Vol.  30  No.  13                           March  30th,  2014  

SUNDAY WORSHIP COMBINED SERVICE

Preparatory  Hymn   Jason  Tey  Prelude   Lydia  Pui  Call  to  Worship   Mark  Heath/Joel  Wong  *Hymn     HOP  25  Praise  My  Soul,  the  King  of  Heaven  *Invocation/Gloria  Patri1  

Responsive  Reading   Psalm  31:15-­‐24  Rededication   Elder  James  Wong  Hymn   HOP  400  I  have  Decided  to  Follow  Jesus  Presentation  of  Tithes  &  Offerings  *Doxology2/Offertory  Prayer  Scripture  Reading   1  Peter  3:1-­‐7  Hymn   HOP  409  Have  Thine  Own  Way,  Lord  Pastoral  Prayer/Message     Pr  Joseph  Poon/Andy  Yu  

Shew Forth the Praises of Him - Your Marriage *Hymn     HOP  429  Happy  the  Home  When  God  Is  There  *Benediction/Threefold  Amen  Announcements  *The  Lord  Bless  You  and  Keep  You3  

  *Congregation  Standing  1  &  2  RHC  Front  Inner  Cover  

    3  RHC  Back  Inner  Cover

PASTORAL CHAT My dear readers, 1. The happiest day You ask, “And which day might that be?” I believe there’s no happier day than the day of our Lord’s return to earth! Here’s a record of the experience of the Apostle John, when he recorded the coming of the Lord. Let us read the Apostle’s account in Revelation1:7-9:

“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

To believers, it will be a very happy event, when they see their Saviour-Redeemer “face to face.” But to unbelievers, it will be a different experience, as recorded in the same Book:

“And the heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places. And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?” (Rev 6:14-17)

I pray no one who reads this “pastoral chat” will be with this group, hiding themselves from the “wrath of the Lamb.” 2. Reader, for your attention, please! I expect some unbelievers will chance to read my “newsletter” written to believers. If so, may I say a word to you, my unbelieving friend. Nothing happens by chance – surely not your coming across this letter (to my congregation). May I say a word of counsel to you. I earnestly invite you to read this “newsletter” and let God speak to you by my words. May I urgently, and with a prayer, urge you to consider

receiving the Lord Jesus as your Saviour-Redeemer, to deliver you from “self-righteousness” – to put all your faith in Jesus, who said:

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” (Rev 3:20)

3. The next quarter at SGH At Sunset Gospel Hour, during the months of April, May and June, we shall consider the various aspects of our Lord’s Return to Earth, as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. “Remember the Lord’s Day, the Christian’s Sabbath, to keep it holy! Come to SGH – no better thing to do.” I invite you to spend the closing hours of the Lord’s Day to fellowship with God’s people! SGH will bring you much blessing and joy. Let us study God’s Word together and exhort, encourage one another on how to serve Him better. God bless all readers with His grace, mercy and peace, looking for the Saviour’s return, as we see the signs appearing! God bless you! 4. SGH – opportunity for Evening Worship! Have you ever thought: when the Lord returns, what a golden opportunity it will be for each of us, to personally say, “Thank you, Lord, for going to the cross in my place.” All of us, I’m sure, have expressed our great gratitude in our prayers, but to personally express our great gratitude – that will be our first time! Think of it. Next, consider your attitude toward the “Lord’s Day.” How should we spend this day? Every grateful believer will want to express gratitude in worship, morning and evening. We have both morning and evening Services, but many (more than half) of our members stay away from the Evening Service. Why? Don’t be a “Courtesy Call” Christian – thinking that having attended Morning Service, it’s enough: why again in the evening? Let’s express our gratitude by keeping the Lord’s Day holy and to the maximum glory of God! SGH is for you! Don’t miss it! God bless! Yours faithfully in the Saviour’s Service, Dr SH Tow, Sr Pastor

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRAISE & PETITION 1. Rededication Sunday: Please remember to sign the rededication form and

return it by the end of April. Also, if you are interested in serving in a particular area, please fill in your details. Please drop the form into the box provided at the foyer.

2. Lunch Fellowship: Today after the worship service, all are welcome. 3. City Evangelism: We will be going into the city for our street outreach. If you

are able to come or join the prayer team at Church, please register in the fellowship hall. We will meet in the upper fellowship hall at 1:45pm for a short briefing. City Evangelism wrap up will be at 5:15pm at Church.

4. Church 28th Anniversary Dinner: Will be held on the 20th of April at 6pm. Please register with sister Yi Min and sister Lee Lee after the worship service today. Menu and cost of the dinner is available at the registration table.

5. English Mothers Bible Study Group: Will meet at church on Friday the 4th of April from 10-11:45am. Summary and discussion on “Submission: Sweet or Sour?” led by Sister Sharon. This group will be in recess on Good Friday, 18th of April.

6. Church Family Camp: Will be held from the 13th-17th of July. Please keep these dates free.

7. April Worship Roster: Due to some people going away during the holiday period, please check the worship roster for April carefully as you may have additional duties, or, your normal roster may be shifted to cover for each other.

8. Thank the Lord for: • The Seniors Fellowship held yesterday and for all those who have attended. • All the brethren who have rededicated themselves to the Lord today. • Healing of brother Kim Cheo’s foot and that he was able to return to work

last Friday. 9. Pray for:

• Street Evangelism this afternoon - for spiritual and physical protection for those who are participating in the outreach. May God grant non-believers a receptive heart to hear the gospel.

• Pr Joseph Poon who will be preaching at Bethel BPC family camp next week in Melbourne.

• Dr Tow’s health. He will be with us over Good Friday and the Easter period. • Baptismal candidates and those who are transferring membership in April. • Continuous spiritual and physical protection for all believers.

Service Duty (30/3) Combined- Lunch Fellowship Rededication Sunday

(6/4) Combined

Speaker Pr Joseph Poon/Andy Yu Elder James Wong/Sonny Lim

Worship Leader Mark Heath/Joel Wong Dn Adrian Cheng/Yew Jinn Chieng Prep Hymns Jason Tey Claude Yiu Musician Lydia Pui Lydia Pui Welcomers Eddie Foo, Carol Wee, Albert Ho Eddie Foo, Carol Wee, Albert Ho

Offering Stewards ¶ To Help Count Offering

¶ Jason Tey, ¶ Eddie Foo Albert Ho, Alex Luu, Edward Ee Kong Vui Yip

¶ Kenny Chia, ¶ Claude Yiu Eddie Foo, Albert Ho, Eugene Leong Mark Heath

Ushers Edward Ee, Karen Ee Kenny Chia, Ruth Wong P.A. System Adrian Ng Adrian Ng

Kitchen Duties Lilian Yong, Julia Sun, Edward Ee Lily Liow, Mew Yung Tsing

Lee Fung Fong, Andy Ho, Barry Palm Christine Chia, Margaret Ng

JSS Singspiration - Valerie Wan, Joel Wong Toddler Class Assistant Lee Lee/Victoria Yi Mey/An Ning

Van Drivers Eugene (M) Shie Tian, Caleb (C) Edward, Terry (U)

Eugene (M) Shie Tian, Caleb (C) Edward, Terry (U)

Old Folks’ Home Ministry Subiaco Robert Wong (Karen Ee) Mark Heath (Karen Ee)

South Perth Hall A: Andy Yu Hall B: Yew Jinn Chieng

Hall A: Barry Palm Hall B: Jason Tey

Bayswater Caleb Cheng Caleb Cheng

APPOINTMENTS OF THE WEEK Tuesday 1/4 7:30pm Prayer Meeting: Minor Prophets: Hosea

Pr Joseph Poon/Kong Vui Yip, Yew Jinn Chieng, Audrey Liow Wednesday 2/4 7:30pm FEBC: Joshua, Judges and Ruth

Friday 4/4 10:00am English Mothers’ Group 7:30pm Fellowship Meetings: Regen/Youth 180°/CYAF/CYPG

Sunday 6/4

8:30am Pre-Service Prayer Meeting

9:00am English & Mandarin Sunday School/ English & Mandarin Basic Bible Knowledge Class

10:00am Combined Sunday Worship Service 12:00pm Mandarin Choir 12:15pm Church Van Depart

2:00pm Concorde (Nursing Home) – 25 Anstey Street, South Perth Onslow Gardens (Nursing Home) – 39 Hamersley Road, Subiaco

3:30pm Ben Ritcher Lodge (Nursing Home) – 480 Guildford Road, Bayswater

ATTENDANCE & OFFERINGS (23/3) Attendance: 185 (Combined-160; JSS-25); Prayer Meeting: 64 Offerings in Total: $6350.20 General Fund: $6350.20 Mission Fund: (10% of General Fund is set aside for missions)

SHORTER CATECHISM: Did our first parents continue in the estate wherein they were created? Our first parents, being left to the freedom of their own will, fell from the estate wherein they were created, by sinning against God. (Gen 3:6–8,13, Eccl 7:29)