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UPCOMING MESSAGES

DEC 23 & 24 Jesus - Joy of the World

Elder Edric Sng

GIVE CAREFUL THOUGHT TO

YOUR WAYS ELDER LOK VI MING

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

CHURCH SERVICES

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SCRIPTURE MEDITATION2 TIMOTHY 4:2-5 (NKJV)Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

PRAYER FOCUSThat we keep sight of things that matter and run to finish well. 1 COR 9:27 (NKJV)But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.once for all delivered to the saints.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTSEvangelistic Christmas Services Evangelistic Baptism Services

CBTL / Watchnight Service

DEC 23-24

DEC 25

DEC 31

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

This Christmas, reach out to your friends and loved ones as we proclaim the birth of Christ. One of the highlights will be appearances by local celebrity, Belinda Lee on Dec 25.

Belinda Lee has hosted shows including Find Me a Singaporean, The Places We Live In and Somewhere

Out There. She has been twice awarded the Best Infotainment Host in 2009 and 2013 for hosting travelogues, ‘Come Dance with Me’ and ‘Find Me A Singaporean’ respectively. In 2014, she was appointed

World Vision’s goodwill ambassador.

ENGLISH WORSHIP EVANGELISTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICESDec 23, Sat, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Sanctuary (Level 3)

Dec 24, Sunday, 8:30am – 10:30am, Sanctuary (Level 3)Dec 24, Sunday, 10:45am – 12:45pm, Sanctuary (Level 3)

ENGLISH WORSHIP EVANGELISTIC BAPTISM SERVICESDec 25, Monday, 8:30am – 10:30am, Sanctuary (Level 3)Dec 25, Monday, 10:45am – 12:45pm, Sanctuary (Level 3)

MANDARIN WORSHIP EVANGELISTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Dec 24, Sunday, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Hall 1 (Level 1)

HOKKIEN SERVICE EVANGELISTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICEDec 23, Sat, 6:00pm – 8:30pm, Hall 1 (Level 1)

YOUTH CHURCH SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICEDec 23, Sat, 3:30pm – 6:00pm, Chapel (Level 2)

KIDS FOR CHRIST EVANGELISTIC CHRISTMAS SERVICES

For 18 months to 12 years oldDec 24, Sunday, 8:30am – 10:30am, Hall 2 (Level 2)Dec 24, Sunday, 10:45am – 12:45pm, Hall 2 (Level 2) Dec 25, Monday, 8:30am – 10:30am, Hall 2 (Level 2)Dec 25, Monday, 10:45am – 12:45pm, Hall 2 (Level 2)

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TRIBE CG/CLUSTER EVENT DATE VENUE

Hallelujah Doulos 3 Outreach to Tanjong Balai Karimun Kechil

16, 17 Dec Tanjong Balai, Indonesia

Mandarin Worship Benjamin Tribe Outreach via Christmas Rally to youth / fishing village / tuition centre / home in Batam

16-18 Dec Batam Bread of Life church, fishing village, Children home

Everjoyful Perseverance / Peace Christmas Bridge-Building - Playtime, Prizes, Popiah ‘n’ Provision & Parables

16 Dec Jayleen 1918 Hotel

David Symphony Picnic @ Bedok reservoir park 16 Dec Bedok Reservoir Park

Everjoyful Evergreen Grace, Evergreen Faith, Evergreen Covenant

Christmas Bridge building 16 Dec BBTC Kindy room basement

Everjoyful Joyful Delight Christmas bridge building - BBQ, Carolling, Thanksgiving

16 Dec BBTC

Hallelujah Doulos 7 Christmas Party for Patients 16 Dec St Andrews Community Hospital

Antioch Gatekeepers Jabez South Christmas bridge building - Potluck dinner, Carolling, Thanksgiving

17 Dec Home

Antioch Gatekeepers

Jabez North Christmas bridge building for children at RockHouse in Kluang, Johor

17 Dec Merdeka Hotel, Kluang

Hokkien Service Tuesday Hokkien Midweek Fellowship

Christmas Outreach 19 Dec Hall 1

Chosen Gen The Basic Life Christmas bridge building 22 Dec TBA

Antioch Gatekeepers

Jabez east & Jabez Central

Christmas visit to St Luke home 22 Dec St Luke home

Mandarin Worship Levite Tribe Carols@kopitiams 22, 24 Dec

3 kopitiams : 333 and another 2 in Blk 123

Vineyard Beatitudes Christmas outreach to youths 23 Dec Melville Park condo, Simei

Wise Kuriakon 1A Christmas dinner 23 Dec Not decided

Lion of Judah The Remnant Christmas Cell + Oikos Gathering 23 Dec Home

Hallelujah Give 2 & Goshen Christmas Outreach 23 Dec Care Community Service Society, Block 27A Balam Road

Hallelujah Goshen Outreach to elderly at the day care in Circuit Road Blk 35

23 Dec As above in the multi purpose hall

Mandarin Worship Judah Tribe (Seniors) Christmas Outreach for Mandarin-speaking elderlies

24 Dec BBTC Chapel

YEAR-END OUTREACHAs we enter into this season of outreach, here is the listing of the evangelistic and bridge building

events taking place within the body-life of BBTC for your prayer and encouragement.

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

COME BLESS THE LORD & WATCHNIGHT SERVICE 2017 MAGNIFY, ADORE, PROCLAIM

Date Dec 31, 2017 Venue Sanctuary (Level 3) Speaker Elder Goh Hock Chye Come and encounter God through extravagant worship as we MAGNIFY, ADORE and PROCLAIM our mighty God. Come and bring an offering of Praise and Worship to our Lord and King

There is no better way to complete our journey for 2017 than in the House of the Lord with the people of God. Recollect, give thanks and praise Him for all He has done in the past year. Consecrate and rededicate ourselves for the year ahead. Proclaim by faith victories, breakthroughs, salvations and promises to be fulfilled in 2018. Programme 6.30pm Dinner 8.00pm Come Bless the Lord (CBTL) 10.00pm Coffee Break 10.30pm Watchnight Service & Countdown to 2018

Note: Fellowship Supper after the Service. BBTC Carpark will be closed from 2pm on Dec 31.

YEAR-END WORSHIP SERVICESEnd 2017 with the LORD in extravagant worship through the year end worship services and our Come Bless the LORD / Watchnight Service.

Dec 30, Sat Service, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Sanctuary (Level 3)Dec 31, Sun 1st Service, 8:30am – 10:30am, Sanctuary (Level 3)Dec 31, Sun 2nd Service, 10:45am – 12:45pm, Sanctuary (Level 3) Dec 31, CBTL / Watchnight Service, 6:30pm – 12 midnight Sanctuary (Level 3)

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BREAKFAST FUNDRAISING (DEC 17)Remember the SAV (Siantan Agape Voices) at BBTC Christmas in 2012? Come, eat and support the West Kalimantan orphanage ministry this Sunday.

MISSION TRIP REFLECTIONSYayasan Abdi Agape, Pontianak, West Kalimantan (Nov 24-27) Andrea ChuaVery thankful to have hopped on this trip albeit being late. I found myself in constant fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Hunger and resilience I see in them, and immense potential worth a lifetime’s investment. To rediscover God’s heart for the lost and poor felt incredibly life-changing. All we are called to, is to obey, and the rest shall be his harvest. Will definitely be back.

Rachel TeoThe highlight of this trip is the time spent with the children where I get to communicate with them. Not knowing each other’s languages well, we had to use google translate to get a grasp of what we were saying to one another. But it did not stop us from sharing and knowing one another more. This trip opened my eyes to things I did not encounter thus far and it motivates me to live my life differently and to give thanks to God always.

Rebecca Koh Although I was teaching the orphans, yet I feel I have learnt so much from interacting with them. I can see that their hearts are big for God and they serve with whatever they have. This mission trip have made me realized that as BBTCians, we are very strong and well-grounded in God’s Word, and this has made equipping the children very fruitful. I hope to see more teams going there to equip the children. Chen LijiaWhat an awesome time I had, hanging out with the orphans on this second trip. We played till our tears flowed, sang worship songs like there was no tomorrow and taught them on their identity in Christ Jesus through devotions and a workshop. My heart was truly warmed to see such a display of innocence that even when there was a power trip on one of the afternoons, the children and youths did not utter a single word of complaint I went there to bless but was so greatly blessed in return. All glory to God!

Jeslyn KohIt always felt like home to be back in YAA and to reconnect with the orphans even though many of them are new. It was a privilege to teach them the truth of their identity in Christ and to encourage them to affirm that truth in one another. The Lord also downloaded a personal message from the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac which I shared with the church in Siantan. My prayer is that many more of us will respond as Abraham did and say to Him “Here I am” to go forth and disciple the nations.

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CHURCH CAMP 2018JUN 11-14 2018, MONDAY TO THURSDAYVenue Pullman Bangsar Kuala Lumpur Camp Speaker Ps Cassie Carstens Early-bird Registration Dec 16 2017 to Jan 14 2018. Payment must be made by Jan 28 2018 to secure early-bird prices. Website www.camp.bbtc.com.sg. Access the registration portal via the “register” button Email camp@bbtc.com.sg

Coach transfer $40 per adult/child. Flat rate, regardless of one way or return trip. CGs are encouraged to register and pay as a group.

About the Speaker - Ps Cassie Carstens is a sought-after international speaker, trainer and pastor. He co-founded the International Sports Leadership School (ISLS) in 1999, founded the African Leadership Institute for Community Transformation (ALICT) in 2004 and was chaplain of the 1995 South African Rugby World Cup winning team. He also serves on the leadership of the International Sports Coalition (ISC). As a platform towards transforming lives in the family, he started the movement known as The World Needs A Father (TWNAF), addressing the issue of fatherlessness. Ps Cassie serves as a pastor of a local church called Vredelust in Cape Town, South Africa.

ADULT ADULT DOUBLE ADULT TRIPLE ADULT SINGLE COACH TRANSPORT )INCL LUNCH EN-ROUTE

Early Bird $375 $365 $540 $40

Standard $410 $400 $570 $40

CHILDCHILD (0-4 YRS)

(INCL. EXTRA BED, MEALS FOC)

CHILD (5-12 YRS) (INCL. MEAL PLAN,

NO EXTRA BED)

CHILD (5-12 YRS)(INCL. MEAL PLAN

& EXTRA BED)

COACH TRANSPORT )INCL LUNCH EN-ROUTE

Early Bird $105 $155 $260 $40

Standard $105 $200 $300 $40

CONGRATULATIONSWe rejoice with Peng En Wei and Dorothy on the birth of their newborn daughter, Lexie Peng, on Dec 14. We also extend our congratulations to their parents and in-laws, Elder Peng Chung Mien & Elsie and Elder Joseph Tan & Ps Priscilla, on this joyous occasion.

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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.

LISTENWant 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-2017.

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