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Sunday 18 December 2016 Upper Room, 8.30am

Reflective Verse "My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour" Luke 1:46 Reflective Question Worship is a celebration of God's character. Which aspect of God's character became the focus of Mary's worship? What happened to cause Mary to worship ? Prayer Lord, help us to remember that content must drive our worship. Amen.

Order of Worship 4th SUNDAY IN ADVENT

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 Isaiah 7, Psalm 80, Matthew 1 [PLEASE STAND]

Leader Stir up your might, O God. People Come and save us. Leader Let your face shine upon us. People Give us a sign of the birth of Emmanuel, Leader One who will refuse evil and choose good. People A child of promise. Leader Stir up your might, O God. ALL Come and save us. Amen.

Songs of Praise Ms Yinn Tan

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

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

Second Offering for Methodist Welfare Services (see pg 7)

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Let Us Exalt His Name Together

Scripture Reading Luke 1: 46-55

Sermon The Need for Content in Worship Dr Tan Gee Paw

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] It's About The Cross

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 The following pastors are/will be on annual leave: REV EDMUND KOH: 8-20 Dec REV TERENCE YEO: 27-30 Dec PASTOR DAVID HO: 13-23 Dec; 27-30 Dec 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-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR 2017: Starting 4th Jan 2017; every Wednesday; 7.30 - 9.30pm; Conference room, level 1. Applicants must have attended BRMC worship services for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack at Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th Dec 2016.

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES for those ages 12 and below on 25 December (Christmas Day). Parents, do take this opportunity to worship together with your children at the Christmas Day services. Classes will resume on 8 January 2017.

REPAIRS AT WESLEY GARDEN: Contractors are carrying out repairs during the School holidays. Please take notice of the safety signs and barricades. DAILY – Reflect.Rcalibrate.Revive: We will be selling this 365 DAY DEVOTIONAL BOOK (816 pgs, hardcover) by Rev Barnabas Chong on 18 December (TODAY) at the ACS Canteen/Information Counter @ $25. An ideal gift for the new year. Proceeds from first 2,000 copies go to Christ Methodist Church. See promotional video at https://vimeo.com/194485637 "A NEW BEGINNING": a new course from Discipleship & Nurture Ministry (Feb 2017 – mid-May 2017; Wednesdays 8-10 pm) to help you build a meaningful relationship with Christ. Find out what happens the moment you receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour; discover what it means for Christ to be your Lord and how you can begin a new life in Christ. For details, please contact Aline at 9786 3098 or e-mail dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at http://bit.ly/2dRe6yG. closes on 31 Dec 2016. 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

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CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Mark Wee & Ms Chelsea Tee Ching Ching who

were married in Church yesterdayFLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Mark Wee in thanksgiving• in loving memory of dad Tay Boo Jiang who was

called home on 6 December from the Tay family• in thanksgiving from Mr & Mrs C K Choo

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO • to families of Sharon Tay, Mary Tay and Laurence

Chan, Tay Liam Kiat and Soh Gim Teik, Tay Liam Kai& Jean Tay, Tay Liam Wee & Cindy Tay, Chia KeeSeng and Jennifer on the passing away of Mr TayBoo Jiang on Tue 6 Dec. Funeral was held on Sat 10Dec

P u l p i t c a l e n d a rSEASON OF ADVENT-CHRISTMASTIDE – 26 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER, 2016 Sat, 17 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Emmanuel God With Us Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 18 Dec 4th Sunday in Advent

• Do Not Fear• The Need for Content in Worship• Do Not Fear

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Dr Tan Gee Paw Rev Jeremy Ong

8.30am, 10.30am 8.30 (Upper Room) 5pm

SHINE FORTH SERVICE IN RECESS • Commitment Kept [at Bt Batok] Dr Tan Gee Paw 10.30am (BBPP)

Sat, 24 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Christmas Celebration Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 25 Dec Christmas Day • Lux Mundi• Do Not Fear• Isaiah's Christmas Hope• Saviour Announced [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Jeremy Ong Pastor David Ho Preacher Soh Wee Chung

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 5pm

Mrs Sally Chua Mrs Toh Ju-Ling (Organist), Mr Peter Goh & 8.30am Choir and Ms Leong Mei Ting (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mr Eric Watson, Mrs Joy Balakrishnan, Miss Lauren Yeo, Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band 5pm Music Team and Mrs Toh Ju-Ling

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

Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Ms Jane Sim, Ms Anna Cheng, Ms Jennifer Wee Mrs Grace Chiam, Mrs Fang Ai Lian, Ms Kathleen Gan, Mrs Maureen Goh, Mrs Goh Weng Yee, Mrs Rosalind Hoo, Mrs Lai Tuat Yin, Mrs Regina Tang Ms Rachel Koh, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Cheryl Sim, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Dr Liu Hao Ming, Mrs Bernice Lim, Mrs Poon Hoh Kam, Mrs Chew Foong Chun, Mrs Maylene Tan, Mrs Jane Ng, Mrs Margaret Loke, Mrs Wee Kwong Ming, Ms Carol Tan Mrs Chan Puay San, Ms Lee Pey Ren, Mrs Patsy Mah, Mrs Janet Chong, (Offering: Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mrs Irene Cheong )

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Eric Low and Dr Jeanette Hui Ms Rachel Koh Mr Chang Weng Fatt Mr Pang Tit Keong anf Mr Chan Kai Yau

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Mr Timothy Lie and Ms Koh Kwei-Foong Mr Eric Teo, Mrs Linda Teo, Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mr Mathew Kwan, Ms Corinne Teo

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

Mr Jek Kian Yee and Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Teo Peck Tin, Mrs Ryna Ang, Mrs Elsie Ong, Mrs Yvette Lee