International English Service

International English Service We are committed to serve the English speaking community in Jakarta both expatriates and Indonesians. Service times:
* Sat 5:00 PM.

(In-person & Online Services)
* Sun 9:00 AM, 11:15 AM, 4:00 PM. (In-person Services)
* Sun 10:00 AM (Online Service)


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We are a church committed to serve the entire English-speaking community in Jakarta - both Indonesians and expatriates. We minister to both the individual and the entire family. IES is an integrated part of the Batu Tulis Assembly of God (GSJA Batu Tulis).

03/08/2026

The Greater Name

In Mark 5, Jesus asks the demon, “What is your name?” The reply comes, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” Jesus wasn’t seeking information. He was revealing the depth of the man’s bo***ge so that everyone would see the greatness of His authority.

The emphasis of this passage is not the strength of evil, but the supremacy of Christ. The man was beyond human help—no one could restrain him, restore him, or set him free. Yet what seemed impossible to everyone else required only a word from Jesus. His authority was never threatened, challenged, or diminished by the size of the opposition.

Mark wants us to lift our eyes from the legion to the Lord. The greater the need, the more clearly the glory of Christ is displayed. The power was never in the name of the demon—it has always been in the name of Jesus, before whom every power must bow.

02/08/2026

The Other Side

In Mark 5, Jesus crosses the lake to the other side—not to speak to a crowd, but to meet one broken man. While everyone else had given up on him, Jesus hadn’t. He crossed the storm to reach the one who needed Him most.

This is the heart of the Gospel. Jesus doesn’t only care about the crowds—He cares about each individual. He sees the overlooked, the hurting, the forgotten, and the lonely. No one is beyond His reach.

If you’re feeling unseen today, remember this: Jesus knows you, He sees you, and He comes looking for you. The Shepherd still leaves the ninety-nine to find the one.

There is beauty in following the Lord’s call. God first called Pastor Micha Wattimena to serve through music when he was...
31/07/2026

There is beauty in following the Lord’s call.

God first called Pastor Micha Wattimena to serve through music when he was in high school. Even as he pursued his studies in architecture, God’s call remained. He came on staff at IES and has been the worship pastor for 26 years. Not by happenstance, but by God’s call. Through the years, the God who first called him has been faithful in working out that call in Pastor Micha’s life.

God’s call and our passion makes a powerful partnership, and for Pastor Micha that is in music and arts. Equipped with Spirit-led creativity, he is known to boldly explore different styles and approaches, “becoming all things to all people” (musically) so as to better lead the people in worship. He has written numerous songs (maybe even too numerous to count) and God has used these songs to minister to a multitude. Always intentional in crafting songs with solid theology, Pastor Micha’s songs have helped many people process their faith and declare truths about God.

Sometimes God’s calls are unexpected, seemingly out of left field. From one opportunity to visit someone in prison, God then called Pastor Micha to serve and care for people in prison. It wasn’t part of his portfolio, but he knew that when God calls, we should respond. Today, IES serves in multiple prison sites, reaching out to those who need the Lord. All because Pastor Micha followed God’s call.

To the IES congregation, Pastor Micha has been a constant presence in IES since its founding. (He was IES’ first hired staff!) We deeply respect and love him, so it is bittersweet to send him off to his new mission field. But we know that Pastor Micha is following God’s call, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Thank you, Pastor Micha, for following God’s call to be part of IES’ start, to stay at IES, and to now go where God is calling you to next.

You will surely be missed, but we rejoice knowing that God’s faithfulness will be with you wherever you go❤️

30/07/2026

Peace in the Storm

In Mark 4:35–41, Jesus calms the storm with just a word. This miracle isn’t only about His power over the wind and the waves—it’s a revelation of who He is. Jesus is Lord over all creation.

Following Jesus doesn’t mean we’ll never face storms. There will be seasons of grief, uncertainty, and hardship. But our hope isn’t found in a life free from storms—it’s found in the presence of the One who is with us through them.

Whatever you’re facing today, remember this: the One who is in your boat is greater than the storm around your boat. Trust Him, hold on to Him, and find peace in His presence.


29/07/2026

Small Beginnings, Kingdom Impact

In Mark 4:30–34, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed. It begins small, but God grows it into something far greater than anyone could imagine.

Never underestimate what God can do through one small act of obedience. One prayer. One invitation. One conversation. One act of kindness. What seems insignificant to us can become the beginning of someone’s journey with Jesus.

We may not always see immediate results, but that’s okay. We can’t change hearts—that’s God’s work. Our role is simply to pray, invite, serve, and obey. We do the ordinary, and God does the extraordinary

28/07/2026

God’s Unseen Work

In Mark 4:26–29, Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God often grows in ways we cannot see or fully understand. The farmer plants the seed, but it is God who brings the growth.

Sometimes we wonder if our prayers, obedience, or faithfulness are making a difference. But just because we can’t see God at work doesn’t mean He isn’t working. He is often doing His deepest work beneath the surface, according to His perfect timing.

Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep sowing the seeds of faith. The God who begins the work is faithful to bring the harvest in His time.

27/07/2026

Listen Carefully

In Mark 4:21–25, Jesus reminds us, “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.” The question isn’t whether we’ve heard His words before—it’s whether we’re truly listening today.

God isn’t hiding Himself from us. Through His Word, He continues to reveal His heart and invite us to know Him more deeply. But hearing alone isn’t enough. Jesus calls us to receive His Word with humble, attentive, and obedient hearts.

Don’t let familiarity keep you from hearing God’s voice. Every time you open the Bible, come expecting Him to speak, and be ready to respond in faith.

26/07/2026

The Heart That Hears

In Mark 4:1–20, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower, reminding us that the power of God’s Word never changes. The seed is the same, the Sower is the same—the difference is how we receive it.

Rather than asking, “Which soil am I?” perhaps the better question is, “How am I responding to God’s Word today?” Are worries, distractions, or other desires keeping His truth from taking root? Or are we receiving it with faith and allowing it to transform our lives?

God’s Word changes lives. As we humble ourselves before Him, may His Word take deep root in our hearts and produce lasting fruit for His glory.

23/07/2026

In Mark 3:33–35, Jesus wasn’t rejecting His earthly family—He was revealing something even greater. Through faith in Him, we become part of the family of God.

God values our earthly families, but in Christ, He also gives us a spiritual family that crosses every boundary of race, nationality, language, age, and background. No one who follows Jesus walks alone.

For many believers around the world, following Christ has come at the cost of relationships with their own families. Yet Jesus offers this beautiful promise: you have not lost your family—you have gained one.

May the Church be a place where the lonely find belonging, the outsider is welcomed, and every believer is embraced as a brother or sister in Christ.

22/07/2026

Mark 3:29 contains one of Jesus’ most sobering statements: “Anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven.” For many believers, these words can raise an unsettling question: Have I committed the unforgivable sin?

The context is important. The religious leaders witnessed the work of the Holy Spirit through Jesus, yet deliberately called it the work of Satan. Their issue wasn’t doubt or a careless mistake—it was a persistent rejection of God’s truth despite seeing it clearly.

Jesus’ warning isn’t meant to frighten sincere believers. It’s a warning against continually resisting the Holy Spirit until our hearts become hardened. If you’re concerned about your relationship with God, that’s often evidence that your heart is still responsive to Him.

Keep listening to the Holy Spirit. Don’t harden your heart. Stay open to His conviction, His grace, and His invitation to follow Jesus.

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The City Center Batavia Tower One
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Saturday 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 14:00
15:00 - 16:00

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