Obedience is an act of faith; disobedience is the result of unbelief.

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1 Obedience is an act of faith; disobedience is the result of unbelief. ~ Edwin Louis Cole

2 4 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 22 April am Enter to Worship.....(Please switch phone to silent mode) As you enter the Sanctuary, let your conversation with others cease and begin to commune with God. PREPARING Personal Silent Prayer & Meditation Church Bells Prelude Mr Ong Te-Min PRAISING *Call to Worship (based on James 4:8, 10) Leader: By grace we have been saved through faith. 2 Mr Sim Cher Khee People: And this is not our own doing; it is the gift of God. Leader: For we are God s handiwork, redeemed in Christ Jesus for good works; People: Works God has prepared for us, that we should walk in them. ALL: Praise the Lord! The Lord s name be praised. *Hymn of Praise This Is My Father s World UMH 144 *Affirmation of Faith UMH 881 *Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father UMH 71 PRAYING Prayer Song Sweet Hour of Prayer (V1) UMH 496 Song ID # Authors: William Batchelder Bradbury, William W. Walford Words & Music: Public Domain (Admin.: Public Domain). Used by Permission. CCLI Licence # Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father s throne Make all my wants and wishes known.

3 Personal Silent Prayer & Confession Prayer On Behalf of All The Lord s Prayer (sung ~ Kam) Organ Prayer Response PARTICIPATING Greetings & Welcome Concerns & News Tithes & Offering *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Pastor Sng Chong Hui UMH 95 PROCLAIMING *Hymn of Preparation I Would Be True (see p4) Scripture Reading Matthew 21:28-32 (TNIV p911) Dr Fong Yeng Hoi Sermon Sermon Series: Basic Kingdom Living Say Only! PROMISING *Hymn of Promise The Church of Christ, in Every Age *Benediction Postlude In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter s snare By Thy return, sweet hour of prayer! (Please remain seated until after the Postlude and refrain from clapping) Church Bells Pastor Alvin Chan UMH 589 (sung to UMH 157 3

4 Prayer Ministry at Altar Depart to serve *indicates congregation to stand Hymn of Preparation: I Would Be True CCLI # Authors: Howard Arnold Walter, Joseph Yates Peek. Words & Music: Public Domain (Admin: Public Domain). Used by Permission. CCLI Licence # I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare, I would be brave, for there is much to dare. 2. I would be friend of all, the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh and love, and lift, I would look up, and laugh and love and lift. 3. I would be faithful through each passing moment; I would be constantly in touch with God; I would be strong to follow where He leads me; I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod; I would have faith to keep the path Christ trod. 4

5 4 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER He who has ears to hear, let him hear (Matthew 11:15) 22 April 2018 Enter to Worship (Please switch phone to silent mode) PREPARING 5 Kuehs & 2 Kopis (From 10:45am) They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer (Acts 2:42) PRAISING *Call to Worship *Singing of Praise & Worship Songs Mr Richard Seng PRAYING *Praise Reports & Prayers (collated during 5 Kuehs & 2 Kopis ) *Corporate Prayer followed by The Lord s Prayer Pastor Sng Chong Hui PARTICIPATING Tithes & Offering *Doxology Greetings & Announcements Community Time PROCLAIMING *Song of Preparation Scripture Reading Matthew 21:28-32 Sermon Sermon Series: Basic Kingdom Living Say Only! Personal Response & Prayer Mr Richard Seng Pastor Alvin Chan 5

6 PROMISING *Closing Song *Benediction Community Time Depart to serve *indicates congregation to stand 29 April 5 th Sunday of Easter 6 May 6 th Sunday of Easter Holy Communion 13 May Ascension of the Lord Mother s Day 20 May Day of Pentecost Aldersgate Sunday (11.15 Service) BB & GB Enrolment Service 27 May 1 st Sunday after Pentecost Trinity Sunday WSCS Sunday Pulpit Ministry Sermon Series: Basic Kingdom Living The Parable of the Tenants (Matthew 21:33-45) The Parable of the Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14) (Break in Sermon Series) Rev Dr Andrew Peh Sermon Series: Basic Kingdom Living The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) (Break in Sermon Series) Pastor Sng Chong Hui Pastor Timothy Yong Dr Joseph Dongell (8.45) Pastor Paul Nga (11.15) Pastor Lye Mui Fong Sermons Online: 6

7 Practising Silence and Solitude 1. Close your eyes and calm your mind and body with slow deep breaths. 2. Repeat a few times the Jesus Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. 3. Look into the order of service to read a bible passage, or hymn, meditate on the words. 4. Pray and give thanks. ANNOUNCEMENTS CHURCH RETREAT 2018 PRESENCE 2018 is an invitation for you to engage deeply with your soul, to encounter the presence of God and to enter into the process of spiritual transformation. Held from 1-3 Jun at Palm Resort, JB, it will be a fantastic opportunity to retreat away from the busy-ness of life and refresh yourself in God s presence. We also have the privilege of having Pastor Jenni Ho -Huan as our guest speaker and facilitator. Registration at the Plaza / online at Only 200 spaces available. Registration is extended to 29 April. *Although there will be no children s programme provided at the retreat, there other parents with young children present, and child-friendly facilities at the resort. For more information, enquire at the Plaza or hernshung@tmc.org.sg ALDERSGATE SG 2018 is the annual keynote event of The Methodist Church in Singapore to celebrate our Wesleyan heritage and sets our hearts on fire with renewed vigour to serve God through social action, evangelism and discipleship wherever we are. Does God only call 'picture-perfect' or idealised families? Or can God work through authentic familities, just as we are, so that our families united in His love can bring glory to Him? Come 'just as you are' to Aldersgate SG & 24 May Paya Lebar Methodist Church, 5 Boundary Road Register in TMC, isunday Counter by 7 May. Parents' Day Dinner 9 Jun (Sat) 6.30pm Imperial Court (The Grassroot's Club), 190 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 #03-01, next to Yio Chu Kang MRT $430/ table or $43/pax Sponsors are welcome Register with Lee Hui Ling of Mandarin Service at the registration table in L1. Celebrate both Mother's and Father's Day with your parents/parents-in-law and family members who are pre-believers. There will be table games and a message. 7

8 St Luke's Eldercare Centre. There will be no TMC ministry to SLEC in Apr and May, as they will be having renovation works in the centre. FAMILY MATTERS New Members. The following persons were received into church membership on 15 Apr: By Profession of Faith: 1) Rene Lee Pao Ming 2) Lim Su-Anne 3) Darren Ng Meng Chuan 4) Trina Ng YanTing Children's Ministry (CM) will be organising an outing to Admiralty Park on 20 May. Parents, please register your children no later than 29 Apr. With the exception of the Creche Ministry, CM will be in recess on 20 May. For further information, please contact Ms Alice Lim at Floral Offering: With Thanksgiving from Mdm Annie Kwek, for God s blessing 5) Estella Andrea Smith (Wu Che Wei) 6) Lim Eng Hui By Transfer: 7) Jody Wong Kwai Fun (Kampong Kapor Methodist Church) In Loving Memory of my daughter, Linda Sim Poh Pei, from Sim Kim Kwang & family Yip Fook Yoon, from Syn Wun, Colin, Jeanette, Colette & Timothy PASTORAL AND STAFF MATTERS Pastors on Leave. 10 to 23 Apr, Pastor Timothy Yong, 22 Apr, Pastor Paul Nga. Staff on Leave. 16 to 27 Apr, Ang Hern Shung (Reservist Training). 8

9 Tue, 24 Apr 10.00am 8.00pm Thu, 26 Apr 9.00am THIS WEEK S ACTIVITIES The Way of Grace L3 2.00pm Precept Upon Precept Bible Study (Acts pt 1) The Upper L3 Fri, 27 Apr 7.30pm Disciple 3 L3 Sat, 28 Apr 3.00pm TRAC Healing Training Emmanuel L2 A Tot-ful Morning L3 7.30pm Precept Upon Precept Bible Study (Genesis pt 3) The Upper L3 Youth Avenue Sport Activity 123 Serangoon North Ave 1 Ushers / Service Hosts 8.45am SERVING TODAY David Lee, Daniel Ho, Alvin Fu, Arical Fu, Tay Jam Chin, Chuah Li Li, Koh Soo Yee 11.15am Chiam Young, Grace Chiam, Jason Tang, Audra Tang, Tan Ai Ling, David Yeo AV team David Yong, Joshua Loke Worship Band Winston Lee, Zoe Chai Benny Koh, Daniel Gwee, Jill Koh, Daryl Ong, Tan Sue-Ann, Dex Khor 9

10 Sundays 8.45am 9.00am 9.30am 11.00am 11.15am After 11.15am service Wednesdays 10.00am 8.00pm Thursdays 10.00am Fridays 9.15am 8.00pm Saturdays 9.00am REGULAR ACTIVITIES English Service L1 Children s Ministry L3 Youth Ministry The Upper L3 Serving at IMH (last Sun) 10 Buangkok View Mandarin Service Prayer Meeting Prayer B1 Mandarin Service L1 English Service Emmanuel L2 Children s Ministry L3 Young Adults Lunch Fellowship Meet in L1 Yum Cha@10 (1 st Wed) L1 Church Prayer Meeting Prayer B1 Serving at St Luke s Eldercare Centre (last Thu, not in Apr & May) Blk 217 Serangoon Ave 4 # Friday Bible Study (1 st and 3 rd Fri) Prayer L1 Healing Ministry Prayer B1 Fellowship of Ukulelians (not on 5 th Sat) Hallelujah L3 For a snapshot of all church events, please visit By entering these premises and participating in the worship service and other activities, you are deemed to have given consent for the use of your image captured in any photo or video recording by TMC for all communication purposes. For our Data Protection Policy, please refer to Rev Alvin Chan alvinchan@tmc.org.sg Rev Paul Nga paulnga@tmc.org.sg PASTORS & KEY STAFF Rev Sng Chong Hui sngchonghui@tmc.org.sg Pastor Timothy Yong timothyyong@tmc.org.sg Mr Eddie Goh eddie@tmc.org.sg Ms Alice Lim alice@tmc.org.sg Mr Ang Hern Shung hernshung@tmc.org.sg Mr Lee Park Ming parkming@tmc.org.sg Mrs Claire Lowe claire@tmc.org.sg Mr Tan Kim Lam kimlam@tmc.org.sg Mrs Cheng Wai Cheng waicheng@tmc.org.sg Mr Wong Ting Ling tingling@tmc.org.sg Mr Calvin Ang calvin@tmc.org.sg Ms Cathrine Mathiew Sunitaa cathrine@tmc.org.sg Pastor-In-Charge Pastor Pastor Assistant Pastor Lay Ministry Staff (Mandarin Ministry) Lay Ministry Staff (Children s Ministry) Lay Ministry Staff (Youth Ministry and Prayer) Lay Executive Staff (Discipleship & Nurture) Lay Executive Staff (Missions & Evangelism) Lay Ministry Staff (Discipleship) Lay Executive Staff (Administration) Lay Executive Staff (Outreach & Social Concerns) Sr Facilities Assistant Sr Operations and Admin Assistant (Youth Avenue) Website: churchoffice@tmc.org.sg Tel: Fax: Serangoon Garden Way, Singapore