DEC 17 & 18, 2016 JESUS - OUR SAVIOUR KING

IS GODDEAD?DSP CHUA SENG LEE

UPCOMING MESSAGES

DEC 24 & 25, 2016 (ELDER LOW KOK GUAN)Christmas Service: Prince of Peace

DEC 31, 2016 (ELDER PENG CHUNG MIEN)Watchnight Service: Making Choices

BETHESDA (BEDOK-TAMPINES) CHURCH LTD300 Bedok North Ave 3Singapore 469717Email: admin@bbtc.com.sgTelephone: 6645 0700

This newsletter can also be downloaded at www.bbtc.com.sg/newsletter.

YOUTH CHURCHChapel4pm–6pm

ENGLISH SERVICESanctuary5pm–7pm

HOKKIEN SERVICEHall 16.45pm–8.30pm

ENGLISH SERVICESanctuary8.30am–10.30am10.45am–12.45pm

CHILDREN’S CHURCHHall 2 and Kindy Assembly Hall8.30am–10.30am10.45am–12.45pm

MANDARIN SERVICEHall 110.30am–12.30pm

FILIPINO MINISTRYChapel10.45am–12.30pm

INDONESIAN FELLOWSHIPGenesis 1-0610.45am–12.30pm

TELUGU SERVICEKindy Assembly Hall6.30pm–9.30pm

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SCRIPTURE MEDITATIONISAIAH 9:6-7For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

PRAYER FOCUSThat the mighty God be glorified in the church. ... To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:21)

TITHES AND OFFERINGSTithes 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.

Please note that the account number published in the Nov 5-6 and Nov 12-13 newsletters was incorrect. If you transmitted any funds to that account, which begins with “514”, please contact angeline@bbtc.com.sg.

UPCOMING EVENTSYouth Church Christmas Sports Outreach Hokkien Service Christmas Outreach

Christmas Baptismal Services Kids For Christ Christmas Outreach

Come Bless The Lord/Watchnight Service

DEC 24

DEC 25

DEC 31

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HOKKIEN SERVICE OUTREACHDate: Dec 24, Saturday

Time: 6.45pm

Venue: BBTC Hall 1 (Level 1)

Email: hsevent@bbtc.com.sg

YOUTH CHURCH SPORTS OUTREACH “UNBREAKABLE” Date: Dec 24, Saturday

Time: 12-6pm

Venue: Meet at SUTD stadium

Email: joshuapoh@bbtc.com.sg

KIDS FOR CHRIST OUTREACHDate: Dec 25, Sunday

Time: 8.30am, 10.45am

Venue: Primary – BBTC Hall 2 (level 2) Nursery/Kindy – Chapel Toddlers – Basement

Email: jacng@bbtc.com.sg

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR SERVICE TIMINGSDec 24, Saturday Christmas Eve

5–7pm Candlelight Service

Dec 25, Sunday Christmas Day

8.30am & 10.45am Christmas Baptismal Services

Dec 31, Saturday New Year’s Eve

6.30-8pm Dinner 8-10pm Come Bless The Lord 10.45pm until late Watchnight Service by Elder Peng Chung Mien

Jan 1, Sunday New Year’s Day

No Sunday Services

Please note that in lieu of Come Bless The Lord and Watchnight Service on New Year’s Eve, there will be no Saturday Service on Dec 31, and no Sunday Services on Jan 1.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICEDate: Dec 24, Saturday

Time: 5-7pm

Venue: BBTC Sanctuary (level 3)

TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DONATIONS TO BCCSCBethesda Care and Counselling Services Centre depends on voluntary donations from individuals and organisations to run our operations. As BCCSC continues to help those in need, we need your support. If you’re issuing a cheque to BCCSC, please write your name and NRIC on the back of the cheque. For donations via giro, contact xinyi@bccsc.org. All donations to BCCSC enjoy 2.5 times tax exemption.

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TRIBE CG/CLUSTER EVENT DATE VENUE

Mandarin Levite Tribe 使徒组+泉源组 cells’ Christmas outreach. BBQ with Oikos Dec 17 Bayshore

Lion of Judah Goodness Carolling Dec 17 BBTC, homes

Hallelujah Give 2/Rainbow

Christmas outreach Dec 17 St Andrew's Nursing Home

Vineyard The Branch Christmas outreach Dec 17 Modena F/Room

Chosen Gen C4C BBQ in church: Cell members will share testimony and gospel Dec 17 Church BBQ Pit

Chosen Gen COLT Dinner Dec 17 Member’s home

Chosen Gen MOG Cell Christmas Lunch Dec 17

Chosen Gen HIMMS Potluck Christmas Party Dec 17 CGL’s home

Chosen Gen Running Renewed Bridge building event at Thow Khwang Pottery Dec 17

Hallelujah Doulos 5 Bringing BCCSC families/children for shopping, lunch Dec 17 Bedok Mall

David Justin Cell Christmas bridge building: Thanksgiving dinner Dec 17 Member’s home

David Symphony Christmas bridge building: Parents, couples with young kids Dec 17

David TGIF Christmas bridge building: Dinner, carolling, message Dec 17Lion of Judah LFC Christmas dinner Dec 17

Sanctuary Living Water & Dwelling Place

Christmas dinner party for pre-believing friends Dec 18 CS’ house

Sanctuary Living Water Christmas lunch for parents Dec 18 CS’ house

Everjoyful Love Christmas outreach Dec 18 CGL’s home

Everjoyful Faith Thanksgiving and Christmas outreach Dec 18 CGL’s home

Hallelujah Priests N Kings Christmas outreach party Dec 18 Bedok Ria Crescent

Dan Gospel Christmas outreach to Oikos List Dec 18 CGL’s home, Simei

Chosen Gen REV Bridge-building during breakfast sales Dec 18

Hokkien M/W Fellowship Christmas outreach Dec 20 Hall 1

Everjoyful Hope Christmas outreach Dec 21 CGL’s home

Mandarin Levite Tribe 迦南组 Christmas Family reach-out Dec 23 Member’s home

Asher Agape 1 & 2 Christmas bridge building Dec 23 CGL’s home

Asher Joy Christmas bridge building Dec 23 BBTC

Asher Endurers Christmas outreach to Oikos Dec 23 Condo BBQ pit

David En Wei Cell Fellowship dinner Dec 23Lion of Judah Unleaven’d Bread Christmas dinner & Nativity video Dec 23

Dan Mellow Green (Ladies) CG

Christmas carolling and outreach at 2 nursing homes and Christmas carolling and thanksgiving at a member's home

Dec 23 Chai Chee Econ Nursing Home/SACH

Mandarin Levite Tribe 知识组 cell Christmas outreach Dec 24 Member’s home

Sanctuary Sanctuary Christmas outreach to members’ pre-believing family members Dec 24 Member’s home

Wise Kuriakon 1A CG end of year thanksgiving Dec 24 Restaurant

YEAR-END OUTREACHHere’s a listing of the upcoming evangelical and bridge building events taking place within the body-life of BBTC for your prayer and encouragement.

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TRIBE CG/CLUSTER EVENT DATE VENUE

Chosen Gen Da'Vine Christmas bridge building. Invite Oikos to attend service, followed by lunch then social activity (movie/board games)

Dec 25

Mandarin Jeshurun Tribe Christmas Outing/Dinner (family and pre-believing friends) Dec 25 BBTC

Lion of Judah POP/SRC Christmas carolling & outreach Dec 25 BBTC

Lion of Judah Remnant Christmas/Boxing Day bridge building dinner Dec 26 CGL’s home

Chosen Gen Ohana/Fish Bridge building: Dinner, games and gift exchange Dec 26 CGL’s home

Chosen Gen The Basic Life Christmas bridge building dinner Dec 30

Asher Covenant End of year lunch potluck at a cell member's house. Bring colleagues to hang out with us informally

Dec 31 Member’s home

Lion of Judah Hojos Bridge building lunch Dec 31

Hallelujah Vine 3 New year bridging event to BCCSC Active Ageing members Jan 14 BBTC

YOUTH CHURCH CHRISTMAS

SPORTS CARNIVAL & CELEBRATIONS

DATE Dec 24, 12-6pm (Registration starts at 11.30am)

VENUES SUTD Stadium (8 Sompah Road, S’pore 487372) & BBTC

GUEST OF HONOUR Tennis champion Jaime Wong

REGISTRATION $6 per person inclusive of a GOODIE BAG! Registration will be held at the event. All walk-ins will join a group of similar age/gender. Target age group: 12-21 years old.

EVENT DETAILS Youths are to head to SUTD on their own at 11.30am. You’re advised to eat a heavy brunch before arriving. Chartered buses will be provided to shuttle youths from SUTD to BBTC between 3 to 4pm. Sports attire must be decent. Youths are to bring a set of clothes to change into when they arrive at BBTC.

CONTACT Joshua Poh (9144 2242) or Amos Pang (9697 9110).

BEYOND 30 WORSHIP ALBUMThis Christmas season, BBTC is proud to announce the release of the Beyond 30 Worship Album. Produced by Awaken Generation with our very own BBTC musicians, the album contains our winning song compositions, Love Found Me, My Indescribable Gift and Beyond.

BBTCians can purchase the album at $8 this weekend at the back of the Sanctuary (Saturday) and the Hallelujah Quadrant (Sunday). Pre-ordered CDs can also be collected at the same locations.

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PASTOR JANE LIMOn the first night of our mission trip at Bread of Life Church’s Hokkien Service, I experienced the Power of the Holy Spirit during the Ministry Time. A few were slain in the Spirit; 2 sisters were healed and released from oppression.

We also visited 2 slum areas. I am so thankful to God that besides giving out food and presents, we shared the Gospel to about 90 slum children and they accepted Christ! Praise the Lord! At the Sunday Service, a pre-believing lady whom we visited the day before responded to the altar call and prayed to receive Jesus as her Lord and Saviour.

“Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit” says the Lord Almighty (Zech 4:6).

JACQUELINE LIMI learnt to share the gospel in the Hokkien language from my team members. An elderly woman whom we visited did not receive salvation immediately, but to our surprise she received salvation the next day when she attended service in church.

Living next door to her was another elderly woman who had been severely sick for a long time and was waiting for her time to leave this world. I laid hands to pray for this elderly woman and God revealed to me that she suffered from advanced-stage pneumonia. My team members and I prayed for her healing. She felt much better after we prayed for her and subsequently received salvation.

I also experienced God at work during our ministry to respondents in the Hokkien Service. Several requested to be prayed for tao pang (in Hokkien), meaning to be “set free”. As I ministered to a young lady, she suddenly started screaming, wailing and crying as the oppression left her.

I will certainly remember this fruitful first mission trip. All glory to God!

NG ZHEN YIThis was my first mission trip. As not many prayed to accept the Lord during the first outreach session at the Hokkien Service, Ps Jane encouraged me to pray with her every night in the hotel. We spent half an hour in worship and an hour praying every night.

The next day, while we were having breakfast, a lady walked up to us and asked if we were Christians. Ps Jane shared Christ with her and she accepted Jesus as her personal Saviour!

We worshipped and prayed every night and I could see the hand of God touching many hearts. People just came and received salvation. God has opened my eyes to witness the power of prayer.

KOH BOOT SENG & TOH CHOOWe give thanks to the Lord for BBTC brothers and sisters for praying with us. We had a smooth and fruitful mission. We experienced the joy of the Lord in serving and extending God’s love and peace to the slum children. We are inspired by the love and unity of the Batam Bread of Life co-workers as we partnered them in the Kingdom of God.

PASTOR PAUL CHUAThank you BBTCians for your prayers that made this trip a God-blessed and fruitful one for the mission team, the church and community in Batam. I pray for a continued meaningful partnership with Batam Bread of Life in evangelising and discipling the under-reached communities in Riau for God’s glory!

MISSION TRIP REFLECTIONS

BATAM, NOV 18-20

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SIGN UP: TUNG LING SCHOOL OF MINISTRYEncounter God at the Christian workers’ training school which aims to establish you in your identity in Christ, equip you with a fresh impartation of His Word and empower you to go forth for His glory. The upcoming 3-month School of Ministry term starts Jan 9. Sign up at www.tungling.org.sg.

CONDOLENCESWe extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to Chow Mei Yong (Love CG) on the homecall of Jeremy’s beloved mother, the late Mdm Tang Kum Teo, on Dec 12.

LEADERS DEDICATION 2017Leaders involved, please be present at either the first or second service on Sunday on the appropriate dates to consecrate and dedicate your service to the Lord in the coming year.

JAN 8, 2017COUNCIL OF ELDERS SP Daniel Foo, Lok Vi Ming (Chairman of BBTC), Peng Chung Mien (Chairman of BCCSC), Raymond Poh, Joseph Tan, Goh Hock Chye, Ho Tuck Leh, Low Kok Guan, Edric SngENGLISH WORSHIP PASTORS DSP Chua Seng Lee, Andrew Tan, Daniel Koh, Edwin Low, Eunice Low, Evelyn Lee, Francis Xavier D’Almeida, Jason Teo, Jerry Chia, Jessie Tan MANDARIN WORSHIP PASTORS Lee Teck Hong, Priscilla Tan, Naomi Leng, Ray Ang HOKKIEN SERVICE PASTORS Ernest Chow, Paul Chua, Sharon Liau YC/YA PASTORS Ng Hua Ken, Darren Kuek, Felicia Ong, Jeffrey Aw CHILDREN’S PASTOR Jacqueline Ng

JAN 15, 2017CP, 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, MellowGreen, Mid-Week Fellowship Seniors Ministry

JAN 22, 2017 CP, CO, CS, CGL, ACGLs: Tribes of Antioch Gatekeepers, Asher, Dan, EverJoyful, Sanctuary, Hallelujah, Niko, Wise, VineyardMINISTRY 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, etc

29TH JANUARY 2017 WORSHIP TEAMS for all services, SERVICE TEAM heads

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SHAREWe 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 & Counselling Services Centre (BCCSC) serves the children, youths, families and the elderly in need in Bedok. Find out more about our range of services at www.bccsc.org.

BAPTISMDeclare 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.

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