O Worship the LORD in the Beauty of Holiness

EVERYBODY OUGHT TO KNOW

I used to sing this song “Everybody ought to Know” often when I was young. Incidentally, it is also found in our Then Sings My Soul (TSMS) songbook. It is a simple song but a very good reminder that everybody ought to know Jesus. God in His infinite wisdom has placed this responsibility upon His redeemed people to do so evidenced by Jesus’ Great Commission for us and the apostle Paul’s words in Romans 10:14,15, “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” 

This Christmas season is an opportune time to share the Good News of salvation to those who are still outside the kingdom of God. Christmas is a time when non-believers are willing to hear the gospel and to step into a church. It is also a time for those who have backslidden from the faith to come back to the Lord Jesus. 

Therefore, let us strike when the iron is hot during this Christmas season. We thank God our church has gospel outreaches spreading the good tidings of great joy to others. The Ladies’ Fellowship had a Christmas fellowship cum lunch last Saturday morning inviting loved ones and friends for a time of praise and sharing the gospel. Likewise, the Lively Teens Fellowship, the Youth Fellowship and the Senior Fellowship had a combined Christmas event. Yesterday, the Young Lifers’ Ministry had a Christmas Gospel Evening to reach out to youths and young adults with the gospel. For the last two Fridays, some of our brethren were distributing tracts and sharing the gospel heartily with strangers at Orchard Road. 

If we have not invited our loved ones or friends to any of the gospel gatherings, there is still opportunity for us to do so. There is a Christmas Eve Service (bilingual) on 24 December at 8 pm. Pastor Calvin Loh will speak on the topic, Jesus Came for You. Do not hesitate to invite your loved ones and friends to hear the Good News of salvation and the sure hope of everlasting life with God. 

But there are some of us who are unwell and unable to participate in the activities during this Christmas season. We can pray. We can lift up our petitions to God to ask for His grace and mercy to save those who are hearing the gospel during this time. We can ask God to give courage and wisdom to speak to those who are sharing the gospel. 

Truly, we thank God that our church, by His grace continues to hold forth the Word of Life. I say this with heartfelt thanks because, when I was in UK recently, I saw that a significant number of churches there had been converted to recording studios, cafes, museums and gift shops. We pray that Life B-P church will continue to fulfill the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus. May it always be our prayer that everybody ought to know who Jesus is. Let us be a gospel witness for Him with our lips and life to lead someone to Christ. May the Lord help us!

– Rev Quek Keng Khwang

Everybody ought to know,

Everybody ought to know,

Everybody ought to know who Jesus is.

He's the Lily of the Valley,

He's the Bright and Morning Star;

He's the fairest of ten thousand -

Everybody ought to know.

On the cross He died for sinners,

And His blood makes white as snow;

Loving, living, coming Saviour -

He's the one you ought to know. (TSMS 376)

Shorter Catechism Question 27

Q. 27. Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?

Christ’s humiliation consisted in his being born, and that in a low condition, made under the law, undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God, and the cursed death of the cross; in being buried, and continuing under the power of death for a time .

Appointments for the Week

Tuesday, Dec 24

        8.00 pm     Combined Bilingual Christmas Eve Service: Jesus came for You! Matthew 1:18-25 (Rev Calvin Loh)

Thursday, Dec 26

      10.00 am     Ladies’ Prayer Group

Saturday, Dec 28

      10.00 am     The Presbytery Seminar (Sanctuary)

        3.00 pm     LTF / YLM

Sunday, Dec 29

  8.00 am     Preserving the Gains in God’s Work Nehemiah 13:1-31 (Rev Charles Seet)

  8.00 am     Choir Practice

  9.15 am Library (Sanctuary Balcony)

  9.40 am Sunday School

10.15 am Coffee Corner

11.00 am Preserving the Gains in God’s Work Nehemiah 13:1-31 (Rev Charles Seet)

11.00 am Children’s Ministry

11.00 am Chinese Service (MPH)

12.15 pm Library (Sanctuary Balcony)

  2.30 pm Thai Service (LMH)

  4.00 pm Indonesian Service (Rm 1-6)

Announcements

Christmas Eve Bilingual Service

“Jesus came for you”, Matthew 1:18-25

Speaker: Rev Calvin Loh

24 Dec (Tuesday), 8pm, Church Sanctuary

Invite your friends!

Pre-Nursery Sunday School

Registration for 2025 Pre-Nursery Sunday School class is now open for children aged 18 months to 3 years old. Parents who are keen, please email Ling Ling at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 Easter Baptism on 20 April 2025

will commence on 12 January 2025 at 9.30am. 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: 5 January 2025.

Church Camp 2025

Save the date! Please mark your calendars for our upcoming church camp!

Theme: Are We Prepared to Meet Christ?
Dates: 17-20 June 2025
Venue: Radisson Hotel, Batam, Indonesia
Speaker: Rev Ian Goligher, Retired Pastor of Free Presbyterian Church in Cloverdale, BC Canada

Join us for a blessed time of spiritual growth and fellowship as we explore the messages from the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Revelation. Camp registration will commence from January onwards.

For any questions, please contact Dn Chen Wei'an .

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 

Thanksgiving

Bro Charlie Chan and family would like to thank members of the church for their condolences on the homegoing of his beloved sister, Mdm Chan C P (66 years old), on 12 Dec 2024.

Resumption of Physical Offering Collection

Dear fellow worshippers,

Psalm 54:6 “I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good"

With great joy, physical offering collection during service will resume starting from Jan 2025. The Deacons will collect from side of the pews, similar to Holy Communion practice. The offering bags will not be passed around. All existing mode of offerings remains, ie. QR code, UEN, and the wooden box at front entrance will still be available. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! 

The Presbytery Seminar 2024: Culture Wars: Engaging Today’s World

28 Dec 2024 @ Life B-P Church. 10am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ybmpy3mu by 23 Dec 2024.

YLM 3^rd Anniversary

31 Dec 2024 @ Life B-P Church Beulah MPH. 7pm. “Unity in Christ” by Dn Ian Tay. For enquiries: contact Rae-ann 

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