1902 – Present · 120+ Years

The Centennial Journey of Bethany Presbyterian Church

Over 120 Years of Faith, Resilience, and Mission in Singapore

364A Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534965
Timeline Overview

History at a Glance

Four transformative milestones tracing our path from a humble thatched hut to a multi-lingual beacon.

1903

Humble Beginnings

Small Hock Chew dialect fellowship builds a simple thatched hut sanctuary in Cha Swa.

1951

Displacement & Faith

Land requisitioned for Paya Lebar Airport; preserved on leased land at Kim Chuan Road.

1975

A Permanent Home

Elder Ng Swee Koon sacrificially donates 20,000 sq ft at Upper Paya Lebar Road.

Today

Multi-Lingual & Digital

Vibrant Hokkien, Mandarin, English, and Youth services reaching diverse generations.

Key Metrics

Faith by the Numbers

1902
Founded in Cha Swa

Pioneer Hock Chew believers

$23 / mo
Kim Chuan Lease

Negotiated by Rev. John Henderson in 1954

20,000 sq ft
Land Donation

Donated by Elder Ng Swee Koon in 1975

4+
Language Ministries

Hokkien, Mandarin, English, Youth

Five Chapters of Growth

The Five Historic Eras

Explore each era through detailed chronicles, founding pioneers, and landmark milestones.

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Continuing the Journey of Faith

Join us for Sunday worship across our Hokkien, Mandarin, English, and Youth services as we build the next chapter together.