NCC Supports Disaster Relief Efforts In Japan
In March 2011, an underwater earthquake occurring off the Pacific coast of Japan’s Tohoku region (Northeast of Tokyo) caused a tsunami that destroyed thousands of homes in the country.
New Creation Church gave US$20,000 towards disaster relief efforts in Japan. Our funds were channelled through Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational evangelical Christian organisation that provides spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
The money will be used to buy essential supplies from local Japanese companies to help the victims of the tsunami. It will also help fund the post-disaster clean-up and rebuilding process which involves removing debris and repairing damaged homes.
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New Creation Church Helps Needy Families In Singapore
New Creation Church has donated $50,000 to NTUC’s U Care Fund through a charity golf tournament. The event was organised by NTUC and held on 7 April 2011. The U Care Fund is the charity arm of NTUC which provides assistance to their low-income members and families. These are people who have been hardest hit by the rising cost of living and the Fund has set aside $11.7 million this year to help these households, especially with daily necessities and children’s education.
Deacon Matthew Kang was on hand to receive a token of appreciation during the U Care Charity Dinner on 14 July 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.
 Deacon Matthew Kang (centre), with Mr Zainudin Nordin, Director of NTUC Care & Share (far left), Mr John De Payva, President of NTUC (left), Mr Lim Swee Say, Secretary-General of NTUC (right) and Mr Cyrille Tan, Chairman of NTUC Care & Share Committee (far right). |
New Creation Church Supports Religious Harmony
New Creation Church commemorated racial and religious harmony in Singapore by supporting the nationwide Orange Ribbon Celebrations 2011.
Our church distributed orange-coloured ribbons to congregation members in attendance at our services on Sunday, 17 July 2011, and encouraged members to wear the ribbons throughout the month of July. The orange ribbon symbolises unity, respect, understanding and trust — values that establish and sustain racial and religious harmony. During our English services, members also embraced the diversity of Singapore’s multi-ethnic society by reciting the pledge on religious harmony together.
New Creation Church Supports Community Outreach Programmes
In support of efforts to reach out to the local community, New Creation Church took part in the Orange Ribbon Celebrations to raise awareness on racial and religious harmony as well as contributed more than $98,000 worth of cash donations and sponsorship in kind to Central Singapore Community Development Council’s (CS CDC) Bright Homes programmes in 2010.
To recognise New Creation Church’s contribution, CS CDC nominated our church for the People’s Association Community Spirit (PACS) Awards under the category “Partners Of CDCs”. The award aims to acknowledge organisations which have supported the community outreach efforts of the People’s Association and its various organisations. The panel of judges, chaired by Mr Lim Boon Heng, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy Chairman of the People’s Association, selected New Creation Church to receive the Excellence Award in that category.
On behalf of our church, Deacon Matthew Kang received the award at the awards ceremony held on Wednesday, 8 June 2011 at Fairmont Hotel at the Raffles City Convention Centre.
 Deacon Matthew (right) receiving the award from Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy Chairman of People’s Association. |
$10,000 Given To Japan Earthquake And Tsunami Relief
On Friday, 11 March 2011, a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit the north-east coast of Japan, followed closely by a devastating tsunami that displaced thousands of families. Tremors could be felt in several parts of Japan, including Tokyo.
To help the victims of these two disasters, New Creation Church gave $10,000 through Tohoku Central Church in Miyagi, Japan, located 25km north of Sendai and 15km south of the worst-hit areas. The giving will go towards helping Tohoku Central Church members who are going through financial hardship due to the disasters, as well as the needs of the church.
Helping Hand From New Creation Church To Needy Families
New Creation Church (NCC) supports Central Singapore Community Development Council’s (CS CDC) programmes and one of them is Bright Homes. This programme aims to meet the physical, financial, psychological and social needs of the elderly through health checks and therapies as well as events and outings that are organised for them. NCC contributed $90,000 to Bright Homes through CS CDC.
At the Mayor’s Corporate Appreciation Lunch organised by CS CDC at The Arts House on Wednesday, 23 March 2011, Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mayor of the Central Singapore District presented a token of appreciation to Deacon Matthew Kang in recognition of NCC’s support in the past year.
$20,000 Given In Aid Of Juvenile Delinquents
New Creation Church contributed $20,000 in support of needy families and youths through the Tentera DiRaja Mosque Charity Golf Tournament.
The Tentera DiRaja Mosque has organised numerous activities in close collaboration with the Malay and Muslim community since 1961. The proceeds from the charity golf tournament will go towards improving their outreach programmes, such as Mudik Ke Hulu, which seeks to help juvenile delinquents who are undergoing rehabilitation.
At the post-event dinner held at the Raffles Country Club on Wednesday, 23 March 2011, guest-of-honour Mr S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Education presented to Deacon Matthew Kang a token of appreciation for our church’s contribution.
 Deacon Matthew with Mr Pasuni Maulan, Chairman of Tentera DiRaja Mosque (far left), Mr Iswaran (left) and Mr Hawazi Daipi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Health, and advisor to Tentera DiRaja (right). |
US$20,000 Given To Christchurch Earthquake Relief
On Tuesday, 22 February 2011, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch, New Zealand, causing widespread destruction and affecting hundreds of lives across the city.
To help the victims of the earthquake, New Creation Church gave US$20,000 through ARISE Church, New Zealand. The church is actively involved in the relief efforts for the earthquake. The funds will be channelled towards providing basic necessities such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies to the victims.
AUD $15,000 Given To Flood Relief Efforts In Australia
In December 2010, widespread flooding hit Australia, primarily in the state of Queensland. The massive deluge devastated many communities as properties were inundated, and thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes. Nearly three-quarters of Queensland was declared a disaster zone.
New Creation Church gave AUD $15,000 in the aftermath of the disaster in aid of the victims. Our funds were channelled through Generation Church CityCare Services, and the money will go towards the provision of flood relief packs for affected families.
Offering Support To These Precious Gems
New Creation Church supports children whose parents are members of the Industrial & Services Co-operative Society Limited (ISCOS), a social enterprise to help ex-offenders reintegrate into the society. Through a series of enrichment programmes titled Precious Gems, our church brought these children on learning journeys to places such as Hay Dairies goat farm, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Pulau Ubin in 2010.
At the opening of ISCOS’s new office on Friday, 21 January 2011, guest-of-honour for the event, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister of State, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Home Affairs presented a token of appreciation to Deacon Matthew Kang for our church’s support.
$50,000 Given In Aid Of The Needy
To help the needy in our local community, New Creation Church contributed $50,000 to the Singapore Police Force (SPF) through a charity drive.
The money will go towards supporting the following beneficiaries under Community Chest:
- Fei Yue Family Service Centre (Choa Chu Kang) which seeks to strengthen the social well-being of needy families.
- Friends Of Children And Youth which gives care and support for children and youths aged seven to 19 whose parents are imprisoned.
- Students Care Services Clementi Centre which provides guidance to students who are in need of socio-emotional support.
- WINGS Counselling Centre which reaches out and provides professional guidance and counselling to students aged seven to 18 years old with behavioural, emotional and educational problems.
- Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association which addresses the needs of ex-offenders and ex-drug addicts in an aftercare management programme.
The charity drive featured a musical extravaganza by the Singapore Police Force Band. At the concert held at Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay on Monday, 20 December 2010, a token of appreciation was presented to Deacon Matthew Kang by guest of honour Mr Ng Joo Hee, Commissioner of Police for New Creation Church’s contribution.
$100,000 Given To School Pocket Money Fund
To help underprivileged children with their school expenses, New Creation Church (NCC) gave $100,000 to The Straits Times (ST) School Pocket Money Fund through ChildAid 2010, an annual charity concert.
Our church has been a regular supporter since ChildAid’s inception in 2004. The ST School Pocket Money Fund currently helps about 12,400 needy children all over Singapore, and the children can use the money to buy food during recess, pay for bus fares and meet other schooling needs.
ChildAid 2010 was held from 17 to 18 December 2010 at Resorts World Sentosa. A token of appreciation was presented to Deacon Matthew Kang by Mr Patrick Daniel, Editor-In-Chief for the English & Malay Newspaper Division at the Singapore Press Holdings on Sunday, 18 December 2010.
Click here to read more about the ST School Pocket Money Fund.
S$10,000 Given To Relief Efforts For Tsunami And Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia
On Monday, 25 October 2010, a tsunami struck the remote Mentawai islands off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, destroying thousands of homes. Less than 24 hours later, Mount Merapi, a volcano located in central Java, Indonesia, erupted, leaving a trail of destruction behind.
New Creation Church gave S$10,000 to World Harvest in aid of the victims of these two disasters. The money will go towards the provision of much needed necessities and aid such as medicine, food, water and blankets.
World Harvest is an international humanitarian relief and development, faith-based and non-profit organisation. They have sent aid, such as water, tents and food, to these survivors.
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$10,000 Given In Support Of FAS’ Community Outreach Programme
New Creation Church contributed $10,000 to the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) for their FAS Charity Golf Challenge 2010. The funds raised at this event will go towards helping children from low-income families, providing transport for football-loving elderly citizens to sports stadiums and helping ladies develop talent in football.
At the golf challenge held at the Seletar Country Club on Thursday, 7 October 2010, a token of appreciation was presented to Deacon Matthew Kang by the guest-of-honour Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for Environment and Water Resources and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.
$50,000 Given To The Yellow Ribbon Project
In support of the Yellow Ribbon Project to rehabilitate and re-integrate ex-offenders into society, New Creation Church gave $50,000 to the project in June 2010.
At the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run held on Sunday, 5 September 2010, guest-of-honour for the event, Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, presented a token of appreciation to Deacon Matthew Kang for our church’s contribution.
The run was flagged off at Changi Village and ended at Changi Prison Complex with a carnival featuring an informative exhibition, performances and testimonies of ex-offenders whose lives have been transformed. This is the project’s seventh year running, and it seeks to promote a more accepting society that is willing to give ex-offenders a second chance and help them find hope in life.
New Creation Church Supports Racial Harmony — Orange Ribbon Celebrations 2010
Praise the Lord that we live in a multiracial and multi-religious society in Singapore!
In the month of July, Singapore is commemorating racial harmony with the Orange Ribbon Celebrations. The orange ribbon symbolises unity, respect, understanding and trust — values that establish and sustain racial harmony.
New Creation Church pledges to support racial harmony by respecting individuals, regardless of race or religion, and extend love and grace to our community by helping those who are in need. We also gave out orange ribbons to our congregation members on Sunday, 4 July 2010.
Embrace the diversity of our multi-ethnic society and show your support for this worthy cause by wearing the orange ribbon throughout the month of July!
$50,000 Given To Fund Education Of Underprivileged Students
New Creation Church has given $50,000 in support of Lembaga Biasiswa Kenangan Maulud (LBKM). The organisation raises funds to award study grants and bursaries to underprivileged students of all races and religious beliefs in Singapore.
Since LBKM’s inception in 1965, thousands of needy students have received much-needed financial assistance to pursue their dreams and goals, and realise their potential through education. Also known as the PMBM Scholarship Fund Board, LBKM was registered under the Societies Act in 1966 and is an approved Institution of Public Character (IPC).
 Deacon Matthew Kang presented a cheque of our church's giving to President SR Nathan as LBKM's President Haji Wan Hussin Zoohri (in blue) and Vice-President Haji Suhaimi Salleh (in yellow) look on. |
Deacon Matthew Kang presented a cheque on behalf of our church at a charity dinner held on Friday, 16 April 2010 in celebration of LBKM's 45th anniversary. President SR Nathan was the guest of honour at the event which took place at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel.
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US$30,000 Given To Haiti Earthquake Relief
New Creation Church gave US$30,000 to relief efforts in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake.
Of the total sum, US$20,000 was channelled through the Singapore Red Cross Society. Our funds will help to provide emergency supplies and medical care, build shelters as well as restore water and sanitation facilities in the Caribbean nation’s devastated capital, Port-au-Prince.
The other US$10,000 has been given to Love A Child, Inc., a non-profit Christian humanitarian organisation founded by Bobby and Sherry Burnette. Working in Haiti since 1972, their outreach programmes include an orphanage, schools, medical services, and a food distribution network that feeds thousands of Haitian families.
Through Love A Child, Inc., which has received the highest rating for financial accountability in the United States, our funds will help to provide much-needed food, water and medical care to the survivors of the quake.
Click here to read more about the Singapore Red Cross Society.
Click here to read more about Love A Child, Inc.
$100,000 Given To Help Underprivileged Children
New Creation Church (NCC) gave $100,000 to ChildAid 2009, an annual charity concert. Showcasing some of Singapore’s best young musicians who perform to help raise money for their less privileged peers, ChildAid raises funds for The Straits Times (ST) School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times (BT) Budding Artists Fund.
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The ST School Pocket Money Fund currently helps about 11,000 needy children with their school expenses and the BT Budding Artists Fund enables underprivileged children to nurture their artistic talents in art and music. This year, NCC has requested that the main portion of our $100,000 contribution be channelled towards the ST School Pocket Money Fund.
ChildAid 2009 was held from 19 to 21 December 2009 at Festive Grand, a 1,600-seat theatre at Resorts World on Sentosa. As NCC is one of ChildAid’s Platinum sponsors, our representative Deacon Matthew Kang received a token of appreciation from guest of honour President SR Nathan at ChildAid 2009’s Gala Night on Sunday, 20 December 2009.
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Teeing Off In Support Of FAS’ Community Outreach Programme
The Football Association of Singapore (FAS) presented a token of appreciation to New Creation Church on Friday, 4 December 2009. It was to recognise our church’s generosity in supporting the FAS’ Golf Challenge, a charity golf tournament, with a $10,000 donation. The funds raised for the tournament will go towards supporting FAS’ community outreach programme, CARE United, whose projects include a children’s financial assistance scheme, and a transportation scheme for the elderly.
Deacon Matthew Kang received the token on the church’s behalf from guest of honour Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development and an Advisor of the FAS, at a dinner held at the Orchid Country Club after the charity fund-raiser. The dinner event was hosted by Mr Zainudin Nordin, Mayor, Central Singapore District, and President of the FAS.
Arts Award For Supporting Children
At the 2009 Patron of the Arts Awards,
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Endorsed by the National Arts Council, the annual Patron of the Arts Awards appreciate contributions by individuals or organisations toward the promotion and development of the arts in
Our church’s representative, Deacon
Start It, Share It, Show It — New Creation Church Celebrates World Kindness Day
A little kindness goes a long way, and on Sunday, 15 November 2009,
These special touches to the usual service schedule were incorporated to support the Singapore Kindness Movement and the World Kindness Movement, both of which encourage individuals and communities to look beyond themselves and work towards the greater good, one kind act at a time.
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Seminar On Godliness In Governance Of Christian Charities And Organisations
A seminar themed Towards Godliness In Governance Of Christian Charities & Organisations was held at Bartley Christian Church on Saturday, 14 November 2009, from 8.30am to 1.30pm.
Deacon Matthew Kang had been invited to be a panellist at a Q&A/dialogue session where well-known veterans from several Christian charities and organisations shared knowledge, insights and experiences from being in the frontline of Christian charity work. The seminar’s guest of honour was Mrs Fang Ai Lian, chairman of the Charity Council, and the three seminar speakers were Mr Paul Martin, Mr Gregory Vijayendran and Reverend Derek Dunn.
Jointly organised by the Evangelical Fellowship of Singapore and the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship in cooperation with the Graduates’ Christian Fellowship, the seminar shed light on how Christian charities can go beyond mere compliance with the law to seeking to bring maximum glory to God through Spirit-directed corporate governance.
New Creation Church Contributes US$20,000 To Padang Earthquake Relief
Over two days on 30 September and 1 October 2009, West Sumatra was rocked by not one, but two large earthquakes. Throughout the region, the scene was of chaos and destruction. Hundreds have lost their homes, possessions and even loved ones.
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World Harvest is an international humanitarian relief and development, faith-based and non-profit organisation. It has already dispatched a relief team of volunteers, including doctors and nurses, to
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Typhoon Ketsana Relief Effort Receives US$20,000 From New Creation Church
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New Creation Church Recognised By Singapore Police Force For $50,000 Contribution
New Creation Church has received a token of appreciation from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in recognition of our church’s contribution of $50,000 to the SPF’s charity movie premiere. Deacon Matthew accepted the token from Mr Soh Puay Hwee, Deputy Superintendent of Police, on our church’s behalf at a ceremony that was held at the Police Headquarters, New Phoenix Park, on Thursday, 24 September 2009.
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The movie premiere was held on Wednesday, 9 September 2009, a significant date for the SPF as it called to mind its hotline number — 999. The film screened was 9 by Tim Burton, which featured nine animated protectors of our civilisation’s future. The event raised funds for four Community Chest beneficiaries — ASPN Centre for adults, SCS Clementi Centre, Care Corner Family Service Centre and SWAMI Dementia Day Care Centre.
$10,000 Given To People’s Action Party Community Foundation
New Creation Church contributed $10,000 in support of a charity golf tournament.
Organised by the PAP Community Foundation (PCF), the social and charitable arm of the People’s Action Party (PAP), the tournament aims to raise funds for various charitable causes. The PCF’s mission is to enhance community well-being by providing quality educational, welfare and community services at affordable prices.
The charity golf tournament was held on Tuesday, 29 September 2009, at Tanah Merah Country Club. About 144 players competed in the event, and they included Cabinet ministers and grassroots leaders along with well-known businessmen and philanthropic individuals. Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong was the guest of honour, and Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean was the special guest.
New Creation Church Awarded Central Singapore Community Development Council’s Appreciation Bronze Award 2009
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Deacon Matthew (right) receiving the CS CDC’s Appreciation Bronze Award 2009 from Mr Zainudin Nordin (Mayor, Central Singapore District). |
New Creation Church was commended at the Central Singapore Community Development Council’s (CS CDC) annual District Meeting, for our outstanding support to the CS CDC.
Deacon Matthew received the CS CDC’s Appreciation Bronze Award on our church’s behalf from guest of honour Mr Zainudin Nordin (Mayor, Central Singapore District) at a presentation ceremony held during the District Meeting on Saturday, 12 September 2009, at the Conrad Centennial Singapore.
The CS CDC’s Appreciation Awards not only acknowledge contributions by community and corporate partners, but also aim to inspire others to volunteer their services to the community.
New Creation Church Supports The Yellow Ribbon Project
New Creation Church is pleased to announce our support for the Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP), which seeks to effectively rehabilitate and re-integrate ex-offenders into mainstream society through various programmes that encourage understanding, acceptance and the willingness to give these individuals a second chance. This year marks YRP’s sixth campaign.
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On Friday, 28 August 2009, 20 volunteers from our church participated in a street sale of Yellow Ribbon Packs around Parkway Parade Mall in support of YRP’s Yellow Ribbon Donation Day. Each pack was available at $2 and contained a yellow ribbon (to be worn throughout the month of September), some information on YRP and publicity stickers.
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To read more about the Yellow Ribbon Fund, click here.
For information on YRP’s 2009 campaign, click here.
New Creation Church Awarded The People’s Association’s Outstanding Community Partner Award
New Creation Church was recognised at the People’s Association (PA) Community Spirit Awards 2009, for supporting the Central Singapore Community Development Council throughout the year 2008.
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Deacon Matthew (right) receiving the PA Community Spirit Award 2009 — Outstanding Community Partner Award from Minister Lim Boon Heng. |
We received the Outstanding Community Partner Award under the “Partners of Community Development Councils” category. Deacon Matthew received the award on our church’s behalf from Mr Lim Boon Heng (Minister, Prime Minister’s Office and Deputy Chairman, PA) at a presentation ceremony held on Wednesday, 12 August 2009, at the Meritus Mandarin Singapore.
The annual PA Community Spirit Awards acknowledge organisations which have made significant contributions to Singapore’s grassroots organisations and Community Development Councils.
$100,000 Given To Yayasan MENDAKI
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New Creation Church gave $100,000 to Yayasan MENDAKI, a Malay-Muslim self-help group that is dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged in society through education.
Deacon Matthew presented the cheque to Dr Yaacob Ibrahim at the MENDAKI Appreciation Tea held on Saturday, 21 February 2009, at The Legends, Fort Canning Park. Dr Yaacob Ibrahim is the Chairman of MENDAKI’s Board of Directors, and also Minister for the Environment and Water Resources and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs.
New Creation Church Supports Celebrate Christmas In Singapore 2008
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| Deacon Anthony and Deacon Matthew waving at pedestrians and shoppers along Orchard Road as part of the CCIS float procession |
New Creation Church (NCC) contributed $100,000 in support of Celebrate Christmas In Singapore (CCIS) 2008. This included sponsorship of a float, Love’s Come Down, for $30,000. Deacon Matthew Kang and Deacon Anthony Lau represented our church on board the float as it travelled down Orchard Road as part of a float procession on Friday, 19 December 2008. The event was graced by guest of honour Mayor Amy Khor.
Church members were invited to join in the fun of the float procession, which started at 6.30pm. There were also various performances on stages set up along Orchard Road.
The Boys’ Brigade Sharity Gift Box 2008
New Creation Church (NCC) participated en masse in The Boys’ Brigade Sharity Gift Box (BBSGB) 2008 on Sunday, 14 December 2008. Congregation members donated daily necessities like rice, powdered milk, cooking oil, canned food (halal), biscuits, toothbrushes, soap and diapers to the BBSGB, with the aim of bringing Christmas cheer and joy to the less privileged.
Carrefour hypermarket partnered us in this project, preparing grocery packs worth about $80 each for easy pick-up and checkout. They were sold out before 4pm. Many NCC members also made a la carte purchases for donation purposes.
NCC also fulfilled the Christmas wishes of 174 families and elderly persons under the Public Assistance Scheme. Up to $46,680 worth of household and electrical appliances were distributed by 10 January 2009. In all, NCC has contributed $150,000 worth of daily necessities and household needs to the BBSGB’s beneficiaries.
$50,000 Given To Children’s Charity Concert
New Creation Church gave $50,000 to ChildAid 2008, an annual charity concert. ChildAid raises funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, and the charities will each receive $25,000.
The concert took place on 3 and 4 December 2008 at the University Cultural Centre of the National University of Singapore at 8pm.
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$10,000 Donated To Charity Golf Event
New Creation Church helped sponsor a charity golf tournament to the tune of $10,000. In recognition of our church’s generosity in supporting the Football Association of Singapore’s (FAS) Golf Challenge, we were presented a token of appreciation on Sunday, 9 November 2008.
Deacon Matthew Kang received the token on the church’s behalf from Professor Ho Peng Kee, Senior Minister of State (Law & Home Affairs) and President of FAS, at a buffet dinner held at the Orchid Country Club after the charity fund-raiser. Among the guests present at the event were the guest of honour Mr Lim Swee Say (Minister, Prime Minister's Office), Dr Yaacob Ibrahim (Minister for Environment and Water Resources and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs), Mr Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad (Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Home Affairs) and Mr Zainudin Nordin (Mayor, Central Singapore District and Member of Parliament).
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Deacon Matthew with Mr Lim Swee Say (far left, in black), Mr Masagos Zulkifli Bin Masagos Mohamad (far right, in blue) and other VIPs at the dinner. |
$50,000 Given To Mercy Relief’s Humanitarian Work
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Deacon Matthew (left) receiving the token of appreciation from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. |
New Creation Church made a donation of $50,000 to Mercy Relief’s regional humanitarian work. At the Mercy Relief Stakeholders’ Nite 2008 held on Monday, 20 October 2008, the church was presented a token of appreciation by the guest of honour Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in recognition of our support.
Deacon Matthew Kang was on hand at the celebratory dinner to receive the token on the church’s behalf. Among the event’s guests and participants were Mercy Relief’s partners from China, Indonesia and Myanmar, as well as embassy representatives from the 17 countries that Mercy Relief has operated in to date.
Sichuan Earthquake Relief
New Creation Church contributed $100,000 in May 2008 to the relief effort for children who have been orphaned by the Sichuan earthquake. Our contribution will be used to finance the building of orphanages and schools.
Our funds will be channelled through Sichuan Earthquake Charity Show, organised by UnUsUal Productions, Scorpio East Holdings and Novena Holdings, and produced by MediaCorp. The Chinese Embassy in Singapore will work with the relevant agencies on the ground, so that money can be directed to where it is needed most.
Myanmar Cyclone Relief
New Creation Church contributed $50,000 on 21 May 2008 to the international relief effort for the victims of the cyclone that struck Myanmar.
Our contribution is being used to purchase much-needed supplies such as food and blankets for the victims, as well as to finance experienced aid teams. One of these teams is equipped with two water purification machines.
Our funds are channelled through Feed The Hungry, an international aid organisation founded by the late Pastor Lester Sumrall. The aid teams we are financing are from this organisation. Feed The Hungry is also working closely with the Full Gospel Assembly in Yangon, which has a strong network of churches in Myanmar.
To find out more about Feed The Hungry, click here.
For more information about Full Gospel Assembly Myanmar, click here.
