Ang Mo Kio. Ang Mo Kio. Methodist Church. Today s Sermon (18 June 2017) THE ROLE OF THE FATHER (Deuteronomy 6 : 4 9) Preached by Rev Lee Yam Kai

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1 Ang Mo Kio Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Address:- ADDRESS:- No. NO. 1 Street 1 STREET 21 Ang 21 Mo ANG Kio MO KIO Singapore SINGAPORE Tel:- Tel: ; Fax:- ; Fax: admin@amkmc.org.sg Website:- ; Website: We welcome you to:- OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:- 8.00am {Traditional AMKMC Sanctuary am {Contemporary-Simulcast AMKMC Sanctuary 2 and AMK Hub Cinema Halls 4 & pm {Traditional AMKMC Sanctuary 2 Our Children s Ministries (8AM & 10.30AM) > ALL MIGHTY KIDS, ages 4-10 Rooms > Immanuel/Ezekiel/Isaac/Jacob ( ) (10.30AM) > ALL MIGHTY KIDS, ages AMK Hub, Cathay Cineplex Halls 1 & 2 (8AM & 10.30AM) > MINISTRY, ages 1-3 Rooms > Luke/John (2.3/2.4) Today s Sermon (18 June 2017) THE ROLE OF THE FATHER (Deuteronomy 6 : 4 9) Preached by Rev Lee Yam Kai We are now in the Season of Pentecost which begins 4 June to 26 August 2017 in the Christian Calendar. Fifty days after Easter is the beginning of Pentecost, a season when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit to Christians and the birth of the Church. God the Holy Spirit is emphasized this season. The liturgical colour of this season is Red, symbolising the fire of the Holy Spirit and the blood of the martyrs, which is the seed of the Church. Thus the colour of our Church Bulletin. Pastor-In-Charge Rev Melvin Huang (HP) Pastor Rev Lee Yam Kai (HP) Pastor Rev Anthony Lee (HP) Assistant Pastor Rev Adrian Ng (HP) Executive Secretary Mrs Lily Lim IT Administrator Mr Francis Goh (HP) Administrator (Office Admin) Mrs Venessa Neo Administration Executives Ms Amy Cheung Mr Lawrence Wong Admin Staff Mrs Molly Tan Admin & Accounts Executive Ms Sy Sharon Daza Pastoral Team Members Mr Alphonsus Ang (HP) Mr Collin See (HP)) Mrs Caroline Chew (HP) Mr Gerald Boon (HP) Ms Irene Tay (HP) Mr Isaac Tan (HP) Mr Tan Quee Chew (HP) LCEC Chairman Mr Lim Biow Chuan (HP) Lay Leader Mr Tan Tong Guan (HP) PPRSC Chairman Mr Thomas Tan (HP)

2 CHURCH THEME 2017:- TO BE A METHODIST FAMILY AFTER GOD S HEART 2017 Sub-Theme : LOVE PEOPLE ORDER OF SERVICE MUSIC PRELUDE 18 June am 29 January & 5.00pm 2017 Services 8.00am Service Only No 5.00pm Service CHORAL INTROIT UMH# 144 (v1) This Is My Father s World [8.00am & 5.00pm Choir] * CALL TO WORSHIP L: Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. P: Bless are those who keep God s testimonies, who seek Him with their whole heart; who also do no wrong, but walk in His ways. L: The Lord has commanded His precepts to be kept diligently, P: May our ways be steadfast in keeping God s statutes. All: O give thanks to the Lord, who is good; for His steadfast love endures forever. Amen. * HYMN OF PRAISE UMH# 144 This Is My Father s World UNISON PRAYER God our Heavenly Father, in Your wisdom and love You made all things. Guide fathers to be good role models and loving to all their children. Help them to be a father like You are. Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way. Bless those who have lost a spouse to death, and others who are parenting their children alone. Strengthen them by Your love that they may be the loving, caring persons they are meant to be. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Pg 1

3 HYMN OF PRAYER UMH# 496 Sweet hour of Prayer + 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# 347 Spirit Song SCRIPTURE TEXT DEUTERONOMY 6 : 4-9 SERMON PREACHED BY REV LEE YAM KAI THE ROLE OF A FATHER * HYMN OF DEDICATION UMH# 469 Jesus Is All the World to Me * BENEDICTION CHORAL SEND-OFF UMH# 898 AMENS [8.00am & 5.00pm Choir] MUSIC POSTLUDE * denotes congregation to stand + latecomers please wait till prayer is over =================================================================================== AFTER-SERVICE COFFEE/TEA FELLOWSHIP & REFRESHMENTS All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Amstutz Hall. Pg 2

4 CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE 10.30am SUNDAY Service AT AMKMC SANCTUARY 2 ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Prayer Singing Praises To God Announcements Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Doxology Scripture Text Deuteronomy 6 : 4-9 Sermon Preached By Rev Lee Yam Kai THE ROLE OF A FATHER Closing Song Welcome Response/Prayer Benediction AFTER-SERVICE COFFEE/TEA FELLOWSHIP & ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH, AMSTUTZ HALL All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Amstutz Hall. Pg 3

5 FOR YOUR INFORMATION, PRAYER AND INVOLVEMENT Worship Service Attendance (11 June 2017) Children s Ministry Attendance (11 June 2017) 8.00am (Traditional Service) 454 (8.00am) AMKids am (CS > AMKMC) 300 (8.00am) Ministry am (CS > AMK Hub) 192 (10.30am) AMKids 58 (NC - 1) 5.00pm (Traditional Service) 183 (10.30am@Hub) AMKids 4 (10.30am) Ministry 20 (10.30am@Hub) Min. 6 Total: Total:- 113 (NC - 1) NC-denotes New Comers ANNOUNCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS Item 8 Job Vacancy For Administration AMKMC Interested applicants please write in to the Pastor-In-Charge. Closing date: 10 July 2017 Item 9 WSCS > Flower Arrangement Demonstration Sign up by Today! Item 10 Seniors for God (S4G) Join us for Praise Dance, Inspirationals, Kueh Salat Cooking Demo by Rosie Pang, Rummikub and Evergreen Sing-a-long. Please register at the information counter. Pg 4

6 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION Floral Donation:- We thank Cynthia Ng for today s flowers. 1. WELCOME > 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. 2. SERMON AVAILABILITY On AMKMC Website & CD Current sermons are available online on our Sermon CDs can be $3 per CD. Order Info Counter. Only COMPLETE order forms (with name, contact number and mailing address) with FULL PAYMENT will be processed. CD will then be mailed to you. 3. FILIPINO CELL GROUP Our Filipino Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at Rebecca Room 3.1. For those who are interested to join this cell group, please contact Ms Irene INDONESIAN CELL GROUP Our Indonesian Cell Group meets regularly every 2nd and 4th Sunday at Rebecca Room 3.1. Those who are interested to join are cordially invited to come and attend their regular meeting. Contact Person > Mrs Mina PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION EXERCISE 2017 Phase 2B:- For a child whose parent is a member endorsed by the Church directly connected with the primary school. Registration Venue:- Registration will be conducted at the primary school that you wish your child to be admitted into. Registration Dates:- Monday, 17 July 2017 Tuesday, 18 July 2017 Registration Hours:- 8.00am to 11.00am 2.30pm to 4.30pm Announcement Of Results:- Friday, 21 July 2017 Members seeking to register their children in Methodist Schools, please call our Executive Secretary, Mrs Lily Lim at the Church to obtain a Letter of Certification. Pg 5

7 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 6. CHURCH STAFF ON LEAVE a. Rev Melvin Huang (Duty Leave: June 2017, away for Church Camp) b. Rev Adrian Ng (Duty Leave: June 2017, away for Church Camp) c. Rev Lee Yam Kai (Annual Leave: June 2017) d. Rev Adrian Ng (Annual Leave: June 2017) 7. OUR HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO Lenny & Joyce Loke on the arrival of their 2 nd child, Khloe, on 10 June JOB VACANCY FOR ADMINISTRATION ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH (TRAC) Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) invites applications for a full-time staff. The successful candidate will act as the personal assistant for pastors and duties assigned by LCEC A. Job Scope & Responsibilities: Provide administrative secretary support to all Pastors appointed to AMKMC (TRAC) Provide administrative support to LCEC Chair, Lay Leader and PPRSC Chair B. Requirements: Compassion with a heart to serve and liaise with people. A team player with good interpersonal and communication skills. Meticulous, independent and able to work with minimum supervision. GCE A level/diploma. Those with GCE O level prefers to have more than 3 years of relevant work experience. Interested candidates must be conversant in Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Interested applicants please write in to the Pastor-in-Charge of Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) to the attention of Mrs Lily Lim at lilywong@amkmc.org.sg by 10 July 2017 Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Pg 6

8 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 9. WSCS > FLOWER ARRANGEMENT DEMONSTRATION Date > Saturday, 8 July 2017 Time > 2.00pm-5.00pm Venue > Amstutz Hall (Level 3) Cost > $20/- Light Refreshment will be served. Mrs Anna Kwan, former president of the Ikebana chapter in Singapore will show us the art of Ikebana, so let us sit back and pick up various techniques used by her and her team. She will also do our sanctuary bouquets in Western arrangements for us. Do come and see the varied floral colours, forms & shapes, texture and style, plus the quaint-looking containers used. Do register early at the Information Counter with your payment of the fee in cash or cheque. If you need more information, please contact or Adeline Closing Date for Registration:- 25 June SENIORS FOR GOD (S4G) Date > Wednessday, 19 July 2017 Time > 2.30pm-5.30pm Venue > Amstutz Hall (Level 3) Light Refreshments will be served. Praise Dance, Inspirationals, Kueh Salat Cooking Demo by Rosie Pang, Rummikub, Evergreen Sing-a-long. For participants in the Rummikub competition on 25 Oct, this will be a good time to practice and sharpen your skills. Prizes will be awarded to the winner and the runner-up. Please bring your friends. Sign up quickly at the Information counter for easier catering. Thank you. Please contact PTMer Irene Tay or Mrs Molly Tan at the church for more details. Pg 7

9 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 11. MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE 2017 The inaugural Alpha Marriage Preparation Course - a requirement if you are an engaged couple who would like your wedding to be solemnised by our Pastors in late 2017 or will be conducted in August-September Details are as follows:- Venue: Time: Fees: AMKMC premises (King David Room & Amstutz Hall) 9.00am-4.00pm over 2 Saturdays - 19 August & 2 September $50/- per couple for workbooks, lunches & tea breaks (to be paid upon course commencement only) The Alpha Marriage Preparation Course is a DVD-based series facilitated by Nicky and Sila Lee, co-authors of The Marriage Book and church leaders at Holy Trinity Brompton, London. It will cover 5 topics:- Communication (Saturday, 19 August) Commitment (Saturday, 19 August) Resolving Conflict (Saturday, 19 August) Keeping Love Alive (Saturday, 2 September) Shared Goals & Values (Saturday, 2 September) In addition, there will also be a live sharing by a specially invited married couple from AMKMC to cap off the course on 2 September 2017! Please sign up at the Information Counter, or online at the AMKMC website. Closing Date for Registration:- 30 July For more information, please contact:- Clarence Chang at clarencechang88@outlook.com or Kerrie Chang at kerriechangly@yahoo.com.sg Pg 8

10 FOR YOUR INFORMATION & PARTICIPATION 12. PULPIT CALENDAR FOR JUNE / JULY 2017 Date Sermon Topic / Speaker / Service 25 June Stewardship Sunday Speaker:- Rev Melvin Huang (All Services) 02 July Holy Communion / Pledge Sunday Speaker:- Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun (All Services) 09 July Speaker:- Rev Lee Yam Kai (All Services) 16 July Worship Ministries Services Dedication Sunday Speaker:- Rev Melvin Huang (All Services) 23 July Speaker:- Rev Adrian Ng (All Services) 30 July IGC Sunday (Youth Ministry led) Speaker:- PTM Gerald Boon (All Services) PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA) The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2nd 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:- Pg 9

11 8.00am Service 10.30am Service 5.00pm Service Ministry Of Word Rev Lee Yam Kai Rev Lee Yam Kai Rev Lee Yam Kai Worship Leaders Mr Colin See (AMKMC) Mr Colin See Rakesh Singh Accounting Stewards Mr Ching Aik Chuan Esther Tan Ms Agnes See Mrs Ching Yoke Mun Joanna Khoo Ms Diana Koh Mr Simon Chua Erwin Chew Ms Chew Tock Lee Mrs Lucy Chua Wong Kiew Kwong Mrs Evelyn Tan Ms Bey Guek Ngor Joe Kwan Mr Tan Ean Chai Mrs Yvonne Tan Ms Doris Tan Mrs Cheryl Wang Mr Khoo Teng Aun Ushers Mrs Yvonne Tan (AMKMC) Mr Patrict Goh (Team D Leader) Chris Lee, Marie Lee (Team D Leader) M/M Michael Pang Chan Meiwen, Lily Lim (Asst Team Leader) Ms Serene Goh Michael Lim, Edmund Teo Mrs Helen Goh Mrs Khoo Siok Poh Ken Yong, Josephine Tan Ms Jenny Pang Ms Lilian Neo Ms Yvonne Tan Mdm Karen Chee Ms Audrey Ting Mrs Cheryl Wang Ms Alice Ng Ms Elma T Lising Ms Michelle Chan Ms Agnes Kam Mr Jeremy Kwok Ms Annie Wong Ms Rose Aw Musicians Mr Foo Chi Onn (AMKMC) Ms Pamela Lee Timothy Ng, William Ang Samuel Tay, Gabriel Lee Cynthia Tan Support Singers The 8.00am PERSONAL Choir DATA PROTECTION (AMKMC) ACT (PDPA) The 5.00pm Choir Mrs Sandy Tan Esther Subra Mrs Susan Lim The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2nd July Ang Mo Kio Methodist AV Crew Mr Heng Gee San (AMKMC) Mr Andrew Ng Church Mr Danny (TRAC) Lee is committed Leong to protect Chee Shan your personal data. Ms Esther Ng In Ms the Sheila course Ye of the year, the Lynn Church Yong will be collecting, Mr Goh Kee using Teck and/or disclosing Poh Ye Kai your data Dr Goh Siew for Hor 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:- Pg 10

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14 MY RESPONSE Please pass this Response Form to the ushers or Pastoral Staff or put it in the offering bags. Thank you. Service Attended (Circle):- 8.00am / AMKMC / AMK Hub / 5.00pm Name:- (Male / Female) ( ) I am single ( ) I am married ( ) No. of Children Address:- ( ) - Contact No:- Please indicate your age (circle where appropriate):- Below < > Above IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME VISITING OUR CHURCH? ( YES / NO ) 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. Any 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 Pg 13 Pg 13

15 HELPFUL VISITOR INFORMATION 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 Pg 14

16 Our Vision, is to be a 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. Worshipping God as the center of our lives by loving God with all our hearts, soul, mind Showing God s love and grace in our fellowship through authentic care and support. A Methodist family that teaches, nurtures and empowers one another to be disciples of Christ. A Methodist family that fulfills the Great Commission by reaching out to serve the needs of our communities and beyond. Logo Design by Lawrence & Wan Qi Pg 15