The Word Became Flesh TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Be Rooted in Christ and Be Transformed 2016 Theme. 07 August 2016: 8:45 am (Sunday)

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1 Vision Be Rooted in Christ and Be Transformed 2016 Theme 06 August 2016: 8:00 pm (Saturday) 07 August 2016: 8:45 am (Sunday) TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Word Became Flesh Canning Garden Methodist Church Address : Tel. No : Fax: No. : Website : 23, Jalan Keliling, Canning Garden, Ipoh cgmcipoh@gmail.com Bishop : President : Perak District Superintendent : Pastor In-Charge : Associate Pastor : Associate Pastor : Rev. Dr. Ong Hwai Teik Rev. Dr. T. Jeyakumar Rev. Joshua Khong Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Yu Chiew Song Rev. Richard Leow

2 PRELUDE / PERSONAL REFLECTION & PREPARATION CALL TO WORSHIP L: O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! C: The Star in the dark sky heralded His coming. L: Led by the light of the Star, the Wise Ones came to pay homage. C: We, too, come to the stable, seeking the infant King. L: Come, Arise! Shine! The Light has come. C: God s Light of love is shining upon us. AMEN. PRAYER (in unison) God of promise and light, open our eyes that we may see Your light in the darkness. Open our hearts that we may perceive Your promises of justice and righteousness fulfilled in the babe of Bethlehem. May this time of worship bring us closer to You, that the good news of the birth of light and love will transform our lives. Amen. ACT OF PRAISE PASTORAL PRAYER HYMN OF PREPARATION HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING UMH240 SCRIPTURE READING JOHN 1:1-18 L : This is the Word of the Lord. C : Thanks be to God. SERMON HOLY COMMUNION OFFERTORY PRAYER (in unison) THE REVELATION OF GOD IN CHRIST, THE WORD God of light and promise, we bring our gifts to further Your work in a dark world. May they bring Your light to those overwhelmed by darkness, pain, and loneliness. Accept these gifts of money and time, and also the gift of our very selves. Let them shine for all to see, and be brought into the sphere of Your love and righteousness. Amen. OFFERTORY & FAMILY NEWS DOXOLOGY HYMN OF DEDICATION BENEDICTION THREEFOLD AMEN PRAISE GOD TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS PRAYER MINISTRY If you would like someone to pray for you, please come forward and you will be prayed for.

3 DAY PRAYER ITEM TIME VENUE Monday Interceding for The Nation and Nations 10:00-11:00 am Common Room 1 Tuesday Jericho Hour 5:00-6:00 pm Common Room 3 Friday General Prayer 9:30 am Common Room 3 Saturday Morning Watch Pre-Celebration Prayer 6:00-7:00 am 7:30 pm Common Room 3 SS Toddlers Room Sunday Pre-Celebration Prayer 8:15 am SS Toddlers Room 1. Those who are interested to buy the Sermon CDs, please see Mr. Peter Yoong after the worship service. 2. If you wish to bank in your pledges/tithes/gifts directly to our church account (Canning Garden Methodist Church CA No 2) you may do so with AmBank account no: Kindly put the bank-in slip into the envelope that the church provides, indicate what the money is for and drop the envelope into the offering bag. Receipts will be issued after bank confirmation upon request and are to be collected personally from Church Office. 3. Disaster Relief Fund: As this is a revolving fund, you may top up the Disaster Relief Fund so that we are able as a church to help others in their sufferings. Those who wish to contribute can place your contribution into the envelope marked Disaster Relief Fund and drop the envelope into the offering bag. 4. The church library, which is located at the Concourse, is open on Sundays from am am.

4 SATURDAY 8:00 pm 06 August August 2016 Preacher : Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Dr. T. Jeyakumar Scripture Reader : Mrs. Elissa Wong Mrs. Ellen Yoong Liturgist : Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Thomas Chin Holy Communion Stewards : Mr. Leonard Lim Mr. Alan Seow Mr. Edmund Chan Mrs. Wan Ching Peter N/A Worship Leader : Ms. Ong Joo Lee Mrs. Wern Sze Gill Ms. Chan Wan Wei Mrs. Page Chang Co-Worship Leaders : Ms. Christine Tiang Ms. Jaclyn Chow Mr. Cheng Hon Keong Musicians : Ms. Samantha Ravi Ms. Megan Ravi Mr. Joshua Arjunan Mr. Andrew Wong Ms. Samantha Ravi Dr. Melvin Ding Mr. Michael Reutens Mr. Daniel Leo Mr. Gideon A Visual Projectionist : Ms. Lynette Tan Ms. Esther Tan Welcome Team : Team 1 Team 2 Fellowship Hour : CG8 CG9 SUNDAY 8:45 am 07 August August 2016 Preacher : Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Dr. T. Jeyakumar Scripture Reader : Mrs. Shu Swee Har Dr. Teo Sue Mei Liturgist : Rev. Thomas Chin Mr. Chong Him Shoong Holy Communion Stewards : Mr. Daniel Teh Mr. Aw Peck Chin Ms. Tham Lai Meng Mrs. Shirley Lim N/A Worship Leader : Ms. Tham Lai Meng Dr. Philip Ho Co-Worship : Leaders : Mrs. Rita Tang Mrs. May Cheah Ms. Julie Loh Ms. Winnie Goh Musicians : Ms. Elaine Ho Dr. Ling Li Fan Ms. Emily Ho Ms. Janice Ravi Mr. Loh Xiu Kin Visual Projectionist : Ms. Joy Ann Yew Ms. Rachel Sum Welcome Team : Sunday Team Sunday Team Flowers: Wong Lee Li Mr. & Mrs. Wan Sai Pun Fellowship Hour: CG8 CG9

5 SAT FRI THU WED TUE MON SUN SAT FRI THU WED TUE MON SUN THIS WEEK NO CGMC CGMC MYF AEROBIC CLASS CGMC KIDS 1:00-3:00 pm 3:00-6:30 pm 5:00 6:00 pm Resume 14 August KMH SS KMH PRAISE DANCE SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 11:00 am 5:30-7:00 pm Carpark KMH Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES LIGHTHOUSE JERICHO HOUR 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm 5:00 6:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 Lighthouse Centre CR3 CR2 PRAISE DANCE BIBLE CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 9:30 11:30 am 2:00-5:00 pm Carpark CR3 Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES AEROBIC CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre CR3, MPH KOPITIAM SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 9:00-10:30 am 11:00 am 2:00-5:00 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre MORNING WATCH MANDARIN CLASS COMPUTER CLASS 6:00 7:00 am 9:30 10:30 am 9:30 11:00 am CR3 MPH CR3 NEXT WEEK CGMC KIDS CGMC CGMC MYF AEROBIC CLASS 10:30 am 1:00-3:00 pm 3:00-6:30 pm 5:00 6:00 pm SS KMH SS KMH PRAISE DANCE SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 11:00 am 5:30-7:00 pm Carpark KMH Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES LIGHTHOUSE JERICHO HOUR 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm 5:00 6:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 Lighthouse Centre CR3 CR2 PRAISE DANCE BIBLE CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 9:30 11:30 am 2:00-5:00 pm Carpark CR3 Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES AEROBIC CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre CR3, MPH KOPITIAM SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 9:00-10:30 am 11:00 am 2:00-5:00 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre METHODISM MORNING WATCH MANDARIN CLASS COMPUTER CLASS CLASS 6:00 7:00 am 9:30 10:30 am 9:30 11:00 am 9:00 am 5:00pm CR3 MPH CR3

6 SUNDAY : Ponder and Pray And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13 According to John Piper, prayer is designed by God to display His fullness (power) and our need. We get help and He gets the glory. Prayer glorifies God because it puts us in the position of the thirsty (needy) and God in the position of power. When we pray in Jesus name, the Father is glorified in the Son, and we receive joy from the answer to our prayer, Ask and you will receive and your joy will be complete. (John 16:24b) Pray for yourself and one another so that we will always pray and not lose heart knowing that it is to our Father s glory that we pray and we will receive joy from the answer to our prayer. MONDAY : The Nation & Nations Malaysia : The Malaysian predicament is essentially a moral crisis as reflected by the IMDB controversy which is giving rise to the current trend of ethnic and racial polarization. Pray for God s grace and mercy to be upon our nation during these testing times. Pray also that God will restore ethnical leadership, strengthen the medium of information and create alliances and relationships which can displace the current politics of fear, insecurity and hate. The National Security Council (NSC) Act empowers authorities to trample on human rights and act with impunity. - Pray against any move or situation whereby this Act will be translated into repressive new laws. TUESDAY : Workplace Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 God created work for His divine purpose of keeping us productive and have a meaningful life. It can be said that the greatest punishment for anyone in solitary confinement is to have absolutely nothing to do to occupy oneself. Pray that God will keep all His people occupied with productive activities from childhood right up to old age. Pray that we will not lose sight of the endless possibilities and opportunities to serve in His Kingdom. WEDNESDAY : Children s Life Our Kindergarten is part of the heritage of this church. This church started as an outreach of Ipoh Wesley Church which had its base in this Kindergarten. And from there CGMC was birthed. However, after many years of providing good education to children in the surrounding communities, the kindergarten is experiencing a drastic drop in the intake of students due to the ever changing nature of pre-school education. The

7 church is aware that major decisions need to be considered for this branch of our church ministry. Do pray with the Kindergarten Committee on the following points:- - whether to terminate our Kindergarten operation - to carry on by injecting more resources in terms of better qualified teachers and funding - how to source for such teachers and upgrade the school facilities - to consider changing the teaching curriculum to follow the Methodist School System. - And any other concerns. Pray for God s wisdom and guidance for the committee to make the right decisions for this heritage of our church. THURSDAY : Mission Malaysia is now going through a historical moment of political transformation which has impacted the prayer life of the church of Jesus Christ. Never before, had Christians from the various denominations been so united to intercede for the nation. This awakening has given birth to united prayer movements among the various churches around the country and for the churches in Ipoh do pray for:- The inter - church prayer gatherings initiated by Ipoh Pastors Fellowship The Prayer Altar for Ipoh City The coming 916 combined public gathering to pray for Malaysia Day on September 16, 2016 in YMCA, Ipoh. A successful conclusion to the 2-year 24/7 nationwide prayer movement to pray for the nation on 16/9/2016. It is indeed God s blessing in empowering our Methodist church through the years to initiate a prayer movement that culminated in 3 Prayer Conventions. Pray that our Methodist Church will continue to grow into A House of Prayer. FRIDAY : Family and church Praise the Lord for blessing us with 3 pastors who have shepherded 3 congregations i.e. the English, Chinese, and Bahasa successfully. Indeed we need to pray for our pastors and church leaders who faithfully sustain our vibrant and growing congregations. We must continue to provide prayer support for the 3 pastors and the church leaders. Pray for God s anointing for our pastors and church leaders to have a closer and more intimate walk with the Lord. Pray especially for our LCEC members that they are able to hear and perceive God s wisdom on how to manage and protect this harvest. Pray for unity and a shared vision among our church leaders in order to bring our church to the next level of development for His Kingdom. SATURDAY : Corporate Worship Services Worship is ENCOUNTERING GOD. Therefore pray for the Saturday and Sunday corporate worship services in our Church to be a time where people encounter God and be enriched with Biblical knowledge. May we experience transformation, embrace one another lovingly, and intentionally evangelize others.

8 The Revelation of God in Christ, the Word John 1: 1-18 Introduction 1. The Word (John 1:1-5) 2. The Word s (John 1:6-13) 3. The Word (John 14-18) Conclusion Discussion for application A) Who is the Word, and what three things do verse 1 tells us about Him? B) How did the world react to the Word s witness as the true light (1:12-13)? C) What is the blessing for those who receive him and believe in his name? What does this mean to you personally in your walk with the Lord? D) The Word in flesh speaks of God s initiative in revealing Himself to us. What initiative(s) of God have you seen recently in your life that open(s) new possibilities for a deeper work of God in you?

9 Bible reading guide: John 1: 1-18 The Revelation of God in Christ, the Word John Read through or hear the reading of the whole Gospel of John in one sitting. - What thought comes to your mind during your reading? - How does this thought impress you? - Write a prayer to thank God for the thought and impression. Day 1 John 1: Read John 1:1-18 several times. - What pattern(s), phrase(s) or word(s) draw(s) your attention? Jot them down in the journal. - How do the pattern(s), phrase(s) or word(s) impress you? Apply them in your life circumstances. - Write a prayer if He has spoken to you in the Bible reading. Day 2: John 1:1-5 - Read John 1:1-5 slowly for 2 times or more. - Jesus Christ is referred to as the Word. List 5 aspects of Jesus Christ that we have learnt when studying verses Against the list, identify one aspect of Jesus Christ that speaks to you personally and explain why. - In your own words, write a prayer to praise God. *Note: If you can read through the Gospel of John in one sitting, then do it. Day 3: John 1: Read John 1:6-13 several times. - What thought comes to mind? - Does this mean anything to you? Why? How? - Pour out to God honestly. As you pray, what do you sense God telling you? Journal this thought down. If you do not understand, ask and seek the Lord. Day 4: John 1: Read John 1:14-18 several times. - Describe a thought that comes to your mind? - How does this relate to your present circumstances? - Write a prayer asking God to lead and direct you. Day 5: John 1: Read John 1:1-18 for several times. - What is your impression of what God is saying? - What adjustment do you need to make to be in constant awareness of the presence and leading of God in your life? - What specific steps are you taking towards this adjustment? - Pray to God for wisdom and strength in your endeavours to know Him intimately and to walk in His ways.

10 DAY/DATE CG NO. RESIDENCE TIME TUESDAY 09 AUG Mrs. Kim Toh 10:30 am 1 Common Room 3, CGMC. 5:30 pm WEDNESDAY 10 AUG Common Room 3, CGMC 2:00 pm 5 Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Chan 8:30 pm 8 Ms. Amelie Wan 8:00 pm 12 Dr. & Mrs. Yoong Fook Ngian 8:00 pm 21 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Peter 8:30 pm 23 Mr. & Mrs. Lee Tong Pheng. 8:15 pm 25 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Wong 8:15 pm 26 Mr. & Mrs. Yau Mun Yip. 8:00 pm 33 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Teh 8:00 pm THURSDAY 11 AUG 2016 FRIDAY 12 AUG Mr. & Mrs. Chong Him Shoong. 8:30 pm 28 Common Room 2, CGMC. 10:00 am 4 Mr. & Mrs. Micheal Drieberg 8:30 pm 6 Mr. & Mrs. Shu Yeoh Khoon 8:00 pm 7 Mrs. Annie Pon 12:30 pm 9 Common Room 3, CGMC 8:00 pm 10 Mr. & Mrs. Lee Nyit Kean. 8:00 pm 11 Mr. & Mrs. Choy Kam Lee 8:30 pm 13 Chapel, CGMC. 8:00 pm 16 Dr. & Mrs. Leong Oon Keong 8:30 pm 17 Mr. & Mrs. Lee Weng Woh 8:00 pm 18 Dr. & Mrs. Foo Kok Cheng 8:00 pm 19 Mr. & Mrs. Lim Kean Teik 8:00 pm 20 Dr. & Mrs. Liew Choo Sin 8:00 pm 22 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Loh. 8:00 pm 27 Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Soh. 8:00 pm 29 Mrs. Ong Lee Li. 8:00 pm 30 Dr. & Mrs. Basel Ebernesan. 8:15 pm 32 Mr. & Mrs. Tan Kiat Sing 8:30 pm 40 Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Lim 8:00 pm 41 Common Room 2, CGMC. 9:00 am 45 Dr. & Mrs. (Dr.) Philip Ho 8:30 pm

11 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 / tea hour at our Concourse after worship. 14 AUG WORSHIP ENABLERS DINNER & BRIEFING 14 August 2016, Sunday 7:00 pm Shekinah Sanctuary, CGMC Attendance is compulsory. TRAC LOCAL PREACHER S COURSE CONTACT PERSON: CHURCH OFFICE MODULE : Methodism DATE : August 2016 (Saturday & Sunday) VENUE : CGMC COLLECTION : RM35.00 INSTRUCTOR : Rev. Dr. Andrew Tan Course Description - Chronological summary of John Wesley s life & ministry, - Key aspects of Methodist doctrine - History of Methodism in Malaysia & the Methodist Discipline Those who are interested, please get registration forms from the rack placed at the entrance of Shekinah Sanctuary. Closing Date for registration: 6 August TRAC ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MODULE (OLM)-2 8 October 2016 (Saturday) 9.30 am pm 9 October 2016 (Sunday) 11 am pm Fee: RM20.00 Venue: CGMC, Ipoh Registration Closing Date: 8 September 2016 TARGET PARTICIPANTS: All LCEC members, heads of ministries and small group leaders together with their local church pastors, and potential and emerging leaders.