Scripture Memorisation

Dependence on the Lord

2 Corinthians 3:5

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves;

but our sufficiency is of God.

The Word on Worship Order of Worship

John 4:23

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship

the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

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* Congregation Standing

Call to Worship Elder Ng Poh Kok

Hymn 34: Crown Him with Many Crowns

Invocation & Gloria Patri*

Responsive Scripture Reading* 2 Timothy 2:1-19

Hymn 101: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Collection of Offerings

Doxology & Prayer*

Hymn 123: Jesus Loves Even Me

Scripture Memorisation

Pastoral Prayer

Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy“Bible and Science - I”

1 Timothy 6:20, 21

Hymn 258: Lord, Thy Word Abideth*

Benediction & Threefold Amen*

Today, 17 May 2015 Next Lord’s Day, 24 May 20159.00 – 10.00 am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR

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Gan Chin HwiPr Kelvin LimEunice ChoyIvy Seah Soh LuanMagdalene LimRobert Ooi,Sam Cheah

Worship Leader:Preacher: Musician:Flowers: Refreshments: Ushers:

Gan Chin HwiPr Daniel LimSarah YapWinnie YapKatherine PehCayson Chok,Jonah So

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Junior Worship:

Elder Ng Poh KokPastor Prabhudas KoshyEllyzabeth, Dorcas KoshyAndy Lee, Marcus PehLawrence Ng, Low Chip HungDavid Lau, Linus KokMah Lean ChooCrew No. 1Mong Jee PawaCecilia Siah, Chong Shu MunLim Hua SeeDorothy Ng, (Jenice Choy)Pr Jeremiah Sim, (Sarah Yap)Dn Lok Kwok Wah

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Junior Worship:

Dn Arvind PawaBro Andrew KohChloe Pawa, Jollyn LowDanial Wong, Andrew TeongBenny Skariah, Chan Tuck WhyeHo Kee How, John PehLow Siew LianCrew No. 2Nancy LauRoscelle Lim, Stella TanEdeliza BallegaChoy Luan Kheng, (Stella Tan)Karen Quek, (Jasmine Low)Adrian Lim

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Eric DelinaPr Dennis KabingueChloe PawaJomart Tindaan Daryl Kabingue

Worship Leader: Preacher:Musician:Usher:Refreshments:

Norefel ResumaPr Dennis KabingueAyn TindaanRandy LaurencioVicky Amor

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English Speaker:Dialect Speaker:

487 Bedok South Ave 2Dn Arvind PawaPr Jeremiah Sim

Venue:English Speaker:Dialect Speaker:

41 Toa Payoh RiseBro Edwin QuekPr Jeremiah Sim

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The Seniors’ Ministry praise God for her 10th anniversary thanksgiving held on 7 May 2015 at Aloha Changi Chalet. It was a blissful and fruitful day where the elderly gathered to commemorate and recount God’s amazing grace and mercy bestowed upon them in this ministry for the past 10 years.

We arrived at the chalet at 9.40am. There was delightful laughter as the elderly folks appreciated the melodious singing of the various kinds of birds, as well as the awesome sea view which the chalet afforded.

Singspiration began at 10.15am, followed by a devotion message entitled “Gracious Living” by

Rev Wee Eng Moh. He shared from the book of Ephesian 2:1-5, exhorting us on how we ought to live graciously trusting in our Lord Jesus Christ in all circumstances. We then had three seniors who testified the Lord’s goodness upon their lives and three young sisters who praised God with their voices.

After which, we proceeded to have lunch-fellowship and at the same time to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel to the unsaved friends in our midst. After lunch, the friendly battle of games started and the elderly “competitors” were divided into four groups, each led by a group leader. The four games lasted for 2 long hours, with each team earnestly challenging to

win. We were impressed by the ability and the amount of strength the seniors demonstrated as they competed with one another in the games. Truly, it was all of God’s sufficient grace that granted the elderly the strength and the privilege to enjoy such experiences. “And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long” (Psalm 35:28). Elder Mah and I gave away prizes to all four groups, from the first team to the fourth team, as all participants were deserving winners!

After tea break, the seniors prepared for the evening devotion. We sang joyfully several spiritual songs led by Elder Mah. The seniors thanked the Lord also for Pastor

Report of 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the Seniors’ Ministry

Jeremiah Sim

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Koshy’s preaching from 2 Timothy 4:7-8 entitled “Gracious Leaving”. He reminded us of God’s sufficient grace which will enable us to leave graciously from this world to the eternal glory which our Saviour has prepared for us who believe. We truly thank God for these comforting verses which not only comfort and give us hope, but also reminded us that, as Christians, we are not earthly-bound but heavenly-bound!

Indeed, God’s grace and mercy were seen being extended upon the Seniors’ Ministry where many brothers and sisters have been a great help to assist the uncles and aunties at the chalet. We thank God for such brothers

and sisters who labour in the Lord to serve others. “And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever” (Revelation 5:13).

Rev Wee Eng Moh preaching the Word

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I have been joining the Seniors’ Ministry for the past 2 years,

listening to God’s Word, praying and sharing together. Through the faithful preaching of God’s Word, God has changed my views in life. I have enjoyed the company of the seniors very much; through this ministry, I realize my need of walking closer to the Lord day by day.

The following are what I have benefited from the Seniors’ Ministry: 1. Prayer – Prayer means instant access to God. During our gathering, Elder Mah, Preachers Daniel Lim and Jeremiah Sim will pray for us. I learn that prayer is simply communicating with God, listening and talking to Him in faith. Thus prayer is important in my life. “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1). 2. Thanksgiving – “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Bearing this verse in mind, I must constantly remind myself to praise and thank Him for all things that have happened in my life.

3. Bible teaching and reading – During the fellowship meeting, I have the privilege to hear our preachers preach from the Bible; their detailed explanations of God’s Word help me to understand better. Recognizing that Bible reading is very important in the life of a Christian, I have also cultivated a habit of reading the Bible daily.

4. Service – Lastly, I ask myself how should I serve my Lord? The Bible says, “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on things of others” (Philippians 2:4). Thank God that as a retired nurse, I hope to be able to use my nursing skills and knowledge to help my fellow senior sisters and brothers should the need arise.

All glory and praise be to our Lord. Amen.

Thanksgiving Testimonies of Members of the Seniors’ Ministry

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I thank and praise God for His grace, providence and protection

upon our Seniors’ Ministry over these past 10 years.

Our good God enables us to meet every Thursday morning to listen to His Word, and be blessed and edified by the messages. I have learnt many precious truths from God’s Word. God uses the weekly messages to reprove me to repent from my sinful ways, to convict me to be humble in all circumstances, as well as to lean upon His promises knowing that His grace is sufficient for all my needs.

I am touched to learn from our Pastor’s sharing that the knowledge he imparts to us through his messages is the fruit of his 20 over years of studying the Bible and reading Christian books. What we are receiving week after week comes from his years of hard work and hours of diligent reading. I pray that I will never take Pastor’s messages lightly.

The same is true about the messages we hear from our preachers every Thursday. Elder Mah and Preacher Jeremiah Sim spend hours in the meditation of God’s Word and preparation of sermons to preach to us. Thank God also for Pr Daniel Lim, who puts in much effort to interpret the sermons for those who are Mandarin-speaking.

Thank God also for providing the seniors with transport, through the 2 church vans and the cars of Elder Mah and Sister Kim Lei. Truly,

thank God for His protection as the respective drivers help to ferry most of us to the houses where the meetings are held.

Amongst our group, we have some disabled friends who come in wheelchairs or with walking sticks. I am encouraged by their perseverance to attend the meetings regularly, as well as the constant joy on their faces despite their difficulties. This also makes me mindful to be more caring towards those who are afflicted, and to pray for the health and God’s protection of the elderly.

Finally, may we treasure God’s Word and not grow cold towards His Word. Through His Word, we receive the Spirit’s counsels. So, let us take heed to the exhortation in Galatians 5:16, “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh”. Amen.

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When I was first invited to give my testimony, I was apprehensive,

but I was also reminded that I could not let such an opportunity pass by. My God has been so good to me and has provided all that I need even before I ask of Him; “how can I not use this chance to praise Him?’’

About twenty-five years ago, the Lord has amazingly turned around my life. Truly, as Matthew 19:26 says, “With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” I was deeply troubled by what was going on in my life. My sins were deeply bothering me and always making me

feel guilty. I was vexed by sins and totally helpless.

One day, one of my friends who knew I was deeply burdened invited me to her church. It was there that I remembered closing my eyes and pouring my heart out in prayer, telling God that I had sinned: ‘Please forgive me. I want to leave my sinful ways. But I am helpless. Please help me.’ I must have appeared very distraught as some of the sisters in the church came to comfort me and offered their help should I need it.

Amazingly, soon after my heartfelt prayer for God’s forgiveness and mercy, the Lord has changed my circumstances, thus giving me an opportunity to flee from my sinful entanglement. This all happened shortly after I prayed to the almighty God for forgiveness and help. I could not deny the presence of such a God, and could only thank Him for forgiving a sinner like me and allowing me to leave a life of sin.

Matthew 7:7 says, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Regardless of what trials come before us, as long as we are ready to ask for forgiveness and seek His help, our Lord will answer our prayers in His time and will.

This turning point was only a beginning. The Lord later gave me more opportunities to read and study His Word, and now I understand what Christ had done for me on the cross. Dear fellow seniors and friends, as long as you are willing to confess, repent and accept the Lord Jesus as your Saviour, you will be saved into eternal life in heaven. That is not all. After accepting the Lord, you can also appreciate the kind of joy and peace one can have in the Lord. As for fellow believers, I want to encourage you to rejoice, to pray without ceasing and be thankful always for the blessings that our God has given us. May we always praise and thank God. Amen!

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The above words were spoken by the Lord Jesus, while He was speaking to His disciples concerning where He will be going soon after His death on the Cross. He said to them, “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). Soon, the disciple Thomas responded with a question - “Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?” (John 14:5).

He immediately showed them that He is the way to heaven. He said, “I am the way.” He not only shows the way, but also presents Himself as the way to God in heaven. Only through Jesus can one get to heaven. None else is able to bring a godless man, who is wandering in sin, to God the Father.

Jesus came to reconcile us or to bring us to be at peace with God. He gave His life in our place so that He might turn away God’s wrath against us and open the way for us to be reconciled to God. God’s Word tells us that “now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13). Likewise, 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” If you receive Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord, you are on the sure path to heaven.

John 14:6Jesus saith unto him,

I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

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Pastoral VisitationHOugAng

Date & Time: Fri, 22 May @ 8pmVenue: Home of Dn & Mrs Daniel Lim

Blk 322 Hougang Ave 5, #06-92 Singapore 530322

Members and regular worshippers who live in this region are

encouraged to attend this meeting. Please check that your name is

in the list placed on the reception table. If it is not, please add it in.

LORD’S DAY on 10 May 2015

Tithes: 9,340.00Offerings: 5,441.15Bldg Fund 2015: 800.00, 600.00, 100.00, 100.00, 50.00, 20.00, 6.00; [60.00(Chinese Svc)]; [50.00, 50.00 (Filipino F’ship)]Church Camp (T-shirts): 500.00Designated Gift: Donald dela Cruz 100.00

NON-SUNDAY GIFT

Bldg Fund 2015: 800.00, 100.00

ColleCtions

SPECIAL FUND UPDATE(as of 10 May 2015)

Building Fund 2015 894,216.50

Give generously towards our

Church Building Fund.S$5 million by the end of 2015!

“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,

or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

Gethsemane Youth GosPel rallY

Speaker: Pr Ko LingkangDate & Time: Sat, 30 May 2015

@ 3.30pm-5.00pmVenue: Simsville Function RoomPlease invite your non-Christian

friends and loved ones to this Gospel Rally. Do sign up at the reception table.

Gethsemane Youth FellowshiP

Topic: Systematic Theology - TheismSpeaker: Bro Andrew KohChairman: Benjamin Quek

Date & Time: Sat, 6 June 2015 @4.00pm-6.00pm

Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs Eric Delina Blk 495D, Tampines St43 #04-378,

Singapore 520495

Gethsemane aDULts’ FellowshiP

Date & Time: Sat, 30 May at 4.00pmTopic: Book Study of Colossians

Speaker: Pastor KoshyChairman: Pr Jeremiah Sim

Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs Leow Beng Wee 523A Tampines Central 7, #08-81

Singapore 521523There will also be an outdoor GCM

programme for children aged 4 to 10 from 4.00-5.30pm. Please sign up at the

reception table.Transport from Tampines MRT station at 3.40pm.

Pls contact Pr Daniel Lim @ 9385 0372

FastinG & PraYer meetinG

gethsemane Encouragers’ MinistryDate & Time: Tue, 9 June, 7.30pmVenue: SingPost Level 5 Auditorium

Please come and join the second fasting and prayer meeting planned by GEM

in view of our church’s Building Fund, which we hope to complete by the end of this year. Let us all come together for this holy convocation with hearts humbled and made ready for prayer.

“But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my

deliverer; O LORD, make no tarrying” (Psalm 70:5).

Time & Place of Worship10.30am

Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre

10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600

(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

SMS or WhatsApp your prayer item

Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06

Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016

Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com

biblewitness.com

Our PastorPastor Prabhudas Koshy

Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com

Our SessionPastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok

Deacon Arvind Pawa Deacon Daniel Lim

Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee

Monday Campus Bible Study 6.00pm @ 826 Tampines St 81, #02-92

Tuesday night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study 1.00pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom

Wednesday Campus Bible Study NAFA Semestral Break

Wednesday night gBI-Online 7.45pm-9.15pm @ TGCM

Thursday Seniors’ Ministry 11.00am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)

Friday Morning Prayer 7.45am – 8.30am @ Church Resource Centre

Friday Campus Bible Study SUTD Semestral Break

For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.

Please stay back after worship to join us for:

Refreshment & Fellowship 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Bible Study (Adults, Youths & Children) 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Weekday Activities

Post-Worship Activities

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Gethsemane B-P ChurCh CamPDate: 15 – 19 Jun 2015

Theme: “Have Faith in God”Preachers: Rev Prabhudas Koshy & Rev Tan Kian Sing

Children’s Teachers: Eld & Mrs Ortega & Pr EdselVenue: Holiday Inn Resort, Batam, Indonesia

(45 mins by ferry from HarbourFront, Singapore)*Camp fees: $470/- Quad sharing in a 2-room unit

$510/- Triple sharing in a 2-room unit $570/- Twin sharing in a 1-room unit

Child under 12 with bed S$350/-Child under 6 without bed S$220/-Child under 3 without bed S$60/-

Extra bed at $40/- a night

*Camp fees include food, accommodation and transport. Foreign passport holders’ visa expenses are not included

Please submit your form and payment to either Bro Aron or Bro Kwan Teng.

Gethsemane Chinese BiBle ConFerenCe

Topic: Value of GodlinessDate & Time: Sat, 6 June 2015 @2.00pm – 6.00pm

Speaker: Pastor Koshy Interpreter: Pr Daniel LimVenue: City Beach Resort

8 Port Road, Singapore 117540Please sign up at the reception table.

Transport from Labrador Park MRT station at 1.30pm.