Christmas 2020--Good News for Thirsty People
Dikaios Pang goes behind the scenes of this year's Christmas service, a reminder of God's abundant grace in a difficult year....
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Interview with Sylvia Chong
Sylvia Chong, one of our missionaries who has recently retired from Cru Singapore where she has served for 40 years, shares candidly the joys and struggles of serving in the missions field and how God has been faithful. ...
Guarding the Good Deposit by Passing It On
Yanadi, our Ministry Worker, introduces this year’s interns and encourages us to open our lives with them....
Made in the Image of God
In this second interview with GBC members who work in mental health, we speak with Bryan Tan who reveals that mental health problems are more prevalent than we might think....
The Sin in Us
Joshua Lowe, Ministry Support Worker for Youth, exhorts us to look deep into our hearts and reflect on our rebellion and relationship with God....
The Precept Class at GBC
Chan Yoke Meng, who facilitates the Precept Class, shares how the study of the Book of Isaiah impressed upon the ladies that our God is indeed worthy of our worship, praise, thanksgiving, honour, reverential fear, trust and obedience!...
Obey the Word: No Less, No More
Pastor Eugene exhorts us to hear and obey God’s word, being careful to do neither less nor more than it requires. ...
Testimony of Lam Lup Meng
We thank God for Elder Lup Meng's faithfulness and obedience in answering God's call to continue to serve the community at GBC as an elder. He shares with us his testimony and the lessons he learnt the past three years....
Testimony of Ngo Thian Chye
We thank God for Elder Thian Chye's pastoral heart and his obedience to answer God's call into full time ministry. He shares with us his testimony and how we can pray for him. ...
Walking with Married Couples
Elder Jonathan and Kiyoko tell us more about Marriage Mentors, a mentorship programme where dedicated mentor couples would walk alongside married couples....
Recap of 3Q21 QCM
The third Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) for 2021 took place on 4 July via Zoom. ...
Reflecting God's Image
What does it mean to be created in God's image and what are the implications? Pastor Oliver draws our attention to The Great Commission....
Baptisms and Transfers -- 26 Jun 2021
On 26 Jun, we welcome with great joy 16 new members to the GBC family! "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!" (Ps 34:8)...
Breathe In. Breathe Out. It is Friday
Ryan Ang, a new member who has started worshipping with GBC this year after graduating from college, testifies of God's glory and grace in his life as he writes of the struggles and blessings from God that make him thank God for Fridays. ...
Practical Help as a Common Grace of God
How can we help the strugglers in our midst? Yanadi, our Christian Education Ministry Worker, points us to some resources to help us help others....
Standing in Awe of the God of Creation
Joshua Lowe reflects on the creation account of Genesis 1 and 2 following last Sunday's sermon by Ps Ollie....
By the Spirit: Interview with Lianne Ong
This month, Equip is focusing on The Gospel and Mental Health and we interview two GBC members who work in mental health on their work and how they draw strength from their faith. ...
Foundations for Life, the Universe and Everything
Pastor Eugene introduces our upcoming sermon series on Genesis 1-12, which answers the big questions of life. ...
Interview with Koh Siang Kiang
On 31 May, Koh Siang Kiang, one of our missionaries, officially retired as full-time faculty from Singapore Bible College. We catch up with her to find out what are her plans and how we can pray for her....
The Church and Singles
Pastor Oliver offers some practical advice on how we as a church can care for the singles in our midst....
Jesus; His Divinity, His Humanity
Sam Tan explains how the study of Luke with the young adults made it absolutely clear to him that we must be radically dependent on God. ...
The Medicine of Memory
Amid this period of uncertain waiting and heightened anxiety, Pastor Eugene encourages us to remember God’s grace and goodness....
Trusting God in Uncertain Times
Through Psalm 119, Pastor Oliver reminds and encourages us that amid all the uncertainty, we can trust God's purposeful sovereignty. ...
The King and His People: Psalms 42-48
For the next three weekends starting 22/23 May, we will be looking at Psalms 42-45, the first of a two-part sermon series on Psalms....
The Gospel that Makes Us Together and Alive
Yanadi, our Christian Education Ministry Worker, encourages us to rely on God's supernatural works rather than our own creaturely works, while faithfully doing our creaturely best together for the building up of the church....
Interview with Joshua Lowe
On 25 Apr 2021, Elder Chuan Xin interviewed Joshua Lowe who has joined the English Congregation Ministry Team as a Ministry Support Worker for Youth Ministry. We catch up with Joshua to find out more about him and his work with the youth....
The Gospel Culture of Confessing Sins
Joshua Lowe, our Youth Ministry Worker, exhorts us to confess our sins to one another and how by doing so, we might be an encouragement to our youths. ...
Body Building
In line with the new sermon series, The Church, Pastor Eugene recommends some resources to equip us to build up the body of Christ...
Living for Purpose
Tony and Yoke Meng Chan update us on their ministry with Wycliffe Singapore since 2006 and their future plans as they step down from GBC Missions Programme....
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 Church: Sermon Series on Ephesians
For the next four weeks, we will embark on a short sermon series on Ephesians, entitled The Church....
How God Led Me to GBC
David Chung, a new member, shares with us how God led him to GBC....
5 Things That the Resurrection Changes
Pastor Oliver highlights five changes that Jesus' resurrection make to a believer's life....
Good Friday 2021
Why is Good Friday good when an innocent man was crucified? Roxanne Then looks back at our Good Friday service on why Good Friday is truly good news....
Recap of 2Q21 QCM
On Apr 11, we held the second Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) for 2021. ...
Singing to One Another, Again!
Excited by the resumption of congregational singing in our corporate worship services, Pastor Eugene encourages us to minister to one another in song....
Resurrection Sunday 2021
During our Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday services last weekend, we welcomed 24 new members and were reminded that our crucified Lord Jesus had risen!...
Our Pastor is Leaving. Now What?
As we enter into a period of transition, Pastor Ian offers some suggestions on how we can joyfully navigate the coming days. ...
Sermon Schedule for April 2021
In April, we will be concluding our sermon series on Radical Dependence....
Saints, Sinners and Strugglers
Do you feel discouraged in your struggles against sin? Pastor Oliver encourages us to not lose heart but trust in the work of our faithful God....
Investing in People
Pastor Eugene encourages us to invest our resources in people, to grow them in the faith and to equip them for faithful ministry....
Ministry to Men in CGs
Here are four ways men can disciple and help other men grow. ...
Women’s Ministry in CGs -- Part 2
Last week, we shared an article on the role of women in ministry. In this second part of the two-part article, we examine what are the practical ways to care for the women in CGs. ...
A Message to Members
Last weekend, Pastor Ian & Pastor Eugene shared a special pastoral announcement....
Women’s Ministry in CGs -- Part 1
At the recent session of Centralised Leading of Bible Studies (CLOBS), our sister and ministry worker Carrie Chong shared with CG leaders how we can better minister to the women in our CGs. ...
God’s Word: Authoritative and Sufficient for Equipping
Yanadi encourages us to trust and rely on God's word alone as authoritative and sufficient for equipping us toward Christlikeness....
Testimony of Chong Kang Wei
On 20 March, we will be asked to affirm Chong Kang Wei as one of the Directors for GBC for a term of 3 years starting 1 April. Here, Kang Wei shares with us how God has called him to Himself and to serve Him....
Standing in the Shade
Pastor Ian suggests ways we can keep deception from becoming viral in our community....
Christianity & Liberalism
Eric Lui summarises J Gresham Machen's seminal book on Christianity and liberalism....
A Commendable Faith
Do you struggle with faith? Pastor Oliver expounds on the faith that God commends....
Loving Our Neighbours
Together with our administrator Gideon Ooi, Pastor Ian and Pastor Oliver made an afternoon visit to Sallim Mattar Mosque to visit with mosque leaders....
Committed to One Another's Christlikeness
Yanadi Sutan, our ministry worker for Christian Education, encourages us to get to know one another and be committed to one another's Christlikeness....
An Update on Children's Ministry
31 Jan saw the resumption of in-person Children's Church in GBC after nearly a year of Zoom lessons. On this blessed Sunday, 50 children aged 3-12 met for a time of prayer, learning and fun....
God’s Mercies in a Troubling Year
We ask Marcus and Audrey Ng how they are growing in their walk with Jesus and the church despite a difficult year of not being able to gather....
The Gospel at Work
Pastor Eugene encourages us to attend the upcoming Equip class on work, to equip ourselves to be faithful in our jobs for the glory of God. ...
Gathering Together Again as Church
Pastor Oliver lists five reasons why we should gather in person for worship....
GBC Worship Services in Phase 3
Starting 16 January 2021, we will have two services every week: Saturday 5pm and Sunday 9am. Both services will have a capacity of 244 pax each. Help us make the process smooth and quick by being punctual and prepared....
Installation of Pastor Eugene Low
10 January 2021 was an unusually great day for us as we celebrated the installation of Pastor Eugene Low as GBC's Lead Teaching Pastor. ...
Interview with Yanadi Sutan
During last week's worship services, we interviewed Yanadi Sutan who has just joined GBC as a Ministry Support Worker for Christian Education on what the role entails and how we can pray for him and his family....
Pray for Your Elders
Pastor Eugene requests prayer for himself and the rest of the elders, as they serve us in the gospel. ...
Watch Night 2020
Nicholas Quek reflects on 2020's Watch Night Service, a wonderful time of giving thanks for His grace and mercy, as well as a powerful reminder that Jesus is our one and only hope. ...
Quarterly Congregational Meeting -- 3 Jan 2021
We held our first Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) of the year on 3 Jan 2021. The elders shared the plans for 2021 as well as introduced new members who joined last quarter....
Facing 2021 with Faith
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to face 2021 with faith in Jesus Christ, who loves us and saves us....
10 Thanksgiving Points for 2020
At the Quarterly Congregational Meeting on 3 January 2021, Elder Caleb Yap shared ten points of thanksgiving for 2020. ...
Christmas 2020--Good News for Thirsty People
Dikaios Pang goes behind the scenes of this year's Christmas service, a reminder of God's abundant grace in a difficult year....
My New Year’s Resolution
Pastor Ian shares with us his new year's resolution. Wishing all a Contented New Year!...
Risen? Reflection of a First Time Camper
Rayna Wong shares how this year's youth camp has drawn her closer to God and her youth group....
Risen? What Does It Mean To Be a Christian?
Joshua Lee recaps for us the learning points of this year's youth camp and shares how the camp has prompted him to reevaluate what it means to be a Christian....
A Son is Given
Pastor Eugene encourages us to let the good news of Christ’s coming assure our hearts that God is with us and for us. ...
Baptisms and Transfers -- 20 Dec 2020
On 20 December, we had the great joy of welcoming 12 new members to the GBC family, with 7 via baptism and 5 via transfer of membership. ...
Looking at Shoes
Pastor Ian expresses his gratefulness to the team of elders who have been serving sacrificially and faithfully, and prays that we will love and trust them....
Applying the Gospel
Andrew, one of our ministry interns, shares how the internship has given him clarity on God's call to ministry for him and his wife, Esther. ...
Evangelism At Christmas
Elder Caleb shares how CGs can go about speaking about Jesus at Christmastime with unbelievers....
Adoring the Almighty
Pastor Ian reminds us that our God is El Shaddai, and shares with us the adoration and prayers that the church gathered to lift up to this God Almighty last Friday....
Interview with Kuan Kok Pui
We interview, Kuan Kok Pui, who has been faithfully serving as our Church Administrator for the last 9 years on how he came to faith and what his future plans are following his retirement from this role....
God's Word in My Life
Joshua Lowe, one of our ministry interns, reflects on what he learnt from the books he read during the internship....
Advent 2020 Sermon Schedule
Our sermon series for Advent this year, entitled "A Son is Given", will look at selected passages from Isaiah as we remember and prepare for Christmas....
Finding Thanksgiving (During the Covid Season)
Pastor Ian reminds us that we have much to give thanks for even in such challenging circumstances....
Family Dedication 15 November 2020
Last Sunday (15 Nov), we celebrated God's goodness in blessing three families with new births, and covenanted as a faith family to love and encourage these families and their children....
A Thirst for God
Pastor Oliver explains why true satisfaction can only be found in God....
Interview with Gideon, Our New Church Administrator
Gideon Ooi, a brother from our Chinese Congregation, has joined GBC as Church Administrator effective 26 Oct 2020. He shares with us how he came to faith and GBC, and how we can pray for him....
Praying Together
Pastor Eugene shares the prayer requests from last week’s monthly prayer meeting and invites us to unite our hearts to ask God to grow the gospel. ...
Living with the End in Mind
Pastor Oliver encourages us to hold on to God's promise of a heavenly homeland!...
Know Your Leaders - Elder Tan Chong Tien
Tan Chong Tien was unanimously affirmed to be an elder on 18 October 2020. We thank God for His willingness to serve again as an elder and he shares with us his prayer for GBC. ...
Growing in the Gospel
Hannah Yeo, one of our ministry interns, shares how the ongoing internship has encouraged her to persevere in the gospel. ...
Our New Life in Christ
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to seek and set our minds on things that are above....
Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 4 Oct 2020
The last QCM of the year was held on 4 October 2020 via Zoom....
A Heart for God’s People
Pastor Eugene shares his heart for GBC, drawing reflections from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians....
Baptisms and Transfers -- 27 Sep 2020
On 27 September, we celebrated with great joy God's addition of 10 new members to the GBC family....
God’s Antidote for the Trauma of Transition
Pastor Ian explains why there's a need for the leadership transition that he announced last Sunday....
Boasting in Jesus Christ
Pastor Oliver explains why we can and what it means to boast in Jesus Christ. ...
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....
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. ...
A Son is Given
Pastor Eugene encourages us to let the good news of Christ’s coming assure our hearts that God is with us and for us. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Nov 2020)
How would the hope of our future gain in Christ change the way we think, feel and behave right now? ...
Keep ReadingAdvent 2020 Sermon Schedule
Our sermon series for Advent this year, entitled "A Son is Given", will look at selected passages from Isaiah as we remember and prepare for Christmas....
Keep ReadingGlory 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Dec 2019)
In what specific ways will I praise the coming King with my lips and with my life during this Advent season?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Dec 2019)
How would it look like for me to respond in humble trust in God when I find myself in confusing times?...
Keep ReadingResounding 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. ...
Keep ReadingTogether We Tell of Jesus Christ
How do we approach evangelism? Pastor Oliver presents a community approach to telling the good news of Jesus Christ to others. ...
Keep ReadingSomeone is Dying
How do we face the prospect of someone dying? Pastor Ian helps us understand what God expects of us during such times....
Keep ReadingGod our King who Reigns
What do we do when we are shaken by the brokenness of this world? Pastor Oliver encourages us to do what the psalmists do....
Keep ReadingThe Sin that Leads to Death
Pastor Ian recapitulates last Sunday's exhortation on 1 John 5 and shares what's to come as we enter into the season of Advent....
Keep ReadingSermon Schedule for December 2018
As we enter into the season of Advent, we will be looking at psalms written by an earthly king who longed for the coming of the anointed King of all kings. ...
Keep ReadingGod Became Flesh - a Devotional Guide for Advent 2018
This Sunday marks the start of Advent in the traditional liturgical calendar. Below is a devotional guide written by Dr Poulson and Dr Koh Siang Kiang for Advent as we set apart this season to remember and celebrate the coming of Christ....
Keep ReadingThe Joy of a Christmas Bargain
Pastor Ian points us to the best Christmas bargain we will ever find, and encourages us to respond with joyful worship and heartfelt gratitude....
Keep ReadingAdvent Devotional: They Looked For Redemption
Since early this year Dr Poulson had the burden to reprint this devotional, "They Looked for Redemption" for use in churches, especially at Grace Baptist Church, this Advent. Let’s continue Dr Poulson’s legacy of loving God, His Word and living it out in our everyday lives....
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Pastor Ian shares with us the original expectation underlying the season of Advent, and encourages us to await Christ's coming with similarly joyful and expectant hearts....
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In this new post, we recommend a new resource by trusted teacher John Piper for Bible reading and personal devotion during this Advent season....
Keep ReadingAdvent Call to Worship passages
The worship ministry team has selected 4 different OT and NT passages for our Sunday calls to worship. Read about why and how they have been chosen...
Keep ReadingLast Week's Worship 8 Dec 2013
This second week of Advent, have a listen to Sunday's worship music that points us to the coming King!...
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What are some ways families and individuals can prepare meaningfully during the season of Advent and draw closer to Christ? Here are some ideas and resources for helping us all treasure and adore Christ....
Keep ReadingOverview of 'They Looked For Redemption'
Take a look at the overview of the Advent Devotional: They Looked For Redemption and how it helps us understand the true meaning of Christmas...
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