FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH
ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE 28 November 2021 ENTRANCE Welcome Advent Candle Lighting Call to Worship Praise Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-26 Sermon Advent 1 : The Hope We Have
Rev Ong Bee Keow
RESPONSE Greetings & Family News Tithes & Offerings Doxology
SENDING FORTH Closing Hymn Benediction & 3-Fold Amen Praise Leader • 8am : Stella Koh • 11.30am : Recorded Scripture Reader: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-26 8am : pre-recorded by Chung Lee 11:30am : Rev Ong Bee Keow
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT Date
Topic
Speakers
Dec 5 @ 8am, 11:30am & 4pm
Communion Service Advent 2 : The Peace We Have Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:1-6
Rev Poh Heow Lee (8am & 11.30am) Rev Seet Keng Tat (4pm)
Dec 12 @ 8am, 11:30am
Advent 3 : The Love We Have Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18
Mr Guan Yeow Kwang
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION 125
“A Welcoming, Nurturing & Transforming Church Relevant to and Engaging Community and World with the Good News of Jesus Christ.” THEME 2021: Transforming - Practise Holy Habits. Loving Our Family - No One Left Behind
ANNOUNCEMENT 1.
Welcome We warmly welcome you to worship with us.
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Bereavement Mr Voon Kim Chuah returned home to the Lord on Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021. Our condolences and prayers be with the family at this time.
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Live Stream Ministry - Live Stream Sharing Session Serve in the live stream ministry for a minimum period of one year after attending the schedule training session. Please register and select a training session: CLICK TO REGISTER
Registration closed on 1 December 2021 The training session will be conducted in church level 2 sanctuary. * Please note that by attending the sharing session, you will be automatically enlisted in the live-stream service @ 0800 for a minimum period of one year. There is no age limit for this ministry. Anyone who has a heart to serve are welcome to join the training session and served.
PRAYER MEETINGS 4.
English Prayer Meeting on Wednesday, 8pm There is no prayer meeting on 24 November 2021 and the month of December.
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION 125 5.
Local Ministry Staff (Small Group Ministry-English) Foochow Methodist Church is seeking individuals who are passionate and committed to disciple, grow and support our church's Small Group Ministry. CLICK FOR DETAILS
Please fill up the application form, attach your resume and recent photograph, and send to recruitment@foochowmc.org.sg. All queries can be emailed to recruitment@foochowmc.org.sg or you can contact Rev Poh. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. 6.
Tutors Needed for OSC Tuition Ministry As we are approaching the New Year, tuition ministry needs at least 4 tutors to help the students. Preferably (but not necessary) someone who has some knowledge of Zoom, training will be provided. For those who are interested, please contact Waiteng 91878315 or Pastor Siok Ching 98892846
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Youth Ministry December Calendar Weekly on-site at room #401, from 4pm to 6pm. CLICK TO REGISTER
Calendar: • 4 Dec • 11 Dec • 18 Dec • 25 Dec
FELLOWSHIP (2 – 4 PM) TEENS-YOUTH CAMP Belonging EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH Seasonal greetings CHRISTMAS Thanksgiving
Due to COVID measures, no food and drinks allowed.
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION 125 8.
DISCIPLE I and III Program DISCIPLE I (2022) Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study If you have always wanted to read through the whole Bible but ran out of steam, come and join the group to read and discuss it, and apply what you learn into practice. CLICK TO REGISTER
or scan the QR code to register.
Registration closes on 14 January 2022 (Refer to insert for more details.)
DISCIPLE III (2022) Remember Who You Are For graduates of DISCIPLE I and II, this program examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God of God. CLICK TO REGISTER
or scan the QR code to register.
Registration closes on 14 January 2022 (Refer to insert for more details.)
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION 125 9.
Registration for English 5 Dec Worship Service Registration begins TODAY, 28 Nov, 2pm. CLICK TO REGISTER
FAQ link
Registration ends 30 Nov, noon. Confirmation will be sent via WhatsApp by 3 Dec, Friday. For cancellation, please reply to the confirmation WhatsApp ASAP. The Fully Vaccinated Service: All remain masked. Seating will be in Zones of 100 pax. • 8am svc @ L2 Sanctuary. • 11.30am svc @ L3 Sanctuary. The Unvaccinated Service • 4pm svc @ L3 Sanctuary
Safety Measures: a) As per the new advisory released by MCCY on 23 Nov 2021. we can now have up to 100 worshippers in each zone for congregational worship services. The separation between the zones is also reduced to 2 metres. b) We strongly encourage all who are serving/volunteering during onsite service and onsite ministries at church to undergo a self-administered Antigen Rapid Test, even if you are fully vaccinated. c) Please check in using the TraceTogether token or app. d) Show Proof of Vaccination status e) All congregants attending worship service are to sit in groups of maximum 5 pax. This applies to all, including families, regardless adult or children. f) Seniors aged 60 years old and above are strongly discourage from attending or supporting religious activities, even if they are vaccinated. Seniors should also take their vaccination booster shot if they are eligible. The Registration Process i. Register indicating the Service Timing. ii. CONFIRMATION completes your Registration. iii. Call the Office if you have not received your CONFIRMATION. iv. CONFIRMATION is needed to attend the service. After The Service i. Leave the church premises immediately. ii. Avoid mingling and conversation in the church
LOVING OUR FAMILY - NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
PRAY . ENGAGE . GATHER My Prayer Request As of 25 November, we received 28 submissions requesting prayer requests for 62 pre-believing family members. Continue to pray fervently for the salvation of our pre-believing family members
PRAY .
ENGAGE . GATHER
Continue to share the Good News with our pre-believing family members. Engage meaningfully.
PRAY . ENGAGE . GATHER
Gather thankfully - the season to extend the Hope, Love, Peace and Joy of God! Invite your pre-believing family members to come and join the special programs for various age level. Date / Time* Topic** • 04 Dec “Flower Arrangement activity” • 10-11 Dec “Youth Retreat” • 11 Dec “Christmas in Cookie Event” • 20 Dec “Online Christmas Caroling” • 25 Dec “Baptism/Confirmation/Membership and Christmas Celebration Service” • 26 Dec Celebration Service – “Light of the World” • 31 Dec Watchnight Covenant Service *Time of program to be announced when available. ** Mode of gathering subject to COVID-19 measures at time of execution.
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
LOVING OUR FAMILY - NO ONE LEFT BEHIND
PRAY . ENGAGE . GATHER
Christmas in Cookie by Chef from Allspice Institute Pte Ltd You are encouraged to sign up in pairs with your friend or loved one. • Date: 11 December 2021, Saturday • Time: 2:00-4:00pm • Venue: TBC* Foochow Methodist Church or ZOOM CLICK TO REGISTER
Closing date : 28 November 2021 Due to safe measurement protocols, event can only accommodate maximum 40 pax.
COLLECTION FROM WEEK OF 21 Nov 2021 Offerings Second Offering Tithes & Pledges Thanksgiving Church Missions For Church Ministries For External Organisations/Individuals For FMC Kindergarten Others Total
AMOUNT $7,715.60 $0.00 $3,194.00 $700.00 $1,050.00 $40.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $12,699.60
QR Code for FMC Offerings is on the right: Notes: 1) Receipts will be mailed to FMC members. 2) You can contact Church Office at 62938757, if a) You are a worshipper and you would like to receive a receipt. b) If you have any clarifications regarding your offering. ISSUE OF OFFICIAL RECEIPTS If you would prefer not to receive a receipt, you can either inform the Church Office or indicate “No Receipt” in your transfer reference.
(1) Church Mission Fund Budget (1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2022) Consolidated Mission Fund B/F (Unaudited) Funds Collected to-date Collection on 21 Nov 2021 Balance to meet Budget (2) FMC Kindergarten Financial Needs FMC Kindergarten Budget Funds Collected to-date Collection on 21 Nov 2021 Balance to meet Budget
$250,968.00 $0.00 $43,547.00 $1,050.00 -$206,371.00 $20,000.00 $9,520.00 $0.00 -$10,480.00
信息笔记 SERMON NOTES 经文Scripture Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-26 日期 Date 28/11/2021
Discussion questions for Advent 1: The Hope we have Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-26 Question 1 What does Advent remind you of the Hope you have? Question 2 Living between the ages of the first and second coming of Christ, how do you respond in your Christian life? Question 3 “ 16In that day Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this will be its name: ‘The Lord Is Our Righteousness.’ ” Who will be called “The Lord is Our righteousness” in Jeremiah 33:16? What does it mean to us today?
教牧同工 Pastoral Team & Staff 主理 Pastor-In-Charge 傅後利牧师 Rev Poh Heow Lee 9771 4553
协理 Associate Pastor 刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511 何威达牧师 Rev Dr Wilfred Ho 9712 0127
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薛庆达牧师 Rev Seet Keng Tat 9225 1980
(部分时间 Part-time)
助理 Assistant Pastor 王美娇牧师 Rev Ong Bee Keow 9770 4215
事工同工 Ministry Staff 李文花传道 Ps Lee Boon Hwa 9637 3677 多马传道 Ps Raja Thomas 9483 7725 曾秀霞传道 Ps Ruth Zeng 9835 3097 傅淑贞传道 Ps Lim Siok Ching 9889 2846 王裕凯弟兄 Mr Alvin Ong 9325 3189 熊志辉弟兄 Mr Alex Yong 84316960
事工助理 Ministry Assistant 杨静霞姐妹 Ms Jaffrine Yeo 8128 0051
(部分时间 Part-time)
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 蔡清城弟兄 Mr Chua Cheng Seah 9728 8819 陈伟敏姐妹 Ms Evon Tan 9072 0515