seminary, helped change a denomination and challenges a culture
• Wilberforce’s Secret
• Joni’s Cancer Challenge
• Forgiving Church Abuses
• Art in the sanctuary
• Haiti church plant

We're looking for librarians!

If the following describes you:

• Desires to serve God
• Enjoys reading
• Derives satisfaction from ensuring that everything is in the right place

... we would like to invite you to prayerfully consider joining the church library as a librarian. The work that you will be doing includes - library administration (counter duties at the libary, book classification, etc), publicity and research (compiling reading lists, searching for materials to support the various church ministries, etc).

If you're interested, please email kkmc.library@gmail.com with your contact number 

New DVD: Wesley - A Heart Transformed Can Change the World

Title: Wesley - A Heart Transformed Can Change the World










The story of John Wesley, founder of Methodism based directly on his personal journals. Definitely a movie for all Christians especially Methodists


Movie trailer:


Movie website: http://www.wesleythemovie.com/content/index.php

New book: Wake-up call by Glenn Lim

Wake-up call by Glenn Lim - Glenn Lim was a rebellious teenager who defied his parents and was sent to the Teen Challenge Teenage Hostel. Lost in the world of music, hedonism, vice and drugs, Glenn was arrested by Narcotics Officers and charged with drug trafficking. Read about the gripping story of Glenn Lim who life was dramatically changed after a wake-up call!

Book information:

Title: Wake-up call
Author: Glenn Lim
Call number: 267.2 LIM 

New books: Fairfield Methodist and Aldersgate Methodist anniversary books

Title: Fairfield Methodist Church - Celebrating 60 Years
Author: Fairfield Methodist Church
Call number: 260.4  FAI

Title: A Journey of Faith: The Pionering Years of Aldersgate Methodist Church 1977 - 1994
Author: Aldersgate Methodist Church

Call number: 260.4  ALD

Both books were published by fellow Singapore Methodist churches to celebrate their anniversaries: Fairfield Methodist, located in downtown Singapore on their 60th anniversary and Aldergate Methodist Church, located in Dover Road in the west of Singapore on their 17th anniversary.