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1 WESLEY Weekly OCTOBER MCI (P) 136/11/2016 The Weekly Service Bulletin of Wesley Methodist Church, Singapore DIRECTIONS Growing in Christ Building Community Impacting the World Wesley PRAYER SERVICE Wed 1 Nov Page 34 Page 41

2 2 Contact Us CHURCH OFFICE 9.00am to 6.00pm (Weekdays) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays Address 5 Fort Canning Road (179493) Telephone Fax mailbag@wesleymc.org Website URGENT PASTORAL ASSISTANCE Our pastors contact numbers are: Rev Stanley Chua Rev Edmund de Souza Rev Philip Lim Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming Rev Michael Tan Rev Lilian Ang Rev Benjamin Lee Rev Gladwin Lee Rev Adrian Ng Ps Benjamin Fong MINISTRY CONTACT (PASTORAL TEAM/MANAGERS) Worship Filipino Fellowship Rosalia Mahendran Prayer & Praise/ The Saturday Services Jonathan Huang/Eugene Yeo Mandarin Ministry Alice Hsieh Traditional Services Jusuf Kam Care & Discipleship Counselling Lee Sock Kuan/Tony Ting Yap Siew Ling Discipleship & Nurture Tina Khoo Pastoral Care Victor Chan/Esther Chelliah Chow Yuen Peng Melvin Koh/Benjamin Lau Prayer Kathlyn Tsang Small Group Ministry Ding Lean Sing/Kayyona Lim Clement Ong Membership ps Benjamin Fong Outreach Boys & Girls Brigades Chow Yuen Peng COSC Loke Ai Mei/Sarah Khoo CRW Rosalia Mahendran Missions paul R Satari Witness & Evangelism Patrick Chua Wesley Vineyard Childcare Helen Ong (Manager) Lifestage Ministries Campus & Youth Alicia Heng/Samuel Tan Children deborah Chang Yvonne Koh-Chia/Linda Lim Family Life Joey Chen Senior Fellowship Rev Philip Lim Administry & Communications Administration Felix Yeo Communications Kevyn Lai Finance Jennifer Gan (Manager) HR Christine Ho (Manager) IT Tony Chan (Manager) Property Henry Chan (Manager) Safe@Wesley Rosalia Mahendran Volunteer Care Hamilyn Quek (Manager) Sunday Services 29 October 2017 Services TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICES [Wesley Sanctuary] 7.30am/9.30am/11.30am/5.00pm Hymn & Praise Weekend PRAYER & PRAISE WORSHIP SERVICES [Wesley@Cathay, The Cathay, L6] 9.30am [Wesley Hall] 9.30am/11.30am Hymn & Praise Weekend FILIPINO worship SERVICE [The Wesley Centre, Bible House, B2] 11.30am A Valued Life Mr Daniel Ang Mandarin Worship Service [Wesley Hall] 2.30pm 至高神在世上掌权 但以理书证道系列 ( 十 ): 七十个七 Rev Dr David Koh 许亚才牧师博士 Other Services Mandarin Worship Service 华语事工 Sun 5 Nov [Wesley Hall] 2.30pm 至高神在世上掌权 但以理书证道系列 ( 十一 ): 异象和天使传的预言 Ms Alice Hsieh 谢明峰传道 Youth Ministry [YWCA Ballroom, L2] 9.30am & 11.30am YM Fellowship Sunday 29 Oct (Various locations. For more information, please approach Youth Small Group Leaders) YM Services 5 Nov (YSG sessions at L3 and L8 rooms) YM Services 12 Nov (YSG sessions at L3 and L8 rooms) The Saturday Service (TSS) Sat 28 Oct [Wesley Hall] 5.00pm Hymn & Praise Weekend Wednesday Prayer & Intercession Wed [L3 Hall] 7.30pm 1 Nov Wesley Prayer Service 8 Nov Missions 15 Nov Wesley Community Ministry 22 Nov Wesley Counselling Services (WCS) 29 Nov Crisis Relief Wesley (CRW)

3 3 Today at Wesley Bible Study 9.00am prayer Group YMCA Rm am Word Alive Dr Aw Swee Eng on 1 John YMCA Studio L9 9.30am Filipino Bible Study Melanie Tow plaza Hall Stage Word Alive Ms Harriet Ponnappa on Daniel YMCA Rm am Filipino Bible Study Rosalia Mahendran The Wesley Centre (Bible Hse, Rm1) 1.00pm disciple Traning Class L3 Hall 1.15pm W&M Wesley Chorale Bible Study Rm 310 Children s Ministry 7.30am Children s Ministry I (2-12 yrs) L3 Hall/Rms am Children s Ministry II Little Lambs (18 mths-2 yrs) BR 3 & 4 Kinders (3-6 yrs) plaza Hall WKFC: P1-2 (7-8 yrs) L3 Hall/Rms P3-4 (9-10 yrs) L2 Hall/Rms Junior: P5-6 (11-12 yrs) BR 1-2, am Children s Ministry III JC Kinders (18 mths-6 yrs) plaza Hall JC 1: P1-4 (7-10 yrs) 11.30am-12.00pm Combined Worship L3 Hall 12.00pm Small Group time (P1-2) L3 Hall/Rms pm Small Group time (P3-4) Rms JC 2: P5-6 (11-12 yrs) BR pm Children s Ministry IV Early Bird Programme Big Fish (7-12 yrs) Rms pm Children s Ministry IV 5 loaves 2 Fishes Small Fish (2-6 yrs) L2Hall/Rms Big Fish (7-12yrs) L3 Hall/Rms praise Special Community plaza Hall & Plaza Prayer Rm Fellowship 1.30pm Filipino Fellowship Programme The Wesley Centre (Bible Hse, B2) Choir Practice 7.00am W&M Dawnbreakers Choir Chapel 8.00am W&M John Wesley Choir Choir Rm 9.30am W&M Wesley Chorale Choir Choir Rm W&M Dawnbreakers Choir Chapel 11.30am W&M John Wesley Choir Choir Rm 1.00pm W&M Wesley Singers Choir Rm 3.00pm W&M Wesley Heralds Choir Choir Rm Others 1.30pm YM YSG MUSIC YWCA pm FaithWorks Rm 302 Missions - Chiangmai Missions Trip Preparation YWCA 804 Missions - Isaan Dec Missions Trip Training YWCA 802 parenting with Confidence (0-6 yrs) YWCA 806

4 4 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm SERVE FAITHFULLY WITH JOY WE GATHER AND UNITE IN HIS NAME Greetings & Welcome Explanation of the Hymn Sunday PRELUDE (Silent Prayer & Meditation ) In worship, no one is a spectator. All are participants who are motivated by the love of God, centred on Jesus, prompted and driven by the Holy Spirit. We present our worship, our life as a living sacrifice to God, the ultimate Audience. SOLI DEO GLORIA. Order Of Service Home Before Dark Taken from Our Daily Bread, June 30, 2004 by D. De Haan (for meditation during prelude) None of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy... Acts 20:24 (NKJV) Parents often tell their children, Be home before dark. And in areas not served by electricity, travellers feel a pressing need to reach their destination while light still lingers in the sky. Home before dark means a successful journey and a safe arrival. Robertson McQuilkin used this phrase to express his desire to remain faithful to the Lord throughout his spiritual journey. His prayer ended with the words Lord, let me get home before dark. He explained this by first saying, I fear... that I should end before I finish, or finish but not well. That I should stain Your honour, shame Your name, grieve Your loving heart. Few, they tell me, finish well. McQuilkin s words echo the heartfelt longing of the apostle Paul as he faced danger ahead in Jerusalem: None of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24). It is God s word of grace (v 32) that encourages us to continue in faith, for it tells us that He is able to strengthen us until the end of our lives. So let s keep walking and trusting as we pray, By Your grace, Father, I humbly ask You to help me get home before dark. Immortal words of truth we ve read, So powerfully penned, so filled with grace, Will follow us through all our days And spur us on to win life s race. D. De Haan The race of life is run by faith and won by grace.

5 5 10th Sunday In Kingdomtide / Hymn & Praise Weekend / W&M Ministry Dedication / 29 October 2017 CHORAL INTROIT (7.30am) Baba Yetu (Swahili adaptation of The Lord s Prayer ) Christopher Tin, Chris Kiagiri Soloist: Mr Binsar Tobing (9.30am) For The Beauty Of The Earth Folliott S Pierpoint, Philip Stopford (11.30am) The Spirit Sings Mark Hayes (5.00pm) How Can I Keep From Singing Robert Lowry, Taylor Davis WE UNITE IN PRAISE * CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! People: Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Leader: Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! People: Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Leader: Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! People: Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. ALL: Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Leader: Indeed, we have gathered in the name of the Lord who loves us so much. What is your response? People: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs. Leader: Why do you give this time to the Lord? People: Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; We are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Leader: How will you worship the Lord? People: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; Give thanks to Him and praise His name. Leader: What is the basis for this outpouring of praise? People: For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. All: Let us therefore fear the LORD our God, walk in all His ways, love Him; serve the LORD our God with all our heart and with all our soul!

6 6 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm * PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS *Praise The Lord Who Reigns Above Praise the Lord who reigns above and keeps His court below; Praise the holy God of love and all His greatness show; Praise Him for His noble deeds; praise Him for His matchless power; Him from whom all good proceeds let earth and heaven adore. Celebrate th eternal God with harp and psaltery, Timbrels soft and cymbals loud in this high praise agree; Praise with every tuneful string; all the reach of heavenly art, All the powers of music bring, the music of the heart. God, in Whom they move and live, let every creature sing, Glory to their Maker give, and homage to their King. Hallowed be Thy Name beneath, as in heaven on earth adored; Praise the Lord in every breath, let all things praise the Lord. *The Joy Of The Lord Choir: The joy of the LORD is my strength (3X) The joy of the LORD is my strength. Women: He heals the brokenhearted and they cry no more (3X) The joy of the LORD is my strength. Men: He gives me living water and I thirst no more (3X) The joy of the LORD is my strength. *Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day! Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o er us, binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; Joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life. *My Life Is In You, Lord My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it s in You My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it s in You

7 7 10th Sunday In Kingdomtide / Hymn & Praise Weekend / W&M Ministry Dedication / 29 October 2017 I will praise You with all of my life I will praise You with all of my strength With all of my life, and all of my strength All of my hope is in You My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it s in You My life is in You, Lord, my strength is in You, Lord My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it s in You In You *Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty Blessed be the Lord God almighty, Who was, and is, and is to come; Blessed be the Lord God almighty, Who reigns forevermore Who reigns forevermore Who reigns forevermore AMEN! Song of Praise By Sunbeams Children s Choir & Wesley Young Ensemble (9.30 & 11.30am) African Sanctus Adapted from African folk song / Arr B Harlan African Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus Dominus Deus Heaven and earth are filled with Thy glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is He who comes from the Lord Hosanna in the highest! RESPONSIVE READING People : We are a people of history. Leader : God s redemptive acts were epitomised in Christ Jesus. People : We are a people of faith. Leader : God s salvation gives us hope and courage to affect history. People: We are a people of vision. All: God s people who change the world. RESPONSE: In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified In my life, Lord, be glorified today In Your church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified In Your church, Lord, be glorified today

8 8 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm RESPONSIVE READING God Is In This Place! Leader: We thank God for this sanctuary. People: In this sanctuary we are gathered as one body to worship God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Leader: Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. Without Him we can do nothing. It is our desire as God s people to abide in Jesus, by meeting Him in His Word and in prayer and by being doers of the Word growing in His Word. All: Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Leader: God is in this place. This sanctuary is a symbol of His creative power working among us. Through these windows the clean white light of His Holy Spirit diffuses to glowing colour, reminding us of His infinite mercy and grace. People: Strength and wisdom are in these walls; they rest on the cornerstone of our love for His blessed Son, Jesus Christ! Leader: Enter in reverence. This is a house of communion and prayer. All earthly din, struggle and tension shall yield to quietness and peace. People: We shall find guidance and we shall know the wonder of God s eternal truth proclaimed in word and in song. Leader: God hears our voices, our offerings of love in song; for the noblest music of all belongs to Him! People: We come to learn friendship and understanding, and to follow Jesus, our dear Saviour and friend. Leader: God is in this place. He calls us to serve a world outside. Strong in hope, renewed in faith, we shall serve and pray for Christ s kingdom here on earth. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing PSALMS, HYMNS and SPIRITUAL SONGS with gratitude in your hearts to God. People: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Leader: God cherishes fellowship with us in worship. People: Let us magnify the Lord. May our lives magnify what we have been given, What we are, and what, by God s grace, we may become. All: Let our hymn of dedication and praise resound! Let our lives bring Him honour and glory due to His name! SOLI DEO GLORIA! When In Our Music God Is Glorified When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried Alleluia! Women: How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moved us to a more profound Alleluia!

9 9 10th Sunday In Kingdomtide / Hymn & Praise Weekend / W&M Ministry Dedication / 29 October 2017 All: Men: All: So has the church in liturgy and song, In faith and love, through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Alleluia! And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom He won the fight: Alleluia! Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always Alleluia! WE UNITE IN PRAYER PRAYER ANTHEM (7.30am) Be Thou My Vision Mary E Byrne, Trad Irish Melody / Arr H Sorenson Violin: Mr Nehemiah Yen, Cello: Mr Micaiah Yen, Oboe: Ms Lam Lay Ting (9.30am) Kyrie (From Mass in G, D 167) Franz Schubert / Arr John Leavitt Soloist: Mrs Joy Thevathasan (5.00pm) I Stand Amazed In The Presence Charles Gabriel / Arr Gary Lanier Horn: Mr Lawrence Siao; Piano: Mr Aaron Goh PRAYER HYMN Take My Life Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. COVENANT PRAYER Leader: Christ has many services to be done; some are easy, others are difficult; some bring honour, others bring reproach; some are suitable to our natural inclinations, and temporal interests, others are contrary to both. In some we may please Christ and please ourselves; in others we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves. Yet the power to do all these things is assuredly given us in Christ, who strengthens us. People: I am no longer my own, but Thine. Put me to what Thou wilt, rank me with whom Thou wilt; put me to doing, put me to suffering; let me be employed for Thee or laid aside for Thee, exalted for Thee or brought low for Thee; let me be full, let me be empty; let me have all things, let me have nothing; I freely and heartily yield all things to Thy pleasure and disposal. All: And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Thou art mine, and I am Thine. So be it. And the covenant, which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.

10 10 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm THE LORD S PRAYER Wesley Tulus Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heav n. Give us this day our daily bread; forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forevermore Amen. Amen. WE UNITE IN SHARING HIS GOODNESS SHARING BY WORSHIP SERVANTS (7.30am) The Dawnbreakers Ms Dorcas Kwok (9.30am) John Wesley Choir Ms Giam Lay Hoon (11.30am) Wesley Chorale Ms Belynda Tan (5.00pm) Wesley Heralds Mr Jason Wee GREETINGS & WELCOME WE UNITE IN GIVING TITHES AND OFFERING CHORAL OFFERING (7.30am) I Will Rise C Tomlin, J Reeves, L Giglio & M Haher Arr C Courtney & L Hasseler Soloists: Ms Shao Dan, Ms Dorcas Kwok, Mr Tan Chong Yaw (9.30am) All Creatures Praise Him Mary McDonald (11.30am) By Faith S Townend, K & K Getty / L Larson (5.00pm) By Faith S Townend, K & K Getty / L Larson * DOXOLOGY My Tribute UMH 99 DEDICATION OF ALL WORSHIP SERVANTS SERVING IN WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY Please refer to page 22 for the ritual WE UNITE IN LISTENING AND RESPONDING HYMN OF PREPARATION Speak, O Lord, Women: Speak O Lord as we come to You To receive the food of Your holy word Take Your truth plant it deep in us Shape and fashion us in Your likeness That the light of Christ might be seen today In our acts of love and our deeds of faith Speak O Lord and fulfill in us All Your purposes for Your glory

11 11 10th Sunday In Kingdomtide / Hymn & Praise Weekend / W&M Ministry Dedication / 29 October 2017 Speak O Lord and renew our minds Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us Truths unchanged from the dawn of time That will echo down through eternity And by grace we ll stand on Your promises And by faith we ll walk as You walk with us Speak O Lord till Your church is built And the earth is filled with Your glory SCRIPTURE READING (7.30am) (9.30am) (11.30am) (5.00pm) Dr Irwin Seet & Mrs Grace Seet Mrs Joy Thevathasan Mr Jotham Lim Ms Loong May Lin Deuteronomy 6 (Contemporary English Version) The Most Important Commandment The Lord told me to give you these laws and teachings, so you can obey them in the land He is giving you. Soon you will cross the Jordan River and take that land. And if you and your descendants want to live a long time, you must always worship the Lord and obey His laws. Pay attention, Israel! Our ancestors worshiped the Lord, and He promised to give us this land that is rich with milk and honey. Be careful to obey Him, and you will become a successful and powerful nation. Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the only true God! So love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Memorize His laws and tell them to your children over and over again. Talk about them all the time, whether you re at home or walking along the road or going to bed at night, or getting up in the morning. Write down copies and tie them to your wrists and foreheads to help you obey them. Write these laws on the door frames of your homes and on your town gates. The Lord promised your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that He would give you this land. Now He will take you there and give you large towns, with good buildings that you didn t build, and houses full of good things that you didn t put there. The Lord will give you wells that you didn t have to dig, and vineyards and olive orchards that you didn t have to plant. But when you have eaten so much that you can t eat any more, don t forget it was the Lord who set you free from slavery and brought you out of Egypt. Worship and obey the Lord your God with fear and trembling, and promise that you will be loyal to Him. RESPONSE HYMN Lord, I Give You My Heart This is my desire to honour You Lord, with all my heart I worship You All I have within me I give You praise All that I adore is in You Lord, I give You my heart I give You my soul I live for You alone Every breath that I take Every moment I m awake Lord, have Your way in me

12 12 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm Hebrews 11:1-2; 12:1-11 (New International Version) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. The Race of Faith Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. God Disciplines His Children In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, My son, do not make light of the Lord s discipline, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastens everyone He accepts as His son. Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as His children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? If you are not disciplined and everyone undergoes discipline then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live! They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in His holiness. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. RESPONSE HYMN Find Us Faithful Choir: Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful May the fire of our devotion light their way May the footprints that we leave Lead them to believe And the lives we live inspire them to obey Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful All: Repeat James 1:2-18 (English Standard Version) Testing Of Your Faith Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

13 13 10th Sunday In Kingdomtide / Hymn & Praise Weekend / W&M Ministry Dedication / 29 October 2017 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God, for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He Himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures RESPONSE HYMN Dear Lord, Lead Me Day By Day Choir: Dear Lord, lead me day by day; Make me steadfast, wise, and strong; Happy most of all to know That my dear Lord loves me so. Praise to God, fount of love, Praise from morn till the set of sun; Praise at home, praise in church; Praise to God everywhere on earth. Galatians 5:16-26 (English Standard Version) Life By The Spirit But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

14 14 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm RESPONSE HYMN Spirit Of The Living God Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Acts 20:17-25 (New King James Version) Finish The Race With Joy From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. And when they had come to him, he said to them: You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. RESPONSE HYMN Women: All The Way My Saviour Leads Me All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my Guide? Heav nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well, For I know, whate er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. Men: All the way my Saviour leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see.

15 15 10th Sunday In Kingdomtide / Hymn & Praise Weekend / W&M Ministry Dedication / 29 October 2017 All: Pastor : People: All: All the way my Saviour leads me; Oh, the fullness of His grace! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father s blest embrace. When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way, This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way. May our personalities blend in a superb harmony, As, laying our egos aside, we learn to prefer one another And to delight in encouraging the gifts we see in others. Let there be no star temperament, no prima donna behaviour among us, but a sense of ensemble, as we try to be as anonymous as possible so that You can shine through our efforts to the glory of Christ. And when all is done, may we be in the wings and He in the spotlight, taking the centre stage and receiving all the applause! RESPONSE HYMN The Servant King From heav n You came, helpless babe, Enter d our world, Your glory veil d; Not to be served but to serve, And give Your life that we might live. This is our God, the Servant King, He calls us now to follow Him, To bring our lives as a daily offering Of worship to the Servant King. Pastor: We are the people of God. People: We have gathered to give our worship to the One who gave us life, redeemed us in Christ, and who, having redeemed us, has the right to lay claim to our lives. Pastor: We are the people of God, and the means through which God ministers to His world. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbour as yourself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Now fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness. People: But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. He must become greater; I must become less. Pastor: Let us give back to God our skills, our experience, our service, and our money, that both directly and indirectly we may help those in need. All: Lord, show us all that You want us to do, in Your church and throughout the world. Remind us again that what we do for others, we do for You. Amen.

16 16 Traditional Service Wesley Sanctuary 7.30am / 9.30am / 11.30am / 5.00pm * HYMN OF DEDICATION May The Mind Of Christ Choir: May the mind of Christ, my Saviour, live in me from day to day, By His love and pow r controlling all I do and say. Women: All: Leader: Men: All: May the Word of God dwell richly in my heart from hour to hour, So that all may see I triumph only through His pow r. May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything, That I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing. May the love of Jesus fill me as the waters fill the sea; Him exalting, self abasing,this is victory. May I run the race before me, strong and brave to face the foe, Looking only unto Jesus as I onward go. May His beauty rest upon me, as I seek the lost to win, And may they forget the channel, seeing only Him. WE GO IN UNITY TO SERVE HIM *A PARTING CHALLENGE AND BENEDICTION Pastor : The service is ended, People: but our life in Jesus Christ goes on. Pastor : We go now, in His Name, into all the world. People: Let our light so shine and our joy be so obvious, that all who see us will come to praise God! Pastor : Go out into the world in peace; have courage; hold on to what is good; return to no one evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the suffering; honour all persons; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit. People: With God s help, we will. Pastor : And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you, and remain with you forever. Amen People: Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE (7.30 am) More Than A Song Dan Whittemore / Arr Tom Fettke (9.30 am) Come To The Music Joseph M Martin Flautist: Ms Rachel Ho, Percussionists: Ms Tan Jun Yi & Mr Kevin Tan (11.30 am) Endless Hallelujah J Myrin, M Redman, C Tomlin & T Wanstall / Arr T Fettke & T Grassi (5.00pm) Endless Hallelujah J Myrin, M Redman, C Tomlin & T Wanstall / Arr T Fettke & T Grassi POSTLUDE *denotes congregation standing WORSHIP LEADERS 7.30am Mr Jusuf Kam 9.30am Mr Viva Thevathasan 11.30am Dr Victoria Lim 5.00pm Dr Lim Lean Soon CHOIR CONDUCTORS 7.30am Mr Binsar Tobing, Mr Tan Chong Yaw 9.30am Mrs Penny Chan 11.30am Mr Jusuf Kam 5.00pm Mr Jusuf Kam, Mr Kenny Chua ORGANISTS 7.30am Mrs Rosalind Woo 9.30am Mrs Tan Wei Sein 11.30am Mrs Katie Yung 5.00pm Ms Yuko Kamimoto PIANISTS 7.30am 9.30am 11.30am 5.00pm Mr Charles Wu Mr Joel Lee Mrs Betty Khoo, Ms Yuko Kamimoto Mr Aaron Goh WESLEY YOUNG ENSEMBLE (9.30, 11.30am) Violin Mr Gabriel Chin, Ms Goh Wei En, Ms Sarah Goh Ms Isabel Lean, Mr Jacob Lean, Ms Ivonne Lo, Ms Rae Teo Cello Mr Joash Chee, Mr Evan Chua WESLEY STRING ENSEMBLE (11.30am) Violin Ms Faith Leong, Ms Emmanuelle Leong, Ms Teresa Lim, Mr Lim Zui Young, Ms Ivonne Lo, Ms Natalie Tan, Ms Constance Wong, Ms Megan Xia, Viola Mr Christopher Chua Cello Mr Ben Ho Flute Mr Darren Sng WESLEY WIND ENSEMBLE (5.00pm) Clarinet Mr Lim Teng Leong Horn Mr Lawrence Siao Trombone Mr Jason Chia Trumpet Mr Jeyaraj Indra Raj, Ms Joyce Tang Tuba Assoc Prof Tan Wee Liang HEAD USHERS 7.30am Mr Alex Chee 9.30am Mr Lie Siauw Hong 11.30am Mr Peter Chow 5.00pm Mr Alan Lam AV TEAM 7.30am 9.30am 11.30am 5.00pm Mr Michael Teo, Mr Lim Chin Eang Ms Debby Chua, Mr Chia Wai Kong Mr Peter Chua, Ms Wong Kit Yee Mr Ho Han Ming Mr Khew Sin Sun, Mr Joshua Tan Ms Sng Li Sar Mr Ho Yee Kwong, Mr Joseph Fan Yue Sang Mr Daniel Toh, Mr Christopher Chow NEXT WEEK S WORSHIP LEADER (Holy Communion) All Services Pastor

17 17 Choral Anthems I Will Rise 7.30am There s a peace I ve come to know Though my heart and flesh may fail. There s an anchor for my soul. I can say, It is well. Jesus has overcome And the grave is overwhelmed. The victory is won, He is risen from the dead. And I will rise when He calls my name, No more sorrow, no more pain, I will rise on eagle s wings. Before my God Fall on my knees and rise. I will rise, I will rise. And hear the voice of many angels sing, Worthy is the Lamb! And I hear the cry of every longing heart, Worthy is the Lamb! There s a day that s drawing near When this darkness breaks to light. And the shadows disappear And my faith shall be my eyes. I will rise when He calls my name, No more sorrow, no more pain. I will rise on eagle s wings. Before my God Fall on my knees and rise. I will rise. All Creatures Praise Him Alleluia, alleluia! (X6) All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam! O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! O, O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heav n along; Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice! O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! O, O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! 9.30am Alleluia, alleluia! (X4) All men of tender heart, Forgiving others, take your part; Who pain and sorrow bear, Praise God and on Him cast your care! O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! O, O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness; Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! O, O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia, Amen! By Faith 11.30am & 5.00pm By faith we see the hand of God in the light of creation s grand design, In the lives of those who prove his faithfulness, Who walk by faith and not by sight. By faith the prophets saw a day when the longed for Messiah would appear With the pow r to break the chains of sin and death, And rise triumphant from the grave. CHORUS We will stand as children of the promise, We will fix our eyes on Christ, our souls reward; til the race is finished and the work is done We ll walk by faith and not by sight. By faith the church was called to go In the pow r of the Spirit to the lost, To deliver captives, and to preach good news In ev ry corner of the earth. By faith this mountain shall be moved, And the pow r of the gospel shall prevail; For we know in Christ all things are possible For all who call upon his name. CHORUS (X2) Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed thy hand hath provided, Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! By faith we see the hand of God. By faith this mountain shall be moved. We ll walk by faith and not by sight. We ll walk by faith! PRAYER MINISTRY AT THE ALTAR (Please keep the altar area clear and quiet for people to pray) For those who need someone to pray with them, please proceed to the inner rails near the altar table. Those who wish to pray by themselves, please use the outer rails. PARENTS WITH INFANTS Cry Rooms are available for your use. Please approach the ushers for directions. Your cooperation is appreciated.

18 18 PERSONS SERVING IN THE WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY WORSHIP & MUSIC COMMITTEE Chairperson Thevathasan Viva Lay Leader Representative Lim Charis Pastor s Office (Worship Services) Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming, Rev Edmund de Souza Pastoral Team Member Kam Jusuf W&M Programme Coordinators Lo Ivonne & Tan Phoebe COMMITTEE MEMBERS USHERS MINISTRY Chief Usher Lie Siauw Hong Head Ushers 7.30AM Chee Alex 9.30AM Lie Siauw Hong 11.30AM Chow Peter 5.00PM Lam Alan CHORAL MINISTRY The Dawnbreakers President Kwok Dorcas Conductor Tobing Binsar Mentor Kam Jusuf The John Wesley Choir Choir Director Choo Lilian President Lee David HL Wesley Chorale Choir Director Kam Jusuf President Tan Judy Wesley Heralds Choir Director Kam Jusuf President Cheong Thim Wan Sunbeams PTM Kam Jusuf Director Kam Nadia Chairman Tan Jasper Wesley Singers Fellowship Project Coordinator Tan Phoebe ORCHESTRAL / INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC MINISTRY Wesley String Ensemble Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Wesley Young Ensemble Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Wesley Wind Ensemble Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Wesley Soli Deo Gloria (SDG) Orchestra Director Kam Jusuf OTHER MINISTRIES Wesley Floral Fellowship Coordinator Chia Pee Keng Wesley Players Project-Based Ministry Head Tan Julian Rhythm Of Praise Project-Based Ministry Head Hsu Hsia Yang Bamboo Praise Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Endless Praise Project-Based Ministry Head Koo Shirley Music & Art Club Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne HisStory Ministry Project-Based Ministry Head Sayers Lyn Behind The Scene / Worship Resource Project Coordinator Tan Phoebe 7.30 AM WORSHIP LEADERS Ang Eng Hieang Tan Henry Liew Carol Wong Samuel Seet Irwin Wong Silas Tan Geok Cheng ORGANISTS Low Joanna Woo Rosalind COMMUNION STEWARDS Aw Swee Eng Tan Henry Boen David Wong Wai Cheng Lim Lean Huat COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Head Communion Assistant Ang Kim Lian Seah Irene Wong Molly Seah Richard USHERS Head Usher Chee Alex Aw Alan Lim Stanley Cheong Vincent Mak Mun Wah Chim David Ng Mervyn Chim Howe Lai Phang Dennis Chua Helen Seah Richard Fong Daniel Soon Hong Teck Koh Alice Toi James Koh Lawrence Toi Joel Lam Don Wong Eric Lim Michael DAWNBREAKERS President Kwok Dorcas Conductor Tobing Binsar Mentor Kam Jusuf Pianists Loh Patricia Tan Suat Kian Wu Charles Choristers: Ang Chee Yang Seet B H Oliver Ang Theng Eng Seet Brenda Boen Daniel Seet Derek Chan Elliot Seet Grace Chin Jing Jih Seet Irwin Chng Madeleine Seet Jo-Anne Chong Florence Shao Dan Chong Irene Tan Andy Fang Joanne Tan Chong Yaw Fang-Ang Gladys Tan Isaac Foo Belinda Tan Mary Goh Roberta Tan Suat Kian Hwang Winston Tan Victor Kan Linda Teo Elsie Kwok Dorcas Ting Stephanie Lau Kathy Tobing Binsar Lee John C S Truong-Tan Janet Lee Michael Wong Myrna Leow Ai Mui Irene Wong Samuel Lim Jacqueline Wong Stephanie Lim John Woo Rosalind Lim Margaret Woo Yuen Fai Lim Min Wu Jason Loh Patricia Yen Amy Mak Marcus Yen Nehemiah Mun Sandra Yong Dorothy 9.30 AM WORSHIP LEADERS Choo Edwin Sia Celine Lim Albert Tan Winston Ng Danny Thevathasan Viva Oh Philip Wong David ORGANIST Tan Wei Sein COMMUNION STEWARDS Choo Edwin Tan Gordon Gn Hiang Meng Tan Hai Chuang Lim Albert Tan Winston Oh Philip Wong David Tan Chin Ngiap Wong Hwee Cheng

19 19 PERSONS SERVING IN THE WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Head Communion Assistant Tan May Chan Gillian Lai Soh Leng Cheong Irene Tan Daisy Khoo Beng Keow Wee Lucy USHERS Head Usher Lie Siauw Hong Boen David Tan Chin Meng Chan Allan Tan Kenneth Chan Charlie Tan Michael Chao Kok Chin Tan Teck Guan Chay Vin Sing Teng Chee Tiong Chin Loy Whay Tong Stephen Heng Felix Wee Terence Ho Michelle Wong Lennie Hor Katherine Wong Rodney Koh Michelle Woo Bih Li Lim Cheng Teik Woo Siew Fook Ong Peter Yeo Harry Tan Alfred JOHN WESLEY CHOIR Director Choo Lilian President Lee David HL Conductors Chan Penny Chong Samantha Pianists Kwok Eliza Ling Ryan Wong Siew Ling Choristers: Bai Julius Ng Kai Wen Matthew Chan Mei Woong Ngai Andrew Chan Penny Ooi Choon Seng Cheong Simon Poh Paul Cheung Hardy Sam Josephine Chong Samantha Tan Hock Liang Chua Peter Tan Priscilla Chua Serene Tan Yvonne Giam Lay Hoon Thevathasan Joy Ho Pauline Thevathasan Viva Jim Jennifer Thevathasan Shimona Kong Violet Tiang Patricia Lau Hie Ming Toan Johnston Lee Betty Tong Jennifer Lee David CP Tung Diana Lee David HL Wan Catherine Lee Hui Feng Wee Raymond Lim Gracie Wong Anthony Lim Su Min Wong Eric Ling Alice Wong May-Lyn Ling Sing Yu Wong Patricia Low Jenny Yip Moh Wah Masaki Hamada Yuen Lili Ng Alice AM WORSHIP LEADERS Chuah Sonny Ong Stanley Kumar Raja Sayers Lyn Leong Adam Tan Judy Lim Victoria Tan Julian ORGANISTS Heng Emmanuel Lim Evelyn Lee Susan Yung Katie COMMUNION STEWARDS Chuah Sonny Leow Kim Liat Gwee Paul Ong Stanley Lee Helen Yang Jeffrey COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Head Communion Asst Chow Doris Chia Christine Teo Mary Chua Jenny The Lina Chua Molly Wong Dorothy Tan Siew Lian Wong Ruby Teo Jessie USHERS Head Usher Chow Peter Ang Tony Low Terry Chan John Ng Gerald Chen Paul Ng Stephen Chow Peter Ng Victor Chua Alvin Ong Frederick Gwee Adriel Quek Daniel Gwee Paul Tan Henry Ho Catherine Teng Stephen Ho Chee Leong Teo Derek Lai Henry Teo Vincent Lai Paul Teo Yeow Seng Leow Kim Liat Toh Shirley Lim Raymond Wong Thomas Low Lee Lin Wong Tony WESLEY CHORALE Director Kam Jusuf President Tan Judy Conductors Kamimoto Yuko Rehearsal Conductor Villanueva Ann Pianists Khoo Betty Tan Belynda Kamimoto Yuko Choristers: Chia Gary Daniel Nan Jennifer Chua Christopher Nicosia Giusy Ee Eng Hok Ivan Ow Adeline Foo Callista Ow Evelyn Foo Yan Shian Poon Alfred Goh Lin Ling Sayers Lyn Goh Lynn Suzanne Seah Dorothy Gwak Eunok Sng Darren Harjanto Helen Tan Belynda Kamimoto Yuko Tan Chin Poh Karuniaty Ivonne Tan Judy Khoo Vivienne Tan Phoebe Koh Kathy Tan Tze Jin David Kong Margaret Tang Valerie Kumar Raja Tsao April Lee Christopher Villanueva Ann Lee Gibson Villanueva Annetta Lee Michelle Villanueva Jet Leong Adam Wong Stanley Leong Fanny Wong Ruby Lim Phyllis Yeo Catherine Man Kristy 5.00 PM WORSHIP LEADERS Chua Allan Lim Lean Soon Goh Rodney Loong May Lin Lim Charis Yang Tuck Meng ORGANISTS Kamimoto Yuko Khew Ruth Kwok Eliza Lee Joel

20 20 PERSONS SERVING IN THE WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY COMMUNION STEWARDS Chua Allan Lim Lean Soon Chong Kwang Dick Ong Eng Tong Goh Rodney Ong Lin COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Head Communion Assistant Gan Soh Huan Chai Dolly Lee Siew Cheng Lee David USHERS Head Usher Lam Alan Chai Dolly Lim Peng On Chan Clement See Sheryl Chow Douglas Tang Joanna Lee David Woo Yi Sheng WESLEY HERALDS Director Kam Jusuf President Cheong Thim Wan Conductor Chua Kenny Pianists Goh Aaron Lee Joel Lo Ivonne Ye Candice Choristers: Aw Daisy Ow Adeline Cen Alistair Ow Evelyn Cheong Thim Wan Ponnappa Ada Chia Henry Quek Barbara Chua Kenny Tan Claris Goh Rodney Tan Janet Gui Sarah Tan Josephine Kim Carter Tan Kee Cheong Lau Khoon Chuan Tan Li Li Lau Monica Tan Phoebe Lee Isaac Tan Shirley Lee Joel Wee Jason Lee Michael Wong KW Hannah Lo Ivonne Yang Spring Neubronner Janice Yang Tuck Meng Ng Susan Ye Candice Ong Julia WESLEY SINGERS FELLOWSHIP Project Coordinator Tan Phoebe Singers Chan Elliot Tay Cherylin Chua Christopher Tay Evanglin Kam Jusuf Wan Catherine Kam Nadia Wong Stanley Man Kristy Endless Praise (Dialect Choir) Founders Kam Jusuf/Koo Shirley Project-based Ministry Head Koo Shirley Core Members: Au Joyce Liew Yuen Loong Au William Lim Chew Ker Chan Beng Suan Lim Constance Chan Sally Lim Hedy Chua Jacob Lim Philip Chua Lian Kee Ng Poh Gee Chua Susie Phey Magdalene Foo Catherine Phung Christina Giam Alex Tan Chor Hin Giam Lay Hoon Tan Gerald Goh Lynn Suzanne Tan Matthew Goh Sylvia Tan Meng Wui Ho Jim Tan Mona Ho Patricia Tang Lee Lee Ho Philip Teng Stephen Hooi Patsy Teng Victoria Koo Shirley Teo Elsie Lam Betty Tong Catherine Lee Elaine Wong Dorothy Leong Annie Wong Jessica Leong Grace SUNBEAMS CHILDREN S CHOIR Founder Doraisamy Harriet Core Group PTM Kam Jusuf Chairman Tan Jasper Director Kam Nadia Members Boen James Chan Hope Ho Fui Hee Wu Annie Project Coordinator Tan Phoebe Parent Support Team Alimunto Mona Ong Celine Chew Jasmine Tan Daphne Ching Claire Tan Irene Lee Angeline Tan Lyn Leow Yee Ling Tan Serene Lim Susan Wu Annie Neo Alice Sunbeams Leaders Chan Elise Ling Max Chew Angel Low Abigail Huang Sunny Soh Rebecca Lim Joshua Sullivan Sophie Lim Titus Tan Renelle Sunbeams Members Chan Nadia Lim Jia Xin Chan Samuel Lim Jia Ying Chew Angyal Low Samuel Ching Matthias Ng Xin Ci Ching Nicole Ng Xin Xuan Choo Meredith Ong Danica Chua Silas Seah Ava Cruz John Davidson Soh Rachel Goh Yu Qian Soh Sarah Goh Yu Xin Tan Annika Gong Jeremiah Tan Averie Grace Huang Grace Tan Barnaby Joseph Sarah-Jane Tan Jasrene Khim Hyemi Tan Sheryl Koh Gwen Teow Jordenne Koh Zach Wong Audrey Lim Aletheia Wong Jackson Lim Asher Wong Jessica Lim Immanuel Yong Kaitlyn Lim Jayden WESLEY ORCHESTRA/INSTRUMENTAL MINISTRY WESLEY SOLI DEO GLORIA (SDG) ORCHESTRA Director Kam Jusuf WESLEY STRING ENSEMBLE (11.30am) Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Aathar Clarise Lo Ivonne Chua Christopher Loke Alexander Leong Emmanuelle Senejani Janice Leong Faith Sng Darren Lim Bi Xuan Teng David Lim Rachel Wong Constance Lim Teresa Xia Megan Lim Zui Young WESLEY YOUNG ENSEMBLE Founder Kam Jusuf Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Leader Chee Joash Chin Gabrielle Lean Isabel Chua Evan Lean Jacob Goh Sarah Ma Deanna Goh Wei En Teo Rae WESLEY WIND ENSEMBLE (5.00 pm) Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne CORE MEMBERS Chang Wei Hua Chia Jason Jeyaraj Indra Raj Lim Teng Leong Tan Wee Liang Tang Joyce Wee Janice

21 21 PERSONS SERVING IN THE WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY PROJECT-BASED Ang Teng Siong Lim Meng Keh Ang Yolyn Lin Melvin Chia Jon Neo Jovan Chia Meow Hiang Ng Sean Chin Yeow Chong Ong Peter Chng Shannon Siao Lawrence Chong Samantha Tan Jing Ren Goh Sarah Tan Wei Ee How Aloysius Tan Ze Yu Lam Lay Ting Wong Chien Yieh Lim Bi Xiu Yung Shing Jit MUSICIANS FELLOWSHIP Chia Andrew Lee Gabrielle Chung Claire Liew Kenneth Foo Simon Lim Janan Goh Koon Chuan Tan Clara Goh Vivien Tao David Kamimoto Yuko Tay Jam Meng Khoo Kean Fai Tay Michael Kok Benjamin Wong Kae Chee Kwok Ernest RESERVE ORGANISTS Tan Terence Yeo Johann RHYTHM OF PRAISE Founders Kam Jusuf Tan Stephen Project-Based Ministry Head Hsu Hsia Yang Core Team Ho Jean (Team Lead) Tan David (Team Lead) Wong Samuel (Team Lead) Percussion Team Au Glenn Chen Barry Goh Catherine Ho Fui Hee Lim Doris Lodge Stephen Low Terry Low Wai Meng Sng Li Sar Ukulele Team Chong Florence (Team Lead) Quek Doreen (Team Lead) Goh Dolly Quek Charlotte Ho Belinda Tai Rebecca Lau Susan Toh Shirley Low Irene Yeo Yvonne Ong June Yong Wendy WESLEY PLAYERS Project-Based Ministry Head Tan Julian Lee-Lodge Debbie Lim Jotham Lee Siew Cheng Sayers Lyn BAMBOO PRAISE Founder Kam Jusuf Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne CORE MEMBERS Chan Sally Lodge Stephen Chang Wei Hua Ng Poh Gee Foo Catherine Phey Magdalene Gunawan Suhendar Tan Chor Hin Ho Jim Tang Lee Lee Ho Reece Teng Stephen Koo Shirley Teng Victoria Lee Angele Wong Dorothy Lim Kah Kah Wong Patricia WESLEY FLORAL FELLOWSHIP Coordinator: Chia Pee Keng Team Leaders: Chia Pee Keng See Samuel Hwang Lorna Tan Irene Lee Betty Tan Kee Hen Lee Cassandra Tan Tina Lu Polly Yuen Lili Arrangers: Au Joyce Chan Mary Chew Juliet Chia Pee Keng Chiam Lee Meng Choo Sai Dee Foo Jong Juat Goh Evelyn Goh Susan Heng Molly Ho Sheila Hwang Lorna Khoo Peggy Khoo Vivienne Ko Chua Lily Ko Peck Giok Koh Alice Lai Emily Lai Irene Lau Cecilia Lee Betty Lee Cassandra Lee Esther Lee Michelle Lim Chwee Kim Lim Gracie Lim Hedy Lim Penny Lim Rosie Lu Polly Ng Angie Ong Cecilia Ong Mei Lin Phua Margaret Quek Shirley See Samuel Tan Diana Tan Ei Ling Tan Irene Tan Kee Hen Tan Mary Tan Siang Hoon Tan Soo Choo Tan Tina Thai Nancy Thevathasan Gnana Toi Felicia Tung Diana Wong Eric Wong Siok Muoi Yeo Felina Yuen Lili MUSIC & ART CLUB (MAC) Project Coordinator Lo Ivonne Ho Jean Ngieng Andrejka Kwek Celine Tan Melissa Lee Jamie Tan Nicole Lim Polly Tao Hai Sin HISStory Ministry Project-Based Ministry Head Sayers Lyn Boen James Lim Henry Koh Johnny Lim Shawn Lean Min-Tze Poo Samantha Leong Christopher Teo Yeow Seng BEHIND-THE-SCENE MINISTRY / WORSHIP RESOURCE Tsao April AV MINISTRY Supervising PTM Kam Jusuf AV Staff Support Gan Ivor Seng Hillary Coordinator: Chua Peter Chan Boon Hwee Loh Wai Meng Chan William Ng Lee Yun Jennifer Chen Charmaine Ong Paul Cheng Kang Lim Sng Li Sar Chia Wai Kong Tan Edwin Chow Christopher Tay John Chua Debby Teo Michael Chua Peter Thong Gloria Fan Joseph Toh Daniel Ho Donald Wong Chi Kong Ho Han Ming Wong Kit Yee Ho Philip Yeo Ronnie Khew Sin Sun Yeoh Jared Lim Chin Eang THANK YOU! We thank you for your help and support: - Facilities Team & cleaners - Our prayer partners who unceasingly pray for us - Our generous supporters - And many who have supported in one way or another

22 22 All Services THE RITUAL OF DEDICATION FOR PERSONS CALLED TO SERVE IN THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP TO THE LORD Pastor: Brothers and sisters in Christ, WORSHIP is the highest honour we can give to God. It is the highest expression of our love to Him. Worship is central in our Christian life. It is the Lord s call to everyone who confesses that Jesus is Lord. When everything ceases, worship continues to eternity. Worship is an offering. Let us ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name. Bring an offering and come before Him. His love so amazing demands our best. So let us bring to Him all our service, and all that is most honouring and the best we have. Let us give to Him the offering of our lives! Today we dedicate those amongst us who have been called to help us worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth, our brothers and sisters whom the Lord has placed in various capacities in this ministry of Worship unto Him. Dear co-workers in Christ, we rejoice because you have obeyed the call to serve in this ministry of Worship unto the Lord in all your various capacities, committing your time, energy and talents to the glory of God and our corporate worship. Will you endeavour always to be reverent in the house of God, and seek at all times to live a life in accordance with the Holy Scripture? We will, the Lord being our Helper. Do you promise obedience to those to whom the church has committed authority over you? We do. God of glory, around whose eternal throne all the heavenly powers offer their ceaseless songs of praise, grant that we may overhear these songs, and with our own lips and lives interpret them to all in whose presence we serve, play or sing; that Your church may behold the beauty of her King, and see with mortal eyes the land that is afar, where all Your promises are celebrated, and where all Your love in every sight and sound is the theme of eternal rejoicing. Congregation: O Lord our God, who is worthy to be praised and to be held in reverence by all, give Your grace to these who serve in the ministry of Worship unto You, that in giving of their best to You, helping us all to minister to You through words, deeds and songs, we may all glorify Your Holy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Pastor (To congregation): I commend to you these persons whom we have dedicated to the ministry of Worship in Christ s Church. Will you seek together to offer praise to God? Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; Give thanks to Him and praise His name. Let us serve the LORD our God with all our heart and with all our soul! Sing the glory of His name; MAKE HIS PRAISE GLORIOUS! Find out more how you can use your talents and time to SERVE THE LORD in Wesley Congregation: We will do so, with God s help. Amen.

23 23 W&M RECRUITMENTS Choral Ministry For 7.30, 9.30, 11.30am & 5.00pm services (especially male chorister) Wesley Soli Deo Gloria Orchestra For Christmas, church anniversary and special services Urgently needed : violist, oboist, saxophonist & percussionist (drum) Wesley Strings Ensemble For am service and combined services Wesley Young Ensemble For Christmas Services and Outreach Bamboo Praise (Angklung) For Candlelight Service, 23 Dec 2017 Practice dates : Wed 29 Nov, 6,13 & 20 Dec Music & Art Club To design and set up the stage & props for Candlelight Service, 23 Dec 2017 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing - Psalm 100:2 (NKJV) For more information, kindly visit us at our booth at atrium. Call Ivonne Lo ; Phoebe Tan or worshipmusic@wesleymc.org

24 24 Many Gifts One Spirit Serve the LORD Faithfully with JOY Service Ministry rship Leaders o W Ushers union Stewa m rds m Co W union Assistan m ts m Co Floral Fellows y e hip l es Choral Ministry nbreakers Daw n Wesley Cho h o ir J sley Chorale e W sley Heralds We Sunbeams Join Us Today to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. For more info, kindly contact : Ivonne Lo ( ) or Phoebe Tan ( ) jusufk@wesleymc.org or worshipmusic@wesleymc.org

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26 26 Prayer& Praise Service Wesley Hall (Sat) 5.00pm The Cathay, L6 (Sun) 9.30am Wesley Hall (Sun) 9.30am/11.30am INTO HIS PRESENCE PRE-SERVICE CELEBRATION HYMN & PRAISE WEEKEND THE FOUR-FOLD PATTERN OF WORSHIP The four movements of GATHERING, WORD, MEAL and SENDING have been the pattern of worship in the Church throughout history, from the early church in Acts to the modern day. GATHERING We gather from our various stations in life, united by One Thing, to worship our God. This, in itself, is a powerful testimony to the world that our God reigns! SONGS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP WELCOME PRAYING WITH ONE ANOTHER OFFERING DOXOLOGY To God Be The Glory, To God Be The Glory To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done With His Blood He Has Saved Me With His Power He Has Raised Me To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done WORD Our worship centres on the Living Word, our Lord Jesus Christ. The Scriptures testify to Him, the WORD who from the beginning was with God and was God! MEDITATION ON THE LIFE AND PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST MEAL Our response to His invitation is to come to the table of the Lord in Holy Communion. In this one Sacrament, the Gospel is represented in fullness! THE APOSTLES CREED SHARING OF THE PEACE THE HOLY COMMUNION SENDING Having gathered to worship, we received the Living Word and join at the Table. Now, He sends us out into the world to join Him in His work! BENEDICTION POSTLUDE VOLUNTEER DEDICATION CALL TO SERVE PRE-SERVICE PRAYER We invite you to join us for 10 minutes of prayer before the 5.00pm (Sat), 9.30 and 11.30am (Sun) Prayer & Praise services Come and be refreshed!

27 27 SERVICE LEADER TSS Sat 5.00pm Sun 9.30am Sun 9.30am & 11.30am WORSHIP TEAM TSS Sat 5.00pm Sun 9.30am Sun 9.30am & 11.30am HEAD USHERS TSS Sat 5.00pm Sun 9.30am Sun 9.30am Sun 11.30am COMMUNION STEWARDS Sat 5.00pm Sun 9.30am Sun 9.30am Sun 11.30am HEAD COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Sun 9.30am Sun 11.30am CREATIVE TEAM TSS Sat 5.00pm Sound Crew Multimedia Sun 9.30am AV Team Director Sound Crew Video & Lighting Crew Multimedia Sun 9.30 & 11.30am Sound Crew Audio & Video Crew Multimedia pastor Mr Jonathan Huang Pastor Ms Ailin Chin, Mr Joel Koh & TSS Band Ms Grace Sek, Band Ms Ailin Chin, P&P Band Mr Glenn Chung Mr Patrick Chua Ms Alice Lee Mr Steven Chew Mr Andrew Lim, Mr Eugene Lim, Mr Glenn Chung, Mr Jasmine Chung & Ms Jiaxian Seow Mr Alvin Chia, Mr Ding Lean Sing, Mr Eugene Lim, Mrs Frances Lim Mr Justin Ong, Ms Koh Geok Cheng, Mrs Lana Lim, Mrs Mabel Chia & Mr Patrick Chua Ms Alice Lee, Mr Benjamin Lau, Mr Henry Lim, Mrs Joanna Tng, Mr Lee Chee Weye, Ms Loke Ai Mei, Ms Michelle Lim, Mr Tim Choong & Mr Tony Tng Mr Benjamin Lau, Ms Carole Pang, Mr Clement Ong, Mr Dave Tay, Mr Eugene Lim, Mr Justin Ong Mrs Lillian Chuah, Ms Monicca Yan, Mr Nij Mahendra, Mrs Shirley Ong, Mr Sonny Chuah & Mr Steven Chew Ms Tang Lee Lee & Ms Patricia Tham Ms Grace Mui Ms Abigail Huang Mr Geoffrey Khoo Mr Joshua Chng Messrs Simon Ang, Samuel Chong & Ms Alicia Chan Messrs Chris Chua, Yong Wei Hong, Chris Tan, Jeremy Lee & Rieman Tang Mr Geoffrey Khoo Messrs Gerald Lim & Ken Law Ms Sarah Balaraj, Messrs Gordon Leong & Darren Tan Mrs Gerlynn Leong Song of the P&P There s No Other Name Authors: Hannah McClure, Francesca Battistelli, Brian Johnson, Paul McClure Copyright: 2016 Bethel Music Publishing (ASCAP) / Word Music, LLC (ASCAP) / Francesca Music (ASCAP) (Administered by WB Music Corp.). All Rights Reserved. In this world, there is a long list of significant names. Significant in history, entertainment, politics and more. But there is no other name that carries life, power and love than the name of Jesus. This song wonderfully encapsulates what Paul talks about in Philippians 2: Jesus humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death even death on the cross (v8), and was exalted to the highest place and given the name above every other name (v9). It is this very name that gives all life and paves the way to eternal fellowship with God. It is this very name that has power to heal the sick and break chains. It is this very name that demonstrates what true love is. May this song fill each of us with amazement at the sovereignty, power and love of Jesus Christ, and the determination to be the light of the world so that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (v10-11). MINISTRY FOR HEARING IMPAIRED TSS Sat 5.00pm Sun 9.30am Messrs Jonathan Joyo, Kelvin See, Ms Myra Ho & Valencia Tan Ms Caroline Chua & Mr David Tan

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30 30 Prayer & Praise Ministries 1. The Strategy In , we continued building on the strategy we had implemented in In aligning ourselves with the Directions 2020, the Prayer & Praise Ministry sought to facilitate a believer s growth in Christ (B1) through transformational services where a believer is brought into an encounter of God through worship, intercessory prayer, preaching of the Word and intentional ministry time. We also sought to create a welcoming community within the service so that the congregation feels accepted and welcomed, thereby helping to build community (B2). The vision is to make each service a transformational service where both believers and pre-believers can encounter God and be transformed by Him. To achieve this, we focused on three components: a. Spirit-filled service. This is achieved by building the spiritual lives of our worship team and volunteers, implementing a pre-service prayer strategy, and creating a worship experience that ministers to all during the services. b. Service excellence. We use our God-given skills and musical talents to create worship services that bring greater honour and glory to Him every weekend. c. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. This is achieved by the atmosphere of love created by our ushers. 2. Developments in the Ministry Over the past year, we have seen God s hand upon His church, resulting in a steady increase in congregational attendance across the Prayer & Praise services. The Saturday Service has grown to an average of presently. Growth was also seen at our Sunday morning Prayer & Praise services, with the 9.30am Prayer & Praise service reaching full capacity at Wesley Hall most of the year. This was partly the reason that led to the launch of Wesley@Cathay to create more space for our congregation at this timeslot. Fully embracing the Prayer & Praise Ministry vision outlined above and the commission to reach out, Wesley@Cathay was started in May 2017 at the Grand Cathay. This is a service beyond the walls of Fort Canning which seeks to be a light in the city, where all who come will be welcomed, valued and accepted with the love of Christ, where we are passionately seeking to encounter the living God, and where we hope all will be inspired to impact the world by living out our faith. It was for us a two-year journey of faith where we sought God s leading and experienced His provision as He increased our number of volunteers and strengthened our core leadership team for this new season. Wesley@Cathay also lays the foundation for a feasible replicable strategy for us to establish multiple worship venues across the island, potentially overcoming the challenges of escalating land cost faced by our sister churches. Numerous enhancements were also made to the service format across all our services, including the development of a new Service Leader concept which united the roles of the congregational prayer leader and the MC/announcer. We also tweaked the service flow to establish the now familiar second worship set after the announcements and offering, thereby achieving a more meaningful transition into the hearing of the Word. The P&P Ministry continues to grow from strength to strength by His grace and we are expectant of even greater things in the coming year as the Lord leads us into a new season. Prayer & Praise Ministry

31 31 PERSONS SERVING IN PRAYER & PRAISE MINISTRY Executive Committee Chairperson: Adriel Loh Vice-Chairperson/Head of Floor Management: Eugene Lim The Saturday Service Chairman: Andrew Lim Head of Stage Management: Ashley Loe Associate Lay Leader: Charis Lim Pastor Assigned: Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming Pastor Assigned Rev Benjamin Lee Pastoral Team Member/ Head of Music Ministry: Eugene Yeo Pastoral Team Member: Jonathan Huang Programme Coordinators: Suzanne Yong dominic Ng Ministry Coordinator: Helen Ho Leadership Team Music Ministry Head of Music Ministry: Eugene Yeo Team Leader: Adela Tandar TSS Team Leader: Andrew Fok Section Leaders: Bass: Marcus Chua Drums: Christopher Tandar Guitar: Mary Ngo Keyboard: Gabriel Chan Music Director: Samuel Seah Vocalist: Ashley Loe Worship Leader: Grace Sek Recruitment Coordinator: Ngai Qian Li Leaders: Keith Tan Elaine Lo Alvin Chung Lim Ee Guan Merene Ong Soloist Fellowship Coordinator: Dave Tay Musical Instruments Tech: Joshua Chng Advisor: Samuel Lee Creative Team Head of Music Ministry: Eugene Yeo Head of Stage Management: Ashley Loe Team Director: Joshua Chng Section Leaders: Multimedia (Wesley Hall): Jack Tan Geoffrey Khoo Sound Crew (Wesley Hall): Esther Wong James Tan Sound Crew Simon Ang Video (Wesley Hall): Justin Lim Video Chris Chua Lights Chris Tan Stage Esther Gooi Floor Management Head of Floor Management: The Saturday Service (TSS) TSS Chairman: TSS MM Team Leader: Prayer Coordinator: SPAM Coordinator: Ushers Coordinator: Fellowship Coordinator: Eugene Lim Andrew Lim Andrew Fok Emily Kam Jonathan Huang Sabrina Lim Desmond Leong Worship Team Adela Josephine Tandar Alicia Chan Andrew Fok Benjamin Zhao Carolin Wong Calvin Kang Christopher Aldo Clement Ong Dave Tay David Luo Desmond Chan Dorothy Chan Elliot Chiam Eugenia Chuah Gabriel Chan Glenn Chung Janan Lim Jesher Tan Jia Xian Seow Joel Koh Jonah Lee Junxian Jonathan Huang Joshua Lin Karen Lim Karina Kong Leonard Cheong Lim Ee Guan Lisa Twang Marcus Chua Mary Ngo Mavis Leong Merene Ong Michael Tay Nadia Kam Ngai Qian Li Pauline Wong Priscilla Cheong Qing Ling Chiam Renee Teo Russell Koh Samuel Lee Samuel Wong Shermin The Stephanie Quek Tan Jing Ping Tim Choong Wen Min See Wesley Tay Xunliang Lin Yuin Lin Hoo Zhan Seng Sum Soloist Fellowship Dave Tay Ann Koh Henry Lim Serene Thain Multimedia Ministry P&P Agnes Ong Gerlynn Leong Gordon Leong Ailin Chin Alvin Chung Ashley Loe Caleb Lim, Caroline Ong Charlene Ooi Christopher Teng Corinne Lim david Foo denise Chua Desmond Ho Elaine Lo Eugene Yeo Frederick Yap Gabrielle Lee Grace Sek Jasmine Tan Jia Min Wong Joanne Chuah Joel Loh Jonathan Cheong Joshua Chng Julia Goh Karen Ong Keith Tan Leslie Lai Lim Sing Tee Magdalene Phua-Luo Mark Suredhran Matthias Ho Melissa Chan Michael Chee Mikaela Lee nicole Wang pamela Tan Petrina Yeap Priscilla Teo Rachel Tan Risheng Lin Samantha Lim Samuel Seah Serene Thain Stanley Chan Stephen Lee Toh Wen Shien Walter Lim Wenyi Lim-Leong Xuehao Leong Yang-Jian Lim Yun Hao Leong Ailin Chin, denise Chua Lydia Lim Quek Jiyin Jack Tan Gerrie Cai Sound Crew/Audio/Video P&P Sound Crew: Adrian Tan Chris Cardano James Tan Kelvin Lee Gerald Lim Audio: John Lau Video: Justin Lim Desmond Seah The Saturday Service Service Leaders: Adriel Loh Charis Lim Lin Risheng Creatives: Andrew Lai Charis Ng Gifford Zhang Joaquina Lin Sabrina Lim Creative Team: Multimedia Charis Ng Jordan Lee Sound Abigail Huang Hillary Seng Ivor Gan Joshua Chng Service Stage Manager: Dominic Ng Suzanne Yong Prayer: Andrew Lai Jasmine Chung Fellowship: Andrew Leong Cheryl Goh Dunstan Lee Laura Lee Sabrina Lim Vikki Loi Ushers: Charmaine Lim Crystal Lin Dunstan Lee Glenn Chung Joel Wong Keith Woo Laura Lim Michelle Xing Andrew Leong Esther Wong Jody Liu Ken Law Sarah Balaraj darren Tan Gordon Leong Andrew Lim Jonathan Huang Caleb Tan Ethan Mok Jemina Low Matthias Ho Geoffrey Khoo Ervin Liu Ivan Lua James Tan Leong Xue Hao Jonathan Ng Emily Kam Charmaine Lim desmond Leong Gerhardine Foo Mervin Tan Simone Sih Wong Tien Kwan Cheryl Goh daniel Govindan Esther Teo Ivan Lua John Mah Kenny Tay Li Xian Seow Pamela Lim

32 32 Rachel Goh Sabrina Lim Seow Lixian Small Group: God s Dunamis Small Group: Google God 1 Small Group: Hotspot Small Group: 13th Disciple Tan Shou Qun Valerie Chen Vikki Loi Yos Pang Welcome Corner: David de Winne Philip Yuen Sam Lek Wesley@Cathay Service Leader: Charis Lim Jonathan Huang Creative Team Director: Creative Team Lights Chris Tan Rieman Tang Seow Ai Wee Photography Samantha Poo Projection Cadence Chua Geoffrey Khoo Sound Alicia Chan Joshua Wei Simon Ang Stage Manager Charmaine Lim Magdalene Chan Video/ Camera Chris Chua Tan Kah Keng Transport: Joshua Chng Samantha Poo Welcome Team Director: Welcome Team: Audrey Koh Catherine Ho Christine To Deborah Yeo Eileen Chua Eric Ang Esther Ho Frances Ann Lines Gerard Lien Jacqueline Teo Jasper Tham Jenny Hui Jovi Tay Kang Seng Guan Koh Geok Cheng Lee Chee Soon Ronda Tan Seow Jiaxian Tiffany Tan Valerie Wan Wong Tienkwan Jessie Lek Rosie de Winne Samantha Lek ding Lean Sing Patrick Chua Joshua Chng Jeremy Lee Samantha Poo Chua Cheng Hee Hillary Seng Samuel Chong Esther Gooi Suzanne Yong nixon Kong Yong Wei Hong Jonathan Huang Patrick Chua Carina Yeap Celestine Lim Colin Yeap doris Wong Enoch Gan Eric Wee Florence Han Gan Teng Shang Ian Kwan Janet Gan Jennifer Ho Jordan Lee Justin Ong Keith Woo Lawrence Tan Leong Kip Mui Louis Tan Ruby Goh Sally Seow Suhasini S John Terence Tan Toh Mayling Roger Leong Sally Ang Stella Yong Tabitha Tan Toh Lay Tin VC John Tambourine & Dance Ministry Annie Lim Alicia Tan Betty Gan Ecclesia Chong Evelina Tan Felicia Toi Gabriela Koh Joanne Toi Joy Chia Lace Sim Rinn Goh Sophia Chng Yvonne Chia Ushers (P&P) Sun 9.30am Head Usher: Ushers: Angie Lee Jasmine Ong Jenny Tay Loretta Ong Margaret Kwan Nah Joo Lee Patrick Seah Raymond Lee Roger Lee Samuel Chao Sandra Choi Shirley Sng Suzanne Leow Tang Lee Lee Vincent Lee Sun 11.30am Head Usher: Ushers: Alvin Lim Aquila Tan Carol Zhang Diana Tan Doris Ang Herman Ching Jasmine Tan Jesudas Menon Lee Khim Song Loh Sook Han Pauline Chew Philip Foo Rosalind Lim Communion Stewards Communion Stewards: Adriel Loh Alice Lee Andrew Fok Annie Lim Ashley Loe Benjamin Lau Caroline Ong Celine Low Chan Wai Lup Clement Ong Ding Lean Sing Esther Teo Alice Lee Janice Poh Justin Lee Kimberley Meyer Lynette Seah Michelle Gan pauline Jane Hui Rachael Sim Rebecca Chao Sam Gan Samuel Lee Serene Kew Sng Siak Keng Tabitha Tan Tony Chan Vivienne Lam Steven Chew Angela Tung Ardi Agnar Abednego Charles Chou dora Tan Grace Mui James Kwok Jessie Cheng Joni Ong Liana Seah Melinda Ng Peter Ng Roger Samuel Tony Yeo Alex Lai Alvin Chia Andrew Lim Angelyn Peh Benjamin Kan Caleb Leong Carole Pang Chan Tat Keong Charis Lim dave Tay Emily Kam Esther Wong Eugene Lim Fong Yen Teng Glenn Chung Henry Tan Jasmine Chung Jonathan Huang Joy Chan Justin Ong Koh Geok Cheng Lee Chee Weye Lin Risheng Lydia Lim Magdalene Phua Michelle Ang Monicca Yan Oh Choo Hong Philip Oh Saw Seang Mei Shirley Ong Steven Chew Tony Tng Yulia Jomono Communion Assistants Sun 9.30am Head Communion Assistants: Patricia Tham Communion Assistants: Agnes Hoon Cheryl Seow Josephine Tan Susan Leng Woo Tuck Choy Sun11.30am Head Communion Assistant: Communion Assistants: Catherine Ho Emily Lai Melinda Ng MHI Members: Abigail Chow Celine Low Cindy Tay David Tan Eddy Tanumidhardja Heidi Tan Jabez Fong Jeremy Lee Joanthan Pua Melody Lim Patrick Ong Ronda Tan Teo Zhi Xiong Victor Keng Eugene Yeo Frances Lim Henry Lim James Tan Jenny Tay Joanna Tng Joyce Lo Keith Tan Lana Lim Lillian Chuah Loke Ai Mei Mabel Chia Mark Suredhran Michelle Lim nij Mahendra Patrick Chua Sabrina Lim Seow Jiaxian Sonny Chuah Tim Choong Xunliang Lin Tang Lee Lee Beti Wong Florence Tan Kelly Chng Tan Teck Guan Grace Mui diana Tan Justin Ong nellie Tai Caroline Chua Charlene Ooi darren Nico Pillai derek Ee Goh Yi Zhen Hillary Chua Jacqueline Lim Jonathan Joyonegoro Lauren Yau Myra Ho priscilla Teo Sally Kong Valencia Tan Victoria NgX

33 33 Sermon Notes Faithful To The End (7): The Keys To Answered Prayer Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming Wesley Hall (22 Oct) Scripture Passage: Daniel 9 Summary: Daniel s prayer to end captivity of the Israelites and be sent back to their own land, resulted in a prompt answer from God. What can we do for our prayers to be answered? 1. Approach God Earnestly And Humbly. Daniel fasted and pleaded with God in sackcloth and ashes (Dan 9:19a). He prayed earnestly, really wanting his prayer to be answered. And he did this humbly. Fasting is humbling ourselves to express our need for God. Sackcloth and ashes are public expressions of repentance and humility. What is required is not external, but a humble heart (Joel 2:12). 2. Admit Your Sin. Daniel confessed the sin of the people of Israel (Dan 9:5, 20). It was not his sin, yet he wholly identified with the sin of the people, and recognised and accepted the culpability of deserving to be exiled. Daniel was also specific about the sin committed instead of confessing generally (Dan 9:11a). 3. Ask Specifically. Daniel was also specific in what he wanted from God. Jesus wants us to be specific in what we ask. While it may seem obvious what blind Bartimaeus wanted, Jesus still asked him, What do you want me to do for you? (Mk 10:51). Being specific is not for God s benefit but for ours. When we are specific and articulate the request, our desires become clearer. 4. Align Your Prayer To A Specific Promise Of God. Daniel knew the Scripture and prayed in accordance to the promise that God had given that the exiled people of Israel will return to Jerusalem in 70 years (Jer 29:10). 5. Appeal To God s Character. God will answer in keeping with His character. Daniel had appealed to three virtues of God: God s power (Dan 9:4,15) God s faithfulness (Dan 9:4) God s mercy (Dan 9:9, 9:18b) 6. Aim For God s Glory. We are called to make requests on behalf of other people, but to do it all for the ultimate glory of God. Daniel was concerned for his people, but he was even more concerned for God s glory (Dan 9:19). God often gives us more than what we ask for. It may be hard to believe that as soon as we pray, God s answer is on the way. James 4:2 reminds us that we do not have what we want because we do not ask God for it. Will you start asking today? Yong Ai Lei Cathay Growing Building Impacting From Sunday 7 May 2017! Services on Sundays 9.30am The Grand Cathay, Level 6 The Cathay Building, 2 Handy Road (S229233) We re looking for Wesleyans to be part of our Wesley@Cathay Service Teams: Welcome (Greeters, Ushers, Welcome Corner, Fellowship) A/V (Sound, Projection, Lights, Video) Logistics (drivers and movers) Stage Manager and Stage Design Event photography/videography Volunteer Care Music Ministry (w/ P&P Team) Get in touch with Suzanne (wesleyatcathay@wesleymc.org) and join the Wesley@Cathay Team! Sermon Notes Wesley@Cathay

34 34 Wesley Prayer Service Sermon Series SERMON SERIES The Book of Faithful to the End Starting 16 July, we will begin our 12-part sermon series on the Book of Daniel. The Book of Daniel was chosen for its pastoral themes which carry relevant applications for living out our faith faithfully and courageously in our society today. This ties in with our theme for 2017 Growing in Christ. The sermons will be preached on the following weekends: 19 Nov 10 Dec 17 Dec Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) Wesley PRAYER SERVICE Come, unite our hearts as God s people at Wesley and Seek Him. 4 1 October November Growing in Christ: Growing Spiritual In Christ: Disciplines Hospitality 6 December 2017 Growing in Christ : Sacrificial Service 7.30pm Wesley Hall Available from the BookNook Faithful to the End A Message of Daniel for Life in the Real World By Rev Dr Gordon Wong Limited copies of the book are available for purchase at the BookNook at $14.50 per copy. For enquiries, please contact Felicia Ong at feliciao@wesleymc.org or call

35 35 Ministry Programme For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matthew 16:26 The Men-In-Christ (MIC) Prayer Group meets once a month for a time of prayer. All men are welcome! Our next meeting is on: Fri 10 Nov, 12.30pm L3 Hall Living Out One s Faith As A PMET In Transition MIC David Chan Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 The marketplace is where most of us spent a large part of our daily lives. Over the next few months, we will have the theme Living in Faith as the basis for our brothers to share about their respective God-assigned workplaces. Do come regardless of your present vocation, to be encouraged and to encourage as God s people in the marketplace. More importantly, for a time of prayer and supplication in the presence of our Lord. For the next session, the Living in Faith theme will include A Christian In The Real Estate World. For more details, contact Rosalind Tay at or rosalindt@wesleymc.org

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37 37 Jointly organised by D&N Committee and Trinity Theological College - Centre for Development of Christian Ministry (CDCM) Ministry Programme Discovering The Holy Trinity ORE SERIES ODN 122 Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert Solomon served as Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore from He had served previously as a medical doctor, church pastor, principal of Trinity Theological College and president of the National Council of Churches of Singapore. Dr Solomon has degrees in medicine, theology, intercultural studies, and a PhD in pastoral theology from the University of Edinburgh. He has contributed many articles to books, theological dictionaries and journals, and authored more than 30 books. He now has an active itinerant ministry of preaching and teaching in Singapore and abroad. Synopsis For many Christians, the Trinity is just a puzzling historical doctrine, and nothing more than that. But, is the doctrine still relevant for our present day? Why did the early church struggle so hard to ensure that the doctrine was carefully stated in its creeds? What does the Bible say about the Trinity? Why is the Trinity the central doctrine of the church, on which depends much of proper Christian thought and experience, including our salvation, worship, prayer, relationships, unity, and mission? We will examine these questions and come away more aware of the necessity for all Christians to believe in the Trinity, and more importantly, to live the Trinitarian life. There will be Q&A session with the speaker; come with your burning questions with regards to the Trinity such as Do we pray to the Father, or to the Son or to the Holy Spirit? Date: Time: Venue: Closing Date: Speaker: Sat 4 Nov pm Plaza Hall Tue 31 Oct Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert Solomon Register at or at the Info Counter. For more information, call Felicia Ong at or feliciao@wesleymc.org What is the Covenant, Promise and Prophecy? Why and How is Old Testament Relevant to us Today? ORE SERIES ODN SESSIONS COURSE DATE: Monday evenings from 8 Jan to 5 Mar 2018 TIME: pm Venue: Plaza Hall SYNOPSIS: The Old Testament is foundational and essential to a proper understanding of God, and of the New Testament. This OT Survey course will discuss the themes of Covenant, Promise and Prophecy, which would lead to an appreciation of what God is doing in our world today. You will get an overview of the Old Testament. By the end of the module, you should be able to: Discuss the importance and relevance of the OT to Christians. Understand the OT in its theological and historical context. Draw a timeline with the main features of historical interest, including events, books of the Bible and people. Know the land in which God s revelation occurred. Appreciate the different types of literary material - the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. SPEAKER: Rev Dr Steven HC Tan studied at Singapore Bible College (BTh), Biblical Theological Seminary (MDiv, STM) and Trinity International University (D.Min). Rev Dr Tan who loves to study and teach the Old Testament has taught OT Courses at Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST) and Hebrew at SBC. He is a pastor of Zion Bishan Bible Presbyterian Church and has pastored several Chinese churches in the USA. Note: Participants can choose to attend this course for audit or be credited for those pursuing Certificate of Christian Ministry or Licentiate of Christian Ministry from TTC. Register at For more information, contact Esther Lee at cdmc@ttc.com.edu.sg Fee for first timer: $100 Returning: $80 (within a year of your last CDCM course) Please make cheque payable to: Trinity Theological College 490 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore ( ) Attn: CDCM

38 38 Ministry Programme WHAT S THIS COURSE ALL ABOUT? Counselling Skills for Personal Development & Ministry 18th Run Revised & Improved with Added Emphasis on the Practice of Counselling Counselling Skills for Personal Development & Ministry is a highly interactive course designed to help you develop an overall appreciation of counselling, along with the basic skills you will need to help those in need in the church and community. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate a basic understanding of Christian counselling; Apply knowledge and practical skills such as attending, active listening, questioning, empathy, reflection of feelings in counselling situations; and Identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses and appreciate how these may affect your ability to counsel. FOR WHOM This course is highly relevant to small group leaders, church leaders, church school teachers, youth leaders, and all who are interested in providing caregiving from a distinctly Christian perspective. It is also ideal for anyone embarking on or considering a career in counselling. COURSE DETAILS Duration 6 Sessions Dates Tuesdays 9,16, 23 & 30 Jan and 6 &13 Feb 2018 Time pm Venue Wesley Methodist Church Cost $160 Now till Mon 20 Nov 2017 $180 From Tue 21 Nov 2017 to Mon 18 Dec 2017 Includes two free textbooks : s Christian Counselling: A Comprehensive Guide (3rd Ed) by Gary R. Collins s Theory & Practice of Counselling & Psychotherapy (10th Ed) by Gerald Corey Fees are not refundable after 18 Dec 2017 Closing date for registration: Mon 18 Dec 2017 (or earlier if places are filled) Please register at the Info Counter TRAINERS/SUPERVISORS Mr Tony Ting Ms Lee Sock Kuan Ms Yap Siew Ling For more information, please contact Caroline Ong at INFANT/CHILD BAPTISM Sun 17 Dec Wesley Sanctuary 5.00pm Registration is now open and we invite parents who desire to have their babies or children baptised to register today. Eligible age: one month to below 16 yrs old. Registration must be accompanied by a photocopy of their child s birth certificate and a photocopy of either parent s membership certificate. Parents are required to attend a mandatory preparatory session to be held as follows: INFANT/CHILD BAPTISM PREPARATION (ICBP) Sat 25 Nov 9.30am-1.00pm, L2 Hall Please register at the Info Counter. Closing date: Sun 12 Nov For enquiries, please contact Frances Yam at or francesy@wesleymc.org

39 39 WESLEY SENIOR FELLOWSHIP (WSF) HAPPY HOUR Programme organised for seniors for fellowship and relaxation. Share The Good News Mon 6 Nov pm, BR 1 & 2 Rev Adrian Ng, the speaker for this session, who is appointed to Wesley in August, will be speaking to us for the first time. Let us give him a warm Wesley Seniors welcome! The HAPPY HOUR theme is Share the Good News. This theme reminds us of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV) Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Let us not just fill our minds with information from the Bible but do what it commands. Guest Pianist: Mr Kenneth Tan Pianist: Ms Irene Leow Programme: Worship, choruses & songs Evergreen & oldies Rummikub Fellowship & refreshments CHRISTMAS THANKSGIVING DINNER Theme: What Does Christmas Mean To You! He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of His birth, for He will be great in the sight of the Lord. Luke 1:14,15 (NIV) Mon 4 Dec pm (Registration from 6.00pm) Sophia Cooke Ballroom YWCA Fort Canning Lodge 6 Fort Canning Road Cost: $40 (for registered Wesley members) $50 (for non-wesley members) (When booking tables please provide names of attendees, bookings without names will be considered as non-members) This Christmas may you have a blessed time of fellowship and bonding as you remember the birth of Jesus for He is the reason for the season! The Christmas message will be brought to us by Rev Edmund de Souza. An exciting programme has been planned to entertain you! Register at the WSF Table at the Atrium. Closing Date: 19 Nov (or when all the seats are filled). Early registration would be appreciated. Wesley Youth Ministry (YM) presents Parents YM Camp 2017 Sun 17 Dec 10.00am-12.30pm Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) This is YM Camp s first workshop organised for parents of youths aged The workshop aims to address some of the worldviews and struggles that the current youths face. Our speakers will also be sharing on practical roles parents can play to shape and disciple their next generation. Find out more & register at: wesleymc.org/ymcamp2017parents For enquiry, contact our YM Pastoral Team Members: Samuel Tan samuelt@wesleymc.org Alicia Heng aliciah@wesleymc.org WESLEY FLORAL FELLOWSHIP ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE Ministry Programme CALENDAR OF EVENTS WSF Bible Study Group 2 1st & 3rd Sat pm, YWCA 810 Ukulele Jam Open to all Wesley ukulele enthusiasts and friends Wed pm, BR 3 Harmonica Ensemble Open to all harmonica enthusiasts 1st & 3rd Wed, 10.30am-12.00pm, BR 3 & 4 For more details, please contact Chan Meng Choo at Sun 5 & 12 Nov 8.00am-1.00pm Wesley Atrium All proceeds will be donated Bethany Methodist Nursing Home. Your support will be greatly appreciated. For more information, call Ivonne Lo at

40 40 Wesley WSCS Prayer for the month for Wesley Ladies You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; You encourage them and listen to their cry. (Ps 10:17, NIV) Ministry Programme CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday 31 Oct, 11.00am, L3 Hall Generation Blessings by Mr Philip Oh Mr Philip Oh is Chairman of Wesley s Local Church Executive Committee (LCEC). He is also a member of the Finance and PPRC Committees, as well as an Associate Lay Leader. He is an accredited trainer and Board member of the Disciple course, and has been Chief Operating Officer of Alpha in the Asia Pacific Region, for six years. He retired from Hewlett Packard in 2009, after over 35 years in commerce and industry. During that time, he was a Management Consultant in Price Waterhouse in London and Coopers & Lybrand in Singapore as well as a chartered management accountant in public-listed companies in England. He is married to Choo Hong and they have two adult children a son in Hong Kong and a daughter in Singapore. 7 Nov, 11.00am, L3 Hall The Role Of Phoebe by Dr Tan Kim Huat Dr Tan Kim Huat is the Academic Dean and Chen Su Lan Professor of New Testament at Trinity Theological College. He is married to Michelle, and they have three children. Saturday 11 Nov, 3.00pm, Rm 206 WSCS Bible Study Group ( Sat ) Paul: Bringing the Good News to Rome under Roman guard. ANGEL TREE FOR CHRISTMAS WESLEY PRISON MINISTRY Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison Hebrews 13:3 (NIV) THIS CHRISTMAS, BE A MESSENGER OF CHRIST S PEACE, HOPE AND LOVE! Yes! You can be a messenger of Christ s love and hope to the families of the inmates. We need volunteers to help deliver Christmas hampers and letters on behalf of the prisoners to their loved ones at home. WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU? your participation request by Mon 30 Oct to Sharon Wong at sharonw@wesleymc.org Attend the briefing and collect the hampers Register as a group of three persons or individually (individual registrations will be grouped with other volunteers) Call the families to arrange for delivery of the hampers by Sat 23 Dec BRIEFING & HAMPER COLLECTION Date: Sat 18 Nov Time: 3.00pm Venue: Plaza Hall, Wesley Methodist Church A Christmas Message The Joy Of Giving by Melissa Kwee (CEO of National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre) Sat 9 Dec, L3 Hall pm (Registration starts at 11.30am) Cost: $20 per pax; $10 for guests who are pre-believers Highlights: Sumptuous Buffet Spread Christmas Carols & Songs Special item by the Sunbeams Children Choir and String Ensemble Games & Craft Sign up at the WSCS desk today! Closing date for registration: 26 Nov (or earlier if all places are filled) PLEASE REGISTER AS A GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL WITH THE FOLLOWING INFO: As a Group Group Leader s Name Group Member s Name NRIC/FIN No. Gender Age Address Contact No. Do you have transport for delivery of hampers? As an Individual Name NRIC/FIN No. Gender Age Contact No. Address Do you have transport for delivery of hampers? Drivers who can give other volunteers a ride, please advise on the number of passengers you can accommodate.- To register your participation, please your details as requested above or register online via this link: For more information, please call Sharon Wong at For more information, call Khoo Heng Keow at

41 41 THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT OF CARING AND GIVING Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. (Heb 13:16, ESV) Ministry Programme The Christian Outreach and Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry invites you to participate in blessing needy individuals, families and various Homes and Organisations through the Tree of Blessings project. Tree of Blessings recipients are from various Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) and charity organisations in Singapore. Each recipient will receive either Gift A or Gift B. How Do I Help? Gift A: Sponsor one or more of the recipients Collection of donations (cash/cheque/nets) starts on Sat 28 Oct (TSS pm) and Sun 29 Oct (8.30am-1.30pm and after the 5.00pm service) at the Atrium every Sat & Sun from 28 Oct-3 Dec. Gift A recipients are from: Andrew & Grace Home Asian Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) Migrants Workers Child At Street 11 Christian Outreach to the Handicaped Christalite Methodist Home Elderly Ministry (WBOP) Aged Homes; Bethany Methodist Nursing Home; Elderly clients; Green Avenue Home; Clients of St Luke s Elder Care Centre (SLEC-GYC) HealthServe Ltd Migrant workers Humanitarian Organisation of Migration Economics (HOME) Migrant and Domestic Workers Melrose Home (by Children s Aid Society) Methodist Welfare Services (MWS)-Yew Tee Pertapis Children s Home Rainbow Centre Margaret Drive Special School Singapore Anglican Community Services Family Care Centre; Hougang Care Centre; Simei Care Centre Singapore Christian Home Singapore Leprosy Relief Association The Hiding Place The Mercy Centre The Star Shelter Home Singapore Council of Women s Organisation Wesley Financial Assistance (WFA) Wesley Seniors Activity Centre (WSAC) Residents of Kelantan Court (Christmas Carnival) Gift B: Donate a Gift to children/youth from the Homes and Organisations Starting Sat 28 Oct. Pick up a gift tag from the Christmas tree located in the Atrium. On the tag will be the information of the recipient and their gift request (budget: $40 per gift). Purchase the gift, wrap it up and deposit it with the completed tag at the Tree of Blessing Counter at the Atrium every weekend from 4-26 Nov. Gift B recipients are from: Boys Town Singapore Boys Town YouthReach Chen Su Lan Methodist Children s Home DaySpring Residential Treatment Centre Jamiyah Children s Home Muhammadiyah Welfare Home Ramakrishna Mission Boys Home St George s SPIN Sunbeam Place Singapore Children Society The Tent Children of clients from Wesley Financial Assistance Children from Wesley OWL Reading Programme Youth members of Wesley Youth Centre We invite you to be involved in this wonderful way to give and share the love of Christ this Christmas! Total amount for Tree of Blessings 2017: $107, Less balance brought forward from 2016: $14, Total amount to be collected for 2017: $92, For enquiries please contact Evangeline Leong at or evangelinel@wesleymc.org

42 42 Opportunities To Serve Opportunities To Serve Wesley Youth Centre (WYC) Volunteers Needed! WYC is looking for passionate volunteers (aged 21 and above) to serve and nurture the children and youth at Jalan Berseh. We urgently require: Tutors (Tuition Programme) Mon or Tue, pm Commitment: Weekly for at least six months (except school holidays & public holiday) To teach English/Mathematics/Science to Pri 4-6 and Sec 1-5 NA/NT students. Dance (Hip Hop) Instructor Thu, pm Commitment: Weekly for two and half months To choreograph a dance and train the children for a five-minute Christmas performance on 17 Dec. Guitar Instructor Tue, pm Commitment: Weekly for two months Sports Instructor /Games Organiser Thu, pm; Sat, pm Commitment: Weekly; ad-hoc (TBD) WYC plays soccer (Sat) and tchoukball (Thu) weekly but are interested to explore more sports and outdoor recreational games! We are open to suggestions. So, do liaise with us! Location: Stamford Primary School soccer field, Kelantan Street soccer court or external venue booking. Befriender & Storyteller (OWL Reading Programme) Sat, 10.00am-12.30pm (twice a month) Commitment: Seven sessions Be involved in befriending young children aged five to 12 years old through the reading programme. Camp Facilitator/Mentor Youth camp, Dec Commitment: High; kindly call for more info All applicants are subject to an interview Location: Sarimbun Scout Camp. All events will be conducted at the WYC (Drop-in Centre) at Blk 25 & 26 Jalan Berseh, S200025/ unless specified. For more information about roles and commitment, Peter/Abigail at wyc@wesleymc.org or call / We look forward to hearing from you! Medan, Indonesia Christmas Outreach 7-11 Dec Wesley is organising a Christmas Outreach Trip to Sukaramai, Medan, Indonesia. You will be reaching out to the people through home visits and supporting a Christmas Outreach event. You are most welcomed to join our team, if you: Have the heart to serve the Lord through missions Are willing to be trained to reach out to the people through befriending and Christmas performances (skit/carolling/ dance) Ability to speak fluently in Hokkien or Indonesian is an added advantage New trippers are welcomed All trippers are required to join Practical Missions Training Module 1 which will be conducted on 4 Nov from pm (if they have not attended before) and a trip briefing on another date. Prayer request: More Wesleyans will respond to His call to serve in missions, especially in Medan The Lord will lead and guide the team in His purpose for the people in Medan. The Lord will open up the hearts of the people to respond to His love and message of hope. Closing date: 13 Nov Missions Trips Batam, Indonesia Christmas Children s Camp 2 Dec Wesley missions is organising a Christmas Children s Camp to reach out the children in Batam, Indonesia. You are most welcomed to join our team if you have great interest in serving the Lord through missions. We are particularly interested to invite the following: Children ministry workers or have experience working with children Indonesian language speakers New trippers who are willing to be trained All trippers are required to join Practical Missions Training Module 1, which will be conducted on 4 Nov from pm (if they have not attended before) and trip briefing. Prayer request: Pray for the children and their families to be receptive and more will be touched by God s love through the ministry. Pray for all trippers to experience God in a deeper way, and able to relate well to the people. Pray for God s continued leading and direction for the ministry in Batam and Bintan. Closing date: 13 Nov To indicate your interest or for more information, please contact Sheena Goh at or missions@wesleymc.org

43 43 Music & Art Club (MAC) Opportunity to serve in preparation for Carols By Candlelight (23 Dec) If you feel strongly you want to serve the Lord but you think it s not singing, dancing or acting, but something else like: making props designing painting sewing Preparation will start in late Nov. Opportunities To Serve For enquiry, please call Ivonne Lo at or worshipmusic@wesleymc.org by 13 Nov. Bamboo Praise (Angklung) We are looking for Wesleyans, young & old (preferably above 12 years), to join our unique Bamboo Praise an Angklung Ensemble for this year s performance at Carols by Candlelight on 23 Dec. It is a music ministry filled with fun, ethnic flavour, unique bamboo instrument and great festivity! No music experience required as long as you have a good sense of rhythm and a willing heart to praise the Lord. Training will be provided by Jusuf Kam, Pastoral Team Member for Worship & Music. We can accommodate up to 50 people to play together and make up a big Angklung Ensemble. Let us make a joyful noise unto the LORD! Practices: Dates: Wed 29 Nov, 6,13 & 20 Dec Time: pm Venue: Choir Room Presentation: Carols by Candlelight Date/Time: Sat 23 Dec, 8.00pm Venue: Wesley Plaza Sunbeams Children s Choir Recruitment MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD! As the Scripture says, From the lips of children and infants You have ordained praise Psalm 8:2a (NIV) LET THE CHILDREN SING TO THE LORD! Come! Join SUNBEAMS, a Wesley Children s Choir! Christmas intake (Starting 4 Nov) Rehearsal is on every Sat from pm at Choir Room. Music training by uncle Jusuf Kam and Nadia Kam Upcoming Events: Sunbeams Carolling Dec: Music Camp 23 Dec: Carols By Candlelight 12 Jan 2018: Singapore Vienna Boy s Choir Master Class (need audition, for upper primary) For more information and registration, please contact Phoebe Tan at or worshipmusic@wesleymc.org by 25 Nov. Event In Town TRAC Board of Seniors Ministry (TBOSM) (Glowing Years Ministry/GYM) TBOSM will be holding their 17th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner to give thanks to Almighty God and have warm fellowship with the seniors from our TRAC churches. 17th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner Fri 17 Nov pm (Registration from 6.30pm) Ban Heng Pavillion Restaurant, Harbour Front Centre, L4 Cost: $30 (Cheque payable to The Methodist Church in Singapore. On the back state Wesley Church for BOSM dinner) Register at the WSF table. Closing date: Sun 29 Oct Event In Town Registration closes on 27 Nov. For enquiry, please call Ivonne Lo at or worshipmusic@wesleymc.org

44 44 Employment Employment Pastoral Team Member (PTM) for: Small Group Ministry Children s Ministry Family Life Being part of the ministry team, you will be working closely with the Pastor-in-charge, steer, direct, grow and develop the Ministry. Job Description: Plan and work with teams of staff and/or volunteers, committees and subcommittees to achieve what the Ministry sets out to do You are to provide pastoral care, leadership and support for the Ministry Manage the supporting team and work closely with related ministries Partake in hands-on execution and implementation of events/projects, run activities and build rapport with the congregation and members. Requirements: You should have relevant theological studies, qualifications and/or experience in similar capacities. Programme Coordinator (W&M) You need to enjoy events co-ordination, requisitions, logistics planning and preparations, administrative work, including database management. You should be strong with MS Office, especially Powerpoint, Excel and Words. It will be a definite bonus if you are comfortable with numbers and experience in administrating / monitoring budgets. You should have experience and knowledge in music, and you can play at least one musical instrument. Served or currently serving in music ministry is preferred. You should be able to handle and manage musical instruments. You will be expected to work on weekends, especially Sundays and during event/service days including Public Holidays. If you are all the above with minimum two years of experience, looking forward to serve and grow in Wesley Methodist Church, in skills, in your spiritual walk, please write in to us at hr@ wesleymc.org with your Resume in MS Words, stating your expected salary and availability. Facilities Assistant Job Description: To support and work as a team to ensure the smooth running of facilities in Wesley Methodist Church, YWCA, Bible House and/or any other offices as assigned Reporting to supervisor, carry out all planned tasks from setting up, preparations to the closing of all the facilities of WMC, according to your work schedule To work and respond to staff/members requests for equipment and room preparations for meetings Maintain, repair and requests for fixtures and fittings including basic lighting and equipment To work closely with hired contractors or cleaners to ensure all offices and church premises are ready and in operative mode at all times. Ad Hoc duties including posting mails, ensure room booking schedule are pinned at the designated area, etc. Requirements: Minimum two to three years of working experience in similar capacity Able to work on weekends and Public Holidays, as scheduled, is a MUST Physically able and fit to carry out assigned tasks Good initiative, organisational skills and ability to relate to all levels of people Spoken and written English is a must, ability to speak mandarin and local dialects would be a bonus in view of business communications Any AV system knowledge and facilities related training is surely a plus Basic computing skills Good customer service aptitude and enjoy interaction with all levels of people. Accountant As a member of the Finance team, you will be involved in the monthly and annual closing of the financial statements, performing analysis and reconciliation to the accounts, preparation of audit schedules, and other projects assigned. You should have sound working knowledge of an accounting software and be able to work on enhancement projects. You will assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of the annual budget and any other assignments and work closely with various ministries to perform quarterly review on their budget spending. We are looking for a candidate with a degree in Accountancy or Professional qualification with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. At least five years of relevant experience in auditing and accounting. Possess a good analytical and interpersonal skill to work well within the staff team. If you are all the above, looking forward to serve and grow in Wesley Methodist Church, in skills, in your spiritual walk, please write in to us at hr@ wesleymc.org with your Resume in MS Words, stating your expected salary and availability. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. You must have an eye for detail, meticulous, great follow up skills, savvy with process flow, documentation including minutes taking. Great communication skills spoken / written is expected. If you sense God s call for you to respond and be a part of His work through Wesley, please full resume with expected salary and availability to hr@wesleymc.org We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

45 45 But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. (Ps 34: 10) NKJV Please note that prayer items will be published for a maximum of three weeks. To encourage continued prayer, please update your item by submitting a fresh prayer request to Chan Meng Choo at mengchooc@wesleymc.org. UPDATES 1. Kee Hian had his 10th immunotherapy session on 10 October. He is generally well and the doctor is pleased about the progress. The PET scan is scheduled on 2 November and he is feeling anxious. Pray for God s assurance and peace for him and his family, complete healing and God s direction and provision. 2. Tan Hee Kiang, 63 years old, has last stage lung cancer. Pray for him to accept Christ, for healing, God s mercy and no pain from any treatment. PEOPLE IN NEED 3. Pray for LY that: The doctor will prescribe the best medication and send it in God s good time from the US so she will be healed from her sickness. She will continue to trust that God is in control of everything and has His purpose. She will not have anxiety about returning to work and serving the Lord. She will not succumb to negative or depressive thoughts. 4. The Earnshaws ask for prayer: That the Marriage Act in Australia remains biblical. Their daughter will pass the medical examination to become a doctor. William to fulfil his mission to know Christ and make Him known. Lynn to retain her Singapore citizenship. Salvation for all family members. 5. JWK has completed her sixth chemotherapy which caused some rashes. Please pray for: Side effects to be minimal. Treatment to be effective and for her to build stronger immunity. God s peace, comfort, strength and protection as she sees her doctor to review her condition. 6. Please continue to pray for TQ s husband to develop a more positive perspective towards work and for more manpower for his projects. Pray that he will seek solace in God. Pray that both of them will have a chance to adopt a child in the next couple of years. 7. SS has stage four bile duct cancer and is undergoing medical treatment. Please pray for God s mercy and healing for SS and that the Lord will grant him grace and strength to undergo all treatments. Pray for the doctors and nurses caring for him to find a breakthrough treatment for his tumour and help him with any pain management. Also pray that the family caregivers will have good health and strength. 8. Jian De had slipped disc surgery. Please pray that he will have full recovery and that his pregnant wife, Lena, will not be stressed as she has been diagnosed with preeclampsia. Pray for the family to be healthy and for the baby in her womb to be strong and healthy. 9. Thank God that He continues to sustain Carlene and Martin, and for the many supporting them in their journey. Pray for: Complete healing and restoration for Carlene that she will live to declare His works. Wisdom for all doctors treating her, especially her oncologist. Revelation of God s purpose for them and that this season will bear a profound ministry which would glorify Him. Many more healthy decades of marriage together, to serve Him and testify of His goodness and healing touch. For all treatment to be completely covered by Carlene s medical insurance and for claims to be processed quickly. God s guidance, wisdom and favour on their entrepreneurship journey; financial provision and wisdom in managing cash flow. Prayer Needs

46 46 Prayer Needs 10. Mdm Wong, 85 years old, has poor kidney function, high blood pressure, bad skin itch, dementia, difficulty walking and extreme tiredness. Pray for her to get better, for her salvation and for her children to visit her and show concern. 11. Pray for Peter Chow s chronic cough to heal, his PSA marker to remain stable at 0.04 and his colon to remain healthy. 12. Pray that God will provide for all Joshua s needs, that he will have wisdom and ability to face challenges in work; for him to serve the Lord. 13. Pray for Y to cope well with her mother, 87 years old, who has dementia, Alzheimer s disease and depression. Pray for improved relationship with her younger brother who is 55 years old, his two sons and sister-in-law. Pray for peace. Pray also for patience with her mother s relatives. 14. Please continue to pray for Elle: A spouse for life to build a family and home with. A SAP BI related job. Whose mother is unwell. 15. Pray for healing, mercy, comfort and peace for CHC and his wife who has knee problems. 16. Luanne Tan shows small movements of the left hand and left leg in response to the singing of hymns and praise. Her eyes opened slightly for a short while during prayers. Please continue to pray for signs of recovery, greater mobility and movement in her hands and legs, as well as good health, strength and perseverance for her father and caregiver. Pray for good health for her father and assurance that Luanne will be cared for should anything happen to him. 17. Thank God KC, 64 years old, has been daily growing in confidence in taking on adult roles. Please continue to pray for him: To grow in the Lord. To learn to communicate as an adult in his conversation. To discipline himself daily to do his part to upkeep the household. 18. Pray for more intercessors to be called by God to pray selflessly for others in the Wednesday prayer meetings. Pray WithouT Ceasing MINISTRIES 19. Services Let us keep next week s preachers in prayer: Rev Stanley Chua, Ps Benjamin Fong, Ms Alice Hsieh and Mr Daniel Ang. 20. Church Staff Pray for: Staff to be ever thankful to God for His grace, providence and faithfulness, to remember that they are here working at Wesley not by chance but by His design. That each one of them will seek out God s purpose and plan so that they will fulfil it with commitment and joy. Staff to be an inspiration in setting an example of a good and faithful servant to God, serving the Church and the community with humility and patience, showing love to all they work and serve with. Staff to spend time in the disciplines of personal devotion and the study of the Word, so that they can be drawn close to God. Good health and well-being as they seek to balance work, family and personal time. Their families: thank God for their support and understanding, especially those with children who need their time and attention. Pray for God s protection and providence on each family member; pray that even as they have sown to the Lord, they will reap abundantly. Staff to depend on God for strength in times of difficulties, for peace in times of stress, and patience in times of pressure. The Lay Personnel Committee, who look after staff welfare and management, to be guided by God s wisdom and grace as they implement policies and set direction. For God s continual providence of new staff, be it in newly created positions or replacement positions. For all staff to consistently seek growth and excellence in all that they do. To embrace change, have an open mind, and faith for each other to fulfil what they are assigned to do. All staff to practice prudence in stewarding the resources made available to them. For strength, faithfulness and steadfastness as they continue to serve the Lord; that their words will build up each other as one body and enhance the ministry. God s providence for staff who may require support socially and economically.

47 47 Pray WithouT Ceasing More of God s people will come forward to serve as volunteers in Wesley, working alongside with the staff as a team. Staff and ministry to have love, unity and submission to God and to one another, out of reverence to Christ. For healing, forgiveness and reconciliation among staff, who may have been hurt by people in the process of working and serving together. For discernment of God s calling, and the boldness, obedience to persevere. Wisdom in all that they do. 21. A Prayer for Safe@Wesley Evacuation drill Thank You, God, for providing us with a place to worship You. Unless You build the house, Lord, we labour in vain. As plans are made for the upcoming emergency evacuation drill, may You guide us with good co-ordination. May the congregation respond cooperatively and follow the procedures, patiently leaving in a safe and orderly way. May they be familiar with the exit plans. May these drills instil an awareness of continued alertness to our surroundings. We ask for continued trust in Your faithfulness in every aspect of our lives. To the one who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Your power that is at work within us may You hear our prayers. Amen. Prayer Needs Thank You for Your continual protection, faithfulness and blessings on Your church. May Your peace that surpasses all understanding continue to cover us. May Your church continue to be a house of prayer. May Your Holy Spirit continue to keep our hearts in tune with Your Word; may Your kingdom continue to advance and may Your will be done. As we discern Your plans and direction for our church, may You grant us godly insight wisdom from above, perseverance and resilience. May Your spirit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control surround the implementation phase of the evacuation drill. May we continue to look towards You and know Your will. As we face the possibility of having to cope with crisis situations, may You renew our minds and turn challenges into opportunities to grow. May You show us areas where we need to change or explore so that we can continue to be Your instruments. May You also continue to bind us with a spirit of unity, grace and love to care for one another in simple ways. We pray for Watchers, Aides and the task force serving with Safe@Wesley. May You bless them for their commitment to serve in the ministry. May You grant them Your joy, creativity, wisdom, courage and faith for the task before them. Thank You for sustaining the ministry may those who serve use their spiritual gifts to build each other up and carry on Your work. In these uncertain times, may You protect us in the palm of Your hand. May we never take Your peace for granted. 22. Wesley Youth & Children (WYC) Thanksgiving Thank God for His guidance in planning camps, recreational and holiday activities. Thank God for church provision and support; for committee members and coworkers helping in areas like tuition and the OWL Reading Programme. May Christ always be in the centre. Our outreach has expanded over the years. Today, we reach out to youth from five to 21 years old. This year, a new extension has opened to cater to the needs of youths aged 13 and above. Thank God for the good relationship with the Resident s Committee, the residents and the neighbourhood. Pray for this good relationship to continue in this community. Members of Wesley Youth Centre (Ages nine to 20 years) God continuous blessings upon them and their families with provision for daily needs, good health, peace and security and caring relationships at home. Pray for God s wisdom and guidance as they do their best in their study amidst family difficulties. Pray that the Centre will impart godly values to them and prepare them for adult life. Pray that meaningful friendships will develop. Pray for staff and volunteers to establish healthy relationships with the youth so that they feel safe to share their life issues. Pray for wisdom to know how to meet the needs of children aged five to eight years old; pray that God will stir their interest to participate in the programmes. For God s physical and spiritual protection over youth and children in the community.

48 48 Prayer Needs Volunteers and staff Staff to serve with wisdom, strength, patience and sensitivity to His Spirit s leading in running the daily activities of the centre; to grow deeper in God and be sensitive to the spiritual atmosphere of the community. Volunteers and staff to build meaningful and impactful relationships with youth and children. More Wesleyans to volunteer, especially in the areas of tuition, sports, mentoring, ad-hoc activities. All to find joy in serving and to continue to understand the needs of children and youth. Programmes OWL Reading Programme pray for God s continuous blessings upon the programme and wisdom to know how we can continue to bless the children, who are five to 12 years old. Pray that more children will be interested in reading. TGIF (Thank God It s Friday) Programmes These are fun Friday evening gatherings. Children and youth get to learn about coping with life challenges. School Holiday Programme (Nov to Dec) Movie outings, excursions or Sports. Pray for God s wisdom and guidance in planning the programmes. Good weather and safety for every outing and outdoor activity, and cooperation amongst staff, co-workers and members. Leadership Programme Through the programmes, youths will grow to take up leadership roles and responsibilities. Jalan Berseh and WYC Christmas Party pray for God s wisdom, guidance and sensitivity in sharing the message of Christmas. Creative and Performance Arts Children and youths to express their creativity through dance and music. 23. TRAC Annual Conference (20-23 Nov) Held in Wesley Methodist Church For the opening night service, that Endless Praise choir will sing in unity in one voice; that choir members will shine for the Lord and bring Glory to His Name. Pray also for the Communion Assistants to work cohesively and for all preparations to run smoothly. Pray for the President as he chairs the Conference. Pray that all discussions, deliberations and decisions made by TRAC may be pleasing to God and led by the Holy Spirit. Pray WithouT Ceasing Pray for all the delegates from the churches in TRAC to be prayerfully mindful of Christ s presence as they participate. Pray for the appointments to the churches, for pastors and churches to work together to further the work of God s Kingdom. 24. Witness & Evangelism Sports & Wellness Pray that more Wesleyans will invite their pre-believing friends for the on-going sports activities, running, Zumba, water sports and futsal sessions. Pray for a good response. Pray for Wesleyans to continue inviting their friends to sports activities in church. Pray that friends and families will enjoy the fellowship and many activities. Marketplace Ministry Pray that our Marketplace support gathering groups will continue to meet and be enriched by the sharing during the session. Pray for God to empower our Marketplace Christians to make a difference. Pray for wisdom and guidance as the committee plans Marketplace Conference 2018.X

49 YOUnited in Missions Know our... Missioners 49 Ronda Tan For spiritual and physical protection over the team. Team unity. Continuous joy in serving and bringing joy to the people the team ministers to. People to come to the conference. Boldness as the team continues with evangelism and other outreach activities. Alice Alice to be able to settle down at the training centre. God s wisdom as she sets up systems and policies for the operation of each area of ministry. Effective research into Labour law and regulations for employment of staff for the training centre. God s guidance in planning for Spiritual Formation ministry direction in East Asia and also specifically planning for spiritual formation training and retreats for 2018, weaving them into the overall ministry plan of Ellel ministries. God s wisdom in the continual writing of curriculum for spiritual formation courses. God s protection in all aspects, good health and strength. Natalie Lam Thank God that the court cases for a few of the children have come to a successful completion and also for the salvation of two of them. Pray for health and strength for all at ZOE as many have fallen sick recently. Pray for safety for all outreach teams going out to the rural villages in the rain and mud. Pray for love, joy and unity for all staff; all to have the ability to minister to the children with God s love and wisdom. Pray for victory in spiritual matters for all at ZOE that God s glory may be revealed! Pray for protection over Natalie and her family in Singapore, especially healing for her grandparents. Joel Choong Thanksgiving: Great time with the students in the different occasions to meet. Great time of sharing of lives. Prayer: Continued courage to talk to more students. Wisdom regarding the specific time to share the gospel message. Lim Bi Xiu Pray for Bi Xiu s preparations for the teaching of the book of Haggai. For the students to persevere in their final month of Bible school; not to be distracted but be focused on knowing God. The staff to have good health and strength as they prepare to teach the remaining books in the Old Testament. Logistics and planning to go smoothly for the School of Biblical Studies Night School graduation. Salvation and God s peace over immediate family members, relationships to strengthen. Protection and favour for Bi Xiu amidst challenging moments. Paternal Grandma who has recently been diagnosed with cancer; for strength and good response to treatment. Missions

50 50 Missions Know our... Missionaries Hans and Beatrice Baer Pray for Simiae and Rudi in the village of Loechekhi to have a child. Praise the Lord that another family, Wachemo and Wachepa, have believed. Pray for their daughter, Wache (2 ½ years) to recover fully from her illness and that her father will come off substance addiction. For the building of a Christian Centre in Chiang Mai; they have found a Thai person who is drawing the plans. Pray for God s guidance for him and others who have come along to help. Pray for Pastor Wirot and Pastor Nat to have God s guidance in taking the church forward. Pray for more cell groups to be established. Henry Cheah Thank God for Henry s time in Malaysia and Singapore and for the opportunities to meet up with friends and speak in different churches. Pray that as Henry shares with friends and churches, God will speak to many hearts. Thank God that Henry s sister, Goay Im, who has gone through surgery and is now recuperating. Continue to pray for full recovery and for God s peace to prevail. Pray for Henry to enjoy good health Winnie Lim Pray for the school to keep growing in God s love and wisdom; that students and staff will stand firm in purpose and thrive in a Christ-like, joy-filled environment. For the homes to overflow with His love and warmth; for house-parents to learn to love each child with His love, wisdom and affection. The group of teenage boys; for healing of their hurts and open minds to receive the love and truth our Father offers. Favour upon Winnie s visa application process; for research paper to proceed well. Renewed joy in every interaction and for creativity and strength each day. Peace and protection upon Winnie s family. For niece and nephew to grow in their love and knowledge of God s character and ways. Mark Suredhran Pray for Mark s team as they work out changes for the worship leading trip to West Asia in November as Mark is unable to go. Thank God that He has providentially brought another worship leader for this trip. The Holy Week Devotional Project has seen a number of setbacks. Pray that Mark and his colleagues will be able to complete the recordings for the Scripture Readings, while the music is being arranged and recorded. The team is facing a lot of spiritual resistance for this work as well as for the trip in November. Pray for good health and spiritual protection for team members and all involved. Pray for Jayden, that he will do well in his final exam which has implications to his streaming next year for secondary three education. Pray for healing for the team; body, soul and spirit especially during this season. Tan Chew Suan Thank God for the session with the ITE volunteers. Pray that their hearts will be set on things above where Christ is and this will be shown in the way they live out their Christian lives. Praise God for the advancement of the gospel among the children in Ipoh WP ministry. May God grant these children growth in their understanding of Christ s work on the cross. Chew Suan s is preparing to deliver two sessions for SJM Short Serve. Pray that God may grant her diligence and insight;

51 51 that the Christian youths may recognise that Jesus Christ is all sufficient for their Christian growth to maturity. For Chew Suan as she seeks to connect with a church youth, Adeline, to help her grow in her understanding of the gospel. Wisdom for Chew Suan to give useful feedback to her seminary supervisee to help her grow in ministry. Helen Tan Uphold the sewing classes in prayer; for the trainers to build good relationship with the students. Pray that the Lord will provide a Christian farm manager soon to help run the farm. Also a mathematics teacher for the home schooling centre in B. Good health for Helen and her family members. Asholi and Puii Akamu Thank God for the training for the Akha Pastors in Chiangrai, Thailand. Pray for God s continued empowerment for those who attended. Henry Cheah (On Furlough) Thank God for Henry s time in Malaysia and Singapore and for the opportunities to meet up with friends and speak in different churches. Thank the Lord for general good health and strength. Pray that as Henry shares with friends and churches, God will speak to many hearts. Henry s sister, Goay Im, was going from one doctor to another. Pray for her to be strengthen and to recover as she continues with chemotherapy. Pray that God will give Goay Im His assurance and peace and relieve her worries and anxieties. Pray also that her body will be strong enough to go through the medical procedures. Stephanie Tan Thank God for a safe and fruitful trip to Ipoh. Pray for the students to be protected from false teachers proclaiming a different Jesus. Pray for the students to be satisfied with nothing but the Truth. Thank God for the five polytechnic interns serving with us and reaching out to fellow students. Pray for God to strengthen them for the work and that they may grow in knowledge of God, leading to a life of obedience. Thank God for rigorous and insightful discussions at the leaders retreat held in mid September. Pray for all the ministry leaders and workers to be effective as they put their plans to work. Ian and Madeleine Chng Ian is preparing to preach in a local church on 29 October; pray that he will be sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. For wisdom and discernment as Ian and Madeleine journey with enquirers who are exploring service in East Asia. For the Lord to send a coordinator to assist mobilising both short and long term workers. Good preparation for the incoming member, Amy, to take over the role of Executive Director from 1 January Complete healing for Madeleine who has been having eye allergy for the past few months. Good spiritual, emotional and physical health. Amos Ang Pray for wisdom for Amos and Karen to teach the Marriage and Family in Asia curriculum cross-culturally. Wisdom to lead and shepherd the region s leaders and marketplace ministries. Faith and wisdom as Amos oversees the respective sub-ministries. Know our... Short Term Workers Missions

52 52 Missions Know our... Our students in Theological Training Exploration and consolidation of strategies to use digital space to reach, engage and equip leaders for the kingdom of God. Continued good health and protection for Amos and family. Wisdom and discernment to balance demands of ministry and family time. The men s evangelistic Bible study explores the meaning and purpose in life. Pray for good spiritual conversations between believers and non-believers. Couple In East Asia After their time of home assignment, praying and seeking, God has opened the door for the couple to engage in new roles in East Asia Pacific: mentoring, discipling, coaching and consultancy of field leaders, senior and emerging leaders with an emphasis on the least reached areas. Praise the Lord for opportunities to serve through the Perspectives Course, sharing at ladies fellowship and small group meetings and preaching. Pray for the leaders meeting in Taiwan as the couple gets to know the team and learn about the work in the region. For good working relationships to be established. Good health, travel safety and wisdom to balance their time well. Couple in Central Asia Thankful to God for their Home Assignment; they managed to spend time with friends and family members in Singapore. Give thanks that their visas have been granted. Pray for safe and smooth passage to the field of service. Pray for protection at all times. Pray that the couple and the family will depend on Him as they adjust to being back in Central Asia. Stella and Phil Carter Pray for continual good partnership and working relationship with a new church. Praise God for the opportunity to test the new format of cross-cultural training for someone going on a threemonth project in Taiwan. They had three others observing the training and they are excited to use it. Praise the Lord! Thank God for His favour on the couple who have returned to the field; they are doing well cross-culturally. Thanksgiving for the single lady in Mongolia is adjusting well crossculturally, and is staying with a local staff worker. Pray for God s protection. Pray for wisdom for Phil and Stella as they continue to develop new talks for cross-cultural living. Healing of Baker s cyst behind Stella s right knee; that the condition will not affect her effectiveness in ministry. God s continued protection and good health for Phil s mother; that her Parkinson s disease and hallucinations will not worsen. CG Thanksgiving for: Official start of the new semester with eight students in our books. Successful first event: talk given by MSI consultant Prof Lam on parenting. MT premises feeling more like home. Pray for: Favour and good relationships with the students and their families. Gillie T and CG to build good relationships with each other and a strong and united leadership team for MT. Wisdom and the right people to develop a good marketing strategy. Favour and insight into technical things such as the banking system, tax reporting and getting a WeChat public account set up, etc (it is a huge challenge when working through a language and culture filter); setting up the office

53 53 admin; new SAW from HK coming to provide administrative support: for favour with her club in explaining MB. A close walk with the Lord; energy, good work-life balance and enough sleep. Ardi Abednego and Pauline Chew Praise God for: Continuous healthy development of their baby, Bella Faith, both physically and spiritually. Growth of relationship between the various ministries in YWAM Singapore. Opportunity to minister to the family of a Discipleship Training School (DTS) student going through difficult times. Opportunities to spread His love through community life in South East Asia. Pray for: Continuous strength and provision for the family, especially as Pauline cares for Bella. Ardi s preparation in staffing the upcoming DTS Class. Pray for Pauline s physical health as she has just recovered from flu. Leow Theng Huat (On Sabbatical) Thank God for a good stay at Asbury Theological Seminary so far; that Theng Huat s research and writing have been going well; that the children have settled down well in their schools in the USA. Thank God for all the new friends they have made. Pray that they will be as much a blessing to their new friends as Theng Huat and family have been blessed by them. Pray for Theng Huat and Cheng Ping s parents and Theng Huat s grandmother; that God will grant them good health, wisdom and His Spirit s guidance. Philip and Lynette Lim Praise the Lord for the opening of the Welfare Centre and for all of His provision! Pray for management and staff to continue in the Lord s wisdom and righteousness as they become salt and light to the weak and needy. Pray for local churches and leadership to become more missional. XL, XG and baby JE to find a means of livelihood through starting their missional business; for strength for XG as she cares for the family and for XL s faith to grow. Praise God for new direction in the next phase of setting up hospitality training for cross-cultural workers. Pray for the Lord s wisdom and provision as He brings the right partners together. Pray that the Lord will bring forth the people to facilitate the crossculture M training and livelihood skills development by mid Phil and Lyn as they move to the next location; for a storage place and to find new dwelling in December Thank God for the past four years and pray for sustenance during their home assignment. Phil and Lyn s children as they continue to walk faithfully with the Lord. Praise the Lord for their younger son s wedding and may he and his wife find suitable jobs as they relocate to Sydney in Thank the Lord for His provision of a new job for the other son. Thank the Lord for providing for Lyn s dad and for his continued good health. Yvonne Choo Yvonne will be travelling in the coming months till October. Pray for journey mercies and that her ministry may be a blessing to those she meets. The universities have started orientation activities as the new academic term commences. Pray for the new incoming students to find a supportive community on campus and discover the excitement of participating in God s mission. Yvonne s father will be having surgery on his colon. Please pray for good recovery. Cindy Kua (on leave) Pray for Cindy to have continual joy, patience and perseverance in caring for her mother. God s mercy upon her mother that she may remain mobile and for her dementia to stabilise and not deteriorate too fast. Good health and God s protection upon family members. Quality time with the Lord. Daryl Tay Pray for good preparations for the three outreach projects. Pray for the children and villagers to come for these programmes; that they will see the love of Christ and will choose to turn to Him. Good synergy amongst the staff team, wisdom to coordinate and lead and for the outreach projects to run smoothly. Good health among the staff and their children. The weather has been swinging between dry hot spells and rain, causing many to fall sick. Joyce Ho Thanksgiving for Joyce s mom s recovery from her bouts of pneumonia. The weekly physio-therapy sessions have helped her to regain strength in her legs. Thank the Lord for helping Joyce to complete the classroom modules for the TESOL diploma course. Pray for the two groups of ladies whom Joyce is facilitating in the Significant Woman Course. Wisdom and creativity as Joyce prepares for the course practicum. God s direction for the next season of ministry. Missions

54 54 Missions Jolyn Ng Praise God for sustenance through the semester. Pray for purpose and joy for the last lap of school; humility and teachability in academics and beyond. Hunger and thirst for more of Jesus, and a renewed passion to serve Him and His people. Intimacy with God and fresh encounters with Him. Anointing, wisdom, strength and passion for service in the Youth Ministry. Jolyn s grandfather s health and salvation; that God will send Hokkien speaking Christians to share Christ with him while he fights cancer. Pray for an open heart to respond to Jesus. Salvation of family members, relatives and extended family. Alvena Khoo Thank God for a supportive and loving school community. Thank God for a good time of learning and serving with Operation Mobilisation. Pray for a heart that is faithful and hungry for Him. Good health, protection and salvation for family members. God s guidance and direction in future ministry. Gerhardine Foo Pray for time management for studies. Placement in this final year. Clarity on future direction. Salvation of family members, especially for her mother. Christian love, wisdom and humility in relating to her family. Eric Chiam Balancing time with school, church, and loved ones. Pray for good health and protection from all illnesses as many of his friends are falling ill. Settle housing issue for next year. Thankful for friends and faculty in school. Reginald Chan Thanksgiving for a time of rest and recuperation from HFMD. Pray for good health and God s protection for all at home, especially for Claire who is taking her PSLE. Pray for perseverance, discipline and wisdom to manage commitments at home, school and church. Jonathan Kong Strength and wisdom in studies and for God to direct him as he interacts with fellow students and professors. God to continue to clarify His direction for Jonathan s future. Godly witness among friends and family, being able to bring them to Christ through his personal witness. Protection and safety for his family and loved ones. André and Cathy De Winne Preparations for Advent and Christmas, including some outreach opportunities during the Christmas market held in Munster in December. André & Cathy hold a worship service in a home for dependent elderly people twice a month. Pray for guidance in planning these services so that they are meaningful for the residents. Wisdom and ideas on how to enhance the prayer ministry of the church. Sermon preparations as André has to preach every Sunday for the rest of this year. Good health for André and Cathy. Go Forth Conference (21-23 Jun 2018) Thank God for our nation and her leaders that we as believers have freedom to hold such Conference. The Organisers to have clarity and unity of goal and purpose for the Conference. The speakers to be anointed by the Holy Spirit; for each message to instil and strengthen us as faithful people of the Great Commission. That in our service to the nations, we are ever so careful to give God the glory and praise. That we may be a blessing to our nation and to others. X

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56 56 Coming up this week Oct-04 Nov April 2017 Mon 30 Oct 10.30am D&N - Word Alive! by Yap Poh Khim Rm am D&N - SHAPE Follow-up Meeting YWCA pm YM Camp 2017 Committee Meeting YWCA pm D&N - DISCIPLE 2_Sonny Chuah & Jacob Goh YWCA 810 Lay Counsellors Supervision Group 1 YWCA 802 Lay Counsellors Supervision Group 3 YWCA 818 Lay Counsellors Supervision Group 4 YWCA 821 Missions Policy Review Meeting YWCA pm Archives Working Session BR 5 Tue 31 Oct 8.00am Breakfast LPC Meeting Conf Rm 11.00am WSCS Tuesday Meeting L3 Hall 12.00pm Church Governance Committee Meeting Conf Rm1 1.30pm Tuesday Fellowship Committee Meeting Rm 207 WSCS Rummikub L3 Hall 2.30pm WSF Dance Rehearsal Choir Rm 5.30pm WCM - H.O.M.E. Zumba Class L2 Hall 6.00pm Endless Praise Choir Practice Chapel 7.00pm TRAC Annual Conference Hosting Committee L3 Hall 7.30pm D&N - Precept-Upon-Precept (Julie Wong) BR 1 d&n - Word Alive! by Dr Philip Pillai BR 2 disciples YWCA 824 new Creation Rm 310 p&p HRP Dance Practice Choir Rm p&p Tambourine & Dance Practice Wesley Hall Wed 01 Nov 8.30am D&N - Word Alive! by Rev Dr Sudhir Isaiah BR am WSCS Bible Study by Mrs Gloria Lee Rm am WSF Harmonica Beginners Class BR 1 WSF Harmonica Ensemble BR pm WSF Ukulele Jam BR pm IT Projects Steering Committee Monthly Meeting Conf Rm 6.30pm Cross Talk YWCA pm Alphalites YWCA 810 Rhythm of Praise Music Rm SGM Leaders Conf Planning Comm Debrief YWCA pm CEM Vocal Training Chapel God s Dunamis BR 1 Hotspot YWCA 804 Rollin with God YWCA 824 Wesley Prayer Service Wesley Hall 8.00pm GIFT - Growing In Faith Together Rm 307 Thu 02 Nov 10.30am Senior Alpha - First Steps Rm pm WSF Dance Rehearsal Choir Rm 3.00pm D&N - DISCIPLE 1_Timothy Ng YWCA 810 WFA Review Committee Meeting Conf Rm 6.00pm MPC 2/ TJTA Review with Lee Sock Kuan Rm pm Campus Ministry Core Meeting YWCA 804 LPC Meeting Conf Rm 7.00pm Marriage Preparation Class 2/2017 L3 Hall noohra Rm 206 p&p MM Band Practice Wesley Hall Wesley Chorale Choir Practice Choir Rm 7.30pm D&N - DISCIPLE 3_Ng Piak Hah & Harold Koh YWCA 810 d&n - Precept-Upon-Precept BR 1,3-4 Immanu-El Rm 202 Joshua 24:15b YWCA 824 Kairos YWCA 818 Missions - FEC Trip Planning Meeting YWCA 806 Fri 03 Nov 10.30am WSF Committee Bible Study Rm am Prayer Group Meeting Rm pm AWESOME YWCA 818 d&n - DISCIPLE 1_SG-PLOION YWCA 814 God s Clay 1 YWCA 821 pc Zone 6 (MAF) L2 Hall Table 9 BR 5 YM SMURFS YSG Meeting Rm pm B.R.I.C.K. (Be Rich in Christ the King) YWCA 810 God s Clay 2 YWCA 806 Illuminators YWCA 802 Lighthouse Rm 302 MHI - Deaf Christmas Team Meeting Rm 307 MHI Discipleship plaza Prayer Rm My True Vision BR 3 partners In Christ (PIC) BR 1 SGM Prayer Core Team Meeting YWCA pm TGIF (Together Growing In Faith) Rm 310 Sat 04 Nov 7.30am Halftime Roundtable BR am Gratitude Group Programme YWCA am D&N - Companions in Christ _Ps Gladwin, K Lim Rm am Disciples of Christ (DISC) YWCA 802 pc Zone 12 Zone Meeting YWCA pm D&N - DISCIPLE 1 (Sat)_Freddy Yap & Estella Lau BR 4 Missions Training : A Practical Course for Missions Module #1 L2 Hall 1.00pm Comms Bible Study Rm 201 d&n - CS : Discovering The Holy Spirit Plaza Hall 2.00pm Acts2Scene2 YWCA 814 BMC 3/2017 L3 Hall WSF Bible Study with Beng Suan YWCA 810 WSF Christmas Drama Rehearsal BR pm GoogleGod2 BR 5 MJC Group 6O (Fong Loon Siong) YWCA 804 Sunbeams Choir Practice Choir Rm Wesley Women s Cancer Support Grp Mtg YWCA 802 Wesley Young Ensemble Practice Music Rm 3.00pm God s Clay 3 YWCA pm D&N - DISCIPLE 4_SANCTUS / C-SALT BR 3 Main Committee Meeting Rm 207 The Goshens YWCA pm Sub-Ministry Meeting Rm pm SGL Meeting Rm 207 All events are correct at time of printing