A DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH

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1 ` A DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH Growing Deeper In Christ, Impacting & Transforming Lives Vision DECEMBER 2018 (Sunday) 8:45 am Welcome to CGMC Worship Service May you encounter God and be enriched in your fellowship with us. Visitors, guests and members are welcome to join us for coffee or tea at our Concourse after worship. FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Canning Garden Methodist Church Address : Tel. No : Fax No. : Website : 23, Jalan Keliling, Canning Garden, Ipoh Bishop : President : Perak District Superintendent : cgmcipoh@gmail.com Pastor In-Charge : Associate Pastor : Associate Pastor : Rev. Dr. Ong Hwai Teik Rev. Dr. T. Jeyakumar Rev. Joshua Khong Rev. Dr. Andrew Tan Rev. Yu Chiew Song Rev. Richard Leow

2 ORDER OF SERVICE PRELUDE / PERSONAL REFLECTION & PREPARATION LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE This is the fourth Sunday in Advent. Today we light the three purple candles and the pink candle. On the first Sunday, we lit the candle of HOPE. On the second Sunday, we lit the candle of LOVE. On the third Sunday, we lit the candle of JOY. Today, we light the candle of PEACE. Our world is not always a peaceful world. People hurt other people. Countries are at war today. But God promises peace. During Advent, we pray that we, as well as all people, will seek God's peace. CALL TO WORSHIP L: Let everything praise God! C: All the mountains and hills, the valleys and plains shall resound with praises to God. L: Let everything that has breath praise God! C: All creatures on earth, in the skies, in the seas shall sing praise to God! L: Let us, here and now, praise God! All: We praise God with our whole heart and soul and strength! AMEN. PRAYER (in unison) Light of the world, shine in our lives this day. As we hear Your word and as we worship, help us grow in the strength and wisdom of Your love. Bless us with the faith of Simeon and the hope of Anna, that we may find Your miraculous presence in our worship and in our world. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen. ACT OF PRAISE INTERCESSORY PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER (in unison) OFFERTORY PRAYER (in unison) Gracious God, thank You for these gifts and for the gift of Your Son. As we offer You these gifts, we also offer You our very lives. Bless these gifts, that they may be signs of Your redemption and Your hope to a world in need. Bless our lives, that we may shine with Your glory, and light up the world with Your love. In Christ s name, we pray. Amen. OFFERTORY & FAMILY NEWS DOXOLOGY PRAISE GOD HYMN OF PREPARATION LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS UMH242 SCRIPTURE READING LUKE 2:21-39 L: This is the Gospel of the Christ C: Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ. SERMON BRING CHRISTMAS BACK TO CHURCH CLOSING SONG JOY TO THE WORLD UMH246 BENEDICTION PRAYER MINISTRY If you would like someone to pray for you, please come forward and you will be prayed for.

3 WORSHIP ENABLERS SATURDAY 8:00 pm 22 DECEMBER DECEMBER 2018 Preacher: Mr. Lee Kee Huat Scripture Reader: CGMC S Mrs. Elissa Wong Scripture Text: Colossians. 2: 6,7 Liturgist: MUSICAL Worship Leader: PERFORMANCE Ms. Tham Lai Meng Co-Worship Leaders: Mrs. May Cheah A Mrs. Selina Lim CHRISTMAS Mr. Chan Kok Sun Musicians: TALE 8pm Dr. Vicky Loo Mrs. Grace Yap Dr. Chow Weng Sum Mr. Justin Chai Visual Projectionist: Ms. Joy-Anne Yew Dr. Looi Chui Li Welcome Team Leader: Ms. Chew Kar Leng Mrs. Fatimah Ganesan Fellowship Hour: CG12 CG15 SUNDAY 8:45 am 23 DECEMBER DECEMBER 2018 Preacher: Rev. Dr. Andrew Tan Mr. Lee Kee Huat Scripture Reader: Mr. Kuah Chong Nee Ms. Lam Wye Ming Scripture Text: Luke 2:21-39 Colossians. 2: 6,7 Liturgist: Mr. Tang Khai Kit Mr. Lee Hock Hin Worship Leader: Dr. Wong Lai Yin Ms. Tham Lai Meng Co-Worship Leaders: Musicians: Ms. Winnie Goh Mr. Cheng Hon Keong Ms. Rachel Sum Ms. Emily Sum Dr. Chow Weng Sum Mr. Joshua Arjunan Mr. Gideon Jagadesh Mrs. May Cheah Mrs. Selina Lim Mr. Chan Kok Sun Dr. Vicky Loo Mrs. Grace Yap Dr. Chow Weng Sum Mr. Justin Chai Visual Projectionist: Ms. Joy-Anne Yew Ms. Esther Tan Welcome Team Leader: Mrs. Vivian Teh Mrs. Vivian Teh Fellowship Hour: CG24 CG28 Flowers: Julia Solomon & Freddie Lim Dato Ang Phaik Chin & Family Mr. & Mrs. Wan Sai Pun Monday 10 PM, 31 DECEMBER 2018 Mr. & Mrs. Cheah Kok Wah Mr. & Mrs. Wan Sai Pun Preacher: Rev. Dr. Andrew Tan Scripture Reader: Mr. Loh Xiu Ming Scripture Text: Psalm 111:1-10 Liturgist: Mr. Sum Kwan Hoo Holy Communion Stewards: Mr. Sum Kwan Hoo Mr. Leonard Lim Dr. Wong Lai Yin Mrs. Lily Loh Mr. Samuel Teh Mrs. Shirley Lim Worship Leader: Mrs. Lee Wan Ching Co-Worship Leaders: Ms. Adelyn Wong Mrs. Vivienne Tan Musicians: Ms. Rachel Sum Ms. Emily Sum Dr. Edmund Ng Dr. Melvin Ding Visual Projectionist: Ms. Jessi Khong Welcome Team Leader: Ms. Chew Kar Leng

4 DAILY PRAYER GUIDE 1. MALAYSIA a. The whole nation mourned the firefighter Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim who succumbed to injuries suffered during the Seafield temple disturbances more than 3 weeks ago. Pray for the Lord s comfort be upon his fiancée, his parents and siblings, and pray for Malaysians to learn from this tragedy to not overreact by taking the law into their own heads for such incidents in the future, and for the police to respond quickly to maintain law and order. b. Pray for the Lord s hand to be upon our Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and cause him to have favour with all the cabinet ministers to work harmoniously and to serve the nation with integrity and accountability. c. Pray that the government will continue to carry out the institutional reforms of the three branches of administration, while upholding multiculturalism and inclusiveness in practice and governance. d. Pray for all the state governments to be on the alert to face the coming rainy season. Pray to the Lord of the weather for His restraining hand to prevent any excessive flooding and landslides that could cause damages to properties and loss of lives. 2. Yemeni War Thank God for the United Nations brokered cease fire between the government forces and Iran-aligned Houthi rebels. The residents had confirmed that there had been no more fighting. Pray that even as the peace talk is taking place, for the Lord s intervention to cause both sides to be favorable to think of the interests of the nation and people to end the war for good. 3. CGMC Uphold sis. Wern Sze, bro. Paul Seow and the entire cast of A Christian Tale, the Choirs, and every one helping out for good health and protection of them and their loved ones. Pray that everyone will be focused on the rehearsal and give of their best. Pray for all the guests who are coming on the 24 th for the Lord to prepare their hearts and to draw them to the Lord Jesus Christ from what they hear and see. 4. Persecuted Churches The Chinese authorities are persecuting churches and Christians. Last week more than 100 pastors and elders in Chengdu were arrested. Pray for churches, pastors, elders and Christians in China, for the Lord to protect them under His wings and be their shield and refuge. Pray that the Lord will sustain their faith and the love of God will cause them to continue their witnessing and winning of souls for the Lord. Pray for the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard their hearts and minds. WEEKLY PRAYER BANDS at CR3 For Nation(s) : Mondays 10:00am Jericho Hour : Tuesdays 04:30pm General Prayer : Fridays 09:30am Morning Watch : Saturdays 06:00am

5 SERMON OUTLINE BRING CHRISTMAS BACK TO CHURCH LUKE 2: Be Open to Divine Intervention 2. Engage in the Practices of the Faith 3. Seek God in Your Heart Conclusion

6 ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT: Mr. Richard Lee ( )

7 FAMILY NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS A CHRISTMAS TALE PERFORMANCE & CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 24 December 2018, Monday, 10:00 pm, SS CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE 25 December 2018, Tuesday, 10:00 am, SS WATCHNIGHT & HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE (COVENANT RENEWAL SERVICE) 31 December 2018, Monday 10:00 pm, SS NEW YEAR HALF DAY OF PRAYER 01 January 2019, Tuesday, 9:00 am 12:00 pm, SS DEDICATION LCEC, ZONE LEADERS & CELL LEADERS 06 January 2019, Sunday, 8:45 am, SS CGMC MYF RESUME 06 January 2019, Sunday, 3:00 pm 6:00 pm, SS CGMC KIDS RESUME 13 January 2019, Sunday, 10:30 am 12:15 pm, SS PLEDGE AND OFFERING UPDATE You are encouraged to complete paying up your pledge before the end of the year An acknowledgement of your pledges received until 30 November has been ed to you if you have given to Church office your address. For those of you who have not given your address, please do so. INCOME FOR YEAR 2018 TARGET ACTUAL AT 09 December Pledges RM1,100,000 RM1,300,525 / 279 Pledges Weekly Offering RM490,000 (52 wks x RM9,423) RM431,046 (49 wks x RM8,797) Mission Fund RM253,000 RM139,660 Write cheque : Canning Garden Methodist Church CA No 2 Bank transfer online: AmBank Account No: (Reminder: Put in bank-in slip into the envelope that the Church provides, indicate what the money is for and drop the envelope into the offering bag)

8 SAT FRI THU WED TUE MON SUN PROGRAMMES & MEETINGS FOR THIS WEEK & NEXT WEEK CGMC S SERVICES, CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES English Worship Service : Saturdays 08:00pm : Sundays 08:45am 华语崇拜 (Chinese Worship Service) : Sundays 09:00am Kebaktian BM (BM Worship Service) : Sundays 10:30am Children Ministry English : Sundays 10:30am 儿童事工 (Children Ministry Chinese) : Sundays 10:45am Youth Ministry - English : Sundays 03:00pm 23 No CGMC KIDS No CGMC MYF NO AEROBIC CLASS Resume 13 January Resume 6 January Resume 13 January PRAYER BAND NO LIGHTHOUSE NO PRAISE DANCE 10:00am-11:00am SIT DOWN EXERCISE 5:30pm-7:00pm 24 Resume 21 January CR3 Resume 14 January Lighthouse Centre CHRISTMAS TALE 10:00pm SS LIGHTHOUSE 25 2:00pm-5:00pm NO JERICHO HOUR Lighthouse Centre Resume 8 January BIBLE STUDY LIGHTHOUSE 26 NO PRAISE DANCE 9:30am-11:30am 2:00pm-5:00pm Resume 21 January CR3 Lighthouse Centre LIGHTHOUSE 27 NO AEROBIC CLASS 5:30pm-7:00pm Resume 13 January Lighthouse Centre NO LIGHTHOUSE 28 NO KOPITIAM SIT DOWN EXERCISE 2:00pm-5:00pm Resume 11 January Resume 14 January Lighthouse Centre NO NO 29 MORNING WATCH MANDARIN CLASS Resume 5 January Resume 2 March