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The following are past announcements (as printed in the church bulletin) for your reference.

20 December 2009

• A very warm welcome to all visitors, worshippers & members. The Church wishes you a very "Blessed Christmas".  There is a Christmas gift (Common Bible Study on 1& 2 Peter and Planner/Calendar 2010) for all adults and youths only. Do also join us for tea / coffee fellowship at the foyer. Please note that there will be ‘NO’ 930am & 1130am services for today. The services will be resume as per normal for next Sunday (27/12) and all Sunday School classes (across all levels) will be as per normal timing.
• We rejoice with Mr. Gareth New and Miss Kelly Zhang as they plan to get married on 2 January 2010; Saturday, 2.30pm at GPC Sanctuary. All are invited and requested to be seated by 2:15pm.
• We rejoice with Mr. Lionel Lum and Miss Pearl Tong as they plan to get married on 9 January 2010; Saturday, 10.30am at GPC Sanctuary. All are invited and requested to be seated by 10.15am.
• Withdrawal of Deaconship: Leong Peng Mun has decided to withdraw from Deaconship after much prayers for personal reasons. However he will continue to serve in ministries he is currently involved in.
• Forthcoming Combined Services & Events:
  • Christmas Eve Concert: 24 Dec (Thurs), 730pm; Sanctuary
  • Glory Watch Nite: 31 Dec (Thurs), 930pm; Chapel.
  • Induction Service: 1 Jan 2010 (Fri), 10am; Sanctuary. All officer bearers will be inducted hence attendance is compulsory for all committee members of various ministries, choir members, all musicians and Sunday School teachers. Members are encouraged to attend.
  • New Year Sunday Combined Service (Sanctuary) Cum Sunday School Promotion Sunday (Chapel): 3 Jan 2010 (Sun), 730am.
    ** Please note that there will be ‘NO’ 930am & 1130am Services; ‘NO’Sunday School on 20 Dec &  3 Jan 2010 (Sunday Combined Services).
• Christmas Eve Caroling  (24 Dec 2009): All carollers who have signed up are requested to assemble at the Sanctuary at 915pm for a short briefing and attendance taking  before setting off.
• Church Cleaning Day, 16 Jan 2010 (Saturday) from 2pm- 5pm. Let us come together to clean the Chapel and the Sunday School classrooms. Looking forward to a blessed time together. Mr. Wong Soon Chiu will organize the cleaning.(Please assemble at Chapel)
• A Church wide Bible Study program is planned for year 2010. All members are encouraged to deepen their study in the Word of God by attending the Bible-Study program which begins with 6 sessions on the Book of Haggai, every Wednesday in January and February, 8-930 PM, at Chapel. (see details on page 5)
• Bible Reading Program: Starting January 2010, we will be re-launching the Bible Reading Program, to encourage members to read through the Bible through either a 90 days express program or a 365 days program. See page 6 for details. Fellowship Groups and Care Groups may want to consider this as group project. Registration starts at Library Counter next Sunday!
• Christian Education (CE):
  • 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am)
• This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 24 January 2010. Registration begins next Sunday (27/12/09).
  • A Brief Survey of the OT - Part 1 and Part 2. A 2-week class that aims to give an overview of the Old Testament. The class will look into the importance of the OT in the context of God's salvation plan for mankind. If you have always wanted a 'big picture' of the OT as a part of the Holy Bible, this is the class for you. Classes commence on 10 Jan 2010, 1130am - 1pm, led by Edr Poon MS and based on his published book entitled Missiological Survey of Old Testament - An Introductory Guide . Kindly register at the Library counter next Sunday (27/12/09).
  • (Precept Bible Study): Revelation Pt. 4.  Registration opens at library counter.
    When:            16 Jan to 22 May 2010; 945am to 1215pm
    Where:          GPC, Chapel & level 4 (above Chapel)
    Topics:           Israel’s future, Anti-Christ, Babylon, The Day of the Lord, Rapture, 2nd Coming, Rewards, Judgment etc…
    Workbook:   S$25/- per set
    Facilitators:  Edr(s) Ang Jing Chai, Andrew Sabaratnam, Teo Keng Siang & Mrs. Ang Li Kiang.
• Combined Choir & Orchestra practices for Christmas Concert, Christmas Service & Carolling has started on Dec 10. Please refer to pages 11, 12for the detailed schedule.  
• Youth Fellowship:
  • No Meeting on Fri, 25 December.
  • Omega Nite, Thursday, 30 Dec, 5-10pm; Chapel.
• Upcoming Sundays:
  • Sundays’ Sermon is recorded; you may placed your order at the library counter.

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  27 Dec	Baptism Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  3 Jan 2010	Combined Service: Our Next Lap (Joshua 1: 1-8)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  10 Jan 2010	Our Living Hope Keeps Us For Christ’s Coming        (1 Peter 1: 1 – 12)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  17 Jan 2010	Living Holy Life Towards Christ’s Coming (1 Peter 1: 13 – 25)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

13 December 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. Gareth New and Miss Kelly Zhang as they plan to get married on 2 January 2010; Saturday, 2.30pm at GPC Sanctuary. All are invited and requested to be seated by 2:15pm.
• Our condolences to Mrs. Joanna Yeo and family. Joanna’s husband, Richard Yeo was called home to be with the Lord on 9 December 2009.
• Forthcoming Combined Services & Events:
  • Christmas Sunday Combined Service: 20 Dec (Sun), 730am; Sanctuary.
  • Christmas Eve Concert: 24 Dec (Thurs), 730pm; Sanctuary
  • Glory Watch Nite: 31 Dec (Thurs), 930pm; Chapel.
  • Induction Service: 1 Jan 2010 (Fri), 10am; Sanctuary. All officer bearers will be inducted hence attendance is compulsory for all committee members of various ministries, choir members, all musicians and Sunday School teachers. Members are encouraged to attend.
  • New Year Sunday Combined Service (Sanctuary) Cum Sunday School
• Promotion Sunday (Chapel): 3 Jan 2010 (Sun), 730am.
  ** Please note that there will be ‘NO’ 930am & 1130am Services; ‘NO’Sunday School on 20 Dec &  3 Jan 2010 (Sunday Combined Services).
• Christmas Carolling Rehearsal And Briefing today, 13 Dec from 1:30-2:30pm. Attandance is COMPULSARY for those who have signed up. Please inform Tiong Choon @97350438 if you are unable to attend.
• Church Cleaning Day, 16 Jan 2010 (Saturday) from 2pm- 5pm. Let us come together to clean the Chapel and the Sunday School classrooms. Looking forward to a blessed time together. Mr. Wong Soon Chiu will organize the cleaning.(Please assemble at Chapel)
• Bible Reading Program: Starting January 2010, we will be re-launching the Bible Reading Program, to encourage members to read through the Bible through either a 90 days express program or a 365 days program. See page 6  for details. Fellowship Groups and Care Groups may want to consider this as group project. Registration starts at Library Counter today!
• A Church wide Bible Study program is planned for year 2010. All members are encouraged to deepen their study in the Word of God by attending the Bible-Study program which begins with 6 sessions on the Book of Haggai, every Wednesday in January and February, 8-930 PM, at Chapel. (Details on page 5)
• Year 2010 Planner and Calendar will be given to all members and worshippers as Christmas Gift on Combined Christmas Sunday Service, 20 December. A Common Bible Study on 1& 2 Peter will also be distributed for personal & CGs to follow the pulpit preaching.
• CEC (Precept Bible Study): Revelation Pt. 4.  Registration opens at library counter.
  When: 16 Jan to 22 May 2010; 945am to 1215pm
  Where: GPC, Chapel & level 4 (above Chapel)
  Topics: Israel’s future, Anti-Christ, Babylon, The Day of the Lord, Rapture, 2nd Coming, Rewards, Judgment etc…
  Workbook: S$25/- per set
  Facilitators: Edr(s) Ang Jing Chai, Andrew Sabaratnam, Teo Keng Siang & Mrs. Ang Li Kiang.
• Combined Choir & Orchestra practices for Christmas Concert, Christmas Service & Carolling has started on Dec 10. Please refer to pages 11 & 12 for the detailed schedule.
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Glory Be To The Lord! We thank God for His protection over all the campers during the camp. Pray that these youths will continue to walk closely with the Lord and practise what they have learned during the camp and grow in maturity in Chirst.
  • No Meeting on Fri, 25 December.
  • Omega Nite, Thursday, 30 Dec, 5-10pm; Chapel.
• SAFE: 
  a.    SAFE  X’MAS CELEBRATION, Barbecue cum Caroling on 19 Dec 09, Sat  6 -10 pm @Mr.& Mrs. Tan Swee-Teck’s home, 2b Swiss Club Road, Singapore(Hp 96713273). Program includes games and gift exchange.  Please register with Cheng Kiang 64663544 or Juliet Lim @ 96885725.
  b.    Bible Study on 'Joel' (Study 2, Pg 7-11) today; 11.30am to 12.45pm @room #01-02.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  20 Dec	The Christmas Miracle (Matthew 1: 18 – 25)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  27 Dec	Baptism Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  3 Jan 2010	Combined Service: Our Next Lap (Joshua 1: 1-8)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  10 Jan 2010	Our Living Hope Keeps Us For Christ’s Coming        (1 Peter 1: 1 – 12)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

6 December 2009

• Forthcoming Combined Services & Events:
  • Christmas Sunday Combined Service: 20 Dec (Sun), 730am; Sanctuary.
  • Christmas Eve Concert: 24 Dec (Thurs), 730pm; Sanctuary
  • Glory Watch Nite: 31 Dec (Thurs), 930pm; Chapel.
  • Induction Service: 1 Jan 2010 (Fri), 10am; Sanctuary. All officer bearers will be inducted hence attendance is compulsory for all committee members of various ministries, choir members, all musicians and Sunday School teachers. Members are encouraged to attend
  • New Year Sunday Combined Service (Sanctuary) Cum Sunday School Promotion Sunday (Chapel): 3 Jan 2010 (Sun), 730am.
    ** Please note that there will be ‘NO’ 930am & 1130am Services; ‘NO’ Sunday School on 20 Dec &  3 Jan 2010 (Sunday Combined Services).
• Christmas Carolling: Registration for Christmas Carolling is closed. All who have signed up are required to attend the rehearsal and briefing on 13 Dec from 1:30-2:30pm. THIS IS COMPULSARY and if you are unable to attend, you must inform Tiong Choon @97350438.
• A Church wide Bible Study program is planned for year 2010. All members are encouraged to deepen their study in the Word of God by attending the Bible-Study program which begins with 6 sessions on the Book of Haggai, every Wednesday in January and February, 8-930 PM, at Chapel. (Details on page 5)
• Year 2010 Planner and Calendar will be given to all members and worshippers as Christmas Gift on Combined Christmas Sunday Service, 20 December.
• CEC (Precept Bible Study): Revelation Pt. 4.  Registration opens at library counter.
  When?:          16 Jan to 22 May 2010; 945am to 1215pm
  Where?:        GPC, Chapel & level 4 (above Chapel)
  Topics:           Israel’s future, Anti-Christ, Babylon, The Day of the Lord, Rapture, 2nd Coming, Rewards, Judgment etc…
  Workbook:   S$26/- per set
  Facilitators:  Edr(s) Ang Jing Chai, Andrew Sabaratnam, Teo Keng Siang & Mrs. Ang Li Kiang.
• Combined Choir & Orchestra practices for Christmas Concert, Christmas Service & Carolling starts on Dec 10. Please refer to pages 11, 12 for the detailed schedule.
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Friday, 18 December @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
  • Omega Nite, Thursday, 30 Dec, 5-10pm; Chapel.
• The annual English Service Youth Fellowship Camp 2009 "More than Gold", will be held this Monday to Friday (7/12 - 11/12). Those who have signed up, please report at Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School's main gate at 8am. Do remember to bring along your Bible, stationery, sleeping bag, toiletries, medication and clothes for 5 days, including sports gear and a pair of jeans or long pants for worship.
• SAFE:  
  • SAFE  X’MAS CELEBRATION, Barbecue cum Caroling on 19 Dec 09, Sat  6 -10 pm @Mr.& Mrs. Tan Swee-Teck’s home, 2b Swiss Club Road, Singapore(Hp 96713273). Program includes games and gift exchange.  Please register with Cheng Kiang 64663544 or Juliet Lim @96885725.
  • Bible Study on 'Joel' (Study 2, Pg 7-11) 13 December; 11.30am to 12.45pm @room #01-02.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  13 Dec	Partnership In Giving (Phil 4: 10 – 23)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  20 Dec	The Christmas Miracle (Matt 1: 18 – 25)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  27 Dec	Baptism Sunday	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  3 Jan 2010	Combined: Our Next Lap (Joshua 1: 1-8)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

29 November 2009

• Forthcoming Combined Services & Events:
  • Christmas Sunday Combined Service: 20 Dec (Sun), 730am; Sanctuary.
  • Christmas Concert: 24 Dec (Thurs), 730pm; Sanctuary
  • Glory Watch Nite: 31 Dec (Thurs), 930pm; Chapel.
  • Induction Service: 1 Jan 2010 (Fri), 10am; Sanctuary. All officer bearers will be inducted hence attendance is compulsory for all committee members of various ministries, choir members, all musicians and Sunday School teachers. Members are encouraged to attend.
  • New Year Sunday Combined Service (Sanctuary) Cum Sunday School Promotion Sunday (Chapel): 3 Jan 2010 (Sun), 730am.
    ** Please note that there will be ‘NO’ 930am & 1130am Services; ‘NO’
    Sunday School (across all levels)on 20 Dec &  3 Jan 2010 (Sunday Combined Services)
• Infant / Child Baptism on 27 Dec 09: Parents are reminded to attend the Baptism Class (1 session only) today, 29 Nov, 11.30am  at  Church office.
• Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION (Phase 2B) 2011. Parents who are active communicant members of GPC English Service, and wish to register their child / children in Pei Hwa under phase 2B of 2011’s Primary One intake (i.e. national registration exercise will take place around July 2010), please approach the church office during office hours for the Application Form B (LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY)and submit it back to the church office by tomorrow, 30 November 09. This exercise is being undertaken at the request of the school. Parents are asked to understand that any decision concerning school admission is solely at the school’s discretion.
• Combined Practice for all Carollers on 13 Dec, 2009 (1:30-2:30pm) @ chapel. Do take note that this is the only practice so kindly be present.
• Combined Choir & Orchestra practices for Christmas Concert, Christmas Service & Carolling starts on Dec 10. Please refer to pages 10, 11 for the detailed schedule.

COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 4 December @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• YF camp 2009  will be held from the 7-11 Dec 2009 and is open to all youths from ages 12 (Primary six this year) onwards. This year's camp theme is More Than Gold, focusing on having the love for God's word. The camp speaker is Jeff Jansen, a staff from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Registration can be made at our booth at the breakfast area with a camp fee of $50 a youth. For more details please approach Loh Jun Wei (hp: 9237-9939) or Samuel Chen (hp: 9152-4432). Please note that today (29 Nov) is the final day for registration.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  6 Dec	Partnership In Joy (Phil 4: 2 – 9)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  13 Dec	Partnership In Giving (Phil 4: 10 – 23)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  20 Dec	Christmas Message	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  27 Dec	Baptism Sunday	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

22 November 2009

• Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Foo (Jasmine Chuah) on their wedding yesterday (21/11). The Church wishes the couple a harmonious and Christ-centred life together.
  
• Infant / Children Baptism on 27 Dec 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register latest by Friday, 20 Nov. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 29 Nov (Sunday) at Church office; 11.30am.
• Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION (Phase 2B) 2011. Parents who are active communicant members of GPC English Service, and wish to register their child / children in Pei Hwa under phase 2B of 2011’s Primary One intake (i.e. national registration exercise will take place around July 2010), please approach the church office during office hours for the Application Form B (LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY)and submit it back to the church office by 30 November 09. This exercise is being undertaken at the request of the school. Parents are asked to understand that any decision concerning school admission is solely at the school’s discretion.
• Tulip Reformed Book Centre has set-up a book table at the breakfast foyer this morning. There are a wide range of Christian books for adults and children. Members and worshippers are encouraged to visit the table to give your support.
• Glory Christmas Carolling - Carollers are invited to join the carolling teams for the following dates 19 Dec (2:30-7pm), 24 Dec (9:30pm-2:30am). Those who wish to open their homes for the carollers are also welcome to sign up for the 24 Dec ONLY. Please sign up at the library counter.
• Combined Practice for all Carollers on 13 Dec, 2009 (1:30-2:30pm) @ chapel. Do take note that this is the only practice so kindly be present.
• Combined Choir & Orchestra practices for Christmas Concert, Christmas Service & Carolling starts on Dec 10. Please refer to page 10 for the detailed schedule.

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 27 November @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• YF camp 2009  will be held from the 7-11 Dec 2009 and is open to all youths from ages 12 (Primary six this year) onwards. This year's camp theme is “More Than Gold” focusing on having the love for God's word. The camp speaker is Jeff Jansen, a staff from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Registration can be made at our booth at the breakfast area with a camp fee of $50 a youth. For more details please approach Loh Jun Wei (hp: 9237-9939) or Samuel Chen (hp: 9152-4432).
• P6 Orientation for Entry into Secondary School - Date: 22 Nov 09 (today,) Time: 11.30am to 1.30pm   Venue: Educational block #04-19 (above Chapel). This event is specially organised for all parents and their P6 children to assist them in their decision making process. Elder Johnny Lau, a former school principal and former MOE officer and Mrs Lau, a vice principal will share on "Choice of Schools and Options" and "Personal transition from P6 to S1." There will be a presentation of the Youth Sunday School and the Youth Fellowship. Light refreshments provided. For queries and information, please contact Evan @ 9815 5522.
• Young Adult Fellowship.  Want to catch live prawns, BBQ and fellowship at the same time? The YAF is organising a Prawning Fellowship at Hai Bin U Enterprise (near Bishan) on 28 Nov 09 (Sat) from 2.30 to 6.00 pm (Note: Transport from church leaves at 2 pm sharp). Interested young adults can enjoy this activity at a subsidised rate of $10. All equipment will be provided. Please drop an SMS to Kelvin @ 9277-3091 or email yaf @ glorypresbyterian.org if you are interested. Feel free to invite your friends.
• CEC Seminar:  “Managing Parent-Teen Conflict”. Conflict is inevitable during the adolescent years and every parent struggles to deal with their teenagers during this life stage.  In this seminar, parents will learn how to keep conflicts from escalating, survival skills to transform conflict into harmony, and methods for improving communications with teens.  If you are a parent of teens (or children), this seminar is for you!  Date: Sat, 28 Nov 09(3pm) / Location: #04-19 (above Chapel). Please register at the library counter after the Service today!
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  29 Nov	Jesus Christ : Answer to Man’s Problem Romans 5 : 12 - 20	Pr. Moses Lim
  6 Dec	Partnership In Joy (Phil 4: 2 – 9)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  13 Dec	Partnership In Giving (Phil 4: 10 – 23)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  20 Dec	Christmas Combined Sunday	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

15 November 2009

• This morning’s breakfast is provided by Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lee (Low Kian May)/ Mdm. Julie Tan (Mrs. Low) to celebtrate their 3rd son’s/ grandson’s  one-month old birthday.
• We rejoice with Mr. Jerry Foo and Miss Jasmine Chuah as they plan to get married on 21 November 09; Saturday at GPC Sanctuary, 1.30pm. All are invited and requested to be seated by 1:15pm.
• We praise and thank God for the successful election of the 9 candidates for Deacons for the term 2010 to 2012. There were altogether 389 votes cast; please see below for results:
• Dn. Lionel Suwe                          96.7 %         Dn. Ong Cheng Kim             87.4%
  Dn. Yvonne Gan                       83.0%          Mr. Desmond Yeo                79.4%
  Mr. Tay Tiong Choon                 84.1%          Mr. Chua Chee Wan            84.6%
  Mr. Tan Keh Whoo                      81.5%          Mr. Ronald Lim                      78.9%
  Mr. Leong Peng Mun                                79.4%
  
• Infant / Children Baptism on 27 Dec 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register latest by Friday, 20 Nov. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 29 Nov (Sunday) at Church office; 11.30am.
• Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION (Phase 2B) 2011. Parents who are active communicant members of GPC English Service, and wish to register their child / children in Pei Hwa under phase 2B of 2011’s Primary One intake (i.e. national registration exercise will take place around July 2010), please approach the church office during office hours for the Application Form B (LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY)and submit it back to the church office by 30 November 09. This exercise is being undertaken at the request of the school. Parents are asked to understand that any decision concerning school admission is solely at the school’s discretion.
• TRANSPORT NEEDED - The bus that fetches some of the kids to Sunday School is unable to accommodate all the children. We seek help from Glory Church worshippers living in the Green Lodge area (Block A) to provide transport for three children (1 girl and her 2 brothers - P6, P4 and P2) so that they can attend Sunday School. Their parents are unable to provide transport for them. If you are able to help, please contact Elder Andrew Sabaratnam for details @ 9792-9129)
• Glory Christmas Carolling - Carollers are invited to join the carolling teams for the following dates 19 Dec (2:30-7pm), 24 Dec (9:30pm-2:30am). Those who wish to open their homes for the carollers are also welcome to sign up for the 24 Dec ONLY. Please sign up at the library counter.

COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 20 November @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• YF camp 2009  will be held from the 7-11 Dec 2009 and is open to all youths from ages 12 (Primary six this year) onwards. This year's camp theme is “More Than Gold” focusing on having the love for God's word. The camp speaker is Jeff Jansen, a staff from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Registration can be made at our booth at the breakfast area with a camp fee of $50 a youth. For more details please approach Loh Jun Wei (hp: 9237-9939) or Samuel Chen (hp: 9152-4432).
• P6 Orientation for Entry into Secondary School - Date: 22 Nov 09 (Sunday,)  Time: 11.30am to 1.30pm   Venue: Educational block #04-19 (above Chapel). This event is specially organised for all parents and their P6 children to assist them in their decision making process. Elder Johnny Lau, a former school principal and former MOE officer and Mrs Lau, a vice principal will share on "Choice of Schools and Options" and "Personal transition from P6 to S1." There will be a presentation of the Youth Sunday School and the Youth Fellowship. Light refreshments provided. For queries and information, please contact Evan @ 9815 5522.
• Young Adult Fellowship.  Want to catch live prawns, BBQ and fellowship at the same time? The YAF is organising a Prawning Fellowship at Hai Bin U Enterprise (near Bishan) on 28 Nov 09 (Sat) from 2.30 to 6.00 pm (Note: Transport from church leaves at 2 pm sharp). Interested young adults can enjoy this activity at a subsidised rate of $10. All equipment will be provided. Please drop an SMS to Kelvin @ 9277-3091 or email yaf @ glorypresbyterian.org if you are interested. Feel free to invite your friends.
• CEC Seminar:  “Managing Parent-Teen Conflict”. Conflict is inevitable during the adolescent years and every parent struggles to deal with their teenagers during this life stage.  In this seminar, parents will learn how to keep conflicts from escalating, survival skills to transform conflict into harmony, and methods for improving communications with teens.  If you are a parent of teens (or children), this seminar is for you!  Date: Sat, 28 Nov 09(3pm) / Location: #04-19 (above Chapel). Please register at the library counter after the Service today!
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  22 Nov	Partnership In Pressing Onward (Phil 3: 12 – 4: 1)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin
  29 Nov	Gospel Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  6 Dec	Partnership In Joy (Phil 4: 2 – 9)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  13 Dec	Partnership In Giving (Phil 4: 10 – 23)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

 Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

8 November 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. Jerry Foo and Miss Jasmine Chuah as they plan to get married on 21 November 09; Saturday at GPC Sanctuary, 1.30pm. All are invited and requested to be seated by 1:15pm.
• We praise and thank God for the successful election of the 9 candidates for Deacons for the term 2010 to 2012. There were altogether 389 votes cast; please see below for results:
  Dn. Lionel Suwe                            96.7 %          Dn. Ong Cheng Kim               87.4%
  Dn.  Yvonne Gan                         83.0%           Mr. Desmond Yeo                    79.4%
  Mr. Tay Tiong Choon                    84.1%           Mr. Chua Chee Wan              84.6%
  Mr. Tan Keh Whoo                        81.5%           Mr. Ronald Lim                         78.9%
  Mr. Leong Peng Mun                   79.4%
• P6 Orientation for Entry into Secondary School - Date: 22 Nov 09 (Sunday,)  Time: 11.30am to 1.30pm   Venue: Educational block #04-19 (above Chapel). This event is specially organised for all parents and their P6 children to assist them in their decision making process. Elder Johnny Lau, a former school principal and former MOE officer and Mrs Lau, a vice principal on study leave, will share on "Choice of Schools and Options" and "Personal transition from P6 to S1." There will be a presentation of the Youth Sunday School and the Youth Fellowship. Light refreshments provided. For queries and information, please contact
  Evan @ 9815 5522.
  
• Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION (Phase 2B) 2011. Parents who are active communicant members of GPC English Service, and wish to register their child / children in Pei Hwa under phase 2B of 2011’s Primary One intake (i.e. national registration exercise will take place around July 2010), please approach the church office during office hours for the Application Form B (LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY)and submit it back to the church office by 30 November 09. This exercise is being undertaken at the request of the school. Parents are asked to understand that any decision concerning school admission is solely at the school’s discretion.
• CEC Seminar:  “Managing Parent-Teen Conflict”. Conflict is inevitable during the adolescent years and every parent struggles to deal with their teenagers during this life stage.  In this seminar, parents will learn how to keep conflicts from escalating, survival skills to transform conflict into harmony, and methods for improving communications with teens.  If you are a parent of teens (or children), this seminar is for you!  Date: Sat, 28 Nov 09(3pm) / Location: #04-19 (above Chapel). Please register at the library counter after the Service today!
• Glory Christmas Carolling - Carollers are invited to join the carolling teams for the following dates 19 Dec (2:30-7pm), 24 Dec (9:30pm-2:30am). Those who wish to open their homes for the carollers are also welcome to sign up for the 24 Dec ONLY. Please sign up at the library counter.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 27 Dec 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register latest by Friday, 20 Nov. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 29 Nov (Sunday) at Church office; 11.30am.

COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 13 November @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• YF camp 2009  will be held from the 7-11 Dec 2009 and is open to all youths from ages 12 (Primary six this year) onwards. This year's camp theme is “More Than Gold” focusing on having the love for God's word. The camp speaker is Jeff Jansen, a staff from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Registration can be made at our booth at the breakfast area with a camp fee of $50 a youth. For more details please approach Loh Jun Wei (hp: 9237-9939) or Samuel Chen (hp: 9152-4432).
• Young Adult Fellowship.  Want to catch live prawns, BBQ and fellowship at the same time? The YAF is organising a Prawning Fellowship at Hai Bin U Enterprise (near Bishan) on 28 Nov 09 (Sat) from 2.30 to 6.00 pm (Note: Transport from church leaves at 2 pm sharp). Interested young adults can enjoy this activity at a subsidised rate of $10. All equipment will be provided. Please drop an SMS to Kelvin @ 9277-3091 or email yaf @ glorypresbyterian.org if you are interested. Feel free to invite your friends.
• SAFE Bible Study on the book of Joel (study 1, page 2 – 7) today; 11.30am – 12.45pm at room #01-02.
• Upcoming Sundays:

Date	Topic	Speaker
15 Nov	Partnership In Pursuing Christ (Phil 3: 1 – 11)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
22 Nov	Partnership In Pressing Onward (Phil 3: 12 – 4: 1)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin
29 Nov	Gospel Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
6 Dec	Partnership In Joy (Phil 4: 2 – 9)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

• TRANSPORT NEEDED - The bus that fetches some of the kids to Sunday School is unable to accommodate all the children. We seek help from Glory Church worshippers living in the Green Lodge area (Block A) to provide transport for three children (1 girl and her 2 brothers - P6, P4 and P2) so that they can attend Sunday School. Their parents are unable to provide transport for them. If you are able to help, please contact Elder Andrew Sabaratnam for details @ 9792-9129)

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

1 November 2009

• Election of Deacons for the Term of Office 2010 to 2012 (Dn. Lionel Suwe, Dn. Ong Cheng Kim, Do. Yvonne Gan, Mr. Desmond Yeo, Mr. Tay Tiong Choon, Mr. Chua Chee Wan, Mr. Tan Keh Whoo, Mr. Ronald Lim and Mr. Leong Peng Mun) will be held immediately after all the services. All English Service communicant members are required to remain after each service for the election.
• Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION (Phase 2B) 2011. Parents who are active communicant members of GPC English Service, and wish to register their child / children in Pei Hwa under phase 2B of 2011’s Primary One intake (i.e. national registration exercise will take place around July 2010), please approach the church office during office hours for the Application Form B (LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY)and submit it back to the church office by 30 November 09. This exercise is being undertaken at the request of the school. Parents are asked to understand that any decision concerning school admission is solely at the school’s discretion.
• CEC Seminar:  “Managing Parent-Teen Conflict”. Conflict is inevitable during the adolescent years and every parent struggles to deal with their teenagers during this life stage.  In this seminar, parents will learn how to keep conflicts from escalating, survival skills to transform conflict into harmony, and methods for improving communications with teens.  If you are a parent of teens (or children), this seminar is for you! 
  Date: Sat, 28th Nov 09(3pm) / Location: Glory Presbyterian Church, 4th level
  Please register at the library counter after the Service today!
• Glory Christmas Carolling - Carollers are invited to join the carolling teams for the following dates 19 Dec (2:30-7pm), 24 Dec (9:30pm-2:30am). Those who wish to open their homes for the carollers are also welcome to sign up for the 24 Dec ONLY. Please sign up at the library counter.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 27 Dec 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register latest by Friday, 20 Nov. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 29 Nov (Sunday) at Church office; 11.30am.
• Sunday School: The Annual Sunday School Teachers’ Conference will be held on 7 Nov, 2009 from 2.30-5.30pm at room 04-19. Attendance is compulsary for all Sunday School Teachers. Tea buffet will be provided. For more information, contact Elder Andrew or Dn Li Kiang
• GLORY SISTERS FELLOWSHIP(GSF) - “Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13b)
  GSF hosts a monthly tea fellowship on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the homes of members/worshippers as part of our visitation programme, whereby we have a time of worship, bible study and prayer. We appreciate very much your hospitality if you could host a GSF Tea Fellowship meeting at your home next year. Interested members/worshippers kindly contact Pauline Chew (tel: 9115-5118) by 1 Dec 2009.

COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship:
  • Friday, 6 November @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
  • YF camp 2009  will be held from the 7-11 Dec 2009 and is open to all youths from ages 12 (Primary six this year) onwards. This year's camp theme is More Than Gold, focusing on having the love for God's word. The camp speaker is Jeff Jansen, a staff from Wycliffe Bible Translators. Registration begins on 8/11 (next Sunday) and the camp fee per youth is $50. For more details pls approach Loh Jun Wei (hp: 9237-9939) or Samuel Chen (hp: 9152-4432).
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  8 Nov	Sacrifice And Service Coming From Your Faith? (Phil 2: 19 – 30)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  15 Nov	Partnership In Pursuing Christ (Phil 3: 1 – 11)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  22 Nov	Partnership In Pressing Onward (Phil 3: 12 – 4: 1)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin
  29 Nov	Gospel Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the church office.
• The Apostles' Creed : The newly printed and expanded edition of  "The Apostles' Creed", written by Rev. Yap WK, is now on sale at $4 per copy. Those who have previously bought the photocopied version may purchase it at $3 per copy. Please purchase at Library Counter.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

25 October 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. & Mrs. Mike Lee (Low Kian May) on the arrival  of their 3rd son, Lee Jon on 13 October 2009.
• Election of Deacons: The election of Deacons for the term from 2010 to 2012 will be held on 1 November 09 (next Sunday). The candidates for the election are Dn. Lionel Suwe, Dn. Ong Cheng Kim, Do. Yvonne Gan, Mr. Desmond Yeo, Mr. Tay Tiong Choon, Mr. Chua Chee Wan, Mr. Tan Keh Whoo, Mr. Ronald Lim and Mr. Leong Peng Mun. Information about the candidates are found in pages 8 to 12. All communicants are eligible and expected to vote for our Church leaders. Please do pray for the candidates, and according to the Constitution, they would need a simple majority based on the required quorum to be voted in. Voting will be carried out after each of the 3 services.
• CEC Seminar:  “Managing Parent-Teen Conflict”. Conflict is inevitable during the adolescent years and every parent struggles to deal with their teenagers during this life stage.  In this seminar, parents will learn how to keep conflicts from escalating, survival skills to transform conflict into harmony, and methods for improving communications with teens.  If you are a parent of teens (or children), this seminar is for you! 
  Date: Sat, 28th Nov 09(3pm) / Location: Glory Presbyterian Church, 4th level
  Please register at the library counter after the Service today!
• Glory Christmas Carolling - Carollers are invited to join the carolling teams for the following dates 19 Dec (2:30-7pm), 24 Dec (9:30pm-2:30am). Those who wish to open their homes for the carollers are also welcome to sign up for the 24 Dec ONLY. Please sign up at the library counter.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 27 Dec 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register latest by Friday, 20 Nov. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 29 Nov (Sunday) at Church office; 11.30am.
• The Apostles' Creed : The newly printed and expanded edition of  "The Apostles' Creed", written by Rev. Yap WK, is now on sale at $4 per copy. Those who have previously bought the photocopied version may purchase it at $3 per copy. Please purchase at Library Counter.
• Book of Philippians. Sermons on this book will be preached from this month (October) to year end. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do a personal Bible study before the sermons. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Copies may be obtained at the Library Counter on a first come first served basis. (If required, more copies may be ordered).
• Sunday School: The Annual Sunday School Teachers’ Conference will be held on 7 Nov, 2009 from 2.30-5.30pm at room 04-19. Attendance is compulsary for all Sunday School Teachers. Tea buffet will be provided. For more information, contact Elder Andrew or Dn Li Kiang.
• GLORY SISTERS FELLOWSHIP(GSF) - “Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13b)
  GSF hosts a monthly tea fellowship on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the homes of members/worshippers as part of our visitation programme, whereby we have a time of worship, bible study and prayer. We appreciate very much your hospitality if you could host a GSF Tea Fellowship meeting at your home next year. Interested members/worshippers kindly contact Pauline Chew (tel: 9115-5118) by 1 Dec 2009.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the church office.
 COMING EVENTS
• Youth Fellowship: No Meeting as it is the 5th Friday of the month.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  1 Nov	Partnership In Fear & Trembling (Phil 2: 12 – 18)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  8 Nov	Sacrifice And Service Coming From Your Faith? (Phil 2: 19 – 30)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  15 Nov	Partnership In Pursuing Christ (Phil 3: 1 – 11)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  22 Nov	Partnership In Pressing Onward (Phil 3: 12 – 4: 1)	Edr. Kok Seow Kin

REMINDERS
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.

 

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

 

18 October 2009

• Election of Deacons: The election of Deacons for the term from 2010 to 2012 will be held on 1 November 09. The candidates for the election are Dn. Lionel Suwe, Dn. Ong Cheng Kim, Do. Yvonne Gan, Mr. Desmond Yeo, Mr. Tay Tiong Choon, Mr. Chua Chee Wan, Mr. Tan Keh Whoo, Mr. Ronald Lim and Mr. Leong Peng Mun. Information about the candidates are found in pages 8 to 12. All communicants are eligible and expected to vote for our Church leaders. Please do pray for the candidates, and according to the Constitution, they would need a simple majority based on the required quorum to be voted in. Voting will be carried out after each of the 3 services.
• Communicants Class starts today at 11.30am at the basement 1 classrooms.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 27 Dec 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register latest by Friday, 20 Nov. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 29 Nov (Sunday) at Church office; 11.30am.
• Glory Christmas Carolling - Carollers are invited to join the carolling teams for the following dates 19 Dec (2.30-7pm), 24 Dec (9:30pm-2:30am). Those who wish to open their homes for the carollers are also welcome to sign up for the 24 Dec ONLY. Please sign up at the library counter.
• The Apostles' Creed : The newly printed and expanded edition of  "The Apostles' Creed", written by Rev. Yap WK, is now on sale at $4 per copy. Those who have previously bought the photocopied version may purchase it at $3 per copy. Please purchase at Library Counter.
• Book of Philippians. Sermons on this book will be preached from this month (October) to year end. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do a personal Bible study before the sermons. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Copies may be obtained at the Library Counter on a first come first served basis. (If required, more copies may be ordered).
• GLORY SISTERS FELLOWSHIP(GSF) - “Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13b)
  GSF hosts a monthly tea fellowship on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the homes of members/worshippers as part of our visitation programme, whereby we have a time of worship, bible study and prayer. We appreciate very much your hospitality if you could host a GSF Tea Fellowship meeting at your home next year. Interested members/worshippers kindly contact Pauline Chew (tel: 9115-5118) by 1 Dec 2009.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the church office.
• Sunday School: The Annual Sunday School Teachers’ Conference will be held on 7 Nov, 2009 from 2.30-5.30pm at room 04-19. Attendance is compulsary for all Sunday School Teachers. Tea buffet will be provided. For more information, contact Elder Andrew or Dn Li Kiang.

COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 23 October @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  25 Oct	Reforming the Christian Family Through Family Worship	Dr. Bernard Low
  1 Nov	Partnership In Fear & Trembling (Phil 2: 12 – 18)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  8 Nov	Sacrifice And Service Coming From Your Faith? (Phil 2: 19 – 30)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  15 Nov	Partnership In Pursuing Christ (Phil 3: 1 – 11)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam

REMINDERS
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

11 October 2009

• Election of Deacons: The election of Deacons for the term from 2010 to 2012 will be on 1 November 09. The candidates for the election are Dn. Lionel Suwe, Dn. Ong Cheng Kim, Do. Yvonne Gan, Mr. Desmond Yeo, Mr. Tay Tiong Choon, Mr. Chua Chee Wan, Mr. Tan Keh Whoo, Mr. Ronald Lim and Mr. Leong Peng Mun. Information about the candidates are found in pages 8 to 12. All communicants are eligible and expected to vote for our Church leaders. Please do pray for the candidates, and according to the Constitution, they would need a simple majority based on the required quorum to be voted in. Voting will be carried out after each of the 3 services.
• October CG Month.   There will be a combined display of CG Spotlight exhibits at the breakfast fellowship area.  A video / slide show of CG activities will also be screened.
• Kok Hu Bursary. Application for Koh Hu Bursary opens now. Church members with household income below S$2000/- are welcome to apply. Please collect the application form from the Church Office.  Closing Date:  18 October 2009
• Book of Philippians. Sermons on this book will be preached from this month (October) to year end. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do a personal Bible study before the sermons. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Copies may be obtained at the Library Counter on a first come first served basis. (If required, more copies may be ordered).
• GLORY SISTERS FELLOWSHIP(GSF) - “Practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13b)
• GSF hosts a monthly tea fellowship on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the homes of members/worshippers as part of our visitation programme, whereby we have a time of worship, bible study and prayer. We appreciate very much your hospitality if you could host a GSF Tea Fellowship meeting at your home next year. Interested members/worshippers kindly contact Pauline Chew (tel: 9115-5118) by 1 Dec 2009.
• Bibly Study on the book of “Nahum” - Thursdays, 8pm: Those who wish to join the Bible Study are welcomed BUT those who have not registered, kindly contact Rev Yap.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the church office.


COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 16 October @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on "Philippians" (Session 10: Review Study, Pg 42; Questions 12,13, &14) will be held today; 11.30am to 12.45pm @room #01-02.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  18 Oct	Partners In Humility (Phil 2: 1 – 11)	Edr. Ang Jing Chai
  25 Oct	Reformation Sunday: Reformed Family Devotion	Dr. Bernard Low
  1 Nov	Partnership In Fear & Trembling (Phil 2: 12 – 18)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  8 Nov	Partnership In Risks (Phil 2: 19 – 30)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann

REMINDERS

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

 

4 October 2009

• Our condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Tan (Mui Leng). Vincent’s father went home to be with the Lord on 26 September 09. Vincent & Mui Leng would like to thank the pastoral team, the elders & deacons and members of the church for their moral & spiritual support as well as their contributions during the recent bereavement.
• The next Communicant Class will commence on 18th October. Registration is now open. Registration forms and testimonies are to be submitted by 9th October. Please collect your registration forms from the library counter. Those who have completed their Communicant Cass previously and are intending to get baptised / confirmed / transferred this December are to see Edr Goh with their Communicant Handbook completed with the relevant signatures.
• October CG Month.  There will be a combined display of CG Spotlight exhibits in the breakfast fellowship area.  A video/slide show of CG activities will also be screened.
• Kok Hu Bursary. Application for Koh Hu Bursary opens now. Church members with household income below S$2000/- are welcome to apply. Please collect the application form from the Church Office.  Closing Date:  18 October 2009
• Book of Phiilippian. Sermons on this book will be preached from this month (October) to year end. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do a personal Bible study before the sermons. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Copies may be obtained at the Library Counter on a first come first served basis. (If required, more copies may be ordered).
• “Children and Missions” Mini Food Fair - Many thanks to all parents, Sunday School teachers and children who have one way or another contributed to or helped out at the food fair last Sunday, 20th September 2009.  The Sunday School Department would also like to thank church members who have also supported this event through prayer and other logistics matters. A total of $1850/- was collected  and this amount will be chanelled to the church's medical  mission teams going to Cambodia and the money will be used to buy medicine for those in prison as well as those lving in rural villages.
• Bibly Study on the book of “Nahum” - Thursdays, 8pm: Those who wish to join the Bible Study are welcomed BUT those who have not registered, kindly contact Rev Yap.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the church office.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – Those who have ordered the book, kindly collect it from Rev Goh. 
COMING EVENTS
• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 9 October @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on "Philippians" (Session 10: Review Study, Pg 42; Quotations 12,13, &14) will be held on 11 October; 11.30am to 12.45pm @room #01-02.
• New Believers Class (9 more sessions): 27 Sept-29 Nov on Sundays @ 11.30am-12.30pm; Venue: Educational Block, 01-06. For more information, contact Joseph Tan@ 96170426
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  11 Oct	Partners In Suffering (Phil 1: 12 – 29)	Edr. Teo Keng Siang
  18 Oct	Partners In Humility (Phil 2: 1 – 11)	Edr. Ang Jing Chai
  25 Oct	Reformation Sunday: Reformed Family Devotion	Dr. Bernard Low
  1 Nov	Partners In Fear & Trembling (Phil 2: 12 – 18)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

REMINDERS

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.

 

 

27 September 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. & Mrs. Lionel Khoo (Sing Ee) on the arrival  of their 2nd daughter , Emma on 19 September 2009.
• The next Communicant Class will commence 18th October. Registration is now open. Registration forms and testimonies are to be submitted by 9th October. Please collect your registration forms from the library counter. Those who have completed their communicants class previously and are intending to get baptised / confirmed / transferred this december are to see Edr Goh with their Communicant Handbook with the relevant signatures.
• The Church has designated this Sunday as "School Ministry Recruitment Sunday".  Glory English Service is blessed with the opportunity of ministering to the students of Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School and Bukit Timah Primary School through a variety of programmes and activities.  We trust that with your continuous prayer and support, more children will come to know of the love of Christ and His gift of salvation.  Please indicate your support & involvement in the Response Form provided and return it to the ushers before you leave.  Do stay back after the Service to visit the school ministry display tables.  The chaplain and school ministry volunteers will be present to share with you their experiences and to answer any questions you may have about school ministry.          
• Sermons on the Book of Philippians will be preached from October to year end. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do personal Bible study to prepare before listening to the sermon. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Copies may be obtained at Library Counter on a first come first served basis. (If required, more copies may be ordered).
• CEC Classes "God's Big Picture : Tracing the Storyline of the Bible"Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. How can we begin to read and understand it as a whole? This CEC course will look at the Big Picture of the Bible’s overriding storyline, helping us to understand how the different books, from the Old Testament through the New, fit and flow together under the theme of “The Kingdom of God”. As a guide, we will be using Vaughan Robert’s book, “God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible” together with a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the main points. This 4 week course will commence today (27 Sep) ending on 18 Oct 2009.  Time: 1130am-1pm. Register at the library counter or through Elder Lee TM. Fee : $10 for book
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays from March, CGs have been taking turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's focus is on Living Water, see page 10.  Photos of CG’s featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the church office.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – Those who have ordered the book, kindly collect it from Rev Goh. 
COMING EVENTS
• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 2 October @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• Seekers Class (Last session today): 27 Sept @ 11.30am-12.30pm; Venue:Educational Block, 01-15. For more information, contact Pr Moses @ 81804060 or moses @ glorypresbyterian.org (Just “walk-in”, make-up classes will be arranged for those who miss any of the 4 sessions).
• New Believers Class (10 more sessions): 27 Sept-29 Nov on Sundays @ 11.30am-12.30pm; Venue: Educational Block, 01-06. For more information, contact Joseph Tan@ 96170426
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  4 Oct	Partnership in Prayers (Phil 1: 1-11)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  11 Oct	Partners In Suffering (Phil 1: 12 – 29)	Edr. Teo Keng Siang
  18 Oct	Partners In Humility (Phil 2: 1 – 11)	Edr. Ang Jing Chai
  25 Oct	Reformation Sunday: Reformed Family Devotion	Dr. Bernard Low

REMINDER
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

13 September 2009

• Result of Election of Elders held on 30 August: After achieving more than the constitutional requirement of two third majorities, all nominated candidates have been elected as Ruling Elders for the term of Year 2010 - 2012. Details of the results are: Total Eligible Voters: 619,Quorum needed: 310; Total Votes Cast: 377; Elected Elder requires  67%.

  Candidates	Votes Received
  Andrew Sabaratnam	92.83%
  Goh Chong Ann	90.71%
  Samuel Tan	92.04%
  Jimmy Wong	87.53%
  Chung Hao Ning	89.12%
  Leong Kok Ho	82.83%

• GPC Missions Trip: Chiangmai, Thailand(11-18 September) A team of 7, mainly poly students, led by Rose Tan and supervised by Pr Moses are in Chaingmai, Thailand. They will be working with Hangdong Grace Church and Pioneers-in-Asia. The team will be ministering to children and youth through mimes and drama, songs, Bible stories, games and Teaching English Camp.
• BSF Bukit Timah Day Women Class:After 5½ years of partnership with Glory Presbyterian Church (GPC), the BSF
  Bukit Timah Day Women Class has since July 2009 moved to Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (KKMC) to continue its ministry. The BSF leadership has extended their heartfelt appreciation to GPC for its past support. We wish the BSF Class God's blessings as they continue to promote in-depth and
  systematic study of God's Word through their new base in KKMC.
• CEC Classes "God's Big Picture : Tracing the Storyline of the Bible"Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. How can we begin to read and understand it as a whole? This CEC course will look at the Big Picture of the Bible’s overriding storyline, helping us to understand how the different books, from the Old Testament through the New, fit and flow together under the theme of “The Kingdom of God”. As a guide, we will be using Vaughan Robert’s book, “God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible” together with a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate the main points. This 4 week course will commence 27 Sep ending on 18 Oct 2009.  Time: 1130am-1pm. Register at the library counter or through Elder Lee TM. Fee : $10 for book.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase @$1 is available at the library counter.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – Those who have ordered the book, kindly collect it from Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the service.

COMING EVENTS

• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 18 September @ 6.30pm; room #04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on "Philippians" (Session 9) will be held today; 11.30am to 12.45pm @room #01-02.
• Seekers Class (4 sessions): 6-27 Sept on Sundays@ 11.30am-12.30pm; Venue:Educational Block, 01-15. For more information, contact Pr Moses @ 81804060 or moses @ glorypresbyterian.org (Just “walk-in”. Make-up classes will be arranged for those who miss any of the above lessons).
• New Believers Class (13 Sessions): 6 Sept-29 Nov on Sundays@ 11.30am-12.30pm; Venue: Educational Block, 01-06. For more information, contact Joseph Tan@ 96170426
• Upcoming Sundays:

Date	Topic	Speaker
20 Sept	Proclamation in Words & Works	Dr. Steve Griffin (OMF)
27 Sept	Blessing or Stumbling Block?	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
4 Oct	Partnership in Prayers (Phil 1: 1-11)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
11 Oct	Partners In Suffering (Phil 1: 12 – 29)	Edr. Teo Keng Siang

REMINDERS
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.

 

6 September 2009

• Note of Appreciation to Teachers: Our church is blessed with many individuals who have devoted themselves to teaching & equipping others in their own respective ministries and vocations.  We thank the Lord for each of these faithful and dedicated brothers & sisters in the Lord and wish them a happy and blessed Teachers' Day! 
• EP Retreat [7 – 9 Sept (Mon – Wed)]: Do take note that Pastors and some elders will be away from 7-9 September to attend the EP retreat. For emergencies, call church office or approach either Elder Lee Teck Meng or Elder Andrew Sabaratnam.
• Result of Election of Elders held last Sunday (30/08): After achieving more than the constitutional requirement of two third majorities, all nominated candidates have been elected as Ruling Elders for the term of Year 2010 - 2012. Details of the results are: Total Eligible Voters: 619,Quorum needed: 310; Total Votes Cast: 377; Elected Elder requires  67%.

  Candidates	Votes Received
  Andrew Sabaratnam	92.83%
  Goh Chong Ann	90.71%
  Samuel Tan	92.04%
  Jimmy Wong	87.53%
  Chung Hao Ning	89.12%
  Leong Kok Ho	82.83%

• BSF Bukit Timah Day Women Class:
  After 5½ years of partnership with Glory Presbyterian Church (GPC), the BSF Bukit Timah Day Women Class has since July 2009 moved to Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (KKMC) to continue its ministry. The BSF leadership has extended their heartfelt appreciation to GPC for its past support. We wish the BSF Class God's blessings as they continue to promote in-depth and systematic study of God's Word through their new base in KKMC.
• Indonesian Ministry@GPC: As part of Mission Month, the Ruth Fellowship will be presenting a song at the 9.30 worship service. Ruth Fellowship (Indonesian Ministry conducted in Bahasa Indonesia) was started on April 2008 in order to reach out to the Indonesian domestic workers at Glory Presbyterian Church. The fellowship is conducted every Sunday from 9.30 to 11.00 AM. Activities at fellowship include singing praises, listening to devotion, testimonials, and prayers. We do hope that more Indonesian domestic workers will attend this fellowship and God will be glorified through their life testimonials. If you require more information, please contact Elder Andrew Sabaratnam
• CEC SEMINAR: "CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE” This seminar (originally scheduled on 11 July) is now postponed to 12 Sep (coming Saturday). Time:  3-6 pm at Chapel. Please register at the library counter after the service.  
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase is available at the library counter. See page 5  for more details.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – The book is a daily devotional based on the Westminster Confession of Faith (Shorter Catechism). It is useful for individual and family devotions. If you are interested in getting a copy, please place your order ($20 per book) with Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the service. 
COMING EVENTS
• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 11 September @ 630pm; room #04-19.
• Bible Study on "Philippians" (Session 9) will be held on 13 September; 11.30am to 12.45pm @room #01-02
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  13 Sept	Our God is a Missionary God	Mr. Lawrence Tong
  20 Sept	Proclamation in Words & Works	Dr. Steve Griffin (OMF)
  27 Sept	Blessing or Stumbling Block?	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  4 Oct	Partners In Humility (Phil 1: 1-11)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

REMINDERS
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
 Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

30 August 2009

• Our Condolences to Mr. & Mrs Alvin Goh Yoke Koon (Hwee Hwee). Hwee Hwee’s father passed away on 25 August 09.
• Election of Elders for the Term of Office 2010 to 2012 (Dn Chung Hao Ning, Dn Jimmy Wong, Leong Kok Ho, Elder Goh Chong Ann,  Elder Samuel Tan and Elder Andrew Sabaratnam) will be held immediately after all the services. All English Service communicant members are required to remain after each service for the election.
• CEC SEMINAR: "CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE” Be informed about the spiritually damaging effect of yoga and other forms of exercises with paganistic origins, and understand how Christians should respond to this increasingly popular and highly commercialised fad among today's young and old. This seminar (originally scheduled on 11 July) is now postponed to 12 Sep (Sat). Time:  3-6 pm at Chapel. Please register at the library counter after the service.   
• As an ongoing reminder and precautionary measure against the spread of Influenza A (H1N1), we would like to seek the parents’ support and co-operation not to send their children or youths to the Sunday School if they display any flu-like symptoms such as cough, runny nose, fever. All parents are encouraged to keep the Sunday School/church office informed of any case, so that we are able to monitor and to pray for their children.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase is available at the library counter. See page 4  for more details.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – The book is a daily devotional based on the Westminster Confession of Faith (Shorter Catechism). It is useful for individual and family devotions. If you are interested in getting a copy, please place your order ($20 per book) with Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the service. 
• CG Spotlight:  From March onward on Sundays, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's focus is on JONAH, see pages 10, 11.  Photos ofCGs featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php Album Two.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: Friday, 4 September @ 630pm; room #04-19.
• Glory Sisters Fellowship: Saturday, 5 September @ 3pm; room #01-07. Speaker: Mr. Thomas Low; Topic: Sharing the Gospel. All are welcome.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  6 Sept	Jesus’ Missions Mandate (Luke 4: 38- 5:11)	Pr. Moses Lim
  13 Sept	Mission Message	Mr. Lawrence Tong
  20 Sept	Mission Message	Dr. Steve Griffin (OMF)
  27 Sept	School Ministries Recruitment Sunday	Pr. Dawn Tan

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
 Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

23 August 2009

• Election of Elders on 30 August 2009 (Term of Office - 2010-2012): Edr Lee Teck Meng is completing his term of eldership and will be stepping down as ruling elder. The church leaders are pleased to introduce to you three new candidates for eldership: Dn Chung Hao Ning, Dn Jimmy Wong and former deacon, Leong Kok Ho. In addition, three current Elders will be standing for re-election, they are: Elder Goh Chong Ann,  Elder Samuel Tan and Elder Andrew Sabaratnam.
   According to the constitution, elders & deacons generally hold office for no more than 2 consecutive terms before taking a break and thereafter to stand for re-election. Exception is allowed in special situation. For new elder-candidates, they need to have served at least one term as deacon to be eligible for nomination. For elders  and elder-candidates, they require at least a two-third endorsement in order to be elected into office.
• CEC SEMINAR: "CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE
  Be informed about the spiritually damaging effect of yoga and other forms of exercises with paganistic origins, and understand how Christians should respond to this increasingly popular and highly commercialised fad among today's young and old. This seminar (originally scheduled on 11 July) is now postponed to 12 Sep (Sat). Time:  3-6 pm at Chapel. Please register at the library counter after the service.          
• As an ongoing reminder and precautionary measure against the spread of Influenza A (H1N1), we would like to seek the parents’ support and co-operation not to send their children or youths to the Sunday School if they display any flu-like symptoms such as cough, runny nose, fever. All parents are encouraged to keep the Sunday School/church office informed of any case, so that we are able to monitor and to pray for their children.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase is available at the library counter. See page 4 for more details.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – The book is a daily devotional based on the Westminster Confession of Faith (Shorter Catechism). It is useful for individual and family devotions. If you are interested in getting a copy, please place your order ($20 per book) with Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the service. 
• CG Spotlight:  From March onward on Sundays, CGs have been taking turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's focus is on NARNIANS, see page 15.  Photos of CGs featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php Album Two.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship – Friday, 28 August @ room #04-19.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  30 Aug	“There is More to Life than This”	Mr. Jose Philip
  6 Sept	Mission Message	Pr. Moses Lim
  13 Sept	Mission Message	Mr. Lawrence Tong
  20 Sept	Mission Message	Dr. Steve Griffin (OMF)

Reminders
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
 Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

16 August 2009

• Election of Elders on 30 August 2009(Term of Office - 2010-2012): Edr Lee Teck Meng is completing his term of eldership and will be stepping down as ruling elder. The church leaders are pleased to introduce to you three new candidates for eldership: Dn Chung Hao Ning, Dn Jimmy Wong and former deacon, Leong Kok Ho. In addition, three current Elders will be standing for re-election, they are: Elder Goh Chong Ann,  Elder Samuel Tan and Elder Andrew Sabaratnam.
   According to the constitution, elders & deacons generally hold office for no more than 2 consecutive terms before taking a break and thereafter to stand for re-election. Exception is allowed in special situation. For new elder-candidates, they need to have served at least one term as deacon to be eligible for nomination. For elders  and elder-candidates, they require at least a two-third endorsement in order to be elected into office.
• As an ongoing reminder and precautionary measure against the spread of Influenza A (H1N1), we would like to seek the parents’ support and co-operation not to send their children or youths to the Sunday School if they display any flu-like symptoms such as cough, runny nose, fever. All parents are encouraged to keep the Sunday School/church office informed of any case, so that we are able to monitor and to pray for their children.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase is available at the library counter. See page 5 for more details.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – The book is a daily devotional based on the Westminster Confession of Faith (Shorter Catechism). It is useful for individual and family devotions. If you are interested in getting a copy, please place your order ($20 per book) with Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the service. 
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's focus is on JOB, see pages 15 & 16.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Photos of CGs featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.

Christian Education Courses (CEC):

• Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 3 will commence on 22 August to 14 November 09 (12 sessions); running every Saturdays (except Public Holiday) from 945am – 1215pm. Registration is open to all. Those interested may register at library counter. The facilitators of the course are: Edr. Ang Jing Chai, Edr. Andrew Sabartnam, Edr. Teo Keng Siang & Dn. Goh Li Kiang. (Those who have indicated to continue during Revelation, Part 2, do not need to register).
• CEC SEMINAR: "CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE
  Be informed about the spiritually damaging effect of yoga and other forms of exercises with paganistic origins, and understand how Christians should respond to this increasingly popular and highly commercialised fad among today's young and old. This seminar (originally scheduled on 11 July) is now postponed to 12 Sep (Sat). Time:  3-6 pm at Chapel. Please register at the library counter after the service.        

Coming Events

• Youth Fellowship – Friday, 21 August @ room #04-19.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  23 Aug	The Judgment Is Coming – Joel 3: 1-21	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  30 Aug	Gospel Sunday	Mr. Jose Philip
  6 Sept	Mission Message	Pr. Moses Lim
  13 Sept	Mission Message	Mr. Lawrence Tong

Reminders
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• In response to the latest MOH guidelines, we have discontinued contact tracing measures. Those who are unwell are encouraged to stay home to recuperate.
 Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

9 August 2009

• Today is Singapore’s 44th National Day. We wish all Singaporeans a Blessed National Day in the Lord. Let us all continue to pray for the nation as  indicated in the Prayer Focus (pages 4-5).  
• Election of Elders on 30 August 2009(Term of Office - 2010-2012): Edr Lee Teck Meng is completing his term of eldership and will be stepping down as ruling elder. The church leaders are pleased to introduce to you three new candidates for eldership: Dn Chung Hao Ning, Dn Jimmy Wong and former deacon, Leong Kok Ho. In addition, three current Elders will be standing for re-election, they are: Elder Goh Chong Ann,  Elder Samuel Tan and Elder Andrew Sabaratnam.
   According to the constitution, elders & deacons generally hold office for no more than 2 consecutive terms before taking a break and thereafter to stand for re-election. Exception is allowed in special situation. For new elder-candidates, they need to have served at least one term as deacon to be eligible for nomination. For elders  and elder-candidates, they require at least a two-third endorsement in order to be elected into office.
• Memory Verses from the Book of Hebrews (pocket size)for purchase is available at the library counter. See page 4 for more details.
• The 2nd Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be held this week, on 14/15 August (Friday 6pm to Saturday 6pm). Fasting will be on Saturday; 15 August from 12 midnight to 6pm.  Please register at the Library counter. Details are on pages 9 & 10.  Please note that 18 slots have been taken up, but you may still sign up for these slots. However, you are encouraged to register for the other slots.
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – The book is a daily devotional based on the Westminster Confession of Faith (Shorter Catechism). It is useful for individual and family devotions. If you are interested in getting a copy, please place your order ($20 per book) with Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the service. 
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 3 will commence on 22 August to 14 November 09 (12 sessions); running every Saturdays (except Public Holiday) from 945am – 1215pm. Registration is open to all. Those interested may register at library counter. The facilitators of the course are: Edr. Ang Jing Chai, Edr. Andrew Sabartnam, Edr. Teo Keng Siang & Dn. Goh Li Kiang. (Those who have indicated to continue during Revelation, Part 2, do not need to register).
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship – Friday, 14 August @ room #04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (Session 8) will be held today; 11.30am - 12.45pm @ Room #01-02.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  16 Aug	The Deliverance Is Coming – Joel 2: 18-32	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  23 Aug	The Judgment Is Coming – Joel 3: 1-21	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  30 Aug	Gospel Sunday	Mr. Jose Philip
  6 Sept	Mission Message	Pr. Moses Lim

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• In response to the latest MOH guidelines, we have discontinued contact tracing measures. Those who are unwell are encouraged to stay home to recuperate.
 Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

2 August 2009

• Please take note that Sunday 730 Worship Service on 9 August 09 will be held at Chapel. The Sanctuary will be occupied by Chinese Service as series of events (see item 6) will be performed by Hong Kong Christian Chinese Orchestra from 8 to 10 August (Saturday to Monday).    
• Missions Festival : 8 Aug 09 – “The Missions Festival is a new presentation of missions. An exciting and creative programme is crafted to capture the imagination and stimulate our senses”.  
  Venue: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Pri School (Bishan)
  Time: 1 - 9pm    
  Registration Booths will be opened on: 19, 26 July and 2 Aug during 8.45am to 9.25am and 10.45am - 11.25am
  Adults: $15  /  Students: $5  For more information, check out www.epmc.org.sg or call Pr. Moses: 8180-4060 or email moses@glorypresbyterian.org
• BOOK: "TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS" – The book is a daily devotional based on the Westminster Confession of Faith (Shorter Catechism). It is useful for individual and family devotions. If you are interested in getting a copy, please place your order ($20 per book) with Jocelyn Tan at the library counter after the Service. 
• The 2nd Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be on 14/15 August (Friday; 6pm to Saturday; 6pm).  Fasting will on Saturday; 15 August, from 12 midnight to 6pm.  Please register at the Library counter.  Details are on pages 11 & 12.  Please note that 12 slots have been taken up, but you may still sign up for these slots. However, you are encouraged to register for the other slots.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Footprints are featured today on page 9.  Photos of CGs featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php Album Two.
• Serenade of Life – Hong Kong Christian Chinese Orchestra will be performing in our church on 8 to 10 August as follows:
  Music Evangelistic Rally: Saturday, 8 August @ 7.45pm
  Music Sunday: 9 August @ 10am & 1230pm services (Chinese Musical Instrument will be used in the worship)
  Hong Kong Christian Chinese Orchestra Concert: Monday, 10 August @730pm.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
  Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 3 will commence on 22 August to 14 November 09 (12 sessions); running every Saturdays (except Public Holiday) from 945am – 1215pm. Registration is open to all. Those interested may register at library counter. The facilitators of the course are: Edr. Ang Jing Chai, Edr. Andrew Sabartnam, Edr. Teo Keng Siang & Dn. Goh Li Kiang. (Those who have indicated to continue during Revelation, Part 2, do not need to register).
 Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship – Friday, 7 August @ room #04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of  Philippians (Session 8) will be held on 9 August; 1130am to 1245pm @ room #01-02.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  9 Aug	The Lord Is Coming – Joel 2: 1-17	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  16 Aug	The Deliverance Is Coming – Joel 2: 18-32	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  23 Aug	The Judgment Is Coming – Joel 3: 1-21	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  30 Aug	Gospel Sunday	Mr. Jose Philip

Reminders
• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• In response to the latest MOH guidelines, we will discontinue contact tracing measures. Those who are unwell are encouraged to stay home to recuperate.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

 

26 July 2009

• Discipleship Seminar – “The Mark & Role of a Disciple”.
  Speaker: Mr Christopher Liu (Navigators S'pore)
  Date: 1 Aug (Sat).
  Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
  Venue: #04-19 (above Chapel).
  This seminar will help you understand the mark and role of a disciple of Christ and what it is to be involved in disciple-making. Seminar is organised by the Evangelism Committee. For further details, contact Joseph Tan @ Tel: 96170426, Email: tan_jos2000 @ yahoo.com.sg.
• Missions Festival : 8 Aug 09 – “The Missions Festival is a new presentation of missions. An exciting and creative programme is crafted to capture the imagination and stimulate our senses”.  
  Venue: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Pri School (Bishan)
  Time: 1 - 9pm    
  Registration Booths will be opened on: 19, 26 July and 2 Aug during 8.45am to 9.25am and 10.45am - 11.25am
  Adults: $15  /  Students: $5  For more information, check out www.epmc.org.sg or call Pr. Moses: 8180-4060 or email moses@glorypresbyterian.org
• The 2nd Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be from Friday, 14 -15 August (Friday 6pm to Saturday 6pm). Registration begins today. Details are on pages 11 & 12
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details. Today's spotlight is on Kairos. Read about some of their activities on page 10. Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 8.30-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am. Photos of CGs featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.
• Sermons on the Book of Joel will be preached for the first 4 weeks in August. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do personal Bible study to prepare themselves before listening to the sermon. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Obtain your copy at the Library Counter. Copies are limited on a first come first served basis. More copies may be ordered.
• A photocopied booklet compiling all the articles on the Apostles' Creed written by Rev Yap WK has been printed. Those who have ordered, please collect your copy and pay $1 per copy. Those who wish to order may register at the Library counter.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship – “NO” meeting as it is a 5th Friday of the month.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  2 Aug	The Locusts Are Coming – Joel 1: 1-20	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  9 Aug	The Lord Is Coming – Joel 2: 1-17	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  16 Aug	The Deliverance Is Coming – Joel 2: 18-32	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  23 Aug	The Judgment Is Coming – Joel 3: 1-21	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• 2:7 Series: Books 1 (GROWING STRONG), Book 2 (DEEPENING ROOTS)  & Book 3 (BEARING FRUIT) commences today (26/07).

Schedule for Adult and Infant / Child Baptism

• The following candidates will be baptized, confirmed and transferred on Sunday, 26 July 09 upon their successful completion of baptism classes and other relevant requirements:
  
  730am / Adult Baptism:                     
  Billy James Tan; Melanie Julia Goh
  
  730am / Confirmation:                       
  Theophilia Yong Yeun Foon; Kho Ying Ying, Goh Wei Lun Aaron; Lee Xu Heng Leon
  
  730am / Infant & Child Baptism:       
  Maximilian Wallace Joseph Tan – son of Mr & Mrs Tan James Billy 930am / Adult Baptism:                      Lau Jouk Song Jack; Tan Siew Lan; William Ho Juan Ping; Keson Tay; Siau Han Yang; Tong Yihan Gabriel
  
  930am / Membership Transfer-In:     
  Emily Choo Mui Yong; Tan Tuang Aik John; Tan Low Hwee Kiang Karen; Ribkah Handajani Ongkowidjaja; Khoo Poh Kheng Karen
  
  930am / Confirmation:                       
  Tong Yulin Joanne; Teo Kok Leong Gabriel    
  
  930am / Infant & Child Baptism:       
  Ho Hin Tun Benjamin – son of Mr. & Mrs. William Ho
  Lee Jian Wei Jordan – son of Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Lee
  Che Wong Shu En; Katriel Wong Shu Ning – children of Mr. & Mrs. Chris Wong Shi Khoon
  
  1130am / Adult Baptism:                   
  Corrinn Tan Hai Geok; Wong Xin Wen
  
  1130am / Confirmation:                     
  Tan Hong Yi Joshua; Lee Daniel John; Teo Wei Xian Ambrose; Aaron Chan Zhi Hao; Chung Jia Wen Vanessa; Lee Choong Yuan Lorraine

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the  church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• In response to the latest MOH guidelines, we will discontinue contact tracing measures. Those who are unwell are encouraged to stay home to recuperate.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

19 July 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. & Mrs. Michael Loh (Adelene Wee) on the new arrival of  their baby daugther on 7 July 2009. We also rejoice with Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Zhu (Jean Tan) on the new arrival of their baby boy, Caleb on 13 July 2009.
• Discipleship Seminar – “The Mark & Role of a Disciple” on Sat 1 Aug; GPC Teaching Room (Above Kitchen near the back gate) from 2.30pm – 4.30pm.  Speaker: Mr Christopher Liu (Navigators Singapore). This seminar will help you understand the mark and role of a disciple of Christ and what it is to be involved in disciple-making. This seminar is organised by the Evangelism Committee. For further details, contact Joseph Tan @ Tel: 96170426, Email: tan_jos2000@yahoo.com.sg”
• Missions Festival : 8 Aug 09 – “The Missions Festival is a new presentation of missions. An exciting and creative programme is crafted to capture the imagination and stimulate our senses”.  
  Venue: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Pri School (Bishan) Time: 1 - 9pm    
  Registration Booths will be opened on: 19, 26 July and 2 Aug during 8.45am to 9.25am and 10.45am - 11.25am
  Adults: $15  /  Students: $5  For more information, check out www.epmc.org.sg or call Pr. Moses: 8180-4060 or email moses@glorypresbyterian.org
• The 2nd Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be from Friday, 14 -15 August (Friday 6pm to Saturday 6pm). Registration begins today. Details are on pages 6 & 7.
• Book Collection: Those who have reserved the book "Training Hearts & Teaching Minds" at the recent church camp, please collect your copy at the library counter by today! 
• Sermons on the Book of Joel will be preached for the first 4 weeks in August. A personal Bible Study workbook has been printed for those who want to do personal Bible study to prepare themselves before listening to the sermon. Care Groups may want to use this workbook for CG discussion. Obtain your copy at the Library Counter. Copies are limited on a first come first served basis. More copies may be ordered.
• A photocopied booklet compiling all the articles on the Apostles' Creed written by Rev Yap WK has been printed. Those who have ordered, please collect your copy and pay a charge of $1 per copy. Others who may want to order, may register at the Library counter.
• In response to the latest MOH guidelines, we will discontinue contact tracing measures. Breakfast and hot drinks resuem. Those who are unwell are encouraged to stay home to recuperate.
• Photographs taken during the recent Glory 2009 Church Camp at Tanjong Puteri are now available for viewing on our church website. Please access via "Album Two" at the bottom of our homepage, www.glorypresbyterian.net
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.

Coming Events

• Youth Fellowship – Friday, 24 July @ room #04-19.
• Church Music Seminar: 24-25 July 2009. Please register at the library counter by today. For more details, please contact Pr. Loli @91297546 or email loliro@glorypresbyterian.org
•  Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  26July	From Success to Significance – Matthew 3: 13 – 4: 17 (Baptism Sunday)	Pr. Moses Lim
  2 Aug	The Locusts Are Coming – Joel 1: 1-20	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  9 Aug	The Lord Is Coming – Joel 2: 1-17	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  16 Aug	The Deliverance Is Coming – Joel 2: 18-32	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Christian Education Courses (CEC): please register at the library counter.

• 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am)
  This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 26 July – 4 Oct 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (11:30am) This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence on 26 July 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (11:30am) This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence on 26 July 09.

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

12 July 2009

• Today is Synod Sunday.  We warmly welcome Rev. Sim Boon Yong who is representing the Synod and the English Presbytery to share God’s Word with us. Rev. Yap is away to Toong Chai Presbyterian Church to preach.
• In response to the latest MOH guidelines, we will discontinue contact tracing measures. However, we will continue to minimise large gatherings. Breakfast is still suspended, but hot drinks are available. Those who are unwell are encouraged to stay home to recuperate.
• Photographs taken during the recent Glory 2009 Church Camp at Tanjong Puteri are now available for viewing on our church website. Please access via "Album Two" at the bottom of our homepage, www.glorypresbyterian.net
• Communicants Class Lunch. For all candidates and elders and deacons, please remember that lunch is today at 1pm at the room behind the chapel.
• TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS by Starr Meade. The family devotion books on Shorter Catechism recommended by Dr. Bernard Low at the Church Camp have arrived. They are ready for sale and collection at the library counter today.
• The Apostles’ Creed – A Book for those who are interested to have a complete explaination of the Apostles’ Creed phrase by phrase (printed in the bulletin for the past 3 months). A minimal fee may be required. Please register at the library counter by 19 July.
• Primary One Registration Exercise 2009: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School welcomes all Synod Presbyterian Church members to consider sending their children born year 2003 to the school. A form certifying church membership is obtainable from the church office. The school is located in 8, Bishan St. 13 S(579793). For enquiries, please call Mrs. Catherine Ta @6469-4761.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
• Bibly Study on Thursdays, 8pm: Those who wish to join the Bible study are welcomed but those who have not registered, kindly contact Rev Yap.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: Parents' Appreciation Nite is an event organised by the YF for the youths to show their gratitude to their parents; it will be held on 18 July 2009 from 4 to 8pm at the Annex Hall. Dinner will be provided. For logistical purposes, we would appreciat if you could register with Doreen at doreen.tyr @ gmail.com or 91008643 by today. All parents are welcomed.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 7) will be held today; 1130am – 1245pm in room #01-02.
• Church Music Seminar: 24-25 July 2009. For more details, please refer to insert in the bulletin.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  19July	Making Music to Our God (Music Sunday)	Rev. Dr. Robert Solomon
  26July	Baptism Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  2 Aug	The Locusts Are Coming – Joel 1: 1-20	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  9 Aug	The Lord Is Coming – Joel 2: 1-17	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Christian Education Courses (CEC): please register at the library counter.

• 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 26 July – 4 Oct 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (11:30am) This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence on 26 July 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (11:30am) This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence on 26 July 09.

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

5 July 2009

• TRAINING HEARTS & TEACHING MINDS by Starr Meade. The family devotion books on Shorter Catechism recommended by Dr. Bernard Low at the Church Camp have arrived. They are ready for sale and collection at the library counter today. 
• The Apostles’ Creed – A Book for those who are interested to have a complete explaination of the Apostles’ Creed phrase by phrase (printed in the bulletin for the past 3 months). A minimal fee may be required. Please register at the library counter by 19 July.
• Primary One Registration Exercise 2009: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School welcomes all Synod Presbyterian Church members to consider sending their children born year 2003 to the school. A form certifying church membership is obtainable from the church office. The school is located in 8, Bishan St. 13 S(579793). For enquiries, please call Mrs. Catherine Ta @6469-4761.
• CEC Seminar on “CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE"   Be informed about the spiritually damaging effect of yoga and other forms of exercises with paganistic origins and understand how Christians should respond to this increasingly popular and highly commercialised fad among today's young and old, believers & non-believers alike.
  Guest Speaker: ASHOK KUMAR (born-again Christian from a Brahmin lineage).
  Date: 11 July 2009 (Saturday) from 3 to 6 pm.  Venue: Chapel.  
  Please register at the library counter. 
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: Bible Study - Friday, 10 July ; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
• Parents' Appreciation Nite is an event organised by the YF for the youths to show their gratitude to their parents; it will be held on 18 July 2009 from 4 to 8pm at the Annex Hall. Dinner will be provided. For logistical purposes, we would appreciat if you could register with Doreen at doreen.tyr@gmail.com or 91008643 by 12 July. All parents are welcomed.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 7) will be held on 12 July; 1130am – 1245pm in room #01-02.
• Church Music Seminar:
  24 July (Fri, 8-9:30pm)- "The Development of Congregational Hymns - from 1st - 21st century"                                                                                                    
  25 July (Sat, 4-6pm)- "Choosing Appropriate Hymns & Choruses for Worship"                                                           
  Registration starts next Sunday at the library counter. For more details, contact Pr Loli.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  12 July	Synod Sunday	Rev. Sim Boon Yong
  19July	Making Music to Our God (Music Sunday)	Rev. Dr. Robert Solomon
  26July	Baptism Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  2 Aug	The Locusts Are Coming – Joel 1: 1-20	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Christian Education Courses (CEC):

• 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am)
  This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 26 July – 4 Oct 09.

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
  • you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
  • you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
  • you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.

(b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
(c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.

Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

28 June 2009

• The Apostles’ Creed – A Book for those who are interested to have a complete explaination of the Apostles’ Creed phrase by phrase (printed in the bulletin for the past 3 months). A minimal fee may be required. Please register at the library counter by 19 July.
• Primary One Registration Exercise 2009: Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School welcomes all Synod Presbyterian Church members to consider sending their children born year 2003 to the school. A form certifying church membership is obtainable from the church office. The school is located in 8, Bishan St. 13 S(579793). For enquiries, please call Mrs. Catherine Ta @6469-4761.
• CEC Seminar on “CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE"   Be informed about the spiritually damaging effect of yoga and other forms of exercises with paganistic origins and understand how Christians should respond to this increasingly popular and highly commercialised fad among today's young and old, believers & non-believers alike.
  Guest Speaker: ASHOK KUMAR (born-again Christian from a Brahmin lineage).
  Date: 11 July 2009 (Saturday) from 3 to 6 pm.  Venue: Chapel.  
  Please register at the library counter. 
• Infant / Children Baptism on 26 July 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register, latest by Wednesday, 1 July. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 5 July (Sunday) at Meeting Room 6; 11.30am.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
• Youth Talk: “Quiet Time” by Michelle Goh, Friday, 3 July ; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
• Parents' Appreciation Nite is an event organised by the YF for the youths to show their gratitude to their parents; it will be held on 18 July 2009 from 4 to 8pm at the Annex Hall. Dinner will be provided. For logistical purposes, we would appreciat if you could register with Doreen at doreen.tyr@gmail.com or 91008643 by 12 July. All parents are welcomed.
• Postponing of Lock In Nite 2009 - In view of the H1N1 virus situation worsening and MOE guidelines for schools to stop all mass activities during the holidays, YF has postponed Lock In Nite 2009 tentatively to the September holidays instead. Those who have paid for the Nite may be refunded at the YF booth near the library counter over these two weeks.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  5 July	Our Place In Christ's Body - 1Cor.12: 12-30	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  12 July	Synod Sunday	Rev. Sim Boon Yong
  19July	Making Music to Our God (Music Sunday)	Rev. Dr. Robert Solomon
  26July	Baptism Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim

Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• “CHRISTLIKENESS” by Edr Andrew Sabaratnam commence today, 28 June 09, 11:30am - 12:45pm. People look for role models because they need someone to look up to, so that they know what they can do later in life. Children imitate their parents, teenagers imitate their favourite singers, and adults try to emulate the qualities of various successful people they know. We are called to be imitators of Christ, or Christlike. What does it mean to be Christlike? Do we look at how he lived his life on earth and try to emulate everything he did? Topics covered: Why we need to be Christlike; How to be Christlike; How to lead other Christians to be Christlike. Register still available now at the library counter.
• "HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE INDUCTIVELY" by Bro. Karl Fritz - Sundays, 5th, 12th July, 11:30am - 1pm. Come learn how to study the Bible for yourself in this Inductive Bible Study course. In this course we will discuss: what to look for, and how to go about understanding the message the Biblical authors wanted to convey; principles for interpreting different types of Biblical writings; and principles for how to apply God’s word to people in the past, for us today. This course will benefit both new Christians and old ones alike, with solid principles for Bible study explained in a simple way to understand and practice. Register now at the library counter.
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 26 July – 4 Oct 09.

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.   
• nfluenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
  • you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
  • you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
  • you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.

(b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
(c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.

Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

21 June 2009

• Today is Father’s Day and the Church wishes all fathers a very Blessed Father’s Day.
• CEC Seminar on “CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN MEDITATION & EXERCISE."  Be informed about the spiritually damaging effect of yoga and other forms of exercises with paganistic origins.   
  Guest Speaker: ASHOK KUMAR (born-again Christian from a Brahmin lineage).
  Date: 11 July 2009 (Saturday) from 3 to 6 pm.  Venue: Chapel.  
  Please register at the library counter. 
• The Chaplaincy Work Committee (CWC) will be conducting a presentation for present and potential relief / part-time Christian Value Education (CVE) teachers in Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School (PHPPS) in Room #01-07, GPC Educational Building, from 8:00-9:30 pm on Tue 23 June 2009. All who are interested to be relief / part-time CVE teachers and partners in the PHPPS chaplaincy ministry are welcomed to attend. For further details, please approach Elder Samuel Tan (HP: 9735-7833) or Pr Dawn Tan (HP:  9755-4908).
• Direct Schools Admission Enrolment to Presbyterian High School (Uniformed Group) Presbyterian High School (PHS) was awarded Direct Schools Admission (DSA) Uniformed Group in 2005. The School would like to extend a personal invitation to P6 children of members of the Presbyterian Church to attend a two days Uniformed Group (UG) camp in PHS commencing on 22 Jun 2009 at 9am. This Uniformed Group camp is designed to allow the school to ascertain the suitability and readiness of your P6 pupils as a potential PHS Uniformed Group cadet. The actual programme details and pack list will be made available for download at a later date at our school website: www.phs.sg. If you have any queries please feel free to contact Ms Mayven Lee (CCPE) at 64543722 ext 242.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 26 July 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register, latest by Wednesday, 1 July. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 5 July (Sunday) at Meeting Room 6; 11.30am.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on Song of Songs.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Photos of CGs featured previously may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.

Coming Events

• Youth Fellowship: Youth Care. Friday, 26 June; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
• Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-3s); Wednesday, 24 June (Sec 4s & Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May - 21 June. (Registration closes today)
• MUSIC MINISTRY: Song Leaders’ Training on 27 June, 2-4:30pm @ Chapel. Do take note that this is compulsary for all existing SONG LEADERS. Please take the form on your way out and register today at the library counter. For more details, contact Pr Loli.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  28 June	Doctrine of Lawful Oaths & Vows	Edr. Ang Jing Chai
  5 July	Youth Sunday	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  12 July	Synod Sunday	Rev. Sim Boon Yong
  19July	Making Music to Our God (Music Sunday)	Rev. Dr. Robert Solomon

Christian Education Courses (CEC):

• “CHRISTLIKENESS” by Edr Andrew Sabaratnam - Sunday 28 June 09, 11:30am - 12:45pm. People look for role models because they need someone to look up to, so that they know what they can do later in life. Children imitate their parents, teenagers imitate their favourite singers, and adults try to emulate the qualities of various successful people they know. We are called to be imitators of Christ, or Christlike. What does it mean to be Christlike? Do we look at how he lived his life on earth and try to emulate everything he did? Topics covered: Why we need to be Christlike; How to be Christlike; How to lead other Christians to be Christlike. Register now at the library counter.
• "HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE INDUCTIVELY" by Bro. Karl Fritz - Sundays, 5th, 12th July, 11:30am - 1pm. Come learn how to study the Bible for yourself in this Inductive Bible Study course. In this course we will discuss: what to look for, and how to go about understanding the message the Biblical authors wanted to convey; principles for interpreting different types of Biblical writings; and principles for how to apply God’s word to people in the past, for us today. This course will benefit both new Christians and old ones alike, with solid principles for Bible study explained in a simple way to understand and practice. Register now at the library counter.
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 26 July – 4 Oct 09.

Reminders

• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
  • you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
  • you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
  • you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.

(b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
(c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

14 June 2009

• 2009 Church Camp - “Glorifying God In Worship”. Praise the Lord for all the campers have safely returned and thank God for His rich blessings through the messages, events and fellowship we had in Him.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 26 July 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register, latest by Wednesday, 1 July. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 5 July (Sunday) at Meeting Room 6; 11.30am.
• Prayer Needs: Do approach the Pastors and Elders at the end of the service if you have prayer needs.
• Leadership Training Series: The final part of the leadership training for appointment holders and church members will be held on 20 June (Saturday); 2:30 – 6:00pm @ #04-19.
  Topics:
  • how can church leaders develop a compelling vision?
  • how should church leaders manage the vision?
  • how can church leaders equip the next generation?
  • how can church leaders bring all people to maturity?
  • Please register at library counter to obtain reading materials via email.
    
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on 24 Hour.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Photos of CGs featured in previous months may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.
  

Coming Events

• Youth Fellowship:
  • Country Club Mentality – What Felowship Is Not” Friday, 19 June; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
  • Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-3s); Wednesday, 24 June (Sec 4s & Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May - 21 June.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 6) today, 14 Jun from 11.30am to 12.45pm @ room #01-02.
• MUSIC MINISTRY: Song Leaders’ Training on 27 June, 2-4:30pm @ Chapel. Registration starts today. For more details, contact Pr Loli.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  21 June	Doctrine of The Last Judgment	Pr. Moses Lim
  28 June	Doctrine of Lawful Oaths & Vows	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  5 July	Youth Sunday	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  12 July	Music Sunday	Rev. Dr. Robert Solomon

Christian Education Courses (CEC):

• “CHRISTLIKENESS” by Edr Andrew Sabaratnam - Sunday 28 June 09, 11:30am - 12:45pm. People look for role models because they need someone to look up to, so that they know what they can do later in life. Children imitate their parents, teenagers imitate their favourite singers, and adults try to emulate the qualities of various successful people they know. We are called to be imitators of Christ, or Christlike. What does it mean to be Christlike? Do we look at how he lived his life on earth and try to emulate everything he did? Topics covered: Why we need to be Christlike; How to be Christlike; How to lead other Christians to be Christlike. Register now at the library counter.
• "HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE INDUCTIVELY" by Bro. Karl Fritz - Sundays, 5th, 12th July, 11:30am - 1pm. Come learn how to study the Bible for yourself in this Inductive Bible Study course. In this course we will discuss: what to look for, and how to go about understanding the message the Biblical authors wanted to convey; principles for interpreting different types of Biblical writings; and principles for how to apply God’s word to people in the past, for us today. This course will benefit both new Christians and old ones alike, with solid principles for Bible study explained in a simple way to understand and practice. Register now at the library counter.
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - "GROWING STRONG" (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 26 July – 4 Oct 09.

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
• you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
• you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.
(b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
(c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

7 June 2009

• Church Camp 2009:  For all participants of Church Camp 2009, please take note of the following:
  i)      For those taking the bus, please meet outside church office on 10 June; Wednesday at 9AM. Bus will depart at 9:30AM.
  ii)     For those driving there, please arrive at Tj Puteri Resort at 11:30AM.
• Infant / Children Baptism on 26 July 09. Call Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6469-4761 to register, latest by Wednesday, 1 July. Bring along a photocopy of your child’s birth certificate. Parents must also attend the Infant / Child Baptism Class (1 session only) on 5 July (Sunday) at Meeting Room 6; 11.30am.
• Prayer Needs: Pastors and Elders are available at the end of each service to pray with anyone who has prayer needs.
• Leadership Training Series: The final part of the leadership training for appointment holders and church members will be held on 20 June (Saturday); 2:30 – 6:00pm @ #04-19.
  Topics:
  • how can church leaders develop a compelling vision?
  • how should church leaders manage the vision?
  • how can church leaders equip the next generation?
  • how can church leaders bring all people to maturity?
  Please register at library counter to obtain reading materials via email.
  
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on Olives.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Photos of CGs featured in previous months may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.

Coming Events

• Youth Fellowship:
  • There is “NO” meeting this Friday (12/06) as the pastor and youth are away at the Church Camp 2009.
  • Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-3s); Wednesday, 24 June (Sec 4s & Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May - 21 June.
•  SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 6) will be held on 14 Jun from 11.30am to 12.45pm @ room #01-02.
• MUSIC MINISTRY: Song Leaders’ Training on 27 June, 2-4:30pm @ Chapel. Registration starts next week. For more details, contact Pr Loli.
• Upcoming Sundays:

Date	Topic	Speaker
14 June	Doctrine of Church and State	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
21 June	Doctrine of The Last Judgment	Pr. Moses Lim
28 June	Doctrine of Lawful Oaths & Vows	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
5 July	Youth Sunday	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Reminders


• Vehicle Parking: Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:

(a) Please refrain from coming to church if:

• you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
• you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
• you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.

(b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
(c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

31 May 2009

• Our condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Poh Eng Kee (Poh Ling). Poh Ling’s father passed away on 24 May 2009.
• Pr. Diane Wee has resigned as Preacher / Chaplain. After offsetting her annual leave from her one-month notice period, her last day of service is on Wed, 27 May 2009. During the past 1.5 years, Pr Diane has been a blessing through her dedicated services in the chaplaincy and Sunday School ministries. We thank God for the opportunity to serve alongside with her and wish her God's blessings for her future endeavours. Pr Diane will be taking a short break before commencing work in Fei Yue Community Services in July 2009.
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
  • you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
  • you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
    you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days
  (b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
  (c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on Ephesians.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Photos of CGs featured in previous weeks may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two.
  
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Youth Talk – “The Bigger Community of God”. Friday, 5 June; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
  • “No” iJUMP Meeting on 6 June, Saturday.
• Young Adult  Fellowship Talk 2009: “Loving in tough times – How to become good testimonies for the Lord in midst of the world’s uncertainties, doom and gloom today?” – Saturday, 6th June 2009, 4pm at Glory Presbyterian Church Room #04-19. Speaker: Elder Lee Teck Meng.
• Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-3s); Wednesday, 24 June (Sec 4s & Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May - 21 June.
•  Glory Sisters Fellowship meeting on Saturday 6 June at 3.00pm in Room 01-07. Edr Andrew Sabaratnam will be speaking on "The Beatitudes – Matt 5: 1 - 11". All are welcome. There is a concurrent kids programme.
• Upcoming Sundays: 

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  7 June	Doctrine of Christian Liberty & Liberty of Conscience	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  14 June	Doctrine of Church and State	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  21 June	Doctrine of Lawful Oaths & Vows	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  28 June	Doctrine of The Last Judgment	Pr. Moses Lim

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

24 May 2009

• As a representative of English Presbtery, Rev. Yap WK will be away to True Way Presbyterian Church this morning from 930am to 1230 pm for conducting the election of True Way PC’s Moderator.
• Pr. Diane Wee has resigned as Preacher / Chaplain. After offsetting her annual leave from her one-month notice period, her last day of service is on Wed, 27 May 2009. During the past 1.5 years, Pr Diane has been a blessing through her dedicated services in the chaplaincy and Sunday School ministries. We thank God for the opportunity to serve alongside with her and wish her God's blessings for her future endeavours. Pr Diane will be taking a short break before commencing work in Fei Yue Community Services in July 2009.
• Clarification: The prayer illustration quoted by the speaker (Rev. Henry Hong) on 10 May should be attributed to Rev.  Joe Wright, the original author of the prayer.  However, this stirring prayer may have been used by other individuals at one time or another simply for the impact.   
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
  • you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
  • you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
  • you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.
  (b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
  (c) The Ministry of Health alert status is currently Yellow. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.
• “Understanding Children and Teenagers” - Saturday, 30 May 2009 (3-6pm) / Venue: Chapel. This topic will cover two parts. The first session by Mr Tang Hui Nee, will look at the development of children with respect to their behavior, the way they think and feel from early to middle childhood.  The second session by Dn Chong Wan Har will continue to look at development in these aspects with teenagers.  Understanding different aspects of child and adolescent development is an important first step in equipping ourselves to nurture and facilitate their overall development as teachers and parents.  We will look at some strategies that may be helpful in fostering their intellectual and psychological well-being. Hui Nee is an Educational Psychologist by training and is working in the Department of Child Development, KKH, developing services for children with developmental concerns and special needs.  Wan Har lectures at the National Institute of Education in educational and counseling psychology. Kindly register at the Library counter.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on Gentiles.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Photos of CGs featured in previous weeks may be viewed inhttp://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php Album Two.
• Photographs taken during the Parents' Day Dinner are now available for viewing and downloading via www glorypresbyterian.net - Album Two
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • “No” Meeting on 29 May, Friday.
  • Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-4s); Wednesday, 24 June (Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May-21June.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  7 June	Doctrine of Christian Liberty & Liberty of Conscience	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  14 June	Doctrine of Lawful Oaths & Vows	Edr. Ang Jing Chai
  21 June	Doctrine of Church and State	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

17 May 2009

• Rev Yap Wai Keong with the Combined GPC Choir is visiting Living Praise Presbyterian Church. Rev Yap will be preaching while the choir  will be singing at their 930am service today.
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
  • you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
  • you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
  • you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.
  (b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
  (c) The Ministry of Health alert status will be downgraded from Orange to Yellow on 11 May 2009. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.
• FIREPROOFING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - Saturday, 23 May 2009 (3-6 pm) / Venue: Chapel. The term "Fireproof" refers to the ability to withstand or prevent damage by fire.  This session helps us to look at the biblical, yet practical ways that will help fireproof our marriage, friendships and relationships with people at work, in school or at home.  As a starter, GPC will be screening the movie, "FIREPROOF", which has proven to be extremely beneficial for both the young and old, single or married.  Do invite your friends & relatives to this event. All CGs are encouraged to sign up as part of their CG activity. Please register at the library counter. 
• “Understanding Children and Teenagers” - Saturday, 30 May 2009 (3-6pm) / Venue: Chapel. This topic will cover two parts. The first session by Mr Tang Hui Nee, will look at the development of children with respect to their behavior, the way they think and feel from early to middle childhood.  The second session by Dn Chong Wan Har will continue to look at development in these aspects with teenagers.  Understanding different aspects of child and adolescent development is an important first step in equipping ourselves to nurture and facilitate their overall development as teachers and parents.  We will look at some strategies that may be helpful in fostering their intellectual and psychological well-being. Hui Nee is an Educational Psychologist by training and is working in the Department of Child Development, KKH, developing services for children with developmental concerns and special needs.  Wan Har lectures at the National Institute of Education in educational and counseling psychology. Kindly register at the Library counter.
• Please note that the Bible Study on the Book of Galatians will be changed to this Wednesday, 20 May instead of Thursday, 21 May;  8-9.15 pm @ #01-07 (just for this week).
• Photographs taken during the Parents' Day Dinner are now available for viewing and downloading via www glorypresbyterian.net - Album Two
• Those wishing to be baptized, confirmed or transferred into Glory Church communicant membership are to register at the library counter. Classes begin today, 17 May, for 6 sundays, from 9.30am to 11am. Please see Elder Goh for further information if needed.
  
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Youth Care: “Non-Christians” Friday, 22 May; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
  • Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-4s); Wednesday, 24 June (Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May-21June.
•  Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - Make your bookings at the booth.
• Upcoming Sundays: 

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  24 May	Doctrine of Good Works	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  31 May	Gospel Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  7 June	Doctrine of Christian Liberty & Liberty of Conscience	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  14 June	Doctrine of Lawful Oaths & Vows	Edr. Ang Jing Chai

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

9 May 2009

• A warm welcome to Rev Henry Hong and Living Praise Presbyterian Church choir members. The Choir will sing at the 930 and 1130 services. GPC Combined Choir with Rev Yap will do a return visit to LPPC on 17 May 2009.
• Influenza A (H1N1) Alert - In view of the current threat of Influenza A (H1N1), please take note of the following:
  (a) Please refrain from coming to church if:
• you are not feeling well, have a fever or respiratory illness; or
• you have returned from Mexico, USA, Canada or other areas affected by Influenza A (H1N1) within the last 7 days; or
• you have been in contact with someone suspected of having Influenza A(H1N1) within the last 7 days.
  (b) For parents with children attending Sunday School, please check their temperature before coming to church.
  (c) The Ministry of Health alert status will be downgraded from Orange to Yellow on 11 May 2009. Please continue to stay abreast of the developments via the media.
• We thank God for the election held for Rev. Goh Yong Kuang. He obtained a total of 97.8% votes  and is therefore duly elected as Associate Minister of Glory Presbyterian Church.
• FIREPROOFING YOUR RELATIONSHIPS - Saturday, 23 May 2009 (3-6 pm) / Venue: Chapel. The term "Fireproof" refers to the ability to withstand or prevent damage by fire.  This session helps us to look at the biblical, yet practical ways that will help fireproof our marriage, friendships and relationships with people at work, in school or at home.  As a starter, GPC will be screening the movie, "FIREPROOF", which has proven to be extremely beneficial for both the young and old, single or married.  Do invite your friends & relatives to this event. All CGs are encouraged to sign up as part of their CG activity. Please register at the library counter. 
• “Understanding Children and Teenagers” - Saturday, 30 May 2009 (3-6pm) / Venue: Chapel. This topic will cover two parts. The first session by Mr Tang Hui Nee, will look at the development of children with respect to their behavior, the way they think and feel from early to middle childhood.  The second session by Dn Chong Wan Har will continue to look at development in these aspects with teenagers.  Understanding different aspects of child and adolescent development is an important first step in equipping ourselves to nurture and facilitate their overall development as teachers and parents.  We will look at some strategies that may be helpful in fostering their intellectual and psychological well-being. Hui Nee is an Educational Psychologist by training and is working in the Department of Child Development, KKH, developing services for children with developmental concerns and special needs.  Wan Har lectures at the National Institute of Education in educational and counseling psychology. Kindly register at the Library counter.
• Those wishing to be baptized, confirmed or transferred into Glory Church communicant membership are to register at the library counter. Registration, which includes submission of testimonies, closes today, 10 May. Sunday classes begin on 17 May, for 6 sundays, from 9.30am to 11am. Please see Elder Goh for further information if needed.
  
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time/activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on The Remnants.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am. Photos of CGs featured in recent weeks may be viewed in http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php Album Two.
  
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Youth Workshop: “Other Christians” Friday, 15 May; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
  • Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-4s); Wednesday, 24 June (Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May-21June.
•  SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 5) today, 10 May from 1130am to 12.45pm @ room #01-02.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - Make your bookings at the booth.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  17 May	Doctrine of Sanctification	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  24 May	Doctrine of Good Works	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  31 May	Gospel Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim
  7 June	Doctrine of Christian Liberty & Liberty of Conscience	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

3 May 2009

• We thank God for the election held for Rev. Goh Yong Kuang. He obtained a total of 97.8% votes  and is therefore duly elected as Associate Minister of Glory Presbyterian Church.
• Please be reminded that the Annual Parents' Day Dinner will be held this evening (3 May)at Jade Room Restaurant, Hotel Royal. Registration starts at 6.15pm and program starts at 6.45pm.
• Please be reminded that the Bible Study on the Book of Galatians will be resume to  Thursday, 8-9.15 pm @ #01-07 from this week, 7 May.
• Those wishing to be baptized, confirmed or transferred into Glory Church communicant membership are to register at the library counter. Registration, which includes submission of testimonies, closes on 10 May. Sunday classes begin on 17 May, for 6 sundays, from 9.30am to 11am. Please see Elder Goh for further information if needed.
  
• CAMBODIA MEDICAL MISSION TRIP (6 TO 13 JUNE 2009): Applications for participation in this trip is now open. Contact persons: Dr Kenneth Chiew (Team Leader), Pr Moses Lim or Edr Koh S K. The trip will again be geared towards medical consultation to the poor and needy (including prisoners) in the Phnom Penh area. We are working with Hischild International and CEAI (NGOs) to support their long-term Christian ministries. People with medical expertise (nurses, pharmacists, doctors etc) will be given preference although there will be places for non-medical participants as well.
• CG SPOTLIGHT:Featured today are 2 domestic worker groups - Filipinas (Esther) & Indonesians (Ruth).  They hold Bible Study and fellowship meetings on Sunday mornings.  Information on meeting venue/time, activities and contact details are displayed on exhibit boards in the breakfast fellowship area.  Glory members are encouraged to invite their domestic helpers to join in the meetings. Please note that for the Ruth group, it is conducted in Bahasa Indonesia.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Youth Talk: “Relating to People in Love and Forgiveness” by Dominique Tse. Friday, 8 May; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
  • Lock-In Nite 2009: “Uncompromising Faith – the Life of Daniel.” Tuesday, 23 June (Sec 1-4s); Wednesday, 24 June (Tertiary) – 7pm-7am @ Pei Hwa School. Sign up at the YF Booth from 17 May-21 June.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - Make your bookings at the booth.
• Glory Senior Adults’ Fellowship(SAFE) - TEA FELLOWSHIP on Saturday, 9 May; 3 – 5pm at the residence of Mr & Mrs. William Tan. please confirm your  attendance by contacting Mr. Tan Swee Teck @ 9671-3273; Mr. Koh Cheng Kiang @ 6466-3544 and Ms. Juliet Lim @ 9688-5725 before 4 May 2009.
• Upcoming Sundays:  

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  10 May	Doctrine of Saving Faith & Repentance (Ephesians 2: 1 – 10)	Rev. Henry Hong
  17 May	Doctrine of Sanctification	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  24 May	Doctrine of Good Works	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  31 May	Gospel Sunday	Pr. Moses Lim

Reminders
• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

 

25 April 2009

• ELECTION OF ASSOCIATE MINISTER. The Church has set aside today (26 April) for the election of Rev. Goh Yong Kuang as Associate Minister for the English Service. The election will be conducted by the English Presbytery Representatives immediately after the usual 3 services. All communicant members are requested to stay back for polling.
• Those wishing to be baptized, confirmed or transferred into Glory Church communicant membership are to register at the library counter. Registration, which includes submission of testimonies, closes on 10 May. Sunday classes begin on 17 May, for 6 sundays, from 9.30am to 11am. Please see Elder Goh for further information if needed.
  
• Please noted that the Bible Study on the Book of Galatians will be changed to this Wednesday, 29 Apr  instead of Thursday, 30 Apr;  8-9.15 pm @ #01-07 just for this week.
• CAMBODIA MEDICAL MISSION TRIP (6 TO 13 JUNE 2009): Applications for participation in this trip is now open. Contact persons: Dr Kenneth Chiew (Team Leader), Pr Moses Lim or Edr Koh S K. The trip will again be geared towards medical consultation to the poor and needy (including prisoners) in the Phnom Penh area. We are working with Hischild International and CEAI (NGOs) to support their long-term Christian ministries. People with medical expertise (nurses, pharmacists, doctors etc) will be given preference although there will be places for non-medical participants as well.
• CG SPOTLIGHT:On Sundays from  March-September, CGs will take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's spotlight is on John CG.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00 - 9.30am and 11.00 -11.30am.  Please visit http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php Album Two to view photos of CGs featured in recent weeks - Colossians, Brother's Keepers, Mark, Hebrews, FIG, Acts 2:2 and Sabbath.
 Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • “Youth Talk – Relating To People In Love And Forgiveness”. Friday, 1 May; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
  • iJUMP – Saturday, 2 May; 4:00 – 6:00pm @ 04-19.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - Make your bookings at the booth.
• Upcoming Sundays: 

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  3 May	Doctrine of God’s Eternal Decree	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  10 May	Doctrine of Saving Faith & Repentance	Rev. Henry Hong
  17 May	Doctrine of Sanctification	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  24 May	Doctrine of Good Work	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

18 April 2009

• The church welcomes the Guest of Honour, Mrs. Betty Tong Fui Ha, the Vice-Principal of Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School and representatives from BB & GB HQ. We also welcome all parents and guests of the Boys' & Girls' Brigade. After the service, please proceed to Pei Hwa Presbyterian School canteen for a light refreshment. Please contact the officers, BB /GB chaplains if you would like to serve as helpers or officers of the ministry. For more info, refer to page 12.
• GPC SUNDAY SCHOOL WELCOMES PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN BB AND GB. We are glad to have you here with us today. If you would like your child to attend our Sunday School, you will be pleased to know that our Sunday School of all levels starts at 9.30am and finishes at 11.10am. During this period, the children will have a time of singing and fellowship for about 30 minutes and then they will go to their respective classes where they will interact with their teacher and other students to study the word of God and learn how to apply what they have learnt in their daily lives. If you need further information, you may contact the Principal, Elder Andrew at andrew.saba @ gmail. com or (mobile) 9792-9129.
• ELECTION OF ASSOCIATE MINISTER. The Church has set aside 26 April (next Sunday) for the election of Rev. Goh Yong Kuang as Associate Minister for the English Service. The election will be conducted by the English Presbytery Representatives immediately after the usual 3 services. All communicant members are requested to stay back for polling. The electoral roll will be at the Library counter for your viewing. Please remember the election in your prayers.
• CAMBODIA MEDICAL MISSION TRIP (6 TO 13 JUNE 2009): Applications for participation in this trip is now open. Contact persons: Dr Kenneth Chiew (Team Leader), Pr Moses Lim or Edr Koh S K. The trip will again be geared towards medical consultation to the poor and needy (including prisoners) in the Phnom Penh area. We are working with Hischild International and CEAI (NGOs) to support their long-term Christian ministries. People with medical expertise (nurses, pharmacists, doctors etc) will be given preference although there will be places for non-medical participants as well.
• CG SPOTLIGHT: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  Today's focus is on Sabbath CG.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  (Their meetings are held on 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month, 11.30am-1.00pm.)  Please visit http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two to view photos of previously featured CGs - Colossians, Brother's Keepers, Mark, Hebrews, FIG and Acts 2:2.
  
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: “Youth Care – Bible Study”. Friday, 24 April; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - Make your bookings at the booth.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  26 April	Christ’s Sacrifice: Growing Relationships as Signs of Worship (Hebrews 13: 1 – 25)	Rev. Timothy See
  3 May	Doctrine of God’s Eternal Decree	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  10 May	Doctrine of Saving Faith & Repentance	Rev. Henry Hong
  17 May	Doctrine of Sanctification	Edr. Goh Chong Ann

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

 

12 April 2009

• Election of Associate Minister. The Church has set aside 26 April for the election of Rev. Goh Yong Kuang as Associate Minister for the English Service. The election will be conducted by the English Presbytery Representatives immediately after the usual 3 services. All communicant members are requested to stay back for polling. The electoral roll will be at the Library counter for your viewing. Please remember the election in your prayers.
• Cambodia Medical Mission Trip (6 to 13 June 2009): Applications for participation in this trip is now open. Contact persons: Dr Kenneth Chiew (Team Leader), Pr Moses Lim or Edr Koh S K. The trip will again be geared towards medical consultation to the poor and needy (including prisoners) in the Phnom Penh area. We are working with Hischild International and CEAI (NGOs) to support their long-term Christian ministries. People with medical expertise (nurses, pharmacists, doctors etc) will be given preference although there will be places for non-medical participants as well.
  
• Thursday Bible Study will resume on 16 April on the Book of Galatians. Please register at library counter by today, 12 April. See page 11 for more details.
• COOKING FELLOWSHIP by Glory Sisters Fellowship. 18 April 2009, 3pm, library area outside chapel. Message: Physical & Spiritual Health. Also, demonstration by Mrs Mayuree Kim on how to make Kimchi and Bulgogi. Register with payment with any of the following:  Elder Lily Cher (8223-5233), Joanna Yeo (9616-1239), Pauline Chew (9115-5118), Hazel Kong (9660-3900), Mary Ang (9665-7112) or Ruby Quong (9848-9230). Registration closes on 8 April 2009.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - Make your bookings at the booth.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: “Youth Workshop – Etiquette of Worship”. Friday, 17 April; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
• The Glory YAF will be visiting the elderly of the All Saints Home on 18 April, Saturday, 1.30 - 5.30 pm. Meeting outside Glory Church Office. All Saints Home provides residential nursing care in a Christian environment for the elderly sick of all races and religions in the community. This is our first visit to the home and we will have a short programme with the residents and spend the afternoon befriending them.  If you are interested to join us, please send your Name, IC number and contact number to: Dora Tay at 97461839 or
  yaf @ glorypresbyterian. org.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  19 April	BB & GB Enrolment Service Discipline (2 Tim. 2: 1-7) Knowing the One who Called Us (Eph. 1: 15-23) Called to a Purpose (Eph. 2: 10)	Pr. Willy Lau (730)  Pr. Diane Wee (930) Pr. Dawn Tan (1130)
  26 April	Christ’s Sacrifice: Growing Relationships as Signs of Worship (Hebrews 13: 1 – 25)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  3 May	Doctrine of God’s Eternal Decree	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  10 May	Doctrine of Saving Faith & Repentance	Rev. Henry Hong

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

5 April 2009

• Election of Associate Minister. The Church has set aside 26 April for the election of Rev. Goh Yong Kuang as Associate Minister for the English Service. The election will be conducted by the English Presbytery Representatives immediately after the usual 3 services. All communicant members are requested to stay back for polling. The electoral roll will be at the Library counter for your viewing. Please remember the election in your prayers.
• Our condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Billy Tan (Melanie Goh). Billy’s mother passed away on 2 April.
•  Easter Combined Service is on Sunday, 12 April, 7.30 to 9am at the GPC main Sanctuary. Please note: there will not be any 9.30am & 11.30am Services and Sunday School across all level.
• Cambodia Medical Mission Trip (6 to 13 June 2009): Applications for participation in this trip is now open. Contact persons: Dr Kenneth Chiew (Team Leader), Pr Moses Lim or Edr Koh S K. The trip will again be geared towards medical consultation to the poor and needy (including prisoners) in the Phnom Penh area. We are working with Hischild International and CEAI (NGOs) to support their long-term Christian ministries. People with medical expertise (nurses, pharmacists, doctors etc) will be given preference although there will be places for non-medical participants as well.
  
• English Presbytery Easter Convention 2009 - “Up & Down with Jesus”
  Speaker: Dr. Albert Ting (Principal, Singapore Bible College)
  8 & 9 April (Wed & Thurs): Holy Week Services at 7.30pm, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (nearest MRT Station - Bishan)
  10 April: Good Friday Service at 10.30am, Singapore Expo Hall 3 (No. 1, Expo Drive). The Church will be providing transportation to and from the Expo. Please register at the library counter by today, 5 April, if you wish to take the transport.
• Thursday Bible Study will resume on 16 April on the Book of Galatians. Please register at library counter by 12 April, Sunday. See page 11 for more details.
• COOKING FELLOWSHIP by Glory Sisters Fellowship. 18 April 2009, 3pm, library area outside chapel. Message: Physical & Spiritual Health. Also, demonstration by Mrs Mayuree Kim on how to make Kimchi and Bulgogi. Register with payment with any of the following:  Elder Lily Cher (8223-5233), Joanna Yeo (9616-1239), Pauline Chew (9115-5118), Hazel Kong (9660-3900), Mary Ang (9665-7112) or Ruby Quong (9848-9230). Registration closes on 8 April 2009.
• Parents’ Day Dinner: Celebrate your love for your family with us as a community of Christ at our Annual GPC Parents' Day Dinner. Sunday, 3 May 2009; 6.30pm @Jade Room Restaurant. Cost @ S$220 per table of 10 persons or  S$25 per person. Make your bookings at the Evangelism Committee booth.
• CG Spotlight:  Today's focus is on Acts 2: 2 CG.  Their members are helping in logistics for Sunday breakfast fellowship in April.  Other CGs to be featured in this month's Spotlight are: Sabbath (19 April) and John (26 April).  Please visit http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two to view photos of Colossians, Brother's Keepers, Mark, Hebrews and FIG CGs.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - mark out the dates on your calendar, see page 11 for more details. Make your bookings at the booth.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: “Youth Care – Bible Study”. Friday, 10 April; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19. (Please take note that YF camp 2009 will be held from the 7 - 11 of Dec. The YF encourages parents of youths who are in Primary Six this year to mark these dates in their calendar and fit this in their year-end holiday plan).
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 4) today, 5 April from 1130am to 12.45pm @ room #01-02.
• YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP invites all young adults up to the age of 35 to join our fellowship on 18 April 2009, 2pm to 6pm. Topic: What are YOU doing about it?   To find out more, come join us and find out!
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  12 April	Open My Eyes That I May see (Luke 24: 13 – 35 - Easter Combined Service)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  19 April	BB & GB Enrolment Service	Pr. Willy Lau (730)  Pr. Diane Wee (930) Pr. Dawn Tan (1130)
  26 April	Christ’s Sacrifice: Growing Relationships as Signs of Worship (Hebrews 13: 1 – 25)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  3 May	Doctrine of God’s Eternal Decree	Edr. Goh Chong Ann

Reminders

Vehicle Parking:
Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

29 March 2009

• Easter Combined Service is on Sunday, 12 April, 7.30 to 9am at the GPC main Sanctuary. Please note: there will not be any 9.30am & 11.30am Services and Sunday School across all level.
• Boys Brigade (BB) Week : 8 March to 5 April 2009. Glory Church currently supports the 57J COY in Pei Hwa Presbyterian Pri School and 56J COY in Bt Timah Pri School to extend Christ's Kingdom to the boys through devotion and healthy activities. The BB week is the Boys' Brigade's annual fund raising activity. Your support and donations are much appreciated as they are used to fund the activities of our Boys as well as the BBHQ. All donations enjoy 250% of tax deductions for the year ending 31 Dec 2009. For more information , please refer to the attached BB week flyer or check with Kai Bing (57J COY Captain), Gavin (56J COY Captain) or Dn See Kit.
• Leadership Training Programme. Part 2 of the leadership training programme for appointment holders and church members will be held this Saturday, 4 April from 2.30pm – 5.30 pm in the Chapel.
  Topics:
  • Authority: how can a church leader be a servant yet have authority?
  • Teamwork: why does a church leader need to be a team player?
  • Shepherding: part 1 – how do church leaders care for the flock?
  • Shepherding: part 2 – how should church leaders protect the flock?
    Please register at the library counter as soon as possible.
• Update of Members’ Directory. The recent exercise of updating of members’ data is now completed. A draft copy of the directory is available at the Library Counter for your viewing. Please review your data again as some discrepancies were spotted during data entry. Do make the necessary corrections legibly.
• English Presbytery Easter Convention 2009 - “Up & Down with Jesus”
  Speaker: Dr. Albert Ting (Principal, Singapore Bible College)
  8 & 9 April (Wed & Thurs): Holy Week Services at 7.30pm, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (nearest MRT Station - Bishan)
  10 April: Good Friday Service at 10.30am, Singapore Expo Hall 3 (No. 1, Expo Drive). The Church will be providing transportation to and from the Expo. Please register at the library counter by 5 April, Sunday if you wish to take the transport.
• Women’s Conference 2009 – “UPWARD AND OUTWARD” organised by Women of Faith. What is God’s mission for women? Come and discover our identity and self worth in Christ and the purpose God has for our lives. Ladies, please refer to the flyer given out to you today and sign up to enjoy early bird registration discount. (Flyer will only be given to ladies)
• Thursday Bible Study will resume on 16 April on the Book of Galatians. (see the blue insert for details). Please register at library counter by 12 April, Sunday.
• COOKING FELLOWSHIP by Glory Sisters Fellowship. 18 April 2009, 3pm, library area outside chapel. Message: Physical & Spiritual Health. Also, demonstration by Mrs Mayuree Kim on how to make Kimchi and Bulgogi. Register with payment with any of the following:  Elder Lily Cher (8223-5233), Joanna Yeo (9616-1239), Pauline Chew (9115-5118), Hazel Kong (9660-3900), Mary Ang (9665-7112) or Ruby Quong (9848-9230). Registration closes on 8 April 2009.
• Parents’ Day Dinner: Celebrate your love for your family with us as a community of Christ at our Annual GPC Parents' Day Dinner. Sunday, 3 May 2009; 6.30pm @Jade Room Restaurant. Cost @ S$220 per table of 10 persons or  S$25 per person. Make your bookings at the Evangelism Committee booth.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  This Sunday, the focus is on FIG CG.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Other CGs featured in March are: Colossians (1 Mar); Brother's Keepers (8 Mar); Mark (15 Mar) & Hebrews (22 Mar).  Please visit http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two for links to photos of Colossians, Brother's Keepers, Mark and Hebrews CGs
• Glory 2009Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - mark out the dates on your calendar, see the blue insert for more details. Make your bookings at the booth.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship:
  • “Youth Talk – Attitude of Worship”. Friday, 3 April; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19. (Please take note that YF camp 2009 will be held from the 7 - 11 of Dec. The YF encourages parents of youths who are in Primary Six this year to mark these dates in their calendar and fit this in their year-end holiday plan).
  • iJUMP – Saturday, 4 April; 4.00 – 6.00pm @ 04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 4) will be held on 5 April, Sunday from 1130am to 12.45pm @ room #01-02.
• YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP invites all young adults up to the age of 35 to join our fellowship on 18 April 2009, 2pm to 6pm. Topic: What are YOU doing about it?   To find out more, come join us and find out!
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  5 April	Christ: Reason for Discipline, Reverence & Awe In Worship (Hebrews 12: 1 – 29)	Pr. Moses Lim
  12 April	Open My Eyes That I May see (Luke 24: 13 – 35 - Easter Combined Service)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  19 April	BB & GB Enrolment Service	Pr. Willy Lau (730)  Pr. Diane Wee (930) Pr. Dawn Tan (1130)
  26 April	Christ’s Sacrifice: Growing Relationships as Signs of Worship (Hebrews 13: 1 – 25)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church. If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

22 March 2009

• Our blessings and warmest congratulations to Pr Loliro Sani and Mr Kenei Kuotsu who were married in Nagaland, India, on 20 March 2009. Pr Loli is on leave from 13 March to 3 April 2009.
• Christian Education Courses (CEC) You have probably heard that as Presbyterians we believe in Covenant Theology. But have you ever asked, “what is Covenant Theology anyway?”  Come and find out! The first two classes (29 March and 5 April) will cover Covenant Theology while the last class (19 April) will focus on the covenantal basis for infant baptism. Register at the Library counter now. Classes begin at 1130am .
• English Presbytery Easter Convention 2009 - “Up & Down with Jesus”
  Speaker: Dr. Albert Ting (Principal, Singapore Bible College)
  8 & 9 April (Wed & Thurs): Holy Week Services at 7.30pm, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (nearest MRT Station - Bishan)
  10 April: Good Friday Service at 10.30am, Singapore Expo Hall 3 (No. 1, Expo Drive). The Church will be providing transportation to and from the Expo. Please register at the library counter by 5 April, Sunday if you wish to take the transport.
• Thursday Bible Study will resume on 16 April on the Book of Galatians. (see page 14 for details). Please register at library counter by 12 April, Sunday.
• Parents’ Day Dinner: Celebrate your love for your family with us as a community of Christ at our Annual GPC Parents' Day Dinner. Sunday, 3 May 2009; 6.30pm @Jade Room Restaurant. Cost @ S$220 per table of 10 persons or  S$25 per person. Make your bookings at the Evangelism Committee booth.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays in March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  This Sunday, the focus is on Hebrews CG.  Their members will be stationed at breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Other CGs featured in March are: Colossians (1 Mar);  Brother's Keepers (8 Mar); Mark (15 Mar) & FIG (29 Mar).  Please visit http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/web/index.php  Album Two for links to photos of Colossians, Brother's Keepers and Mark CGs.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - mark out the dates on your calendar, see page 11 for more details. Make your bookings at the booth.
Coming Events
• Youth Fellowship: Youth Care – Bible Study. Friday, 27 Mar; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19. (Please take note that YF camp 2009 will be held from the 7 - 11 of Dec. The YF encourages parents of youths who are in Primary Six this year to mark these dates in their calendar and fit this in their year-end holiday plan).
• Young Adult Fellowship: Walk – Bukit Timah Hill on Saturday, 28 March, 9am (meet @ Glory Church) If you are a young adult up to the age of 35, make a date with us for a time of relaxing exercise and fun as we fellowship together. For more info, please contact Alex @ 9798-9405
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  29 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 2 (Hebrews 11: 20 - 40)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  5 April	Christ: Reason for Discipline, Reverence & Awe In Worship (Hebrews 12: 1 – 29)	Pr. Moses Lim
  12 April	Open My Eyes That I May see (Luke 24: 13 – 35 - Easter Combined Service)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  19 April	BB & GB Enrolment Service	Pr. Willy Lau (730)  Pr. Diane Wee (930) Pr. Dawn Tan (1130)

Reminders

• Vehicle Parking:
  Worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  Please be considerate, and park your cars in the Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.
  If you really need to park your cars in the church compound, please remember to tag your names and your handphone numbers on the windscreens so that you can be contacted to move your cars if necessary.

News Release

• Glory Kindergarten (Pre-school Programme) 2010:
  Calling all parents whose children are born in the 2007 (Nursery 1); 2006 (Nursery 2); 2005 (Kindergarten 1) and 2004 (Kindergarten 2). Registration opens on 25 March 09 (Wednesday), 8.30am to 2pm for GPC members ONLY.
  Please bring along (For NEW STUDENTS / REGISTRATIONS only):
  a.    S$235/- (Nursery 1) or S$195/- (Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 & 2) for registration and deposit (CHEQUE payable to 'Glory Kindergarten').
  b.    Photocopy each of the child’s birth certificate & both parents’ NRIC.
  c.    CDA (Child Development Account) Number or A/C No. for GIRO deduction of school fees. Only applicable for DBS, POSB, UOB & OCBC.
   Please call the kindergarten office @ 6-4685535 for more information.
  Parents who are communicant members of Glory Church and wish to obtain a letter certifying their membership, please contact pastors with a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate by 22 March. You may also submit or fax the requested document to Mrs Catherine Ta @ 6468-6658 during office hour.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

15 March 2009

• Our blessings and warmest congratulations to Pr. Loliro Sani and Mr. Kenei Kuotsu who will be married in Nagaland, India, on 20 March 2009. Pr. Loli will be on leave from 13 March to 3 April 2009.
• GPC is a pro-family church with over 350 youth and children attending our Sunday School weekly. The 9:30 and 11:30 services which worship at the Chapel come with an annex “Cry Room” to cater for parents with young children. The “Cry Room” was recently furnished with a new sofa set and sound proofing board to enhance the ambience. Parents with infants and toddlers are encouraged to use the “Cry Room” when worshipping with us. This is to avoid distracting the congregation should the young ones get restless and active during the service.
• English Presbytery Easter Convention 2009 - “Up & Down with Jesus”.
  Speaker: Dr. Albert Ting (Principal, Singapore Bible College).
  8 & 9 April (Wed & Thurs): Holy Week Services at 7.30pm, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (nearest MRT Station - Bishan).
  10 April: Good Friday Service at 10.30am, Singapore Expo Hall 3 (No. 1, Expo Drive).
  The Church will be providing transportation to and from the Expo. Please register at the library counter (starting next Sunday) if you wish to take the transport.  
• Thursday Bible Study with Pastor will resume on 16 April on the Book of Galatians. Registration starts next Sunday, 22 March.
• Parents’ Day Dinner: Celebrate your love for your family with us as a community of Christ at our Annual GPC Parents' Day Dinner. Sunday, 3 May 2009; 6.30pm @Jade Room Restaurant. Cost @ S$220 per table of 10 persons or  S$25 per person. Booking starts at the Evangelism Committee booth.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays of March-September, CGs take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details.  This Sunday, the focus is on Mark CG.  Their members will be stationed in the breakfast fellowship area from 9.00-9.30am and 11.00-11.30am.  Other CGs featured in March are: Colossians (1 Mar);  Brother's Keepers (8 Mar); Hebrews 1 (22 Mar) & FIG (29 Mar).Please visit http://www.glorypresbyterian.net/ Album Two for links to photos of Colossians and Brother's Keepers.
  
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - mark out the dates on your calendar, see page 14 for more details. Booking starts now at the booth.
• Christian Education Courses (CEC): Please take note that Revelation Part 2 classes are on Saturdays; 9.30am to 12.30pm . Classes are on: 28 Mar; 4,18 & 25 Apr; 2, 9,16, 23 & 30 May.

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship: “Workshop – Right or Wrong Ways of Praying” Friday, 20 Mar; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19. (Please take note that YF camp 2009 would be from the 7 - 11 of December. The YF would like to encourage parents of youths who are Primary Six this year to 24 years of age to mark these dates in their calender and fit this in their year-end holiday plan).
• Young Adult Fellowship Walk – Bukit Timah Hill on Saturday, 28 March, 9am (meet @ Glory Church) If you are a young adult up to the age of 35, make a date with us for a time of relaxing exercise and fun as we fellowship together. For more info, please contact Alex @ 9798-9405
 
• Upcoming Sundays:

Date	Topic	Speaker
22 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 1 (Hebrews 11: 1 – 19)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
29 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 2 (Hebrews 11: 20 - 40)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
5 April	Christ: Reason for Discipline, Reverence & Awe In Worship (Hebrews 12: 1 – 29)	Pr. Moses Lim
12 April	Easter Combined Service	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Reminder:

• Vehicle Parking:
• To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays. For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers on the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary.
• Members and worshippers are encouraged to be more considerate when parking cars at Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.

News Release:

• Glory Kindergarten (Preschool Program) 2010:
  Children who born in the year 2007 (Nursery 1); year 2006 (Nursery 2); year 2005 (Kindergarten 1) & year 2004 (Kindergarten 2). Registration is open on 25 March 09 (Wednesday), 8.30am to 2pm for GPC members ONLY.
  Please bring along (For NEW STUDENTS / REGISTRATIONS only):
  a.    S$235/- (Nursery 1) or S$195/- (Nursery 2, Kindergarten 1 & 2) for registration and deposit (CHEQUE payable to 'Glory Kindergarten').
  b.    Photocopy each of the child’s birth certificate & both parents’ NRIC.
  c.    CDA (Child Development Account) Number or A/C No. for GIRO deduction of school fees. Only applicable for DBS, POSB, UOB & OCBC. Please call the kindergarten office @ 6-4685535 for more information.
  Parents who are communicant members of Glory church and wish to obtain a letter certifying their membership, please see pastors with a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate by 22 March. You may also submit or fax the requested document to Mrs. Catherine Ta @ 6468-6658 during office hour.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

8 March 2009

• Our condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Yee Chin Lit (Corinna Choong). Corinna’s father was called home to be with the Lord on 4 March 2009.
• Our blessings and warmest congratulations to Pr. Loliro Sani and Mr. Kenei Kuotsu who will be married in Nagaland, India, on 20 March 2009. Pr. Loli will be on leave from 13 March to 3 April 2009.
• Celebrate your love for your family with us as a community of Christ at our Annual GPC Parents' Day Dinner. Sunday, 3 May 2009; 6.30pm @Jade Room Restaurant. Cost @ S$220 per table of 10 persons or  S$25 per person. Booking starts today at the Evangelism Committee booth.
• GPC is a pro-family church with over 350 youth and children attending our Sunday School weekly. The 9:30 and 11:30 services which worship at the Chapel come with an annex “Cry Room” to cater for parents with young children. The “Cry Room” was recently furnished with a new sofa set and sound proofing board to enhance the ambience. Parents with infants and toddlers are encouraged to use the “Cry Room” when worshipping with us. This is to avoid distracting the congregation should the young ones get restless and active during the service.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays of March-September, CGs will take turn to share information such as CG profile, meeting venue/day/time, activities and contact details. This Sunday, the focus is on Brother's Keepers CG; the members serve at breakfast fellowship.  Other CGs featured in March are: Colossians (1Mar); Mark (15 Mar); Hebrews 1 (22 Mar) & FIG (29 Mar). 
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 10 and mark out the dates on your calendar. Booking starts today, 8 March.

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship: Prayer and Fasting Day. Friday, 13 Mar; 6:30 – 8:30pm @ 04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 3) today, 8 March from 1130am to 12.45pm @ room #01-02.
• The 1st Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be from 13 Mar (Fri), 6pm to 14 Mar (Sat), 6pm.  Please sign up by completing the form at page 12.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  15 Mar	Christ: The Perfect Sacrifice for confident Worship (Hebrews 10: 1 – 39)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  22 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 1 (Hebrews 11: 1 – 19)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  29 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 2 (Hebrews 11: 20 - 40)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  5 April	Christ: Reason for Discipline, Reverence & Awe In Worship (Hebrews 12: 1 – 29)	Pr. Moses Lim

Reminders:

• Vehicle Parking: To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers on the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary. Members and worshippers are encouraged to be more considerate when parking cars at Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.

Glory Theological Funds (GTF)

• Theological Study Incentive Program. The scheme aims to encourage all GPC members to deepen their biblical / theological knowledge through systematic study. Essentially, the incentive scheme works by requiring a person to complete a course or a module from recognised Theological Institutions **. The incentive is claimed on a reimbursement basis : produce documentary proof for completion of course/module (e.g. certificate, payment/receipt made). Claim must not be made later than 3 months on completion of course. The maximum claimable amount is fixed at $300 per year per person. The qualifying criteria for the program are:
  • He/she must be a member and serving in a church ministry;
  • It can be credit course (examinational) or an audit course;
  • Must achieve at least 80 % attendance;
  • The course is locally-based.
    • Singapore Bible College - SBC
    • Trinity Theological College - TTC
    • Biblical Graduate School of Theology - BGST
    • East Asia School of Theology – EAST
    • Discipleship Training Centre
    • Asian Graduate School of Theology

For any other institutions not listed here, and if a church member intends to study and qualify for the study incentive, he/she has to obtain prior approval from GTF Comm chairman Edr Tee Swee Ping.

Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family.

 

 

1 March 2009

• Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lim Kok Tat (Kee Hui) on their wedding yesterday (28/02). The Church wishes the couple a harmonious and Christ-centred life together.
• Our blessings and warmest congratulations to Pr. Loliro Sani and Mr. Kenei Kuotsu who will be married in Nagaland, India, on 20 March 2009. Pr. Loli will be on leave from 13 March to 3 April 2009.
• LENT 2009 - “Take Up Your Cross” : A devotional booklet is available at the entrance, do collect a copy at library counter.  (Due to limited copies available, we encouraged you to collect 1 copy per family).
• Celebrate your love for your family with us as a community of Christ at our Annual GPC Parents' Day Dinner. Sunday, 3 May 2009; 6.30pm @Jade Room Restaurant. Cost @ S$220 per table of 10 persons or  S$25 per person. Look out for the Evangelism Committee registration booth next Sunday, 8 March.
•  GPC is a pro-family church with over 350 youth and children attending our Sunday School weekly. The 9:30 and 11:30 services which worship at the Chapel come with an annex “Cry Room” to cater for parents with young children. The “Cry Room” was recently furnished with a new sofa set and sound proofing board to enhance the ambience. Parents with infants and toddlers are encouraged to use the “Cry Room” when worshipping with us. This is to avoid distracting the congregation should the young ones get restless and active during the service.
• CG Spotlight: On Sundays of March-September, CGs will take turns to share information such as CG profile, meeting location/day/time, activities and contact details. Colossians CG is featured this Sunday and their members will be stationed at the booth by the breakfast fellowship area between 9.00-9.30am  and 11.00-11.30am. Other CGs lined up for March are: Brother's Keepers (8 Mar);  Mark (15 Mar); Hebrews 1 (22 Mar) & FIG (29 Mar).
  
• "CG Leaders' Training" This 4-Sunday class organised by the CG Committee will begin today (March 1 - 22) 11:30am - 1:00pm in GPC room 04-13. This course will equip CG Leaders and potential CG Leaders in shepherding a Care Group. CG's are encouraged to send 3 members to the class (CG Leader, Ass. Leader, potential Leader). More details may be found in page 10.
•  Sunday School : Pre-school is meeting the parents of all K1 and K2 children today (01/03); 11.15 am to 11.45 am at the kindergarten hall. Teachers will be looking after your child during the meeting. Do not pick up your child till the meeting is over.  
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 11 and mark out the dates on your calendar. Registration starts next Sunday, 8 March.
 Coming Events:
• Youth Fellowship:
  • Youth Talk – “Prayer Is Worship” Friday, 6 March, 6:30 – 8:30pm @ #04-19.
  • iJUMP – Saturday, 7 March, 4 – 6pm @ #04-19.
• For those who attended last year's seminar "Conversation Evangelism", there is a sequel - "Conversational Evangelism Level 2".  This seminar will help you to share the gospel in a friendly way with confidence.Venue: True Way Presbyterian Church.  
  Date: 7 March 09  
  Time: 2 pm to 6 pm.
  Speaker: Dr. David Geisler, (President, Meekness and Truth Ministries Inc.) www.meeknessandtruth.org.  All are welcome.
• The 1st Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be from 13 Mar (Fri), 6pm to 14 Mar (Sat), 6pm.  Please sign up by completing the form in the insert. Please refer to the details on the green insert.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  8 Mar	Christ - Himself Is the New Regulation For Worship (Hebrews 9: 1 – 28)	Pr. Moses Lim
  15 Mar	Christ: The Perfect Sacrifice for confident Worship (Hebrews 10: 1 – 39)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  22 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 1 (Hebrews 11: 1 – 19)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  29 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 2 (Hebrews 11: 20 - 40)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for communicant members to serve in the following two areas:
  (1) Sunday School Teacher     (2) Logistics crew
  All interested candidates are welcome to approach the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) / Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang) for prior interview and suitability assessment.
• Vehicle Parking: To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers on the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary. Members and worshippers are encouraged to be more considerate when parking cars at Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

22 February 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. Lim Kok Tat and Miss Chua Kee Hui as they plan to get married on coming Saturday; 28 February, 2009 at GPC Sanctuary at 1.30pm. All are invited and requested to be seated by 1:15pm.
• "CG Leaders' Training" This 4-Sunday class organised by the CG Committee will begin on March 1 (March 1 - 22) 11:30am - 1:00pm in GPC room 04-13. This course will equip CG Leaders and potential CG Leaders in shepherding a Care Group. CG's are encouraged to send 3 members to the class (CG Leader, Ass. Leader, potential Leader). More details may be found in page 11.
• Sunday School : Pre School department will be meeting the parents of all pre-nursery and nursery children today; 22/02/09, 11.15 am to 11.45 at the nursery classroom below the chapel. Teachers will be looking after your children during the meeting. Do not pickup your child till the meeting is over.Meeting for parents of K1 and K2 children will be held on 1/03/09, 11.15 am at the kindergarten hall.
• The 1st Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be from 13 March (Fri); 6pm to 14 March (Sat), 6pm.  Registration begins today.  Please refer to the details on pages 14 & 15.
• SMART - Scripture Memory and Review of Themes: The congregation is encouraged to memorise the Bible verses. If you have been tryingyour best to memorise the verses, you can collect an encouragement token (please refer to page 13). If you haven’t started, or been inconsistent, don’t give up! Start today. SMART Booklets are still available.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 12 and mark out the dates on your calendar.
 Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• CEC Missions Presentation: Synopsis: Jesus’ final command to his disciples before his ascension was that they should spread the Gospel message - to the ends of the earth. Missions is not just the work for highly-trained career missionaries. Many ordinary Christians, both young and old, have gone out on mission trips. Come and discover the Biblical Basis for Short-Term Missions. Hear testimonies of what God can do in the lives of those who have been involved overseas. The Mission Board will highlight trips planned for this year so you can participate as a GOer or a SENDer.
  Who should attend ? Those who are wondering if they have the required 'qualifications'
  Date: 22 Feb 09 (Today)
  Time: 1130am to 1.15pm sharp.
  Venue : #04 - 19 (above chapel)

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship: “Youth Care – Bible Study” Friday, 27 Feb, 6:30 – 8:30pm @ room #04-19.
• Young Adult Fellowship Walk – Southern Ridges, Kent Ridge Park, 28th Feb, Saturday (meet at 8.30am outside the church office). If you are a young adult up to the age of 35, make a date with us for a time of relaxing exercise, fun and fellowship. For more information, please contact Ronald at 9682 5840. All participants will receive a special gift!
  
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  1 Mar	Christ - The New Covenant of Worship (Hebrews 8: 1 – 13)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  8 Mar	Christ - Himself Is the New Regulation For Worship (Hebrews 9: 1 – 28)	Pr. Moses Lim
  15 Mar	Christ: The Perfect Sacrifice for confident Worship (Hebrews 10: 1 – 39)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  22 Mar	Christ: Faith In Him is the Strength of Worship – Part 1 (Hebrews 11: 1 – 19)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for communicant members to serve in the following two areas: (1) Sunday School Teacher     (2) Logistics crew
  All interested candidates are welcome to approach the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) / Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang) for prior interview and suitability assessment.
• Vehicle Parking: To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers on the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary. Members and worshippers are encouraged to be more considerate when parking cars at Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

14 February 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. Lim Kok Tat and Miss Chua Kee Hui as they plan to get married on 28 February, 2009 at GPC Sanctuary at 1.30pm. All are invited and requested to be seated by 1:15pm.
• Our condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Goh Ser Hiang (Lee Cheow Miau). Cheow Miau’s father was called home to be with the Lord on 11 Feb 2009. The cremation will be today at Mandai Crematorium Hall 2, 12noon.
• The 1st Prayer Chain and Fasting Day of the year will be from 13 March, 6pm - 14 March (Friday-Saturday) 6pm.  Registration begins next Sunday.  Please refer to the details on the green insert.
• SMART - Scripture Memory and Review of Themes: The congregation is encouraged to memorise the Bible verses. If you have been tryingyour best to memorise the verses, you can collect an encouragement token (please refer to page 14). If you haven’t started, or been inconsistent, don’t give up! Start today. SMART Booklets are still available.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 13 and mark out the dates on your calendar.
• Church Directory: Today will be the last day for direct updating to the draft copy of the directory (placed at the foyer). In the coming weeks of February, updating will be made into the computer records and we aim to issue the directory by the end of March 2009. We thank Bro Peng Mun for his patience and hard work in taking the photographs and also the people who have updated or verified their records and we trust that unamended records are accurate.
  
Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• CEC Missions Presentation: Synopsis: Jesus’ final command to his disciple before his ascension was that they should spread the Gospel message - to the ends of the earth. Missions is not just the work for highly-trained career missionaries. Many ordinary Christians, both young and old, have gone out on mission trips. Come and discover the Biblical Basis for Short-Term Missions. Hear testimonies of what God can do in the lives of those who have been involved overseas. The Mission Board will highlight trips planned for this year so you can participate as a GOer or a SENDer. Who should attend ? Those who are wondering if they have the required 'qualifications'
  Date: Sunday; 22 Feb 09
  Time: 1130am to 1.15pm sharp.
  Venue : 4th storey level (above chapel)
• "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 21 February to 30 May 2009 (Please take note of the commencing date of the class has been changed from 14 Feb to 21 Feb), Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
Coming Events:
• Youth Fellowship: ‘No” Meeting on Friday, 20 Feb as the coaches will be attending “Synod Youth Leaders’ Camp”.   
• Young Adult Fellowship Walk – Southern Ridges, Kent Ridge Park, 28th Feb, Saturday (meet at 8.30am outside the church office). If you are a young adult up to the age of 35, make a date with us for a time of relaxing exercise, fun and fellowship. For more information, please contact Ronald at 9682 5840. All participants will receive a special gift!
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 2) will be held @ room #04-13; today from 11:30am to 12:45pm.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  22 Feb	Christ - The Anchor of Hope in Worship (Hebrews 6: 13 – 7: 10)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  1 Mar	Christ - The New Covenant of Worship (Hebrews 8: 1 – 13)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  8 Mar	Christ - Himself Is the New Regulation For Worship (Hebrews 9: 1 – 28)	Pr. Moses Lim
  15 Mar	Christ: The Perfect Sacrifice for confident Worship (Hebrews 10: 1 – 39)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for communicant members to serve in the following two areas: (1) Sunday School Teacher     (2) Logistics crew
  All interested candidates are welcome to approach the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) / Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang) for prior interview and suitability assessment.
• Vehicle Parking:
  • To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers on the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary.
  • Members and worshippers are encouraged to be more considerate when parking cars at Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

8 February 2009

• We rejoice with Mr Lim Kok Tat and Miss Chua Kee Hui as they plan to get married on 28 February, 2009 at GPC Sanctuary at 1pm. All are invited and requested to be seated by 12:45pm.
• SMART - Scripture Memory and Review of Themes: The congregation is encouraged to memorise the Bible verses. If you have been tryingyour best to memorise the verses, you can collect an encouragement token (please refer to page 13). If you haven’t started, or been inconsistent, don’t give up! Start today. SMART Booklets are still available.
• CG Leaders' Meeting/Fellowship will be held on coming Saturday, 14 Feb., 3pm - 6pm @ Chapel. CG Leaders (and Assistant CG Leaders, Potential CG Leaders) are encouraged to attend for a time of prayers, sharing and fellowship, be briefed on the events and activity plans for the year, and to kick start our mentoring program for CG's for 2009. Please register/confirm your attendance via email to Dn Chung Hao Ning (chunghn @ glorypresbyterian. org)
• As our breakfast supplier is on a lunar new year break, only beverages will be available for tea fellowship today.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 12 and mark out the dates on your calendar.
• Church Directory: Today will be the last day for direct updating to the draft copy of the directory (placed at the foyer). In the coming weeks of February, updating will be made into the computer records and we aim to issue the directory by the end of March 2009. We thank Bro Peng Mun for his patience and hard work in taking the photographs and also the people who have updated or verified their records and we trust that unamended records are accurate.
  
Christian Education Courses (CEC):
• CEC Missions Presentation:
  Synopsis: Jesus’ final command to his disciple before his ascension was that they should spread the Gospel message - to the ends of the earth. Missions is not just the work for highly-trained career missionaries. Many ordinary Christians, both young and old, have gone out on mission trips. Come and discover the Biblical Basis for Short-Term Missions. Hear testimonies of what God can do in the lives of those who have been involved overseas. The Mission Board will highlight trips planned for this year so you can participate as a GOer or a SENDer. Who should attend ? Those who are wondering if they have the required 'qualifications'
  Date / Time : 22 Feb 09; 1130am to 1.15pm sharp.
  Venue : 4th storey level (above chapel)
• 2:7 series Bk 1 - Growing Strong. Class begins today from 9:30-11am @ room 04-15 (above Chapel). The trainer is Bro Edward Ho.
• 2:7 Series Bk 2 (Deepening Roots) and Bk 3 (Bearing Fruit).  These two classes are cancelled owing to insufficient attendees. Next run of these classes will be offered again in 2nd half of 2009.
• "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 14 February to 23 May 2009, Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
Coming Events:
• Youth Fellowship:
  • “Youth Care – Bible Study” Friday, 13 Feb, 6:30 – 8:30pm @ room #04-19.
  • “Friendship Day - Where is the Love?”

In this secular world, love is found in families and BGRs. But to Christians, it's more than that. It speaks of the greatest love, God's love that bonds us all together as a family-in-Christ. Join us on Sat, 14 Feb 09 (yes, it's V-day); 4 – 6pm @ room #04-19.

• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 2) will be held @ room #04-13; today from 11:30am to 12:45pm.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  15 Feb	Christ - Our Reason For Maturing In Worship (Hebrews 5: 11 – 6: 12)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  22 Feb	Christ - The Perfect Priest of Our Worship (Hebrews 6: 13 – 7: 28)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  1 Mar	Christ - The New Covenant of Worship (Hebrews 8: 1 – 13)	Edr. Andrew Sabaratnam
  8 Mar	Christ - Himself Is the New Regulation For Worship (Hebrews 9: 1 – 28)	Edr. Ang Jing Chai

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for communicant members to serve in the following two areas: (1) Sunday School Teacher     (2) Logistics crew
  All interested candidates are welcome to approach the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) / Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang) for prior interview and suitability assessment.
• Vehicle Parking:
• To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays.  For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers on the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary.
• Members and worshippers are encouraged to be more considerate when parking cars at Toh Yi Estate multi-storey carpark (free of charge on Sundays) or the carpark lots around the church.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

1 February 2009

• CG Leaders' Meeting/Fellowship will be held on Saturday, 14 Feb., 3pm - 6pm @ Chapel. CG Leaders (and Assistant CG Leaders, Potential CG Leaders) are encouraged to attend for a time of prayers, sharing and fellowship, be briefed on the events and activity plans for the year, and to kick start our mentoring program for CG's for 2009. Please register/confirm your attendance via email to Dn Chung Hao Ning (chunghn @ glorypresbyterian.org)
• Please take note of our breakfast supplier is taking a lunar new year break on 1 & 8 Feb(today and next Sunday), only beverages will be available for tea fellowship.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 10 and mark out the dates on your calendar.
• Church Directory: All worshippers are requested to inform the church of any updates to their personal particulars. We also appreciate submission of digital photographs, for those who not done so. Bro Peng Mun will again very kindly be available over the next few Sundays (0900 - 0945h and 1100 - 1130h) to take the requested photos. Photos in the directory will help us significantly to get to know our fellow worshippers better. A draft copy of the Church Directory is available for checking/updating at the foyer (0900 to 1030h) on Sundays. You may alternatively email your updates including photos to Edr Koh S K through kohsk14 @ gmail.com
• Bible Study on the Book of Jonah will commence this Thursday,  5 Feb 09;  8-9.15 pm @ Meeting Room 6 (fish tank).
Christian Education Courses (CEC):
Registration for the following CEC courses is now open at the CEC counter.
• "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 14 February to 23 May 2009, Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - Growing Strong (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence next Sunday, 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence next Sunday, 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence next Sunday, 8 Feb 09

.Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship:
  • “Youth Talk – Who Do We Worship? Creator or Creation?” Friday, 6 Feb, 6.30 – 8.30pm @ room #04-19.
  • iJUMP: Saturday, 7 Feb, 4 – 6pm @ room #04-19. iJUMP Meets every 1st Saturday of the month. All who are in Junior College, University, Military, Poly, ITE, studying in a private school are invited to join us.
• Friendship Day - Where is the Love? In this secular world, love is found in families and BGRs. But to Christians, it's more than that. It speaks of the greatest love, God's love that bonds us all together as a family-in-Christ. Join us on Sat, 14 Feb 09 (yes, it's V-day); 4 – 6pm @ room #04-19.
• SAFE Bible Study on the Book of Philippians (session 2) will continue next Sunday, 8 Feb from 1130am to 12.45pm @ room #04-13. 
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  8 Feb	Christ’s Obedience Paves The Way of Salvation (Hebrews 5: 1-10)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin
  15 Feb	Christ: the Reason to Worship through Maturing (Hebrews 5: 11 – 6: 12)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  22 Feb	Christ: The Perfect Priest of Our Worship (Hebrews 6: 13 – 7: 28)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong
  1 Mar	Christ: The New Covenant of Worship (Hebrews 8: 1 – 13)	Edr. Andrew Saba’nam

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for communicant members to serve in the following two areas:
  (1) Sunday School Teacher     (2) Logistics crew
  All interested candidates are welcome to approach the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) / Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang) for prior interview and suitability assessment.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

25 January 2009

• The Church wishes all visitors, worshippers & members a very “Blessed Lunar New Year”. Please note that:
  (a) Sunday School classes (across all levels)as per schedule today.  There will be ‘NO’ 1130am Service.
  (b)There will be 3 services (as per normal) next Sunday onwards.
  (c) The Church Office will remain closed from 25 Jan, Sunday; 1230pm till 28  Jan, Wednesday and will resume on 29 Jan, Thursday.
  (d) As our breakfast supplier is taking a lunar new year break on 25 Jan, 1 & 8 Feb, only beverages will only be available for tea fellowship; members and worshippers are encouraged to bring New Year goodies to share and to wish one another a blessed Lunar New Year.
• There will be a “Lunar New Year Thanksgiving Service" on Monday, 26 Jan (1st day of the Lunar New Year),10am. This service is conducted by the Chinese Service @ GPC Main Sanctuary. All are encouraged to come and worship and give thanks to our Almighty God who has blessed us all these years.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 13 and mark out the dates on your calendar.
• Church Directory: All worshippers are requested to inform the church of any updates to their personal particulars. We also appreciate submission of digital photographs, for those who not done so. Bro Peng Mun will again very kindly be available over the next few Sundays (0900 - 0945h and 1100 - 1130h) to take the requested photos. Photos in the directory will help us significantly to get to know our fellow worshippers better. A draft copy of the Church Directory is available for checking/updating at the foyer (0900 to 1030h) on Sundays. You may alternatively email your updates including photos to Edr Koh S K through kohsk14 @ gmail. com

 Christian Education Courses (CEC):

Registration for the following CEC courses is now open at the CEC counter.

• "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 14 February to 23 May 2009, Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - Growing Strong (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship:
  • “No” Meeting on 30 Jan, Friday.
  • “Youth Talk – Who Do We Worship? Creator or Creation?” Friday, 6 Feb, 6.30 – 8.30pm @ room #04-19.
  • i JUMP: Saturday, 7 Feb, 4 – 6pm @ room #04-19. i JUMP Meets every 1st Saturday of the month. All who are in Junior College, University, Military, Poly, ITE, studying in a private school or serving in the ministry, you are invited to join us.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  1 Feb	Christ Has Made Possible Our Rest of Worship (Hebrews 4: 1-16)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  8 Feb	Christ’s Obedience Paves The Way of Salvation (Hebrews 5: 1-10)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin
  15 Feb	Christ: the Reason to Worship through Maturing (Hebrews 5: 11 – 6: 12)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann
  22 Feb	Christ: The Perfect Priest of Our Worship (Hebrews 6: 13 – 7: 28)	Rev. Yap Wai Keong

 

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for communicant members to serve in the following two areas:
  (1) Sunday School Teacher                        (2) Logistics crew
  All interested candidates are welcome to approach the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) / Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang) for prior interview and suitability assessment.
• Bible Study on the Book of Jonah on Thursdays will commence in  February 2009 . Please see page 15 for details and register with Rev. Yap Wai Keong.
• Vehicle Parking – To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays. For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers at the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary.
  
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

17 January 2009

• Our condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Wong Wei Yew. Wei Yew’s grandmother passed away on 7 Jan 2009.
• IMPORTANT: 25 January 2009 (next Sunday) – Lunar Yew Year Eve. Normal Services for 730 & 930 ONLY; Sunday School classes (across all levels)as per schedule. There will be ‘NO’ 1130 service. A pack of Red Packet (Hong Bao) is included in today's bulletin for your use.
• Glory 2009 Church Camp(10 -13 June 2009) - See details on page 11 and mark out the dates on your calendar.
• Pre-Nursery Sunday School 2009.  Parents, do take note that the registration is today (9:30-11am) at Music Room 2 (the room below the Chapel) for children born in 2006.
• Church Directory: All worshippers are requested to inform the church of any updates to their personal particulars. We also appreciate submission of digital photographs, for those who not done so. Bro Peng Mun will again very kindly be available over the next few Sundays (0900 - 0945h and 1100 - 1130h) to take the requested photos. Photos in the directory will help us significantly to get to know our fellow worshippers better. A draft copy of the Church Directory is available for checking/updating at the foyer (0900 to 1030h) on Sundays. You may alternatively email your updates including photos to Edr Koh S K through kohsk14 @ gmail. com

Christian Education Courses (CEC): Registration for the following CEC courses is now open at the CEC counter.

• "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 14 February to 23 May 2009, Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - Growing Strong (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship:
  • “Youth Care – Bible Study” Friday, 23 Jan. 2009, 6.30 – 8.30pm @ room #04-19.
  • i JUMP: Saturday, 24 Jan. 2009, 4 – 6pm @ room #04-19. i JUMP Meets every 1st Saturday of the month (except January). All who are in Junior College, University, Military, Poly, ITE, studying in a private school or serving in the ministry, you are invited to join us.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  25 Jan	Christ’s Faithfulness Encourages Receptive Worship (Hebrews 3: 1-19)	Edr. Teo Keng Siang
  1 Feb	Christ Has Made Possible Our Rest of Worship (Hebrews 4: 1-16)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  8 Feb	Christ’s Obedience Paves TheWay of Salvation (Hebrews 5: 1-10)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin
  15 Feb	Christ: the Reason to Worship through Maturing (Hebrews 5: 11 – 6: 12)	Edr. Goh Chong Ann

Reminders:

• The Sunday school is looking for helpers to meet her ever-growing need in the following two areas:
  (1) Sunday School Teacher                    (2) Logistics crew
  For further inquiries, please contact the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) or Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang). 
• Bible Study on the Book of Jonah on Thursdays will commence in  February 2009 .
  Please see page 12 for details and register with Rev. Yap Wai Keong.
• Vehicle Parking – To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays. For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers at the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary.

Admin Matters:

• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

11 January 2009

• We rejoice with Mr. & Mrs. Jan Paul Buschdorf on the arrival of their new bundle of joy, Enya Ling Buschdorf (born in Kuching, Malaysia) on 22nd December 2008.
• IMPORTANT: 25 January 2009 – Lunar Yew Year Eve. Normal Services for 730 & 930 ONLY; Sunday School classes (across all levels)as per schedule. There will be ‘NO’ 1130 service.
• Pre-Nursery Sunday School 2009.  Parents, do take note that the registration opens today, 11 Jan 09 at Music Room 2 (the room below the Chapel) for children born in 2006.
• Senior Adults Fellowship (SAFE): The first Bible study on the Book of Philippians begins today from 1130am to 1245pm @ room #01-03. Bible Study material will be provided.
• Church Directory: All worshippers are requested to inform the church of any updates to their personal particulars. We also appreciate submission of digital photographs, for those who not done so. Bro Peng Mun will again very kindly be available over the next few Sundays (0900 to 1030h) to take the requested photos. Photos in the directory will help us significantly to get to know our fellow worshippers better. A draft copy of the Church Directory is available for checking/updating at the foyer (0900 to 1030h) on Sundays. You may alternatively email your updates including photos to Edr Koh S K through kohsk14 @ gmail. com
• Photographs taken during the following events are now available for viewing and downloading from our church website.
  • Baptism, 28 Dec 2008
  • Christmas Eve Concert, 24 Dec 2008
  • The Promise Musical 2008
  Please access www.glorypresbyterian.net via "Album Two" at the bottom of our homepage. 

Christian Education Courses (CEC):

Registration for the following CEC courses is now open at the CEC counter.

• Hebrews Bible Study Class. Class begins today @ room #04 – 14.
• "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 14 February to 23 May 2009, Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
• 2:7 Series Books 1 - Growing Strong (9:30am or 11:30am)
  This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (9:30am or 11:30am)
  This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
• 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (9:30am or 11:30am)
  This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship:
  • “Youth Workshop – What is Worship? Why do we Worship?”  Friday, 16 Jan. 2009, 6.30 – 8.30pm @ room #04-19.
  • JUMP: Saturday, 24 Jan. 2009, 4 – 6pm @ room #04-19.
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  18 Jan	Christ’s Suffering Makes Us Holy In Worship (Hebrews 2: 1-18)	Pr. Moses Lim
  25 Jan	Christ’s Faithfulness Encourages Receptive Worship (Hebrews 3: 1-19)	Edr. Teo Keng Siang
  1 Feb	Christ Has Made Possible Our Rest of Worship (Hebrews 4: 1-16)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang
  8 Feb	Christ’s Obedience Paves TheWay of Salvation (Hebrews 5: 1-10)	Edr. Koh Seow Kin

Reminders:
• The Sunday school is looking for helpers to meet her ever-growing need in the following two areas:
  (1) Sunday School Teacher                    (2) Logistics crew
  For further inquiries, please contact the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) or Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang). 
• Bible Study on the Book of Jonah on Thursdays will commence in February 2009 . Please see page 10 for details and register with Rev. Yap Wai Keong.
• Vehicle Parking – To minimize inconvenience, worshippers are advised NOT to park their vehicles in the church compound on Sundays. For those who need to park their cars at the church compound, please remember to tag your name and your handphone numbers at the windscreen of your car so that you can be contacted to remove your car if necessary.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.

 

4 January 2009

• The children attending today’s Sunday School Promotion Service at the Chapel will be dismissed at 9.30am. Teachers and students who have missed the earlier combined service at 7.30am can attend the special service at 10.00am, Chapel. Parents, do refer to the table below for the department locations (pick-up points – for today only), do fetch your child/children ONLY after 930am.

  Department (as in Y2009)	Locations (pick-up point – for today only)
  Nursery	Chapel
  Kindergarten 1 & 2	Chapel Building - Sunday School Hall
  Primary 1 & 2	Chapel Building - Room #01-07
  Primary 3 & 4	Chapel Building - Room #02-06
  Primary 5 & 6	Chapel Building - Room #04-19
  Secondary	Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School
  Young Adult Bible Class	Chapel Building - Room #04-10

• Worshippers please take note: The services will be resume as per normal from next Sunday onwards and Sunday School classes (across all levels) will adhere to the usual schedule.
• IMPORTANT: 25 January 2009 – Lunar Yew Year Eve. Normal Services for 730 & 930 ONLY; Sunday School classes (across all levels)is ‘ON’. There will be ‘NO’ 1130 service.
• Pre-Nursery Sunday School 2009.  Parents, do take note that the registration opens next Sunday, 11 Jan 09 at Music Room 2 (the room below the Chapel) for children born in 2006.
• Senior Adults Fellowship (SAFE): The first Bible study on the Book of Philippians will begin on Sunday, 11 January from 1130am to 1245pm. Bible Study material will be provided. Please register with Bro. Koh Cheng Kiang @ 6466-3544 or Bro. Sng Soon Heng @ 9732-5889.
• Church Directory: All worshippers are requested to inform the church of updates of their personal particulars. We also appreciate submission of digital photographs, for those who have not done so. A draft copy of the Church Directory is available for checking/updating at the foyer (9.00am to 10.00am). You may also send updates to Edr Koh S K @ kohsk14 @ gmail. com
• CHURCH PLANNER: With apologies, we wish  to inform you that there were some errors in the planner. Do take note of the dates and change them accordingly.
  Sunday 16 Jan 09 - to change to 18 Jan 09
  Monday 17 Jan 09 - to change to 19 Jan 09
  Tueday 18 Jan 09 - to change to 20 Jan 09
  Wednesday 19 Jan 09 - to change to 21 Jan 09
  September 20 - "Hari Raya" should be "Hari Raya Puasa"
  December 7 - please delete "Hari Raya Haji"
• Photographs taken during the following events are now available for viewing and downloading from our church website.
  • Baptism, 28 Dec 2008
  • Christmas Eve Concert, 24 Dec 2008
  • The Promise Musical 2008
    Please access www.glorypresbyterian.net via "Album Two" at the bottom of our homepage. 
• Christian Education Courses (CEC): Registration for the following CEC courses is now open at the CEC counter.
  • Hebrews Bible Study Class. Those who have registered, please collect your material from the library counter today. Class begins next sunday.
  •  Precept Bible Study on  the Book of Revelation, Part 1 - last 3 lessons will resume on coming Saturday,  10 January 2009, 9.45am - 12.15pm.2b. 
  • "Precept Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, Part 2 will commence on 14 February to 23 May 2009, Saturdays; 9:45am – 12:15pm.  Registration opens at the CEC counter. Workbook @ $18/- is avaiable at the Counter. (Please note that Revelation Part I is not a pre-requisite for the registration of Revelation Part 2).
  • 2:7 Series Books 1 - Growing Strong (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday basic Christian foundation course deals with Growing Strong in the family of God. It provides participants with useful practical skills to develop stronger relationship with God and better fellowship with fellow believers. This Growing Strong class is prerequisite for candidates planning to be baptised. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
  • 2:7 Series Book 2 - Deepening Roots (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday intermediate Christian foundation course is a follow-up on Book 1. It continues with valuable Bible studies and practical Christian disciplines. Those who have completed Book 1 are strongly encouraged to deepen your roots with this course. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.
  • 2:7 Series Book 3 - Bearing Fruit (9:30am or 11:30am) This 11-Sunday advance Christian foundation course is a continuation of Book 2. It focuses on developing a consistent practice of the Christian disciplines learnt. This course will commence on 8 Feb 09.

Coming Events:

• Youth Fellowship: “Youth Care – Orientation to Small Groups”. Friday, 9 Jan. 2009, 6.30 – 8.30pm @ room #04-19.
• Church Cleaning Day, 10 Jan 2009 (Saturday) from 2pm- 5pm. Let us come together to clean the Chapel and the Sunday School classrooms. Looking forward to a blessed time together. Mr. Wong Soon Chiu will organize the cleaning.(Meet at Chapel)
• Upcoming Sundays:

  Date	Topic	Speaker
  11 Jan	God is Great, God is Good: A Simple Prayer with Life-Changing (Isa 40: 25-31)	Evan Morgan
  18 Jan	Christ’s Suffering Makes Us Holy In Worship (Hebrews 2: 1-18)	Pr. Moses Lim
  25 Jan	Christ’s Faithfulness Encourages Receptive Worship (Hebrews 3: 1-19)	Edr. Teo Keng Siang
  1 Feb	Christ Has Made Possible Our Rest of Worship (Hebrews 4: 1-16)	Rev. Goh Yong Kuang

Reminders:
• The Sunday school is looking for helpers to meet her ever-growing need in the following two areas:
  (1) Sunday School Teacher                    (2) Logistics crew
  For further inquiries, please contact the Sunday school Principal (Edr Andrew Sabaratnam) or Vice-Principal (Dn. Goh Li Kiang). 
• Bible Study on the Book of Jonah on Thursdays will commence in  February 2009 . Please see page 12 for details and register with Rev. Yap Wai Keong.
Admin Matters:
• Office Hours: Mondays to Saturdays: 9am-5pm / Sundays: 730am -1 pm
• Pastoral Care: Our pastors can be reached  on their hand phones or through email.
• Individuals are welcomed to call and arrange with the Pastors for visitation to member' s home to pray for the family. Those who are sick and who wish to be mentioned at the Bible and Prayer Service to be prayed for may also inform Rev Yap Wai Keong. Special requests for prayer by laying of hands by Pastors and Leaders, especially for the critically sick can be done after the Bible and Prayer Service too.