WELCOME 18 FEBRUARY 2018 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

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1 pursuing the YEAR OF PRAYER 2018 ST ANDREW S CATHEDRAL THE DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE Bishop of Singapore and Dean The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah Vicar Revd Canon Terry Wong Clergy Revd Peter Cook, Revd Freddy Lim, Revd Michael Lim, Revd Bertram Cheong Auxilliary Clergy Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay, Revd Soon Soo Kee, Revd Christopher Tan Deaconesses Ds Bessie Lee, Ds June Tan WELCOME A warm welcome to all members and visitors to our Services today. HOLY COMMUNION We welcome all confirmed members of the Anglican Church and visitors who are communicant members of other churches to share in the Holy Communion with us. Our practice is to have the Holy Communion by intinction (dipping of the wafer into the wine). If you are not partaking of the Communion, you are welcome to come forward to receive a prayer of blessing. Please keep your hands clasped to indicate that you are not receiving the Communion. CAR PARKING As there are limited parking lots within St Andrew s Cathedral, members may wish to park at carparks in close proximity to the Cathedral. Visitors who worship with us and park their cars in the Cathedral can collect a free pass from the Information Desk or from the Welcome Centre. PRAYER & MINISTRY If you would like to talk to someone or receive prayer ministry, in most Services this is offered either during or after a Service. Note the following: 7.00am After Service at Graham White Library, North Transept, Ground floor 8.00am After Service at prayer table, white tent 9.00am In Service 11.15am After Service at communion rails 11.30am In Service 5.00pm After Service at communion rails CHILDREN MINISTRY Each Service has special provisions for families with young children. Please inquire with the ushers. 18 FEBRUARY 2018 THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT COLLECT Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen LECTIONARY READINGS Genesis 9: Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 PSALM FOR 5PM Psalm 119:17-32 HYMNS 8.00am: CP95, When I Look Into Your Holiness, CP538, CP am: CP95, When I Look Into Your Holiness, CP538, CP pm: HP31, HP140, CP507, HP299 Photo: Leaders Conference 2018, 26 & 27 January 1

2 THE VICAR WRITES Almost every culture or race has a festival where family, identity and culture are celebrated. For many Chinese, it will be the Chinese New Year (CNY) festival. In most years, CNY sits uncomfortably with Lent. Feasting and fasting, noise and silence, gathering and coming away, the contrast cannot be more stark, and the Chinese Christian has to juggle between both. For many, observation of Lent starts later, afforded by a longer 40 day period. Having received the mark of ash, in the next few days he will be enjoying delectable feasts with his family. Hymns will give way to Kong Si, Kong Si Ni CNY songs have always helped set the atmosphere through blaring Rediffusions of yesteryears and today, through CNY programmes on flat-screen TVs. In modern and urbanised Singapore, the concept of celebration as a village and clan is largely lost. Added to that, there is no noisy firing of crackers or fireworks to gather the village. And so, all across the city, in countless little huddles in HDB flats, mostly behind closed doors, the homing magnet gathers ties that bind. The Reunion Dinner on CNY Eve is the most important gathering for most families. On the table will be dishes which carry the family tradition, may it be Nonya, Hakka or Hokkien.Therefore, home cooking is preferred, if at all possible. HOME AND FAMILY 2 No matter how strained family ties are, families still try to gather, and there is an unspoken forgiveness or a staying of grievances. As conversations flow, we remember that family is a given and gift. Whatever or whoever, we ought to receive it with gratitude. Going beyond a truce, some mending may actually happen. For a few days, work is set aside as the home becomes centerstage. It has been a while since one stood at the balcony and stared at his neighbourhood. Or sat long enough on the sofa to be reminded of the special role of the living room in gathering the family. The ambitious readjust their perspective. After all, the home is a graveyard of ambition. As a proud father watches his children, the unquenchable desire for public honour recedes into the background. Problems at work are temporarily forgotten. The second day will be about visiting relatives, and on the third day, close friends. For those who come from broken families, the reunion night can cruelly open some old wounds. I don t think those wounds can be healed completely on this side of life. But CNY celebration stretches long enough to remind one that close and faithful friends are still some of the good gifts of life. Indeed, every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father James 1:17 As Christians, we can be grateful for the many gifts He has bestowed on us through our culture, family and friends. And most of all, the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, who has called us into His family.

3 PRAYER HIGHLIGHTS WORLD Ukraine Pray for President Petro Poroshenko to have divine wisdom and knowledge to lead the nation in righteousness and peace. Pray for healing and reconciliation between opposing political leaders, between pro- Russian and pro-ukrainian groups and for good relations with neighbouring countries. Thank God for much improved freedom of religion today in Ukraine. Pray for the rapidly growing missionary movement, for more leaders, for provision of resources and for fruitful partnerships with Western and other agencies. Pray for the work of indigenous Christian agencies working in outreach with children in summer camps and schools and in humanitarian work with prisoners, hospitals, orphanages and soup kitchens. SINGAPORE Fake news can ruin innocent people, cause unnecessary alarm to the public, divert emergency resources from real emergencies, destabilise society and undermine institutions. Pray that God will grant insight and creative strategies to the Select Committee led by Deputy Speaker Charles Chong as they set out to tackle the rising problem of fake news in Singapore. DIOCESE Transition in key leadership Pray that the Lord will guide and direct the process for key leadership transition in our Diocese in the next few years. Deanery of Nepal Pray for the political stability in Nepal under a new government which was elected on 7 February. Pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to manifest His power in the bringing of many souls to salvation. Pray that pastors and workers of the Anglican Church of Nepal will work in unity and in humility, for the glory of God CATHEDRAL Prayer & Praise Ordinary People, Extraordinary Prayer (23 Feb) Pray that God s people will sense the urgency and the indispensable need for prayer. We are God s royal priesthood and we all have an intercessory mandate to stand in the gap. Pray that the Lord s people will hear His clarion call to seek His face in the Year of Prayer. Senior Adults Ministry Pray that God will raise up a dedicated visitation team to minister to the seniors in the Home for the Aged (Clementi) alongside Revd. Dickson Chiu and his team. Pray also for the formation of a dementia support group who can provide the needed support for members who are facing challenges from loved ones suffering from dementia. COLLECT FOR ASH WEDNESDAY Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Annie Dang, Khor Seow Hong, Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, Barbara Rayney, Rene Tan, Joy Brett, Doris Proctor, Anna Lim, Albert Lim, Janet Lim, Ana Pelaez, Lim Soon Chye and Nelson Low. Members who know them are encouraged to visit and pray with them. 3

4 WALKING IN THE LIGHT 17/18 Feb: Jesus My Saviour 24/25 Feb: Taking Up and Laying Down During the Season of Lent, sermons in our Services will focus on encouraging us to walk in the light with the Lord and one another SATURDAY SERVICE 17 FEBRUARY SATURDAY SERVICE 24 FEBRUARY Contemporary Service CNS No Service SUNDAY SERVICE 18 FEBRUARY 7.00 am 8.00 am 9.00 am 9.30 am am am am 2.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.30 pm 2.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS Revd Freddy Lim SUNDAY SERVICE 25 FEBRUARY Revd Rusty Russell Revd Peter Cook Holy Communion CNS Revd Peter Cook Service in Mandarin Nave Service in Mandarin CNS Revd Peter Cook Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Ps Hambali Leonardi Filipino Service North Transept Hall Mrs Precy Tay Myanmar Worship Service Revd Moses Kaser Htaw Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie Service in Cantonese Nave Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim Revd Rusty Russell Service in Mandarin CNS 7.00 am 8.00 am 9.00 am 9.30 am am am am 2.00 pm 2.00 pm 2.30 pm 2.30 pm EXTENSION CENTRES am Westside Anglican Church Revd Bertram Cheong am Jurong Anglican Church Mandarin West Coast Recreation Centre am Acts Centre My Saviour s Church Revd Michael Lim Ds June Tan The Vicar Contemporary Service CNS Ds Bessie Lee Service in Mandarin Nave Service in Mandarin CNS The Vicar Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Mr Kenneth Ernest Filipino Service North Transept Hall Canon Louis Tay Myanmar Worship Service Dr Moses Israeli Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie Service in Cantonese Nave Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim Evensong Nave Ds June Tan Service in Mandarin CNS SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES Sat CITYKids Children Ministry 8.00 am Sunday School 9.00 am Sunday School 9.30 am Sunday School (Mandarin) am Sunday School Junior Cell 4

5 WEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS FEBRUARY 2018 MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 7.30 am Clergy & Leaders Nave Holy Communion WEDNESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel pm Holy Communion Prayer Halls 5.15 pm Evening Prayer Epiphany Chapel THURSDAY, 22 FEBRUARY 9.30 am Holy Communion Chapel for all Peoples FRIDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel 7.00 pm Young Adults Ministry Chapel for All Peoples No Meeting SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel 2.00 pm LYnC Youth Ministry Chapel for All Peoples 2.30 pm Shalomkids Ministry Prayer Halls (For children with autism) Pre AGM TOWN HALL MEETING pm 25 The topics for dialogue and discussion will be confirmed soon. 5 COMING UP 23 Prayer & Praise 25 Marriage Preparation Course 25 Town Hall Meeting 28 Alpha MARCH &3 Michael Card Seminar & Concert 3 Baptism Course 4 Marriage Preparation Course 6-8 Deaconess Retreat 7 Alpha 8 SMF Outing: NEWater Visitor Centre 10 Baptism Course 10 The Quiet Garden Retreat 11 Marriage Preparation Course Clergy & Family Retreat 14 Alpha 17 Baptism Course Batam Medical Outreach 18 Marriage Preparation Course 20 Watoto Children s Choir Concert 21 Alpha 22 SMF: Basic Dance Movement 23 Prayer & Praise 24 Baptism Course 24 DCBS Exam Term 1 24 Mobile Medical Services to the Community (MOFOW) 25 Marriage Preparation Course 28 Alpha 29 Maundy Thursday 30 Good Friday 31 Easter Vigil / Eve Memorial Svcs pm Service

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Jan - Mar PERSONAL PRAYER Psalm 84:1, YEAR OF PRAYER FOR YOUR PERSONAL DEVOTION Daily Lectionary Readings - Download SAC app Bible in One Year Readings with commentary by Nicky and Pipa Gumbel, taking readers through the entire Bible in one year. Available through , App or website. Lent Devotionals by Bible Society - purchase from Welcome Centre ($3) PRAYING IN COMMUNITY: Coming Events LENT MID-DAY PRAYER 14 Feb - 23 Mar, 12.30pm - 1pm (Mon - Fri, excluding public holidays) Nave Cathedral@Prayer PRAYER AND PRAISE 23 February, 7.14pm Prayer Hall THE QUIET GARDEN RETREAT 10 March, 9am - 1pm North Transept Hall BAPTISM COURSE AND CONFIRMATION/ MEMBERSHIP COURSE Starting: 3 March Please register by 18 February. For more information and registration please visit or sacce@cathedral.org.sg. SENIOR ADULTS MINISTRY 1) Volunteers for Home For the Aged (Clementi) Visitation Team The Home For the Aged chaplain, Revd Dickson Chiu, is forming a team to do weekly visitation and ministering to the seniors at the Home. We are looking for befrienders who are interested in interacting with the elderly. Commitment is once a week. 2) Dementia Support We are looking for: Members who are facing challenges with family members with dementia Members who want to be involved in supporting this group of people. Contact : Chia Kum Meng chia.kum.meng@cathedral.org.sg Phone : ext 159 JOB VACANCIES The Cathedral has job vacancies for Audio Visual Engineer and Technician. They will be responsible for providing AV support for Cathedral events and work with Cathedral AV volunteers. Relevant working experience will be advantageous but not compulsory. Both positions will require working on Sundays and some week nights. Requirements: Audio Visual Engineer - Diploma/Degree in Engineering Technician - minimum NITEC in digital audio and video production or a related field TO APPLY Please to hr@cathedral.org.sg your CV stating your academic qualifications, details of work experience, current salary and expected salary and contact numbers Closing Date For All Applications: 1 March

7 289 FELLOWSHIP OF THE MANGER Inspired from 2 Corinthians 8:9 and started in 2009, the 289 Fellowship teams, together with our Batam partners, minister to disadvantaged families and provide material help, care, and training in basic skills for two communities in Batam. Our planned mission trips for 2018 are on Saturdays 24 Feb, 28 Apr, 30 Jun, 25 Aug, 27 Oct and 1 Dec. The cost per person for the day trip is S$50 per person. If you wish to serve in this mission, please contact Mike Nga at mike_nga@ yahoo.com (mobile ) or Fiona Tan at fionatsy2002@hotmail.com. C ST ANDREW S CATHEDRAL NNEC GROUPS CONNECT GROUP STUDY ON THE CHARACTER TRAITS OF CHRIST S DISCIPLES (BASED ON SONGS OF ASCENT- PSALM ) A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson describes Christian discipleship metaphorically as an upward journey towards God. Available for purchase online. Study guide: Summaries & Questions for Group Discussions (produced in-house). Available in hard copy or in PDF (CG leaders, please make requests through your respective Service CG Reps). Watoto Children s Choir Concert CAMPS IN 2018 Sat 4.30pm Dates : 7-10 June 2018 Theme : Wait Refreshed Empowered Venue : Hotel Hatten Melaka Speaker : Bishop Kuan Kim Seng For more info : Saturday@cathedral.org.sg 9am Dates : May 2018 Theme : To be confirmed Venue : Impiana KLCC Hotel,KL Speaker : Revd Dr Gordon Wong For more info : rosylee@cathedral.org.sg 7am and 5pm Dates : April 2018 Theme : Pursuing the Heart of God Venue : Hotel Jen, JB Speaker : Revd Clement Wong For more info : rosylee@cathedral.org.sg 8am & 11.15am Dates : June 2018 Theme : Pursuing the Heart of God Connecting with God and Each Other Venue : Changi Village Hotel, Singapore Speaker : Revd Dr James Harding For more info : chia.kum.meng@cathedral.org.sg priscillachua@cathedral.org.sg eleven:30 Dates : 7-10 June 2018 Theme : Pursuing God s Heart Venue : Dorsett Hotel, KL Speaker : Mr Joseph Chean For more info : stevenwong@cathedral.org.sg Tuesday 20 March 2018 St Andrew s Cathedral, CNS pm Free Admission A VIBRANT WORSHIP EXPERIENCE THE SOUND OF A TRANSFORMED GENERATION BY A FAMILY OF ORPHANS FROM UGANDA 7

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