International Baptist Church
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International Baptist Church (Singapore) (IBC) is a baptist church located along Kings Road in Singapore
. It is one of the most international churches in the country.
You will notice that our church bi-line is "Sharing the love of God" and this is what IBC is all about.
, and Filipinos
. The church meets for worship service on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, but Bible
groups, events and choir/band practices take place throughout the week.
is also held every Sunday, where children play fun games, memorize Bible verses, sing and learn about God's Word from their 'leaders'. During the June summer holidays, children may sign up for Vacation Bible School
(VBS), an annual week-long church camp event.
The Youth Choir's theme song is 'Living Proof', written specially for the choir by two of its members. It was first performed at IBC Youth Choir's Got Talent, the choir's talent show, by the Filipino youth ministry choir members in 2008.
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
. It is one of the most international churches in the country.
Vision
IBC is a Christ-centered, Bible-believing fellowship of Evangelical Christians.You will notice that our church bi-line is "Sharing the love of God" and this is what IBC is all about.
Church
Close to 50 different nationalities are present in IBC. Among the top three are Singaporeans, AmericansUnited States
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, and Filipinos
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
. The church meets for worship service on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, but Bible
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
groups, events and choir/band practices take place throughout the week.
Services
IBC holds four English services each week, as well as a Filipino service, and a small group gathering for Indonesian and Chinese services.Ministries
IBC has different ministries for members of the church, such as Children's Ministries,Youth Ministries, Young Adults, Women's and Men's Ministries, and Music & Worship Ministry.Children's Ministry
Sunday School takes place on Sundays during service times, from preschool up to 8th grade. AWANAAwana
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is also held every Sunday, where children play fun games, memorize Bible verses, sing and learn about God's Word from their 'leaders'. During the June summer holidays, children may sign up for Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is a specialized form of religious education which focuses on children. Churches usually hold the week long events during the summer, though the lengths of such programs may vary, and they are sometimes held during other times of the year.-History:The origins of Vacation...
(VBS), an annual week-long church camp event.
Choirs
IBC has a choir for every age group. Present as part of the IBC Music Ministry are the Kids For Praise Children's Choir (ages 5–12), Living Proof Youth Choir (ages 12–20+), Sanctuary Choir (ages 18 and above), as well as the Handbell Choir.Children's Choir
The Children's choir lays a strong foundation both musically and spiritually in the lives of the little ones. From singing on Sunday mornings, for special events and Christmas programs to presentations at the closure of the school year, this choir offers a positive experience for all. Designed to help children become worshippers of God, this choir is open to all children of ages 6 to 12.Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is a new group at IBC, started in August 2007. It is directed by the church's music director. It offers opportunities for ministry, fun and fellowship all year round. The choir sings in services monthly. Besides singing in services, the Youth Choir travels around the country to sing and minister in nursing homes, prisons, etc. Twice each academic year the choir travels around Southeast Asia to minister in orphanages and hold concerts to spread the love of God, through scripture and song.The Youth Choir's theme song is 'Living Proof', written specially for the choir by two of its members. It was first performed at IBC Youth Choir's Got Talent, the choir's talent show, by the Filipino youth ministry choir members in 2008.