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EWC DEDICATION ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE ENTRANCE Welcome Call to Worship Praise Pastoral Prayer PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-5; 3:8-9; 4:7-11 Sermon: FMC A Church That Is Glowing Speaker: Ps Tham Yong Zheng RESPONSE Song of Response English Working Committee & Small Group Leaders Dedication Greetings & Family News Tithes & Offerings Doxology SENDING FORTH Benediction Praise Leader • 8:00 & 9:45am – Gloria Ng | 4:00pm – Dr Julian Lim Scripture Reader • 8:00am – Kuek Chung Lee | 9:45am - Leslie Kwek | 4:00pm – Benjamin Tan PULPIT ARRANGEMENT Date
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Speakers
28 Jan 8am & 9:45am
Going 1 Peter 4:1-6；5:8-11
Ps Alvin Ong
PSALMS SERIES 4 Feb 8am, 9:45am & 4pm
Praying in times of Distraction Psalm 1
Rev Peace Choi
11 Feb @ 9am CNY Worship Service
Praying in times of Intimidation Psalm 2
Rev Peace Choi
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FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION O N E FA M I LY I N C H R I S T GROWING IN CHRIST | GLOWING IN LOVE FOR OTHERS | GOING OUT TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST
ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME We warmly welcome you to worship with us today. May the Lord minister to your heart and spirit as we gather in His Presence! If you are new, please do scan the QR code and leave us a message! We would love to connect with you! PRAYER MEETINGS EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 8:00PM ZOOM MEETING
Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963 Password: fmc12345 There is no prayer meeting on the last Wed of the month.
LCEC MEETING • Date: 21 January 2024 • Time: 1:00pm • Venue: Room 309 Members to take note and attend. Lunch will be provided at 12:00pm. 1ST LOCAL CONFERENCE • Date: 21 January 2024 • Time: 3:45pm • Venue: Room 309 Members to take note and attend. SUNDAY SCHOOL English Sunday School (Lower Primary Class), will move from Room 104 to Room 401, effective this Sunday, 21 January 2024. Parents, please take note. W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY • Spirituality in the Bible (OT & NT) • Views and Models of Spirituality • How God Speaks today: Role of the Spirit and the Word • Date: Saturday 24 February & 2 March 2024 • Time: 2:00 – 5:00pm • Venue: Foochow Methodist Church, Level 3 Sanctuary • Speaker: Dr David Lang REGISTRATION
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Contact persons: • Li Chang (Tel: 97427911) • Lisa Lau (Tel: 94577922)
FMC 2024 CHURCH CAMP • Date: 4 to 7 June 2024 • Venue: Harris Resort Barelang Batam • Speaker: Rev Wilfred Leow MORE INFORMATION
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Payment Methods • UEN : S87CC0483E • Please indicate EWC24<Mobile Number> for tracking. Registration booth will be available at the social hall after 8am and 945am service. Members need to have their passport details available for registration.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS ENGLISH WORKING COMMITTEE, SMALL GROUP LEADERS & YOUTH LEADERS DEDICATION 2024 ENGLISH WORKING COMMITTEE • •
Paul Thng Leong Keng Cheng Li Chang
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Alex Hor Belinda Teo Angeline Cheng Samuel Yeak
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Chan Li Jun Chin Wen Kai Benjamin Ong Seet Seow Chien Tan Seung Po Clara Tan
SMALL GROUPS LEADERS • Gong In Liong • Lau Lee Yang • Frederick Quek • Cheng Li Chang • Alex Hor • Ronnie Tan • Soh Chor Shan • Fiona Ding
– Chairperson - Deputy Chairperson & Chairperson; Discipleship and Nurture - Associate Lay Leader - Chairperson, Worship Committee – Secretary - Chairperson, Outreach, Social Concern & Acting Evangelism - Chairperson, Fellowship - Co-Chair Fellowship - Chairperson, Young Adults – Chairperson, Youth - 4pm Service Rep (Co-opted) - Sunday School Rep (Co-opted) Dorothy Ong Yeo Kai Eng Guok Nan Eng Wong Yuet Nan Edwin Foo Ting Seng Kiong Sng Hock Tiong Derek Koh
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Dennis Lin Seth Yeak John Chong Joyce Tay Jonathan Ng Lam Chee Kiong Tan Seung Po Benjamin Ong Paul Thing Leong Keng
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Denise Ho Joel Tan Billy Hu Chua Hock Lye Stewart Tan
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Ong Lay Wah Ling Jen Yi Isabelle Yew Samuel Yeak Benjamin Tay
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Ling Yin Joy U Lee Yintong Samuel Lau
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SMALL GROUPS CO-LEADERS • Raymond Tan • • Simon Kho • • Esther Lim • • Eddie Gan • • Norman Chang YOUTH MINISTRY • Seet Seow Chien • Reuben Chua • Malcolm Chow • Wayne Chan
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ATTENDANCE ONSITE ONLINE WORSHIP WORSHIP English – 8:00am English – 9:45am English – 4:00pm Mandarin Foochow Tamil Sunday School Creche English Youth (Sat) Others TOTAL
OFFERING ONSITE
ONLINE
479
59
$1,625.00
82 13
6
$647.90
62
$95.00 $34,083.90
561
Budget (1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024) Consolidated Fund B/F (Unaudited) Funds Collected to-date Collection Balance to meet Budget
$31,716.00
Church Mission Church Preschool $228,277.80 $300,000.00 $3,550.90 $30,157.88 $91,380.00 $188,112.00 $3,760.00 $1,100.00 -$129,586.90 -$80,630.12
QR CODE FOR FMC OFFERINGS IS ON THE RIGHT Receipt Issuance As part of the efforts to go Green, except for "Sunday offerings", e-receipts would be sent to your email or mobile phone registered with our church unless otherwise advised. No receipt would be issued for offerings indicated as "Sunday offerings" or collections that have no specific indication. e-Receipts will be sent to you via the Church WhatsApp number. We assure members that such e-receipts are NOT sent as broadcast messages to the whole church. W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G
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信息笔记 SERMON NOTES
教牧同工 Pastoral Team & Staff
经文: 1 Peter 2:4-5; 3:8-9; 4:7-11
主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE 刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511 协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Discussion Questions 1.
In what ways does the metaphor of believers becoming "living stones" in God's spiritual temple contribute to your understanding of the FMC community and the church's mission to bring glory to God?
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How can the principles of hospitality be practically applied in our church community to create a more welcoming and loving environment for members, regular worshippers, and newcomers?
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What concrete steps do you resolve to take to love and serve the body of Christ for His glory this year?
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How does the message challenge or reshape your perspective on the relationship between happiness and loving and serving others in the context of the news article about Singaporeans' happiness?
崔平和牧师 Rev Peace Choi Pyong Hwa 8388 3464 曾国华牧师 Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah 9456 7196 事工同工 MINISTRY STAFF 多马传道 Ps Raja Thomas 9483 7725 李文花传道 Ps Lee Boon Hwa 9637 3677 曾秀霞传道 Ps Ruth Zeng 9835 3097 王裕凯传道 Ps Alvin Ong 9325 3189 熊志辉传道 Ps Alex Yong 84316960 谭永正传道 Ps Tham Yong Zheng 97972763 事工助理 MINISTRY ASSISTANT 杨静霞姐妹 Ms Jaffrine Yeo 8128 0051 行政经理 ADMIN MANAGER 洪敏珠姐妹 Ms Wendy Hoon 9092 2902 行政同工 ADMIN STAFF 刘雪梅姐妹 Ms Rachel Law 8437 5297 刘民忠弟兄 Mr Lau Meng Choong 8876 2275 陈伟敏姐妹 Ms Evon Tan 9072 0515 部分时间 Part-time
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