Order of Worship. 3rd SUNDAY IN ADVENT PREPARATION. Sunday 11 December 2016 Upper Room, 8.30am. Reflective Verse. Prelude

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1 2 Cor 5:14 Sunday 11 December 2016 Upper Room, 8.30am Reflective Verse Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another? Matthew 11:1-2, ESV Reflective Question Why is it that you have chosen to trust Jesus with your entire life? PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices Prelude Order of Worship 3rd SUNDAY IN ADVENT Personal Meditation and Prayer 1

2 PRAISE Call to Worship from Isaiah 35, Matthew 11 [PLEASE STAND] Leader Look and see the glory and majesty of our God. People Deserts rejoice and blossom with joy and singing! Leader God will come and save his people! ALL Healing will come to God s creation and his people! Amen. Songs of Praise Mr Edward Heng TIME OF SIMULTANEOUS CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Shout for joy to the LORD give thanks to Him and praise His name. (Psalm 100:1, 4) Usually the congregation is given a specific time period, with a common theme of petition or supplication. Then all pray aloud at the same time in the power of the Spirit. (United Methodist Book of Worship 1992, pg 446) PRAYER SILENT & INTERCESSORY PRAYER But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. (Habakkuk 2:20) TIME FOR WATCHING THE LORD I will stand at my watch; I will look to see what he will say to me. (Habakkuk 2:1) What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:26) Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Greetings and Church Concerns 2

3 PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord Offertory Prayer and Offering Doxology [PLEASE STAND] PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Here I Am To Worship (Tim Hughes) Scripture Reading Matthew 11:2-11 (ESV) Sermon Do You See What I See? Rev Jeremy Ong PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] With All I Am (Hillsong) Benediction Postlude Prayer Ministry at the Altar If you need someone to pray with you, please come forward after the service. The Pastors, Pastoral Team Staff members, together with the URS Leadership, are available to pray with you. If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence. 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS The following pastors are/will be on annual leave: REV LAWRENCE CHUA: Dec REV DANIEL TERENCE YEO: Dec REV EDMUND KOH: 8-20 Dec PASTOR DAVID HO: 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 BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR 2017: Starting 4th Jan 2017; every Wednesday; pm; 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 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 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 pm at ACS $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 or dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at closes on 31 Dec 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 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 with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 12 to 18 December Dr Boey Roland Benedict Miss Goh Christabel Miss Lin Hui Ying Mdm Ting Ting Sau Chun, Mr Chan Kia Khuang Mr Heng Ken Jin Mdm Liu Sheau Miin Christine Mr Chan Lui Ming, Ivan Mr Holz Jie-Sheng Peter, Mdm Lock Ching Yuen Mrs Toh-Hu Kwang Sing, Stella Mrs Chan-Tay Liam Hwee, Mary Benjamin Mr Loh Cheng Ban, Francis Miss Wee Bok Lan, Jennifer Mrs Cheong Choi Shoon, Sarah Mr Khoo Boo Jin Ms Loong Li Xia, Christina Miss Wong Lixian Claire Mr Cheong Jonathan Mr Khoo Tseng Loong, Mark Mrs Low-Ho Hui, Ivy Dr Wong Tien Hua Mrs Cheong-Yeo, Mimi Miss Khoo Wee Ching, Danielle Mrs Mah-Khor Phaik See, Patsy Mrs Wong-Bull Mei Shirin Mr Chia Soo Qui, George Mdm Koo Ming Tju Mrs Ng-Tan Guek Yong, Carol Mrs Wong-Kwa Soh Bee, Shirley Mr Chia Yi Min, Matthew Mr Kway Juan Fork, Raymond Dr (Mrs) Ngiam-Ong Yean Sze Mdm Yam Wen Xuan, Elizabeth Ms Chian Cheryl Mrs Lau-Ng Yi Lane, Corinne Miss Oh Yuen Ling, Mikaela Mdm Yeo Shu Ying, Yvette Mr Chng Li Kwan, Daniel Mr Lee Cheng Dee Mdm Ong Geok Lan, Stacey Mdm Chan Yi Ling Miss Chong Shi Rui, Christie Miss Lee Jia Wei, Stephanie Mr Ong Swee Kim, Vincent Ms Choo En Ting, Deborah Dr (Mrs) Chong-Chee Oon Lin, Mr Lee Kwan Aun, Jeremy Dr Ooi Yau Wei Ms Equila Sophia Rae Serene Ms Lee Siok Oi, Paulette Mdm Pung Guat Choo, Emily Mr Foo Kok Seng, Terence Dr Choo Zhi Qing, Peter Dr (Mrs) Lee-Lim Shuang Cheio, Mdm Quek May May Mr Fu Xinze Ms Chui Lihong, Michelle Vina Miss Seah Hui Keng Mr Go Anthony Dr Consigliere David Terrence Mdm Leong Lai Fun, Liza Mr Sumeshroj, Clement Mr Harnadi Lee Luke Mdm Damayanti Nia Ms Leong Mun Yi, Kimmie Mdm Tan Lai Boi Mr Png Yao De, Alvan Mr Fong Choon Peng, James Mrs Leong-Chew Ching, Ida Mr Tan Ngiap Siah Mdm Sim Mei Gek, Jane Mrs Fong-See Peng Neo, Vivien Mr Liew Wei Yen, Ashley Miss Tan Shen-Yi Natalie Miss Tan Si Rong, Sophia Mrs Foo-Choo Cheng Guat Miss Lim Joo Lin, Joycelyn Mr Tan Tien-Ming Terence Ms Tan Wei Ning, Sophie Ms Francisco Susan Dr Lim Kah Beng Mrs Tan-Wee Poh Tin, Jenny Mr Wong Jian Zhong, Zach Miss Gan Ci Wei Mr Lim Kok Ann Miss Tang To Chun, Rosa Mr Wong Yoong Kai, Elliot Mrs Gan-Lee Chong Mei Mr Lim Kwang Hui, Marcus Mr Teo, Georgie Mr Yeo Chiah Kiak, Marcus Mrs Gandasasmita-Ang Ai Lin Miss Lim Li Donna Mr Thng Ren Jing, Christian Miss Yu Haohan, Fiona Mr Go, Daniel Mrs Lim-Lee Sook Ling 4

5 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. 5 Pulpit calendar 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 3 rd 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 4 th 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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16 THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Ushers Greeters Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 5pm Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 5pm 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm PA Technicians Sat, 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am; 5pm; 8.30am Upper Room Floral Stewards 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 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) Mr Moses Goh and Mr Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Ms Darrell Lee Mr Choe Peng Sum and Mr Ho Kah Choy 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 Ms Sandra Thng and Mr Harry Liem PA Crew Ms Teo Peck Tin, Mrs Ryna Ang, Mrs Carol Tan, Mrs Lim Sow Yee, Mrs Elsie Ong, Mrs Yvette Lee, Mrs Elaine Pang 16