Discipleship & Nurture

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discipleship & nurture (d&n)

Develops our congregation as disciples of Christ. It partners with other ministries to deepen the F.A.I.T.H. (Fellowship, Adoration, Involvement, Transformation, Harvest) culture in our church, so that each member of our Faith church family is an ambassador of our mission to transform lives and change the world.

Our D&N initiatives include

Planted by the Waters

Planted by the Waters is a campaign to encourage everyone to read the Bible. Based on Psalm 1:1-3, we believe that everyone who reads and reflects on the Word of God will be like a tree planted by streams of water. They will then bear fruit in season when the Word becomes reality in their lives.

Reading the Word

If you need a Bible reading plan, we recommend starting with the A Chapter A Day: Reading the Bible in Three Years plan, available on the YouVersion Bible App. Our church will be starting on the 1^st Quarter – Year One plan on 1 January 2025.

First, make sure you’ve download the YouVersion Bible App.

Depending on your phone’s operating system, click one of the icons below to download the app:

After setting up the app, click the link for the plan you wish to start on. You can start setting up the plan 4 weeks before the intended start date.

Here are the links to the plans and the dates you should start them on:

– 1 Jan, 2025 | Year One, First Quarter: http://bible.com/r/sz

– 1 Apr, 2025 | Year One, Second Quarter: http://bible.com/r/t3

– 1 Jul, 2025 | Year One, Third Quarter: http://bible.com/r/t4

– 1 Oct, 2025 | Year One, Fourth Quarter: http://bible.com/r/t5

If you prefer a hardcopy, you can download a printable reading plan here.

Reflecting on the Word

To grow deeper in the Word, we should reflect on how the lessons the Bible has for us can be applied in our lives today. We recommend starting a journal and setting aside time to record your reflections. If you are not sure how to go about reflecting on the Word, you can try the S.O.A.P. method:

S – Scripture

Read the assigned passage for the day
Note down the scripture(s) reference that stood out to you from the passage
Consider writing out the scripture(s) that stood out to you from the passage

O – Observation

Note down what is happening in the passage. Here are some guiding questions to help you:
- What does it say about God?
- What does it say about our human condition?
- What made this passage stand out to you?

A – Application

Note down how you can apply your observations to your life. Here are some guiding questions to help you:
- What are some steps you can take to apply what you’ve learnt?
- How can you remind yourself of the promises in the passage?
- How can you show devotion to God/love others based on your observations?

P – Prayer

Write a simple prayer to commit your observations and applications to God

If you would like to go deeper into your reflections by sharing and hearing from others in a community, consider joining a Life Group by filling out a form here.

Realising the Word

As we go through life, we find that God’s Word becomes a reality in our lives. Was there a verse or passage that encouraged you through a difficult situation? Did God’s Word come to pass in your life? How did you manage to bear fruit?

The answers to these questions may be testimonies of how God’s Word is true. If you have found that God’s Word is true, why not share your testimony with others? If you want to share a testimony of how God’s Word has blessed you, share it with us on this Google Form.

We hope your testimony can be used to encourage others in the church but if you’re feeling shy or wish to maintain some privacy, we’ll publish your testimony as “Anonymous”.

For enquiries on the Bible reading campaign Planted by the Waters, contact Rebekah Lim, Pastoral Team Member at this email.

栽在溪水旁 – 勤读就有福

《栽在溪水旁》是个鼓励每个人阅读圣经的运动。根据诗篇 1:1-3，我们相信，每个阅读与反思上帝话语的人都会像一棵栽在溪水旁的树。当祂的话语在他们的生活中成为现实时，他们将按时候结果子。

阅读经文

如果您需要一个阅读圣经计划，我们建议您使用YouVersion 圣经软件中的“每日一章：三年读经”计划。本教会将在2025年1月1日开始第一年第一季度的计划。

首先，请下载 YouVersion 圣经软件。

以下是下载此软件的链接：

设置了软件后，请点击您要开始的读经计划的链接。您可在计划开始日期的前四周开始设置计划。

以下是计划的链接和您该开始计划的日期：

– 2025年1月1日 | 第一年，第一季度（1月至3月）：https://www.bible.com/zh-CN/reading-plans/3409-a-chapter-a-day-reading-the-bible-year-1-quarter-1

– 2025年4月1日 | 第一年，第二季度（4月至6月）：https://www.bible.com/zh-CN/reading-plans/3413-chapter-reading-the-bible-3-years-year-1-quarter-2

– 2025年7月1日 | 第一年，第三季度（7月至9月）：https://www.bible.com/zh-CN/reading-plans/3414-chapter-reading-the-bible-3-years-year-1-quarter-3

– 2025年10月1日 | 第一年，第四季度（10月至12月）：https://www.bible.com/zh-CN/reading-plans/3415-chapter-reading-bible-in-3-years-year-1-quarter-4

如果您喜欢印刷版本，请在此下载可打印的读经计划。

反思经文

为了更深入地理解经文，我们应该反思能如何应用圣经所给予我们的教训在我们现今的生活中。我们建议您开始写日志并腾出时间记录您的反思。如果您不确定如何去反思经文，您可尝试以下的 S.O.A.P. 方法：

S – Scripture 经文

阅读当天指定的经文
记下这段经文中突出的章节
考虑写出这段让您印象深刻的经文

O – Observation 观察

记下这段经文中所发生的事情。以下是一些能引导您的问题：
- 这段经文是如何讲述上帝的呢？
- 这段经文是如何讲述人类状况的呢？
- 是什么让这段经文让您印象深刻呢？

A – Application 应用

记下您如何能将您的观察应用在您的生活中。以下是一些能引导您的问题：
- 您可以采取哪些步骤把所学到的知识/教训应用在生活中呢？
- 您如何能提醒自己有关这段经文中的应许呢？
- 您如何能根据您的观察去表明对上帝的虔诚或去爱他人呢？

P – Prayer 祷告

写一段简单的祷告，把您的观察和应用交托给上帝。
您也可以：
- 为您所学到的知识/教训感谢上帝。
- 求上帝帮助您学以致用。

如果您想通过在一个社区中分享和听取其他人的分享，以便更深入地反思，请考虑在此填妥表格参加一个生命小组。

实现经文

在我们经历的人生中，我们发现上帝的话语在我们的生活中成为了现实。是否有一节或一段经文曾鼓励您度过难关呢？上帝的话语在您的生命中应验了吗？您是如何结出果子的呢？

这些问题的答案可能是上帝话语的真实性的见证。如果您已发现上帝的话语是真实的，何不与他人分享您的见证呢？如果您有意分享上帝的话语如何赐福于你，请在这谷歌表格上分享您的见证。

我们希望您的见证能用来鼓励教会中的其他人，但如果您感到害羞或想保留一些隐私，我们将以“匿名”的形式发表您的见证。

有疑问吗？

若您对《栽在溪水旁》阅读圣经运动有任何疑问，请透过此电邮联络教牧同工 Rebekah Lim 。

Biblical Courses

BIBLE STUDY ON BOOK OF JAMES What is the state of your Christian faith? Does your faith cause you to BIBLE STUDY ON BOOK OF JAMES? What is the state of your Christian faith? Does your faith cause you to act to fulfil what faith has called you to? Or it your faith dead and characterised by inaction? Can we truly say FAITH ACTS?

This Bible dialogue explores the book of James, the most practical book of Bible. The dialogue explores:

Why should faith cause us to act?

How faith and action working together helps us face the challenges of life

How faith acts out in the context that our time on earth is limited.

Teacher: Mr Andrew Chan, Local Preacher

9.30 AM - 12.30 PM

19, 26 April and 3 May. Friday.

TCN Hall

For enquiries, please email pehoonthian@faithmc.sg

FaithWalk!

DISCIPLE Class

DISCIPLE 1 – Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study This course focuses on the study of the entire Old Testament

DISCIPLE 1 – Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study (A)

This course focuses on the study of the entire Old Testament in 4 months. The participants meet once a week for a 2.5 hour session for study and discussion on how to live as committed disciples.

Note: This study is the prerequisite for the other three DISCIPLE Bible Study courses.

Course material fees : $30 for the Study Manual for D1 or D3

Disciple 1 (A) Class timings: (Please select one)

D1(A) course timings: (Please select one)

Monday evenings:

Time: 7.30pm-10.00pm starting 8 July 2024

(Please note that there is a compulsory Orientation Meeting on 1 July 2024 at 7.30pm in Rev TC Nga Hall, Level 4)

Wednesday mornings:

Time: 9.30am-12.00pm starting 10 July 2024

(Please note that there is a compulsory Orientation Meeting on 3 July 2024 at 9.30am in Rev TC Nga Hall, Level 4)

Note:

Please register online and make online payment (inside registration form) by 16 June 2024.
Physical classes will only commence with a minimum sign-up of 12 participants. Email tennypang@faithmc.sg for enquiries on registration or payment.

DISCIPLE 3 – Remember Who You Are (A)

Pre-requisite: Must have completed D1

This course dwells primarily on the Old Testament prophets in 16 weeks. It focuses on the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Its themes are the call to remember; the call to repentance, the need for renewed vision, and the places of community. Each week, Marks of Obedient Community echo the demands of the prophets to put God first. The study is further enhanced by a Context Portfolio containing timelines, maps and charts integral to the study.

Course material fees : $30 for the Study Manual

D3(A) course timings:

Monday evenings:

Time: 7.30pm-10.00pm starting 8 July 2024

(Please note that there is a compulsory Orientation Meeting on 1 July 2024 at 7.30pm in Doulos Room, Level 4)

Note:

Please register online and make online payment (inside registration form) by 16 June 2024.

Physical classes will only commence with a minimum sign-up of 12 participants. Email tennypang@faithmc.sg for enquiries on registration or payment.

Conversations@Faith

We’re working on the next topic. Keep watching this space!

For suggestions or enquiries, contact Rebekah Lim (rebekahlim@faithmc.sg).

Spiritual Retreat

Need some time to quiet down and hear from the LORD? Let us help you get started. If your Life Group is interested, we can recommend spiritual retreat centres and arrange for spiritual directors to provide guidance in your meditation.

For more information, contact Tenny Pang (tennypang@faithmc.sg).

For enquiries, please email pehoonthian@faithmc.sg

S.O.A.P. Journaling Class

Are you ready to deepen your connection with God? Join our journaling class and discover how to bring your whole being before God to encounter him in truth and grace. This class will take our present engagement through the S.O.A.P. method (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) one step further. Whether you’re new to journaling or seeking fresh inspiration, come explore the beauty of spiritual journaling and the freedom and growth it brings!

Saturday, 11 January 2025

9am-12pm

Mode:

Zoom

Speaker:

Rev. Jenni Ho-Huan

Speaker bio

Rev. Jenni Ho-Huan was ordained in the Presbyterian Church. Her passion is Spiritual Formation, Family-Life, Women’s Ministry & developing the Inner-Life of Leaders. She is an avid writer for social media, author & speaker at Conferences.

If you sign up for the class, please ensure you prepare the following items:

A notebook journal

A print Bible

A computer with zoom (we recommend this instead of a phone)

A space that is conducive for your journaling practice

For further enquires about this course, contact Rebekah Lim (PTM) at rebekahlim@faithmc.sg

Get in touch

For more information on our Ministry for Discipleship & Nurture, please contact Tenny Pang (tennypang@faithmc.sg) or Rebekah Lim (rebekahlim@faithmc.sg).