 Article: A look back at our history |
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33 AD
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Jesus Christ died for us |
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1986 |
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While attending a 'International Conference for itinerant evangelists' in Amsterdam, an American evangelist prophesied that Pastor Tay would "build and pastor a large white church."
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26 May 1987
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In Louisiana, USA, while driving towards Denver, Pastor Tay received a vision of a majestic white church named Bethesda Cathedral,and the strong impression of the Holy Spirit to build this Cathedral. |
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April 1988 |
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While attending a Holy Spirit seminar at the Garden Hotel, Singapore, Rev John Elliot prophesied that Pastor Tay will build and pastor a large church.
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25 May 1992
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Registration as an independent & sovereign church approved by Registry of Societies (ROS).
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26 May 1992
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Church of Praise East Coast became Bethesda Charismatic Centre, an independent and sovereign Church with Pastor Tay Cheng Kee as pastor.
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31 May 1992
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1st Worship Service at Republic Theatre as Bethesda Charismatic Centre. |
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4 July 1992
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1st Worship Service at Odeon Katong Theatre |
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9 April 1993
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Pastor Tay shared the vision with a 200 strong congregation to bid for the land at Chai Chee and to build the cathedral. |
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June 1993
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Bethesda Charismatic Centre 1st Anniversary. |
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1 Oct 1993
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The church won the bid for the piece of land at Chai Chee Street at $2.736 million |
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21 Nov 1993
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1st Worship Service held at LASALLE, College of Arts. |
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8 Jan 1994
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Ground Breaking Service was held at Chai Chee, and the building cost was $5 million.
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14 Nov 1994
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The change of name from "Bethesda Charismatic Centre" to "Bethesda Cathedral" was approved by ROS.
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5 Nov 1995
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1st Worship Service was held at Bethesda Cathedral in Chai Chee Street. Praise the Lord! |
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7 Sep 2000
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Extension work to expand the church building commences with demolition of wing block. |
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29 Mar 2002
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1st Worship Service was held at the expanded Sanctuary. |
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13 May 2006
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Directed by the Lord, the Pool of Bethesda was rebuilt in front of the Corinthian pillars in March 2006. It was dedicated to the Lord on 13 May 2006 by Rev. Kobus Van Rensburg and Senior Pastor Tay. That day, 13 people got out of their wheelchairs and put aside their crutches, and many received their healing, Praise God! |
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Soon & very soon!
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Bethesda Cathedral,
a 7000 strong church ! |
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