The Word on Worship Order of Worship

Psalm 95:6O come,

let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.

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* Congregation Standing

Call to Worship Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Hymn 20: All People That on Earth Do Dwell*Invocation & Gloria Patri*

Responsive Scripture Reading* Isaiah 42:1–10

Hymn 92: He Ransomed Me Collection of Offerings

Doxology & Prayer* Hymn 259: Lamp of Our Feet

Children’s Sermon & Scripture MemorisationPastoral Prayer Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy

“Dawning of the Great Light”Matthew 4:12–17

Hymn 315: Walk in the Light*Benediction & Threefold Amen*

Scripture Memorisation

Debt (Spiritual)

Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

Today, 15 June 2014 Next Lord’s Day, 22 June 20149.00 – 10.00 am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR

MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP

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EWorship Leader: Pr Kelvin LimPreacher: Pr Kelvin LimMusician: Sarah YapFlowers: Ivy Seah Refreshments: Gan Sheu HoongUshers: Sam Cheah, Leow Beng Wee

Worship Leader: Eld Alan ChoyPreacher: Pr Daniel LimMusician: Eunice ChoyFlowers: Roscelle Lim Refreshments: Roscelle LimUshers: Cayson Chok, Chan Tuck Whye

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Worship Leader: Eld Mah Chin KwangPreacher: Pastor KoshyMusicians: Eunice Choy, Jasmine LowUshers: Low Chip Hung, Jeremiah Sim, Andy Lee, John Peh, Maverick Pang, Jerah TanGreeter: Mah Lean ChooAV Ministry: Crew No. 1Flowers: Diana ChanRefreshments: Diana Chan, Corliss Tan, Joanna LimJunior Worship: Choy Luan Kheng (Jenice Choy), Mong Jee Pawa (Violet Quek), Ho Kee How

Worship Leader: Dn Kelvin LimPreacher: Pastor KoshyMusicians: Ellyzabeth, Dorcas KoshyUshers: Linus Kok, Edwin Quek, Ho Kee How, Marcus Lim, David Tan, Benny SkariahGreeter: Mong Jee PawaAV Ministry: Crew No. 2Flowers: Nancy LauRefreshments: Karen Quek, Esther Quek, Valerie LeowJunior Worship: Sarah Yong (Stella Tan), Annie Ho (Cecilia Siah), Jenny Lok

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ICE Worship Leader: Norefel ResumaPreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Chloe PawaUsher: Julius Del RosarioRefreshments: Jean Tindaan

Worship Leader: Eric DelinaPreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Chu Seong YengUsher: Anthony EvangelistaRefreshments: Rhodora Resuma

3.30 pm

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English Speaker: Eld Ng Poh KokDialect Speaker: Pr Kelvin Lim

Venue: 41 Toa Payoh Rise English Speaker: Eld Mah Chin KwangDialect Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim

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We live in a society that renounces meekness as weakness and

pronounces might as right. This society is very likely to laugh at Jesus who said, “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). There is an old joke to revise the saying, “The meek will inherit the earth – if that’s okay with the rest of you.” This joke came about as a result of the general belief that meekness is weakness and the weak will always be dispos sessed by the strong.

We should not doubt the veracity of the Lord’s saying because it is belittled by the world. We must believe and practise the sayings of our Lord to be truly blessed. As Christians, we should not allow ourselves to be shaped by what everyone else thinks in this world. We are to be moulded by the truth that Jesus teaches us. He wants us to understand the true strengths and blessedness of life. So let us consider the words of Christ: “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

What does it mean to be meek? Meekness has been defined as “a humble and gentle attitude towards God and man”. Knowing that we, as Christians, are poor in spirit, we humble ourselves to trust the Lord for the

divine redemption and resources to live the Christian life. Christians mourn over their sins and the sins of others. So they should not be self-assuming and

proud, but self-denying and meek.

A Humble Admission

Meekness is a virtue that humbly admits the shortcomings and sins in one’s life, believing that God will deliver him from them all. When he is wrong and is corrected, he will not become defensive and aggressive. Admitting one’s sins meekly is a spiritual blessedness, for it opens the way to truth and righteousness. “The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way” (Psalm 25:9).

Becoming defensive and critical of the person who corrects our sins is never a meek behaviour. To say to the one who corrects us, “Well, you’re neither perfect, so what’s the big deal?” – is pure arrogance and rudeness.

Meekness will not permit us to be bitter and vengeful to others, even when we are chided for our mistakes. The meek will humbly receive reproof without getting

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The Meek Prabhudas Koshy

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defensive. The meek person is able to say, “You’re right. That’s an as pect of my life where I need to change. Would you help me improve in this area?” Covering up our sins is not meekness, but pride.

A Humble devotion

Meekness is a virtue that humbly devotes itself to God always. Meekness moves a person to be totally preoccupied with serving God. However the world may perceive his commitment to God, the meek person remains resolved to fulfil the good will of the Lord.

Moses is a fine example of this aspect of meekness. Miriam and Aaron, his elder siblings, began to challenge his leadership ostensibly because he had married a Ethiopian woman. They were envious that the Lord has been speaking through him to the people of Israel. Yet Moses was not troubled, neither was he vengeful. The Word of God records, “Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3). The Lord then intervened and rebuked the dissenting Aaron and Miriam. He also told them, “My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house” (Numbers 12:7).

The meekness of Moses was truly a reflection of his faithfulness to God’s calling.

Zephaniah the prophet proclaimed: “Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness” (Zephaniah 2:3). Seeking the Lord’s righteousness is the chief business of all who are truly meek. For this, we must humbly receive the Word of God – “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls” (James 1:21).

A Humble disposition

The meek, having boldness and humility, are willing to take on any opposition for the sake of God, while at the same time being equally willing to put up with any insult or indignity aimed at themselves. Meekness is a quiet and calm disposition that results from absolute trust in and submission to God’s will and power. Even when we are persecuted and rejected, the meek, trusting in God’s sovereignty, will boldly stand for Him. When intimidating and threatening words and actions are directed to meek persons, they will quietly rest in

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God’s providence, instead of being stirred up to behave violently. Our previous example of Moses in Numbers 12 proved this case. The rea son they are able to do so is because they have committed their cause to God. This is the real secret of being meek. They are not agitated by what others think or say about them. They are only concerned about what God has to say about them.

The life of the Lord Jesus was an epitome of meekness. Isaiah’s prophecy affirms this. “He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth” (Isaiah 53:7). Christ our Master was as meek as a lamb. It would be tragic for His followers to be seen as fierce wild beasts, avenging or retaliating those who have hurt them.

ConClusion

The blessing of the meek, according to Jesus, is that the meek will inherit the earth. This saying of Jesus resembles the words of Psalm 37:11 – “But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”

God is not looking for superstars or celebrities to preach the Gospel all over the earth. The true soldiers of the cross whom He sent to win His elect from every part of the world are the meek. With meekness, they preach the meek and lowly Christ who promised rest to those who would come to Him (cf. Matthew 11:28-30).

Letter of Appreciation

Dear Bible Witness Web Radio,

Greetings in the most blessed and holy name of our lord Jesus Christ!

We at Calvary Pandan Youth Fellowship have been greatly blessed by, and truly thank God for your labour of love in the Web Radio, and we would like to provide a love gift to support your ministry.

It is our earnest prayer that the lord may continue to bless your ministry, and may the lord truly continue to use the Web Radio to edify and win more souls for Christ! Thank you all for your labour of love!

In Christ,CPYFmay 2014

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Hospitality is showing God’s love to others in our home setting. It is receiving others to our home and attending to their needs and comfort. It is a wonderful way to encourage others to walk in God’s goodness.

We must not hesitate to extend hospitality to one another. “Use hospitality one to

another,” says the Bible. We must have a happy determination to kindly receive others into our homes.

If our homes are to be a place for receiving and entertaining others, everyone

in the house must play his part. We must keep it neat and tidy. We must make our friends feel welcome. We must greet them and talk courteously to them. We must patiently chat with them, to cheer and encourage. We must also share our joy by serving them with food and drinks.

By showing hospitality, we can reach out to unbelieving relatives and friends with the Gospel of Christ. We can also minister to believers if we open our homes for fellowship, prayer, Bible studies, etc. By being hospitable, we have an opportunity to use our homes for the Lord’s glory.

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Be Hospitable to One Another

“Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” — 1 PETER 4:9

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“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;

not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

LORD’S DAY on 8 JUN 2014Tithes 2,645.00Offerings 6,360.25Bldg Fund (2015) 70.00; 50.00;

[50.00, 50.00 (Chinese Svc)]Designated Gifts

TGCM (local) 150.00Lok Kwok Wah 100.00Donald dela Cruz 300.00Joseph Poon 300.00Van Fund – Ethiopia 79.00

NON-SUNDAY GIFTSPrabhudas Koshy 200.00Ephrem Chiracho 200.00

ETHIOPIA VAN FUNDTotal as of 8 Jun 2014 67,022.90

BUILDING FUND 2015Total as of 8 Jun 2014 310,223.00MISSIONARY CONFERENCE 2014Total as of 8 Jun 2014 34,362.00

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GethSemane MEN’S FEllowShip

SeminaRDate: Sat, 12 Jul, 2 pm – 5.30 pm

Topic: Biblical Roles of Christian Men & WomenSpeaker: Pastor Koshy

Venue: Level 5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Please avail yourself of the flyers at the reception table.

paRticipantS of the inauGuRation of GethSemane B-p miSSion chuRch, panGaSinan

GethSemane YounG ADUlTS’ FEllowShip

Date: Fri, 20 JunTime: 7.30 pm

Topic: Thematic Study of ProverbsSpeaker: Pastor Koshy

Chairman: Bro Ernest LimVenue: Home of

Mr & Mrs Matthew Mah 117 Compassvale Bow #08-15,

Esparina Residences, Singapore 544816

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Time & Place of Worship10.30 am

Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre

10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600

(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

SMS or Whatsapp your prayer item

Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06

Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016

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Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com

Our SessionPastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok

Deacon Arvind Pawa Deacon Daniel Lim

Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee

Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer8.00 pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible StudyCancelled for the month of June

Thursday Seniors’ Ministry11.00 am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)

Friday Morning Prayer6.45 am – 7.30 am @ Church Resource Centre

For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.

Please stay back after worship to join us for:

Refreshment & Fellowship12.30 pm – 1.30 pm

Adults’ & Youths’ Bible Study1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Children’s Bible Study1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Post-Worship Activities

Weekday Activities

Bible Witness Magazine

Bible Witness Web Radio

Church Weekly

GethSemane 4th miSSionaRY confeRencePlease note that there will be a briefing for

all participants by Elder Mah after worship service TODAY.

Those who have signed up, please make your payment to Bro Ng Kwan Teng or

Bro Leow Beng Wee.

Please also write a few words of welcome and encouragement to our missionaries and brethren

serving in foreign lands using the notes available at the reception table.

miSSionaRY confeRence fundPlease give generously to the fund.

GethSemane lADiES’ FEllowShipDate: Sat, 21 Jun @ 3 pm

Topic: Revival – Disenchantment with Self-GlorySpeaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim

Chairperson: Sis Roscelle LimVenue: Home of Sis Jolyne Cho

28 Woodlands Crescent, #09-19 North Oaks, Singapore 738085

Transport available from Admiralty MRT station @ 2.45 pm. Please contact Sis Carolyn @ 8183 5749.

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