Foochow Methodist Church English Bulletin 28 July 2024
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH
ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
ENTRANCE
Welcome
Call to Worship
Praise
Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25
Sermon: Journeying Together
Speaker: Ps Tham Yong Zheng
RESPONSE
Song of Response
Greetings & Family News
Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
SENDING FORTH
Benediction
Praise Leader
• 8:00am & 9:45am – Lim Ziteng
Scripture Reading
• 8:00am – Sarah Lau | 9:45am Angeline Cheng
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT
Date & Time Topic Speakers
4 Aug 8am, 9:45am & 4pm Launch of Intergen HC Service Family of Disciples 2 Timothy 1:5-6 Rev Peace Choi
11 Aug 8am & 9:45am CAC Sunday
18 Aug 8am, 9:45am & 4pm Missions and Evangelism Sunday Is Doing Good, Good Enough? TBC
25 Aug 8am & 9:45am Missions and Evangelism Sunday Is Doing Good, Good Enough? TBC
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION
ONE F A M ILY IN C HRIST
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
• 1st week – Onsite (Room 401) + Zoom Hybrid
• The rest of the month – On Zoom
https://tinyurl.com/fmc-english-prayer-meeting
• Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963
• Password: fmc12345
* Please note there is no Prayer Meeting on the last week of the month.
PRAYER CARE MINISTRY
If you would like someone to pray with you, our prayer ministers will be available at the front of the sanctuary after the service.
• After 8:00am service - 9:15 - 9:35 am
• After 9:45am service – 11:00 - 11:30 am
NEWBORN
We rejoice with Estelle and Shumpei Kobayashi on the birth of their second child, Emi Leia Kobayashi, who was born on 25 July 2024.
May the Lord pour forth His abundant blessings over Emi and family!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLOSURE
Sunday School will be closed from 4 August 2024 and will resume on 11 August 2024.
EXPERIENCE ALPHA
• Date: 28 July 2024, Sunday
• Time: 11:45am
• Venue: Room 104
Come and experience what a typical Alpha session is like so that you can invite your non-believer friends based on firsthand information. We’ll start with lunch fellowship, followed by video teaching and group discussion. Registration needed for catering purposes. Open now until 21 July.
https://tinyurl.com/experience-alpha-2024
TESTIMONIES SHARING BY SMALL GROUP MEMBERS
Lynette Ong
1. Which small group are you a part of, and how long have you participated?
Irene invited me to join Joyce’s small group while we were ushering on Sunday. I have been with this small group since 2013.
2. What motivated you to join a small group?
I feel blessed to be part of this group, which interacts considerately with one another. We make a point to remember each other in prayers. Though likeminded in our approach to studying the Bible, each of us brings different angles and experiences. Hearing from different perspectives helps me understand God’s word better.
3. Do you have any stories or experiences you would like to share?
Over the years, we have shared our joys, struggles, and prayers together. Currently, our meetings take place either via Zoom or in person. My small group has also stayed connected through hybrid meetings. My group members always offer me encouragement and good advice whenever I face challenges in my daily walk with God. I feel supported by their prayers for me.
4. What message would you like to share with our brothers and sisters who have not yet joined a small group?
Personally, I find it rewarding that God is pleased to see His children gathering together to pray, study His word, and share meals. I feel blessed and inspired by Ephesians 4:15 to continue to be part of a small group. Speaking the truth in love, we will grow in every respect the mature body of Him who is head that is Christ. (Eph 4:15)
Angela Lim
1. Which small group are you a part of, and how long have you participated?
I have been part of Ronnie's small group since 2015.
2. What motivated you to join a small group?
Initially, I wanted to join a small group to learn about fellow brothers' and sisters' interpretations of God's words. Over the years journeying with my SG members, we have grown closer and are able to share personal thoughts and challenges in the workplace, raising of children and other real-life issues.
TESTIMONIES SHARING BY SMALL GROUP MEMBERS
3. Do you have any stories or experiences you would like to share?
We always agree on what bible study guide to use so that we have a chance to choose which book of the bible we would like to focus on. In 2021, we decided to experiment with taking turns to co-lead with Ronnie. By coleading, each of the small group members learns not to rely just on our leader to prepare or share but also to do their own research and sharing. In recent years, we were guided by FMC to tap into the bible texts shared at the pulpit by our pastors. It has helped deepen my understanding of God's words with group-led discussions.
In Nov 2021, my husband, Amos, and I were admitted to the hospital due to COVID-19 when my children were doing their "O" level papers. My entire small group prayed earnestly for our recovery and my children's exams. They each sent encouraging messages and called me during my admission at the hospital. They even offered to help with groceries and food arrangements. They were also very concerned about my children's transport arrangements to go for exams. Until now, our family members are still very touched by their care and concern.
4. What message would you like to share with our brothers and sisters who have not yet joined a small group?
If you believe that our God is the true God and he will answer prayers, what is stopping you from joining one?
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matt 18:19-20)
Karen Thing
1. Which small group are you a part of?
Many years ago, I was part of a small group that met in my house. As a new believer, it was a good time to learn God's word and know more of our FMC members. Due to work commitments, it eventually disbanded. But God led me to Li Chang’s small group eventually.
2. What motivated you to join a small group?
After the disbandment of the small group, I have the desire to join another small group and have been asking around to join one. Dr Cheng (Li Chang) invited me to join his small group, but I didn’t, as I felt inadequate and was concerned that I could not meet their standards of bible knowledge.
TESTIMONIES SHARING BY SMALL GROUP MEMBERS
3. Do you have any stories or experiences you would like to share? When Dr Cheng approached me again, l was happy as l know Lena and Susan. I also get to know Hwai Ling in the small group. I am very grateful to Dr Cheng and his wife Angeline for their immense sharing of his knowledge, hospitality and their patience with me too.
4. What message would you like to share with our brothers and sisters who have not yet joined a small group?
Small group is where we can bond, pray, share, and give thanks to our Almighty God for all our ups and downs in life. Come and taste the Lord’s goodness through small groups!
FMC Small Group Schedule
SG Leader Frequency Day
Alex Hor Biweekly Friday 7.30pm Onsite Yio Chu Kang
Ben Tay Weekly Friday 7.30pm Onsite Novena
Benjamin Ong Weekly Thursday 7.45pm Onsite FMC
Cheng Li Chang Biweekly Friday 8.00pm Virtual -
Dennis Lin Biweekly Saturday 10.00am Onsite FMC
Derek koh Weekly Friday 8.45pm Onsite Bukit Timah
Dorothy Ong Biweekly 1st & 3rd Sat 4.00pm Virtual -
Edwin Foo Biweekly 2nd & 4th Fri 8.00pm
Fiona Ding Weekly Monday 8.00pm
Guok Nan Eng Monthly 4th Friday 8.00pm Onsite FMC
John Chong Biweekly Monday 12.00pm Virtual/Onsite To be advised
Lau Lee Yang Biweekly Saturday 7.00pm Onsite/Virtual Mt Sinai
Paul Thng ~Biweekly Saturday 7.00pm Onsite Newton/Bukit Timah
Ronnie Tan Biweekly Saturday 4.30pm Virtual -
Seth Yeak Weekly Thursday 8.00pm Onsite/Virtual St Michael
Sng Hock Tiong 3 weekly Saturday 7.00pm Onsite Bukit Timah
Soh Chor Shan Biweekly Saturday 10.00am Virtual -
Tan Seung Po Biweekly Sunday 2.00pm Virtual -
Ting Seng Kiong Biweekly Friday 8.00pm Virtual -
Wong Yuet nan Weekly Sunday 11.15am Onsite FMC
Yeo Kai Eng Biweekly Friday 8.15pm Virtual -
Are you seeking to understand how faith connects with life?
Do you want to better understand the complex and apparently conflicting issues we face as Christians?
ILLUMINE
Christian Worldview Curriculum
Do you want to see how the world and culture influences your faith in ways that you may not even know?
Do you want to appreciate and love God through the world He created and which He continues to shape?
Module 1:
Introduction to Worldviews
• An overview of all other modules
• A prerequisite before participating in all other modules as it provides foundational concepts to better understand the other modules
• Covers the what and why of worldview thinking
• Grounds the curriculum in our local (Singaporean) context.
Course details
• 6 sessions
• Starting 10 October (TBC)
• 2 hours - 8pm to 10pm
• In-person, venue TBC
• Limited to 8-12 participants
• Cost $5 per pax for Course book
For more info/ Registration
WhatsApp: Li Chang
(+65) 9742 7911
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.
经文 Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the journey of faith as a communal experience, as described in Hebrews 10:19-25, change your perspective on your personal faith journey?
2. The sermon mentioned challenges, such as weariness and doubt in one's faith journey. Can you share a time when you faced such challenges and how someone in the community helped you through it?
3.
Reflect on the three "we have" exhortations concerning your faith journey. Which of these are most needed for you? How can you encourage faltering Christians?
