KKMC 117th Anniversary: recommended reading material

Kampong Kapor Methodist Church celebrates its 117th Anniversary today with a service that features all 4 of Singapore's official languages: Malay, Mandarin, Tamil and English.

Explore the rich heritage of this church through the following books that are available in the church library:

Lest We Forget
by Earnest Lau and SE Jesudason
Call number: 260.2 LAU

Read the story of the first 100 years of KKMC in this beautifully prepared hardcover commemorative book.

Sophia Blackmore in Singapore
by Theodore R Doraisamy
Call number: 267.3 DOR

Called by God to be a missionary far away from her home, Sophia Blackmore is the founder of MGS as well as one of the pioneer members of this church.

William Shellabear: A Biography
by Robert Hunt
Call number: 267.3 SHE

William Shellabear: soldier, missionary, founder of the printing press that later grew to become what is now MPH, Malay scholar and pastor of this church.

Memoirs of the late Rev. Goh Hood Keng
compiled by Rev Wong Hoon Hee
Call number: 267.3 GOH

The longest serving pastor of this church, Rev Goh Hood Keng, served at KKMC faithfully for over 30 years. In his own words, his one dominating passion was to “preach Christ and Him crucified”

2 new DVDs from Angels Sent on Assignment series

These 2 programs were also originally released in VHS format and converted in DVD format by a generous Kampong Kapor Methodist Church member.

Title: Giving Strength in Times of Trouble
Call number: DVD ANG

Title: Helping Those Who Hurt
Call number: DVD ANG











View these videos and you’ll know why these Heavenly Messengers are on assignment among us!

What do we really know about Angels?  We know they’re mentioned often in the Bible… that God created these spirit-beings… and that Angels have appeared as humans to touch the lives of unsuspecting people.

These Heavenly Helpers may still appear to everyday people… influence their lives.. and help those who are hurting.  These are Angels sent on assignment!

You’ll see dramatic, re-enacted footage of real-life stories… stories eyewitnesses believe are actual encounters with Angels. You’ll discover the difference between authentic Angel encounters and angel “quackery”.  You’ll learn what Angels can and cannot do in your life… and clearly understand what – and Who – is behind Angel missions!

Expert testimony will answer your questions about Angels… and the astounding video re-creations will leave you looking at your world in a new way – aware that Angels may be at work where you least expect them!

After viewing this Angel video – and the others in this Collectors Series – You’ll more easily recognize Angel encounters in your own life… and the lives of your loved ones.

8 new DVDs from Ancient Secrets of the Bible series

These are the remaining 8 DVDs from the series mentioned in the previous post:

Title: Ark of the Covenant: Lost or Hidden Away?
Call number: DVD ANC

An ancient wooden chest covered with beaten gold … a Hollywood prop or historical fact? Could the elaborate metalwork described in the Bible actually be completed by a tribe of refugees shuffling through the Sinai Desert? And if the ark did exist – where is it now? A group of rabbis claim they found it in a 1981 excavation … but when will they ease open the lid? And what waits inside?

Title: Noah’s Ark:  Fact or Fable?
Call number: DVD ANC

A sudden global flood sends seas and rivers ripping over their banks.  Torrents of rain cascade down.  And an untested wooden ship is supposed to withstand the screaming winds and waves – for an entire year?  Absurd… or is it?  How could Noah build such a huge ship?  Did ancients have the technology?  And how could the ark hold all the animals?  Startling new oceanographic tests point to an inescapable conclusions…

Title: Moses’ Red Sea Miracle: Did it Happen?
Call number: DVD ANC

A burning bush appears on a rocky hillside.  A sign from God... or the hallucination of a sunstruck shepherd?  Nearly 2 million refugees scramble across the Red Sea on a mysterious ridge of dry land – then watch a pursuing Egyptian army drown… a miracle or mirage?  Discover the amazing truth!

Title: Noah’s Ark: What Happened to It? 
Call number: DVD ANC

Can it be true? Does a giant wooden ark lie beneath ice on the crumbling north slope of Mount Ararat? An ark that has been seen – and reported – by dozens of reliable witnesses? And what about the alleged missing photos of the ark? Truth or fiction? Decide for yourself – but not before you share the remarkable adventures of Ararat’s explorers – documented in this video …

Title: Noah’s Ark: Was There a Worldwide Flood?

Call number: DVD ANC

Persia … China … Egypt … In more than 200 cultures around the globe, the same story surfaces. Ingredients include a flood. A large boat. Animals. And a few select survivors. Coincidence? Or the ancient thread of a shared historical experience? But where could enough water be found to cover the earth? And where would it all go? Consider the shocking secrets unlocked by recent scientific findings and archaeological digs!

Title: Shroud of Turin: Fraud or Evidence of Christ’s Resurrection?

Call number: DVD ANC

Is it the burial cloth that covered Jesus in the tomb? A silent witness of the greatest event in history? Or is it a fraud? An elaborate hoax that has fooled millions for centuries? What secrets does it keep? Now evidence gathered from 44 scientific studies has been weighed – and the chilling truth can be told!

Title: Tower of Babel: Fact or Fiction?

Call number: DVD ANC

A spiraling tower rises above the ancient city of Babylon – until God scatters both its bricks and builders … Fact or fiction? Could such a structure really have been built? And if so, how did it vanish without a trace… or has it? And what about the Bible’s claim that all races and languages sprang from one remote corner of Mesopotamia? Consider startling new evidence – and the chilling news that the tower may again be under construction … as was prophesied thousands of years ago!

Title: Samson: Strongman Hero or Legend?

Call number: DVD ANC

He’s one of the Bible’s most colourful characters. Proud, impulsive, vengeful … but was he real? Could one man topple an entire Philistine temple? Kill a thousand enemies with the jawbone of a donkey? And could such a hero allow himself to be betrayed by Delilah? It depends… New architectural discoveries add a surprising twist to Samson’s story …

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.