Saturday 3 September, 2016 Sanctuary, 5pm Reflective Verses "If your right eye causes you to sin, gauge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell." Matthew 5:29-30 Order of Worship Season of Kingdomtide/Holy Communion PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer 2 Cor 5:14
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Saturday 3 September, 2016 Sanctuary, 5pm
Reflective Verses "If your right eye causes you to sin, gauge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell." Matthew 5:29-30
Order of Worship Season of Kingdomtide/Holy Communion
PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices
Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer
2 Cor 5:14
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PRAISE Call to Worship from Psalm 19:7-10 [PLEASE STAND]
Leader The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; People the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; Leader the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; People the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; Leader the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever; People the ordiances of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. Leader More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; ALL sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Amen.
Songs of Praise Mrs Renata Liew 1. 10,000 Reasons 2. With All I Am 3. Purify My Heart 4. Find Us Faithful
PRAYER Silent Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Greetings and Church Concerns
PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord
Offertory Prayer and Offering
Doxology [PLEASE STAND]
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PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation Take My Life, and Let It Be UMH 399
Scripture Reading Matthew 5:27-32; pg 843
Sermon The Law/Adultery & Divorce Rev Lawrence Chua
PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion We invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal
Communion Hymn Take Time to Be Holy UMH 395
A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12-14 During the LORD’s Supper, the following hymn may be sung prayerfully: Seek Ye First (UMH 405)
PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah UMH 127
Benediction
Postlude
Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please use railings on the left, near the pulpit. A Pastor or Pastoral Team Staff member will pray with you. If you wish to pray by yourself, please use the railings on the right of the altar.If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS REV EDMUND KOH will be on annual leave from 7-9 Sep. THE LAST LOCAL CONFERENCE: Mon 5 Sept, 8pm Conf Room. LCEC Meeting to follow. All local conference members are to please come punctually and prayerfully. SITE WORKS: We have arranged for the grounds of Wesley Garden (just outside the Sanctuary) to be re-paved. The work area will be barricaded. Please observe the safety signs and stay clear of the area.
PLEASE PRAY FOR: TG PINANG (BINTAN) MISSIONS TRIP (3-4 Sept) Harry Liem is leading the team of 25 persons. They are working closely with our Indonesian partners, sharing God’s everlasting love through free medical services. It is an opportunity for closer fellowship with fellow believers on the island. CHITTOOR MISSIONS TRIP (9-16 Sept) The team comprises Dr Michael Ong (Leader), Benjamin BC Tan, Gabriel Koh and Steve Chelvan. Apart from attending the dedication of the Oddupalle village church (construction cost paid by BRMC), they will visit the BRMC missionaries (Paul & Shanta) and the church planters, and reach out to young lives at St Paul’s Vidyalaya School and Children’s Home. We pray for God’s multifold blessings for the Indonesians and on the people of India, especially the unreached, needy and the sick in the less developed areas. Pray also for journey safety and protection of the teams.
CRADLE ROLL WSCS would like to welcome newborns into the family of God! Please notify Mary at the Church Office (6256-4298) on the birth of your baby. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, Sun Sch Teachers’ Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am to 5pm. As lunch and a light tea will be provided, please register your interest to attend with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. IS GOD FOR REAL? A Conference jointly organised by RAVI ZACHARIAS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES and ADAM ROAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre Hall 405 & 406; 17 September. See poster at Notice Board outside Sanctuary for details of programme and payment. Register via www.arpc.sg/rzim HR & ADMIN EXECUTIVE @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant working experience. Please email detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to [email protected] or post to Administration Director, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917 Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an email with the details and your contact number to [email protected]
Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 5 to 11 September Mdm Au Meng Hui, Anna Miss Bong Jia Hui Miss Chan Wen-Lynn, Andrea Mr Chan Jing, Nicholas Mr Chang Wah Weng Mdm Lim En Yu Mr Cheng Thurston Mr Lock Min Chang Miss Choe Hui, Rachel Miss Liew Sze Ning, Deborah Mr Chua Teck Huat, William Mr Ding Qing Shan, Josias Mrs Folk-Lim Siew Chen, Jenny Mr Foo Jeong Nan, Daniel Mdm Wong Sau Yin Mdm Foong Sou Fern, Audrey Mdm Tay Cheng Neo, Daisy Mr Hidayat, Albert Mr Ho Boon Cheong, Alwyn Mrs Hui-Ong Mei Ling Mrs Koh-Kho Ee Lin, Laura Dr Kwa Soon Bee Mdm Kwek Soon Neo Mr Lee Soo Chye Mr Lee Yen Tai, Eric
Miss Lee Jing Sophie Mr Lee Ping Shih Mr Leong Chen-Ern Shemi Mdm Lim Siew Peng, Michele Mr Lim Boon Han, Thomas Mr Lim Choo San, Michael Prof Lim Chwee Teck Miss Lim Mei-En Marguerite Mdm Chua Kim Gek, Joyce Mrs Lim-Kwan Mei Ling, Margaret Mrs Lim-Leow Pearly Mr Loke Wen Hao, Kenny Dr Chang, Serena Mdm Low, Eunice Mr Lui Jun Cheng, Benjamin Mrs Ng-Tan Bee Bee, Jane Mr Ng Eng Soon, Edmond Miss Co, Vanessa Stephanie Miss Ng Liang Kheng, Judith Mrs Ng-Fock Yin Ling Miss Ng Sheang Wei Mdm Wong Enn Ai, Beverly Mr Ong Hock Ling, Kelvin Mr Peh Jin Lam, Willie
Ms Perry Jelita Doreen Mr Premkumar Anuraag Brian Josiah Miss Pujilestari, Esti Miss Quek Hui Yu, Priscilla Miss Sayampanathan Ellissa Easita Mr See, Ernest Mrs Sim Su Ming, Valerie Mdm Lim Lay Wah, Dorin Mr Soong Gum Chuen, Elson Mr Tan Bong Loo, Bryan Mr Tan Ying Howe, Dan Mr Tan Gim Liang, Matthew Miss Tan Khim Yong Mdm Tan Kim Gek Mr Tan Jun Wei, Kelvin Mr Lim Kim Hock, Christopher Miss Siew Han Fong, Jami Mrs Tan-Lim Li Huang, Shirlyn Mr Tan Ning Li, Linus Ms Tao Hui Ling Mr Teng Yi Ming, Ernest Mr Thio Tjia Hin, Henry Mr Yong Ah Leong
Mr Toh Kong Beng, Fabian Mr Toh Wei Soong Mdm Tong Jee Gun Mr Tong Tien Sheng, Joshua Ms Tung Lai Lai, Sharon Mrs Wee-Yeo Swan Mei, Charmaine Miss Wong Alexandra Lauren Ms Wong Yien Yi, Audrey Miss Yam Hui Xian, Bernice Dr Yang Zhiling, Jacqueline Miss Yeo Zi En, Hannah Mr Chong Keng Eng, Samuel Miss Ng Ren Qing Ms Goh Shan-Yi, Isabel Ms Khoo Wei Li, Kathryn Ms Khoo Wei Lin, Kara Mr Kurzbock Immanual Miss Lee Jia Hui, Joy Mr Obias Higgs Moire Naig Mr Pan Zhengkai, Eiliot Ms Low Min En, Kelsey Miss Wong Jean Ee, Elizabeth
CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Lim Wei Beng & Ms Wong Yoon Nee who were
married in Church yesterday OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Mdm Koh Kim Chiok, Michael & Evonne, Roy and
Louis on the passing away of their husband/father/ father-in-law/grandfather, Mr Khoo Peck Kim, on Sat 27 Aug. Funeral was held on Wed 31 Aug.
FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by • Mr & Mrs Lim Wei Beng in thanksgiving • Mrs HK Long, Lee-Syin, Dr Pua Uei, Chloe & Titus:
In loving memory of Mr Long Heng Khuang, (27 Feb 1942-31 Aug 2007). "There's a meeting place this side of heaven, By the river of life, where the roses bloom forever & separation comes no more. Even if it seems, we may never see each other again, We'll meet again one day on that beautiful shore."
P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF KINGDOMTIDE – 27 AUGUST to 20 NOVEMBER 2016 Sat, 3 Sep BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Law/Adultery & Divorce Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 4 Sep 2nd Sunday in Kingdomtide/Holy Communion • The Transformed Body: The Mouth, Lips
and Tongue Part 1 • Meeting God in the Psalms: Captivated by
God • A Living Hope [at Bt Batok]
Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Pastor David Ho Dr Tan Gee Paw
THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Communion Stewards Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants Sat 5.00pm 8.30am
8.30am Upper Room 10.30am
10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm
Mr John Tan and Mr Jeremy Tan Mr Ken Zeng Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong East Parish Mr & Mrs Koh Yam Teck Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Mrs Renata Liew, Mr Pang Seng Hock, Mrs Peggy Tang Mr Eric Low, Mr Richard Khoo, Mr Andrew Yap, Mr John Goh, Dr Benedict Chong, Dr Jeanette Hui, Mr Moses Goh, Dr John Thomas Mr Benjamin BC Tan, Mrs Chay Swee Hwa, Mrs Hui Mei Ling, Ms Alice Chua, Mr Tay Kim Hock, Ms Irene Chan, Mr Robin Chan, Mr Wee Kheng Jin Mr Timothy Kho, Dr Benjamin Ong, Mr Lim Siong Guan, Mr Eric Teo TC, Mr Lui Chong Chee, Dr Chong Yew Lam, Dr Serene Chee, Mrs Vivienne Chiang Mr Tan Khye Suan, Ms Lydia Lim, Ms Valerie Lee, Mr Shawn Tan, Ms Lee Ong, Ms Iris Sin Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Sia Kheng Hong, Mr Ang Hock Kheng, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Alvin Sim, Ms Lee Yean-Lin, Mr Ho Kah Choy, Mrs Evelyn Teoh
PA Technicians Sat 5.00pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 8.30am Upper Room; 10.30am Shine Forth
Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew
Floral Stewards Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Juliet Wee, Mrs Amy See, and Mrs Jennifer Cheong
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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm
Ms Koh Li-San Mrs Toh Ju-Ling (Organist) and 8.30 Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan/Mr Goh Kheng Long (Keyboardists), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Mrs Toh Ju-Ling
Ms Kon Oi Lian, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Teng Siew Choo, Mrs Peggy Tang Mr Nicky Lim, Mrs Jenny Hay, Mr & Mrs Roger Tan, Mr Tommy Goh, Mr Wong Wing Kwong, Mr Andreas Handayanto, Mrs Yvonne Ow, Mr Martin Lim, Mr David Wong, Ms Ruth Seah, Mr James Chang Ms Evon Phua, Ms Rachel Koh, Mr Gabriel Koh, Ms Deborah Chew, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Mr Andrew Eu, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho Mr Kevin Yap, Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Mr Raymond Woo, Ms Maisy Kwan, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Ms Pauline Ng, Ms Diana Ng, Ms Dharshini Punendran
Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm
Mr Eric Low and Mr Andrew Yap Mr Tay Kim Hock and Ms Evon Phua Mr Timothy Kho and Mr Lui Chong Chee Mr Lim Wee Chiong and Mr Chan Kai Yau
