Sunday, 11 December 2016 Sanctuary 8.30am, 10.30am & 5pm

Reflective Verse Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Reflective Question To what extent have I responded to the Word of God in the way I live, whether at home, school, workplace and/or church? Prayer O Lord, help me to be attentive to your presence and voice at all times, that I may do your will as your humble servant. Amen.

Order of Worship 3rd SUNDAY IN ADVENT/INFANT BAPTISM

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Choral Introit Be Silent 8.30am

Love of the Ages 10.30am

Thou Shalt Know Him 5pm

Call to Worship from Canticle of Mary (UMH 199) [PLEASE STAND] Mr Moses Goh;8.30am Mr Teo Tow Yong; 10.30am Mr Choe Peng Sum; 5pm Leader My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, People my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, who has looked with favour on me,

a lowly servant. Leader From this day all generations shll call me blessed: People the Almighty has done great things for me and holy is the name of the

Lord, whose mercy is on those who fear God from generation to generation.

Leader The arm of the Lord is strong, and has scattered the proud in their conceit. People God has cast down the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the

lowly. Leader God has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich empty away. ALL God has come to the aid of Israel, the chosen servant, remembering the

promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and his children for ever. Amen.

Hymn of Praise O Come, All Ye Faithful UMH 234; 8.30am

Songs of Praise 10.30am, 5pm

Prayer for Advent UMH 201; 8.30am

Gloria Patri

PRAYER Hymn of Prayer Emmanuel, Emmanuel UMH 204

Pastoral Prayer Mr Philip Poh; 8.30am Dr Nicholas Ghows; 10.30am Mr Alvin Sim; 5pm

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The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Offertory Prayer

Offering

Anthem How Far Is It To Bethlehem? 8.30am Give Me Jesus 10.30am Adeste Fideles 5pm Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

The Sacrament of Infant Baptism by Sprinkling or Pouring Pg 7

PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation Spirit of the Living God UMH 393

Scripture Reading Luke 1:26-38 pg 892

Sermon The Heart of the Lord’s Servant Pastor David Ho

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Here I Am Lord UMH 593 Benediction

Choral Response A Celtic Blessing 8.30am It Came Upon The Midnight Clear 10.30am 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 The following pastors are/will be on annual leave: REV LAWRENCE CHUA: 14-15 Dec REV DANIEL TERENCE YEO: 13-20 Dec REV EDMUND KOH: 8 -20 Dec PASTOR DAVID HO: 13-23 Dec 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-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR 2017: Starting 4th Jan 2017; every Wednesday; 7.30 - 9.30pm; Conference room, level 1. Applicants must have attended BRMC worship services for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack at Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th Dec 2016.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for those ages 12 and below on 25 December (Christmas Day). Parents, do take this opportunity to worship together with your children at the Christmas Day services. Classes will resume on 8 January 2017.

REPAIRS AT WESLEY GARDEN: Contractors are carrying out repairs during the School holidays. Please take notice of the safety signs and barricades.

DAILY – Reflect.Rcalibrate.Revive: We will be selling this book 365 DAY DEVOTIONAL (816 pgs, hardcover) by Rev Barnabas Chong on 18 December (next Sunday) 9am -12.30pm at ACS Canteen @ $25. An ideal gift for the season. Proceeds from first 2,000 copies go to Christ Methodist Church. "A NEW BEGINNING": a new course from Discipleship & Nurture Ministry (Feb 2017 – mid-May 2017; Wednesdays 8-10 pm) to help you build a meaningful relationship with Christ. Find out what happens the moment you receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour; discover what it means for Christ to be your Lord and how you can begin a new life in Christ. For details, please contact Aline at 9786 3098 or e-mail dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at http://bit.ly/2dRe6yG. closes on 31 Dec 2016. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (FINANCE) NEEDED: at Covenant Community Methodist Church. Need to be conversant with ACCPAC and able to produce full set of accounts. Familiarity with church accounts will be an advantage. Interested? Please email CV (with current/expected salary and expected commencement date) to hr@ccmc.org.sg . Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 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 admin@brmc.org.sg LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at 6256 4298

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 12 to 18 December Dr Boey Roland Benedict Mr Chan Kia Khuang Mr Chan Lui Ming, Ivan Mrs Chan-Tay Liam Hwee, Mary Mrs Cheong Choi Shoon, Sarah Mr Cheong Jonathan Mrs Cheong-Yeo, Mimi Mr Chia Soo Qui, George Mr Chia Yi Min, Matthew Ms Chian Cheryl Mr Chng Li Kwan, Daniel Miss Chong Shi Rui, Christie Dr (Mrs) Chong-Chee Oon Lin, Serene Dr Choo Zhi Qing, Peter Ms Chui Lihong, Michelle Dr Consigliere David Terrence Mdm Damayanti Nia Mr Fong Choon Peng, James Mrs Fong-See Peng Neo, Vivien Mrs Foo-Choo Cheng Guat Ms Francisco Susan Miss Gan Ci Wei Mrs Gan-Lee Chong Mei Mrs Gandasasmita-Ang Ai Lin Mr Go, Daniel

Miss Goh Christabel Mr Heng Ken Jin Mr Holz Jie-Sheng Peter, Benjamin Mr Khoo Boo Jin Mr Khoo Tseng Loong, Mark Miss Khoo Wee Ching, Danielle Mdm Koo Ming Tju Mr Kway Juan Fork, Raymond Mrs Lau-Ng Yi Lane, Corinne Mr Lee Cheng Dee Miss Lee Jia Wei, Stephanie Mr Lee Kwan Aun, Jeremy Ms Lee Siok Oi, Paulette Dr (Mrs) Lee-Lim Shuang Cheio, Vina Mdm Leong Lai Fun, Liza Ms Leong Mun Yi, Kimmie Mrs Leong-Chew Ching, Ida Mr Liew Wei Yen, Ashley Miss Lim Joo Lin, Joycelyn Dr Lim Kah Beng Mr Lim Kok Ann Mr Lim Kwang Hui, Marcus Miss Lim Li Donna Mrs Lim-Lee Sook Ling

Miss Lin Hui Ying Mdm Liu Sheau Miin Mdm Lock Ching Yuen Mr Loh Cheng Ban, Francis Ms Loong Li Xia, Christina Mrs Low-Ho Hui, Ivy Mrs Mah-Khor Phaik See, Patsy Mrs Ng-Tan Guek Yong, Carol Dr (Mrs) Ngiam-Ong Yean Sze Miss Oh Yuen Ling, Mikaela Mdm Ong Geok Lan, Stacey Mr Ong Swee Kim, Vincent Dr Ooi Yau Wei Mdm Pung Guat Choo, Emily Mdm Quek May May Miss Seah Hui Keng Mr Sumeshroj, Clement Mdm Tan Lai Boi Mr Tan Ngiap Siah Miss Tan Shen-Yi Natalie Mr Tan Tien-Ming Terence Mrs Tan-Wee Poh Tin, Jenny Miss Tang To Chun, Rosa Mr Teo, Georgie Mr Thng Ren Jing, Christian

Mdm Ting Ting Sau Chun, Christine Mrs Toh-Hu Kwang Sing, Stella Miss Wee Bok Lan, Jennifer Miss Wong Lixian Claire Dr Wong Tien Hua Mrs Wong-Bull Mei Shirin Mrs Wong-Kwa Soh Bee, Shirley Mdm Yam Wen Xuan, Elizabeth Mdm Yeo Shu Ying, Yvette Mdm Chan Yi Ling Ms Choo En Ting, Deborah Ms Equila Sophia Rae Mr Foo Kok Seng, Terence Mr Fu Xinze Mr Go Anthony Mr Harnadi Lee Luke Mr Png Yao De, Alvan Mdm Sim Mei Gek, Jane Miss Tan Si Rong, Sophia Ms Tan Wei Ning, Sophie Mr Wong Jian Zhong, Zach Mr Wong Yoong Kai, Elliot Mr Yeo Chiah Kiak, Marcus Miss Yu Haohan, Fiona

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CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Luke Yan Song Le & Ms Abigail Lee Zi Qing

who were married in Church yesterday FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Luke Yan Song Le in thanksgiving • in loving memory of Elaine Yap May Ling from Mr

K.S. Yap & Mrs Maureen Yap and family

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Timothy & Rosaline, Mrs Fang Ai Lian and their

families on the passing away of their mother/mother-in-law, Mdm Kua Lee Ah, Mrs Leah Fang, on Sat 3 Dec. Funeral was held on Mon 5 Dec.

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF ADVENT-CHRISTMASTIDE – 26 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER, 2016 Sat, 10 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Star Over Bethlehem Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 11 Dec 3rd Sunday in Advent/Infant Baptism • The Heart of the Lord’s Servant

• Do You See What I See? Pastor David Ho Rev Jeremy Ong

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)

SHINE FORTH SERVICE IN RECESS • Conquest [at Bt Batok] Rev Dr Norman Wong 10.30am (BBPP) Sat, 17 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Emmanuel God With Us Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 18 Dec 4th Sunday in Advent • Do Not Fear

• The Need for Content in Worship • Do Not Fear

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Dr Tan Gee Paw Rev Jeremy Ong

8.30am, 10.30am 8.30 (Upper Room) 5pm

SHINE FORTH SERVICE IN RECESS • Commitment Kept [at Bt Batok] Dr Tan Gee Paw 10.30am (BBPP)

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mrs Elaine Huen Dr Evelyn Lim (Organist) and and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Ms Corinne Doong (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band 5pm Music Team and Ms Deborah Koh and CAPELLA MARTIALLIS

Ushers Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Dr Gervis Chua, Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Florence Goh Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Jana Tan, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong Dr & Mrs Chong Yew Lam, Dr & Mrs Bryce Lee, Mr & Mrs Alvin Quek, Ms Sylvia Lim, Ms Linda Teo Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Ms Yvette Lee (Offering: Ms Lian Ying Ying, Ms Lee Pey Ren)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Moses Goh and Mr Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Ms Darrell Lee Mr Choe Peng Sum

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Florence Goh Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Serene Liang, Ms Corinne Teo

PA Technicians 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 8.30am Upper Room

Ms Sandra Thng and Mr Harry Liem PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Teo Peck Tin, Mrs Ryna Ang, Mrs Carol Tan, Mrs Lim Sow Yee, Mrs Elsie Ong, Mrs Yvette Lee , Mrs Elaine Pang