Sunday, 24 Apr 2016 Shine Forth, 10.30am Reflective Verses “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15 Reflective Question How does awareness of your mortality affect the way you live? To what extent do you seek the Lord’s will for the decisions and directions of your life? Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, help me to live my entire life in your presence, under your authority, to your glory. Amen. Order of Worship 5th SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE/ SOCIAL CONCERNS SUNDAY PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices 2 Cor 5:14
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Sunday, 24 Apr 2016 Shine Forth, 10.30am
Reflective Verses “Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15 Reflective Question How does awareness of your mortality affect the way you live? To what extent do you seek the Lord’s will for the decisions and directions of your life? Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, help me to live my entire life in your presence, under your authority, to your glory. Amen.
Order of Worship 5th SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE/
SOCIAL CONCERNS SUNDAY
PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices
2 Cor 5:14
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Call to Worship from Psalm 150 [PLEASE STAND] Mrs Ng-Lee Wan Yee Leader Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise God in his mighty
firmament! People Praise God for his mighty deeds; praise God for his exceeding greatness! Leader Praise God with trumpet sound; praise God with lute and harp! People Praise God with tambourine and dance; praise God with strings and
pipe! Leader Praise God with sounding cymbals; praise God with loud clashing cymbals! ALL Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Amen.
PRAISE Ms Rachel Choe
PRAYER Silent Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Greetings and Church Concerns
BRMC 60th anniversary testimony video – Dr Chang Li Lian
Outreach and Social Concerns (OSC) Video
PRESENTATION The presentation of our tithes, offerings, and ourselves to the Lord
Offering
Doxology [PLEASE STAND]
PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading James 4:13-17
Sermon Looking Around - Living Coram Deo Pastor David Ho
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PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Give Us Clean Hands (with second offering for BRMC Social Concerns Ministry)
Benediction
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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS OUR PASTOR-IN-CHARGE, Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li, is on annual leave from 11 April-9 May. CONFIRMATION CLASSES FOR CHURCH MEMBERSHIP-CLASS NO. 2 FOR 2016: If you are seeking baptism and/or to be a registered member of BRMC, please fill up the Application Form available at the racks. Those wishing to attend the class must have worshipped regularly at BRMC for at least 6 mths before application. Registration closes 1 May. Classes start Wed, 4 May 7.30pm, Conf Rm. 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 to 5pm. As lunch and a light tea will be provided, those wishing to attend please register your interest with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. ADMIN OFFICER (MISSION ADMINISTRATOR) @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants can either email their detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to [email protected] or post to Administration Director, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917.
PIANISTS NEEDED: The Choirs of the 8.30am and 10.30am Sanctuary services are calling for pianists to work with them during the weeknight/Sunday morning rehearsals and the services, starting May. Those interested, please contact Church office for a link-up to the Choirs. THE METHODIST SCHOOL OF MUSIC is celebrating her 19th anniversary with a concert "Raise a Song of Gladness" which will be held at Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) on Sat, 7 May at 7pm. Admission is free but tickets are needed. Call MSM at 6767 5258. RISING TO YOUR DESTINY Women's Conference held at Paya Lebar Methodist on 20-21 May (Fri-Sat). Email Mrs Choo Lai Eng at [email protected] for information and registration details. 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 [email protected]
Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 25 April to 1 May Mr Balakrishnan David Mr Chan Wei, Ryan Mrs Chan Wan Kia Mr Chan Yun Hsing, Ronald Dr Chang Ming Yu, James Mr How Chih Wah Ms Chia Sock Cheng, April Mrs Chong-Trisno, Rita Mr Chua Enhan Carl, Alexander Mr Fong Woon Yim, William Mr Foo Chuan Min, Jerald Mdm Foo Geok Leng, Christine Mr Foo Siang Ngee Mdm Goh Chern Nee, April Mdm Tan Kwang Ting, Katty Ms Goh Chu Kieng, Hazel Mdm Goh Min Wen, Virginia Mr Ho Kah Choy Mdm Lim Ai Hsia, Pauline Marie Mdm Woo Pau Ling, Sharon Mdm Leong Souk Wah, Lyndee Ms Huynh Van Tu An Mr Jiang Song En, Jeffrey Mdm Khong May Wan, Sharon Mrs Khoo-Sim Kar Puay, Christina
Miss Koo Ying Li, Sharon Mr Lai Chin Kui, Kenneth Mark Mr Lau Weng Wah, Andrew Mr Lee Cheow Meng, Stephen Mdm Tee Peck Yun, Decia Mrs Leong-Cheng, Eileen Ms Lim Ai Leen Mrs Lim Hui Cheng, Jeanne Miss Lim Cheng Geok, Madeline Mr Tan Boon Chye, Richard Miss Lim Lay Hong, Lydia Mr Lin Qing'en Joel Mrs Loh-Tan Mui Hoong, Carolyn Mdm Loy Wee Loon Mr Ng Boon Leng, Robert Mrs Ng-Qua Shey-Wey, Karyn Mr Ng Wei Wen, Aaron Mr Notopuro Donny Cornelius Ms Ong Ai Choo Mr Ong Keng Kuan, Marcus Mr Ong Chung Siong, Jonathan Miss Aggabao Sheryll Juan Dr Ong Ai Hui, Clara Mdm Chan Mui Hiang Mrs Quek-Chua Bin Hwee Miss Rosamiran Agnes D.
Ms Schooling Eunice M Miss Sia Shu Min, Nicole Mr Sim Swee Chiang, David Miss Sim Lee Hoon, Angeline Mr Sim Yong Meng, Samuel Mr Soh Leong Peng, Albert Miss Tan Mei Liang, Mirabelle Mr Tan Jia Yung, Ian Mrs Tan-Soh Chui Geok, Mary Mr Tan Ser Hiang, Derek Miss Tan May Yin Mr Tang Weng Keong, Bryan Mr Tay (Tejo Wahidin), Joe Mr Tay Ah Kee, Keith Mdm Chua Kim Lian, Patrena Mr Teo Sok Nguang Mrs Teo-Tham Mei Kuen Mdm Toh Hong Tee Mr Toh Keng Yeow, David Miss Van Su Mei Mr Wong Li Wen, Daryl Dr Lum Wei Yeng, Rachel Mdm Co, Diane Grace Mr Yeap Cheen Soo, Anthony Mrs Yeo-Foo Buay Fong, Mary Miss Lim Lee Ling
Mdm Yong Fooi Peng, Marie Miss Young Wei Ping Mr Cheong Li-Wen, Sean Mr Zhang Xianwu Ms Zhao Jin Hong Mdm Urbano Norlita Evangelista Mr Bahuguna Kieran Vardaan Mr Eng Kok Jun, Ryan Mr Goh En Yi, Evan Miss Tung Jia Hui, Amanda Mr Koh Daniel Mr Lee De-Kai, Joshua Mr Lim Chin Woon, Francis Mr Mah Quan Long, Isaac Mr Ong Zi Ben, Gabriel Miss Tay Ti Yun, Jolene Mr Tan Ming Yang, Alex Mr Tay Liam, Gordon Mr Thoeng Kevin Miss Wong Ching-En, Claire
CONGRATLATIONS TO • Dr & Mrs Lim Zong Wei Joel Louis & Ms Esther Foo
who were married on 23 April
FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Dr & Mrs Lim Zong Wei Joel Louis in thanksgiving
P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF EASTERTIDE, PENTECOST & HOLY TRINITY SUNDAYS – 27 MAR to 22 MAY, 2016 Sat, 23 April BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service
• The Church Rev Lawrence Chua
5pm in the Sanctuary/HC
Sun, 24 April 5th Sunday in Eastertide/Social Concerns Sunday • But Now My Eyes Have Seen You • Heaven On My Mind • Looking Around - Living Coram Deo • Selfless [at Bt Batok]
Rev Wendy Watson Dr Andrew Goh Pastor David Ho Dr Tan Gee Paw
THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm
GYM Mellow Tones and Mrs Yvonne Tan (Choir Pianist) Dr Evelyn Lim (Organist) and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mr Eric Watson (Keyboardist), Ms Karen Tan (Organist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Mrs Lim Ai Li
Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Chia Teck Ai, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Mr David Wong, Ms Peggy Leong Mr Lim Siong Guan and Small Group Ms Winnie Ding, Ms Lee Ping, Ms Ng Li Peng, Mrs Anna Ong, Ms Deborah Chew Dr & Mrs Chong Yew Lam, Dr & Mrs Bryce Lee, Mr & Mrs Alvin Quek, Ms Sylvia Lim, Ms Linda Teo Ms Hiew Li Ting. Mr Raymond Woo, Mr Shawn Tham, Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Ms Pauline Ang, Ms Lee Pey Ren, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Mrs Lim Mee Ling (Mr & Mrs George Chia)
Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm
Dr Selan Sayampanathan and Mr Andrew Yap Mr Tay Kim Hock and Ms Winnie Ding Ms Boon Chia Pei Mr Pang Tit Keong and Mr Lim Wee Chiong
Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm
Ms Chia Teck Ai, Mr Eric Teo, Mrs Linda Teo Mr Eric Teo, Mrs Linda Teo, Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Peggy Leong, Mr Mathew Kwan