THE WORD EMPOWERED CHURCH SENIOR PASTOR DANIEL FOO JAN 14 & 15, 2017 HIGH PRAISES & A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD UPCOMING MESSAGES

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1 JAN 14 & 15, 2017 HIGH PRAISES & A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD THE WORD EMPOWERED CHURCH SENIOR PASTOR DANIEL FOO UPCOMING MESSAGES JAN 21 & 22, 2017 (DEPUTY SENIOR PASTOR CHUA SENG LEE) Blessings Reloaded JAN 29, 2017 (ELDER EDRIC SNG) Anointing for Good Works (Acts 10:38)

2 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION BETHESDA (BEDOK-TAMPINES) CHURCH LTD 300 Bedok North Ave 3 Singapore admin@bbtc.com.sg Telephone: This newsletter can also be downloaded at SCRIPTURE MEDITATION PSALM 149:6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand. CHURCH SERVICES SAT YOUTH CHURCH Chapel 4pm 6pm PRAYER FOCUS That the saints will go forth, skilful in wielding the Word of God. (Psalm 149:6) SUN ENGLISH SERVICE Sanctuary 5pm 7pm HOKKIEN SERVICE Hall pm 8.30pm ENGLISH SERVICE Sanctuary 8.30am 10.30am 10.45am 12.45pm CHILDREN S CHURCH Hall 2 and Kindy Assembly Hall 8.30am 10.30am 10.45am 12.45pm MANDARIN SERVICE Hall am 12.30pm FILIPINO MINISTRY Chapel 10.45am 12.30pm TITHES AND OFFERINGS Tithes and offerings are collected at every worship service. For cheques, write BBTC. To tithe via bank transfer, use OCBC , bank code: 7339, branch code: 591. Please note that the account number published in the Nov 5-6 and Nov 12-13, 2016, newsletters was incorrect. If you transmitted any funds to that account, which begins with 514, please contact angeline@bbtc.com.sg. UPCOMING EVENTS JAN 8-29 JAN 14 JAN 20 FEB 12 Leaders Dedication 2017 Bilingual Healing Service Blessing Campaign 2017 INDONESIAN FELLOWSHIP Genesis am 12.30pm TELUGU SERVICE Kindy Assembly Hall 6.30pm 9.30pm FEB 18 & MAR 4 FEB 18 APR 1 APR 16 RTF 2017 Batch 1 Pre-marital course Baptism service

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS SERVICES ON CHINESE NEW YEAR WEEKEND NO ENGLISH, YOUTH, HOKKIEN SERVICES ON JAN 28 Please note that in view of Chinese New Year, there will be no Saturday Service, Youth Church and Hokkien Service on Saturday, Jan 28. Mandarin Worship, English Worship 1st and 2nd Service (8.30am & 10.45am) will be held as per normal on Sunday, Jan 29. The general office will be closed at 1pm on Friday, Jan 27. LEADERS DEDICATION 2017 JAN 14-15, 2017 (SATURDAY & SUNDAY SERVICES) CP, CO, CS, CGL, ACGLs: Tribes of Chosen Gen, David, Lion of Judah, Royal Priesthood, Youth Church MINISTRY LEADERS/HEADS/CORE GROUP: KFC, POP Excel, Hokkien Service, Bilingual Healing Service, Mid-Week Fellowship Seniors Ministry JAN 21-22, 2017 (SATURDAY & SUNDAY SERVICES) CP, CO, CS, CGL, ACGLs: Tribes of Antioch Gatekeepers, Asher, Dan, EverJoyful, Sanctuary, Hallelujah, Niko, Wise, Vineyard MINISTRY LEADERS/HEADS/CORE GROUP: NDT & DTC teachers, Pre-marital Course trainers, intercessors, Breakthrough House, BCCSC, BBTK, heads of Filipino & Indonesian Ministries, Alpha, educators, church staff, staff of para-church organisations and mission agencies, marketplace ministry leaders, performing arts team, Writers InC, etc JAN 29, 2017 (SUNDAY 1ST AND 2ND SERVICES) WORSHIP TEAMS for all services, SERVICE TEAM and WELCOME TEAM heads BLESSING CAMPAIGN 2017 The theme for this year s Blessing Campaign is BEYOND ACTS. We want to move from just an external act of blessing to an inward motivation that will translate into a lifestyle. This year, we d like to encourage us to go beyond individual acts to collective works of faith as a community, be it your cell group, cluster or tribe. The campaign will last from Jan 20 to Feb 12. Watch out for more information from your leaders in the weeks to come! 3

4 ESSENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION RESTORING THE BBTC 2017 REGISTRATION FOR THE FEBRUARY-MARCH BATCH IS NOW OPEN! As part of BBTC s IDMC process, Restoring the Foundations (RTF) is an integrated ministry tool that will help BBTCians receive God s restorative healing, deliverance and ultimately breakthroughs to become effective Priests and Kings for the Lord. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE MINISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING 4 AREAS 1. SOFC: Sins of the Fathers and the Resulting Curses (Exodus 20:3-6, Galatians 3:13) 2. UGB: Ungodly Beliefs (Romans 12:2) 3. SSH: Soul/Spirit Hurts (Luke 4:18) 4. DO: Demonic Oppression (1 John 3:8) EACH BATCH OF MINISTRY COMPRISE OF 2 HALF-DAY SESSIONS TEACH-IN SESSION: Overview of RTF ministry and Personal Questionnaire (PQ) filling. MINISTRY SESSION: Participants will be allocated either a morning or afternoon session for Ministry. FOUR BATCHES OF MINISTRY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO BBTCIANS IN 2017 BATCH 1 SESSION CONTENT Feb 18 AM only Teach-in March 4 AM/PM Ministry Session BATCH 3 SESSION CONTENT Aug 19 AM only Teach-in Sep 9 AM/PM Ministry Session BATCH 2 SESSION CONTENT May 6 AM only Teach-in May 27 AM/PM Ministry Session BATCH 4 SESSION CONTENT Nov 4 AM only Teach-in Nov 25 AM/PM Ministry Session REGISTRATION FOR BATCH 1 IS NOW OPEN Sign up online at or respectively. For more information on RTF, contact Priscilla at priscillawan@bbtc.com.sg. TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DONATIONS TO BCCSC Bethesda Care and Counselling Services Centre depends on voluntary donations from individuals and organisations. As BCCSC continues to help those in need, we need your support. If you re issuing a cheque to BCCSC, please write your name, NRIC and contact number on the back of the cheque. For donations via Giro, contact angxinyi@bccsc.org. All donations to BCCSC enjoy 2.5x tax exemption. 4

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS SERMON NOTES THE WORD-EMPOWERED CHURCH THEME: HIGH PRAISES & A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD SP DANIEL FOO JAN 14 & 15, 2017 PSALM 149:6 The Word of God is Eph 6:17 and. Psalm 149:6 Heb 4:12 I. W BUILD A STRONG WORD-LIFE? 1. Because it is S L to us. John 6:63 2. Because it gives D in life. Psalm 119: Because it is L and H to us. Pro 4: Because God always F His Word. Psalm 138:2 II. P TO RECEIVE R IN PARTAKING THE WORD. 1. We must R partake the Word. M R S R H 5

6 ESSENTIAL SERMON NOTES INFORMATION 2. We must P to partake the Word. Pro 4: We posture to receive R and F. rom 10:17 III. WE MUST E THE WORD TO DEVELOP FAITH CONVICTIONS. 1 Pet 2:2-3 When we continually S on the Word and E God coming through for us, we grow Faith Conviction! Issues in Life Faith Convictions e.g. #1 Regarding N Knowing and experiencing God as P e.g. #2 Regarding S Knowing and experiencing God as H. e.g. #3 Regarding D to life Knowing and experiencing God as P. e.g. #4 Regarding S, A and F (SAF) Knowing and experiencing the P of God. IV. DEVELOP A W K OF THE WORD OF GOD. HOW? 1. R from R partaking the Word. 2. M to get the Word I us. 6

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS SERMON NOTES 3. C - A to E the Word. A. To C is to S F the Word. Pro 18:21 Job 22:28 Speaking forth the word is a range of verbal activities: B. This is known as developing the S of F. 2 Cor 4:13 C. The mouth speaks from the overflow of the H. Matt 12:34b D. Therefore, G the heart and fill it with the W. Psalm 119:11 Col 3:16 4A. To have a W knowledge of the Word is to W the Sword of the Spirit. 4B. It is to B the Word and S it forth for its desired outcome. V. D O OF WIELDING [BELIEVE AND SPEAK] THE WORD: 1. For S. Rom 10:9-10 Praying for Salvation of Loved Ones 2 Cor 4:3-4, 6 Matt 12:29 7

8 ESSENTIAL SERMON NOTES INFORMATION 2. For wisdom to make my way P. Joshua 1:8 Psalm 1: The Word is key to A P. John 15:7 4. To be a K as called by the Lord with His delegated authority. Rev 1:5-6 Ecc 8:4 As kings, we speak to the M [demons, sickness, situations, etc.] Speaking to the mountain is N speaking to God. A. Speaking to God is prayer as a P. B. Speaking to the mountain is our commanding and rebuking the mountain as a K. i. C out demons. Luke 10:19 ii. Rebuke S and D. Luke 4:39 iii. Take authority over the E of our situations. Matt 21:19 MARk 11:21 BOTTOM-LINE Psalm 103:20 1 Samuel 3:19 Isaiah 61:3 8

9 ANNOUNCEMENTS PRE-MARITAL COURSE, FEB 18-APRIL 1 MANDATORY FOR ALL COUPLES PLANNING TO GET MARRIED This is a 7-session pre-marital programme for those planning to get married in 2017 and DATE : TIME : VENUE : TRAINERS : COST : FORMAT : Feb 18 to April 1 every Saturday for 6 sessions A final 7th session will be held within 2 months before the wedding ceremony 9.30am-12.30pm Kindy Hall, Basement Ps Jerry & Samantha Chia; Robin and Angel Lim; Ting Kwee Cheong & Wong Lai Lin $30 per couple, for Prepare/Enrich online inventory. Payment made using credit card upon log in. 2 sessions of biblical teaching and discussion 4 sessions of Prepare/Enrich program 7th session is a pre-marital couple counselling session with Ps Jerry & Samantha For further details of the course, please refer to the BBTC Website at Please register with Jessica at jessica@bbtc.com.sg before Monday, Feb 6. BAPTISM SERVICE ON APRIL 16 LESSONS FACILITATORS DATE TIME 1. Assurance of Salvation 2. Living the Christian Life Elder Goh Hock Chye Elder Loh Kok Guan Feb 16 (Thursday) at Genesis pm 3. Baptism 4. Lord s Supper Elder Ho Tuck Leh Elder Edric Sng Feb 23 (Thursday) at Genesis pm 5. Steps to Freedom Elder Lok Vi Ming March 2 (Thursday) at Genesis pm Baptism Interviews and Spiritual Preparatory Session To be advised 2 Separate Sessions To be advised Applicants for baptism MUST attend all classes on the specific dates. Please register online at Alternatively, application forms are available at the In-Trays outside the Sanctuary. Completed forms are to be deposited into the Drop-in box at the same level. Registration closes on Monday, Feb 13. For any queries, please contact joannahan@bbtc.com.sg or

10 ESSENTIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION SIGN UP FOR THE GROWING DISCIPLES TRACK REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY, FEB 6. COST: $10 The GDT is about developing our spiritual life intentionally and systematically. The Discipleship Training Course (DTC 1, 2 and 3) is a core curriculum of this track. Each course runs weekly for 12 sessions. As the DTC programme is progressive, one must have finish an earlier course before proceeding to another for example, those intending to attend DTC 2 should have completed DTC 1. DTC 1 registration link: DTC 2 registration link: DTC 3 registration link: FACILITATORS FOR SUNDAY CLASSES (Feb 19-May 7, 8.30am to 10am) DTC 1 : Soon Nyuk Choo and Catherine Wee DTC 2: Wong Chee Boon and Eunice Sui DTC 3: Patrick Koh, Angela Ow and Shirley Loh FACILITATORS FOR WEDNESDAY CLASSES (Feb 22-May 10, 8pm to 9.30pm) DTC 1: TBC DTC 2: Michael Ng DTC 3: Florence Tan CONDOLENCES We extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Ngien Hoon Kiat & Poh Choo on the homecall of Hoon Kiat s beloved father, the late Mr Ngien Luck Jen, on Jan 8. We extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Daphne & Jocylyn Tan on the homecall oftheir beloved grandfather, the late Mr Tan Kim Joo, on Jan

11 ANNOUNCEMENTS TESTIMONIES TESTIMONIES FROM DTC CLASSES FROM AUGUST NOVEMBER 2016 CLASSES PATRICIA WONG, DTC 1 All Scripture is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16). From my DTC class, I learnt to appreciate Scripture memory and enjoy writing as many Bible verses as possible in my journal book. I ll try to live up to the verses I ve memorised. Now I enjoy doing my quiet time, seeking His face and communicating with the Lord every day and night. I m learning to love God deeply and understand Him better. EDWIN LEE, DTC 1 The Scripture memory practice helps me to build a strong foundation which is necessary in my Christian journey, enabling me to witness for Christ more effectively and allowing me to speak words of encouragement to those who are facing challenging circumstances. DTC places emphasis on quiet time, which involves starting the day by seeking God, because receiving a download or scriptural verse from the Lord will help to make my day more productive for His glory and honour. I am reminded to acknowledge that Jesus Christ is the King and Lord over my life by giving Him full authority to rule my life. In order to know the plans that God has in store for me, I need to read the Bible daily, speak to God frequently through prayer and build an intimate relationship with Him. ÉCLAIR LEE, DTC 2 To me, the best part of our DTC class was how Patrick and Angela put aside lesson time to facilitate the weekly discussion on what we discovered during our quiet time. That was very stimulating for both new believers like me as well as other mature believers, because all of us got to experience how great God is through each other s quiet time. We also analysed and sought answers to any query that popped up during our sharing. Another takeaway was the extended quiet time during the last lesson. It was a fruitful finisher to the course, because it offered a prelude to the possible integration of extended quiet time in our busy lives. It shows me how I can become closer to God if I find more time to spend with Him, and provides me the structure to do so. EILEEN CHONG, DTC 2 In the past, the Bible was always the last book I reached out for as I felt it was too much to read and, most times, too difficult to understand. At DTC 2, I learnt that one can read numerous books from famous authors but none can provide the answers on how we should live our life as Christians and what we should do in order to fulfil God s will. I learnt more about God s Word and that it is a gracious act of God to provide us with an official guide - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE). Such a valuable asset God has given us. HENRI TRAN, DTC 3 I am really glad to have joined the DTC class. DTC is a good tool to share knowledge among mature and young believers. Through the study of Scripture and sharing of our journey and experiences, we grow together and bonded. We are all here to learn more of Him. 11

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