Rev Bobby Lee is New Executive Director of Baptist Convention
Rev Bobby Lee has been elected as the new Executive Director of the Singapore Baptist Convention wef 1 March 2016....
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Skeletons in My Ministry Closet
Pastor Ian suggests three ways in which we can use these difficult moments to turn our hearts afresh to Christ. ...
Honouring Families
What does it mean to show Christ’s love to our families? How is God working in our families? The recent “Honouring Family” event held on 7 March, organised by the GBC Young Adults Ministry, sought to break barriers and start a conversation about the often sensitive and delicate topic of family....
Statement from Pastors and Elders on COVID-19 (25 March 2020)
Read this statement from the pastors and elders on the recent measures in response to COVID-19. ...
Baptisms and Transfers -- 15 Mar 2020
On 15 March, we had the great joy and privilege of welcoming 18 new members into the GBC family!...
“If God Should Wish to Take Me”
Drawing from church history, Pastor Ian shares the German reformer Martin Luther's response to the Black Death and the anxiety of Christian believers in his day....
Interview with Lee-Tiang Siew Ting
In Feb 2020, Lee-Tiang Siew Ting joined the English Congregation Ministry Team as a part-time Ministry Support Worker. We catch up with her to find out more about her new role and how we can pray for her....
Ships. Going Nowhere.
Pastor Ian offers three suggestions from God's Word on what we ought to do when we worry and shares the latest measures GBC will be taking for Covid-19....
Praying Together
Pastor Eugene expresses what a blessing it is to be able to gather with God's people for prayer as he shares with us what the church prayed for during last Friday's prayer meeting under the sky. ...
Sharing Meals (and Grace) Together
Pastor Eugene shares how having a simple meal with others is a powerful way of showing the love and grace of Christ....
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. ...
Experiencing God’s Faithfulness in my Pastoral Journey
In this post, Pastor Bobby shares with us God's faithfulness and the comforting truth that the greater the challenges, the greater the grace of God he has experienced in his pastoral journey with GBC over the last 12 years. ...
Keep ReadingTrain Up a Child in the Way He Should Go
Chan Kit Wan shares how responding to a call to teach Sunday School brought her unexpected blessings in teaching her own children God’s Word....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 28 February 2016
DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) There is no class today due to the Quarterly Congregational Meeting. "REMEMBERING IN AN AGE OF FORGETFULNESS" | DS TEACH-THE-TEACHERS SEMINAR | 13 MAR 2016 (SUNDAY) | 9.30 AM 2.30 PM | CHURCH OFFICE This seminar is designed for lay teachers in GBC (esp. CG Leaders Sunday School Teachers etc). Through a study of Deuteronomy, this session will ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - February 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of February 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - February 2016
Prayer and praise items for February 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - February 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at February 2016...
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Prayer Meeting (26 February 2016) Prayer Points I. Discipleship Seminars Ministry Prayer Praise: - We thank God for the effort of the elders DS teachers in teaching in the "Essentials of Discipleship" module and the "Lord, How I Love Your Torah!" module. Please pray that the teachers will continue to journey closely with God continue to live out what they teach i...
Keep ReadingPFOA : Acts 17:22-31
In this post, Dr Tony Chan shares what sets Christianity apart from other religions is the truth claim that God, the righteous judge will one day judge the world, and his call to people everywhere to repent is validated by the resurrection. ...
Keep ReadingLast Week's Worship (21 Feb 2016)
Our God is a great king over all the earth and has appointed us, His people, to rule and reign with Christ....
Keep ReadingRebuilding Schedule & Financials Update - February 2016
The latest update on rebuilding schedule and financials....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 21 February 2016
DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | SUNDAY | 5.00 PM 6.15 PM "Lord, How I Love Your Torah" | 2nd Floor Sanctuary : This module covers the key theology of the first five books of the Old Testament and its relevance to Christian living today. This week we will be studying Exodus. "Essentials of Discipleship" | 1st Floor Library : This module introduces believers to the fundame...
Keep ReadingLast Week's Worship (14 Feb 2016)
God is our mighty fortress, a refuge and a strength in all trouble, and sustains His city- His people, with His streams of help and mercy...
Keep ReadingSpeaking the Truth (about our Smartphone Addiction) In Love
What can we learn from goldfish? Tan Yee Kiat explores how our smartphones influence our use of time and our Christian witness in today’s digitised world....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 14 February 2016
DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | SUNDAY | 5.00 PM 6.15 PM "Lord, How I Love Your Torah" | 2nd Floor Sanctuary : This module covers the key theology of the first five books of the Old Testament and its relevance to Christian living today. This week we will be studying Exodus. "Essentials of Discipleship" | 1st Floor Library : This module introduces believers to the fundame...
Keep ReadingPictorial Update - January 2016
A pictorial update of the progress of GBC Rebuilding Project - January 2016...
Keep ReadingGBC Rebuilding Update - January 2016
This is the latest issue of the Rebuilding Update, detailing the progress that we have made on the construction front. ...
Keep ReadingLast Week's Worship (7 Feb 2016)
The God who is Jesus Christ, the perfect King, who became a man and ruled in beauty, grace, majesty, and in His eternal kingdom. ...
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfer - 24 Jan 2016
We rejoice as we welcome four new members to GBC via baptism and transfer....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 7 February 2016
DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) There is no class today due to it being Chinese New Year Eve. WORSHIP SERVICE AT CHS WORSHIP CHINESE ENGLISH Service Timing 1.30 PM 3.00 PM 3.30 PM 5.00 PM BUS SERVICE CHINESE ENGLISH Pick-up to CHS : a. Macpherson C.C.12.30 PM 2.50 PM b. Potong Pasir MRT1.00 PM 3.00 PM Drop-off : From CHS to Potong Pasir MRT / 4.30 PM Macpherson C...
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