EFFECTIVE PRAYER PART 2

SP DANIEL FOO

APRIL 14 & 15, 2018 EFFECTIVE PRAYER

UPCOMING MESSAGE

APRIL 21 & 22 Effective Prayer Part 3

SP Daniel Foo

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

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

YOUTH CHURCHChapel4pm–6pm

ENGLISH SERVICESanctuary5pm–7pm

HOKKIEN SERVICEHall 16.45pm–8.30pm

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

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

MANDARIN SERVICEHall 110.30am–12.30pm

FILIPINO MINISTRYChapel10.45am–12.30pm

INDONESIAN FELLOWSHIPGenesis 1-0610.45am–12.30pm

TELUGU SERVICEKindy Assembly Hall6.30pm–9.30pm

CHURCH SERVICES

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ESSENTIALINFORMATION

SCRIPTURE MEDITATIONJAMES 5:16 (NKJV)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.

TITHES AND OFFERINGSTithes and offerings are collected at every worship service. For cheques, write “BBTC”. To tithe via bank transfer, use OCBC 591-006432-001, bank code: 7339, branch code: 591.

UPCOMING EVENTSThe Alpha Course 2018

Cell Leaders (CL) Training (Batch 1)

RTF@BBTC Batch 2

APR 6-JUNE 8

APR 28 & MAY 5

MAY 5 & MAY 19/26

PRAYER FOCUSBBTCians growing in habits and disciplines of prayer.

Luke 18:1 (NKJV)Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MOMENTUM 2018 CONFERENCEH.O.P.E - HOUSE OF PRAYER EVERYWHERE! Date & Time: May 1 (Tuesday), 9.00am to 6.00pm Venue: The Star Theatre, Performing Arts Centre

Collection and payment of tickets:

• April 14 at Sanctuary • April 15 at Hallelujah Quadrant • Thereafter to collect from church office during office hours

The special Subsidized rate for Momentum 2018 is available only for BBTCians in Cell Groups. Cell Leaders are to register their respective cell members online at https://tinyurl.com/BBTC-Momentum-2018.

Closing date of registration on April 13. Those who register after this will pay $20.

For more information, please email to Joanna Han at joannahan@bbtc.com.sg or call 66450705.

IN THIS YEAR OF PRAYER, we are dedicating our entire Momentum 2018 conference to challenge and equip God’s people to delve deeper into prayer—intimacy wth God and intercession for the nation. The theme is H.O.P.E. Houses of Prayer Everywhere! It begins with each one of us. As Charles Wesley wrote: Make my heart a house of prayer. When each heart comes alive in prayer, Singapore will soon be saturated with Houses of Prayer Everywhere!

Keynote Speaker: Suzette Hattingh

South African evangelist Suzette Hattingh began her ministry by praying for Reinhard Bonnke’s huge campaigns in Africa. She witnessed Bonnke’s African campaigns grow from thousands to hundreds of thousands to millions in attendance. A key to the success was Hatting’s intercession ministry. Hear her speak at Momentum 2018 and catch the fire to pray for revival for Singapore.

$10Working Adults

$5Students, Youths and Non-working Seniors

Special Subsidized Rates for BBTCians in

Cell Groups

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ANNOUNCEMENT

RTF@BBTC 2018 BATCH 2MAY 5 (TEACH-IN) AND MAY 19 OR MAY 26 (MINISTRY DAY)

As part of BBTC’s IDMC process, RTF@BBTC is an integrated ministry tool that will help BBTCians receive God’s restorative healing, deliverance and ultimately breakthroughs to become effective Priests and Kings for the Lord.

Participants will be ministered in the following 4 areas: 1. Sins of the Fathers and the Resulting Curses (Exo 20:3-6, Gal 3:13) 2. Ungodly Beliefs (Rom 12:2) 3. Soul / Spirit Hurts (Luke 4:18) 4. Demonic Oppression (1 John 3:8)

Sign up at the following links before April 29. Ladies – https://tinyurl.com/RTF2018B2F Men – https://tinyurl.com/RTF2018B2M

For further enquiries, contact Priscilla at priscillawan@bbtc.com.sg.

CELL LEADERS (CL) TRAINING (BATCH 1)In line with our focus on leadership development, we have revamped and streamlined the Cell Leaders training to make it more hands-on and aligned to BBTC Core Values and Practices.

Dates: April 28 and May 5, 2018 (Saturdays)Time: From 9am to 4pm (Breakfast served at 8.30am)Venue: Hall 1 (Level 1)Trainers: DSP Chua Seng Lee and Ps Eunice LowCost: $10 (includes breakfast and lunch) Pre-requisite: Active Spiritual Parents recommended by Cell Leaders

Please note that trainees need to attend both sessions without absence. This course is limited to the first 50 participants on a first come first served basis. To register, CG Leaders are to sign up on line at https://tinyurl.com/y9a7rvs7. Closing date for registration will be on April 22, Sunday. For any queries, please contact Jessica Teng at 66450700.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

NAME CHANGE TO BETHESDA CARE SERVICES

Since our inception in 1996, Bethesda Care and Counselling Services Centre (BCCSC) has come a long way. With changing national social trends and consequently the social service sector, we have evolved and grown to stay relevant to the needs of the community.

As a reflection of our evolution to where we are today, we will hence forth be known as Bethesda Care Services (BCS). This new name epitomises our single minded focus to go beyond simply just providing a service, but to care for all that we are serving.

Donations and cheques can now be made out to “Bethesda Care Services”. In alignment with the name change, we will also be launching a new logo and a new website to reflect our relevance as a modern social service organisation. Stay tuned for more details.

Having mentioned all these changes, one thing remains the same. Our commitment to care for the community, to reach out and touch lives. We look forward to your partnership as we continue on this journey together.

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISINGOn April 15, there will be a fundraising breakfast sales for our missionary work in India. Funds raised will be used to support the Banjara Bible Training Center, children’s programme, village outreach, youth camps and support for the local pastors. Photos of the ministries will be displayed at kitchen area.

REQUESTS FOR CHURCH CAMP REFUNDS The Camp Committee asks for your understanding that as we are close to church camp dates, rooms at the hotels have all been committed to ensure we can accommodate all who signed up. We are therefore unable to facilitate refunds on confirmed registrations at this point. Please write to the Camp Committee at camp@bbtc.com.sg to inform us of your cancellation. If you are able to find a replacement among your own CG/network, we will assist to make the changes to your registration.

The camp committee will also do our best to assist in matching cancellations with any new camper interest if we are made aware of them.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

BAPTISM & THE LORD’S SUPPER In BBTC, baptism are conducted from youth upwards. We do so on the premise of the age of accountability where the person knows & understands the implications of such decisions. Hence based on the same principle, parents are advised not to allow their children to partake the Lord’s Supper.

TESTIMONY BY ALICE NG

At the mid-week fellowship, I learnt some insights of the birth of Jesus from the sermon by Ps Daniel Koh that I did not know previously.

When I returned home, my friend Jo called me and I shared with her about those truths that I have received. I also shared with her that God promises us three things when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour - We will receive a gift (eternal life), an inheritance (the earth) and a crown (based on works).

After sharing all these promises, I asked her: “Would you like to receive Lord Jesus Christ as your personal saviour?”. She said yes and I led her to say the sinner’s prayer.

Praise the Lord! The heavens rejoice over one sinner who repents. My friend has been added into God’s kingdom! I told her to remember today is her new birthday as a Christian.

I will continue to guide her along the way and explain to her things that is in the Bible that she does not understand.

Romans 10:9-10 (NIV) 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Alice Ng Vine 2 CG

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRIORITY ON BBTC LIFTSWe would like to remind BBTCians attending Services that priority in using the lifts should be given to parents with prams and young children, the elderly, and those with physical disabilities. For the able-bodied among us, kindly avoid using the lift and use the stairs. If you are already in the lift and someone in greater need approaches, please vacate your space on the lift. We thank you for your kind cooperation.

ROAD SAFETY: STAY SAFE, BE GRACIOUSWe would like to remind BBTCians to observe road safety and graciousness both as drivers or pedestrians, to maintain a good witness as Christians within the community. Please avoid jaywalking or making illegal U-turns. Also, try not to alight along the main road.

PARKING IN CHURCHWe seek your understanding in not parking in the church compound during the Saturday and Sunday services. Parking lots in BBTC should be reserved for visitors only. We politely request that those ferrying young children or the elderly drop their passengers off in church first before parking outside the church compound.

A handful of lots in the BBTC car park involve double-parking, where a parked car may block the car behind it. For those who park in these lots, please observe the following rules:

1 Write your name, handphone number and location within church on the form provided. Leave this on your windscreen so the driver of the blocked car can contact you. Check your phone regularly to ensure you are not preventing someone from moving his or her car.

2 If you intend to stay in church for an extended period, please avoid these lots altogether.

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CONNECTWITH BBTCCONNECTWITH BBTC

SHAREWe want to hear your testimony

We are looking for testimonies, especially if you have been ministered by the word of knowledge shared over the pulpit. Submit your testimony to huaichieh@bbtc.com.sg.

NEED HELP?Caring for the community

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

BAPTISMDeclare your faith

Baptism services are held thrice a year in BBTC — on Resurrection Sunday, National Day weekend and Christmas. Application forms are available outside the Sanctuary.

LISTENWant to hear a previous sermon?

Weren’t able to attend service, or want to listen to a sermon for a second time? All our sermons are available online at www.bbtc.com.sg/audio-sermons-2018.

BODY LIFELooking for a cell?

Get plugged in with a group of brothers or sisters with whom you can share your passions and struggles. Visit www.bbtc.com.sg/getting-connected.

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