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SUMMARY:Season of Advent
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\n“Advent” refers to a “coming”. As the start of the Christian calendar\, it is a time of expectation. We anticipate the Christmas celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus\, while looking forward to his second advent. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nEven though the work of the cross is complete\, all Creation (including ourselves) is still in the process of being perfected. We learn to groan with Creation amidst the pains of life\, looking to the day when Jesus will come again in final victory\, making all things new. \nTHE FOUR SUNDAYS OF ADVENT\nDifferent themes are assigned to each of the four Sundays: Christ Coming in Final Victory (1st Sunday)\, John the Baptist (2nd and 3rd Sundays) and the events preceding the birth of Jesus (4th Sunday). \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nAdvent is a time of preparing ourselves\, through reflecting on how Israel anticipated the coming of the Messiah. We practise self-denial\, imitating the example of Jesus in his first Incarnation. \nPurple is used to signify repentance and royalty. Blue is sometimes used to signify hope. \nFour candles are lit over the four Sundays\, each representing Christ our Hope\, the Way\, our Joy\, and our Peace. \nCHRISTMAS CAROLS\nJust as we do not sing of resurrection on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday\, it is not usually appropriate to sing Christmas carols during Advent. It is about waiting with longing and anticipation\, rather than the joy of Jesus’ birth. This can be hard in modern culture\, with malls playing carols as early as November\, but it teaches us to wait in the imperfection where the world downplays it. Waiting amplifies our joy on Christmas and its twelve days\, when we finally sing these carols. \nREFERENCES \nThe United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.\nTruscott\, Jeffrey A. Worship: A Practical Guide. Singapore: Armour Publishing\, 2011.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/season-of-advent-4/
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SUMMARY:Registration for Baptism and Membership Course (1H2026)
DESCRIPTION:Registration for BMC 1H2026 opens on Sat\, 13 Dec 2025 and closes on Sun\, 18 Jan 2026. \nRegistration for Adult Baptism/Confirmation/Transfer of Membership \nRegistration for Infant/Child Baptism \nPlease visit our FAQs for the criteria and other details. \nSchedule (Candidates must be present on all dates from the start of BMC) \n\n\n\nItem\nDates\n\n\nRegistration opens\n13 Dec 2025 (Sat)\n\n\nRegistration closes\n18 Jan 2026 (Sun)\n\n\nBMC Session 1\n7 Feb 2026 (Sat)\, 10am – 12pm\n\n\nBMC Session 2\n14 Feb 2026 (Sat)\, 10am – 12pm\n\n\nBMC Session 3\n21 Feb 2026 (Sat)\, 10am – 12pm\n\n\nBMC Session 4 & Admin Briefing*\n28 Feb 2026 (Sat)\, 10am – 3pm\n\n\nBMC Session 5 (for parents) & Admin Briefing*\n14 Mar 2026 (Sat)\, 9.30am – 3pm\n\n\nPastoral Conversations\n16 Feb to 9 Mar 2026 (3 weeks)\n\n\nBaptism Service\n21 Mar 2026 (Sat)\, 10am – 12pm\n\n\nCARIM Service\n21 Mar 2026 (Sat) and 22 Mar 2026 (Sun)\n\n\n\n  \n*For adult candidates (session 4) and parents (session 5)\, please note that sessions 4 & 5 follow different time schedules\, and lunch will be provided at both sessions. \nWe are planning for our 2H 2026 Baptism & Membership Course\, with classes expected to be held on Saturday afternoons — stay tuned for confirmed dates!
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/registration-for-baptism-and-membership-course-1h2026/
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Seniors Chapel
DESCRIPTION:This is a time and place for us to personally draw near to God in His Sanctuary through songs\, prayers\, and guided meditation. \nDate: Wed\, 17 Dec 2025\nTime: 3.30pm – 4.30pm\nVenue: Wesley Hall \nNo registration is required. \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.
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