Woodlands EFC

🏝 WEFC Staff Retreat 25-27 Aug The staff team is now in Melaka for the annual staff retreat. Let's pray for a meaningful, Spirit-led time of connection and engagement as they discern God's direction for the way forward together. 👕 Church tee collection 6 & 13 Sep Over 300 of you ordered over 500 shirts! The tees will be available for pick-up on 6 & 13 Sep, 10am-3pm at Cana Hall. Can't make both dates? Email churchtees@wefc.org.sg to arrange another time. 🎪 Intergen Carnival 12 Sep Have you marked your calendars for this? 🥳 Wondering what fun there'll be? Want to volunteer? See here for all you need to know! 🇯🇵 Japan Missions Breakfast 13 Sep Get to know Ps Mamoru & Ogata-san, our friends from Japan, over breakfast! ☕️ They're from Minamata Gospel Christ Church, where our WEFC teams have had the joy of serving alongside since 2023. 一緒に朝ごはんを食べましょう！Sign up here!

🎪 Here's everything that's happening at the Intergen Carnival... Which activity are you going for first? 🤩 Three things to take note of: ⚽ Register for the Foosball Competition by 30 Aug 🥾Join the Hiking DoLife WhatsApp group for details of the morning hike 🙋 Sign up as a volunteer if you'd like to help with set-up, deco, and general manpower needs 🗓 12 September, Saturday 🕘 9am - 12pm 📍 WEFC See you there!

My prayer for WEFC is to see us take God into our everyday lives — out of the “formal service” on Sunday into our friend groups at school, into our work spaces with colleagues, into our living rooms with family, into our LCGs.  - Pastor Erny   Let’s take God into our everyday lives through worship. C.S. Lewis says it best: “In the process of being worshipped… God communicates His presence to men.” Come and learn how you can usher God’s presence into the small groups of your everyday life through worship! Find out more & sign up here by 23 August! 🎵

🔔TEETIME REMINDER👕 Online orders for our new church tees close today, 17 Aug, at 2359. Don’t forget to place your orders! To minimise excess and wastage, production quantities will be based closely on order numbers. As such there will not be table sales when shirt collection begins. If you’d like a tee, be sure to place your order before the deadline! 😬 Don’t procrasTEEnate. 😌 Order here!

👕 HAVE YOU ORDERED OUR NEW CHURCH TEES? Available in two styles! ✨Navy polo: our official church tee • smart-casual • adult sizes only ✨Cream t-shirt: for casual days out • got the whole fam covered in adult & kid sizes 👀 Need to see up close? Head to the booth in Cana Hall this Sunday to look/feel/order! (Last day to do so ⏳) 👉 Ready to order? See sizing details & ORDER ONLINE HERE! Online orders close Mon, 17 Aug.

Life-on-Life Conversations 16 & 23 Aug Learn to speak truth and love in your conversations — whether in ministry, family, LCG, or everyday community. Whatever your stage of life, it's never too early or late to learn the vocabulary for life-giving interactions. Keys to Understanding Revelation (Part 3) 21 Aug At this final session, discover what Revelation 17-22 teaches about the end times and God's plan for a New Heaven and New Earth. While focused on our LCG Bible studies, the class is open to all. Do attend with others in your LCG! The Key to Worship in Small Groups 29 Aug In this hands-on workshop, gain practical handles on crafting a simple worship set list, partnering with the Holy Spirit, and facilitating worship in small group settings. No prior experience needed.

Today, as we celebrate 61 years of Singapore's independence, we also acknowledge our utter dependence on God, who has preserved and prospered our nation. We have come so far only by His grace and goodness. As we go about our day — and as many of us tune in to the NDP this evening — let's take time to praise God for the countless ways He has blessed our tiny red dot. May joy and gratitude fill our hearts as we recount the great things He has done for us! And may we walk with humility and resolve, always seeking the welfare and flourishing of our nation. ♥️ 🇸🇬 Happy SG61! 🇸🇬

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen as his heritage!  (Psalm 33:12) This Friday, let's gather as one body to pray for Singapore — to intercede for our nation and give thanks for 61 years of the Lord's goodness and grace upon our land. 🇸🇬 We'll also take time to pray for the ongoing restoration of Bethel Hall. ⛪️ Come with your families and in your LCGs! 🙏🏼

🎪 What's actually happening at the Intergen Carnival? 👯‍♂️ We've got lots of activities lined up for you! Board games, coffee appreciation, foosball competition... these are just some of the activities that'll be there. (Psst... you can even win prizes 👀) ✍️ Tap here for more event info, to register for foosball (by 30 Aug), or to sign up as a volunteer. 🗓12 September, Saturday 🕘 9am - 12pm 📍 WEFC We'll see you there!

GENTLE REMINDER 🔔 Our Town Hall will be held tomorrow, 25 July at 1.30pm. All WEFCers, members and non-members alike, are welcome to participate. If you're attending, please: ✍️ register here to help us better plan for refreshments 🕜 be punctual so the meeting can begin on time 我们的市政厅会议将于明天，7 月 25 日，下午 1:30 举行，地点在教会三楼崇拜厅。所有兀兰播道会的弟兄姐妹，无论会友或非会友，都欢迎参与此次会议。 若您有意出席，请留意以下两点： ✍️ 请点击此处报名登记，以便我们更好地安排茶点和饮品 🕜 请准时出席，让会议能够准时开始

ICYMI (at last Sunday's service)...👆 Catch up on some significant moments in church life from the 2nd quarter of 2026 and see the ways that God is working in and through WEFC!✨ 👀 As always, see here for upcoming events that you can be a part of to gather, grow and go with us at WEFC! 🙌

BUILDING RESTORATION 21 JULY 2026 Building update We awarded the contract for the rebuilding of Bethel to An Tai Building & Construction Pte Ltd in early July. Praise the Lord! Our Loss Adjustor also approved our plans to replace the lights and audio-visual (AVL) equipment, and renovation works are projected to begin by end July.   Pray with us • For smooth procurement of all necessary materials and inventory items. • For good communication and working relationships with our Project Manager Mr Teoh, Loss Adjustor Mr Thanga and An Tai. • For good weather during the roof repair works. —— 建筑修复进展 感谢神！我们已于 7 月初将四楼崇拜厅的重建工程合约正式授予 An Tai Building & Construction Pte Ltd。此外，我们的保险理赔评估师也已批准更换礼堂照明及影音设备的计划。若一切顺利，预计装修工程将于 7 月底展开。 代祷事项 • 求主保守各项建筑材料及所需设备的采购过程顺利进行。 • 求主赐福项目经理张先生、保险理赔评估师 Thanga 先生，以及 An Tai Building & Construction 工程团队，使各方保持良好的沟通与合作，工程进展顺利。 • 求主赐下合宜的天气，使屋顶维修工程能够安全、顺利地完成。

🙏🏼 Missions Team Japan: 16-23 July 🇯🇵 Pray for 9 WEFCers serving in Minamata, Japan — for unity, strength, and bold witness as the hands and feet of Christ to the local church and community. 🗓 Town Hall Meeting 25 July • 1.30pm All WEFCers are welcome to this meeting next Sat to engage with our leaders on matters close to our hearts. Please register for catering purposes. 🇸🇬 National Day Prayer 7 Aug • 8pm Let's gather onsite to pray for Singapore and give thanks for 61 years of God's goodness and grace upon our land! 🎉 Got DoLife? These next few months, we're creating space for young & old to connect and build friendships through fun, everyday activities! If you haven't yet, explore the wide range of groups that you can join to DoLife in WEFC!

🤩 Save the date for something FUN coming your way soon! We've been talking a lot about being intergenerational in church. But we know it's hard to get started, so we're making it happen for you 😉 🎪 Intergen Carnival in WEFC 🗓 12 September, Saturday 🕘 9am - 12pm 👀 More details to come soon!

If Jesus were living today, some of what He did and said might just be labelled ragebait. Time and again, He spoke and did things that unsettled hearts, challenged assumptions and sparked strong reactions. As we celebrate Youth Day (and pick up some Gen Z lingo 😄), what if we let God's Word "ragebait" us — not into outrage, but into honest reflection? Today, Adriel shares three hard-hitting (yet deeply hope-filled) "ragebaits" from the Bible. Whether we're Boomers, Zoomers or anywhere in between, may God's truths shape our hearts afresh! 🫶 The post images contain just highlights. Read Adriel's full reflection here.

PRAYER ENGAGE - JULY 🙏🏼 Sharing our Feelings with God In our Life Change Groups this month, we'll explore the importance of bringing our feelings honestly before God in prayer and discover how sharing our fears, joys, struggles and hopes with Him deepens our relationship with Him. ▶️ Watch this month's video here. + + + + Life is better when we journey together. Join an LCG and experience the joy, encouragement and accountability of growing in faith in community. Indicate your interest here. 🙋🏻‍♂️

📢 Volunteers Needed for Family Anchor Programme ❔Recently launched by Woodlands Social Centre, Family Anchor supports parents and caregivers of young children. It equips parents with relevant skills, and builds a community of support so no one feels like they are journeying alone. 🙋Let's support these families together! There's a volunteer role for everyone — swipe through to read about the different roles. ✍️Interested but unsure? Join WSC's upcoming volunteer info session to learn more about the programme and roles. Sign up here by 11 July.

Happy Father's Day! ♥️ Today, we honour all fathers, grandfathers, father figures and spiritual fathers who reflect God's love through their care, guidance, and protection. The Bible gives us inspiring examples of fathers who trusted God and shaped generations. Their stories remind us that godly fatherhood isn't about being perfect — it's about walking faithfully with God and loving those entrusted to their care. To all the dads in our church family: thank you for the prayers, wisdom, sacrifices, and unconditional love you give us every day. Just like the fathers of the Bible, your faithful presence matters. May God strengthen you as you continue to lead with faith, love, humility and grace.

🥳 Let's DoLife! Over the next 6 months, we invite WEFCers, both young & old, to gather in interest-based groups to build friendships across generations doing fun, everyday activities. If you haven't yet, visit the DoLife board in Cana Hall after service this Sunday to explore and share your ideas! 🌏 Missions Update Titus & Ginny Lau have just left for Kurdistan to resume ministry at the refugee camps. Let’s pray for God's leading, protection and favour upon them as they reenter the field. 🇯🇵 Japan Missions Talk Helping Hikikomori 12 July Join this talk by Ps Sakamoto from K2 International to learn about hikikomori (shut-ins living in isolation), how his NGO reaches out to them, and ways in which we in SG can support this community. Sign up here. 🗓 Town Hall Meeting 25 July Save the date for this meeting where all WEFCers are welcome to bring up matters for discussion and engage with our leaders on issues close to our hearts. More info soon!

BUILDING RESTORATION 4 JUNE 2026 Building update We are experiencing delays in the rebuilding of Bethel due to details that need to be addressed for the tender. God willing, we should be able to award the contract to our chosen main contractor by the end of June and begin renovation works proper in July.   Pray with us • For all outstanding issues to be adequately addressed. • For good communication and working relationships with our Project Manager Mr Teoh, Loss Adjustor Mr Thanga and main contractor. —— 建筑修复进展 由于招标过程中仍有一些细节需要处理，四楼崇拜厅 Bethel 重建工程目前出现延迟。若蒙神恩典并一切顺利，我们预计可在六月底前完成总承包商的遴选与委任，并于七月正式展开装修工程。 代祷事项 • 求神帮助所有尚未解决的问题都能得到妥善处理。 • 求神赐下良好的沟通与合作关系，使我们与项目经理 Mr Teoh、保险理赔评估师 Mr Thanga 以及总承包商之间能够同心协力、顺利推进工程。