Foochow Methodist Church English Bulletin 6 August 2023

FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH

HOLY COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE

6 August 2023

ENTRANCE

Welcome

Call to Worship

Praise

Pastoral Prayer

PROCLAMATION

Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Sermon: An FAQ on Tithing

Speaker: Rev Andy Goh

RESPONSE

Song of Response

Greetings & Family News

Tithes & Offerings

Doxology

Holy Communion

SENDING FORTH

Benediction

Praise Leader

• 8am & 9:45am – Andrew Koh | 4pm – Philip Leong

Scripture Reader

• 8am – Kuek Chung Lee | 9:45am - Wong Wai Heng | 4pm - Roy Tan

PULPIT ARRANGEMENT

Date Topic Speakers

13 Aug 8am & 9:45am

CAC Topic –Be Transformed not

Conformed Romans 12:1-2

20 Aug 8am, 9:45am & 4pm Missions Sunday Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Rev Erick Tan – 8am

Rev Peter Soh - 9:45am

Rev Dr Andrew Peh

27 Aug 8am & 9:45am

Missions Sunday Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

Mr Kua Wee Seng

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.

CAC SUNDAY SECOND OFFERING COLLECTION

A special 2nd offering will be collected on 13 August 2023 for Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) Sunday.

Please indicate “CACS23” during the offering.

BEREAVEMENT

Caroline Cheng nee Ong, beloved mum of Jonathan Cheng (English Service) was called home to the Lord on 3 Aug 2023.

Our condolences and prayers be with their family at this time.

ANNOUNCEMENT

UPDATE OF FMC FINANCES Dear Church,

FMC ended its financial year of 1st Aug 2022 – 31st Jul 2022. God has been good and continued to bless us with collections & other income to meet operating expenses. For this financial year, we had a cashflow shortfall of about $115k as the operating surplus was not enough to cover the higher capital expenditure of $270k. However, we were able to utilise previous year surplus to cover the shortfall.

In the plan for the new financial year 1st Aug 2023 – 31st July 2024, we see three areas of need:

• Staff wage is higher by 13% or $150k due to additional headcount and wage increase ( in line with CAC guideline) for the rest of the staff effected from Jan 2023

• Higher Ministry expenses of +$117k due to step up in congregational and outreach activities.

• Higher expected capital expenditure, estimated at $550k (more details below). Amounts are indicative dependent on final decisions taken regarding the extent of the social hall works to address the termiteinfected wooden claddings & cupboards and tender outcome for air-con replacement. The air-conditioning on L2-L4 in the classroom stack are 20 years old, we see frequent breakdowns and repair cost is expensive (spare parts are no longer in production).

We encourage church members to prayerfully consider the needs and as you are led, to give cheerfully. Please contact Judy, the Church Treasurer or Lay Hong, Finance Committee Chair or Wendy our Church Admin Manager if you would like to clarify further.

CAC SUNDAY 2023

13 August 2023 will be CAC’s designated CAC Sunday!

The theme for CAC Sunday 2023 is “BE TRANSFORMED NOT CONFORMED” .

A 2nd Offering will be collected on CAC Sunday. Please indicate “CACS23” during the offering.

The offering will go towards the Central Pooling fund, which funds the shared pastoral and ministry expenses between CAC and all our 17 local churches.

CAC SUNDAY 2023 PULPIT EXCHANGE 13 AUGUST 2023

Rev Erick Tan Eng Ghee

Rev Lin Ming Zhong

Rev Peter Soh Kee Lie

Rev Nathanael Chew Eng Pin

Foochow (with Interpretation)

Rev Boey Kok Yeow Foochow 7pm Tamil (Need interpreter)

Rev Lau Chong Yaw TPCMC 9am Mandarin

Rev Andy Goh YMM 11am English

Rev Patrick Chen Grace MC Sat 4pm Mandarin(with Interpretation)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS

The organising commitee of MWS Golf event - Golf on the Green would like to reach out for 5 volunteers to help out at the event.

• Date: 6 Sep 2023

• Time: 11am to 5.30pm

• Lunch will be provided

Interested persons, please contact Chee Seng or Alex Hor.

35th MWS Fellowship on the Greens will be held at Orchid Country Club on 6 September 2023 (Wednesday).

Convening Churches: Cairnhill Methodist Church and Foochow Methodist Church.

THE AUGUST ISSUE OF METHODIST MESSAGE IS OUT

In this issue:

• Hospitality as Justice: Addressing homelessness in Singapore

• Yong-en Care Centre: Of good friends, teachers and church buildings

AUGUST 2023

JOB OPENINGS

• Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church

• Youth Ministry Staff and Administrative Executive

Submit CV & resume to: church_office@tpcmc.org.sg

WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 30 July 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.

经文: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

日期 Date: 6/8/2023

主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What is your understanding of a tithe? What is the bible’s definition of the tithe? (Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 14:22, Genesis 28:22)2

2. What are the arguments FOR and AGAINST tithing today? (refer to sermon recap)

3. Regardless of the arguments listed above, it is understood that we still have to give. Based on 2 Cor 9:6-7.

What then should be our Frequency, Attitude and Quantity to give?

1. Based on 2 Cor 9:8,12,13. What happens when we give generously and faithfully?

2. How can we work towards becoming a “cheerful giver”?

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Rev Lau ChongYaw

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协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR

吴毅华牧师

Rev Andy Goh Yik Wah

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曾国华牧师

Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah

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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

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Mr Tham Yong Zheng

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事工助理 MINISTRY ASSISTANT 杨静霞姐妹 t

Ms Jaffrine Yeo t 8128 0051

行政经理 ADMIN MANAGER

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Ms Wendy Hoon

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行政同工 ADMIN STAFF

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Ms Rachel Law 8437 5297 刘民忠弟兄

Mr Lau MengChoong 8876 2275 陈伟敏姐妹 t

Ms Evon Tan t 9072 0515