amkmc Bulletin Today s Sermon 16 Dec 2018 Who do you say I am? Matthew 16:13-28 Rev Anthony Lee Today s Sermon 13 May 2018

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1 amkmc Bulletin ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH Scan QR code to visit our church website at wwww.amkmc.org.sg Today s Sermon 16 Dec 2018 Who do you say I am? Matthew 16:13-28 Rev Anthony Lee Today s Sermon 13 May 2018 The Christian calendar begins with the season of ADVENT. Christ the Judge and anticipated Messiah is emphasized in this season. This season begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. It is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. The colour of Advent is blue, symbolizing penitence and preparation. OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Traditional Service 8am & 5pm AMKMC Sanctuary 2 Contemporary-Simulcast Service 10.30am AMKMC Sanctuary 2 and AMK Hub Cinema Halls 4 & 5 WEEKLY SUNDAY MINISTRIES Ministry, ages 1-3 8am & 10.30am AMKMC, Rooms , Level am AMK Hub, Cinema Hall 3 All Mighty Kids, ages am & 10.30am Rooms , Level am AMK Hub, Cinema Hall 2 Youth Ministry, ages Youth Family Groups 8am & 10.30am, Level 4 Youth Celebration 9.30am King David/King Solomon Rooms, Level 4

2 welcome A very warm welcome to members and friends who have come to worship with us today. May God keep you and your loved ones in His care & love always. Welcome Pack If you re here for the first time, please make sure you receive our Welcome Pack which contains helpful information about our Church. Please fill in the Response Form to let us know how we can serve you. Brought your Children? Our Children s Ministry serves children from 1 to 10 years old. We have special fun-filled programs for them every week at all our 8.00am and 10.30am services. Please contact any of our ushers for more information. Offerings Giving financially is a way our Church members & friends honor God and fund our Church work ministries. As a visitor, please do not feel obliged to give. We re simply glad you are here with us. Questions and Prayers If you have a question, or a personal prayer or need, please do not hesitate to approach any of our ushers, pastors or pastoral team members. We are always happy to assist you. 2

3 VISION THEME S U B T H E M E TO BE A METHODIST FAMILY AFTER GOD S HEART DISCIPLE p i h s Fellow e Tim CONTACT US CHURCH OFFICE 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 21 Singapore (TEL) (FAX) admin@amkmc.org.sg PASTOR-IN-CHARGE Rev Melvin Huang PASTORS Rev Lee Yam Kai Rev Anthony Lee ASSISTANT PASTOR After-service coffee/tea fellowship & refreshments Ps Collin See PASTORAL TEAM MEMBERS Mr Alphonsus Ang Ms Amy Cheung Mrs Caroline Chew Mr Gerald Boon Ms Irene Tay Mr Joshua Kwok Ms Selina Gunawan Mr Tan Quee Chew Ms Chan Mei Ming Amstutz Hall, Church Premises & AMK Hub*, Cathay F&B area All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments. * LCEC CHAIRPERSON Mr Lim Biow Chuan LAY LEADER Mr Tan Tong Guan PPRSC CHAIRPERSON Every last Sunday of each month at AMK Mr Thomas Tan (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP) (HP)

4 MINISTRY OF HELPS 8am Service WORSHIP LEADER Sharon Teh ACCOUNTING STEWARDS Ching Aik Chuan Ching Yoke Mun Simon Chua Lucy Chua Bey Guek Ngor Yvonne Tan Cheryl Wang Khoo Teng Aun USHERS Betty Yong Annie Loke Maureen Woon Sylvia Lam Phylina Goh Susan Chee Lucy Png Susie Lim Patrick Ng Shirley Foong Margaret Doray MUSICIAN Esther Leong SUPPORT SINGERS Sandy Tan Christine Goh AV CREW Heng Gee San Goh Kee Teck Danny Lee Goh Siew Hor goodmorning MUSIC PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT Gather Us In (Verse 1 only) TRADITIONAL 8am & 5pm Order of Service 16 Dec 2018 * CALL TO WORSHIP L : In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God P : And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory L : Let us dance with delight in the Lord P : and let our hearts be filled with rejoicing All: for eternal salvation has appeared on the earth. Alleluia! * HYMN OF PRAISE Angels from the Realms of Glory UMH# 220 UNISON PRAYER O God, You made of one blood all nations, and, by a star in the East, revealed to all peoples Him whose name is Emmanuel. Enable us who know Your presence with us so to proclaim His unsearchable riches that all may come to His light and bow before the brightness of His rising, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. HYMN OF PRAYER O Little Town of Bethlehem UMH# 230 4

5 & good evening MINISTRY OF HELPS 5pm Service WORSHIP LEADER Christine Goh + SILENT PRAYER & MEDITATION + CORPORATE PRAYER After each prayer item, Leader will say, Lord, in Your mercy, and the congregation to respond, Hear our prayer. + THE LORD S PRAYER (To be sung) (Wesley Tulus) PIANO RESPONSE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY PRAYER PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS * DOXOLOGY * HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH# 245 The First Noel ACCOUNTING STEWARDS Agnes See Diana Koh Evelyn Tan Tan Ean Chai Doris Tan Chew Tock Lee USHERS Living Waters 1 Cell Group MUSICIANS Loke Kah Yin SUPPORT SINGERS Sandy Tan Sharon Teh AV CREW Teo Yin Chaw Phyllis Sng SCRIPTURE TEXT Matthew 16:13-28 SERMON PREACHED BY REV ANTHONY LEE Who do you say I am? * HYMN OF DEDICATION We Would See Jesus UMH# 256 * BENEDICTION CHORAL SEND-OFF May the Peace of Christ * denotes congregation standing + latecomers please wait until the prayer is over 5

6 AMKMC, SANCTUARY 2 AMK HUB, CINEMA HALLS 4 & 5 Simulcast Service OPENING PRAYER SINGING PRAISES TO GOD ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS DOXOLOGY SCRIPTURE TEXT Matthew 16:13-28 SERMON PREACHED BY REV ANTHONY LEE Who do you say I am? WELCOME RESPONSE/PRAYER BENEDICTION CONTEMPORARY 10.30am Order of Service 16 Dec 2018 MINISTRY OF HELPS 10.30am Service WORSHIP LEADER AMKMC Rakesh Singh AMK HUB Esther Subramaniam MUSIC DIRECTOR AMKMC Cynthia Tan AMK HUB Tan Chao Yuan SUPPORT SINGERS AMKMC Wong Phui Fang AMK HUB Tan Jin Yu MUSICIANS AMKMC Cynthia Tan Timothy Ng Samuel Tay William Yee Alphonsus Ang AMK HUB Ye Wanting John Teh Tan Chao Yuan Chua Shan En Jabez Chiam AV CREW AMKMC Leong Chee Shan Lynn Yong Cassandra Tan AMK HUB Leighton Gan Andy Chong Leck Su Ling Quang Westin Chong Yap Fong Lin ACCOUNTING STEWARDS Chan Meng Piow Joanna Khoo Amanda Zhuang Sihui Lenny Loke Clement Chan Jian Ping USHERS AMKMC Chris Lee Marie Lee Chan Meiwen Lily Lim Michael Lim Ken Yong Josephine Tan AMK HUB Grace Tan Sharon Ng Apphia Chieng Kevin Tay Sally Tay Chwee Chong Foon Jean Tan 6

7 announcement Highlights Item 10 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME Do check out our programme schedule to stay updated. Item 11 CHURCH PRAYER MEETING (02 JAN) Come and join us for this time of prayer and intercession. Item 12 REV MELVIN HUANG S FAREWELL & RETIREMENT All are invited! Item 17 GC WSCS THANKSGIVING SERVICE (05 JAN) Do register if you are keen to attend. WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE 09 Dec am Traditional Service 352 (1) 10.30am CS > AMKMC 217 (1) 10.30am CS > AMK Hub 152 (2) 5.00pm Traditional Service 168 Total: 889 (4) CHILDREN S MINISTRY ATTENDANCE 09 Dec am AMKids am AMKids am AMKids (Hub) am Ministry (Hub) 10 Total: 78 NC-denotes NewComers 7

8 1. SERMON AVAILABILITY ON AMKMC WEBSITE Listen to our sermons online at 2. DONATIONS/OFFERINGS/PLEDGES TO CHURCH We praise the Lord for your generous support to the Church. You may put your giving in form of cash or cheques in the offering bags when you attend our service. Alternatively, for your convenience, you may consider making your contribution through internet banking or over-the-counter fund transfer/deposit solutions provided by your banks. The Church s bank account details are as follows: a. Name of payee : Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) b. Bank name : Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (or OCBC Bank) c. Account number : d. Type of account (if applicable) : Current account Kindly quote your pledge reference number (on the back of the cheque or in the Your Initials field in internet banking) if your contribution is for pledges or the specific codes outlined in the Church s bulletin for special offerings. Any receipt without identifiable reference numbers or codes will be treated as open offerings. 3. CAR PARKING Car park lots are available in the multi-storey car park at Block 260 and in the vicinity of our church. Please refrain from parking in residential (red) lots in the multi-storey car park and along Street CHURCH ELECTRONIC CAR PARKING REGISTRATION If you wish to park in our Church, Online Registration is Compulsory. Kindly register your vehicle on our church website at two weeks of processing time is required before you can park your vehicle. Registration of your vehicle enables entry into our basement carpark, only if parking lots are available. Thank you for your kind understanding & cooperation. 8

9 5. PULPIT CALENDAR Date Sermon Topic / Speaker / Service 23 Dec Speaker: Mr Louis Loke (All Services) 25 Dec Speaker: Rev Anthony Lee (All Services) 30 Dec Speaker: Rev Melvin Huang (All Services) 31 Dec Speaker: Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun (10.30pm) 6. CHURCH A&A WORK The Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church is undergoing Additions and Alterations (A&A) works till mid During construction, we have put in place precautionary measures to ensure public safety and to reduce noise and dust pollution. Eden garden area (L4) will be closed and hoarded until further notice. We seek your kind understanding and cooperation. Please submit the Donation Response Forms with your donations to the A&A project TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO ALBUM (DVD) Please collect your copy at the Info Counter. If you received a defective copy, please exchange it at the Info Counter for a new copy. In addition, you can now watch all the 40th Anniversary videos wherever you are and share it with your friends and family with the click of a button! All the videos on the album will be progressively uploaded to our Youtube channel. Head over to our channel and click on the Subscribe button to receive notifications when new videos are uploaded to our channel. Link to AMKMC Youtube channel JOB ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Kindergarten is looking for a suitably qualified person to join us as a Vice Principal. For more information, please refer to the poster on notice board. Interested and suitable applicants may submit your resume with a recent photograph to jaclynnlim@amkmc.org.sg 9

10 9. THE GIVING METHODIST The Giving Methodist is back, from 6th March to 13th April 2019! This Lent, as we remember God s greatest gift of grace to us, let s respond by reaching out to the poor and in need. Spend a few hours to brighten up someone s day by joining a church community blessing activity or volunteering at an MWS centre. Visit our website thegivingmethodist.sg (or scan our QR code below) to access the list of activities and sign up to give time today! More activities will be added every week so keep visiting the website to get the most updated details. The Giving Methodist is spearheaded by The Methodist Church in Singapore and the Methodist Welfare Services. 10. ADVENT & CHRISTMAS CALENDAR Date Service 16 Dec Third Sunday in Advent 22 Dec Christmas Evangelistic Outreach 23 Dec Fourth Sunday in Advent No Service at Hub 25 Dec Combined Christmas Services (8am and 10.30am at the Sanctuary only) No Service at Hub. No 5pm service.) The Christmas Offerings (less designated giving e.g. pledges) will be received for the Additions and Alterations (A&A) Project. 30 Dec Christmas Sunday 31 Dec Watchnight Wesleyan Covenant Renewal Service (10.30pm) 10

11 11. CHURCH PRAYER MEETING (CPM) Come and join us for this time of prayer and intercession. Members and friends are invited to join us in this church prayer call! Date: Wed, 2 Jan Time: 8pm Location: Sanctuary 3 (Attic level) 12. REV MELVIN HUANG S FAREWELL & RETIREMENT Rev Melvin Huang will be retiring on 31st Dec To honour and appreciate him for his 36 fruitful years of faithful ministry (the last 5 years here with us in AMKMC), all are invited to the following: 1. Farewell lunch reception Date: 30th December 2018 (Sun) Time: 12pm Venue: Amstutz Hall 2. Retirement service Date: 29th January 2019 (Tue) Time: 8pm Venue: Wesley Methodist Church Buffet Dinner will be provided from 6.30pm onwards. Floral Donation We thank Alice Woo (for thanksgiving) for today s flowers. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2 July Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) is committed to protect your personal data. In the course of the year, the Church will be collecting, using and/or disclosing your data for the purposes of maintaining the membership records or for the planning of Church related activities/services for you. We seek your understanding to grant us your consent when the Church approaches you for your written consent. For more details & the full policy, please go to: 11

12 YOUTH MINISTRY 13. PARENTS ENGAGEMENT SURVEY Dear Parents of Youths and Teenagers, Parenting youths is indeed a fulfilling and yet challenging part of family life! On many occasions, we wished we knew what to do or desired support on this journey. We are a group of parents whose children are in the FORT Youth Ministry. We can identify with and understand this demanding parenting responsibility! Our children, the youths, deserve all our effort in nurturing them because their lives are valuable! We are currently exploring how to offer support to fellow AMKMC parents. As a church, we recognise that today s youths face many grey and complex areas in their growing up years. As parents in a community of faith, we need to support each other as we navigate through life with our youths! As a start, we would like to discover your needs and concerns as parents. Please do share them with us, through this survey. You can access the survey through this link: Or scan this QR code: The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete! We will be placing this announcement in the bulletin until January 2019 to give you more time to reflect on your needs and concerns. So please share with us your heartfelt thoughts and we can explore exciting parenting pathways ahead together! If you have any feedback or enquiries, please PTM Gerald Boon at geraldboon@amkmc.org.sg 12

13 CHRISTIAN OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS (COSC) MINISTRY 14. RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS & COORDINATORS FOR TUITION PROGRAM 2019 The Christian Outreach and Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry is thankful for the volunteer tutors who have responded to the call to provide free academic coaching for students in the Pre-School, Primary and Secondary levels in The COSC plans to continue building a sustainable Tuition Program in 2019 in these areas: a) A Language & Literacy program targeted at Pre-School children b) An Academic Coaching program for Primary School students focusing on Math and English c) An Academic Coaching program for Secondary School students focusing on Math and English d) A self-sustaining volunteer-run tuition program. We appeal for volunteers to come forward to partner with us and support these needy students within our Ang Mo Kio community. The program schedule is as follows: Pre-School and Primary Level sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm, starting from 12 Jan Secondary Level Sessions will be on either Wednesdays or Thursdays from 8.00pm to 9.30pm, starting from 16 Jan Sessions will be held at our church premises during school terms. Volunteer tutors will need to commit to serve in any of the following, for at least 6 months: Teaching of Language and Reading, or Teaching of English or Math - Primary level or Teaching of English or Math - Secondary level or In addition, we are also appealing for coordinators who will assist us in the following: Performing logistic and administrative tasks to support the tuition program Youths who have just completed their A-levels and Polytechnic education are welcome to serve. Renewal for volunteers Tutors & Coordinators shall thereafter be every six months. i) Interested volunteers can sign up by completing the registration information counter. ii) For more details, please contact PTM Mr. Tan Quee or (HP) or Ms Agnes

14 WITNESS AND EVANGELISM MINISTRY 15. BLESSING OUR NEIGHBOURS DURING LUNAR NEW YEAR Love Our Neighbours and Love Acts teams will be distributing Mandarin Oranges to our residents in the neighbouring blocks of flats. We are looking for volunteers to assist us. Mandarin Oranges Distribution Date and Time: Sat, 26 Jan 2019, 2pm Meeting Venue: Void Deck of Blk 245 Those who interested to participate in the above event, please contact: Mina (Adult) or Sean (Youth). SENIORS MINISTRY 16. LUNAR NEW YEAR SHOPPING & MAKAN! The Seniors Ministry is organising a fellowship/shopping outing for members and friends. Limited to the first 40 participants. Date: 17 Jan 2019 Visiting: 1) Woodlands Terrace shops [Please bring your cooler bags] 2) Lunch at Boon Tong Kee Restaurant (Blk 233, AMK Ave 3) Time: 9am 4pm [Please be punctual at 9 am for briefing at Amstutz Hall] Cost: $20 Closing date: Jan 6, 2019 Transport will be provided by the church. Last drop off point is at Boon Tong Kee. Please bring your friends. Sign up quickly at the Information Counter. Thank you. Please contact PTMer Irene Tay or Mrs Molly Tan at the church for more details. 14

15 WSCS MINISTRY 17. GC WSCS THANKSGIVING SERVICE WSCS is having a Thanksgiving Service on 5 Jan The Speaker is Rev Dr Gregory Goh Nai Lat, President of CAC. Venue: Sophia Blackmall Hall L6 Methodist Centre Singapore Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm Closing date: Today Lunch will be served. Please register at the information counter if you are keen to attend the talk. For more information, contact Sally or INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP 18. FILIPINO CELL GROUP Our Filipino Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). For those who are interested to join this cell group, please contact PTM Irene INDONESIAN CELL GROUP Our Indonesian Cell Group meets regularly every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). Those who are interested to join are cordially invited to come and attend their regular meeting. Please contact Mrs Mina MYANMAR CELL GROUP Our Myanmar Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am in Joel Nursery, Level 4. We welcome all Myanmarese to come and join us. Volunteers are also welcome. Please contact Amy or PTM Selina for further info. 15

16 16 Dec 2018 SERMON TOPIC : Who do you say I am? SCRIPTURE TEXT : Matthew 16:13-28 PREACHED BY Rev Anthony Lee TODAY S SERMON 16

17 upcoming Events Saturday, 26 Jan Mandarin Oranges Distribution Void Deck of Blk pm Saturday, 5 Jan GC WSCS Thanksgiving Service Sophia Blackmall Hall L6 Methodist Centre 10.00am to 12.00pm children and youth Activities for Dec-Jan Sunday, 16 Dec Holy Communion CHILDREN S MINISTRY Ministries 17

18 1-2-3 Ministry (Ages 1-3) AMKMC Rooms 2.3 and 2.4, Level 2 Every Sunday, 8am & 10.30am AMK Hub Cathay Cineplex Hall 3, Level 4 Every Sunday, 10.30am All Mighty Kids (Ages 4-10) AMKMC Rooms , Level 4 Every Sunday, 8am & 10.30am AMK Hub Cathay Cineplex Hall 2, Level 4 Every Sunday, 10.30am Timings for 2018 Youth Ministry 930am Combined Youth Celebrations King David/Solomon Conference Room 8am 1030am Youth Family Groups Light breakfast will be provided at 9.15am (level 4) 18

19 Is this your first time visiting our church? Yes no Name: (Male/Female) Address: MY RESPONSE Please pass this form to the ushers or Pastoral Staff or put it in the offering bags. Thank you! Contact No: I am single I am married No. of Children Please indicate your age Below< >Above Please tick one or more of the boxes below (where appropriate): I have accepted Jesus Christ into my life today. I would like to know more about Jesus Christ. I would like to know more about the church and its activities. I would like to know more about/join the cell groups in the church. I would like to speak to a Pastoral Team Member. I re-dedicated myself to the Lord and would like some follow-up. I want someone to pray with me. I would like to serve in the Church. Please contact me. Service attended 8.00am 10.30am AMKMC 10.30am AMK Hub 5.00pm By providing my personal data to Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church, I acknowledge that the Church is collecting my personal data in this response form in relation to my participation in the activities of the Church. I hereby consent to the Church collecting, using or disclosing my personal data to enable the Church to continue to provide services to me. I also consent to the Church contacting me by telephone or sending phone or messages to me in relation to any of the activities conducted by the Church or any services to be provided by the Church. SIGNATURE DATE 19

20 Our Vision Is To Be A Worshipping God as the centre of our lives by loving God with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength. Showing God s love and grace in our fellowship through authentic care and support. Teaching, nurturing and empowering one another to be disciples of Christ. Fulfilling the Great Commission by reaching out to serve the needs of our communities and beyond. Our vision is to be a Methodist family after God s heart This symbol comprises 4 emphases that capture our vision, thrust and identity in Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC). As a church, we strive to be a Methodist family after God s heart and it is our desire that as we Love God, Love People, Disciple and Serve, we will create an environment where people will experience God and be empowered to share His love to their communities, families and each other. 20