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Articles of Faith

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I. The Scriptures

The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God and are the only sufficient, certain and authoritative rule of all saving knowledge, faith and obedience.

II. God

There is but one God, the Maker, Preserver and Ruler of all things, having in and of Himself all perfections, being infinite in them all; and to Him, all creatures owe the highest love, reverence and obedience.

III. The Trinity

God is revealed to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence or being.

IV. Providence

God from eternity decrees or permits all things that come to pass, and perpetually upholds, directs and governs all creatures and all events; yet so as not in any wise to be the author or approver of sin nor to destroy the free will and responsibility of intelligent creatures.

V.The Fall of Man

God originally created man in His own image, and free from sin; but, through the temptation of Satan, he transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original holiness and righteousness; whereby his posterity inherits nature corrupt and wholly opposed to God and His law, are under condemnation, and as soon as they are capable of moral action, become actual transgressors.

VI. The Mediator

Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, is the divinely appointed mediator between God and man. Having taken upon Himself human nature, yet without sin, He perfectly fulfilled the law, suffered and died upon the cross for the salvation of sinners. He was buried, and rose again the third day, and ascended to His Father, at whose right hand He ever liveth to make intercession for His people. He is the only Mediator, the Prophet, Priest and King of the Church, and Sovereign of the Universe.

VII. Regeneration

Regeneration is a change of heart, wrought by the Holy Spirit, who quickens the dead in trespasses and sins, enlightening their minds spiritually and savingly to understand the Word of God, and renewing their whole nature, so that they love and practise holiness. It is a work of God’s free and special grace alone.

VIII. Repentance

Repentance is an evangelical grace, wherein a person being, by the Holy Spirit, made sensible of the manifold evil of his sin, humbleth himself for it, turneth from it to God with godly sorrow, detestation of it, and self-abhorrence, with a purpose and endeavor to walk with Him so as to please Him in all things.

IX.Faith

Saving faith is the belief, on God’s authority, of whatsoever is revealed in His Word concerning Christ; accepting and resting upon Him alone for justification, sanctification and eternal life. It is wrought in the heart by the Holy Spirit, and is accompanied by all other graces, and leads to a life of holiness.

X. Justification

Justification is God’s gracious and full acquittal of sinners, who believe in Christ has made; not for anything wrought in them or done by them; but on account of the obedience and satisfaction of Christ, they receiving and resting on Him and His righteousness by faith.

XI. Sanctification

Those who have been regenerated are also sanctified, by God’s Word and Spirit dwelling in them. This sanctification is progressive through the supply of Divine strength, which all saints seek to obtain, pressing after a heavenly life in cordial obedience to all Christ’s commands.

XII. The Church

We believe that a visible church of Christ is a congregation of baptised believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel, observing and ordinances of Christ, independent and autonomous, subject only to God and, governed by His laws; and exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word; that its only scriptural officers are pastors and deacons, whose qualifications, claims and duties are defined in the Epistles to Timothy and Titus.

XIII. Baptism

Baptism is an ordinance of the Lord Jesus, obligatory upon every believer, wherein he is immersed in water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, as a sign of his fellowship with the death and resurrection of Christ, of remission of sins, and of his giving Himself up to God, to live and walk in newness of life. It is a prerequisite to church fellowship and to participation in the Lord’s Supper.

XIV. The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance, not a sacrament, given by Jesus Christ. In the observance of this ordinance, the members of the Church by the use of bread and wine are to commemorate together the death of Christ, confirm the faith and other graces of their Christian life, pledge and renew their communion with Him and their fellowship with fellow members.

XV. The Lord’s Day

The Lord’s day is a Christian institution for regular observance, and should be employed in exercises of worship and spiritual devotion, both public and private, resting from worldly employments and amusements, works of necessity and mercy only excepted.

XVI. Liberty of Conscience

God alone is Lord of the conscience; and He hath left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men, which are in anything contrary to His Word, or not contained in it. Civil magistrates being ordained of God, subjection in all lawful things commanded by them ought to be yielded by us in the Lord, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

XVII. The Resurrection

The bodies of men after death return to dust, but their spirits return immediately to God-the righteous to rest with Him; the wicked, to be reserved under darkness to the judgment. At the last day, the bodies of all the dead, both just and unjust, will be raised.

XVIII. The Imminent Return of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ, who left earth and ascended to the Father, will one day again return to earth. Jesus speaks of His return in parables and more direct teachings. The angels at the time of His ascension told the disciples the Lord will come again in the same manner in which He had gone away. The purpose of Christ’s second coming is the establishment, in the fullest sense, of the Kingdom of God. Watchfulness is urged as no one knows the time of Jesus’ coming.

XIX. The Judgment

God hath appointed a day, wherein He will judge the world by Jesus Christ when every one shall receive according to his deeds; the wicked shall go away into everlasting punishment; the righteous, into everlasting life.

Pulpit Schedule May & June 2020

May	English	Mandarin
03	Pr. Ng Kok Aun	Chia Choon
10	Pr. Jessica Ong	斯民芝婷
17	Pr. Daniel Loh	JY Khiew
24	Pr. Mok Kok Hoong	Pr. SK Yip
31	Pr. Liew Yean Huat	Pr. Matthew Leong

June	English	Mandarin
07	Pr. Philip Lyn	庄百里牧师
14	Lucy Loo	Pr. Ng Kok Aun
21	Pr. Mok Kok Hoong
28	Pr. Liew Yean Huat	Pr. SK Yip

Ministries

Children	ImpactGen	Converge	Seniors
Prayer	Marketplace	Missions	CareNet
Discipleship	Kitchen	Worship	Cell Groups

Youth Ministry | GBC@IMPACT, 4.30pm, Saturday

Impact Gen is a place for teens to explore their faith and grow in their walk with God. Our aim is to help young people relate to God and one another through fun activities like games, sports, outings, and camps. Here, teens will discover meaningful friendships and be mentored personally by our team of adult leaders.

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

For more details please contact
Pastor Daniel Loh
604-2287110
danielloh@gbcpg.org

Our Team

Pastor Ng Kok Aun is Georgetown’s very own “homegrown” pastor. Giving up his promising career as an architect, Pastor Ng Kok Aun served as Youth Pastor and Assistant Pastor, before leading the church as Senior Pastor in 2007. A multi-talented man with a drive for excellence, he will lead the church to another level for God’s glory.

Pastor Ng Kok Aun
GBC Senior Pastor

Pastor Mok Kok Hoong stepped out in faith from his 23 years of experience in the semiconductor industry to serve full-time as a pastor in the English congregation. Together with the other leaders, he now serves in the areas of teaching, preaching and Cell Group ministries. On top of that, he spearheads GBC’s Discipleship Ministry.

Pastor Mok Kok Hoong
GBC Pastor

Pastor Liew Yean Huat joined the pastoral team after 29 years in the Financial Services sector. He served as a Deacon & Vice-Chairman for a number of years. Pastor Yean Huat is heading the Marketplace and Prayer ministries besides preaching, teaching and training. Together with other city pastors, he is also involved in the state’s prayer & city transformation ministries

Pastor Liew Yean Huat
GBC Pastor

Pastor Daniel Loh was a Student Affairs Officer at a local college and was one of the squash coaches for the Penang Junior State team. Equipped with these experiences and fuelled by his passion for young people, he currently leads GBC’s youths, 412 Unlimited on their journey with the Lord.

Pastor Daniel Loh
GBC Youth Pastor

Pastor Jessica Ong Mei Chen worked in the property and services industries for more than 35 years before she stepped out in faith and joined GBC in 2010. In 2015, she was appointed as a Pastor, and she currently heads the Hokkien congregation. Pastor Jessica Ong graduated with a Bachelor of Theology from MBTS. She is married with 3 sons.

Pastor Jessica Ong
GBC Pastor

Pastor Yip Sew Kie joined the pastoral team after 23 years in the semiconductor industry. He is married to a beautiful wife and they have 2 daughters. He is currently leading the Mandarin congregation.

Pastor Yip Sew Kie
GBC Pastor

Hokkien Service | GBC@14, 2pm, Sunday

We are a unique congregation made up of families from the local community. Although there are the poor and homeless among us, this is where you will find passionate believers who worship God fervently. Come serve with us, and experience firsthand the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

Sunday, 2.00pm-4.00pm
GBC @ 14

For more details please contact
Pastor Jessica Ong
604-2287110
jessicaong@gbcpg.org

Mandarin Service | GBC@14, 9am, Sunday

We are a Chinese-speaking community with people of all ages. This is the perfect place for individuals or families who want to worship in an intimate yet faith-filled setting. Our homegrown preachers bring God’s Word in a clear and applicable way, so come with a heart ready to hear from God.

Sunday 9.00am-11.00am
GBC @ 14

For more details please contact
Pastor SK Yip
604-2287110
yipsk@gbcpg.org

English Service | GBC@IMPACT, 10.30am, Sunday

Join us every Sunday morning for a time of worship and fellowship. We are made up of youths, young adults, families and seniors; you will feel right at home with us. At GBC, we value the preaching of God’s Word and encourage a lifestyle of worship. Come be part of our family, as we impact communities and nations for His glory.

Sunday, 10.30am – 12pm
GBC @ IMPACT

For more details please contact
Pastor Ng Kok Aun
ngka@gbcpg.org
Pastor Mok Kok Hoong
mokkh@gbcpg.org
Pastor Liew Yean Huat
liewyh@gbcpg.org
604-2287110

Myanmar Service | GBC@14, 4pm, Sunday

In partnership with LPN (Love Penang Network), GBC hosts a Myanmarese congregation every Sunday afternoon. We believe that God has called us to reach out to the migrant workers on our shore, and we want to provide our Myanmarese brothers and sisters with a place they can call home.

Sunday, 4.00pm-6.00pm
GBC@14

For more details please contact
Pastor Khawn Mang/ Dr Jeffrey Oh
604-2287110
jeffrey.oh@gmail.com

Bahasa Malaysia Service | GBC@IMPACT, 7pm, Sunday

Every believer should have the opportunity to worship God in his or her mother tongue. This is why we recently launched a Bahasa Malaysia service to cater to our Malay-speaking brothers and sisters, especially the Orang Asli, East Malaysian, and Indonesian community. Invite your Malay-speaking friends to join us every Sunday evening.

Setiap orang yang percaya kepada Yesus berhak menyembah dan memuji Tuhan menggunakan Bahasa ibunda mereka. Itulah sebab kami memulakan pelayanan Bahasa Malaysia ini untuk melayani saudara-saudari yang sedemikian, terutamanya Orang Asli, orang Sabah dan Sarawak dan juga orang Indonesia. Jemputlah kawan-kawan yang menggunakan Bahasa Malaysia/Indonesia agar dapat memuji Tuhan bersama-sama.

Sunday, 7.00pm-8.30pm
GBC@IMPACT

For more details please contact
Pastor Daniel Loh
604-2287110
danielloh@gbcpg.org

Resources

Library

Videos

Children’s Ministry | GBC@IMPACT, 8:45am, Sunday

At GBC, we value children because we believe they are a heritage from the Lord. Our team of dedicated and passionate workers look forward to welcoming your children to our weekly programme, which includes worship, lessons, games and snacks. Our desire is to see kids love God passionately and live out their faith daily – “Loving God. Living Out Our Faith.”

For more details please contact
Yow Sow Lay
604-2287110

Service Times

English Service
Sunday: 10.30am
Venue : GBC@IMPACT, Level 3

Mandarin Service
Sunday: 9.00am
Venue: GBC@14, Sanctuary

Hokkien Service
Sunday: 2.00pm
Venue: GBC@14, Sanctuary

Bahasa Malaysia Service
Sunday: 7.00pm
Venue: GBC@IMPACT, Level 5

Myanmar Service
Sunday: 4.00pm
Venue: GBC@14, Youth Room

412 Unlimited Youth Ministry
Saturday: 4.30pm
Venue: GBC@IMPACT, Level 5

Children’s Ministry
Sunday: 9.00am
Venue: GBC@IMPACT, Level 5

Senior’s Ministry
Wednesday: 10.00am
Venue: GBC@14, Youth Room

Cell Groups
Friday: 8.15pm
Venue: Various homes

The Art of Interpreting the Gospels

Please click here to access the Powerpoint slides which Dr. Vincent Ooi showed during his classes on The Art of Interpreting the Gospels, at GBC in March 2019.

In addition, there are also extracts from books, which are relevant to the topic, which you can read.

Video recording of these classes will be added later.

Note that all the material here is meant for in-house use by GBC members only. Please do not copy and/or distribute.

Pr. Mok

Georgetown Baptist Kindergarten

Georgetown Baptist Kindergarten (GBK) provides an avenue for the holistic development of children aged 3-6 using age-appropriate activities, at an affordable fee. The kindergarten has a solid child-centred thematic curriculum that encompasses play-based learning, so that the entire learning process is fun for preschoolers!

While we acknowledge that preparing a child academically for entry into the Primary School is important, we are also concerned with his/her social, emotional, physical and spiritual development. As such, GBK is a safe place where children are loved for who they are, and are guided according to their learning pace.

Our Kindergarten staff comprises of a team of passionate, dedicated, loving and experienced personnel who view teaching as a ministry and not just a job. We are committed to invest our lives in the children that God has brought to us and to make education a child-centred process rather than a teacher-centred process.

School hours are Monday-Friday, 8.30am-12.30pm.

For more details, please contact
Mary Puah
04-228-8013
gbkpenang@gmail.com

Discipleship

We want to bring up disciples who are not only in Christ, but also like Christ. So, if you are a new or young believer who is keen to grow spiritually, we’d love to pair you with a discipler who will help you grow towards spiritual maturity.

At GBC, discipleship is not just about completing a syllabus or gaining knowledge. Instead, we want to journey with you through your joys, struggles, questions and doubts. Besides that, discipleship will equip you to serve, witness and be part of our community.

Please click here to find out more.

For more details please contact
Pastor Mok Kok Hoong
604-2287110
mokkh@gbcpg.org

Prayer Ministry

A church that desires to make an impact needs to pray earnestly on her knees. God has laid upon our hearts to be a church of prayer and worship for the city and the nation. Join us for:

Upper Room Prayer | GBC@IMPACT, 7am, Tuesday
This is a place we have set apart to host the presence of God. The more we soak in His presence, the more He reveals His heart to us. We often come without an agenda, and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in a time of worship and prayer.

Prayer Meeting | GBC@IMPACT, 8.15pm, Wednesday
We meet to pray for church-wide ministries every 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of the month. Every other Wednesday, small groups meet to pray at various locations.

Prayer Closet | GBC@IMPACT, 7am – 7pm, Monday – Sunday
GBC’s Prayer Closet is a place for individuals to spend quiet moments by themselves to seek the Lord, soak in His presence & hear from Him. It was set up as part of a broader strategy to help individuals connect with God and in the process to raise the level of prayer & intercession of individuals and of the church. We want to encourage everyone to make use of this facility.

Please click here to find out more.

For more details please contact
Pastor Liew Yean Huat
604-2287110
liewyh@gbcpg.org

Worship

Worship is an important pillar in GBC. In any congregated event, service or gathering, the worship team leads and enables the people to enter into God’s life-changing and transforming presence through praise and worship – singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to the audience of One.

For those who have heard the call of God, are passionate and blessed with musical talent and good voice, we invite you to be part of our team!

Media

The team often works behind the scenes to set the stage for Sunday worship as well as other events. Using audio, visual and lighting, we try to provide an atmosphere that helps worshippers express their worship. The photography section also captures significant moments in GBC’s life and helps to tell our church’s story.

If the above describes you, the media team welcomes you!

For more details please contact
Johnny Liew (Worship)
jjdears@gmail.com
604-2287110

Pastor Daniel Loh (Media)
danielloh@gbcpg.org
604-2287110

Converge

Converge, the Young Adults Ministry is primarily geared towards serving those between the ages of 21 to 35. Converge have the following objectives:

Bonding – To strengthen the bonds among the young adults.

Support – To support & guide young adults through different life phases.

Equip – To equip & empower young adults to make an impact.

Outreach – To encourage young adults to share their faith to their communities.

If you see yourself a good fit of this vibrant group of young adults, Converge always welcomes you!

For more details please contact
Pr. Ng Kok Aun
ngka@gbcpg.org
604-2287110

Giving

Tithes & Offering can be given through internet banking.

Please indicate your type of giving and use the email below for banking reference:

tithenoffering@gbcpg.org

Name: Georgetown Baptist Church Penang
Bank: Maybank
Acct No.: 507-040-218327

For more details please contact
604-2287110

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I Can, We Can! // A ICAN Project

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South Home

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South Home Tuition

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Calendar

Services

English

Mandarin

Hokkien

BM

Myanmar

Kitchen

Every Sunday, we gather at Oasis (Level 5) for our weekly Sunday lunch prepared by our passionate kitchen crew. Members and guests fellowship with each other over a delicious meal, and get to share life at a more personal level. Although the Kitchen Ministry is labour intensive, it is a very satisfying and fruitful ministry. So, if chopping onions and garlic is your thing, the kitchen always welcomes a pair of helping hands!

For more details please contact
Chan Kwai Heng
kwaiheng@yahoo.com

Cell Groups

We are made for community. This is why you should be part of a local cell group. These small groups allow you to connect with each other and grow in faith together. Here, you can bring up questions you have about the Bible and mutually edify one another. Cell groups usually meet on Friday evenings across different locations in Penang. Contact a cell group leader today and join the cell group closest to you!

For more details please contact
Pastor Mok Kok Hoong
604-2287110
mokkh@gbcpg.org

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CareNet

We provide a safe place for you to voice your struggles with life’s issues. Our team focuses on education and lay counselling, and believes that you can be empowered to respond to life’s issues by God’s grace.

For more details please contact
Susie Tan
604-2287110

The CareNet Team pledges ethical conduct in maintaining confidentiality, and ministry integrity in making referrals, when required.

Contact Us
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Georgetown Baptist Church
IMPACT
Addresses:
GBC @ IMPACT
2, Jalan Larut, Penang.

GBC @ 14
14, Jalan Larut, Penang.

Tel : 604-2287110
Email : georgetownbap@gbcpg.org

Marketplace Ministry

We believe that the church is called to influence culture and bring an impact to the marketplace. We encourage believers who are passionate in their spheres of influence to be involved and to represent Christ in the world.

Government
Business/economics
Education
Family
Media
Celebrations
Religion

For more details please contact
Pastor Liew Yean Huat
604-2287110
liewyh@gbcpg.org

Missions

We are a missional church, reaching out cross-culturally to peoples and nations with the gospel of Jesus. We actively support our mission partners in Nepal, India, Kalimantan, Makassar and China. Within Malaysia, we are also involved in partnerships with the Orang Asli in Semenanjung, the natives of East Malaysia as well as migrant workers’ ministries to the Nepali, Myanmarese and Vietnamese.

For more details please contact
Dr Jeffrey Oh
jeffrey.oh@gmail.com

Who We Are

GBC was formed in 1956 and since then, has grown to be a contemporary and vibrant church with a vision to impact lives and transform our communities for God’s glory.

We are one church on two sites i.e., GBC@IMPACT and GBC@14, along Jalan Larut and we serve multiple congregations in English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Bahasa Malaysia and Myanmarese. Today, our ministries cater to a wide age range, from toddlers to seniors. The ministries and church-life are also holistic; everyone can readily engage through worship, discipleship, service, outreach and a variety of other means.

Far from being just an organization, we seek to be a loving family of God where people are valued and strong relationships are built; where people are proud to belong and feel at home.

We are committed to help everyone grow deeper in God and become more like Jesus Christ. Under God’s leading, we aim to be a church without walls; putting people before processes and making a difference through partnership with other churches to impact Penang and beyond.

We believe that God has called us to make a lasting difference, one life at a time. We look forward to this exciting journey as we are guided by His word and empowered by His Spirit.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Matthew 28:19-20

Seniors | GBC@14, 10am, Wednesday

Come and be a part of our vibrant Seniors group. We may be above 55, but we are forever young at heart! Here you will find warm fellowship with a community of believers who love God and care for each other. Some of our activities include light exercise, discussions, visits, and prayer.

For more details please contact
Chuah Tong Ik
chuahti@gmail.com

South Home Tuition

GBC recognize that the South Home children need extra tutoring in order for them to excel in their studies. In view of that, a group of people with a passion to help these children come on Saturdays and weekdays to teach them. Along with this is the desire to encourage and motivate them to improve themselves.

As a way to reach out to other needy children beyond the South Home, South Home tuition seeks to open their class to include them.

For more details please contact
Chan Kwai Heng
604-2287110

South Home

GBC has set up a home to look after the welfare of children whose parents are unable to care for them. The South Home has become a haven of hope for these children who would otherwise be neglected. They are loved by their full-time caregivers and are brought up in the way of God.

For more details please contact
Chan Kwai Heng
604-2287110

Touch-Life Ministry

This ministry seeks to help those who are needy. The people in focus are drug addicts going to rehab center, stroke patients who have lost the ability to earn, street people with financial needs and the poor seeking medical care. Through this ministry, we hope to build bridges and win people to Christ.

For more details please contact
Chan Kwai Heng
604-2287110