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ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH (TRAC)

WEEKLY SUNDAY MINISTRIES1-2-3 Ministry, ages 1-38am & 10.30amAMKMC, Rooms 2.3 – 2.4, Level 210.30amAMK Hub, Cinema Hall 3All Mighty Kids, ages 4-108am & 10.30am Rooms 4.1 – 4.4, Level 410.30am AMK Hub, Cinema Hall 2 Youth Ministry, ages 11-18Youth Family Groups8am & 10.30am, Level 4Youth Celebration 9.30am King David/King Solomon Rooms, Level 4

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Today’s Sermon | 13 May 2018The season after Pentecost, also called Ordinary Time, begins the day after Pentecost and ends the day before the First Sunday of Advent. The term Kingdomtide was first used in 1937 in a book sponsored by the former Federal Council of Churches as a name for the half year between the Day of Pentecost and Advent, during which churches were urged to emphasise Jesus’ teachings concerning the Kingdom of God. The liturgical colour for this season is green, symbolising growth in Christ.

Today’s Sermon | 11 Nov 2018

UnlessPsalm 127

Rev Reuben Ng

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A very warm welcome to members and friends who have come to worship with us today. May God keep you and your loved ones in His care & love always.

Welcome PackIf you’re here for the first time, please make sure you receive our Welcome Pack which contains helpful information about our Church. Please fill in the Response Form to let us know how we can serve you.

Brought your Children?Our Children’s Ministry serves children from 1 to 10 years old. We have special fun-filled programs for them every week at all our 8.00am and 10.30am services. Please contact any of our ushers for more information.

OfferingsGiving financially is a way our Church members & friends honor God and fund our Church work ministries. As a visitor, please do not feel obliged to give. We’re simply glad you are here with us.

Questions and PrayersIf you have a question, or a personal prayer or need, please do not hesitate to approach any of our ushers, pastors or pastoral team members. We are always happy to assist you.

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CHURCH OFFICE1 Ang Mo Kio Street 21 Singapore 5693836705 6170 (TEL) 6705 6198 (FAX) admin@amkmc.org.sg

PASTOR-IN-CHARGERev Melvin Huang 9630 7590 (HP)

PASTORSRev Lee Yam Kai 9661 3262 (HP)Rev Anthony Lee 9639 4025 (HP)

ASSISTANT PASTORPs Collin See 9846 7981 (HP)

PASTORAL TEAM MEMBERSMr Alphonsus Ang 9698 8563 (HP)Ms Amy Cheung 9793 7780 (HP)Mrs Caroline Chew 9325 9323 (HP)Mr Gerald Boon 9694 9544 (HP)Ms Irene Tay 9152 0207 (HP)Mr Joshua Kwok 9137 4265 (HP) Ms Selina Gunawan 8320 1374 (HP)Mr Tan Quee Chew 8123 4772 (HP)

LCEC CHAIRPERSONMr Lim Biow Chuan 9731 4163 (HP)

LAY LEADERMr Tan Tong Guan 9632 5312 (HP)

PPRSC CHAIRPERSONMr Thomas Tan 9625 3095 (HP)

TO BE A METHODIST

FAMILY AFTER GOD’S HEART

VISION THEME 2018 SUB THEME

CONTACT US

All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments.* Every last Sunday of each month at AMK

After-service coffee/tea

fellowship & refreshments

DISCIPLE

Amstutz Hall, Church Premises & AMK Hub*, Cathay F&B area

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MINISTRY OF HELPS8am Service

WORSHIP LEADERCynthia Chew

ACCOUNTING STEWARDSCheng Cheng LinTai Kim SweeDonald TanVivien TanEleanor ChoaKuan Kin LanPeggy Quek

USHERSYvonne Tan Mr & Mrs Michael Pang Serene GohKhoo Siok Poh Lilian NeoKaren CheeCheryl WangElma T Lising Agnes KamJeremy KwokAnnie WongRose Aw

MUSICIANDawn KohFlorence Yuen

SUPPORT SINGERSAdelene CheongPeter Tan

AV CREWOng Siong HuatSimon TngAnthony ChuaDanny Lee

TRADITIONAL | 8am & 5pm Conference SundayOrder of Service 11 Nov 2018

goodmorning good MUSIC PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT Forward Through the Ages UMH#555 (V1) * CALL TO WORSHIP UMH# 887

L : Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.P : Unless the LORD guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.L : It is vain that we rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil;P : For He gives sleep to his beloved.L : As a deer longs for flowing streams, so our souls long for you, O God. P : Our souls thirst for God, for the living God.L : Let us place our hope in God.All: We shall again praise Him, our help and our God!

* HYMN OF PRAISE My Hope Is Built UMH# 368 UNISON PRAYER

O LORD, build Your house, guard the city, draw Your children into

Your Loving Presence, and empower us to worship You in spirit

and truth. By Your Everlasting Word, make us once again Your

people, and put us on the path that leads to eternal life. For Yours

is the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN OF PRAYER Thy Word Is A Lamp UMH# 601

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morning good evening

* denotes congregation standing+ latecomers please wait until the prayer is over

MINISTRY OF HELPS5pm Service

WORSHIP LEADERAlphonsus Ang

ACCOUNTING STEWARDSSteven ChiangGordon ChanCynthia NgDiana ChanM/M Bob Oo

USHERSAnthony Lee Jeanie Lee Audrey TingJennifer GohJenny PangPauline ChiangRebeka GordeShauna Lew

MUSICIANJeanne CheungLeanne Eow

SUPPORT SINGERSThe Choir AV CREWJeremiah Lee Dawn Lee

&+ SILENT PRAYER & MEDITATION+ CORPORATE PRAYER After each prayer item, Leader will say, “Lord, in Your mercy,” and the congregation to respond, “Hear our prayer.”

+ THE LORD’S PRAYER (To be sung) (Wesley Tulus)

PIANO RESPONSE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY PRAYER PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

ALBUM VIDEO * DOXOLOGY

* HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH# 598 O Word of God Incarnate SCRIPTURE TEXT Psalm 127

SERMON PREACHED BY REV REUBEN NG Unless

* HYMN OF DEDICATION God of Grace and God of Glory UMH# 577 * BENEDICTION CHORAL SEND-OFF O Sacred Head, Now Wounded UMH#286 (V2)

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AMKMC, SANCTUARY 2AMK HUB, CINEMA HALLS 4 & 5Simulcast Service

MINISTRY OF HELPS10.30am Service

WORSHIP LEADERAMKMCLouis LokeAMK HUBAlphonsus Ang

MUSIC DIRECTORAMKMCMarcus SeeAMK HUBJustin Chan

SUPPORT SINGERSAMKMCLoraine OngIvan LimLily TeoAMK HUBFeng Jiahui

MUSICIANSAMKMCMarcus SeeWong Kok LeongClarence ChewDesmond NgIsaac TanAMK HUBWang YunshiJustin ChanWilliam AngSamuel Chew

AV CREWAMKMCSean NgPoh Ye KaiNguyen Xuan TungKingston LimAMK HUBJeremy Karasu Wesley TeoJoseph MercyWong ShuwanXian Ming

ACCOUNTING STEWARDSEsther Tan SC Fion Ker Wong Kiew KwongLynn Yong Clement Chan Jian Ping

USHERSAMKMCSharon FongAdam SoonSusan ChongAdeline WongBenjamin ChanJohann SohLim Kok YongAmy KohJoan LeongAMK HUBChua ElinOh Bee HianLee Keng LunStephen ChowOng Wan HoonSharon WuSelviraniEileen Tay

OPENING PRAYER

SINGING PRAISES TO GOD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS

ALBUM VIDEO

DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE TEXT Psalm 127

SERMON PREACHED BY REV REUBEN NG Unless

WELCOME

RESPONSE/PRAYER

BENEDICTION

CONTEMPORARY | 10.30amConference SundayOrder of Service 11 Nov 2018

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NC-denotes NewComers

Item 7 40TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO ALBUM (DVD) Please collect your copy at the Info Counter. Head over to our Youtube channel to watch all of the 40th Anniversary videos!Item 8 LOCAL CHURCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (LCEC) MEETING All LCEC Stewards, please be reminded of our LCEC Meeting on 14 Nov.Item 10 Youth Camp 2018 Calling all youths to join us for an encounter with God!Item 13 A GIFT @ CHRISTMAS 2018 Join us for an opportunity for us to share God’s Love! Your generous financial support is much appreciated.Item 14 RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS & COORDINATORS FOR TUITION PROGRAM 2019 We are looking for volunteer tutors! Registration opens today.

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WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE 04 Nov 20188.00am Traditional Service 39510.30am CS > AMKMC 338 (4)10.30am CS > AMK Hub 1735.00pm Traditional Service 178 (2)Total: 1084 (6)

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ATTENDANCE 04 Nov 2018 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ATTENDANCE

8.00am AMKids 268.00am 1-2-3 Ministry 1110.30am AMKids 77 (3)10.30am AMKids (Hub) 610.30am 1-2-3 Ministry 2010.30am 1-2-3 Ministry (Hub) 8Total: 148 (3)

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1. SERMON AVAILABILITY ON AMKMC WEBSITE Listen to our sermons online at www.amkmc.org.sg/sermonsonline

2. DONATIONS/OFFERINGS/PLEDGES TO CHURCH We praise the Lord for your generous support to the Church. You may put your giving in form of cash or cheques in the offering bags when you attend our service. Alternatively, for your convenience, you may consider making your contribution through internet banking or over-the-counter fund transfer/deposit solutions provided by your banks. The Church’s bank account details are as follows: a. Name of payee : Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) b. Bank name : Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (or OCBC Bank) c. Account number : 581-894813-001 d. Type of account (if applicable) : Current account Kindly quote your pledge reference number (on the back of the cheque or in the “Your Initials” field in internet banking) if your contribution is for pledges or the specific codes outlined in the Church’s bulletin for special offerings. Any receipt without identifiable reference numbers or codes will be treated as open offerings.

3. CAR PARKING Car park lots are available in the multi-storey car park at Block 260 and in the vicinity of our church. Please refrain from parking in residential (red) lots in the multi-storey car park and along Street 21.

4. CHURCH ELECTRONIC CAR PARKING REGISTRATION If you wish to park in our Church, Online Registration is Compulsory. Kindly register your vehicle on our church website at www.amkmc.org.sg/carpark two weeks of processing time is required before you can park your vehicle. Registration of your vehicle enables entry into our basement carpark, only if parking lots are available. Thank you for your kind understanding & cooperation.

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5. PULPIT CALENDAR Date Sermon Topic / Speaker / Service 18 Nov Speaker: Rev Melvin Huang (All Services) 25 Nov Speaker: Dr Chiang Ming Shun (All Services) 02 Dec Speaker: Ps Collin See (All Services) 09 Dec Speaker: Rev Lee Yam Kai (All Services)

6. CHURCH A&A WORK The Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church is undergoing Additions and Alterations (A&A) works till mid 2019. During construction, we have put in place precautionary measures to ensure public safety and to reduce noise and dust pollution.

Eden garden area (L4) will be closed and hoarded until further notice. We seek your kind understanding and cooperation.

7. 40TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO ALBUM (DVD)Please collect your copy at the Info Counter. If you received a defective copy, please exchange it at the Info Counter for a new copy.

In addition, you can now watch all the 40th Anniversary videos wherever you are and share it with your friends and family with the click of a button! All the videos on the album will be progressively uploaded to our Youtube channel. Head over to our channel and click on the ‘Subscribe’ button to receive notifications when new videos are uploaded to our channel.

Link to AMKMC Youtube channel - https://tinyurl.com/YTamkmc

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8. LOCAL CHURCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (LCEC) MEETING Date : Wed, 14 Nov 2018 Time : 7.00pm : Dinner provided at the Amstutz Hall 7.30pm : LCEC Meeting Venue : King David Conference Room 1 (Level 4)

9. INFANT/CHILD BAPTISMRegistration is now open for parents who wish to have their children baptised (age 17 years and below).

Date of baptism : Sunday, 9 Dec 2018Time : Worship Service at 5pm

Please note that there will be a compulsory briefing session for parents:

Date of briefing : Sat, 1 Dec 2018Time : 2-4pmVenue : Meeting room 4.5 (Level 4)Closing date for registration : 25 Noc 2018

PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA)The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2 July 2014. Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) is committed to protect your personal data. In the course of the year, the Church will be collecting, using and/or disclosing your data for the purposes of maintaining the membership records or for the planning of Church related activities/services for you. We seek your understanding to grant us your consent when the Church approaches you for your written consent. For more details & the full policy, please go to: www.amkmc.org.sg/personal-data

Floral DonationWe thank Mr & Mrs Han Meng Siew (in memory of Danny Eng)

for today’s flowers.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

YOUTH CAMP 2018

FORT Youth Ministry is excited to announce the details of this year’s youth camp! We hope that all our youths (11-25 years old) will be able to join us for 4D3N of encountering God and committing our lives to Him.

Theme: SurrenderVerse: Matthew 11:28“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”Our hope is that through this camp, our youths can learn the importance of finding their rest and strength in Christ, surrendering all their hopes and fears to Him.

Date : 27-30 Dec (Thursday – Sunday)Location : ACS International 61 Jalan Hitam Manis, Singapore 278475Registration Fee : $30 (free for newcomers!)

Registration closes on 25 Nov.Registration Forms can be obtained at Reception Counter after 8 and 10.30 services at church.

Speaker: Pastor Byron Teo (Bedok Methodist Church)

Ps Byron had a fulfilling career serving God in the marketplace when God re-directed him to serve in church. He obeyed God and now serves as a Methodist pastor at Bedok Methodist Church.

You can follow us on Instagram at @amkmcfortym for more updates and details about Youth Camp and FORT Youth Ministry.

For any enquiries, please contact any of the following:

Camp Commandant | Samantha Lim @ 9172 4291Asst Commandant | Joshua Chang @ 9484 2710Asst Commandant | Queenie Chiu @ 9757 1770Pastoral Team Member | Gerald Boon @ 9694 9544

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WSCS MINISTRY

CHRISTMAS DECORATION WORKSHOP

Let’s gather together to assemble dried pine cones, seed pods, poinsettia, red berries, ribbons, glittering balls and even recycled Christmas wreaths… Arm yourself with a hot glue gun, and pliers (if you have) and, a pair of strong scissors and allow our creative minds to arrange a rustic arrangement for our homes at Christmas.

Venue : Amstutz HallDate : Sat, 24 Nov 2018Time : 2pm to 4pmCost : $15 per person Do register at the counter after church service or you can inform your WSCS buddy of your participation. Please register early as spaces are limited. There will be light refreshment and fun fellowship.

For more info, contact Susan Chee @ 9737 0763.

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S4G MINISTRY

LET’S MAKAN TOGETHER FOR SENIORS’ MINISTRY LUNCH!

A first-time-ever event organised for the seniors in AMKMC with a sumptuous lunch, table games and a fun time of fellowship. Please mark this celebration in your calendar and join us. Register early.

Date : Fri, 23 Nov 2018Time : 11:45am to 2pmVenue : Gim Tin Restaurant, 157 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, #01-546, Singapore 560157 Cost : $12 per person

For booking purposes, please register at the Info Counter with payment before the final closing date on 18 Nov 2018. Thank you.

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CHRISTIAN OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS (COSC) MINISTRY

A GIFT @ CHRISTMAS 2018 APPEAL FOR DONATIONS FOR NEEDY IN COMMUNITY A Special Time for Giving and Sharing is here again!

This year, as part of our 40th year Anniversary, the Christian Outreach & Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry will be raising funds for 2 events:

1. COSC will partner Witness & Evangelism (W&E) for the Community Christmas Event (CCE) on Sat. 22 Dec 2018 to share the Christmas joy. Along with the message of Christ’s birth, songs and games, gifts will be distributed to about 400 elderlies from the following:

• Lions Befriender SAC @ Blk 318 • Thye Hua Kwan SAC @ Blk 256 • COSC Tuition Program Parents • W&E LON (Love Our Neighbour) • W&E Love Acts 2. COSC will also support a Prison Fellowship-organised Christmas

Outing Event in December 2018 to about 35 children & volunteers. This will bring blessings to children who have a parent in prison.

GIFT@CHRISTMAS DONATIONS TAGSWe need your generous financial support. This is an opportunity for us to share God’s Love!HOW: • Purchase gift tags outside Sanctuary 2 (and Hub). • Each tag is $50. • Pen a blessing on the tag & hang it on the tree (this will later be attached to the gift). • Please approach the Counter after Service for your donation. • Your $50 go toward the 2 events and any excess balance will be credited into the Love AMK Fund.DONATIONS CLOSING DATE: 25 Nov 2018 For enquiries, please contact: i) PTM Mr Tan Quee Chew @ 6705 6160 or 8123 4772 (HP)ii) Ms Valerie Yap @ 9386 6407 / Ms Ng Yan Ni @ 8463 5771 (Mon-Fri @ 8pm-10pm /Sat-Sun @ 9.30am to 5.30pm)

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CHRISTIAN OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS (COSC) MINISTRY

RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS & COORDINATORS FOR TUITION PROGRAM 2019 The Christian Outreach and Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry is thankful for the volunteer tutors who have responded to the call to provide free academic coaching for students in the Pre-School, Primary and Secondary levels in 2018. The COSC plans to continue building a sustainable Tuition Program in 2019 in these areas: a) A Language & Literacy program targeted at Pre-School children b) An Academic Coaching program for Primary School students focusing on Math and Englishc) An Academic Coaching program for Secondary School students focusing on Math and Englishd) A self- sustaining volunteer-run tuition program. We appeal for volunteers to come forward to partner with us and support these needy students within our Ang Mo Kio community. The program schedule is as follows:• Pre-School and Primary Level sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm, starting from 12 Jan 2019. • Secondary Level Sessions will be on either Wednesdays or Thursdays from 8.00pm to 9.30pm, starting from 16 Jan 2019. • Sessions will be held at our church premises during school terms. Volunteer tutors will need to commit to serve in any of the following, for at least 6 months:• Teaching of Language and Reading, or• Teaching of English or Math - Primary level or• Teaching of English or Math - Secondary level orIn addition, we are also appealing for coordinators who will assist us in the following:• Performing logistic and administrative tasks to support the tuition programYouths who have just completed their A-levels and Polytechnic education are welcome to serve.Renewal for volunteers Tutors & Coordinators shall thereafter be every six months.i) Interested volunteers can sign up by completing the registration form @ information counter.ii) For more details, please contact PTM Mr. Tan Quee Chew @ 6705 6160 or 8123 4772 (HP) or Ms Agnes Samuel @ 9857 7912

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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

15. FILIPINO CELL GROUP Our Filipino Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). For those who are interested to join this cell group, please contact PTM Irene Tay @ 9152 0207.

16. INDONESIAN CELL GROUP Our Indonesian Cell Group meets regularly every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). Those who are interested to join are cordially invited to come and attend their regular meeting. Please contact Mrs Mina Lim @ 9641 2897.17. MYANMAR CELL GROUP Our Myanmar Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am in Manna Kitchen. We welcome all Myanmarese to come and join us. Volunteers are also welcome. Please contact Amy Chan @ 9144 0368 or PTM Selina Gunawan @ 8320 1374 for further info.

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11 Nov 2018 | SERMON TOPIC : Unless | SCRIPTURE TEXT : Psalm 127 | PREACHED BY Rev Reuben Ng

TODAY’S SERMON upcoming

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Events

MinistriesActivities for Sep-Oct

upcoming

childrenand youth

4th Sun from Jul to Dec Graduates Transiting To Work

Amstutz Hall, Level 3 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Sunday, 18 NovCM Holy CommunionCHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Monday, 26 NovChildren’s Camp 2018CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Saturday, 24 NovChristmas Decoration Workshop

Amstutz Hall, Level 3 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Friday, 23 NovLet’s Makan Together For Seniors’ Ministry Lunch!

Gim Tin Restaurant, 157 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, #01-546, Singapore 560157

11:45am to 2pm

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All Mighty Kids (Ages 4-10)

AMK Hub Cathay Cineplex Hall 2, Level 4 Every Sunday, 10.30am

AMKMC Rooms 4.1-4.5, Level 4 Every Sunday, 8am & 10.30am

1-2-3 Ministry (Ages 1-3)

AMK Hub Cathay Cineplex Hall 3, Level 4 Every Sunday, 10.30am

AMKMC Rooms 2.3 and 2.4, Level 2 Every Sunday, 8am & 10.30am

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930amKing David/SolomonConference Room

Combined Youth Celebrations

Light breakfastwill be provided at

9.15am (level 4)

8am 1030amYouth Family Groups

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Our vision is to be a Methodist family after God’s heartThis symbol comprises 4 emphases that capture our vision, thrust and identity in Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC). As a church, we strive to be a Methodist family after God’s heart and it is our desire that as we Love God, Love People, Disciple and Serve, we will create an environment where people will experience God and be empowered to share His love to their communities, families and each other.

Fulfilling the Great Commission by reaching out to serve the needs of our communities and beyond.

Worshipping God as the centre of our lives by loving God with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength.

Showing God’s love and grace in our fellowship through authentic care and support.

Teaching, nurturing and empowering one another to be disciples of Christ.

Our Vision Is To Be A