Sunday 8 October 2017 Shine Forth, 10.30am Reflective Verses 45 Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. Matthew 24:45-46 Reflective Question What does God expect to find you doing when He returns? Prayer Lord, draw my heart and mind to the things that matter to you and reveal to me the things that you desire of me, your servant. Enable your servant to obey your Spirit that you place in me each day. Amen. PREPARATION Order of Worship 7th SUNDAY IN KINGDOMTIDE/ TRAC LAITY SUNDAY Please silence your phone and other digital devices
PRAISE Call to Worship from Psalm 93 (UMH 813) [PLEASE STAND] Ms Charmaine Tang Leader 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 The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice, the floods lift up their roaring. Leader Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the Lord on high is mighty! ALL Your decrees are very sure; holiness befits your house, O Lord, for evermore. AMEN. PRAISE Ms Grace Goh PRAYER Silent Prayer The Lord s Prayer Greetings and Church Concerns PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord Offering Doxology [PLEASE STAND] 2
PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Isaiah 43: 10-12; Acts 1: 1-8 Sermon Keep My Lamp Burning Mr Bryan Hoo PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Benediction Holy Spirit Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please go to the area near the pulpit. A ministry team member will pray with you. 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORS ON LEAVE: Rev Terence Yeo duty leave: 9-13 Oct Rev Wendy Watson annual leave: 5-13 Oct LCEC MEETING: Mon 9 Oct, 7.30pm Conf Rm, L1. LCEC members, please come punctually and prayerfully. CHIANGMAI LIVELIHOOD PROJECT: This is an initiative by BRMC Thailand Missions Committee. Members/friends who have ordered handicrafts in support of this Project can collect them at the Canteen TODAY 9.30am-12.30pm. USHERS NEEDED AT 8.30AM SANCTUARY SERVICE: we need to form a team of 8 ushers for 26 Nov. Those available to step up for this task, please contact Corinne Doong at Church Office (Tel No 6256-4298) 2ND OFFERING (NEXT SUN): METHODIST WELFARE SERVICES (MWS) CHAPLAINCY MINISTRY This is to support the Christian Pastoral Ministry to staff, volunteers and clients of MWS. While MWS does receive government funding for its work, the Chaplaincy Ministry is entirely dependent on donations (which have no tax benefits) from churches and individuals. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM): ACTIVITY DAY: Every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room, L1. Lunch and light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong HP 9681-6170. BIBLE STUDY: 1st to 3rd Sat: 10.30am; L1 C7; 2nd to 4th Sun: 10.30am; William Oldham Room, L3 GET-TOGETHER: Monthly; every 4th Saturday; 1.30-4.30pm; Music Room, L1. FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by Caesar & Jessie Tan in thanksgiving Mrs Vivienne Goh, Terence & Sandra, Rebecca and Timothy, Gwendolyn & Miguel, Christophe, Benjamin, and Ines, Gergory & Pey Yun, Mathea and Madeline and Genevieve in loving memory of Ted Goh Tuck Chiang and Rachel Goh Ern Li OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO Mdm Tan Soeh Hoon, Dorothy, Christina and Karen, on the passing away of their husband/father, Mr Wang Yik Woon, on Fri 29 Sep. Funeral was held on Tue 3 Oct. 4
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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm Ushers Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm Greeters Communion Stewards Communion Assistants 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm Sat 5pm Sat 5pm Ms Koh Li-San Mrs Toh Ju-Ling (Organist), and Mr Peter Goh & 8.30am Choir and Dr Lorraine Ong (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mr Dennis Ling (Keyboardist), Mrs Wong Lai Foon & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Kuo Hsin Yu, Ms Jennifer Wee, Ms Valerie Ang Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Youth Hospitality Team Dr Chang Tou Chuang s Small Group Mr Kevin Yap, Sunday School Youths Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au,Ms Grace Ang, Ms Diana Ng (Offering:Mrs Irene Huang, Ms Jennifer Soen) Mr Andrew Yap Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Mr Timothy Kho Mrs Evelyn Choe and Mr Lim Wee Chiong Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mrs Ong Chen An, Mr Lionel Ong Ms Peggy Tang, Ms Sandra Thng, Mrs Ong Chen An, Mr Lionel Ong, Ms Corinne Teo PA Crews Sat 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm, Upper Room, Shine Forth Floral Stewards Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Ivy Yik, Mrs Juliet Wee, Mrs Sara Waterhouse Season of Kingdomtide Aug 27 to Nov 26, 2017 Sat, Oct 14 P r e a c h e r s N e x t Week BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service Evidence of Knowing God Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, Oct 15 8 th Sunday in Kingdomtide Breaking But Still Blessing Turn On The Light Unlikely Escape (Jonah 1) Equipped [at Bt Batok] Rev Dr Gordon Wong Mr Alan Tay Pastor David Ho Dr Jeannie Chiu 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room) 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP) 16