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1 The Word on Worship Order of Worship VOLUME 27, ISSUE AUG 2014 Matthew 4:10 For it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. Scripture Memorisation Be Not Deceived Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Call to Worship Dn Lok Kwok Wah Hymn 50: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All* Invocation & Gloria Patri* Responsive Scripture Reading* Hebrews 4:1-13 Hymn 231: Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer* Hymn 254: Break Thou the Bread of Life Scripture Memorisation Intercessory Prayer Sermon Eld Alan Choy Pr Dennis Kabingue Give Earnest Attention to God s Word Hebrews 2:1-4 Hymn 179: The Way of the Cross Leads Home* Closing Prayer Threefold Amen* Eld Alan Choy * Congregation Standing

2 duty roster Today, 10 August 2014 Next Lord s Day, 17 August am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN S CHOIR am 1.30 pm 3.30 pm CHINESE SERVICE ENGLISH SERVICE FILIPINO SERVICE LIONS HOME MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP Worship Leader: Preacher: Musician: Flowers: Refreshments: Ushers: Pr Daniel Lim Pr Daniel Lim Eunice Choy Lee Kim Lei Roscelle Lim Sam Cheah, Leow Beng Wee Worship Leader: Dn Lok Kwok Wah Preacher: Pr Dennis Kabingue Musicians: Sarah Lee, Dorcas Koshy Ushers: Cornelius Koshy, Edwin Quek, Jason Low, Johnny Lim, Marcus Lim, Cayson Chok Greeter: Mong Jee Pawa AV Ministry: Crew No. 3 Flowers: Karen Quek Refreshments: Karen Quek, Esther Quek, Jolyne Cho Junior Worship: Sarah Ng (Sarah Yap), Pr Kelvin Lim (Chloe Pawa), Andrew Koh Worship Leader: Preacher: Musician: Usher: Refreshments: Venue: English Speaker: Dialect Speaker: Eric Delina Pr Dennis Kabingue Chloe Pawa Julius Del Rosario Edeliza Ballega 41 Toa Payoh Rise Pr Jeremiah Sim Eld Alan Choy MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP Worship Leader: Preacher: Musician: Flowers: Refreshments: Ushers: Pr Daniel Lim Pr Daniel Lim Sarah Yap Roscelle Lim Jenn Lee Cayson Chok, Chan Tuck Whye Worship Leader: Dn Francis Lee Preacher: Pastor Prabhudas Koshy Musicians: Ellyzabeth, Eunice Choy Ushers: Jerah Tan, Stephen Yap, Theodore Wang, Ng Kwan Teng, David Ng, Randy Laurencio Greeter: Diana Chan AV Ministry: Crew No. 4 Flowers: Diana Koh Refreshments: Yeo Geok Hien, Pansy Ng, Chong Shu Mun Junior Worship: Sarah Yong (Stella Tan), Aileen Tan (Violet Quek), Samuel Yong Worship Leader: Preacher: Musician: Usher: Refreshments: Norefel Resuma Pr Dennis Kabingue Dorcas Koshy Randy Laurencio Juvy Lynn Anaviso Venue: 487 Bedok South Ave 2 English Speaker: Eld Ng Poh Kok Dialect Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim 2

3 10 August 2014 What is Effectual Fervent Prayer? Prabhudas Koshy In James 5:16, we read, The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. The words effectual fervent are translated from one Greek word (energoumenē) from which we get the English word energy. Here it denotes an energetic, operative prayer. As God s children, we must not be contented with weak prayers. We must desire to have an enthusiastic, effective prayer life. The church, being known as the house of prayer, must be exuding with effective prayer of God s saints. We may be short on financial resources, or weak in our physical strength, or despised and ridiculed by those who are hostile toward the biblical doctrines that we hold on to, but the power of prayer belongs to us. The key to effective prayers is not that very large group of people get together to pray or that a particular pattern or style of prayer meeting is followed, or that we hold very lengthy prayer meetings. Though some of those aspects of prayer are good and desirable, the effectiveness of our prayer is connected to the sanctity of our lives. According to James 5:16, the energetic, effective prayer comes from a righteous man. In the context of our verse, the righteous man is the one who confesses his sins to the one whom he has offended in order that they may be reconciled and pray together. He is a man who seeks to live a life of purity, peace and prayer. It is to such who are dedicated to living a holy, amicable and prayerful life that effectual prayer belongs. Weak, ineffectual prayers proceed from spiritually and morally weak people. As Christians, we must seek to possess a life of effective prayers. If we would pursue holiness, fellowship and joint-prayers with God s people, we will soon be heirs of a powerful life of prayer. If we were to be blessed with a powerful prayer life, we must cease from all sins and offences, and live a devout and dedicated life of Christian fellowship. Pastoral Exhortation 3

4 Pastoral Exhortation Pastoral Exhortation The success of prayer is intimately connected with our Christian character. The prayer of the righteous is sincere; it does not proceed from insincere lips nor a hypocritical heart. The Lord is pleased to hear those who obey His Word sincerely and hence, He will answer their prayers. Proverbs 15:8 tells us that the prayer of the upright is his delight. Proverbs 15:29 says, The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. Psalm 34:15-17 reminds us that The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. Likewise, Jesus said in John 9:31, Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. Hence, prayer is more than a mere good spiritual discipline; it moves the Hand of the Almighty to bless the praying man with His most wonderful providence. Let us therefore pursue a life of purity, peace and prayer, and be blessed with a life of effectual fervent prayer that availeth much. My Short Stint at the Church Resource Centre Zacharias Tan After finishing my National Service, I had a 6-month break before I start my university studies. I tried to look for a job but to no avail. Disappointed and bored, I spent most of my time playing computer games and going out with friends. My mother could not bear to see me waste my time; so she approached Pastor Koshy to encourage me to help out at the Church Resource Centre in any area that is needful. Pastor then contacted me and I agreed without much hesitation, as I felt I should not waste any more time. Under the instruction of Dn Lok, I helped to archive the Bible Witness magazines by packing, labelling and placing them in assigned bookshelves. This was no mean task as it took altogether two weeks to complete. I was also given the task of getting the Bible Witness Retreat files ready. Needless to say, I took the opportunity to attend the retreat. During the retreat, Pastor preached on the topic: I Have Somewhat Against Thee, taken from Revelation 2:1-7. I realized that eventually everyone must stand before 4

5 Christ to give an account of what he has done in his life. I understood that Christ my Saviour will not be happy if I while away my time by just playing or getting involved in worldly things. I resolved in my heart to be more active in our church activities and fellowship meetings, and to render my help in the church as the Lord gives me opportunity and ability. Serving the Lord is the best way to spend my time and avoid worldly stuff and temptations that are not beneficial to my spiritual life. Subsequently, Pastor asked if I could try transcribing some of his preached messages, which would help him in publishing them as articles and Bible-study notes. To begin with, I transcribed Pastor s closing prayers at the end of each of his Daily Devotions through our church website. In the process, I became curious as to how Pastor produced the daily devotions. Pastor explained that he would write the article a few days in advance, then wake up every morning around 5 a.m. to record the devotion. He would then send the sound clip to Bro Eric who would upload it to the church website promptly. This would ensure that hearers can either read or listen in to the devotions daily. After knowing all the hard work that had gone into producing these devotions, I felt pricked in my conscience and decided to make an effort myself to read the devotions every day. As my transcribing skills improved, I took on the challenge to transcribe Pastor s Tuesday night prayer meeting devotions on Mary s Magnificat (Luke 1:38-52). I would get the recording from Bro Arnold and then transcribe from scratch. Although it was tedious work, I felt privileged because I could understand the content more clearly as I typed. It reminded me afresh of things that I have learned in the prayer meetings, especially the great importance of seeking and doing God s will, as well as keeping ourselves humble before God. I praise God for helping me to complete transcribing the series of messages on Mary s Magnificat. I am also thankful that I could help out in several other areas, such as folding church bulletins and prayer lists, packing Gospel tracts for evangelism, collating and binding the church directories, etc. Above all, I praise God for the fellowship I had with Pastor, preachers and the church staff. During this period, the Lord has drawn me to a closer walk with Him. However, the battle with sin has not ended and I continue to pray that the Lord will protect me from sin and its temptations, until he calls me home. Pastoral testimonies Exhortation 5

6 junior worshipper s text page What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. - Psalm 56:3 Conquer Fear by Faith Prabhudas Koshy Christians, being human, can feel afraid when frightening events occur in their lives. But God s Word teaches us how we can overcome our fear. God does not want us to be afraid. Over and over again, God has said in the Bible: Fear not. God wants all His children to be courageous. If we allow fear to control our hearts, we will not be able to live victoriously. God wants us to be overcomers of all our fears. We may have to face real, big, nasty problems. But God is able and ready to help overcome our fears. God is able to deliver and protect us from all troubles. He will help us to overcome our fears and troubles, if it is according to His will. Even if God would allow us to face death, we have no reason to fear. As David said in Psalm 23:4, Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. If death were to come, the LORD will be with us and give us great assurance, peace and comfort. He will calm the nerves of everyone who trust in Him sincerely. So children, what time you are afraid, just pray to God in faith, and He will keep His promise to keep us strong and courageous. Illustration by Melissa Neo 6

7 COLLECTIONS LORD S DAY on 3 Aug 2014 Tithes: 7, Offerings: 8, Bldg Fund 2015: 1,800.00; 1,000.00; ; ; 50.00, 19.00; 6.00; [50.00, 50.00(Chinese Svc)] Designated Gifts: Kelvin Lim ; Eric Delina ; Sujith Samuel SPECIAL FUNDS BUILDING FUND 2015 Total as of 3 Aug , Completion of GBI (Ethiopia) Student Scholarship Fund Praise the LORD that we have received sufficient amount for GBI student scholarship fund for So the collection of this fund is discontinued. Thoughts of Cheerful Givers from the offering bag For Building Fund 2015 May we trust Him to multiply our gifts and hasten the 2015 collection in due time. GETHSEMANE LADIES FELLOWSHIP Topic: A Revived Individual Speaker: Pr Ho Kee How Chairperson: Sis Carolyn Koshy Date: Sat, 16 Aug Time: 3-5 pm Venue: Home of Sis Joey Tan Blk 175, Lompang Road #15-43, Singapore (Please take note of the change in venue.) GETHSEMANE YOUNG ADULTS FELLOWSHIP Topic: Thematic Study of Proverbs Speaker: Pastor Koshy Chairman: Bro Kenneth Wong Date: Fri, 15 Aug Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wong Blk 50, Telok Blangah Drive #10-102, Singapore Hurry! GETHSEMANE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Topic: Preservation of the Bible Speaker: Pr Samson Hutagalung Chairman: Bro John Ku Date: Sat, 16 Aug Time: 4-6 pm Venue: Home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Quek Blk 457, Pasir Ris Dr 4, #08-307, Singapore EVANGELISM There will be an evangelism session today. Please meet Dn Arvind 1.30 pm at the foyer. REVIVAL HYMNS AND CHORUSES Limited copies of newly printed RHC. $10 per copy. Excellent for family worship. Order today. First come, first served. announcements 7

8 announcements PASTORAL VISITATION HOUGANG REGION Hougang, Upper Serangoon, Upper Paya Lebar If you live in this region, please meet with the Pastoral Visitation team. Date & Time: Fri, 22 8 pm Please check that your name is in the list placed on the reception table. If it is not, please add it in. BIBLE SEMINAR Gethsemane Ladies Fellowship Post-Worship Activities Please stay back after worship to join us for: Refreshment & Fellowship pm 1.30 pm Adults & Youths Bible Study cancelled in view of evangelism Children s Bible Study cancelled in view of evangelism Weekday Activities Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00 L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study 1.15 Bible Witness Bookroom Time & Place of Worship am Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre 10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore (next to Paya Lebar MRT station) Prayer Hotline SMS or Whatsapp your prayer item Our Office 510 Geylang Road, #02-06 Singapore Tel: Fax: Our Websites gethsemanebpc.com biblewitness.com Topic: A Prayer for Revival Speaker: Pastor Koshy Date & Time: 20 Sept 2-6pm Venue: Singapore Post Centre, Auditorium, Level 5 There will be a separate programme for children. CD/DVD ORDERS Recordings of the 4th Missionary Conference are available for order at the reception table. Thursday Seniors Ministry am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim) Friday Morning Prayer 6.45 am 7.30 Church Resource Centre Bible Witness Magazine For more information, please call the church office at Bible Witness Web Radio Church Weekly Our Pastor Pastor Prabhudas Koshy Mobile: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com Our Session Pastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok Deacon Arvind Pawa Deacon Daniel Lim Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee 8