LUSH 11 opened for registration

LUSH is conducted over a span of around six months. Facilitators of the group will provide materials and engage participants in discussing the different topics involved. The entire run is divided into two phases.

The first phase predominantly covers the study of the six bible passages that mainstream churches use to condemn homosexuality. The six bible passages are: Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22 & 20:13, Romans 1:26, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1Timothy 1:9. This phase is structured in a way for participants to share their views on the passages involved and to bring a different perspective to the study of the bible.

The second phase will cover a series of issues that women face regarding their sexuality. Examples of some of these issues that have been brought up by previous Lush participants are : Loving Yourself, Relationship issues, Sex before Marriage, Coming out etc.

LUSH 11 will be starting soon and registration is now opened and will close by 15 Aug 2015. Please register your interest by emailing to fcc.lush@gmail.com

LUSH 10

Hi all,


  It has been a hectic year for us, as the church shifted to a brand new location.  So sorry for the lack of updates on this site, but we are happy to announce that LUSH 10 will be starting soon!  We are looking to begin LUSH 10 in October 2014, and for this run, we will be meeting on Friday evenings.  So if you have been waiting for LUSH to start, if you know of anyone who may be conflicted and struggling between their sexuality and faith, if you would like to find out more about what the bible says about homosexuality, if you just want to find some people who may be on the same journey as you, come join us.

  Drop us a e mail at fcc.lush@gmail.com and we will get back to you!  Have a blessed day ahead.

Something new for 2014!

Hi all,

  We will be starting a new mixed group (men and women) to tackle the 6 bible passages that touch on homosexuality.  This group will start second week of February 2014.  This group is suitable for you if you want to find out more about the passages, are comfortable to be around members of the opposite sex, and would like to know how men and women view these passages differently. If you are keen to join the group, please send an e mail to fcc.lush@gmail.com to let us know.  This group will be facilitated by Rev Miak Siew (Executive pastor of Free Community Church).  You can find out more information about FCC on www.freecomchurch.org.

  LUSH 10  (for women only) will probably start  second half of the year.  Stay tune to find out more !

J.L.

FCC 10th Anniversary

Hi all,

  

FCC is celebrating it's 10 anniversary this Sunday (13 Oct), it has been a long journey with lots of ups and downs.  There will be more exciting things ahead as we look forward to our new location next year.  For those who have been following this blog, for those who have visited us or has yet found the courage/time/friends to step into our premises, we hope that you will come join us in our celebration this Sunday.  More information can be found on our website: freecomchurch.org.  Hope to see you all there!

Jaime

Below is the message from the pastor. 

Dear friends

This Sunday, we are celebrating Free Community Church's 10th anniversary.

This year's anniversary service is themed "Homecoming." We have always tried our very best to live out our tagline - Welcome Home in how we do church, following Jesus' example of prodigal love and hospitality.

We all have friends who have attended FCC for a while, and have been away for some time. Take this opportunity to invite them to join us and celebrate.

We would be having lunch catered in - please stay back to catch up with folks you haven't seen for a while!

Love,

miak

LUSH 9 is starting!

Is being lesbian and christian mutually exclusive? What does the bible say about homosexuality? If these are questions you don't have answers to, you are invited to join LUSH 9, starting early April.

Whether you are straight, conflicted, clueless or just a curious female, come join us on a journey that aims to give women a different perspective to the homosexuality-thumping bible verses .

The group will be based on the format of a support group through discussions and sharings. Participants will come together in a safe space to exchange ideas, explore other points of view, and encourage
each other along our shared journey.

The group will meet once a week, running for approximately 6 months with breaks in between. Generally, Phase 1 which covers “Sexuality and what the Bible says” will take about 8-10 sessions while Phase 2 will take about another 6-8 weeks on a range of topics like Loving Ourselves, Relationships etc.


Interested participants are required to commit for the entire run. If you are interested or have any enquiries, please email your name & contact number/queries to fcc.lush@gmail.com.  

We would be collecting S$20 per participant to cover cost of printing materials etc. 
Registration for this run ends 25th Mar.  The timing of the sessions will be determined by the majority's available slots after the 25th.

See you then, remember God loves you regardless.

Free Community Church International Women's Day Sunday Service
Hi all,


This week (10 March), join our sisters in celebrating International Women's Day - joining them in celebrating and honoring women past, present and future. We recognize that though we have made much progress towards equality of genders, we need to continue to work in solidarity so that there will bethe day where all are free - not just First Realize Everyone's Equal, butFirst Recognize Everyone's Equal. There is lunch catered after service sowe can fellowship and get to know each other better.

Meeting God

Who knew all it takes to meet god is twinkies, root beer and a smile.  I hope we will all have an opportunity to meet god today!

J.L.

 

 

 

Meeting God

There once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer and he started his journey.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie. She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again she smiled at him. The boy was delighted!
They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word.
As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. She gave him her biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face.
She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy?"
He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? She's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!"
Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy, returned to her home.
Her son was stunned by the look of peace on her face and he asked, "Mother, what did you do today that made you so happy?"
She replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." But before her son responded, she added, "You know, he's much younger than I expected."

 

P.S.  In case some of you are wondering what a twinkie is : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twinkie