Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Darkness vs Light John 3:20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. Scripture Memorisation VOLUME 26, ISSUE 36 03 NOV 2013 Call to Worship Eld Alan Choy Hymn 24: Praise to the Lord, The Almighty* Invocation & Gloria Patri* Responsive Scripture Reading* Psalm 132:1–18 Song Presentation Gethsemane Children’s Choir Hymn 195: O Love Divine! Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer* Hymn 237: Revive Us Again Children’s Sermon & Scripture Memorisation Pastoral Prayer Sermon Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy “The Word of God & The Neglect of Religious Duty” Haggai 1:1–4 Holy Communion Hymn 178: At the Cross Hymn 188: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Benediction & Threefold Amen* * Congregation Standing Order of Worship The Word on Worship
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Exodus 34:14
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous,
is a jealous God.
Darkness vs Light
John 3:20
For every one that doeth evil hateth the light,
neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Scripture Memorisation
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3 Call to Worship Eld Alan Choy Hymn 24: Praise to the Lord, The Almighty*Invocation & Gloria Patri*Responsive Scripture Reading* Psalm 132:1–18Song Presentation Gethsemane Children’s Choir Hymn 195: O Love Divine! Collection of Offerings Doxology & Prayer* Hymn 237: Revive Us AgainChildren’s Sermon & Scripture Memorisation Pastoral Prayer Sermon Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy
“The Word of God & The Neglect of Religious Duty” Haggai 1:1–4
Holy Communion Hymn 178: At the CrossHymn 188: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Benediction & Threefold Amen*
* Congregation Standing
Order of WorshipThe Word on Worship
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Today, 3 November Next Lord’s Day, 10 November9.00 – 10.00 am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR
MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP
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Worship Leader: Gan Chin HwiPreacher: Pr Daniel LimMusician: Sarah YapFlowers: Ivy SeahUshers: Sam Cheah, Leow Beng Wee
Worship Leader: Pr Kelvin LimPreacher: Pr Kelvin LimMusician: Eunice ChoyFlowers: Roscelle LimRefreshments: Katherine PehUshers: Robert Ooi, Johnny Lim
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Worship Leader: Eld Alan ChoyPreacher: Rev Dr Prabhudas KoshyMusicians: Chloe Pawa, Eunice ChoyUshers: Jeremiah Sim, Jimmy Tan, Marcus Lim, Chan Tuck Whye, John Peh, Benny SkariahGreeter: Mong Jee PawaAV Ministry: Crew No. 1Flowers: Angela AngRefreshments: Cecilia Siah, Davina Lim, Joanna LimJunior Worship: Diana Chan (Mabel Lim), Winnie Yap (Esther Quek), Samuel Yong
Worship Leader: Dn Lok Kwok WahPreacher: Rev Dr Prabhudas KoshyMusicians: Jasmine Low, Sarah LeeUshers: Low Chip Hung, Edwin Quek, Ho Kee How, Andy Lee, David Tan, Jason LowGreeter: Sally LumAV Ministry: Crew No. 2Flowers: Zuo Bai YeRefreshments: Ruth Low, Corliss Tan, Chong Shu MunJunior Worship: Sarah Yong (Jenice Choy), Melissa Mah (Sarah Yap), Mah Lean Choo
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Preacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Dorcas KoshyUsher: Anthony EvangelistaRefreshments: Rhodora Resuma
Worship Leader: Pr Dennis KabinguePreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Carmen WongUsher: Randy LaurencioRefreshments: Juvy Baybayanon
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Song Leader: Melissa MahNursery-P2: Carolyn KoshyP3-P6: Pr Kelvin Lim
Song Leader: Carolyn KoshyNursery-P2: Pastor KoshyP3-P6: Pastor Koshy
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English Speaker: Eld Alan ChoyDialect Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim
Psalm 122:1I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.
It is the special delight of everyone who loves God to go into the house of the LORD to worship Him. When the day of worship comes, they love to be where God’s people are gathered together. Their hearts rejoice when others tell them it is time to go to the house of the LORD.
The psalmist tells us that when he was invited by others to go to the house of the LORD, he was glad. Obviously, he was eagerly waiting to go to the place where they worshipped God. So he accepted the invitation joyfully.
A child of God is unlike those who rejoice in going to the house of wickedness. He does not rejoice in worldly pleasures. He is not charmed by the sound of worldly music. He detests their unwholesome speech. He dreads the sounds and sights of the houses of sin.
He would rather be in the presence of the LORD and His people. His heart yearns to join the people of God in singing hymns of praise, in praying, in hearing the Word of God, and in serving the LORD.
May our hearts find joy in the house of the LORD! May our excitement to be in the house of the LORD inspire others! Let us cheerfully encourage one another
to gather together to worship the LORD in His house.
Hebrews 10:25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Church gatherings should not be neglected. They are very important to every Christian’s spiritual growth.
On the Lord’s Day, we must make every effort to participate in the worship service, Sunday school, evangelism, etc. Worshipping the Lord is our greatest duty. We must be determined to avoid all other
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Rejoice in Christian Gatherings Prabhudas Koshy
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programmes and activities on that day so that we will be found in the Lord’s house to serve Him. We must be in the church on the Lord’s Day, unless we are sick or prevented by emergencies.
Church prayer meetings, fellowship gatherings, Bible studies, retreats, camps, etc. are meant to provide spiritual edification to us. We must give these high priority in our lives.
So we must not be like those who come to church infrequently. Neither should we follow the bad examples of those who neglect church activities. We must resist their influence.
Church programmes will provide us with opportunities both to be blessed and to bless others. Through mutual exhortations and services, we will be prepared for Christ’s return. Those who worship God and engage in mutual spiritual edification will be made ready for the day of His return.
TGCM, LEVI & EARTHQUAKE
This is a testimony written by the wife of a resident of The
Gethsemane Care Ministry, Cebu.
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake on October 15, 2013 was indeed a traumatic experience for most of us, yet I have never thought that the said tragedy would give us the chance to be together as a family. The 2 days of home leave granted to Levi may be short but they are certainly no match to the quality of time spent. Days were numbered yet very remarkable for us.
Levi simply took the chance to take good care of the kids by helping them with their bath, cutting their nails, etc… unlike before where he only finds fulfilment and joy watching over his roosters (fighting cocks). But what really caught my attention was the transformation of the once “Mr. Bossy Guy” into a responsible family man who now does the general cleaning at home and the household
chores as well as cooks mouth-watering dishes for us. Previously, Levi used to wake us up with his loud annoying voice, shouting as if he owns the world and that he is the only one living in the world, but now he speaks so calmly and is always in control of his mood and temper.
Change did not happen overnight but I am grateful as to how everyone in the Care Ministry under the leadership of Pastor Reggor Galarpe has inculcated in him the values of discipline and sense of responsibility. To everyone in the Care Ministry, thank you for moulding Levi to become a better person. And to the entire Gethsemane B-P Church, you have unknowingly taught me the significance of learning how to forgive. Above all, thank our Almighty God who has made things possible. I continually pray that God will sustain Levi throughout his life as he faces the real world.
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18).
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Dear Rev Koshy
Thank you for publishing this issue of Bible Witness, that we can share in the grief of the passing of Preacher Dominino dela Cruz Jr.
I have never met Pr Dominino but spoke briefly to Sharon some years back before they were married. I had wanted to find out if Media Studies was suitable for my son, Tim. I spoke to Sharon over the phone at the Bible Witness office because she was the artist for the cartoons in Bible Witness at that time. She was helpful and gave me an idea of what to expect. Later, I read that she was going to be married and would leave Singapore to follow her husband to the mission field in the Philippines. I remember thinking, what a brave girl!
Thank God for her testimony of faith! May she continue to be brave in the Lord by His grace and mercy. May God bless her and little Nehemiah with peace, joy and His special protection.
In Christ,Tse’fong
To the Editor,
Praise God for the Bible Witness Media Ministry. I have been utilising your resources like the Web Radio – On Demand (Women of Virtue and Youth Bible Hour) sermons and have been greatly enriched and blessed by them!
I’m currently finishing my studies in Perth, Australia, and am a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of which Rev Errol Stone is Pastor. I was just wondering if the sermons of the latest Bible Witness Retreat on Jonah are available on the Internet? I’ve done a little searching but have not found them. Could you kindly point me in the right direction if possible?
With great appreciation and praise to God for your labours,
Leanne
1 Chronicles 29:12–14
12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.
14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
Luke 17:10
So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.
Appreciation for Bible Witness Bible Quotes from Cheerful GiversFrom the offering bags (20 Oct 13).
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“A nd his brethren also went and fell down before his face;
and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.” — Genesis 50:18
The actions of Joseph’s brothers in this verse are worthy of our
attention. Let us take a closer look at what they had done and how they corrected their wrongdoing.
The brothers of Joseph were afraid of him after the death of their father, Jacob. They presumed that Joseph had a great hatred towards them because of what they did to him many years ago (cf. Genesis 50:15) – they sold him to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver!
This wrong that they did to Joseph caused them to fear him then. The
reason is simple: he had the power to hurt them and their families because of his status as the Prime Minister of Egypt. Thus, they made the decision to send a messenger to Joseph to plead on their behalf for his forgiveness (Genesis 50:16-17). But later, somehow this seemed inappropriate to them. Finally, all of them went to see Joseph and personally seek his forgiveness (Genesis 50:18)!
There are two things that I would like you to take note of: the knowledge of their wrongdoing, and humility in admitting their wrongdoing. Joseph’s brothers knew that they had done wrong to him, and only he could forgive them! At the same time, going to Joseph to seek his forgiveness would require much humility and courage. So they went to Joseph and fell down before him in humility, and sought his forgiveness for the wrong they had done to him.
Dear children, as you grow up, there would be many wrongdoings on your part with or without you realizing. To illustrate my point, older children would sometimes gang up against the younger ones, for example, two older boys snatching the ball from a younger boy and refusing to let him play with them though the ball belongs to him. Is such behaviour right? No, it is not!
The lesson for us in this devotion is: how do we correct a wrongdoing? In order to correct any wrongdoing, there must first be the knowledge of it followed by the humility to confess and seek forgiveness. If you know that you have done wrong to someone, then you must humble yourself and have the courage to admit your mistake. You must go to that person and seek forgiveness just like what the brothers of Joseph had done! They corrected their wrongdoing.
Correct a WrongKelvin Lim
Sunday fellowShip lunch
Those who would like to order packet lunch for the month of November, kindly make your