Sunday 4 December 2016 Upper Room 8.30am

Reflective Verse "When the word reached the king of Nineveh, he arose from his throne, laid aside his robe from him, covered himself with sackcloth and sat on the ashes.” Jonah 3:6 NASB Reflective Question What happens when what God is saying is different from what you are saying? Prayer Your Word is the light to my path. Help me be guided by them instead of being guided by my pride. Amen.

Order of Worship 2nd SUNDAY IN ADVENT/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 Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 [PLEASE STAND] Leader Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. People In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but

in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan

Leader The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.

People For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

ALL Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Michael Song

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) Pastoral Prayer Mr Alan Tay

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

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

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation All The Heavens

Scripture Reading Jonah Sermon Where Are My Servants? 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] Consuming Fire

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 The following pastors will be on annual leave: REV WENDY WATSON: 5 Dec (AM) REV EDMUND KOH: 8 Dec-20 Dec PASTOR DAVID HO: 5 Dec and 9 Dec REPAIRS AT WESLEY GARDEN: Contractors are carrying out repairs during the School holidays. Please take notice of the safety signs and barricades. 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. BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES FOR 2017: Starting 4th Jan 2017; every Wednesday; 7.30 - 9.30pm; Conference room, level 1. Applicants must have attended BRMC worship services for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack at Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th Dec 2016.

SALE OF 2017 CALENDAR: TODAY, 9.30am-12.30pm, ACS Canteen; $20 each. This is to raise funds for Miri Methodist Church under the Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference as they put up a new church building for 400 persons. Please buy and share with neighbours, colleagues and friends as Christmas gifts.

INDONESIAN CHRISTMAS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 11 Dec 10:30am-12:30pm Oldham Hall Chapel, followed by lunch. Preacher: Rev Sanni Pasaribu on “The Promised Saviour”. For information, contact Famajati at 9121-6779. 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. "A NEW BEGINNING": a new course from Discipleship & Nurture Ministry (Feb 2017 – mid-May 2017; Wednesdays 8-10 pm) to help you build a meaningful relationship with Christ. Find out what happens the moment you receive Christ as your Lord and Saviour; discover what it means for Christ to be your Lord and how you can begin a new life in Christ. For details, please contact Aline at 9786 3098 or e-mail dnnbrmc@gmail.com. Registration at http://bit.ly/2dRe6yG. closes on 31 Dec 2016. 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

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Mrs Tong-Koo Suat Bee, Susan Mr Twang Rong Wen, Erasmus Mr Waterhouse Matthew James Mdm Wong Siew Chin, Jillian Mrs Wong-Tan Meng Chu, Florence Miss Abisheganaden En Hui, Hannah Mr Chang Daniel, Andrew

Miss Chen Song Min, Katelyn Emily Ms Chua Ee-Xin, Kayla Ms Fong Mun Yan, Julianne Joy Mr Fu Huaze Mr Fyffe Cameron James Mr Goh Hai Liang Mr Hue Kai Xun, Sean Ms Low Jen Lin, Lauren

Mr Low Xing Le, Aden Mr Ong Lian Heng, Daniel Mr Ooi Hao Yu, Matthew Mr Pan Jiakai, Wesley Mr Tan Mendel Mr Tan Tian Zhi, Terence Mr Tay, Azriel Noah Mr Wang Ee Liang, Tony Mr Wong Jian Cheng, Herman

Ms Wong Siew En, Kirsten Mr Wong Wai Tong Ms Wong Ye Xiu, Alexandria Mr Yeo (Yang) Chu An (Zhu 'An), Nicholas Ms Yong Lianne, Victoria

CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr Neoh Shi Kang and Ms Amanda Ng who were

married in church yesterday FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Mr & Mrs Neoh Shi Kang in thanksgiving

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Martin & Liam Sze, Ryan and Robyn on the passing

away of their mother/mother-in-law/grandmother Mdm Chang Sin Ching, on Wed 23 Nov. Funeral was held on Fri 25 Nov.

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF ADVENT-CHRISTMASTIDE – 26 NOVEMBER to 31 DECEMBER, 2016 Sat, 3 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Trust and Obey Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 4 Dec 2nd Sunday in Advent/Holy Communion • Why Jesus Came

• Where Are My Servants? • Commissioned [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Dr Kevin Lowe

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

Sat, 10 Dec BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Star Over Bethlehem

Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 11 Dec 3rd Sunday in Advent/Infant Baptism • TBC

• Do You See What I See? Pastor David Ho Rev Jeremy Ong

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)

SHINE FORTH SERVICE IN RECESS • Conquest [at Bt Batok] Rev Dr Norman Wong 10.30am (BBPP/HC)

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

10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm

Mr Gregory Pong, Mrs Pong Chen Ai, Mr Lionel Ong Cynthia Tan and Ken Zeng Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong HILLCREST BSG Mr & Mrs Koh Yam Teck Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Dr Gervis Chua, Mr John Tan, Mrs Peggy Tang, Mr Jeremy Tan, Mr Kevin Ngan, Ms Corinne Teo Dr Tan Gee Paw, Mr Steven Tan, Dr Selan Sayampanathan, Dr Jeanette Hui, Mr Moses Goh, Dr John Thomas, Mr Lui Chong Chee, Mr Andrew Yap Mr Edward Ong, Dr Benedict Chong, Mr Ong Ai Bin, Ms Yinn Tan, Mr Tay Kim Hock, Dr Ruth J Chan, Ms Irene Chan, Mr Robin Chan Mrs Ong Cheow Lan, Mr Loke Beng Fong, Mr Chang Weng Fatt, Mr Aaron Ma, Mr Yeo Seng Chong, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Eric Teo YH, Mr Michael Tan Mr Darren Huang, Mr Tan Khye Suan, Mr Daniel Long, Ms Valerie Lee, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Shawn Tan Mr Chan Kai Yau, Dr June Chan, Mr Sia Kheng Hong, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Ang Hock Kheng, Mr Alvin Sim, Mrs Evelyn Teoh, Mr Lim Yeow Chuan

PA Technicians Sat, 5.00pm 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 Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Amy See and Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua

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

Grace Notes and Ms Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist) and 8.30 Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team & Ms Leong Mei Ting

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

Dr Kon Oi Lian, Ms Teng Siew Choo, Ms Kuo Hsin Yu, Ms Anna Cheng, Mr Lionel Ong 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 Mr Kevin Yap, Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Mr Chua Sui Tong, Ms Maisy Kwan, 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

Dr Tan Gee Paw and Dr Jeanette Hui Ms Evon Phua Mr Yeo Seng Chong Mr Chan Kai Yau

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