Christine and Kevin’s marriage began in a surprise proposal prayer that set the tone of their relationship and who they were as individuals. Kevin and Christine understood that marriage was not as much about compatibility as it was about submission to God. Because their marriage happened...
Olivia was born into a Christian family and had what she believed was a rock solid faith; however, as she went through university she began to doubt many aspects of her faith. Eventually, she came to see faith more as a crutch she didn’t need and set off towards living her life as an...
Tommy and Christina had recently moved to Hong Kong and did not find a community of believers until they got connected at Island ECC. Through the community, they were able to be challenged and encouraged in their walk with God. This experience strengthened their faith and commitment to serve...
Leanne was born into a Christian family and grew up understanding the faith on an intellectual level. She knew that something was not right with the way she knew God because she saw Christians around her exhibiting a joy she neither had nor knew. One day, she encountered a verse from the...
Shinn was born to a secular Japanese–Korean family. His mother sent him to a Korean church so he could learn Korean and he would dread Sundays because he was bullied, which put him off Christianity. However, his family also had a helper who was faithful to Christ and through her, Shinn...
Bernard is an architect and have been searching for his calling after coming to faith. When Island ECC launch its Bold Faith campaign, Bernard became interested but realised that it would be a very large undertaking but God put many things together to help him walk into this...
Tabitha and Aaron grew up in different parts of the world but were called as a couple to reach populations in China that fewer mission organisations focus on. They used their gifts as educators to help the children and teenagers in the area while sharing the heart of the gospel. Aaron joins in...
Alex first got involved with Hope of the City through a care group and he has been working with the elderly in Shek Kip Mei since. In serving, he has encountered many moments that have touched his heart, especially where Alex and his fellow volunteers are able to make a difference in someone...
Jane was unable to attend church at first because she had to work on Sundays, but on the third renewal of her contract she asked for leave on Sundays. She found Filipino the Ministry to attend and Kids Club to serve at Island ECC, and she has really bonded with the community since. A very...
Alison was not brought up a Christian and held a constant sense of anxiety from a very young age. She went into paediatrics to pursue her heart for children but when her first patient passed away in front of her, she was shaken to the core. She couldn't shake her feelings of sadness and...