Great is Thy Faithfulness -- A Special Publication of GBC's Rebuilding
A special publication tracing the rebuilding journey that God has led us through as well as the prayers and hopes that our members have for His church....
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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?"...
Singing 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 ReadingGetting Ready to Move Back
We are moving back! Here are the dates to look out for as we prepare our move back....
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 ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - May 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of May 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - May 2017
Prayer and praise items for May 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - May 2017
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at May 2017 ...
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 ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - April 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of April 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - April 2017
Prayer & Praise Items for April 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - April 2017
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at April 2017 ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - March 2017
Prayer & Praise Items for March 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - March 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of March 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - March 2017
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at March 2017...
Keep ReadingRecollections & Resolutions
God willing, we will be moving into our new building by the third quarter of this year. At this pivotal moment, poised between old and new, members of the Rebuilding Steering Committee share with us their thoughts. ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - February 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of February 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - February 2017
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at February 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - February 2017
Prayer and Praise Items for February 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - January 2017
An update of the construction progress and cash flow projections as of January 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - January 2017
Prayer and Praise Items for January 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - January 2017
An update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at January 2017...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - November 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of November 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - November 2016
Prayer and Praise Items for November 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - November 2016
An update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at November 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - October 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of October 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - October 2016
Prayer and Praise Items for October 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - October 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at October 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - September 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of September 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - September 2016
Prayer and Praise Items for September 2016 ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - September 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at September 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - August 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at August 2016 ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - August 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of August 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - August 2016
Prayer and Praise Items for August 2016...
Keep ReadingFund Raising by the Children
We are deeply encouraged by the collective effort of the children, teachers and parents towards raising funds as a ministry for the rebuilding project. ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - July 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of July 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - July 2016
Prayer and Praise Items for July 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - July 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at July 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - June 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of June 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer and Praise - June 2016
Prayer and Praise items for June 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - June 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at June 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer and Praise - May 2016
Prayer and Praise items for May 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Work & Financials - May 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of May 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - May 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at May 2016 ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - April 2016
Rebuilding: Prayer & Praise ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - April 2016
Rebuilding: Pictorial Update - April 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - March 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of March 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - March 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at March 2016 ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - March 2016
Prayer and Praise items for March 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Schedule of Works & Financials - February 2016
An update on the construction progress and cash flow projections as of February 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Prayer & Praise - February 2016
Prayer and praise items for February 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding: Pictorial Update - February 2016
A pictorial update of the construction work at 17 Mattar Road as at February 2016...
Keep ReadingRebuilding Schedule & Financials Update - February 2016
The latest update on rebuilding schedule and financials....
Keep ReadingPictorial Update - January 2016
A pictorial update of the progress of GBC Rebuilding Project - January 2016...
Keep ReadingGBC Rebuilding Update - January 2016
This is the latest issue of the Rebuilding Update, detailing the progress that we have made on the construction front. ...
Keep ReadingRebuilding Praise & Prayer - January 2016
Latest praise & prayer updates for church rebuilding....
Keep ReadingWhy GBC?
Continuing our series on Commitment, Cecilia Kang interviewed five GBC members on why they choose to worship at GBC....
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 ReadingSacrifice? No, it’s a blessing
The Grace News team interviewed four members of our church who reflect on the contributions they have made in the past, or are making now, to the rebuilding programme. Prepare to be inspired by these individuals and families who do not see their giving as a sacrifice but as a privilege and a blessing. ...
Keep ReadingMinistry Focus: The Church Rebuilding Committee
Most of us voted “Yes” for rebuilding the church. Here’s some background on what has happened since then....
Keep ReadingInterview with the Rebuilding Committee
As the church rebuilding project continues to unfold, we took some time to speak with Chi Wei Ming, one of the Steering Committee members. It has been heartening to see how God continues to bring together both congregations as we work together on this project, and learn what it means to be One in Christ. ...
Keep ReadingChurch Rebuilding: An Interview
In this blogpost, we got in touch with Beh Soo Hee, the chairperson of the Church Rebuilding Committee, who shared with us the details of his involvement in the project. Let us continue to keep this rebuilding endeavor in prayer! ...
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