In St. Andrew’s the congregation, with raised hands cheered and shouted with joy and sang “Christ triumphant, ever reigning” The gathered clergymen prayed and blessed the new Archbishop in the final stages of the Installation Service.
The service occurred on Sunday 5th February and lasted for two hours. The service, taking place in the heart of Singapore was considered a celebration of the work of God in the relatively new Anglican Province (it’s currently in its tenth year).
1,600 people attended the service, some of which were obliged to go to the new and modern 900 seat basement Sanctuary, due to limitations of space.
The event was attended by local government leaders, other denominational heads like the Methodist Bishop Solomon, the heads of Anglican agencies and Church organisations, as well as regular Christians.He is a strong voice, a Primate who is so committed to the goals of the Gospel and the work of the Lord.
Dr Mouneer Anis, the Bishop of Egypt
The Executive Secretary of the Anglican Mainstream International, Canon Chris Sugden said of the event: “It is wonderful to see the Anglican liturgy done so beautifully; singing the hymns of the church, praying for the new Archbishop and his family, blessing him at the door of the Cathedral with hands raised.
It was a wonderful experience of integrity in worship.”
John Chew spoke during his sermon about of “our confidence to fulfil our responsibilities and speak to the world rest in the truth of Christ which through the Cross has set us free from sin and our self-centred human condition,” reports Global South Anlglican.
Datuk Made Katib, the Bishop of Kuching and Brunei expressed his view that the new Archbishop would provide leadership and inspiration for the clergy and parishes of the Province.
While Dr Mouneer Anis, the Bishop of Egypt observed: “Today we heard a prophetic voice – the truth will set us free. Not “a” truth but THE truth in Christ, in Scripture, in Gospel. He is a strong voice, a Primate who is so committed to the goals of the Gospel and the work of the Lord.”The congregation at the service also included three important Chinese leaders: Mr Ye Xiaowen, Director General, State Administration for Religious Affairs, Presbyter Ji Jianhong, Chairman of the Three Self Patriotic Movement of Protestant Churches of China and Revvd Cao Shengjie, President of the China Christian Council.
