BAPTIST CHURCH NEWSLETTER 18 NOVEMBER 2022
Keeping Out of the Pit of Nothingness
“Behold, for my own welfare I had great bitterness; But You have kept my soul from the pit of nothingness, For You have hurled all my sins behind Your back. Isaiah 38:17
Make bitterness a season of testing, a vital ingredient towards spiritual growth and maturity. Treat it like the fog that eventually dissolves. We thank God for keeping us out of the pit of nothingness.
Sin quickly discourages us not to continue with our faith journey. The world accuses us of our unworthiness. Praise God, for He has cast away our sins behind! The Lord God has taken our souls out of the pit of nothingness. CLICK to read more.
Children’s Sunday School Restarts
Congratulations to our Children’s Sunday School Team – Erin, Jane, Cheryl, and Ray! Thank you so much for your availability.
I have asked Erin to be the team leader. Let us pray for them as they plan and implement.
Please note that in last week’s meeting, we all agreed to support them through our availability to assist as helpers and with other tasks they might need help with.
Christmas Around the World Sunday DETAILS
On 11 December, we will hold a Christmas Around the World Sunday. We will share how we celebrate Christmas in our native countries.
Sharing could be through a testimony, a Christmas carol in your native language, or Bible readings in different languages.
We will also have a taste of “home” during our shared lunch as we bring food that we customarily have on Christmas.
Our Regional Leader, Rachel Murray, will be our guest speaker.
REMINDERS…
Carolling practice after the worship-service
We will have a practice after the service for the 9 December Carolling at the Observatory Village.
Prayer Meeting @ OBC on Wednesday, 3:00 to 4:00 PM
It is a beautiful time to thank the Lord God for answered prayers, say intercessory prayers for those who are sick and suffering, and petition God’s will for His faithful children. Come and pray.
Please send your prayer requests through our CONTACT US form, phone number, or FB page.
Group Facilitators’ Training on 17-18 February 2023
In pursuit of our mission to follow the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, we will be holding this training on 17-18 February.
Next year, we aim to organise home group Bible studies. We need to train facilitators who will lead and facilitate these home groups.
Please pray about joining the Group Facilitators’ Training.
Christmas 2022 Activities
- 9 December, Friday – Singing Christmas carols at the Observatory Village
- 11 December, Sunday – Christmas Around the World Worship-Service; shared lunch;
Guest Speaker – Rachel Murray; - 18 December, Sunday – Carolling at the Sandringham House Rest Home
- 24 December, Saturday – Christmas Eve Service
- 25 December, Sunday – Christmas Day Worship-Service
Watch out for more details!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. Isaiah 9:6a