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OCT 2018 Can an R21 book help 05 my kids grow in faith? 14 Nepal Medical Missions Trip 20 MISSIONAL MOMENTUM! In the last two months, a number of missional events were held at both Grace I and Grace II. 12th August – The Sanctuary at Grace II was packed with many people from the community. It was a special Hokkien Outreach. We thank God 19 people accepted the Lord Jesus Christ! 11th September – We had a special outreach event for the community at Grace I. More than 210 people turned up and 5 people accepted the Lord Jesus Christ. 13th September – A special event for the community was held at Grace II. About 170 people was there and 7 people accepted the Lord. 15th September – A special mid-autumn gathering organized by the China Ministry drew close to 100 people and around 60 of them are pre-believers from China. 16th September – A mid-autumn dinner outreach was organized and more than 590 people were at the function. We thank God that 30 people accepted the Lord. 22nd September – A special outreach with Li Nanxing was packed with 1210 people at Grace I. 350 people had dinner together that same evening. And a total of 12 people accepted the Lord. I am so thankful for the good responses to all these special outreach events. Basically, it tells me two important things: Firstly, we are making good connections with the people in our community. They are now more open and beginning to see the church in a more positive perspective. In other words, the works that we have been ‘ploughing, sowing and watering’ in the community are bearing fruits. Secondly, it also shows that Gracians are reaching out, befriending, making connections, inviting people, and sharing the gospel. Our people are missional! People from the community turned up because they are connected with someone in Grace Assembly. So Gracians, wherever they may be, are making an impact with their lives. We thank God that the Missional Momentum is moving forward strongly. May the Lord continue to use every Gracian to impact the people where God has placed them. To God be the glory! Senior Pastor Ps Calvin Lee Photo by Behzad Ghaffarian on Unsplash by Behzad Ghaffarian Photo GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD MCI (P) 132/12/2017 Photo by Neven Krcmarek on Unsplash Krcmarek by Neven Photo OCTOBER PRAYER POINTERS PRAYER FOR OUR NATION! In view of the recent hot topic on the repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code, let us pray: If you have a prayer request and 1. For the 'Shalom' (total well-being) of Singapore for need the church to pray for you, scripture exhorts us to "...seek the welfare of the you can write to: city." (Jeremiah 29:7) Pray the Lord will continue to [email protected] bless our nation with His divine favour and watch over Singapore from generation to generation! 2. That God will protect the institutions of marriage and family because they are indispensable for the well- being of future generations and the flourishing of our society. 3. That the Church in Singapore will remain committed to upholding and promoting traditional family values that are the building blocks of our nation. 4. That the church will reach out to everyone with the love of Jesus including those struggling with same sex attraction. 5. That Section 377A of the Penal Code will be retained for the good of our nation. Photo by Kua Ling Photo Fields on Unsplash Cordero by Geordanna Photo 02 / EQUIPPING THE GRACIANS / OCT2018 INTRODUCING GRACE MISSIONAL COLLEGE MODULE IN OCTOBER BIBT425: NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY 18-20 October Professor: Rev Bart Horner This module provides a basic introduction to the biblical, theological and historical foundation of Christian Apologetics. It explores the common objections and challenges to the Christian faith and beliefs. It equips learners to response and defend the Christian truth in a missional and cultural context. Topics generally covered are: Christian Doctrines & Secular Philosophies/Theories Doctrinal Teaching: Is the Bible reliable? Can we trust the Word of God? How real is Jesus? Problem of Evil – Why so much evil if God is good? Homosexuality – What the Bible has to say about it? Pain, Suffering & Death – Why God allows us to suffer? Miracles – Do they exist? Heaven & Heaven – How real is it? Rev Bart Horner holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pastoral Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God in Waxahachie, Texas, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and a Master of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Counselling from Columbus State University. Rev Bart was ordained to the ministry in 1989 and served as associate pastor to two Assembly of God churches in Norfolk, Virginia, and later as senior pastor of a Baptist church in Bristol, Tennessee. He was commissioned as an Army Chaplain in 1995 and was at the rank of Major in 2016 before his retirement. He is also known for his numerous seminars in marriage strengthening, marriage preparation, and adultery recovery. He has written many articles for different Army publications and has served as a resource consultant and lecturer at retreats and seminary doctoral programs. In his ministerial experience, particularly as a chaplain, he has not only been involved with crisis counselling circumstances, but with practically every spiritual situation imaginable, and with people from all walks of life, leading them into a relationship with Christ and through a discipleship programme to a full life with Christ. In the face of these challenges, he has learned to saturate himself with the knowledge of the Word of God that he might “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3) and “always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15). REGISTRATION Fee for non-credit or audit students: $15 Fee for 3-credit module: $130 Register at https://event.graceaog.org or, at Grace Bookstores in Koinonia, Level 2 (GI) Closing date: 15 October For further enquiries, please email to [email protected] UPCOMING MODULE: Missional Worship by Rev Lee Meng Cham from 22-24 November OCT2018 / EQUIPPING THE GRACIANS / 03 Grace Family Life Ministry Library is proud to present the following books and DVD collections: THE POWER OF A PARENT’S WORDS Dr H. Norman Wright Your words can bruise or build! This book will show you how to recognize dysfunctional patterns you may have inherited from your own parents. Learn healthy, functional methods of communication, discover your child's personality type, understand his or her unique communication style, and apply that knowledge to your daily interactions. Learn how you can use loving, effective communication to increase your child's self-esteem and reduce the frustrations of parenting A SNOODLE’S TALE (DVD) VeggieTales POSITIVE PARENTING (CD) Pastor Benny Ho This DVD contains two stories, both focused on helping children feel comfortable in their own skins. In an increasingly demanding world where so much is "Dr. Jiggle and Mr. Sly" focuses on a sweet soul who expected of us, we rush through hectic schedules and loves to dance but is embarrassed by his jiggly body. our children are also not spared from this lifestyle. When the neighbors expose him, they encourage him to dance as himself, reminding him that God loves This series seeks to explore how we can raise our him as he is. children in an atmosphere that is positive and uplifting. The Snoodle episode is narrated with a Dr. Seussian Topics in this series include Divided Heart, Divided rhyme, describing a young Snoodle ridiculed by older Home and Positive Parenting. Snoodles to the degree that he removes himself to get Learn the principles that are rooted in scriptures and away from the criticism. He is taught dignity and given true to life self-confidence when he encounters God. A lesson in self-worth Grace Family Library @ GI is open on every 1st Sunday of the month. Grace Family Library @ GII is open on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. If you need to make a counselling appointment, please contact: Pastor Benjamin Wong (HP: 9066 2994) All counselling sessions are strictly private and confidential. 04 / EMPOWERING THE FAMILIES / OCT2018 THE PRAYER OF A DESPERATE PARENT SERIES BY UMA RUDD CHIA Can an R21 book help my kids grow in faith? And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. – Deuteronomy 6:6-7 It’s tough being a Christian parent. Our kids will face the greatest persecution any generation has ever faced. They’re growing up in a time where an increasing tolerance for sin is fast becoming an intolerance for God’s laws. As Christian parents, we need to arm our kids with the Word of God, so they can stand firm in their faith and fight the good fight. But let’s face it. The Bible is a book filled with rape, pillage, violence, incest and bloody deaths. It would be deemed R21 on every entertainment channel. So how do we expose our children to such a book and tell them it’s God’s infallible Word? Here are some principles my husband and I found useful in helping our children do just that. 1. Trust the Word of God. Don’t worry about what the world deems age-appropriate.