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On 20 and 21 October, we hosted two conferences with Mark Dever, pastor of Capital Hill Baptist Church and from 9Marks ministry. The first conference was targeted at leaders ("Building Healthy Churches"). The other, which was jointly organised with Adam Road Presbyterian Church (ARPC) was for church members ("The Local Church"). One of our members, Ryan Ang, attended both conferences, and shares with us his experience and reflections here. ...
On 13 November 2023, we held a church picnic at Fort Canning Park. Many from GBC came to spend a morning together. ...
Carrie, one of our ministry support workers for women's ministry, reflects on her time in ministry. She shares her heart and hope that women will continue to minister to one another with the word and also be equipped to handle the word. ...
What gets you through difficult circumstances? Samuel reflects on how Hebrews 11 can be applied in life, as we learn to hope in what is yet to come and eternal....
Two families participated in the Family Dedication at our 29 October 2023 service....
As 2023 draws to a close, we're also holding another picnic on 13 November 2023. ...
The Ministry Traineeship, formerly known as the Ministry Internship, runs from July to November this year. For this cycle, we have four trainees joining us -- Melissa Fam, Clarice Cheong, Roy Lam and Joshua Shoo....
Deacon Bryan Tan led us in a exemplary prayer of confession on the Lord's Day (22 Oct) based on the Beautitudes from Matthew 5:3-10....
Chng Eng Ching give thanks for how God has given her a bird's eye view of doing mission work through His lenses as she reflects on her first mission trip with GBC to Cambodia....
At our 8 October 2023 service, we installed our new elders Jeremy Lee and Beh Soo Hee. ...
Last Sunday, Elder Caleb exhorts us to consider the call from Hebrews to regard suffering and pain as part of God’s purposeful discipline in our lives. Here, Joshua Lowe draws on his recent discipline of his child to encourage us to be open and willing to receive discipline from God and our church community....
On 18 November 2023, our women will be looking to gather for a morning of learning together as they build relationships and get to know once another. The title of this event is "Growing in the Gospel", and the focus is on how women can continue to hold fast to the gospel through all seasons of life. ...
On 1 October 2023, we had our final Quarterly Congregational Meeting of the year. It has been quite a busy and encouraging quarter and year, and our pastors and lay elders shared various updates about our life together as a church....
Believers remember and rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ. This good news of great joy is what we celebrate at Christmas. This year, we hope to invite our neighbours at MacPherson to celebrate Christmas with us at a brunch on 16 December from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. ...
Reflecting on last Sunday's sermon, Ps Thian Chye suggests five practical ways we can help one another in running and finishing the spiritual race well....
We had the joy of welcoming 23 new members in the month of September over two Sundays. Five joined us by baptism while the other nineteen joined us by transfer. ...
Our worship team recently introduced this new song, "Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Psalm 103)", by Sovereign Grace Music. Based on Psalm 103, this song walks us through the many reasons that believers have to bless the Lord with our entire beings and soul....
From 14–18 September, a team of 10 conducted an English camp at Kathy’s Home in Pua. Read how the camp went and sign up for the next trip from 16–20 November 23! ...
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Pastor Mark will be conducting this upcoming EQUIP series from September to November 2023. ...
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On 12 August 2023, we held a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate 64 years of God's faithfulness to Grace Baptist Church. This was held together with our Chinese-language congregation, and was the first one held since the pandemic restrictions were lifted. ...
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At our recent church camp, we held a workshop called "In Our Golden Years" that focused on issues and challenges that seniors might face in life. It focused on some practical considerations especially on the medical front, but also touched on ways to be caring for one's spiritual growth too. ...
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Pastor Eugene announced at the 30 April 2023 service that Pastor Oliver would be sent temporarily to Acts Baptist Church to pastor for six months as part of GBC’s gospel partnership with a sister church. Pastor Oliver’s time at Acts Baptist Church will span from 1 July to 31 December 2023....
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At our 26 March 2023 service, our elders who were recently re-elected reaffirmed their vows to serve God's flock. It was also a time for the congregation to commit to supporting and working together with them for the good of the gospel....
Pastor Eugene shares reasons why we corporately recite creeds and confessions, and offers examples of how we use our statement of faith as a church....
One of our aspirations as a church is to establish gospel partnerships with fellow like-minded Christians for the advance of the gospel. Our Missions Committee has also been exploring similar opportunities with churches and organizations overseas, and one such visit was to First Baptist Church of Bandung. ...
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We had the joy of hosting a seminar with Matt Merker on Congregational Singing on 25 February 2023. Matt was in Texas but he was able to share with us via Zoom. ...
Joshua reflects on the ways we are all tempted to pursue joy apart from God, why that is futile, and how true joy is only found in Christ alone. ...
Jim Tan, one of our members, wrote this article which was first published in Salt&Light. He shares reflections on Ecclesiastes 12 on how we can continue to remember our Creator when we face the struggle with dementia, and how caregivers can also encourage this memory. ...
From 3–7 March, a team of 19 headed to Kathy's Home to conduct a Vacation Bible School. We thank God for the team and the fruitful trip....
Pastor Thian Chye has been working with the Church Camp Committee to prepare for this year's camp! He shares with us a personal reflection on why the camp is important, and helpful for us as a church. ...
On 26 February 2023, we had the joy of welcoming new members at our service! That morning, we welcomed 12 new members – 4 by baptism, while the other 8 joined us by transfer. ...
Our English Congregation Leadership (ECL) have unanimously reaffirmed the calling of Jonathan Tan and Nehemiah Chong as elders. The ECL are thankful to God for their faithful service and their willingness to continue serving for another term of three years....
Jonathan Tan shares with us how he came to faith and also his heart for Grace Baptist Church. This sharing was originally provided as a part of the Elders' elections at the English Congregational Meeting....
Nehemiah Chong shares how he came to faith and also his heart for the church, as he stands for reelection. This sharing was originally provided as a part of the Elders' elections at the English Congregational Meeting. ...
Pastor Eugene explains what is a statement of faith and its place in our life together as a church. ...
One cool Thursday evening in February, a group from GBC and Redemption Hill Church (RHC) went around our neighbourhood for a prayer walk. It was the first walk that was organised for 2023....
Bibianna asks if we are covering ourselves with fig leaves and points us to Christ, whose robes of righteousness we can rest secure in. ...
Obedience to God happens in both the big and small decisions in life and certainly, Christians are called to obey Him every day. For some of us, the call to obey God can take the form of obeying Him to go into full-time missions. So, what prompted our missionary, Esther, to consider becoming a missionary? She shares more about this journey here. ...
Pastor Oliver meditates on the grace that has been granted to us to be in the presence of a holy God. We may not always feel this way, but the reality of this truth grounds us and changes the way we live....
Pastor Eugene preached this sermon on Exodus 2:11-25 on 29 January 2023, where we were reminded that God is never late. He works in his time, not ours. The faithful God will keep his promise to redeem His people in His time. ...
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. ...
Samuel Ho shares with us some helpful books available for all ages to accompany our Genesis sermon series....
We interview four members from the Welcome Ministry on how serving in this ministry has been an encouragement to them....
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....
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....
"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. ...
Our intern, Ryan, answers the question that he's been asked most these days, “How has the internship been?"...
This was originally shared by Bibianna at the Women of Grace event titled, "Bearing Burdens", which was held on 19 November 2022. Psalm 63 shows us that when we’re in the wilderness, let us behold our God and hope in Christ. ...
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Keep ReadingAs you come before the Lord in worship this Sunday, spend a quiet moment reflecting on this question: Knowing what I know about God, am I willing to trust Him with the details?...
Keep ReadingHow are we daily hearing and trusting in the word of God? Let's give thanks to God who speaks and reveals the truth through His word....
Keep ReadingAs you gather with the rest of the church for worship this Sunday, take a moment to consider your eternity, from where does your confidence come? ...
Keep ReadingHow might God desire you to demonstrate His love to others?...
Keep ReadingIn what ways this past week, have we been reflecting our heavenly Father’s righteous character in our thoughts, words and actions?...
Keep ReadingHow 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. ...
Keep ReadingAs you prepare your heart for worhip this Sunday, give thanks for one evidence of our Father God’s transforming love in your life this past week....
Keep ReadingIs 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. ...
Keep ReadingWhat kind of help from God are you in need of right now? Ponder over this and humbly beseech our Advocate, Jesus Christ, sent to help us face sin's penalty and power....
Keep ReadingJoin us this Sunday as we come together to worship God who is Light and absolutely pure in His holiness. Let our songs rise to Him as a fragrant offering!...
Keep ReadingThis week, we count it a joy and privilege to gather with our brothers and sisters from the Chinese Congregation for a combined worship, giving thanks to God in Scripture and song for being our Deliverer and Redeemer....
Keep ReadingWhat am I investing in now, that will follow me beyond the grave?...
Keep ReadingHow can God use our words to build up, encourage and refresh?...
Keep ReadingAm I able to submit to God's best for me, even when I don't understand it?...
Keep ReadingIn what ways has the the wisdom of Christ guided and blessed your interactions with your family, friends and colleagues this past week?...
Keep ReadingHave I in any way been giving myself to idols that do not satisfy? Let's spend a moment to examine our heart as we prepare for worship....
Keep ReadingHow is God calling me to tell others of His salvation and glorify Him among the nations?...
Keep ReadingThis week, let us prepare our hearts to meet with God by considering the times that He has responded to us with persevering grace. ...
Keep ReadingAs you prepare to hear from God this Sunday, would you allow Him to expose areas of compromise in your life?...
Keep ReadingHow does Christ’s love for us move us to love Him and others? ...
Keep ReadingIn what areas of your life have you not been obeying God? Take time to confess these areas to God, and to ask for His power to love and obey Him. ...
Keep ReadingJesus is a humble and compassion Servant-King, who made himself nothing in order to love and save the unlovely. He came not to be served, but to serve. As we prepare our hearts for worship, let us focus on this love and commitment of God to cleanse us of our sins and bring us back to Him through Jesus. ...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, let's bow down with humility and gratitude for this majestic and glorious God who has lavishly blessed us with heavenly riches in Christ, and richly provides us with everything we need....
Keep ReadingGod has rescued us from sin and made us His holy people in Christ. How is God working in your life to help you grow in holiness? ...
Keep ReadingAs you prepare for Sunday, consider if there is any area of your life today that would benefit from perseverance? Then, take a moment and invite God to give you lasting strength because He is the living God who calls and sustains....
Keep ReadingLet's remember to be quiet before God just thanking Him for making us holy through His Son and also exalt Christ who has transformed us by His grace....
Keep ReadingAre we submitting to God's design for our lives by living according to His way? As we ponder over this, let's be grateful to God for His grace and wisdom in saving us and ordering our lives according to His perfect plan. ...
Keep ReadingWe worship a God who is merciful and patient. Have we shown patience and mercy towards others in the past week? ...
Keep ReadingHow have we loved God by cherishing His truth this past week?...
Keep ReadingThis week, let's thank God for His presence with us even in times of unjust suffering and to endure for the sake of Christ as we are called to walk in His footsteps. ...
Keep ReadingSin leads to isolation but grace leads to community. Let's prepare our hearts as we come together this Sunday to worship the One who invites us into community....
Keep ReadingAs you enter into the 1st week of the new year, consider how is God urging you to lean on Him in faith this new year. ...
Keep ReadingAre there struggles in your life now that demonstrate a need for God’s persevering power? Take a moment to specifically invite Him to strengthen and help you persevere in faithfulness to the gospel....
Keep ReadingSalvation belongs to God and not us -- it is God's work! Let's humble ourselves in praise and worship of our Almighty God. ...
Keep ReadingHow is God calling you to trust Him, as He works in your life for your good and His glory? Perhaps you have been grappling with difficult situations and feeling exhausted this past week but as you quiet yourself before God, know that He is the great Redeemer who is in sovereign control of your life....
Keep ReadingAs you prepare for worship this Sunday, spend a few moments thanking God for His intervening grace in your life and praise Him for pursuing and changing you by His grace daily....
Keep ReadingThis week, let's remember our God who has not only equipped us with faithfulness but also called us to reflect His faithfulness and glory in every part of our life as His children and as a church....
Keep ReadingWORSHIP PREPARATION Call to Worship : Ephesians 1:3-6a "Blessed bethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessingin the heavenly places, even as hechose us in himbefore the foundation of the world, that we should beholy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us foradoption to himself as sons through Je...
Keep ReadingThis week, let's take time to thank our God whose presence encourages and strengthens us. ...
Keep ReadingThis week as we prepare for Sunday worship, take a moment to thank Jesus, our God Incarnate, who came in human flesh and makes Himself known to us. ...
Keep ReadingAs we prepare to worship God with His people on Sunday, let's come with clean hands and pure hearts to worship our God who is Truth and whose steadfast love never ceases....
Keep ReadingHas it been a tough week for you? If it has, let's take comfort that we can find refuge in God, our liberator, whose priceless blood has ransomed us and for that, rejoice and glory in his plentiful redemption and mercy....
Keep ReadingHow was your week? Were you overwhelmed by life's challenges and responsibilities that just never seemed to end? Take heart for God is calling you to take refuge in Jesus Christ, his Son, our promised King and Saviour....
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, as we focus on God's transforming grace, let us remember that it is the Holy Spirit who makes us more like Jesus....
Keep ReadingAs we meditate on the call to worship for this week, let's give thanks to God for being our deliverer and refuge during those trying moments in the week past and pray that we will continue to trust in him and make him known through the gospel....
Keep ReadingAre you living a life under God's rule? This week as we focus on Christ who is God’s righteous King, whose rule blesses the nations, let us respond in submission to this chosen King under his gracious rule....
Keep ReadingAs we come together to worship Jesus Christ our Lord this Sunday, let's be praying that we will be obedient to God's Word and call to be a disciple....
Keep ReadingAs you meditate on Lamentations 3:22-23, let's be thankful to God that out of His covenantal love and mercy, has poured out His grace on undeserving people like us. ...
Keep ReadingThis 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 ReadingJoy 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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingDo 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 ReadingLet 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 ReadingWhat are some areas you can ascribe God the glory that is due to Him? As you reflect on the Call to Worship, know that our God is the reigning King over all the earth who is deserving of our worship and praise. So, come and worship our God in the splendour of His holiness....
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, we want to rejoice with the young adults who are taking a step of obedience to get baptized. What's more, standing with them in the water, are the ones who have been instrumental in their decision and who are committed to grow them deeper in Christ....
Keep ReadingThis week's call to worship, Lamentations 3:22-23, is an old praise song which we have not sung for a long time. Though an old song but what this song proclaims about God's steadfast love, mercies and faithfulness are timeless truths. ...
Keep ReadingHow was your week? Have you been thirsting and hungering for God?Let's just spend some quiet moments and thank God that He is the living water who alone satisfies all our needs and that He will graciously bring blessings in fulfillment of His covenant promises. ...
Keep ReadingThis week, as we prepare for Sunday worship, let's come before Him with thankful hearts for the hope we have in Jesus and rejoice at the day where we will meet Him face to face. What a glorious moment it will be when all the saints gather in praise to our Almighty Father...
Keep ReadingHow are you doing this week? If you have been battling some challenges this past week and are feeling discouraged and beaten, let's learn from the psalmist in Ps 86 :1-10 and turn to God....
Keep ReadingBlessed 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 ReadingLet'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 ReadingThis 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 ReadingGrace News interviews Ngo Thian Chye and Matthew Koh to find out what they do during their daily devotion, how they find the time and energy for such regular devotion and the motivation behind their commitment....
Keep ReadingFollowing his sermon last Sunday, Pastor Oliver further shares his thoughts on the importance of knowing our identity as children of God in this post. ...
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