We continue our monthly prayer meetings based on the Lord’s Prayer on the first Friday of July – humbly learning to pray “Give us this day our daily bread”.
Let’s also pray for those directly affected by economic turmoil.
Jesus’ return (Matt 24:4-14) is certain. The signs of the end times will see the world turn against each
other amidst disease outbreaks, war turmoil and natural disasters that will result in great suffering.
Many will be left hopeless and in despair. Believers will not be spared. They will be persecuted, some
tortured while others face the loss of lives. Yet the worst of all, many will lose their faith and turn away
from God.
However, the end does not come without a complete proclamation of the gospel. Perhaps God will use
technological innovation and light-speed global communications to fulfil his purpose. However, the
judgement of the world beckons, and we cannot sit back and watch events unfold. God calls each of us
accountable for bringing the message to the lost (Acts 1:8).
This Missions month, we consider God’s faithfulness to BFEC and the progress we have made as a church in Missions. Our guest speakers will explore how global developments will shape the unfinished task of missions, as they also share about specific parts of the world where they have a missional focus. This will inform and challenge us about the role the Singapore Church can play to keep in step with this new and exciting journey. Last but not least, we look at what is BFEC’s response to this rapidly changing
landscape and how we can rise up and take the gospel to the ends of the earth.
| Date | Title | Speaker |
| 3 July | God’s Faithfulness to BFEC Missions | Elder Alex Lo |
| 10 July | Looking Forward In Missions | Pastor Yeoh Seng Eng, Care Channels International |
| 17 July | So Far Yet So Near, Strangely | Sister Christy Lim, InterServe Singapore |
| 24 July | BFEC and The New Missions Landscape | Deacon Willy Ong |
Where is the world headed? Do you feel that the world is going topsy turvy these days with even much more unpredictability? Pandemics, wars, rising costs of living just to name a few. How do we make sense of what is happening and how can we better brace ourselves for what is to come?
If there is a God, why is there so much suffering in the world? it seems inconceivable that a loving God can allow suffering. Is there any purpose and meaning to all this suffering? Why did God appear to turn a deaf ear?
These are perennial questions asked over the years, with all the other big questions that weigh on our minds. Join us for these sessions on Saturday, 16 and 23 July, 7pm to 9.30pm as we wrestle with these Life’s Big Questions.
More details at https://bfec.sg/LBQ
Please note that due to JSS Camp, the venue for the Monthly Prayer Meeting has been moved to the Upper Room.
Dear Frankelite,
Greetings. Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is once again time for our Annual General Meeting. It is the privilege of members to participate in this AGM service not as formal duty but as a time for celebration and accountability. Our Lord is present even on AGM Sunday.
With the latest update on Covid-19 measures, our church services will no longer be categorised as Vaccination-differentiated Services. So those who are not yet vaccinated can now return to the physical services.
As such our Annual General meeting combined worship service this year will be held on-site on Sunday 22 May 2022 at 9.30 am – 11.30 am @ 4 La Salle Street, followed by lunch.
It is the privilege and duty of members to participate in this Special Annual General Meeting Worship service. Let’s come together to celebrate and give thanks to the Lord for how He had led BFEC for the past year.
I look forward to seeing you at the coming AGM and affirming your membership*. I am confident the Lord will be pleased and all of us mutually blessed.
*Article 5 of our Articles of Association states: “All members of the church shall at such intervals and in such manner as may be required by the Church Council, affirm their membership, failing which, such members shall be transferred from the Register of members to a subsidiary register upon which their membership shall ipso facto be suspended, provided that the Church Council shall have discretion to restore a person where a reasonable explanation has been given.”
In Him,
Elder Danny Chua,
Chairman, Bethesda Frankel Estate Church
Proverbs is practical biblical wisdom for living well in this world. It instructs us to think and do rightly
in our personal lives and in relation to others, in recognition and reverence of the God who created
the world and His rules for it. In this sermon series, we explore the principles of godly wisdom and
how they apply to important topics such as (i) family, (ii) friendship, (iii) words, (iv) work/sloth, (v)
anger and (vi) humility/pride. Proverbs is truly wisdom for life, and may we be blessed as we learn
from it.
| Date | Topic | Speaker |
| 1 May | Wisdom For Life: Come And Get It | Elder Jason Sin |
| 8 May | The True Wonder Woman | Elder Jason Sin |
| 15 May | Wisdom and the Family | Ps David Wong (Zion Bishan Bible-Presbyterian) |
| 22 May | AGM Sunday (Open Topic) | Elder Danny Chua |
| 29 May | Best Friends Forever | Co-Opted Elder Jonathan Cho |
| 5 Jun | Wisdom and Words | Dr Tan Soo- Inn (GraceWorks) |
| 12 Jun | Wisdom and Work | Elder Ethan Pang |
| 19 Jun | Wisdom and Wrath | Bro Kenneth Wong (Bethesda Ang Mo Kio) |
| 26 Jun | Wisdom and Humility | Elder Caleb Chua Soon Boon |
Baptism is a public proclamation of our faith, that we will follow Jesus as Lord, having believed in Him as the One who died for our sins to be reconciled to God.
Come attend the 4 online baptism classes to prepare yourself & clarify your convictions as we learn more about how to grow & serve together in this BFEC community.
The classes will be conducted online, Tue nights 8 – 9.30 pm.
Membership Transfer: You only need to attend 2 sessions on 15 and 22 March. However, you are encouraged also to attend the first 2 sessions.
Application form for Baptism/Membership Transfer:bfec.sg/baptism or bfec.sg/transfer
Email completed form to seowcheng@bfec.org.sg by 27 Feb.
Sermon Series #1 “Jesus, Our Supreme and Sufficient Saviour”
Synopsis:
The book of Hebrews was addressed to believers who had put their hope in Christ, but were daunted by the reality that following him did not mean less but may even entail greater suffering and hardship. How should Christians in similar circumstances today respond?
As Hebrews exhorts us, we must not give up, but hold fast to Jesus, our supreme and sufficient Saviour. And as we hear the message of Hebrews in the weeks ahead, may the Lord help us indeed to “hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
| No. | Date | Bible Reference | Speaker |
| 1. | 9 Jan | 1:1-4 | Deacon Jason Sin |
| 2. | 16 Jan | 1:5-2:4 | Deacon Jason Sin |
| 3. | 23 Jan | 2:5-18 | Deacon Lee Yen Ter |
| 4. | 30 Jan | 3:1-4:13 | Bishop Dr Robert Solomon |
| 5. | 13 Feb | 4:14-5:10 | Co-Opted Elder Jonathan Cho |
| 6. | 20 Feb | 5:11-6:20 | Elder Caleb Chua Soon Boon |
| 7. | 27 Feb | 7:1-28 | Elder Ernest Chew |
| 8. | 6 Mar | 8:1-13 | Elder Ernest Chew |
| 9. | 13 Mar | 9:1-28 | Elder Danny Chua |
| 10. | 20 Mar | 10:1-18 | Elder Melville Szto |
| 11. | 27 Mar | 10:19-39 | Elder Jimmy Tan or Co-opted Derek Pang |
| 12. | 3 Apr | 11:1-12:2 | Elder Jimmy Tan or Co-opted Derek Pang |
| 13.. | 10 Apr | 12:3-29 | Elder Melville Szto |
| 14. | 24 Apr | 13:1-25 | Kenneth Wong |
** 6 Feb 2022: Chinese New Year Combined Bilingual Service (Open Topic)
“the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” (Matt 4:16)
No matter what party size we’re restricted to this Christmas, we can still Go Light Our World in 3 ways. Click through to read how, and links to register are below!
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Register for GLOW-HOME ON ZOOM (organized by 40:31): https://bfec.sg/4031talk
Volunteer to Glow-Visit the isolated and needy: http://bfec.sg/glowvisit
Sign up for carolling as part of the Glow-Home Kit: http://bfec.sg/glowcarol
Buy cookies/log cake from KS Cafe for your GLOWHOME meal: http://kampungsiglap.com/shop
Contact Siew Hian to do contactless delivery of Bentos to New Hope Clients
For any other GLOW related enquires, please email glow@bfec.org.sg
