FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH
ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
28 August 2022
ENTRANCE
Welcome
Call to Worship
Praise
Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
Scripture Reading
Ezra 3:1-6
Sermon: Ezra & Nehemiah 2- The Work Begins Speaker: Rev Ong Bee Keow
RESPONSE
Song of Response
Greetings & Family News
Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
SENDING FORTH
Benediction
Praise Leader
• 8am and 9:45am – Andrew Koh
Scripture Reader
• 8am – Lim Tee Lan | 9:45am – Kuek Chung Lee
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT
Date Topic
Sept 4 8:00am, 9:45am & 4pm
Sept 11 8:00am & 9:45am
Sept 18 8:00am, 9:45am & 4pm
Ezra & Nehemiah 3 - From Opposition to Celebration Ezra 4:23-24, 5:1-2, 6:13-16 Rev Andy Goh
Ezra & Nehemiah 4 - Choosing God’s Priorities Haggai 1:1–2:9 Rev Ong Bee Keow
Ezra & Nehemiah 5 - Obedience over Observance Zechariah 7:1–8:23 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.
PRAYER MEETINGS
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
YOUTH MINISTRY SEPTEMBER CALENDAR
Weekly on-site at room #401, from 4pm to 6pm. Calendar:
• 3 September: Fellowship "Green Sports Day“
• 10 September: Lead Today series: "Influence“
• 17 September: Lead Today series: "Vision“
• 24 September: YED Talks: "Quiet Time"
HAKKA FOOD CELEBRATES MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCEMENT
MCS RESPONSE TO THE REPEAL OF S377A OF THE PENAL CODE
21 August 2022
Response to PM Lee’s announcement on he Repeal of Section 377A
We receive the announcement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the repeal of Section 377A and acknowledge the rationale and reasoning behind it.
We in The Methodist Church in Singapore trust that this decision was not taken lightly. As we transition, we will continue to engage, represent, and advise the authorities and parties involved so that we can emerge a better society devoid of harboured hatred and mutual misunderstandings.
We pray for unity in our country; we have seen such decisions divide and destroy other societies. It is not our desire to draw battle-lines in the shifting sand, but to participate lovingly whilst clinging to the Rock of our Salvation. It is our hope that open, constructive dialogue will lead us to a uniquely Singaporean outcome.
It is encouraging to know that marriages will still be between a man and a woman and we are reassured that this will never change for the sake of future generations.
We also look forward to continue in the religious freedom we enjoy to teach our faith in our churches and schools without interference, repercussions, or drawing offence from others.
Our congregants will be reminded to love God by loving our neighbours, whatever creed they identify with, and to accept all who would love and follow Christ warmly into our churches. As one of our rites reminds us, we love Christ and seek to live in peace with our neighbour.
BIBLE STUDY CLASSES
ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB VACANCY IN CHARIS METHODIST CHURCH : FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER
Charis MC is hiring!
Charis MC Church Office is looking for a suitable candidate to join the team in the position of Finance & Admin Officer. Reporting to the Church Manager, the job description includes key duties and responsibilities in areas of finance, clerical and procurement.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We invite interested applicants to email their detailed resume to office@charismc.org.sg or send information by post to:
Church Manager
Charis Methodist Church 91 Koon Seng Road Singapore 427032
The deadline to write in is 18 Sep 2022. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 21 August 2022
Receipt Issuance
As part of the efforts to go Green, except for "Sunday offerings", e-receipts would be sent to your email or mobile phone registered with our church unless otherwise advised. No receipt would be issued for offerings indicated as "Sunday offerings" or collections that have no specific indication.
e-Receipts will be sent to you via the Church WhatsApp number. We assure members that such e-receipts are NOT sent as broadcast messages to the whole church.
Sermon Discussion Questions:
1.“When the seventh month came, and the children of Israel were in the towns, the people gathered as one man to Jerusalem.” This is seen as a sign of unity among the returned exiles who gather as ONE PEOPLE in Jerusalem for the major feasts. What do you learn about unity here? What could be the reasons for disunity in the church?
2.The very first thing the people did as a group was to rebuild the altar and re-establish the daily sacrifices because they witnessed the ONE GOD who faithfully watched over them over the years. Is God your first priority? What do you need to do to put God first in your life?
3.“And they kept the Feast of Booths, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number according to the rule.” Do you obey everything God has commanded? Which of God’s commands you feel are the most difficult to keep?
4.How can we worship with ONE VOICE in the church?
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
刘雪梅姐妹
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