A Very Merry GBC Christmas
GBC celebrates the real reason for Christmas....
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Trusting God Our King
Amid changing uncertain times, Pastor Oliver encourages us to go back to Scripture to reflect on who God is. ...
There, Though Not There
Pastor Ian shares how we can still join the church family for Sunday worship even if we cannot be physically there, as well as the latest measures GBC will be taking for Sunday's worship service....
nCoV Update on 7 Feb 2020
GBC is closely monitoring the 2019-Novel Coronavirus situation and will take reference from official MOH advisories. ...
Faithfulness and the Coronavirus
Many are concerned about the spread of the coronavirus, Pastor Eugene shares how we, as children of God, should respond in such uncertain circumstances....
The Goal of Our Prayers
Why pray? Pastor Oliver explains the goal of our prayers and shares the thanksgivings and prayers from last Friday's prayer meeting. Do join in prayer as a church....
The Bible’s Big Story
What is the Bible's big story and how well do we know it? Pastor Eugene explains why it is important for us to know the story well....
Passing of Thomas "Tom" Chandler
We remember our late Pastor Thomas "Tom" Chandler, who has gone home to be with the Lord....
The Challenge and Blessing of Singleness
How should we view singleness? Pastor Oliver shares the challenges and blessings of being single and how we as a church can respond. ...
A Sufficient, Clear, Authoritative and Necessary Bible
Elder Caleb Yap writes on the topic of "What is the Bible?", taught recently at Equip, and shares about why this topic is important....
Radical Dependence
What does being radically dependent on God mean? Pastor Eugene looks at Luke's emphasis on Jesus' prayer life to reveal what radical dependence looks like. ...
What is the Bible?
How do we know the Bible is true? Pastor Eugene explains why we can trust the Bible and encourages all to attend the first session of Equip 2020 this Saturday (3.30-5.30pm) on "What is the Bible?" to find out more....
Watching and Waiting -- GBC’s Watchnight Service 2019
Neo Yi Ling shares with us how members of GBC gathered on the last day of 2019 to look back on the year that had come to an end and to look forward together to what God has in store in the coming year. ...
Reading Your Bible in 2020
Pastor Oliver recommends a few Bible reading plans and resources for us to feast on God's Word this new year. Praying that we will all draw near to God and depend fully on Him in 2020!...
Radically Ordinary Christmas Hospitality
This Christmas, GBC members shared the love of Christ in radically ordinary hospitality efforts, welcoming others into their homes in the name of Jesus. ...
Let Us Examine Ourselves!
As the year comes to a close, Pastor Oliver encourages us to set aside time to reflect and prepare our hearts for the new year....
Glory to God in the Highest - Christmas 2019
Heng Wen Xiu recounts for us the message of Christmas @ GBC with “Angels We Have Heard on High”, a Christmas carol that we sang with much enthusiasm on Christmas Day....
Christmas is About ‘God with Us’
Have we lost focus on what Christmas is all about as we busy ourselves with all the festivities? Pastor Oliver turns our focus back to the birth of Jesus and explains why the incarnation is so important....
Baptisms and Transfer -- 15 December 2019
We had the privilege to witness the baptisms of four young adults last Sunday and the great joy of welcoming one member via transfer of membership....
Singapore is Not a Christian Nation--And I am Grateful
Pastor Ian reminds us that we should not allow the world to define what it means for God’s children to succeed. ...
Fragmented Reflections of a VBS Volunteer
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2019 was held from 28-30 November. We thank God for His goodness and faithfulness to us and the children throughout the camp. Deborah Yap, the camp commandant, shares her reflection from the camp. ...
Monthly Prayer Meeting: For the Father Loves the Son
Did you miss last Friday's Prayer Meeting? Pastor Ian shares with us how God has been working in our lives and how He intends to do even greater things among us!...
Heritage from the Lord
88 children had a wild and good time over 2.5 days during Vacation Bible School last week. One of the volunteers shares her prayers for these children and GBC. ...
Resounding Joy
As we enter into the season of Advent this Sunday, Pastor Oliver shares what Advent means and how we can prepare for this season. ...
Loving Someone Else’s Child
Pastor Ian shares an article that gives some practical ways that older women can serve the women in their lives....
Baptism and Transfers -- 17 Nov 19
What a joy it was to welcome ten new members last Sunday: one through baptism and nine through transfer of membership! ...
October Monthly Prayer Meeting
Pastor Oliver shares with us the the thanksgiving and prayer requests shared during last Friday's prayer meeting. Let's join together as one church to give thanks and pray for one another. ...
Compassion Ministry Focus: JiaLe Ministry
What does authentic faith look like? Pastor Oliver invites you to befriend and care for the elderly in our neighbourhood....
Doing Justice, Loving Kindness, and Walking Humbly with Your God
Is social justice the mission of the church? Pastor Oliver clarifies what social justice is and what it is not. ...
Teaching Our Children
Pastor Eugene recommends resources to help us teach the children in our midst to know God....
Helping and Being Helped in the Body of Christ
Often times, we are more willing to help than to ask for help. Pastor Eugene explains why acknowledging our need for help to one another is one way of putting the truths of the gospel into practice....
Tuesday Enquiry Group
Do you have questions about what Christians believe? Do you wonder why Christians spend so much time reading the Bible? Join us for these six sessions where you will get to meet Christians and ask them about their faith....
The History That Walks Among Us
Pastor Ian reflects on his recent conversation with one of the founding members of GBC....
Ordination of Pastor Eugene Low
On 21 Sep 2019, we had the great privilege to celebrate the ordination of Pastor Eugene Low. We thank and praise God for His wonderful work in Ps Eugene and his family....
Who Do You Think You Are?
Our YA ministry has been holding regular evangelism events that focus on topics that many young adults identify and struggle with. Some past topics included relationships and the life we lead online. This September, they will be holding another event titled “Who do you think you are?” on 28 Sept and they’ve shared with us their motivations and purposes for this upcoming session....
The Burden of Expectations
Are you weary that you are not seeing any fruit from your ministry or Christian life? Read this encouraging article by Pastor Eugene on why it need not be so. ...
Growing. Pains.
Pastor Ian suggests five ways we can embrace the growth and its associated pain that God is blessing GBC with....
Pua Mission Trip Aug-Sep 2019
We thank God for the privilege to participate in His work in the lives of the Hmong people in Northern Thailand. Find out more from the trip report of the team that headed to Kathy's Home in Pua from 30 Aug to 2 Sep to conduct the quarterly English camp. ...
The Ancient of Days
Last Sunday, we sang the song 'Ancient of Days'. Pastor Oliver clarifies what the title 'Ancient of Days' mean....
Thick-Skinned and Relentless for the Gospel
How do we share the gospel when time is short and there is a pressing sense of urgency? Cecilia Kang pens an honest and heartfelt account of a too-short friendship ...
Learning to Carry Another Christian’s Cross
Do we love one another enough to want to be involved in what looks like a messy person’s life? Neo Yi Ling reflects on 'The Compelling Community' seminar held from 23-24 Aug 2019....
Gracehaven Outing to Kampong Glam -- 17 Aug 2019
On 17 Aug, one of GBC's care groups organised a walking tour of Kampong Glam for the children of Gracehaven. Read why the outing impressed upon the participants that God is in control....
Sermon Schedule for September 2019
How can we be right with God? Join us for our sermons in September, as we preach through Romans 10 and 11. ...
Making the Most of Today and Tomorrow
As we look forward to ending this year and beginning a new one soon, we are reminded of the importance of Jesus' words in John 14:25-15:11 and its relevance for our lives today, tomorrow and in the years to come. ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncement for 28 December 2014
1. SDS UPCOMING MODULE | 4 JAN 15 FEB 2015 | 11.15 AM 12.30 PM | ANNEX On 4 Jan 2015, we will begin a new series on the Gospel of Mark. Please refer to the bulletin insert for more information. 2. SEEKERS CLASS | 4, 11, 18, 25 JAN 2015 | 11.15 AM 12.30 PM | PETER ROOM Our next round of Seekers Class will begin on 4 Jan 2015 (weekly, 4 sessions). The class is for peo...
Keep ReadingABCs of Christmas
As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, Pastor Arnold reminds us of the truly rich gift that we have received in Christ. ...
Keep ReadingCare Groups: Gospel and Community
Ps Oliver Chia reminds us of the spiritual purpose of Care Groups as vehicles of discipleship within our church community....
Keep ReadingAnnouncement for 21 December 2014
1. SDS UPCOMING MODULE | EVERY SUNDAY, 4 JAN 15 FEB 2015 | 11.15 AM 12.30 PM | ANNEX On 4 Jan 2015, we will begin a new series on the Gospel of Mark. Please refer to the bulletin insert for more information. 2. SEEKERS CLASS | 4, 11, 18, 25 JAN 2015 | 11.15 AM 12.30 PM | PETER ROOM Our next round of Seekers Class will begin on 4 Jan 2015 (weekly, 4 sessions). The cl...
Keep ReadingPFOA: Ephesians 1:15-23
Looking at these verses in Ephesians, we learn how to pray for each other from Paul's prayer for the Ephesians. ...
Keep ReadingThe Sovereignty of God
In the this ongoing series on the attributes and character of God, we touched on the sovereignty of God. From verses like Psalm 103:19, we are reminded that this truth is a great encouragement and our confidence in life. ...
Keep ReadingYouth Camp 2014: Interview with the Camp Commandants
Youth Camp is around the corner, and we got Nathan to share with us some of the lessons that him, and the team has learnt even in the planning stages.We thank God for the work He is doing in the lives of our youths, and we continue to pray that it will be a meaningful and fruitful camp! ...
Keep ReadingTips on Sharing Your Testimony
Pastor Arnold shares with us how we can prepare and share a 3-5 minutes testimony at the upcoming Watchnight Service. ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncement for 14 December 2014
CES IN RECESS Please note that all Christian Education on Sunday (CES) classes (i.e. SDS / Seekers) will be in recess for the month of December 2014. SDS will resume in January 2015. PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER'S CLASS | TODAY | 11.00 AM 12.30 PM | PASTOR ARNOLD'S OFFICE Please make your reservation in the Church Office. EVANGELISM TRAINING SESSIONS IN DEC | ANNEX | TO...
Keep ReadingYouth Camp 2014: Theme and Focus
This year's Youth Camp will be held from 19-23 December, and in this post, we've asked the camp commandants to share with us a bit more about the focus and theme of the camp! ...
Keep ReadingYou Can Be A Marketplace Witness
Taken from Acts 17:16-34, we are reminded in this sermon about how our workplaces too, are places that we can boldly proclaim the gospel. How can we live it out this week? ...
Keep ReadingEngagement and the Modern Monastery
A short trip into Christian history can help us learn from past mistakes. Tan Yee Kiat takes us back to a time when engagement with those outside the church was minimal, and shows how this can still be a problem for us in modern times....
Keep ReadingPFOA: "to the praise of His glorious grace"
In this post, we look at this phrase -- "to the praise of His glorious grace" -- that has been repeated three times in this short passage. Paul in Ephesians 1:3-14 gives thanks to God because he sees God's magnificent blessings poured on undeserving sinners. ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 7 Dec 2014
CES IN RECESS Please note that all Christian Education on Sunday (CES) classes (i.e. SDS / Seekers) will be in recess for the month of December 2014. SDS will resume in January 2015. YOUTH CAMP BRIEFING | TODAY | 11.00 AM - 11.15 AM | ANNEX We will have a Youth Camp Briefing today at 11.00 am in the Annex. Parents and Youths participating in this coming Youth Camp (19 -...
Keep ReadingWhat are You Thankful for?
Members of GBC experienced a moving time of worship during the Thanksgiving celebration on 22 Nov 2014....
Keep ReadingUntil Now The Lord Has Helped Us: Stories of God's Mercy
In this sermon on 1 Samuel 7:2-17, Pastor Oliver reminded us of God's mercy to Israel, and how this same mercy and love was displayed on the cross years later, and is very much extended to us today! ...
Keep ReadingPFOA: Ephesians 1:3-14
In Ephesians 1, we are reminded of the great blessings we have in Jesus Christ, and how it affects our lives and relationships. ...
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