BUT WE SEE JESUS MEDITATION. Text: Hebrews 2. Rev Dr Charles Tan THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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1 Text: Hebrews 2 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Meditation 1 Bethany III 12 March 2017 MICA (P) No.: 030/10/2012 MEDITATION Rev Dr Charles Tan BUT WE SEE JESUS Announcements 3 Worship 8 Poetry Corner 9 Bible Memory Work 10 THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION We have a glorious Captain of our salvation in the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ! Let s take time to ponder the following text. This Worship 11 page 1 (continued on page 2)

2 MEDITATION (Continued from page 1) But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, For the suffering of death crowned with glory and honour, That He by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. Hebrews 2:9 1. But we see Jesus (a) We are challenged to look at the Person called Jesus (b) And to consider what He has done 2. Who was made a little lower than the angels (a) This is a description of Jesus in His humanity (b) Humanity is described as a rung lower than the angels of God i. We have severe human limitations ii. We are far less in power and ability compared to angels 3. For the suffering of death (a) The focus here is two-fold i. Suffering of the Lord Jesus ii. Death of the Lord Jesus (b) He had come with a definite purpose i. He did not have to suffer for His own sins for He had none ii. He chose to suffer and die for the redemption of mankind 4. That He might taste death for everyone (a) Death is the penalty of sin against God (b) The only way to escape is through the atonement that Jesus made for us (c) What a wonderful Saviour we have in the Lord Jesus Christ page 2 (Continued on page 3)

3 MEDITATION (Continued from page 2) BY THE GRACE OF GOD The emphasis on grace is correct and precious! 1. It is by grace that we can have salvation in the Lord 2. It is by grace that Christ Jesus tasted death for us This is the Captain of our salvation! Those who believe in Him are called the children of God. The Captain of our salvation will lead us into glory! Let us treasure this salvation we have offered to us! Write to me at: We are glad that you have chosen to worship the Lord Jesus with us today! A special welcome to our brethren from overseas: 1. Australia 2. India 3. Myanmar May your heart be uplifted through worship and fellowship! to Bethany III page 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY SCHOOL (COMBINED) 8.15am Singspiration 8.30am-9.15am Class 9.15am Class Fellowship NO CATCHISM CLASS TODAY We will not be having Catechism Class today and next week! We will not be having meetings for the next two weeks! page 4

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS DEDICATION OF BETHANY IV Date: 18 March 2017 Time: 4.00pm Venue: Main Sanctuary Let us pray for the Lord s blessings! Thank God for all that He has provided for our A & A Project! Let s count our blessings! 1. Increase of Plot ratio That s when we were able to really think about having the A & A Project. 2. Our Architects Thank God for Andy Goh who designed the changes, and Ms. Edlyn Chong who has helped us to understand the changes that were planned. 3. Our own supervisor Thank God for Deacon Thomas George who has devoted so much time and energy to look into so many details of the Project. 4. Our Donors Thank God for all who have given so much that we were able to pay for the Project without having to take a bank loan! 5. The Custodial Teams Thank God for all who have worked tirelessly to clean up weekend after weekend to prepare the church for the Combined Worship! (Continued on page 6) page 5

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued from page 5) 6.The Intercessors Thank God for all who have prayed to the Lord for His grace and blessings! Let s look forward to a great time of worship at our Dedication Service! DEDICATION THOUGHTS If you wish to share your Dedication Thoughts, please write in. May we bring encouragement to many hearts! EASTER April 2017 Meet the Session 1.00pm 9 April 2017 Palm Sunday (Baptismal Service) 13 April 2017 Maundy Thursday Communion Service (8.00pm) (Continued on page 7) page 6

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS (Continued from page 6) April 2017 (Friday- Saturday) Easter Concert The Old Rugged Cross Time: 8.00pm 16 April 2017 Easter Sunday At Shangri La 10.30am Worship Service EASTER AT SHANGRI LA Please book your table as soon as possible! NEW SERIES OF DAILY DEVOTIONS We have begun reading 1 Corinthians. Sign up to receive your daily devotions! May the Lord write His law on our minds and hearts! page 7

8 WORSHIP Psalm 77:1 3 I cried out to God with my voice- To God with my voice; and He gave ear to me. In the day of my trouble I sought the LORD; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be comforted. I remembered God, and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. 1. How not to pray (a) When we refuse to be comforted (b) When we complain 2. The danger of a complaining spirit (a) We can feel overwhelmed (b) We can feel crushed 3. Will God hear us when we cry out (a) He will (b) But we will have to seek Him as the LORD page 8

9 POETRY CORNER IN THESE LAST DAYS The LORD God had always faithfully spoken to His people, His nation, He went out of His way to redeem them, and gave them redemption. He spoke to them through special servants like the prophets of old, His people knew that the LORD would never leave them in the cold. Rising up early, the LORD would send encouragement to walk in the Way, But His words fell on deaf ears; the hearts of the people were in dismay. They had chosen to follow the dictates of their own foolish hearts, From the Lord s covenant, and from His love, they had been riven apart! God did not give up on His people, He came up with the most wondrous plan, He would send His only begotten Son; He would become the Son of Man. He would be the Living Word, and He would preach the Kingdom of God, All who believed in Him would become His brethren, the children of the LORD. He would usher in The Last Days, and it would be a challenging time for all, There would be tribulation and mercy is given only to those who would call. The Lord Jesus would prove Himself as the only begotten Son of God, How wonderful to find salvation and blessing through faith in the Lord. Inspiration: Jeremiah 7:13, 25; Hebrews 1:2 Charles Tan page 9

10 BIBLE MEMORY WORK Today, 12 March 2017 Hebrews 2:4 God also Bearing Witness God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will. 1. God s Witness (a) Signs (b) Wonders (c) Various miracles 2. The Holy Spirit (a) Empowering (b) Giving gifts 3. What these serve as (a) To confirm the Person and Ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ (b) The message of salvation He preached about the Kingdom of God NEXT SUNDAY: 19 MARCH 2017 Hebrews 2:9 But We See Jesus But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. page 10

11 THEME : THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION This Worship MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE AM. CHURCH SANCTUARY The Captain of our Salvation Hebrews 2:1-13 Chairman Student-Pastor Benjamin Chong Speaker Rev Dr Charles Tan Pianist Dr Daniel Chia Organist Mrs Sally Tan Interpreter Dr Jane Tan Chairman Mr Joshua Phang Speaker Rev Mark Tan Pianist Miss Ho Lianya Usher Mr Samuel Tan TEENS WORSHIP SERVICE AM. 4th Floor Auditorium 4-2 Calling sinners to repentance Matt. 9:10-13 CHILDREN S CHURCH AM I am the light of the world John 8:12 CC I: P1 P3 3rd Floor Auditorium 3-1 Speaker Student-Pastor Benjamin Quah CC II: P4 P6 4th Floor Auditorium 4-1 Speaker Student-Pastor Eugene Seow COMBINED EVENING-BILINGUAL WORSHIP SERVICE NO COMBINED EVENING-BILINGUAL WORSHIP SERVICE Breakfast : Si Hui Fellowship Lunch : Yingsui & Ainsley page 11

12 Bethany Independent-Presbyterian Church 301 Upper Paya Lebar Road. Singapore tel : fax : website URL : bethanyipc.sg page 12

13 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE 12 March 2017 Order of Worship PREPARATION Pre-Worship Singing HWC No. 512 Pianist : Mrs Esther Ang Organist: Mrs Sally Tan My Saviour s Love Prelude Call to Worship Student-Pastor Benjamin Chong PRAISE Invocation Hymns Century Praise 218 Century Praise 319 Century Praise 297 Rejoice, The Lord Is King He Hideth My Soul Wonderful Grace Of Jesus PREACH THE WORD Message: The Captain of our Salvation Text : Hebrews 2:1-13 Speaker: Rev Dr Charles Tan RESPONSE Offering Hymn HWC No. 444 I ll Go Where You Want Me To Go Prayerful Meditation Benediction Postlude

14 PASTORAL LETTER Dear Brethren, 12 March 2017 CHURCH FAMILY CAMP One of the most challenging ministries in Church is arguably the Family Camp! The reasons are obvious. 1. Preparatory Work for Messages a) No doctrine is taken lightly b) The Scriptures must be searched diligently Senior Pastor : Rev Dr Charles Tan Mailing Address : 301, Upper Paya Lebar Road. Singapore Tel : (65) Fax : (65) Website : c) This demands much time, focus, energy and prayer effort 2. Preparatory Work to Meet Camp Needs a) Financial b) Logistics c) Looking into details means having many Camp Meetings 3. Ministering to people at Camp a) Much is planned b) The Meetings, the Meals are looked into meticulously c) Then there is the challenge of interpersonal relationships and fellowship BUT IT IS WORTH IT ALL Why then do we continue to plan Annual Family Camps? In a word, It is worth it all! 1. To see people return to the Lord God 2. To see the Church grow stronger and deeper 3. To see people finding the joy of the Lord 4. To see the IPC Family become truly God s People in a deeper way Prayerfully, Pastor Charlie God s kind of Church where God is touching lives and people care for people