Sunday Worship Service January 29, 2012 - Spiritual or Worldly Man

Greetings.  This is the recorded sermon by guest speaker Pastor Silas at the Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church Sunday service on January 29, 2012.  He shared and explained to the congregation in details on the Scriptures from 1 Corinthians 2:14 to 1 Corinthians 3:4 and the meaning of the Greek words, Psychikos - The unspiritual man(2:14); Pneumatikos - The Spiritual man(2:15); Sarkinois - Worldly or babes in Christ (3:1) and Sarkikoi - mere man or carnal man (3:3).

Appreciations and credits go to Biblos.com for the references and links.  You can visit their website at www.http://biblos.com/.

Pakistan Christian Community Christmas Celebration at BMBC

There were some Pakistani Christians Community in Penang, Malaysia who visited BMBC and celebrated Christmas together with us.  Here is their songs of worship and praise in their native Urdu language.

Jesus Is The Reason For The Seasons - Christmas Day Service on December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Greetings from BMBC and Pastors.  After the Christmas presentations by the Church members, the Christmas Day Service continued with sermon by our Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon.  Pastor shared with us a short clip recorded by the Hilltop Preschool and Kindergarten on what the students and children think of Christmas. After the service, the congregations and friends had lunch at our fellowship corner.

You can follow the sermon here. Isaiah Chapter 9 verses 2 to 7. The light of God, Jesus Christ has come in the midst of Darkness and Despair. We are now the light bearers of God as Jesus Christ the light of God has come to us more than 2000 years ago.  Also read the scriptures Luke Chapter 2 verses 1-14. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. The love of God has given us hope and purpose in our life.  The birth of Jesus is the birth of love and salvation for mankind.

Credit to BibleGateway.com for the link to the bible verses of the Holy Bible NIV version.

BMBC's Children Christmas Party - Saturday December 10, 2011

Merry Christmas to you.  Here are some highlights of the BMBC's Children Christmas Party held at Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church on Saturday 10 December, 2011.

The children enjoyed themselves with the clown, Mr B and his presentations, the story telling by Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon, the games and foods.

Thanks and appreciations to the organizing committee, the Church and Mr B and most of all the children. More uploads on the event soon.

Do bring your children and family to our Christmas Service on Christmas Day, Sunday 25 December, 2011 at 10.00am and fellowship lunch thereafter.

Merry Christmas - O Holy Night

Merry Christmas Greetings to you. May God bless you abundantly on this Christmas Day and everyday. Here is one beautiful Christmas song O Holy Night posted on You Tube by an incredible child singing sensation Rhema Marvanne for your viewing and listening pleasure.  You can visit her website at www.RhemaMarvanne.com

First Anniversary of BMBC Blog

It is one year ago that we welcome all BMBC members and all visitors to this Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church blog maiden post.  It is an online digital church reaching out to its members and visitors around the world.  You may have been presence to our physical church BUILDING at no. 2209, Jalan Kulim, 14000 BUKIT MERTAJAM, PULAU PINANG, MALAYSIA to worship God and praise the Lord Jesus Christ as a believer or just accompanying family and friends over there who may have invited you to the church's functions such as Bible studies, evangelistic meetings, Good Friday and Christmas Dinners or presence at their personal functions such as weddings, concerts, birthday celebrations, children parties, seminars, graduations, funerals and etc. 

We hope you find what you wanted and have a wonderful experience that you like and/or had fond memories of growing up and having been there touched by our warm hospitality and friendships. Many members have experienced a new birth and being delivered or baptized at the "spiritual hospital"(in a simple analogy of when a child is born in a local hospital) known as " Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church". May you find Peace,Faith, Love and Hope.  It is our hope that you will continue to visit us at the services, events and activities organize at our physical church premises and meet here online to encounter life transforming experiences together with us when you click and locate this blog.  Most importantly, you find God dwelling in your temple ( 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Here are some interesting resources that you may like to know more about Temple of the Holy Spirit
at these websites :
http://www.truthseek.net/temple.html 
http://utmost.org/the-temple-of-the-holy-spirit/
http://www.tgm.org/URTheTempleOfHS.html

Advent - Worship & Thanksgiving. BMBC Sunday Worship Service December 4, 2011

Congratulations to our sisters who have graduated from the Battlefields of the Mind.  We also have our brothers who have attended the Authentic Men Conferences.   Now we are into the second week of Advent.  The sermon is still focused on the theme of Advent - Worship and Thanksgiving and it is delivered by Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon.

You can listen to the sermon here with him giving us a lucky number 595238. It is actually 1 divided by 168 x 100% which is the percentage of one hour we spend weekly sitting at the pew and listening to the sermon on God's Words. The coming of Jesus, what does it mean to us? What is the difference between our life before knowing Christ and after knowing Christ? Is there a significant change?  Let us look into the familiar passage in the book of Galatians Chapter 5 in the Holy Bible which mentioned about Freedom and Liberty. He also explained about Fruit of the Spirit and the nine characteristics.

Christmas Carols rehearsal at BMBC

Here is a peek at the upcoming Christmas carols by the BMBC carolers. The rehearsals were lead by our Pastor Vincent Liew.  How about inviting the carolers to your home this Christmas to liven up your Christmas Celebration?  You can contact Pastor Vincent Liew through our BMBC contact no. 04-539 1854 or link to BMBC facebook.

By the way, please remember to confirm with us by Monday 5 December, 2011 if you are bringing your kids to BMBC Christmas Party for Children and the Orphans on Saturday 10 December, 2011 at 3pm.
The Youth Ministry is also having a Christmas party for the Youths on Saturday December 17, 2011.  Please remember to give us a call if you would like to attend the party.

The Christmas Celebration at BMBC will be on Sunday 25 December, 2011.  Please come and join Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church for Christmas Service and Celebration if you are at Bukit Mertajam, Penang on this day. Please keep in touch for more of latest updates.

Sushi King & BMBC Kids & Children from Sharma Home, Bukit Mertajam

On Saturday 29 October, 2011, BMBC Kids have a wonderful time with their friends from Sharma Home sharing an outing at Sushi King outlet at Auto-City, Juru, Penang.  There were about 35 children enrolled for the the Sushi Making Class '11.

The Manager, Mr Eric made a brief introduction of his company and colleagues and outline the program for the day.  The kids learned some Japanese words such as "Welcome-Irasshaimasse", "Good Morning - Ohayou","Thank You-Arigatou","Rice Tub - Hungiri", "Rice Paddle - Shamoji" and "Seaweeds- Nori".

The children had their hands on coaching by the chef on how to to make the four types of sushi.  There were great excitements as the children had competitions in the making the best sushi.  The winners took home the sushi and cash vouchers.

What a joy and blessing to see the children smiling and laughing as they enjoyed their time together with their new friends and the lesson on sushi making.  Our appreciation to the management and staff of Sushi King, Auto-City, Juru, Penang, Sharma Home, the kids and guardians, our BMBC Ladies Fellowship members who were there to ensure the smooth organization of the children event and their own gathering at the Subway outlet next-door.

 God Bless.

GoodTv Interview with Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh of YTL - Stewardship and testimonies

Greeting to you.  As the BMBC was on the bimonthly theme on Stewardship from July to August 2011, it is also interesting to learn from a good steward who gives glory to God and our Lord Jesus Christ.  He is the CEO of the YTL Group of Companies, Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh.  Here are his testimonies at the GoodTv which is uploaded to You Tube for sharing.

Credit goes to GoodTV for the sharing.

BMBC Sunday Worship Service on August 14, 2011

Greetings to you.  Still on the theme on Stewardship, BMBC Pastor Vincent Liew is the speaker for the week.  He specifically outlined the message of the Deliverance according to the Holy Bible verses from the Book of Deuteronomy 7:18-19

Hope you will be blessed in your life as we learned from the words of God.

BMBC Sunday Worship Service on August 7, 2011

This is the recorded Sunday Worship Service held at our Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church on August 7, 2011.  That week, the sermon was on the theme of Stewardship with our BMBC Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon taking on the pulpit.  He shared with us on the topic of The Greatest Commandment which is key to our biblical living as God's stewards.

Please enjoy and be encouraged by the message.  God bless.

Sunday Worship Service July 31, 2011

Greetings to you.  It has been very long since the last update on our blog.  We regret for the long break. Here are the video clips on our BMBC Sunday Worship service held on July 31, 2011.  The speaker for that Sunday was our very own BMBC Chairman, Bro Ravi.  In line with our theme on Stewardship, his sermon was on "Laying Your Treasures in Heaven".

Hope you will enjoy the recorded service and sermon.  We will update further our backlog of video clips soon.

Stewardship - Being Good And Faithful Servants. Sunday Worship Service held on July 3, 2011

Stewardship.  Being Good and Faithful Servants. Let us examine the Holy Bible book Luke Chapter 16. The owner of everything is God while we are custodian. We have to be shrewd or wise. Sermon by Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon.

BMBC Sunday Worship Service - Spiritual Warfare, Living Biblically

Shalom. This is the final segment on the theme of Spiritual Warfare, Living Biblically.  The sermon was delivered by Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon.

The devil is not the main problem.  It is about biblical living.  Reference is made to the Holy Bible book of James Chapter 4 verse 7 and the Chapter 3 verses 14-15.  The book of 1 Peter Chapter 5 verse 6 to verse 8 and verse 11.  Devotion to God and walking faithfully before God.  Our hope is in Jesus Christ.  God has dominion over us. Ephesians Chapter 6 verse 10-18.We need to put on the full armor of God. We do not battle with flesh and blood but against the rulers, the authorities, the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  We need to be strong in the Lord and intimacy with the Lord. Pray at all time in the Spirit and with all kinds of prayers and requests.

BMBC Sunday Worship Service March 06, 2011

This is a retro post of the Sunday Worship Service held on March 06, 2011 with sermon by BMBC Pastor Ooi Kheng Boon.  You will learn about a colt or donkey or mule in the sermon according to the Holy Bible and the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  Enjoy the sermon and may you be blessed by the Lord richly.

Sunday Worship Service on March 13, 2011 with Korean Missionaries

BMBC was blessed to have a team of Korean Missionaries and Pastors visiting us on March 13, 2011.They were on an educational mission to Malaysia upon their graduation from discipleship.  The Sisters from Korea presented a mime to the congregation.  The sermon of the week was presented by BMBC Pastor Vincent Liew. Discussed about the period of lent where it was a good time for believers to make contemplation and resolutions. He read the book of Mark Chapter 11. .. "My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations"...(Mark 11:17).  He also examined 1 Corinthians 6:19 and 2 Corinthians 6:16. 

Our cameraman apologized for the delay in uploading and posting it during that past weeks.  We hope you will continue to follow us in our postings.

BMBC Sunday Worship Service February 27, 2011 - Relationships

We have bro. Joel Lim to share his sermon with the congregation.  He looks at the three relationships parents and children,  slave and master and husband and wife with the main theme of one church and one body in Christ and unity in the Church. Reverence of the Lordship of Christ in the Church.  Love the Church as husband loves the wife. Love and Submission are key points for building a united church as we help one another to grow in love in the Lord together.

He gave an illustration of the Durian tree that flourished with three key elements, such as good soils, the rain to refresh after the harvest and the Sun to bear down the leaves of the tree to induce new shoots, flowering and the ripening of the fruits. For the church to flourish and united in love, his conclusion is that we need obedience, submission and  loving the Lord.

Externally Focused Church Co-Author, Pastor Rick Rusaw at Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church April 10, 2011

BMBC has been working together with FCC hosting Externally Focused Church training every second and fourth Wednesdays for participants especially from Bukit Mertajam and Penang.  We are very glad and blessed to have the Co-Author of Externally Focused Church book, Pastor Rick Rusaw all the way from LifeBridge Christian Church, Colorado, USA to personally visit Bukit Mertajam Baptist Church together with Sis Ooi Piek See on Sunday 10 April, 2011 during our worship service.  BMBC would like to thank them for bring us the good news and sharing their testimonies.

Learning from the small animals that are wise - Sunday Worship Service on February 13, 2011

This week's sermon, the church is urged to be people of the Words, Prayers and Service which can bring about change and growth for BMBC and impact the community.  Our prayers have always been focus on ourselves, safety, security, children education, health and other daily needs.

In the book of Ephesians Chapter 3, we can learn that our prayers need to be deeper and wider and to know the purpose of God and for the church to be growing..  What is the central theme of Scripture?  Pastor in his sermon referred to Proverb Chapter 30 verses 24 to 28 encourage us to observe and learn from the humble, small, weakest and wise creatures like the ants, locusts, coneys and lizards.  You can get more from the message posted here.