Foochow Methodist Church English Bulletin 15 October 2023

FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE 15 October2023 ENTRANCE Welcome Call to Worship Praise Pastoral Prayer PROCLAMATION Scripture Reading Joshua 11:23 Sermon: No Wavering Trust Speaker: Rev Patrick Chen RESPONSE Song of Response Greetings & Family News Tithes & Offerings Doxology SENDING FORTH Benediction Praise Leader • 8am & 9:45am – Belinda Teo | 4pm – Dr Julian Lim Scripture Reader • 8am, 9:45am & 4pm – Rev Patrick Chen PULPIT ARRANGEMENT Date

Topic

Speakers

22 Oct 8am & 9:45am

That We Might Believe John 20:19-31

Rev Dr Nathanael Goh

29 Oct 8am, 9:45am & 4pm 5 Nov 8am, 9:45am & 4pm

Putting Down Roots, Receiving God’s Inheritance Joshua 13:1–19:51 Cities for Justice, People for Worship Joshua 20:1–21:45

Rev Patrick Chen Rev Andy Goh

FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION ONE FAMILY IN CHRIST GROWING IN CHRIST | GLOWING IN LOVE FOR OTHERS | GOING OUT TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST

ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME We warmly welcome you to worship with us today. May the Lord minister to your heart and spirit as we gather in His Presence! If you are new, please do scan the QR code and leave us a message! We would love to connect with you!

PRAYER MEETINGS ENGLISH PRAYER MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, 8PM Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963 Password: fmc12345

There is no prayer meeting on the last Wed of the month.

LCEC MEETING Time: 12.45pm Venue: Room 3092nd

LOCAL CONFERENCE 2023 Time: 3.30pm Venue: Room 309

BEREAVEMENT Mdm Teo Bee Geok (Yeo Kai Eng’s mother), was called home to the Lord on 9 October 2023.

Mdm Lim Gek Neo (Liza Chia’s mother, Jimmy Pang's mother-in-law), was called home to the Lord on 13 October 2023.

Our condolences and prayers be with the families during this time of loss.

SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP 40TH ANNIVERSARY THANKSGIVING • • • •

Date: October 28 (Saturday) Time: 3pm Topic: Be a Happy Senior Citizen Speaker: Rev Koh Jiu Kai

Banquet tickets all sold out but you are most welcome to join us for the Thanksgiving Service at Level 2 Sanctuary.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FMC STAFF RETREAT 2023

We are grateful to God for His provision during the FMC staff retreat held in Langkawi from 25-28 September. The pastoral and admin staff had a valuable time away from their daily routine, spending four days in prayer, worship, and dreaming for FMC 2024. The informal time of fun helped build bonds among the staff, and we drafted the direction for next year, trusting the Lord to lead us. We thank the church for upholding the retreat in prayer. Together, we are one family trusting God. READ MORE

NEW DEVELOPMENT ON FMC PRESCHOOL Methodist Preschool Services (MPS) decided not to continue operating Foochow Methodist Church Preschool and notified the church. After careful consideration, LCEC has decided to take back ownership and continue running it as part of our church ministry to reach out to the community. During this transition, we will ensure minimal or no disruption to the parents and children who are in our preschool.

In light of this decision, we kindly ask for your prayers and support for the Foochow Methodist Church Preschool committee as they chart our church preschool's direction. Together, let us continue to serve and nurture our community through faith and education.

JOB VACANCIES IN BUKIT PANJANG METHODIST CHURCH • • •

Vice Principal (BPMC Kindergarten) Assistant Manager (Facilities & Administration) Administration Executive (Mainly Chinese Works) APPLY NOW

WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 8 October 2023 ATTENDANCE ONSITE ONLINE WORSHIP WORSHIP 136 17

- 8am - 9.45am

OFFERING ONSITE

ONLINE

$284.00 $345.00

142

- 4pm Mandarin

232

36

$2,470.00

Foochow

43

4

$962.00

Tamil

80

7

$744.00

Sunday School

93

Creche

11

English Youth (Sat)

17

$202.00

$621.00

Others TOTAL

$37,381.08

726

64

$43,009.08

(1) Church Mission Fund Budget (1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024)

$228,277.80

Consolidated Mission Fund B/F (Unaudited)

3,550.90

Funds Collected to-date

40,495.00

Collection on 8 October 2023

5,810.00

Balance to meet Budget QR CODE FOR FMC OFFERINGS IS ON THE RIGHT Receipt Issuance As part of the efforts to go Green, except for "Sunday offerings", e-receipts would be sent to your email or mobile phone registered with our church unless otherwise advised. No receipt would be issued for offerings indicated as "Sunday offerings" or collections that have no specific indication. e-Receipts will be sent to you via the Church WhatsApp number. We assure members that such e-receipts are NOT sent as broadcast messages to the whole church.

($178,421.90)

信息笔记 SERMON NOTES 经文: Joshua 11:23

日期 Date: 15/10/2023

教牧同工 Pastoral Team & Staff 主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE

Discussion Questions

刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511 协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR

1.

吴毅华牧师 Rev Andy Goh Yik Wah 9655 1978 曾国华牧师 Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah 9456 7196

What is one let up in your life?

What have you learned in terms of trusting God, others & yourself?

2.

Share how let God has helped you overcome an obstacle & how God has answered prayer of yours beyond your expectations?

3.

What can we learn about the attitude to let go when we face great fear?

What kind of fear do you face?

What do you do when you face that fear?

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