The Vicar Writes …
24 May 2026
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
(2 Corinthians 9:7)
Dear St Hilda’s Family,
Blessings to you and your loved ones on this Pentecost Sunday!
We give thanks to the Lord for his work in and through St Hilda’s Church and for how he enables us to care for his church, even her buildings. With the legacy gifts of one of our faithful families, PCC approved three renovation projects that enable us to better steward the space God has entrusted to us and to serve our growing congregation more effectively.
1) Replacement of Church Sanctuary Pews

We will replace the pews in the sanctuary to create approximately 50+ additional seats:
- The new pews will be slightly longer and ergonomically shaped for better seating comfort.
- The center aisle will be narrowed slightly.
- A new carpet along the centre aisle will be framed with mosaic tiling to enhance both durability and aesthetics.
The new pews are expected to arrive from Indonesia on 9 June.
We are also reaching out within the Anglican community, especially the schools to explore if they may wish to receive some of the existing pews for use by students (e.g. at children’s waiting areas).
2) Lower Roof Extension

The lower roof will be extended from the staircase leading up to the church office past below Bethel Hall towards the lift area. This enhancement will provide a more sheltered walkway from the pick-up and drop-off point near the Manna House to the worship halls, especially during rainy weather. It will also beautify our courtyard.
Works are scheduled to begin in the next two weeks.
3) Painting of Ceylon Road Campus

We have commenced painting works at 41 Ceylon Road that will include:
- All 3 worship halls.
- All rooms and offices on levels 1 & 2.
- The full exterior of the buildings.
We are keeping close to the original colours. As the exterior was last painted more than 10 years ago, the fresh coat of paint may look different.
The painting project is expected to take approximately three months, subject to weather conditions.
To minimise inconvenience, no works will be carried out during service times.
We seek your patience and understanding during this period of the renovation works. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to approach our Wardens, Danny Koh or Lily John.
Let us continue to pray for the safety of the workers and for good weather. May these improvements create a welcoming space for many more to encounter the Lord.
With much love,
Ps Martin
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WORSHIP SERVICES
Weekly Holy Communion Church Services
- Mid-Week Service (Thursday) at 11am in the Church Sanctuary. SES is longer in service.
- Sunday at 8am in the Church Sanctuary.
- Sunday at 10.15am in the Bethel Hall.
Online (Non Holy Communion) Services
Available on Sundays from 3pm instead of 8am.
YouTube channel: bit.ly/shconline
The podcast (audio of the sermon only) will be available each Tuesday.
Podcast: https://sthildas.org.sg/glory-to-god/podcasts/
Private Worship
The church sanctuary is open for prayer and worship during the week.
You may book your time slot by calling the church office at 63443463.
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Reference materials and resources for Home Cells, Bible Study Groups and Christian Education Ministries may be found in this link to Ethos Institute’s website.
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