Resources

GCF Multi-Media Resource Library

GCF has added a complete collection of Regent College Audio Lecture Series to the GCF Multi-Media Resource Library.  This set of MP3 format CD offers refreshing perspectives of our faith – Christology, Biblical Theology, Old and New Testament Foundation, Church History, Book Studies and many contemporary issues like globalization, discovering Gospel through arts, cross-cultural ministry etc.  They are excellent guideposts to our spiritual journey.

Also, there is a series of inspirational and challenging Bible Expositions delivered by Ravi Zacharias on Biblical heroes, Christian character growth and spirituality etc.  GCF Multi-Media Resource Library is created for You - So come, borrow, hear and be blessed by these wondrous messages by great preachers !

How can I borrow ?

The GCF Multi-Media Resource Library is open to all GCFers.  One can borrow up to Two CDs / VCDs / DVDs for two weeks.

Please call the GCF Office at 63386283 or email to gcfsing@gcf.org.sg for check the availability of your desired titles. Upon your reservation, the Library will hold the CDs/VCDs/DVDs titles up to a week for your collection at the GCF Office.

A S$ 10-00 refundable deposit shall be paid when you sign out the CDs/VCDS/DVDs and the deposit will be refunded upon the return of the borrowed items. The deposit is primarily used for the replacement of any damaged or misplaced CDs/VCDs/DVDs.

1. Catalogue

Regent College Audio Titles (MPS Format)

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GCF Bulletin December 2007 

1. The Christian Response to the Liberal Agenda
    - by Professor Thio Li-ann

2. Anatomy of a  Calling
   - by Bishop Dr Solomon

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GCF Bulletin June 2007 

1. Marks of a True Christian: Romans 12 
   - by Dr Steve Griffiths

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GCF Bulletin December 2006 

1. Is Our Public Square Naked?
   - by By Richard Magnus

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GCF Bulletin June 2006 

1. Changing times, Unchanging Vision
    - By Dr Bobby E K Sng

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GCF Bulletin March 2005 

1. Living with the Mind of Christ                                   
    - By Lucy Toh

2. Light Without Sight                                   
    - By Lim Siong Guan

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GCF Bulletin October 2004 

1. Acting Justly                                   
    - By Dr William Wan

2. Four Myths of Medical Life                                   
    - By Professor Alan Kerr

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GCF Bulletin March 2004 

1. Helping to Resolve Disputes - the Role of CCAM                                     
    - By Lawrence Boo

2. The Schooling Of The Soul                                                                   
    - By Bishop Dr Solomon

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GCF Bulletin November 2003

1. The Church in Singapore - Time to Distance from the West?
    - By S Dhanabalan

2. The Church as a Multi-racial Community 
    - By Bishop Robert Solomon

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GCF Bulletin May 2003 

1. Engaging the Marketplace -the Ministry of Aquila and Priscilla
    - By Dr Bobby Sng

2. Writing an Epitaph of One's own Gravestone
   - By Koichi Ohtawa

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TCF Newsletter

1. God has a plan - an interview with Irene Phoon

2. Go forth and teach

3. Don't give up meeting together

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Publications

To Whom Much Is Given – The History of Graduates’ Christian Fellowship 
in Singapore 1955-2005   2^nd Edition
By Bobby E.K. Sng and Tong Suit Chee
Published by Graduates’ Christian Fellowship, 2005

This second edition is an update on the history of the Graduates’ Christian Fellowship (GCF) by Dr Bobby Sng, who first traced the events of the Fellowship from 1955-1992 in the first book. Published in conjunction with the 50^th anniversary of the GCF, the new book has six additional chapters. These chapters are - the Fellowship’s events from

1993-2001, and from 2001-2005, key events in GCF’s history, list of GCF Presidents, list of Theological Scholarship Fund Recipients and key facts on GCF today.  

As highlighted by Dr Sng in the preface, the book serves to answer questions from a new generation of graduates, who has come on the scene and may not know much of the GCF. It attempts to answer questions such as – why and how was the fellowship found? What does it seek to do? What have been some of the problems or issues faced? How has it succeeded or failed in achieving its aims?

It is interesting to read about the GCF’s beginnings on 25 June 1955 till 2005 –and to see God’s faithfulness throughout these years. Indeed, by 2005, the Fellowship has attracted more than 500 members, and grown to be the legal umbrella for five sectional groups, seven ministries and one associated ministry.  

The book faithfully records GCF’s far-reaching impact through the decades. It highlighted various initiatives such as making numerous representations, organising seminars and publishing books over many issues facing society and the Christian community. The Fellowship had also supported 16 Christians (including two bishops) through the Theological Scholarship Fund; raised funds to support various Christian organisations, the Fellowship of Evangelical Students and Discipleship Training Centre, and initiated St Luke’s Hospital.

A good read for those who are keen to know more about GCF, its vision, challenges and activities in its first 50 years of history.

 Retail Price: $10 per copy

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Living Wisely, Finishing Well- A Collection of Sermons

By The Rt Rev John Tan Teng Wai
Edited by Tong Suit Chee
Published by the Graduates' Christian Fellowship, 2007

As part of its vision to contribute towards Christian thinking and a Biblical voice, the Graduates' Christian Fellowship has decided to launch a series of books featuring sermons, messages or talks by its members. The first of these books is a collection of 15 sermons by The Right Rev John Tan Teng Wai, who was the GCF President for three terms in the 1970s. He was also the founding principal of St Andrew's Junior College and a Bishop of the Diocese of Singapore.

Leaning towards a Biblical and expository teaching style, The Right Rev John Tan Teng Wai shared his messages given over the past decades. The topics are- Living Wisely; Life's Time Zone; Facing the Future; Beyond the Third Generation; Signs of Backsliding; Commitment, Submission and Partnership; To Judge or Not To Judge; How Sharp is Your Mission Vision?; God Uses Ordinary People; Serving Without Fanfare; Following Christ Is No Sentimental Journey; Don't Forget Your Position; God's Grace; Christmas; and Finishing Well. Some really well-thought-out and good sermons.

In the sermon “Living Wisely”, the author cautions readers to beware of covetousness (Luke12: 22-34) and beware of worrying (Luke 12:22-34). He reminds us that in this day and age, many people are in danger of being covetous although they think they are not. Like the rich farmer, we think wealth and possessions will give us the insurance for a good and long life. Instead we should not store things up for ourselves but be rich towards God.  

The author gives some advice on overcoming worry. We need to realise that God knows our needs because He is our heavenly Father and He is the God who loves us. Next, we need also to develop a heavenly vision and learn to put God’s kingdom first in everything because that is an everlasting kingdom. If our hearts are set on the transient things in this world, then we will always worry. But if our hearts are set on things eternal, then God’s peace will guard our hearts and minds from worrying.  

The two sermons, which I found most insightful, are Life’s Time Zones (Ecclesiastes 3:1-17) and Beyond the Third Generation (Joshua 24 to Judges 2:23). The first deals with our times of life on earth and eternity’s time zone –and their challenges.  He gave some steps for a greater sense of timing in life. These are – present your schedule to God, monitor your attitude for gratitude, and invest your time in what will last.  

Beyond the Third Generation discusses the three phases of generation drift and gives some tips on checking the generation drift. These are – build up a godly legacy in our home, test the beliefs of your parents so that they an have firsthand experiences with God, and we need to realise that there is a time for everything, time is not always on our side and we need to strike when the iron is hot. 

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Carry the Spices – Singaporean Doctors in Medical Missions and Pastoral Ministry

Editors:  Chua Choon Lan and Tan Lai Yong  
Publisher: Medical Missions Foundation, Singapore,  2007

Retail Price: $30 per copy from HealthServe Ltd (tel: 67439774 or admin@cmdf.org.sg) or Christian bookshops.  Discounted price of $25 per copy for FES/GCF/CMDF’s members.

This book is a collection of 28 essays by 24 Singaporean medical doctors and dental surgeons whom the Lord has called to carry “spices” to the communities both locally and beyond.  These professionals learnt that the obstacles and challenges in healthcare in poverty-stricken regions are immense and the issues complex but found that God asked them only to be faithful and obedient – to carry the “spices” and He will remove the obstacles. So they went to serve in Africa, East Asia, Central and South Asia, South-East Asia and Singapore.  

The professionals included many GCF members such as Tan Lai Yong, Andrew Ng, Robert Solomon, Richard Hui, Moses Tay, Chua Chung Kai and Soh Ling Ling.

Their stories and testimonies are inspiring as they struggled with new languages, professional and family preparation, cultural adaptation, conflicts and poor equipment, but with their faith shining true. It was interesting to hear of pioneers such as Andrew Ng, who served as a missionary doctor with SIM in Niger for 12 years since 1977, as East Asia Director of SIM from 1990-2005 and now as Deputy International Director for Asia-Pacific SIM from 2006 till present.

Testimonies by a younger generation of medical and dental professionals were heart-warming and oftentimes, moving. Richard Hui, who works with a non-government organisation in rural community health care in Central Asia, shared on his professional, spiritual and family preparation, and adjustments to a new language, culture and water-shortage environment. He said: “The greatest challenge at work is not the lack of resources or opportunities, or the three hours (two-way) spent in commuting three times a week. It is trying to change the hearts and minds of the people who have followed their traditions for hundreds of years.” Soh Ling Ling reflected on her eight-month stint at the Mukinge Hospital in Zambia, which was a “dream-come-true” experience for her despite some initial discomfort over the hygiene level. “Clinical medicine came alive! It was no longer theory but real-life practice,” she enthused.

It is insightful to read of the calling of Bishop Robert Solomon, retired Bishop Moses Tay,  Associate Vicar Louis Tay and Chua Chung Kai as they served the Singapore church and Christian community.  Moses Tay pointed out: “This is the day of unprecedented opportunities and urgency. Let the medics arise in obedience to the Lord we serve.”            

I am glad that we now have a record of these Singaporeans who have and are still serving faithfully in Africa, Asia and Singapore. This 259-page book with coloured photographs is a must-read for those interested in and support missions.

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The Challenge and Impact of Globalisation-Towards a Biblical Response
- Edited by Tong Suit Chee and Allan Wong

Published by the Graduates' Christian Fellowship, in November 2002, 204 pages, A5 size
This publication, comprising presentations made at the "The Challenge and Impact of Globalisation - Towards a Biblical Response" Conference in February 2002, including additional articles by invited writers, offers different and thoughtful perspectives on globalisation and some helpful responses, mainly from a Christian perspective.

Contributors include Mr Stuart McAllister, Dr Chong Chee Pang, Dr Lee Soo Ann, Mr B Pwee, Mr Warren Beattie, Mr Lim Hua Min, BG (NS) George Yeo and Mr Edwin Lam.

Here are some highlights from the book - Mr Stuart McAllister's contributions are "Introduction to Globalisation", "Living in An Age of Extremes", "The Transformation of Everyday Life", and "The Transformation Vision" while Dr Lee Soo Ann discusses "Some Socio-economic Dimensions of Globalisation Today". Businessman Lim Hua Min shares his view on "Globalisation and the Economy-A System Response" while  BG(NS) George Yeo gave his permission to print his speech "Between North and South, Between East and West".

The aim of this book is to further discussions and understanding of the impact of globalisation and Christian responses. As a fellowship of inter-denominational Christian professionals seeking to be salt and light in this world, the Graduates' Christian Fellowship believes that the publication of this book will contribute, in some small way, towards this aim.

Retail Price : S$10.00

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In His Good Time - The Story of the Church in Singapore, 1819 - 2002.  
by Dr Bobby Sng

This is an excellent read  providing a clear overview of the history of the Church in Singapore, right up to the present.  

Here are some comments about this book :

It is a special joy to commend this third edition of the story of Christians in Singapore. There is an increased sense of history today. Our fast changing social landscape is the arena of divine grace, sovereignty and goodness and these are reflected in the latest edition of this much read and used standard text. Our debt to Dr. Sng is further deepened by the fact that even in his “retirement” years, he has offered us his labour of love. He seeks to provide a much needed perspective and wisdom for present and future generations. The book calls all Christians to be involved and to be responsible for the continuing story of the Gospel in our island state.

- The Rt. Rev. Dr. John Chew
   Bishop of Singapore

Dr. Sng’s In His Good Time has become a classic history of the Church in Singapore. This revised edition updates the story, covering the final decade of the 20^th century and the beginning of the 21^st. In a world that is going through turmoil and unimagined changes, God is still at work in His Church and leading His mission. Christians face unprecedented challenges and the need to discern God’s will, defend His truth, and actively proclaim and demonstrate His love in Christ continues. Dr. Sng has done the Church a great service by carefully noting what God is doing in, among and through His people.

- Bishop Dr. Robert Solomon
The Methodist Church in Singapore

Retail Price : $15.00

All books available at GCF Office (tel: 65-6338 6283) or email gcfsing@gcf.org.sg and Christian bookshops in Singapore.

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