Pamphlets
We print pamphlets written by our members and those from other Reformed churches of like-minded faith. They include a wide range of topics from doctrines to church history and practical Christian living. These pamphlets serve to promote knowledge of the true God as expressed in the Reformed faith. |
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RESOLVING CONFLICTS IN MARRIAGE
By Rev Wilbur Bruinsma
"Conflict in marriage is inevitable. It is so because in marriage two sinners are bound together by God. None of us is free of sin. And sin is what gives rise to conflict in marriage. There are disagreements that arise between a husband and a wife. In fact, it is a wonder that God, almost miraculously, takes two incompatible sinners and makes them one flesh, and then, by His grace, causes them to live together in that peace and that joy which is necessary for marriage."
In a two-part series aired over the Reformed Witness Hour radio broadcast, Rev Bruinsma talks about one of the main causes of conflict in marriage - pride - as well as practices that should be found in every marriage: giving, communication, reading the Word of God together and repentance.
Read to find out more! |
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Click hereto view our catalogue of pamphlets. Click here to make an order. All pamphlets are free. CERC reserves some discretion regarding large orders and/or orders from those outside Singapore. |
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For local orders (S'pore), please contact Ms Daisy Lim at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For international orders, click here. |
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Less Than The Least
by Cornelius Hanko
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From the RFPA website:
"Son of Dutch immigrants to America, Rev. Hanko served six pastorates in five states, most notably in First Protestant Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan (1948–1964), along with Rev. Herman Hoeksema and Rev. Hubert De Wolf. Rev. Hanko poignantly describes the grief caused in the PRC by De Wolf’s heresy and schism (1953).
More than this, Less Than the Least follows Rev. Hanko from his childhood, school days, and seminary training, all the way to his retirement (1977) and beyond.
This delightful book comes complete with photos and appendices."
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Save these dates!
1) 9 Aug 17 - Fellowship Outing
2) 1 Sep 17 - Family Seminar
More details coming soon! |
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| CERC Church Camp (12-15 Jun) |
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June's always an exciting month for CERC, with school holidays for the children and many church activities. It's also the time of the year for our annual church camp, one of the highlights of our organic church life.
This year, we returned to one of our favourite camp locations - Awana Genting! Situated up in the mountains of Malaysia, the cooler environment was a respite from the sweltering heat of Singapore. It was also a relief for the 7 Americans that had joined us from PRCA (see if you can spot them!). Given its location, the camp theme - Zion founded on the mountains - was an apt one, and the related speeches and discussions were nourishing for our souls. |
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GROUP PHOTO! We had quite a turnout this camp, with just over 110 campers.
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Our camp speaker, Rev Andy Lanning
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One of the 10 discussion groups
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Ice-Breakers! Do you know your group members??
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Brave souls preparing to embark on an exhilarating, physically-challenging, leech-infested, FUN hike.
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Intense game of Captain's Ball during our free time.
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The beautiful view from one of the hotel rooms.
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| CK/CKS June Retreat (24-26 Jun) |
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| Another highlight in June (for the young people) is the Covenant Keepers' retreat. Held at Changi Cottage over 3 days, it was a nice way for the youths to spend time together in fellowship and studying God's word. The theme this year was "The God of Zion's Youth". |
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Group Photo, with first-time chairman, Joseph Teo posing in front.
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In a game of Mental Sums, Rachel Buiter (who happens to be going to school for Math), loses to her brother Brian and gets splashed in the face.
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The unconventional game of crab soccer. The game eventually ended when the ball got punctured by thorns. How deflating.
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Rev Lanning was unable to speak for us in person as he was attending the PRCA Synod. So we watched recorded speeches that he had prepared and sent us instead.
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More (young) visitors to add to the list! This past month, we welcomed and hosted 7 young Americans from the PRCA: From Hope (Redlands): Brian and Rachel Buiter, Bruce and Emily Feenstra; from Crete: Lydia Smits and Cobie Lenting; from Hope (Walker): Monica Koole.
We had a whale of a time taking them around Singapore, letting them try our foods (including the un-disputably delicious Durian), fellowshipping in church and at the camp/retreat, and simply getting to know one another.
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Atop the look-out tower at Pulau Ubin
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Volleyball showdown! USA vs. SG - guess who won??
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Traveling the Singaporean way - MRT (train system)
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Trying out some local delights - dim sum
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Farewell Sunday - as usual, our visitors were given a very warm farewell. During the entertainment segment, they were made to answer questions about Singapore and CERC. For each wrong answer, they all had the privilege of savouring a local dish (:
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Psalm 119:63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
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