Saturday, 21 January, 2017 Sanctuary, 5pm

Reflective Verse Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Psalm 103:1 Reflective Questions Why do I need Christ to be the centre of my soul? How do I go about making Christ the centre of my soul?

Order of Worship Season of Epiphany/Holy Communion

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 Psalm 121 [PLEASE STAND]

Leader I lift my eyes to the hills. From whence does my help come? People My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Leader The Lord will not let your foot be moved, the Lord who keeps you will not

slumber. People Behold, the One who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Leader The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. People The sun shall not smite you by day, nor the moon by night. Leader The Lord will keep you from all evil, and will keep your life. ALL The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time

forth and for evermore. Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Mathew Kwan 1. Come, O Thou Traveller Unknown 2. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah 3. We’ve a Story to Tell To the Nations 4. O Jesus I Have Promised

PRAYER Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

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

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

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PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation O God, Our Help In Ages Past UMH 117

Scripture Reading Psalm 103 pg 525

Sermon A Centre for the Soul 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 Spirit Song UMH 347

A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12-14 During the LORD’s Supper, the following hymn may be sung prayerfully: As The Deer

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Be Thou My Vision UMH 451

Benediction

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 SUNDAY SCHOOL ON 29 January 2017 (Chinese New Year Sunday): Ages 7-12 (Primary) and ages 13-18 (Youth) will meet as usual. There will be NO Sunday School for ages 6 and below. Sunday School for all ages will resume on 12 February 2017

RECOMMENDED READING FOR 2017 ON SALE: books that add further resonance to the sermons preached over the pulpit this year will be sold this Sunday at the 5pm service. Get them and more at special prices at the Sanctuary entrance. 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.

GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, William Oldham Room, L3. INDONESIAN-SPEAKING COMPUTER TRAINERS NEEDED: The Indonesian Service is planning to run a Computer Literacy course from August to October 2017 (Sunday afternoons) for the Indonesian domestic workers. If you are available to be part of our team of trainers, please contact Famajati at 9121-6779 for details. 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

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 23 to 29 January Mdm Au Jing War Mrs Bengtsson-Cheong Lai Ting, Rebecca Mr Chang, Jeffrey Mr Cheam Chip Teong, David Miss Cheong Heng Yue, Michelle Col Cheong Mun Kwong Mr Cheong Wei Wen, John Mr Chiam Dahui Ian Mdm Chiang Ying Kin, Julie Mr Chng Wan Hong, Oscar Miss Chua Han Yan, Nicole Mr Chua Jiehan Christopher, Denis Ms Chua Judith Mr Chua Shih Guan Mr Chua Tian Choong, David Mrs Chua-Soo Mun York, Lolo Mr Co, Stephen Y Ms Cornelio Rowena Sarandi Ms Ding Ming Hee, Priscilla Mr Foo Chuan Wei, Darryl Mr Gan Choon Hoa, Benjamin Mr Goh Kheng Long Mr Goh Kuang Yang Mr Goh Qi Yang, Aaron Miss Goh Serlyn Gillian Mr Harnadi Paul Mr Heng Jun-Li, Melvin

Mr Ho Hong Nin, Matthew Mr Huang Ze En, Joel Mrs Kok-Heng Sylvelin Mrs Kwok-Tsang Sarah Mdm Lau Li Choo Mr Lau Oon Beng, James Miss Lee Li San Mr Lee Oon Leng, Jonathan Miss Lee Sze Win, Joanne Mrs Lee-Leong Mun Wai, Leona Mrs Liem-Wong Bee Kwong, Janet Mr Lim Chin Ee, Jared Mr Lim Chin Teck, Lionel Miss Lim Hui Moey, Evelyn Mdm Lim Mei Ling, Wendy Miss Lim Pei-En, Lydia Mdm Lim Sieow Peng, Dinner Mrs Lim-Goh Geek Hiok Mdm Lin An Li, Audrey Mr Lin Mingyao Kelvin Mr Lin Rong Ming Mr Liu Zhi Yang Mr Lock Sai Hung Miss Loh Wei Fen, Natalie Ms Long, Kimberly Mr Low Yang Hwee, Martin Mrs Lu-Ling Yin Peng, Joyce Mr Lui Kai Jie, Mark

Mdm Ong Choon Choo, Maureen Mr Ong Lian Hoe, Lionel Mr Ong Swee Siong Mdm Peng Yan Xia Miss Quek Tian Yi Chloe Mr Rahim Rubens Mdm Sahuhamid Bee Binte, Hairon Mr Sandrasegara Pillay, Manoj Mdm Shing Pi Yin, Alicia Mr Sim Chin Hee, Danny Mdm Sim Li-Shenn Mrs Sim-Goh Choong Eng, Evelyn Mrs Sim-Tan Hwee-Lin, Lynette Mr Soh Kok Leong Mr Swee Kee Siong Mdm Tan Geok Suan, Joyce Grace Mdm Tan Pin Ming, Doris Dr Tan Ru San Miss Tan Rui Ting, Samantha Mr Tan Teck Kin, Derrick Dr Tan Tiow Yong, Edwin Mr Tan Yew Nam, Bernard Mr Tan Yonathan Arthur, William Mrs Tan-Leong Sau Funn, Radiance

Miss Taw Yi Lin, Denise Miss Tay Si Yun, Tanya Mdm Thean Pik Yuen, Valerie Mdm Wee Kim Neo Mrs Wilson G. Mdm Wu Xiao Shan, Susan Mdm Yao Lee Lee Mdm Yao Ye Lei Mr Yeo Aloysius Mr Yow Khing Shun, Gerald Mr Cheah Estovan Reizo Miss Chua Han Nah, Hannah Miss Estrada-Goh Mei Mei, Ines Mr Francisco Kristian Caleb Mr Gee Ethan Matthew Mrs Lam-Goan Su Yin, Monica Mr Siah Yu Teng, Ethan Mr Soong Jun Xian, Ian Miss Su Weixi, Christy Dr (Mrs) Teo-Poh Chit Laa Mr Wee Ern Juan, Pelaiah Ms Wong Su Ann, Natasha Mr Yim Choong Rye, Ethan

CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Melvin Dineshraj & Ms Clarissa Atchiah who

were married in Church this morning FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Melvin Dineshraj in thanksgiving • in loving memory of Shauna Sidhu from Hardev, Era

& Sonia • in loving memory of our nanny & grandaunt, Soo

Ng Moi, from Karen Sng, her parents & aunts

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO • Victor & Jasmine Loo on the passing away of their

mother/mother-in-law, Mdm Wong Yuen Ngo on Sun 8 Jan. Funeral was held on Sat 14 Jan.

• in loving memory of Janey Lim from Jonathan

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF -EPIPHANY – 1 JANUARY to 26 FEBRUARY, 2017 Sat, 21 Jan BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • A Centre for the Soul Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 22 Jan 3rd Sunday after Epiphany • A Future for the Soul

• A Centre for the Soul

Pastor David Ho Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

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

• Rebellion’s Cycle [at Bt Batok] Pastor Lawrence Khoo 10.30am (BBPP) Sat, 28 Jan BRMC SATURDAY Service (no Holy Communion)

• Christian Conduct Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary

Sun, 29 Jan 4th Sunday after Epiphany/Lunar New Year Sunday • TBC

• The Parable of the Sower • TBC • Willing Servants [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Preacher Steve Chelvan Rev Jeremy Ong Preacher Low Kee Hong

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

Mrs Sally Chua Mrs Esther Seet (Organist), Mr Peter Goh & 8.30 am Choir and Dr Lorraine Tan (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan (Organist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Leong Mei Ting

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

Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Ms Ng Ai Feng, Mr Andrew Lim, Ms Patti Lim Mr Lim Siong Guan and Small Group Ms Winnie Ding, Ms Lee Ping, Ms Ng Li Peng, Mrs Anna Ong, Ms Deborah Chew Mr Bob Chua, Mr Andrew Quek, Mrs Molly Quek, Mr Francis Lee, Mrs Lee Ling Ling, Mr Lee Soon Lee, Mr Mark Tan, Mrs Valerie Tan, Mr Chong Kek Weng, Mrs Serene Chong Mrs Jenny Folk, Dr Jake Toh, Dr Tan Pei Yu, Ms Hiew Li Ting, Ms Pauline Ang, Ms Lian Ying Ying, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Ms Yvette Lee (Offering: Ms Lim Lee Lian, Ms Diana Ng)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Moses Goh and Mr Andrew Yap Ms Winnie Ding Ms Boon Chia Pei and Dr Benjamin Ong Mr Ho Kah Choy and Mr Chan Kai Yau

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Mr Timothy Lie and Ms Koh Kwei-Foong Mr Lionel Ong, Mrs Ong Chen An, Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mr Mathew Kwan, Mr Pang Seng Hock

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

Mr Jek Kian Yee and Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Amy See, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Juliet Wee, Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua and Mrs Clarissa Lai