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Grace News Issue #3 2017 -- Not Ashamed

Grace News 3Q17 imageWe continue with the theme of Not Ashamed in this issue of Grace News

 

 

 

You can read the individual articles here:

Pastoral Column: Transitions

To what extent are we insecure about change? Are we sometimes unsure which elements of our faith are
non-negotiable and which are merely cultural and can safely be jettisoned? These are hard questions,
but Pastor Ian unflinchingly asks us to consider what is more important – church culture, or submission to
the cause of Christ.

Not Ashamed -- Esther Cher -- Living Hope

Long-time GBC member Esther Cher, also known as Yoke Lin, shares her testimony of being not ashamed of the gospel with Grace News writer Heng Wen Xiu. The mother-of-two talks about the living hope she has in the gospel, and the power of the Holy Spirit working in her.

Not Ashamed -- Esther Yap -- Crossing Cultures for Jesus

Esther Yap shares with Neo Yi Ling her struggles to be not ashamed of the gospel even as she serves in the mission field.

Special Feature -- Building Lessons from Lego

What can the popular construction toy Lego teach us about building up the church of Christ? Pastor Eugene Low sees several parallels, and here uses those colourful little bricks to illustrate some important principles for us as we seek to establish the church on a strong foundation.

Children's Corner: Talking About Jesus

In the first of our three-part series on the theme of Not Ashamed for the Children's Corner of Grace News, we shared the story of Perpetua. In this second instalment, Rachel Wong shares with our children the example of Timothy and encourages our young ones (and us) to tell others about Jesus.

Ministry Focus: Grace News

Have you ever wondered how editions of Grace News come into existence? How and why are they produced, who is involved and what are the changes ahead? In his exclusive exposé Chan Kim Hoong lifts the curtain on this shadowy organisation, and reveals why its members are passionate about communication within the church.

Missions: Kamus Saluan -- Saluan Dictionary Project

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.

Event writeup: Gracehaven Outreach - 8 Apr 17

Bright and early on a Saturday morning, ten GBC members gathered at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve to prepare an outdoor mini amazing race with 17 children from Gracehaven, a “residential home for children and youths who require care, protection and rehabilitation due to risk behaviours and a lack of parental supervision.” The programme was organised and led by the Saturday Afternoon West (SAW) care group.

Event writeup: Good Friday Service - 14 Apr 17

We remember the day when an innocent man, a King sent from God to reign over the world, became the sacrificial lamb for the entire humanity’s sins.

Event writeup: Baptisms on Resurrection Sunday - 16 Apr 2017

The church for whom Jesus died joyfully gathered this past Sunday to celebrate the risen Christ! The choir decked in colours led us to praise and worship the Lord and Saviour who has conquered death once and for all, is now seated at the right hand of God and will one day return.

Event writeup: YA Ministry Evangelistic Event: Meet the Church - 20 May 2017

Meet The Church: Testimonies by Believers from Difficult Backgrounds was organized by the Evangelism Committee of the GBC Young Adults (YA) ministry. This team, comprising of Annie Set, Gloria Yeo, Hannah Yeo, Jonathan Tan, Kenneth Poon, organised this with the purpose of encouraging and challenging Christians to share the gospel boldly.

Event writeup: Holy Resolved -- YA Retreat 23-26 Jun 17

Over 23-26 June, our YAs went for their annual retreat entitled ‘Holy, Resolved'. Matthew Seah (3rd row, 6th from the right) reflects on the time the YAs had learning about God's holiness and its implications for His people.

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