A Yellow Vented Bulbul

The Blue Winged Pitta, a migratory visitor captured at Pasir Ris Park.

The Oriental Pied Hornbill, one of Georgina Chin's latest shots.

Elim Chew speaks at the official book launch of Birds In My Backyard.

City Harvest's Dialect Church members paid a special visit to the English service at Suntec Singapore last weekend. CN PHOTO: MICHAEL CHAN

They came from all across the island. About 140 dialect church members, whose average age is 74, were brought to Suntec Singapore by bus. CN PHOTO: DAVID TEO

Embarking on an exciting trip to English service! CN PHOTO: EUGENE CORNELIUS

Clap your hands, all you people! CN PHOTO: DAVID TEO

Dialect Church members making a joyful sound. CN PHOTO: FLYNN LEE

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! CN PHOTO: DAVID TEO

They speak dialect but some jokes transcend language. The elderly members having a good laugh. CN PHOTO: DAVID TEO

Maria Tok, zone supervisor of the Dialect Church explained that having given to the Building Fund, this was the first visit by the Dialect Church members to Suntec. They were so impressed and enjoyed it so much they asked if they could worship here too. CN PHOTO: MICHAEL CHAN

Kong Hee, senior pastor of CHC, asked his wife Sun (left) to sing for the Dialect Church. Her impromptu rendition of 月亮代表我的心 delighted the congregation. CN PHOTO: BERNARD YEO

The Dialect Church attendees were invited on stage and were warmly greeted by Kong. CN PHOTO: KENNETH LEE

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Senior pastor of City Harvest Church, Kong Hee, was in Taiwan from Feb. 24 to 27, ministering to churches in the cities of Tainan, Taipei and Kaohsiung.

FEB. 24 Kong's first stop was Rhema Harvest Church in Tainan. The leaders did a special song item to welcome the Singapore team.

Kong with Soon Weijian, a member of CHC on a student exchange program at Tainan. Soon attends Rhema Harvest Church while he is there.

The Taiwanese pastors hosted Kong at a dinner after a service at Da Gang Church, Tainan.

FEB. 25 Traveling constitutes a large part of a mission trip. Kong uses this time to catch up with his disciples who travel with him. Kong with (clockwise) Garrick Li, pastor of Grace Church, Bobby Chaw, missions director of CHC, Dr Fong Wai Yin, a member of CHC, and Wayne Chang, pastor of Hsin Tien Covenant Church, at the high speed railway station. They were heading to Taipei from Tainan.

Kong preached a message on outreach in Hsin Tien Covenant Church, Taipei. Many responded to the altar call, making a commitment to love those beyond the four walls of the church.

Kong with Chang Mao Song, senior pastor of Hsin Tien Covenant Church. Chang is one of Taiwan's most respected pastors.

Dr Fong Wai Yin (in beige jacket), a CHC member on the mission team, spoke at Grace Church, Taipei, sharing his story on how he started a church in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Kong ministered at a special meeting organized by Passion 99 Harvest Church. The meeting was held at a lecture hall in the National Taipei University of Technology.

FEB. 26 Kong ministering at Taipei New City Church.

Kong preached a message of "In Reach and Outreach" at New Life Church, Taipei, encouraging its members to love one another.

Kong with Peter Chu, senior pastor of Taipei Truth Church. CHC's Mandarin interpreter Fu Lulu attends this church when she's back in her hometown of Taipei.

FEB. 27 Kong ministered at CHC's affiliate church in Kaohsiung, Da Di Harvest Church.

FEB. 27 Excited members queuing outside Da Ba Hotel hours before the start of a special meeting with Kong, organized by Da Di Harvest Church.

Kong prayed with the local pastors before the meeting at Da Ba Hotel.

Joseph Chen, senior pastor of Da Di Harvest Church introduced mullet roe, a must-have seafood delicacy to the Singapore team.

City Harvest Church photographers Gareth Gay and Ryan Ng embarked on a personal mission to help train photographers from Exodus church in Cochin, before they detoured to Mumbai.

The Chinese fishing nets of Port Cochin allow fishermen to catch fish and crustaceans from shore. These nets were reportedly introduced by Admiral Zhenghe in the 1400s.

The port by dawn.

Fish are dried on these structures are a fascinating sight...and an unforgettable smell!

A woman sifting out the good fish.

One of Cochin's fishing ports.

Little faces of Cochin.

A provision shop provides a spectrum of colors.

Legs of mutton waiting for buyers.

Houses in Cochin bear brilliant hues, like this one.

End of a day's work for Cochin fishermen.

A hotel in Mumbai reflects the city's beautiful architecture.

The legendary Taj Mahal.

The CHCSA team, led by general manager Darryl Loh, registering donors.

Doing it together: donors filling up their forms.

All done! Donors are all smiles.

For Janice Yeh, giving blood is giving life.

Packs of donated blood are organised and kept cool before they are sent to the blood bank.

First-time donor Martin is a picture of calm.

Veteran donor Toh Lye Sim, 54, has given blood over 10 times. She has received two medals for her life-giving efforts.

Friends bring cheer and encouragement to first-time donor Arissa Wong.

Donors demonstrate the joy of giving.

Grammy-winning Gospel artist Israel Houghton and his band, New Breed.

The audience sang along to the catchy praise song, "Friend Of God".

Houghton and his back-up singers brought down the presence of God.

A guitar moment for Houghton.

Houghton led the audience in the popular worship song, "Jesus Be The Center".

Lost in worship, individuals connected to God.

Big Mike Clemons at the drums.

A sea of cellphones illuminated the hall.

God was the reason for the evening-the band ministered to the Lord with their music.

Not just a guitar man: Houghton grooved on the keyboard.

Lawrence Khong, senior pastor of Faith Community Baptist Church, gave an invitation to salvation.

Houghton and Big Mike Clemons revving up the beat.

"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!" An exuberant concert crowd echoed the powerful lyrics.

"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!" An exuberant concert crowd echoed the powerful lyrics.

In a magical finale, the worship concert ended with the audience echoing a melodic chorus.

To a wife, to a husband, to a friend, to a stranger-City News' photographers capture different ways to say "I love you!"

"Will you marry me?" When a man loves a woman, he wants to start spending the rest of his life with her right now.

Every day, whether rain or shine, Mr Steven Lee, 77, visits his wife Mdm Lim Ah Chee, 78, who lives in a nursing home because she needs specialized care.

Ten-year-old Bethany Ng (in grey and pink) made 150 cupcakes for the wedding of Catherine Lee, a City Harvest Church zone supervisor. "I want to show Miss Cat that I love her for her wonderful friendship!" she says.

Loving others means helping those in need. These blood donors demonstrate their care and concern for others through their giving of blood.

The mass renewal of wedding vows by couples at City Harvest Church made the weekend service of Feb. 11 and 12 the most romantic one of the year.

Love is bringing joy to the elderly. The City Harvest Dialect Church gathered to enjoy a Chinese New Year lo hei.

Two are better than one! City News celebrates the happy couples getting married this romantic month of February.

Allen Yu and Yong Kexin, wed February 4, 2012.

Adam Tay and Catherine Lee, getting married on February 11, 2012.

Michael Fu and Lee Wei Wei, getting married on February 11, 2012.

Ong Wei Ren and Cindy Koh, getting married on February 18, 2012.

Louis Tay and Mariani Jan, getting married on February 18, 2012.

Daniel Poh and Mabel Lee, getting married on February 19, 2012.

Yeo Yi and Natalie Tay, getting married on February 25, 2012.

River Hongbao is an annual celebration of Chinese New Year that decks the Singapore riverside in festive lights.

The magic of a dragon dance captivates an audience young and old.

Fortune favors the prepared: visitors to River Hongbao eager waiting to collect gold dust that was periodically released from the God of Fortune, believing it will bring them good luck and fortune for the new year.

A little girl eyeing her dragon candy that looks too intricate to eat.

Chinese New Year is a time when families reunite and look forward to a great year ahead.

This Chinese New Year witnessed torrential rains-and a stunning rainbow arching over the city.

All dressed up in traditional Peranakan outfits.

Chinatown during Chinese New Year is a hive of activity from morning to night.

Erhu players of different generations in a friendly play-off.

Chinese New Year calls for lots of festive decorations! Members of City Harvest Chinese Church spent the weekend of Jan. 7 and 8 at Suntec Singapore, learning how to make lanterns out of angpow packets.

A Chinese Church member proudly shows off the "tail" of the lantern she has completed.

Wrapping a hamper full of goodies is no easy task. An expert shows the Chinese Church members how to create a professional-looking hamper.

We Not Naughty, which opens on Jan. 19, is Jack Neo's 17th film. The director said early audience response has been positive-many seem happy to watch a movie that reflects Neo's signature style of social commentary.

Joshua Ang (left) and Shawn Lee were mere children when they first starred in Jack Neo's I Not Stupid (2002). The two have become like brothers, their chemistry rubbing off on fellow actors.

The most-talked-about scene in We Not Naughty is Hong Kong actor Daniel Chan's naked dash-no stunt double was used. "It was really quite embarrassing for everyone, the place of filming was very windy and the chill caused my hair to stand!" said the actor.

Well-known singer-songwriter Loi Fey Huei played in a loanshark in We Not Naughty, a challenging task since he had never acted and he speaks no Hokkien. That he pulled it off is a marvel that Loi credits to Neo.

Newbie Cheryl Yeo sacrificed a head full of beautiful long hair for the show. In one scene she has to have her locks cut off by her mother (played by Xiang Yun) after her scalp is scalded by bullies in school. She has no regrets. "The experience I gained this film is far more precious than my hair," she said.

Neo conducted a live demonstration of the helicam at a press conference. A mainstay in Hollywood, this complex but highly impressive technique is being used locally for the first time in We Not Naughty.

"Ethan was a bit apprehensive but he did well in his first three days. He has made new friends and looks forward to school every day." Stephanie Tock, mother of Ethan Chai.

"Christal needs to wake up very early to catch the school bus, but she handled everything so well. She boarded the school bus and managed to find her way to the school hall on her own on the first day! We are so proud of her." Mervyn and Jenny Song, parents of Christal Song.

"We were all excited about Ansel going to primary school. He must have enjoyed his first day in school, because at bedtime he gave me a tight hug and said: "Thank you, Papa, for getting me into school. You've worked very hard." Michael Chan, father of Ansel Chan.

"On Dayan's first two days of school, he was so cool and calm. I was the one who was freaking out! Haha!" Sun Ho, mother of Dayan Kong.

"P1 is a major milestone for kids and parents alike. I am learning to let go as he is gaining independence. He went 'shopping' at the school bookshop on the second day of school and made his first purchase, a ruler! He's shopping without me now!" Serene Koh, mother of Julian Tan.

"The whole family got involved when Chyanne started P1. Kor Kor Daryl who is in Primary 5, stayed back in school after his session to support Chyanne. He even bought a drink for her with his own money!" Yuan Wenling, mother of Chyanne and Daryl Goh.

"We were so excited as our little girl was entering a new chapter in her life. It's a new milestone for all of us!" Edmund Tay, father of Nicole Tay.

While most are asleep, an interesting photo opportunity awaits. The following are a series of night landscape photos taken at bedok reservoir using light painting technique.

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