JAN TO MAY 2012 CE COURSES

FAITH FOUNDATION

New Life in Christ (NLC)

After the Alpha Course, the first part of the track (Level 1A & 1B) is called New Life in Christ (NLC). It is designed with new believers in mind and culminates in one getting baptized and confirmed as a member of St. John’s –St. Margaret’s Church.

1. NLC Level 1A – Beginning New Life

Dates : 15 Jan - 11 Mar 2012 (8 Suns except 22 Jan)

Time : 9.00 am - 10.30 am

Venue : C205 (2nd level, next to the library)

This is an 8-session course. The first half of each 90 minute session will be a teaching on the topic for the week. The second half will involve breaking out into small groups for discussion and prayer.

2. NLC Level 1B - Moving on to Baptism/Membership

Dates : 18 Mar - 22 Apr 2012 (5 Sun) & Retreat on 5 May 2012 (Sat)

Time : 9.00 am - 10.30 am

Venue : C205 (2nd level, next to the library)

This is a 5-session course with an additional 1-day Retreat. Please note: Baptism Service is on Sunday, 20 May 2012. Confirmation Service is on Sunday, 24 Jun 2012. Please register for the above NLC1A & NLC1B courses at the Info Desk or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Registration Fee: $8. For enquiries please contact Ms Ho Poh Geok at 6773 9434. There are separate baptism courses for Junior Church, Youth, Filipino and Indonesian candidates. Please find out more at the Info Desk or email the following:-

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BIBLICAL/DOCTRINAL STUDIES

1. Know The Word (KTW) Bible Class

This is a systematic book by book study of the Bible on a Sunday morning by experienced instructors and facilitators. In the first half of 2012, KTW will  focus on the books of  Ephesians to Jude. There will be group discussion time after some of the lessons. There is also a concurrent ‘Know the Word’ Children's track at Conference Room (B405). The aim of KTW is Bible literacy and to help our members go deeper in the Word.

Every Sunday

Time : 10.00 am - 11.00 am

Venue : Bethel Auditorium

Course Fee : No charge

Dates: 8 Jan -20 May except Jan 22, 29, Feb 26, Mar 25, Apr 8 , 22 & May 27.

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2. Habakkuk and Jonah: God's Justice and Mercy

Habakkuk and Jonah are two of the shorter  books amongst the so-called 12 Minor Prophets, but their message is of major (and not minor) importance. The books address two questions still asked today viz. the question of cruel injustice and suffering in the world (Habakkuk) and God’s attitude towards those who deserve to be punished (Jonah).

Dates : Feb 7, 14, 21 & 28 (4 Tues)

Time :  8 pm - 10 pm

Venue : Glory Sanctuary

Instructor : Rev Dr Gordon Wong

3. Listening to God in Prayer

Prayer is a relationship with God whereby He interacts with us at the deepest level of human communication. He speaks to us during prayer and therefore it is important we learn to listen to Him and recognise His voice.

Our power of speaking depends on the power of hearing.

The aim of this course is to introduce us to the discipline of listening to God during prayer so that we can pray with greater sensibility and receptivity to the Holy Spirit's prompting. Practical session will be included. 

Date : Mar 17 & 24  (2 Sats)

Time : 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm

Venue : The Chapel

Instructor : Ms Brenda Goh

 4. How to Share Jesus with Others

“Open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest (Jn 4:35b).” Do you find it difficult to share Jesus with others?  If you find it difficult, then this course is for you.

The course will:

• Help equip you to be effective in sharing Jesus with others.
• Help you respond in the right way to some of their questions and excuses.
• Contain insights, guidelines & practical skills in evangelism.
•  Topics covered will be on how to turn ordinary conversations to Jesus, how you can be a contagious Christian, preparing a personal testimony and tools you can use in witnessing.

         Dates : Mar 20 & 27 (2 Tues)

         Time : 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm

         Venue : The Chapel

          Instructor : Revd Daven Nambiar 

5. New Testament Survey

The New Testament is a collection of 27 books which is centered on the key figure of Jesus. Although each of these books has its own author and theme, combined together, the whole New Testament is one of history’s most fascinating texts which basically recounts for its readers the life and ministry of Jesus, interprets for the Christians the meaning of all that Jesus had done through the cross and instructs all believers on what is involved in being a follower of Christ. 

This course will provide a brief overview of all the New Testament books according to these main categories: the Gospels & Acts, the Pauline & General Epistles and the book of Revelation. The primary focus will be on the setting, theme, purpose and the general content of each of these books 

Dates : Apr 14, 21, 28 & May 12 (4 Sats)

Time : 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm

Venue : Conference Room, Level 4, B405

Instructor : Mr Stanley Tay 

CHRISTIAN LIVING & SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES  

1. Foundational Missions Training

This course is specially designed to help members understand the biblical basis of missions and grasp God’s heartbeat for missions.

Get to know what it takes when you cross cultures, and how you can play a part in God’s mission by living out your life with a greater vision, meaning and purpose. 

Dates: Apr 28, May 12, 19 & 26 (4 Sats)

Time : 2.00pm - 5.030 pm

Venue : Shalom Hall (Level 3)

Instructors: Rev Titus soo, Ms Trixie Chin & Ms Janice Ng

Closing Date : 22 April 2012 (Sunday)

Course Fee : $10

To register: email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Janice at 67739438.

2. “Beginners' Contemplative Retreat

Come aside with GOD for 3 days to enjoy His Presence and hear from Him in a very personal way. Come and be renewed, refreshed, restored and transformed by GOD…

Come and appreciate God’s creation and learn to listen to Him corporately in the community of retreatants. You will never be the same again, especially with regards to your relationship with the living God and how you meditate on His Word. If you are a beginner, this retreat is for you. You will experience hearing GOD’s voice in ways you have never known before.

Dates: Mar 12-14, 2012 (two nights stay-in Retreat)

Check-in/out : Mar 12; 1 pm  to Mar 14; 5 pm

Venue : Montfort Centre, 622 Upper Bukit Timah Road

Retreat Fee : $180 (twin-sharing basis accommodation & meals included, extra $80 for single room subject to availability)

Instructors : Pastor Simon Tan & Rinda Tan

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Closing Date :  26 Feb 2012 (Sun)

Unless otherwise stated, there is no charge for the CE Courses. But registration is required for logistics purposes and to ensure sufficiency of course materials. We regret that non-registrants will not be given course materials during the first session. Registration for courses is to be made at the Info Desk at weekend services or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , unless stated otherwise above

*. Classes might be cancelled if registration is below 10. For enquiries, please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .