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Why GBC?

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Although the GBC population is made up of members from various generations, it is heartening to hear a common expression of love and attachment to the church from these five representatives, as they express their feelings about our temporary move to CHS.

What brought you to GBC?

Josephine Chan: My family used to live at Kampong Silat in the 1960s and a neighbour brought me to GBC.

Benjamin Wee: I've been attending GBC since I was born!

Vincent & Sachie Ong: Uncle Shige introduced us to GBC four years ago after finding me in the JCF (Japanese Christian Fellowship) in St George's church having difficulties listening to the Japanese sermon.

Rachel Wong: When I first came to Singapore I looked for a home church and tried several. Then a colleague invited me to witness her baptism at GBC and I have been coming back ever since.

Lee-Tiang Siew Ting: I came to GBC in 1985 with two of my classmates as we were looking around for a church to worship in. That’s when GBC became my home church. After we got married my husband and I went to Brunei in 1998 and lived there for seven years. When we came back in January 2006 for our children’s education, GBC became our family church.

What keeps you coming back?

Josephine Chan: The strong Bible-based teaching and the close-knit friendships that I have made over the years.

Benjamin Wee: GBC provides opportunities for youths to interact with adults through activities. The services are attended by both young and old, which is not the case in all churches. I have been blessed by many aunties and uncles through their words of wisdom. Secondly, GBC is word-centred and inter-generational. Lastly, the tofu!

Vincent & Sachie Ong: GBC's sermons and Bible teachings are God-centred, which makes it impossible to resist. It keeps us wanting to learn more about God's words and His will for us. The people are very warm, welcoming and God-loving, and they cared for us during the trials we went through since we joined GBC in 2012.

Racehl Wong: I felt comfortable from the start and quickly met some lovely people who remain among my closest friends. Initially it was this feeling of community that attracted me. Subsequently I felt convicted to stay because of the strong Biblical foundation and the steadfast faith displayed by the pastors and leaders. GBC has become like a second home and extended family to me, and a place where I have matured in my faith and have had the privilege to serve God and His people. It is also important that my children have grown up in GBC and have formed their own Christian friendships in a godly environment. Of course there are flaws in GBC, as in any church, but I strongly believe that as Christians we are called to forgive and submit to each other in obedience to God and as a testimony to non-believers, rather than to disengage and look elsewhere.

Lee-Tiang Siew Ting: The faithfulness of God and His faithful people in GBC keep me in His family.

What impact will the big move to SAJC in October and the new worship service timings have on you personally? Do you foresee any sacrifices you will have to make?

Josephine Chan: This is not the first time GBC has moved. In fact, this time the move is far more comfortable as we only need to move to a different church to worship (instead of a makeshift tent). For me, there is no sacrifice to be made, although I will soon have to take a bus to church instead of walking.

Benjamin Wee: The travelling time might be a bit longer, but other than that I don't foresee any big changes I will have to make to my schedule.

Vincent & Sachie Ong: Apart from taking a different route to SAJC and adjusting the timings, we believe there won't be many changes.

Rachel Wong: The major change will be the shift to an afternoon timing, which will take some adjustment, but I don't foresee any sacrifices. I am actually anticipating some benefits, chief among them the chance to sleep a bit later on Sundays!

Lee-Tiang Siew Ting: Yes, I can foresee it is a great challenge and there are sacrifices to be made, but the cost is nothing compared to what Christ has done for us.