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Sunday 18 September 2016 Upper Room, 8.30am

Reflective Verse Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:8 Reflective Question Who has God called us to this week Prayer Lord, show us what is it means to give freely of ourselves just as you give of yourself freely. Give us a fresh spirit in us to heed and obey your calling for each of us to be your disciples. Amen.

Order of Worship 4th SUNDAY IN KINGDOMTIDE/MISSIONS SUNDAY

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Call to Worship from Psalm 63:1-8 [PLEASE STAND] Dr Ruth J Chan Leader O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body

longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. People I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Leader Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. People I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Leader My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my

mouth will praise you. People On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the

night. ALL Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul

clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Edward Heng

TIME OF SIMULTANEOUS CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Shout for joy to the LORD…give thanks to Him and praise His name. (Psalm 100:1, 4)

Usually the congregation is given a specific time period, with a common theme of petition or supplication. Then all pray aloud at the same time in the power of the Spirit. (United Methodist Book of Worship 1992, pg 446)

PRAYER SILENT & INTERCESSORY PRAYER But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. (Habakkuk 2:20)

TIME FOR WATCHING THE LORD I will stand at my watch; I will look to see what he will say to me. (Habakkuk 2:1)

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:26)

Pastoral Prayer Mr Alan Tay

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

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PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Second Offering for Methodist Missions Society

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation This Kingdom

Scripture Reading Matthew 10:1-8

Sermon God's Calling Dr Michael Ong

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Potter’s Hand

Benediction

Postlude

Prayer Ministry at the Altar

If you need someone to pray with you, please come forward after the service. The Pastors, Pastoral Team Staff members, together with the URS Leadership, are available to pray with you.

If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE 11th SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SINGAPORE: Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung has been elected as Bishop to succeed Rev Dr Wee Boon Hup in December. Currently the President of the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC), Rev Chong will be consecrated in his new office on 2 December. Let us pray that God will grant him favour and wisdom as he leads us. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, Sun Sch Teachers’ Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. OLDHAM HALL BEFRIENDER LUNCH: 1 Oct, 10.30am -1pm; Oldham Hall Conference Room. Come and hear updates on the opportunities in this ministry. A tour of Oldham Hall will follow. Interested persons, please register name and contact number with Kevin Ngan @ kevin@brmc.org.sg

HR & ADMIN EXECUTIVE @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant working experience. Please email detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to hr@brmc.org.sg or post to Administration Director, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917 ALDERSGATE METHODIST CHURCH: vacancies for Pastoral staff in Children’s Ministry (to nurture spiritual growth and life transformation in children) and Missions (administrative support). For details and applications, please email to suathoonhan@aldersgate.sg Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an email with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg

Dr Abisheganaden John Mdm Khoo Mei Lian, Geraldine Mdm Aragosa Sheryl C Mdm Fok Chuen Yin, Ellen Mr Gunawan Nathaniel Putra Ms Bendano Doreen Maco Mr Chai Ah Wah, William Mr Chan Jing Wei, Daryl Mr Chan Liang Heng, Ivan Mrs Chan-Kao Nyuk Pheng, Stella Ms Chan Yu Jing, Tania Mr Chang Jun Wen, Edwin Mdm Cheng Chean Fay, Judy Miss Cheng Izabel Mr Cheo Jian Jia Mr Cheung Kin Fai, Bryan Miss Chia Xiao Wen, Emily Ms Chia Guan Boon, Diana Miss Lye Jia Mei, Charmaine Mr Chiah Hon-Jeng Christopher Miss Zhan Min Ming, Joanna Mr Ching Jun Jie, Jay Mr Chong Ngiap Shuan, Aaron Mr Chong Ngiap Hee, Elisha Mr Chong Zhi Yi, Glendon Mr Chong Yew Hong Mr Choong Tae Kwon, Roland Mdm Chua Siew Hong, Florine Mrs Chua-Mok Hwong Seng, Alice Ms Fraxedez Ma Gladys Bandoquilo Mrs Ghows-Leow Su Mei Mr Yeow Wei Chuan Mr Goh Ti-Kit, Paul Ms Gunaratnam Prema Mr Hawson Edwin Yap

Mrs Ho-Chee Sook Lin, Corinne Mr Ho Zheng Jie, Marc Mr Ho Vei Liung, Tomas Miss Ho Sheng Hui, Deborah Mr Kang Paik Tat, Victor Mrs Khoo-Tong Yoke Ling, Agnes Mdm Mdm Koh Kim Chiok Dr Koh Tse-Chung, Kevin Miss Koh Li-Ying, Charlotte Mr Koh Hong Boon, Samuel Miss Koh Li-Yen, Alexandra Mr Kok Siew Kwong, Richert LTC Kok Wai Tong Dr Kuek Bak Kim, Leslie Mr Kwee Wen Sheng, Christopher Mrs Lai-Lye, Jacelyn Miss Lai Kai-En, Erica Mr Lee Liebin, Daryl Renick Mr Tan Chia Seng Mrs Liew-Chong Quek Keow, Laura Ms Lim Kah Im, Janet Mrs Lim-Pang Chee Hung, Florenz Mr Lim Khoon Hin Mdm Lim Seow Cheng, Eva Mr Lim Yen Tak, Benjamin Mrs Liu Cheung Kam Yi, Betty Mr Lo Herng Wei, Kenneth Mrs Loh-Voo Khi Tshin, Hazel Ms Loh Lay Hong Mrs Loke-Ong Geok Hong, Sharon Ms Loudon Margaret Jean Ms Low Geok Khim, Hannah Mdm Ek Sock Lang Mr Lye Choon Yeow

Mdm Soh Jenny Dr Choo Wan Ling Mr Ng Zhi Guang Mr Ong Beng Kian Mdm Tan Siok Kheng Mr Ong Hock Siong, Lex Mr Ong Ming Yong Ms Pah Siti Mr Pang Tit Keong, Sebastian Mr Phua Hsiao Meng, Marc Mr Phua Cheng Yong, Philip Ms Poh Hui-Ying, Hannah Mr Poong Cheng Chiang, Calvin Mr Puah Ah Kiong Mdm Lim Sook Chin Mdm San Mei Teng, Karen Miss Wong Chien Yi, Lauren Mr Sim Ban Tek Mr Sim Chow Chang, Joseph Mrs Sim-Goh Swee Hian, Lynette Mdm Soh Lorna, Pui Sze Ms Soh Wan Wen, Melissa Mdm Wirawan Fely Miss Sim Sien Huei, Elizabeth Mr Tan Boon Teck, Derrick Mr Tan Boon Yong, Bruce Mr Westnedge John Ms Tan Pei Ling Mrs Tan-Theng Cheow Geck, Grace Mrs Tan-Leong Sook Yee, Yvonne Mdm Wong Tzen Yen, Karen Dr Tan-Tan Yean Swee, Angelin Mrs Tan-Yap Sio Keok, Cynthia Miss Tang Li Lin, Suzanne Mdm Chen, Janice Sharon Miss Teo Ling Ying

Mdm Veerasamy Santhi Miss Theisen Lee Traci Mr Tsou Yu Gen, Glenn Dr Tsou Yu Kei, Keith Ms Vidad Kimverly V. Mdm Sun Wan Yao Mr Wee Choong Soon, Joel Mrs Wee-Kwok Wai Ying, Dawn Mdm Wirija Megawati Mr Wong Zhi Sheng, Gabriel Mr Wong Tze Yung Mr Wong Weng Yew Mr Woon Kok Yan Dr Yeo Chen Kuan, Derrick Mrs Yeo-Chiang Kar Fong, Dorothy Mrs Yeo-Phoon Hi Lin Mr Yeow Chu Kung, Andrew Mdm Yu Siew Wah Mrs Yuen-Lian Kwee Eng, Anita Miss Yuen Xin Marisa Mr Zeng Ken Mrs Zheng-Wang Shi Phern, Christina Ms Baey Ying Xin, Naomi Mr Chan Keng Kiat, Shawn Mr Cheng Wei En, Samuel Dr Cheong Kin Ming, Andrew Mr Chong Renjie, Caleb Mr Low Siong Jeat, Jonas Miss Lye Su-Ann Miss Ong Hui Xin, Edena Mr Phua Hsiao En, Ian Matthew Mr Sukamto, Sean Mr Tan Jun Hao, Brandon Ms Low Wen Lynn, Tessa Elliana Mr Tan, Darius Joel Miss Tan Rei Tyng, Janelle

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Mr Tan Yew Bin, Desmond Mr Tay Wei Yang, Oliver Ms Vas Tammi Anisha

Mr Wong Yong Ming, Richard David Mr Yang Dylan

Mr Yong Junle, Immanuel

FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by • Mr & Mrs Tye Yew Meng and family in thanksgiving • Mrs HK Long, Lee-Syin, Dr Pua Uei, Chloe & Titus:

In loving memory of Mr Long Heng Khuang, KMN, PIS.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Romans 15:13

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Patricia Sim, Elizabeth, Sarah, and Jonathan on the

passing away of their Mum/grandmother, Mdm Sally Sim, on Tue 6 Sept. Funeral was held on Fri 9 Sept.

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF KINGDOMTIDE – 27 AUGUST to 20 NOVEMBER, 2016 Sat, 17 Sep BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Extra Mile Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 18 Sep 4th Sunday in Kingdomtide/Missions Sunday • Saved for a Mission

• God’s Calling • Building Our Faith [at Bt Batok]

Dr Tan Gee Paw Dr Michael Ong Rev Dr Norman Wong

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP)

Sat, 24 Sep BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Loving Others

Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 25 Sep 5th Sunday in Kingdomtide • TBC

• TBC • Living As Strangers [at Bt Batok]

Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Edmund Koh Preacher Serene Liang

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP)

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mrs Sally Chua (Pianist) and Ms Corinne Doong (Keyboardist) Dr Evelyn Lim (Organist) and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Ms Corinne Doong (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Mrs Lim Ai Li

Ushers Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Ms Kon Oi Lian, Ms Ng Ai Feng, Ms Kwee Teck Ai Mrs Grace Chiam, Mrs Pat Tan, Mrs Helen Soh, Ms Kathleen Gan, Mrs Anna Ong, Mrs Roselyn Mow, Ms Evanz Cheong, Mrs Coleen Loh, Mrs Joyce Teo, Ms Regina Tang Ms Rachel Koh, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Cheryl Sim, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Dr Liu Hao Ming, Mrs Bernice Lim, Mrs Poon Hoh Kam, Mrs Chew Foong Chun, Mrs Maylene Tan, Mrs Jane Ng, Mrs Margaret Loke, Mrs Wee Kwong Ming, Ms Carol Tan Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Ms Foo Li Wen,Mr Jason Lee, Mr Shawn Tham Mrs Chan Puay San, Ms Pauline Ng, Ms Yvette Lee, Mrs Janet Chong, (Offering: Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mrs Irene Cheong)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Dr Selan Sayampanathan Dr Ruth J Chan and Ms Rachel Koh Mrs Adeline Fang and Dr Benjamin Ong Mr Pang Tit Keong and Mr Chan Kai Yau

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei Foong Mr Lionel Ong, Mrs Ong Chen An, Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mdm Serene Liang

PA Technicians Sat, 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 10.30am Shine Forth; 8.30am Upper Room

Ms Sandra Thng, Mr Jek Kian Yee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Adelin Chin, Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Juliet Wee and Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua