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The story of how PSPC came to be since 1843 is a testimony of
God’s faithfulness. Take a journey with us on a timeline that spans over a century.
Click the pictures to read more or simply place your mouse over them to get a brief
description.1843 - 1950 {Part 1 of 2} |
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Towards 1843. |
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Towards 1950. |
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The Malay Chapel. The Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church was built on
a land acquired in Prinsep Street, then known as Kampong Bencoolen. [Click to read more] |
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Rev Benjamin Keasberry (1811 - 1875 ), a missionary under the London
Missionary Society, responded to the need of preaching the Gospel to the locals (Malays
first, then Chinese) and planting churches among them. [Click to read more] |
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At age 27, Rev J.A.B. Cook was appointed by the Presbyterian Church
of England to be the Moderator of Prinsep from 1885 to 1902. [Click to read more] |
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Rev William Murray (1864-1946), was the Moderator of Prinsep from
1902 to 1935. He was a missionary and minister with considerable experience. [Click to
read more] |
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Foo Teng Quee (1843-1906), was nicknamed Poor Man's Friend. [Click to
read more] |
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Chinese Christian Association (1922). [Click to read more] |
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In 1919, the Friendly Band was formed for the purpose of inculcating
in members the knowledge of God, Jesus Christ and the Bible. [Click to read more] |
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With the erection of a new Sanctuary, the Straits Chinese Church was
renamed Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church. [Click to read more] |
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Tan Boon Chin served Prinsep for 54 years and left behind him a model
of dedication and selfless service. [Click to read more] |
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New Year's Day 1936 was a memorable day for Prinsep members as Song
Ong Siang was honoured with a knighthood by His Majesty King George V. [Click to read
more] |
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During the dark days of the Japanese Occupation from February 1942 to
September 1945, the Boys' Brigade activities had to be suspended. [Click to read more] |
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Deacons’ Court meeting with Rev T C Gibson as Moderator. [Click
to read more] |
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