FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE 19 November 2023 ENTRANCE Welcome Call to Worship Praise Pastoral Prayer PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Joshua 23:1-3, 14 & 24: 14-17 Sermon: Joshua Conclusion: No Broken Covenant Speaker: Rev Patrick Chen RESPONSE Song of Response Greetings & Family News Tithes & Offerings Doxology SENDING FORTH Benediction Praise Leader • 8am & 9:45am – Gloria Ng | 4pm - Dr Julian Lim Scripture Reader • 8am - Sarah Lau| 9:45am – Angeline Cheng | 4pm - Ben Tan PULPIT ARRANGEMENT Date
Topic
Speakers
26 Nov 8am & 9:45am
The Women of the Advent - Introduction Matthew 1:1-7
Mr David Lang
3 Dec 8am, 9:45am & 4pm
The Women of the Advent – Rahab and the Scarlet Cord Joshua 2:17-21
Rev Andy Goh
10 Dec 8am & 9:45am
Methodist Schools Foundation Sunday The Women of the Advent – Ruth
Dr Paul Thng
17 Dec 8am, 9:45am & 4pm
The Women of the Advent – Bathsheba
Rev Patrick Chen
FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION ONE FAMILY IN CHRIST 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 ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, 8PM Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963 Password: fmc12345
There is no prayer meeting on the last Wed of the month.
JOB OPENINGS Foochow Methodist Church is looking for a Full-Time Children Ministry Staff (English and Mandarin). FOR DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION:
NEW LOCAL PREACHER Co-ordinator of BOM's Local Preacher’s Programme, Rev Lisa Yu, presented the New Local Preachers' Licence to Ps Tham Wen Chen from Foochow MC, one of CAC's local churches, at CAC 48th Session Opening Service.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FMC PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS FOR 2024 We thank God for a fruitful CAC Annual Conference from 13-16 November held in Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church. The appointment of the pastors was announced at the closing service on the 16 November. For FMC, these are the pastoral appointments for 2024: •
Pastor-in-charge - Rev Lau Chong Yaw
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Associate Pastor - Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah
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Associate Pastor - Rev Peace Choi Pyong Hwa
Rev Andy Goh will be posted to Sengkang Methodist Church in 2024. Please do take time to bid him farewell and show your appreciation to him before he leaves. Please keep the pastors in prayer as we continue to faithfully serve God wherever He has called us.
STAFF BONDING OUTING We will be having our staff bonding outing on 22 November 2023, Church Office will be manned for calls.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FMC UPGRADING PROGRAM Dear brothers and sisters, We are excited to announce that the renovation work for FMC preschool has begun during the school holidays. Here's a summary of the progress and upcoming plans: •
Phase 1 - Room 104 and Level 1 Children's toilet 1. Level 1 Room 104 is almost complete, with some touch-ups and defect rectifications remaining. 2. Level 1 Children Toilet is 90% complete.
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Phase 2 - Level 2 classrooms and Children's toilet 1. From 18 Nov till 28 Dec, Level 2 classrooms and corridor will be closed for renovation works. 2. Toilets can only be accessed from inside the L2 sanctuary through the back sliding door. 3. The lift at the back will still be operational for other levels.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and support during this time. The improvements will greatly enhance the learning environment for our preschool. Please join us in prayer for a smooth and successful renovation process. Please note that worship services will continue as usual with minimal disruption. Thank you for your understanding, prayers, and continued support.
WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 12 November 2023 ATTENDANCE ONSITE ONLINE WORSHIP WORSHIP 105 19
- 8am - 9.45am
OFFERING ONSITE
ONLINE
$200.00 $284.00
147
- 4pm Mandarin
208
35
$2,020.00
Foochow
58
9
$333.00
Tamil
74
7
$449.00
Sunday School
77
Creche
6
English Youth (Sat)
17
$41,225.00
$173.00
$341.00
Others TOTAL
669
70
$45,025.00
Church Mission
Church Preschool
Budget (1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024)
$228,277.80
$300,000.00
Consolidated Fund B/F (Unaudited)
$3,550.90
$30,157.88
Funds Collected to-date
$61,200.00
$101,280.00
Collection on 12 November 2023
$2,760.00
$21,972.00
-$160,766.90
-$146,590.12
Balance to meet Budget
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.
信息笔记 SERMON NOTES 经文: Joshua 23:1-3, 14 & 24: 14-17 日期 Date: 19/11/2023
教牧同工 Pastoral Team & Staff 主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE
Discussion Questions 1a. What does the narrative of Joshua last words teach us about God's faithfulness to His covenant? 1b. Would you share your salvation or baptism story to spur one another in faith. 2.
What attitude does Joshua show in this verse with the words “but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord?”
3.
Do we have such a choice? What choices are people choosing between today (E.g., they might not choose between other gods and the Lord, but would choose between something else and Him)?
刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511 协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR 吴毅华牧师 Rev Andy Goh Yik Wah 9655 1978 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