Woodlands EFC

🎉 We're excited to welcome everyone back to church from 7 Dec! All services will now be held in Hebron Hall (Level 3), at these revised timings: CH Worship: 9am - 10.15am EN Worship 1: 11.15am - 12.30pm EN Worship 2: 1.30pm - 2.45pm CH Sunday School: 9am - 10.15am EN Sunday School: 11.15am - 12.30pm + + + + + 🙋🏻‍♂️Attending the English service? In the initial weeks, please register weekly to indicate which English service you'll be attending. This will help us anticipate if either service is over-subscribed, due to limited seating in Hebron Hall. 🫶We'd like to give priority to seniors and families with young children for the 11.15am service. If you're able to attend the 1.30pm session, we encourage you to do so. 🗓 Registration opens HERE on the Wednesday of each week. See you soon! 👋

🌎 MISSIONS SUNDAYS ✝️ What do faithfulness and fruitfulness in missions look like? Gain a deeper understanding at our missions-focused services this and next Sunday, and find out the ways we can take part in the Great Commission at WEFC. 💬 Missions Forums • Timor-Leste, 23 Nov • Kurdistan, 30 Nov 10.30am - 12:00pm • Zoom Hear our missionaries from these fields share updates about their life and ministry. 📰 Missions Engage Stay updated on the ways God is moving in our mission fields and how we can be praying purposefully via our quarterly Engage newsletter! 💖 Faith Promise Offering When we give towards missions, we get to partner with our missionaries in proclaiming the gospel. We invite you to support their needs for 2026 by giving to the FPO.

BUILDING RESTORATION 20 NOVEMBER 2025 Building update • Praise God for leading us to find a Project Manager (Mr Teoh), who will lead and coordinate all upcoming phases of restoration together with our Professional Engineer (Mr Lee). • Roof repair works will begin in the coming weeks. • Level 3 repairs have been progressing well. As such, we are hopeful that we can resume onsite worship in Hebron Hall in December. Look out for more details this Sunday! Pray with us • Pray that God will guide us in finding a reliable main contractor for Level 4 works. • Pray for all involved in preparing for us to return to onsite worship, including church staff, and those serving in the Worship, Ushers and Children's ministries. • Pray for heart preparation for all of us as we return onsite, that we will come together to worship the Lord with awe, love, thanksgiving and joy for all that He has done! 🔍 Check out our FAQs here 📘 —— 建筑更新消息 • 感谢神带领我们找到一位项目经理（Mr. Teoh），他将与我们的专业工程师（Mr. Lee）一起领导并协调所有即将开展的修复阶段工作。 • 屋顶修复工作将在未来几周开始。 • 三楼的修复进展顺利，因此我们盼望能在十二月于希伯仑堂恢复现场敬拜。请留意本主日更多的详情！ 代祷事项 • 求神引导我们找到可靠的总承包商来进行四楼的修复工作。 • 为所有参与准备恢复现场敬拜的人祷告，包括教会同工，以及在敬拜、招待和儿童事工中服事的弟兄姐妹。 • 求主预备我们所有人的心，当我们重返教会现场时，愿我们同心合意地敬拜主，以敬畏、爱慕、感恩和喜乐的心，为祂所成就的一切献上赞美！ 🔍 查看更多常见问题 📘

GENTLE REMINDER 🔔 Our EGM & Town Hall Meeting will be held this Sunday, 16 Nov at 1.45pm. Due to our ongoing building restoration, the meeting venue is at Covenant EFC (Woodlands), Level 2 Main Sanctuary. Members, remember to indicate here if you are attending or not. 📝 ______ 📍Getting to CEFC 90 Woodlands Drive 16 Singapore 737878 🚌 By bus Nearest bus-stop: Opp Blk 583 (47501) Bus numbers: 901, 901M Take above buses from Woodlands Bus Interchange. Alight at the 5th stop, right outside CEFC. 🚈 By MRT Nearest station: Woodlands South (TE2 on TEL) From Exit 2, take an 8-min walk along Woodlands Dr 16 to CEFC, or take buses 901/901M for one stop. 🚗 By car Parking is not available at CEFC. Park at these nearby car parks (MSCP): Blk 546A, Blk 586A & Vista Point.

🙏🏼 Jericho Prayer 16 Nov • 10.30am Let's join our hearts this Sunday to engage in prayer for missions in WEFC, as we hear about God's work in our mission fields and upcoming trips. Join prayer on Zoom. 🗓 EGM & Town Hall 16 Nov • 1.45pm Reminder: This will be held in Covenant EFC (Woodlands) this Sunday. Do look out — we'll send another message soon with directions to CEFC! 🧭 🌎 Missions Sundays 23 & 30 Nov Gain a deeper understanding of God's missional heart and our role in the Great Commission at our missions-focused services, and join our missions forums for Timor-Leste & Kurdistan to learn how we can support the work in these fields! 📕Book sale: Ordinary People, Extraordinary God Share hope this Christmas by gifting family & friends with this collection of 15 stories shared by WEFCers from different walks of life. Sales begin in December. Find out more here.

7 NOVEMBER 2025 Building update • We are now in Phase 2B of our restoration work. • Structural assessment of our roof and building has been completed, and the repair works to be done have been approved by BCA. • All chairs and the carpet in Bethel Hall have been removed in preparation for the repairs. • We will soon begin the process of engaging a main contractor for the repair works. • Level 3 repairs will commence in 1-2 weeks. Pray with us • That God will guide us in finding: - a Project Manager who can effectively lead & coordinate the upcoming phases of restoration; - a reliable main contractor for Level 4 repairs. • For smooth progress of Level 3 works so onsite meetings in Hebron Hall can resume as soon as possible. —— 建筑更新消息 • 我们目前正处于修复工程的第 2B 阶段。 • 屋顶和建筑结构的评估已完成，修复工程方案也已获得建设局（BCA）的批准。 • 四楼崇拜厅内的所有椅子和地毯已被移除，为修复工作做好准备。 • 我们将开始聘请主要承包商来进行修复工程。 • 三楼的修复工作预计将在 1 至 2 周内开始。 代祷事项 • 求主引导我们： - 能够找到一位能有效领导并协调后续阶段修复工程的项目经理； - 也能找到一位可靠的主要承包商来负责四楼的修复工作。 • 祈求三楼的修复工程顺利进行，好让三楼崇拜厅的实体聚会能尽快恢复。

BUILDING RESTORATION 30 OCTOBER 2025 With the ongoing decontamination works, there‘re no new updates to share. But we'd like to share a video that was put together by our young people! 👆🏼🧡 Pray with us • Continue to pray for staff members Annie, Jim, Asher and members of the Board as they meet with the respective parties, such as our Professional Engineer (PE), Loss Adjustor (LA), and representatives from BCA to work through the processes of approval, assessments and planning. • Pray for the crew from Big Red, the company handling our decontamination works, as they clean our chairs, carpets and lifts. Pray for their general health and well-being, and that we would have the opportunity to be a blessing to them during this period. 🔍 Check out our FAQs here 📘 ___ 在持续进行的消毒清洁工作期间，目前暂无任何最新进展。但想与大家分享一段由教会的年轻人精心制作的视频！👆🏼🧡 代祷事项 • 请继续为教会同工 Annie、Jim、Asher 以及教会执委员成员祷告，他们正与专业工程师、损失理算师及建设局 (BCA) 代表等各方会晤，推进审批、评估及规划等必要流程。 • 请为负责消毒清洁工作的公司 Big Red 的团队祷告，他们正全力清洁我们的座椅、地毯和电梯。求主保守他们的健康平安，也借此机会使用我们成为他们的祝福。 🔍 查看更多常见问题 📘

Preparing for Baptism 1-8 Nov Next baptism: 21 Dec | Venue: TBC Baptism is a public expression of our faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and repentance from sin. If you're not baptized yet, we urge you to take this step of obedience! Ask Me Anything 2 Nov Ask anything at this bi-monthly, open forum where no question is off-limits. Whether you’re wrestling with doubts, seeking practical wisdom, or just curious about something new, come listen, learn and grow with others in an honest, welcoming space. Biblical Leadership 9 Nov - 2 Feb What does Christian leadership mean? What does it take to be a Christian leader? Explore the key values and principles behind biblical leadership and how to put them into practice in this 9-week course. Church Membership 15-22 Nov Membership in a local church expresses our commitment to live out our faith in community with other Christ-followers. Learn about why membership is important, its biblical basis, and the history and beliefs of WEFC at this class.

BUILDING RESTORATION 23 OCTOBER 2025 Building update • We are in the midst of removing, categorizing and storing the chairs salvaged from Bethel Hall. Most of the chairs require reupholstery, while some will be sent for deep cleaning. • We will also need to remove the carpet in Bethel Hall before work on the roof can commence. • All ministry activities should continue offsite unless otherwise informed by your ministry leaders. Pray with us • Pray for staff members Annie, Jim, Asher and members of the Board as they meet with the respective parties, such as our Professional Engineer (PE), Loss Adjustor (LA), and representatives from the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to work through the necessary processes of approval, assessments and planning. • Pray for assessment and repair of the electrical wiring work and air-con piping for Level 3. We hope to restore Level 3 as soon as possible, so that onsite meetings in Hebron Hall can resume. 🔍 Check out our FAQs here 📘 ___ 教会建筑更新消息 • 我们正在拆除、分类并存储从四楼崇拜厅伯特利（Bethel）救出的椅子。大部分椅子需要重新包裹，而一些椅子将送去深度清洁。 • 在进行屋顶施工之前，我们还需要移除伯特利的地毯。 • 除非有事工领袖通知，否则所有事工活动应继续在教会以外场地地进行。 代祷事项 • 请为教会同工谢玉慧姐妹（Annie）、陈富正弟兄（Jim）、林丰祥弟兄（Asher）和教会执委会成员们祷告，祈求他们与相关方（如我们的专业工程师、损失调整员和新加坡建设管理局代表）会面，顺利完成审批、评估和规划的必要过程。 • 为三楼的电线和空调管道的评估与修复祷告。我们希望尽快恢复三楼，以便可以恢复三楼崇拜厅（Hebron）的实体聚会。 🔍 点击此处查看更多常见问题 📘

🏃🏻‍♀️What types of runners are there? 🤔 Find out from this youth camp video and don’t miss a personal message from one of our camp commandants! 🫶🏼 📢 Reminder to youths & parents of youths… 🐦 Early bird ends 26 Oct ⏳ Registration closes 2 Nov 🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? Feel free to contact Janice @ 96642860 👉🏼 Tap HERE for more info & to register! 👟 🏁 SEE YOU AT THE RACE 🏁

🎈 Thank you for volunteering with WSC and the recent Children's Day Carnival! 400+ beneficiaries and members of the Woodlands community were at the carnival! Your support enabled the running of a variety of games and food booths, creating a memorable experience for all who attended! As we continue supporting WSC with our service, may we see it not just as a duty, but an opportunity to reflect how Jesus Himself served with great heart for all. Couldn't come for the carnival? Here are some ways you can still support WSC! 🍽 Save your seat at the Gala (15 Nov) Email yi.chen.wu@wsc.org.sg by 21st October 💝 Make a donation https://tinyurl.com/gahff2025 🤝 Volunteer with WSC https://tinyurl.com/wscpvs

Over the past few weeks, many of you have shared your desire to be part of our church's restoration process. Would you prayerfully consider giving towards our Building Restoration Fund? 🫶 While we are uncertain how much insurance will cover, we will certainly need to pay a significant amount for the repair works, fixtures and equipment lost. In the event that surplus funds are raised, the excess will be channelled to our General Building Fund. You can give via PayNow, bank transfer or cheque. Get details in graphic above or from our... 🌐 website 🗓 online bulletin ⛪️ Church Center App ——— 在过去的几周里，许多弟兄姐妹表达了希望参与我们教会修复工作的意愿。我们诚邀您在祷告中思想，如何为“建筑修复基金”奉献一份心力。🫶 虽然我们尚不清楚保险将承担多少费用，但可以肯定的是，我们将需要支付相当庞大的金额，用于修复工程、固定装置及损失的设备。如果最终募集的资金超过所需，剩余的部分将转入我们的“一般建筑基金”。 您可以通过 PayNow、银行转账或支票奉献。详情请查看上方图片或参阅我们的... 🌐 网站 🗓 线上周刊 ⛪️ 教会中心应用程序

16 OCTOBER 2025 Building update • We are currently in Phase 2A and moving into Phase 2B of our restoration process. Decontamination work began on 12 Oct. • Repairing the roof is the critical first step in the restoration, estimated to take 4 months, after which other repairs on Level 4 can proceed. • All ministry activities will continue offsite unless otherwise informed by your ministry leaders. Pray with us • Seek God for what He is saying to us as a church. • Pray for the completion of decontamination so that we can safely use Level 2. • Pray for the staff & students of LOT, which ceased operations at WEFC on 12 Oct. Join us this Sunday, 10.30am, for Jericho Prayer (Zoom) to pray for our church. 👉 READ MORE HERE ___ 教会建筑更新消息 • 我们目前正在进行修复工程的第 2A 阶段，并即将进入第2B阶段。清理工作已于 10 月 12 日开始。 • 屋顶的修复是整个修复工程的关键第一步，预计将耗时四个月。屋顶修复完成后，第四层的其他修复工程才能继续进行。 • 除非事工领袖另行通知，所有事工活动仍应在教会场外进行。 代祷事项 • 请聆听、寻求神对教会所说的话语。 • 为完成去污清理工作祷告，好使我们能够安全地重新使用教会二楼的空间。 • 请特别为小小橄榄书的职员与学生祷告，幼儿园自 10 月 12 日起已停止在 WEFC 运营。 👉 点击此处阅读更多内容

📢 Calling all youths between the ages of 12 to 19! WEFC’s annual youth camp is happening again! 🥳 🚸 Parents of youths, take note too! Join us at this 4D3N camp for a fun-filled time of fellowship and games, and explore what it means to run with perseverance the race marked out for us (Heb 12:1) 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️ Friends are welcome too! Camp venue is to be confirmed — stay tuned. Complete these steps to confirm your registration: ✅ Register here on Church Center! ✅ Send the payment screenshot to Janice @ 96642860. ✅ Submit your signed consent form (youths 18 & below) digitally to Janice. 🐦 Early bird ends 26 Oct ⏳ Registration closes 2 Nov 🙋🏻‍♀️ Questions? Feel free to contact Janice! 🏁 SEE YOU AT THE RACE 🏁

WSC invites you to join them in building a legacy for the next generation! Whether you are a business owner, corporate leader, manager or working professional, the upcoming Gala is an opportunity for you to take what God has entrusted to you and turn it into lasting impact for children and families-in-need. The cost of the Gala is fully sponsored — so every dollar raised will go straight into mentoring children, strengthening families, and building a Christ-centred community where people can thrive. Save your seat Email yi.chen.wu@wsc.org.sg Find out more about WSC WSC will be hosting a Zoom on 12 October immediately after service. Tap here to enter the Zoom.

In the midst of our building restoration efforts, church life still goes on! Let's keep spurring one another on toward love and good deeds, not give up meeting together, and keep encouraging one another! 🫶 🙏🏼 Jericho Prayer 19 Oct Let's unite our hearts next Sunday, 10.30am, to pray for God's work through WSC, and for our church restoration efforts. Join prayer on Zoom. 🍽 WSC Gala Fundraising Lunch 15 Nov Join WSC to build a legacy for the next generation! Every dollar raised goes into mentoring children and strengthening families in our community. Learn more here! 🗓 EGM & Town Hall 16 Nov An EGM will be held on 16 Nov, followed by a Town Hall meeting where WEFCers can dialogue as a church family on matters close to our hearts. Venue TBC. More info soon. ⛺️Youth Camp: Camp Strava 9-12 Dec Reminder to all youths & parents — registration for Youth Camp has begun! Camp will not be at WEFC, but camp WILL go on! More info soon. Sign up here!

8 OCTOBER 2025 Building update • Currently, the closure order issued for Level 4 by BCA remains in force. • We are now at Phase 2A of our restoration process. • Full renovation for Level 4 is estimated to take about 6 months to complete. • Restoration work on Level 3 is estimated to take about 3 months to complete. • Only authorised personnel are allowed to access Levels 3 and 4. • All ministry activities are to continue offsite unless otherwise informed by your ministry leaders. READ MORE HERE ____ 教会建筑更新消息 • 目前，新加坡建设局（BCA）对四楼发布的正式关闭令仍然有效。 • 我们目前正处于教会修复工作的第 2A 阶段。 • 四楼的全面翻新预计将耗时约 6 个月完成。 • 三楼的修复工作预计将耗时约 3 个月完成。 • 在此期间，仅授权人员可进入三楼和四楼。 • 除非事工领袖另行通知，所有事工活动应继续在教会以外进行。 点击此处阅读更多内容

Church, we are experiencing technical issues at the moment. Please join us back on Church Online later at 9.30am. 教会的弟兄姊妹，我们目前遇到了一些技术问题。请大家稍后在上午9点30分重新加入我们的线上崇拜。

ONE WEEK LATER - 4 OCT Building Update ・Building and Construction Authority (BCA) issued a closure order, restricting access to only Level 4. ・Access is strictly limited to the parties involved in the repair works only, who require approval from the professional engineer (PE). ・Investigations and evaluation by the insurance company for damages are ongoing. Continue to pray for a favourable outcome. Onsite Activities ・Onsite services remain on hold. Church Online will continue as usual. ・Ministry activities will largely remain offsite, unless otherwise informed by your ministry leaders. READ MORE HERE ____ 教会建筑更新消息 ・新加坡建设局（BCA）发布了关闭令， 限制进入仅限于四楼。 ・进入权限严格限定于维修工程相关人员，且须获得专业工程师（PE）批准。 ・保险公司正在进行损害调查与评估。请继续为有利的结果祷告。 实体活动 ・实体聚会仍暂停。线上教会崇拜将照常进行。 ・除非事工领袖另行通知，大多数事工活动仍将教会场外进行。 阅读更多内容请点击此处

STRONGER TOGETHER We may be scattered in the midst of this crisis, but let's not give up meeting together as God's people to worship Him! 🙌 Many of you have asked how you can help. Here's how: 1) Open up your home to your LCG or a group of friends to join Church Online together. 2) Ask someone you know from church how you can pray for him/her this week. Let's stay connected as we honour God as a community! 🫶 English Worship Service, 9am 👉🏼 live.wefc.org.sg ======== 同心同行，更加坚强 在这场危机中，我们虽被迫四散，但切莫停止作为神的子民聚集敬拜！🙌 许多人询问如何参与帮助，以下是具体方式： 1) 开放你的家，邀请你的生命更新小组组员（LCG）或其他弟兄姐妹一起参加线上崇拜。 2) 关怀教会中认识的弟兄姐妹并询问这周你可以如何为他/她祷告。 让我们在教会群体中继续彼此连结，共同荣耀神！🫶 华语敬拜，早上 9 点 👉🏼 chineselive.wefc.org.sg