Lord’s Day, Vol. 5 No. 01
(1) Recounting with Thanksgiving
As we begin this new year of grace 2017, it is fitting to make a recollection of the Lord’s goodness in 2016:
(a) 1 January 2016
Thank God for the launch of 365-Day Devotional Bible Reading Programme using the Andrew Murray Devotional Bible.
(b) 2 January 2016
Commemorated Youth Fellowship’s First Anniversary with the message “Keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:21). A new series of messages from the Book of Revelation was scheduled for the year.
(c) 31 January 2016
BHBPC’s Second Anniversary Thanksgiving Service with the message “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-27). Thank God for bringing Rev Dr Tow Siang Hwa to rejoice with us.
(d) 27 March 2016
Blessed Easter Sunrise Service was held at 6.15am at Gardens by the Bay. Thank God for the first outdoor video recording of the Sunrise Service.
(e) 3 April 2016
Thank God for smooth proceeding of BHBPC’s Second Annual Congregational Meeting held after worship service.
(f) 6 & 10 April 2016
First “Live” streaming of Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Sunday Worship Service made available on BHBPC website and mobile app for house-bound and overseas members and friends.
(g) 7 May 2016
Thank God for the baptism of 91-year-old Mr. Tan Kay Guan. The baptismal service was held at his home.
(h) 18 May 2016
Beginning of a new series of prayer meeting devotions “Remember Now Thy Creator” from the Book of Ecclesiastes.
(i) 5 June 2016
Thank God for bringing the following into church membership – Lucy Ting, Patrick Tan, Ang Hwee Ping, John Tan En Sheng, Anna Tan En Na and Evelyn Tan En Xin.
(j) 15-18 June 2016
BHBPC’s Third Church Camp was held at Swissôtel the Stamford in Singapore. The theme was “The Christian Family”. Thank God for gathering 80 campers.
(k) 3 July 2016
Thank God for regular tracting sessions organised for members and friends from 1.40pm to 2.30pm every first and third Lord’s Day of the month.
(l) 4 September 2016
A Gospel Rally was held to reach out to loved ones, friends and those staying in the neighbourhood of the church. The theme was “Who is Christ Jesus?” taken from Hebrews 1:1-4. Two received the Lord as their personal Saviour. All praise to God.
(m) 30 October 2016
On Reformation Sunday, Koh Shiyi was baptised, Mudeliar Naveen was reaffirmed in the faith and Mary Siew Yoke Yin joined as a member.
(n) 19 November 2016
BHBPC’s Family Day was held at the Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park. 50 attended the one-day spiritual retreat. The theme was “Family Prayers”.
(o) 7 December 2016
Thank God for sending 26 children to BHBPC’s first Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children between the age of 6 to 13 years. The theme of the VBS was “The Ten Commandments”. A monthly outreach to children, the “Blessed Hope Saturday School” is planned for 2017.
(p) 25 December 2016
Praise God for the baptism of Benjamin Wong, Liang Xing and Samuel Tan, reaffirmation of faith for Lois and Lucas Lek, and transfer of membership for Noah Tan on Christmas Day.
(2) Dedication for 2017
We would like to take time to prepare our hearts to walk closer with God in the light of eternity.
What better place than to be found in God’s House to worship Him, to wait upon Him in the New Year.
Life with God is a life of faith sustained by the grace of God undergirding us in every way. It’s a truly blessed life.
Solomon said in Proverbs 3:5-7 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”
As we place our trust in God, we endeavour to do His will according to His Word and thereby experiencing His blessings.
God’s working in unknown and unexplainable and unfathomable way leads and directs us to do His will fulfilling His purpose for our lives. May this New Year draw us closer to our God. Amen
Yours lovingly,
Pastor Lek Aik Wee