MARANATHA MESSENGER
Weekly Newsletter of Maranatha Bible-Presbyterian Church
1998

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Contents

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What is the Time Now?
Maranatha B-P Church Christian Education Programme for 1998

11

Family Worship for Every Household in 1998

18

Responsible Stewardship of Our Talents

25

Restructure of GBF and Inauguration of Maranatha Youth Fellowship (MYF)
Book Synopsis: The Art of Prophesying by William Perkins
News from Errol Stone

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An Inquiry into the “Promise Keepers”

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Report on FEBC Mission Trip to Myanmar, 29 Jan–2 Feb

15

Decoding the “Bible Code” of Michael Drosnin
Testimony from George Skariah

22

The Tenth Commandment and the Currency Crisis
Report on the First YF Meeting

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The “DIN” Principle

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A Brief History of Christian Hymns
Church Office at St George’s Chapel

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Directions on How to Hear Sermons Profitably

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A Spiritual Lesson from a Mouse Hunt
The Story Behind the Doxology

29

Nominations for Session Members for 1998–2000
Pre-Easter Gospel Rally
Synopsis of The End of ‘Christian Psychology’ by Martin and Deidre Bobgan

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Examining Our Spiritual Lives
Rev Jonathan Lee at Cambodia Missions
A Testimony of Thanksgiving to the Lord

12

The Meaning and Message of Easter
Testimonies of New Members

19

Directions for the Forgiving of Those Who Have Offended Us
Letter of Testimony and Encouragement from George Skariah

26

A New Series at the NBC on Judges
Letter from Richard and Jenny Musyoki, Africa

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Glimpses from Historic Classics: John Bunyan and Pilgrim’s Progress
Rev Dan Ebert III and Missions in Philippines

10

FEBC 23rd Graduation Exercises Tonight at 7 p.m.
The Building of the Christian Character
Rev Moses Hahn and Cambodia Missions
News from the Second Coming Bible Centre at Ballajura in Perth
A Thanksgiving to God for a New-Old House

17

Charles Wesley (1708–88): The Sweet Singer of Methodism

24

The Stewardship Principle
Testimony of Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Preservation

31

When Christians Fall Ill
Chiangmai Mission Trip, 15–19 May, 1998

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VBS and YF Camp, 9–12 June, 98
Apply Jethro’s Principle
Maranatha Bible-Presbyterian Church Mission Statement
Mission Trip to Kenya (Africa), 16–23 May, 98

14

A Visit to B-P Churches in Sydney and Melbourne

21

TV—Transforming Values of Young Minds
Report on Vacation Bible School, 9–12 June, 98

28

Thinking Aloud on the Economic Crisis
YF Campers’ Testimonies

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Mission Sunday—Far Eastern Bible College
Looking Back and Forward . . . from Fear to Faith
Poem Dedicated to Those Unwell Among Us

12

When Obsession and Idolatry Take Over
Audio Tapes on Sunday Sermons and Church Library

19

A Summon to Fear God and to Fellowship with the Saints, Malachi 3:16

26

Our Thanksgiving, by Poh Hong and Thomas
Life in KK Hospital

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The Peril of Backsliding
Letter from Madras, India

09

Giving Thanks to God on Singapore’s 33rd National Day
The Vision for a Church Building (If the Lord Tarries)

16

Be A Good Student for the Lord
Wednesday Night Church Prayer Meeting

23

A Godly Model of Household Government

30

The Christian in An Age of Confusion

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Book Reviews for the Month
Farewell and Welcome to Our Staffworkers
Testimony on “Our Old and New Homes”
Announcing the Launch of Our Website

13

Forthcoming Church Events to Pray for and Attend
Reminiscences of God's Leading . . .
We Hear from Ivan Toms

20

What If Christ Had Not Come?

27

Digging Deeper into the Meaning and Implications of Biblical Repentance
My Testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ
Special Announcement: Reformation Video Film Show

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Keeping Abreast with Current Religious Trends: Restorationism
Library Focus: Availability of Magazines and Newsletters

11

Sharpening Our Conscience
Library Focus: Book Reviews

18

Remembering the Christian Martyrs of the Church: ‘Living’ Witnesses of the Past

25

Maranatha Bible-Presbyterian Church 8th Anniversary Thanksgiving
Testimonies of New Members
A Word from Brother Joe Tjow

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Does Man Have a Right to Create?
Anniversary Greetings Received . . .

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Thinking Aloud on the Y2K Issue
A Church Mobilised for Evangelism
Co-Labouring in New Life B-P Church (London)

15

The Church and Modernity
All Praise and Thanks to God for a Very Blessed Trip to Chiang Mai

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Adversity Is Soul’s Prosperity
The Orange Valley Nursing Home

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The Elements of Biblical Worship
God, My Comforter and Protector

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Revival Conference in The Peoples Church, Esperance, WA
Evangelistic Outreach to Tampines

13

Knowing God’s Will
God’s Blessings at Church Camp

20

Support for Purchase of Church Building in Kellerberrin
My Testimony of the Grace and Mercies of the Lord Jesus Christ in My Life

27

The Place of Creeds and Confessions in the Church Today
Greetings from Overseas . . .
The Church Family . . .