Announcements for 27 & 28 March 2021
Ministry Guide (27 & 28 March 2021)
CONNECT WITH US
Hello! Welcome to Grace Baptist Church! If you are new with us, please provide us with your contact details at http://gracebaptistchurch.sg/welcome or through this QR code:
We look forward to getting to know you better and hearing how we can serve you!
Keen to find out more about joining the GBC community? We have a membership class called "Church Matters" which teaches through what we believe and what it means to be a church member. The next class will be on 17 April, Saturday, 9.00 am to 1.00 pm in Room 310. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Eugene (eugenelow@gracebaptistchurch.sg) or sign up at: http://gracebaptistchurch.sg/church-matters
Stay Connected: Signup for our online newsletter and prayer updates at www.tinyurl.com/gbcenews. These two mailers are how the church leaders can send important information to members, encourage prayer, and keep everyone in the family informed.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY | TODAY 28 MAR
Children’s Church Lesson for age 3-12
Topic: Crucify Him
Passage: Luke 22:66-23:25
Key Theme: Jesus on trial, found innocent but was condemned
RECRUITMENT FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
We are looking for 20 new teachers to serve in children's church. If you're keen to serve or would like to find out more, please contact either Mok Chuan Xin <themok@gmail.com (98531017) or Siew Ting <siewting@gracebaptistchurch> (91124063).
CHURCH LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESULT OF AGM MEETING 20 MAR 2021
We give thanks to God for being able to conduct our AGM over zoom last Saturday. We had a quorum of 291 proxy forms
As the AGM is an important meeting for the church each year, the Board as part of good governance and documentation would like to keep our members informed that all 4 resolutions have been passed with the voting results below.
APPRECIATION
On behalf of GBC, we wish to thank Peter Ho Lick for his faithful service as director for the past 3 years. We also thank Maggie for her loving support towards his ministry.
QUARTERLY CONGREGATIONAL MEETING | SUN 11 APR | 2.00 PM
Members of GBC's English Congregation, do join us for our Quarterly Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 11, 2.00pm. We will welcome more than 20 new members who will be joining us, and also hear about new leaders who will be stepping up to serve. Come, give thanks and be encouraged, as we hear about how God is working among us to build his church.
Please sign into the Zoom link: http://gracebaptistchurch.sg/gbcmeets
(Meeting ID: 811 3951 2831 Passcode: GBCmeets)
NEWCOMER’S WELCOME MEETING |18 APR | 11.00 AM
Newcomers or visitors who would like to get connected are invited to an in-person welcome meeting on 18th April at 11am to hear more about life and membership in GBC.
We look forward to connecting with you! Please register your attendance here: http://gracebaptistchurch.sg/gbcwelcomes
For information please contact welcome@gracebaptistchurch.sg.
NEW CARE GROUPS, APRIL 2021
Three new care groups are being formed at GBC as we help one another follow Jesus. They will all meet on 1st and 3rd Friday nights from April onward:
- Macpherson/East Coast CG (led by Marcus & Audrey Ng)
- Rivervale CG (led by Bryan Tan, Ben & Kimberly Khan, Aaron & Angel Yong)
- Paya Lebar CG (led by Thomas & Julie Hamilton)
We invite all at GBC to consider joining a CG to experience the blessing of gospel community if you’re not part of one! You can indicate your interest by writing us at cg@gracebaptistchurch.sg.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE | FRI 2 APR | 9.00 AM
We invite you to prepare your heart as we contemplate the ultimate sacrifice of Christ at the cross on Good Friday. Do take this opportunity to invite those who need to hear the gospel. Please take note that there will NOT be any children's programme on that morning. Also, we will be observing the Lord’s Supper on Good Friday but not at the Easter services on Saturday (3 April) and Sunday (4 April).
EASTER SERVICES | 3 APR & 4 APR | 5.00 PM & 9.00 AM
As we celebrate Christ's victory over death in His resurrection, we are also celebrating with those joining us as members by baptism and transfer over the Easter weekend. Come and be encouraged by the personal stories of these brothers and sisters.
Saturday’s baptism: Sherrilyn Lim, Jimmy Tan, Thia Zhang Jie and Sim Xin Yi. Transfer: David Chung, Dennis Koh, Daniel Koh, Sarah Lim, Rachel Tan, Daisy Teo and Krystal Voon.
Sunday’s baptism: Melissa Chan, Euodia Chi, Zenn Lin, Sheryl Tay, Nicholas Goh and Christine Chew. Transfer: Caroline Cheah, Chew Bi Ting, Matthew Kwok, Eugene Lau, Zerline Lee, Rolland Li and Timothy Tan.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMBER CARE MINISTRY
The Member Care Ministry needs volunteers to minister to church members in need of comfort during bereavements or do home-visits to encourage those who are home-bound due to medical conditions.
If you are available and interested to serve in the Bereavement and/or Home Visitation care areas, please register via this link (gracebaptistchurch.sg/MCMvolunteer) or the QR code below:
For further information:
- Watch our video on GBC’s YouTube channel discussing Member Care. https://youtu.be/FTt3tcvtDK4
- Alternatively, you can email membercare@gracebaptistchurch.sgor contact Hewlett (81337877) to find out more.
RECRUITMENT FOR EVENT COORDINATORS
The church office is looking for a pool of event coordinators to help us oversee external events such as weddings, baptisms etc. of non-GBC members or churches. Training will be provided. If you are interested to serve in this area, please contact Pauline or Peifen at the church office or call 6747-7788 during office hours if you have any queries.
- 23 March 20
TRACETOGETHER CHECK-IN
In preparation for the mandatory TraceTogether Check-In early this year, we encourage all worshippers and visitors to download the TraceTogether app. Please do your SafeEntry via the TraceTogether app when coming into the church building. For those who carry a TraceTogether token, please check-in using your token.
For more information regarding TraceTogether, please visit the government website: tracetogether.gov.sg.
Download link for Android device
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.tech.bluetrace
Download link for IOS device
https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/tracetogether/id1498276074
REGISTRATION FOR SATURDAY (5.00PM) & SUNDAY (9.00AM) SERVICES | LEVEL 4 SANCTUARY
With phase 3 of Singapore’s CoViD-19 response, we have increased the numbers of participants in our service from 10 January. This gathering will be limited to 244 people. Participants will have to register online beforehand (http://gracebaptistchurch.sg/service-registration). Online registration will only open at noon every Sunday. Places will be allocated to the first 244 registrants. If you have any questions, please contact Pauline (pauline@gracebaptistchurch.sg) or Carrie (carriechong@gracebaptistchurch.sg)
HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU?
"Pray in the Spirit on all occasions....With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." (Ephesians 6:18). Yes, praying for people is one way we show care and love for people. If you have any prayer needs, please drop the pastoral staff a note via https://tinyurl.com/pastoralprayer or scan this QR code:
EC OFFERING
EC has set up Paynow as one of the ways to tithe. There are 2 QR codes, one for the general fund and the other for missions fund. To use this service, first download the i-banking app in your mobile phone and then follow the steps below:
1) Log into your i-banking app.
2) Tap on the QR pay option to Scan and Pay
3) Enter the amount and Narration if any
Note:
PayNow is only supported by these participating banks:
Bank of China, Citibank, DBS/POSB, HSBC, Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Limited, Maybank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank & United Overseas Bank Limited.
GENERAL FUND
MISSIONS FUND
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