Order of Worship. Season of Pentecost/Holy Communion PREPARATION. Saturday 14 July, 2018 Sanctuary, 5pm. Reflective Verses 13

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1 Saturday 14 July, 2018 Sanctuary, 5pm Reflective Verses 13 Lord, Ananias answered, I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name. Acts 9:13-14 R Order of Worship Season of Pentecost/Holy Communion PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 PRAISE Call to Worship-Affirmation from 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 1:15; 3:16 (UMH 889) [PLEASE STAND] Leader There is one God and there is one mediator, Christ Jesus, who came as a ransom for all, to whom we testify. ALL This saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance: That Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, and was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory. Great indeed is the mystery of the gospel. Amen. Songs of Praise 1. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty 2. El Shaddi 3. There s Something About That Name 4. Now I Belong to Jesus 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 Anthem Doxology [PLEASE STAND] Sanctify Me 2

3 PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation Come, Thou Almighty King UMH 61 Scripture Reading Acts 8:19b-22; John 14:1-6 Sermon Are We Christians Intolerant, Arrogant, and Exclusive Mr Cecil Lee PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion We invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal Communion Hymn And Can It Be that I Should Gain UMH 363 A Service of Word and Table IIUMH During the LORD s Supper, the following hymn may be sung prayerfully: Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus (UMH 349) PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Lead On, O King Eternal UMH 580 Benediction Choral Response Mungu Ni Mwema/Know That God is Good Postlude Time at the Altar 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. 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev Jeremy Ong on duty leave: July MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF BRMC: Please look out in the post for our letter on the Financial position of the church in the new Financial Year & the COMMITMENT FORM. We ask for prayerful consideration of your response. The 42 nd TRAC SPECIAL SESSION will be held on 21 July, (Sat) 2pm at Covenant Community Methodist Church. Please remember the session in prayer. OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS (OSC) MINISTRY FAIR: There will be a sale of handicrafts in the Canteen THIS SUNDAY (15 July, 10am pm) by our Friends who are HIV+ under OSC Ministry. Proceeds from this sale will supplement their daily expenses. Please support them generously. GIRLS BRIGADE FORTNIGHT (15 to 29 July): our girls from the 84th Coy at Singapore Chinese Girls School will be seeking your financial support on 22 July (next Sun; 9.30am-12.30pm). Please give generously. REGISTRATION EXERCISE FOR PRIMARY ONE CLASSES OF 2019: This is for children of Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, born between 2 January 2012 and 1 January 2013 (both dates inclusive). Parents who are members of Methodist churches can apply at the Methodist Primary Schools directly connected to their churches under Phase 2B (19 20 July; 8am 11am, 2.30pm 4.30pm; Announcement of results on 26 July). For BRMC members, please contact for Letters of Certification. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM): ACTIVITY DAY: Every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room, L1. Lunch and light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong HP GET-TOGETHER: Monthly; every 4th Saturday; pm; Music Room, L1. CONGRATULATIONS TO Mr Ang Jia Ming, Daniel & Ms Victoria Tan Hua Yee who were married in Church this morning. FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by Mr & Mrs Ang Jia Ming Daniel in thanksgiving Mr & Mrs Mathew & Evon Kwan. In thanksgiving to the Eternal God who keeps us in love with each other, and the peace of Christ that abides in our home. 4

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20 THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm Sat 5pm 8.30am Ushers 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm Sat 5pm Communion Stewards Communion Assistants PA Crews Sat 5pm Sat 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm, Upper Room, Shine Forth Floral Stewards Ms Mary Tan and Grace Notes, Mrs Ning Buckley ( Choir Pianist), Dr David Ngoh (Flautist) Mrs Esther Seet (Organist), Mr Peter Goh & 8.30am Choir and Mr Jonathan Lim (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Ms Karen Tan (Organist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team Dr Gervis Chua, Ms Mirabelle Tan, Ms Jessie Loh, Mr Benneth Yeo, Ms Gyneth Tang Mrs Grace Chiam, Mrs Pat Tan, Mrs Helen Soh, Mrs Anna Ong, Mrs Roselyn Mow, Ms Evanz Cheong, Mrs Coleen Loh, Ms Regina Tang Mrs Winnie Ding, Ms Lee Ping, Ms Ng Li Peng, Mrs Anna Ong, Ms Deborah Chew Mrs Bernice Lim, Dr Liu Hao Ming, Mrs Barbara Kong, Mrs Chew Foong Chun, Mrs Maylene Tan, Mrs Jane Ng, Mrs Margaret Loke, Mrs Wee Kwong Ming, Ms Carol Tan Mrs Madeline Chen, Mr Chua Sui Tong, Ms Carole Kwang, Mr Ron Yeo Mrs Chan Puay San, Mrs Patsy Mah, Mrs Janet Chong, Ms Yvette Lee (Offering, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mrs Irene Cheong) Dr Selan Sayampanathan and Dr Jeanette Hui Mrs Winnie Ding Mr Chong Kek Weng and Mr Chang Weng Fatt Mr Lim Wee Chiong Ms Marilyn Soh and Ms Jessie Loh Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Ms Lynette Soon, Ms Corinne Teo Ms Sandra Thng PA Crew Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Juliet Wee, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Jennifer Cheong, Mrs Amy See, Mrs Sharon Chandiramani, Mrs Clarissa Chia and Mrs Geraldine Chay- Chua P r e a c h e r s N e x t Week Season of Pentecost May 20 to Aug 19, 2018 Sat, Jul 21 BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service Beginnings Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, Jul 22 9 th Sunday after Pentecost Practising the Compassionate Life Deposed [at Bt Batok] Rev Benjamin Fong Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Wendy Watson Dr Tan Gee Paw 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room) (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP) 20