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NEPAL RETOOLING WORKSHOP AND VISITING OF CHURCHES

(24 SEPTEMBER - 3 OCTOBER)

We are currently supporting 21 church planters (CPs) and four assistant CPs, one Church Planting Overseer (CPO) and one admin staff. We have been involved in Nepal Church Planting Mission for more than 14 years now. As a part of our equipping program, we will be conducting retooling workshops for the Nepal church planters from 25-28 September near Kathmandu. Paul Lim, Lim Eng and Asst Ps Gift Daniel will travel from Singapore on 24 September for the retooling workshop and Keow Yeong Fai will travel on 28 September to visit churches in East Nepal. The purpose of the retooling workshop is to equip our church planters for further ministry and help us better understand their challenges and concerns in ministry. Most of the workshop participants will travel by bus (10-12 hours) to Kathmandu.

Kindly pray for the following:

• Protection for the team travelling from Singapore and for the CPs who will be travelling by road within Nepal.

• The preparation of the team, which includes the team from Singapore, as well as Jonathan Tamang (CPO) and for Dr Ananda Tamang who will be speaking at our main retooling sessions.

• The retooling workshop sessions will meet the equipping needs of the church planters. Pray that it will be a good time of fellowship and mutual sharing of ministry vision and ideas between the church planters. Pray that the CPs will be encouraged and ministered by our team.

• After the retooling workshop, Jonathan, Yeong Fai and Asst Ps Gift Daniel will be visiting churches and some of the new CPs in East Nepal from 29 September to 3 October. There will also be a church building dedication. Pray for journey mercies as some of these churches are situated in remote locations.

Note: From 7-15 October, a team of 9 mission trippers will embark on a dental mission trip to West Nepal. Please look out for prayer points in the coming weeks for the dental trip. For more information, please contact Asst Ps Gift Daniel at giftdaniel@biblechurch.sg.

CRUX "CHRIST & CULTURE" SERIES

Dates: 24 September, 1 & 8 October

Time: 2pm

Venue: Peace Sanctuary

Part of obeying our call to be witnesses of Jesus is to engage the culture we are in with gospel truths and values. We do this as representatives of Jesus, through whom God has reconciled all things to himself. How do we do this boldly, compassionately and winsomely?

Join us for the following Crux services, where we have planned a series of thought-provoking sermons that delves into the intersection of our faith and culture:

24 Sep - Engaging Culture (Rev Ng Zhiwen)

1 Oct - Culture of Life (Mrs Jennifer Heng)

8 Oct - Culture of Creation Care (Ms Liaw Ann Shin)

CONGRATULATIONS

Our congratulations to Justin Lim and Alicia Low whose marriage was solemnised on 23 September 2023. We wish them God’s richest blessings in their lives together.

STAFF MOVEMENT

1. Asst Ps Gift Daniel will be in Nepal for the Retooling Workshop and will visit churches from 24 September to 4 October 2023.

2. Yao Jiahui will be on leave from 25 to 28 September 2023.

UPCOMING EVENTS

PRAYER@CG CLUSTER

Date: 29 September 2023 (Friday)

Venue: Various Platforms: Physical and/or Digital

Amongst the young adults and adults who worship at The Bible Church, approximately 30%-35% attend Prayer@CG meetings but only 5%-10% attend Church Prayer Meetings. A major reason for greater attendance at Prayer@CG may be familiarity and a sense of ownership.

With the hope of encouraging more of us to participate in corporate prayer this year, we have replaced two Church Prayer Meetings with Prayer@CG Clusters meetings. The 5 CG Clusters will meet as 5 gatherings for prayer, led by the respective CG Overseers (CGOs). The CGOs will coordinate through the respective CG Leaders. Those who do not belong to a CG may reach out to any of the CGOs (Pastors Keet Keong, Kok Wah, Wei-en, Gift & Timothy) to join the 2nd Prayer@CG Cluster prayer meeting on 29 September.

DISCOVERY HIKE

Jointly Organized by Crux & Men's Ministry

Please click here to sign up.

MID-AUTUMN CELEBRATION OUTREACH

A Joint Chinese & English Ministry Outreach Event (Bilingual)

Date: 30 September 2023 (Saturday)

Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Venue: Faith Fellowship Hall (Level 1)

(A simple dinner will be served from 6:30pm to 7:15pm.)

Invite your Chinese speaking pre-believing families and friends! The programme features lantern making competition with recycled materials (open to children only), musical performance, trivial & games, gifts & prizes, lantern walk by the park & more.  

• Sign up here for your guests, or to serve in this event by 24 September!

• Click here for more information on the lantern making competition.

• Please contact Lilian Poon at 9296-6157 for any enquiries.

SCE-MISSIONS ZOOM SEMINARS ON CROSS-CULTURAL OUTREACH

In line with our pulpit series on the book of Acts, we are organizing Zoom seminars related to cross-cultural outreach on 7 and 14 October 2023 (Saturdays) from 1.00pm to 4.15pm.

Each seminar will have an exposition of selected passages from the book of Acts followed by a workshop related to cross-cultural outreach.

Seminar 1 (7 October)

• Exposition - Commitment to Cross-Cultural Outreach: The Church in Antioch (Speaker: Dr Ajith Fernando)

  How a busy urban church with local challenges could still be committed to the challenge of taking the gospel to the unreached.

• Workshop - Reaching the Marginalized Communities Overseas (Facilitators: TBC Young Adults Mission Team)

  How do we reach and empower the marginalized communities overseas? What are some challenges faced by children and youths who are displaced? This workshop will help offer insights as to how education assistance programs such as GoToSchool or GoToUni program can bring dignity and equality to the marginalized communities overseas.

Seminar 2 (14 October)

• Exposition - Principles of Cross-Cultural Outreach: Paul's Ministry in Athens (Speaker: Dr Ajith Fernando)

  What will it take for us to break barriers and effectively communicate the gospel to unreached peoples.

• Workshop - Befriending Friends from Other Culture (Facilitator: Tami Koh from Interserve, Singapore)

  The lack of cultural understanding has created a divide that must be bridged so that we can be representatives of Christ to the sons and daughters of Ishmael. This workshop will help offer insights into our friend’s worldview as well as giving us some handles in building friendships that point to Christ.

Dr Ajith Fernando was the National Director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka for thirty-five years and now serves as its Teaching Director, spending much time mentoring and counselling young Christian workers. He has a worldwide Bible teaching ministry. He studied at Asbury and Fuller Seminaries and is a visiting lecturer at Colombo Theological Seminary. His books have been published in 20 languages. He is also the author of The NIV Application Commentary on Acts.

Please click here to sign up. Registration closes on 1 October 2023.

For more information, please contact Asst Ps Gift Daniel at giftdaniel@biblechurch.sg.

KFC CHILDREN'S DAY

We are organizing a mini carnival for the kids, where they will have fun, make friends, and learn great values! Do encourage your child/ren to invite their friends.

Sign up NOW here or scan the QR code above by 30 September 2023.

Join us for lots of Fun, Games and Prizes!

Picture this: You are in your office, with a friend, or getting lunch from your favourite hawker, there is a tugging in your heart to share your faith BUT – “Where do I begin?”

The C.P.R.+A.I.R. Equipping Workshop will provide a framework for effective personal outreach through naturally relational platforms and conversations.

Topics include:

1. Vision of our outreach strategy encapsulated in C.P.R. (Cultivate.Plant.Reap)

2. Exponential power of relationship outreach versus “super-star” evangelists.

3. What is A.I.R. and how to use this application for spiritual conversation?

4. Interactive workshop with role play, exciting testimonies, and more.

All are welcome. Please click here to register by 17 October 2023.

For more information, please contact Lilian Poon at 9296-6157.

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT 2023

Dates: 18 & 19 November 2023 (Saturday & Sunday)

Time: 8.30 am - 5 pm
Venue: Seminar Room 1 (152 West Coast Road, Singapore 127370)

Cost: $80 per couple - includes lunch on Sun (19 Nov), tea breaks and Art Of Marriage (AOM) workbooks

Registration closes on 29 October 2023.

Marriage takes more than love! It takes time and effort, a lot of give and take, forbearance and forgiveness. Above all, it is an art – the art of listening and talking in a manner that facilitates intimacy and overcome difficulties and differences; the art of understanding our partner’s personality and needs, and how to meet them in a caring way, as well as how to build them up so as to enable them to flourish. Come, join us in this marriage enrichment retreat that attends to and nurtures each other and the marriage relationship.

Video and Discussion based on "Art of Marriage" Program
Six video sessions and projects cover the following topics based on biblical principles:
Session 1: Love Happens (Purpose of Marriage)
Session 2: Love Fades (Drift to Isolation)
Session 3: Love Dances (Roles)
Session 4: Love Interrupted (Communication)
Session 5: Love Sizzles (Romance and Sex)
Session 6: Love Always (Legacy)
*The videos feature some of the most respected and influential pastors and experts on marriage

Highlights: 
• Time with your spouse (minimal/optional interaction with other couples)
• Expert interviews
• Real-life stories
• Humourous vignettes
• Couple projects
• Lunch date on 18 Nov - Please make a reservation at a venue of your choice

Notes:

1. It is a 2-day retreat with no stay-in. Please sign up as soon as possible as there are limited places available.

2. Parents, this is an opportunity for you to attend the retreat as Kids for Christ is having their camp in church on the same weekend too.

3. Lunch on 18 Nov will be on your own to have a lunch date with your spouse. 

For more information, please contact Gaik Poh via WhatsApp at 9296-3760.

Please click here to sign up.

WORSHIP SERVICES

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).

CONNECT WITH US

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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

VISIT A CARE GROUP

If you wish to visit or serve in CARE Groups (https://www.biblechurch.sg/care-groups), please contact Asst Ps Lai Keet Keong at keetkeong@biblechurch.sg or through WhatsApp or Telegram at 9618-7220.

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.

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.

UPDATE OF MEMBER'S PARTICULARS

Members who have not updated the church office on your change of address, contact number and email address, please click here to update.

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 23 & 24 Sep 2023 (Vol 46 No.38)*

For internal circulation only