PASTORAL CHAT 1. CMI: Creation Ministries International Creation vs Evolution. 2. Creation Ministries International (creation.com) Creation Creation

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1 June 3rd, 2012 Vol. 28 No. 23 SUNDAY W ORSHIP COM BINED SERVICE Preparatory Hymn Claude Yiu Prelude Winnie Lim Call to Worship Mark Heath/Kong Vui Yip *Hymn HOP 38 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name 1 *Invocation/Gloria Patri Responsive Reading Proverbs 12: Hymn HOP 99 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Presentation of Tithes & Offerings 2 *Doxology /Offertory Prayer Choir Presentation Keep On Praying (1 Thess 5:17) Scripture Reading 1 John 2:7-11 Hymn HOP 409 Have Thine Own Way, Lord Pastoral Prayer/Message Elder S.K. Sim/Yew Jinn Chieng The Mark of a Christian *Hymn HOP 182 Blest Be the Tie That Binds *Benediction/Threefold Amen Announcements 3 *The Lord Bless You and Keep You *Congregation Standing RHC Front Inner Cover 3 RHC Back Inner Cover 1 & 2

2 PASTORAL CHAT My dear readers, 1. CMI: Creation Ministries International Our Church, Calvary Pandan Bible-Presbyterian Church, has welcomed speakers from CMI to speak on Creation and Why not Evolution, and why The Genesis Record is true, etc. We have observed the work of CMI and given the Managing Director, Dr Carl Wieland, and other representatives, our hearty support for the past two decades. I believe we are in the same calling to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints (Jude 3). Today, I publish, for readers information, a brief history of CMI (supplied by Dr Carl Wieland). Dr Wieland gave up a thriving practice as a Medical Practitioner in Australia, to spearhead this global witness for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ (Rev 1:9), primarily in the area of Creation vs Evolution. 2. Creation Ministries International By Dr Carl Wieland Creation Ministries International (CMI) is a group of independent non-profit, ministry organizations in several countries dedicated to defending and proclaiming the total truth of the Bible in particular the history in the book of Genesis. This history, with its account of the origin of sin and death, is always regarded as totally factual by the Lord Jesus and the Apostles in the New Testament, and is logically foundational to the whole Gospel message. It is also the target of the strongest attacks aimed at biblical Christianity, from both without and within the church, worldwide. Because these attacks often invoke science, CMI globally employs a number of PhD scientists, probably more than any other Christian ministry, as speakers, writers and researchers. All CMI offices share the same website (creation.com). It has over 8,500 searchable articles, and a powerful Q & A section, and a new article is added daily. They share the same family magazine (Creation), a 56-page high quality glossy quarterly now going to over 110 countries worldwide. Creation is a potent and advertisement-free witnessing weapon which strengthens the faith of tens and thousands worldwide. They share the same peer-reviewed science/research Journal (Creation). CMI also produces DVDs and publishes books and other resources, to help their message (that the Bible is truthful, trustworthy and authoritative) to be clearly heard amongst the cacophony of voices urging compromise or abandonment of biblical truth. All CMI offices share the same solidly biblical Statement of Faith. As an organization, CMI is non-denominational, in the sense of avoiding ministry controversies other than Genesis/creation/evolution. This avoids diluting the thrust and effectiveness in their specialist ministry area. (Individuals in CMI obviously have their denominational preferences and convictions). Each CMI office is mostly funded by the donations of God s people, mostly within

3 the country concerned. Each office is formally bound to one another in a global Federation, preventing any from going off-message on its own. CMI s message is further spread via direct speaking engagements (well over a thousand each year, globally). The primary strategy is to motivate and strengthen God s people, encouraging them in steadfastness and evangelism. By equipping believers with powerful information and quality resources, many people come to Christ each year as Christians share that information with family and others. (End of article on CMI). 3. CMI turns many to the truth and salvation From CMI publications and testimonies sent to CMI, I rejoice over the salvation of many who attend CMI meetings or read CMI publications, who have written to testify of their new found faith and salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ (and who came to receive the truth of Salvation, and Creation) for the first time. Here are some testimonies: a) Honestly, as I grew up in the 90's, I was already permeated by the notion of billions of years, (instead of the 6-day creation of Genesis). It was solidified in public schooling, and it wasn't until 2011 that, thanks to CMI, I was able to abandon my old outlook on life, and become a Christian. Keep up the good work. Ismael P, Australia. b) Thank you so much for your work! No amount of money could ever be as valuable as the truth you've given my life. I brought someone to Christ through your article about the irreducible complexity of DNA repair this week! - Collin W, USA c) This pre-suppositional thinking is rampant viewing and therefore interpreting the same data through distorted lenses. I grew up with evolutionary, long-age lenses. This hindered me for years from accepting the Bible as the Word of God. After all, my science teachers were good decent people who were just teaching me the facts. Or so I thought. What I didn't know was that they themselves were held captive to a lie, however well-intentioned they may have been. I praise God that He at last broke down my intellectual resistance to the truth of the Word of God... Twenty-five years later, I m still astonished that I d been so deluded for so long. Truly, His Word is truth....please keep powering on in the Truth. The ministry God has given you is so utterly foundational and vital in setting the captives free within, even the church! Russel T, Australia. God bless all readers. More next week. Yours faithfully in Jesus our Lord Dr SH Tow CHOIR KEEP ON PRAYING Keep on praying the Lord is nigh; Keep on praying, He ll hear your cry. God has promised and He is true; Keep on praying, He ll answer you. Keep on praying, Keep on praying, Keep on praying He ll answer you.

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRAISE & PETITION 1. Encouragement Evening: Next Sunday 10/6/2012, 5:30pm - 8:30pm at Mr & Mrs Soon s home (20 Christchurch Bvd., Canningvale). Elder Siang Kok & Rina Sim have been ministering to us since beginning of April and they will be returning to Singapore on 11/6. This evening has been organised for those who wish to share how God has blessed you through their ministry, to encourage or wanting to have fellowship with them before their departure, are welcome to attend. Please bring a dish to share. 2. Tuesday Bible Study: 10am at church. Elder Sim will be leading the study, all are welcome. 3. WORDS OF LIFE: The Bible, being the word of God, are words of life that help us to experience God s blessings as He intended. The more we keep His word in our hearts, the more our life will conform to His plan. We have all experienced God s Word come alive but with different verses at different times. As we start a new memory verse program, we hope to make it more personal. The sheets are available in the foyer or submit online through 4. ACM Reports: The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in September this year. Could all ministries please begin to compile their reports. If there are any questions about whether your area needs to prepare a report, please see Deacon Adrian Cheng. 5. Wednesday Audio Message: During the break from the FEBC courses our Church will be having audio messages on Revelation by Rev Quek Suan Yew every Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in the Church. Everyone is warmly invited! 6. Church Family Bible Camp: Please register for the camp at the fellowship hall today, please register early as places are limited. Venue: Orchard Glory, Chittering valley. Date: 11th - 14th July. Speaker : Rev Koshy. Theme: WISE WORDS WORTH LIVING Proverbs 4:5. 7. City Evangelism: We will be heading into the city for a street evangelism outreach on 17 June Please register your interest today or next week if you would like to participate. The Way of the Master evangelism training will be screened following the Church service on the same day. 8. Thanksgiving & Prayer: 1. Please pray for Aunty Seethor, she is scheduled to have knee surgery on coming Wednesday 6/6/2012. Please pray that God will grant her a successful operation and a speedy recovery 2. Please pray for university students for their exams in the coming weeks. 3. Please pray for the planning of the Church Family Bible Camp in July. 4. Please pray for those who are sick and weak. 5. Pray that God will send a pastor to shepherd our church. 6. Pray for the spiritual and physical wellbeing of all members and worshippers. 7. Pray for safety and security in and around the church.

5 Service Duty (3/6) Combined (10/6) Combined Speaker Elder S.K. Sim/Yew Jinn Chieng Elder S.K. Sim/Kong Vui Yip Worship Leader Mark Heath/Kong Vui Yip Elder James Wong/Joel Wong Prep Hymns Claude Yiu Kenneth Chong Musician Winnie Lim Lydia Pui Welcomers Jonathan & Bonnie Woo Michael Lee Adrian Cheng, Carol Wee, Albert Ho Offering Stewards Joel YY Wong, Stephen Chia Kenneth Chong, Joel Wong To Help Counting Offering Michael Lee, Jonathan Woo Adrian Cheng, Albert Ho Ushers Joel YY Wong, Ruth Wong Joel Wong, Christina Soon P.A. System Terry Chong Caleb Cheng, Kenny Chia Allan Ang, Irene Yap, Truc Pham Yi Min Chieng, Yi San Chieng Kitchen Duties Yi Jye Chieng Carey Tan, Nancy Chai JSS Singspiration Christina Soon, Joel Wong Hui Ling Cheng, Terry Chong Toddler Class Assistant Hui Ling Cheng An Ning Van Drivers Shie Tian (M) Leonard (C) Eugene (U) Camilia (M) Caleb (C) Terry (U) Old Folks Home Ministry Subiaco Adrian Cheng (Karen Yap) Robert Wong (Christina Soon) Hall A: Mark Heath Hall A: Elder James Wong South Perth Hall B: Barry Palm Hall B: Yew Jinn Chieng Bayswater Caleb Cheng Mark Heath APPOINTMENTS OF THE WEEK 10:00am Bible Study Tuesday 5/6 Prayer Meeting 7:30pm Elder S.K. Sim/Yew Jinn Chieng, Dn Stephen Chia, Karen Yap Wednesday 6/6 7:30pm Audio Message Friday 8/6 7:30pm Fellowship Meetings: Regen/Youth 180 /CYAF/CYPG 8:30am Pre-Service Prayer Meeting 9:00am Sunday School/Basic Bible Knowledge Class 10:00am Combined Sunday Worship Service Sunday 10/6 12:00pm Mandarin Choir 12:15pm Church Van Depart Concorde (Nursing Home) 25 Anstey Street, South Perth 2:00pm Onslow Gardens (Nursing Home) 39 Hamersley Road, Subiaco 3:30pm Ben Ritcher Lodge (Nursing Home) 480 Guildford Road, Bayswater ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS (27/5) Attendance: 149 (Combined-117; JSS-32); Prayer Meeting: 49 Offerings in Total: $ General Fund: $ (#3572-$191; #3573-Camp Fees-$1050; #3574-$265.20) Mission Fund: (10% of General Fund is set aside for missions) VERSE OF THE WEEK Psalms 119:10-11 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.