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Palm Sunday marks the day of Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem, which always falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday.

With accordance to the scriptures, Jesus sent two disciples into a village to untie a donkey from a tree which was never ridden. And the owner would ask about it and the disciples to replied "The Lord needed it..."

Jesus then rode the donkey into Jerusalem, with people putting their cloaks on the road along side with palm leaves so as to make it more comfortable.

But later in the week, Jesus was betrayed by Judas suffered on the Cross, paid the price of sin so that the world may be saved who ever believe in Him.

Holy Communion will be received...

Yes, It is indeed a time of celebration of Jesus triumphant entry! Come tomorrow, Maundy Thursday, my Church will practice this tradition of "Stripping of the Church" ; working in complete silence, everything in relation to worship is removed one by one each and every item of decoration — vessels, paraments, candles, candlesticks, vases, flags, banners — and everything used in worship other than furniture.

It is to symbolize shame in early days that the Saviour has died versus the joy we experience in our worship came at the cost of the death of the One we worship.

After the 'stripping' the Choir will take their leave followed by switching of the lights and the congregation depart in silence with no Benediction given..

By: The Late Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo

Celtic Woman / Chloe Agnew - "O Holy Night"

Some of my favourites...

When they are in Singapore..

On 23rd of December, my parents and myself were invited by Elaine to her care
group place for My Hope Singapore Dvds viewing. We watched Kelvin's conversion testimony together with 20s other pre-believers.

God work in an amazing way... my mum prayed the sinner's prayer together with another 3 pre-believers that was present during the session.

Looking back...in 2008 Dec 14th my dad too prayed the sinner's prayer.. God's perfect gift during the month of Christmas.

Jesus Loves You

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes on Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

In order to be saved we must first realize our need of a Savior. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23. For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23.

We need to repent of our sin. True repentence is a genuine remorse for our sins and a turning away from them. We need to realize that salvation is a gift from God not of our own works but the grace of God. In order to recieve that gift we need to accept it.

Jesus Christ died on the cross to buy our pardon from sin. We need to believe that Jesus died for our sins on the cross and that He rose from the grave and be willing to turn from our sins and accept His gift of eternal life.

Invite Jesus to come into your heart and cleanse you from your sin and ask Him to live in your heart and recieve Him as your Lord and Savior.

How to pray:

Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that you died for my sins. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite you to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow you as Lord and Savior. In Jesus name. Amen

The Lord Jesus prayed: Give us this day our daily bread. He was talking about spiritual food. Our daily bread is the word of God. Read your Bible everyday. Set up a time each day when you can be alone with God. A good place to start is the book of John. Jesus commands us to unite with other believers: Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves together as the manner of some is. It is important to attend a Bible believing church. Jesus says to pray unceasing, meaning that we should talk to Him in our thoughts as we go through the day as well as during our daily devotional time. Jesus gives us His Holy Spirit so we will never be alone.

Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before December 25; in other words, the Sunday between November 27 and December 3 inclusive. And ends on the eve of Christmas. The colour Purple is the colour for Advent, it symbolizes penitence and readiness to learn.

Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming. Christians believe that the season of Advent serves a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today endure as they await the second coming of Christ.

' Hymn of Promise '

New hymn learnt in Church Service, find this soothing and peaceful. Was sung as the Hymn of Dedication.

Never mind about the poor lighting..the singing is great and the best I can find on youtube.

Lyrics for "Hymn of Promise"

In the bulb there is a flower;
In the seed, an apple tree;
In cocoons, a hidden promise:
Butterflies will soon be free!

In the cold and snow of winter,
There's a sping that waits to be,
Unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

There's a song in every silence,
Seeking word and melody;
There's a dawn in every darkness,
bringing hope to you and me.

From the past will come the future;
What it holds, a mystery,
Unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

In our end is our begining;
In our time, infinity.
In our doubt, there is believing;
In our life, eternity.

In our death, a resurrection;
At the last, a victory
Unrevealed until its season,
Something God alone can see.

Composer: Natalie Sleeth
Author: Natalie Sleeth

Part of the team. . . Pastor Jen Huat, Pastor Joel, Chou Fang Soo, Dr Ho Boon Tiong, Nat Goh and myself.

A 2 days video conference for Church leaders on leadership and ministry work.

Happy 62nd Anniversary BMC

Looking back..I have been with BMC for 11years. Baptised in 27th March 2007 by then Rev. Edmund De Souza and Rev Lee Yam Kai. Still remember is was 'dunk' at East Coast Park Beach.

Also on this date BMC launched the My Hope Singapore project, a evangelistic outreach event where Christians open up their home to bringing the Gospel message to non Christian. Click on the words in red to find out more....

Lastly, BMC is also using the Manga 'Messiah' ... gospel message in Japanese cartoons format to bring across who Jesus is to those who do not know him.

Alpha Holy Spirit Weekend Retreat

Alpha session 6 Holy Spirit weekend was held at SAF Yatch Club @ Tanah Merah Coast Road. It has a very nice, cosy seaside environment the only downside is that it is very much inaccessible unless you drive or you carpool in with someone.

We had quite and interesting time in learn and shairng the words of the Lord. Played a interesting ice-breaker games, "Round the World in 80 seconds" of cos is impossible to do that..right? is just a game!

Lunch was scrumptious, the only few dishes I could remember area...spaghetti, grilled Stingray in chilli and burbur hitam(black bean desert with coconut milk)!

Alpha Thanksgiving Service
12th July 2008
River of Life, Bedok Methodist Church


Indeed God is good and we should give thanks to Him in all things. Recounting how I got involved in the 1st season of Alpha in 2006 and seeing subsequent Alpha Course along the way right up to Alpha 5. God has been blessing this area of work BMC been doing.

From Alpha 1 to Alpha 5, we have seen 143 participants going thru 13weeks of Alpha Course, meeting on very Thursday night. We had dinner together followed by video show by Nicky Gumbel, after the show we break up into discussion groups, where participants are free to ask any question they have.

At this point I would like to acknowledge Pastor Joel for his guidance & leadership in nurturing and building up countless facilitators, his endless emails and SMSes to encourage the Alpha teams. And how can we forget the impact he has made on Alpha participants!



Ben Lee leading Worship.








How can we forget about food! Food is always part of Alpha Course!