I Will Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 Preached by Rev Lee Yam Kai. Today s Sermon 24 Dec 2017 ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH (TRAC)

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1 ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH Scan QR code to visit our church website at wwww.amkmc.org.sg Today s Sermon 24 Dec 2017 I Will Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 Preached by Rev Lee Yam Kai The Christian calendar begins with the season of ADVENT which begins 3-24 December 2017 in the Christian Calendar. Christ the Judge and anticipated Messiah is emphasized in this season. This season begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. It is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. The colour of Advent is BLUE/PURPLE, symbolising penitence and preparation. Thus the colour of our Church Bulletin. OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Traditional Service 8.00am & 5.00pm AMKMC Sanctuary 2 Contemporary-Simulcast Service 10.30am AMKMC Sanctuary 2 and AMK Hub Cinema Halls 4 & 5 WEEKLY SUNDAY MINISTRIES Ministry, ages 1-3 8am & 10.30am AMKMC, Rooms , Level am AMK Hub, Cinema Halls 3 All Mighty Kids, ages am & 10.30am Rooms , Level am AMK Hub, Cinema Halls 2 Youth Ministry, ages Youth Family Groups 8am & 10.30am, Level 4 Youth Celebration 9.30am King David/King Solomon Rooms, Level 4

2 A very warm welcome to members and friends who have come to worship with us today. May God keep you and your loved ones in His care & love always. Welcome Pack If you re here for the first time, please make sure you receive our Welcome Pack which contains helpful information about our Church. Please fill in the Response Form to let us know how we can serve you. Brought your Children? Our Children s Ministry serves children from 1 to 10 years old. We have special fun-filled programs for them every week at all our 8.00am and 10.30am services. Please contact any of our ushers for more information. Offerings Giving financially is a way our Church members & friends honor God and fund our Church work ministries. As a visitor, please do not feel obliged to give. We re simply glad you are here with us. Questions and Prayers If you have a question, or a personal prayer or need, please do not hesitate to approach any of our ushers, pastors or pastoral team members. We are always happy to assist you. 2

3 VISION THEME TO BE A METHODIST FAMILY AFTER GOD S HEART 2017 SUB THEME LOVE PEOPLE CONTACT US CHURCH OFFICE 1 Ang Mo Kio Street 21 Singapore (TEL) (FAX) admin@amkmc.org.sg PASTOR-IN-CHARGE Rev Melvin Huang (HP) After-service coffee/tea fellowship & refreshments Amstutz Hall, Church Premises & AMK Hub *, Cathay F&B area All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments. * Every last Sunday of each month at AMK Hub PASTORS Rev Lee Yam Kai Rev Anthony Lee ASSISTANT PASTOR Ps Collin See (HP) (HP) (HP) PASTORAL TEAM MEMBERS Mr Alphonsus Ang (HP) Ms Amy Cheung (HP) Mrs Caroline Chew (HP) Mr Gerald Boon (HP) Ms Irene Tay (HP) Mr Isaac Tan (HP) Mr Joshua Kwok (HP) Ms Selina Gunawan (HP) Mr Tan Quee Chew (HP) LCEC CHAIRPERSON Mr Lim Biow Chuan LAY LEADER Mr Tan Tong Guan PPRSC CHAIRPERSON Mr Thomas Tan (HP) (HP) (HP) 3

4 MINISTRY OF HELPS 8am Service WORSHIP LEADER Joshua Kwok TRADITIONAL 8am Order of Christmas Eve Service ACCOUNTING STEWARDS Ching Aik Chuan Ching Yoke Mun Simon Chua Lucy Chua Bey Guek Ngor Yvonne Tan Cheryl Wang USHERS Yvonne Tan Mr & Mrs Michael Pang Serene Goh Khoo Siok Poh Lilian Neo Karen Chee Cheryl Wang Elma T Lising Agnes Kam Jeremy Kwok Annie Wong Rose Aw MUSICIANS Adelene Cheong SUPPORT SINGERS Sharon Teh Sandy Tan Hubert Lim AV CREWS Ong Siong Huat Daniel Goh Claudia Khng Simon Tng Anthony Chua MUSIC PRELUDE ADVENT READING UMH#231 4 Christmas CHORAL INTROIT UMH# 232 When Christmas Morn Is Dawning (Verse 1) * CALL TO WORSHIP L: Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. P: He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. L: He made the things we can see and the things we can t see such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. P: He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation together. All: Christ is also the Head of the church, which is His body. He is the beginning, supreme over all who rise from the dead. He is first in everything and through Him, God reconciled the world to Himself. Amen. * HYMN OF PRAISE UMH# 217 UNISON PRAYER Away In A Manger Lord, we worship You during this time of Advent and Christmas season. You are our wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We choose to put You at the center of our family life as we celebrate Your birth. Teach us to pray and help us to glorify and worship You in our lives during this season of the year.

5 Give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation that we might know You better. Thank You for being Immanuel, God with us. Open our eyes to realize this each day as we interact with others. Help us to be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as You forgave us. Show us creative ways to love and care for those outside our community. Fill us to overflowing with Your love for the lost. Teach us to do acts of kindness to those who are in need. We ask You will touch those who do not know You. Open their hearts to Your great love for them. Help us to share Your Truth and be Your light. In the wonderful name of Jesus we pray. Amen * HYMN OF PRAYER UMH# 219 What Child Is This? + SILENT PRAYER & MEDITATION + CORPORATE PRAYER After each prayer item, Leader will say, Lord, in Your mercy, and the congregation to respond, Hear our prayers. + THE LORD S PRAYER (To be Sung) (Wesley Tulus) PIANO RESPONSE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERTORY PRAYER PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS * DOXOLOGY * HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH# 220 Angels From The Realms Of Glory SERMON TOPIC SCRIPTURE TEXT PREACHED BY I Bring You Good Tidings Of Great Joy Luke 2:8-20 (KJV) Rev Lee Yam Kai * HYMN OF DEDICATION UMH# 240 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * BENEDICTION CHORAL SEND-OFF UMH# 668 Let Us Now Depart In Thy Peace MUSIC POSTLUDE * denotes congregation standing + latecomers please wait until the prayer is over 5

6 CONTEMPORARY 10.30am Order of Christmas Eve Service AMKMC, SANCTUARY 2 OPENING PRAYER SINGING PRAISES TO GOD ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS DOXOLOGY SERMON TOPIC I Bring You Good Tidings Of Great Joy SCRIPTURE TEXT Luke 2:8-20 PREACHED BY Rev Lee Yam Kai WELCOME RESPONSE/PRAYER BENEDICTION 6 MINISTRY OF HELPS 10.30am Service WORSHIP LEADER Marchze Chng MUSICIANS Cynthia Lee Samuel Tay Wong Kok Leong William Yee Alphonsus Ang SUPPORT SINGERS Tan Jin Yu Ivan Lim AV CREWS Sean Ng Liau Wee Peng Poh Ye Kai ACCOUNTING STEWARDS Erwin Chew Chan Meng Piow Joanna Khoo Lenny Loke Zhuang Zhe En Isaiah USHERS Tabitha Chan Clarence Chang Serene Chang Hannif Khoo Tiffany Goh Royston Joel Ngiam Esther Wong

7 Highlights Item 8 Christmas and Watchnight Services > Come join us for the Christmas & Watchnight Services. > Please note the timing of our Worship Services. Item 9 S4G Pot-Bless Lunar New Year (LNY) Celebration (17 Jan 2018) Calling all seniors to sign up now. Item 11 Cell Ministry > Church-Wide Cell Word/PULPIT 2018 (Jan & Feb) A Disciple s Path Purchase your copy of the workbook and join a cell today. WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE 17 December am Traditional Service am CS > AMKMC 274 (NC-5) 10.30am CS > AMK Hub pm Traditional Service 130 CHILDREN S MINISTRY ATTENDANCE 17 December am AMKids am Ministry am AMKids am AMKids (Hub) am Ministry am Ministry (Hub) 5 Total: NC-denotes NewComers 935 (NC-5) 7 Total: 114

8 1. SERMON AVAILABILITY ON AMKMC WEBSITE & CD Listen to our sermons online at 2. DONATIONS/OFFERINGS/PLEDGES TO CHURCH We praise the Lord for your generous support to the Church. You may put your giving in form of cash or cheques in the offering bags when you attend our service. Alternatively, for your convenience, you may consider making your contribution through internet banking or over-the-counter fund transfer/deposit solutions provided by your banks. The Church s bank account details are as follows: a. Name of payee : Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) b. Bank name : Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (or OCBC Bank) c. Account number : d. Type of account (if applicable) : Current account Kindly quote your pledge reference number (on the back of the cheque or in the Your Initials field in internet banking) if your contribution is for pledges or the specific codes outlined in the Church s bulletin for special offerings. Any receipt without identifiable reference numbers or codes will be treated as open offerings. 3. FILIPINO CELL GROUP Our Filipino Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). For those who are interested to join this cell group, please contact PTM Ms Irene Tay at (hp). 8

9 4. INDONESIAN CELL GROUP Our Indonesian Cell Group meets regularly every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). Those who are interested to join are cordially invited to come and attend their regular meeting. Please contact Mrs Mina Lim at (hp). 5. CAR PARKING Car park lots are available in the multi-storey car park at Block 260 and in the vicinity of our church. Please refrain from parking in residential (red) lots in the multi-storey car park and along Street CHURCH ELECTRONIC CAR PARKING REGISTRATION If you wish to park in our Church, Online Registration is Compulsory. Kindly register your vehicle on our church website at two weeks of processing time is required before you can park your vehicle Registration of your vehicle enables entry into our basement carpark, only if parking lots are available. Thank you for your kind understanding & cooperation. 7. HUB SERVICE FELLOWSHIP TIME We invite the congregation at the AMK Hub 10.30am Service for a time of fellowship after service! Dates : Sunday, 31 December 2017 (Every last Sunday of the month) Time : End of service to 12.30pm Location : Cathey F&B area (located near escalator) 9

10 8. CHRISTMAS AND WATCHNIGHT SERVICES 24 December Christmas Eve, Sunday (No Hub and 5pm services) Speaker: Rev Lee Yam Kai 25 December Christmas Combined Worship Services (No Hub) (Monday) Speaker: Rev Melvin Huang 31 December New Year s Eve (No 5pm) (Sunday) Speaker: Mr Calvin Lim Watchnight Covenant Renewal Holy Communion Service Speaker: Rev Anthony Lee (10pm) Floral Donation We thank Marge (thanksgiving) for today s flowers. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2 July Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) is committed to protect your personal data. In the course of the year, the Church will be collecting, using and/or disclosing your data for the purposes of maintaining the membership records or for the planning of Church related activities/services for you. We seek your understanding to grant us your consent when the Church approaches you for your written consent. For more details & the full policy, please go to: 10

11 SENIORS MINISTRY 9. CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR TOGETHER WITH THE S4G FAMILY Come join us this Jan 17 S4G and celebrate Lunar New Year early with the S4G family. It will be a Pot-Bless celebration with food, singing, games and so on. So please register early and inform Cindy Tng/Susan Low what dish you will be bringing to share with everyone. The $2 fee is waived for this occasion. NEW Starting in 2018, we will dig deeper into the Word and discover the implications of our faith. God willing, we will have outings to explore different Christian ministries. Please come join us! Date : Wednesday, 17 January 2018 Time : 2.30pm to 5.30pm Venue : Amstutz Hall, Level 3 Please bring your friends. Sign up quickly at the Information Counter. Please contact PTMer Irene Tay or Mrs Molly Tan at the church for more details. 11

12 CHRISTIAN OUTREACH AND SOCIAL CONCERNS 10. RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS & COORDINATORS FOR TUITION PROGRAM 2018 The Christian Outreach and Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry is thankful for the volunteer tutors who have responded to the call to provide free academic coaching for students in the Pre-school, Primary and Secondary levels in The COSC plans to continue building a sustainable Tuition Program in 2018 in these areas: a) A Language & Literacy program targeted at Pre-School children b) An Academic Coaching program for Primary School students focusing on Math and English c) An Academic Coaching program for Secondary School students focusing on Math and English d) A self-sustaining volunteer-run tuition program. We appeal for volunteers to come forward to partner with us and support these needy students within our Ang Mo Kio Community. The program schedule is as follows: Pre-School and Primary Level sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm, starting from 13 Jan Secondary Level Sessions will be on either Wednesdays or Thurdays from 8.00pm to 9.30pm, starting from 17 Jan Sessions will be held at our church premises during school terms. More than 60 students have already registered for the program for

13 CHRISTIAN OUTREACH AND SOCIAL CONCERNS Volunteer tutors will need to commit to serve in any of the following, for at least 6 months: Teaching of Language and Reading, or Teaching of English or Math - Primary level or Teaching of English or Math - Secondary level or In addition, we are also appealing for coordinators who will assist us in the following: Performing logistic and administrative tasks to support the tuition program. Youth who have just completed their A-levels and Polytechnic education are welcome to serve. Renewal for volunteers Tutors & Coordinators shall be after every six months. >Interested volunteers can sign up by completing the registration information counter. >For more details, please contact PTM Mr. Tan Quee 6160 or (HP) or Ms Agnes

14 CELL MINISTRY 11. CHURCH WIDE CELL WORD / PULPIT SERIES (JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018) A DISCIPLE S PATH Our church theme for 2018 is Disciple and the book study that cells will be embarking on is A Disciple s Path. The Pulpit Series will be a supplement to the Cell book. All of the Cell groups will be studying this book together. You are strongly encouraged to purchase the book and join a Cell Group to study with us. 7 Jan Introduction 14 Jan Disciple (Chapter 1) 21 Jan Prayer (Chapter 2) 28 Jan Worship (Chapter 3) 4 Feb Giving (Chapter 4) 11 Feb Service (Chapter 5) 18 Feb Lunar New Year Break 25 Feb Evangelism (Chapter 6) Cost: $7 (If you are joining a Cell Group) $10 (If you are not joining a Cell Group but want to purchase the workbook) If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact PTM Selina Gunawan or PTM Joshua Kwok 14

15 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY 12. NS SUPPORT TALK The transition to National Service poses a struggle for many of our young people today. Through this talk, we hope to encourage current NSFs and those enlisting in 2018 with God s Word to face the challenges ahead. We also have an NSF Community that meets to pray and support one another. Come and join us to find out more! Date : Sunday, 24 December 2017 Time : 12.30pm to 2.30pm Venue : Amstutz Hall, Level 3 Lunch included Registration closes on 17 December 2017 If you would like to register for the event or have any enquiries please contact PTM Joshua Kwok at joshuakwok@amkmc.org.sg Events Monday, 25 Dec Christmas Day Service Pulpit Speaker: Rev Melvin Huang Sanctuary 2 (Level 3) 8am & 10.30am No 5pm Worship Service & 10.30am Worship Service at AMK Hub Sunday, 31 Dec Pulpit Speaker: Mr Calvin Lim Sanctuary 2 (Level 3) and AMK Hub 8am & 10.30am No 5pm Worship Service Watchnight Service (10pm) Pulpit Speaker: Rev Anthony Lee Sanctuary 2 (Level 3) 15

16 1-2-3 Ministry (Ages 1-3) AMKMC Rooms 2.3 and 2.4, Level 2 Every Sunday, 8am & 10.30am AMK Hub Cathay Cineplex Hall 3, Level 4 Every Sunday, 10.30am All Mighty Kids (Ages 4-10) AMKMC Rooms , Level 4 Every Sunday, 8am & 10.30am AMK Hub Cathay Cineplex Hall 2, Level 4 Every Sunday, 10.30am Timings for 2018 Youth Ministry 930am Combined Youth Celebrations King David/Solomon Conference Room 8am 1030am Youth Family Groups Light breakfast will be provided at 9.15am (level 4) 16

17 Ministries Activities for Dec Jan Dec 2017 Youth Ministry Overseas Mission CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY Dec 2017 Youth Camp YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, 7 Jan 2018 New Youth Timings YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, 7 Jan 2018 Meet-the-Parents Session CHILDREN MINISTRY Sunday, 21 Jan 2018 Holy Communion CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY Saturday, 13 Jan 2018 Youth Leaders Training YOUTH MINISTRY Saturday, 27 Jan 2018 Teachers Gathering CHILDREN MINISTRY Saturday, 27 Jan 2018 Combined Inter-Youth Ministries Games Day YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, 11 Feb 2018 Lunar New Year Event YOUTH MINISTRY 17

18 24 December 2017 SERMON TOPIC I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy SCRIPTURE TEXT Luke 2:8-20 PREACHED BY Rev Lee Yam Kai TODAY S SERMON 18

19 Is this your first time visiting our church? Yes no Name: (Male/Female) Address: MY RESPONSE Please pass this form to the ushers or Pastoral Staff or put it in the offering bags. Thank you! Contact No: I am single I am married No. of Children Please indicate your age Below< >Above Please tick one or more of the boxes below (where appropriate): I have accepted Jesus Christ into my life today. I would like to know more about Jesus Christ. I would like to know more about the church and its activities. I would like to know more about/join the cell groups in the church. I would like to speak to a Pastoral Team Member. I re-dedicated myself to the Lord and would like some follow-up. I want someone to pray with me. I would like to serve in the Church. Please contact me. Service attended 8.00am 10.30am AMKMC 10.30am AMK Hub 5.00pm Other comments: By providing my personal data to Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church, I acknowledge that the Church is collecting my personal data in this response form in relation to my participation in the activities of the Church. I hereby consent to the Church collecting, using or disclosing my personal data to enable the Church to continue to provide services to me. I also consent to the Church contacting me by telephone or sending phone or messages to me in relation to any of the activities conducted by the Church or any services to be provided by the Church. SIGNATURE DATE

20 Our vision is to be Worshipping God as the centre of our lives by loving God with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength. Showing God s love and grace in our fellowship through authentic care and support. Fulfilling the Great Commission by reaching out to serve the needs of our communities and beyond. Teaching, nurturing and empowering one another to be disciples of Christ. Our vision is to be a Methodist family after God s heart This symbol comprises 4 emphases that capture our vision, thrust and identity in Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC). As a church, we strive to be a Methodist family after God s heart and it is our desire that as we Love God, Love People, Disciple and Serve, we will create an environment where people will experience God and be empowered to share His love to their communities, families and each other.