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Leading Generations into a Life-changing Relationship with Jesus Christ 29 October 2017 22 OCTOBER ATTENDANCE English: 437 (1st) | 567 (2nd) | Total: 1034 Chinese: 132 Youth: 128 Children: 197 Filipino: 97 (2pm @ 360 Dunearn Rd) | 49 (2pm @ Punggol) | Total: 146 Bahasa: 9 Cantonese/ Hokkien: 37 WORSHIP SERVICES @ PUNGGOL English: 9am & 11am | Shine Auditorium (L4) Chinese: 9am | Gospel Auditorium (L2) Youth: 11am | Gospel Auditorium (L2) Filipino: 2pm | Gospel Auditorium (L2) Bahasa: 11am | Hall 1 (L2) Cantonese/ Hokkien: 11am | Hall 2 (L2) Telugu: 7:30pm | Gospel Auditorium (L2) sonshine CLUB | 9am & 11am sonshine PLAYGROUP | Kindergarten (Attic) sonshine TOTS | Kindergarten (Attic) sonshine KINDERS | Kindergarten (Attic) sonshine JUNIORS | Light Auditorium (L3) sonshine KIDS | Light Auditorium (L3) REFORMATION 500 This week is an important one for the Church of Jesus Christ. It commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Traditionally, 31 October 1517 is widely held to be the day German monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg. He staked his soul on two revolutionary ideas: sola fide, that justification is dependent on faith alone; and sola scriptura, that Scripture is the only ultimate authority for Christian belief and practice. The Reformation was, first and foremost, all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was then, and it still is now. The task of reformation never ends, for every person, in every generation, needs to hear the good news of their Saviour from sin and eternal death. Just as we must thank God for giving us Jesus to save us from our sins, we must also thank God for the Reformation that has resulted in the availability of the Gospel message today. The true hero is really not Luther (nor men like Tyndale, Zwingli, Calvin and Knox who came before or after him), for they were all imperfect men God mercifully chose to use. God alone is to be praised. Reformation 500 is to be a time of thanksgiving to God. At the heart of the Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the "solas": sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, sola fide, and soli Deo gloria. These five statements distinguish Protestantism. Protestants place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures (sola scriptura), acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption (solus Christus), recognize that salvation is by grace alone (sola gratia) and faith alone (sola fide), and seek to do all things for God’s glory (soli Deo gloria). Let us as a church be reminded to continue to hold tight to these principles by His grace. Blessings, Pastor Jason Lim
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Leading Generations into a Life-changing Relationship with Jesus Christ
29 October 2017
22 OCTOBER ATTENDANCE
English: 437 (1st) | 567 (2nd) | Total: 1034
Chinese: 132
Youth: 128
Children: 197
Filipino: 97 (2pm @ 360 Dunearn Rd) | 49 (2pm @ Punggol) | Total: 146
Bahasa: 9
Cantonese/ Hokkien: 37
WORSHIP SERVICES @ PUNGGOL
English: 9am & 11am | Shine Auditorium (L4)
Chinese: 9am | Gospel Auditorium (L2)
Youth: 11am | Gospel Auditorium (L2)
Filipino: 2pm | Gospel Auditorium (L2)
Bahasa: 11am | Hall 1 (L2)
Cantonese/ Hokkien: 11am | Hall 2 (L2)
Telugu: 7:30pm | Gospel Auditorium (L2)
sonshine CLUB | 9am & 11am
sonshine PLAYGROUP | Kindergarten (Attic)
sonshine TOTS | Kindergarten (Attic)
sonshine KINDERS | Kindergarten (Attic)
sonshine JUNIORS | Light Auditorium (L3)
sonshine KIDS | Light Auditorium (L3)
REFORMATION 500
This week is an important one for the Church of Jesus Christ. It commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Traditionally, 31 October 1517 is widely held to be the day German monk Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the All Saints' Church in Wittenberg. He staked his soul on two revolutionary ideas: sola fide, that justification is dependent on faith alone; and sola scriptura, that Scripture is the only ultimate authority for Christian belief and practice. The Reformation was, first and foremost, all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was then, and it still is now. The task of reformation never ends, for every person, in every generation, needs to hear the good news of their Saviour from sin and eternal death. Just as we must thank God for giving us Jesus to save us from our sins, we must also thank God for the Reformation that has resulted in the availability of the Gospel message today. The true hero is really not Luther (nor men like Tyndale, Zwingli, Calvin and Knox who came before or after him), for they were all imperfect men God mercifully chose to use. God alone is to be praised. Reformation 500 is to be a time of thanksgiving to God. At the heart of the Protestant Reformation were five declarations, often referred to as the "solas": sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, sola fide, and soli Deo gloria. These five statements distinguish Protestantism. Protestants place ultimate and final authority in the Scriptures (sola scriptura), acknowledge the work of Christ alone as sufficient for redemption (solus Christus), recognize that salvation is by grace alone (sola gratia) and faith alone (sola fide), and seek to do all things for God’s glory (soli Deo gloria). Let us as a church be reminded to continue to hold tight to these principles by His grace. Blessings, Pastor Jason Lim
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gospel Light Christian Church | 39 Punggol Field Walk, Singapore 828753 T: +65 6386 6702 | M: +65 9117 6000 | +65 9776 1377 | F: +65 6386 6703
[email protected] | www.gospellight.sg
29 October 2017
CLASSES AND TRAINING
• CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WORKSHOP – GOD AND SCIENCE People have said that Science has shown that the Bible is not true. Alternatively, people have said Faith and Science are entirely 2 different subjects altogether. However, what people have failed to see is the Bible in fact is a very remarkable book. Where the Bible has touched on Science, it has revealed information well ahead of scientific knowledge and discoveries, thereby revealing the Bible is the revelation of God who is the Creator of this universe. No registration is required for this workshop.
Date: Today Venue: Shine Auditorium, Level 4
Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm Speaker: Brother Simon Lim
SERVICES AND MEETINGS
NEXT WEEK’S SERMONS
• ENGLISH SERVICE Sermon Series: Teach Us to Pray By Pastor Jason Lim 9am & 11am | Shine Auditorium | Level 4 www.gospellight.sg Transcriptions available when servants step up. Step up for sermon transcription/review at [email protected].
• CHINESE SERVICE Sermon Series: The Gospel of John Sermon Title: The Good Shepherd (1) An Intimate Relationship 传道系列：约翰福音 传道主题：好牧人（一）亲密的关系
By Pastor Seethor Chee Keen 9am | Gospel Auditorium | Level 2 http://www.youtube.com/user/GLCCchinesehttp://i.youku.com/GLCCchinese
• FILIPINO SERVICE Sermon Title: The Flesh By Pastor Nazario Sinon 2pm | Gospel Auditorium | Level 2 http://www.youtube.com (type - GLCC Filipino)
• BAHASA SERVICE By Sister Lai Fei Lin 11am | Hall 1 | Level 2
• CANTONESE/ HOKKIEN SERVICE By Pastor Muk Kin Son 11am | Hall 2 | Level 2
• YOUTH SERVICE By Brother Sin Yu Fei 11am | Gospel Auditorium | Level 2 Follow us on Instagram @GospelLightYouth for updates
• TELUGU SERVICE By Pastor Jacob Bethapudi 7:30pm | Gospel Auditorium | Level 2
• PRAYER MEETING (WEDNESDAY) Church-wide Wednesday, 8:00pm @ Hall 3 (Attic)
• PRAYER MEETING (SUNDAY) Church-wide Sunday, 8:00am @ Cry Room (Level 4)
• PRAYER MEETING (YOUTH) Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 8:00pm For more details, please contact Yu Fei at 91285331.
NEWCOMERS CORNER We invite newcomers to the Newcomers Corner where our Befrienders and others may meet and connect with you; not just once but over several weeks. We want to get to know you better and help you integrate into the church.
GENERAL NOTICES
• YEAR-END LOVE OFFERINGS Our annual love offerings will be gathered on the dates given below. Be a blessing to God’s servants! 5 & 12 November – Missions (Overseas) 19 & 26 November – The Redick Ministries 3 & 10 December – Local Church Staff
• GOSPEL LIGHT @PUNGGOL – OFFICIAL OPENING AND 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Gospel Light is turning 30 years old! Let us all come together on 18 November to celebrate at this official opening and anniversary event. This will be a day when we will be dedicating the building to God, and a Guest-of-Honour and community stakeholders have been invited. The event is open to everyone, so do come and let us give God the glory for blessing Gospel Light. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y74z8q6a.
• SHEPHERDS Q & A 2017 Are you challenged by what the Bible teaches or want to know the Church's position on modern worship or cultural topics? Join us for a lively Q & A session and raise these questions to our open panel of Shepherds (Pastors and leaders). Email us your questions beforehand at [email protected] or you can ask them live on the day. See you then!
Date: 12 November 2017 Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Venue: Shine Auditorium, Level 4
• KIDS BIBLE CAMP – GAME ON! Join us for the ultimate “Game On” Kids Bible Camp and learn how you can truly win the game of Life! This camp is for children from Primary 1 to 5.
Dates: 30 November (Thursday) to 1 December (Friday) 2017 Time: 8:30am to 5:30pm daily Venue: Light Auditorium, Level 3
Fees: $20 (includes 1 lunch and 2 tea snacks per day) Register online at http://bit.ly/2vWRRU7 or via our website under Connect – Events.
If you would like to volunteer, please sign up online at http://bit.ly/2wEFw7x or contact Simon Lim at [email protected].
• CHURCH CAMP 2018 Block out your leave from 5 – 9 June 2018 and join us at our church camp at Hotel Bangi Putrajaya, Malaysia. More details to follow.
• JOBS AVAILABLE – BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN AND BUILDING FACILITY MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
If you or anyone you know would be interested to serve with us as our Building Maintenance Technician or Building Facility Maintenance Assistant, please contact Benita Teo at [email protected]. Details of the job positions are available via our website under Contact – Careers.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
• VOLUNTEERS FOR CORPORATE SHIRT CONSOLIDATION We need help on Wednesday 1 November from 10am to 12pm to help with the consolidation of our Church corporate T-shirts. If you are available, please contact 91176000 or email [email protected].
• VOLUNTEERS FOR OFFICIAL OPENING We need help on Friday 17 November (late morning and early afternoon) and Saturday 18 November (after the brunch) to set up Level 1 Foyer. If you are available, please contact 91176000 or email [email protected].
