Season of Lent
2026-02-18 - 2026-04-04
WHAT IS IT?
Lent (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.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?
We 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.
THE CULMINATION AT HOLY WEEK
The 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.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Lent 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.
Purple is used to signify repentance and royalty.
Ash is imposed on our foreheads as a sign of repentance
We practice self-denial through fasting.
FASTING AND SELF-DENIAL
Fasting 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.
REFERENCES
The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1992.
Senn, Frank C. Introduction to Christian Liturgy. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2012.
Truscott, Jeffrey A. Worship: A Practical Guide. Singapore: Armour Publishing, 2011.

BB Week 2026 (1 Mar - 5 Apr)
2026-03-01 - 2026-04-06
The 12BR Singapore Company of The Boys’ Brigade supported by ACS (BR) and BRMC, will be collecting donations at the canteen on the morning of Sun, 15 Mar, after the 8.30am and 10.30am services.
Your generous giving will go toward leadership development and godly character-building programmes for the boys.
Support and donate generously

Maundy Thursday
2026-04-02
WHAT IS IT?
Maundy Thursday is marked by a service in the evening, which itself initiates the great three-day long liturgy (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) known as the Easter Triduum.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?
Maundy Thursday gets its name from the Latin “mandatum”, meaning “commandment”. We remember Jesus’ new commandment to love and serve one another, a posture necessary for communion at his table. Fittingly, Maundy Thursday also commemorates the institution of Holy Communion
THE WASHING OF FEET
Unlike Holy Communion, foot washing is not a sacrament since it is not an act commanded by Jesus. Rather, we wash each other’s feet in imitation of what Jesus did at the Last Supper, enacting humble servanthood as a response to the command to love one another.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We retell the Gospel accounts of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and instituting the sacrament of Holy Communion. There is no benediction, and the people depart in meditative silence, since the liturgy continues the next day.
Purple is used to signify repentance and royalty.
Foot washing is sometimes re-enacted.
We celebrate Holy Communion
THE STRIPPING OF THE SANCTUARY
At the end of the service, the altar cloth (on the communion table) and parament (hanging on the pulpit) is removed, along with the altar cross, altar Bible, and other decorations. The Sanctuary remains bare to symbolise the desolation and abandonment of Jesus in Gethsemane and in the suffering that follows.
REFERENCES
Frank C. Senn, Introduction to Christian Liturgy (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2012).
United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Book of Worship (Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1992).

Maundy Thursday Service 2026
2026-04-02 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Singapore) | Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday service with Holy Communion will be held on 2 Apr 2026, 8pm at the Sanctuary.
All are invited.
Learn more about Maundy Thursday
Pulpit Calendar

EQUIP - Freedom in Christ (#11/12)
2026-04-02 20:00 - 21:30 | ZOOM
A new discipleship journey to break free and live fully in Christ.
The Discipleship & Nurture (D&N) Ministry is starting a 12-week online course designed to help believers experience true freedom in their walk with God.
Based on the UK Freedom in Christ (FIC) Ministries curriculum, this programme helps believers break spiritual bondages, renew their minds, and walk confidently in their identity in Christ.
What You’ll Gain

Know who you are in Christ
Break free from negative patterns
Resolve spiritual conflicts through the cross
Live daily in freedom and fruitfulness

Come embark on this journey of healing, surrender, and transformation.
Participant Testimony
FIC reminded me that I am God’s child – deeply loved, never alone… In Christ, I found freedom.

Session
Topic
Date & Time

Session 1
Introduction
Thu, 22 Jan, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 2
Who am I?
Thu, 29 Jan, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 3
Choosing to believe the truth
Thu, 5 Feb, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 4
The world view of truth
Thu, 12 Feb, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 5
Our daily choice
Thu, 19 Feb, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 6
The battle for our minds
Thu, 26 Feb, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 7
Handling emotions well
Thu, 5 Mar, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 8
Forgiving from the heart
Thu, 12 Mar, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 9
Prayer response: the steps to FIC
Thu, 19 Mar, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 10
Renewing the mind
Thu, 26 Mar, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 11
Relating to others
Thu, 2 Apr, 8pm-9.30pm

Session 12
What’s next
Thu, 9 Apr, 8pm-9.30pm

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Good Friday
2026-04-03
WHAT IS IT?
We remember the Crucifixion of Jesus. Worship across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday form the Easter Triduum, a three-day long liturgy marking in turn the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?
We reflect on how God embraced suffering and death for us and for our salvation. We comes to terms with the total depravity of the human heart and the depth of love God has demonstrated in redeeming it.
A PENSIVE CELEBRATION
Because it is part of a larger liturgy that climaxes with the joy of Easter, Good Friday services are sombre and penitential in nature. Despite knowing that the victory is already won, we linger in deeper reflection on how God’s generous grace that has saved us from our sin.
WHAT DO WE DO?
No vestments adorn the Sanctuary, and the pastors are dressed simply with no stoles or pectoral crosses. The cross is partially veiled, drawing attention to this holy mystery. A crown of thorns is hung on the cross as a visible reminder of the price Jesus paid. The liturgy continues through Saturday and Sunday, and so the people depart in meditative silence with no benediction pronounced.
No liturgical colours are used, because the Sanctuary is stripped.
A large standing wooden cross is used instead of the brass altar cross.
RE-ENACTING THE CRUCIFIXION
Christians re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus in many ways. Most commonly the Crucifixion is read and preached from the Gospels. The Tre Ore is a worship service based on the seven last words of Jesus on the cross. The Stations of the Cross is a devotional tool that guides us in walking with Jesus to the cross.
REFERENCES
J. Neil Alexander, Celebrating Liturgical Time: Days, Weeks, and Seasons, 2014.
Jeffrey A. Truscott, Worship: A Practical Guide (Singapore: Armour Publishing, 2011).
United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1992.

Good Friday Services 2026
2026-04-03 08:30 - 12:00
Good Friday Services will be held at 8.30am and 10.30am at the Sanctuary.
All are invited to join us on site.
Learn more about Good Friday.
Pulpit Calendar

[CANCELLED] CONNECT - Seniors Fellowship Brunch
2026-04-03 10:30 - 12:30
There will be no Seniors Fellowship Brunch in the month of April due to Good Friday and the Easter Weekend. Please look out for the next session in May.

The CONNECT Seniors Ministry meets regularly to G.R.O.W. – Graciously Ripen, Overflowing with Wisdom from Above.
Join us and embrace the joy of growth, wisdom, and community.

CONNECT - Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
2026-04-04 06:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-11 06:00 - 08:30, 2026-04-18 06:00 - 08:30
He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God? – Micah 6:8
Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturdays to encourage men, whether singles, husbands or fathers, to be men after God’s heart.
Men’s Prayer Sessions
Saturdays, 6am – 7am, Wesley Hall
Men’s Fellowship Sessions
Saturdays, 7am – 8.30am, Wesley Hall
FIND OUT MORE

EQUIP - Growing as Disciples in Christ (GDIC Module 1) (#10/11 - Sat)
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM
The Growing as Disciples In Christ (GDIC) programme is made up of three modules, based on the established 2:7 series by The Navigators, starting in January 2026.
Module 1 – “Growing Strong in God’s Family” – provides the building blocks for inculcating important spiritual habits for every disciple including:

Memorising key Scripture verses
Spending daily quiet time with God
Praying to communicate with our Heavenly Father

Session Format
Experienced GDIC facilitators will encourage and engage each group in lively and open conversations every week, whereby participants will share key reflections from spending quiet time, review memory verses and discuss Bible content. It will be a journey of discipleship and mutual encouragement with like-minded brothers and sisters.
Module 1, themed “Growing Strong in God’s Family”, will begin in the 3rd week of January 2026 and runs over a period of 11 weeks with 2 group options:

Tuesdays, 8pm-10pm
Saturdays, 10am-12pm

Meetings will mostly be conducted via Zoom, with selected onsite meetings.

Session
Tue (8pm-10pm)
Sat (10am-12pm)

Session 1
20 Jan 2026
24 Jan 2026

Session 2
27 Jan 2026
31 Jan 2026

Session 3
3 Feb 2026
7 Feb 2026

Session 4
10 Feb 2026
14 Feb 2026

Session 5
24 Feb 2026
28 Feb 2026

Session 6
3 Mar 2026
7 Mar 2026

Session 7
10 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026

Session 8
17 Mar 2026
21 Mar 2026

Session 9
24 Mar 2026
28 Mar 2026

Session 10
31 Mar 2026
4 Apr 2026

Session 11
7 Apr 2026
11 Apr 2026

Subsequent modules
After Module 1, you are strongly encouraged to continue on with Module 2 ‘Growing Your Roots in Christ’ and Module 3 ‘Bearing Fruit in Christ’, which will run for 11 weeks each.

Season of Easter
2026-04-05 - 2026-05-23
WHAT IS IT?
We 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.
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE IT?
We 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.
CALCULATING EASTER
Easter 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.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We 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.
White is used as a symbol of joy.
We begin the day with a sunrise service.
Baptisms are often conducted.
HEBREW AND PAGAN SOURCES
Christians 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.
REFERENCES
Lathrop, Gordon. Holy Things: A Liturgical Theology. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress, 1999.
United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Book of Worship. Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1992.
Truscott, Jeffrey A. Worship: A Practical Guide. Singapore: Armour Publishing, 2011.

Easter Sunday Services 2026
2026-04-05 06:30 - 12:00
“Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia!”
All are welcome to celebrate Easter with us.
Easter Sunrise Service
Sun, 5 Apr 6.30am | ACS Student Plaza
Easter Sunday Services*
Sun, 5 Apr 8.30am & 10.30am | Sanctuary & ACS Auditorium**
*Please note that there will be no 5pm services on Saturday and Sunday of the Easter weekend.
**Church School (Primary School only) children will be celebrating Easter Sunday at the ACS Drama Theatre, while preschool and toddler classes will run as usual.
Learn more about the Easter season.
BRMC Visitor Map

CONNECT - Pickleball
2026-04-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-12 14:00 - 17:00 | ACS Auditorium
Join us for weekly pickleball sessions for a time of inter-generational bonding with our church family!
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome—children, youth, adults, and seniors alike. We’ll teach newcomers the game, and equipment (paddles, balls, and nets) will be provided.
🧒 Free for children 12 and under, & seniors 55 and over💵 $4 per session for all others (payable via QR code at the entrance)👟 Sports attire with non-marking court shoes required🚫 No food in the Auditorium. Bring your own water/drinks
Participation is only open to BRMC members.
Volunteer with us!

We need committed volunteers to help set up and return all equipment at the end of each session. If we can get 12 volunteers, we will roster 2 volunteers per session. Commitment will then be once every 6 weeks.
WhatsApp Chat Group
All participants will be placed in a BRMC Pickleball WhatsApp group for ease of communication.

Register your interest

EQUIP - Growing as Disciples in Christ (GDIC Module 1) (#11/11 - Tue)
2026-04-07 20:00 - 22:00

CONNECT - Seniors Singing Fellowship
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Methodist Girls’ School (IGLC room) @ Blackmore Drive
On the second week of the month, we call out to all seniors and their caregivers who love singing.
At the Singing Fellowship, we share our reﬂections on our Christian life through the songs we nominate to sing together, facilitated by a pastoral staff.
Singing helps us explore and grow in faith both cognitively and affectively. The lyrics guide our thinking and the music inspires our souls. After singing, we deepen our bonds of bonds of kinship, friendship and discipleship over a shared meal together.
Please confirm your attendance with Chang Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298.

The CONNECT Seniors Ministry meets regularly to G.R.O.W. – Graciously Ripen, Overflowing with Wisdom from Above.
Join us and embrace the joy of growth, wisdom, and community.

EQUIP - Freedom in Christ (#12/12)
2026-04-09 20:00 - 21:30 | ZOOM

EQUIP - Discerning the Voice of God (#1/6)
2026-04-10 09:30 - 11:30 | L1 Conference Room
In the midst of motherhood and daily responsibilities, God is still speaking.
Join us for a focused Bible study based on Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer.
Together, we will learn how to:

Recognise God’s direction
Understand the prompting of the Holy Spirit
Respond with trust and obedience
Grow in intimacy with God while balancing motherhood

This study is designed for mothers who desire to strengthen their spiritual sensitivity, build confidence in hearing God’s guidance, and journey alongside a supportive community of women.
Through Scripture, guided discussion, and practical application, we will explore how God speaks through His Word, circumstances, and the gentle leading of the Spirit.
Come ready to gather, grow, and listen.
Date: Fridays, 10-24 Apr, 15-29 May 2026
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: L1 Conference Rooms
Sign up on the Church Center App

Friday Youth Connect
2026-04-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Wesley Hall
Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. – 1 Tim 4:12
The Youth Connect Group meets weekly on Friday evenings (except on the Fridays before Holy Communion Sundays).
Time: 8pm- 10pm
Venue: Wesley Hall
Follow our Youth Ministry on Instagram!

BRMC Little Lights Preschool Open House (Vanda Campus)
2026-04-11 09:00 - 12:00
Vanda Campus Open House
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: 3 & 5 Vanda Road, Singapore 287773
Join us at our Open House and discover how BRMC Little Lights Preschool (Vanda) provides more than just quality education—we nurture both Christian values and character in every child, alongside holistic academic programmes that are recognised locally and globally.
Visit our Open House event at the Vanda campus to:

Learn more about our infant care and childcare programmes
Take part in an interactive school tour
Meet our passionate teachers and educarers who partner with parents in every step of the journey

We are the only faith-based preschool in Singapore accredited with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Our curriculum integrates the IB PYP with the Ministry of Education’s Nurturing Early Learners (NEL) Framework, giving children the best foundation to flourish both in character and in academics.
Complementing this strong academic and values-based foundation, we also offer a wide range of optional co-curriculum and enrichment programmes—from Montessori, Creative Chinese Learning, Maths & English Literacy, and Speech & Drama, to Sports, Coding & Robotics, and Creative Art & Cartooning—providing every child with opportunities to discover their gifts and grow holistically.
Register now for our open house and get enrolment perks up to $1,000 (terms & conditions apply)!

EQUIP - Growing as Disciples in Christ (GDIC Module 1) (#11/11 - Sat)
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00

Alpha Course 1H2026 (#6/12)
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Wesley Hall
Alpha is a safe space to ask honest questions about life, spirituality and the Christian faith. Each session creates an open and friendly environment where you can explore big ideas with new friends.
Join us for the first session to get a taste of what Alpha is like. Come for lunch, meet people, and decide if this journey is for you.
This onsite Alpha runs weekly on Saturdays, 1pm–3.30pm, over 12 weeks.
Registration opens 30 Nov 2025 and closes 31 Jan 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to Alpha!
Programme

Session
Topic
Date (Saturdays)

Session 1
Introduction – is there more to life than this?
28 Feb 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 2
Who is Jesus?
7 Mar 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 3
Why did Jesus die?
14 Mar 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 4
How can I have faith?
21 Mar 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 5
Why & how do I pray?
28 Mar 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 6
Why & how should I read the bible?
11 Apr 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 7
How does God guide us?
18 Apr 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 8
Alpha highlight: Holy Spirit – who/what/how?
25 Apr 2026, 9am-6pm

Session 9
Does God still heal today?
2 May 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 10
How can I resist evil?
9 May 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 11
Why and how should I tell others?
16 May 2026, 1pm-3.30pm

Session 12
Alpha celebration lunch & how can I make the most of the rest of my life?
23 May 2026, 11.30am-2.30pm

*Please note that Session 8 and Session 12 have a different time schedule.

SERVE - Migrant Workers Easter Sports Day
2026-04-12 14:00 - 20:30
Celebrate Easter through fellowship, sport, and shared community.
This April, we’re hosting our migrant worker brothers for Easter Sports Day — an afternoon of friendly competition, meaningful connection, and shared meals.
We’re planning a range of games such as pickleball, volleyball and soccer.
This is a SERVE opportunity. We are looking for members to:

Hosting and welcoming migrant worker brothers
Facilitating sports game stations
Supporting event logistics and coordination

If you have a heart to welcome, connect, and serve — we invite you to step forward.
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Time: 2pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Barker Road Methodist Church
Sign up to serve and be part of this Easter outreach.

CONNECT - Seniors Chapel
2026-04-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Wesley Hall
This is a time and place for us to personally draw near to God in His Sanctuary through songs, prayers, and guided meditation.
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Wesley Hall
Holy Communion is served every month at Seniors Chapel.
No registration is required.

The CONNECT Seniors Ministry meets regularly to G.R.O.W. – Graciously Ripen, Overflowing with Wisdom from Above.
Join us and embrace the joy of growth, wisdom, and community.

EQUIP - Discerning the Voice of God (#2/6)
2026-04-17 09:30 - 11:30 | L1 Conference Room

Alpha Course 1H2026 (#7/12)
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:30 | Wesley Hall

CONNECT - Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship
2026-04-18 13:30 - 16:00
Caring for someone with dementia or living with it can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone.
The monthly Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship provides a supportive space where those with dementia and their caregivers can come together in faith and fellowship. It runs on 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Date: 18 Apr 2026
Time: 1.30pm – 4pm
Venue: Wesley Hall
The programme is as follows:

Welcome
Worship
Scripture/Message
Exercise
Closing

Registration is required. Please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298.
Get in touch

The CONNECT Seniors Ministry meets regularly to G.R.O.W. – Graciously Ripen, Overflowing with Wisdom from Above.
Join us and embrace the joy of growth, wisdom, and community.
