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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Gospel Partnership with ACTS Baptist Church
One of our aspirations as a church is to establish gospel partnerships with other churches to fulfill Christ's commission. Pastor Oliver shares with us about this opportunity to partner with ACTS Baptist Church. ...
Church Picnic on 9 August 2022
On 9 August, National Day, we held our second church picnic of the year.It was a fun morning and many came down to get to know one another or play games together. We were blessed with good conversations, and also good food that people brought....
Food, Rain, and the Lord Jesus
Samuel encourages us to see God's goodness and grace in the common every day things—good food and rain. ...
Reflecting on Truth #32
Reflections on the New City Catechism #32 What do justification and sanctification mean? Justification means our declared righteousness before God, made possible by Christ’s death and resurrection for us. Sanctification means our gradual, growing righteousness, made possible by the Spirit’s work in us. ...
Family Dedication (July 2022)
On 31 July, we held our second family dedication of the year, committing with God and one another to come alongside the parents to raise these new children that God has so generously blessed us with. ...
A Picture is Worth…
Pastor Mark turns our attention to the picture of the church that God has given us in the epistle to the Philippians. He reflects on the beauty of the church as God has revealed to us in His word, and encourages us to consider how we too, can bring God glory through His body, the church. ...
Deacons: God's Gift to the Church
Our Training Group read "Deacons" by Matt Smethurst in June and July. One of our members, Koon Han shares his experience and reflections from the sessions....
Family of Grace
Carrie reflects on how God has showed His grace to her and her family. She helpfully reminds us that each conversion is a miracle and act of grace, and encourages us to persevere in sharing the gospel. ...
Reflecting on Truth #30
Reflections on the New City Catechism #30 What is faith in Jesus Christ? Faith in Jesus Christ is acknowledging the truth of everything that God has revealed in his Word, trusting in him, and also receiving and resting on him alone for salvation as he is offered to us in the gospel....
Tough Grace in Tough Times
Do you walk away from God or do you draw closer to the Lord during tough times? Pastor Thian Chye looked back at how God's tough grace during a difficult time in his life has humbled him and enabled him to trust and submit to God....
Reflecting on Truth #29
Reflections on the New City Catechism #29 How can we be saved? Only by faith in Jesus Christ and in his substitutionary atoning death on the cross; so even though we are guilty of having disobeyed God and are still inclined to all evil, nevertheless, God, without any merit of our own but only by pure grace, imputes to us the perfect righteousness of Christ when we repent and believe in him....
God's Chosen People
Joshua reflects on the lives of Judah and Joseph, and encourages us to look to Christ, the perfecter of our faith....
Resting in the Wrestling
Why did God wrestle with Jacob? Timothy Wan meditates on Genesis 32 and finds comfort that God wrestles with us....
Reflecting on Truth #28
Reflections on the New City Catechism #28 What happens after death to those not united to Christ by faith? At the day of judgment they will receive the fearful but just sentence of condemnation pronounced against them. They will be cast out from the favorable presence of God, into hell, to be justly and grievously punished, forever. ...
Introducing Our Interns for 2022
July marked the start of our internship programme. This year, we have three new interns—Liam, Jillian and Gideon. From now till November, they will learn more about GBC and ministry by working closely with the staff and different ministry leaders....
Recap of 3Q22 QCM
On 3 July 22, we had our first in-person Quarterly Congregational Meeting after more than two years! We thank God for the great turnout and fruitful meeting. ...
Reflecting on Truth #27
Reflections on the New City Catechism #27 Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ? No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith. Nevertheless God in his mercy demonstrates common grace even to those who are not elect, by restraining the effects of sin and enabling works of culture for human well-being. ...
Help Wanted!
Throughout the week and at our weekend services, different church members are at work to serve the church and build up the church with their gifts. As the church regathers, and more ministry resume in-person meetings, there has also been more opportunities and ministry needs. ...
Book Spotlights: Genesis and Jesus (and Us)
Samuel Ho shares with us some helpful books available for all ages to accompany our Genesis sermon series....
Welcome One Another
We interview four members from the Welcome Ministry on how serving in this ministry has been an encouragement to them....
Lent: A Time of Personal Reflection
Carrie encourages us to dwell in the presence of God and feast on Him in His Word as we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ....
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....
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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! ...
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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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