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Announcements for 27 Oct 2019

CONNECT WITH US

Hello! Welcome to Grace Baptist Church!  Do drop by the visitors' table before the service or provide us with your contact details at www.tinyurl.com/welcometogbc or through this QR code:

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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 held over three sessions on Sunday, January 19, Feb 2 and 9, 2020, 11am – 12.30pm. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Eugene (eugenelow@gracebaptistchurch.sg).    

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

TODAY 27 OCT | 9.30 AM - 10.45 AM | classrooms on the attic floor (5th level)

Below 3: Nursery

Age 3 - 8: Jesus Appears to Thomas.

Memory verse: John 20:29 "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen me but still have believed."

Age 9 - 12: Failure to Trust in the Promises.

Theme: Our actions come from what we believe.

Memory verse: Romans 14:23b “For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.”

New and have questions? Please contact Mok Chuan Xin (98531017).

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) | 28 - 30 NOV 2019

Registration is open! All children are welcome, including non- GBC members and friends. Registration will be ongoing from now till end October. Volunteers and helpers needed. Please find us at the registration booth on Level 3 or email us at vbsgbcsingapore@gmail.com. You can also register with the QR code here:

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CHURCH LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTS 

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH LTD
(Registration no. 197903364W)

(the Church)

To:      All Members of the English Congregation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the English Congregation Meeting (EC Meeting) of the Church will be held at 17 Mattar Road, Singapore 387722 on Sunday, 27th October  2019 at 10.30 a.m. or immediately after the conclusion of the English worship service, whichever is later.

By Order of the Board   

Seah Yen Goon

Company Secretary                                                                       13th October 2019

CHINESE CONGREGATION CHILDREN’S CAMP | 17 NOV – 19 NOV | 6 TO 12 YEARS OLD | FEES: $20.00 PER CHILD

The Chinese Congregation Children's Ministry will be holding their annual children's camp this year on the 17th to 19th of November 2019. This year’s theme is "joy" through the medium of sports. Details are as follows:

17 Nov:  (4 to 5 years old; Fees: $8)

17 – 19 Nov:  (6 to 12 years old; Fees: $20)

There will be P5 and P6 nite shot on the 17 – 18 Nov.

For more information or to sign up, feel free to contact Jayson at 81803920

MEET GOD MID-WEEK (MGMW) | TUE 29 OCT | 8.00 PM | ROOM 310

For the next weeks, 29 October, 5 and 12 November, we will be doing sessions on “Highlights of Holy History.”  The purpose of these sessions are first and foremost to prepare 29 people going on a Bible Study tour of the Holy Land.  But all are welcomed.  

EQUIP: LIFE TOGETHER IN THE WORD

Following Jesus in the midst of life's struggles isn't always easy. How can we bear one another's burdens and help others to press on towards Christ-likeness? For the second half of the year, EQUIP will focus on equipping us with the biblical resources we need to help one another grow in Christ. 

November 9 (Saturday, 9.30-11.30am) - Growing Through Sin and Conflict.

BAPTISM | SUN 17 NOV | 9.00 AM

The next baptism is on 17 Nov. If you wish to get baptized, please contact the church office or Pastor Eugene at eugenelow@gracebaptistchurch.sg to register your intention or to find out more. 

MEMBER CARE MINISTRY

The newly started Member Care Ministry (MCM) is a response to our commitment to our Church Covenant to "rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, bearing each other’s burdens with tenderness and compassion" (Romans 12:15). MCM supports GBC ministry groups in providing physical care to ministry group members and church members. Areas of care include bereavement, hospital visitation, home visitation, family support, transportation and financial support. Let us "Live Out Love Together" by caring for one another through your participation here. Register your interests in any of the care areas via the online form, accessible by clicking on the URL https://forms.gle/hCjFKYrJzyzoHzPK8 or scanning the QR code. 

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You may also drop your response slip (handed out during last Sunday's QCM) into the offering bags.

If you would like to find out more about MCM, please contact any

of the Team Members (Richard Tan, Joel Tang, Kit Wan, Siew Ting & Thian Chye 9182-9933) at membercare@gracebaptistchurch.sg

YOUTH CAMP 2019 | 13-16 DEC

Youth Camp 2019 will be held in GBC on 13-16 December 2019. It will be telling the story of the Bible over the course of the Camp, and there’ll be loads of food and games as well. The camp will be absolutely free so feel free to look out for other youths that you might know (regardless of whether they are Christians) and invite them to the camp! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/crwqHHr6vMHS6q2P9

WORD OF APPRECIATION

1 Melly, Paul and Timothy Wee

2 Thiam Seng & Ai Cheng

The above families wish to express their thanks to the GBC family for your prayers, care and support during their recent bereavements. Our thoughts, prayers and words of sympathy are very much appreciated.

 

OUTREACH 

INTRODUCTORY BRIEFING (FOR GLADIOLUS PLACE: SUNDAY LUNCHES WITH THE GIRLS) | SUN 3 NOV | 11.00 AM TO 12.30 PM | GLADIOLUS PLACE

Gladiolus Place (GP) is a residential home for teenage girls who are from challenging backgrounds. These girls range from ages 12-19. Gladiolus Place's mission is for every girl who walks through their doors to have healing for their brokenness, renewal of their minds and restoration with their families and communities. GP's emphasis is on family restoration and positive family living. 

As an extension of GBC’s partnership and ministry with GP, we are planning for Sunday Lunches with the girls from 2020. The idea is to befriend and build trusting relationships with the girls to support, encourage and be older friends and mentors to them, perhaps even after their discharge from the home. The lunches will take place once a month on a Sunday. It will comprise a 2-3 hours’ lunch and outing and the girls will be joining GBC for our service that morning. This is a good opportunity to build relationships to express our care and for gospel opportunities.

If you are interested, please come for the introductory briefing at Gladiolus Place on Sunday 3 November. If you intend to attend this briefing, please drop a note to Yuh Jane <chenyj1010@gmail.com> or Pastor Ollie <oliverchia@gracebaptistchurch.sg> to indicate your interest.

COMPASSION MINISTRY TALK: TAMAR VILLAGE | SUN 10 NOV | 11.00 AM TO 12.15 PM | ROOM 310

Tamar Village is a ministry that seeks to bring hope, help and healing to red-light districts as they walk a journey of restoration with individuals and family units. By doing so, they shine the light of Christ in these areas that desperately need to hear the gospel and see the hope that they have in Jesus Christ. We will have Rachel Chow from this ministry to speak and share some of their stories. You can find out more details at: https://www.tamarvillage.org/. Do come for this talk to understand the challenges and pray for them.

TUESDAY ENQUIRY GROUP | BEGINNING 1 OCT | 7.30 - 9.30 PM, THE MUSIC PLATFORM, MARINA SQUARE #02-20

Interested to find out more about Christian beliefs? Your non-Chrstian friend has tough questions? Our first session is entitled "God: Does He exist and how do I know Him?" Each week, we’ll look at the Bible and have great discussions! In the coming weeks we’ll look at sin (8/10), Jesus (22/10), life’s meaning (29/10), pain (5/11) and heaven (12/11).  Contact Bibianna at 81395908 for more details!

GRACEHAVEN MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES OCT – NOV 2019

We thank God for the opportunities this year to share the Word at the monthly Thursday Night Gracehaven Family Service and a couple of outings. Upcoming ministry opportunities:

  • Family services at Gracehaven on Thursday, 31 Oct.
  • Outing with the kids (youth) on Saturday, 16 Nov.

Volunteers are needed to spend time listening to them and demonstrating God’s truth and love to them. To find out more, please contact Pastor Ollie (oliverchia@gracebaptistchurch.sg / 9657 1672) or Cheryl Chan (clyrehc@hotmail.com / 9829 7414)

SEEK & DISCOVER ON SUNDAYS

Want to find out more about Christianity, or do you know someone who would? This is an opportunity for you / your friends and loved ones to hear the Gospel explained. Come with your questions and an open mind!

SEEKERS' CLASS