Sunday, 12 February 2017 Sanctuary 8.30am, 10.30am & 5pm

Reflective Verse “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 Reflective Question Are you truly, truly free? Prayer (UMH 360) Gracious God, make me sensitive to all the evidences of your goodness; and may I, trusting in you, free myself of the terror of death, and feel free to live intensely and happily the life you have given me. Amen.

Order of Worship 6th SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Choral Introit Cleanse Me 8.30am

No Other Name 10.30am

We Need You Lord 5pm

Call to Worship [PLEASE STAND] Mr Eric Low; 8.30am Mr Teo Tow Yong; 10.30am Mr Choe Peng Sum; 5pm Leader Sing praises to God, O you saints, and give thanks to God’s holy name! People We exalt you, O God, for you have restored us to life! Leader We may cry through the night, but your joy comes with the morning. People You hear us, O God, and you are gracious in our distress. Leader You turn our mourning into dancing! Our souls cannot be silent! ALL O God, our Saviour, we give thanks to you forever! Amen. Hymn of Praise Tell Out, My Soul UMH 200; 8.30am

Songs of Praise 10.30am, 5pm

The Apostles Creed, Traditional Version (unison) UMH 881; 8.30am

Gloria Patri

PRAYER Hymn of Prayer Just As I Am, Without One Plea UMH 357

Pastoral Prayer Mr Philip Poh; 8.30am Dr Nicholas Ghows; 10.30am Mr Alvin Sim; 5pm 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

Offering

Anthem The Power of Your Love 8.30am I Walk Free 10.30am Soul's Desire 5pm Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation Freely, Freely UMH 389

Scripture Reading John 8:31-38 pg 934

Sermon Freedom for the Soul Rev Jeremy Ong

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] I Surrender All UMH 354 Benediction Choral Response A Celtic Blessing 8.30am Living For Jesus 10.30am Postlude

Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please use railings on the left, near the pulpit. A Pastor or Pastoral Team Staff member will pray with you. If you wish to pray by yourself, please use the railings on the right of the altar. 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 FIRST LOCAL CONFERENCE: Mon 13 Feb 8pm, Conf Room, L1. LCEC Meeting to follow. All elective stewards and local preachers are encouraged to come punctually and prayerfully. REV WENDY WATSON will be on annual leave from 14-15 Feb. ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants can either email their detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to hr@brmc.org.sg or post to HR Executive, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917.

“BAKE-SALE” IN SUPPORT OF OVERSEAS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (OCF): Canteen; 9.30am to 12.30pm TODAY. OCF is a Christian group spanning across Australia, reaching out to all international students, building them up to be Christ’s disciples and sending them back to their home countries as disciple-makers. Children of many BRMC members and friends have received much needed godly fellowship and spiritual growth from this group. Please support their work generously. 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. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, William Oldham Room, L3.

VACANCY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED) @ ACS OLDHAM HALL: The ED is overall responsible for leading and managing this facility (see www.oldhamhall.org for details), including developing and implementing strategies and plans to achieve our mission of providing a boarding experience with a family atmosphere that supports the development of Christian beliefs, values and character. With rapid changes within the industry, the ED also needs to implement new strategies and plans to deal with these changes. Applicants should submit their resume and a recent photograph to Chairman, Human Resource Committee, ACS Oldham Hall, 80 Barker Road, Singapore 309937, before 3 March 2017. Prior experience in leading and managing organizations/schools would be an asset. Salary will commensurate with experience; food and lodging will be part of the compensation package. For details and enquiries, please contact: Peter Tan email <peter_tan@acsbr.org> 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 13 to 19 February Miss Anthony Koh Sheila Ms Chak Oi Nee, Valerie Mr Chan Haw Meng, Leonard Miss Chan Li-Lynn, Celeste Mr Chang Chong Tian Miss Chang Hui Min, Jaime Mr Chang Shan Jun Mdm Chen Yu Yuen, Renee Mr Cheng Wai Yuen, Mark Mdm Chin Fei Tsan, Sharon Lynette Mdm Chong Wei-En Lisa Mdm Dewi Yanti Chandra Mr Ding Chu Bing, Philip Mr Ding Qingyun, Timothy Russell Mrs Ding-Cruz, Winnie Mr Gan Eng Leong Mr Geniaux Marc Sylvain Mdm Goh Mui Heng Mdm Goh Siak Gek, Cheryl Mrs Goh-Fung Swee Kim, Maureen Mr Ho Kok Yuen Mdm Ho Mei Lian, Wendy Mr Ho Sheng Yung Dr (Mrs) Ho, Sheila Mr Hui Xian Wen, Nicholas

Miss Kane Foong-Yin Alexandra, Chelsea Mdm Koh Siew Keng Dr Kwee Wee Hock, David Mr Kwek Leslie Mrs Laurente Jimelyn Fuentecpina Mdm Lee Lynn Mr Lee Yong Zheng, Jonathan Mrs Lee-Tng Keok Keow, Nana Mdm Leung Hoong, Valencia Mr Lim Hua-Ming, Andre Mr Lim Si-Wei Elliott, Sean Mr Lim Tao-En Peter, Jason Mrs Loh-Low Yin Poh, Coleen Mr Low Richmond Dr Low Yin Mei, Esther Mrs Lui-Sim Mei Lin, Maria Ms Ma Qian Mr Nai Soo Kuang, Andrew Mr Ng Chong Meng, Dennis Mr Ng Eu Khim Ms Ng Kit Yin, Vanessa Mdm Ng Wai Yee, Eunice Mdm Ng Yan-Teng, Su-Ann Miss Ng Yi Wen, Andrea Miss Ong Mei Ling, Cassandra Mrs Ong-Wan Kim Ling

Mr Ow Chin Cheow Mr Phang Siew Thong, Dave (Peter) Mr Phua Hock Shian Dr Phua Jun Rong, Val Mr Seah Lim Jin, Victor Mr Seet Robert Mr Seet Yue Min, Edmond Mdm Seow Su Fong, Grace Mdm Seow Yu Ping Mdm Sho Fee Pee, Christina Mr Siow Bao Sheng, Jonathan Mdm Song Ruoh Jin Mr Song Tse Wen, Daniel Mr Sudrajat, Hendry Mr Tan Chong Jin Mdm Tan Hsu-Yen, Elaine Dr Tan Hwa Ann, Ronald Miss Tan Pamela Miss Tan Poh Ling, Paulina Mr Tan Tse Liang, Leonard Mrs Tan, Janet Mrs Tan-Hiew Li Ting Ms Tarsih Mr Tay Kiat Seng, Alan Mrs Tay-Ng Hui Ping, Aletheia Mrs Tay-Wong Soh Mui, Sharon Ms Teng Wen Hui, Fenella

Mrs Teng-Ang Lay Peng, Lynette Mr Teo Boon Teck, Terrence Mr Teo Hock Hin, Roy Dr Thomas, John Mr Tirtamidjaja David Miss Van Su Yun Mr Weber Stephan Li, Pablo Dr Wong Heng Yu Dr Wong Sook Miin, Joycelyn Mr Wong Uei Shen, Wilson Mr Woo Ren He, Raymond Mr Yang Zheng James Mr Yeo Yew Teck Mr Yeo, Steven Mr Yih Raymond Mrs Yong-Ong Lee Choo Mdm Zheng Xiang Lian Miss Aw Jun-Yen, Inez Mdm Aw, Suzanna Miss Baey Ying En, Kyra Mr Bundred Xing Wei, Dylan Mr Chin Si Rong, Timothy Mrs Go Eva Joe Ms Ng Tse Lin, Amaryllis Mdm Ong, Charlotte Ms Yeo Li Xian, Elizabeth Mr Yeo Yuan Xi, Daniel Jeremiah

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OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO • Regina Lim and family on the passing away of her

mother, Mdm Wong Pooi Kun, on Sun 5 Feb. Funeral was held on Wed 8 Feb.

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF -EPIPHANY – 1 JANUARY to 26 FEBRUARY, 2017 Sat, 11 Feb BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Imitating Christ (Part 2/2) Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 12 Feb 6th Sunday after Epiphany • Freedom for the Soul

• Don’t Miss Out On What God Is Doing • Brokenness and Restoration

Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Edmund Koh Pastor David Ho

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

• Compromised Potential [at Bt Batok] Rev Lawrence Chua 10.30am (BBPP/HC) Sat, 18 Feb BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Show Your Salvation and Shine Preacher Corinne Teo

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 19 Feb 7th Sunday after Epiphany • To Love is to Honour

• The Joy of Forgiveness • Faith Through Trials [at Bt Batok]

Ms Chong Mei Lin Rev Nancy Quay Dr Tan Gee Paw

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

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

Grace Notes and Mrs Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist), Ms Easita Sayampanathan & 8.30am Choir and Mrs Rachel Ong (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Dr Rachel Lum (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Isabel Tan

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

Dr Gervis Chua, Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Florence Goh, Ms Jennifer Wee Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Tan Min Yee, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong Dr & Mrs Chong Yew Lam, Dr & Mrs Bryce Lee, Mr & Mrs Alvin Quek, Ms Sylvia Lim, Ms Linda Teo Ms Hiew Li Ting, Ms Tinica Tann, Dr Jake Toh, Dr Tan Pei Yu Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Ms Lee Pey Ren (Offering: Mrs Peggie Chia, Mrs Lim Mee Ling)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Eric Low and Mr Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Ms Darrell Lee Mr Choe Peng Sum and Mr Lim Wee Chiong

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Florence Goh Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Eric Teo , Mr Kevin Ngan, Ms Corinne Teo

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

Mr Harry Liam and Ms Sandra Thng PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Susan Lim , Mrs Lily Teo and Mrs Nora Lim