Foochow Methodist Church English Bulletin 23 April 2023

FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE

23 April 2023

ENTRANCE

Welcome

Call to Worship

Praise

Pastoral Prayer

PROCLAMATION

Scripture Reading

Philemon 8 - 12 & Acts 15:36 - 41

Sermon: Mark and Onesimus: A Tale of Two Runaways

Speaker: Mr Guan Yeow Kwang

RESPONSE

Song of Response

Greetings & Family News

Tithes & Offerings

Doxology

SENDING FORTH

Benediction

Praise Leader

• 8am & 9:45am – Lim Ziteng

Scripture Reader

• 8am – Sarah Lau | 9:45am – Luen Wai Teng

PULPIT ARRANGEMENT

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 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.

BEREAVEMENT

Mrs Esther Pung was called home to the Lord on 15 April 2023.

Please uphold the family in prayers.

SENIOR CITIZEN FELLOWSHIP (ENGLISH)

• Date：29/4/2023 (Saturday）

• Time：

• 3:00pm - Songs of Praise

• 3.30pm - Synopsis of LPA by speaker Low Sau Beng

• 4.30pm - Light refreshment and fellowship

Encourage all brothers and sisters to gather for a time of fellowship!

LOVING MY FAMILY SUNDAY SECOND OFFERING COLLECTION

A special 2nd Offering will be collected for Loving Family Sunday on 30 April 2023.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP WEST MALAYSIA TRIP -

All who have registered for the above, Please attend the briefing on either 1 of the dates below:

• Date: 29/04/23 (Saturday)

• Time: 2.00pm

• Venue: Level 1 Room 104

FMC NEXT GEN CAMP

"Into the Bible-verse“

Find our place as Christians in this VUCA world.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

• Dates: 9 - 10 June 2023

• Location: Foochow Methodist Church

• Fees: $30 (T-shirt and food)

This is an optional overnight camp, and we encourage you to join us in FMC for the BBQ on the 10th at 7pm if you are available!

JOB OPENINGS

• Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church

• Youth Ministry Staff

• Closing Date: 8 May 2023

• Email: church_office@tpcmc.org.sg

For detailed job description, please refer to QR-Code.

• Charis Methodist Church

• Part-time Lay Ministry Staff – Boys’ Brigade Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

2/5/23 TO 5/5/23

CAC Family Life Pledge

The Christian Family

is the visible pattern to the Body of Christ; the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God Children are to follow the example of Christlike love set by their parents, and every member of the family is to love and submit to one another out of reverence for Christ

Families are to come together as one to interact with, serve and nurture one another in love, through family worship and prayer, so that as a family, they may bear witness to Christ from generation to generation.

Pledge of a Christian Marriage

Marriage was established by God since the beginning when He created mankind We believe in the sanctity of the marriage covenant between a man and a woman before God and expressed in mutual love and mutual support, in personal commitment, and as shared lifelong fidelity

Biblical Role of a Husband / Father

As a husband and/or father, I am responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of my family – to provide love, warmth, comfort, security and to exercise the gifts given to me by God, by serving and inspiring the family to live their lives to the fullest and to empower them to fulfil God’s mission for them

I aim to put God first in my life, and by doing so, manage marriage, family life and parenting, with a good balance of work life, ministry involvement, and personal growth I shall give my all to bring glory to God and be a good role model to future generations

Biblical Role of a Wife / Mother

As a wife, I love my husband with all my heart, and will be a good companion to him, and do all I can to create a happy and harmonious environment for the family I shall turn to the Lord in prayer and trust in the Word for guidance for myself and my family

As a mother, I shall do my best to nurture my child(ren), and use my utmost ability to develop the heart and mind of my child(ren), guiding them to discover the unique gifts that God has given to them, and to fear God

Biblical Role of Children

As a child I am a blessing from God to the family, church and society.

I hold a child-like faith I am willing, through learning and discipleship, in humility, trust, servanthood and obedience, to discover the truths of God’s kingdom

I am the agent of God’s transformation of individuals, families, communities and nations

I will honor my parents with respect and love, share in household needs and care for them in their old age.

Conclusion

Each Christian family shall accept and love one another according to the gifts granted by God and be submissive to one another out of reverence for Christ.

PRECEPTS SCHEDULE (APR - JUNE)

WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 16 April 2023

ATTENDANCE OFFERING

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.

*Mandarin & Foochow Easter Combined Service

SERMON NOTES

经文 : Philemon 8 - 12 and Acts 15:36 – 41

日期 Date: 23/4/2023

教牧同工

Pastoral Team & Staff

主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What does finishing well means to you personally and why?

2. Read Hebrews 12:1 - 2. How could believers run their race with endurance? What are some obstacles that you expect to face in doing so? How do you plan to overcome them?

3. As you consider the lives of John Mark and Onesimus, is there any parallel in your life? In what ways do their lives inspire you?

刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511

协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR

吴奕华牧师 Rev Andy Goh Yik Wah 9655 1978 曾国华牧师

Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah 9456 7196

MINISTRY STAFF

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