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SUMMARY:Season of Easter
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nWe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The most important moment in the Christian calendar\, and the first liturgical celebration enacted. The Christian calendar radiates from this centre\, and every Sunday from the Resurrection onwards is celebrated as a “Little Easter”. Easter Sunday concludes the three-day long liturgy of the Easter Triduum. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nWe rejoice that Jesus has conquered death\, and reality has been irrevocably transformed into a post-resurrection reality. Life will never be the same again\, and we are now an Easter people who share in the new life Jesus gives. \nCALCULATING EASTER\nEaster is calculated with reference to the Hebrew Passover\, since that is when Jesus was crucified. The Passover itself is a moving date based on the lunar calendar; the date of Easter thus varies each year. \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nWe greet one another with the acclamation “Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed\, alleluia!”. We keep an Easter Vigil the night before\, reflecting on God’s saving work in Christ. \nWhite is used as a symbol of joy \nWe begin the day with a sunrise service \nBaptisms are often conducted \nHEBREW AND PAGAN SOURCES\nChristians often present new meanings to cultural practices\, Easter is a word that comes from the pagan spring festival Oestre. Pasch\, a term referring to both the Hebrew Passover festival (Pesach) and Passover lamb took on Christian nuances to refer to the Resurrection and the true Passover Lamb. \nREFERENCES \nLathrop\, Gordon. Holy Things: A Liturgical Theology. Minneapolis\, MN: Fortress\, 1999.\nUnited Methodist Church. The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.\nTruscott\, Jeffrey A. Worship: A Practical Guide. Singapore: Armour Publishing\, 2011.
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SUMMARY:EQUIP - Connecting Through Celebrating Life Together (Marriage Retreat)
DESCRIPTION:Dates\n5-7 Apr 2024\nVenue\nThis is a residential programme (3D2N) at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort. \nPart of our Connecting the Family series\, “Celebrating Life Together” is a weekend retreat that explores the art of strengthening and cherishing the bonds of marriage. \nDr Fred Toke will share wisdom\, tips\, and practical strategies in his engaging delivery to help couples enrich their relationships. From reigniting passion to improving communication and deepening intimacy\, his presentation guides couples looking to celebrate the beauty of life through a stronger and more joyous marriage. It’s a journey towards creating lasting\, loving\, and meaningful partnerships. \nSession 1: “The Glue”\nThis session is the foundational session of the seminar. This session emphasizes the spiritual foundation of a strong marriage. It highlights that Christ is the glue that holds a marriage together. \nSession 2: “The Habits”\nThis session focuses on practical steps for identifying and transforming unproductive habits into qualities that enrich a marital relationship\, such as the virtues of compassion\, kindness\, humility\, gentleness\, and forgiveness. \nSession 3: “The Interactions”\nThis session offers guidance on the roles and interactions of husbands and wives in a Christian marriage. It promotes understanding\, respect\, and harmony within the marital relationship. \nSession 4: “The Future”\nThis session helps couples look forward and build a lasting foundation for their future together\, such as setting goals and aspirations. \nThroughout these four sessions\, we endeavor to provide a comprehensive framework for couples to spiritually\, emotionally\, and practically strengthen their marriages\, fostering long-lasting and Christ-centered relationships. \nSpeaker: Dr Fred Toke\nDr Fred Toke currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of People for Care and Learning\, an international humanitarian organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty. He is based in Mobile\, Alabama\, USA. \nWith a background as a Clinical Psychologist\, Dr. Toke has had the privilege of serving the communities in the US and Asia in mental health. He also conducted training for executives from renowned multinational corporations such as Apple. \nAs a regular keynote speaker for various Mental Health Forums\, Dr. Toke’s humorous delivery style captivates his audiences and students with his insightful presentations. Additionally\, Dr. Toke delivered an inspiring TEDx talk on “Winning Over Worries in 2016. \nDr. Toke has been awarded the prestigious Asia-Pacific Brands Award for his work and was nominated for the 2012 Singapore Spirit of Enterprise Award. \nDr. Toke is married to his wife\, Agnes\, for 36 years\, and together they have two adult children\, Matthew (31) and Tiffany (30). \n  \nRegister here \nClosing date for registration: 4 Mar 2024
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/equip-marriage-enrichment-weekend/
LOCATION:The Westin Desaru Coast Resort\, Malaysia
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SUMMARY:EQUIP - Monthly Tea Talk & Table Games for Singles
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to be equipped with inter- and intra-personal skills\, be encouraged and empowered as a Christian single through interactive activities and discussions. \nThis monthly event takes place every first Sunday of the month. \n2024 dates: 7 Jan\, 4 Feb\, 3 Mar\, 7 Apr\, 5 May\, 2 Jun\, 7 Jul\, 4 Aug\, 1 Sep\, 6 Oct\, 3 Nov\, 1 Dec \nJoin us
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