Glory Presbyterian Church (English Service)

Dear GPC family, a blessed day to all of you! If you are using GPC's One Thing devotional booklet, do note that the devotions from 3 - 9 Jun (preparation for 1 Jun sermon "Redeeming a Disciple's Singleness") should be done before the devotions on 27 May - 2 Jun (preparation for 8 Jun sermon "Redeeming a Disciple's Marriage"). This is due to a prior change in the sermon roster that was not reflected in the One Thing devotional booklet. Apologies for any inconvenience caused! God bless.

2025 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Held tomorrow @ 11am (after 0930 service) - No 0730 & 1130 services - Collection of voting slips starts @ 8.30am and closes @ 9.45am - Simple breakfast will be provided - Children's Programme (ages 3 to 12) @ Classrooms 04-17/18/19 from 9.30am to 12pm - Lunch will be served after ACM Remember to first register online (see email dated 27 Apr 2025), if you have not yet done so.

2025 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Here are our Deacons and Deaconess candidates standing for election for the Term of Office Year 2026 to 2028. Please pray for the candidates as we commit them and this election to God.

We extend our deepest condolences to Mdm Eileen Tay on the passing of her beloved husband, Mr Wong Chin Wee, who was called home to be with the Lord on 13 May. The late Mr Wong, a member of our congregation, was the father of Evangeline and Emilia Wong. Wake and Funeral Details are as follows; WAKE LOCATION/ 治丧处 Blk 159 Jalan Teck Whye, Singapore 68O159 STARTS FROM/治丧始于 14 May 2025, Wednesday, 3:3OPM 2025年5月14日,星期三,下午3点30分 MEMORIAL SERVICE/追思礼拜 16 May 2025, Friday, 8:OOPM 2025年5月16日,星期五,傍晚8点 ENCOFFIN SERVICE/盖棺仪式 17 May 2025, Saturday, 12:25PM 2025年5月17日,星期六,中午12点25分 CREMATION LOCATION & TIME/火化场与时间 Mandai Crematorium Hall 4 - 1:25PM 万礼火化场第4号厅,下午1点25分 The English Service Pastoral team will be conducting the wake service on 16 May, Friday, 8 pm and the encoffin and funeral service on Saturday, 17 May. May God's abiding peace bring comfort and strength to the family during this time of bereavement.

CHURCHWIDE ONLINE PRAYER IS HAPPENING! Come, join our online prayer meeting this Thursday, 15 MAY from 8 to 9pm. “PRAY WITH THE PASTORS” (9:00-9:15pm) - our pastors welcome you to pray with them during this time. Connect 👉 https://gpc.sg/joincwop to join our online prayer meeting via Zoom. Join us in prayer as we grow in faith and community.

CG MONTH WEEK 2 - Commitment really matters! Commitment really matters! It’s not just a “nice-to-have” for our Care Groups—it’s what makes real community possible. Think about it: in a family, love does not deepen because everything is perfect. Love deepens because family members stay, show up, and carry one another’s burdens—through joy, struggle, and every messy moment in between. It’s the same with our spiritual family. The Bible says in Galatians 6:2: “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” You cannot carry someone’s burden if you are not there. You cannot celebrate someone’s breakthrough if you are not there to witness their journey. Commitment costs something. It costs time. It costs comfort. It costs flexibility. But what you gain is priceless— • A community that is real. • Relationships that are deep. • Faith that is alive. • A love that reflects Jesus. Faith grows best when we grow together—but only when we commit. Pastor Forest, Glory Presbyterian Church English Service

2025 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Dear Communicant members, don't forget to register, if you've not already done so! Deadline for the submission of questions pertaining to ACM matters is on Sun 11 May @ 2359hrs.

NO CHURCHWIDE ONLINE PRAYER MEETING TONIGHT. Join us on 15 May, Thursday, 8pm. SAVE THE DATE.

CG Month Special 1: A Call to Recommit After the pandemic, many of our CGs have faced a new and unexpected challenge: how to recommit. Once, CG was not just another appointment—it was something that grounded us spiritually every week. Now, for many, CG attendance feels more casual. Priorities have shifted. Schedules have gotten busier. And sometimes, without meaning to, CG gets quietly replaced by “something more urgent”. This May, as we begin CG Month, we invite you to reset. To see CG again as a vital part of following Jesus—not just for you, but for the brother or sister who needs your presence, encouragement, and faith alongside them. When we gather, God does something more than what we can do alone. We don’t just fill time. We build lives together—lives rooted in Christ, stretched by love, and strengthened for mission. Let’s rebuild together. Let’s recommit. Let’s believe that God can breathe fresh life into our CGs again. Pastor Forest Koh, Glory Presbyterian Church

Dear Glory family, Our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mdm Fang Siw Fong who has returned to be with the Lord early this morning. The late Mdm Fang was the mother (mother-in-law) of Mdm Annie Wong (Edr Ong Cheng Kim), Mdm Linda Wong (Mr Mok Wai Ming) & Mdm Florence Wong. Wake will be held at Blk 5 Toh Yi Drive Singapore 590005. Wake starts at 5pm today (01 May), Friday (02 May) & Saturday (03 May). Visiting hours: 10am – 10pm. Night Memorial Wake Services at 8pm on: 02 May (Friday) - Mandarin Service 03 May (Saturday) - English Service Funeral on 04 May (Sunday) - Mandarin Service. Encoffining @ 4pm and cortege leaving at 4:15pm. Cremation at Mandai Crematorium Hall 2 at 5:15pm. May God's abiding peace bring comfort to the family during this time of bereavement.

"WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN" with Pastor Forest We’ve seen what the Kingdom of Heaven is, and how it operates differently from the world. But Jesus makes it clear: understanding the Kingdom is not enough. The Kingdom is offered freely—but it demands a real, personal response. Jesus told this story: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it... in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” (Matthew 13:44) What does the Kingdom mean to you? Something worth rearranging your life for—or just a nice idea? Visit 👉 https://gpc.sg/kingdom-of-heaven to watch our third episode on "The Kingdom of Heaven Requires a Response".

Dear GPC Communicant members, Have you received yesterday's invitational email to participate in the upcoming 2025 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING? Do check your inbox or junk/spam mailbox. Please contact church office if you have not received it.

Hi GPC family! Are you between the ages of 13 to 22? Come join us at YF@Glory, the youth ministry of GPC! We meet every Friday evening for: * Dinner & fellowship * Worship & Bible study * And of course, some fun with games from time to time! It’s a great place to grow, be discipled, and be in a family of Christ. Hope to see you soon!

CHURCHWIDE ONLINE PRAYER Pray Simply, Live Missionally. Shalom GPC Missional Family, JOIN our online prayer meeting on 24 APR, Thurs, from 8 To 9pm. Stay to “PRAY WITH OUR PASTORS” from 9 to 915pm for your individual prayer requests. To join online, 👉 https://gpc.sg/joincwop (Meeting ID: 98860320251, Passcode: prayasone)

Dear Glory family, Our heartfelt condolences to Eleanor Seah on the demise of her beloved father, Mr Seah Kong Wei who passed away on 21 April. The late Mr Seah was the maternal grandfather of Samuel Lim. Non-Christian wake will be held at Blk 84A Redhill Lane, Multipurpose Hall S151084 Funeral will be at 10am on Friday (25 April). Cortege leaving at 11am Cremation at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See at 12pm May God's abiding peace bring comfort to the family during this time of bereavement.

"WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN" with Pastor Forest “The Kingdom of heaven Is Closer Than You Think” What if the Kingdom of Heaven isn’t just about where you go when you die… But how you live today? In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17) The Kingdom of heaven is not a place on a map. It’s God’s rule breaking into your life, your workplace, your relationships. In this short video series, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant by “the Kingdom of Heaven”—and how it changes everything. Let’s learn together to live as missional disciple in the Kingdom of Heaven, right here. right now. Visit 👉 https://gpc.sg/kingdom-of-heaven to watch our second episode on "The Surprising Nature of the Kingdom".

ENGLISH PRESBYTERY EASTER CONVENTION 2025 (16 - 18 APRIL) “THE MEANING OF THE CROSS" The Holy Week sermons will explore in depth the meaning of the Cross, uncovering what it reveals about God and the world, the transformative work it has accomplished, and the enduring challenge it poses to Christians and the Church today. Speaker: Dr Roland Chia (Chew Hock Hin Professor of Christian Doctrine; Trinity Theological College Theological and Research Advisor Ethos Institute for Public Christianity). WED, 16 APRIL: The Revelation Of The Cross (Romans 5:8) (Video available here) THUR, 17 APRIL: The Victory Of The Cross (Colossians 2:5), 8 pm, ARPC Tengah (Video available here) FRI, 18 APRIL, 1030AM, GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: The Challenges Of The Cross (Matthew 16:24-26) @ Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 401-402 (L4) (No children’s program on GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE but a sermonette for the children will be given.) (Video available here) Visit https://epholyweekconvention.org for more details.

"WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN" with Pastor Forest Living the Sermon, Not Just Hearing It We’ve been journeying through the Sermon on the Mount. You’ve heard phrases like: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”(5:10) “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven” (7:21) But what does it really mean to live as part of the Kingdom of Heaven? In this 4-part video series, we’ll unpack the main theme of the Gospel of Matthew--The Kingdom of Heaven. Not as theory, but as a calling to live differently… with purpose… and on mission as Jesus’ missional disciples. It’s time to stop waiting for heaven… and start living it right now. Visit 👉 https://gpc.sg/kingdom-of-heaven to watch our first episode. Pastor Forest Koh, Glory Presbyterian Church

Dear Glory family, Our heartfelt condolences to Mr & Mrs Ronald Ang (Jaslyn Tan) on the demise of his grandmother-in-law (grandmother), Mdm Goh Ah Kheng who returned to be with the Lord on 12 April. Wake will be held at 11 Haig Road; Singapore 430011 starts at 6pm today (13 April). Night memorial Wake Services at 8pm on Monday (14 April) & Tuesday (15 April). Funeral will be on Wednesday (16 April), encoffining @ 12:50pm and cortege leaving at 1:05pm. Cremation at Mandai Crematorium Hall 4 at 2:05pm. May God's abiding peace bring comfort to the bereaved family during this time of bereavement.

Dear Glory family, Our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mdm Jap Swan Jin who has returned to be with the Lord on 09 April. The late Mdm Jap was the mother (mother-in-law) of Mr & Mrs Kho Chek Hin (Thia Cher Ming ), Mdm Kho Chin (Mr Ong Soo San) & Mr & Mrs Kho Tjit Boen (Jo Su). Wake will be held at Woodlands Memorial | 7 Woodlands Industrial Park E8, Singapore 758969 | L7 Queen hall Wake starts at 3pm today (10 April). Night memorial Wake Services at 8pm on: Thursday (10 April) will be conducted by GPC Chinese Service Friday (11 April) will be conducted by GPC English Service Saturday (12 April) will be conducted by Vision Christian Fellowship Johor Bahru (VCFJB) Funeral on Sunday (13 April) will be conducted by GPC Chinese Service; cortege leaves at 4:15pm. Cremation at Mandai Crematorium Hall 1 at 5pm. May God's abiding peace bring comfort to the bereaved family during this time of bereavement.