Ang Mo Kio. Methodist Church. SEEKING THE PRESENCE OF GOD (Isaiah 41 : 10, John 15 : 1 8) Preached by Rev Lee Yam Kai. Today s Sermon (21 August 2016)

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1 Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Address:- No. 1 Street 21 Ang Mo Kio ADDRESS:- NO. 1 STREET 21 ANG MO KIO Singapore SINGAPORE Tel:- Tel: ; Fax:- ; Fax: admin@amkmc.org.sg Website:- ; We Welcome you to:- OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:- 8.00am {Traditional AMKMC Sanctuary am {Contemporary-Simulcast AMKMC Sanctuary 2 and AMK Hub Cinema Halls 4 & pm {Traditional AMKMC Sanctuary 2 Our Children s Ministries (8AM & 10.30AM) > ALL MIGHTY KIDS, ages 4-10 Rooms > Immanuel/Ezekiel/Isaac/Jacob ( ) (10.30AM) > ALL MIGHTY KIDS, ages AMK Hub, Cathay Cineplex Halls 1 & 2 (8AM & 10.30AM) > MINISTRY, ages 1-3 Rooms > Luke/John (2.3/2.4) Today s Sermon (21 August 2016) SEEKING THE PRESENCE OF GOD (Isaiah 41 : 10, John 15 : 1 8) Preached by Rev Lee Yam Kai We are now in the Season of Pentecost which begins 15 May to 27 August 2016 in the Christian Calendar. Fifty days after Easter is the beginning of Pentecost, a season when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to Christians and the birth of the Church. God the Holy Spirit is emphasized this season. The liturgical colour of this season is Red, symbolising the fire of the Holy Spirit and the blood of the martyrs, which is the seed of the Church. Thus the colour of our Church Bulletin. Pastor-In-Charge Rev Melvin Huang (HP) Pastors Rev Lee Yam Kai (HP) Assistant Pastor Pastor Adrian Ng (HP) Executive Secretary Mrs Lily Lim IT Administrator Mr Francis Goh (HP) Administrator (Office Admin) Mrs Venessa Neo Administration Executive Ms Amy Cheung Admin Staff Mrs Molly Tan Admin & Accounts Executive Ms Sy Sharon Daza Pastoral Team Members Mr Alphonsus Ang (HP) Mr Collin See (HP)) Mrs Caroline Chew (HP) Mr Gerald Boon (HP) Ms Irene Tay (HP) Mr Isaac Tan (HP) Mrs Seah Lay Thian (HP) Mr Tan Quee Chew (HP) LCEC Chairman Mr Lim Biow Chuan (HP) Lay Leader Mr Tan Tong Guan (HP) PPRSC Chairman Mr Thomas Tan (HP)

2 CHURCH THEME 2016:- TO BE A METHODIST FAMILY AFTER GOD S HEART 2016 Sub-Theme : LOVE GOD ORDER OF SERVICE 21 August am & 5.00pm Services MUSIC PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT UMH# 331 (v3) (8.00am & 5.00pm Choir) Holy Spirit, Come, Confirm Us * CALL TO WORSHIP L: Good and upright is the Lord; He instructs sinners in the way; and leads the humble in what is right. P: O God, in You we trust, let us not be put to shame; let not our enemies exult over us. L: The earth is the Lord s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. P: We will bless the Lord at all times; God s praise shall continually be in our mouths. All: O taste and see that the Lord is good! Happy are those who take refuge in the living God. Amen. * HYMN OF PRAISE UMH# 314 In The Garden UNISON PRAYER (Morning Prayer The Book of Common Prayer) O God our Heavenly Father, Almighty and Everlasting, who has brought us safely to the beginning of this day; defend us with Your mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings may be ordered by Your governance, to do always that is righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Pg 1

3 HYMN OF PRAYER UMH# 534 Be Still, My Soul + SILENT PRAYER & MEDITATION + CORPORATE PRAYER After each prayer item, Leader will say, Lord, in Your mercy, and the congregation to respond, Hear our prayers. + THE LORD S PRAYER (To be sung) (Wesley Tulus) PIANO RESPONSE (Musician) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY PRAYER PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS * DOXOLOGY * HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH# 189 Fairest Lord Jesus SCRIPTURE TEXT Isaiah 41 : 10, John 15 : 1-8 SERMON PREACHED BY REV LEE YAM KAI SEEKING THE PRESENCE OF GOD * HYMN OF DEDICATION UMH# 130 God Will Take Care Of You * BENEDICTION CHORAL SEND-OFF (8.00am & 5.00pm Choir) UMH# 349 Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus MUSIC POSTLUDE * denotes congregation to stand + latecomers please wait till prayer is over AFTER-SERVICE COFFEE/TEA FELLOWSHIP & REFRESHMENTS All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Amstutz Hall. Pg 2

4 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE 10.30am SUNDAY Service AT AMKMC Sanctuary 2 & AMK HUB CINEMA HALL 5 ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Prayer Singing Praises To God Announcements Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Doxology Scripture Text Isaiah 41 : 10, John 15 : 1-8 Sermon Preached By Rev Lee Yam Kai Seeking The Presence Of God Closing Song Welcome Response/Prayer Benediction AFTER-SERVICE COFFEE/TEA FELLOWSHIP & ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH, AMSTUTZ HALL All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Amstutz Hall. Pg 3

5 FOR YOUR INFORMATION, PRAYER AND INVOLVEMENT Worship Service Attendance (14 August 2016) Children s Ministry (14 August 2016) 8.00am (Traditional Service) 464 (8.00am) AMKids am (CS > AMKMC) 350 (8.00am) Ministry am (CS > AMK Hub) 181 (NC-3) (10.30am) AMKids 73 (NC-2) 5.00pm (Traditional Service) 144 (NC-2) Hub) AMKids 7 (10.30am) Ministry 24 Hub) Min. 5 Total: (NC-5) Total:- 151 (NC-2) NC - denotes New Comers ANNOUNCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Item 7 National Day Awards If you know of any member who are recipients of the National Day Awards, please our Executive Secretary no later than 31 August Item 10 Appeal For Medically Qualified Personnel The Missions Committee is appealing to individuals who are medically qualified to join our future medical mission trips. For more information, please contact our PTM Alphonsus Ang. Item 12 Children s Ministry Meet The Parents Session (1-2-3 Ministry and AMKids) Calling all parents to attend this Session Today! Please note the different services venue. Item 13 Christalite Methodist Home (CMH) Visitation (17 September) Come join us to bring joy and God s love to the CMH. Register Information Counter. Pg 4

6 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION Floral Donations:- We thank Agnes and Thomas Ching for today s flowers. 1. WELCOME > A very warm welcome to members and friends who have come to worship with us. May God keep you and your loved ones in His care & love always. 2. SERMON AVAILABILITY On AMKMC Website & CD Current sermons are available online on our Sermon CDs can be $3 per CD. Order forms are available at the Information Counter. Only COMPLETE order forms (with name, contact number and mailing address) with FULL PAYMENT will be processed. CD will then be mailed to you. 3. ELECTRONIC FREE CAR PARKING SYSTEM REGISTRATION > Please note that if you wish to park in our Church, ONLINE REGISTRATION IS COMPULSORY. Kindly register your vehicle on our church website at > 2 WEEKS 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. 4. FILIPINO CELL GROUP Our Filipino Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Rebecca Room 3.1. For those who are interested to join this cell group, please contact Ms Irene / Mrs Seah Lay INDONESIAN CELL GROUP Our Indonesian Cell Group meets regularly every 2nd and 4th Sunday at Rebecca Room 3.1. Those who are interested to join are cordially invited to come and attend their regular meeting. Contact Person > Mrs Mina CHURCH STAFF ON LEAVE:- a. PTM Gerald Boon (Childcare Leave):- 21 August b. Francis Goh, IT Administrator (Annual Leave):- 28 August Pg 5

7 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 7. NATIONAL DAY AWARDS The Methodist Message publishes Methodist National Day Awards recipients each year in its October issue. Each church is asked to provide a list of its own members who have been so honored. If you know of any member who are recipients of the National Day Awards, please our Executive Secretary, Mrs Lily Lim at:- lilywong@amkmc.org.sg no later than 31 August MID-WEEK APOLOGETICS FORUM ON A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO CHINESE CUSTOMS BY REV CANON DANIEL TONG Our Witness & Evangelism is organizing a Mid-Week Apologetics Forum on A Christian Approach to Chinese Customs by Rev Canon Daniel Tong on:- Dates > Thursdays, 8, 22 & 29 September 2016 Time > 8.00pm-9.30pm Venue > Sanctuary 3 (Level 5) Selecting an auspicious day for marriage, moving house; practising feng shui like other companies; participating in funeral rites, Qing Ming, etc. Is there a Christian response to the existing Chinese cultural mindset and practices? How do we resolve the tension between Christ and Culture? During the 3 sessions, Rev Tong will cover:- 1. Principles for evaluation of our cultural practices (plus discussion of Qing Ming and, if time permits, two other festivals) 2. Ancestral veneration and funeral practices 3. Feng Shui Our Witness & Evangelism Ministry presents an opportunity for you to wrestle with the issues between Christ and Culture. We are privileged to have Rev Canon Daniel Tong, Vicar of St Andrew s Community Chapel to address us on this relevant and practical subject. Please sign up at the Information Counter asap! Do hand in your questions to PTM Irene Tay or via irenetay@amkmc.org.sg Closing Date:- 28 August NOTES WILL ONLY BE GIVEN TO REGISTERED NAMES. Pg 6

8 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 9. OVERNIGHT SPIRITUAL FORMATION RETREAT (SFR) 2016 Aim of SFR:- To help facilitate participants to experience prayer, practice the presence of God and rest in God. What s In Store:- Explore and experience various prayer forms (Lectio Divina, Breath Prayer, etc) Renew and observe Sabbath moments in the rhythm of daily life (Daily office, silent meals, labyrinth walk etc) Re-discover the sacredness of each moment of life through opening yourself to the wonder of God s presence (in nature, friends, silence, worship and Word) Consciously reflect on your relationship with God as you take time to do Daily Examen and hear God Rest in God as you seek the Shepherd's care. Date > 8-9 October 2016 Time > Saturday, 8.00am to Sunday, 6.00pm Place > LifeSprings Canossian Spirituality Centre 100 Jalan Merbok Cost > $50 per person (incl. transport, meals and notes ) Require a minimum of 12 participants to proceed. Registration : Register and pay at the Info Counter Closing Date for Registration:- 18 September 2016 Inquiries : Phyllis Sng ( ) & Goh TP ( ) COME. For a time to be still before God & wait on Him; a time to rest in God & hear Him. 10. APPEAL FOR MEDICALLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO ARE INTERESTED IN MISSIONS The Missions Committee is looking for individuals who are medically qualified (doctors, nurses, dentists, optometrists, medical/dental/ nursing, etc) and are keen to go on future medical mission trips. If you are interested, please approach the Information Counter after service and fill up the form indicating your interest. Alternatively, you can PTM Alphonsus Ang at alphonsusang@amkmc.org.sg for more information. Pg 7

9 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 11. SENIORS MINISTRY (A) Seniors For God (S4G) > Wednesday, 7 September pm to Amstutz Hall (Level 3) Please mark your calendar and join us! $2/- registration will be collected before the session for light refreshment. 1 st Activity Board Game (Rummikub) Facilitator Mrs Magdalene Lee 2 nd Activity Demo on Fried Bee Hoon & Prawn Sambal Cooking Demonstration by Mrs Amy Chan 3 rd Activity Sing-along Oldies (B) GYM Outreach & Hi-Tea (Saturday, 24 September 2016) Time > 2.30pm Venue > Paya Lebar Methodist Church Speaker > Rev Irene Thung (Bring a friend and your friend comes free!!) Please register with payment of $6/- at the Information Counter. Closing Date:- 6 September CHILDREN S MINISTRY MEET THE PARENTS SESSION (1-2-3 MINISTRY and AMKIDS) Thank you for your partnership in discipling your children into lifelong disciples of Jesus. The Children s Ministry, would like to invite you to join us for our second Meet the Parents session scheduled for Do join us as we update you on what we ve been doing at Children s Ministry and upcoming events for the rest of this year. This Meet The Parents Session will be a combined session for children at Ministry and AMKids. Please attend the session before you pick your child(ren) up from Children s Ministry. We look forward to seeing you there! Ministry and AMKids Meet The Parents Session Date > Sunday, 21 August 2016 Venues > 8am Service (After service at Room 4.5, Level 4) 10.30am Service (After service at Sanctuary 2, Level 3) Ministry and Hub After service at Cathay Cinema, Hall 2 Pg 8

10 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 13. CHRISTALITE METHODIST HOME (CMH) VISITATION:- 17 SEPTEMBER 2016 Our Christian Outreach & Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry is organising a visit to the Christalite Methodist Home to bring joy and God s love to the residents on:- Date > Saturday, 17 September 2016 Time Schedule:- 8.45am > Pick up in front of Block 245 next to Church 9.00am > Bus leaves for CMH 9.25am > Reach CMH 11.30am > Depart CMH and back to Church. We need volunteers to help with hair-cuts/trimming, sing-along session and share God s love with the residents. Please come join us! Closing Date for Registration:- 10 September Please register at the Information Counter for participation. CMH requests participation limited to 40 persons. If you need clarifications, please contact Florence , Celia or PTM COSC, Tan Quee POKEMON GO Rev Dr Lorna Khoo of Aldersgate Methodist Church has written a well-balanced article. This may be found at:- Pg 9

11 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 15. PULPIT CALENDAR FOR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2016 Date Sermon Topic / Speaker / Service 28 August [Missions Sunday] Speaker:- Rev Ezekiel Tan (All Services) Topic:- Parable Of The Four Know-ers (Disciples) (John 1:35-51) 4 September [Holy Communion Sunday] Speaker:- Pastor Adrian Ng (All Services) 11 September Speaker:- Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun Only 8.00am and 10.30am (Church and AMK Hub) Services In view of GC set-up, there will be NO 5.00pm Service 18 September [Worship Services Ministries Dedication Sunday] Speaker:- Rev Lee Yam Kai (All Services) 25 September [TTC Sunday] Speaker:- Rev Dr Andrew Peh (All Services) PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2nd 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. Pg 10

12 8.00am Service 10.30am Service 5.00pm Service Ministry Of Word Rev Lee Yam Kai Rev Lee Yam Kai Rev Lee Yam Kai Worship Leaders Mrs Sharon Teh (AMKMC) Mr Phoon Kok Kwong Marchze Chng (AMK Hub) Rakesh Singh Accounting Stewards M/M Ching Aik Chuan Tay Pei Hua Ms Agnes See M/M Simon Chua Esther Tan Ms Diana Koh Ms Bey Guek Ngor Patrick Ling Ms Chew Tock Lee Mrs Yvonne Tan Lawrence Wong Mrs Evelyn Tan Mrs Cheryl Wang Sheila Ye Mr Tan Ean Chai Mr Khoo Teng Aun Wong Kiew Kwong Ushers Mrs Betty Yong (AMKMC) Living Waters 1 (Team B Leader) Chris & Marie Lee Cell Group (Team B) Mrs Annie Loke Michael & Lily Lim Mrs Maureen Woon Ken & Josephine Yong Mrs Sylvia Lam Chan Mei Wen Ms Phylina Goh Edmund Teo Ms Susan Chee (AMK Hub) Ms Lucy Png Grace Tan Ms Susie Lim Matthew Chan Mr Patrick Ng Apphia Chieng Ms Shirley Foong Kevin & Sally Tay Ms Margaret Doray Grace Tan Chwee Chong Foon Jean Tan Musicians Mrs Rachel Wee (AMKMC) Ms Charity Kiew Yap Wanjun Samuel Tay Wong Kok Leong William Yee Alphonsus Ang (AMK Hub) Michael Lim Timothy Ng Chua Shan En Amos Chua Support Singers The 8.00am Choir (AMKMC) The 5.00pm Choir Mr Lee Chee Keong Tan Jinyu Ms Adelene Cheong Ivan Lim AV Crew Mr Heng Gee San (AMKMC) Mr Andrew Ng Ms Sheila Ye Jabez Chiam Mrs Esther Ng Mr Goh Kee Teck Nguyen Xuan Tung Dr Goh Siew Hor Lynn Yong Mr Danny Lee Poh Ye Kai (AMK Hub) Nathanael Kon Leighton Gan Yap Fong Lin Cassandra Tan Andy Chong Joseph Mercy Leck Su Ling Pg 11

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15 MY RESPONSE Please pass this Response Form to the ushers or Pastoral Staff or put it in the offering bags. Thank you. Service Attended (Circle):- 8.00am / AMKMC / AMK Hub / 5.00pm Name:- (Male / Female) ( ) I am single ( ) I am married ( ) No. of Children Address:- ( ) - Contact No:- Please indicate your age (circle where appropriate):- Below < > Above IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME VISITING OUR CHURCH? ( YES / NO ) 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. Any Other Comments:-.. 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 Pg 14 Pg 14

16 HELPFUL VISITOR INFORMATION 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 Pg 15

17 Our Vision, is to be a 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. Worshipping God as the center of our lives by loving God with all our hearts, soul, mind Showing God s love and grace in our fellowship through authentic care and support. A Methodist family that teaches, nurtures and empowers one another to be disciples of Christ. A Methodist family that fulfills the Great Commission by reaching out to serve the needs of our communities and beyond. Logo Design by Lawrence & Wan Qi Pg 16