“Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:18 ESV)   Despair and loneliness are merciless fraternal twins who have chased God’s faithful—great and small—for thousands of years. Even the great prophets and mighty kings of old were not spared from their relentless onslaughts and assaults. Elijah was used by God to bring about a great victory against the prophets of Baal as the Lord God answered his pleas and sent fire from heaven on his offering on Mount Carmel. Subsequently, four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal were executed by the people of Israel and rain miraculously fell from the heavens after three and a half years of drought. But despite these powerful victories and the very visible manifestations of the unmatched power of God, the mighty prophet trembled at Jezebel’s threats against his life and ran away into the desert. Though he was a firsthand witness to the awesome hand of God at work through him, he found himself despairing of life itself. Brother and sisters, is this not our human condition? Too often we think to ourselves when we are pursuing the things of God with zeal, “Lord, the godly have perished from the face of the earth (Micah 7:2)! God, I am the only one left!” We look around us and can see only those who seek to lay snares for our lives while our closest friends stand far off (Ps 38:11-12). And even though God has worked for us such a great salvation by delivering us from slavery in the Egypt of our sin, we are prone to grumble when we are walking through wildernesses of life. We forget the power that parted the Red Sea and we long to return to slavery. But how grateful we are that our God is a gracious and powerful God! For when the prophet was at his lowest, the still small voice spoke the truth with the gentleness of a father speaking to his young child. There on the mountain, God dealt kindly with his discouraged heart and reminded him he was not alone. For God had preserved for himself a remnant, chosen by grace, of 7,000 who had not bowed the knee to Baal (Rom 11:5). Christian, do you feel alone? Do you feel despair in your home, or at your workplace, or even in your church, because you think that you are alone in your struggle to be a faithful follower of God? Do you find yourself so overwhelmed by the trials of your daily life that when you look to the horizon, you see only unending days of lonely work and despair? Take heart, Christian! Though we might feel alone in our sufferings, let us remember that the Lord God sees us in our afflictions. Though it may seem like his church is on the defensive or disappearing where we live, he has promised us that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church. When we are unable to lift our heads and perceive ourselves to be alone in the midst of our enemies, let us remember that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself. Though the Philistine giants of despair and loneliness might beat you with their brutal clubs, they are no match for the keen edge of the sword of the Spirit—that is the Word of God. He has promised to never leave us or forsake us, and he has purchased for us a family of co-labourers and co-sufferers. We are not alone. God always has his 7,000. And nothing in all creation can ever rob us of the immeasurable joy that we have in Christ Jesus who died on the cross for our sins so that we might live in relationship and joy with him—forever, and together. Article by: Samuel Chua

And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." (John 12:23-25 ESV) An immeasurable blessing of the Christian faith is that were not just given words to follow, but an example to follow in our precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Christian’s desire to sacrifice one’s own life does not come from any power within ourselves, but from our Lord and his example that defies the logic and values of this world. In his kingdom, the last shall be first. In his kingdom, the humble will be exalted. In his kingdom, losing your life is the means by which you gain it. Here, Jesus speaks about the counterintuitive nature of his own upcoming death and resurrection. It is only through dying that much fruit will come. If the Son of Man chooses to take up the sword and destroy his enemies, he would destroy the very ones he came to save because they would still be lost in their sins. However, if the Son of Man allows the sword of God’s wrath to fall on his own neck, his own people will be saved. This is the secret of the Christian church. We win souls for Christ not through making others suffer but rather by allowing ourselves to suffer for the sake of others. It is marvelous to watch a great leader exercise his authority and enact justice in his land. But it is awe-inspiring beyond words to see a mighty, eternal king give up his power and sacrifice himself for the good of those whom he loves. And because of his humility, God has exalted him to the highest place and our Lord Jesus Christ now rules from his throne forever and ever. Oh, the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! Who has known his mind or who can offer him counsel? Brothers and sisters, as we approach this Easter season, let us celebrate the king who came in humility rather than power. On Palm Sunday, he rode a donkey not a warhorse so that we might become his children and not his defeated foes. As we think of the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter, let us be attentive to how the Lord would have us lay down our lives in humility, so that by our dying to self, others might find true life. Article by: Samuel Chua

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. (1 Pet 1:17-19 ESV)   For some in this world, the thought of their own father brings back memories of joy and profound admiration. They remember strong but tender men who loved their spouses and children and laboured diligently to provide for them, all the while steering them towards godliness amidst the storms of life. Such fathers are an immense blessing and when the Lord calls them from this earth we do not grieve as those who have no hope—but oh! How we still grieve! For others, however, the thought of their father evokes only bitter resentment, anger, or unbearable pain. They have little to celebrate of their father who was perhaps absent, neglectful, or in the most horrific cases, an abuser of those whom he was charged to defend and protect. And though these dishonorable men might leave this earth when death calls for them, their legacy of pain continues to echo in the lives of those who suffered the most at their hands.    But, despite all of this, there is soul-satisfying hope for those who have been touched by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The beauty of the Gospel is that though we may be physically orphaned by fathers we loved and wished were still with us, or emotionally scarred by fathers who should never have fathered children—God will NEVER fail us as a merciful, all-powerful, loving Father. To those who us who have saved by the blood of Christ, we are freed from the mortal limitations and prisons created by our earthly fathers, and free to revel in the unparalleled majesty and intimacy of our heavenly Father! See here how the apostle Peter speaks about our great Father!  Our heavenly Father is perfectly just in his treatment of all mankind because he plays no favorites, but judges all on the face of the earth impartially according to their deeds. Never does he treat one sibling better than an another or misjudge harshly because of his inadequate perception of the situation. In every and every circumstance, his children may rest assured that they will always receive that which is perfect and ultimately just—if not now, then in eternity.  Our heavenly Father is supremely merciful in that when we were utterly, spiritually bankrupt and unable to pay for the price of our own sins, he himself stepped in and covered our infinite debt. Though the wages of our sin was eternal death, our Father did not hesitate to pay our blood-debt in full without a penny drawn from the account of our own works. The Son of God hung on the cross until every last drop of liquid redemption fell to the ground before he shouted, “It is finished!”   Our heavenly Father is magnificently redemptive in that though we were slaves to repeat the worst mistakes of our parents and ancestors, he seized us from walking the broad way that leads to destruction and placed us on the narrow Way that leads to life. Furthermore, he does not just save condemned convicts from the spiritual gallows but educates them in the school of Christ and sanctifies them so that they might bear the royal image of the Prince of heaven and not the disgraceful criminal lineage of their rebel parents.   Our heavenly Father is incomparably loving in that he lavishes upon poor, wretched sinners like us matchless grace by sending his one and only beloved Son, Jesus Christ to die in our place! The ledger of our crimes was so black that no amount of blood could ever have blotted it out. Yet, our God, in his overflowing love, did not spare his very own Son, but chose to punish the guiltless in place of the guilty to make us his own beloved children. This, brothers and sisters is true love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his very own Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins!   Believer, whether you weep because you have lost a father that you held dear or you grieve in pain because you never had a father that you could hold dear, never forget that you always have a heavenly Father whose perfect justice, love, mercy and redemption is enough to satisfy any sorrowing heart. Honor your father whose DNA gave you your life, but honor and worship the heavenly Father whose imperishable Word gave you your eternal life. And one day, when your time of exile here on earth is done, you will see the face of the One your soul loves. In your Father’s presence there is fullness of joy, and at your Father’s right hand, are pleasures forevermore.  Article by: Samuel Chua

Westlynn Sports Camp Westlynn Sports Camp Ages 5.5-13 (Grades K-7) with Registration Last Week of July, Annually Westlynn Sports Camp (click here to watch video) is an annual, week-long, multi-sport, day-camp for children who finished grades K-7 by summer. Our camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The earliest drop-off for campers is at 9 a.m. after our morning staff meeting is finished. We offer a variety of different sports lead by volunteer coaches and leaders, and also daily Bible-based lessons for all campers. Along with all the sports and Bible lessons, we sing and dance during the opening and closing rallies, and younger children make arts and crafts. We also provide all the snacks and lunches so parents don’t need to worry. On the last day, we invite the parents and families to join us for an evening ice cream social where we present our Sports Camp video and give the parents a little taste of what camp was like for the week. This year (2026) Westlynn Sports Camp will be held on July 27-31. If you'd like to register your children as campers, the link will be posted in April.

Children's Ministry Children's Ministry Ages 6-11 - Sundays during sermon Ages 0-5 - Sundays at service start We follow a curriculum that gives the children an overview of the entire Bible in 3 years. The aim is to help them learn about and obey God’s Word in an age-appropriate manner. We meet in the basement of the church, every Sunday during the sermon time, except on the first Sunday of each month when everyone is encouraged to be in service to worship and observe communion together. At Children's Ministry, we teach the Bible using material that the Elders have approved. We currently use the Generations of Grace Curriculum . The Bible passage is read and then explained in historical context as well as in redemptive history. There are activities, games and illustrations to help kids remember the main points. These are all specially developed not only to be fun and educational but also biblically correct. We understand that even with the drawings that the kids colour, care has be taken by the curriculum developers to ensure biblical and historical accuracy. While accurate knowledge is an important aspect of understanding the Bible, application and obedience is also emphasized as our teachers discuss and help children work through these issues with real life examples and through prayer for needs. We are clear that discipling children is the responsibility of their parents. Hence we also work with the family by providing downloadable guides for Family Devotions based on what the child has learned on Sunday. Many of us are parents ourselves and have done these devotions with our families and have found them to be beneficial both to the parents and the child(ren) as they cater to various age groups that may exist in your family. We also collaborate with families to help them prepare their children for the two important projects that we do – the Christmas Eve Nativity Service and Easter Scripture reading. It is our prayer that the Holy Spirit would use all these and other experiences in the lives of our children to develop godly men and women of Westlynn. For volunteer sign up : It is with a correct understanding of the Word and also a living faith with our Creator that we can not only share the Word with the children but also model it through our own lives and experiences. The goal is not the mere imparting of knowledge but its application in our lives and that of the children and ultimately the bearing of the fruit of the Spirit and Christ-likeness in our lives. Our teachers and helpers are committed Christians who each have a living faith in our Lord Jesus and who want to grow in their faith by serving the Lord. Preparing the lesson involves first doing an in depth study of the passage. The curriculum that we follow provides an excellent study guide as well as 10 minute teaching videos to help us first understand the passage and its context in redemptive history as well as comprehend how it is ultimately fulfilled by or in Christ. In addition the helpful analogies and illustrations are also shared. Many of our teachers through preparing for the lessons actually learn more about the Bible and our amazing God. Teachers commit to serve a one to two year term teaching approximately once a month from Sep-Jun first as a Helper and then as a Teacher who not only teaches the children but also helps to mentor the Helper. Our Planning Center Registration module allows the teachers to view the class list of names to allow them to remember the children’s names but also to pray for and care for each of them. If you have a passion for Lord and have a desire to understand and clearly explain the Word of God simply to anyone but in particular to children, are willing to undergo training, a criminal record check and an interview, we would like to work with you to help develop your skills and passions to serve the Lord better. Please speak to Joeun K. or Daniel Z. when you visit us on Sunday.

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