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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Seniors Brunch Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the monthly Brunch Connection 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\, 4 Oct 2024\nTime: 9.45 am – 12 pm (Registration at 9.30 am)\nVenue: New Ubin Seafood  (@Metropolitan YMCA)\nAddress: 60 Stevens Rd\, Metropolitan YMCA (Lobby)\, Singapore 25785 \nAny amount is acceptable. Freewill offering is welcome. \nRegistration is required. \nSign up here
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-seniors-brunch-connection-16/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241007
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SUMMARY:Church School Annual Teachers' & Leaders' Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:A time of fellowship\, food and prayerfully reflecting over Church School’s 4+1 strategic imperatives contextualised against the wider issues at BRMC and the challenges of our modern age. \nVenue: Changi Village Hotel (TBC) \nPlease check in on the BRMC Team Church School Telegram chat for updates.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/church-school-annual-teachers-leaders-summit-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241005T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241005T083000
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SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturdays to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to be men after God’s heart. \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-39/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T093534Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Caregivers' Training (Session 4/7)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 7-week training by the Caregivers Alliance from 14 Sep 2024 to 26 Oct 2024. \nAt these weekly training sessions\, we will go deeper into each topic and provide handles on how to cope with caregiving and better understand our loved ones. \nTopics covered: \n1. Introduction to Dementia\n2. Understanding Dementia\n3. The Brain and Treatment\n4. Empathy and Compassion\n5. Communication\n6. Self Care\n7. Home Care for Persons with Dementia \nWho should attend? \nThe talk and training are primarily for current caregivers of loved ones with dementia. \nIf you are a volunteer who is interested in finding out more\, please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298. \nImpact of caregiving \nMost care recipients are either the caregiver’s parent (60%) or spouse (36%). It is painful for every caregiver to see their parents or spouse becoming frail in their older years (over 80% are over 80 years old)\, needing increasing medical care. \nAccording to the WISE study in 2015\, over 33% of seniors over 80 years old have dementia. Caregivers to older seniors need support to cope with caregiving for loved ones with dementia. \nWho will support our caregivers? \nJesus calls us to love God with all of ourselves and to love others. He calls loving and caring the “least of them” as loving and caring for Him. \n“And the king will answer them\, ‘Truly I tell you\, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family\, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NRSV) \nFor most of us\, these are the “least of them” Jesus has called us to love and care — our parents\, our spouses\, and siblings. They are “least” because they need “help in personal care\, performing tasks inside or outside the home\, and arranging for transportation and medical care to deal with a range of health problems\, illnesses or disabilities.” \nOur Lord calls His church to support our caregivers: \n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation\, who consoles us in all our affliction\, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NRSV) \nGet in touch \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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-caregivers-training-session-4-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241005T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240820T062427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T025201Z
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SUMMARY:SERVE - Prison Ministry Kids Mini-Carnival
DESCRIPTION:BRMC Prison Ministry is co-hosting a mini-Carnival for children of incarcerated parents with Salvation Army Kids-In-Play on Saturday 5th October 2024 from 1pm to 6pm. \nSeeking 40 volunteers to assist in variety of roles such as games hosts (old school type board games)\, food ICs\, befrienders\, and ushers. Come and join us for a fun afternoon to bless and wind down with the children after their school exams! \nSign up now \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/serve-prison-ministry-kids-mini-carnival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20241001T080458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T123919Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Seniors Singing Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thu\, 10 Oct 2024\nTime: 10am – 12noon\nVenue: Methodist Girls’ School (IGLC room) @ Blackmore Drive \nOn the second week of the month\, we call out to all seniors and their caregivers who love singing. \nAt the Singing Fellowship\, we share our reflections on our Christian life through the songs we nominate to sing together\, facilitated by a pastoral staff. \nSinging 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. \n\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. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-seniors-singing-fellowship/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241011T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241011T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
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SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Connect Group meets weekly on Friday evenings (except on the Fridays before Holy Communion Sundays). \nTime: 8pm- 10pm\nVenue: Wesley Hall \nFollow our Youth Ministry on Instagram! 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-41/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241012T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241012T083000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240605T032105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032105Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturdays to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to be men after God’s heart. \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-40/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240802T072032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T093631Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Caregivers' Training (Session 5/7)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 7-week training by the Caregivers Alliance from 14 Sep 2024 to 26 Oct 2024. \nAt these weekly training sessions\, we will go deeper into each topic and provide handles on how to cope with caregiving and better understand our loved ones. \nTopics covered: \n1. Introduction to Dementia\n2. Understanding Dementia\n3. The Brain and Treatment\n4. Empathy and Compassion\n5. Communication\n6. Self Care\n7. Home Care for Persons with Dementia \nWho should attend? \nThe talk and training are primarily for current caregivers of loved ones with dementia. \nIf you are a volunteer who is interested in finding out more\, please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298. \nImpact of caregiving \nMost care recipients are either the caregiver’s parent (60%) or spouse (36%). It is painful for every caregiver to see their parents or spouse becoming frail in their older years (over 80% are over 80 years old)\, needing increasing medical care. \nAccording to the WISE study in 2015\, over 33% of seniors over 80 years old have dementia. Caregivers to older seniors need support to cope with caregiving for loved ones with dementia. \nWho will support our caregivers? \nJesus calls us to love God with all of ourselves and to love others. He calls loving and caring the “least of them” as loving and caring for Him. \n“And the king will answer them\, ‘Truly I tell you\, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family\, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NRSV) \nFor most of us\, these are the “least of them” Jesus has called us to love and care — our parents\, our spouses\, and siblings. They are “least” because they need “help in personal care\, performing tasks inside or outside the home\, and arranging for transportation and medical care to deal with a range of health problems\, illnesses or disabilities.” \nOur Lord calls His church to support our caregivers: \n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation\, who consoles us in all our affliction\, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NRSV) \nGet in touch \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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-caregivers-training-session-5-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241016T153000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241016T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240117T004802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T061419Z
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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\, 16 Oct 2024\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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-seniors-chapel-16/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241018T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240403T065140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T065140Z
UID:7206-1729281600-1729288800@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Connect Group meets weekly on Friday evenings (except on the Fridays before Holy Communion Sundays). \nTime: 8pm- 10pm\nVenue: Wesley Hall \nFollow our Youth Ministry on Instagram! 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-42/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241019T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241019T083000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240605T032204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032204Z
UID:7525-1729317600-1729326600@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturdays to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to be men after God’s heart. \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-41/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240802T072122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T093724Z
UID:7827-1729332000-1729339200@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:CONNECT - Caregivers' Training (Session 6/7)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 7-week training by the Caregivers Alliance from 14 Sep 2024 to 26 Oct 2024. \nAt these weekly training sessions\, we will go deeper into each topic and provide handles on how to cope with caregiving and better understand our loved ones. \nTopics covered: \n1. Introduction to Dementia\n2. Understanding Dementia\n3. The Brain and Treatment\n4. Empathy and Compassion\n5. Communication\n6. Self Care\n7. Home Care for Persons with Dementia \nWho should attend? \nThe talk and training are primarily for current caregivers of loved ones with dementia. \nIf you are a volunteer who is interested in finding out more\, please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298. \nImpact of caregiving \nMost care recipients are either the caregiver’s parent (60%) or spouse (36%). It is painful for every caregiver to see their parents or spouse becoming frail in their older years (over 80% are over 80 years old)\, needing increasing medical care. \nAccording to the WISE study in 2015\, over 33% of seniors over 80 years old have dementia. Caregivers to older seniors need support to cope with caregiving for loved ones with dementia. \nWho will support our caregivers? \nJesus calls us to love God with all of ourselves and to love others. He calls loving and caring the “least of them” as loving and caring for Him. \n“And the king will answer them\, ‘Truly I tell you\, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family\, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NRSV) \nFor most of us\, these are the “least of them” Jesus has called us to love and care — our parents\, our spouses\, and siblings. They are “least” because they need “help in personal care\, performing tasks inside or outside the home\, and arranging for transportation and medical care to deal with a range of health problems\, illnesses or disabilities.” \nOur Lord calls His church to support our caregivers: \n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation\, who consoles us in all our affliction\, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NRSV) \nGet in touch \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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-caregivers-training-session-6-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240117T012311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T012311Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT - Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Time: 2pm – 4pm\nVenue: Wesley Hall \nThe Shalom Dementia Care Fellowship is for those with dementia\, and their carers. \nIt usually runs on 3rd Saturdays of the month\, 2pm-4pm. \nAll are welcome. \nThe programme usually runs as follows: \n\nWelcome\nWorship\nScripture/Message\nExercise\nClosing\n\nRegistration is required. Please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298. \nGet in touch \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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-shalom-dementia-care-fellowship-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20241001T080950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T072021Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECT Seniors - Pickleball
DESCRIPTION:Pickleball is an easy-to-learn sport that combines tennis\, ping pong\, and badminton\, and is perfect for all fitness levels. With a small court and minimal running\, it’s accessible to everyone—but if you’re up for a challenge\, the pace can get intense! \nDate: Thu\, 24 Oct 2024\nTime: 6pm – 8pm\nVenue: Tennis courts\, Methodist Girls’ School @ Blackmore Drive \nPlease contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298 to confirm that the event is on in case of last-minute changes. \nIf you’re not a senior yet\, we’d love for you to serve alongside us in fostering a Christ-centred inter-generational community. \nGet in touch \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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-pickleball/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241025T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240403T065213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T065213Z
UID:7208-1729886400-1729893600@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:Youth Connect Group
DESCRIPTION:The Youth Connect Group meets weekly on Friday evenings (except on the Fridays before Holy Communion Sundays). \nTime: 8pm- 10pm\nVenue: Wesley Hall \nFollow our Youth Ministry on Instagram! 
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/youth-connect-group-43/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T060000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T083000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240605T032252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T032252Z
UID:7527-1729922400-1729931400@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:CONNECT- Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Emmaus Walk Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturdays to encourage men\, whether singles\, husbands or fathers\, to be men after God’s heart. \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-42/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T212549
CREATED:20240802T072224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T093815Z
UID:7829-1729936800-1729944000@www.brmc.org.sg
SUMMARY:CONNECT - Caregivers' Training (Session 7/7)
DESCRIPTION:This is a 7-week training by the Caregivers Alliance from 14 Sep 2024 to 26 Oct 2024. \nAt these weekly training sessions\, we will go deeper into each topic and provide handles on how to cope with caregiving and better understand our loved ones. \nTopics covered: \n1. Introduction to Dementia\n2. Understanding Dementia\n3. The Brain and Treatment\n4. Empathy and Compassion\n5. Communication\n6. Self Care\n7. Home Care for Persons with Dementia \nWho should attend? \nThe talk and training are primarily for current caregivers of loved ones with dementia. \nIf you are a volunteer who is interested in finding out more\, please contact Chong Tian at the church office at 6256 4298. \nImpact of caregiving \nMost care recipients are either the caregiver’s parent (60%) or spouse (36%). It is painful for every caregiver to see their parents or spouse becoming frail in their older years (over 80% are over 80 years old)\, needing increasing medical care. \nAccording to the WISE study in 2015\, over 33% of seniors over 80 years old have dementia. Caregivers to older seniors need support to cope with caregiving for loved ones with dementia. \nWho will support our caregivers? \nJesus calls us to love God with all of ourselves and to love others. He calls loving and caring the “least of them” as loving and caring for Him. \n“And the king will answer them\, ‘Truly I tell you\, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family\, you did it to me.” – Matthew 25:40 (NRSV) \nFor most of us\, these are the “least of them” Jesus has called us to love and care — our parents\, our spouses\, and siblings. They are “least” because they need “help in personal care\, performing tasks inside or outside the home\, and arranging for transportation and medical care to deal with a range of health problems\, illnesses or disabilities.” \nOur Lord calls His church to support our caregivers: \n“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ\, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation\, who consoles us in all our affliction\, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NRSV) \nGet in touch \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.
URL:https://www.brmc.org.sg/event/connect-caregivers-training-session-7-8/
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