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Sunday, 8 May 2016 Shine Forth, 10.30am

Reflective Verse "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing." Matthew 23:37

Order of Worship ASCENSION SUNDAY/MOTHER’S DAY/

WSCS SUNDAY

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

2 Cor 5:14

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Call to Worship from Psalm 89:1-4 (UMH807) [PLEASE STAND] Mrs Ng-Lee Wan Yee Leader I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, for ever; with my mouth I will

proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.

People Your steadfast love is established for ever, your faithfulness is firm as the heavens.

Leader You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant:

ALL ‘I will establish your descendants for ever, and build your throne for all generations.”’ Amen.

PRAISE Ms Debbie Wong

PRAYER Silent Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns • BRMC 60th anniversary testimony video – Mark Wee • From the WSCS President

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

Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Matthew 23:37-39; Isaiah 66:12-13

Sermon The Mother Heart of God Rev Wendy Watson

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Unfailing Love (with second offering for WSCS – see page 17)

Benediction

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Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please go to the area near the pulpit. A ministry team member will pray with you.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS THE PASTORS & CONGREGATION welcome to our pulpit on Sun 8 May Rev Teresa Wilborn, who will be bringing God’s word to us at the 8.30am & 10.30am Sanctuary Services. Rev Wilborn is a missionary pastor with the Methodist Missions Society (MMS) in Singapore, As Assistant Director of Community Development at MMS, her ministry includes the support of businesses as missions, the women and children ministries, and education and medical outreach. Her focus countries are Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. OUR PASTOR-IN-CHARGE, Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li, is on annual leave from 11 April-9 May. REV TERENCE YEO will be on annual leave from 17-30 May. LCEC MEETING: Mon 9 May, 8pm Conf Rm, L1. Please come punctually and prayerfully. TREKBIBLE. A Study on 1st and 2nd Corinthians with Rev David Gwee. 3, 10, 17 May (Tuesdays), 8pm-10pm, Conference Room. Register at Register at trekbible@gmail.com or sms Steven at 91155370.

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. “AN EVENING WITH PAUL & SHANTHA”: our partner national leaders will be sharing their work and experience in our adopted mission field @ Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India. We invite you to come hear them. 11 May (Wed) 7.30pm, Wesley Hall ADMIN OFFICER (MISSION ADMINISTRATOR) @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants can either email their detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to hr@brmc.org.sg or post to Administration Director, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917. 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

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 9 to 15 May Mrs Ang-Tan Ee Sian, Jillian Mr Balakrishnan Mark Mr Betzler, Karsten Peter Miss Catig Maria Lee Sebial Mr Chan Hian Guan, Colin Mr Chang Chee Kwong, Eugene Dr Chang Li Lian Mr Chang Shan Jin Mrs Chang-See Suat Lay, Jeraldine Miss Chee Kie Jin, Michele Mr Cheong Kah Weng, Michael Mrs Chew-Chin Sook Yee, Janet Ms Chiam Pei Lyn, Carolyn Mr Chiang Fock Pong Miss Lim Yi Denise Mr Christopher Ta Mdm Kuruvila Sweety Mr Chua Koon Chek Dr Chua Siang Jin, Terrance Mr De Castro, Jose Ms Eti Mdm Parliyah Mr Fong Zhiming Mdm Lam Qian Yi, Debra Mdm Gan Hui Ling, Angelina Miss Goh Cherie Ann, Hua Fern Mdm Chua Yin Yin, Faith Mr Ho Hanyi, Adriel Jonathan Miss Ho Jing Jing, Cassandra Mrs Hooi-Wan Siew Fong, Lily Mr Huang Jun Hui, Shaun Miss Huang Yi-Xian Anne Miss Huang Yi-Qi Grace Miss Kok Chee Ern, Jenevieve

Mr Kong Yee Mun, Steve Mr Kuah Boon Kheng, Joseph Mrs Kwee-Chia Teck Ai Mr Kwek Choon Yeow, Julian Mdm Tan, Elizabeth Miss Lai Kai-Lin, Katarina Mdm Lam Shiao Ning Mrs Lau-Lim Siew Ling, Jesline Mr Lee Jee Kin, Keith Mdm Lee Lay Choo, Pauline Mr Lee Wei Zhi, Jonathan Miss Lee Sher May Mdm Lee Tse Jia, Petrine Mr Leong Chan Cheong Mr Liem Harry @, Wiryasaputra Mr Lim Jun Qi, Darryl Dr Lim Whye Geok Ms Mah Hsien Ying, Deanne Mr Mah Meng Chung, Kelvin Mr Mao Zhi Chang Mr Mok Choong Siang, Lawrence Ms Hon Zi Xin, Anneka Mr Ng Eu Jin, Timothy Dr Ng Hua Bak, Ivan Mr Ng Kin Mun, Brian Mrs Ng-Yeo Kin Choo Mdm Nga Hua Huon, Jeanette Dr Ngiam Shih Kwang, Kelvin Dr Lee Shu Jin Mrs Ong-Thung Choon Guek, Maureen Mr Ong Shi Jie, Mark Mrs Osborne Violet Mrs Pang Loo Kien, Lydia Mr Phan Kah Su

Mr Sim Siang Hw a, Henry Mr Sng Eng Chua Mr Soh Teow Teck, Jeffrey Mdm Lian Yean Har, Annette Miss Sudarmi Cipto Wigono Mrs Tan-Hee Fong Kuen, Mickie Mr Tan Chee Chye Mrs Tan-Quah Jee Moy, Jennifer Miss Tan Jia Xin, Amanda Mr Tan Hao Yi Mrs Tan-Tseng Chaw Njuk, Teresa Mdm Tan Kuwi Kian Mr Tan Soon Huat, Roger Mrs Tan-Hong Sow Chan, Evelyn Mdm Boey Ge Quan, Pauline Mdm Tay Sock Noy Mrs Teo-Goh Yu-Ming Mr Teo Jiangen Tasha Mrs Teoh-Ng Siew Kuan, Evelyn Mdm Loke Lye Chan Mrs Wee Kwong Ming Mr Wee Swee Boon, Mark Mr Wee Wan-Ping Jonathan, Lindley Miss Widjaja Merahwaty Linda Dr (Mrs) Wong-Kan Lai Chung, Aline Mr Wong Kwok Yee Mr Yeo Yew Keng Mr Woo Tsung-Ken Joshua Mr Wu You Sheng Mr Wu Yu Sheng Mr Yee Seng Kang, Michael

Mr Yeo Seng Chong Mdm Yong Mei Fong Mdm Tan, Lina Miss Ang Jing Xuan, Abigail Miss Ang Jia Hui, Dawn Miss Chay Shu En, Hannah Miss Siak Fong Yee, Nadya Miss Chiah Ka-May, Caryn Ms Lim Seow See, Alicia Mr Lim Chem Yait, James Miss Faulkner Ann Mei, Rosmary Mr Ng Jia Wei, Ryan Mr Goh Koon Eng Mr Goh Yiwen, Luke Mr Ho Hon-Jin, Luke Ms Kwan Yui Mr Lam Choon Pheow, James Mr Lim Rui, Nathanel Mr Mah Quan Hong, Ivan Miss Joseph Joanna Rekha Ms Poh Xin Lok, Avigail Emunah Mr Quek Yi Ren, Colin Mr Tan Yi Rong, Ethan Ms Tan Hwei Sian, Clara Michelle Mr Tan Wei-Xin, Timothy Mr Tan Hua Wang Mr Tan Chu-Ern, Joshua Mr Tan Wei Jen, Ethan Mr Wee Ern Yao, Thomas Miss Wong I-Mae, Sarah Ms Yeo, Charlotte

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FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • in the ever loving memories of Mr & Mrs Seah Ann

Kok, dearly missed and fondly remembered by Ruth Seah & her siblings.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to Bin Hwee, Suan Kiat, Ai Lian, Joseph and their families on the passing away of their father/father-in-law, Mr Chua Hock Tat, on Sun 1 May. Funeral was held on Thurs 5 May.

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 16 to 22 May Mrs Ang-Ooi Poh Lin, Pauline Mdm Tan Choo Geok, Ryna Mrs Aplin-Tan Siok Choo, Sharon Mr Fu Yubin James Dr (Mrs) Boey-Khin Than Myint Mr Chan Yiu Kei Miss Yeo Zi Xin, Tiffany Mr Chan Loke Tai, @Chan Siew Chuan Mr Chellappah, Shelton Mr Chen Jium Woei, Eric Mr Chen Voon Hoe Ms Cheng Kok Ho, Anna Mr Cheong Tuck Kuen, Kenneth Mr Chan Hwang Chung, George Mrs Chia-Lim Lee Choo Mr Chong Chin Pun Mrs Chua-Yoshida Hisayo Miss Cruz A Emeteria Ms Fong Kam Mui, Joyce Mdm Wang Liming Mr Ng Eck Gene Mr Guok Chin Huat, Samuel Mrs Hang-Wong Fei Yen, Julia Mr Ho Tian Yee

Mr Hu Toh Whye, George Mr Hue Chuen Chieh, Mike Dr Goh Yng Yng, Karen Mr Kan Cheok Yin, Bernard Miss Kao Shu Hui, Elizabeth Miss Kee Yi-May Sharon Mdm Chin, Sharon Mr Lai Kum Seng Dr Li Xiangzhen, Fay Mdm Ngiam Siew Ching, Selina Mrs Lee-Low Li Sze Mr Lee Swee Hua Mdm Loke Yoke Leng, Elsie Mrs Lee-Leong Lai Leng, Susan Miss Lee Jia Qi Mr Leong Peng Yew, Anthony Prof Lim Chong Yah Mr Lim Hsiu Chin, Keith Ms Lim Hui Cheng, Rosalind Miss Lim Hua Min, Joanne Mr Lim Sen Ji Miss Lo Wai Pek, Penny Mrs Loh-Quan Wai Yee, Stella Miss Loh Hui Suan, Sharon Mdm Low Kailin, Kellyn Mdm Low Soo Sung Mrs Mah-Tan Swee Leng, Irene Mdm Ng Hsin Yi, Jacqueline

Mr Ng Min Chum, Gordon Mdm Sriobchoey Nisachon Dr Ngoi-Lim May Er, Grace Miss Ong Bee Hoon, Lynda Mr Ong Jin Yong, Darius Dr Phang Sin Kat Mr Phua Chai Jit Mr Poh Wenjian, Sean Peter Mr Quek Kwang Meng Mr Soh Gim Teik Mrs Tan-Lim Evelyn Mrs Tan-Lee Su Ling, Daisy Mr Tan Chek Jee, David Mdm Chan, Irene Mrs Tan Sock Keow, Gladys Mrs Tan Yoon Yin Mrs Tan-Ong Loo Yeh Mrs Bernil Elsa Mr Tay Liam Wee Mdm Teh, Diona Mr Teo Beng Hock, William Mdm Teo Tze Sunn Mrs Teo-Cheng Mei Lin, Linda Dr Tham Seng Choe Mrs Tham-Ling Feng Mei, Dorothy Miss Thng Hsu Fern, Sandra

Dr Wong John Mr Wong Jia Ming, Jonathan Mdm Kek Yi Ming, May Ms Woon Lai Har Mdm Lim Chwee Woon, Michelle Ms Yee Phui Lui, Samanatha Mrs Yeo Lai Cheng Ms Fong En Yee, Elizabeth Leia Miss Guo Qing En, Gabrielle Mr Lim Wen Zhong, Sean Mr Lim Wah Yan, Kyle Mr Maxwell Michael Ms Ng (Wu Yunxuan), Liesl Mr Chua Jie Wen, Matthew Miss Carungcong-Ong Xiu-Yi, Sophie Mr Shubert Cosmo Wynn, An Hales Ms Sutrisno Keriahen Simbellinna Mr Winser Xavier Rafael Miss Seah Wern Hwei, Rachel Mr Ni Ye Myat, Peter Mr Yap Juay Kiat, Elkan Mr Yeo Phee Zhi, Joseph

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF EASTERTIDE, PENTECOST & HOLY TRINITY SUNDAYS – 27 MAR to 22 MAY, 2016 Sat, 7 May BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• The Church Today Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 8 May Ascension Sunday/Mother’s Day/WSCS Sunday • God Is King! • The Mother Heart of God • Converted [at Bt Batok]

Rev Teresa Wilborn Rev Wendy Watson Pastor Titus Lum

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

Sat, 14 May NO BRMC SATURDAY SERVICE Sun, 15 May Pentecost Sunday/BRMC 60th Anniversary

• Combined Anniversary Service Rev Dr Gordon Wong/Mr Choe Peng Sum/Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

9am, The MAX Pavilion, Singapore Expo

Sat, 21 May BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Lamp of the Body

Rev Dr Ed Pousson

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 22 May Holy Trinity Sunday/Aldersgate Sunday • TBC • TBC • Accepting [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Preacher Betty Lim

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

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

Ms Koh Li-San Mrs Esther Seet (Organist) and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Ms Karen Tan (Organist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Mrs Ho Shi-Ane

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

Ms Kon Oi Lian, Drs Rajan & Shantini, Ms Chia Teck Ai, Ms Kuo Hsin Yu Mrs Grace Chiam, Mrs Pat Tan, Mrs Helen Soh, Ms Kathleen Gan, Mrs Anna Ong, Mrs Roselyn Mow, Ms Evanz Cheong, Mrs Coleen Loh, Mrs Joyce Teo Mrs Anna Ong, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Jana Tan, Ms Lee Ping, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong Dr Liu Hao Ming, Mrs Bernice Lim, Mrs Poon Hoh Kam, Mrs Chew Foong Chun, Mrs Maylene Tan, Mrs Margaret Loke, Mrs Wee Kwong Ming, Ms Carol Tan, Mrs Jane Ng Ms Angeline Chiok, Ms Hiew Li Ting. Mr Shawn Tham, Ms Hiu Ai Ping Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Ms Lian Ying Ying (Offering: Mrs Peggie Chia, Mrs Lim Mee Ling)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Ms Evanz Cheong and Mrs Linda Teo Mr Oscar Chng, Ms Agnes Tan and Ms Lee Ping Mrs Adeline Fang, Mrs Bernice Lim and Mrs Ong Cheow Lan Mrs Evelyn Choe and Ms Loh Chen Ai

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Dr Rajan & Dr Shantini Mr John Tan, Ms Peggy Leong, Mr Mathew Kwan, Mr Pang Seng Hock, Ms Corinne Teo

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

Mr Jek Kian Yee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Jennifer Cheong and Ms Amy See