Announcements for 29 July 2018
CONNECT WITH US
Hello! We would love to help you connect with us. Do drop by the visitors' table before the service or provide us with your contact details at www.tinyurl.com/welcometogbc. We also encourage you to visit one of our care groups. We look forward to getting to know you better and hearing how we can serve you!
Keen to find out more about becoming a member of GBC? We have a quarterly membership class called "The Church", which teaches through what we believe and what it means to be a church member. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Eugene (eugenelow@gracebaptistchurch.sg)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
EQUIP CLASS:
CHURCH MATTERS | TODAY 29 JULY | 11.00 AM - 12.30 PM | ROOM 310
To be a follower of Jesus Christ means to be a member of His body, the church. What is church membership and why is it important? Attend Church Matters to find out. The class will teach through GBC's expanded statement of faith and members' covenant. It will cover topics such as:
- What am I biblically expected to do as a church member?
- What is church discipline?
- What is the church's mission, and what does it have to do with me?
- How should we practice baptism and the Lord's Supper?
- How is the church led? How should we relate to the leadership?
This class is for everyone, including those who are considering membership at GBC. Attend this class to get to know who we are and what we believe. If you have any questions, please contact Ps Eugene (eugenelow@gracebaptistchurch.sg)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY | TODAY 29 JULY | 9.30 AM | ROOM 516
Age 3 - 8: Jesus Satisfies Sinners.
Theme: Jesus is God and He provides for our physical and spiritual needs.
Memory Verse: John 6:35a “Jesus said, I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will never go hungry. “
Age 9 - 12: Storing up Treasures in Heaven.
Theme: Earthly things are temporary. What we treasure shows what we love.
Memory Verse: Matthew 6: 20-21 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
MEET GOD MID WEEK | TUES 31 JULY | 8.00 PM – 9.00 PM | RM 310 C & D
This final chapter of 2 Thessalonians exhorts the readers to live in light of teaching and God’s grace.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
RESULTS OF EC MEETING 22 JULY 2018
Attendance: 301
Yes No Total Abstain/Spoilt
Lam Lup Meng 277 19 296 5
93.6% 6.4% 100%
Ngo Thian Chye 267 28 295 6
90.5% 9.5% 100%
Samuel Beh 242 48 290 11
83.4% 16.6% 100%
MPS ANNUAL LOVE GIFT COLLECTION | TODAY 29 JULY
Today is the last day to contribute towards the annual collection for the needy students of MPS. For cash/cheques, please use the brown envelope provided at the welcome table near the entrance of the sanctuary and mark “MPS” on the envelope, and drop them into the blue offering bags.
THANKSGIVING SERVICE | SUN 12 AUG | 10.00 AM
This is a combined service with the Chinese Congregation. Let’s come together as a church to celebrate God’s goodness and grace. Please note that Level 2 Car Park will be closed on this day to facilitate our lunch reception after the service. Please consider parking off site so that our guests and elderly members can park on L1.
BAPTISM SUNDAY | 26 AUG
If you wish to get baptized, please contact the church office to register your intention or to find out more.
WORD OF APPRECIATION
Michelle Low’s family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all of you for your kindness, prayers and comforting words to Amanda and their family. It heartens them to know that Michelle has so many friends at the church who loved her dearly. They are truly touched and thankful for the prayers and services led by Pastor Ian and Pastor Oliver for Michelle’s final journey and they know that she has finally found peace and happiness in heaven.
Sandy Tung wishes to express her appreciation to GBC friends who texted her personally during and even after the bereavement of Michelle Low, enquiring about her well-being, praying for her and the bereaved family as well. Many do not know Michelle personally but came to the wake and funeral because they love her as a sister-in-Christ in GBC.
STAFF MOVEMENT Pastor Oliver is on leave from 25 July to 30 July.
MINISTRY
BIBLE STUDY LEADING TRAINING | JULY 3, 17, AUG 2, 16, 30, SEP 13, 27, OCT 4 | 7.30 PM – 9.30 PM | ROOMS 512 - 515
Want to read the Bible with someone but not sure how? Tasked to lead a Bible study but unsure of how to structure and lead one? Over 8 sessions, the Bible Study Leading Training aims to work through Bible reading principles and how to craft a Bible study. It will be led by Nehemiah, Caleb and Bibianna and the goal is to be equipped with tools for Bible reading individually and with other people too.
Dates are 3/7, 17/7, 2/8, 16/8, 30/8, 13/9, 27/9, 4/10. It’ll be from 7.30-9.30 pm at rooms 512-515. Contact Nehemiah (9298 2896) or Bibianna (8139 5908) if you’re interested.
CHRISTIAN PARENTING | SUN 5 AUG |11.00 AM – 12.15 PM | ROOM 302
We are starting a reading group on Christian parenting, reading “Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family” by Paul Tripp. The group will meet once a month (every first Sunday of the month after service, from 11.00am – 12.15pm). During each session we’ll be discussing 2 chapters from the book and how we can apply them. The first session will be on 5 August (an introductory session, no pre-reading required).
All parents are welcome to join, and it would really be helpful if you could indicate in advance that you'll be coming to facilitate room booking. Do contact Samuel Beh to register or for more details at samuelbeh@gracebaptistchurch.sg or 97901271.
GBC REFORMATION CONCERT 2018: “PSALMS – GRACE THAT SINGS”
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH SANCTUARY | SAT 27 OCT 2018
Thank you for your prayers, support, and for many, taking the step of faith to journey with us again this concert season! For those who are still considering, it’s not too late, and for those who have registered, invite others along!
We will begin our first rehearsal on 29 July 2018 from 1:30-4:30PM.
The Choir and Musicians will all meet in the Sanctuary at 1:30PM.
Please sign up by today, 22 July 2018 with:
Lup Meng @ 9112 8187 (lam.lup.meng@gmail.com)
Carrie @ 9792 4717 (carriechong@gracebaptistchurch.sg)
Caleb @ 9270 1627 (calebyap@gmail.com)
Aaron @ 9640 9594 (aaromlumzy@gmail.com)
Toshi @ 9022 0150 (toshiyuki.mori@gmail.com)
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Activities for 29 July – 5 Aug 2018:
Sunday, 29 July
9.00 am EC Worship Service
9.30 am Children’s Church
10.30 am Filipina Fellowship
11.00 am Equip: Church Matters
2.00 pm Myanmar Fellowship
Tuesday, 31 July
8.00 pm Meet God Mid Week
Wednesday, 1 Aug
9.30 am GBC Women: A Verse a Study
9.30 am Mum’s Connect
7.30 pm Tuition
Thursday, 2 Aug
3.00 pm Reading Club
7.30 pm Bible Study Leading Training
Friday, 3 Aug
10.00 am GBC Women: Friday Bible Study
Saturday, 4 Aug
2.30 pm GBC Craft Time
4.00 pm GBC Women: Precept Class
Sunday, 5 Aug
9.00 am EC Worship Service
9.30 am Children’s Church
10.30 am Filipina Fellowship
11.00 am EQUIP: Ping & Heidi
11.00 am Christian Parenting
2.00 pm Myanmar Fellowship
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