Sunday 7 August 2016 Sanctuary, 8.30am & 5pm ACS Auditorium, 10.30am

Reflective Verse Now may that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him. Hebrews 13:20-21 Reflective Question How can I help others know God’s love?

Order of Worship 12th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/

HOLY COMMUNION/PLEDGE SUNDAY

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Choral Introit In His Presence 8.30am No Higher Calling 10.30am As We Gather 5pm Call to Worship from Romans 14:7-9, 11 [PLEASE STAND] Dr Tan Gee Paw; 8.30am Mr Michael Tan; 10.30am Mr Lim Wee Chiong; 5pm Leader ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue

will acknowledge God.’ People For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves

alone. Leader If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. People So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. ALL For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life, so that he might

be the Lord of both the dead and the living. Amen.

Hymn of Praise The Church’s One Foundation UMH 545; 8.30am, 10.30am

Songs of Praise 5pm

PRAYER The Invitation [PLEASE STAND] UMH 26

Silent Prayer

Prayer of General Confession UMH 26

Prayer of Pardon UMH 26

Prayer For Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

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

Special Children’s Programme (only for 4-7 year olds) 10.30am Venue: Science Learning Centre, ACS (BR)

Offertory Prayer

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Offering

Anthem In God We Trust 8.30am He Is Able 10.30am Good Shepherd Of My Soul 5pm Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation Precious Lord, Take My Hand UMH 474

Scripture Reading Hebrews 13:20-21 pg 1060

Sermon Building A Community of Believers Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

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

Communion Hymn [PLEASE STAND] Let Us Break Bread Together UMH 618

Prayers of Consecration and Humble Access UMH 28/30 During the Feast of the LORD’s Supper, the following hymns will be sung prayerfully: 378, 347, 357, 354

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] O Jesus, I Have Promised UMH 396

The Dedication Of Our Pledges

Benediction

Choral Response A Clare Benedication 8.30am With All MY Heart 10.30am 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 maintain a respectful silence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS THE PASTORS, LEADERS AND CONGREGATION welcome REV JEREMY ONG. He was appointed to serve in BRMC at the TRAC Special Session in July 2016. Rev Ong was previously a Pastor at Wesley Methodist Church. He has been a Methodist Pastor since Aug 2013. REV LAWRENCE CHUA is on annual leave from 27 July to 26 Aug. NO LCEC MEETING IN AUG: Next meeting on 5 Sept. 50 NAMES OF GOD” FAMILY PRAYER SERIES: this was distributed last Sunday as part of the focus on FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY. Thank you for your interest. For the families who were not able to get their sets, please wait for the new stocks expected on 14 August (next Sunday). "MAINTENANCE OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY ACT" A Talk organized by the Outreach and Social Concerns (OSC) for befrienders and volunteers: Sat, 20 Aug 2016 (2pm-4pm), Wesley Hall. Panellists are Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li (Pastor-In-Charge), Mr Wendell Wong (one of the top Business Crime Defence and Investigations lawyers in Singapore) and Dr Jeanette Hui (Lecturer at Discipleship Training Centre). Please register with Diana Ng at diana@brmc.org.sg or with Evelyn Teoh at 9270-7099 by Mon 15 Aug.

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, please register your interest to attend with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. HR & ADMIN EXECUTIVE @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant working experience. Please email 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 8 to 14 August Dr Chan Hsiang Sui Mr Chan Pak Sing, Andrew Mrs Cheang-Heng Sai Huay, Helen Mrs Chellappah, Ruth Mdm Cheo Chong Cher Mr Cheok Kok Seng, Colin Mr Chiang Chie Foo Mr Chim Seng Yui, Micah Miss Chong Wei-Zhen Amanda Mrs Chong-Ong Hong Hong, Gladys Mr Chua Liang Wei, Garey Mr Chua Hui Sien, Clement Ms Co, Susan Miss Du Jieyi, Amy Mdm Yu Chow Foong, Cynthia Mr Foo Chien Ho, Peter Mdm Oei, Merrylastri Ms Han Joke Moi Mdm Ho Sow Kin, Helen Mrs Hsu-Lee Su Ming, Josephine Mr David Jegatheeson Benjamin Mrs Khoo-Ng Cheng Wai, Michele Mr Kong Eng Huat Mrs Kwok-Tan Poh Tee, Rosslyn

Mr Lee Yuen-Hong Quentin Mrs Leong Lim-May Cheng Mrs Leong-Tan Geok Hoon Mr Leong Keat Mun Mrs Lim-Teo Wee Eng, Susan Mrs Lin-Mcburney Jana Lee Mrs Lock-Chan Soh Lian Mrs Loh-Toh Leng Mei, Patricia Mrs Low-Bao Boya, Stephanie Mdm Lin Enhui, Grace Mrs Mow-Lee Roselyn Ms Nair Sharanya Raphaela Mdm Lim, Willy Mrs Ng-Wong Lee Lin Mrs Ng-Lee Yean-Lin Mr Ong Seng Bee Mrs Ong, Jennie Miss Ong Tze-Ern Andrea Mr Uy Rick Rosner Magon Mr Pramotedham, Thanawin Mrs Poon-Chan Hoh Kam Mrs See-Nurimba Alice Mr Siow Wei Xuan, James Mrs Soh-Sim Gek Huang, Marilyn

Dr Staunton, Joanne Marguerite Mr Sung Li Chen, Eddie Mdm Tan Cheng Sim, Corinne Mr Tan Han Kim, Sonnie Ms Tan Mui Ye, Pearlyn Mdm Tan Keling Moi Mdm Tan Siew Yim Mr Siu Pak Tat, Antonio Mr Tanmizi Tegar Zachary Mr Tay Zhi Kang, Benjamin Mr Thye Choon Min Mr Tng Teck Sing, Calvin Mr Wong Mun Peow, Edwin Miss Wong Samantha Mrs Wong-Yee Su-Lin Audrey Ms Yang Xiu Mei Mr Yen Chun Keat, John Mr Chan Wei Zhe, Tristan Mr Chan Wei Jie, Ryan Dr Cheah Sor Tin, Elizabeth Ms Chin Si Xian, Faith Mr Chiu Min Ern, Curtis Aaron Mr Foo Jiauw Zuan, Leon Miss Goh Yi-Ling

Mr Ling Ee-Yang, Ethan Mr Phua Hsiao Wen, Michael Mr San Pedro Robbie Meriales Mr Low Wen Liang, Ryan Shane Emmanuel Mr Teo Teng Kwee Mr Tham Hsien Hui, Philip Mr Wong Kar Wai, Nathan Ms Yeo Xuan Lue, Bernise

FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • in loving memory of Mrs Mah Ai Mee from the Mah

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF PENTECOST – 15 MAY to 21 AUGUST, 2016 Sat, 6 Aug BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Our Transformed Bodies – The Heart Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 7 Aug 12th Sunday after Pentecost/Holy Communion/Pledge Sunday • Building A Community of Believers

• Intentional Giving • Blinded [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Rev Luke Thurai

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

Sat, 13 Aug BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • TBC

Rev Wendy Watson

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 14 Aug 13th Sunday after Pentecost/National Day Sunday • TBC • TBC • Protected [at Bt Batok]

Pastor David Ho Rev Wendy Watson Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10th Anniversary 10.30am (BBPP/HC)

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Communion Stewards Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm 8.30am

8.30am Upper Room 10.30am

10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mr John Tan and Mr Jeremy Tan Little Toes Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong HILLCREST BSG Mr & Mrs Caesar Tan, Mrs Marilyn Soh Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Mr Pang Seng Hock, Ms Ling Shan Shan, Mrs Peggy Tang Dr Tan Gee Paw, Mr Yeo Seh Boo, Mr Steven Tan, Dr Selan Sayampanathan, Dr Jeanette Hui, Mr Moses Goh, Mrs Hui Mei Ling, Mr Vincent Thong Mr Ong Ai Bin, Dr Ruth J Chan, Ms Irene Chan, Mr Mark Tan, Mr Benjamin BC Tan, Dr Nicholas Ghows, Mr Robin Chan, Ms Yinn Tan Mr Michael Tan, Mr Timothy Kho, Mr Chang Weng Fatt, Mr Yeo Seng Chong, Mr Eric Teo YH, Mr Aaron Ma, Mr Khoo Wei Khong, Ms Darrell Lee Mr Darren Huang, Mr Shawn Tan, Mr Daniel Long, Ms Dorcas Fong, Mr Tan Khye Suan, Ms Iris Sin Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Ho Kah Choy, Dr June Chan, Mr Lim Yu Chiang, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Ernest Ho, Mr Philip Poh, Mrs Evelyn Teoh

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

Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Susan Lim and Team

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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

Mrs Dilys Lee (Pianist) and Ms Corinne Doong (Keyboardist) Mrs Theresa Poh (Organist) and 8.30 Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan/Mr Goh Kheng Long (Keyboardists), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Mrs Shi-Ane Ho

Ushers Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Ms Kon Oi Lian, Mr David Wong, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Teng Siew Choo, Ms Joanne Tye 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 Ms Evon Phua, Ms Rachel Koh, Ms Deborah Chew, Mr Gabriel Koh, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Dr Serene Chee, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho Mr Raymond Woo, Ms Foo Li Wen,Mr Kevin Yap, Mrs Jenny Folk, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Ms Diana Ng, Ms Dharshini Puvenaendran, Mr Eugene Wong

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Dr Tan Gee Paw and Dr Jeanette Hui Mr Benjamin BC Tan and Ms Evon Phua Mr Michael Tan and Mr Yeo Seng Chong Mr Lim Wee Chiong and Mr Chan Kai Yau

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