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Welcome to The Bible Church, Singapore. THIS WEEKEND'S SERVICES 1 & 2 April 2023 SPEAKER: Snr Ps Beh Soo Yeong How Do We Pray … Longing (Psalm 63) WORSHIP LEADER: Mr Bryan Saw SERVICE LEADER: Asst Ps Lai Keet Keong ORDER OF WORSHIP Click Here SERMON OUTLINE Click Here (Weekly sermon videos can be accessed here from every Monday) ONLINE SERVICES English Service Please click here to request for a private link. Chinese Service Please email the church office at office@biblechurch.sg to request for the link. |
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PASTORAL PAGE THE FINAL WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE CROSS By Dr Peter Lim This being Passion Week, may I suggest that our personal devotions be focussed on the last days of the earthly life of our Lord Jesus Christ, in particular His sufferings. Perhaps you could take some time to meditate on the final words of Jesus Christ from the cross. The four Gospel writers recorded a total of seven utterances by our Lord Jesus Christ from the cross. Matthew and Mark each had only one while Luke and John included three each. Some reflection on these words will prove salutary to our spiritual life................ Read More > |
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WELCOME A warm welcome to all newcomers who are with us today. We would love to meet and get to know you. Please click here to help us get to know you better. |
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THE BIBLE CHURCH BROADCAST VIA WHATSAPP OR TELEGRAM Via WhatsApp All Members will be added onto the WhatsApp Broadcast. Save the number 8925-0242 into your phone's contact list. For non-members, save the number 8925-0242 into your phone’s contact list and WhatsApp your full name to this number to join the broadcast. Via Telegram Click the LINK to join the ‘Bible Church Broadcast’ Channel: https://t.me/+3UDmAyazRsQzOTk1 |
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PASTORAL CARE Find out more about our pastoral care by clicking here. Please feel free to contact any of our pastoral staff or the church office (office@biblechurch.sg or 6779-3255) via email or text messages should you require prayer. If you know of anyone who is facing financial difficulties, please let us know as well. |
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COUNSELLING MINISTRY There are certain times in our lives when we feel stuck or unable to cope. If you are going through a season of challenges and need emotional support, the Lay Counselling Ministry in the Bible Church would love to pray and journey with you through your struggles and difficulties. Trained counsellors are available to help with pastoral care and short-term counselling for children, youth and adults, including TBC members, regular attendees and those seeking Christian counsel. Please click here to find out more. |
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES If you are looking to serve in one or more of our ministries, please click here to find out more. |
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GOOD NEIGHBOURS MONTHLY CONNECTIONS Join our monthly outreach connections with your family, friends, or CG! No long-term commitment needed, but be prepared to want to sign up for more. #1 Kopi with Migrant Brothers Coffee, snacks, and good conversation. Bring the love of Jesus to migrant workers at Kranji Recreation Centre through your friendship and hospitality. We welcome all with a heart for these brothers to join our kopi sessions – 1st and 3rd Sundays, 4.30-6pm Kranji Recreation Centre, 11 Kranji Close #2 Gladiolus Place Together with the Ladies Ministry, join us for monthly baking or craft sessions at Gladiolus Place – a non-profit Christian residential refuge for at-risk teenage girls. We welcome all females (young and young at heart) to be part of the restoration journey in these girls’ lives – 2nd Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm Gladiolus Place, 6A Mattar Road Sign up here. For more information, please contact Jiahui (jiahui@biblechurch.sg) or Yi Ling (yiling@biblechurch.sg). |
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) Our Church’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held physically in church on Sunday, 2 April 2023 at 12.30pm in the Peace Sanctuary. As this is the first time in 4 years that we are able to conduct our meeting physically, the Council urges all members to make an effort to be present. Each member present physically, and each proxy form submitted, will be counted towards the quorum of 291. We will also need a two-third majority of members present to adopt the special resolutions required to amend the Church Constitution. Let’s come together to reflect on God’s goodness to The Bible Church, Singapore, and may our meeting be one that glorifies Him. See you at the AGM! *Please note that only members who are at least 16 years old, who have been members for at least 1 year as at 2 April 2023 and whose names are on the church's main register as at 31 December 2022 are eligible to propose, second or vote at the AGM. |
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24/7 PRAYER RELAY The purpose of prayer is to draw closer to God. You are encouraged to spend at least one hour attending to God in prayer during the Holy Week. Join our 24/7 Prayer Relay by signing up here for one or more time slots. You may use the 24/7 Prayer Guide, or the Church Prayer Bulletin or the Lent Devotional Guide or The Prayer Course notes (all available on the church website) as you spend this hour opening yourself to God. |
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GOOD NEIGHBOURS FUNDRAISING Charity, or almsgiving, is an expression of Christian love and mercy for others. While this is part of our holistic Christian discipleship, it is often also considered a Lenten practice that allows us to let go of our own desires and focus on the needs of the less fortunate. This Lent, you can partner us in showing love and hospitality to the West Coast and Clementi community by giving to our upcoming Good Neighbours initiatives. To fund these initiatives, we are raising a total of $37,000. We invite you to give from a grateful heart, out of the abundance that God has first given to us. New Blocks Outreach
Deliver a welcome gift to at least 1,127 units of new residents as an expression of our neighbourly love. Watch this space for more information on this initiative!
Adopt-A-Family
We thank God for allowing us to bring the love of Jesus to 20 low-income families in the West Coast and Clementi area last year. In 2023, we will continue to be Jesus’ hands and feet to up to 30 families, infusing the hope of the gospel through love and practical help.
The collection will be taken this weekend and can be put into the designated collection boxes at the exits of the Sanctuary. Alternatively, you can give electronically and indicate: ‘GNI23’. Additional funds collected will be channelled to other Good Neighbours initiatives. |
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BAPTISMAL SERVICES ON 9 APRIL 2023 We will be conducting two baptismal services next Sunday. The baptisms will be conducted at the end of each service, when the congregation will adjourn downstairs to the Faith Fellowship Hall. Details are as follow: English 1st Service & Baptism (8.30am - 10.00am) Candidate: Teo Sue Lynn Baptists: Elder Tan Chin Tiong & Asst Ps Anthony Chok Chinese Service & Baptism (8.45am – 10.00am) Candidates: Chen Yudi, Chia Yit Kun, Liao Yushi Baptists: Elder Tan Chin Tiong & Asst Ps Anthony Chok English 2nd Service & Baptism (10.15am – 11.45am) Candidates: Sherman Chua, Amber Ong, Tan Huimin, Kassandra Tan, Tan Yi En, Tay Yan Ling Baptists: Elder Lynette Shek & Ps Lim Wei-en You are encouraged to be present at the Faith Fellowship Hall to witness the baptisms which are part of the worship services. Upon their baptism, the candidates will become members of The Bible Church, Singapore. We will also present to the congregation the following membership transfer candidates: Jonathan Chua, Faith Ong, Low Chee Kin, Phua Siew Hoon (attending the English Services) and Lok Poh Geok (attending the Chinese Service). Please pray for all these candidates as they prepare themselves for this important milestone in their spiritual journey. |
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RETREAT CENTRE FOR LENT To facilitate an extended time of reflection this Lent season, the church is opening up the studio at 1A Jubilee Road to be booked for personal retreats. While we may be familiar with retreats involving structured worship sessions, a speaker and discussions, a personal retreat is slightly different. It is a practice of setting aside time and space to focus on your relationship with God and how this relationship impacts your overall well-being. The extended time spent isn’t necessarily about intense Bible study, but more about being intentionally present with the Lord. The goal of retreat is to become a lover of God, to be loved by him, and to be open to the Spirit’s leading. If you are interested, please click here and state your preference for a 3D2N slot starting 22 February (Ash Wednesday) to 7 April (Good Friday). There will be a recommended love gift to help cover the cleaning and use of the studio. For more information, please contact Tan Beng Hwee at benghwee@biblechurch.sg or Leong Pei De at leongpeide@gmail.com. |
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CRUX 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Testify Series: Jemima Ooi 16 April 2023 2-3.40pm (followed by light refreshments) Crux is turning 1! And we have invited Jemima Ooi, a young adult missionary in Africa, to be our speaker. Come hear the story of how God led a young adult who graduated with First Class honours, the top student in National University of Singapore’s School of Communications and New Media, to take the road less travelled, helping to rebuild war-affected communities, serving refugees and rape victims, church planting etc. in some of the most broken places on earth. Be inspired as Jemima shares stories of how she knew from a young age that her journey in life would not be an ordinary one, and how her decisions have impacted her, her family, friends and those around her. Everyone, especially young adults, is invited to come, learn, and celebrate with us! |
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UPCOMING MISSIONS TRIPS TILL JUNE 2023 Please click here for some details of the upcoming mission trips. The exact dates for some of the above trips are to be confirmed. Please check with the respective contact persons about the dates and programmes or you may contact Asst Ps Gift Daniel at giftdaniel@biblechurch.sg. During the second half of the year, we plan to send mission teams to Nepal and to selected locations where our EquipAsia training is going on. These teams will be smaller in size and may include travel to remote places and have a specific ministry focus. If you are interested to go for mission trips to Nepal or to EquipAsia countries, please contact Asst Ps Gift Daniel. Pre-Mission Trip Training To derive the maximum benefit from the mission trips, we have certain guidelines for mission trippers. One of them is to attend the pre-mission trip orientation cum training session. The training provides an overall understanding of missions and attempt to address questions such as: Why go on a short-term mission trip? What are the Do’s and Don’ts of a mission trip? What can you expect from a mission trip? How to avoid turning a mission trip into a holiday trip, etc.? All our mission trippers are expected to go through this training. Please participate in the training even if you are not sure of your participation in a trip, but are considering a trip in the next 2 years. Date: 6 May 2023 (Sat) Time: 10.00am – 12noon (on Zoom) Please register here to indicate your interest. |
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10 YEARS OF LONG SERVICE We congratulate Janet Tan for completing 10 years of service with the church. She joined us on 1 April 2013, and has been involved in the Children and Counselling Ministries. Please join us to thank God for her and her family, and pray that the Lord will grant her wisdom and good health as she continues to serve the church. Elder Tan Chin Tiong (on behalf of The Bible Church Council) |
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KIDS FOR CHRIST (KFC) EASTER SPECIAL Theme: Because Jesus gives us life and hope! Date: 9 April 2013 (Sunday) Time: 8.30-9.45am or 10.15-11.30am Ages: 4-12 years old Do register with QR code or click link below: https://forms.gle/jhKewkmbY6jFuG7s6 |
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MEN'S MINISTRY - OUTING Please click here to sign up. |
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FAMILY DAY PICINIC 2023 Join us for Family Day Picnic for a day of exciting fun and warm fellowship. Date: 22 April 2023 (Saturday) Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm Venue: West Coast Park, at the Grand Lawn There will be fun group games & activities, and small group picnic food and fellowship. Enjoy the greenery and fresh air of West Coast Park, the healthy and easy inter-generational activities, and get to know new friends of all ages in the church community. Make this a memorable weekend! Don’t miss this Family Day event. Sign up begins today. Click here to register. You may sign up as a family, CARE Group or individuals. Individuals will be assigned to a small group. For enquiries, please contact Asst Ps Lai Keet Keong at 9618-7220 or keetkeong@biblechurch.sg. |
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CHURCH CAMP 2023 Following last year's memorable campference where we learnt a lot about the views of different generations, we continue with these intergenerational conversations at our long-awaited church camp, which will be held from 16-19 June (Fri-Mon) at Forest City Marina Johor Bahru. With the theme “Gen Fest - Celebrating the Generations”, let's take a time out together to hear from Reverend Tan Kay Kiong as he shares more about the multigenerational church and God's plans for us. Sign up at camp.biblechurch.sg by 30 April 2023. Please contact Jobina at jobinatan2@gmail.com if you have any questions. |
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WORSHIP SERVICES 1. English Services Sat English Service: 5.00-6.15pm Sun English Service 1: 8.30-9.45am Sun English Service 2: 10.15-11.30am Sun Crux (Young Adults): 2.00-3.40pm (Will resume on 16 Apr. Meanwhile, please join the English weekend services.) Weekly sermon videos can be accessed here from every Monday. Please click here to request for a private link to the English Worship Service. 2. Kids for Christ Sat Preschool & Primary: 5.00-6.15pm Sun Preschool & Primary: 10.15-11.30am 3. Teenacity Sat Service: 3.00-4.15pm Sat DG time: 4.45-6.15pm 4. Chinese Ministry Sun Service: 8.45-10.15am |
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NEXT WEEKEND'S SERVICES 7 April 2023 (Good Friday) SPEAKER: Ps Lee Kok Wah WORSHIP LEADER: Mr Daryl Aw Yeong SERVICE LEADER: Ps Lim Wei-en ------ 9 April 2023 (Easter) SPEAKER: Asst Ps Lai Keet Keong WORSHIP LEADER: Mr Lim Teck Jin SERVICE LEADER: Asst Ps Gift Daniel Note: There will be no Saturday service, Teenacity and KFC on 8 April 2023. |
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OUR MISSION: TO GLORIFY GOD BY BEING DISCIPLES IN A DISCIPLE-MAKING COMMUNITY OF JESUS CHRIST Copyright © 2023 *The Bible Church, Singapore*, All rights reserved. *Electronic Bulletin 1 & 2 Apr 2023 (Vol 46 No.13)* For internal circulation only |
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