PENTECOST ENGLISH WORSHIP
ENTRANCE
• Welcome
• Call to Worship
• Praise
• Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
• Scripture Reading: Leviticus 15:1315, 31; Hebrews 10:19-23
• Sermon: Cleanliness and Purity
Speaker: Ps Alvin Ong
RESPONSE
• Song of Response
• Greetings & Family News
• Tithes & Offerings
• Doxology
SENDING FORTH
• Benediction
NEXT WEEK’S SERMON
Holy Trinity Father’s Day Sunday
• Topic: Healing and Restoration
• Scripture: Leviticus 13 - 14
• Speaker: Pr Tham Yong Zheng
PRAISE LEADER
• 8:00 & 9:45am – Andrew Koh
• 4:00pm – John Nga
SCRIPTURE READING
• 8:00am – Lim Tee Lan
• 9:45am – Leslie Kwek
• 4:00pm – David Chen
FOOCHOW
ONE F A M ILY IN C HRIST
GROWING IN CHRIST | GLOWING IN LOVE FOR OTHERS | GOING OUT TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST FAMILY NEWS
PRAYER CARE
MINISTRY FOCUS FOR TODAY
New members to grow as faithful disciples of Christ
NEXT PRAYER MEETING
The next Prayer Meeting is 2 July, 2025.
BEREAVEMENT
Mdm Yong Yit Su-Ing (English Congregation) was called home to the Lord on 1 June.
Our condolences and prayers be with the family during this time of loss.
BREAKFAST CORNER
Breakfast corner will be closed from 1 June to 30 June 2025 and will resume on 6 July 2025.
2025 PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION FOR ADMISSION IN 2026
Parents who are interested to register their children for admission to a Methodist School for Primary One in 2026, send an email to admin@foochowmc.org.sg.
Only applicable for FMC members.
HANNAH GRACE LEE SHAO CHI
As someone who grew up in a strong Christian household, attending Sunday school I had a child-like faith that was untainted by the hardships of life. My parents, grandparents and other relatives set prime examples of the Christian faith and were strong advocates for it. Unfortunately, as I grew older, I started to drift from my faith and led away by the secular view of the world. I started to care more about what other people thought than what truly mattered God’s opinion of me.
I still faithfully attended church but never truly felt connected to God until I started leading worship for TEENs. I felt like I could genuinely relate to the worship songs. They made me feel like I was actually communicating with God. Particularly, I felt that ‘Touch of Heaven’ by Hillsong Worship really captured the desire to know God better which helped restore a hunger for Christ in me. I also started praying more regularly and worshiping God more meaningfully. Through the church, I made friends who helped me grow further in my faith and step out of my comfort zone. I believe my faith will continue to grow and strengthen as I continue along this journey.is a milestone along the way
JOWENDA
SOH ENLE
Throughout my childhood, I was exposed to both Buddhism and Christianity. My father's side of the family practised Buddhism, while my mother's side followed Christianity. As a result, I occasionally went to temples and attended church services, though never on a consistent basis. However, after enrolling in Methodist Girls' School, I became more regularly acquainted with the Gospel through daily devotions and weekly chapel sessions.
Six years ago, a close friend invited me to join her in the annual Vacation Bible School organised by her church. The rest was history. I have since joined her on a regular basis in Sunday school. Throughout these years, I have learnt that no matter my past, God loves me for who I am and will always be by my side, walking right beside me in my journey to learn more about Him. Turning to Him, whether in times of struggle or gratitude, has had a profound impact on my life, particularly in recent times.
Being baptised, to me, is a public declaration of my faith and a way to share my story of how God's presence has transformed my life.
CHAN HUA CHER (GRACE)
I was fortunate to receive my education in a Christian school, where the environment naturally nurtured my understanding of faith. It was through the support and friendship of my classmates and friends that I was first introduced to Christianity in a meaningful way. Their guidance played a significant role in my spiritual journey, and I’m truly grateful for it. Finding this Church has been a blessing, as it deepened my understanding of Jesus’ sacrifice helping me to truly grasp how and why He suffered to save us and offer the gift of eternal life.
Through the friendships I formed with Reverends, Pastors, family and friends, they brought the faith to life. Their support and example helped me begin to understand what it meant to have a personal relationship with Christ. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have had their guidance and I am deeply grateful that their influence led me to this Church. As I reflect on this journey, I am reminded of the verse, “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13).
EE WEE KIAT SUNNY
I accepted Christ as my Saviour during my time in secondary school, which was a Methodist institution. A verse that deeply moved me was John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." However, over the years, I drifted away from God. In 2024, I began searching for a church to attend. Then, in March 2025, when God called my mother home, I encountered Rev Peace Choi and Rev Lau Chong Yaw during her memorial service. It was at that moment I felt a clear calling from God to return to Him and to worship at Foochow Methodist Church (FMC). This church holds deep significance in my family: it was where my father found salvation before his passing in 1985, where my late grandmother converted, and where my mother had also worshipped. The spiritual ties spanning three generations created a profound sense of connection, affirming that God was drawing me back to Himself through FMC.
ZEPHAN TAN ZI YI
I grew up in a Christian household and have been part of Grace Methodist Church (GMC) since childhood, where my faith journey first began. From a young age, I was taught the values of Christianity by my parents, and it was my uncle, who later became a pastor, who introduced me to the discipline of daily devotions. However, it was only in secondary school that I started to take my faith seriously and truly discovered the importance of having a personal relationship with God. Over the years, this relationship has continued to grow. In 2024, I had the opportunity to join the Finding Your Place (FYP) discipleship programme, which became a turning point for me. Through this programme, I got to know several youths from FMC who warmly welcomed me and eventually invited me to their youth ministry (TBC). Through times of fellowship, worship, and shared experiences, I came to see the beauty and strength of Christian community. This sense of belonging and spiritual encouragement deeply resonated with me, and after much prayer and reflection, I decided to leave GMC and begin a new chapter of my church life here at FMC. I'm excited to grow further in my faith alongside this new community that God has so graciously led me to.
SHIRLEY YONG SIYU
I studied at a Methodist school where seeds of faith were sown in my heart through weekly chapel services and daily devotions. The turning point came when I read about the new heavens and new earth. “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelations 21:4
At that moment, the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to see that I am a sinner. I knew I could not enter the new heaven and new earth on my own effort.
Convicted and humbled, I confessed my sins and invited Jesus Christ into my heart. A deep peace filled my heart, and my life was transformed. A few years later, I was baptized, publicly declaring my faith in Christ to my family and friends.
As life took me overseas, I worshipped at various churches but did not transfer my church membership. When I returned to Singapore, God led me to Foochow Methodist Church through my children. After worshipping at FMC for 2 years, I sense God's prompting to be a member of this church. I am thankful for God’s faithfulness and grace in my life.
PNG KONG JIN
I first heard about God in a Roman Catholic primary school, where we prayed the Lord’s Prayer and Hail Marys daily. I memorized the prayers but resisted following a faith different from my parents’.
The first Bible story I remember was about John the Baptist baptizing people in the Jordan River. At the time, I mistakenly thought John was God guess I wasn’t paying attention! A few years later, in Primary Five, a kind Christian lady near my home welcomed some of us students to her house after school. She shared Bible stories and served biscuits and Milo. I enjoyed those gatherings, but hesitated when she invited us to accept Jesus into our hearts.
Years passed, and my sister became a Christian. When I was 14, she invited me to an evangelistic concert by Trinity Methodist Church. This time, my heart struggled during the altar call. I realized that I had been resisting God and suddenly felt a deep fear of death. But when I finally accepted Jesus, an indescribable peace filled my heart. That was the beginning of my journey as a Christian youth, surrounded by kind brothers and sisters from TMC who helped me grow in faith.
After spending ten years away from Singapore, we searched for a home church and visited several. But through our daughters, we found ourselves spending more time at FMC and saw it as a suitable place where we could connect with a community of believers. We feel blessed by the opportunities to serve God at FMC and trust that He wants us to be here.
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.
Scripture: Leviticus 15:13-15, 31; Hebrews 10:19-23
Discussion Questions
1. What do the laws about cleanliness and bodily discharges in Leviticus 12 and 15 teach us about God's holiness and His concern for life and death?
2. In Matthew 15:11, Jesus addresses the Pharisees’ fixation on outward cleanness as opposed to inward purity. What are some ways that we might focus on external appearances of holiness while neglecting what’s truly in our hearts?
3. What is one specific way you can respond this week to God’s call to be holy as He is holy?
Pastoral Team & Staff
主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE
刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511
协理 ASSOCIATE PASTOR
崔平和牧师 Rev Peace Choi 8388 3464
年会传道 CONFERENCE PREACHER
谭永正传道 Pr Tham Yong Zheng 9797 2763
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 8431 6960
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
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