Rebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - January 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of January 2017...
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Knowing and Praying for One Another
Pastor Eugene encourages us to use the church’s membership directory to know and pray for one another. ...
The Hope for Legalists
Following from his sermon on empty religion last Sunday, Pastor Oliver expands on what legalism is and the importance of preaching the gospel to ourselves daily....
Practising Perseverance
Pastor Eugene encourages us to listen to James to learn how we can press on through our trials. ...
Hope Amid the Darkness
Pastor Oliver walks us through Lamentations 3:19-24 on how to cultivate hope amid the darkness....
Keep Coming to the Living Stone
Pastor Eugene encourages us to continually draw near to Christ, and not take the gospel for granted....
Celebrating the Lord's Supper
Last Sunday, 16 August 2020, around 40 of us gathered physically for the first time since March to celebrate the Lord's Supper, and to thank God for His grace and faithfulness to GBC the last 61 years. ...
Book Review: David Helm's One-to-One Bible Reading
Pastor Oliver Chia reviews David Helm's One-to-One Bible Reading: A Simple Guide for Every Christian. ...
Witnessing for Jesus Christ
Do you find it difficult to share the gospel? Pastor Oliver invites Michael Wee to share how he depends on God to tell of the good news of Jesus Christ....
Worship and Music Ministry
Elder Lam Lup Meng tells us more about the worship and music ministry which is currently looking for more people to serve....
The Joy of Face-to-Face Fellowship
Pastor Eugene encourages us to meet together for mutual encouragement, as we have the opportunity to do so. ...
Adjusting to Changing Normals
Pastor Ian deliberates on the church's upcoming plan to offer the Lord's Supper....
Keeping Holy Habits
Pastor Oliver shares three holy habits that we should keep to help us draw closer to God....
O LORD, How Long?
What do you do when you cannot make sense of the bad things that are happening in the world? Pastor Oliver exhorts us to learn from the prophet Habakkuk....
Praying for the Polls
Pastor Eugene shares five things we can pray for, as Singaporeans prepare to go to the polls on July 10....
Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 5 Jul 2020
We held our second QCM for the year over Zoom on 5 July 2020. Around 170 members attended the meeting to give thanks for what God has been doing in our midst and to commit all our plans to Him....
Transfer of Membership--5 Jul 20
Last Sunday, we welcomed five new members to GBC via transfer of membership. We thank God for each one of them and pray that they will settle into the GBC family well....
Why Lament?
What do we do when life hurts? Pastor Oliver encourages us to turn to God in lamentation and let His Word comfort and strengthen us....
Grace Baptist Church’s Ministry Internship
Last week, we introduced three new interns who will be starting their internship with GBC in July. Wonder what they will do during this five-month-long internship? Pastor Eugene answers your questions....
“Protection” is Not a Metaphor
Pastor Ian explains the latest measures that GBC will put in place during Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening....
Preparing for New Normal
Pastor Eugene reflects on the spiritual lessons he has learnt over the past few months. ...
Risen Motherhood
Emily Seck shares how reading the book, Risen Motherhood — Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler, with the Mum's Connect group has helped her see God’s purpose for her in motherhood. ...
How Not to Respond to Glory
Pastor Oliver reflects on last Sunday's sermon and explains what we can learn from Peter's response to the transfiguration of Christ....
The Plight of Man and the Power of God
Eric Lui recommends The Plight of Man and the Power of God, a compilation of five clear and powerful expositions on Romans 1 by Dr Martyn Lloyd-Jones....
What is a Healthy CG?
Pastor Eugene describes four marks of a healthy Care Group (CG). ...
Prayer Points During Circuit Breaker
We've provided a list of suggested prayer points that you can use in your personal prayers, or during your CG meetings....
Loving the "Strangers" in Our Midst
Pastor Oliver explains why we should care and serve the strangers in our midst. ...
Knowing Who We Are
Who are we? Pastor Eugene reminds us that our identity is found in our Creator....
When People Are Big and God Is Small
Michael Wee reviews Edward T Welch's book, When People Are Big and God Is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man....
What Do I See When I Look at Me?
Pastor Ian reminds us of our true identity in Christ and issues us a Grace Challenge. ...
Let the Nations Be Glad!
Eric Lui shares the salient points he picked up from reading John Piper's Let the Nations Be Glad!...
(No More) McDonald’s and the Unmasking of My Idols
What are the idols in our hearts? Pastor Oliver encourages us to take this time of staying at home to unmask and unmake the idols that grip our hearts. ...
The Gift of Losing Control
Pastor Eugene reflects that losing control, though disconcerting, is a crucial step in our walk of faith. ...
Community and the Coronavirus
Pastor Oliver expresses his heartache on not being able to gather as a church and shares how we can continue to encourage, strengthen and love one another during this period. ...
Online Services and the Lord’s Supper
The pastors and elders share their deliberation and thoughts on the decision to defer observing the Lord's Supper until we can physically gather as a church. ...
God is Good... All The Time! (Pua Mission Trip Mar 2020)
Last month, a team from GBC headed to Kathy's Home at Pua, Thailand to conduct Vacation Bible School (VBS). The team shares with us how God has put together the VBS programme....
Skeletons in My Ministry Closet
Pastor Ian suggests four ways to turn our hearts afresh to God in these difficult times. ...
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. ...
Rebuilding: Prayer & Praise - January 2017
Prayer and Praise Items for January 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - January 2017
An update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at January 2017...
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship This Sunday (29 Jan 2017)
Blessed Chinese New Year to all! And while we enjoy a time of festivities with our families, relatives and friends, let's not forget to prepare our hearts for worship this Sunday. ...
Keep ReadingLiving Out Our Marriage Vows by Faith
Alongside our spiritual covenant with God, He has also instituted the covenant of marriage, which some of us enter into. Jonathan & Eng Meng Yao here explore the significance of the marriage covenant, and share how the VOWS acrostic may be put into practice in marriage, as well as in our personal relationship with God....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 29 January 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | TODAY | 5.15 PM 6.15 PM DS 2017 - Chronicles: Temple and KingsThere is no DS Class today. Next week's class taught by: David Koh CHILDREN'S MINISTRYFor 2017, the children will all be learning the names and attributes of God. Juniors| God is HAPPY - God delights in being God and all that He does. His happiness can be s...
Keep ReadingPrayer Points for January 2017
PRAYER POINTS (JANUARY 2017) I. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Prayer Praise: - We give thanks for the testimonies we heard in Dec when we reviewed 2016 as a ministry: members like J felt more integrated into the community in 2016, B who appreciated getting to know older church members. Young adults like C expressed appreciation for the leaders discipling her shared how she...
Keep ReadingChristmas Love Box
Towards the end of every year you will have heard appeals from the Missions Committee (MC) for love offerings to be given to the Christmas Love Box (CLB). You may have wondered what exactly is this Christmas Love Box? ...
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship This Sunday (22 Jan 2017)
Let's prepare ourselves to worship the living God who strengthens His people with refreshment in His house through the joy of worship. ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 22 January 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | TODAY | 5.15 PM 6.15 PM DS 2017 - Chronicles: Temple and Kings We will continue our study in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles today. Today we will look at the Levitical genealogy and class is taught by Wen Pin. There will be no class next week. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY For 2017, the children will all be learning the name...
Keep ReadingEternal Hope in His Faithfulness
Low Poyen shares with us his faith-journey with God on the loss of his wife to cancer....
Keep ReadingGrace News Issue #1 2017 -- Renewing and Keeping Covenants
The theme of this issue of Grace News is that of renewing and keeping covenants. As we prepare to occupy our new building, it is critical that we do not get caught up in the excitement and busyness and thus neglect to consider our spiritual readiness. We should prepare our hearts to receive this great blessing with a solemn commitment to be faithful and obedient....
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship This Sunday (15 Jan 2017)
Let's put aside all the happenings of the week and just spend some quiet moments and prepare our hearts to praise and worship our Almighty God who showed His great power when He crushed those who challenge Him and His people to demonstrate His glory and might in Ps 83:1-4 & 17-18....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 15 January 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | TODAY | 5.15 PM 6.15 PM DS 2017 - Chronicles: Temple and KingsThe first nine chapters of 1 Chronicles consist almost entirely of genealogies. Why does the Chronicler write all these? For what purpose does it serve the post-exiles? Join us as we continue in our series on 1 Chronicles today. Today's class taught by: Yee Ki...
Keep ReadingTrusting in the Lord -- Doug & Joyce Erdmann
Doug and Joyce Erdmann update us on their new ministry with The Navigators in Colorado, United States. We pray with them that they will continue to trust in the Lord as they transit to a new place with new roles....
Keep ReadingWatchnight Service 2016: Much to Give Thanks For
On 31 December 2016, GBC faithfully gathered for its traditional watchnight service, knowing that we have much to give thanks for....
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship This Sunday (8 Jan 2017)
This week, as we prepare ourselves for worship, let's be reminded from Psalm 82:1-8 that our God is a God of compassion who hates material hoarding, partiality, selfishness, oppression and He expects us made in His image to walk like Him in justice and righteousnes....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 8 January 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | TODAY | 5.15 PM 6.15 PMDS 2017 - Chronicles: Temple and Kings"Judah and Israel have been crumbled. How do you rebuild when everything you have known is now lost? These are the questions facing the Chronicler. Join us as we begin exploring the "History" books of the Bible for the 1st Half of 2017 and figure out what these...
Keep ReadingNew Sermon Series : Not Ashamed of the Gospel
We will begin a new teaching series entitled, Not Ashamed: Studies in the Book of Acts. Come join us as we shape our hearts by His Word and equip ourselves to be ambassadors of His Good News....
Keep ReadingPs Arnold and Effie's Farewell Dinner
GBC bid farewell to Ps Arnold and Effie after 8 years of faithful service....
Keep ReadingThe Good News of Christmas -- Christmas 2016
Joy and thankfulness filled our hearts as we came together to celebrate Christmas 2016....
Keep ReadingWe Told the Story of Jesus - Reformation Concert 28-29 Oct 16
Last year’s Reformation Concert, held at Calvary Baptist Church, was an extended effort which involved over 120 members of the GBC family. While the majority of the participants formed the choir and musicians, many people also performed roles behind the scenes, from ushering to design to marketing. The participants interviewed here by Grace News represent a range of ages...
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