This Week 10 July Sermon Notes Worship Leader Elder Edmund Kwok

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1 This Week 10 July Sermon Notes Worship Leader Elder Edmund Kwok A MODEL CHURCH Song Leaders Ding Si Rui & Esabella Koh 1 THESSALONIANS Pianist Ng Jianzhi 1:1-10 (ESV) AV & Projectionist Judith Chew Ushering & Offering Jameson & Molly Lau Pradeep Kumar Jaswantlal, I. Work of Faith Sanctuary Flowers Frejoles Family (All in thanksgiving) Dn & Mrs Hongsui Lin Fellowship Tea (In thanksgiving) Next Week Speaker Sermon Title Sermon Text Worship Leader Song Leaders Pianist AV & Projectionist Ushering & Offering Sanctuary Flowers Fellowship Tea 17 July (HC) Pastor Yap Kim Sin Serving Jesus 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (ESV) Elder Lam Kwok Chong Ding Si Yan & Matthew Tan Angela Tan Joanna Foong Xavier & Cecilia Arokiam Jaclyn Siow & Family (In loving memory of Mr Siow Watt Peng), Mrs Anne Heng (In thanksgiving) Jameson & Molly Lau, Mrs Anne Heng (All in thanksgiving) II. Labour of Love III. Steadfastness of Hope Welcome Warmest welcome to the Lord s House! If you are here for the first time, we welcome you to join us for Fellowship Tea. Come to our Visitors Desk and give us an opportunity to get to know you. Sanctuary Flowers & Fellowship Tea Contribution Lists are posted on the board in the Fellowship Hall for contributions for the months of July to December 2016 New Catechism Class Classes commence today, 3.30 Reuben Room, L2 by Pastor Eric Kwan Pastor Eddy Lim is on leave 29 June to 29 July

2 BULLETIN Vol 47 #38 10 July pm ZION SERANGOON BIBLE-PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH By God s help, Zion Serangoon seeks to be a disciple-making church focused on the diligent study and faithful obedience of His Word. 3 & 5 Tavistock Avenue T: F: office@zionserangoon.org.sg Order of Service Senior Pastor Rev Dr Yap Kim Sin (M) yapks Pastors Rev Eric Kwan (M) ekwan Rev Eddy Lim (M) eddy Rev Lawrence Ong (M) lawrence Elders Elder Daniel Ang (M) Elder Chua Hung Choo (M) Elder Wendell Chua (M) Elder Oswald Goh (M) Elder Edmund Kwok (M) Elder Lam Kwok Chong (M) Elder Quek Swee Peng (H) Deacons/Deaconess Dn Reuben Ang (M) Dn Stephen Chua (M) Dn Goh Shu Jin (M) Dn Vincent Goh (M) Dn Ivan Lee (M) Dn Jonathan Lee (M) Dn Lin Hongsui (M) Dn Jason Ong (M) Dness Selene Wee (M) Ministry Staff Mr Joseph Tee (M) For Worship Vestry Prayer & Prelude Exalt His Name Call to Worship Invocation *Gloria Patri *Hymn: RHC49 How Great Thou Art! Responsive Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Worship in Songs Give To His Work Offering *Offertory Response Listen To His Word Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (ESV) (Children leave for Junior Worship) Sermon: A Model Church - Pastor Lawrence Ong *Hymn: B19 Love Divine Pray To Him *Pastoral Prayer *Hymn: There is a Higher Throne *Benediction Announcements, Thanksgiving Prayer & Postlude Go Forth And Witness For Him *Congregation standing JUNIOR WORSHIP

3 Pastor Kwan Writes Encourage One Another Our goal is not to wait for people to encourage us but rather to be proactive in encouraging others. One of the signs of a mature believer in Christ is his or her compassionate attitude towards those who are weak, helpless and downtrodden. God s Word challenges us in I Thessalonians 5:14: And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. At the Senior Adult Fellowship monthly Thursday Bible Study meetings, we constantly talk about how to put into practice what we have learned together, i.e. to be an encourager to one another. The following are some practical steps we deliberated upon, which we pray God will help us to act on. We seek our best to encourage one another by E Expressing our appreciation for the little things that people do for us, and being thankful to God for the gifts we receive. N Nurturing young believers in their Christian faith through studying the Bible together with them. C Caring for the sick and comforting the bereaved by our presence. weep with them that weep - Romans 12:15b. Visit the sick and attend wake services. O Opening our homes to entertain one another and especially to those who are new in the church. Use hospitality one to another without grudging - 1 Peter 4:9. U Urging those young in their faith to draw closer to God s people through the various activities of the church, e.g. Discipleship groups, Adult Bible Classes, etc. R Rejoicing with those who rejoice. Participate cheerfully at special functions to celebrate special occasions, e.g. birthdays, new home, anniversaries, etc. A Assuring others of our prayers for them and taking the challenge to pray earnestly to the Lord for their ministry or for their spiritual walk in the Lord. G Giving to those who are poor and to those who are in need of financial assistance. for God loveth a cheerful giver - II Corinthians 9:7b. E Exhorting young believers to persevere in their faith and Christian walk. Share with them our testimonies of God s goodness and grace. These are some practical things that we can do to build up the church of Christ and to unite our hearts together to serve the Lord. Let us pray that the Lord will enable us to exercise our Christian faith by being a doer and not a hearer only. 224

4 Senior Adult Fellowship Dick Pooi Yesterday, by the grace of God, the Senior Adult Fellowship celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a Thanksgiving service and dinner. The speaker was Rev Jack Sin from Maranatha BP Church. We thank God for His love and His infinite blessings for our seniors all these years and we will continue to commit ourselves and this fellowship group to praise and glorify Him. From a humble beginning since its first inception 35 years ago, when the few events organised were on an ad hoc basis, we thank God for His blessings that now we are able to plan the various events ahead. Among the various programmes organised are the Monthly Bible-study/meetings, Health talks, Home Visitations, Day-Outings, Endau-Rompin Trip and Morning Walks. The highlight of the year is our Annual Retreat. Monthly Bible-Study/Meeting: Every first Thursday of the month, a group of about 40 seniors gather together to sing hymns of praises, to study God's word with group discussion, sharing and praying with one another, ending with a fellowship lunch. Health Talks and Morning walk: These are planned for the physical wellbeing of our seniors as our body is a temple of God. These events double as outreaches since we are encouraged to invite non-believers to join us in order that they might hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Home Visitations: Twice a month, the SAF will visit our home-bound brethren to encourage them and to partake The Holy Communion with them. During Christmas, special day-time carolling was also organised for them. Endau-Rompin Trip: The purpose of this trip is to encourage our Malaysian brethren serving at the churches of Endau, Rompin, Kg Hubong and Mersing. Many of our seniors who have gone on this trip are encouraged themselves by the way our Malaysian brethren dedicate their lives in serving the Lord. SAF Annual Retreat: Once a year, usually in the month of September, we will hold our annual retreat over a period of 4-5 days. It is hoped that through this retreat, we will continue to walk closer to the Lord and our brotherly/sisterly bonds can be further strengthened. With 35 years' of God's blessings behind us, we will continue to look for His blessings for the years ahead and pray for the Lord to touch the hearts of others to come forward to help serve in this Fellowship for the "harvest" is plenty but the "workers" are few. The SAF will be totally committed to be dedicated (as a Soldier), disciplined (as an Athlete) and diligent (as a Farmer). 2 Timothy 2:

5 Attendance Offerings Announcements Service Morning Evening Total Attd Offering $17, $ 10, $ 27, NEW Discipleship Groups Venue: On rotation. They started meeting last Friday, 8 8 pm Led by Dn Goh Shu Jin ZS60 Fund: (Target $600,000.00) For more info please see Dn Goh Shu Jin ~~~~~~ (57)$400 (58)$100 (59)$5,000 Venue: Blk 822 Sims Ave (60)$398 (Family Day Photo Booth) (Pradeep & Joo Neo s home) (61)$829 (Family Day Registration Fee) Meeting on Friday, pm Led by Pastor Yap For more info please contact Total $ 6, Total to date: $ 62, Our Weekly Activities 12 July Tuesday 9.00 am NO Church Staff Devotions & Meeting LKH Devotions 13 July Wednesday 8.00 pm Prayer Fellowship Devotions by Elder Chia Praying for LKH & Zion Kindergarten 14 July Thursday am SAF Home Visitation 7.30 pm Myanmarese Fellowship 8.00 pm ZS60 Committee Meeting 15 July Friday 9.00 am LKH Devotions 8.00 pm ZES YF 16 July Saturday 1.30 pm FMC Meeting 3.00 pm AWANA 4.00 pm ZMS YF 5.00 pm Choir Practice Senior Adult Fellowship Special Outing to the International Gardens by the Bay Date: 28 July, Thursday Time: 9.30 am pm Transportation & Entrance Fees: $10/- Please register with our SAF representatives Church Camp 2016 Sermons The Disciple s Journey A Chosen People Audio (MP3) $2 ; Video (MP4) $4 If you are interested in purchasing a copy of it, place your the Info Desk today ZS60 Commemorative EZ Link Card For those who have not collected the commissioned card last Lord s Day kindly Fellowship Hall Career with ZS BPC Position: Church Administrator/Admin Manager If you sense God s call to respond and be part of His work, please your resume to danielyow@zionserangoon.org.sg Latest Addition to BPCIS Praise God Mt Hermon BP Church is the latest church to join the Presbytery, effective July The church at its recent ACM voted in favour to be part of BPCIS. This brings the current membership to 6 churches, including Mt Carmel BPC, Herald BPC, Emmanuel BPC, Zion Bishan BPC and our church. Congratulations to Emmanuel BP Church on occasion of their 39th Anniversary Elder & Mrs Chua Hung Choo are representing us at their anniversary & thanksgiving this morning Pastor Yap, Pastor Eric, Pastor Lawrence, Joseph Tee & Elder Chua Hung Choo are attending the BP Pastors JB on 11 & 12 July 225

6 Awana Ministry: Weekly Prayer Guide Pray for teachers gifted with skills to teach two regular Awana children with special needs. Thank God for touching the hearts of two brethren: one new handbook leader; and one games leader. They were moved by the Spirit after Church Camp to come forward. Please pray for all leaders to be constantly renewed in love for Jesus and to pay our Gospel debt faithfully. Pray for more Cubbies (ages 5-6) and Sparks (ages 7-8) to join Awana. We have only 8 Cubbies and Sparks kids versus 26 Truth & Training (ages 9-12) kids. Foreign Missions - Vietnam The people of Vietnam are some of the least reached with the Gospel in Asia. Pray that this nation would be transformed as the Good News of Jesus Christ extends to all people and segments of society. Pray for the ongoing spiritual battle as ancestors are worshipped. The capital Hanoi, with a population of 7 million, has less than 0.1% evangelical believers. Ho Chi Minh City, with a population of 8-10 million, has nearly 2% of Christians. Pray for the Holy Spirit to open hearts. The country is changing rapidly and becoming increasingly globalized. The values of younger generations have become more materialistic and individualistic. Pray that there would be increasing opportunities to tell them about Jesus. Pray for revival in the Church in Vietnam. May the church grow in outreach to local communities. Pray that the Gospel would be seen and heard as lives are changed. Remember our missions partners in Vietnam Thank God for our strategic partnership with Gia Dinh Church in Ho Chi Minh City. Through our collaboration, we support financially the churchplanting ministries at Tra Tan, Tan Hiep, Phuoc Tan, Ben Cho and Phu Trung. Uphold the pastors and evangelists in our prayers. They serve faithfully and courageously despite opposition and oppression from local authorities and non-believers. May the Lord grant them wisdom and grace to respond winsomely so that they can maintain a credible and effective witness for Jesus Christ. Remember in prayer the believers in these 5 areas. May they seek to grow in the knowledge of God's will and His Word. May God sustain and keep them steadfast in their faith and not fall away easily in the face of opposition and persecution. 226

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