This December, we have been seeking to make available resources and opportunities for church members to share the gospel with those around them. At our services, we have been giving away a copy of these books by the late Timothy Keller — “The Reason for God” and “Making Sense of God”.

Teng Yun joined our traineeship from July to November. The trainees read through 1 Timothy together, and here, she reflects on how 1 Timothy 6 is applicable in a holiday season where we could also be stressed and struggling with contentment.

Pastor Andrew introduced 3 new CGs that have just started meeting, or will begin meeting in January.

Mums Connect has been reading the book “Authority” by Jonathan Leeman in the second half of 2024. Sarah Tan, who has been attending the sessions does a review of the book and some of her takeaways thus far.

Pastor Jeremy shared some staffing updates for our Children, Youth, Young Adults and Christian Education ministries.

Deborah, one of our supported missionaries, joined the Ministry Traineeship during her sabbatical back in Singapore. She shares how she has been blessed and recharged during the five-month traineeship.

The Women’s Ministry organised a Women of Grace event on 16 November 2024. During this event, books and resources were also made available to the ladies. Here are the resources that were shared and we hope it encourages you too!

The Women’s Ministry organised a Women of Grace event on 16 November 2024. Ruth, one of our members, shared a devotion from Psalm 42 and 43 which exhorted women to recognise their need, remember their God and preach to themselves in their struggles.

The Women’s Ministry organised a Women of Grace event on 16 November 2024. The title of this event, “Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?” drew from the refrain in Psalm 42.

Eric reads Andrew Murray’s Humility and shares some key thoughts and passages from the book.

Jocelyn shares how God uses one of the books read during the traineeship to reveal to her what it means to be human.

We baptised and welcomed two new members at our 24 November service. Members of GBC had voted to receive them at the Members’ Meeting on 10 November, together with six others who joined us by transfer.

Elder Caleb has been serving as an elder for the past 5 years. Here, he shares with us what he does as an elder and how he has seen God at work in this church.

Over 4 sermons in December, we will be looking at how the Bible offers us answers to some of life’s big questions.

In the Christmas and New Year period, many will be busy with gatherings and meet-ups. As a church, we hope to equip and provide opportunities for members to share the gospel with those around them.

We held our Members’ Meeting on 10 November 2024, the agenda was rather full. We voted on the re-election of our elders and various members’ matters. Our elders also presented on our church’s priorities that were reflected in the Budget for 2025 and took questions. We also heard of various updates about our life together as a church.

On 26 October 2024, over 140 GBC members came together to be a part of the choir, musicians and AV team for the fifth and final Reformation Concert: Soli Deo Gloria, which is Latin for “Glory to God Alone”. Our sanctuary was packed to the brim, as many came to sing of this glorious God, and also to hear of who He is. 

From April to September, this Art Fellowship Outreach took place on Thursday afternoons. Two 8-week series were conducted, and Yuh Jane, who organised and participated, shares with us about what they did, and how it also encouraged members to love each other, and reach out to non-believers.

Anna, who is also known to many of us as “Mimi”, is one of our trainees and she shares what she has learnt about discipleship through this traineeship. She reflects on 1 Timothy 1, a passage that the trainees studied together.

Our Children’s Ministry team organised a parenting panel on 6 October 2024 to help encourage and build up the many parents in our midst. Rachael, one of our young parents, attended this session, and shares with us some of her reflections.