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ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL THE DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE

15 JULY 2018SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Bishop of Singapore and Dean The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah Vicar Revd Canon Terry Wong

Clergy Revd Peter Cook, Revd Freddy Lim, Revd Michael Lim, Revd Bertram Cheong, Revd Hambali Leonardi Auxilliary Clergy Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay, Revd Soon Soo Kee, Revd Christopher Tan

Deaconesses Ds Bessie Lee, Ds June Tan

p u r s u i n g t h e

YEAR OF PRAYER

2018

WELCOMEA warm welcome to all members and visitors to our Services today.

HOLY COMMUNIONWe welcome all confirmed members of the Anglican Church and visitors who are communicant members of other churches to share in the Holy Communion with us. Our practice is to have the Holy Communion by intinction (dipping of the wafer into the wine). If you are not partaking of the Communion, you are welcome to come forward to receive a prayer of blessing. Please keep your hands clasped to indicate that you are not receiving the Communion.

CAR PARKINGThere are very limited carpark lots available within the Cathedral. Members and visitors are encouraged to park at the surrounding carparks on Sunday.

PRAYER & MINISTRYIf you would like to talk to someone or receive prayer ministry, in most Services this is offered either during or after a Service. Note the following:7.00am After Service at Graham White Library, North Transept, Ground floor8.00am After Service at prayer table9.00am In Service11.15am After Service at communion rails eleven.30 In Service5.00pm After Service at communion rails

CHILDREN MINISTRYEach Service has special provisions for families with young children. Please see page 4.

Photo: Opening of CITY Family Carnival by Ms Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore and MP for Jalan Besar GRC

COLLECT Lord of all power and might,the author and giver of all good things:graft in our hearts the love of your name,increase in us true religion,nourish us with all goodness,and of your great mercy keep us in the same;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen

LECTIONARY READINGS2 Samuel 6:1-5Ephesians 1:3-14Mark 6:14-29

PSALM FOR 5PMPsalm 66

HYMNS8.00am: CP390; CP383; HP278; CP44811.15am: CP390; CP383; HP278; CP4485.00pm: CP418; HP140; HP173; HP390

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S t Andrew's Cathedral is hosting three Solemn Assemblies next

month, from the 5th to 7th of August, starting at 7.30 pm nightly. If you have been attending some of these being held elsewhere, it will help you to participate in those hosted here.

These are prayer meetings with a difference. Though hosted in local churches, you get a very strong and unique sense of praying, as a people of God. We are expecting a crowd as some churches are busing their members in.

We are also including the needs of foreigners in these assemblies. Do mark the dates!

We want to continue to be able to provide refreshments after some of our Services. I have already reflected on the “Importance of Makan” in my Vicar Writes (VW) on 23rd June. For those at the 8 am breakfast, members are encouraged to contribute some donations in the boxes provided. We have resorted to catering as the numbers have increased.

Excitement has been building up for the next run of Alpha Course. We are able to host the Introductory Dinner on 25th July in an air-conditioned tent because it will be erected for another earlier event by our Diocese. However, we want to work at “quality participation”, where the SAC community is working through their Connect Groups to invite their non-believing friends. As far as possible, every participant should have a good reason to be there.

The Baptism Course has just started. While baptism courses are managed by a staff team, Service Pastors and their teams take turns to be engaged with the teaching and pastoral care. We also have small groups to continue the small group experience for our guests. We remind ourselves that every person seeking to grow spiritually in SAC is important and deserves the best of our support.

I had an opportunity last week to visit and serve Communion to May Chew, who is under palliative care. I am aware that this special mention raises questions as to why we are not also mentioning others. I am doing so to remind ourselves that each member of our SAC family is precious and her situation represents those who, though out of our sight, should never be out of our minds. May Chew pioneered some of the early efforts at starting Myanmar English classes for foreigners on our grounds. She will be glad to know that today, this is a thriving ministry.

Shepherding and pastoring is at the heart of Cathedral work, whether it is shepherding people into the Kingdom of God, spiritually or physically. Much of these happen quietly on a daily basis. I have shared on “Proximity” in the 10th June issue of VW, where I shared about the image of a shepherd holding the young in his bosom (Isaiah 40:11). May we have close to our hearts, what is close to His.

SHEPHERDING PEOPLE INTO THE KINGDOM

Alpha Intro DinnerDetails on page 8

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICKAnnie Dang, Khor Seow Hong, Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, Barbara Rayney, Rene Tan, Joy Brett, Doris Proctor, Dr. Ruth Jeremiah, Anna Lim, Albert Lim, Janet Lim, Ana Pelaez, and Lim Soon Chye.Members who know them are encouraged to visit and pray with them.

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S St Hilda’s Church Pray for the Vicar Ven. Wong Tak Meng, Associate Vicar Rev Martin Jungnickel, priest and pastoral staff to serve with one heart and mind, as they align the church to the purposes of God and equip the saints for the advancement of the gospel, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Pray for the principal of St Hilda’s Kindergarten, Mrs Jacqueline Jacob and the Acting Executive Director of St Hilda’s Community Services Centre Mrs Quek Ai Siew, that the light of Christ may shine through them, their teachers and staff, as they reach out to the young and meet the needs of the community. CATHEDRALBatam Medical Outreach (21-22 July) Pray for the mind of Christ to unite the team members in this outreach; for Christ’s compassion and love to touch many lives and for the power of the Holy Spirit to be revealed through the witness of God’s people. Alpha Introductory Dinner Pray that the Lord will open our eyes to see fields that are white with harvest; for open doors of opportunity to invite non-Christians to the Alpha Introductory Dinner and for an overwhelming response. Pray that God will enable the Alpha team to build bridges of friendship with those who come and they will experience the joy of being in His presence.

WORLDNigeriaNigeria is experiencing genocidal levels of killings in clashes between ethnic Fulani herdsmen and the mainly Christian farming communities. In the Nigerian state of Plateau, mass burial has now become the norm and these farming communities are at risk of being completely wiped out.Pray for God’s comfort and protection over the people of Nigeria and for the Lord’s intervention to end this violence and senseless killings. Pray that the government will hold themselves accountable for the rising insecurity and act to safeguard the lives of the people of Nigeria.

Thanksgiving for Thailand Cave Rescue Thank God for answering the many prayers for the safe and speedy rescue of the Thai students and their coach who were trapped in a cave in Thailand. Thank God also for the many nations who have contributed their expertise to the search and rescue operations.

SINGAPORESolemn Assemblies (15-21 July) Pray for the four host churches to have a very clear focus on what’s on God’s heart for our nation; for the hearts of believers to be on fire, as our corporate prayer rises like sweet incense to the throne of God. Pray for breakthrough in the spirit realm and for God’s river of life to flow through this nation in revival. DIOCESECelebration of HOPE (17-19 May 2019)Pray for divine protection upon God’s servants who are involved in the various planning aspects of COH, and their families. Pray that God will keep them in good health, grant them daily strength and grace to persevere through challenges, as they pursue God’s heart and carry out His revealed plans for COH.

ECCLESIASTESSERMON SERIES at the 9am Service

Is there Meaning to Life?Jul 1 The Purpose of Life Is there Meaning to Life? Ecc 1

Jul 8 The Perplexities of Life I Transcience and Fatalism Ecc 2-3

Jul 15 The Perplexities of Life II Trouble and Loneliness Ecc 4

Jul 22 The Perplexities of Life III Wealth and Inequality Ecc 5-6

Jul 29 The Good Life Wisdom and Morality; Wisdom vs Folly Ecc 7-10

Aug 19 The End of the Matter Live Life with God Ecc 11-12

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EXTENSION CENTRES9.30 am Acts Centre Combined Service with My Saviour’s Church 10.00 am Westside Anglican Church Revd Bertram Cheong10.00 am Jurong Anglican Church Mandarin West Coast Recreation Centre

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES4.30 pm Sat CITYKids Children Ministry Prayer Halls, B18.00 am Sunday School North & South Transept Halls9.00 am Sunday School Enquire at CNS, B29.30 am Sunday School (Mandarin)11.15 am Sunday School Enquire at North Transept Hall5.00 pm Junior Cell South Transept Hall

SATURDAY SERVICE 21 JULY4.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS Revd Freddy Lim

SUNDAY SERVICE 22 JULY 7.00 am Holy Communion Nave Ps Ti Lian Swan8.00 am Holy Communion Nave Revd Peter Cook 9.00 am Contemporary Service CNS The Vicar9.30 am Service in Mandarin Nave11.15 am Service in Mandarin CNS11.15 am Holy Communion Nave Revd Peter Cook11.30 am Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Revd Hambali Leonardi2.00 pm Filipino Service Revd Michael Lim2.00 pm Myanmar Worship Service Revd Moses Kaser Htaw2.30 pm Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie2.30 pm Service in Cantonese Nave4.30 pm Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim 5.00 pm Evensong Nave Ps Ti Lian Swan5.00 pm Service in Mandarin CNS

SATURDAY SERVICE 14 JULY4.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS Revd Freddy Lim

SUNDAY SERVICE 15 JULY 7.00 am Holy Communion Nave Ds June Tan8.00 am Holy Communion Nave Bishop Rennis Ponniah 9.00 am Holy Communion CNS Ds Bessie Lee9.30 am Service in Mandarin Nave11.15 am Service in Mandarin CNS11.15 am Holy Communion Nave Bishop Rennis Ponniah11.30 am Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Ms Tricia Neill2.00 pm Filipino Service Ps Joyce Carino2.00 pm Myanmar Worship Service Revd Moses Kaser Htaw2.30 pm Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie2.30 pm Service in Cantonese Nave4.30 pm Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim 5.00 pm Holy Communion Nave Ds June Tan5.00 pm Service in Mandarin CNS

SERMON SERIES at the Saturday 4.30pm Service andSunday 8am & 11.15am Services

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8/11.15 AM 4.30 PM 8 July 14 July A Healing Community 15 July 21 July A Bold Praying Community 22 July A Generous Community 29 July 28 July An Obedient Community

5 August 11 August A Serving Community 12 August 4 August A Forgiving Community 19 August 18 August An Evangelistic Community 26 August 25 August A Transformed Community

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COMING UPWEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS

JULY 201815 Baptism Course18 PCC19 EHS Course19 DCBS Course21-22 Batam Medical Outreach22 Baptism Course25 Alpha Intro Dinner26 SMF Talk: Hearing Aids and Mobile

Touch Screen Hearing Test (Free) 26 EHS Course26 DCBS Course27 Jurong Church Fundraising Dinner28 Journaling for Spiritual

Transformation29 Baptism @ 11.15am Service

AUGUST 20182 EHS Couse2 DCBS Course5-7 Solemn Assemblies8 Day of His Power! (Singapore

Indoor Stadium)9 National Day9-12 Children Ministry Teachers Retreat11 The Quiet Garden Retreat12 Sea Sunday Confirmation Course15 Alpha16 EHS Course DCBS Course19 Confirmation Course22 Public Holiday23 EHS Course24 Prayer & Praise26 Confirmation Course29 Alpha30 EHS Course DCBS Course

MONDAY, 16 JULY7.30 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel

TUESDAY, 17 JULY7.30 am Clergy and Leaders Holy Communion Nave

WEDNESDAY, 18 JULY12.30 pm Holy Communion Nave7.30 pm PETALS Graham Graham White Library Catching snails - worry, fear, failure

THURSDAY, 19 JULY7.30 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel9.30 am Holy Communion Chapel for All Peoples

FRIDAY, 20 JULY7.30 am Morning Prayer Epiphany Chapel7.00 pm Young Adults’ Ministry Chapel for All Peoples How the Hyperconnected are Redefining Community

SATURDAY, 21 JULY2.00 pm LYnC Youth Ministry Chapel for All Peoples2.30 pm Shalomkids Ministry Prayer Halls (For children with autism)

CITY LIFE DinnerTues 30 Oct 2018, 6.45pm - 10pm

One Farrer Hotel & SpaGuest of honour Mr Desmond Lee

Minister of Social and Family Development

CITY Community Services, through our dinner event entitled CITY ‘LIFE’, will share how we Love, Inspire, Fuel and Empower

children by cementing strong relationships and guiding them in their formative years so that they may grow into contributing

adults in society. Dinner tables are available at $2000, $3500, and $5000, and are eligible for tax deduction of 2.5 times the donated amount. Brochures

are available at the Welcome Centre. For enquiries, please contact Mrs Patricia Aw at 9823 6955

or email pataw@citycomm.org.sg

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Jan - Mar Personal PrayerApr - Jun Praying TogetherJul - Sep Praying for our NationOct - Dec Praying for the Harvest

DIOCESAN CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIESModule 14 Revelation Date : 5 July - 13 Sep 2018Time : Thursday, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Place : SAC, CNSInstructors : Ps Stanley Tay and The VicarCourse fees : $10 per module (inclusive of study materials); $5 for written examination.Registration: cathedral.org.sg/dcbsFor more details, please refer to the DCBS brochure (available at the Welcome Centre)Enquiries : 6337 6104 ext 161

CAR PARK FOR MEMBERSWith effect from 16th July 2018, applications for members' rates for car park can be done on-line via the Cathedral website (cathedral.org.sg/carpark). Current members who have recently changed car or IU can also apply online.Members requiring help filling in the form can either call 6337 6104 ext 161 or approach the Info Desk at the Cathedral Welcome Centre during weekdays (Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm; Sat, 9 am to 1 pm).Use of the physical application form will be discontinued with immediate effect.

JOURNALING FOR SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATIONJournaling for Spiritual Transformation by Jenni Ho-Huan is an experiential session that teaches how our lives are transformed as we discover truth and encounter God in solitude. This allows us to live with greater assurance and conviction, as we lead our lives with multiple roles and responsibilities.Besides a personal encounter with God, there will be time to practise with an option for group sharing. Come alone or as a cell group. Suitable for 12 years old and above.Date : Saturday, 28 July 2018Time : 8:30 am - 11:30 am Place : SAC, Chapel for All PeoplesCost : $30Register at : tinyurl.com/spiritualjournaling

MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSEStarting: 11 September 2018. Please register by 28 Aug 2018.For more information and registration please visit www.cathedral.org.sg/getting-married or email sacce@cathedral.org.sg.

1 July - 7 August 2018SOLEMN ASSEMBLIES

PRAYING FOR OUR NATION

The Church in Singapore across denominations has set apart 1 July-7 August for united prayer from 8 pm to 10 pm. These Solemn Assemblies will occur simultaneously

at various venues in the north, east, west, and central parts of Singapore

(For more information, please visit cathedral.org.sg/solemnassemblies).

Church of Our Saviour130 Margaret Drive, Nearest MRT Station: Commonwealth

Living Sanctuary Brethren Church2 Hougang Street 22From Kovan Interchange: Bus 113

Paya Lebar Methodist Church5 Boundary RoadNearest MRT Station: Serangoon

St James'Church Church1 Leedon RoadNearest MRT Station: Holland Village

WEEK 3, JULY 15-21

5-7 AUGUST

FOR YOUR PERSONAL DEVOTIONDaily Lectionary Readings

- Download SAC appBible in One Year

Readings with commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel, taking readers through the entire Bible in one year. Available through email,

App or website.

7.30 pm St Andrew's Cathedral, CNS

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WEDDING|SAT, 28 JULY 2018Keith Lee Teck Yiau and Desiree TanIf you know of any reason why they may not lawfully marry, please inform the Vicar of the Cathedral, or the Registrar of Marriages before the wedding.

CARE ASSOCIATE - ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL HOME FOR THE AGED (HFA)Home for the Aged (HFA) is a shelter home for female ambulatory elderly at Clementi. It is registered as a Voluntary Welfare Organisation with IPC status.There is a vacancy for Care Associate who will form part of a team to take care of the residents at the Home, attending to their needs and supporting them in maintaining an active and meaningful lifestyle. TO APPLYApplicants can either email hr@cathedral.org.sg or call Catherine Chong at 63376104Ext 119 or Susan Hu Ext 110 for an interview. Closing Date: 23 July 2018We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified.

INFANT BAPTISM SERVICE FOR 8.00 AND 11.15 SERVICESThere will be a service of Infant Baptism for those from the 8.00 and 11.15 services on 19 August at the 11.15 service. If you are interested in this please speak with one of the pastoral staff - or email: priscillachua@cathedral.org.sg

EAST LAWN CARPARKEast Lawn will be closed (including Sundays) for maintenance. We regret any inconvenience caused.

P1 REGISTRATION EXERCISE 2018 (PHASE 2B)Registration for Primary One (Phase 2B) for children born between 2 January 2012 and 1 January 2013, and who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents whose parents are confirmed Anglican Church members, will be held as follows:Date : Thur 19 and Fri 20 July 2018Time : 8 am - 11 am and 2.30 pm - 4.30 pmSchools : St Andrew’s Junior (boys) St Hilda’s Primary (co-ed) St Margaret’s Primary (girls)Full details are posted on the Notice Board and the Cathedral website (cathedral.org.sg/p1). Forms are also available at Service Info Desk & Cathedral Welcome Centre. For enquiries, please email susan.hu@cathedral.org.sg

DONATION FOR FLOWERS TODAYThese are received in memory of Lawrence Handy.

THANKSGIVINGWe thank God for the lives of Jannifer Ho, Alex Gilbert Samuel and Mary Ho Tshu Shen who went home to be with the Lord on 1, 6 and 9 July 2018 respectively.

GIRLS’ BRIGADE FORTNIGHTThe mission of the Girls’ Brigade in Singapore is “Every Girl a Leader, Every Officer a Servant Leader.” The girls from 83rd GB Company (North View Primary School) will be present in St Andrew’s Cathedral on 22 July for their GB Fortnight collections from 9 am till 11.30 am. In addition, donation leaflets will be available in the church bulletin on 22 July. Please give generously to support this work.

THE CATHEDRAL CAFEThe Cathedral Cafe will be closed on Monday, 16 July for maintenance work.

Venue: Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre Spiritual Directors: Simon and RindaCost (inclusive of meals):$166 for air-con single room; $156 for non-air-con single room

SILENT RETREAT FOR BEGINNERS (28-30 SEPT 2018)

Register via email to estherleong@cathedral.org.sgClosing date for registration: 15 August 2018Limited to 20 persons only. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

The Cathedral is organising a 3-day 2-night silent retreat for beginners. A silent retreat is “alone time” with God, in a quiet place, for the purpose of personal reflection and prayer.

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We warmly welcome you to St Andrew’s CathedralPlease complete and return this portion to the ushers or the Info Desk, or simply drop it into an offering bag.

Your Name : __________________________________________________________________________

Sex : F/M Age: 12-18 19-25 26-44 45-64 65+ Service attended: ________________

Telephone: _______________________ (HP) Email: _________________________________________

I am a visitor. I would like to be contacted. I wish to know more about Christianity. I wish to attend an Alpha Course. I wish to join a Connect group. I wish to be a member of St Andrew’s Cathedral. I wish to receive a set of tithe envelopes/give online

Others :____________________________________

website: www.cathedral.org.sg • email: info@cathedral.org.sg 11 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178959 • Tel: 63376104 • Fax: 63376107/63391197

INTRO DINNERWED 25 JULY 2018, 7PMVENUE: ST ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL

TENT, (facing North Bridge Road)

To sign up, please visit cathedral.org.sg/alpha

ALPHAExplore Life's Questions. Try

THE BOOK OF RUTH: LESSONS FOR

LOVE, MARRIAGE

AND SEX

a DCBS special study by Bishop Rennis Ponniah

Discover important principles of love, marriage and sex for the

choices we make in life that affect our standing before God and our

quest for life at its best.

To register, visit cathedral.org.sg/bookofruth

Cathedral New SanctuaryFriday 17 August (7.30pm - 9.30pm)Saturday 18 August (9am - 11am)Saturday 25 August (9am - 11am)