Rest for the Distressed, Weary and Poor
What are you struggling with today? Bibianna meditates on 1 Samuel 22 and encourages us to lay all our needs before the Lord of Sabbath and He will grant us rest....
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Preparing for Church Camp
We're days away from our church camp, which begins this Sunday, 28 May. Close to 300 church members will be spending time together at Forest City Golf Hotel in nearby Johor Bahru to learn what it means to do spiritual good to one another....
Introducing 2 New Care Groups
Every few months, we introduce new Care Groups (CG) that get started up at Grace. On 14 May 2023, we had the joy of introducing new Care Group leaders. ...
Family Dedication (April 2023)
We continue to thank God for the young families in our church and the children He has blessed us with. We held family dedication at our 30 April 2023 service to celebrate some of these new lives....
Rest for the Distressed, Weary and Poor
What are you struggling with today? Bibianna meditates on 1 Samuel 22 and encourages us to lay all our needs before the Lord of Sabbath and He will grant us rest....
"Press On": Church Camp Theme Song
Our church camp is happening at the end of May 2023 with the camp theme of “Doing Spiritual Good”! To help us reflect deeply on our theme, our worship team has picked “Press On” by songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty as our camp theme song....
Telling All the Lord Had Done
Pastor Oliver reminds us that we who have received deliverance ought to tell others of all the good that God has done in our lives, and shares with us how we can do so....
Serving the Littlest Ones
Our nursery service for children below the age of 3 has been burgeoning, both with children and helpers! Darius Ng, one of the teachers, shares what the ministry is about....
Ollie’s Time at Acts Baptist Church (2H23)
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....
Good Friday and Easter 2023
Every year, our Good Friday and Easter Sunday services help us to remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Frederick Chua reflects on how the sermons at both services helped us to go back to the precious truths and foundations of the Christian's life. ...
Practical Help for Christian Friendships
Samuel follows up on the topic of Christian friendships and offers us practical ways we can live it out. He offers us some ideas and questions that we can ask of each other to deepen and strengthen our friendships. ...
Recap of 2Q23 QCM
On 2 April 2023, we held our second Quarterly Congregational Meeting of the year. Our pastors and elders took us through what went on in the past quarter, and also some new and exciting developments. ...
Update on Missions (April 2023)
Elder Jonathan is our elder serving with the Missions Committee and at our recent QCM, he took the chance to update the church on our vision for missions. Our vision guides and affects what we do, and he encouraged us to consider how we too, as members can participate in the work. ...
10 Things to Thank God For from Q1 2023
At our QCM on 2 April 2023, Elder Caleb walked us through 10 things that we can be thankful for in the first quarter of 2023. We list them out here and we hope that it will be an encouragement to you! ...
Christian Friendships: God's Good Gift
Bibianna reflects on Christian friendships—its origin and importance in the Christian's life, as well as the encouragements that we can get from it. ...
Life of Henry Martyn
Inspired and encouraged by the life of Henry Martyn, Eric Lui shares excerpts from Sarah J Rhea's book, "Life of Henry Martyn, Missionary to India and Persia, 1781 to 1812", highlighting the thoughts and struggles the missionary had with his antagonists in India and Persia, and how he persevered despite ill-health....
Our Easter Commission
Pastor Mark reflects on the death and resurrection of Jesus. Drawing from John 20, we see how Jesus tells his disciples that Easter Sunday is not primarily about commemoration, but commission....
Installation of Elders (March 2023)
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....
Together in the Truth (Part 2)
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....
Partnership with First Baptist Church of Bandung
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. ...
Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 2 April 2023
Our second Quarterly Congregational Meeting of the year will be held on 2 April 2023 after service from 11am to about 12.30pm. ...
Congregational Singing Seminar with Matt Merker
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. ...
Is God a Killjoy?
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. ...
Remembering the Creator When Our Memory Fails Us
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. ...
Pua Mission Trip: VBS 2023
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....
Church Camp Again?
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. ...
Baptisms and Transfers -- 26 February 2023
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. ...
Elders' Election at the English Congregational Meeting
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....
Testimony of Jonathan Tan
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....
Testimony of Nehemiah Chong
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. ...
Together in the Truth (Part 1)
Pastor Eugene explains what is a statement of faith and its place in our life together as a church. ...
Prayer Walk Around MacPherson
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....
When We Fear We're Not Good Enough
Bibianna asks if we are covering ourselves with fig leaves and points us to Christ, whose robes of righteousness we can rest secure in. ...
Obeying and Following God in Missions
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. ...
Into God's Presence With Joy
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....
God’s Plan, God’s Way
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. ...
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. ...
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?"...
Telling All the Lord Had Done
Pastor Oliver reminds us that we who have received deliverance ought to tell others of all the good that God has done in our lives, and shares with us how we can do so....
Keep ReadingWhen We Fear We're Not Good Enough
Bibianna asks if we are covering ourselves with fig leaves and points us to Christ, whose robes of righteousness we can rest secure in. ...
Keep ReadingInto God's Presence With Joy
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....
Keep ReadingPause and Reflect
2022 is coming to an end, and before we begin the new year, it would be helpful to pause and reflect on this past year....
Keep ReadingThe Reason for This Season
Gideon, who recently completed the internship (and also works as our Administrator), shares how easily we can forget about the real reason for Christmas. He reflects on how a book read during the internship practically helped him remember the reason for Christmas....
Keep ReadingThe Lord Directs My Steps
Liam Kumar, one of our ministry interns, has just returned to India. He shares how God has been directing his steps since he first came to Christ and felt called to ministry. ...
Keep ReadingWhy Is There So Much Injustice in the World?
God is a righteous God who judges and Samuel Ho explains that we would be absolutely terrified if He is not so....
Keep ReadingWorship as Rest
What is true worship? Pastor Mark gives a surprising answer from Exodus on how it involves resting....
Keep ReadingHow Are You Really Doing Spiritually?
Joshua reflects on a recent sermon in Galatians, that reminded us that our salvation and standing before God is not based on our actions, but on Christ's alone. ...
Keep ReadingOne Thing
Pastor Mark explains how running a race through to the finish line is one of the main ways sanctification is illustrated....
Keep ReadingHow Do I Live Out the Gospel?
Pastor Thian Chye shares a practical example of how we can live out the gospel in this local body of Christ....
Keep ReadingThe Pursuit of Significance
Samuel Ho looks back at the time he spent at architecture school pursuing significance and reminds us that we are justified in Christ alone....
Keep ReadingWorks-Producing Faith
Yanadi reminds us that though we are saved by faith alone, this is a faith that produces good works....
Keep ReadingGospel Reminders
We have a tendency to forget the gospel that salvation is through faith in Christ alone—nothing more, nothing less. Here, Bibianna shares her struggles with this and how we can remind one another of this gospel truth....
Keep ReadingLiving Between the Promise and Fulfilment
As the Generations of Grace series ends, Pastor Oliver leaves us with five encouragements for our lives in the valley. How have you been encouraged to press on through our series in Genesis?...
Keep ReadingA 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. ...
Keep ReadingFamily 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. ...
Keep ReadingTough 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....
Keep ReadingGod's Chosen People
Joshua reflects on the lives of Judah and Joseph, and encourages us to look to Christ, the perfecter of our faith....
Keep ReadingDiscipleship in Generations of Grace
How do we disciple one another? Yanadi shares a few tools that we can use for discipleship and emphasises the importance of praying for one another....
Keep ReadingLoving and Teaching Our Young Ones
Chua Seok Eng, who has been serving faithfully in our Children’s Ministry for the last 46 years, shares how the church has been shepherding our children. The church plays an important role in teaching our children the ways of God and loving them as God has loved us. This is the last of our series on how God has been working in our midst across generations displaying His ...
Keep ReadingGod's Faithfulness Across the Generations
Pastor Oliver explains why the Bible includes lists of genealogies and how they point to God's faithfulness across generations....
Keep ReadingWomen's Ministry in the Church
Pastor Eugene explains why we have a women's ministry in the church and how it is to be carried out. A version of this was shared at our recent Women of Grace event, where the women of the church came to spend a morning together. ...
Keep ReadingHoly and Acceptable Worship
Is my worship of God holy and acceptable? Pastor Thian Chye exhorts us to obey God's call to keep the Sabbath to and for the Lord, and gather to worship God in spirit and in truth....
Keep ReadingThe God Who is Sovereign
How does God's sovereignty and free will coexist? Joshua reminds us of God's sovereignty in Genesis and the cross, and encourages us to trust in this good and loving God who is in control. ...
Keep ReadingLent: Jesus Gave His Life as a Ransom for Many
Pastor Oliver reflects on Jesus' sacrificial, ransoming death and marvels at what it means for us. ...
Keep ReadingLent: Looking to Jesus
This Lenten season, Pastor Eugene encourages us to look to Jesus, our trailblazer who has paved the way for our future joy and glory. ...
Keep ReadingLent: 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....
Keep ReadingLent: Reflecting on the Life of Christ
This Lenten season, Pastor Thian Chye exhorts us to reflect on the life of our Lord Jesus and imitate Him. ...
Keep ReadingLent and Fasting
We begin this series on the cross and resurrection, as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday and Easter. Joshua shares about Lent and the practice of fasting during this period. ...
Keep ReadingWe Aspire to Cultivate Gospel Partnerships
Yanadi reflects on the last of eight aspirations for GBC that the elders have shared, and how it is lived out together as a church....
Keep ReadingWe Aspire to Grow in Mission-Mindedness
Bibianna shares five ways that we can participate in the work of proclaiming the good news that God has sent Jesus to redeem and reconcile us back to God....
Keep ReadingWe Aspire to Every-Member Ministry
Pastor Eugene continues our series in the eight aspirations of the church, by encouraging us to love and serve one another for the growth of the whole body of Christ. ...
Keep ReadingWe Aspire to Disciple One Another in Christ
Pastor Thian Chye continues our series in the eight aspirations of the church, and here, he reflects on the importance of discipleship for all Christians, as well as how we can do so. ...
Keep ReadingWe Aspire to Deepen our Unity in Christ
Joshua reminds us that Christ died and rose so that we could be united to both God and others in the Church, and exhorts us to deepen our unity in Christ....
Keep ReadingWe Aspire to be Shaped by the Gospel
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. Yanadi reflects on the second aspiration on Gospel-shaped and how it is lived out together as a church....
Keep ReadingWe 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....
Keep ReadingWhat 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!...
Keep ReadingSpeak 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....
Keep ReadingReflections 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. ...
Keep ReadingGreet 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....
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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 g...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (4 & 5 Dec 2021)
In Jesus Christ, we meet God. How are we looking to Jesus Christ this Advent season?...
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“Deaconing” like Jesus
Pastor Eugene encourages us to appreciate the deacons who serve among us, by serving alongside them. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 & 21 Nov 2021)
Why is it important to have a right view of God? How is God a refuge and strength to us?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 &14 Nov 2021)
How have we been taking joy in the God of our salvation?...
Keep ReadingMarvel Cinematic Universe and the Church
Our intern, Ryan, answers the question that he's been asked most these days, “How has the internship been?"...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 & 7 Nov 2021)
In difficult and confusing times, how are we living by faith in God? ...
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Prepare for Worship (16 & 17 Oct 2021)
How are we following the chief Shepherd by submitting to faithful under-shepherds?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 & 10 Oct 2021)
How have you been glorifying God in the way you have been living or suffering?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 & 3 Oct 2021)
How does our hope in Christ transform our response to suffering?...
Keep ReadingChristmas in September?
The thought of Christmas in September or October could feel weird, but for Christians with a certain hope, the truth that God is with us is a yearlong comfort. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (25 & 26 Sep 2021)
How are you following Jesus, even if it means walking in the steps of His suffering? ...
Keep ReadingLove in Turbulent Times
Assoc Pastor Thian Chye shares three practical ways we can love one another in words and deeds during these turbulent times....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (18 & 19 Sep 2021)
Every Christian struggles against our fleshly desire to rebel against a holy God. How are you struggling with the “passions of your flesh”?...
Keep ReadingVigorous in Intent, Deficient in Aim
Are we busy with Christian service? Yanadi stresses the importance of sticking closely to Christ in the midst of Christian actions....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (11 & 12 Sep 2021)
How are we trusting in Jesus, the cornerstone? ...
Keep ReadingTrusting and Resting
Are you sleeping well? Joshua Lowe reminds us that God is in control and we can cast all our anxieties upon Him and rest fully in Him....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (4 & 5 Sep 2021)
In what ways have our lives reflected the fruit of our pursuit of holiness?...
Keep ReadingThe Gravity of Sin and the Power of Joy
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to take our eyes off ourselves amid our afflictions and struggles and look joyfully to God. ...
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What is our hope and joy in life and death? ...
Keep ReadingHope in the Night
As we begin our new sermon series on 1 Peter and Habakkuk, Pastor Eugene encourages us to cling to Christ, our hope....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (21 & 22 Aug 2021)
Amid the uncertainties and difficulties of life in a fallen world, how are we hoping in God?...
Keep ReadingRunning With and For One Another
Yanadi, our Ministry Worker, encourages us to run faithfully after Christ with an intention of helping others to run faithfully after Christ as well....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (14 & 15 Aug 2021)
How have we been faithfully stewarding the blessings of the gospel in this season?...
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Joshua Lowe reminds us that we may face different struggles or struggle differently in similar situations, but we can all turn to God and one another in dealing with our struggles....
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What is the good that God desires for us? Pastor Oliver exhorts us to examine our heart's desires against God's....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 & 8 Aug 2021)
Whose name are we seeking to glorify: God’s or ours? ...
Keep ReadingWhen Life's Threads Seem Knotted
In this article, which originally appeared in the Aug-Sep 2021 issue of IMPACT Magazine, Pastor Eugene encourages us to trust our sovereign heavenly Father, who works all things together for our ultimate good. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (31 Jul & 1 Aug)
In what ways has the promise-making, promise-keeping God spoken encouragement into our life situations?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 & 25 Jul 2021)
How are we in need of God’s mercies? How are we turning to Him for help? ...
Keep ReadingGuarding 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 & 18 Jul 2021)
How are we hoping in God, while living in a broken and fallen world?...
Keep ReadingThe 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 & 11 Jul 2021)
In what ways have we spurned God’s faithfulness? In what areas of our lives do we have to exercise faith, cry out to Him and plead mercy? ...
Keep ReadingObey 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 & 4 Jul 2021)
How have we fallen short of God’s glory? How are we returning to God through Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingReflecting 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 & 27 Jun 2021)
Whether single or married, how are we serving God through Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPractical 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 & 20 Jun 2021)
Scripture says that we are God's good workmanship. How has God been hard at work in your life this week?...
Keep ReadingStanding 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 & 13 Jun 2021)
How have we reflected God’s image in the way we have lived this past week? ...
Keep ReadingFoundations for Life, the Universe and Everything
Pastor Eugene introduces our upcoming sermon series on Genesis 1-12, which answers the big questions of life. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 & 6 Jun 2021)
How have we responded to King Jesus's rule and reign?...
Keep ReadingThe Church and Singles
Pastor Oliver offers some practical advice on how we as a church can care for the singles in our midst....
Keep ReadingThe Medicine of Memory
Amid this period of uncertain waiting and heightened anxiety, Pastor Eugene encourages us to remember God’s grace and goodness....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 & 30 May 2021)
Where do we go when things do not go according to our expectations? What does that reveal about whom we trust?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 & 23 May 2021)
Where do we turn amid our disappointment and discouragement? What does this say about where our heart is facing?...
Keep ReadingTrusting 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 & 16 May 2021)
How are we using the opportunities God has given to us to share the gospel? ...
Keep ReadingThe 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 & 9 May 2021)
How are we encouraging others to know and follow Jesus? How are others also spurring us on to grow in Christlikeness? ...
Keep ReadingThe 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 & 2 May 2021)
How are we specifically seeking to celebrate the grace of being a part of God’s gathered church?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 & 25 Apr 2021)
How are we living out our new life in Christ among His people, the church?...
Keep ReadingLiving 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....
Keep Reading5 Things That the Resurrection Changes
Pastor Oliver highlights five changes that Jesus' resurrection make to a believer's life....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 & 18 Apr 2021)
What obligation do we feel, to glorify Jesus in our speech and behaviour?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 & 11 Apr 2021)
In what ways does Jesus' resurrection strengthen our faith and deepen our trust? ...
Keep ReadingSinging 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 & 4 Apr 2021)
How are you setting your hope on the resurrection of Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingOur 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 & 28 Mar 2021)
How do the injustices in the world make us long for justice? How do we think true righteousness will come about? ...
Keep ReadingSaints, 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....
Keep ReadingInvesting 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 & 21 Mar 2021)
How do our weaknesses and failures reveal our need for Jesus?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 & 14 Mar 2021)
Do we have the courage to consider ways we may have betrayed the Lord in thought or action?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 & 7 Mar 2021)
Are we ready to stand before King Jesus when He returns in glory to judge the whole world? ...
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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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 & 28 Feb 2021)
What is our heart-attitude when we serve Jesus, Lord of the Resurrection? ...
Keep ReadingStanding in the Shade
Pastor Ian suggests ways we can keep deception from becoming viral in our community....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 & 21 Feb 2021)
How are we submitting to King Jesus? What areas of our lives do we need to bring under His authority? ...
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Prepare for Worship (13 & 14 Feb 2021)
How do we strengthen ourselves when outside forces seek to destroy our joy in Christ?...
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What has King Jesus entrusted to us, in order that we might serve Him now? ...
Keep ReadingCommitted 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 & 31 Jan 2021)
In what areas of your life have you been “blinded” by your fears and chose not to live by faith?...
Keep ReadingThe 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 & 24 Jan 2021)
How do we intend to cling to Christ this week? How will we specifically demonstrate our trust in Him? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 & 17 Jan 2021)
How does Jesus' return give us hope and encouragement? ...
Keep ReadingPray for Your Elders
Pastor Eugene requests prayer for himself and the rest of the elders, as they serve us in the gospel. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 Jan 2021)
How are we praying for and supporting the shepherds God has appointed for our spiritual good? ...
Keep ReadingFacing 2021 with Faith
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to face 2021 with faith in Jesus Christ, who loves us and saves us....
Keep ReadingMy New Year’s Resolution
Pastor Ian shares with us his new year's resolution. Wishing all a Contented New Year!...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting 3 Jan 2021
On 3 Jan 2021, we will be holding our 1st Quarterly Congregation Meeting for 2021....
Keep ReadingA 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 (27 Dec 2020)
No one can serve tow masters. Who are we really serving, Jesus or someone else? ...
Keep ReadingLooking 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Dec 2020)
In what ways can we cultivate hopeful perseverance in difficult times? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Dec 2020)
In a year that has been full of despair and gloom how might I intentionally reflect the light the light of God's glory? ...
Keep ReadingApplying 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Dec 2020)
As we gather before the God who is with us, what am I fearful of and worried about today? ...
Keep ReadingAdoring 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....
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 ReadingGod'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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Nov 2020)
How has your heavenly Father been compassionate to you? As His child, how will you reflect His compassion to others? ...
Keep ReadingFinding Thanksgiving (During the Covid Season)
Pastor Ian reminds us that we have much to give thanks for even in such challenging circumstances....
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Prepare for Worship (15 Nov 2020)
Is there anything in your life that does not deserve the time and energy you give it? How might you begin to unclutter your heart? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Nov 2020)
How will the Father's invitation impact the decisions you make this week?...
Keep ReadingPraying 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. ...
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Prepare for Worship (1 Nov 2020)
What are you depending on for God’s approval: the standard of your own religious “performance”, or Christ alone? ...
Keep ReadingGrowing in the Gospel
Hannah Yeo, one of our ministry interns, shares how the ongoing internship has encouraged her to persevere in the gospel. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (25 Oct 2020)
How urgently do you seek the shelter of Christ in storms of every day? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (18 Oct 2020)
How is Jesus calling you to follow Him by faith and not by sight?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (11 Oct 2020)
If you knew you only had a year of life left, how would you spend it? ...
Keep ReadingA Heart for God’s People
Pastor Eugene shares his heart for GBC, drawing reflections from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians....
Keep ReadingGod’s Antidote for the Trauma of Transition
Pastor Ian explains why there's a need for the leadership transition that he announced last Sunday....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (4 Oct 2020)
When did you last powerfully hear from God in His Word? Are there obstacles from your week that might keep you from hearing from and responding to Him today?...
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Prepare for Worship (27 Sep 2020)
How are you living now in light of Christ's return? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Sep 2020)
Are there times in your life that you have allowed your personal accomplishments and even God’s blessings to interfere with a healthy dependence on His grace and provision?...
Keep ReadingKnowing and Praying for One Another
Pastor Eugene encourages us to use the church’s membership directory to know and pray for one another. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Sep 2020)
How is God calling you to fear Him, instead of being afraid of what others think of you? ...
Keep ReadingThe 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Sep 2020)
In what ways have I opposed God’s word this past week? What was going on in my heart when I did so?...
Keep ReadingPractising Perseverance
Pastor Eugene encourages us to listen to James to learn how we can press on through our trials. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 Aug 2020)
How am I pursuing true blessedness by hearing and obeying Jesus?...
Keep ReadingHope Amid the Darkness
Pastor Oliver walks us through Lamentations 3:19-24 on how to cultivate hope amid the darkness....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Aug 2020)
What are some areas of my life that I need to declare my dependence on King Jesus today?...
Keep ReadingKeep Coming to the Living Stone
Pastor Eugene encourages us to continually draw near to Christ, and not take the gospel for granted....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Aug 2020)
How has God shown His steadfast love and faithfulness to us as a church? Let us give Him thanks and praise. ...
Keep ReadingWitnessing 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Aug 2020)
What am I looking for? What is the thing in my life I most long for?...
Keep ReadingThe Joy of Face-to-Face Fellowship
Pastor Eugene encourages us to meet together for mutual encouragement, as we have the opportunity to do so. ...
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Prepare for Worship (2 Aug 2020)
How is God calling me to sacrificially love others?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Jul 2020)
Consider how your earthly life would be diminished if you had salt, but never used it? or if you had lights, but never turned them on? ...
Keep ReadingKeeping Holy Habits
Pastor Oliver shares three holy habits that we should keep to help us draw closer to God....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 Jul 2020)
What is Jesus calling me to put down and forsake, so that I wholeheartedly follow Him?...
Keep ReadingO 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Jul 2020)
Let's spend a moment reflecting on this question : Is there anything I need right now that I can't actually get for myself? ...
Keep ReadingPraying for the Polls
Pastor Eugene shares five things we can pray for, as Singaporeans prepare to go to the polls on July 10....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 Jul 2020)
How has God demonstrated His faithfulness to me? How can that reminder strengthen me today?...
Keep ReadingWhy 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (28 Jun 2020)
How is God calling me to hope in him amid life’s challenges and trials? ...
Keep Reading“Protection” is Not a Metaphor
Pastor Ian explains the latest measures that GBC will put in place during Phase 2 of Singapore's reopening....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (21 Jun 2020)
What sins do I have to come clean with and confess before God?...
Keep ReadingPreparing for New Normal
Pastor Eugene reflects on the spiritual lessons he has learnt over the past few months. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (14 Jun 2020)
How has my divided heart kept others kept others from observing the majesty of God in me? ...
Keep ReadingHow 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 Jun 2020)
Are there any ways in my own life that I have allowed the pursuit of my own glory to keep me from knowing Christ as He truly is? ...
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Prepare for Worship (31 May 2020)
How has the Cross of Christ shaped the way I live? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 May 2020)
How am I living for Jesus and making Him known, depending on His power and provision? ...
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Prepare for Worship (17 May 2020)
In what areas of my life do I now need to entrust to my compassionate Lord Jesus?...
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Prepare for Worship (10 May 2020)
Think for a moment about the one God used to help you respond to the gospel. As we prepare to meet with God and His Word, will you spend a few moments thanking Him for their faithfulness?...
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Prepare for Worship (3 May 2020)
Do you understand yourself to be a sinner who needs forgiveness in Christ? How does this truth shape how you love God and others?...
Keep ReadingWhat Do I See When I Look at Me?
Pastor Ian reminds us of our true identity in Christ and issues us a Grace Challenge. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Apr 2020)
How has God used challenging times to increase your dependence on Him? ...
Keep Reading(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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 Apr 2020)
How do you intend to place yourself beneath the authority of God's word today? What does it look like for you?...
Keep ReadingThe Gift of Losing Control
Pastor Eugene reflects that losing control, though disconcerting, is a crucial step in our walk of faith. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Apr 2020)
How does the resurrection of Jesus give me hope for the future? Let's take a moment in quiet reflection as we prepare for worship this Sunday....
Keep ReadingCommunity 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship ( 5 Apr 2020)
What burdens are you bearing today? Let's draw near to Jesus Christ for help, for He is gentle and strong to save....
Keep ReadingSkeletons in My Ministry Closet
Pastor Ian suggests four ways to turn our hearts afresh to God in these difficult times. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Mar 2020)
How does my judgement of other believers reveal my heart-obedience to Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Mar 2020)
How am I living sacrificially, as a reflection of God’s mercy to me? ...
Keep Reading“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....
Keep ReadingShips. 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Mar 2020)
How has the love of Christ moved you to also love others?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Mar 2020)
In what small ways can others observe me trusting in God’s provision?...
Keep ReadingPraying 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 Mar 2020)
In what specific ways do I need to more consistently seek rest in Christ?...
Keep ReadingSharing 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Feb 2020)
How am I humbled that Jesus should die for a sinner like me? ...
Keep ReadingTrusting God Our King
Amid changing uncertain times, Pastor Oliver encourages us to go back to Scripture to reflect on who God is. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Feb 2020)
How do you come to Christ this morning? Do you come carrying brokenness, burdens or criticism?...
Keep ReadingThere, 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Feb 2020)
Is there any part of your life where you are not following Jesus?...
Keep ReadingThe 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 Feb 2020)
What areas of my life do I have to put my confidence in Jesus’ authoritative word today? ...
Keep ReadingThe 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 Jan 2020)
Now is the day of salvation. Have I believed the good news of Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingThe 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. ...
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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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 Jan 2020)
s there any part of my life right now, that would benefit from a fresh start?...
Keep ReadingWhat 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (5 Jan 2020)
What specific attitudes and actions is God calling us to turn away from, by the grace of Christ? ...
Keep ReadingReading 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!...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Dec 2019)
What am I really waiting for, and what do I intend to do with Jesus?...
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 ReadingLet 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (22 Dec 2019)
How has the week past shown you that you desperately need Jesus Christ?...
Keep ReadingChristmas 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....
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 ReadingSingapore 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. ...
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 ReadingMonthly 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!...
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 ReadingPrepare for Worship (24 Nov 2019)
Have I been displaying grace together with my brothers- and sisters-in-Christ?...
Keep ReadingLoving Someone Else’s Child
Pastor Ian shares an article that gives some practical ways that older women can serve the women in their lives....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (17 Nov 2019)
How do I honour and serve Christ in my daily conversations? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (10 Nov 2019)
How am I building up my brothers and sisters in Christ? ...
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 ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 Nov 2019)
When Christ returns to reign, what will He say about my disagreements with fellow believers?...
Keep ReadingOctober 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (27 Oct 2019)
If Christ were to return today, how would he find me living?...
Keep ReadingCompassion Ministry Focus: JiaLe Ministry
What does authentic faith look like? Pastor Oliver invites you to befriend and care for the elderly in our neighbourhood....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Oct 2019)
Is submission to authority a part of my “reasonable worship?”...
Keep ReadingDoing 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Oct 2019)
Having received God's love through Jesus Christ, how am I loving others? Let's acknowledge our shortcomings before God for failing to love others as we ought to....
Keep ReadingTeaching Our Children
Pastor Eugene recommends resources to help us teach the children in our midst to know God....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Oct 2019)
This week, let's prep ourselves for worship by asking: What in the church am I here for? ...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (6 Oct 2019)
Join us this Sunday for the last Quarterly Congregational Meeting of 2019....
Keep ReadingHelping 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....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (29 Sep 2019)
If you have received mercy from Jesus Christ, then how are you now living for Him?...
Keep ReadingThe History That Walks Among Us
Pastor Ian reflects on his recent conversation with one of the founding members of GBC....
Keep ReadingThe 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. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (15 Sep 2019)
How has God been gracious to you and turned your life around for His glory? Take time to thank and praise Him....
Keep ReadingGrowing. Pains.
Pastor Ian suggests five ways we can embrace the growth and its associated pain that God is blessing GBC with....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (8 Sep 2019)
How have I failed this week to notice God’s glory in His world? ...
Keep ReadingThe Ancient of Days
Last Sunday, we sang the song 'Ancient of Days'. Pastor Oliver clarifies what the title 'Ancient of Days' mean....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (1 Sep 2019)
Isaiah 30:21 says, “and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way. Walk in it’.” What choice do I need to make today, in order to keep walking in the way?...
Keep ReadingInspiring Hope in One Another
In times of suffering and despair, how can we persevere and grow in Christlikeness? Pastor Eugene shares a simple biblical approach presented during last weekend's The Compelling Community seminar....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (25 Aug 2019)
Whoever trusts in Jesus Christ will not be put to shame. How would knowing this encourage your heart? ...
Keep ReadingReally Good at Being Wrong
Pastor Ian reminds us that we are often not as right as we think we are. ...
Keep ReadingWhy Forgive?
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to keep forgiving for it is the rightful response to the forgiveness and mercy that we have received in Christ....
Keep ReadingThe Mortification of Sin
Eric Lui shares with us some of the lessons learnt as he reads John Owen's "The Mortification of Sin — Dealing with sin in your life" which centers on Romans 8:13. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (11 Aug 2019)
Have I wholeheartedly submitted myself to humbly worship the sovereign God?...
Keep ReadingWhat Makes Community Compelling?
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. ...
Keep ReadingSix Lessons about God and His People
Pastor Sam reflects on his past 2 years serving on staff at GBC and shares some of the lessons he’s learnt. ...
Keep ReadingKeeping Sight of Future Glory
Pastor Oliver explains why we can't overcome sin and idolatry by simply removing them....
Keep ReadingUnless You Turn and Become Like Children
Pastor Ian shares with us about the work that's going on in our children's ministry and the ways we can participate together....
Keep ReadingOur Hymn Writers and Their Hymns
Eric Lui reviews Faith Cook's "Our Hymn Writers and Their Hymns" and shares an interesting anecdote of Isaac Watts....
Keep ReadingWhy Are So Many Christians Unhappy?
Pastor Ian shares an article on why believers struggle to experience joy....
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 7 Jul 2019
Last Sunday (7 July), we had the third QCM of the year and we are thankful for the strong attendance for these quarterly meetings since it was first held in 2018. During the meeting, the elders updated us on GBC's pastoral plans, the Children's Ministry as well as significant events to look out for in the coming quarter. ...
Keep ReadingEQUIP: Life Together in God’s Word
Pastor Eugene invites everyone to attend the second part of Equip 2019 which will focus on how we can be instruments of God’s grace in one another’s lives. ...
Keep ReadingWhen English Gets in the Way
As a follow up from last Sunday's sermon, Pastor Ian exhorts us to keep on becoming kind, tender and forgiving towards each other....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Jun 2019)
Is Jesus obvious in the way I treat those close to me?...
Keep ReadingHow We Can Grow As ‘Grace Together’
During last week's church camp, we reflected as a church what it means to be ‘Grace Together’ and how we can together live this out. Pastor Oliver shares more....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Jun 2019)
What are you afraid of? Let's lay down your fears at the feet of Jesus whose perfect love casts out fear. ...
Keep ReadingEnvisioning 'Grace Together'
Pastor Oliver prays that we will come away from next week's church camp with a clearer picture of what God wants from us....
Keep ReadingStealing Pencils
Pastor Ian asks if we are a religious man or a transformed man?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (26 May 2019)
Who or what am I trusting to make me holy?...
Keep ReadingPreparing our Hearts to Receive the Preached Word
Pastor Oliver shares four ways that we can prepare ourselves to receive the Word of God preached on Sundays. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (19 May 2019)
Is there any indication in my life that suggests I am still bound to the Law?...
Keep ReadingPraying for Celebration of Hope
Pastor Eugene shares how you can pray for the Celebration of Hope evangelistic event that will take place from 17-19 May 2019....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (12 May 2019)
How am I helping someone else grow in godliness? How is someone else helping me to grow in godliness?...
Keep ReadingSpiritual Reflection
Pastor Samuel shares with us the importance of taking time for regular spiritual health checks. ...
Keep ReadingTogether for God
25 couples attended the marriage retreat held on 1 May. Pastor Eugene shares with us what it means to commit our marriages to Christ....
Keep ReadingPraying for Sri Lanka
Pastor Oliver shares with us an article on how we can pray for Sri Lanka which suffered a terrible tragedy last Sunday. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (21 Apr 2019)
How ought the reality of the resurrection impact my view of life, today and in the future?...
Keep ReadingJesus the King, Crucified
As we approach Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Oliver urges us to reflect on the cross which Christ died and lay hold of its meaning and wonder. ...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 7 Apr 2019
On 7 Apr, we gathered for our second QCM of the year where our elders shared with us some significant ministry matters....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (14 Apr 2019)
How is King Jesus calling you to come to Him for peace? ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 Apr 2019)
Do I put the joyful life of Christ on display, or does my brokenness get in the way?...
Keep ReadingTogether for God
What is God's purpose for our marriages? Pastor Eugene recounts a conversation with a friend on how marriage helps us grow in holiness....
Keep ReadingEndurance in Suffering is Proof
As followers of Jesus Christ we will face troubles and tribulations in this world. What then? Pastor Oliver delves into God's Word to tell us what that means for us. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (31 Mar 2019)
Were you joyful this past week in the midst of challenges and struggles? Whether your response is a yes or no, spend a moment thanking God that there there is fullness of joy in His presence and that He is the only giver of true joy in the midst of storms. ...
Keep ReadingWhen Darkness Settles
Pastor Ian shares five things that we should know if we suffer from depression. ...
Keep ReadingLet’s Go for Church Camp 2019!
Pastor Oliver exhorts us to steward the gift of grace that God has given us and living out the implications of the gospel at the upcoming church camp....
Keep ReadingGod is For Us
Why can we be so certain that God is for us? Pastor Eugene tells us more....
Keep ReadingCompassion Ministry Focus: Gladiolus Place
Pastor Oliver encourages us to prayerfully consider how we can be involved in serving and loving our neighbour, Gladiolus Place, one of the Compassion Ministry platforms of GBC....
Keep ReadingLife-Giving Friendships
Pastor Eugene emphasizes the importance of building life-giving relationships that strengthen one another and help build the body....
Keep ReadingAn Update from Fedora
Early last year, Fedora Teong headed to Thailand to start her three-year term with OMF. She is back with us for these two weeks and she updates us on what she's doing in Thailand and how you can pray for her and God's work in Thailand....
Keep ReadingGrace Together: Two Things We Seek, Three Persons We Need
Pastor Ian suggests ways that we can practically flesh out our theme 'Grace Together' in the body as recipients and stewards of God's grace....
Keep ReadingROOTS: Let the Old Testament Speak
Eric Lui reviews for us Alex Moyer's 'Roots: Let the Old Testament Speak'. He hopes that this first book review of the year will provoke interest in our congregation to read more Christian books this year....
Keep ReadingMore Than We Need
Pastor Ian shares why we, as Christians, have more reason than most to celebrate this Chinese New Year....
Keep ReadingAffirming Elders
Pastor Eugene explains what we are asked to do at the upcoming election of elders on 17 February....
Keep ReadingWhy Show Compassion?
One of the areas that the church will focus on this year is to encourage everyone of us to show compassion to our neighbours. Pastor Oliver explains why this is so important....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (20 Jan 2019)
How have you encouraged others this past week? How have others encouraged you?...
Keep ReadingEQUIP - Handling God's Word
Pastor Samuel who is leading the first five Equip sessions on handling God’s Word, shares what was covered in the first session and what can we expect for the next four sessions. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (13 Jan 2019)
Is there anything you need, that you can receive from no one else but God? Are you willing to receive it today?...
Keep ReadingGrace Together: Romans 1:1-7
This Sunday, we will launch our study into Romans. Pastor Ian gives a brief introduction to this “very purest Gospel”....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (6 Jan 2019)
A Blessed New Year to everyone! As we begin the year with our new theme "Grace Together", let us personally reflect on this question -- How has the Lord used community to shape me for His glory?...
Keep ReadingBe Equipped for 2019
How do we grow together as a church? Pastor Eugene shares with us a learning initiative for the whole church....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (3 Jan 2021)
How will we live by faith in Christ in 2021?...
Keep ReadingLooking Back, Moving Forward
Pastor Eugene shares a useful list of 10 questions to ask at the start of a new year and encourages us to come together for the Watchnight service on New Year’s Eve (8pm)....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Dec 2018)
How has God shown His goodness and steadfast love to you? Let’s spend a few moments to give thanks to Him....
Keep ReadingPreparing for Christmas
Pastor Ian suggests five ways that you can prepare for Christmas this year. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (16 Dec 2018)
In this seaon of Advent, as we prepare and remember the real meaning of Christmas, let's take time to consider this question: Is my heart and home ready to receive the King?...
Keep ReadingAbandoned On Our Behalf
In last week’s Grace eNews, the Pastors shared some resources to help us understand how to do Word Studies as part of our Bible study. As part of his preparation for last week’s sermon on Psalm 22, Pastor Sam did a word study on ‘abandoned’ and he shares with us some of what he has learnt. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Dec 2018)
How does God call us to encourage those who feel abandoned by Him?...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (2 Dec 2018)
How has trust in God’s sovereign rule over all things encourage you this week?...
Keep ReadingChristian Parenting
A group of members have been meeting monthly to read and discuss a book on Christian parenting together. Samuel Beh shares some of the lessons he’s learnt so far....
Keep ReadingLove Like This
What is our love like? Pastor Ian shares with us what the love of God looks like....
Keep ReadingMen and Women of Grace
The last session of Men/Women of Grace will take place this Sunday at 11am. Pastor Eugene encourages all to attend as we devote this session to praying for one another....
Keep ReadingSinging of God’s Grace
Why do we sing to God? Pastor Eugene shares the gospel truths to prepare our hearts as we gather to sing praises to God this weekend....
Keep ReadingBelieve, Belong, Behave: Worthy, Not Deserving
Pastor Ian urges us to follow Paul in looking to the Philippian church for a fitting example of how we might live lives worthy of the gospel of Christ....
Keep ReadingJust Checking
Pastor Ian encourages us to check our hearts....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (7 Oct 2018)
How might God desire you to demonstrate His love to others?...
Keep ReadingResponding to the Issue of Section 377A
How should we respond to the issue of Section 377A? Pastor Eugene shares with us the elders' statement on this matter to help guide us....
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (30 Sep 2018)
In what ways this past week, have we been reflecting our heavenly Father’s righteous character in our thoughts, words and actions?...
Keep ReadingWhat Fred Faber Knew
Pastor Ian meditates on Frederick Faber's hymn and prays that we will daily seek the joy of thinking of God and breathing His name. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (23 Sep 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. ...
Keep ReadingLife together in 1 John
Our life together matters. Pastor Oliver delves into what it means to live together as a church....
Keep ReadingLiving as Christ’s Ambassadors in the World
Living in a world where moral norms are continuously shifting, Pastor Eugene urges us to respond by being faithful ambassadors for Jesus Christ....
Keep ReadingThe Stream of Human Custom
Do we let our culture and its traditions or the unchanging biblical standard inform our lives as Christians? Pastor Ian reminds us that we are different from the world that we live. ...
Keep ReadingPrepare for Worship (9 Sep 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. ...
Keep ReadingCultivating Spiritual Friendships
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. ...
Keep ReadingWhen Experience Fails
We celebrated our 59th anniversary last Sunday with a combined service. Pastor Ian encourages us to look to the past and remember God's faithfulness and work, and to continue to live lives of repentance and faith....
Keep Reading“That you may know”: Our messages on 1 John
How can we know if we are in Christ? What beliefs and attitudes give proof to our claim to be a Christian? Pastor Oliver shares with us where we can find answers to these questions. ...
Keep ReadingServing Others with Our Words
Pastor Eugene reminds us that God desires us to speak words that bring life and flourishing to others for His namesake....
Keep ReadingBelieve, Belong, Behave. Why the Order Matters
Pastor Ian sheds light on why belief should come first before belong and behave....
Keep ReadingInterview with Lim Eng Khin
Lim Eng Khin shares with us how she came to GBC and the importance of God's word in her spiritual walk....
Keep ReadingChurch Matters
EQUIP class on 'Church Matters' will be running for the next two Sundays. Pastor Eugene exhorts all of us to attend the class to have a better biblical understanding of the church and church membership....
Keep ReadingWhy Do Baptists "Vote"?
On 22 July, members will be asked to affirm the leaders' recommendation of Lam Lup Meng and Ngo Thian Chye as elders and Samuel Beh as associate pastor. Pastor Ian explains to us what the leadership is asking us to affirm. ...
Keep ReadingA Shepherd’s Gifting
To help prepare us to recognise new elders, we have been considering what the Bible says about the roles and qualifications of an elder. This week's article focuses on an elder’s spiritual gifting....
Keep ReadingInterview with Claire Low
Claire Low opens up on her personal struggles in following Christ while growing up as well as shares how she and Pastor Eugene plans out each year for spiritual growth....
Keep ReadingA Shepherd's Character
Following from last week's article by Pastor Ian on the roles of an elder, this week Pastor Eugene deliberates on the character that an elder should have. ...
Keep ReadingA Shepherd’s Resume
What is the role of an elder? Pastor Ian highlights the roles of those who are called to shepherd the flock of God. ...
Keep ReadingMy Struggles with Who I Am
What are our identities and goals rooted in? Pastor Oliver reflects on his struggles in finding his identity when he first started his sabbatical rest. ...
Keep ReadingDiscipling the Hearts of the Next Generation
God wants our hearts. Pastor Eugene recapitulates last Sunday's message and explains the importance of shepherding the hearts of our children....
Keep ReadingSo That It Might Go Well With Us
How are we distinct as God's children from the people living around us? Pastor Ian exhorts us to be constrained by God's love and live in ways that it might go well with our children and our children's children. ...
Keep ReadingJoni's Godly Priorities
In a recent article, Joni Eareckson Tada advises her younger self to pay attention to cultivating godliness. ...
Keep ReadingTell Me the Old, Old Story
We are prone to wander and stray from God, Pastor Eugene exhorts us to keep our eyes on God by singing and meditating on hymns and songs that speak of His gracious salvation and love. ...
Keep ReadingSuffer Little Children
We rejoice that more young families are joining us at GBC. Pastor Ian shares with us how we can respond with grace as we worship God together with young children in our midst....
Keep ReadingWalking Together in the Light
Pastor Eugene shares five practical ways for us to walk together in the light as a church family....
Keep ReadingYou Are Not Alone
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. ...
Keep ReadingKnow Your Leaders - Elder Beh Soo Hee
Elder Beh Soo Hee reveals to Jonathan Yao what he considers to be the most important aspect of an elder’s role, and what it means to him to be part of the body of Christ....
Keep ReadingGender Roles: Reflecting the Gospel
Pastor Ian invites us to consider whether the modern assumption that men's and women's roles are interchangeable is in line with the Bible's presentation of gender roles and responsibilities. ...
Keep ReadingA Brilliant Display of His Perfect Patience
Pastor Ian reminds us that, like Paul, we have received mercy in order to demonstrate dependence on God, and to benefit others by displaying His perfect patience....
Keep ReadingKnow Your Leaders: Elder Lim Song Huat
Freshly Brewed: Lim Song Huat chats with Li Shiwei on his role as the newest elder of GBC....
Keep ReadingEngaging the World
Do you live in a 'Christian bubble', spending most of your time with only Christians? Here are four helpful suggestions from Pastor Eugene on how to better engage with non-Christians and win them for Christ. ...
Keep ReadingResolving Differences
Disagreements and differences are bound to arise in any family, and that includes our church! Samuel Beh reflects on some ways Scripture instructs us how to resolve disagreements in the church....
Keep ReadingWhy Pray?
Every last Friday of the month we meet to pray for our church, community, nation and world. Pastor Ian shares with us why we pray and encourages us to join in this elder-led prayer service. ...
Keep ReadingKnow Your Leaders: Elder Eddie Tan
Our elder, Eddie Tan, shares with us some thoughts and reflections on his faith and his role in the church....
Keep ReadingLife in Our Father’s House
As members of God's household and His representatives in the world, how should we live together as a church? Pastor Eugene reminds us that we are God's redeemed community, and as such our church life plays a crucial role in our Christian witness. ...
Keep ReadingGet Equipped for 2018
Pastor Eugene Low explains how GBC’s new Equip class reinforces the church’s theme for 2018, and encourages us to attend so we can be better equipped to do the Lord’s work....
Keep ReadingStanding on Three Legs
Pastor Ian introduces GBC’s theme for 2018 and explains why discipleship is like a three-legged stool....
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 ReadingVeni, Veni Emmanuel!
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....
Keep ReadingA Youthful Sunday
Samuel Beh shares with us why this Sunday's worship service will be different....
Keep ReadingI was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me
Reminding us that we were all at one time strangers in the land we now call 'home', Pastor Ian exhorts us to welcome those from other countries whom God has brought to our shores. ...
Keep ReadingFrom Farm Boy to Global Ambassador
Tom Chandler, one of the missionaries whom GBC has the privilege to partner with, explains how God used his unique background to prepare him for his ministry in Asia....
Keep ReadingThe Spiritual Barometer of God’s Church
What does it mean to 'steward God's voice with our vote, not our agenda'? Pastor Ian shares with us how we can prepare ourselves for the Members' Meeting on 24 Nov. ...
Keep ReadingKeeping the Flame
Pastor Eugene exhorts us to keep the flame of the gospel lit through time and space by passing it on from generation to generation....
Keep ReadingReformation Drift
As we prepare for the Reformation weekend, Pastor Ian presents a sobering fact that we have drifted from Luther's place to another and he exhorts us to set our hearts ablaze again with a renewed passion for the gospel. ...
Keep ReadingTaking Time for a Sabbatical Rest
Pastor Oliver will be taking a sabbatical of six months from 1 November 2017. He shares what he will be doing during this period of rest and how we can pray for him....
Keep ReadingQ&A about ‘Singing God’s Love in God’s Word’
Have you bought a copy of the music album 'Singing God’s Love in God’s Word' produced by the Children's Ministry? If not, what are you waiting for? The Children's Ministry answers some questions you have about this music album and shares how you can encourage and support this sacrificial love offering from the children. ...
Keep ReadingEvidences of Grace
What is God doing in our midst? Caleb Yap encourages us with these evidences of His bountiful and merciful grace that the Lord has opened his eyes to. May you be encouraged and strengthened as much as we are, and may our love for God and for one another grow....
Keep ReadingWhy Do People Reject the Gospel?
Pastor Ian shares with us five reasons for people's rejection of Jesus, and provides wise and practical advice on how we can respond....
Keep ReadingDiscipling in our Weakness
A common reason people cite for not discipling others is that they feel inadequate - not just ill-equipped, but actually disqualified, due to sin and personal weakness. Read Pastor Eugene's article to discover that in God's hands this very insufficiency can be a powerful part of our discipling, as we acknowledge our need of God and depend on Him to bring conviction and und...
Keep ReadingWomen, Desires and God’s Word
In August, some of our ladies started a Bible study called "Teach us to Want". Claire Low shares with us why the ladies embarked on the study and how we can guard our hearts and align our desires with the Lord’s. ...
Keep ReadingGBC Thanksgiving & Dedication Service 2017
On 17 Sept 2017, both the English and Chinese congregation gathered together to worship God in the newly constructed sanctuary. Neo Yi Ling recounts for us the sweet time of worship and fellowship that we enjoyed on this special day of thanksgiving. ...
Keep ReadingEverybody's Talking
Pastor Ian encourages us not to be taken in by the doomsday predictions that are so prevalent in our day. Instead of focusing on what we don’t know, we should obey what has already been revealed to us, carry on doing our God-given work, and point those around us to the truth....
Keep ReadingNot Ashamed -- Helen Chee -- Labourers by Faith
Wrapping up our series of “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” interviews, Chan Kim Hoong speaks to Helen Chee, secretary to GBC's Rebuilding Steering Committee and Building Sub-Committee. In the interview, Helen shares with us how she came to GBC, her fond memories of the old church building and her prayers for GBC as we settle into our new building....
Keep ReadingBuilding God’s House
As we prepare to celebrate the dedication of our new building, Pastor Eugene reminds us that the church is people, not place. As members of the church we are stewards of one another, having been brought together in Christ, and as such should have a deep concern for each other's spiritual growth. Keep reading to discover six practical ways we can deliberately help a fellow ...
Keep ReadingMissionary Apprentice -- Fedora Teong
Now in her final semester at the Singapore Bible College, Fedora Teong updates us on her potential overseas mission plans in Thailand with OMF after graduation. We pray for her as she prepares to move out of her comfort zone, to bring the gospel to the ends of the earth. ...
Keep ReadingPua Mission Trip -- Sept 2017
A team of nine headed to Kathy's Home in Pua, Thailand to conduct the quarterly English camp from 1-4 Sept 2017. For this camp, they also taught the children English memory verse songs from the Children Ministry's Singing God's Love in God's Word music album. The children (and teachers) had a great time learning the songs. Read the trip report to find out more....
Keep ReadingNot Ashamed -- Melissa Fam
Melissa Fam, one of our many unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the church rebuilding project, shares with Neo Yi Ling on the encouragement she has received from her involvement in the rebuilding project and how it has challenged her to be not ashamed of the gospel. ...
Keep ReadingWhen Someone Comes to See
Pastor Ian encourages us to invite our friends to church and to warmly welcome newcomers, so that we will be the kind of church where seekers feel safe to explore faith. Read on to discover the surprising number one reason why many people do not return to a church they have visited. ...
Keep ReadingIt is Good to Give Thanks!
At this season in our church life, GBC has a lot to give thanks for. Pastor Ian reminds us that it is not only good but also appropriate to express gratitude to the One who sustains us and provides us with everything we need. He suggests four ways we in turn can respond to such a generous God. ...
Keep ReadingFirst Service back at Mattar Road
View the photo gallery to get a snapshot of our first worship service back at 17 Mattar Road last Sunday!...
Keep ReadingInterview with Samuel and Jessica
Pastor Ian wrote about Samuel Beh joining us as a new ministry support staff from 14 August onwards. This week, we interviewed Samuel and his wife Jessica (affectionately known to some as "Sam and Jess") to find out more about them and how we can support and encourage them as a community!...
Keep ReadingWelcome Others, as Christ Has Welcomed Us
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....
Keep ReadingSinging God's Love in God's Word (trailer)
Two months ago, the Children Ministry introduced the "Singing God’s Love in God’s Word” CD project which they have been preparing since May last year. We are excited to announce that the CDs (and USBs) are now available! Watch the trailer to find out more!...
Keep Reading"What is a Healthy Church?" -- conference recordings
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....
Keep ReadingPressing Forward in Him
Pastor Ian draws from the teaching and example of AB Simpson to remind us that we need both the leadership of the Holy Spirit and the authority of God's word to inform and strengthen our faith. Let us join him in praying that our hearts will be led by the Spirit and shaped by His word, and let us consider both as being of equal importance in our Christian journey....
Keep ReadingWhen We Pray
Ps Ian shares with us why prayer ought to be a primary pursuit for everyone who desires to grow deeper in Christ....
Keep ReadingGBC moves: 10 ways to participate
We're counting down and excited to be moving back in less than a month! But from now to the 20th of August when we hold our first service in the rebuilt building, there's plenty for everyone to participate in. We've compiled a list of 10 ways here! ...
Keep ReadingGracehaven Outreach -- 15 Jul 2017
On the 15th of July, the Young Adults Ministry spent a morning with the children from the Gracehaven home. Hannah Yeo reflects on the time spent with the children and encourages us to keep telling of Jesus, the only one who can change us from restless rebels into sons and daughters of God....
Keep ReadingNew Ministry Support Staff
Pastor Ian shares with us the wonderful news of Samuel Beh joining GBC as a ministry support staff. ...
Keep ReadingHow Should We Do Church?
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....
Keep ReadingGetting Ready to Move Back
We are moving back! Here are the dates to look out for as we prepare our move back....
Keep ReadingWalking the Talk
This is the last Children’s Corner about being not ashamed of the gospel. The first one was about how the Holy Spirit gives us courage and strength to take a stand for God. In the second we looked at our speech: being bold to tell others about the gospel. And finally, in this last one we will see how important it is to do what we say. Now we’re ready for action! ...
Keep ReadingWhat is a Healthy Church?
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....
Keep ReadingAn Update from Beacon Hall
Beacon Hall, a hostel for university students in Chiang Mai, started its first intake of students in April 2017. We thank God for the hard work of William and Karen Lenn in seeing through the building of the hostel and for their joy and commitment to want to serve Him among the Hmong and Thai communities. Karen Lenn shares with us more about the students they are ministeri...
Keep ReadingWe Are Members of One Body
These past few weeks have been difficult for GBC, as we have mourned the loss of loved ones and friends. As we sorrow together, Ps Eugene reminds us how we, as a body in Christ, are bond to one another; and gives some practical suggestions on how we can love and give courage to one another so as to strengthen the entire body, for God's glory....
Keep ReadingThe Joy of Mutual Ministry
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? ...
Keep ReadingChronicles for the Church
We in GBC are uniquely blessed in being able to benefit from the teaching ministry of DS (Discipleship Seminars). Taught in a refreshing and engaging way by some of our younger members, it is an invaluable resource for us ...
Keep Reading'Holy, Resolved' - YA Retreat 2017
Over 23-26 June, our YAs went for their annual retreat entitled ‘Holy, Resolved'. Matthew Seah reflects on the time the YAs had learning about God's holiness and its implications for His people....
Keep ReadingLoving God’s Beloved
How does God feel about His beloved? Pastor Eugene shares with us what God says about the church—His beloved bride—and how we can love and serve one another for His glory....
Keep ReadingShort-term mission trip to Cambodia 2017
Over 6 days a team from GBC demonstrated the love of Jesus to rural Cambodians through dental care, teaching, and sharing the word of God....
Keep ReadingFollowing God Outside of Sunday
In this post, our Associate Elder and Deacon, Lup Meng, gives us a peek into his life as he lives out the implications of the gospel mid week. ...
Keep ReadingUpcoming Young Adults' Retreat
Every year the Young Adults' (YA) ministry holds a retreat to meet with God and to encourage each other to follow Jesus better. They share with us what the retreat is all about and how we can pray for them! ...
Keep ReadingCome Away with Me
Pastor Ian exhorts us to come away from the cacophony of life's daily demands and quiet ourselves for a time of solitude and reflection in our God....
Keep ReadingIntroducing “Singing God’s Love in God’s Word”
Last Sunday, the Children Ministry introduced a CD project that they have been working on since last year: “Singing God’s Love in God’s Word”. We are so encouraged by how God is working among and in our children and we pray that they will continue to enjoy singing and meditating on God's Word....
Keep ReadingPua Mission Trip -- May 2017
11 GBC members headed to Pua, Thailand, to conduct the quarterly English Camp at Kathy's Home from 26-29 May 2017. The Thai academic year has just begun and the team was excited to meet four new children at the home. Read the trip report to find out more....
Keep ReadingYA Ministry Evangelistic Event: Meet the Church
Meet The Church: Testimonies by Believers from Difficult Backgrounds was organized by the Evangelism Committee of the GBC Young Adults (YA) ministry. The team organised this with the purpose of encouraging and challenging Christians to share the gospel boldly....
Keep ReadingChurch Growth
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....
Keep ReadingLuwuk 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 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 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 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 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 Reading"Help! I Hate Change!"
Pastor Ian recently wrote more about the transitions facing our church and he helped answer some of our questions! After all, change is always hard and confusing. He shares more about where our God is leading us....
Keep ReadingMinistry Focus: Grace News
Have you ever wondered how editions of Grace News come into existence? How and why are they produced, who is involved and what are the changes ahead? ...
Keep ReadingChrist is Risen…Now What?
How do we continue to live life every day in the power of the resurrected Christ? ...
Keep ReadingBaptisms on Resurrection Sunday - 16 Apr 17
The church for whom Jesus died joyfully gathered this past Sunday to celebrate the risen Christ! ...
Keep ReadingGood Friday Service - 14 Apr 2017
Neo Yi Ling reflects on the evening service held on Good Friday to remember the day when an innocent man, a King sent from God to reign over the world, became the sacrificial lamb for the entire humanity’s sins....
Keep ReadingThe New Testament Church: Who Was Doing All the Baptising?
In this post, Pastor Ian reflects on how good traditions of the church have inadvertently become a choke-point for the growth of the Gospel....
Keep ReadingTransitions
Every one of us, by the grace given to us by God, must be willing to sacrifice the culture of our heritage, education and tradition for the transformational culture of Christ!...
Keep ReadingA Word from the Pastor
In this post, Pastor Ian shares on how we can continue to hold fast to the gospel as we wrestle with living in a world that holds out different values....
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