2 Cor 5:14 Sunday, 20 November 2016 Sanctuary 8.30am, 10.30am & 5pm Reflective Verse Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4 Reflective Question What would be the most important refrain in the final years of your life? Prayer Lord, teach us to live life fully in Christ when we are young, so that when we are old, we can worship you with the contents of our life in deep gratitude, in spirit and in truth. Amen. PREPARATION Order of Worship SUNDAY FOR CHRIST THE KING/ GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY SUNDAY Please silence your phone and other digital devices Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer
PRAISE Choral Introit The Song of the Morning 8.30am, 10.30am Every Day With Jesus Is Sweeter Than The Day Before Call to Worship from Psalm 93 [PLEASE STAND] Leader 5pm Dr Selan Sayampanathan; 8.30am Ms Hazel Shen; 10.30am Mr Pang Tit Keong; 5pm The Lord reigns and is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed and is girded with strength. People The Lord has established the world; it shall never be moved. Leader Your throne has been established from of old; you are from everlasting! People Leader ALL The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice, the floods lift up their roaring. Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty! Your decrees are very sure; holiness befits your house, O Lord, for evermore. Amen. Hymn of Praise Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above UMH 96; 8.30am Songs of Praise 10.30am, 5pm Psalter Psalm 36:5-10 UMH 771; 8.30am Gloria Patri PRAYER Hymn of Prayer Take Time to Be Holy UMH 395 Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Greetings and Church Concerns 2
PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord Offertory Prayer Offering Anthem Do You Really Care? Doxology [PLEASE STAND] PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation O Come and Dwell in Me UMH 388 Scripture Reading Hebrews 11:21 pg 1057 Sermon The Final Benediction of Life Dr Tan Gee Paw PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] It Is Well with My Soul UMH 377 (with 2 nd Offering for Methodist Schools Fund) Benediction Choral Response Postlude Never Too Old To Serve 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 41ST SESSION OF THE TRINITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE (TRAC) will be at Faith Methodist Church Mon 21 Nov to Thu 24 Nov. Pray for God s guidance of the delegates. Also pray for Rev Dr Gordon Wong (TRAC President) as he chairs the proceedings. Mr Robert Kee will be receiving his Local Preachers Licence at the Opening Service on Mon, 21 Nov, 8pm. The closing ordination service will be on Thu, 24 Nov, 7.30pm where the Pastoral appointments for 2017 will be announced by the TRAC President. 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 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. BAPTISM FOR INFANTS/CHILDREN BY SPRINKLING (Sun 11 Dec): Application Forms are available at Info Racks. Registration closes Sun 27 Nov. Compulsory briefing for parents on Sat 3 Dec, 3pm-4.30pm, Conference Room, L1. 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 9121-6779. 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 9786 3098 or e-mail dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at http://bit.ly/2dre6yg. closes on 31 Dec 2016. VACANCY FOR HR MANAGER: The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) is looking for a suitable person to fill this vacancy. Interested persons, please write to esther.tan@methodist.org.sg by 30 November 2016. VACANCY FOR PRAYER ALTAR MINISTRY AND PASTORAL CARE: Aldersgate Methodist Church is looking for suitable persons to fill these vacancies. Interested persons, please enquire at suathoonhan@aldersgate.sg 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 21 to 27 November Mr Ang Cheng Kiat, David Ms Callejo Alicia Mr Chan Cheng Kiat, Aaron Mrs Chee-Loke Chee Lan Mrs Cheng-Lim Gee Mui, Gladys Mr Cheong Chung Kin, Jason Mdm Han Foong Kwong, Shelley Mr Ho Keng Hui Mr Ho Ki Leung, Ricky Mr Ho Kok Eng, Kevyn Dr Hui Lai Fong, Jeanette Mr Isaac Devadason Ashvin Miss Lim Shu-Yen Kara, Kara Mr Lim Tong Yow Mrs Lim-Sim Mei Lee, Patti Mrs Lo-Chan Chin Woon, Hanny Mr Loh Chiu Weng Mdm Lok Sey Lun Mr Sim Kia Hong, Alvin Miss Sim Ling Gillian Mr Sng Ming Wei Mdm Sutisna Imelda Miss Tan Hui Mei, Amy Miss Tan Joke Hin Mr Cheong Kah Fatt, Christopher Mr Koh Wei Liat, William Miss Low Sze Ann, Mikaela Mr Tan Seung Yuen Mdm Chew Suyin Miss Chia Cai Qin, Pamelia Mdm Chong Poi Pong, @ Chong Poi Kang Mr Chow Hong Kuen, Ruben Ms Chow Min Yi Mr Chua Yu Sheng, Theodore Mrs Chua Yuen Han, Sally Mrs Dolorico Remedios Liban Mrs Foo-Toon Lee Luang, Yvonne Miss Goh Hui Min, Dorea Ms Goh Lai Lin, Belinda Mr Goh Wei Tin, Westin Mrs Koh-Lim Poh Choo, Rena Mr Kwek Shie Sien, Jonathan Mr Kwok Weng Fai Mr Lee En Ze, Jonathan Mdm Lee Kia Lin, Yolande Mdm Lee Koong Yue, Stephanie Mr Lee Tak Cheong, Simon Mdm Lee, Ina Mr Leong Kean Mrs Leow-Ong Peck Geok, Adeline Mdm Liew Wee Hong Ms Lim Hui Yi Mr Lim Liong Ann, Andrew Dr Lowe Joo Oon, Kevin Ms Magayam Martina Mdm Mok Cher Min, Vanessa Dr Ng Shanyi, Shanna Ms Ng Xiaoying, Faye Mrs Ong-Low Siew Yang, Janice Dr Pang Jing-Yin Mrs Phua-Teong Boey Choo, Cynthia Dr Png Poh Seng Mrs Png-Fung Sau Kuan, Nicole Mr Poon Meng Jin, Dennis Mr Ramsay Shea Miss Salim Natalie Mdm Tan Yong Suat, Katie Mrs Tan-Lim Kah Ngau, Florence Mrs Tan-Tan Kar Tin, Amy Mrs Tan-Yap Mei Foon Mr Tay Guan Hin, Josiah Mdm Tay Liam Sze Ms Tee Hui Yu, Lucinia Ms Teo Nancy Mrs Teo-Syn Oi Kueen, Helen Mrs Teo-Tan Seow Choo Mr Teoh Bee Yong, Tim Mrs Tham-Koh Seok Tin, Helen Mr Thong Zhi Hua, David Mr Tsang Yon Tuck, Leslie 4
Mr Tsou Yu Yan, Ian Mdm Wong Ah Seem Mdm Wong Sung Sung, Clarice Mr Wong Vee Shieng Mrs Wong-Foo Lily Mdm Woo Lan Heng Mr Yang Guolin Colin CONGRATULATIONS TO Mr Titus Sivakumar Singam and Ms Pamela Magdelene Devied who were married in church yesterday Mr Arun Mathew John and Ms Tania Chan Yu Jing who were married yesterday FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by Mr & Mrs Titus Sivakumar Singam in thanksgiving in loving memory of Mrs Kon Tong Thye by Oi Lian, Peter and Mei Leen P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF KINGDOMTIDE 27 AUGUST to 20 NOVEMBER, 2016 Sat, 19 Nov BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service The Wise and Foolish Builder Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 20 Nov Sunday for Christ the King/Glowing Years Ministry Sunday The Final Benediction of Life The Tongue: A Force For Good And Evil On Guard [at Bt Batok] Dr Tan Gee Paw Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Preacher Low Kee Hong 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP) 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 TBC With Anticipation [at Bt Batok] 5 Rev Edmund Koh Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Preacher Evelyn Teoh 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP)
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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm Mrs Dilys Lee (Pianist) and Ms Corinne Doong (Keyboardist) Dr Evelyn Lim (Organist) and GYM Mellow Tones Upper Room Worship Team Ms Joanne Lee (Keyboardist), GYM Mellow Tones and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Isabel Tan Ushers Greeters Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Ms Ng Ai Feng, Mr Andrew Lim, Ms Patti Lim, Ms Jane Sim Mrs Grace Chiam, Mrs Pat Tan, Mrs Helen Soh, Ms Kathleen Gan, Mrs Anna Ong, Mrs Roselyn Mow, Ms Evanz Cheong, Mrs Coleen Loh, Mrs Joyce Teo, Ms Regina Tang Ms Rachel Koh, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Patrina Teo, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Mrs Bernice Lim, Dr Liu Hao Ming, Mrs Poon Hoh Kam, Mrs Chew Foong Chun, Mrs Maylene Tan, Mrs Margaret Loke, Mrs Wee Kwong Ming, Ms Carol Tan, Mrs Jane Ng Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Ms Zaneta Heng, Dr Jake Toh, Dr Tan Pei Yu Mrs Chan Puay San, Mrs Patsy Mah, Mrs Janet Chong, Ms Yvette Lee (Offering, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Ms Pauline Ng) Dr Selan Sayampanathan and Dr Jeanette Hui Mr Tay Kim Hock and Ms Rachel Koh Ms Hazel Shen and Mr Chang Weng Fatt Mr Pang Tit Keong and Mr Chan Kai Yau Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm PA Technicians 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 10.30am Shine Forth; 8.30am Upper Room Floral Stewards Mr Timothy Lie and Ms Koh Kwei-Foong Mr Eric Teo, Mrs Linda Teo, Mrs Peggy Tang, Mr John Tan, Mrs Renata Liew, Mr Gregory Pong Mr Harry Liem PA Crew Ms Teo Peck Tin, Mrs Ryna Ang, Mrs Carol Tan, Mrs Lim Sow Yee, Mrs Elsie Ong, Mrs Yvette Lee, Mrs Elaine Pang 16