pursuing the YEAR OF PRAYER 2018 ST ANDREW S CATHEDRAL THE DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE Bishop of Singapore and Dean The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah Vicar Revd Canon Terry Wong Clergy Revd Peter Cook, Revd Freddy Lim, Revd Michael Lim, Revd Bertram Cheong Auxilliary Clergy Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay, Revd Soon Soo Kee, Revd Christopher Tan Deaconesses Ds Bessie Lee, Ds June Tan WELCOME A warm welcome to all members and visitors to our Services today. HOLY COMMUNION We welcome all confirmed members of the Anglican Church and visitors who are communicant members of other churches to share in the Holy Communion with us. Our practice is to have the Holy Communion by intinction (dipping of the wafer into the wine). If you are not partaking of the Communion, you are welcome to come forward to receive a prayer of blessing. Please keep your hands clasped to indicate that you are not receiving the Communion. CAR PARKING As there are limited parking lots within St Andrew s Cathedral, members may wish to park at carparks in close proximity to the Cathedral. Visitors who worship with us and park their cars in the Cathedral can collect a free pass from the Information Desk or from the Welcome Centre. PRAYER & MINISTRY If you would like to talk to someone or receive prayer ministry, in most Services this is offered either during or after a Service. Note the following: 7.00am After Service at Graham White Library, North Transept, Ground floor 8.00am After Service at prayer table, white tent 9.00am In Service 11.15am After Service at communion rails eleven.30 In Service 5.00pm After Service at communion rails CHILDREN MINISTRY Each Service has special provisions for families with young children. Please inquire with the ushers. Photo: Watoto Children s Choir 1 1 APRIL 2018 EASTER SUNDAY RESURRECTION PEACE On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, Peace be with you. (John 20:19) COLLECT Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen LECTIONARY READINGS Acts 10:34-43 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 John 20:1-18 PSALM FOR 5PM Psalm 105 HYMNS 8.00am: CP147, Because He Lives, CP160, CP162 11.15am: CP147, Because He Lives, CP160, CP162 5.00pm: HP108, HP111, Jesus, Prince and Saviour, Because He Lives
THE VICAR WRITES Why should anyone believe in a crucified Messiah? And so, an innocent man was made to suffer and murdered. One may feel a deep sense of pity. Maybe even shed a tear or two. We could draw some moral courage. We may be inspired to live a better life. We may be led to deeper piety. But is this all there is to it? If the life of Christ ends with death, then his life is just a reflection of life on earth - albeit a very good one - but nothing more. In Dostoevsky s novel, The Idiot, the story is told of a Prince and his companion walking through a picture gallery. The Prince paused to stare at a painting of the crucifixion. His companion said, Don t you know that people have lost their faith in God looking at this picture? The Prince replied, Sadly, that is happening to me too. If the life of Jesus ends with the crucifixion, then we cannot say that good can triumph over hate. We will not be able to say that Christianity is anything other than a cemetery of ideals. Our lives will be enslaved in despair in this world. We walk into the night during Tenebrae and this night lasts forever. Grit your teeth. All the suffering will do is to test how strong you are as you grope your way through the dark of night. HE IS NOT HERE HE IS RISEN (Matthew 28:6) At the end of everything, from dust you were made and to dust you will return. Good, evil in this life and everything in between is all finally "dustified." But Jesus rose from the dead. He overcame death. He established a new order of reality: his new resurrected body is a sign of more to come (1 Corinthians 15:20-21, John 14:19), offering a hope "beyond the dust". It is a validation of the teachings and claims of Christ (Mark 8:31). His life was justified. And the list goes on. Good Friday can only be called good" because of Easter Sunday. That is why St Augustine said: The face of Christianity is the resurrection of Christ. Almost everyone believes that Jesus died. They believe in Good Friday but not everyone believes in Easter. Easter draws a line for those who believe and those who don t. Easter makes all the difference. A novelist, some years back, put it very well when he described what it was like to arrive in the empty hallway of a monastery for the first time; 'There is an impression of intense activity elsewhere'. That was the feeling at the empty tomb on Easter Morning. It is done. It is finished. The women went to the tomb but they were told He is not here. He is risen. No more work is needed. Jesus did it. Now, it is for you and me to trust - and rest - in what Jesus has done for us. 2
PRAYER HIGHLIGHTS WORLD Iraq Praise God for the official liberation after years of war. Continue to lift up Iraq before the Lord - for lasting peace, resettlement, hope and stability for returned and returning families. Pray that youth and children would be able to attend schools and lead normal lives. Pray for inner and physical healing of those who have returned but still live the nightmare of their captivity. Pray for those still missing, that they would be found, freed and reunited with their families. Ask for God s protection over the churches in the cities, priests and church workers who sacrifice much, as they seek to bring peace and build bridges in the community with the love of God. SINGAPORE Pray for women who have gone through abortion and are suffering the consequences of guilt, shame and pain, to receive the needed support as they go through this traumatic experience. Pray that those contemplating abortion will have the guidance and support of their families and counsellors to make the right choice and consider other viable options apart from abortion. Pray for our government leaders to have wisdom to take the necessary steps to preserve lives and improve Singapore s birth rates. Pray for Christian organisations such as Focus on the Family who provide counselling and multiple channels of support for women who have been through or are contemplating abortion. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Annie Dang, Khor Seow Hong, Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, Barbara Rayney, Rene Tan, Joy Brett, Doris Proctor, Anna Lim, Albert Lim, Janet Lim, Ana Pelaez and Lim Soon Chye. Members who know them are encouraged to visit and pray with them. DIOCESE Pray for Bishop Rennis, Assistant Bishop Low Jee King, Assistant Bishop Kuan Kim Seng, Archdeacon Wong Tak Meng and our Diocesan officers as they lead the Diocese in the direction set by the Lord. Pray for perseverance, strength and courage to stay the course. Pray for God s anointing upon them to rightly position His people and to bring them into the place of God s purposes for His church and for this nation. Pray that everyone in our Diocese will move together with one heart, mind and spirit to lay hold of God s promises and to seek God in united prayer, for the revival of our land. CATHEDRAL Missionaries and Workers in the field PKH Cambodia: Susan Goh, Lim Wei Inn, Deborah Teo, Jonathan Carino, Joanne Erandio Wycliffe Bible Translators, Toga, W. Africa: Lim Sok Chin South-East Asia Ministry, Operation Mobilisation : Phillip Quek Youth with a Mission, Chiangmai : Samantha Ooi Anglican Relief and Development Agency (ARDA-I): Joanne Chu 2019 Year of Proclamation - Celebration of Hope: Joshua Kwok Pray that they will draw close to God daily to seek His face, to receive His word and to be empowered by His Spirit for the work to which He has set them apart. Pray that they will be mighty instruments in God s hand, to touch and transform lives, for His glory. A Home for Everyone Pray that the Cathedral will be a home for all, where everyone, regardless of ethnicity or station in life will find in it a place of rest and a place of encounter, with our living Lord. 3
PRAYER & PRAISE 27 APRIL 2018 7.14PM PRAYER HALLS SATURDAY SERVICE 31 MARCH 4.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS Revd Freddy Lim SUNDAY SERVICE 1 APRIL 6.00 am Holy Communion Nave Bishop Rennis Ponniah 8.00 am Holy Communion Nave The Vicar 9.00 am Holy Communion CNS Bishop Rennis Ponniah 9.30 am Service in Mandarin Nave 11.15 am Service in Mandarin CNS 11.15 am Holy Communion Nave The Vicar 11.30 am Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Miss Charlotte Ng 2.00 pm Filipino Service North Transept Hall Revd Timothy Chow 2.00 pm Myanmar Worship Service Revd Moses Kaser Htaw 2.30 pm Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Revd Soon Soo Kee 2.30 pm Service in Cantonese Nave 4.30 pm Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim 5.00 pm Holy Communion Nave Bishop Rennis Ponniah 5.00 pm Service in Mandarin CNS EXTENSION CENTRES 10.00 am Westside Anglican Church Revd Bertram Cheong 10.00 am Jurong Anglican Church Mandarin West Coast Recreation Centre 10.30 am Acts Centre My Saviour s Church Revd Freddy Lim 4 SATURDAY SERVICE 7 APRIL 4.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS The Vicar SUNDAY SERVICE 8 APRIL 7.00 am Holy Communion Nave Ds June Tan 8.00 am Holy Communion Nave Revd Peter Cook 9.00 am Contemporary Service CNS Ds Bessie Lee 9.30 am Service in Mandarin Nave 11.15 am Service in Mandarin CNS 11.15 am Holy Communion Nave Revd Peter Cook 11.30 am Contemporary Service Prayer Halls The Vicar 2.00 pm Filipino Service North Transept Hall CG Sunday 2.00 pm Myanmar Worship Service Ds Bessie Lee 2.30 pm Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie 2.30 pm Service in Cantonese Nave 4.30 pm Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim 5.00 pm Evensong Nave Ds June Tan 5.00 pm Service in Mandarin CNS SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES 4.30 pm Sat CITYKids Children Ministry 8.00 am Sunday School 9.00 am Sunday School 9.30 am Sunday School (Mandarin) 11.15 am Sunday School 5.00 pm Junior Cell
WEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS MONDAY, 2 APRIL Cathedral closed TUESDAY, 3 APRIL 7.30 am Clergy & Leaders Nave Holy Communion WEDNESDAY, 4 APRIL 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel 12.45 pm Holy Communion Prayer Halls 5.15 pm Evening Prayer Epiphany Chapel 7.30pm PETALS Graham Graham White Library Tilling the ground - love, sound mind, faith THURSDAY, 5 APRIL 9.30 am Holy Communion Chapel for all Peoples FRIDAY, 6 APRIL 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel 7.00 pm Young Adults Ministry Chapel for All Peoples The Passion of Jesus SATURDAY, 7 APRIL 9.00 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel 2.00 pm LYnC Youth Ministry Chapel for All Peoples 2.30 pm Shalomkids Ministry Prayer Halls (For children with autism) BAPTISM We rejoice with these brothers and sisters who will be baptised on 31 March @4.30pm Service. Please pray for them. Chua Kheng Hock Gay Jialin Genevieve Kok Hong Bin, David Lau Su Re (Liu Xiu Rui) Lee Ming Shun, Paxton Li Zhaohui Lim Xi Michelle Ong Cayden Xiang Jun Ong Kah Yin, Winnie Joanna Seah Beng Tat Siew Jing Wen, William Tay Ming Wei, Shannon Wong Lai Yin, Oliver Yuen Hui Teng, Raquelle COMING UP APRIL 2018 1 Easter Sunday 1 Marriage Preparation Course 1 BB Week End 4 Alpha 5 Diocesan Certificate of Biblical 7 Confirmation Course 7 BB/GB Enrolment Service 8 Marriage Preparation Course - Retreat 12 Diocesan Certificate of Biblical 12 SMF Talk 13-14 Alpha Weekend Away 14 Confirmation Course 14 Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Course 18 Alpha 19 Diocesan Certificate of Biblical 21 Confirmation Course 21 Emotionally Healthy Spiritually Course 23-26 7am & 5pm Camp 25 Alpha 26 SMF Talk 26 Diocesan Certificate of Biblical 26 SMF Talk: Year of Prayer 2018 27 Prayer & Praise 28 Confirmation Course 28 Emotionally Healthy Spiritually Course 29 AGM MAY 2018 1-3 SMF Outing: Sekincan/Malacca Tour 2 Alpha 3 Diocesan Certificate of Biblical 5 The Quiet Garden Retreat 5 Confirmation Course 5 Emotionally Healthy Spiritually Course 6 Ordination Service 5
ANNOUNCEMENTS PRAYING TOGETHER Jan - Mar 2018 - YEAR OF PRAYER FOR YOUR PERSONAL DEVOTION Daily Lectionary Readings - Download SAC app Bible in One Year Readings with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, taking readers through the entire Bible in one year. Available through email, App or website. PRAYING IN COMMUNITY: Coming Events PRAYER & PRAISE 27 Apr, 7.14pm Prayer Halls DONATIONS FOR PASCHAL CANDLE In memory of: Chan Wing, Fong Mo Kin, Chan Soon Seng, Chan Soon Kay, Chan Soon Kin, Chan Kwok Kit, John Hock Boon Law, Beatrice Koh Choo Chye DONATIONS FOR FLOWERS TODAY In memory of: Chan Soon Chew, Evelyn Ang, Mathew Lim Heng Swan, Mary Ho Siew Yung, Elsie Tan, Esther Lim Kim Yen, Mr & Mrs Wee Chong Hong, Stephen Song Tian Chwee, Yeo Yan Boon, Gabriel Quek Keng Chuan and Reginald Lim Kim Soon. With thanksgiving: Judy Seow Geok Choo CAPITOL GATE LTA will be carrying out improvement works at the Capitol gate from 19 March to 6 April. During this period, the Capitol gate may be closed from Monday-Saturday. This will improve the turning radius from Stamford Road. Bollards will also be installed, similar to those at the Funan gate. AGM 2018 Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Parish of St Andrew s Cathedral will be held on Sunday, 29 April 2018 at 1.30pm in the Cathedral New Sanctuary. This AGM will also elect the People s Warden and 12 members of Parochial Church Council. According to the St. Andrew s Cathedral Constitution, candidates for election to membership of the Parochial Church Council shall be on the Electoral Roll of the parish and must be nominated by writing from one member and seconded by another to the Honorary Secretary AT LEAST EIGHT (8) DAYS prior to the Annual General Meeting subject to prior written consent to nomination by the candidate. Candidate, Proposer and Seconder are required to be members on the Cathedral Electoral Roll. Please pick up the nomination paper from the Cathedral Welcome Centre or the Service Information Desk. All nomination papers are to be submitted to the Welcome Centre by 21 April 2018. ELECTORAL ROLL The Electoral Roll determines those who are eligible to either vote or be elected at the AGM onto the Parochial Church Council. Baptised members, who are at least 17 years of age, confirmed in the Anglican Church, and regularly attending Service and partaking Holy Communion in the Cathedral, should be on the Electoral Roll. All members are encouraged to check if they are on the Electoral Roll at the Info Desk or Welcome Centre. If you are not on the Electoral Roll, please submit your application before 16 April 2018 so you will be eligible to vote at the coming AGM. WEDDING SAT, 7 APRIL 2018 Gu Wei Xiang and Koh Si Qi Odelia If you know of any reason why they may not lawfully marry, please inform the Vicar of the Cathedral, or the Registrar of Marriages before the wedding. CATHEDRAL CLOSED We wish to inform all members that the Cathedral office, cafe and compound will be closed on Monday, 2 April. 6
PARENTING COURSES Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship, a ministry of the Bible Society of Singapore, is organising two seminars on raising wise digital citizens in a complex world. Seminar A: Putting Media and Technology in Their Proper Place in Your Home Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 Time: 7.30pm 9.30pm Venue: 7 Armenian St, Bible House, Level 4, Morrison-Liang Room, Seminar Rooms 1 & 2. Cost: $20 until 8 April, $30 from 9 April Seminar B: Social Media & Sexuality How to Discuss Boundaries through Quality Conversations with My Teen Date: Wed, 23 May 2018 Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Venue: 7 Armenian St, Bible House, Level 4, Morrison-Liang Room, Seminar Rooms 1 & 2. Cost: $20 until 8 April, $30 from 9 April Register at: https://www.bible.org.sg/ digitalcitizens/ Thurs, 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2018 @ 7.30pm to 9.30pm & Sat, 28 April 2018 @ 9am to 12noon Teacher: Bishop Rennis Ponniah Venue: St Hilda s Church 41 Ceylon Rd, Bethel Hall Cost: S$5 (Course book) Registration: church@sthildas.org.sg Closing date for registration: Sun, 1 April 2018 CAMPS IN 2018 Sat 4.30pm Dates : 7-10 June 2018 Theme : Wait Refreshed Empowered Venue : Hotel Hatten Melaka Speaker : Bishop Kuan Kim Seng For more info : Saturday@cathedral.org.sg 9am Dates : 26-29 May 2018 Theme : Insights from Isaiah Venue : Impiana KLCC Hotel,KL Speaker : Revd Dr Gordon Wong For more info : rosylee@cathedral.org.sg 7am and 5pm Dates : 23-26 April 2018 Theme : Pursuing the Heart of God Venue : Hotel Jen, JB Speaker : Revd Clement Wong For more info : rosylee@cathedral.org.sg 8am & 11.15am Dates : 14-16 June 2018 Theme : Pursuing the Heart of God Connecting with God and Each Other Venue : Changi Cove, Singapore Speaker : Revd Dr James Harding For more info : chia.kum.meng@cathedral.org.sg priscillachua@cathedral.org.sg eleven:30 Dates : 7-10 June 2018 Theme : Pursuing God s Heart Venue : Dorsett Hotel, KL Speaker : Mr Joseph Chean For more info : stevenwong@cathedral.org.sg CAR PARK LOTS CLOSURE We will be closing sections of our car park lots along the exit driveways to facilitate the ongoing works for a period of 2 weeks. Apologise for any inconvenience caused. PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST (WELCOME CENTRE) The Welcome Centre is looking for a part time receptionist to work on Friday to Sunday (9am to 5pm). Applicants can either email hr@cathedral.org. sg or call Catherine Chong at 63376104 Ext 119 or Susan Hu Ext 110 for an interview. Closing Date: 16 April 2018 7
DIOCESAN CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES Term 2 begins on 5 April 2018 Thurs, 7.30pm 9.30pm @ SAC Module 7 The Writings II Ruth, Esther, Song of Songs, Lamentations, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Daniel Ds June Tan, Mrs Ruth Chia, Pas David Ng, Ms Veron Wong, Pas Grace Tan Venue : Basement 1 Prayer Halls Module 13 Non-Pauline Epistles Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John, Jude Pas Ti Lian Swan, Mr James Tan, Mrs Michelle Tan Venue : South Transept Hall Course fees: $10 per module (inclusive of study materials); $5 for written examination. Registration: Please visit cathedral.org.sg/dcbs For more details, please refer to the DCBS brochure (available at the Welcome Centre) Enquiries: 63376104 ext 161 ST CATHARINE'S COLLEGE CONSORT Date: Friday 13 April 2018 Time: 12.15-1pm Venue: Nave, St Andrew s Cathedral Free admission Featuring sacred music by Renaissance and 20th century composers, complemented by secular folk and 'parlour' songs in the English tradition; including works by Stanford and a rather unusual arrangement of the Beatles! The Consort is directed by Dr Edward Wickham. website: www.cathedral.org.sg email: info@cathedral.org.sg 11 St Andrew s Road, Singapore 178959 Tel: 63376104 Fax: 63376107/63391197 We warmly welcome you to St Andrew s Cathedral Please complete and return this portion to the ushers or the Info Desk, or simply drop it into an offering bag. Your Name : Sex : F/M Age: 12-18 19-25 26-44 45-64 65+ Service attended: Telephone: (HP) Email: I am a visitor. I would like to be contacted. I wish to attend an Alpha Course. I wish to be a member of St Andrew s Cathedral. I wish to know more about Christianity. I wish to join a Connect group. I wish to receive a set of tithe envelopes/give online Others : 8