Sunday 2 April 2017 Upper Room 8.30am

Reflective Verse So David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouting and the sound of the trumpet. 2 Samuel 6:15 Reflective Question How much do we want to be in the presence of God? Prayer Lord, your presence and approval is what I long for in all I do and who I am. Amen.

Order of Worship 5th SUNDAY IN LENT/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 Psalm 138:1-5 [PLEASE STAND] Leader I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your

praise. People I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for

your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.

Leader When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted. People May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD, when they hear the

words of your mouth. ALL May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Samuel Lay

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 Here in Your Presence

Scripture Reading 2 Samuel 6 Sermon The Glory of His Presence Rev Edmund Koh

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] I Want To Sing

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 ON ANNUAL LEAVE: REV DR CHIU MING LI: 21 Mar- 2 Apr; REV JEREMY ONG: 26 Mar–2 April 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. THE BOYS’ BRIGADE WEEK (5 MARCH-2 APRIL): The BB looks forward to your generous support with your donations TODAY. Funds collected will subsidise the programmes and activities of the 5 12th Companies in the ACS family. All donations received will enjoy tax deductions for the year ending 31 Dec 2017.

BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: (Wednesdays; 7.30 - 9.30pm; starting 3rd May; ending 19 July, Conference room, level 1). Applicants must have worshipped at BRMC for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack @ Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th April 2017. UKULELE CLASS: offered by the INDONESIAN SERVICE on Sundays, 9 April - 21 May 1.00-2:30pm. This ukulele group will represent the Indonesian congregation at the Aldersgate Festival at Paya Lebar Methodist Church on 21 May. ALL Indonesians and friends are welcome to join us. For details, pls call Famajati @ 9121-6779. 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

FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Mathew Kwan in thanksgiving for 63

years of God's faithfulness to The 12th Singapore Company Boys' Brigade

• in memory and honour of LTA Simon Lai, 12I Singapore Company Boys' Brigade. He fought the good fight, finished the race, and remained faithful till the end

• in memory of our beloved parents, Chai Fook See & Oh Siew Choo! Love always, Ben & Mei, Yueh-ti & Doric, Yen & Sue, Jacqueline & Jonathan, Alison & Brian.

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF - LENT – 1 MARCH to 16 APRIL, 2017 Sat, 1 Apr BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Kingdom of Light Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 2 Apr 5th Sunday in Lent/Holy Communion • Sacramental Prayer

• The Glory of His Presence • If I Reject Jesus? [at Bt Batok]

Rev Wendy Watson Rev Edmund Koh Pastor Lawrence Khoo

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

Sat, 8 Apr BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Coming King

Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 9 Apr Palm Sunday • Equality with God

• What God Saw When He Entered the Heart • A Different King • Offered to All? [at Bt Batok]

Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Pastor David Ho Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

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

Ms Chia Teck Ai and Ms Corinne Teo Harry & Janet Liem, Lim Li Hoon and Josephine Lee Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong Chang Tou Chuang's Merryners A Team Mr & Mrs Caesar Tan & Marilyn Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Ms Peggy Tang, Mdm Serene Liang, Ms Corinne Teo Dr Tan Gee Paw, Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Steven Tan, Ms Kaye Lee, Dr Jeanette Hui, Mr Moses Goh, Mrs Hui Mei Ling, Mrs Esther Tan

Ms Irene Chan, Mr Bryan Hoo, Dr Benedict Chong, Mrs Chay Swee Hwa, Mr Edward Ong, Mr Alfred Tan Mrs Vivienne Chiang, Mr Timothy Kho, Mr Chang Weng Fatt, Mr Aaron Ma, Mr Yeo Seng Chong, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Eric Teo YH, Mr Loke Beng Fong Ms Lydia Lim, Mr Tan Khye Suan, Ms Valerie Lee, Ms Corinne Teo, Ms Charmaine Tang, Ms Iris Sin Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Ernest Ho, Ms Lee Yean-Lin, Mr Sia Kheng Hong, Ms Georjina Chia, Dr June Chan, 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, Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Teo Peck Tin, Ms Kwok Xiaowei, Mrs Stephanie Lim, Ms Kim Ling Lee, Ms Trans Quan, Mrs Yvonne Foo, Mrs Florence Wong, Mrs Ryna Ang

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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

Ms Koh Li-San Mrs Esther Seet (Organist), Mr Peter Goh & 8.30am Choir & Mrs Rachel Ong (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Abigail Yan, Mrs Sally Chua (Keyboardists), 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

Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Kuo Hsin Yee, Ms Chia Teck Ai 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 Mr Kevin Yap, Mr Raymond Woo, Mr David The, Ms Ko Siew Mei Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Ms Diana Ng, 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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