...to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. Luke 1:79 Reflective Question

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1 2 Cor 5:14 Sunday 27 November 2016 Shine Forth, 10.30am Reflective Verse...to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. Luke 1:79 Reflective Question In what places do you see people living in darkness and in the shadow of death? Will you commit to praying for those in these places? Order of Worship ADVENT SUNDAY/ BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

2 PRAISE Call to Worship from Psalm 8:1, 2, 9 [PLEASE STAND] Leader O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth. People You displayed Your splendor above the heavens! Leader From the mouth of infants You have established strength. People ALL To make the enemy and the revengeful cease. Mrs Ng-Lee Wan Yee O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! Amen. PRAISE Ms Rachel Choe PRAYER Silent Prayer The Lord s Prayer Greetings and Church Concerns PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord Offering Doxology [PLEASE STAND] Baptism & Membership Confirmation 2

3 PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Luke 1:67-80 Sermon Why Jesus Came Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Benediction Amazing Love Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please go to the area near the pulpit. A ministry team member will pray with you. 3

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS The following pastors will be/are on annual leave: REV WENDY WATSON: 29 Nov to 3 Dec REV EDMUND KOH: 28 Nov-2 Dec REV JEREMY ONG: 25 Nov 1 Dec PASTOR DAVID HO: 28 Nov REPAIRS AT WESLEY GARDEN: Contractors are carrying out repairs during the School holidays. Please take notice of the safety signs and barricades. SALE OF HANDICRAFT & TOYS: TODAY 8am-1pm Canteen; Mission team raising funds for infrastructural facilities (toilets, kitchen roof) at Shineforth Methodist Church in Chiangmai. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, Sun Sch Teachers Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong INDONESIAN CHRISTMAS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 11 Dec 10:30am-12:30pm Oldham Hall Chapel, followed by lunch. Preacher: Rev Sanni Pasaribu will deliver the sermon The Promised Saviour. For information, contact Famajati at THE OUTREACH AND SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE is arranging for delivery of Christmas love gifts to about 100 underprivileged families. If you are able to help, please register at the canteen on 27 November 2016 after the 8.30am and 10.30am services. "A NEW BEGINNING": a new course from Discipleship & Nurture Ministry (Feb 2017 mid-may 2017; Wednesdays 8-10 pm) to help you build a meaningful relationship with Christ. Find out what happens the moment you receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour; discover what it means for Christ to be your Lord and how you can begin a new life in Christ. For details, please contact Aline at or dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at closes on 31 Dec Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 28 November to 4 December Mr Au Jun Ren, Brendan-Keefe Mr Awyong Jin Wee, Adrian Mdm Basuki, Irene Setiadarmawan Mr Chan Fu-Rong Russell Mrs Chan-Chew Kim Siew, Irene Mr Kho Thong Teck, Timothy Miss Kimbrell, Erin Yeadon Miss Koh Anthony Shantini Mr Kwok Wai Chiau Ms Lau Chuen Hwee, Wendy Mdm Lau Ing Fong Mrs Ong-Leong Carmen Mr Pollock Anthony William, Oscar Mr Poo Keng Seng, Sherman Mr Proniewski, Mathieu Mrs Quek-Lim Mei Leng, Gracia Mrs Chen-Chua Lian Eng Mrs Lau-Leong Yoke Lin, Kristine Mr Saw Chit Wei, Jason Mdm Chern Mei Chin Mr Chew Siong Hwee, Derrick Miss Chia Wen-Yi Elizabeth, Laura Mrs Chiang-How Poh Leng Miss Chong Chia Min, Esther Mdm Chong Weng Yue, Wendy Miss Chu Mei Yin Mr Emmanuel, Daniel Mr Escude Kialiang Bernard, Christoph Mr Fobrogo Kevin Leeroy Mdm Foo Tsui Shang, Dorothy Mrs Foo-Pang Yuen Wah, Grace Ms Ha Ngoc Huong Lien Ms Ha Ngoc Thu Hien Ms Hong Chooi Ai, Rowena Miss Hong Suhui, Andrea Mr Hong Tat Chuan, Shannon Mr Hoo Teng Yang Mrs Huang-Chung Fui Choo, Alicia Mdm Kan Dee Min, Sophia Dr Lee Pheng Hui, Brian Mdm Lee Poh Poh, Jenifer Mr Leong Seng Kok Dr Liew Ian Tatt Mr Lim Eu-Min Darren Mr Lim Jian Wei Mr Lim Jin Huei, Eric Mr Lim Keok Meng, Richard Miss Lim Leanne Mr Lim Thian Long Mr Lim Zhen Wei, Daniel Miss Lin Enying Charissa Miss Liu Yan, Daisy Miss Loi Teck Yi, Yarni Miss Loke Ren Qi, Sabina Ms Lu Su Lian Ms Lye Li Ting, Natalie Mr Ngo Eng Kiong Mdm Noviana, Laurence Mdm Ong Hui Hsia, Valerie Mr Ong Li-Jen Miss Ong Su En, Janjoy Mr Ong Wee Tiong, Joshua Prof Saw Swee Hock, Leslie Mdm See Lay Hiong, Esther Mr Shea Chi Fai Mr Sim Khey Jin, Aaron Mdm Sim Meng Kim, Molly Mrs Sim-Chin Yen Tshin, Teresa Mrs Soh-Koh Yock Wah Miss Summers Kristine Victoria Mr Tan An Ren Mr Tan Jit Ann, Joel Ms Tan Sze Lin Mr Tan Wei Wen, Jonathan Mdm Tan Yen Kim, Susie Ms Tan Yi-Lin Alina Mr Tan, Peter Mrs Tan-Wee Le Nyuk, Irene Mdm Tay Chye Hoon Mr Tay Jian Hua, Marcus Mdm Tay Sue Kim, Kym Mr Teh Ee Kuang, Gerald Laurence Mr Teo Choon Xing, Malcolm Mrs Teo-Lee Kwai Peng 4 Mdm Tham Poh Sai, Janet Mdm Wang Fang, Jill Miss Wee Li Lin Mr Wee Tze Sing, Joel Mr Wong Li Jian, Damien Mdm Wong Sook Chai Miss Wong Wai Lin, Sarah Mdm Woo Yee Chuan, Hilda Mr Yan Song Le, Luke Mr Yu Chee Hwa Mdm Yue Wai Kuen, Irene Mr Gan Hong En, Joel Samuel Miss Khong Ying Hui, Sydney Mr Khor, Eugene Mr Kwek Wei Pin, Joel Miss Loke Jia Qing, Angeline Mr Lu Yanda, Samuel Ms Ng, Deidre Mr Rehu James Laurence, Michael Mr Tan Yan Chang, Kenneth Ms Tan Ying Jia, Isabelle Mr Tay, Benedict Asher Miss Wong Hsiao Wei, Larissa Fay Mdm Wong Mui Ching, Mabel Ms Wong Yu Xin, Charmaine Mr Yeoh, Cedric

5 CONGRATULATIONS TO Mr Tok Wei Sin & Ms Sim Ning, Cheryl who were married yesterday Mr Low Wei Xiong, Julian & Ms Koh Ying Yun, Juliana who were married yesterday FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by Mr & Mrs Edgar Low and Mikaela in thanksgiving in thanksgiving, from Ben, Yueh-mei, Jacqueline & Jonathan Woo P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF ADVENT-CHRISTMASTIDE 26 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER, 2016 Sat, 26 Nov BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service The Tongue: A Force For Good And Evil Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 27 Nov Advent Sunday/Baptism & Membership Confirmation Standing Firm Against The Devil Hope Why Jesus Came Honour Your Parents [at Bt Batok] Rev Edmund Koh Pastor David Ho Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Preacher Evelyn Teoh 8.30am, 10.30am 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP) Sat, 3 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service Trust & Obey Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 4 Dec 2 nd Sunday in Advent/Holy Communion TBC TBC Commissioned [at Bt Batok] Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Dr Kevin Lowe 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room/HC)/ (Shine Forth/HC) 10.30am (BBPP) 5

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16 THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Ushers Greeters Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm PA Technicians Sat, 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am; 10.30am Shine Forth; 8.30am Upper Room Floral Stewards GYM Mellow Tones and Mrs Yvonne Tan (Choir Pianist) Mrs Theresa Poh (Organist) and and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Ms Wendy Tan (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team Ms Chia Teck Ai, Mr Mark Lim, Ms Eileen Cheng, Ms Anna Chen, Ms Jennifer Wee Small Group at West Coast Ms Winnie Ding, Ms Lee Ping, Ms Ng Li Peng, Mrs Anna Ong, Ms Deborah Chew Mr Bob Chua, Mr Andrew Quek, Mrs Molly Quek, Mr Francis Lee, Mrs Lee Ling Ling, Mr Lee Soon Lee, Mr Mark Tan, Mrs Valerie Tan, Mr Chong Kek Weng, Mrs Serene Chong Mrs Jenny Folk, Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Ms Hiew Li Ting, Mr Wong Xiaonan, Mr Edward Ong and Mr Andrew Yap Mr Benjamin BC Tan and Ms Winnie Ding Ms Boon Chia Pei and Dr Benjamin Ong Mr Mark Lim and Ms Chia Teck Ai Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Mr Mathew Kwan, Ms Corinne Teo Mr Jek Kian Yee and Ms Sandra Thng PA Crew Mrs Susan Lim and team 16