FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH
ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
23 April 2023
ENTRANCE
Welcome
Call to Worship
Praise
Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
Scripture Reading
Philemon 8 - 12 & Acts 15:36 - 41
Sermon: Mark and Onesimus: A Tale of Two Runaways
Speaker: Mr Guan Yeow Kwang
RESPONSE
Song of Response
Greetings & Family News
Tithes & Offerings
Doxology
SENDING FORTH
Benediction
Praise Leader
• 8am & 9:45am – Lim Ziteng
Scripture Reader
• 8am – Sarah Lau | 9:45am – Luen Wai Teng
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT
Date Topic
30 April 8:00am, 9:45am & 4pm Our Family and Legacy of Faith Deuteronomy 6:4-9
7 May 8:00am, 9:45am & 4pm Free Topic (TBD)
14 May 8:00am, 9:45am WSCS Sunday Built to bless Acts 18:1-3,18,19,26
President Rev Goh Nai Lat
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 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.
BEREAVEMENT
Mrs Esther Pung was called home to the Lord on 15 April 2023.
Please uphold the family in prayers.
SENIOR CITIZEN FELLOWSHIP (ENGLISH)
• Date：29/4/2023 (Saturday）
• Time：
• 3:00pm - Songs of Praise
• 3.30pm - Synopsis of LPA by speaker Low Sau Beng
• 4.30pm - Light refreshment and fellowship
Encourage all brothers and sisters to gather for a time of fellowship!
LOVING MY FAMILY SUNDAY SECOND OFFERING COLLECTION
A special 2nd Offering will be collected for Loving Family Sunday on 30 April 2023.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SENIOR CITIZENS FELLOWSHIP WEST MALAYSIA TRIP -
2/5/23 TO 5/5/23
All who have registered for the above, Please attend the briefing on either 1 of the dates below:
• Date: 29/04/23 (Saturday)
• Time: 2.00pm
• Venue: Level 1 Room 104
FMC NEXT GEN CAMP
"Into the Bible-verse“
Find our place as Christians in this VUCA world.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
• Dates: 9 - 10 June 2023
• Location: Foochow Methodist Church
• Fees: $30 (T-shirt and food)
This is an optional overnight camp, and we encourage you to join us in FMC for the BBQ on the 10th at 7pm if you are available!
JOB OPENINGS
• Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church
• Youth Ministry Staff
• Closing Date: 8 May 2023
• Email: church_office@tpcmc.org.sg
For detailed job description, please refer to QR-Code.
• Charis Methodist Church
• Part-time Lay Ministry Staff – Boys’ Brigade Executive
CAC Family Life Pledge
The Christian Family
is the visible pattern to the Body of Christ; the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God Children are to follow the example of Christlike love set by their parents, and every member of the family is to love and submit to one another out of reverence for Christ
Families are to come together as one to interact with, serve and nurture one another in love, through family worship and prayer, so that as a family, they may bear witness to Christ from generation to generation.
Pledge of a Christian Marriage
Marriage was established by God since the beginning when He created mankind We believe in the sanctity of the marriage covenant between a man and a woman before God and expressed in mutual love and mutual support, in personal commitment, and as shared lifelong fidelity
Biblical Role of a Husband / Father
As a husband and/or father, I am responsible for the physical and spiritual needs of my family – to provide love, warmth, comfort, security and to exercise the gifts given to me by God, by serving and inspiring the family to live their lives to the fullest and to empower them to fulfil God’s mission for them
I aim to put God first in my life, and by doing so, manage marriage, family life and parenting, with a good balance of work life, ministry involvement, and personal growth I shall give my all to bring glory to God and be a good role model to future generations
Biblical Role of a Wife / Mother
As a wife, I love my husband with all my heart, and will be a good companion to him, and do all I can to create a happy and harmonious environment for the family I shall turn to the Lord in prayer and trust in the Word for guidance for myself and my family
As a mother, I shall do my best to nurture my child(ren), and use my utmost ability to develop the heart and mind of my child(ren), guiding them to discover the unique gifts that God has given to them, and to fear God
Biblical Role of Children
As a child I am a blessing from God to the family, church and society.
I hold a child-like faith I am willing, through learning and discipleship, in humility, trust, servanthood and obedience, to discover the truths of God’s kingdom
I am the agent of God’s transformation of individuals, families, communities and nations I will honor my parents with respect and love, share in household needs and care for them in their old age.
Conclusion
Each Christian family shall accept and love one another according to the gifts granted by God and be submissive to one another out of reverence for Christ.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEEKLY STATISTICS FOR 16 April 2023
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.
经文 : Philemon 8 - 12 and Acts 15:36 – 41
日期 Date: 23/4/2023
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What does finishing well means to you personally and why?
2. Read Hebrews 12:1 - 2. How could believers run their race with endurance? What are some obstacles that you expect to face in doing so? How do you plan to overcome them?
3. As you consider the lives of John Mark and Onesimus, is there any parallel in your life? In what ways do their lives inspire you?
Pastoral Team & Staff
主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE
刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511
协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR
吴奕华牧师
Rev Andy Goh Yik Wah 9655 1978
曾国华牧师
Rev Patrick Chen Guek Fah 9456 7196
事工同工 MINISTRY STAFF
多马传道
Ps Raja Thomas 9483 7725
李文花传道
Ps Lee Boon Hwa 9637 3677
曾秀霞传道
Ps Ruth Zeng 9835 3097
王裕凯传道
Ps Alvin Ong 9325 3189
熊志辉传道
Ps Alex Yong 84316960
事工助理 MINISTRY ASSISTANT
杨静霞姐妹
Ms Jaffrine Yeo 8128 0051
行政经理 ADMIN MANAGER
洪敏珠姐妹
Ms Wendy Hoon 9092 2902
行政同工 ADMIN STAFF
刘雪梅姐妹
Ms Rachel Law 8437 5297
Mr Chua Cheng Seah
9728 8819 陈伟敏姐妹
Ms Evon Tan 9072 0515
Part-time