11 January 2015 - Faith Methodist Church

18 January 2015
FAITH METHODIST CHURCH
18January 2015, 10AM | Praise@AC Contemporary Service
Second Sunday After Epiphany
ACT OF PREPARATION
Pre Service Prayer
ACT OF PRAISE
*Opening Worship
ACT OF PROCLAMATION
*Prayer of Illumination
All: Lord, open our hearts and minds
by the power of your Holy Spirit,
that as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed,
we may hear your Word with joy. Amen.
Scripture Text
Sermon
*Song of Response
Revelation 2:12-17
7 Churches (Pergamum)
ACT OF PRAYER
*Prayer on Behalf
*The Lord’s Prayer
ACT OF PRESENTATION
*Exchange of Peace
Welcome/Greetings
Offertory Prayer/ Offering
Family News
Doxology
(*) Congregation to stand
UMH 95
ACT OF PARTING
*Closing Song
*Benediction
*Congregational Response
Altar Ministry
Three-Fold Amen
UMH 898
FAMILY NEWS
TO ALL OUR FIRST TIME VISITORS !
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We’re so glad you’ve worshipped the Lord
with us today and we’d like you to remember
this experience with a welcome gift which you
can collect at the Welcome Corners.
The Welcome Corners are at:
 Level 1 Faith Corner (8am Service)
 Level 4 Lift Lobby (9am Service)
 ACJC CPA Foyer (10am Service)
 Level 4 Shalom Corner (11am Service)
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In preparation for Ash Wednesday, we will
be collecting palm branches from the
previous Palm Sunday service and burn them
ahead of time to produce ashes.
This year our Ash Wednesday service will
be held on 11 Feb at 8pm, a week before the
actual date in view of Chinese New Year.
As our guest, you do not need to participate
in the offering.
GET CONNECTED TO A
SMALL GROUP IN 2015!
COLLECTION OF PALM BRANCHES
ON 1 FEB 2015
For those who have kept your palm branches
from last year, please bring it back and
deposit it at the information counters on
Sunday, 1 Feb 2015.
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Sign up:
 the Information Counter OR
 email [email protected] OR
 register at www.faithmc.sg/getconnected
PRAYER MEETINGS - JANUARY
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21 Jan
No prayer meeting
GREECE/TURKEY PILGRIMAGE 2015
Date
Cost
28 Jan
Corporate House Of Prayer
7.30pm, Worship Hall, Level 4
PERSONAL RECORD UPDATE 2015
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We will be conducting a personal details
record update in Jan/Feb 2015. This will be
an online form for members/worshippers to
update their personal records. Look out for
more details coming your way.
For feedback and comments, please drop us
a line at [email protected].
HIGHLIGHTS AT FAITH
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: Mid-April 2015
: Estimated $4200-$4500/person
(twin-sharing basis)
Closing date for registration is 25 Jan 2015.
For enquiries, please email Peh Oon Thian at
[email protected].
TAKE CARE OF YOUR BELONGINGS
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There are many people coming through our
church building on Sundays. Please be
reminded to be vigilant and take care of your
personal belongings.
COMMUNICATE, ENGAGE & INSPIRE!
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Have you always wanted to get behind the
lens? Ever wanted to tell a story through
photographs and videos? Do you have a
knack for colours, illustration and
typography? The Communications Team
wants you!
We are looking for willing hearts and hands to
serve in the following areas:
Photo & Film
 Camera crew
 Video Editors
 Photographers
Visual Art
 Graphic designers
 Illustrators
Content creation and management
 Campaign coordinators
 Writers
If you are keen to develop your skills in the
above areas, you are welcome to sign up as
well! We welcome all ages to be part of the
team.
Please send your name, contact number and
area of interest(s) to [email protected]
by 25 Jan 2015. Drop us an email if you
have any queries.
BE PART OF THE GREETERS TEAM!
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Ever remember your first visit to church?
Create a positive first experience for new
visitors and sign up to be a greeter!
Responsibilities include:
 Identifying and welcoming visitors to our
church
 Facilitating the collection of newcomers'
details
Sign up with Timothy
[email protected]
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VOLUNTEER TRAINERS RECRUITMENT WOW WORKOUT EXERCISE
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FaithActs Seniors is looking for dedicated
volunteers to conduct a 10-week WOW
Workout exercise.
This special exercise programme aims at
strengthening muscles and improving the
balance of the elderly, thus increasing their
quality of life such as daily mobility and
functioning.
Volunteers are required to undergo a
comprehensive two-session hands-on training
programme conducted by a trained therapist,
followed by an experiential attachment with
the elderly.
Dates : Sat, 7 Feb, 8.45am to 3.00pm and
Sat, 28 Feb, 9am to 12 noon
Venue : FaithActs
Fees : Faith MC Members (Waived)
Non-Faith MC Members ($50)
Registration Closing Date: 3 Feb
For more information, please contact Sandra
or Cally at 6339 7611 or email them at
[email protected] or
[email protected].
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HIGHLIGHTS AT FAITH
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FAITHACTS’ MARRIAGE@WERKZ
Marriage Preparation Course
8th Run starting from Apr to May 2015!
Commencing on 11 Apr 2015, 10am - 1pm
“A wedding is for a day but a marriage is for a
lifetime.”
The upcoming course from Marriage@Werkz
aims to equip couples for a fulfilling and
blissful marriage...one that is beyond the
wedding ceremony.
The course offers practical skills to couples
through the principles below:
1. DiSC For Couples (Marriage inventory/
instruments)
2. Exploring your Family of Origin, Your
Roles & Expectation as Husband and
Wife and Managing In Laws
Relationships.
3. Discovering Love Languages, Effective
Communication and Conflict Resolution
4. Understanding Sexuality Intimacy and
Family Planning
5. Financial Management and Wedding
Planning
6. Practical- Preparing for the Journey
7. Biblical Basis (Mandatory for couples from
Faith Methodist Church. Open to all who
are interested.)
For more details, please contact:
Michael Tiew at 63397611
[email protected]
ONLINE BULLETIN
THE HIDING PLACE SALE OF NEW YEAR COOKIES!
The Hiding Place is a Christian Home set up
for the spiritual rehabilitation of ex-drug
addicts, glue sniffers, alcoholics, delinquents
and individuals with related problems. Your
support will enable The Hiding Place to help
others.
Place your order now at 6483 5348. Free
delivery for 10 tubs and above. Last day of
delivery is 17 Feb 2015.
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CONDOLENCES TO…
Mr Robert Lim Soon Kheng and Charlie Chow
Tuck Yuen on the demise of Robert's mother
and Charlie's mother-in-law, the late
Mdm Tan Meow Kien who passed away on
9 January 2015.
Mr & Mrs Khoo Tse Horng on the demise of
Bee Leng's brother the late Mr Lim Ah Tey
who passed away on 6 January 2015.
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FLORAL THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving celebration and joy for all of us
- our church and our families: our worship,
wait and work. Love, Rose Tay.
In loving memory of our mother, Mdm Leong
See Lin from Evelyn, Grace, Eleanor Chow,
Thomas Koh, Ian & Oliver Koh.
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ATTENDANCE
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email
11 Jan
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It’s a new year, time to go green! Start using
the online version of our weekly bulletin. Visit
www.faithmc.sg/haf or scan the QR code
located outside the Service locations.
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HIGHLIGHTS AT FAITH
Faith Methodist Church
Upcoming Key Dates (Jan-Apr 2015)
January
4 Jan – 15 Feb
28 Jan
February
11 Feb
22 Feb
Sermon Series: Seven Churches of Revelation
Corporate House of Prayer, 7.30pm
25 Feb
28 Feb
Ash Wednesday Service, 8pm
Chinese New Year Family Service, 11am
Mandarin Harvest Service, 10.15am, ACJC
Corporate House of Prayer, 7.30pm
One Day Membership Conference 2
March
1 Mar – 3 Apr
21 Mar
25 Mar
29 Mar
30 Mar – 5 Apr
Sermon Series: 7 Deadly Sins
Small Group Conference
Corporate House of Prayer, 7.30pm
Palm Sunday, regular Service timings
Holy Week Services (Mon – Wed, 8pm nightly)
April
2 Apr
3 Apr
4 Apr
5 Apr
14 – 27 Apr
29 Apr
Maundy Thursday Holy Communion Service, 8pm
Good Friday Combined Service, 11am
Memorial Service with QCMC, 4pm
Easter Sunrise Service, 6.30am
Easter Combined Holy Communion Service, 8am
Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece
Corporate House of Prayer, 7.30pm
Mark your calendars and pray with us!