The Word on Worship Order of Worship Volume 27, IssuE 50 8 FEB 2015 1 Chronicles 16:29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Scripture Memorisation Deliverer 1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Call to Worship Hymn 5: Command Thy Blessing From Above* Invocation & Gloria Patri* * Congregation Standing Dn Kelvin Lim Scripture Reading in Unison* 1 Peter 1:15-21 Hymn 65: And Can It Be That I Should Gain? Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer* Hymn 355: Day by Day Scripture Memorisation Pastoral Prayer Sermon Be Ye Perfect Matthew 5:46-48 Hymn 376: O to Be Like Thee!* Benediction & Threefold Amen*
duty roster Today, 8 February 2015 Next Lord s Day, 15 February 2015 9.00 10.00 am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN S CHOIR 10.30 am 1.30 pm 3.30 pm CHINESE SERVICE ENGLISH SERVICE FILIPINO SERVICE LIONS HOME MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP Musician: Flowers: Ushers: Musicians: Ushers: Greeter: AV Ministry: Flowers: Junior Worship: Musician: Usher: Venue: English Speaker: Dialect Speaker: Elder Alan Choy Pr Daniel Lim Eunice Choy Winnie Yap Katherine Peh John Peh, Johnny Lim Dn Kelvin Lim Ellyzabeth, Sarah Lee Danial Wong, David Tan Benny Skariah, Cayson Chok Ho Kee How, Julius Del Rosario Lee Kim Lei Crew No. 2 Choy Luan Kheng Diana Chan, Corliss Tan Ayn Tindaan Kamala, (Jasmine Tan) Gina Sim, (Chloe Pawa) Pr Kelvin Lim Norefel Resuma Pr Samson Hutagalung Dorcas Koshy Julius Del Rosario Cecille Batrina 41 Toa Payoh Rise Pr Jeremiah Sim Elder Alan Choy MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP Musician: Flowers: Ushers: Musicians: Ushers: Greeter: AV Ministry: Flowers: Junior Worship: Musician: Usher: Venue: English Speaker: Dialect Speaker: Pr Kelvin Lim Pr Daniel Lim Sarah Yap Roscelle Lim Jenn Lee Chan Tuck Whye, Jerry Chan Dn Francis Lee Eunice Choy, Dorcas Koshy Cornelius Koshy, Edwin Quek Jason Low, Low Chip Hung Marcus Lim, John Peh Mong Jee Pawa Crew No. 3 Mong Jee Pawa Yeo Geok Hien, Esther Quek Davina Lim Diana Chan, (Sally Lum) Stefanie Wong, (Violet Quek) Dn Francis Lee Eric Delina Pr Dennis Kabingue Ayn Tindaan Anthony Evangelista Joy Del Rosario 487 Bedok South Ave 2 Bro Edwin Quek Pr Jeremiah Sim 2
8 February 2015 Beware of Profane Music! Prabhudas Koshy Does it matter what sort of music one listens to? A large number of Christians of our time have no qualms about listening to and singing worldly music. After singing hymns of faith and spiritual songs on Sunday in church, they would spend the rest of the week watching R-rated movies and listening to R-rated music. They learn by heart the lyrics of those profane songs. Their minds are filled with the sights and sounds of the filthy themes of those songs. Let us not be foolish to embrace the secular music of our time. It is highly pernicious and certainly perilous to the Christians pursuit of holiness. The Beatles of yesteryear had helped to bring up a generation around the world that was characterised by loose morals, drug abuse and blasphemous beliefs / conduct. The members of this band themselves were fornicators, drug abusers and profane people. And yet, we hear of Christian musicians declaring themselves to be Beatle fans. Today s famous secular musicians are not any better than them. If anything, they are coarser in their songs and conduct. The secular musicians and their music have been one of the greatest contributors to the moral erosion of our society. Not only do they promote sexual promiscuity and violence, they also sneer and belittle godliness and purity. The irony of it all is: why would Christians, who are called unto holiness, give themselves to such ungodly entertainment? Are not Christians taught in the Scriptures to have no association with people and activities that would stain their minds and instil ungodliness? Every singer and song that glorifies that which is opposed by God should be rejected utterly by Christians. The apostle Paul warned the Ephesian Christians to have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them (Ephesians 5:11). Likewise, Christians are admonished in 2 Corinthians 6:14, Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Pastoral Exhortation 3
Pastoral Exhortation Why are Christians warned against associating themselves with those things that are forbidden in the Bible? It is important to realise that the things we watch and listen to, do affect us - just as we are affected by the people whom we have associations with. When it comes to our sanctification, it is an absolute necessity that we keep ourselves away from that which corrupts us. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 reminds us: For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication. Similarly, 1 Thessalonians 5:22 insists that Christians are to abstain from all appearance of evil. This is particularly true when it comes to our struggles with sin. The perverse things we watch and hear will entangle us in sins that easily beset us. For instance, if a Christian who is struggling with the lust of the flesh gives himself to watch obscene movies or listen to sensual songs, he will be led to temptations of lust whenever those scenes and songs come to his mind. If a man struggles with swearing, and yet closely associates himself with vulgar people (or listens to songs with lots of swearing), it will be harder for him to have purity of thoughts and words. So give diligence to remember Christ s words: And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell (Matthew 5:29). Please abstain also from socalled Christians who try to influence you with the wicked entertainment of this sinful world. Take heed to the warning in 2 Timothy 3:1-5, This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. Rather than dwelling on that which defile our minds, let us give ourselves to all things that will influence us unto purity and godliness. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8). 4
Ordination of Joseph Poon Last Lord s day, Preacher Joseph Poon, who has been ministering in Bible- Presbyterian Church of Western Australia, was ordained into the pastoral ministry. He has been examined by the ordaining council organized by Calvary Pandan B-P Church, and has been ordained during the Sunset Gospel Hour service in Calvary Pandan. Joseph and his wife, Sharon, were members of Gethsemane B-P Church while they were studying theology in the Far Eastern Bible College in preparation for the fulltime ministry. They have ministered to our Gethsemanean youths, as well as regularly participated in our worship services, prayer meetings and other activities. Following is a note of thanks from Joseph and Sharon to Gethsemaneans: Dear Rev Koshy and Session of GBPC, Thank you for your very kind love gift. We thank God for all your love for His workers in the ministry, as always. Sharon and I are very touched by your thoughtfulness towards us. We pray that God will continue to use GBPC for His glory in all the ministries He has bestowed upon her. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister (Hebrews 6:10). I also thank God for the opportunities given to me to serve in GBPC and the advice and guidance provided to me. We are moved to say, from the bottom of our hearts, that the people in GBPC never fail to make us feel the warmth of Christian love. May the Lord continue to bless you richly, And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work (2 Corinthians 9:8). In Christ, Joseph and Sharon Testimony 5
Dust to Dust junior worshipper s text page All creatures on this earth die. Animals die; man also dies. Even though man is more intelligent than animals, and is able to tame and domesticate even huge and powerful animals, he has no power over death. In the face of death, man is as powerless as animals are. Not only do old people die, youths and children also die. Not only do the chronically sick die, those who have been healthy all along also die because of sudden failure of organs, accidents, war, etc. Every one of us must be ready for his or her death. In Hebrews 9:27, we are told that it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. Death and judgment are appointments that God has arranged, which no one can avoid! Come that fateful day, according to God s appointment, every man has to die and then appear before God for judgment. It is foolish to be unprepared for death and judgment. So, let us repent of our sins and put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins. Let us also live a life of holiness and service so that we may appear before God for the rewards that He has promised for all who honour and please Him. Prabhudas Koshy 6 Ecclesiastes 3:20 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. Illustration by Melissa Neo
Collections LORD S DAY on 1 Feb 2015 Tithes: 3,910.00 Offerings: 10,250.30 Bldg Fund 2015: 2,000.00; 1,800.00; 1,000.00; 1,000.00; 120.00; 100.00; 100.00; 100.00; 50.00; 50.00; 20.00; [50.00 (Chinese Svc)]; [250.00 (Filipino F ship)] NON-SUNDAY GIFT GBI International: 5,000.00 TGCM (Local): 600.00 BUILDING FUND 2015 Total as of 1 Feb 2015 594,962.00 Give generously towards our Church Building Fund. S$5 million by the end of 2015! Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 GCM Gospel Saturday Speakers: Pastor Koshy (P3-P6) Pr Kelvin Lim (Nursery-P2) Date & Time: Sat, 7 March 2015 @4.30pm-6.00pm Venue: Aloha Changi Resort, Cranwell Bungalow 1 Join us for a time of singing, Bible lesson and activities for children! Transport is provided from Pasir Ris MRT station at 4.00pm For more information, please contact Pr Kelvin Lim at 8268 2828. Gethsemane Ladies Fellowship REBEKAH An Undaunted Faith Speaker: Pr Ho Kee How Chairperson: Sis Angeline Wong Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2015 Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm Venue: Home of Sis Sarah Yong Blk 301, #04-241, Ubi Avenue 1 Singapore 400301 Transport from Eunos MRT station at 2.40pm. Please contact Sis Annie Ho @ 9727 9987. 7 Pastoral Visitation Ubi / Eunos Date & Time: Fri, 13 Feb @ 8pm Venue: Home of Dn & Mrs Kelvin Lim Block 330 #10-637 Ubi Avenue 1 Singapore 400330 Members and regular worshippers who live in this region are encouraged to attend this meeting. Please check that your name is in the list placed on the reception table. If it is not, please add it in. Bible Witness-GAF Retreat Divine Adoption: Our Sonship Speaker: Venue: Thistle Johor Bahru Date: 18th - 20th March 2015 (Wednesday - Friday) Please sign up at the reception table. Sunday fellowship LUNCH Those who would like to have packet lunch after worship service for the month of February, kindly place your order and make payment to Sis Aileen Tan. announcements
announcements Gethsemane Men s Fellowship Register NOW! Speaker: Pastor Koshy Chairman: Pr Jeremiah Sim Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2015 Time: 4.00pm Venue: TGCM Premises 202B Ponggol Seventeenth Ave Transport from Punggol MRT station at 3.45pm. Gethsemane B-P Church Camp Date: 15 19 Jun 2015 Theme: Have Faith in God Preachers: Rev Prabhudas Koshy & Rev Tan Kian Sing Children s Teachers: Eld & Mrs Ortega & Pr Edsel Venue: Holiday Inn Resort, Batam, Indonesia (45 mins by ferry from HarbourFront, Singapore) *Camp fees: $470/- Quad sharing in a 2-room unit $510/- Triple sharing in a 2-room unit $570/- Twin sharing in a 1-room unit Child under 12 with bed S$350/- Child under 6 without bed S$220/- Child under 3 without bed S$60/- Extra bed at $40/- a night *Camp fees include food, accommodation and transport. Foreign passport holders visa expenses are not included. Post-Worship Activities Please stay back after worship to join us for: Refreshment & Fellowship 12.30pm 1.30pm Bible Study (Adults, Youths & Children) 1.30pm 3.00pm Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study 1.00pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom Wednesday Campus Bible Study 2.30pm @ NAFA 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 2.30pm @ SUTD For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910. Bible Witness Magazine 8 Weekday Activities Bible Witness Web Radio Church Weekly 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 Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com Our Session Elder Mah Chin Kwang Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok Deacon Arvind Pawa Deacon Daniel Lim Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee