FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE 26 November 2023 ENTRANCE Welcome Call to Worship Praise Pastoral Prayer PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon: The Women of the Advent - Why Four Women in Royal Line Speaker: Mr David Lang RESPONSE Song of Response Greetings & Family News Tithes & Offerings Doxology SENDING FORTH Benediction Praise Leader • 8am & 9:45am – Ong Lay Wah Scripture Reader • 8am - Kuek Chung Lee | 9:45am – Leslie Kwek PULPIT ARRANGEMENT Date
Topic
Speakers
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
24 Dec Combined 9am
The Women of the Advent – Mary Facing her Impossibilities Luke 1:26-38
Rev Andy Goh
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
BEREAVEMENT Mdm Koh Choon Hia (Mandarin Congregation) went home with the Lord on 24th November 2023. Our condolences and prayers be with the family during this time of loss. SUNDAY SCHOOL Sunday School is closed on the 3 Dec 2023 and 10 Dec 2023. Sunday School will resume on 17 Dec 2023. 6-DAY MISSION TRIP TO PHNOM PENH 30 NOV – 5 DEC 2023 Our mission team is headed out on Thursday, 30 Nov 2023 to Cambodia. • Date: 30 Nov to 5 Dec 2023 • Mission trippers: 16 Please keep them in your prayers.
WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 19 November 2023 ATTENDANCE ONSITE ONLINE WORSHIP WORSHIP 99 20
- 8am
OFFERING ONSITE $115.00
- 9.45am
155
$447.00
- 4pm
30
$264.00
Mandarin
221
32
$1,328.00
Foochow
40
5
$581.00
Tamil
85
7
$536.00
Sunday School
79
Creche
12
English Youth (Sat)
12 $ 709
$17,939.95
$104.00
Others TOTAL
ONLINE
1,362.80
64
$22,677.75
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
$63,96.00
$123,252.00
Collection on 19 November 2023
$2,415.00
$1,400.00
-$158,351.90
-$145,190.12
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: Matthew 1:1-17
教牧同工 日期 Date: 26/11/2023 Pastoral Team & Staff 主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE
Discussion Questions 1.
Are there specific sins, backgrounds, or issues that might make you or fellow Christians feel unwelcome or unfit for involvement in God's kingdom or within our church community?
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2.
Can you recognize individuals or groups within our church and society who may feel marginalized? What steps can we collectively take to ensure they are embraced and included in the work of God's kingdom?
3.
How can the church empower women to make a greater impact in the Church and the world?
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