Foochow Methodist Church English Bulletin 3 November 2024
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH
ENGLISH HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE
ENTRANCE
Welcome
Call to Worship
Praise
Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
Children’s Story Time: Nicole Lau (9:45am only)
Scripture Reading: Acts 11:1-11; 13:1-5 & 44-46
Sermon: Peter, Barnabas and Paul: Sent to the Gentiles
Speaker: Rev Patrick Chen
RESPONSE
Song of Response
Greetings & Family News
Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
Thanksgiving and Communion
SENDING FORTH
Benediction
Praise Leader
• 8:00am & 9:45am – Stella Koh|4:00pm – John Nga
Scripture Reading
• 8:00am – Kuek Chung Lee|9:45am – Wong Wai Heng|4:00pm – Benjamin Tan
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT
Date & Time
10 November 2024
Sacred Music Sunday
17 November 2024
Senior Citizen/Retired
Pastor Sunday
24 November 2024
Christ the King Sunday
Paul: Sent to Build Churches Acts 14:21-28
Paul and Silas: Sent to Prison Acts 16:16-40
Paul: Sent to Raise Next Generation Leaders | Acts 18:1-11,18-28; 20:4-6,13-38
Rev Peace Choi
Mr David Lang
Rev Patrick Chen
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
LCEC & EWC MEETING
LCEC
Date: 10 November 2024
Time: 1:30pm
Venue: RM 309
EWC
Date: 17 November 2024
Time: 2pm
Venue: ZOOM
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES
David Lang
1. July 2024 marks the 40th year of leaving the secular job for full-time theological study and ministry. We thank God for his grace and goodness these 40 years. Pray that we will continue to serve him joyfully and faithfully.
2. Pray for strength and good health for Loo Geok, David, and our helper, Shwe. Pray that Titus's seizures can be better controlled. Titus has been going to the hospital fortnightly for blood tests to adjust his seizure medications.
3. Pray for wisdom and effectiveness for David in teaching and mentoring SBC students, and in his preaching and teaching among the churches.
Ps Simon Neo
1. For The Residents
• Renewed Hope and Purpose: Pray that each person discovers a renewed sense of purpose and hope, seeing themselves as valuable and loved by God.
• Freedom from Guilt and Shame: Pray that they experience freedom from the guilt and shame often associated with addiction and receive God’s grace and forgiveness.
2. For Staff
• Wisdom and Discernment: Pray that God grants them wisdom, patience, and compassion as they support and guide those in rehabilitation.
• Protection and Encouragement: Pray for protection against burnout and discouragement. Ask God to fill them with joy, peace, and encouragement as they serve.
3. For the Ministry’s Leadership
• Vision and Guidance: Pray that the leadership seeks and follows God’s guidance in all decisions, staying true to their mission and vision.
• Financial Provision: Pray for the financial resources needed to sustain and expand the ministry’s infrastructure in the new facility, implementation of new vocational training programme for the residents and the construction of 2 new 2-storey buildings (Chapel cum Multi-Purpose Hall and Central Kitchen).
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES
Poh Siok Ching
1. Pray for wisdom and strength to complete this semester’s assignment.
2. Pray for job stability for Kingston.
3. Pray that Jaden can be diligent in his studies.
John Amalraj
1. Pray for John as he works on analyzing the research and writing the dissertation.
2. Pray for Jessie, Jason and Joash as they await the next steps in their future career.
3. Pray that God will provide all the financial resources.
Kwok Siew Hwee
1. Elias' PSLE is over, we thank God for His protection and help during this period. Pray also for God's leading and guidance, to a secondary school suitable for him as he embarks on a new journey next year.
2. It has been challenging trying to balance studies and work at the same time. Pray for good learning and productivity both in the area of work and homework.
3. Thank God for the Bible Camp that took place in October. The poly students had good learning and were encouraged and inspired to read the Bible more deeply.
Kuek Chung Lee
1. Pray for all the participants of our training program in the Disciple Making Learning Community to deepen in their vision for disciple making, sharpen in their skills, and be committed to apply the lessons that they learn from each session.
2. Pray for an Anglican Church whose leaders we have had the privilege to train that they will facilitate their mentoring groups in the coming months with wisdom and diligence and their group members to be spiritually hungry and faithful learners.
3. Pray for each of my siblings and their families to know Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES
Chin Kheng Boon
1. Continual adjustment to the NUS Cru ministry as the new staff team leader (pertaining to frequent nights ministry with training and meeting students).
2. Wisdom and boldness to innovate evangelistic strategies and relevant training to equip NUS students to share their faith.
3. Raising $6K for NUS Cru ministry to fund internship programs for two NUS graduates for 3-5 months in Jan-May 2025.
4. For favourable sleep test result (follow up from post sleep apnea surgery) when I meet my doctor on 24 Oct to conclude if I should pursue further medical means to completely heal from my sleep apnea condition.
Tan Yiwei
1. I will be leading a mission trip to Cambodia in November 20-23-2024. There will be 6 adults and 6 children (ages 6-11) participating in this mission trip. We will journey 2-3 hrs from Phnom Penh airport to Kampong Thom. Pray for quick adjustments to the new culture, people, food and hostel stay. Our kids can be picky sometimes! Please pray for good health, safety and God’s protection over our team throughout the trip.
2. My team will reach out to 48 students studying English in the school, 12 mothers and some patients at the clinic. There will be translation for all the sessions and dormitory visit. Please pray recipients can understand everything clearly. Most importantly, they can know God more.
3. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" Romans 12:12. Thankful to God that this verse gave us much encouragement and comfort in this season of life. Please pray we will continue to be anchored in God and His Word.
Siong Min who is doing internship at SUTD Christian Fellowship
1. Thank God for an encouraging start to the new school semester, with many new students joining for CF regularly. Pray for students to keep growing in their knowledge and love for Jesus through our weekly bible studies in Mark’s gospel.
2. Pray for wisdom and faithfulness as I meet 3 girls from CF one-to-one to read the Bible together every week, to point them to Christ as I journey with them in their Christian walk.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES
3. Pray that I will not be caught up in the busyness of ministry, but to be spending time to reflect on the truths in God’s word each day, and finding rest in them.
Ji Feng & Grace who are making regular trips to Batam
1. Pray for the church and family outreach ministry in the Batam Grace Church.
2. Pray for the Seniors Fellowship of Batam Grace Church to hold an evangelistic meeting in March or April 2025. Pray for the speaker Pastor Lee Boon Hua.
3. Pray for the pastors, preachers, members and their mission's ministry, as well as the financial needs of Grace Church in Batam.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JOB VACANCIES
Charis Methodist Church
• Lay Ministry Staff (Youth Worker)Lead, oversee and supervise Charis Xciting Saints (XS 17 - 22 years old) and (JXS 13 - 16 years old)
For a detailed job description, please visit here. Interested parties can email your resume to office@charismc.org.sg .
In the issue:
• The Bible doesn't talk about stocks, bonds and bitcoins, so what should we do?
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.
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信息笔记 SERMON NOTES
经文 Scripture: Acts 11:1-11; 13:1-5 & 44-46
Discussion Questions
1. How can we apply the spirit of unity, acceptance, and proactive response displayed in these passages to our faith community?
2. How does the account of Acts 11 challenge your perception of Christian identity & mission?
教牧同工
Pastoral Team & Staff
主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE
刘昌耀牧师
Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511
协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR
崔平和牧师
Rev Peace Choi Pyong Hwa 8388 3464
曾国华牧师
Rev Patrick Chen 9456 7196
年会传道 CONFERENCE PREACHER
谭永正传道
Pr Tham Yong Zheng 97972763
事工同工 MINISTRY STAFF
多马传道
Ps Raja Thomas 9483 7725
3. How does the reception of the Gentile believers by the early Christian community inspire us to inclusivity & acceptance today?
