Sunday 5 March 2017 Upper Room 8.30am

Reflective Verse "Then Saul said to David, “Blessed are you, my son David; you will accomplish much and surely prevail” 1 Samuel 26:25 Reflective Question Why did Saul say David would accomplish much after witnessing what David did not do in 1 Samuel 26? Prayer Lord, show me those reactions I have when I am angry and help me see how they are not aligned to your character. Amen.

Order of Worship 1st SUNDAY IN LENT/HOLY COMMUNION

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Call to Worship from Psalm 111:1-10 [PLEASE STAND] Leader Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the

upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

People Glorious and majestic are His deeds, and His righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.

Leader He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. He has shown his people the power of His works, giving them the lands of other nations.

People The works of His hands are faithful and just; all His precepts are trustworthy. They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.

ALL He provided redemption for His people; He ordained His covenant forever—holy and awesome is His name. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise. Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Samuel Lay

TIME OF SIMULTANEOUS CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Shout for joy to the LORD…give thanks to Him and praise His name. (Psalm 100:1, 4)

Usually the congregation is given a specific time period, with a common theme of petition or supplication. Then all pray aloud at the same time in the power of the Spirit. (United Methodist Book of Worship 1992, pg 446)

PRAYER SILENT & INTERCESSORY PRAYER But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. (Habakkuk 2:20)

TIME FOR WATCHING THE LORD I will stand at my watch; I will look to see what he will say to me. (Habakkuk 2:1)

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:26)

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Pastoral Prayer Mr Alan Tay

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Sovereign

Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 26 Sermon Breaking Free From A Revengeful Spirit Rev Edmund Koh

PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion

(we invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal)

Music during Communion

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Did You Feel The Mountains Tremble

Benediction

Postlude

Prayer Ministry at the Altar

If you need someone to pray with you, please come forward after the service. The Pastors, Pastoral Team Staff members, together with the URS Leadership, are available to pray with you.

If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS REV TERENCE YEO will be away on a mission trip from 9-15 March. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, Sun Sch Teachers’ Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. CRADLE ROLL WSCS would like to welcome newborns into the family of God! Please notify Mary at the Church Office (6256-4298) on the birth of your baby. THE BOYS’ BRIGADE WEEK (5 MARCH-2 APRIL): The BB looks forward to your generous support with your donations TODAY. Funds collected will subsidise the programmes and activities of the 5 12th Companies in the ACS family. All donations received will enjoy tax deductions for the year ending 31 Dec 2017.

METHODIST WALK 2017: WALK TOGETHER 25 March (Sat); ACJC; 7.15-10am. This is also a fund-raising event organized by the Methodist Schools’ Foundation (MSF). The MSF looks forward to participation in the walk and donations. See details on page 13. Closing date for registration of participants is 6 March. VACANCY OF CHAPLAIN/ASST CHAPLAIN @ YEW TEE NURSING HOME: Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) is seeking for suitable persons. He/she should be theologically trained and be able to minister in at least one dialect. For enquiries of job description and qualifications, or to send their CV, please direct to the MWS Human Resource Dept (Attn: evelynlee@mws.sg). Closing date: 31 March 2017. Only shortlisted persons will be interviewed. Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an email with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at 6256 4298

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 6 to 12 March Dr Aplin Giles, Nick Mdm Bassig Irene Mendozon Dr Chan Yi Wen, Christopher Mr Chee Teng Lock, Gordon Mr Chen Chee Yan, David Mr Chen Kuang Tien, Ted Mrs Chia-Cunningham, Michele Louise Mr Chim Seng Wei, Matthew Mdm Chong Fay Chui, Carol Mr Choo Teck Long Mdm Chow Lai Fun Mr Chua Peng Siang, Kelvin Miss Chung Yen Ping Mdm Devied Pamela Magdelene Ms Doong Corinne Mr Doong Doh Hwa Mr Ee Xu Yue, Josiah Mr Eng Teng Suan, Nelson Miss Faulkner Ping Ann, Laura Mdm Foo Soon Yien Ms Goh Hui Tse, Grace Mr Goh Jia Xuan, Gerald Mr Goh Seng Leong, Christopher Ms Goh Yi-Lynn Miss Heng En Hua, Zaneta Miss Henry, Keren Ann Kit An Miss Ho Hui Sheng, Deborah Mdm Ho Li Yan, Ruth

Mrs Ho-Chong Mei Ling, Carol Mrs Huang-Boey Seng Neo, Irene Miss Kam Huey Jiuan, Joanne Mrs Kanagasundram Shyamala Mr Kandasamy Ranjini Mdm Keow Mei-Yen Mdm Khaw Choo Sen, Susan Mr Khoo Boo Yeong, Richard Mr Koh Wah Leng, Andrew Mdm Koh, Minna Mdm Kuah Ann-Nee Mr Kwek Tse Yong, Jeffrey Miss Lai Rou Juan, Florence Mr Lee Chun Jun, Stuart Mr Lee Mun Kong, Lawrence Mr Lee Yaw Loong, Francis Mrs Lee-Loh Soek Koon Mrs Lee-Tsang, Jasmine Miss Leong Mabeline Miss Leong Yu-Xian, Gabriele Mdm Li Yizhen, Joy Mdm Lim Peck Hoon Miss Lim Poey Huang Dr Lim Teck Meng, Ernest Mdm Loh Suk Chen, Helen Mdm Low Lee Peng, Linda Miss Mah Yen Ling Ms Masacorale, Priscilla

Mdm Mun Yoke Kum, Evelyn Ms Ng Fook Yin Ms Nga Hui En Mdm Nurhalimah Eneng Mdm Ong Chui Hong Mr Ong Jin Kiat, Timothy Mr Ong Kheng Hean, Matthew Mr Ong Tiong Beng, Raymond Ms Phua, Yvonne Dr Png Su-Yin, Eunice Mr Poon Tat Wee, David Mr Quek Suan Kiat Mrs Seet-Goh Chu Kwong, Esther Mdm Sim Kiok Hua, Lily Miss Sim Su Ying, Dawn Mdm Soh Chiew Sear Miss Tan Ai Mei, Natasha Mdm Tan Chai Weii, Cherie Mdm Tan Geok Lin, Adelin Mr Tan Tow Ee Mr Tan Wei-Ming, Westcott Mrs Tan-Lee Linda Mr Taw Jun Chang, Christopher Miss Tay Zhi Mei, Ashley Mdm Teo Bee Hua, Alice Mr Teo Chong Kee Mr Teo Jiangwei Jotham Ms Teo Peck Tin

Mrs Tham-Sim Jasmine Miss Wasnah Amin Mr Wong Hon Kwong, Kenneth Miss Wong Lai Sum Miss Wong Su Mei, Bernice Mr Wong Tao Wen Mr Yap Wee Yeow Mrs Yap-Lim Poh Kheng, Christina Mr Yeh Ching Young, Paul Mr Yeo Guan Kiang Mr Yeo, Douglas Mr Yeow Peng Chuan, Michael Mr Zhang Fan Mr Chua Reagan Joseph Mr Kanna, K. Ronan Miss Khoo Hui Jie, Shannon Mr Lee Ming, Luke Mr Lim Yan Rong, Jonathan Miss Lim, Kaitlyn Mr Liow Chung Kun, Julian Miss Png Shi Hui, Sarah Mr Tan Yung Pin, Ivan Ms Tay, Olenka Dara Mrs Thoeng-Quek Liza Mr Toh Kei Soong Miss Wong Hui Min, Elizabeth Ms Yang En, Emma Kate

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FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • in loving memory of Ong Teng Keong, from Mei

Ling, Choon Ho, Lisa, Tim, Nick, Natalie & Edward

• in loving memory of Mr Gan Kee Tian from Jeanette, Benjamin, Rosalind, Kathleen and Wendy

• in loving memory of Kelly Sng Wei Lan from parents May & Eng Chua, sister, brother-in-law, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF - LENT – 1 MARCH to 16 APRIL, 2017 Sat, 4 Mar BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • No Confidence in the Flesh Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 5 Mar 1st Sunday in Lent/Holy Communion • Finding The Heart’s True Home

• Breaking Free From A Revengeful Spirit • Who Is Jesus? [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Dr Tan Kim Huat

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room/HC)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth/HC) 10.30am (BBPP)

Sat, 11 Mar BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Pressing On

Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 12 Mar 2nd Sunday in Lent • Meditative & Contemplative Prayer

• TBC • Meditative & Contemplative Prayer • Is Jesus Fully God? [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Jeremy Ong

8.30am, 10.30am 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 5pm 10.30am (BBPP/HC)

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Communion Stewards Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm 8.30am

8.30am Upper Room 10.30am

10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen-Ai, Mr Lionel Ong, Mrs Ong Chen-An Molly Tan's Group Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong HillCrest BSG Mr & Mrs Caesar Tan & Marilyn Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Mrs Peggy Tang, Mdm Serene Liang, Mr Pang Seng Hock, Ms Corinne Teo Mr Benjamin BC Tan, Mr Vincent Thong, Mr James Khoo, Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Eric Low, Mr John Goh, Dr Benedict Chong, Dr John Thomas Mr Ong Ai Bin, Dr Nicholas Ghows, Mdm Christina Ong, Mdm Cheng Hui Chin, Mr Bryan Hoo, Mr Alan Tay Dr Benjamin Ong, Mr Loke Beng Fong, Mr Eric Teo TC, Mr Khoo Wei Khong, Mrs Sally Chua, Dr Serene Chee, Ms Darrell Lee, Mrs Ong Cheow Lan Mr Daniel Long, Ms Dorcas Fong, Ms Lydia Lim, Ms Lee Ong, Mr Shawn Tan, Ms Iris Sin Mr Lim Yu Chiang, Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Ang Hock Kheng, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Alvin Sim, Mr Ernest Ho, Ms Lee Yean-Lin, Mrs Evelyn Teoh

PA Technicians Sat 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 8.30am Upper Room; 10.30am Shine Forth

Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Cecil Lee PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Dorothy Chiang, Dr Angelin Tan, Mrs Florence Wong, Ms Ho Jiaen, Ms Cheng Min Ming

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Ms Koh Li-San Mrs Esther Seet (Organist) and Mr Peter Goh & 8.30am Choir and Mrs Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan, Mr Goh Kheng Long (Keyboardists), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Mrs Lim Ai Li

Ushers Sat 5.00pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Jeremy Tan. Ms Kuo Hsin Yu, Mr Lionel Ong, Mrs Ong Chen An Mr Nicky Lim, Mrs Jenny Hay, Mr & Mrs Roger Tan, Mr Tommy Goh, Mr Wong Wing Kwong, Mr Andreas Handayanto, Mrs Yvonne Ow, Mr Martin Lim, Mr David Wong, Ms Ruth Seah, Mr James Chang Ms Evon Phua, Ms Rachel Koh, Mr Gabriel Koh, Ms Deborah Chew, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Mr Andrew Eu, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho, Dr Serene Chee Mr Kevin Yap, Dr Jake Toh, Dr Tan Pei Yu, Ms Allison Foo Mr Kevin Yap, Dr Jake Toh, Dr Tan Pei Yu, Ms Allison Foo, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Ms Pauline Ng, Ms Dharshini Punendran

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5.00pm

Mr Benjamin BC Tan and Mr Eric Low Ms Evon Phua Mr Loke Beng Fong Mr Chan Kai Yau

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