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Let us be reverential and be focused to

exalt the Lord. Let there be no “idol” before

the Lord – “Thou shalt worship the Lord

thy God, and him only shalt thou serve”

(Matthew 4:10b).

A Word on Worship Order of Worship

Scripture Memorisation

DiligenceRomans 12:8

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that

ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Call to Worship Elder Mah Chin Kwang

*Hymn 40: God the Omnipotent

* Invocation & Gloria Patri

* Responsive Scripture Reading Matthew 24:36-51

Hymn 97: What a Wonderful Saviour!

Collection of Offerings

* Doxology & Prayer

Hymn 328: How Firm a Foundation

Scripture Memorisation

*Pastoral Prayer

Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy

“Be Ready for Christ's Return”

Matthew 24:36-51

*Hymn 223: What If It Were Today?

*Benediction & Threefold Amen

Today, 13 January 2019 Next Lord’s Day, 20 January 20198.00 – 9.00am CHURCH CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR

9.00am CHINESE SERVICE CHINESE SERVICE

ADULTS’ BIBLE STUDY (GBI-REVELATION) ADULTS’ BIBLE STUDY (GBI-REVELATION)

CHILDREN’S CHOIR & CHILDREN’S BIBLE STUDY CHILDREN’S CHOIR & CHILDREN’S BIBLE STUDY

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Worship Leader:Preacher:

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Greeter:AV Ministry:

Flowers:Refreshments:

Junior Worship:

Elder Mah Chin KwangPastor Prabhudas KoshyJasmine Kang, EllyzabethDn Low Boon SiangSamuel Yong, Benjamin QuekJonathon Lim, Randy LaurencioArvind Pawa, George CheeMah Lean ChooJohn Zhang, David KabingueGoh Yong Wei, Zacharias TanKaren QuekKaren Quek, Judy ChanEsther Quek, Valerie LeowLee Kim Lei, (Rhodora Resuma)Gina Sim, (Cornelius Koshy)Elder Ng Poh Kok

Worship Leader:Preacher:

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Greeter:AV Ministry:

Flowers:Refreshments:

Junior Worship:

Dn Low Boon SiangPastor Prabhudas KoshyEunice Choy, Sarah TeoDavid TanAmoz Choy, Lee Shing ShyanLijoy George, Stephen YapTimotheus Liu, Sean LeeEunice WongAndronicus Koshy, Aron OngJonathon Lim, Khoo Xin HaoCarolyn KoshyLena Chan, Chairine ChayadiLok Qian Hui, Rachel TeoDiana Chan, (Lok Qian Hui)Neo Kian Seng, (Violet Quek)Elder Alan Choy

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MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP

YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE YOUTH CHOIR PRACTICE

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Dialect Speaker:

9 Bishan Street 13Edwin QuekStephen Yap

Venue:English Speaker:

Dialect Speaker:

487 Bedok South Ave 2Elder Ng Poh Kok Pr Kelvin Lim

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Prabhudas Koshy

The Power of God's Word

Dear brethren, I would like to share the following exhortation based on Acts 19:20, which says, “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” As believers, we must know the divine power that we receive through the Word for our personal spiritual growth and for the ministry of the church.

When the apostle Paul and his team arrived in the city of Ephesus, they preached the Gospel to the Jews first. Paul went into the Jewish synagogue and “spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God” (Acts 19:8). But some of the hearers “were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude” (v. 9). He was forced to move out of the synagogue, and thereafter taught in the school of Tyrannus. The hostility notwithstanding, Paul undauntedly preached the Word, influencing the Jews as well as the Greeks in that city and its surrounding region (v. 10).

Another giant obstacle to the Gospel advancement in that city was its enchantment with sorcery and witchcraft.

Ephesus was renowned for the statue of Artemis and her temple. The statue had mysterious engravings on the crown, girdle and feet. Those mystical writings, referred to as “Ephesian scripts”, were considered to have magical power. Sorcery was part of the Ephesian culture. Some of the Jews also practised wizardry, as revealed in Acts 19:13 – “Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.” When seven sons of Sceva, the chief of the Jewish priests, tried to exorcise some demons in the name of Jesus, they were violently attacked by the demonic man. This incident brought much fear among the people.

Nonetheless, the preaching of the Word of God turned many away from their diabolical practices. “And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds. Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver” (Acts 19:18, 19). Mightily

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DVBS 2018 TestimoniesRufus Wang Ze Min (with my Mummy Yuting)I would like to thank God for a very enriching DVBS. I would like to thank Pr Kelvin and his team of teachers (Pr Dennis, Bro. Cornelius, Sis. Sarah and Sis. Sharon), as well as helpers (Bro. Amoz, Bro. Jordy, Sis. Dorcas, Sis. Kamala and Sis. Rhodora) for preparing Bible lessons, songs, art & craft, food and games.

My friends and I learnt 6 important lessons about the Bible:

did the Word of God grow and prevail in that city, where unbelief and fierce demonic activities stood in its way.

In our own day, many dabble with horoscopes, tarot cards, crystal balls, Ouija boards, séances and other mystical and demonic activities, which are dangerous to their minds and emotions. If the church is preaching the Word faithfully and fervently, we will see some people being delivered from unbelief, and the enticement and enslavement of the devil. The preaching of the Word shall prevail over all demonic powers!

1. The Bible is given by the inspiration of God; 2. The Bible is preserved by God; 3. The Bible contains instructions for us, as God’s

children, to live godly and to produce good works; 4. The Bible tells us about God’s

love for man in John 3:16; 5. The Bible is perfect and has no mistakes; 6. The Bible is eternal.

We also learnt many hymns. The three hymns that remain in my mind are: “The Bible Stands” (theme song), “This is the Day the Lord hath Made”, and “John 3:16”.

I pray that God will keep the fire of faith burning in me long after DVBS, as I continue to learn more about the Bible, and sing hymns in church and at home.

Elizabeth TeongI learnt that the Bible contains “God-breathed” instructions to help me be perfect as God our heavenly Father, and also to help me produce good works.

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Testimonies from Youth Retreat 2018Eunice ChoyPraise God for the privilege to attend this year’s youth camp. As in every youth camp, there are so many precious lessons taught and gleaned, of which I would share a few.

We are children of the Most High – elected, called, justified, forgiven, adopted and reconciled to God. God draws us to Himself – this is the highest privilege one can have. It is not the accolades of the world, nor the worldly ambitions that attract us; rather, the joy and peace that we are children of the Most High. No Christian is an orphan, for we are sealed by the name of God and are called the sons of God.

Our Most High King and Master has transferred us from the world to God. Hence, I pray that we will live no more after the flesh, nor in fear, but have full trust and dependence upon God who has so mercifully and graciously saved and loved us. We must not let the threatening things enslave us but rejoice in the sure hope of glory that each child of God has in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Dorcas KoshyPrior to this camp, the aspect of Ordo Salutis (Order of Salvation) that charmed my soul most was Election, i.e. how God sovereignly had mercy & compassion on me, independent of my willing and running. Regeneration,

i.e. having tasted that deadness in trespasses & sins, to be quickened by Him alone who is able, was a wondrous truth that occupied my mind too.

But this camp has given me a newfound love and appreciation for Adoption. It is a joy to know that it is He who bought us over, and likewise declared our new legal status – gladly on behalf of us, His powerless children – to the unbelieving world. Truly, it is not our entrance into, but His welcoming, sealing & safekeeping of us in this new, holy beloved family of His that makes adoption the highest point, even the greatest experience of salvation on earth.

As the new year draws to a close (and I know not what to expect in 2019), I pray that I will stop being indebted to the flesh, having learnt that I don’t owe the flesh anything, but instead be a submissive child, a partaker of my inheritance, even if it entails persecution or chastisement.

Joy floods my soul for Jesus has saved me,Freed me from sin that long had enslaved me

His precious blood He gave to redeem,Now I belong to Him;Now I belong to Jesus,Jesus belongs to me,

Not for the years of time alone,But for eternity.

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From Children's Ministry to Youth MinistryFirst of all, I would like to thank the committee members for allowing parents to attend this youth camp. As a mother of a 12-year-old preparing to join the Youth Fellowship, I consider it my responsibility to know the peers whom my child will be mingling with. Attending this camp is my conscientious effort to not only know my child's friends, but also the parents of my child's friends.

Secondly, I am thankful to all the big brothers who took good care of my son. Despite the age-gap, they sincerely made an effort to include him in their conversations and activities. Thank God for such good testimony, which we seldom get to see in the secular world.

Lastly, I am particularly grateful for the Bible Reading segment that Pastor has shared. Public Bible-reading is getting rarer these days, and most of us in Singapore are not taught and brought up to speak and communicate clearly enough for the recipients. This segment gave me a better idea of how I, as a parent, could follow up with my child at home.

Thank God for all who have laboured to make this camp a successful one. May His name be praised!

COLLECTIONSLORD’S DAY on 6th January 2019

Tithes: 14,112.00Offerings: 7,379.00GBWL: 1,000.00; 360.00; 100.00; 100.00; 20.00Designated Gifts: Bible Witness 400.00; 300.00; TGCM 200.00; Rev. Ephrem 100.00; Sis. Roda Kendagor 100.00; Sis. Sharon dela Cruz 500.00; Bro. Cornelius Koshy 250.00; Sis. Gladys Ratnam 100.00; Pr Dennis Kabingue 400.00

NON-SUNDAY LOVE GIFTS

GBWL: 1,000.00; 600.00

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GETHSEMANE YOUNG ADULTS’ FELLOWSHIP

Speaker: Pastor Prabhudas KoshyChairperson: Bro. John Ku

Date & Time: Fri, 18 Jan 2019, 8.30pmVenue: Home of Pastor & Mrs Koshy

Blk 826, Tampines Street 81, #02-92, Singapore 520826

Dinner will be provided and start at 7.30pm.

GETHSEMANE LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP

Topic: “Lowly, Yet Exalted” (James 4:10)

Speaker: Pastor Prabhudas KoshyChairperson: Sis. Roscelle Lim

Date & Time: Sat, 19 Jan 2019, 2.00pmVenue: Home of Sis Gina Sim

Blk 725, Tampines Street 11, #06-167, Singapore 520725

There will also be a concurrent programme for children aged 4 to 12.

CATECHISM CLASS

The next series of Catechism Classes will begin at 2.00pm on Sunday, 3rd Februrary 2019. All brethren seeking baptism, affirmation of faith or transfer of church membership are asked to register with Sis Joey Lim by 27th January 2019. For further information, please see Elder Choy or Elder Mah.

MEMBERS' VISIT TO 33 UBI CRESCENT

Church members who wish to visit the new premises may do so on the following dates: 20th & 27th January 2019 (2.30pm to 4.30pm). Please notify Dn Lok in advance. After 27th January, visits will not be encouraged, as we need to secure the building for renovation purposes. Thank you for your kind understanding.

GETHSEMANE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Topic: Study of 1 & 2 TimothySpeaker: Pastor Prabhudas KoshyChairman: Bro. Benjamin Quek

Date & Time: Sat, 19 Jan 2019, 4.30pmVenue: Home of Mr & Mrs Edwin Quek

Blk 457, Pasir Ris Drive 4, #08-307, Singapore 510457

Youth Choir Practice will begin at 2.30pm.

LOVE GIFTS TO GBWL

Please direct all love gifts related to the renovation and ministries of 33 Ubi Crescent to Gethsemane Bible Witness Limited (DBS 025-904568-2). The Building Fund account has been closed.

Time & Place of Worship11.00am

Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre

10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600

(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

SMS or WhatsApp your prayer item

Our Office (Temporary Mailing Address)

Singapore Post Centre P.O. Box 1124

Singapore 914038Tel: 6741 1910

Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com

biblewitness.comgbi-online.com

Our PastorPastor Prabhudas Koshy

Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com

Our SessionPastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh KokElder Francis Lee

Deacon Daniel Lim Deacon Lok Kwok Wah

Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Low Boon Siang

Please stay back after worship to join us for:

Refreshment & Fellowship 1.00pm – 2.00pm

Malayalam Fellowship, Filipino Fellowship, Youth Choir

2.00pm onwards

Post-Worship Activities

Weekly Activities

Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study 1.00pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom

Thursday Seniors’ Ministry 11.00am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)

Campus Bible StudyBreak @ NAFA Break @ SUTD

Sunday Lions Home Ministry For enquiry, contact Pr Jeremiah Sim

For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.

Bible Witness Magazine

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BIBLE WITNESS MAGAZINEThe latest issue on:

“Beware of the Enemy Within”

(Volume 18, Issue 6)

is available at the reception table.

(Feel free to take as many copies as you need to give to others for their spiritual admonition and edification.)

PRE-DEPARTURE TALKRepresentatives of the Bible-Presbyterian Church of Western Australia (Perth) will be present today (4.30pm - 5.30pm) in Calvary Pandan BP Church, Room #02-12. Anyone considering studying or working in Australia is welcome to meet up with them during those times. They will do their best to answer your questions or put you in contact with the relevant B-P churches in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Enquiries can be directed to Ben Cho at +65 9820 0628.

'LOOKING UNTO JESUS' MUSIC ALBUM

Digital downloads and Sheet Music of this music album are available at www.biblewitness/shop/. Physical copies of the album on a USB drive will be made available again on 20th Jan. You may make your order at the reception table, or place an order for the USB flash drives online at bit.ly/LookingUntoJesusAlbumOrder.

All proceeds will be directed towards the purchasing of equipment for use in the new premises.