Sunday 4 June 2017 Upper Room 8.30am

Reflective Verses "I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24-26 Reflective Question How can you die daily to your false self or sinful nature with the help of the Holy Spirit? Prayer Dear Lord, help me, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to die to my false self or sinful nature daily. Amen.

Order of Worship PENTECOST SUNDAY/HOLY COMMUNION

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

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PRAISE Call to Worship from Romans 12:1-2, 10-12 [PLEASE STAND] Leader Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your

bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

People We will not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

Leader Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

People We will be devoted to one another in love, honouring one another above ourselves.

Leader Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. ALL We will be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Michael Song

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

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Jesus We Enthrone You

Scripture Reading John 12: 20-26 Sermon Dying To Live Dr Tan Siang Yang

PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion

(we invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal)

Music during Communion

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Shout To The Lord

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 ANNUAL LEAVE: REV JEREMY ONG 5-8 June WE WELCOME TO THE PULPIT: Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan, Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California and Senior Pastor of First Evangelical Church Glendale. A licensed psychologist and Fellow of the American Psychological Association, he has published numerous articles and books. Some of the books are on sale today (morning only) in the ACS Canteen at special prices (see details on pg 7). He is also the Speaker for our Camp this year. BAPTISM FOR INFANTS/CHILDREN BY IMMERSION/SPRINKLING on Sat 29 Jul at 2pm. Application Forms are available at the Info racks. Registration closes Sun 9 Jul. There will be a compulsory briefing for parents on Sun 23 Jul, 3pm - 4.30pm, Conference room level (next to Kindergarten) REGISTRATION EXERCISE FOR PRIMARY ONE CLASSES OF 2018: This is for children of Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, born between 2 January 2011 and 1 January 2012 (both dates inclusive). Parents who are members of Methodist churches can apply at the Methodist Primary Schools directly connected to their churches under Phase 2B (17 – 18 July; 8am – 11am, 2.30pm – 4.30pm; Announcement of results on 21 July). For BRMC members, please contact Priscilla @ 6256-4298 for Letters of Certification.

USED LAPTOP NEEDED URGENTLY at PrekToal Methodist Church (Phnom Penh). If you are able to help, please contact eden@brmc.org.sg or HP 9296-8441.

GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM): • ACTIVITY DAY: Every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference

Room, L1. Lunch and light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong HP 9681-6170.

• BIBLE STUDY: 1st to 3rd Sat: 10.30am; L1 C7; 2nd to 4th Sun: 10.30am; William Oldham Room, L3

• GET-TOGETHER: Monthly; every 4th Saturday; 1.30-4.30pm; Music Room, L1.

CRADLE ROLL WSCS would like to welcome newborns into the family of God! Please notify Mary at the Church Office (6256-4298) on the birth of your baby. FAULTY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITY? LOST & FOUND? Please inform us via email admin@brmc.org.sg with details (and your contact number). For emergencies, you can call our Caretaker @ HP 9159-9725. We will attend to them as soon as we can

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CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Chang Tou Yuen & Ms Huang Yanying, Kyra who

were married on Mon 29 May • Mr & Mrs Sean Tan Yi-Cheng on the birth of their

daughter, Naomi Tan, on Sun 14 May FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • Mr & Mrs Edgar Low and Mikaela in thanksgivinging • by Mr & Mrs Ngiam Tong Dow in thanksgiving • by Julie and CK Choo in thanksgiving

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO • Mdm Wee Cheng Hoon, Jimmy & Stephanie, Russell

and Jonathan on the passing away of their husband/father/father-in-law/grandfather, Mr Lim Tong Yow, on Sat 27 May. Funeral was held on Wed 31 May

• Esther & Peter on the passing away of their mother/mother-in-law, Mdm Tay Kooi Kin, on Mon 29 May. Funeral was held on Wed 31 May

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF - PENTECOST – 3 JUNE to 30 JULY, 2017 Sat, 3 June BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Holy Spirit-A New Dispensation Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 4 June Pentecost Sunday/Holy Communion • The Spirit’s Footprints

• Dying To Live • The Path [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Dr Tan Siang Yang Preacher Low Kee Hong

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

Sat, 10 June BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Holy Spirit-Spiritual Reality

Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 11 June Holy Trinity Sunday • Love One Another

• Rebuilding the Walls: Introduction • The Past [at Bt Batok]

Dr Tan Siang Yang Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Lawrence Chua

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

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Communion Stewards Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm 8.30am

8.30am Upper Room 10.30am

10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mr Lionel Ong, Mrs Ong Chen An Dr Chang Li Lian’s Group Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong East Parish Mr & Mrs Ng Chee Beng Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Ms Corinne Teo, Mr Jeremy Tan (wheelchair bound only) Dr Tan Gee Paw, Mr Lui Chong Chee, Mr Steven Tan, Dr Selan Sayampanathan, Dr Jeanette Hui, Mr Moses Goh, Mrs Hui Mei Ling, Mr Vincent Thong Dr Benedict Chong, Mdm Christina Ong, Mdm Cheng Hui Chin, Mr Bryan Hoo, Dr Nicholas Ghows, Mr Alfred Tan Mrs Ong Cheow Lan, Mr Timothy Kho, Mr Chang Weng Fatt, Dr Serene Chee, Mr Yeo Seng Chong, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Eric Teo YH, Mr Michael Tan Ms Corinne Teo, Mr Shawn Tan, Ms Charmaine Tang, Ms Lee Wan Yee, Mr Tan Khye Suan, Ms Iris Sin Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Ho Kah Choy, Mr Ang Hock Kheng, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Ernest Ho, Ms Lee Yean Lin, Ms Iris Sin, Mrs Evelyn Teoh

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

Mr Jek Kian Yee and Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Susan Lim, Mrs Lily Teo and Mrs Nora Lim

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mrs Dilys Lee Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist) and Ms Easita Sayampanathan & 8.30am Choir and Mrs Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Leong Mei Ting

Ushers Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mr Jeremy Tan, Mr Nathanael Ong, Mr Lionel Ong, Mrs Ong Chen An Mr Nicky Lim, Mrs Jenny Hay, Mr & Mrs Roger Tan, Mr Tommy Goh, Mr Wong Wing Kwong, Mr Andreas Handayanto, Mrs Yvonne Ow, Mr Martin Lim, Mr David Wong, Ms Ruth Seah, Mr James Chang Ms Evon Phua, Ms Rachel Koh, Mr Gabriel Koh, Ms Deborah Chew, Dr David Tay, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Mr Andrew Eu, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho, Dr Serene Chee Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Mr David The, Ms Koh Siew Mei, Mrs Madeline Chen Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mr Robert Loke, Mrs Sharon Loke

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5.00pm

Dr Tan Gee Paw and Dr Jeanette Hui Ms Evon Phua Mr Yeo Seng Chong Mr Chan Kai Yau

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