FEBRUARY 9 & 10, 2019 NEW SEASON NEW WARFARE 3 SYNC YOUR LIFE WITH GOD SP DANIEL FOO UPCOMING MESSAGE FEBRUARY 16 & 17 Elder Edric Sng Insights - Self-Awareness - Breakthroughs! (Part 1)
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION BETHESDA (BEDOK-TAMPINES) CHURCH LTD 300 Bedok North Ave 3 Singapore 469717 Email: admin@bbtc.com.sg Telephone: 6645 0700 This newsletter can also be downloaded at www.bbtc.com.sg/newsletter. CHURCH SERVICES SAT YOUTH CHURCH Chapel 4pm 6pm ENGLISH SERVICE Sanctuary 5pm 7pm CHILDREN S CHURCH Hall 2 5pm 7pm SCRIPTURE MEDITATION 1 CHRONICLES 12:32 (NKJV) Of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command; PRAYER FOCUS That we contend for the faith. JUDE 1:3 (NKJV) Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. SUN HOKKIEN SERVICE Hall 1 6.45pm 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 1 10.30am 12.30pm FILIPINO MINISTRY Chapel 10.45am 12.30pm INDONESIAN FELLOWSHIP Genesis 1-01 10.45am 12.30pm TELUGU SERVICE Kindy Assembly Hall 6.30pm 9.30pm TITHES AND OFFERINGS Tithes and offerings are collected at every worship service. For cheques, write BBTC. To tithe via bank transfer, use OCBC 591-006432-001, bank code: 7339, branch code: 591. To tithe via PayNow, use UEN: 198402921M UPCOMING EVENTS JAN 24 - FEB 21 FEB 16 & 28 FEB 22 - MAY 12 FEB 23 FEB 23 - MAY 11 FEB 23 - APR 13 FEB 24 - MAY 12 MAR 2 & 16 SEMINAR: FILLING & GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT MANAGING MONEY GOD S WAY ALPHA COURSE YOUTH CHURCH PARENTS DAY ALPHA COURSE FOR SENIORS (MANDARIN) PRE-MARITAL COURSE GROWING DISCIPLES TRACK RTF@BBTC
YEAR OF HOPE CNY RED PACKETS The upcoming Chinese New Year presents us with a window of opportunity for the seeds of the gospel to be sown as we meet and interact with our pre believing friends and relatives. This year, BBTCians will receive a set of red packets with the theme - Year of Hope. This serves as a natural conversation starter to share of the hope that we have in Christ Jesus and to invite them to the Celebration of Hope Evangelistic Rally that is taking place from May 17 to 19. We encourage BBTCians to use these red packets prayerfully and intentionally to bless others and to initiate spiritual conversations to sow the seeds of the gospel. HOKKIEN CNY OUTREACH FEBRUARY 16, HALL 1, 6.30PM Don t miss this wonderful opportunity this Chinese New Year. Invite your Hokkien speaking loved ones to hear the gospel through anointed evangelist Rev Oh Beng Khee. For more information, please email hsevent@bbtc.com.sg GLO MINISTRY GLO ministry is a pioneering special needs ministry that desires to serve individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability. We are recruiting volunteers, do find out more at our booth today at the HQ after the service. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided by our trained volunteers with working experience in the field. Interested to be a Volunteer? Sign up via www.tinyurl.com/bbtc-glo 3
BILINGUAL HEALING SERVICE ENGLISH WITH HOKKIEN INTERPRETATION Date: February 9 (Saturday) Time: 6.45pm Place: Hall 1 (Level 1) Speaker: Bro Hoon Teng Sin I WAS EXPERIENCING PAIN ON MY LEFT SIDE. AFTER PRAYER, I FELT ONLY SLIGHTLY BETTER. HOWEVER, THE NEXT DAY, THE PAIN WAS COMPLETELY GONE. PRAISE THE LORD! TESTIMONY FROM LAST MONTH S BILINGUAL HEALING SERVICE Held on every 2nd Saturday of the month, this is our Evangelistic Healing Service in English with Hokkien translation. Invite your pre-believing friends and loved ones to hear the gospel and experience the healing touch of God. LET S TALK ABOUT SEX FEBRUARY 23, SATURDAY, 9AM - 12PM For: Cost: Primary 4 to Primary 6 children and their parents $50 per parent-child pair Talking about sex can make even the most confident parent nervous. Studies have shown that parental involvement has a tremendous impact on your child s decisions regarding relationships and sex. If your child doesn t hear about it from you, he will hear it from someone else who may not have his best interests at heart. YOU are the critical element to your child s sex education. At the end of the talk, parents will be able to Gain a deeper insight into the issues youth face in today s media-hyped world Understand and be challenged to be the first person to talk to their children about sexuality Learn about what to say in the conversation about sexuality - health, relationships, character Learn practical tips on how to naturally begin talking to their children about sex and relationship Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/talkabtsex2019 4
ALPHA COURSE FOR SENIORS (MANDARIN) Dates: Saturdays from February 23 to May 11 (10 sessions) Timing: 9am - 12pm Venue: Hall 2 (Level 2) Mandarin Worship is organising an Alpha Course in Mandarin for pre-believing seniors. Invite your Mandarin speaking loved ones to explore the meaning of life and understand the foundations of our Christian faith. Interested parties can email Ps Naomi at naomileng@bbtc.com.sg to find out more. Registration closes on February 10. ALPHA COURSE Dates: Fridays - February 22 / March 1, 8, 15, 29 / April 5, 12 & 26 / May 3 Time: Alpha Day Away - April 13 (Saturday) Alpha Graduation - May 12 (Sunday) 6.45pm to 8pm (Dinner) and 8pm to 9.30pm (Programme) This Course is for BBTC members to invite pre-believing relatives and friends to EXPLORE THE MEANING OF LIFE! Set in a relaxed and informal environment over 10 sessions plus a Weekend Away. Participants will have dinner, watch a short video and discuss in small groups with a group facilitator. Children s Alpha (K1-P6 Children) There will be a corresponding children s programme for pre-believing children of parents attending Alpha. Children will learn about Jesus and the Christian faith through fun games, craft, skit and much more. Do encourage your pre-believing relatives and friends to bring their children. Interested participants to register at http://bit.ly/alpha2019grp 5
PRE-PARENTING COURSE 2019 (BATCH 1) Date: Venue: Time: For: Cost: February 27 and March 6, (Wednesday) Kindy Assembly Hall (basement) 8pm to 10.15pm Couples expecting their first child $22 per couple (inclusive of a book) Expecting your first child and not knowing what to expect? This course will provide practical handles on what you need to look out for as first time parents. Topics include faith begins at home, how to parent together and building your marriage as new parents. Sign up here by February 20 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/preparent2019 APPLICATION FOR BAPTISM ON APRIL 21 Lesson 1: Assurance of Salvation Lesson 2: Living the Christian Life Elder Goh Hock Chye & Elder Low Kok Guan February 21 (Thursday) at Proverbs B-13 8pm - 10pm Lesson 3: Baptism Lesson 4: Lord s Supper Elder Ho Tuck Leh & Elder Edric Sng February 28 (Thursday) at Proverbs B-13 8pm - 10pm Lesson 5: Steps to Freedom Elder Lok Vi Ming March 7 (Thursday) at Proverbs B-13 8pm - 10pm Baptism Interview and Spiritual Preparatory Sessions To be advised To be advised To be advised Applicants for baptism MUST attend all classes on the specific dates. Interview and spiritual preparatory sessions will be conducted separately on other days. Please register online at https://tinyurl.com/bbtc-baptism2019. The alternative, application forms are available at In-Tray outside Sanctuary. Completed forms are to be deposited into the Drop-in box at the same level. Registration closes on February 18 (Monday). For any queries, please contact Joanna at joannahan@bbtc.com.sg or 66450705. 6
YOUTH CHURCH PARENTS DAY 2019 CONFIDENT PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Date: February 23 Time: 1pm-3.30pm Location: Hall 1 (Level 1) Speaker: Mr Chong Ee Jay The objective of Parents Day is for the youth pastoral team and leaders to engage, connect and share with parents about Youth Church s vision and activities for 2019. The speaker for parents day is Mr Chong Ee Jay. He has a passion for training, coaching and supporting parents and families. and has conducted over 350 seminars, reaching out to more than 30,000 students, parents, educators and professionals locally as well as internationally. Please R.S.V.P by February 10 (Sunday) at https://tinyurl.com/yar5f6x2. If you have any other queries, feel free to contact Aloysius Yeo (Cell Core Head) at aloy.yeo91@gmail.com. RTF@BBTC 2019 (BATCH 1) SESSION 1: OVERVIEW OF RTF MINISTRY AND PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIRE (PQ) FILLING Date: March 2 (Saturday) Time: 8.30am - 1pm Venue: Chapel (Level 2) SESSION 2: MINISTRY DAY Date: March 16 (Saturday) morning or afternoon or March 30 (Saturday) morning Morning slot: 9am to 12pm or Afternoon slot: 1pm to 4pm Cost: $10 Participants will be allocated to 1 of the 3 slots. Please keep these timings available till further notice. Please register online at: RTF Ladies: https://tinyurl.com/bbtc-rtf19b1l RTF Men: https://tinyurl.com/bbtc-rtf19b1m Registration closes on February 26 (Monday). 7
GROWING DISCIPLES TRACK (GDT) 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 finished an earlier course before proceeding to another - for example, those intending to attend DTC 2 should have completed DTC 1. Date & Time: February 24 to May 12 (Sundays) from 8.30am to 10am February 27 to May 12 (Wednesdays) from 7.45pm to 9.30pm Venue: Proverbs B13 (basement) Cost: $10 DTC 1 - Growing Strong in God s Family (12 Sessions) Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2019dtc1b1 DTC 2 - Deepening Your Roots in God s Family (12 Sessions) Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2019dtc2b1 DTC 3 - Bearing Fruit in God s Family (12 Sessions) Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2019dtc3b1 Closing Date for Registration: February 18 (Monday) Please contact Jessica at 6645 0702 if you have any queries. 8
MANAGING MONEY GOD S WAY 7 BIBLICAL HABITS TO GODLY ABUNDANCE AND CONTENTMENT Dates: February 16 & 23 Time: 9am 1pm Venue: Genesis 1-06 Cost: $10 Come and learn the 7 biblical habits and explore God s perspective on managing money and possessions. You will be engaged in practical discussions and applications for handling money that will empower you to be a better steward of His resources! Some of the topics include: Godly Believing Tithing and Giving Managing Income, Spending and Savings Monitoring and Controlling Cash Flow Who should attend: Young adults, young families and believers-at-large seeking to be equipped in the area of biblical financial management. Trainer s Profile: Francis graduated from Imperial College, UK with a MBA majoring in Business Management. He has 15 years of corporate business experience working for major MNCs such as Creative, Fujitsu and Altech- Lucent. Since the Great Financial Crisis 10 years ago, the Lord has taken him on an amazing journey of faith in SME business and investing. Registration Limited seats are available. Sign up online at https://tinyurl.com/mmgw2019 before Feb 10. All participants must attend Part 1 (Feb 16) first before attending Part 2 (Feb 23) of the course. POP EXCEL TUITION MINISTRY CHANGE OF PROGRAMME TIMING / RECRUITMENT With effect from January 2019, the POP Excel programme is held from 3pm to 6pm instead of 2pm to 5pm. We are recruiting volunteers who can teach Secondary English/Maths every Saturday, 3pm to 6pm or every Thursday (M-grp), 7pm - 9.30pm. Those interested can email Ps Jacqueline at jacng@bbtc.com.sg. 9
PRE-MARITAL COURSE This is a mandatory 8-session pre-marital programme for all couples in BBTC planning to get married in 2019 and 2020. Course Synopsis Sessions are a combination of teaching/equipping lessons based on biblical perspectives and text, with interactive engagement. As part of the course, each couple is required to complete an online PREPARE/ENRICH inventory that will provide the couple with a snapshot of their relationship. A trained PE facilitator will review the PE report with the couple and encourage them to dialogue about their relationship in meaningful and productive ways, and increase practical relationship skills in Communication, Conflict Resolution, Closeness, Flexibility, and Financial Management. Date & Time: February 23 to April 13 (Saturdays) from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Venue: Kindy Hall (basement) Trainers: Ps Jerry Chia & Samantha; Robin Lim & Angel; Ting Kwee Cheong & Lai Lin; Victor Kwok & Jackie; Ho Fook Meng & Linda and Tay Seow Yong & Swee Noi Cost: $70 per couple (In addition, couple must pay $30 for the Prepare/Enrich online inventory. The payment will be made online via credit card when couple logs in. This cost is a direct charge by the external party.) For further details of the course, please refer to BBTC Website at www.bbtc.com.sg. Note: Those interested in learning and understanding the biblical instructions for their marriage may attend the course too but priority will be given to pre-marital couples. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/y8c5b4k5 before February 11 (Monday). For any queries, please contact Jessica at jessica@bbtc.com.sg. 10
BSF FOR MEN MINOR PROPHETS Start Date: February 11 (Monday) Time: 7.15pm Frequency: Every Monday Venue: Hall 1 (Level 1) While the world is changing, God s Word remains, perfect, sacred and eternal. The aim of Bible Study Fellowship is to engage people with the Truth of God in the Bible. Substantial and challenging, yet welcoming, BSF helps participants to seek the answers for themselves. BSF provides a safe and loving environment for people to learn God s Word, live God s Word and share God s Word. BSF is starting a study on the books of the Minor Prophets in the Promised Lands and there will be an introduction class for men on February 11 (Monday). New registrants may register online at www.bsfinternational.org/classes/joining-a-class. For further enquiries, contact Ronald Lum at ronlum@gmail.com. HANNAH & THE TOYMAKER SOUNDTRACK The original soundtrack for the Christmas Drama, Hannah & the Toymaker, is now available on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/hannahsoundtrack CNY ANGBAOS FOR THE NEEDY To bring festive cheer to the community, BBTC gave out red packets to the needy within the church and the surrounding community. A total of $12,400 worth of red packets was given out to 81 recipients. Beyond the material blessing, BBTC pastors also prayed for each of these recipients. 11
CONNECT WITH BBTC SHARE We want to hear your testimony We are looking for testimonies, especially if you have been ministered by the word of knowledge shared over the pulpit. Submit your testimony to huaichieh@bbtc.com.sg. NEED HELP? Caring for the community Bethesda Care Services (BCS) serves the children, youths, families and the elderly in need in Bedok. Find out more about us at http://bethesdacare.sg. BAPTISM Declare your faith Baptism services are held thrice a year in BBTC on Resurrection Sunday, National Day weekend and Christmas. Application forms are available outside the Sanctuary. LISTEN Want to hear a previous sermon? Weren t able to attend service, or want to listen to a sermon for a second time? All our sermons are available online at www.bbtc.com.sg/audio-sermons-2019. BODY LIFE Looking for a cell? Get plugged in with a group of brothers or sisters with whom you can share your passions and struggles. Visit www.bbtc.com.sg/getting-connected. FIND US Connect with us online www.bbtc.com.sg facebook.com/bbtcians twitter.com/mybbtc GET CONNECTED WITH BBTC HAND THIS FORM TO A BBTC USHER OR DROP IT IN THE DROP-BOX OUTSIDE THE SANCTUARY Name Gender Age Email Address Mobile Invited By Invitor s Mobile I want to learn how to have a personal relationship with God I d like to join a CG (Church-in-Action group) I d like to find out more about a specific ministry: Other inquiries: BBTC respects your privacy and recognises that your personal data is important to you. BBTC collects, uses and discloses among the relevant ministries your personal data for the purposes of maintaining the membership records, organising and planning of Church related activities/services as well as communication of church events or matters. By submitting this form, you agree that BBTC may collect and use your personal data for the purpose of church related activities and communication.