2 Cor 5:14 Sunday 13 November 2016 Upper Room, 8.30am PREPARATION Order of Worship 11th SUNDAY IN KINGDOMTIDE/ CONFERENCE SUNDAY Please silence your phone and other digital devices Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer 1
PRAISE Call to Worship from Amos 7, Col 1, Luke 10 [PLEASE STAND] Leader From our busy lives, God calls us together to worship and to pray. People We are here, Holy One! Leader From different places, Christ calls us to gather, to love, and to live. People Leader People ALL We are here, blessed Jesus! Mrs Hui Mei Ling From diverse journeys, the Spirit calls us into unity to serve and to grow. We are here, Holy Spirit! Come, let us worship our Holy God together. Amen. Songs of Praise Mr Oscar Chng TIME OF SIMULTANEOUS CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Shout for joy to the LORD give thanks to Him and praise His name. (Psalm 100:1, 4) Usually the congregation is given a specific time period, with a common theme of petition or supplication. Then all pray aloud at the same time in the power of the Spirit. (United Methodist Book of Worship 1992, pg 446) PRAYER SILENT & INTERCESSORY PRAYER But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. (Habakkuk 2:20) TIME FOR WATCHING THE LORD I will stand at my watch; I will look to see what he will say to me. (Habakkuk 2:1) What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:26) Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer Greetings and Church Concerns PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord Offertory Prayer and Offering Doxology [PLEASE STAND] 2
PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation A Pure Heart Scripture Reading Acts 1:6-11 Sermon The Will To Witness Rev David Gwee PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Let Your Glory Fall Benediction Postlude Prayer Ministry at the Altar If you need someone to pray with you, please come forward after the service. The Pastors, Pastoral Team Staff members, together with the URS Leadership, are available to pray with you. If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence. 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 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 will be held on 11 December 10:30am-12:30pm at Oldham Hall Chapel, followed by lunch till 1:30pm. The sermon theme is The Promised Saviour. Preacher: Rev Sanni Pasaribu. 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 14 to 20 November Miss Ang Zhenlin Jolenda Mdm Aw Kar Lay, Serene Mr Beer Gregory Rod Mr Chan Kai Yau Dr Chang Tou Choong Mrs Chay-Foong Chi Yuen, Mr Joseph Thomas Vinotharajah Mdm Kee Ai May, Amy Mrs Khoo-Leow Stephenie Mdm Kiktenko Olena Mdm Koh Siew Lian, Stella Mr Lai Nicholas Mdm Nawati Iis Mdm Neo, Angie Dr Ng Chee Hui, Raymond Ms Ng Li Peng Mr Ng Xian Wen, Alvin Mrs Ng-Tan Ai Boon Mdm Tong Poh Ning, Bonnie Mr Tor Seng Teong, Roy Mr Wee Teck Lee, Bobby Dr Wee Wan-Ling, Christopher Justin Mr Wong Zhi Ming, Evan Joanna Mdm Lam Su Yen, Elaine Mrs Ng-Tan Poh Huang, Angeline Mr Wu Tze Shen, James Miss Cheang Ying Qi, Eliza Mr Chew Li-En, Bernard Mdm Chia Mei Ann, Cheryl Mr Chng Yeow Kai, Alex Mr Chong Hoi Khay, Michael Mrs Chong-Chua Wan Yong, Eunice Mdm Choy Ying Peck, Tricia Ms Chua Ah Lay Mdm Chua Nguan Cher, Nancy Mr Chua Si Sien, Clarence Mrs Co-Chiong Veronica Mr Foo Ming Chee Mr Gandasasmita Ivan Ms Goh Shang Yi, Natalie Mr Goh Swee Khiang Ms Ho Jia En Mr Ho Wei Yang, Adam Joseph Mr Hon York Wai Mr Huang Wen-De Paul Mr John Arun Mathew Mr Lee Kah Siong, Francis Mr Lee Keng Hwee, Kevin Mrs Lee-Nurimba Soen Cheng, Arita Mrs Lee-Tay Ngiat Fah, Lois Mr Leong, Derek Miss Li Dong Na Mdm Liew Pei Ling Mr Lim Buan Chua, Patrick Mr Lim Cheng Hoo Mr Lim Jeu Kin, Lawrence Miss Lim Min Isabel Ms Lim Wei Yen, Samantha Mrs Ling-Swee Ming Li, Joanna Mrs Low-Quek Ah Chit, Lilian Miss Loy Ling Xia Mrs Lye-Chan Siew Lin, Cleophina Miss Mak Su-Wen Anne Miss Mak, Grace Miss Mok Yun Zhen, Sarah Mdm Ong Lee Lee Ms Ong Moey Quee, Rosalind Mrs Ong-Chua Cheh Mian Mr Pong Kam Wah, Richard Ms Ramnarong Thanawan Miss Sim Mei Leanne Miss Sim Wei Yan, Beverly Dr Tan Eng Kiat, Kevin Mdm Tan Juat Fong Mdm Tan Kim Lay, Lily Mr Tan Tee Keon Mr Tan Tiang Wee, Theron Dr Tan Yijia, Bryan Mdm Tang May Foon, Florence Mdm Teo Ee Sam, Carol Mr Teo Yew Hock, Eric Mrs Teo-Ong Ai Kwang, Germaine Mr Teoh Hsien Jin Miss Thng Ern Wei, Christabel Mrs Toh-Choong Hui Hui, Stacy Mdm Wu, Joey Mr Yap Jit Yong Mdm Yeo Hui Ling, Shereen Mr Yeo Yee, Vincent Mr Yong Gene Mr Cheong Kay Jin, Benjamin Mr Giambrone Jasper Lazzaro Mr Ho Le Jun, Kacey Mr How Zuo En, Noah Mr Lee Tee Sing, Joseph Ms Leow Maia Abigail Miss Lim En Hui, Marianne Mr Sim Teow Pin Mr Tan Ee Chien, Joel 4
Pulpit calendar SEASON OF KINGDOMTIDE 27 AUGUST to 20 NOVEMBER, 2016 Sat, 12 Nov BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service A Tree and Its Fruit Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 13 Nov 11th Sunday in Kingdomtide/Conference Sunday Witness Rev Edmund dr Souza The Will To Witness Rev David Gwee 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP/HC) With Trust [at Bt Batok] Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li 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 TBC TBC 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) 5
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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Ushers Greeters Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm PA Technicians Sat, 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 10.30am Shine Forth; 8.30am Upper Room Floral Stewards Grace Notes and Ms Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Mrs Theresa Poh (Organist) and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mr Dennis Ling (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Mrs Lim Ai-Li Dr Gervis Chua, Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Florence Goh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Marilyn Soh Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong, Ms Tan Min Yee Dr Chang Tou Chuang Ms Hiew Li Ting, Mrs Karen Chua, Ms Foo Li Wen, Mr Jason Lee, Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Ms Lee Pey Ren (Offering: Mrs Peggie Chia, Mr Robert Loke) Mr Michael Tan Mrs Hui Mei Ling and Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Mr Timothy Kho Mr Lim Wee Chiong Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Florence Goh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Marilyn Soh Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Corinne Teo Ms Sandra Thng, Mr Harry Liem PA Crew 16