Sermon Schedule for June 2017
Last Sunday we concluded our Great Commission Month. This week we resume our sermon series on "Not Ashamed of the Gospel"....
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We Aspire to Cultivate Christlikeness
At the end of last year and the start of this new year, the elders shared some aspirations for the church at our Watchnight service and QCM. Bibianna reflects on the first aspiration on Christlikeness and how it is lived out together as a church....
Watchnight Service 2021
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the current restrictions allowed us to hold our annual Watchnight service in 2021. It was held both in-person and livestreamed, and many GBC worshippers gathered together in the sanctuary or in homes to reflect on the past year. The theme of the service was, "waiting for the fulfilment of God’s promised hope", and the testimonies, songs of praise and discussion questions helped all who attended reflect on how they have been waiting this year. ...
The Profound Truth of the Gift of Christmas
Clarice Cheong reflects on the necessary gift of Christmas as she looks back on our Christmas Eve Service....
What We Aspire to Be
What are your aspirations for 2022? Have you considered what God wants you to aspire to be? Pastor Oliver shares the aspirations for GBC for 2022 as well as his!...
Side by Side
From July to December, the Side By Side Book Club has been gathering (virtually) once a month to reflect and practise together what it means to walk side by side with one another and the communities that we are in. Jocelyn Lang shares her experiences with us. ...
Thanksgiving for Preaching Lab
From February to November 2021, we had a class—Preaching Lab—where a group of ~20 brothers came together to be equipped for the ministry of the Word. We hear from them what they have learnt, how they have benefited and what they were thankful for....
Quarterly Congregational Meeting (9 Jan 2022)
This is the first Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) for this new year. As the frenzy season settle down, let us also gather as a church to look back at the past quarter and look forward to the coming year....
Sermon Schedule: Prayer
In this series, we will be understanding prayer using the A.C.T.S model, which is derived from the Lord's Prayer. The model has the following elements: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication. Over the next month, we will be looking at prayers in the Bible and how they teach us to pray. ...
Speak the Truth to One Another
Pastor Eugene explains how we will be using the New City Catechism to affirm the faith together at our worship services....
Baptisms and Transfers -- 19 Dec 2021
On 19 Dec 2021, we had the great joy and privilege to welcome 13 new members to GBC, 5 via baptism and 8 via transfer of membership. ...
Reflections from Youth Camp 2021
Our youths had their camp from 17 to 19 Dec 2021, and Joshua shares with us how they learnt about and experienced God's lovingkindness during the camp. ...
Charity and Its Fruits
Eric Lui introduces us to "Charity and Its Fruits", a collection of Jonathan Edwards' sermons on 1 Corinthians 13 while he was pastor of the Church of Northhampton. ...
Greet the Saints
Yanadi reminds us that gospel work is not done alone. In this season of gatherings and meetups, he also encourages us to consider how to stir one another to love and good deeds, and even to reconcile with those we have issues with....
Leading a Care Group in a Pandemic
Seah Kah Yin and Gerald Chua share the challenges (and unexpected blessings) they faced as they lead their Care Groups during these pandemic years....
Waiting for Jesus Christ’s Return
Pastor Oliver shares his reflections on waiting during the Christmas season, and encourages us to wait well. Waiting grows our patience, cultivates our desires, and strengthens our heart. ...
Family Dedication 2021
During the last weekend of November, we praised and thanked God for the gift of families and children, and undertook the commitment to disciple the ten children whom God has entrusted to us....
Every Day is a Thanksgiving Day
A week ago on 25th November, Americans celebrated their annual Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving is often a time where people also take the opportunity to spend quality time with family and express their gratitude to one another. What about us as Christians? Do we give thanks to our God? If yes, how often? What compels you to give thanks to God or what are the things you give thanks for?...
Interview with the Missions Committee
Our Missions Committee has been working behind the scenes to connect with our missionaries. We interview Elder Jonathan to find out more about the Missions Committee and the work they've been doing. ...
“Deaconing” like Jesus
Pastor Eugene encourages us to appreciate the deacons who serve among us, by serving alongside them. ...
Encouraging by Understanding
Samuel shares how his interactions with our elders during the internship have given him a better glimpse into the lives of our elders and how we can encourage them....
Book Review: "Side by Side"
"Side by Side" is a book by Edward Welch that a group of GBC members have been reading together for the past few months. Koon Han, who has been involved in this reading group, shares some key points from the book. ...
Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Church
Our intern, Ryan, answers the question that he's been asked most these days, “How has the internship been?"...
Luwuk Mission Trip 2017
As part of the program for Great Commission Month, the iCare CG shared with us the recent trip some of them made to Luwuk to visit Tzi Ping and Heidi Leong, their CG members cum adopted missionaries. The trip has helped them better understand and appreciate Ping and Heidi's work among the Saluan people. If you have missed their presentation, here's a short recap of what th...
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship this Sunday (28 May 17)
This Sunday is the last Sunday of our Great Commission Month. As you prepare your heart for worship this Sunday, take a moment to thank God for the one who faithfully shared the gospel with you. ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 28 May 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) DS is in recess. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY JUNIORS| God is LOVE -Love is the overflow of joy that God has inHimself. Key Verse: John15:9a,11 "As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you. I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete." SENIORS | EL ELYON - The Most High, King of Kin...
Keep ReadingPrayer Meeting on 26 May 2017
Prayer Meeting (26 May 2017) Prayer Points I.DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) Prayer Praise: - Please pray with us as we plan the study at DS for the second half of the year. - Pray for us as we consider how to better serve the needs of the church body configure DS to serve those needs. - Pray for our teachers to rest well during this recess continue to draw close to...
Keep ReadingBuilding Bridges
Pastor Ian shares his hope for GBC to consider how God might use us to support ministries that intentionally serve as bridges to the hearts of our neighbours....
Keep ReadingKamus Saluan - Saluan Dictionary Project
Tzi Ping and Heidi, our missionaries in Luwuk, update us on the Saluan dictionary project. We are so encouraged by how God is opening doors for them to bless the Saluan community and we are very excited for the launch of the Saluan dictionary app – Kamus Saluan....
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship this Sunday (21 May 17)
Joy is a result of God's salvation gift and let's give thanks to God for this gift of joy which comes at a great expense to God through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 21 May 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) DS is in recess. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY JUNIORS| REFUGE - God is a place of safety and shelter for His people.Key Verse: PROVERBS 18:10 "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." SENIORS | JEHOVAH-OR - The LORD is Light. When Jehovah-Or turns the light on evil, God's children repent.Key Ve...
Keep ReadingMay the Peoples Praise You
This year’s theme song for Great Commission Month (GCM), 'May the Peoples Praise You', is a timely encouragement for Grace Baptist Church. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this song reminds us of the truth of God’s salvation plan....
Keep ReadingWhy Do People Remain Lost?
Ps Ian reminds us in this post that as we enjoy and celebrate God's blessings of our soon-to-be completed new building, we need to be mindful that the church is not a building and we should be a church beyond our building!...
Keep ReadingNot Ashamed: Talking about Jesus
In the first of our three-part series on the theme of Not Ashamed for the Children's Corner of Grace News, we shared the story of Perpetua. In this second instalment, Rachel Wong shares with our children the example of Timothy and encourages our young ones (and us) to tell others about Jesus....
Keep ReadingSign up for GBC Fellowship Meal -- 4 Jun 17
Since moving to CHS, various CGs have taken turns to organise the GBC Fellowship Meal every quarter after the Quarterly Congregation Meeting. Pastor Ollie shares with us why we cherish this time of coming together to have a meal....
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship this Sunday (14 May 17)
Do you know that you are precious in God’s eyes? As you reflect on this week's call to worship, thank God for the precious gift of Jesus Christ who gave His life in exchange for our lives....
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 14 May 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | 5.15 PM 6.15 PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL ON LEVEL 1Today we will wrap up our study on 1-2 Chronicles: "What Happened after Chronicles?" Today's teaching will be led by Yee Kiat. DS will be in recess after today.(Note: DS slots on 21 and 28 May have been designated for presentations by mission organizations and ministries in view...
Keep ReadingBuilding Lessons from Lego
What can the popular construction toy Lego teach us about building up the church of Christ? Pastor Eugene sees several parallels, and here uses those colourful little bricks to illustrate some important principles for us as we seek to establish the church on a strong foundation....
Keep ReadingNot Ashamed -- Esther Cher -- Living Hope
Long-time GBC member Esther Cher, also known as Yoke Lin, shares her testimony of being not ashamed of the gospel with Grace News writer Heng Wen Xiu. The mother-of-two talks about the living hope she has in the gospel, and the power of the Holy Spirit working in her....
Keep ReadingGarage Sale: 13 May, 10am to 3pm
Come and check out pre-loved items, grab some good bargains and share warm fellowship over light snacks at the Garage Sale on 13 May from 10am to 3pm. All proceeds will go to the GBC Rebuilding fund....
Keep ReadingLet's Prepare for Worship this Sunday (7 May 17)
Let us proclaim our God and King to the Nations – so that they will come to worship Him! Let us turn to and remember this our God and King! ...
Keep ReadingAnnouncements for 7 May 2017
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: DISCIPLESHIP SEMINARS (DS) | 5.15 PM 6.15 PM | FELLOWSHIP HALL ON LEVEL 1 We will be doing a study on "King Josiah" led by David Koh. Yee Kiat will be teaching next week. CHILDREN'S MINISTRY JUNIORS| GOD IS UNCHANGING. God never changes.Key Verse: Malachi 3:6a 'I, the Lord, do not change.' SENIORS | JEHOVAH-EL EMETH: The Lord God of Truth.The...
Keep ReadingCramming for Missions
In a context in which we are taught to cram for excellence or nothing at all, as Christians, let's cram for "well done my good and faithful servants!" as we come to another Great Commission Month this year....
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - April 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of April 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - April 2017
Prayer & Praise Items for April 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - April 2017
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at April 2017 ...
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