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Sunday 20 November 2016 Upper Room, 8.30am

Reflective Verse From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers & sisters, these things ought not to be so. James 3:10 Reflective Question What will the result be when I use my tongue to bless at one moment, and curse at another moment?

Order of Worship SUNDAY FOR CHRIST THE KING

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 93 [PLEASE STAND] Mr Tay Kim Hock Leader The Lord reigns and is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed and is girded with

strength. People The Lord has established the world; it shall never be moved. Leader Your throne has been established from of old; you are from everlasting! People The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice,

the floods lift up their roaring. Leader Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the

sea, the Lord on high is mighty! ALL Your decrees are very sure; holiness befits your house, O Lord, for

evermore. 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

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 Schools’ Fund

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Scripture Reading James 3:1-12

Sermon The Tongue: A Force For Good And Evil Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Refiner’s Fire

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 THE 41ST SESSION OF THE TRINITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE (TRAC) will be at Faith Methodist Church Mon 21 Nov to Thu 24 Nov. Pray for God’s guidance of the delegates. Also pray for Rev Dr Gordon Wong (TRAC President) as he chairs the proceedings. Mr Robert Kee will be receiving his Local Preachers’ Licence at the Opening Service on Mon, 21 Nov, 8pm. The closing ordination service will be on Thu, 24 Nov, 7.30pm where the Pastoral appointments for 2017 will be announced by the TRAC President.

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. BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR 2017: Starting 4th Jan 2017; every Wednesday; 7.30 - 9.30pm; Conference room, level 1. Applicants must have attended BRMC worship services for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack at Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th Dec 2016. BAPTISM FOR INFANTS/CHILDREN BY SPRINKLING (Sun 11 Dec): Application Forms are available at Info Racks. Registration closes Sun 27 Nov. Compulsory briefing for parents on Sat 3 Dec, 3pm-4.30pm, Conference Room, L1. INDONESIAN CHRISTMAS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 11 Dec 10:30am-12:30pm Oldham Hall Chapel, followed by lunch. Preacher: Rev Sanni Pasaribu will deliver the sermon “The Promised Saviour”. For information, contact Famajati at 9121-6779.

THE OUTREACH AND SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE is arranging for delivery of Christmas love gifts to about 100 underprivileged families. If you are able to help, please register at the canteen on 27 November 2016 after the 8.30am and 10.30am services. "A NEW BEGINNING": a new course from Discipleship & Nurture Ministry (Feb 2017 – mid-May 2017; Wednesdays 8-10 pm) to help you build a meaningful relationship with Christ. Find out what happens the moment you receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour; discover what it means for Christ to be your Lord and how you can begin a new life in Christ. For details, please contact Aline at 9786 3098 or e-mail dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at http://bit.ly/2dRe6yG. closes on 31 Dec 2016. VACANCY FOR HR MANAGER: The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) is looking for a suitable person to fill this vacancy. Interested persons, please write to esther.tan@methodist.org.sg by 30 November 2016. VACANCY FOR PRAYER ALTAR MINISTRY AND PASTORAL CARE: Aldersgate Methodist Church is looking for suitable persons to fill these vacancies. Interested persons, please enquire at suathoonhan@aldersgate.sg 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 LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at 6256 4298

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 21 to 27 November Mr Ang Cheng Kiat, David Ms Callejo Alicia Mr Chan Cheng Kiat, Aaron Mrs Chee-Loke Chee Lan Mrs Cheng-Lim Gee Mui, Gladys Mr Cheong Chung Kin, Jason Mr Cheong Kah Fatt, Christopher Mdm Chew Suyin Miss Chia Cai Qin, Pamelia Mdm Chong Poi Pong, @ Chong Poi Kang Mr Chow Hong Kuen, Ruben Ms Chow Min Yi Mr Chua Yu Sheng, Theodore Mrs Chua Yuen Han, Sally Mrs Dolorico Remedios Liban Mrs Foo-Toon Lee Luang, Yvonne Miss Goh Hui Min, Dorea Ms Goh Lai Lin, Belinda Mr Goh Wei Tin, Westin Mdm Han Foong Kwong, Shelley

Mr Ho Keng Hui Mr Ho Ki Leung, Ricky Mr Ho Kok Eng, Kevyn Dr Hui Lai Fong, Jeanette Mr Isaac Devadason Ashvin Mr Koh Wei Liat, William Mrs Koh-Lim Poh Choo, Rena Mr Kwek Shie Sien, Jonathan Mr Kwok Weng Fai Mr Lee En Ze, Jonathan Mdm Lee Kia Lin, Yolande Mdm Lee Koong Yue, Stephanie Mr Lee Tak Cheong, Simon Mdm Lee, Ina Mr Leong Kean Mrs Leow-Ong Peck Geok, Adeline Mdm Liew Wee Hong Ms Lim Hui Yi Mr Lim Liong Ann, Andrew Miss Lim Shu-Yen Kara, Kara Mr Lim Tong Yow

Mrs Lim-Sim Mei Lee, Patti Mrs Lo-Chan Chin Woon, Hanny Mr Loh Chiu Weng Mdm Lok Sey Lun Miss Low Sze Ann, Mikaela Dr Lowe Joo Oon, Kevin Ms Magayam Martina Mdm Mok Cher Min, Vanessa Dr Ng Shanyi, Shanna Ms Ng Xiaoying, Faye Mrs Ong-Low Siew Yang, Janice Dr Pang Jing-Yin Mrs Phua-Teong Boey Choo, Cynthia Dr Png Poh Seng Mrs Png-Fung Sau Kuan, Nicole Mr Poon Meng Jin, Dennis Mr Ramsay Shea Miss Salim Natalie Mr Sim Kia Hong, Alvin Miss Sim Ling Gillian Mr Sng Ming Wei

Mdm Sutisna Imelda Miss Tan Hui Mei, Amy Miss Tan Joke Hin Mr Tan Seung Yuen Mdm Tan Yong Suat, Katie Mrs Tan-Lim Kah Ngau, Florence Mrs Tan-Tan Kar Tin, Amy Mrs Tan-Yap Mei Foon Mr Tay Guan Hin, Josiah Mdm Tay Liam Sze Ms Tee Hui Yu, Lucinia Ms Teo Nancy Mrs Teo-Syn Oi Kueen, Helen Mrs Teo-Tan Seow Choo Mr Teoh Bee Yong, Tim Mrs Tham-Koh Seok Tin, Helen Mr Thong Zhi Hua, David Mr Tsang Yon Tuck, Leslie Mr Tsou Yu Yan, Ian Mdm Wong Ah Seem Mdm Wong Sung Sung, Clarice Mr Wong Vee Shieng

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Mrs Wong-Foo Lily Mdm Woo Lan Heng Mr Yang Guolin Colin Mrs Yang-How Khai Hwee, Maggie Mr Yap Tai San, Paul Mrs Yap-Tay Keng Wah, Grace

CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Titus Sivakumar Singam and Ms Pamela

Magdelene Devied who were married in churchyesterday

• Mr Arun Mathew John and Ms Tania Chan Yu Jingwho were married yesterday

FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Titus Sivakumar Singam in

thanksgiving• in loving memory of Mrs Kon Tong Thye by Oi Lian,

Peter and Mei Leen

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF KINGDOMTIDE – 27 AUGUST to 20 NOVEMBER, 2016 Sat, 19 Nov BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• The Wise and Foolish Builder Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 20 Nov Sunday for Christ the King/Glowing Years Ministry Sunday

• The Final Benediction of Life• The Tongue: A Force For Good And Evil

• On Guard [at Bt Batok]

Dr Tan Gee Paw Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

Preacher Low Kee Hong

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

SEASON OF ADVENT-CHRISTMASTIDE – 26 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER, 2016 Sat, 26 Nov BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• The Tongue: A Force For Good And Evil Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 27 Nov Advent Sunday/Baptism & Membership Confirmation

• Standing Firm Against The Devil• TBC

• With Anticipation [at Bt Batok]

Rev Edmund Koh Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

Preacher Evelyn Teoh

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 Dilys Lee (Pianist) and Ms Corinne Doong (Keyboardist) Dr Evelyn Lim (Organist) and GYM Mellow Tones Upper Room Worship Team Ms Joanne Lee (Keyboardist), GYM Mellow Tones and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Isabel Tan

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

Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Ms Ng Ai Feng, Mr Andrew Lim, Ms Patti Lim, Ms Jane Sim 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 Patrina Teo, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Mrs Bernice Lim, Dr Liu Hao Ming, Mrs Poon Hoh Kam, Mrs Chew Foong Chun, Mrs Maylene Tan, Mrs Margaret Loke, Mrs Wee Kwong Ming, Ms Carol Tan, Mrs Jane Ng Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Ms Zaneta Heng, Dr Jake Toh, Dr Tan Pei Yu Mrs Chan Puay San, Mrs Patsy Mah, Mrs Janet Chong, Ms Yvette Lee (Offering, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Ms Pauline Ng)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Dr Selan Sayampanathan and Dr Jeanette Hui Mr Tay Kim Hock and Ms Rachel Koh Ms Hazel Shen and Mr Chang Weng Fatt Mr Pang Tit Keong and Mr Chan Kai Yau

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Mr Timothy Lie and Ms Koh Kwei-Foong Mr Eric Teo, Mrs Linda Teo, Mrs Peggy Tang, Mr John Tan, Mrs Renata Liew, Mr Gregory Pong

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

Mr Harry Liem PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Teo Peck Tin, Mrs Ryna Ang, Mrs Carol Tan, Mrs Lim Sow Yee, Mrs Elsie Ong, Mrs Yvette Lee , Mrs Elaine Pang