Saturday 5 March 2016 Sanctuary, 5pm

Reflective Verses When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Order of Worship Season of Lent/Holy Communion

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 28:6-9 [PLEASE STAND]

Leader Blessed be the Lord, who has heard the voice of my supplications! People The Lord is my strength and shield in whom my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to the Lord. Leader The Lord is the strength of the people, the saving refuge of his anointed. ALL O save your people, and bless your heritage; be their shepherd, and carry them for ever. Amen.

Songs of Praise Ms Corinne Teo 1. I Will Follow 2. Good Good Father 3. Give Me Jesus 4. Fear of the Lord

PRAYER Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

PRESENTATION The presentation of our tithes, offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Greetings and Church Concerns

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

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PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation When I Survey The Wondrous Cross UMH 298

Scripture Reading Romans 6:1-7, pg 984

Sermon Journey With The Cross Rev Lawrence Chua

PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion We invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal

Communion Hymn Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross UMH 301

A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12-14 During the Feast of the LORD’s Supper, the following hymn may be sung prayerfully: I Surrender All UMH 354

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] I Am Thine, O Lord UMH 419

Benediction

Postlude

Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please use railings on the left, near the pulpit. A Pastor or Pastoral Team Staff member will pray with you. If you wish to pray by yourself, please use the railings on the right of the altar. If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please keep silence for those who are praying.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS REV WENDY WATSON is on training leave from 6-16 March. BR60 ANNIVERSARY CHOIR PRACTICES START MON, MAR 14 at 8pm at the sanctuary. Monday nights, 8pm to 10pm. Email barkermethodist60@gmail.com EVANGELISTIC SERVICE in Bahasa Indonesia will be held on 20th March 10:30am-12:30pm at Oldham Hall Chapel, followed by special Indonesian lunch till 1:30pm. The sermon theme is “The Way of Life”. Preacher: Mr Naek S. Meliala, our mission partner who has the heart for the unreached people of Indonesia. Please contact Famajati at 91216779 for more info. THE BOYS' BRIGADE WEEK 6 March - 3 April 2016. We urge all members, friends of BRMC & old Boys of the 12th to support us with your donations. Funds collected will subsidies the many BB programmes & activities and the five 12th Companies in the ACS family. All donations will enjoy tax deductions for the year ending 31 Dec 2016. Looking forward to your generous support & prayer too. Thank You and God Bless. 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. 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 to 5pm. As lunch and a light tea will be provided, those wishing to attend please register your interest with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. ACJC STUDENTS will be selling Fun-O-Rama tickets at the ACS Canteen on 6 Mar after the 8.30am and 10.30am services. (the event will be held on Sat 2 April). Please give them your support. VACANCY FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY STAFF @ Hinghwa Methodist Church: a spirit-filled Christian of at least 10 years with 3 years experience in the ministry. Tertiary education essential. Theologically-training not required. Those interested, please send CV to The Pastor-In-Charge: Rev Joshua Tan at 54 Maude Road, #01-02 Townshend Building Singapore 208346 or email joshuats@hinghwamc.org.sg LIFT UP YOUR VOICE. Explore the breadth of music in worship. Understand how this may broaden the congregation’s music repertoire. Singing Our Faith. Contemporary Praise. Sat 12 Mar, 9am-12noon, Faith Methodist Church. Charis Room, L4. Speakers: Rev Raymond Fong & Rev Joel Yong. Across The Lands. Sat 2 Apr, 9am-12noon, Toa Payoh Methodist Church. Speaker: Dr Michael Hawn. Workshop Fee: $10 for each session or $20 for all 3 sessions. Organised by Methodist School of Music (MSM) in conjunction with TRAC. To register, please call MSM @ 6767-5258.

CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Li Qianwen & Ms Stacey Su who were married in

Church on 5 March • Mr Shawn Tham Wen Qing & Ms Hiu Ai Ping who were

married in Church on 5 March FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Li Qianwen in thanksgiving • by Mr & Mrs Shawn Tham in thanksgiving • in loving memory of Mr Gan Kee Tian from Jeanette,

Benjamin, Rosalind, Kathleen and Wendy • in loving memory of Ong Teng Keong, always in our

hearts. Mei Ling, Choon Ho, Lisa & Tim, Nick, Nat & Edward

• in loving memory of Kelly Sng Wei Lan from parents May & Eng Chua,sister, brother-in-law, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Mrs Nesadevi Sandrasegara, Mr & Mrs Dilhan Pillay

Sandrasegara, Mr & Mrs Manoj Sandrasegara and their families on the passing away of their husband/father/father-in-law, Mr Kanapathy Pillay Sandrasegara, on Mon 22 Feb. Funeral was held on 26 Feb.

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF LENT – FEB 10 to MAR 27, 2016 Sat, Mar 5 BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Journey With The Cross Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, Mar 6 4th Sunday in Lent/Holy Communion • The Cost of Discipleship • What God Wants Of You • Entrusted [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Preacher Renata Liew

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

Sat, Mar 12 BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Off The Hook

Rev Dr Ed Pousson

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, Mar 13 5th Sunday in Lent • What God Wants Of You • TBC • Empowered [at Bt Batok]

Rev Edmund Koh Pastor David Ho 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 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants Sat 5.00pm 8.30am

8.30am Upper Room 10.30am

10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm

Mr Jeremy Tan and Mr John Tan Molly Tan’s SG Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong HILLCREST BSG Mr & Mrs Ng Chee Beng Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Mr Pang Seng Hock, Mr Steven Tan, Mr John Tan, Ms Corinne Teo Mr Benjamin BC Tan, Mr Richard Khoo, Mr James Khoo, Mr Andrew Yap, Mr John Goh, Dr Benedict Chong, Mr Vincent Thong, Dr John Thomas Mrs Hui Mei Ling, Mr Mark Tan, Mr Edward Ong, Ms Yinn Tan, Mr Tay Kim Hock, Mr Ong Ai Bin, Ms Alice Chua, Mr Robin Chan Mr Michael Tan, Mr Loke Beng Fong, Dr Benjamin Ong, Mr Lim Siong Guan, Mr Timothy Kho, Mr Lui Chong Chee, Mr Kevin Tan, Mrs Ong Cheow Lan Mr Darren Huang, Ms Dorcas Fong, Mr Tan Khye Suan, Ms Lee Ong, Mr Shawn Tan, Ms Iris Sin Mr Lim Wee Chiong, Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Ang Hock Kheng, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Philip Poh, Mrs Evelyn Teoh, Mr Steven Tan

PA Technicians Sat 5.00pm 8.30am, 10am, 5pm; 8.30am Upper Room; 10am Shine Forth

Mr Jek Kian Yee and Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Amy See, Mrs Elaine Pang, Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua, Mrs Jennifer Cheong, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Juliet Wee, Ms Tan Seok Lui

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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 Wong Lai Foon (Organist) and 8.30 Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Sally Chua (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Mrs Ho Shi-Ane

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

Ms Kon Oi Lian, Mr John Tan, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Peggy Leong, Dr Gervis Chua 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 Mrs Anna Ong, Ms Rachel Koh, Ms Evon Phua, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng, Ms Deborah Chew Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Dr Serene Chee, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho Mr Kevin Yap, Ms Foo Li Wen,Mr Raymond Woo, Mrs Chin Chay Joo Mrs Ong Chen Kee Ms Lim Suu Kuan Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Ms Pauline Ng, Ms Diana Ng

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5.00pm

Mr Benjamin BC Tan and Mr Andrew Yap Mr Edward Ong and Ms Rachel Koh Mr Michael Tan and Mr Eric Teo TC Mr Lim Wee Chiong and Mr Chan Kai Yau

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