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SUMMARY:Growing Deep in Christ
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 continue on to the Growing your roots in Christ  (11 weeks) and Bearing Fruits in Christ (11 weeks). \nHear what Cecilia had to say about GDIC:  \n \n  \n\nTuesday (am)\, 10am to 12noon (Starts: 17 January)*  \nSaturday (am)\, 10am to 12noon (Starts: 28 January)\nSaturday (pm)\, 2pm to 4pm (Starts: 28 January)\n\n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/growing-deep-in-christ-start28jan-2to4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T073600Z
UID:2255-1674900000-1674907200@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:EQUIP - Growing Deep in Christ (Registration Extended)
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the closing date for registration is now extended to 27 Jan 2023. \nThe 12-week Growing Deep in Christ programme is aimed to help you grow authentic friendships with God and your companions in Christ. \nAfter 12 weeks\, participants can then continue on to the Growing your roots in Christ  (11 weeks) and Bearing Fruits in Christ (11 weeks). \nSelect one class: \n\nTuesday (am)\, 10am to 12noon (Starts: 17 January)*  \nSaturday (am)\, 10am to 12noon (Starts: 28 January)\nSaturday (pm)\, 2pm to 4pm (Starts: 28 January)\n\n* Late registrants are welcome to sign up before 27 January. \nRegister here \nHear what a former participant\, Cecilia\, has to say about GDIC:  \n \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/growing-deep-in-christ-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230128T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230128T083000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
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SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets Saturdays* to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to truly be men after God’s own heart. \n*Please note there’s no meeting on 21 January during the Lunar New Year break. \nMen’s Prayer Sessions \nSaturdays\, 6am-7am\, Wesley Hall \nMen’s Fellowship Sessions \nSaturdays\, 7am-8.30am\, Wesley Hall \nFind out more
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-emmaus-walk-mens-fellowship-ewalk-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20230105T030328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T072125Z
UID:2673-1674811800-1674819000@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Heart2Heart Mothers’ Fellowship- Sticky Faith #1
DESCRIPTION:Join the Heart2Heart Mothers’ Fellowship and learn how to nurture long-term faith in children and young people. \nEvent and sign up details \nClosing date for registration: 26 Jan 2023
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/sticky-faith/
LOCATION:L2 Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230118T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221227T014626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T065718Z
UID:2538-1674072000-1674077400@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat for Singles
DESCRIPTION:Do you wonder what marriage is all about? Join us in this online chat to answer your burning questions about the topic. You can send your questions before the event. \nEvent and sign up details \nClosing date for registration: 16 Jan 2023
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/fireside-chat-for-singles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230115T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221010T010453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T074000Z
UID:1992-1673789400-1673800200@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:EQUIP - Marriage Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part course for BRMC members planning to get married. \nPlaces are limited to a maximum of 15 couples on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPart 1 consists of five sessions of teaching facilitated by speakers. \nPart 2 consists of six sessions of private mentoring with your Marriage Mentors. \nParticipants are required to complete both parts. \nTopics covered: \n\n Marriage – The Biblical Perspective\n Communication and Managing Finances\n Resolving Conflicts\n Intimacy & Family Planning\n Children\, Work-life & family life\n\nYou are strongly encouraged to attend the course one year before your wedding date. \nCourse dates: \n1\, 8\, 15\, 29 January and 5 February \nSign up here
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/equip-marriage-preparation-course-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230114T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230114T083000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20230108T020237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T065217Z
UID:2740-1673676000-1673685000@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship (Ewalk) meets Saturdays* to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to truly be men after God’s own heart. \n*Please note there’s no meeting on 21 January during the Lunar New Year break. \nMen’s Prayer Sessions \nSaturdays\, 6am-7am\, Wesley Hall \nMen’s Fellowship Sessions \nSaturdays\, 7am-8.30am\, Wesley Hall \nFind out more
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-emmaus-walk-mens-fellowship-ewalk-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20230101T001316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T074111Z
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SUMMARY:EQUIP - Put Our Best Foot Forward
DESCRIPTION:Join the Heart2Heart Mothers’ Fellowship* to discover how to make the right choices\, get our perspectives right and begin a new journey with God in the new year.\n\nRegistrations close on 12 January.  \n\nRegister here \n  \n*The Heart2Heart Mothers’ Fellowship meet every Friday during school term time. \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/put-our-best-foot-forward/
LOCATION:L2 Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230108T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221010T010338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T074034Z
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SUMMARY:EQUIP - Marriage Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part course for BRMC members planning to get married. \nPlaces are limited to a maximum of 15 couples on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPart 1 consists of five sessions of teaching facilitated by speakers. \nPart 2 consists of six sessions of private mentoring with your Marriage Mentors. \nParticipants are required to complete both parts. \nTopics covered: \n\n Marriage – The Biblical Perspective\n Communication and Managing Finances\n Resolving Conflicts\n Intimacy & Family Planning\n Children\, Work-life & family life\n\nYou are strongly encouraged to attend the course one year before your wedding date. \nCourse dates: \n1\, 8\, 15\, 29 January and 5 February \nSign up here
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/equip-marriage-preparation-course-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230107T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230107T083000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20230105T223425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T065256Z
UID:2698-1673071200-1673080200@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship (Ewalk)
DESCRIPTION:Ewalk meets Saturdays* to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to truly be men after God’s own heart. \n*Please note there’s no meeting on 21 January during the Lunar New Year break. \nMen’s Prayer Sessions \nSaturdays\, 6am-7am\, Wesley Hall \nMen’s Fellowship Sessions \nSaturdays\, 7am-8.30am\, Wesley Hall \nFind out more
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/emmauswalk-mens-fellowship-ewalk/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220914T005154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T022545Z
UID:1792-1673049600-1677023999@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Ordinary Time After Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nOrdinary Time refers to the time between the two cycles of Advent-Christmas-Epiphany and Lent-Easter-Pentecost. They are marked as “After Epiphany” and “After Pentecost” respectively. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nOrdinary Time itself has no central theme\, but Scripture readings during After Epiphany emphasise the growth of the Kingdom of God through the life and ministry of Jesus – an extension to the Epiphany theme of “revealing” Jesus to the world. \nNOTHING ORDINARY ABOUT ORDINARY TIME\n“Ordinary” comes from the word “ordinal”\, referring to how the weeks are counted in order (e.g.\, 1st Sunday After Epiphany\, 2nd Sunday After Epiphany\, and so on). \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nThe season is punctuated by special holy days (the source of the word “holiday”) such as Transfiguration Sunday. Other days significant to the congregation\, such as ACS Sunday\, are also observed. \nGreen is used to signify growth and life. \nSermons tend to focus on Jesus’ call for us to follow him as disciples. \nBOOKENDING THE ORDINARY\nBoth blocks of ordinary time keep our focus on the life and ministry of Jesus. The early weeks of After Epiphany continue the trajectory of the three strands of the Epiphany of Jesus\, in particular his baptism\, and the wedding at Cana. The first Sunday of After Epiphany is thus observed as “The Sunday of the Baptism of our Lord”. The last Sunday of After Epiphany is observed as “Transfiguration Sunday”\, the final great revelation of Jesus to the world. \nREFERENCES \n\nSenn\, Frank C. Introduction to Christian Liturgy. Minneapolis\, MN: Fortress Press\, 2012.\nUnited Methodist Church. The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/ordinary-time-after-epiphany/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230106T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20230101T215938Z
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SUMMARY:Corporate Prayer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Following her Vision Sunday sermon to ‘Wait\, Watch and Pray’\, Pastor-in-Charge Rev Wendy Watson invites all to join in the church’s first corporate prayer meeting this year. \nThe meeting will be held on Friday\, 6 Jan\, at the Sanctuary.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/corporate-prayer-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230108
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220914T004910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T015524Z
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SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nAn “epiphany” refers to a revelation\, and the season marks the shift in emphasis from the birth of Jesus to the revelation of his ministry to the world. Epiphany brings together the three strands of Jesus’ birth (the adoration of the wise men)\, baptism (at the Jordan)\, and ministry(turning purification water into wine at the wedding at Cana). \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nEpiphany is about God making all things new. We celebrate that the Gospel is not just for Israel but all the world. We remember that as the new people of God we share in the one baptism of Jesus. We rejoice that God is doing a new work through fulfilling the old covenant. \nWHY THE WISE MEN (MAGI)?\nThe wise men represent the world coming to worship at the feet of Jesus. Scripture is silent as to their actual number\, but the three gifts gave rise to the tradition that they were three. \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nTraditionally\, the Sunday following Epiphany Day celebrates the baptism of Jesus. Readings in the weeks after Epiphany emphasise the ministry of Jesus\, including the wedding at Cana. \nWhite is used as a symbol of joy. \nSome churches conduct baptisms or renew their baptismal vows \nTHE FIRST CHRISTMAS\nEpiphany was observed even before Christmas! For Early Christians Jesus’ birth was not as important as his death\, and Easter served asthe primary celebration of the Church. Epiphany was a summary of the beginning of the Gospel story. It was only later\, amidst debates on the divinity and humanity of Jesus\, that Christmas began to be celebrated. \nREFERENCES \n\nAlexander\, J. Neil. Celebrating Liturgical Time: Days\, Weeks\, and Seasons\, 2014.\nThe United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/epiphany/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230101T133000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221010T010201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T055936Z
UID:1987-1672579800-1672590600@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:EQUIP - Marriage Preparation Course
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part course for BRMC members planning to get married. \nPlaces are limited to a maximum of 15 couples on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPart 1 consists of five sessions of teaching facilitated by speakers. \nPart 2 consists of six sessions of private mentoring with your Marriage Mentors. \nParticipants are required to complete both parts. \nTopics covered: \n\n Marriage – The Biblical Perspective\n Communication and Managing Finances\n Resolving Conflicts\n Intimacy & Family Planning\n Children\, Work-life & family life\n\nYou are strongly encouraged to attend the course one year before your wedding date. \nCourse dates: \n1\, 8\, 15\, 29 January and 5 February 2023 \nSign up here
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/equip-marriage-preparation-course/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221231T160141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T072350Z
UID:2594-1672531200-1673827199@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:EQUIP - Registration for Baptism and Membership Course
DESCRIPTION:Registration has now closed.  \nPlease sign up for the next available course run. Details will be released soon. \n  \nPlease visit our FAQs for the criteria and other details.  \n  \nBMC Easter 2023 Schedule \n\n\n\nItem\nDates\n\n\nRegistration opens\n1 Jan 2023 (Sun)\n\n\nRegistration closes\n15 Jan 2023 (Sun)\n\n\nBMC session 1\n4 Feb 2023 (Sat)\, 130-330pm\n\n\nBMC session 2\n11 Feb 2023 (Sat)\, 130-330pm\n\n\nBMC session 3\n18 Feb 2023 (Sat)\, 130-330pm\n\n\nBMC session 4\n25 Feb 2023 (Sat)\, 130-330pm\n\n\nBMC session 5 (for parents)\n4 Mar 2023 (Sat)\, 130-330pm\n\n\nPastoral Conversations\n18 Feb to 18 Mar 2023 (4 weeks)\n\n\nAdmin Briefing for candidates\n11 Mar 2023 (Sat)\, 130-330pm\n\n\nBaptism Service\n25 Mar 2023 (Sat)\, 10am-12pm\n\n\nConfirmation and Reception into Membership (CARIM) Service\n25 Mar 2023 (Sat) and 26 Mar 2023 (Sun)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/baptism-and-membership-course-easter-registration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221219T000721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T105613Z
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SUMMARY:Watchnight - Covenant Renewal Service
DESCRIPTION:Venue: ACS Auditorium \nTime: 10.30pm \nThere will be no livestream for this service. \nAll are encouraged to join us at this New Year’s Eve service. \nSee more service timings
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/watchnight-service/
LOCATION:ACS Auditorium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220914T004601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T022804Z
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SUMMARY:Watchnight Covenant Renewal
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS IT?\nNot part of the Christian liturgical calendar but a Methodist distinctive. Essentially a vigil\, it is a service usually held on New Year’s Eve\, crossing into the new year. This gave rise to its more popular name – a “Watchnight” Service. \nWHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?\nJohn Wesley found the service to be an important means of spiritual renewal\, and conducted such services in the the Methodist societies he visited. \nCOVENANT RENEWAL\nCentral to the service is the Covenant Prayer\, where we are summoned to commit ourselves completely to God\, in every area of our lives. It is a serious covenant not meant to entered into without adequate preparation. \nWHAT DO WE DO?\nWe gather to reflect\, and give thanks to God for the year that is past\, and renew our covenant\, rooted in our baptism\, for God to be our God and we to be his people. \nRed is used to as a symbol of the Holy Spirit\, consecrating us and setting us apart for God \nWe commit ourselves completely to God and his purposes. \nVIGILS AND CHRISTIAN WORSHIP\nVigils are worship services in which Christians watch and wait in the presence of God through the night into the new day. Its roots lie in the Jewish practice of passover. Early Christians gathered on the eve of Easter for the similar purpose of retelling the Gospel story which shapes our identity as Christians. This became known as the Great Easter Vigil\, inspiring other lesser vigils in Christian worship. \nREFERENCES \n\nAlexander\, J. Neil. Celebrating Liturgical Time: Days\, Weeks\, and Seasons\, 2014.\nUnited Methodist Church. The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville\, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House\, 1992.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/watchnight-covenant-renewal/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220824T234732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T182957Z
UID:1594-1671955200-1672991999@www.brmc.org.sg
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\nChrist 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 \n\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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221227
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221219T004902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T010948Z
UID:2123-1671868800-1672041599@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services 2022
DESCRIPTION:CHRISTMAS EVE CAROL SERVICE\nSat\, 24 Dec\n5pm | Sanctuary \nCHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES\nSun\, 25 Dec\n8.30am l Sanctuary\n9.30am l URS & Filipino l Performing Arts Theatre\n10.30am l Sanctuary\n10.30am l Shine Forth l Concert Hall \nThere is no afternoon service on 25 December. \nBookmark our YouTube channel for the Christmas Day livestream services.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/christmas-eve-and-christmas-day-services-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221219T010000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221219T023000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221106T234633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T010910Z
UID:2117-1671411600-1671417000@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Advent Chorale Finale by the Methodist Festival Choir
DESCRIPTION:Sermon title: In Darkness\, A Long-Awaited Child \nPreacher: Rev Dr Norman Wong \nFind out more about our Advent Sermon Series. 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/advent-chorale-finale-by-the-methodist-festival-choir/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221106T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T010619Z
UID:2174-1671390000-1671395400@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Christmas Celebration at Indonesian Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome. You are also encouraged to bring along Indonesian friends and family to join us. \nOther upcoming events
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/christmas-celebration-at-indonesian-service/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221222
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221109T013704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T005733Z
UID:2183-1671264000-1671609599@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:December Youth Camp 2022
DESCRIPTION:Youth Camp is back on site at BRMC. \nIt will be a residential camp from 17-20 Dec 2022. \nSign up by 13 Nov and stay tuned for more content on our IG @brmcym.  \nSee more details \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/december-youth-camp-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221217T040000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221217T060000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220824T221827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T221828Z
UID:1581-1671249600-1671256800@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:We meet on Fridays\, except first Fridays of the month. \nTime 8 to 10 pm \nVenue : Wesley hall
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221209T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220824T221755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T074318Z
UID:1578-1670616000-1670623200@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:We meet on Fridays\, except first Fridays of the month. \nTime 8 to 10 pm \nVenue : Wesley hall
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221203T223000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221204T013000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221031T020928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T001927Z
UID:2127-1670106600-1670117400@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Christmas Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us and make your own beautiful Christmas wreath to bring back home. \nUsing fresh Nobilis Fir\, reserved foliage\, cone\, ornaments & dried fruits\, the workshop is conducted hands-on and easy way. \nVenue: Oldham Hall\nCost : $70 per pax\n$130 for two (only applicable to families or pre-believers)\nInclusive of materials and refreshments \n*Please bring your own pruning scissors. \nPlaces are limited and priority will be given to family/pre-believer pairs. \nRegistration details \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/christmas-wreath-workshop/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20221103T020202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T015451Z
UID:1949-1670090400-1670097600@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:EQUIP - Baptism Celebration Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome. \nVenue: BRMC Sanctuary\nTime: 10am-12pm \nLearn more about baptism 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/baptism-celebration-service/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221203T040000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221203T060000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220824T221732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T221732Z
UID:1576-1670040000-1670047200@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:We meet on Fridays\, except first Fridays of the month. \nTime 8 to 10 pm \nVenue : Wesley hall
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220814T005047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185436Z
UID:896-1669708800-1669967999@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Vacation Bible School (VBS)
DESCRIPTION:For children in Primary 1-5. \nDuration: Two and a half days. \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/vacation-bible-school-vbs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221226
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220824T231937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T015157Z
UID:1592-1669536000-1671955199@www.brmc.org.sg
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 \n\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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221126T040000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20221126T060000
DTSTAMP:20260621T193032
CREATED:20220824T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T221701Z
UID:1574-1669435200-1669442400@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:We meet on Fridays\, except first Fridays of the month. \nTime 8 to 10 pm \nVenue : Wesley hall
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-14/
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