19 May 2024 - HOW’RE WE BUILDING?
O Worship the LORD in the Beauty of Holiness
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8:00 am |
11:00 am | |
| Call to Worship |
Dn Lim Ming Yann |
Dn Lim Ming Yann |
| Opening Hymn |
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (HGG 19) |
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (HGG 19) |
| Invocation-Gloria Patri |
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| Scripture Reading |
Revelation 21:1-7 |
Revelation 21:1-7 |
| Hymn |
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Jesus Shall Reign |
| Offertory Hymn |
Take My Life and Let It Be (HGG 560) |
Take My Life and Let It Be (HGG 560) |
| Doxology & Prayer | ||
| Pastoral Prayer | ||
| Sermon |
The Blessings of Jesus’ Reign (Zechariah 10:1-12) by Rev Quek KK |
The Blessings of Jesus’ Reign (Zechariah 10:1-12) by Rev Quek KK |
| Closing Hymn |
The Old Rugged Cross (HGG 143) *The Lord’s Supper |
Lead On O King Eternal (HGG 601) |
| Benediction | ||
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Announcements |
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HOW’RE WE BUILDING?
Working on the theme of “Building up the church of Christ” sometimes feels like renovating a home while living in it. There are constraints on how much you can do at one time and how fast it can be done. Allowances have to be made, schedules accommodated and preferences considered. Of course, it is rewarding when the plan comes together and you can see progress being made. In this effort, I believe our church has been blessed with an abundance of willing hearts and hands and this is something to praise and thank God for.
It’s been about 7 months since we announced the plans arising from the church planning conference and 5 months since we started the pulpit series on “Repentance, Restoration, Renewal and Revival” – all focused on the theme of “Building up the church of Christ”. Now is as good a time as any to reflect upon the task and consider the way forward.
There are many passages of Scripture that speak about building. For our meditation, I’d like to share some reflections on 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 – “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
- “…labourers together with God”
It is amazing enough that God should save us from sin and cover us with the righteousness of Christ. Surely, it is an even greater honour to be called to labour alongside God. Not that we are in any way equal, but to be employed in process of building He directs, and which is finally accomplished by His sovereign power and grace, is a tremendous blessing.
- “…God’s husbandry, … God’s building”
We are not building something for our own honour, nor by our feeble strength. Rather, it is God who is the chief architect and husbandman who showers grace upon us, choosing us to be His lively stones and builds us up to a spiritual house, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to Himself. All of us are called to build, and are to remember that we build upon what others have built, even if only very few will be positioned like Paul, as masterbuilders. So we do well to remember those who have gone before us, who have been faithful in their labour in God’s vineyard, in building His church.
- Take care how we build
The manner in which we conduct the building matters to God. For He set a pattern for the work of building. Consider the intricate instructions He gave the Israelites for the Tabernacle and the manner in which worship was to be conducted. Inasmuch as we declare that these foreshadowed Christ and the outward form is now past because Christ has come and been that perfect sacrifice to end all other sacrifices, and the veil of the temple has been torn, the purpose of God’s instructions, the strict necessity for holiness and reverence must never be ignored. Nor should we lose sight of how repentance, restoration, renewal and revival are concepts woven into the form of worship carried out at the Tabernacle. For all this reminds us that …
- Christ is the only foundation
Surely, this must be our singular focus. For “all scripture points to Christ”. Without Him, there is no salvation for sinners, no restoration of the relationship between God and man, no restoration of creation to what God intended. This truth ought to constantly focus our minds on the goal, the “… the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil 3:14). We take great care in building for we strive for Christ-likeness, for we would not shame the name of Christ, for we yearn for His commendation. If we indeed build on Christ, then, as He has said, we are that wise man that builds on a rock and not on the sand. Our faith has a sure foundation that no threatening of man can shake. If we preach Christ crucified for our sins and risen from the dead as our hope for eternity, we have a sure and certain message that no philosophy of man can misdirect us from. If we seek conformity with Christ, we show ourselves good citizens of His kingdom.
I count it a tremendous blessing to be working alongside many faithful brethren, eager to do the work of the Lord, building His church, labouring in His vineyard. Many have been encouraging, many praying. Many have been warm in their fellowship, gentle in their feedback – which is so welcome. Many are enthusiastic about preaching the gospel. Sometimes, in a large church, it is easy to miss all these signs of God’s blessings. But the signs are there if we would see them. And we would do well to constantly praise God for each encouragement He gives us through faithful friends. Soli Deo Gloria.
- Elder Clement Tan
Appointments for the Week
Tuesday, May 21
8.00 pm Prayer Meeting (Rev Quek KK)
Thursday, May 23
10.00 am Ladies’ Prayer Group
Saturday, May 25
2.30 pm Ladies’ Tea Fellowship (Rm 1-6)
3.00 pm LTF / YLM
Sunday, May 26
8.00 am The Consequences of Rejecting Christ Zechariah 11:1-17 (Rev Calvin Loh)
8.00 am Choir Practice
9.15 am Library (Sanctuary Balcony)
9.40 am Sunday School
10.15 am Coffee Corner
11.00 am The Consequences of Rejecting Christ Zechariah 11:1-17 (Rev Calvin Loh)
11.00 am Children’s Ministry
11.00 am Chinese Service (MPH)
11.00 am Filipina Service (Rm 1-6)
12.15 pm Library (Sanctuary Balcony)
2.00 pm Session Meeting
2.30 pm Thai Service (LMH)
4.00 pm Indonesian Service (Rm 1-6)
Announcements
Gospel Sunday 30 June 2024 (8am & 11am)
“In the fulness of Time” by Rev Bendick Ong
Life BPC Job Vacancies
- Church Operations Manager (COM)
Responsibilities:
The COM provides active oversight and support in the mission, administrative affairs and general operations of the Church including Financial Management, HR, MIS Technology, Media Technology, Facilities and General Administration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree or higher
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations or managerial positions
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Estate Management Officer (EMO)
Responsibilities:
EMO plans, oversees and coordinates all property management and preventive maintenance activities associated for the church premises. Coordinates facilities usage for a range of Church activities and Church’s authorized users using the premises. The EMO reports to the Church Operation Manager.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or equivalent
- 5 years’ experience in real estate management and maintenance
- Certification in real estate management and maintenance is an added advantage
- Lifers are preferred
Candidates with relevant qualifications and experience may submit your application and CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Traffic Warden Service
We welcome all church members to join in this work. Our TW’s role is to provide godly service to facilitate worship. We need help in following time slots for Sunday: 7.30-8am or 10.30-11am with a frequency of once or twice a month. Please contact Dn Chan Yong or Bro Kelvin.
Catechism Class for Anniversary Baptism on 20 October 2024
commences on 14 July 2024. Please pre-register by emailing to Church Office. Those seeking baptism, reaffirmation of faith and transfer of membership must attend the catechism class. Closing date: 7 July 2024.
Door to Door Evangelism
19 May 2024 Meet in Beulah Room 2-11, 12.30pm Contact: Desmond or Amos
Holy Communion Elements Preparation
Lifers are invited to serve in the Holy Communion elements preparation, clean-up and washing. Those interested may contact Jenny or Wendy.
Mailbox Club Bible Correspondence Course (MBCC)
Another Church Outreach Ministry invites Lifers to register their young children, teens, or grandchildren with our MBCC. Those whose loved ones, friends or colleagues who are either young in their faith or being non-believers, are interested to know and explore more of Christianity, are also invited to register with us by filling in the registration forms which are now available at the Church front counter and post them to:
Life B-P Church
No.10, Gilstead Road
Singapore 309064
Attention: Mrs Ong Chuay Ying
Church Camp 2024 10-14 June
Church camp 2024. Very limited rooms are still available. You can register by emailing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and allocation is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Love gift to defray the cost of the camp is welcomed.
Camp briefing will be held on 02 June, 4pm, at Beulah MPH. All who had registered for the camp are required to attend.
CALLING ALL YOUTHS & YOUNG PEOPLE!
Registration for Combined B-P Youth Conference 2024 is now open till May 24.
Theme: Contentment in Christ
Date: 1st June 2024, Saturday
Venue: Life B-P Church, 9A Gilstead Rd, Singapore 309063
Join us for a blessed time of learning, fellowship and games at CBPYC24. Please click this link https://tinyurl.com/cbpyc24signup to sign up. See you there!
LTF 37th Anniversary
22 June, 3pm @ MPH “Running the race of faith well” by Dn Christopher Goh.
Exploring Christianity
7 July – 14 August 2024, 9.30am – 10.45am @ Life B-P Church Beulah Centre.
What is the meaning of life? Why am I here? If there is a good and powerful God, why do we have global pandemics and unrest in this world? The answers to these questions can be found in the Bible, which is God's word to man.
Exploring Christianity is a course that looks at how the Bible addresses these pertinent questions about life. It is a 5-part series and is suitable for (1) Non-Christians seeking God and (2) Christians who would like to learn how to evangelise
All Lifers are encouraged to bring their non-Christian friends and family members to this introductory course on the Christian faith. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ECJULY24
Men’s Ministry
The Life BPC Men’s Ministry would like to invite all our Christian brothers to join us for fortnightly Bible study starting from 12/13 July 2024. To register, please contact the Men's Ministry via our email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
YF Camp 2024 16 – 20 Dec 2024
The YF camp committee is happy to announce the dates for YF camp 2024. Although sign-ups have not opened yet, we highly encourage youths and their families to plan around 16-20 December, so that they can come for this camp and enjoy the sweet fellowship and spiritual feasting!