To Love as Christ Loved Us (Baptist Mission Conference)
August 14, 2019
Clarice Cheong attended the recent Missions Conference at GBC and was reminded that it is Christ’s love that motivates and enables us to proclaim the gospel.
Posts tagged with missions
Pua Mission Trip -- May 2019
June 12, 2019
We are grateful for the team of ten, including three newcomers, who braved the heat and headed to Thailand from 24-27 May to conduct the quarterly English camp at Kathy's Home. The newcomers were greatly encouraged by God's work in Pua and we hope that their thoughtful reflection below will in turn encourage you to join us for the next trip from 30 Aug to 2 Sep.
Mission Trip to Cambodia: 7-14 Apr 19
April 24, 2019
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.
Pua Mission Trip March 2019
March 25, 2019
A team of 12 members, including 3 newcomers headed to Kathy's Home in Pua, Thailand, over 1-4 March to conduct the quarterly English camp. Read about the trip as well as reflection from the 3 newcomers.
Pause to Pray
March 4, 2019
David and Gladys Chang have been serving with OMF in Bangkok for many years. In 2018, they were refreshed by a time of furlough back in the US and they have since returned to the field in Jul 2018. They share with us how they have experienced God's abundant love and faithfulness as they transition and how we can pray for them.
An Update from Fedora
February 19, 2019
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.
Pua Mission Trip - Dec 2018
December 31, 2018
11 GBC members had a blessed time conducting the quarterly English Camp at Kathy's Home in Pua from 7-11 Dec 2018. Read the trip report to find out more.
Dedication Service at Beacon Hall
December 31, 2018
On 15 December 2018, Beacon Hall held its dedication service. Thanks to the support of partners, donors, supporters and well-wishers, there are presently 9 university students living in the Hall, with rooms for at least 6 more next year.
Cambodia Mission Trip 2018
October 16, 2018
From 30 Sept to 5 Oct, a team of 9 flew to Cambodia for a short-term dental mission trip. The team composed of five members from GBC, and four others from Redemption Hill Church, St Andrew’s Cathedral, and Zion Living Streams Community Church.
Pua Mission Trip - Sept 2018
September 18, 2018
On 31 Aug 2018. a team of 9 headed to Kathy's Home in Pua, Thailand to conduct the quarterly English camp. All 9 members have been visiting Pua regularly and we thank God for each and every one of them. Read the trip report to find out more.
Update from Shige Mori
September 4, 2018
Shigeyuki Mori has been serving with the Singapore Japanese Christian Fellowship (SJCF) since 1986. Here Shige shares with us the challenges and joys of reaching out to the Japanese community in Singapore.
Pua Mission Trip -- May 2018
May 31, 2018
Ten of us headed to Kathy's Home in Pua, Thailand to conduct the quarterly English camp from 18-21 May 2018. The Thai academic year was about to begin and the team was excited to meet ten new children at the home. Read the trip report to find out more.
Great Commission Month (May 2018)
May 1, 2018
This year, GBC has set aside May as our Great Commission Month. The sermons and EQUIP classes for this month will focus on the Great Commission – to bring our families, our neighbours, and our nation and beyond, to know the gospel and to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
Vacation Bible School at Pua, Mar 2018
April 2, 2018
In March, a team of nine GBC members headed to Pua to conduct Vacation Bible School for the children at Kathy's Home. It was an experience that left the team feeling encouraged and blessed. We hope the team's reflection of the trip will encourage you to also take part in GBC's very own Vacation Bible School taking place over 31 May to 2 June 2018.
The Burden of University Ministry in a Post-Christian Society
March 27, 2018
Barnabas Lin has been ministering through IVCF in Chicago for the last eight years. During his academic sabbatical last year, he sought God’s guidance for his future steps in ministry, and here he shares with us the questions he wrestled with.
Aunty Poh Kin's Visit to Beacon Hall
December 22, 2017
Aunty Poh Kin, who is 97 years old and a long-time member of GBC, made a trip to Beacon Hall in Chiang Mai in November this year. Susan Tan, her niece and a regular volunteer and supporter of the work at Kathy's Home in Pua, shared how God has so generously answered Aunty Poh Kin's prayer and enabled her to visit Beacon Hall to see the marvellous work He is doing there.
Pua Mission Trip -- Dec 2017
December 18, 2017
10 GBC members conducted the quarterly English Camp at Kathy's Home in Pua from 1-4 Dec 2017. They also visited the House of Hope – a dormitory for Hmong students under The Firm Foundation – which is about 20mins away at Thawangpha. Read the trip report to find out more.
A Note to My Church Family
December 7, 2017
Our dear sister, Lily Pang, who has retired as a missionary after faithfully serving 33 years in the field, updates us on the task that God has laid upon her heart to serve among the elderly in GBC and Singapore.
From Farm Boy to Global Ambassador
November 15, 2017
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.
Missionary Apprentice -- Fedora Teong
September 13, 2017
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.
Pua Mission Trip -- Sept 2017
September 7, 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.
An Update from Beacon Hall
July 19, 2017
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 ministering to.
Short-term mission trip to Cambodia 2017
July 4, 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.
Pua Mission Trip -- May 2017
June 13, 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.
Luwuk Mission Trip 2017
May 30, 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 they shared.
Building Bridges
May 24, 2017
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.
Kamus Saluan - Saluan Dictionary Project
May 23, 2017
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.
May the Peoples Praise You
May 18, 2017
This year’s theme song for Great Commission Month (GCM), 'May the Peoples Praise You', is a timely encouragement for Grace Baptist Church. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this song reminds us of the truth of God’s salvation plan.
Letter from a Dear Missionary Couple
April 11, 2017
GBC receives a heart-warming letter from a dear missionary couple who has been away for many years. We give thanks for what God has been doing in and through them to minister to the Unreached People Groups, and we pray alongside them as they transit to a new assignment and city.
Pua Mission Trip -- Feb 2017
March 24, 2017
A group of six GBC members, comprising five regular members and newcomer Sherri Buntain, headed to Pua, Thailand, to conduct the quarterly English Camp at Kathy's Home from 24-27 Feb 2017. Read the trip report to find out more.
Christmas Love Box
January 25, 2017
Towards the end of every year you will have heard appeals from the Missions Committee (MC) for love offerings to be given to the Christmas Love Box (CLB). You may have wondered what exactly is this Christmas Love Box?
Trusting in the Lord -- Doug & Joyce Erdmann
January 11, 2017
Doug and Joyce Erdmann update us on their new ministry with The Navigators in Colorado, United States. We pray with them that they will continue to trust in the Lord as they transit to a new place with new roles.
Christmas Greetings from Ping and Heidi
December 25, 2016
Ping and Heidi, together with their boys, give thanks for the Holy Spirit that expresses His life and power through their daily lives.
Touching Lives in Our Own Backyard
November 19, 2016
Michael Chee reflects on lessons learned from GBC’s Great Commission Month, which took place in July.
A Beacon of Truth and Light
September 24, 2016
Karen Lenn updates us on the progress of Beacon Hall, a hostel in Chiang Mai. We pray that the hostel will serve the needs of the students there and bring glory to God.
Sharing by Our Dear Missionary : Lily Pang
September 24, 2016
In this post, Lily, our long-time, dedicated and committed missionary who has given many years of her life to world missions, gives glory to God who called her to service in the mission field.
Adopt-a-Missionary (AM) Programme
July 2, 2016
Have your care group adopted a missionary yet? Find out more about how we can support and care for our missionaries by adopting them.
Strengthened in Christ - the Word of God in our Own Language
June 11, 2016
Heidi Leong reminds us of the immense privilege we have of being able to read the Bible in our own language, and testifies that it is God’s word that strengthens and sustains her and her husband Tzi Ping as they serve as missionaries in Indonesia.
Rooted in Christ as a Missionary
March 12, 2016
David Chang reflects on sinking his spiritual roots in Christ, whilst serving in metropolitan Bangkok.
Cambodia Mission Trip (8-12 June 2015)
August 27, 2015
6 GBC members went on a dental mission trip to the Trang Province of Cambodia in June. Read about the trip here!
Sharing by Mak and Narola Sanglir
August 3, 2015
Our church's missionaries in Thailand, Mak and Narola Sanglir, gave an update on their ministry and challenged us to evangelise as part of discipleship.
Reaching out to the young ones in Kampuchea
August 1, 2015
Deborah Teo shares about her missionary journey to Cambodia and how she serves God there.
GBC's Visit to Roslin Orphanage - 16-20 Apr 15
July 19, 2015
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.
GBC Mission Weekend - A Missional Lifestyle: Love Your Neigbour
April 18, 2015
GBC had its missions conference over 28-29 Mar. Speakers from different organisations were invited to share their work in worldwide missions.
Care Group outing with the Gracehaven kids to Changi Beach
April 17, 2015
Esther Yap shares about her care group's recent outing with the kids from Gracehaven.
Storm The Gates of Hell
January 30, 2015
In this sermon from Acts 4, we are reminded of the bold proclamation of the gospel undertaken by the apostles and early church. They stood firm on the gospel truths though it led them to much opposition. How can we learn from them?
Missions at GBC: The Kairos Course
January 20, 2015
In this blogpost, the Missions Committee shares the heart behind implementing the Kairos Course, what it's about and why GBC members are encouraged to participate.
Kairos: God, the Church, and the World
November 30, 2014
The recent Kairos course held at Calvary Baptist Church provided much insight into world missions for GBC members who participated. Read about it here and find out more details of upcoming courses!
Interview with David Chang
August 29, 2014
In the month of June, we heard from one of our missionaries, David Chang. We caught up with him after that, and asked him to share a bit more about his conversion, and his call to missions.
GBC Missions Emphasis Month: "How will they hear?" (July 2014)
July 4, 2014
So what does missions emphasis month entail in 2014?
Let Your Kingdom Come
July 1, 2014
In this post, we describe the missions month song for emphasis - Let Your Kingdom Come.
Missionary letter from Tzi Ping, Heidi, Benaja and Esra
February 12, 2014
One of our dear missionary families, the Leongs, have written to the church family to share their experiences and to encourage us. Let us remember them in prayer, interceding for their work and for their needs before our Heavenly Father.
Interview with missionaries Leong Tzi Ping and Heidi
November 22, 2013
In this interview, we speak to our dear missionaries Ping and Heidi about their upcoming overseas assignment. Have a read and pray for them!