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SUMMARY:Season of Lent
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nLent (from the Old German for “lengthen”) is a time of preparation for the celebration of Easter. In the Early Church\, new believers prepared for their baptism at Easter through an extended time of fasting and reflection\, imitating the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nWe repent of our sins as we meditate on the price Jesus paid for us and our salvation. In penitence we learn to deny ourselves through fasting\, that we may carry our cross and follow Jesus to Calvary. \nTHE CULMINATION AT HOLY WEEK\nThe climax of Lent is in its final week\, known as Holy Week\, when we journey with Jesus to the Cross and grave. Palm Sunday marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday is when we remember how the Passover Lamb calls us to serve one another. Good Friday is when we remember the death of Christ on the cross. \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nLent begins with Ash Wednesday\, when a service is usually conducted\, and ash is imposed on our foreheads as a visible sign of repentance. Throughout Lent we meditate on the suffering and death of Christ. \nPurple is used to signify repentance and royalty. \nAsh is imposed on our foreheads as a sign of repentance \nWe practice self-denial through fasting. \nFASTING AND SELF-DENIAL\nFasting is traditionally a fast from food\, either a complete fast from eating within certain hours of the day\, or restricted to a simple diet such as bread and water. In recent times fasting can take the form of an abstinence from luxuries that our heart craves. All these forms seek to help us learn to deny ourselves and keep our eyes on Jesus. \nREFERENCES \nThe United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.\nSenn\, Frank C. Introduction to Christian Liturgy. Minneapolis\, MN: Fortress Press\, 2012.\nTruscott\, Jeffrey A. Worship: A Practical Guide. Singapore: Armour Publishing\, 2011.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/season-of-lent-2/
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nA commemoration of how Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem in triumph\, signalling the start of the week leading to his death and resurrection. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nPalm Sunday demonstrates that glory and suffering are sides of the same coin; we cannot have one without the other. We glorify Jesus as the true king\, and yet also see how the road to glory must pass through suffering. This is the same road he calls us to follow him on. \nTHE SUBVERSIVENESS OF PALM LEAVES\nPalm leaves were originally associated with the Feast of Booths (Leviticus 23:40) as a symbol of thanksgiving for God’s provision. 150 years before Jesus came\, it evolved into a subversive symbol when Jerusalem welcomed Judas Maccabaeus with palm branches after he liberated the city from their pagan overlords. We wave it in the same\nsubversive spirit\, recognising that Jesus brings a new Kingdom. \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nPalm branches are waved as a re-enactment of the people responding to Jesus’ triumphant entry. We reflect on the contrast between the earthly and heavenly kingdoms. \nWhite is used to signify the blood of Christ. \nSome churches keep the branches until the next Ash Wednesday\, burning them to prepare the ash. \nBY ANOTHER NAME\nPalm Sunday is sometimes celebrated as “Passion Sunday”\, when the the sufferings of Jesus (known as the “passion”)\, and the events leading to the Crucifixion\, are recounted. This is often done in churches that do not observe Maundy Thursday or Good Friday with services. \nREFERENCES\n \n\nUnited Methodist Church. The United Methodist Book of Worship.\nNashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.\nWright\, Tom. Matthew for Everyone\, Part 2: Chapters 16-28. London:\nSociety for Promoting Christian Knowledge\, 2004.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/palm-sunday-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240323T060000
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SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturdays to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to be men after God’s heart. \nMen’s Prayer Sessions \n\nSaturdays\, 6am-7am\, Wesley Hall\n\nMen’s Fellowship Sessions \n\nSaturdays\, 7am-8.30am\, Wesley Hall\n\nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-emmaus-walk-mens-fellowship-13/
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SUMMARY:Hospitality Befrienders Orientation and Equipping
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat\, 23 Mar 2024\nVenue: L1 Conference Room\nTime: 8.30am – 12 noon (Breakfast included) \nOur Welcome Corner needs you! \nWould you join us and get equipped to welcome our visitors? \nSign up
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/hospitality-befrienders-orientation-and-equipping/
LOCATION:L1 Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240323T090000
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SUMMARY:EQUIP - Singles Fellowship Walk & Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat\, 23 Mar \nTime: 9am – 12 noon \nMeeting point: Botanics MRT Exit A \nSign up now
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/equip-singles-fellowship-walk-brunch/
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SUMMARY:EQUIP - Growing Deep in Christ (Book 1) (#8/12 - Sat)
DESCRIPTION:The Discipleship and Nurture Ministry is offering a 12-week Growing Deep in Christ programme which will help you grow authentic friendships with God and your companions in Christ. \nAfter 12 weeks\, participants can then choose to continue on to Growing Your Roots in Christ (11 weeks) and Bearing Fruits in Christ (11 weeks). \nSign up for the first step and start this exciting journey if you wish to Grow Deeper In Christ! \nHear what Cecilia had to say about GDIC:  \n \nAll sessions will be held online via Zoom\, from 10am to 12pm. \nThe book “Growing Strong in God’s Family” ($15) will be used as a guide for the weekly discussions.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/growing-deep-in-christ-book-1-session-8-12/
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SUMMARY:Alpha Course #5: Why & How Do I Pray?
DESCRIPTION:Alpha is a series of group conversations that explores life\, spirituality and faith through a Christian lens. \nWe create a non-judgmental and open environment where it’s easy for anyone who is curious about faith to explore questions of life\, with new friends. \nProgramme \n\n\n\nSession\nTopics\n\n1pm – 3.30pm\n\n\nSession 1\nIntroduction – Is there more to life than this?\n\n24-Feb\n\n\nSession 2\nWho is Jesus?\n\n2-Mar\n\n\nSession 3\nWhy Did Jesus Die?\n\n9-Mar\n\n\nSession 4\nHow Can I Have Faith?\n\n16-Mar\n\n\nSession 5\nWhy & How Do I Pray?\n\n23-Mar\n\n\n\nEaster Break\n\n30-Mar\n\n\nSession 6\nWhy & How Should I Read the Bible?\n\n6-Apr\n\n\nSession 7\nHow Does God Guide Us?\n\n13-Apr\n\n\nSession 8\nAlpha Highlight: Holy Spirit – Who/What/How?\n20-Apr (9am-6pm)\n\n\nSession 9\nHow Can I Resist Evil?\n\n27-Apr\n\n\nSession 10\nWhy and How Should I Tell Others?\n\n4-May\n\n\nSession 11\nAlpha Celebration Lunch\n\n11-May
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/alpha-course-5-why-how-do-i-pray/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240323T140000
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship (Easter Sing-along Celebration)
DESCRIPTION:The Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship is for those with dementia\, and their carers. \nWe will be celebrating Easter by celebrating life in a a sing-along session led by DoReMi – a six-person band that regularly leads the Memories Café program run by Dementia Singapore. \nRegistration is required. Please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298. \nGet in touch \n\nThe CONNECT Seniors Ministry meets regularly to G.R.O.W. – Graciously Ripen\, Overflowing with Wisdom from Above. \nJoin us and embrace the joy of growth\, wisdom\, and community.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-shalom-dementia-care-fellowship-10/
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