2 Cor 5:14 Sunday 4 December 2016 Sanctuary 8.30am, & 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 2nd SUNDAY IN ADVENT/HOLY COMMUNION PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer
PRAISE & PRAYER Choral Introit Be Silent 8.30am For Unto Us Lo, how a rose e er blooming Call to Worship from Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 [PLEASE STAND] Leader People Leader People ALL Dr Tan Gee Paw; 8.30am Rev Jeremy Ong;, Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Amen. Hymn of Praise Joy To The World UMH 246; 8.30am Songs of Praise Personal Reflective Prayer Pastoral Prayer, PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord Greetings and Church Concerns Special Children s Programme (only for 4-7 year olds) Venue: Science Learning Centre, ACS (BR) Offertory Prayer Offering 2
Anthem What Star Is This? 8.30am Doxology [PLEASE STAND] The Gift of Life Adeste Fideles PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Luke 1:67-80 pg 893 Sermon Why Jesus Came Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion We invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal Communion Hymn [PLEASE STAND] O Come, O Come Emmanuel UMH 211 A Service of Word & Table II UMH 12-14 During the Feast of the LORD s Supper, the following hymns will be sung prayerfully: 219, 218, 230, 217 PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates UMH 213 Benediction Choral Response A Celtic Blessing 8.30am Postlude A Christmas Prayer Hodie Nobis Caelorum Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please use railings on the left, near the pulpit. A Pastor or Pastoral Team Staff member will pray with you. If you wish to pray by yourself, please use the railings on the right of the altar. If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence. 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS The following pastors will be on annual leave: REV WENDY WATSON: 5 Dec (AM) REV EDMUND KOH: 8 Dec-20 Dec PASTOR DAVID HO: 5 Dec and 9 Dec REPAIRS AT WESLEY GARDEN: Contractors are carrying out repairs during the School holidays. Please take notice of the safety signs and barricades. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun,, Sun Sch Teachers Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am-; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR 2017: Starting 4th Jan 2017; every Wednesday; 7.30-9.30pm; Conference room, level 1. Applicants must have attended BRMC worship services for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack at Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th Dec 2016. SALE OF 2017 CALENDAR: TODAY, 9.30am-12.30pm, ACS Canteen; $20 each. This is to raise funds for Miri Methodist Church under the Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference as they put up a new church building for 400 persons. Please buy and share with neighbours, colleagues and friends as Christmas gifts. INDONESIAN CHRISTMAS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 11 Dec 10:30am-12:30pm Oldham Hall Chapel, followed by lunch. Preacher: Rev Sanni Pasaribu on The Promised Saviour. For information, contact Famajati at 9121-6779. CRADLE ROLL WSCS would like to welcome newborns into the family of God! Please notify Mary at the Church Office (6256-4298) on the birth of your baby. "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 9786 3098 or e-mail dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at http://bit.ly/2dre6yg. closes on 31 Dec 2016. Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an email with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at 6256 4298 Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 5 to 11 December Ms Aguirre Febe Mr Ding Qing Hai, Elias Miss Lim Hui Hong, Doreen Mrs Sia-Soh Heng Mei Mrs Ang Lai-Kuin Mr Eu Zai Ren, Maximilian Mr Lim Kok Ming Miss Sim Hui Xuan, Stephanie Sarah Mrs Ang-Khoo Lian Sim, Hazel Miss Folk, Sarah Amanda Mdm Lim Lai Peng, Nicole Mdm Su Pei Yi, Stacey Mdm Angel Joanne Mdm Foo Sheh Ling Mr Lim Liang Ann, Ronald Mr Tan Choon Kiat, Preston Miss Begnaden Carmelita S Ms Frayres Lydia R Mr Lim Wei Jian, Russell Mrs Tan Fanny, Fanny Miss Chan Jen Khoon, Janyne Mr Gan Hsia Yen, Gerald Mr Lim Xuan Mitchell Mr Tan Hua Yang Mdm Chan Siew Mei, Jocelyn Dr Ghows, Nicholas Manaf Mr Loh Chuk Yam Mr Tan Kay Woo Mr Chan Wah Yian Mrs Heng Caroline Mdm Low Siok Kuan Mrs Tan Kin Choo, Denise Ms Chan Yee Yin Mr Ho Yuen Peng, Patrick Mr Low Yong Jin, Thomas Mdm Tan Lee Kiang Mrs Chan-Lim Mei Yen Mrs Ho-Chan Lay Hwa, Leann Mdm Low, Nicole Miss Tan Lin Hui, Magdalene Mrs Chan-Ng Siok Keow, Dorothy Mdm Hoo Chin Yee, Vikki Dr (mrs) Low-Jap Jin Na, Sharlene Mdm Tan Ling Ling, Jody Miss Chang Ting Fang, Chloe Miss Hoo Hau Mei Mrs Mudeliar Boon Gek Mr Tan Shen Mynn Mr Chen Liwei, Jorge Ms Hoo Kher Hsiu, Audrey Mrs Neo-Un Wai Kay Mr Tan Tee Toong, Leonard Mdm Chen Nan Joo, Hannah Ms How La Ssie Mr Ng Aung San Mr Tan Wee Juan Mr Cheong Yu Ming, John Mdm Huang Ya-Lan, Eleine Mdm Ng Bee Eng, Cheyenne Mr Tan Wei Jin, Denis Mr Chiam Tow Wen, Matthew Miss Hui Min Xian, Lisa Dre Mrs Tan-Kwok Yee Leng Mr Chin Fu Wen, Kenneth Mdm Kho Min Zhi, Laura Dr Ng Eng Hen Mrs Tan-Lim Say See, Stacey Mr Chong Wei-Ren Brandon Mr Koh Hong Kheng, Alan Mdm Ng Hsin Hui, Joycelyn Mr Tang Kok Min, Derrick Miss Chong Wei-Wen Megan Miss Koh Hui Lun, Lydia Miss Ong Shan Lin, Judith Ms Tay Bee Choo Mrs Chong-Ng May Hwa Mr Kong Liang An, Jeremy Mdm Ong Shu Lan, Anna Miss Tay Josephine Mdm Choo Kay Ngee Miss Kusnanti Mr Ong Tze-Wey Alvin Miss Tee Hui Ting, Felicia Mdm Chou Hsin Ya, Sandy Mr Kwek Lee Chang, Alan Mrs Ong-Ang Chor Lung, Caroline Mr Teo Chong Wee Ms Chu Hui Wen Mdm Lai Ling Hua, Natalie Mrs Ong-Chee Tiong Choo Mr Teo Ek Tor Mr Chua Chin Teck, Leon Miss Lee Leann Mr Pang Kok Hian Mdm Teo Guan Siang, Christy Mrs Chua Emika Ms Leong Chin Yee, Kathleen Mr Quah Su-Yang, Bryan Mr Toles Weekley Toler Mr Chua Jian Rong Mdm Liauw Poh Tju, Agnes Mr Robers Michael Bryan Miss Tong Chai Hoong Mr Chua Jian Yang Miss Lim Chiu Yen, Natalia Miss Robers Michelle Leanne Mrs Tong-Koo Suat Bee, Susan Miss Delano Kendra Krider Mr Lim Hong Wee Mdm Santoso, Lanny Mr Twang Rong Wen, Erasmus 4
Mr Waterhouse Matthew James Ms Fong Mun Yan, Julianne Joy Mdm Wong Siew Chin, Jillian Mr Fu Huaze Mrs Wong-Tan Meng Chu, Florence Mr Fyffe Cameron James Miss Abisheganaden En Hui, Hannah Mr Goh Hai Liang Mr Chang Daniel, Andrew Mr Hue Kai Xun, Sean Miss Chen Song Min, Katelyn Emily Ms Low Jen Lin, Lauren Ms Chua Ee-Xin, Kayla Mr Low Xing Le, Aden Mr Ong Lian Heng, Daniel Mr Ooi Hao Yu, Matthew Mr Pan Jiakai, Wesley Mr Tan Mendel Mr Tan Tian Zhi, Terence Mr Tay, Azriel Noah Mr Wang Ee Liang, Tony Mr Wong Jian Cheng, Herman Ms Wong Siew En, Kirsten Mr Wong Wai Tong Ms Wong Ye Xiu, Alexandria Mr Yeo (Yang) Chu An (Zhu 'An), Nicholas Ms Yong Lianne, Victoria CONGRATULATIONS TO Mr Neoh Shi Kang and Ms Amanda Ng who were married in church yesterday FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by Mr & Mrs Neoh Shi Kang in thanksgiving OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to Martin & Liam Sze, Ryan and Robyn on the passing away of their mother/mother-in-law/grandmother Mdm Chang Sin Ching, on Wed 23 Nov. Funeral was held on Fri 25 Nov. 5 Pulpit calendar SEASON OF ADVENT-CHRISTMASTIDE 26 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER, 2016 Sat, 3 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service Trust and Obey Rev Lawrence Chua in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 4 Dec 2 nd Sunday in Advent/Holy Communion Why Jesus Came Where Are My Servants? Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Sat, 10 Dec 8.30am,, 8.30 (Upper Room/HC)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth/HC) (BBPP) Commissioned [at Bt Batok] Dr Kevin Lowe BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service The Star Over Bethlehem Rev Lawrence Chua in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 11 Dec 3 rd Sunday in Advent/Infant Baptism TBC Do You See What I See? Pastor David Ho 8.30am,, Rev Jeremy Ong 8.30 (Upper Room) SHINE FORTH SERVICE IN RECESS Conquest [at Bt Batok] Rev Dr Norman Wong (BBPP/HC)
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Continued from back page THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Communion Stewards Sat 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants Sat 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room Shine Forth PA Technicians Sat 8.30am,, ; 8.30am Upper Room; Shine Forth Floral Stewards Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mr Lionel Ong Cynthia Tan and Ken Zeng Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong HILLCREST BSG Mr & Mrs Koh Yam Teck Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Mrs Peggy Tang, Mr Jeremy Tan, Mr Kevin Ngan, Ms Corinne Teo Dr Tan Gee Paw, Mr Steven Tan, Dr Selan Sayampanathan, Dr Jeanette Hui, Mr Moses Goh, Dr John Thomas, Mr Lui Chong Chee, Mr Andrew Yap Mr Edward Ong, Dr Benedict Chong, Mr Ong Ai Bin, Ms Yinn Tan, Mr Tay Kim Hock, Dr Ruth J Chan, Ms Irene Chan, Mr Robin Chan Mrs Ong Cheow Lan, Mr Loke Beng Fong, Mr Chang Weng Fatt, Mr Aaron Ma, Mr Yeo Seng Chong, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Eric Teo YH, Mr Michael Tan Mr Darren Huang, Mr Tan Khye Suan, Mr Daniel Long, Ms Valerie Lee, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Shawn Tan Mr Chan Kai Yau, Dr June Chan, Mr Sia Kheng Hong, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Ang Hock Kheng, Mr Alvin Sim, Mrs Evelyn Teoh, Mr Lim Yeow Chuan Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Amy See and Mrs Geraldine Chay- Chua 11
THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room Shine Forth Grace Notes and Ms Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist) and 8.30 Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & Choir Shine Forth Worship Team Music Team & Ms Leong Mei Ting and CAPELLA MARTIALLIS Ushers Greeters Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room Shine Forth 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room Dr Kon Oi Lian, Ms Teng Siew Choo, Ms Kuo Hsin Yu, Ms Anna Cheng, Mr Lionel Ong Mr Nicky Lim, Mrs Jenny Hay, Mr & Mrs Roger Tan, Mr Tommy Goh, Mr Wong Wing Kwong, Mr Andreas Handayanto, Mrs Yvonne Ow, Mr Martin Lim, Mr David Wong, Ms Ruth Seah, Mr James Chang Ms Evon Phua, Ms Rachel Koh, Mr Gabriel Koh, Ms Deborah Chew, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Mr Andrew Eu, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho Mr Kevin Yap, Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Mr Chua Sui Tong, Ms Maisy Kwan, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Ms Pauline Ng, Ms Dharshini Punendran Dr Tan Gee Paw and Dr Jeanette Hui Ms Evon Phua Mr Yeo Seng Chong Mr Chan Kai Yau Continued inside 12