Why Forgive?
August 15, 2019
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to keep forgiving for it is the rightful response to the forgiveness and mercy that we have received in Christ.
Posts tagged with church community
What Makes Community Compelling?
August 6, 2019
Pastor Eugene shares what it means to bear one another's burdens. You are also encouraged to attend the upcoming Equip seminar, "The Compelling Community: Bearing One Another’s Burdens" taking place on Aug 23-24.
Prepare for Worship (23 Sep 2018)
September 21, 2018
How willing am I this morning, to entrust all that I am and have into God’s care? Let's trust in our God of all truth as we gather with His people this Sunday.
Life together in 1 John
September 20, 2018
Our life together matters. Pastor Oliver delves into what it means to live together as a church.
Children's Ministry Movie Night
September 12, 2018
Daniella Low describes a night of warmth and fun for children and adults alike!
Prepare for Worship (9 Sep 2018)
September 6, 2018
Is there anyone in the church that you are struggling to love? This week, let us focus on God’s love for us which He shows through Christ, who fulfills all commandments and enables us to live lives pleasing to Him.
Cultivating Spiritual Friendships
August 24, 2018
What is ministry and which ministry should we serve in? Pastor Eugene clarifies what God says about ministry and encourages us to attend this Sunday's EQUIP class to find out how we can serve one another in the body of Christ.
Serving Others with Our Words
August 2, 2018
Pastor Eugene reminds us that God desires us to speak words that bring life and flourishing to others for His namesake.
CG Nite - 7 July 2018
July 11, 2018
About 90 people came to hear how the Care Groups (CGs) are doing during the CG Nite on 7 July. Among them were some who are looking to join a CG as well as many others who came to share how being in a CG has helped them to relate better with one another as a community of Christ. Esther Yap shares with us more.
Why I Belong
April 10, 2018
In the sermon on Eph 2:11-22, we were exhorted to belong to a community so as to illuminate the glory of God. In this article, GBC members Jonathan Yao, Paul Wu, Poh Gee and Patti Koh penned their thoughts on why they chose to sink roots in GBC, and call GBC their family in this season of their lives.
The Three B’s - 2nd B: Belong
March 6, 2018
Rachel Wong explains to our children the difference between belonging and fitting in, and encourages our children (and us) that we belong simply because we are children of God.
You Are Not Alone
March 2, 2018
From spiritual orphans to a united body of Christ: Pastor Ian explains how our shared story of the gospel is the key component of our sense of belonging as a church community.
Families Serving on Sunday Mornings
February 1, 2018
Lim Eng Khin shares about GBC's new initiative to involve families in greeting and welcoming worshippers before service on Sundays.
Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 7 Jan 2018
January 4, 2018
The first QCM of the year takes place after worship service this Sunday, 7 Jan. Join us at the meeting to find out how we can all work together to build up the church.
Family Dedication - 31 Dec 2017
January 2, 2018
On 31 Dec 2017, Grace Baptist Church gave praise and thanks to God for the gift of families and children.
A Note to My Church Family
December 7, 2017
Our dear sister, Lily Pang, who has retired as a missionary after faithfully serving 33 years in the field, updates us on the task that God has laid upon her heart to serve among the elderly in GBC and Singapore.
Welcome Others, as Christ Has Welcomed Us
August 16, 2017
As we move back to Mattar Road, Pastor Eugene reminds us that the new building should be first and foremost a place to make Jesus known. One way we can make Jesus known is to be friendly and welcoming to each other, and to reach out to visitors in our midst in the same way Christ reached out to bring us near when we too were strangers.
"What is a Healthy Church?" -- conference recordings
August 10, 2017
Missed the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference with Jonathan Leeman held on 17 July or only managed to attend some of the sessions? You can now listen to or download the audio recordings of all five sessions of the conference, courtesy of Shalom Church.
How Should We Do Church?
July 27, 2017
As Tan Yee Kiat reflects on the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference, he invites us to examine what the Bible says about how we should do church.
What is a Healthy Church?
July 20, 2017
Is our church healthy? How are we unhealthy? Do we know what being a healthy church looks like? What medication should we be taking, and what habits should we be changing? Read on for Caleb Yap's quick summary of Jonathan Leeman’s teaching during the "What is a Healthy Church?" conference held on 17 Jul.
The Joy of Mutual Ministry
July 13, 2017
Church leaders have an important responsibility towards the members of the church: they are to keep watch over our souls. How, then can we, as church members, make our leaders’ work a joy and not a burden?
Church Growth
June 1, 2017
This week, Pastor Ian challenges us to re-examine our definition of ‘church growth’. Are we thinking of our own church, or do we have in mind the whole Church of Christ? Once again we are reminded that obedience and personal transformation are key wherever God is at work.
Why Do People Remain Lost?
May 18, 2017
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!
Sign up for GBC Fellowship Meal -- 4 Jun 17
May 15, 2017
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.
"Oh Precious is the Flow": YA blood drive
November 19, 2016
Our Young Adults conducted their first ever blood drive as a CG. This was not only a meaningful bonding activity for them, but also provided an opportunity to reflect on the precious blood of Christ that is the basis of our salvation and community.
Spaghetti Church
October 8, 2016
Do you like eating raw spaghetti? No? How about cooked? Cooked spaghetti tastes much nicer, don’t you think? But - at least raw spaghetti is neat and tidy, all lined up nicely and easily separated. Cooked spaghetti is a different story. A plate of cooked spaghetti is all mixed up and you can't see where each strand starts and finishes.
Through Thick and Thin
September 10, 2016
Rejoicing in God’s faithfulness and the warmth of the GBC family, Lim Song Huat shares why he chose to return to GBC after living in Australia for 10 years.
Living Together, Living for Him
August 27, 2016
Li Shi Wei talks to Nathasha Raj and Dr Loi Kuan Long on their expectations for this year’s church retreat, and what it means to them as part of the GBC family.
From Sunday Chore to Life Together
August 13, 2016
The faithfulness of one led him to a community of many. Tan Yee Kiat reflects on the importance of God’s family.
The Ministries of GBC - Who's who and what do they do?
July 30, 2016
Chan Kim Hoong invites us to serve in the ministries of GBC as it opens us a whole new perspective of the multitude of needs in GBC. It is a first key step towards deepening community spirit where we can support and strengthen one another by meeting one another's needs.
Grace News Issue #3 2016 - Relationships and Community
July 16, 2016
In Grace News’ metaphorical church, we now have a firm foundation (Issue 1) and a strong structure (Issue 2). For the third issue in our theme, we move on to consider the internal connections of the building, such as the wiring and pipes that provide electrical and plumbing services.
GBC Church Retreat 2016
July 1, 2016
We give thanks to God for the recent Church Retreat, whose theme was “Gospel and Community”.
GBC Congregational Care
April 9, 2016
Pastor Bobby Lee likens the role of the Congregation Care Team to following in Jesus’ footsteps by caring for the flock.
Family Meal 6 March 2016
March 18, 2016
We are grateful to the organisers for the hard work put in to the planning of the first GBC Family Meal and are eagerly looking forward to our next GBC EC Family Meal.
YA visit to Gracehaven
October 6, 2015
The Young Adults spent a morning with the children of Gracehaven home, and in this post, they've shared with us some of the things that they've learnt and how we can continue to pray for and support this ministry!
"Why Should We Come to Church?"
September 29, 2015
We chanced upon this helpful post by Rick Phillips on the reasons we should go to church. Drawing from the account and examples of the believers in Acts, he provides a couple of reasons for us.
"Why We're Failing At Community"
July 30, 2015
Is the biblical picture of community only a wistful dream that cannot be attained in busy Singapore? We chanced upon this article, which helpfully reminds us that what community looks like practically could change with our life stages and responsibilities.
Wanted: A Teaching Church
May 27, 2015
This helpful piece by Daniel Hyde of the Ligonier Ministries helps us understand what it means to be a church that is centred around the Bible, and committed to teaching the Bible.
Plans for 2015: A Sharing by the Leadership
January 15, 2015
2015 is a big year for GBC, and at the 2014 Watchnight Service, Elder Cheow Loon shared with us some of the plans that the Leaders have for the growth of the congregation in the year ahead.
Interview with CC Lee: Leading, serving and growing in a CG
November 21, 2014
In this blog post, we interviewed long-time member CC Lee, on how CGs have been a huge encouragement to him since he started attending GBC in 1966. Over the years, he has also taken on the role of CG leader, and he also shares some of the great blessings of leading.
GBC Reformation Concert
November 17, 2014
On the 25th October, around 450 visitors and members to Grace Baptist Church gathered in our sanctuary for the first ever Reformation Concert. Featuring our own in-house singers, musicians and arrangers, the evening was one to remember.
Community Day @GBC - 13 Sep 2014
September 19, 2014
We thank God for the opportunity and privilege to welcome the MacPherson community to GBC for a day of fun, food and fellowship.
Prayer for Needs of the Church and Rebuilding
April 26, 2014
At the EC Monthly Prayer Meeting, a set of prayer requests was provided for church members. For Church Rebuilding, the prayer is for Discernment, Commitment, and Unity. For needs of the Church, the prayer is for Consecration, Conviction, and Community.
Making Decisions in the Church as a Community
April 17, 2014
The coming weeks mark a crucial juncture in the life of GBC, with members due to vote on a proposed building project. In this guest post by member Tony Chan, we read and learn about the individual member's role and responsibility in decision-making, even as the church collectively comes to a conclusion.
Snippets of a Loving Church
November 9, 2013
The Grace News team went around asking various church members a simple question: ‘How have you experienced love from GBC as a church?’ Here are the responses we got.
Book Review: True Community - The Biblical Practice of Koinonia, by Jerry Bridges
October 5, 2013
Pastor Oliver’s review of a book for those in the church who want to grow in the understanding of what biblical fellowship looks like in practice.