Be Rooted in Christ and Be Transformed 2016 Theme

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1 Vision Be Rooted in Christ and Be Transformed 2016 Theme 20 August 2016: 8:00 pm (Saturday) 21 August 2016: 8:45 am (Sunday) Address : Tel. No : Fax No. : Website : 23, Jalan Keliling, Canning Garden, Ipoh cgmcipoh@gmail.com Bishop : President : Perak District Superintendent : Pastor In-Charge : Associate Pastor : Associate Pastor : Rev. Dr. Ong Hwai Teik Rev. Dr. T. Jeyakumar Rev. Joshua Khong Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Yu Chiew Song Rev. Richard Leow

2 PRELUDE / PERSONAL REFLECTION & PREPARATION CALL TO WORSHIP L: A voice cries out: C: Prepare for God s arrival! L: Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. C: Fill in the valleys, level off the hills. L: Smooth out the ruts, and clear out the rocks. C: For our God is coming! L: Let s worship together. PRAYER (in unison) Father, you make known the salvation of mankind at the birth of your Son. Make us strong in faith and bring us to the glory You promise. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. ACT OF PRAISE INTERCESSION THE LORD S PRAYER (in unison) Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses; as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. HYMN OF PREPARATION LIFT HIGH THE CROSS UMH 158 SCRIPTURE READING JOHN 1: 19-23; 26-29; L : The Gospel of the Lord. C : Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ. SERMON OFFERTORY PRAYER (in unison) PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS Heavenly Father, thank you for the light of Your Word. Thank you for lighting up our darkness so that we can walk confidently and securely in this life. Help us to not only live by Your Light, but may the giving of our gifts enable those who are in darkness to come to You. We pray this in the name of the true light, which enlightens everyone, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Amen. OFFERTORY & FAMILY NEWS DOXOLOGY PRAISE GOD HYMN OF DEDICATION WE VE A STORY TO TELL TO THE NATIONS UMH 569 BENEDICTION THREEFOLD AMEN PRAYER MINISTRY If you would like someone to pray for you, please come forward and you will be prayed for.

3 DAY PRAYER ITEM TIME VENUE Monday Interceding for The Nation and Nations 10:00-11:00 am Common Room 1 Tuesday Jericho Hour 5:00-6:00 pm Common Room 3 Friday General Prayer 9:30 am Common Room 3 Saturday Morning Watch Pre-Celebration Prayer 6:00-7:00 am 7:30 pm Common Room 3 SS Toddlers Room Sunday Pre-Celebration Prayer 8:15 am SS Toddlers Room 1. Those who are interested to buy the Sermon CDs, please see Mr. Peter Yoong after the worship service. 2. If you wish to bank in your pledges/tithes/gifts directly to our church account (Canning Garden Methodist Church CA No 2) you may do so with AmBank account no: Kindly put the bank-in slip into the envelope that the church provides, indicate what the money is for and drop the envelope into the offering bag. Receipts will be issued after bank confirmation upon request and are to be collected personally from Church Office. 3. Disaster Relief Fund: As this is a revolving fund, you may top up the Disaster Relief Fund so that we are able as a church to help others in their sufferings. Those who wish to contribute can place your contribution into the envelope marked Disaster Relief Fund and drop the envelope into the offering bag. 4. The church library, which is located at the Concourse, is open on Sundays from am am.

4 SATURDAY 8:00 pm 20 August August 2016 Preacher : Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Thomas Chin Scripture Reader : Dr. Wong Lai Yin Mr. Loh Xiu Ming Liturgist : Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Thomas Chin Worship Leader : Mr. Michael Wong Ms. Ong Joo Lee Co-Worship Leaders : Musicians : Mrs. Pamela Cortez Ms. Christine Tiang Mrs. Wern Sze Gill Mr. Rene Cortez Dr. Basel Ms. Hannah Kuah Ms. Chan Wan Wei Mr. Bryan Chang Mr. Cheng Hon Keong Ms. Michelle Teh Dr. Melvin Ding Mr. Michael Reutens Mr. Daniel Leo Mr. Gideon Arjunan Visual Projectionist : Mr. Caleb Chin Ms. Esther Tan Welcome Team : Team 1 Team 2 SUNDAY 8:45 am 21 August August 2016 Preacher : Rev. Thomas Chin Rev. Thomas Chin Scripture Reader : Ms. Lam Wye Ming Mrs. Ling Cheng Gaik Liturgist : Mr. Tang Khai Kit Mr. Lee Hock Hin Worship Leader : Mr. Peter Foong Dr. Wong Lai Yin Co-Worship : Leaders : Musicians : Mrs. Tan Sau Chun Mrs. Tan Wei Meng Mrs. Selina Lim Dr. Vicky Loo Dr. Chow Weng Sum Mr. Loh Xiu Kin Mrs. Irene Lim Mrs. Juliana Yong Mr. Leong Siew Hong Ms. Christina Ong Ms. Rachel Sum Ms. Janice Ravi Visual Projectionist : Ms. Joy Ann Yew Ms. Joy Ann Yew Welcome Team : Sunday Team Sunday Team Flowers: Ms. Jaclyn Chow - Fellowship Hour: CG 10 CG 11 FRIDAY 8:00 pm Liturgist : Worship Leader : Co-Worship Leaders : Musicians : Visual Projectionist : 26 August 2016 PRAISE & PRAYER Mrs. Shirley Lim Mrs. Wan Ching Peter Mrs. Page Chang Ms. Jaclyn Chow Dr. Philip Ho Mr. Samuel Ho Dr. Chang Seit Kim Ms. Chew Kar Leng Mr. Joshua Arjunan Ms. Hannah Kuah

5 SAT FRI THU WED TUE MON SUN SAT FRI THU WED TUE MON SUN THIS WEEK CGMC KIDS CGMC CGMC MYF AEROBIC CLASS 10:30 am 1:00-3:00 pm 3:00-6:30 pm 5:00 6:00 pm SS KMH SS KMH PRAISE DANCE SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 11:00 am 5:30-7:00 pm Carpark KMH Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES LIGHTHOUSE JERICHO HOUR 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm 5:00 6:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 Lighthouse Centre CR3 CR2 PRAISE DANCE BIBLE CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 9:30 11:30 am 2:00-5:00 pm Carpark CR3 Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES AEROBIC CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre CR3, MPH KOPITIAM SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE PRAISE & PRAYER 9:00-10:30 am 11:00 am 2:00-5:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre SS MORNING WATCH MANDARIN CLASS COMPUTER CLASS 6:00 7:00 am 9:30 10:30 am 9:30 11:00 am CR3 MPH CR3 NEXT WEEK CGMC KIDS CGMC MYF AEROBIC CLASS CGMC 10:30 am 3:00-6:30 pm 5:00 6:00 pm 6:30-9:30 pm SS SS KMH KMH PRAISE DANCE SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 11:00 am 5:30-7:00 pm Carpark KMH Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES LIGHTHOUSE JERICHO HOUR 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm 5:00 6:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 Lighthouse Centre CR3 CR2 PRAISE DANCE BIBLE CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 7:00 am 9:30 11:30 am 2:00-5:00 pm Carpark CR3 Lighthouse Centre 2:7 SERIES AEROBIC CLASS LIGHTHOUSE 2:7 SERIES 10:00 am 12:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm 5:30-7:00 pm 8:00 9:30 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre CR3, MPH KOPITIAM SIT DOWN EXERCISE LIGHTHOUSE 9:00-10:30 am 11:00 am 2:00-5:00 pm CR3 KMH Lighthouse Centre MORNING WATCH MANDARIN CLASS COMPUTER CLASS 6:00 7:00 am 9:30 10:30 am 9:30 11:00 am CR3 MPH CR3

6 SUNDAY : Ponder and Pray As Christians, we may be confident that we do not have idols of gold, silver, stone or wood, and are assured that we do not bow down to any one of them. But we may be unaware that we have idols that are unseen in the 5As ambition, amusement, association, affection and addiction that can come between us and God and which can render us fruitless. Let us sincerely examine ourselves and ask the search light of the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden idols in us; let us repent and turn away from them so that our walk in the Lord will not be hindered. MONDAY : The Nation & Nations Malaysia: Let us claim His promise that 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 will forgive their sin and heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). Let us earnestly beseech God to answer our prayers for the following: A Holy and Righteous Church Pray that the Malaysian church will stand out as a prophetic community, impacting society, and live out authentic and vibrant Christian lives that will be salt and light in the nation. Then only can the church act and speak with credibility and moral authority, and be taken seriously by the nation s leaders. A United Church Reflecting a Malaysian Identity Pray that Christians will make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit, embrace reconciliation and restoration, shake off cultural blockages and be an example in bringing together all races, languages and cultures, uniting them under the Lordship of Christ, and to model ethnic reconciliation powerfully in our nation. Pursuing True Discipleship Pray that Christians will understand what true discipleship means, and be willing to take up their cross daily and suffer for Christ. Pray that the many Christian professionals and countless university students studying abroad will return with a clear vision to build both the church and nation. Electoral reform, Bersih 5 is going to be held this year, but the date and venue have yet to be decided. Roadshows are being held to raise awareness of the agenda of the rally. Pray that every state in Malaysia will understand and support the objectives of Bersih 5. TUESDAY : Workplace It is so obvious that the one million civil servants in Malaysia have saturated the government machineries with an excessive workforce. With the ever increasing new graduates coming out of our numerous educational institutions, it is inevitable that we are facing an unemployment crisis. 1. Pray for patience and ability to adjust to the present unfavourable conditions in our new workforce.

7 2. Pray for industries to be creative and bold in creating new jobs for the market. 3. Pray for our government to be proactive in the area of improving the national economy. 4. Pray for the global economy to recover soon. WEDNESDAY : Children s Life At the recent Unveiled Seminar our TRAC President reminded our church that contrary to our common perception, Christians have the freedom to reach out to the community in Malaysia, especially in the area of education. Pray for a resurgence of interest in reclaiming ownership of our Methodist schools in Malaysia. Pray for our private Methodist schools, that they will remain successful in educating the next generation. Pray that more of our youths will consider taking up a career in education. Our church Kindergarten has reached a point whereby a major decision needs to be taken for its future. Pray for God s wisdom to be upon the committee to make the right decision. THURSDAY : Mission Continue to pray for the Nepali Ministry which has been ongoing since mid- December Pray that God will continue to touch the hearts of those Nepali who came for various meetings held in our temporary centre. 2. Cover the mission workers in prayer; especially for more committed Christians to come forward to help. Ask God for more Nepali speaking helpers. 3. Pray for more men to participate in reaching out to the Nepali workers by organising visits to their hostels. 4. Ask God to transform us into a Missional Church. FRIDAY : Family and church 1. Continue to pray for God s anointing for our pastors and church leaders. Pray that His blood of covering shall always be evident in their lives. 2. We thank God for the successful conclusion to our Alpha course. Pray for those who started this course in order to seek God, that they will find Him; and for Christians who want to know our Lord better, will develop a deeper relationship with Him. 3. Continue to uphold our CGMC KIDS. Pray especially for the faithful volunteers to continue to use their spiritual gifts to bless the children who come to seek the Lord. SATURDAY : Corporate Worship Services Worship is ENCOUNTERING GOD. Therefore pray for the Saturday and Sunday corporate worship services in our Church to be a time where people encounter God and be enriched with Biblical knowledge. May we experience transformation, embrace one another lovingly, and intentionally evangelize others.

8 PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS JOHN 1:19-51 (READ JOHN 1: 19-23; 26-29; 32-43) Introduction - Discipleship encountering Jesus 1. Come and recognize: Who is it? 2. Come and see: What is it? 3. Come and follow: How is it? Conclusion Discussion for application: A. Which one of the names of Jesus do you like most and why: Messiah(vv.20, 41), Lamb of God (v.29), Baptizer of the Spirit (v.33), Rabbi/Teacher (vv.38, 49), Christ/anointed one (v.41), Nazerene (v.45), son of Joseph (v.45), Son of God (v.49), King of Israel (v.49), Son of Man (v.51) B. Why is it important to encounter Jesus with faith experience (heart) and knowledge (mind)? And how can you develop ways to love God with your heart and mind? C. When we follow Jesus, our ultimate and rightful response to His Lordship is to surrender to Him in self-denial. What would you do in response to the Lord today?

9 Welcome to CGMC Worship Service May you encounter God and be enriched in your fellowship with us. Visitors, guests and members are welcome to join us for coffee / tea hour at our Concourse after worship. 22 AUG Persatuan DAYBREAK - AGM 22 August 2016, Monday, 8:00 pm Symphony Function Level 1, Symphony Suite Hotel No 41, Lapangan Symphony Business Park, Jalan Lapangan Symphony, Ipoh. CONTACT : DAYBREAK, AUG PRAISE & PRAYER 26 August 2016, Friday, 8:00 pm Shekinah Sanctuary, Canning Garden Methodist Church There will be no meetings for ALL Cell Groups this week. Praise & Prayer is the church ownership event that enables the entire church family to come together for a time of prayer, ministry and witnessing to God s work. Do prioritise this church family time with God and be present at this month s Praise & Prayer. CONTACT : CHURCH OFFICE, SEP EAST MALAYSIAN MISSION TRIP IBAN YOUTH CAMP YOU can make a difference!!! Will you please go on this short trip? Sharing Caring Encouraging Date: 9 12 September 2016, (Fri Mon) Place: Sibu, Sarawak Registration Closing Date: 1 September 2016 (Wed) CONTACT : MR. PETERSON TRAC ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MODULE (OLM)-2 8 October 2016 (Saturday) 9.30 am pm 9 October 2016 (Sunday) 11 am pm Fee: RM20.00 Venue: CGMC, Ipoh Registration Closing Date: 8 September 2016 TARGET PARTICIPANTS: All LCEC members, heads of ministries and small group leaders together with their local church pastors, and potential and emerging leaders.