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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:Season of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nChristmas is one of the two key moments of the Christian calendar (the other being Easter). It is not Jesus’ birthday we celebrate but the significance of his birth: God himself has come to us in Jesus Christ. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nWe rejoice that God has bridged the chasm between humanity and himself. We remember the events and circumstances around Jesus’ birth (a “nativity”) – a mini Gospel anticipating the suffering\, death\, and\nresurrection of Jesus. \nTHE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS\nLike Easter\, Christmas is such a big part of the story of God that one day alone is not enough to celebrate – hence the twelve days. The length holds no significance other than to lead into Epiphany\, 6 January. \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nServices take on a celebratory note. The night before Christmas is often a candlelight vigil. Midway through the season\, on New Year’s Eve\, Methodists gather to renew our baptismal covenant with God. \nWhite is used as a symbol of joy. \nThe Gospel is retold\, with an emphasis on the Nativity. \nChristmas carols are sung throughout the twelve days. \nCHRISTMAS AND PAGANISM\nChristians do not believe that 25 Dec is the actual date of Christ’s birth. Rather\, the date has origins in the pagan observance of the winter solstice. Christians have never been shy to shine the light of Christ on cultural practices\, revealing its true significance. Hence\, new meanings have been given to the solstice – there is indeed a renewal of life\, and this comes in the person of Jesus. \nREFERENCES \nAlexander\, J. Neil. Celebrating Liturgical Time: Days\, Weeks\, and Seasons\, 2014.\nLathrop\, Gordon. Holy Things: A Liturgical Theology. Minneapolis\, MN: Fortress\, 1999.\nThe United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/season-of-christmas-4/
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Seniors Fellowship Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the monthly Seniors Fellowship Brunch for seniors and their caregivers. \nThis event offers a chance to G.R.O.W. (Gracefully Ripen\, Overflowing with Wisdom from God) by connecting and engaging in activities with like-minded individuals. \nCome and be a part of our community as we share stories\, offer support\, and encourage one another over brunch. \nWhether you are a regular attendee or a first-timer\, all are welcome. \nDate: Fri\, 2 Jan 2026\nTime: 10.30am – 12.30pm\nVenue: Zaffron Kitchen\nAddress: 30 Orange Grove Rd\, #04-02 RELC International Hotel\, Singapore 258352 \nAny amount is acceptable. Freewill offering is welcome. \nSign up on the Church Center App \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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