Guiling Southern Baptist Church

30/05/2026

GSBC is too blessed for 2026 Faith in Action😇

Much in learnings
Much in experiences
Much in encountering God's word
Etc...

Such a life changing encounter for all our campers🙏🤩

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

21/05/2026

SUMACO SUMMER YOUTH CAMP IS COMINGGGGGG... Ano Taraaaa?

Guiling SBC Youth: G, kami dyan!🙌

Sumaco Southern Baptist Youth Ministry

01/11/2025

What is All Saints’ Day?
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on November 1 by the Roman Catholic Church and some other Christian traditions. It’s meant to honor all the “saints,” known and unknown—those who are believed to have gone to heaven and are now with God.

At first glance, it seems like a good thing to remember faithful believers. But we need to ask: Does the Bible teach us to have a special day to honor saints?

1. The Bible calls all believers saints.
In Scripture, the word saint doesn’t mean someone who has been canonized or declared holy by the Church. It simply means anyone who has been saved and set apart by God.

Paul wrote to living Christians in Ephesus, “To the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1).

So every true believer in Christ—past, present, and future is a saint, not by their own merit but by the righteousness of Jesus Christ.

2. The Bible never tells us to worship or pray to saints.
While it’s fine to remember the faithful examples of those who lived for Christ (Hebrews 11 shows many), the Bible strictly forbids giving them any form of worship or prayer.

Jesus alone is our Mediator and Intercessor.
1 Timothy 2:5 says, “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”

To direct prayers or devotion to saints takes away the glory that belongs to Christ alone.

3. God wants us to honor Him, not man.
Isaiah 42:8 says, “I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another.”

The saints we read about in Scripture would never want us to pray to them—they would want us to follow their example of faith and obedience to Christ, not to bow to them.

4. The true way to honor the saints is to imitate their faith.
Hebrews 13:7 says, “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow.”

The best way to “celebrate” saints is not through candles, images, or prayers—but by living faithfully as they did, walking in obedience to God and preaching Christ to others.

In short:
All Saints’ Day, though rooted in good intentions, has drifted from biblical truth. It shifts focus from Christ the Savior to man the saved.

We can thank God for the lives of believers who have gone before us—but we should give all glory to the One who saved them: Jesus Christ, the Lord of all saints.

Bible truth to remember:
“Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.”
Revelation 5:12

01/11/2025

WHY CHRISTIANS DON’T CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?

Every year, the world celebrates Halloween — a night filled with costumes, ghosts, horror, and fear. But have we ever stopped and asked… Who is being glorified in this celebration? 🤔

The Bible is clear:
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of DARKNESS, but rather expose them.”
Ephesians 5:11

Halloween may look fun and harmless,
but behind the decorations and scary themes lies a celebration that normalizes darkness, witchcraft, and death — things God clearly warns us to stay away from. ❌

“Let no one be found among you who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells...”
Deuteronomy 18:10–12

As followers of Christ, we are not called to blend in with the world — we are called to stand out and shine His light. ✨

“You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.”
1 Thessalonians 5:5

So instead of celebrating fear, we celebrate faith. Instead of ghosts, we remember the Holy Ghost — the Spirit who gives life.

Instead of death, we honor the One who conquered the grave. 🙌 This season, don’t let culture define your convictions. Let God’s Word be your guide.

Always guard your heart as the world was trying to convey us about fear.

And if you’ve ever joined Halloween before,
don’t feel condemned. God doesn’t shame us for what we didn’t know. He lovingly opens our eyes so we can walk in truth. 🌿

There’s nothing wrong with remembering moments with our loved ones who passed away, but let’s also remember this beautiful truth: Jesus already conquered death.

We don’t need Halloween to have fun —
we just need Jesus to find life, peace, and joy that lasts. Shalom! 🙌