Welcome to the House of the Lord!

Upcoming Messages:

Dates : 8th & 9th August 2015Speaker : Brother Sam WallstonTopic : Who I’m in Christ

Dates : 15th & 16th August 2015Speaker : SP Daniel FooTopic : Keys to Always Pray (Part 2)

An Intentional Disciple-Making Church

Saturday ServicesYouth Church Chapel 4.00pm - 6.00pm

English ServiceSanctuary 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Hokkien Service Hall 1 6.45pm - 8.30pm

Sunday ServicesEnglish Service Sanctuary8.30am - 10.30am

10.45am - 12.45pm

Mandarin Service Hall 1 10.30am - 12.30pm

Indonesian FellowshipGenesis 1-0610.45am - 12.30pm

Filipino Ministry Chapel 10.45am - 12.30pm

Children’s ChurchHall 2 & Kindy Assembly Hall8.30am - 10.30am

10.45am - 12.45pm

Telugu ServiceKindy Assembly Hall6.30pm to 9.30pm

Bethesda (Bedok-Tampines) Church Ltd (Reg No. 198402921M)300 Bedok North Ave 3 Singapore 469717Tel: 6645-0700Email: admin@bbtc.com.sg Website: www.bbtc.com.sg

1st & 2nd August 2015 For internal circulation only

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Our Mission: To Share Christ As We Mature in Him

Scripture MeditationJames 5:13-16 [NKJV] 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

During office hoursfor prayer or pastoral help and/or Counselling Services, call 6645-0700

Theme : Build A Strong Prayer-Life

Topic : Keys to Always Pray (Part 1)Speaker : SP Daniel Foo

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Baptismal Testimony (2nd August 2015)

Ladies

Flordelyn Abaga Acain Isaiah 41:10Flordelyn was born into a Roman Catholic family and studied in Catholic School until she graduated. However, she did not fully understand what it meant to have a strong relationship with God. When she came to Singapore in 2012, she started attending the BBTC Filipino ministry. This was when she started to grow in her understanding of God and culminated in her being touched and convicted by the love of God the Father and Jesus as her Saviour.

Leah Desamparado Bacus Galatians 2:20Leah was born and baptized as a Roman Catholic. In December last year, she was invited to the BBTC Filipino ministry and has been attending regularly ever since. Each time she comes, the worship and sermon without fail would speak to her heart. In February this year, Leah finally accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour.

Rosebella Baroy Sabanal Colossians 2:6-7In 1991, Rosebella attended a Don Moen Praise and Worship concert in the Philippines. She was going through a difficult time and words of the songs spoke to her heart and ministered to her. At the end of the concert, she felt so joyous and light and re-dedicated her life to God. Subsequently, she and her family came to Singapore and started attending the Filipino ministry. Blessed by God with musical gifts, she and her family serves in the music ministry. She declares that she and her household will serve the Lord.

Luisa Layon Calabia Philippians 3:13-14Luisa was born into a Roman Catholic family but did not fully understand what it meant to have a relationship with God. When she came to Singapore to work, Luisa was invited to the BBTC Filipino ministry. She decided to be baptized and during the first baptism class invited Jesus Christ to come into her life as her Lord and Saviour. Luisa is thankful she is now a child of God and understands baptism to be an outward testimony of her Christian faith.

Chia Choo Lian Shirley John 10:10Shirley received Jesus into her life as Lord and Saviour in 2009 during a time when she had struggles in her life and her family. During the times when she was depressed, she was comforted by the presence of the Lord during worship. Her life is more stable now and she would pray at night to intercede for her family and her relatives.

Natalie Chia Psalm 28:7Natalie came to know about Christianity at a young age when her mother brought her to church to attend Sunday school. However, she stopped attending church regularly when she went overseas for further studies. However Natalie has always held on to her faith and when returned to church a year ago, she made a decision to re-commit her life fully to Christ.

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Chng Yi May Yvonne Galatians 5:1Yvonne was invited to church by her best friend and in 2004 and received Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Since then, she has experienced God’s faithfulness and the peace that she could always trust in Him. She experienced this peace during the toughest period of her life when her Dad was ill and where she found support and comfort through her church friends. Yvonne is also thankful for God’s abundant blessings in her career.

Ma. Lenette E. Garay Psalm 111:10Lenette was born in a Roman Catholic family. When she came to Singapore to work, she started attending the BBTC Filipino ministry. She decided to be baptized and it was during baptism class that she she truly understood the Christian faith. God spoke to her and she repented of her sins and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. She now knows that baptism is not a way to salvation but a testimony of her faith that Jesus is the only way to salvation.

Maggie Ho Luke 9:23In 2014 when Maggie was feeling down, her friend brought her to a church where she was ministered. The same friend later sent Maggie a copy of the sinner’s prayer which led her to pray and invite Jesus into her life as Lord and Saviour. Now, as a new believer, she helps herself to grow in her relationship with God through the reading of the bible and through joining a cell group.

Claire Gonzales Peneba Galatians 6:14Claire was raised by her Christian grandparents and has been attending church since she was young. However, going to church every Sunday was simply a routine habit for her. She felt something empty within her, something missing in her life. When she was in high school, she attended a youth camp. The question posed by the speaker: “Who is Jesus in your life?” convicted her and there she received Christ into her life. After the prayer, she felt Jesus embracing her and understood what the bible meant that Jesus is the giver of life.

Phyllinda Tan Shu Ning Colossians 2:6-7Phyllinda journey with God started when she was fresh out of university in 2013. Being insecure and eager to meet the expectations of others, she felt lost in her job search. Encouraged by a friend to seek God, she prayed and God soon answered her prayers. Phyllinda started attending BBTC soon after. During a service, a pastor shared about how God’s love is freely given to those who believe and that she need not do anything to earn God’s acceptance. Touched by the sharing, she accepted Jesus and has never looked back since.

Christine Tan Shu Hui Proverbs 3:5-6Christine was brought to a church by her mother at a young age. However she gradually drifted away from her faith. During the time around her ‘A’ levels, she sensed something lacking in her life. She was invited to BBTC for an outreach event and has since settled into a cell group in BBTC. She is motivated to know Jesus through His word and seeks to apply what she has learnt in her life.

Tan Siew Yong Proverbs 3:5-6Siew Yong came to believe in Jesus through her friend more than 8 years ago. However she did not attend any church services or join a cell group. However the turning point came when her husband accepted Christ last year. This led them to attend BBTC regularly and join a cell group to grow in their walk with God.

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Men

David Chan Chee Keong 2 Timothy 1:7David started visiting the church and exploring the Christian faith some years ago after he was married. As he began to read the bible, he was convicted by the word of God and this led him to receive Jesus into his life. Since then, he has experienced the goodness of God and the joy and peace that comes from knowing Him.

Tan Jun Rui Winfred Joshua 1:9Winfred came to know the Lord at a young age when his parents enrolled him into the church kindergarten, BBTK. When he was primary one, he joined the Kids for Christ Children’s Church. His pre believing parents initially waited outside the church to pick him up but gradually came in to attend the services and eventually received Jesus into their lives as well.

Tong Chih Sheng 1 Timothy 4:16Chih Sheng came to believe in Jesus through an aunt who shared the gospel with him and encouraged him to attend church. During the baptism interview, Ps Edwin helped Chih Sheng to understand what being a Christian meant. He is now assured that he is a child of God and knows baptism is an acknowledgement of his faith in God.

Henri Tran Galatians 5:24-25Henri was invited to BBTC to attend the Alpha Course this year through a BBTCian friend. He found the course very interesting and was convicted by the truth and hence accepted Jesus into his life as Lord and Saviour. He continues to seek God through attending church services and cell group and by the reading of Christian literature.

Yeap Keng Teck 1 Peter 5:7Keng Teck was brought to BBTC church events at a young age by his mother who attends the Mandarin Worship. When he was secondary 2, Pastor Jane from Mandarin Worship shared the gospel to him. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, Keng Teck received Jesus into his life as Lord and Saviour. Since then, he has grown in his worship and prayer life.

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Beyond 30 Songwriting Competition

Bethesda (Bedok-Tampines) Church celebrates

its 30th Anniversary in November 2016.

As BBTC turns 30 in the coming year, there will

be a series of events and programs lined up for

BBTCians to mark this significant milestone.

To kick off the celebrations, we are

commissioning a song to commemorate this

momentous occasion.

Prizes : Winning Entry - S$2,000

1st runner up - S$1,000

2nd runner up - S$ 500

Submission : Submission opens on 1st September 2015 and closes on

17th October 2015.

All submissions must be submitted no later than 6.00pm on

17th October 2015. Submissions are to be emailed to

beyond30@bbtc.com.sg and must comprise the following:

1. A demo track in MP3 format

2. Lyrics in word document

3. Completed Registration Form via email

Judging Criteria : A panel of judges will shortlist three finalists. The church will also be

invited to vote for their favourite song. BBTCian’s voting will make up

30% of the score while the judges’ scores will make up 70%. Judging

will be based the following criteria:

1. Creativity

2. Originality

3. Musicality

4. Lyrics

5. Alignment of given key words/phrase

To register and to find out more, visit bbtc.com.sg/beyond30.

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Prayer Focus Each week a simple prayer focus will be raised for you to pray wherever you are.

Focus: Becoming a people whose circle of prayer enlarges beyond self.

1 Timothy 2:1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions,and giving of thanks be made for all men.

Do You Need Prayer? Someone To Pray With You?House of Prayer - House of Blessing

Come anytime to Genesis 1-04/05 (Level 1) between 9.45am to 11.30am on 2nd August 2015 (Sunday).

House of Prayer for Saturday Service

Day / Time : Saturday from 4.30pm to 4.50pmVenue : Nursing Room (Level 3, behind Sanctuary)

Calling all who are burdened to pray for the Saturday Service! Join us for a time of prayer and intercession every Saturday from 4.30pm to 4.50pm at the Nursing Room.

Day of His Power 2015

Date : 7th August (Friday)Venue : Suntec City, Level 6 Time : 7.30pm to 10.30pm Noted : Admission is free. No ticket required

Together, we will exalt Jesus our Jubilee in heartfelt worship. Together, we mark this Jubilee milestone with hope-filled intercession for Singapore. We will pray the things on our Father's heart.

To encourage maximum participation for Day of His Power 2015, there will be NOCorporate Worship & Intercession for the month of August 2015.

No Bilingual Healing Service in August

There will be NO Bilingual Healing Service in August as the usual date on the 2nd weekend of the month falls on National Day.

Bilingual Healing Service will resume on the 12th September 2015.

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BBTC Breakthrough Weekend for Men (BBM 3)

Dates : 24th to 26th September 2015 (Thursday to Saturday)Venue : Renaissance Hotel, Johor BahruTheme : Perfecting HolinessCost : Single $300, Twin-sharing $210, Triple-sharing $190,

Coach Transport $20 (flat)

Good news guys, BBTC Breakthrough Weekend for Men (BBM) is back! Over the weekend from 24th to 26th September in Renaissance Hotel JB, gather your band of brothers within your CGs for a time of bonding and breakthroughs. Adapting ministry principles from Restoring The Foundations (RTF) and facilitated within the safe and confidential environment typical of BBM breakthrough weekends, participants will experience renewal and healing, the ministry of the Holy Spirit and ultimately breakthroughs in their spiritual lives.

To ensure quality of ministry, there will be a limit to the number of places for BBM3 on a first come first served basis. To avoid disappointment, sign up online at http://bbtc.com.sg/equipping by 23rd August 2015. For further enquires, email teckhong@bbtc.com.sg .

Love Singapore Eldercare Network - Mental Health Awareness Seminar

Date : 22nd August 2015 (Saturday)Time : 9.00am to 12.00nnVenue : BBTC Chapel (Level 2)Topic : Mental Health Awareness

Outline :• Understanding mental health and emotional well being• Myths and facts on mental illness• Signs and symptoms of mental health conditions• Basic communication skills• Resources available: Care In Mind, Helpline, Service Directory

Register online at http://bbtc.com.sg/lovesingapore-eldercare.

Counsellors Networking Meeting

We would like to extend our invitation to BBTCians who are trained in counselling (Diploma, Degree or Masters in Counselling) for a network meeting with our Senior Pastor Daniel Foo on 16th August 2015 (Sunday) from 1.00pm to 3.30pm.

For more details, please email Ps Andrew at 71andrew@gmail.com or call 96900873.

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Generous Support for BCCSC Fundraising

Bethesda Care and Counselling Services Centre (BCCSC) would like to thank BBTCians

for their generous donations of $369,000 and for Noel Gifts International for their dollar to

dollar matching of up to $130,000. Most of all, we thank God as the ultimate provider of

all that we need for every good work.

CG Breakfast Duty Roster - August 2015

2nd August 2015 - Victorious & Eagles (CGLs: Lim Chee Kong & Grace Lim)

9th August 2015 - Friend 2 (CGL: Corrinne Teo)

16th August 2015 - Makarios (CGL: Cheong Chung Chin)

23rd August 2015 - SAS & Priests & Kings (CGLs: Paul Chua & Ronald Lum)

30th August 2015 - Immanuel (CGL: Joseph Chia)

Combined Breakfast FellowshipJoin us for breakfast fellowship with other BBTCians!

Date : 2nd August 2015 (Sunday)

Time : 9.30am to 11.30am

Venue : Hallelujah Quadrant

Congratulations

We celebrate with the newly-weds Ray & Claudia Li on their Holy

Matrimony on 25th July 2015 (Saturday).

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to James & Belinda Wong

on this joyous occasion of their daughter.

Congratulations

We rejoice over the birth of Emmie Pang, daughter of Pang Sze Yong & Trisa,

on 21st July 2015.

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This newsletter is also available online at http://www.bbtc.com.sg/newsletter/

Condolences

We extend our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to (1) Serissa Peck on the demise of her beloved father, the late Mr Peck Ah Kau,

on 24th July 2015.(2) Linda Quake, her children (Louise & Lynn Ng) and niece (Lisa Ng) on the homecall

of Linda’s father-in-law, the late Mr Ng Oon Hwee on 27th July 2015.

Share your TestimonyDo you have an encouraging testimony of God’s goodness to share?

We are looking for testimonies especially if you have been ministered by the word of knowledge shared over the pulpit on Sundays.

Encourage your fellow BBTCians by submitting your testimony to huaichieh@bbtc.com.sg.

BBTC Lift - Give priority to those who need it more

We would like to remind BBTCians attending Services not to take the lifts from level 1 down to go up again to level 3 or 4. Priority is to be given to parents with prams, young children andthe elderly. For the able bodies, kindly give up the lift and use the stairs. We thank you for your kind cooperation.

Breakfast Fund Raising

Come join us for breakfast on 9th August 2015 (Sunday) as a community of Christ, as we celebrate our national day. We will also be raising funds through the breakfast salesin support of Michael Ong’s work in Tea Talk Vietnam.“

Parking in BBTC

To ensure a safe and pleasant BBTC experience for all, we seek your kind cooperation to park only within the designated parking lots. Once these lots have been taken up, kindly park in the various car parks in the surrounding blocks.

For Saturdays, the lots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. On Sundays, parking within the church car park is permitted only for first-time visitors.

Thank you for your kind understanding on this matter.