English-speaking church in Eindhoven

Paraclete

The word Paraclete—a Greek term used in the New Testament—means “Helper,” “Comforter,” “Advocate,” or “Counselor.” It is the name Jesus gives to the Holy Spirit in John 14 as he prepares his disciples for his departure: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate (παρακλητος, paraklētos), to be with you…

Report on Council Away Day 2025

The Council Away Day 2025 was held on 17th May at Trinity Church Eindhoven from 12:00 to 17:00, with full attendance, including ministry leaders Pamela (Youth Ministry) and Joan Kaijage (Safeguarding). The central theme was: How can we engage the church community throughout the week in deepening our knowledge of Christ and advancing our mission…

The New Commandment

Through his suffering, death on the cross, and resurrection, Jesus has brought forth a new creation. In Christ, we are made new, starting a new beginning, a new life, and a renewed relationship with God. The Apostle Paul expresses this in his letter to the Corinthians: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation…

Encounter with the Risen Lord

The risen Lord asked the disciples to go to Galilee, where they would see Him (Matthew 28:10). The disciples returned to their home in Galilee, and Simon Peter invited six fellow disciples to go fishing with him. Though they tried hard the entire night, they caught nothing. Despite being experienced fishermen and using all possible…

My Lord and My God!

People often ask for evidence to believe that Jesus is Lord and God. Recently, someone said, “I need the encounter of the burning bush to come to believe in Jesus.” The Apostle Thomas represents such people—he wanted to physically see Jesus in order to believe in Him. He said, “Unless I see the mark of…

Blessed is the King!

Jesus is now going public. All along, He had been doing everything in a low profile. His birth was not noticed by many. His baptism was not a well-publicized event. After performing a miracle, He would often say not to tell anyone. Only three of His disciples had witnessed the transfiguration of Jesus, and He…

Lost and Found

The Bible is full of stories about God seeking the lost. When Adam and Eve hid in fear after committing sin, God came searching for them. Since then, God has continued to seek out His lost children. “Lost and Found” is an important theme in the Gospel of Luke. Early in the gospel, Mary and…

God is the God of Second Chances

When we face difficulties, we question God. Whenever disaster strikes the world, many ask, “Where is God?” The question people seek answers to is: “Where is God when it hurts?” Such a question carries many assumptions, two of which are particularly common: Some people came to Jesus and asked why some Galileans were killed by…

Take Shelter under the Almighty Wings

One of the challenges we face in our Christian journey is maintaining consistency in our walk with the Lord. For some, following Jesus is difficult, and for others, it is intensely challenging, especially when living in a hostile environment. However, this does not mean that following Jesus is easy for those who do not face…