05 MARCH 201705 MARCH 2017

10.30 am10.30 am

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05 March 2017 (Holy Communion) 10.30am

First Sunday In Lent

ENTER TO WORSHIP…

Please silence your phones

Personal Prayer & Meditation

Musical Prelude Band

Hymns/Songs Of Praise * Mr Goh Sheow En

Prayer Mr Wee Tat Chuen

Scripture Reading

Sermon Building a Culture of Prayer & Self Denial Rev Dr Lorna Khoo

(Sermon Series: Building Culture of Community)

Offering

Community Concerns Pastor

Doxology *

Communion Song

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Please remain seated until after the Choral Response. … DEPART TO SERVE

Second Offering AMC - Missions

Holy Communion Pastor

Prayer Of Thanksgiving

Hymn/Song Of Commitment *

Benediction * Pastor

(The Communion service is not over till the Benediction is given.

Please do not leave until then. Thank you)

Choral Response

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GREETINGS & CONCERNS

1. PULPIT SCHEDULE/PREACHER/SERMON SERIES:

2. CHINESE MINISTRY 21ST ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING (HOLY

COMMUNION) SERVICE begins TODAY @ 2pm, AMC Sanctuary.

Refreshment will be provided after service. All are welcome!

There is NO Mandarin Service at 10.30am TODAY.

3. FIREPLACE MINISTRY TUESDAY ON 14-MAR-2017 @ 8PM, AMC

WORSHIP HALL. Speaker: Rev Chris Hayward, President of Cleansing

Stream Ministries will share on “HIDDEN ASSETS”. All are welcome!

4. WSCS - SHARING JESUS IS LOVING OTHERS: COME & LEARN

“HOW TO DO PERSONAL EVANGELISM” WITH MS JANICE CHUANG

Date: 19-Mar-2017 Time: 2pm-5pm Venue: AMC, Worship Hall

Co-host in collaboration with AMC’s Witness & Evangelism Team.

Registration opens every Sunday @ the Information Counter.

Contact Persons: Irene Chan @ 9145-9399 | Michelle Woo @ 9027-3322 |

David Lim 9852-3852.

Date English Service Mandarin Service Youth Service

Sermon Series: Growing Deeper: Building Culture of Community

05 Mar Building a culture of

PRAYER AND SELF DENIAL

Rev Dr Lorna Khoo

Building a culture of

CARING @ 2pm, 21st Anni

Rev Gordon Aw

Joining main service

12 Mar Building a culture of

BROKENNESS

Rev Soon Soo Kee

Building a culture of

BROKENNESS

Pr Cheryl Chan

Building a culture of

BROKENNESS

Capt Joel Lai

19 Mar Building a culture of

COMING UNDER

SCRIPTURAL AUTHORITY

Rev David Ho

Building a culture of

PRAYER AND SELF DENIAL

Pr Cheryl Chan

Building a culture of

COMING UNDER

SCRIPTURAL AUTHORITY

Mr Daniel Choo

26 Mar Building a culture of

CARING

Rev Sng Chong Hui

Building a culture of

COMING UNDER

SCRIPTURAL AUTHORITY

Rev David Ho

Building a culture of

CARING

Mr Rufus Chan

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5. TROLLEY MINISTRY

Those interested to serve with Trolley Ministry (to Homeless), please contact

thetrolley@mercy-centre.org for Regina who is the person-in-charge at

Mercy Centre.

6. AMC MARKETPLACE IN ONE-NORTH: KEN COSTA’S GOD @ WORK

CONVERSATIONS ON 10-MAR-2017 FROM 12.30PM TO 1.30PM

Episode 2: Called to Work

Venue: The Meeting Point Meeting Rm, Blk 73 Ayer Rajah Crescent S(139952)

Lunch: Provided free of charge

Questions?

Liang Chiang; lc@seah.sg (9790-6755)

Lorraine; Lorraine@seah.sg (9799-9810)

Raymond; raymond.looi@vidimensions.com (9878-7603)

www.facebook.com/Aldersgatemarketplaceministry

7. LCEC MEETING

The 3rd LCEC meeting will be held on 29-Mar-2017 at 8pm, Basement Rooms

3 & 4.

8. STAFF RETREAT & STANDBY PASTOR

The Pastors, pastoral and admin staff will be going away for a staff retreat

in Penang, Malaysia from 20-Mar to 23-Mar-2017. During this period, our

standby Pastor will be Rev Dr Norman Wong, retired TRAC Methodist Pastor.

Church Office will be manned by Ms Lily Sim. For enquiries, please call Lily

at 6773-1964 / 8359-3181.

9. SPORTS MINISTRY (Contact: Siqiang @ 9815-0751)

Basketball is scheduled on 26-Mar-2017 from 2.30pm—5pm @ FMS(P)

Sheltered basketball courts.

Badminton is scheduled on 01-Apr-2017 from 10am—12pm @ FMS(P)

MPH, Level 2.

AMC U16 FOOTBALL (Contact: Steven Black @ stevenblack8857@gmail.com)

Soccer Training for Kids is scheduled on every Sat (except holiday) from

8.30am to 10.30am at FMS’s field.

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BETHANY METHODIST NURSING HOME

VISITATION & 5TH SUNDAY SERVICE

Peace Ward Visit

25-Mar-2017 (9.45am - 11am)

5th Sunday Service

30-Apr-2017 (2.30pm - 4.00pm)

Pr Alan Ang

Volunteers NEEDED.

Transportation is available from church.

Contact Persons:

Walter Lee @ 9871-5774 |

Benson Woon @ 9117-8663

3RD GB COMPANY 80TH ANNIVERSARY

It is our 3rd GB Company 80th Anniversary this year and we are

attempting to break the Singapore Book of Records for the "Largest

Thumb Tack Collage of a GB Girl".

We are looking for suppliers or sponsors for 100,000 thumb tacks and 200

compressed styrofoam boards (30X30cm). Cash sponsors are welcomed

too. Interested parties should email Joanna at joanna.fmss@fairfieldsec.org if

they would like to help!

10. PASTORS ON LEAVE

Ps David Ho : 07-Mar-2017 to 10-Mar-2017 (Christian Spirituality Retreat)

13-Mar-2017 to 17-Mar-2017

Ps Lorna Khoo : 17-Mar-2017 & 31-Mar-2017

Pr Cheryl Chan : 25-Mar-2017 to 28-Mar-2017

The LORD appeared to us in the past,[a] saying:

“I have loved you with an everlasting love;

I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. (Jer 31:3)

Walking Through The Bible With Rev David Ho

Read the Book of Jeremiah and join us for the WTTB Class

on 27-Mar-2017 @ 7.30pm, Sanctuary, Aldersgate Methodist Church

All are welcome.

Please refer to the notice board for a full list of dates for 2017.

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GATE CLOSURE TIMING

PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT THE FMS(P) SCHOOL GATE IS CLOSED

FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 12.45pm till 2.10pm, and from 3.20pm

till 4.30pm during school term. Please avoid driving to church during

these timings.

HEALING THE INMOST SPIRIT (HIS MIN)

An inner healing ministry under TRAC LEAD (Lay Equipping and Development

Institute) from 22-Jun-2017 to 25-Jun-2017 (4D3N) @ Majodi Centre, JB.

Link : https://foursquare.com/v/majodi-centre/4c1ba20fe9c4ef3bd3ad45aa

Cost : S$200 per pax excluding transport and insurance.

Includes teaching materials, all meals and tea breaks whilst at

Majodi Centre.

Please email cat.lkf@gmail.com for more information and registration form.

Deadline: 31 March 2017, registration on a first-come, first-served basis.

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WE BRING BEFORE OUR FATHER (Prayer concerns for this week, 05-Mar-2017)

1. OUR WORLD

Christians in Sinai, Egypt forced to flee homes and businesses as Islamic

militants target to kill and harm them.

2. OUR NATION

May our water reservoirs reach healthy levels.

Security and protection.

3. CHURCHES AROUND DOVER & PARTS OF BUONA VISTA

Pray for God’s blessings over the following churches:

Holy Covenant Chinese Methodist Church @ Fairfield Methodist (Secondary); Faith

Methodist Church @ Anglo-Chinese Junior College; Living Waters Methodist Church @ ACS

Independent; St John’s St Margaret’s Church; New Creation Church; Ebenezer Church @

ACS Independent and Immanuel Congregation (of the Church of South India) meeting at

SJSM.

4. OUR CHURCH

Fireplace Ministry Tuesday on 14-Mar-2017 @ 8pm. (Speaker: Rev Chris

Hayward speaking on Hidden Assets). Apologies for typo errors last

week which gave wrong date.

Maundy Thursday on 13-Apr-2017 @ 8pm, AMC Sanctuary (Speaker: Rev

Dr Jimmy Tan).

5. MISSION - Cambodia: Mr Low Wee Teck & family

God's grace and strength to live out his roles as husband and father

amidst all ministry demands.

Commencement of Prek Ompel Methodist Church Kindergarten .

Guidance upon team members: Sros Dina, Malika, Rev Ratana & Ps

Sophal, Wee Teck & Pr Han Chew, on recruitment of students.

Strength and wisdom upon team members as pioneering work of

kindergarten continues.

An increase of acceptance in the local community to send their

children to a kindergarten located in church premises that provide

Christian education.

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YUM CHA MINISTRY

Next Yum Cha meeting will be on 11-Mar-2017 (Sat), 9.30am at

Social Hall & Worship Hall.

Bring your dialect or Mandarin speaking non-Christian loved ones

and friends for a good time of fellowship.

6. TERRITORIAL COMMITMENT

Education: Insead, ESSEC Business School and Unilever Four Acres

Campus.

HOW TO USE THE PRAYER SHEET

Ask the Lord to show you how to pray. He might give you a specific word, phrase, picture or

image to guide you in prayer for the above. Pray as you hear Him lead you. If you sensed Him

saying something specific to you about the above items, e.g. a word of encouragement, etc,

please contact Parmjit Kaur at 8288-6203 or email her at parmjitkaur@aldersgate.sg

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Contact List

Ministry

6773-1964

ext Mobile Email Day Off

Pastors

Rev Dr Lorna Khoo Pastor In Charge - 9221-0504 pastor.ic@aldersgate.sg Thu

Rev David Ho Pastor - 9674-4677 davidho@aldersgate.sg Thu

Senior Pastoral Staff

Pr Cheryl Chan Chinese Ministry 17 9656-1325 cherylchan@aldersgate.sg Mon

Pr Wendy Chiang D&N/Cells/Cluster C/GB 16 8118-7746 wendychiang@aldersgate.sg Mon

Pastoral Staff

Clara Toh Communications 15 9644-5436 claratoh@aldersgate.sg Mon

Rufus Chan Youth/BB 23 9001-3228 rufuschan@aldersgate.sg Thu

Yuen Wai Mey Children, Missions (Admin) 22 9126-9183 waimeyyuen@aldersgate.sg Thu

Parmjit Kaur Prayer/Altar (Part-time) 21 8288-6203 parmjitkaur@aldersgate.sg Mon, Fri & Sat

Church Administrative Staff Han Suat Hoon Administrator 13 6773-1964 suathoonhan@aldersgate.sg

Catherine Chia 0 catherinechia@aldersgate.sg

Gloria Ho 12 gloriaho@aldersgate.sg

Daphne Wong 14 daphnewong@aldersgate.sg

Worship Team 12-March-2017 Worship Leader / Anchor David Lim (8.30am) | Justin Tan (10.30am) / Ronald Lee (Anchor)

Accompanist (8.30am) Dr Joanna Tan | Ong Te Min

Ushers (8.30am) Tan Mui Ling | Iris Wee | Boon Ngee Sebastian

Ushers (10.30am) Chua Sok Hwee | Cecilia Teo | Guo Dong | Diana Kang

Befrienders Bian Jin Song (8.30am) / William Teo | Yee Wai Cheong (10.30am)

Staff On Duty / Info Counter Han Suat Hoon / Lily Yap (8.30am) | Serene Tan (10.30am)

Counting Stewards Yee Minyi | Pr Richard Seow

Sound / Projectionist / Videographer Ernest See (8.30am) | Henry Han (10.30am) /

Shaun Lin (8.30am) | Kelwin Li (10.30am) / Amanda Wang

Altar Ministry (8.30am) Ashley Lim (i/c) | Philip Chew

Altar Ministry (10.30am) Trudy Tay (i/c) | Ang Shu Zhen

Floral Steward Linda Woon | Trudy Tay

Worship Team 05-March-2017 Worship Leader / Anchor Rev Teresa Wilborn (8.30am) | Goh Sheow En (10.30am) / Wee Tat Chuen (Anchor)

Accompanist (8.30am) Claire Tay | Dr Adeline Seow

Ushers (8.30am) Patricia Lee | Dr Annie Gao | Grace Lim

Ushers (10.30am) Emma Wong | Winston Wong | Alicia Boo | Diana Kang

Befrienders Nina Kang (8.30am) / Linda Woon | Diana Kang (10.30am)

Communion Stewards (8.30am) Dr Leonard Sebastian | Rev Teresa Wilborn | Pr Stella Chen

Communion Stewards (10.30am) Fu Siqiang | Vincent Lim | Yee Minyi | Diana Chong

Staff On Duty / Info Counter Daphne Wong / Max Chen (8.30am) | Elsie Lee (10.30am)

Counting Stewards Joanne Goh | Chew Lee Eng | Thia Teng Swan | Pr Alan Ang

Sound / Projectionist / Videographer Henry Tan (8.30am) | Yeo Ren Kang (10.30am) /

Marie Ann Wong (8.30am) | Benjamin Chen (10.30am) / Kenneth Goh

Altar Ministry (8.30am) David Seah (i/c) | Allan Howe

Altar Ministry (10.30am) Leong Jenn Yeoong (i/c) | Betty Low

Floral Steward Shirlaine Lim

Floral Offering In Memory of Yip Chong Long