A Word on Worship Order of Worship Volume 29, IssuE 37 13 Nov 2016 Christian worship is Theocentric and Christocentric. Only through the Lord Jesus Christ can one ever acceptably come before God (John 14:6; 1 Peter 3:18; 2 John 9). Furthermore, if God the Father hath not granted a man to come to His Son, the Lord Jesus, no one can come to Christ (cf. John 6:45, 65). So, both the Father and the Son are engaged in mutual glorification in the hearts of the people of God (cf. John 13:31-32). In fact, the Holy Spirit is also at work in our hearts to glorify Christ (cf. John 16:13-14). Scripture Memorisation Dogs Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Call to Worship Elder Ng Poh Kok Hymn 47: Great Is Thy Faithfulness* Invocation & Gloria Patri* Responsive Scripture Reading* Deuteronomy 6:4-19 Hymn 359: My Faith Looks Up to Thee Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer* Hymn 409: Take Time to Be Holy Scripture Memorisation Pastoral Prayer Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy The Sin of Blasphemy - II Matthew 12:22-37 Hymn 241: Holy Ghost, with Light Divine* Benediction & Threefold Amen* * Congregation Standing
duty roster Today, 13 November 2016 Next Lord s Day, 20 November 2016 9.00 10.00am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN S CHOIR 10.30am 1.30pm 3.30pm CHINESE SERVICE ENGLISH SERVICE FILIPINO SERVICE LIONS HOME MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP Musician: Flowers: Refreshments Ushers: Musicians: Ushers: Greeter: AV Ministry: Flowers: Refreshments: Junior Worship: Musician: Usher: Refreshments: Venue: English Speaker: Dialect Speaker: Elder Alan Choy Pr Daniel Lim Gan Sze Huey Winnie Yap Roscelle Lim Cayson Chok & Jonah So Elder Ng Poh Kok Pastor Koshy Ellyzabeth, Dorcas Koshy Cornelius Koshy, Andrew Teong Jason Low, Low Chip Hung Marcus Lim, John Peh Low Siew Lian Crew No. 3 Mah Lean Choo Yeo Geok Hien, Chairine Chayadi Jolyne Cho, Karen Quek Lee Kim Lei, (Mabel Ng) Pr Kelvin Lim, (Esther Quek) Arvind Pawa Eric Delina Pr Dennis Kabingue Dorcas Koshy Jomart Tindaan Juvy Lynn Anaviso 9 Bishan Street 13 Elder Mah Chin Kwang Pr Kelvin Lim MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP Musician: Flowers: Refreshments Ushers: Musicians: Ushers: Greeter: AV Ministry: Flowers: Refreshments: Junior Worship: Musician: Usher: Refreshments: Venue: English Speaker: Dialect Speaker: Gan Chin Hwi Pr Daniel Lim Angeline Wong Roscelle Lim Gan Sheu Hoong John Peh & Lawrence Ng Dn Francis Lee Pastor Koshy Eunice Choy, Jasmine Low Ng Kwan Teng, Stephen Yap Theodore Wang, Danial Wong David Ng, Chan Tuck Whye Winnie Yap Crew No. 4 Diana Chan Roscelle Lim, Chong Shu Mun Rachel Teo, Lim Hua See Melissa Neo, (Jenice Choy) Neo Kian Seng, (Sarah Yap) Kenneth Wong Eric Delina Bro Andrew Koh Chloe Pawa Anthony Evangelista Vicky Amor 487 Bedok South Ave 2 Pr Jeremiah Sim Kenneth Wong 2
13 November 2016 Biblical End-Time Prophecy about Jerusalem & the US President-Elect Donald Trump Prabhudas Koshy The result of the recent US presidential election has left millions of people in the US and around the world rather disappointed and upset. Singapore, too, has a large number of people who felt very disappointed that the Democratic candidate did not win the election. Without going into the nature, conduct, policies, etc. of the candidates, I would like to point all my brethren in Gethsemane to the biblical truth that all governments are so ordained by the Lord (whether we like / agree with them or not). Daniel 2:21 says, And he (God) changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings We are also commanded to show due respect to their office and authority by being respectful, submissive, and godly (Romans 13:1-7). Now we should pray that the leadership of the US government will do that which benefit the people of the US and the world, and which will help to prevent immorality and injustice around the world. It is also equally important to know that whoever would rule the nations of the world, would ultimately have attitudes and policies that will bring about God s prophetic plan, which the Bible declares. Proverbs 21:1 reminds us, The king s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. When I read news reports about Donald Trump, the newly elected US president, I saw that there is a clear evidence that we are getting closer to the Lord s return. Let me tell you why. Biblical End-Time Prophecy and Jerusalem It has to do with the biblical prophecy about the Jews and their beloved city, Jerusalem. The Scriptures foretold that the Jewish temple and city would be destroyed and that the Jews would be dispersed and persecuted for a long time because of their rejection of God s Word and the Messiah. Our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, predicted the complete destruction Pastoral Exhortation 3
Pastoral Exhortation of the Jerusalem temple that existed in His time (Matthew 24:1-2). That prophecy was fulfilled in AD 70, when the Roman general Titus destroyed and burned it. Since AD 70, Jerusalem remained in the control of many other people until 1948. During that long intervening period, the Jews were dispersed all over the world, just as the Scriptures had foretold. Their reinstated nationhood finally materialised, in fulfilment of many biblical prophecies. The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel was proclaimed on 14 May 1948. However, till today, the Jews could not take full control of Jerusalem and build their temple. So today, there is no temple in Jerusalem! However, the Bible clearly indicates that there will be a Jewish temple and its control will fall into the hands of Antichrist (a world-ruler) during the 7-year Great Tribulation of the Jews (cf. 2 Thessolonians 2:3-4; Daniel 9:26-27; Matthew 24:15). Let us take note that in order for a temple to be built in Jerusalem, the Jews must have full control over Jerusalem. It must become their centre of power. Since 1948, the Jews attempts to make Jerusalem their capital city has not been accomplished. Their present capital city is Tel-Aviv. Donald Trump to Support Jerusalem as Israel s Capital! Now, this is where Donald Trump comes into the picture. Trump has openly declared, on several occasions, that one of the chief goals of his presidency is that Jerusalem will be the capital city of Israel. Singapore s Channel News Asia reported on 26 September 2016, Trump says he ll recognise Jerusalem as Israel s undivided capital. In that news report, it was mentioned that: Trump acknowledged that Jerusalem has been the eternal capital of the Jewish people for over 3000 years, and that the United States, under a Trump administration, will finally accept the long-standing congressional mandate to recognise Jerusalem as the undivided capital of the state of Israel, his campaign said in a statement. Jerusalem Post reported that: Donald Trump said he would move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. Congress (US) 4
passed a law in 1995 mandating the move of the embassy to Jerusalem, but allowed the president a waiver. Each president since then has routinely exercised the waiver, citing the national security interests of the United States. Calling US President Barack Obama the worst thing that has ever happened to Israel for negotiating the recent Iran nucleardeal, Trump pledged loyalty to Israel. I will be very good to Israel, he said. People know that. I have so many friends from Israel. I have won so many awards from Israel. I was even the grand marshal for the Israeli Day Parade a few years ago. So I will back Israel. (http://www. jpost.com/us-elections/trump-pledges-to-move-usembassy-from-tel-aviv-to-jerusalem-44209). Well, much of what Trump has said is yet to be done! Whether he will succeed in helping Israel to make Jerusalem their capital city or not, the Bible s prediction of Jerusalem and a temple will be accomplished in God s timing, sooner or later. Meanwhile, we serve our soon coming King with all diligence, purity and faithfulness. Missionary Conference 2017 Date: 5-9 June 2017 (Monday-Friday) Venue: Hilton Kuching Camp Fees (excluding airfare): Single $500/camper Twin-sharing $360/camper Triple-sharing $360/camper Child (4-11) $135 (with bed) Child (4-11) $75 (without bed) Child (below 4) Free (without bed) Participants are advised to book plane tickets on their own as soon as possible. Arrival at the hotel must be by 5pm on Monday, 5th June 2017. The conference will end at 12 noon on Friday, 9th June 2017. Accounts Executive The church seeks applications from qualified Christian applicants to staff the position of Accounts Executive. Applicants should have the following minimum qualifications: Experience in handling full set of accounts independently, including accounts reconciliation, payroll, annual auditing and cash flow Experience in handling monthly financial reports Familiarity with accounting software such as MYOB LCCI Certificate Remuneration and terms of employment will be discussed at the time of interview. Interested candidates are to send their applications and their CVs to the church office at 510 Geylang Road, #02-06 Singapore 389466 or email to ng_pohkok@hotmail.com. Pastoral Exhortation 5
junior worshipper s text page God Cares for His Children Illustration by Melissa Neo Luke 12:6 & 7 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. In the ancient markets, sparrows were sold at a very low price because people did not consider them important. However, Jesus said that God took notice of every one of the sparrows. How amazing it is that God cares for even a cheap, insignificant bird! But does God care for His children? Oh, yes, He cares for every one of them! Jesus said that you are more valuable than many sparrows. God even takes notice of the number of hairs on your head. That s how deeply He cares for you. If God knows all about us and cares for us, we have no reason to worry or fear. Jesus said, Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Prabhudas Koshy 6
Collections LORD S DAY on 6 November 2016 Tithes: 3,610.00 Offerings: 7,812.85; A$200.00 Bldg Fund (Project): 1,900.00; 450.00; 200.00; 100.00; 20.00 Designated Gifts: Bible Witness 200.00; 100.00; TGCM (local) 1,000.00; 1,000.00; 500.00; 150.00; GBPC (Ethiopia) 150.00; 100.00; GBPC (Bogo & San Antonio) 100.00; Carolyn Koshy 500.00; Sujith Samuel 100.00; 100.00; 50.00; Ajay Daram 100.00 NON-SUNDAY GIFT TGCM (local): 500.00; 600.00 SPECIAL FUND UPDATE (as of 6 November 2016) Building Fund (Project): $2,068,884.20 Give generously towards our Church Building Fund. And now, behold, I have brought the firstfruits of the land, which thou, O LORD, hast given me. And thou shalt set it before the LORD thy God, and worship before the LORD thy God Deuteronomy 26:10 Gethsemane Young Adults Fellowship Love God and Love Man Speaker: Pastor Koshy Chairperson: Bro Aron Ong Date & Time: Fri, 18 Nov 2016, 7.30pm (Bring-a-dish dinner) Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs Aron Ong Blk 3 Queen s Road, #07-157 Singapore 260003 Gethsemane LADIES Fellowship Intriguing Lessons from Letters Written to the Church in Ephesus Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim Chairperson: Sis Stephanie Lee Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 Time: 3.00-5.00pm Venue: Home of Sis Stephanie Lee 35 Moonbeam Terrace Singapore 277308 Transport available from Buona Vista MRT station at 2.40pm. Pls contact Sis Annie Ho @9727 9987 Children aged 4-12 will have concurrent GCM Programme. Hosting Youth Fellowship (YF) in 2017 If you are keen to host YF next year, kindly sign up at the registration table. 7 Gethsemane Young Mothers FellowshiP How Involved Should Grandparents be in Taking Care of Grandchildren? Speaker: Pastor Koshy Chairperson: Sis Lynn Koh Date & Time: Fri, 18 Nov 2016, 4-6pm Venue: Home of Sis Rhodora Resuma 298D Compassvale St, #13-46 Singapore 544298 Please email any questions related to the above topic to gethsemaneyoungmothers@ gmail.com before the next meeting. Gethsemane Youth Fellowship Topic: Book Study of 2 John Speaker: Pastor Koshy Chairman: Bro Marcus Peh Date & Time: Sat, 19 Nov 2016 Choir Practice: 2.00pm - 3.30pm Bible Study: 3.45pm - 5.00pm Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs Cho Wai Mun 28 Woodlands Crescent, #09-19 North Oaks, Singapore 738085 Youth Camp Venue: Boys Brigade Campsite (1200 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758526) Dates: 26th-28th December 2016 Camp Fees: $50/youth; $70/working adult Youths are encouraged to join this camp. To facilitate planning, kindly sign up at the registration table. Only 60 places are available. announcements
announcements Pastoral Visitation 2017 By God s grace, pastoral visitations have been held in 16 locations in Singapore this year, and we thank all those who have hosted the meetings. If the Lord permits, we will continue with this visitation programme next year. Please open your homes to host pastoral visitation gathering in your region. Visitiations are held fortnightly (2nd & 4th Fridays, at 8pm). GETHSEMANE CHILDREN S MINISTRY Daily Vacation Bible School Date: 7th-8th Dec 2016 Time: 9.30am-3.30pm Venue: Changi Seafront Chalet C, Aloha Changi Fee: $15 Registration form is available at the reception table or our church website. Closing date: 20th Nov 2016 For any enquiry, please contact Pr Kelvin Lim @ 8268 2828. Post-Worship Activities Please stay back after worship to join us for: Refreshments & Fellowship 12.30pm 1.30pm Bible Study (Adults, Youths & Children) 1.30pm 3.00pm Weekly Activities Tuesday Campus Bible Study NAFA Semestral Break Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study 1.00pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom Wednesday Night GBI-Online 7.45pm 9.15pm @ TGCM Thursday Seniors Ministry 11.00am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim) Friday Morning Prayer 7.45am 8.30am @ Church Resource Centre Friday Campus Bible Study 11.00am 12.00pm @ SUTD Time & Place of Worship 10.30am Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre 10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600 (next to Paya Lebar MRT station) Prayer Hotline 8138 8139 SMS or WhatsApp your prayer item Our Office 510 Geylang Road, #02-06 Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016 Our Websites gethsemanebpc.com biblewitness.com Our Pastor Pastor Prabhudas Koshy Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com Baptism, Transfer of Membership and Affirmation of Faith Date: 25 December 2016 If you are applying for the above, please fill in the application form and submit it to Sis Diana Koh by 4th December. Sunday Lions Home Ministry For enquiry, contact Pr Jeremiah Sim For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910. Bible Witness Magazine Bible Witness Web Radio Church Weekly Our Session Pastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok Deacon Daniel Lim Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee Deacon Low Boon Siang 8