FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH
ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
24 July 2022
ENTRANCE
Welcome
Call to Worship
Praise
Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
Scripture Reading
John 4:1-6; 27-30; 39-42
Sermon: : GPS – God Missions for People in the community who are Spiritually
Transformed Speaker: Ps Benjamin Lee
RESPONSE
Song of Response
Greetings & Family News
Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
SENDING FORTH
Benediction
Praise Leader
• 8am and 9:45am – James Lau
Scripture Reader
• 8am Lim Lay Hong| 9:45am – Luen Wai Teng
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT
Date
July 31 8:00am, 9:45am & 4pm
Aug 7 8:00am, 9:45am & 7pm
H/C, Tamil Anniversary
Clinic Rededication
Finding Unity in Diversity Acts15: 1-3; 6-21 Rev Lau CY
Ezra Nehemiah Overview So Close yet so Far Ezra 3:10-13
Rev Andy Goh
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION 125
“A Welcoming, Nurturing & Transforming Church Relevant to and Engaging Community and World with the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
THEME 2022: Transforming - Growing stronger together as a Community in Christ.
ANNOUNCEMENT
WELCOME
We warmly welcome you to worship with us.
ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, 8PM
There is no prayer meeting on 27 July June 2022. Next prayer meeting on 3 August 2022 Wednesday, 8pm
• Meeting ID: 928 0106 3889
• Password: fmc12345
SPEAKER FOR TODAY
Ps Benjamin Lee is a member of Trinity Methodist Church. He served as a Missionary with his family in Cambodia from 2012 to June 2021. He served as the Principal of the Methodist School of Cambodia and Country Director for Cambodia with MMS. He is currently considered a home-based missionary with MMS. He is married with four lovely children.
SENIOR CITIZEN FELLOWSHIP (ECSF)
Our 6th FMC English Congregation Senior Citizen Fellowship (ECSF) is on:
• Date: Saturday, 30thJuly 2022
• Time: 3.00 to 5.00 pm
• Venue: FMC Room 104 at level 1
• Programme:
• Praise & Worship·
• Topic : How’s your Heart?
• Birthday Celebration for members
• Dinner
For registration, please contact: Matthew Lee 9675 5935 or Chee Kiong at 91190244.
ANNOUNCEMENT
FMC ELDERLY CORNER
FMC’s Elderly Corner ministry has been actively reaching the seniors in the community for more than 15 years. We believe that the elderly are indeed a “a crown of glory, gained in a righteous life” Prov 16:31, and we want to be part of that journey.
Elderly Corner @Farrer Park RC
• We have partnered Farrer Park RC and have been organising monthly activities to engage the senior residents living there. Activities include handicraft, cooking, exercise and excursions.
Elderly Corner @Tekka RC
• With the relaxation of pandemic measures, we now have the opportunity to include Tekka RC as another partner and to serve the seniors there.
How can I help?
Elderly Corner @Tekka
• Monthly – Every 3rd Saturday (8.30am to 10am)
As we start the ministry with Tekka RC in September this year, we are looking for assistance for the ministry.
Activity Leader/Helper
Lead or help in handicraft , cooking, excursion, purchase of items, logistics, etc
Befrienders
Join the residents in the activities and befriend them.
Contact Person
John Ang 9383-6609 or Chee Seng 9617-9805
AN UPDATE FROM CRECHE
In view of the high Covid cases, we have decided to revert to Zoom classes until further notice.
NO 4PM SERVICE ON 7 AUGUST 2022
We will be having a combined service (English 4pm and Tamil) to celebrate 27th Anniversary of the Tamil congregation, at 7pm. Do join us as we celebrate together.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MISSIONARIES
CHUNG LEE
1. For strength, protection and wisdom as the Church Discipleship Ministry team plans and executes Season 2 of the Online Disciple Making Community (ODMC), an online platform for church pastors and leaders from four different countries to be equipped as they learn from one another, be encouraged and affirmed as disciple makers.
2. Pray that the participants of the ODMC will faithfully apply what they have learnt in their various ministry contexts to raise laborers in the harvest field.
3. Pray for an excellent time of bonding, discovering and applying God’s truths as leaders and church pastors of a local church embark on learning to use a mentoring tool.
4. Please pray for each of my pre-believing siblings and their family members to know Jesus Christ personally as their Savior and Lord.
JOHN AMALRAJ
Praise Points
1. John thanks God for His grace to complete the Ph.D. coursework requirements successfully
2. Jessie praises God for the opportunity to organize and participate in multiple community events
3. Jason and Joash thank God for successfully completing their Spring semester.
4. God’s grace in meeting our multiple financial needs and giving good health.
Prayer Points
1. John’s preparation for the PhD qualifying comprehensive exams in November 2022
2. John’s editing of articles for academic journal publications
3. Jason and Joash - God’s grace for the Summer internships.
4. God’s continued financial provisions for the family living expenses and Children’s University tuition fees
PS SIMON NEO
1. God’s guidance for the completion of Changi Café renovation works in January 2023 and completion of Breakthrough Village by end of 2023. God to use this new location to bless many more ex-offenders and drug addicts.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM MISSIONARIES
2. Strengthen the faith and spirit of every brother during this period of waiting and transitioning, to continue the mission of Gospel-based drug rehabilitation without wavering and be united in seeing to completion the Changi café and Breakthrough village projects.
3. Breakthrough brothers will continue to walk in the Lord’s righteousness & in His will.
4. A pure heart & to lead us to stay away from evil things, to continue to face all the uncertainties and challenges of the future, and in all kinds of adversity, we can rely on the Lord to be strong
5. We will firmly grasp onto the Lord's promise, to allow our lives to always reveal the beauty and goodness of the Lord, to constantly desire His words, to love Him and love others, support each other, so that our lives can live out the glory and beauty of the Lord.
DAVID LANG
1. Thank God for the tremendous support given to us at Justina's homegoing. We were told the memorial service posted on YouTube has been an encouragement to many.
2. Titus was warded for seizures from June 1-6. He continue to have seizures even after his discharge and needed regular blood testing to adjust the level of his seizure medications. Pray that for good seizure control.
3. Pray for wisdom and effectiveness in David's teaching at SBC, his preaching among different churches and supporting the work of Crisis Relief Alliance.
4. Pray for God's strength and wisdom as we continue to support several families with special needs.
THAM YONGZHENG & KWOK SIEW HWEE
1. Please continue to pray for good learning for Yong Zheng as he enters his final year of studies this July. Pray also for God's leading in terms of ministry direction after graduation.
2. Pray for good physical strength and good health for Siew Hwee as student ministry gradually resumes its physical activities, including camps and conferences.
3. Pray that we continue to be able to spend time as a family and that the children can grow in character.
POH SIOK CHING
1. Please pray that while pursuing biblical and theological knowledge, my focus will remain on getting to know God more.
2. Please pray for good time management, able to balance family, studies and the community services hours (required by the college).
is a book that is not merely for reading. It is a book for studying so that it can be applied. Otherwise, it is like tasting food without swallowing and then spitting it back out again no nutritional value is gained. The Bible is God’s Word for Spiritual Growth…… We should read and study the Bible because:
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07 August 2022
Caring Community Clinic Rededication & Tamil Ministries 27th Anniversary
Thanksgiving Service
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE
• 4.30pm
Healthcare Professionals & Volunteers Fellowship
Learning about our clinic ministry & exploring the opportunities to serve.
• 5.30pm Caring Community Clinic Rededication
• 7pm Tamil Ministries 27th Anniversary
Thanksgiving Service
Guest of Honour Bishop Dr Gordon Wong
QR Code for FMC Offerings is on the right:
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John 4:1-6; 27-30; 39-42
日期 Date 24/7/2022
Sermon Discussion Questions:
1. What is God’s mission for us individually? Are we obediently fulfilling God’s mission wherever we are?
2. How do we influence others as People in the Community? In what areas has God called us to make an impact?
3. Do we allow the Holy Spirit to transform us Spiritually? When others see us, are they able to know that we are disciples of Christ?
Pastoral Team & Staff
主理 Pastor-In-Charge
吴毅华牧师
Rev Andy Goh Yik Wah 9655 1978
协理 Associate Pastor
刘昌耀牧师
Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511
曾国华牧师
Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah 9456 7196
助理 Assistant Pastor
王美娇牧师
Rev Ong Bee Keow 9770 4215
事工同工 Ministry Staff
李文花传道
Ps Lee Boon Hwa 9637 3677
多马传道
Ps Raja Thomas 9483 7725
曾秀霞传道
Ps Ruth Zeng 9835 3097
王裕凯弟兄
Mr Alvin Ong 9325 3189
熊志辉弟兄
Mr Alex Yong 84316960
事工助理 Ministry Assistant
杨静霞姐妹
Ms Jaffrine Yeo 8128 0051
(部分时间Part-time)
行政经理 Admin Manager
洪敏珠姐妹
Ms Wendy Hoon 9092 2902
行政同工 Admin Staff
Ms Rachel Law 8437 5297 蔡清城弟兄
Mr Chua Cheng Seah 9728 8819
陈伟敏姐妹
Ms Evon Tan 9072 0515