
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....

Body Building: Welcome Ministry (Coffee and Tea)
Our recent "Body Building" series reminded us that we are members of one body and God has designed the church to be made up of members with different gifts under one Head, Jesus Christ. We have interviewed Rachael regarding the Welcome Ministry's Coffee and Tea team. ...

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....

Family Dedication (Jan 2023)
We had our first family dedication of 2023 on 29 January with three families. ...

Our Church Library Has Reopened!
Yanadi shares about the library ministry that has resumed after three years! He shares about the goals of this ministry, the books available and also how the church can participate and help. ...

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. ...

Gospel Partnerships in 2022
At the start of 2022, our pastors and elders shared 8 aspirations for our church, and strengthening our gospel partnerships with other churches is one of the aspirations. In 2022, we thank God for the many opportunities to partner other churches in this way....

Sermon Schedule -- Exodus: Redeemed for Worship
Following our study in Genesis in 2022, we will embark on a study of Exodus in 2023. The book of Exodus shows us how God is faithful to His promises to the Patriarchs. In His faithfulness, He redeems a people from slavery in Egypt to be a kingdom of priests, that they would worship and glorify him among the nations....

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?"...
Youth Camp 2022

Our youths had their annual camp from 18 to 21 December 2022. Theodore, one of our young adults, was one of many church members who went down to the camp to spend time with the youths. He shares his experience and reflections here....
Keep ReadingBaptisms in November 2022

In November, we had the joy of welcoming new members twice in the month! On 13 November and 27 November, 16 members joined the church via baptism or transfer of membership. ...
Keep ReadingFaith Alone: Songs from Galatians

Clara Lim reflects on how the Reformation Concert has shown her the beauty of singing together with one voice to the glory of God. ...
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 21 Aug 22

It was our joy to welcome 14 new members both by baptism and transfer on 21 August 2022. We rejoice with them as they publicly come to profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and to obey the first command to believers to be baptised (Matt 28:19)....
Keep ReadingFinding and Cultivating Rest in God (Part 1)

How do our days go? Are we busy? How do we find rest in God? This was originally a breakout session by Chan Yoke Meng at the Women of Grace event on 14 May 2022. This is an edited version of her transcript and is the first of two parts....
Keep ReadingFamily Dedication (July 2022)

On 31 July, we held our second family dedication of the year, committing with God and one another to come alongside the parents to raise these new children that God has so generously blessed us with. ...
Keep ReadingRecap of 3Q22 QCM

On 3 July 22, we had our first in-person Quarterly Congregational Meeting after more than two years! We thank God for the great turnout and fruitful meeting. ...
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers—June 2022

Over two weekends in June, we welcomed 10 new members by both baptism and transfer. ...
Keep ReadingFamily Dedication (May 2022)

Last weekend, we praised God for the good gift of children that He has so generously blessed us with. We covenanted with God and one another to steward these young lives, pointing them to Christ and reflecting to them the grace that has changed our lives....
Keep ReadingChurch Picnic on 16 May

After two years of social distancing, we were excited to be able to gather for a church picnic at Fort Canning Park. Many came and spent the morning together at Fort Canning Park on this public holiday. ...
Keep ReadingWhen I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Good Friday 2022)

Neo Yi Ling reflects on last week's Good Friday service where we gathered to remember the death of Jesus on the cross....
Keep ReadingRecap of 2Q22 QCM

We gathered to review the past quarter, and to hear of the ministry updates and plans for the upcoming months....
Keep ReadingA Day to Give Thanks

There were many things to be thankful for this past weekend, with the welcoming of new members at our Sunday service as well as the relaxation of some restrictions for our worship gatherings....
Keep ReadingRecap of 1Q22 QCM

We held our first Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) for the year on 9 Jan 2022, recounting and giving thanks for the wonderful deeds of the Lord in our midst, and committing the new year to Him. ...
Keep ReadingWatchnight Service 2021

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the current restrictions allowed us to hold our annual Watchnight service in 2021. It was held both in-person and livestreamed, and many GBC worshippers gathered together in the sanctuary or in homes to reflect on the past year. The theme of the service was, "waiting for the fulfilment of God’s promised hope", and the testimonies, songs o...
Keep ReadingThe Profound Truth of the Gift of Christmas

Clarice Cheong reflects on the necessary gift of Christmas as she looks back on our Christmas Eve Service....
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 19 Dec 2021

On 19 Dec 2021, we had the great joy and privilege to welcome 13 new members to GBC, 5 via baptism and 8 via transfer of membership. ...
Keep ReadingFamily Dedication 2021

During the last weekend of November, we praised and thanked God for the gift of families and children, and undertook the commitment to disciple the ten children whom God has entrusted to us....
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 26 Sep 21

With great joy and thankfulness, we welcomed 13 new members to GBC last Sunday. May their proclamation of faith and the glory of God encourage and strengthen you. ...
Keep ReadingRecap of 3Q21 QCM

The third Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) for 2021 took place on 4 July via Zoom. ...
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 26 Jun 2021

On 26 Jun, we welcome with great joy 16 new members to the GBC family! "Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!" (Ps 34:8)...
Keep ReadingGood Friday 2021

Why is Good Friday good when an innocent man was crucified? Roxanne Then looks back at our Good Friday service on why Good Friday is truly good news....
Keep ReadingResurrection Sunday 2021

During our Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday services last weekend, we welcomed 24 new members and were reminded that our crucified Lord Jesus had risen!...
Keep ReadingInstallation of Pastor Eugene Low

10 January 2021 was an unusually great day for us as we celebrated the installation of Pastor Eugene Low as GBC's Lead Teaching Pastor. ...
Keep ReadingWatch Night 2020

Nicholas Quek reflects on 2020's Watch Night Service, a wonderful time of giving thanks for His grace and mercy, as well as a powerful reminder that Jesus is our one and only hope. ...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting -- 3 Jan 2021

We held our first Quarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) of the year on 3 Jan 2021. The elders shared the plans for 2021 as well as introduced new members who joined last quarter....
Keep ReadingChristmas 2020--Good News for Thirsty People

Dikaios Pang goes behind the scenes of this year's Christmas service, a reminder of God's abundant grace in a difficult year....
Keep ReadingRisen? Reflection of a First Time Camper

Rayna Wong shares how this year's youth camp has drawn her closer to God and her youth group....
Keep ReadingRisen? What Does It Mean To Be a Christian?

Joshua Lee recaps for us the learning points of this year's youth camp and shares how the camp has prompted him to reevaluate what it means to be a Christian....
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 20 Dec 2020

On 20 December, we had the great joy of welcoming 12 new members to the GBC family, with 7 via baptism and 5 via transfer of membership. ...
Keep ReadingFamily Dedication 15 November 2020

Last Sunday (15 Nov), we celebrated God's goodness in blessing three families with new births, and covenanted as a faith family to love and encourage these families and their children....
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 27 Sep 2020

On 27 September, we celebrated with great joy God's addition of 10 new members to the GBC family....
Keep ReadingCelebrating the Lord's Supper

Last Sunday, 16 August 2020, around 40 of us gathered physically for the first time since March to celebrate the Lord's Supper, and to thank God for His grace and faithfulness to GBC the last 61 years. ...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 5 Jul 2020

We held our second QCM for the year over Zoom on 5 July 2020. Around 170 members attended the meeting to give thanks for what God has been doing in our midst and to commit all our plans to Him....
Keep ReadingTransfer of Membership--5 Jul 20

Last Sunday, we welcomed five new members to GBC via transfer of membership. We thank God for each one of them and pray that they will settle into the GBC family well....
Keep ReadingHonouring Families

What does it mean to show Christ’s love to our families? How is God working in our families? The recent “Honouring Family” event held on 7 March, organised by the GBC Young Adults Ministry, sought to break barriers and start a conversation about the often sensitive and delicate topic of family....
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers -- 15 Mar 2020

On 15 March, we had the great joy and privilege of welcoming 18 new members into the GBC family!...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 12 Jan 2020
During our first QCM for 2020 which took place last Sunday (12 Jan), members were introduced to 15 new members and also updated about church and ministry matters....
Keep ReadingWatching and Waiting -- GBC’s Watchnight Service 2019

Neo Yi Ling shares with us how members of GBC gathered on the last day of 2019 to look back on the year that had come to an end and to look forward together to what God has in store in the coming year. ...
Keep ReadingFamily Dedication 29 Dec 2019
Last Sunday, we gave thanks to God for the wonderful joy of dedicating three families to the Lord and covenanted with one another to love and care for these families....
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 ReadingBaptisms and Transfer -- 15 December 2019
We had the privilege to witness the baptisms of four young adults last Sunday and the great joy of welcoming one member via transfer of membership....
Keep ReadingFragmented Reflections of a VBS Volunteer
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2019 was held from 28-30 November. We thank God for His goodness and faithfulness to us and the children throughout the camp. Deborah Yap, the camp commandant, shares her reflection from the camp. ...
Keep ReadingBaptism and Transfers -- 17 Nov 19
What a joy it was to welcome ten new members last Sunday: one through baptism and nine through transfer of membership! ...
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 6 Oct 2019
Last Sunday (6 Oct), we gathered for the last QCM of the year. During the meeting, the elders updated us on membership and ministry matters, as well as GBC's theme and focus for the coming year....
Keep ReadingOrdination of Pastor Eugene Low
On 21 Sep 2019, we had the great privilege to celebrate the ordination of Pastor Eugene Low. We thank and praise God for His wonderful work in Ps Eugene and his family....
Keep ReadingLearning to Carry Another Christian’s Cross
Do we love one another enough to want to be involved in what looks like a messy person’s life? Neo Yi Ling reflects on 'The Compelling Community' seminar held from 23-24 Aug 2019....
Keep ReadingGracehaven Outing to Kampong Glam -- 17 Aug 2019
On 17 Aug, one of GBC's care groups organised a walking tour of Kampong Glam for the children of Gracehaven. Read why the outing impressed upon the participants that God is in control....
Keep Reading60 Years of Grace in Christ
We gave thanks and celebrated 60 years of God's faithfulness and grace last Sunday. Rachel Wong recaps the blessed time of worship and praise....
Keep ReadingBaptisms -- 21 Jul 2019
On 21 July, we celebrated the baptism of 7 believers. It was a blessed time of reflecting on our death and resurrection in Christ as we are joined in faith to Him in the gospel. ...
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 ReadingServing Grace Together
Do you know that there are more than 20 ministries in GBC that we can serve in? Matthew Seah shares how a workshop during camp provides insight on the many different ways that we can serve. ...
Keep ReadingOh How Good It Is
Stanley Yin shares how serving in the church camp organising team has shown him what loving one another is like....
Keep ReadingThose His Mercy Gathered -- GBC Church Camp 2019
Neo Yi Ling, a first time camper, recapped the sweet time of fellowship, rest and refreshment for GBC campers over 12-15 June 2019. ...
Keep ReadingChurch Camp 2019 -- Photos and Reflection
Church camp this year has been a wonderful time of rest and refreshment for the campers. Check out the photos and read what some of our campers say....
Keep ReadingFamily Dedication 16 Jun 2019
Families are God's gifts to the church and during last Sunday's Family Dedication service, we covenanted with God and with one another to steward two young families He has blessed us with. ...
Keep ReadingChurch Camp 2019: Pre-Camp Briefing
We will be heading to Desaru for church camp next week (12-15 June 2019)! The church camp committee shares with us more about the camp and what we can do to prepare for it....
Keep ReadingProgramme for Church Camp 2019
The church camp committee gives us a sneak peek into the programme for the coming church camp. Be sure to attend the camp briefing this Sunday (2 Jun) at 11am in Room 310. ...
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 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 ReadingDon’t Dream It’s Over -- The Reality and Power of Christ’s Resurrection
On 21 Apr, we celebrated Resurrection Sunday and the baptisms of Grace Liew and Lloyd Teo....
Keep ReadingMission Trip to Cambodia: 7-14 Apr 19
A team of six members from GBC headed to Cambodia in April to perform dental work and technical training under Project Khmer Hope. Eric Lui shares with us more about God's work in this part of the world. ...
Keep ReadingGood Friday 2019 -- The Life-Giving, Dying Breath of Jesus
GBC gathered for a Good Friday service last week, even as Christians all over the world gathered to remember the death of Jesus on a wooden cross. ...
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfers - 24 Feb 2019
Last Sunday, we had the joy of witnessing the baptism of Angeline Leong and Rebecca Soh and also welcome five new members via transfer of membership. ...
Keep ReadingWomen of Grace - Forming Life-giving Friendships
Last Saturday, 16 Feb 2019, some women gathered for the first Women of Grace event of the year. Ranging from 3 months in GBC to > 30 years in GBC, there was a wide range of women who attended!...
Keep ReadingWomen of Grace: Grace Together 2019
The women of Grace will be meeting on 16 February 2019 to get to know one another more deeply. Have you signed up yet? ...
Keep ReadingYouth Camp 2018 Reflections
Last year's youth camp was held from 19-22 Dec 2018 at the Navigators HQ. The theme was “Growing Together” and in this article, Louise Chua, Isaac Wee and an additional youth (who wishes to remain anonymous) share some of their reflections from the camp....
Keep ReadingSign Up for Church Camp
We ask Elder Lup Meng why do we have church camp and why should we sign up for church camp this year. ...
Keep ReadingWatchnight Service 2018
Four whole hours together in church to end 2018 and usher in 2019 struck many as odd, and even more as far too long. Yet as watchnight came, the hours flew by as the 100 members or so of GBC came together to share with each other how God has been so good to us the past year....
Keep ReadingGrace Together - GBC Camp 2019
Jonathan Tan, one of the organising committee members for this year's church camp, shares with us more about this year's camp. Registration for the camp starts only this Sunday but you can sign up online now, read on to find out how!...
Keep ReadingCelebrating the Coming of the Prince of Peace - Christmas 2018
On a sunny Christmas morning, GBC gathered to celebrate the birth of a Saviour who had come to take away the sins of the world!...
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 ReadingBaptisms and Transfer - 28 Oct 2018
On 28 Oct, heaven and earth rejoiced as we witnessed the baptism of five individuals....
Keep ReadingQuarterly Congregational Meeting (QCM) 7 Oct 2018
On 7th October, we gathered for the final quarterly congregational meeting for the year to note the thanksgiving, concerns, and movement in GBC....
Keep ReadingTell me a Story - in Singlish!
Sylvia Chong attended the "Tell Me a Story" workshop organised by Wycliffe and held in GBC over 13-17 September and shares with us what she has learnt and do not miss her translation of Philippians 3:1-4 into Singlish! ...
Keep ReadingChildren's Ministry Movie Night
Daniella Low describes a night of warmth and fun for children and adults alike!...
Keep ReadingDr EN Poulson’s Exhibition
From now till 13 October 2018, Singapore Bible College (SBC) is holding an exhibition on the life and ministry of Dr EN Poulson. The exhibition is open to the public, do not miss it!...
Keep ReadingLead the Way Protocol
Pastor Bobby Lee will be sharing on "Impactful Biblical Leadership" during the Baptist Convention's seminar "Lead the Way Protocol" taking place on 8 September. We catch up with him to get to know more about the seminar....
Keep ReadingGiving Thanks for God's Steadfast Love
It's been a year since we returned to Mattar Road as a church family. On Sunday 12 August 2018 we celebrated God's goodness to Grace Baptist Church over 59 years. ...
Keep ReadingGBC Craft Time
The Ladies Ministry organised a craft session on 4 Aug 2018 where participants used their God-given creativity to design and make a terrarium. Rachel Wong tells us more....
Keep ReadingGracehaven Outreach - Loving One Another
On 14 July, GBC Young Adults organised an outing to Fort Canning Park for the children of Gracehaven. Although only seven children from Gracehaven could join us and we outnumbered them four to one, we had great interaction and fun. It was a very encouraging time of ministering to one another....
Keep ReadingTill All the Ransomed Church of God be Saved to Sin No More
GBC celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ last weekend with Good Friday and Easter services. We also welcomed 3 new members through baptisms and transfers....
Keep ReadingVacation Bible School 2018
Calling all kids between 3-12 years old to join us at this year's Vacation Bible School. ...
Keep ReadingLearning God’s Word With Project Timothy, ETCAsia and Prof. D A Carson
From 8 to 9 March 2018, GBC played host to about six-hundred odd visitors as we partnered Project Timothy and Evangelical Theological College of Asia to spend two nights studying Romans Chapter 3 and 4 with Professor DA Carson....
Keep Reading2Gs Lunchbytes - 14 Apr (Sat), 11am to 2pm
Yap Kim Meng shares with us an evangelistic event that The Navigators is partnering with GBC. Mark your calendars and pray that this event will stir up in us a desire to share the gospel naturally in our lives with all those around us. ...
Keep ReadingYouth Camp 2017
Benedict Seah reflects on the recent youth camp, which took place on 20-23 Dec 2017. As we thank God for our youths, let's pray together with them that they will continue to grow in love and obedience towards Christ, and that the relationships renewed among them during the camp will bear much fruit and result in changed lives. ...
Keep ReadingWatchnight 2017: All Glory Be To Christ!
Our Watchnight Service 2017, planned by the YA Ministry, was a time of special blessing and encouragement. Read about it and view some of the videos here....
Keep ReadingA Time of Remarkable Blessing
This year's Watchnight Service will have a different format from those of previous years. Bibianna Yeo encourages us to come together as a church on 31 Dec in reflection and prayer, to mark the end of one year and the beginning of the next. ...
Keep ReadingChristmas Celebration
Seah Kah Yin encourages us to invite our family & friends to join us for our Christmas Celebration on 24th Dec. Let's take this opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ with others this Christmas....
Keep ReadingTable for 6
Table for 6 is an idea that came up from the Disciple One Another workshop to encourage ladies to step out of their comfort zone and get to know people whom we don't already know. Claire Low reflects on the first Table for 6 lunch held on 18 November 2017....
Keep ReadingBaptism of Raveendra Gunta - 19 Nov 2017
On 19 Nov 17, Raveendra Gunta took the step of obedience to acknowledge and testify of his faith in Christ through baptism. We warmly welcome him to the GBC family; and we pray that we will love him as our own and provide a home away from home for this dear brother whom the Lord has brought to our shores....
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ReadingSign up for GBC Fellowship Meal -- 4 Jun 17
Since moving to CHS, various CGs have taken turns to organise the GBC Fellowship Meal every quarter after the Quarterly Congregation Meeting. Pastor Ollie shares with us why we cherish this time of coming together to have a meal....
Keep ReadingGarage Sale: 13 May, 10am to 3pm
Come and check out pre-loved items, grab some good bargains and share warm fellowship over light snacks at the Garage Sale on 13 May from 10am to 3pm. All proceeds will go to the GBC Rebuilding fund....
Keep 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 ReadingGracehaven Outreach - 8 Apr 2017
Bright and early on a Saturday morning, ten GBC members gathered at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve to prepare an outdoor mini amazing race with 17 children from Gracehaven....
Keep ReadingPs Oliver's Ordination - 18 Feb 2017
We celebrate with Ps Ollie as we come together to recognise that God has set him apart for God's work, that there is evidence of the fingerprints of the Almighty on his life and we ask that the Lord will continue to stir up good things in Ps Ollie for the sake of His gospel and for His glory and His namesake. ...
Keep ReadingWatchnight Service 2016: Much to Give Thanks For
On 31 December 2016, GBC faithfully gathered for its traditional watchnight service, knowing that we have much to give thanks for....
Keep ReadingPs Arnold and Effie's Farewell Dinner
GBC bid farewell to Ps Arnold and Effie after 8 years of faithful service....
Keep ReadingThe Good News of Christmas -- Christmas 2016
Joy and thankfulness filled our hearts as we came together to celebrate Christmas 2016....
Keep ReadingWe Told the Story of Jesus - Reformation Concert 28-29 Oct 16
Last year’s Reformation Concert, held at Calvary Baptist Church, was an extended effort which involved over 120 members of the GBC family. While the majority of the participants formed the choir and musicians, many people also performed roles behind the scenes, from ushering to design to marketing. The participants interviewed here by Grace News represent a range of ages...
Keep ReadingDecentralised Evangelistic Christmas
Care groups invite church members and pre-believers into their homes to learn what Christmas is all about....
Keep ReadingBaptism of Amanda Chiam - 26 June 2016
We witnessed with great joy the baptism of Amanda Chiam and warmly welcome Lim Song Huat and Jonathan Lai to the GBC family upon their transferral of membership....
Keep ReadingGBC Church Retreat 2016
We give thanks to God for the recent Church Retreat, whose theme was “Gospel and Community”. ...
Keep ReadingBaby Dedication - 15 May 2016
Following in the footsteps of Hannah and Mary, eleven couples dedicated their children to our Lord for His purposes and His plans, showing their desire and dependence on God to fulfill their parental responsibilities and to bring up their children in the nurture and knowledge of God....
Keep ReadingPastor Bobby's Appreciation Dinner - 20 Mar 2016
20th Mar was a special night for Pastor Bobby - it was an appreciation dinner from GBC to him, to thank him for his many years of faithful service in the church....
Keep ReadingGood Friday and Easter Sunday 2016
We paused to remember and meditate on the sacrifice and finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday and on Easter Sunday, we celebrated with great joy the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead....
Keep ReadingChildren Ministry Outing - 19 Mar 2016
Children, parents and teachers enjoyed their visit to the Central Fire Station and took part in an Amazing Race. Read what some of our children have to say about this fun outing....
Keep ReadingFamily Meal 6 March 2016
We are grateful to the organisers for the hard work put in to the planning of the first GBC Family Meal and are eagerly looking forward to our next GBC EC Family Meal....
Keep ReadingBaptisms and Transfer - 24 Jan 2016
We rejoice as we welcome four new members to GBC via baptism and transfer....
Keep ReadingWatchnight Service 2015
At Watchnight Service 2015, we saw a good mix of members, the young and "not-so-old", coming together to testify of God's goodness and grace in their lives. ...
Keep ReadingJoy to the World - Christmas Service 25 Dec 2015
The Christmas Day service at GBC this year was an evangelistic service that spoke to believers and non-believers alike with a clear presentation of the gospel, interspersed with favourite carols of praise to God. ...
Keep ReadingBaptism of Julian, Zhifeng, Glen & Nathanael - 13 Dec 2015
We rejoiced with Julian, Zhifeng, Glen and Nathanael as they publicly declared their faith in our Lord through baptism...
Keep ReadingCommitting to the Lord
Li Shiwei writes about how he sees his recent baptism as both a commitment to God and a means of fostering deeper relationships with those around him....
Keep ReadingGroundbreaking Ceremony - 21 November 2015 - Part 2
The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new church building took place on 21 November at 17 Mattar Road. Members from both congregations gathered to sing praise to God and pray....
Keep ReadingGroundbreaking Ceremony - 21 November 2015 - Part 1
Last Saturday, 21 Nov 2015, the church witnessed a simple groundbreaking ceremony with a sobering connotation. Our Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Dr. E.N. Poulson, exhorts us to commit ourselves to truly be God's disciples. ...
Keep ReadingGBC's 56th Anniversary
GBC celebrated her 56th Anniversary on 6 September 2015 with the last combined CC and EC service to be held in the present sanctuary....
Keep ReadingGBC's Visit to Roslin Orphanage - 16-20 Apr 15
In this blogpost, Captain Budi of Roslin Orphanage shared how the recent visit by GBC has blessed the children at Roslin Orphanage and Roslin School....
Keep ReadingPicnic at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Mok Chuan Hao shares his reflections on the GBC family picnic at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden that happened last month....
Keep ReadingGBC Mission Weekend - A Missional Lifestyle: Love Your Neigbour
GBC had its missions conference over 28-29 Mar. Speakers from different organisations were invited to share their work in worldwide missions....
Keep ReadingBaptism of Andrea, Ashley and Joseph - 5 Apr 15
On Easter Sunday, we celebrated with great joy the baptism of Andrea, Ashley and Joseph....
Keep ReadingWatchnight Service 2014
At the recent Watchnight Service, we gathered together to celebrate the end of a year, and heard testimonies of God's fatihfulness in the lives of families and individuals in our community. ...
Keep ReadingA Very Merry GBC Christmas
GBC celebrates the real reason for Christmas....
Keep ReadingInterview: Watchnight Service 2014
Every year, GBC celebrates the end of the year and welcomes the next with the Watchnight Service. As 2014 draws to a close, we asked Chan Kok Pun, one of the members of the planning committee to share with us more about this year's service -- what we can expect, how we can prepare for it and why it is so important. ...
Keep ReadingLadies Fellowship - Tea at Tiferet
Over a cup of tea, some of our ladies contemplate on the meaning of beauty and the importance of shining for Christ....
Keep ReadingReformation Concert Testimony: Ruth Chua
Ruth Chua, 18, was a viola player in our 25-strong orchestra. She came to rehearse and worship with us amidst her preparation for A Levels. Read what she shared of her experience in the first-ever Reformation Concert:...
Keep Reading#gbcreformationconcert Publicity Images For Download
Enjoy the #gbcreformationconcert downloads for your use and encouragement ...
Keep ReadingCommunity Day @GBC - 13 Sep 2014
We thank God for the opportunity and privilege to welcome the MacPherson community to GBC for a day of fun, food and fellowship....
Keep ReadingUpcoming Project Timothy Big Picture Conference in August
GBC is hosting the Project Timothy Big Picture Conference in August. In this post, Pastor Oliver introduces us to the Big Picture Conference, and how it is in line with GBC's ongoing discipleship efforts. ...
Keep ReadingChurch Picnic 2014
GBC members gathered for a picnic at the Botanical Gardens on an early Saturday morning for a great time of fellowship and fun....
Keep ReadingCouples Night Out - Love is in the Air!
A thoughtful and loving effort by the Family Ministry and their team of GBC volunteers to encourage married couples to spend more time with their spouses....
Keep ReadingInterview with the Organising Team for BGST Lectures on 1-2 Peter by Dr Bruce Winter at GBC
On the 14 April 2014, GBC will be hosting a lecture by eminent Bible scholar Dr Bruce Winter and our friends from the Biblical Graduate School of Theology. In this blogpost, we interview the organising team!...
Keep ReadingWatchnight 2013: A Time for Remembrance & Hope
If there was one way to sum up the Watchnight service, it is that what is given to us through the Word in the Bible rings true in the lives of our church members....
Keep ReadingJesus, the Light of the World
More than 700 guests and members joined in our Christmas celebration on 25 December this year. ...
Keep ReadingThanksgiving Celebration
More than 80 members gathered together to give thanks to our Lord for what He is doing in their lives. ...
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