ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
ENTRANCE
• Welcome
• Call to Worship
• Praise
• Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
• Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21
• Sermon: Made Different for God's Purpose
• Testimony: Mr Joshua Khoo
• Preacher: Pr Tham Yong Zheng RESPONSE
• Song of Response
• Greetings & Family News
• Tithes & Offerings
• Doxology
SENDING FORTH
• Benediction
NEXT WEEK’S SERMON
• Topic: The Ministry of the Spirit: Ministers of the New Covenant
• Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-4:6
• Speaker: Pr Tham Yong Zheng
PRAISE LEADER
• 8:00 & 9:45am – Gloria Ng
• 4:00pm – David Chen
SCRIPTURE READING
• 8:00am - Kuek Chung Lee
• 9:45am – Angeline Cheng
• 4:00pm – Joshua Chen
• Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963 • Password: fmc12345
FAMILY NEWS
SPEAKER FOR TODAY
Joshua Khoo is a motivational speaker, professional photographer, and advocate for the special needs community. Born with achondroplasia a form of skeletal dysplasia Joshua has turned what many see as a limitation into his greatest strength. Through his inspiring talks, he shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges, embracing differences, and finding purpose. Joshua speaks regularly to students, families, and communities, reminding them that everyone, regardless of size ability, can make a difference.
Mighty Warriors in 2023, a community that supports children and adults living with skeletal dysplasia in Singapore. With his passion for storytelling and heart for inclusion, Joshua continues to inspire others to live boldly and see the beauty in every story.
NEWBORN
Congratulations to Lau Meng Choong and Esther Ma (Mandarin Congregation) on the birth of their daughter Lau Yi Xuan Sarah on 14 October 2025.
May the Lord pour forth His abundant blessings over Sarah and family!
LEAVE OF ABSENCE – PASTORS AND LOCAL MINISTRY STAFF
Rev Lau Chong Yaw, will be away from the church 22 – 31 October 2025.
In Rev Lau’s absence, Pr Tham Yong Zheng will stand in as PIC .
PRAYER
REQUESTS
FROM FMC MISSIONARIES - OCTOBER 2025
Tan Yiwei
1. May I thirst for God and His word. I can find strength, hope and joy in the Lord as I read His Word. My eyes will be fixed on my Shepherd as I serve missionaries from Cru, the mothers in my WOWMOM group, and Sunday school teens. I’m thankful to God for the opportunity to serve them.
2. Pray for divine opportunities to reach out to three mothers in my community. They are either Buddhist or Taoist. They are good mothers who need much support and encouragement. One of them is going through a divorce and the other goes for fortune telling. Praying they see the need for Christ in their lives.
3. Praying I have love and wisdom to shepherd my child’s heart. Praying for protection over my child as he wrestles with worldly culture and values. May he grow in love for the Lord more than the world. Thankful God is using the book “Parenting” by Paul David Tripp to guide me.
David Lang
1. Pray for David to be effective in his teaching and mentoring students at SBC and his preaching in various churches. Besides teaching, he is also involved in alumni work and promoting collaborative work between SBC and the churches.
2. David is organizing an outing to Changi Experience for a group of children under the Hospice Care Association palliative care in the first quarter of 2026. Pray for the planning and organization, and for volunteers to be willing to spend 3-4 hours accompanying the children and their families, ensuring they have a safe and enjoyable experience.
3. Pray for Titus and all of us involved in caring for him. Titus continues to have frequent seizures and needs frequent blood tests to adjust the dosage of his medications. As Titus is non-communicative, we caregivers, as well as the medical team of NUH and the Hospice Care Association, need to exercise discernment to understand his needs, bring joy to him, and respond to him when he is unwell or uncomfortable.
Kwok Siew Hwee
1. Our Family: Give thanks for our children's growing independence. Pray that they would develop their own authentic relationships with God.
2. My Studies: Pray for God's grace and strength as I juggle work with parttime theological studies (TTC) and its demanding deadlines, especially in October and November.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES -
OCTOBER 2025
3. Our Team: Pray for God's provision of the right people to fill gaps after a season of significant change.
4. NTU Ministry: Praise God for the influx of new freshmen and a fruitful Mid-Autumn Festival outreach. Pray that the Christian Fellowship continues to be an effective salt and light in campus.
5. Polytechnic Ministry: Praise God for the combined Bible Study Camp in October and for the students' engagement with the Books of the Prophets in the Old Testament.
Poh Siok Ching
May God continue to lead me in my future ministry upon graduation.
Ps Simon Neo
1. Breakthrough Mission Home
• Pray for all committee members, leaders, co-workers, and brothers. May God grant them good health, strong faith, and strength to overcome challenges in the ministry.
• May this new location be a place of grace for more ex-offenders and drug addicts.
• Strengthen the spiritual lives of the co-workers so they remain diligent in proclaiming the vision and mission of gospel-based drug rehabilitation.
2. Prayers for Drug Addicts, Those in Recovery, and Their Families
• Ask God to deliver those still bound by drugs, that they may experience His healing and freedom, and find true peace and joy in the Lord.
• Pray for those currently undergoing rehabilitation, that God may grant them strength to overcome temptation and support in their weakness.
• Pray for their families, that God would bring comfort, hope, and strength, helping them to remain faithful and trust in the Lord.
• Pray that churches and society will offer more support, enabling recovery in a loving environment and helping them to start anew.
3. Breakthrough Village Project
The Breakthrough Village Project is preparing the site for Phase 2 of construction, which includes developing new vocational training programs and building two new single-storey buildings. Pray for God’s continued guidance and provision for the construction funds.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES - OCTOBER 2025
a. The First Building – A Multi-purpose Hall:
• To create a spiritual and reflective environment for daily morning and evening worship in the village.
• To host special events such as staff weddings and festive celebrations, as well as anti-drug talks and workshops.
b. The Second Building – A Central Kitchen:
• To replace the existing kitchen with a fully functional professional kitchen that will provide daily meals for 170 brothers and meet catering needs for internal events.
• To improve food preparation efficiency and offer practical training, equipping the brothers with professional culinary skills for the food and beverage industry.
John Amalraj
1. Thank God for the successful graduation of PhD in leadership development and for the openings to develop, mentor and coach leaders in churches and missions in India.
2. Thank God for my wife Jessie’s doctoral studies and the opportunity to work with an EdTech company to develop e-learning resources for ministries in India.
3. Pray for our sons Jason and Joash to do well in their post graduate studies and for God to provide the finances.
Kuek Chung Lee
1. Praise the Lord for another batch of enthusiastic participants for our 3rd season of the Disciple Making Learning Community, a training course for those seeking to disciple others. Pray for these to grow in their conviction and passion for disciple making, and be equipped to help others grow in their faith.
2. Pray for the Church Discipleship Ministry team - that we be encouraged and empowered as we persevere in the ministry; that the Lord will grant us creativity and wisdom as we plan and train.
3. Pray for open hearts and receptive spirits for each of my loved ones to the Gospel.
PRAYER REQUESTS FROM FMC MISSIONARIES - OCTOBER 2025
Chin Kheng Boon
1. Camp Unravel (8–10 January 2026): Pray for wisdom, strength, and capacity as I coordinate “Camp Unravel” for 100 university students. This camp is a collaboration with Focus on the Family to disciple young people in addressing family-of-origin issues and to uphold God’s design for family.
2. Mission Trip to Davao, Philippines (5–10 December): Please pray as I prepare and raise $2,500 for this upcoming mission trip. Our team comprises four families (including my family). It will be our first time serving together as a family. We will be reaching out to more than 100 children by organizing a children’s camp in partnership with a local church.
3. For My Father: Pray for God to draw my father’s heart back to Himself. Please also pray that he will be willing to join the combined church camp in June 2026 and reconnect with his friends from FMC.
Lin Ji Feng and Grace Lee (Translated from Chinese)
1. Pray for the good health of Johnson (Jifeng), Grace(Chang Lan), and their family members.
2. Pray for their gospel ministry rendered in Grace Methodist Church, Batam, for 2025.
3. Pray for their trip December 7 -10 to Grace Methodist Church, Batam to celebrate Christmas for the seniors followed by lunch fellowship and also Christmas celebration for the children.
4. Continue to pray for their gospel ministry in Grace Methodist Church, Batam.
This year, to mark MCS140 and SG60 Methodist Welfare Services is spearheading the social outreach themed “THE HEALING NATION” to demonstrate God’s love in healing spirit, mind, heart, and body through our acts of service and love.
35 hours to serve the community in 2025 and beyond
We hope to raise a total of 1.4 million Healing Hours, a collective force for doing good in charities and Methodist churches across the island.
$1,400 to help one family or individual heal
Let’s raise $1.4 million together to bless up to 1,000 families and individuals.
For Families experiencing Distress, by restoring of familial/ marital/ parenting relationships, alleviating debt burdens and addressing mental health issues
For individuals who are Chronically Sick and Homeless, by restoring dignity, improving quality of life and enhancing health outcomes.
The Healing Nation Celebratory Concert
Date: 1 November 2025, Saturday
For Youth and Children, including children with special needs, by addressing the impact of trauma, instilling hope and uplifting self-worth.
Venue: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre Time: 7.30pm
Music is the “language of the soul” with the power of reaching deep into our mind, heart and body. Spend a meaningful time connecting through music as friends, Singaporeans and a Methodist family.
WEEKLY STATISTICS
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Preschool Fund (Aug–Dec 2025) Thanks to God's provision and our members' generosity, the church preschool's funding needs for August through December 2025 have been met.
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.
Pastoral Team & Staff
Discussion Questions
1. How can our church community be a place where every person regardless of ability or circumstance experiences hope in Christ rather than judgment or pity?
2. In what ways can we demonstrate God’s holiness through how we treat, include, and serve others who are different from us?
3. What would it look like for us to express gratitude to God not just in words but by using our unique gifts and stories to bless others in the body of Christ?
主理 PASTOR-IN-CHARGE
刘昌耀牧师 Rev Lau Chong Yaw 9145 7511
年会传道 CONFERENCE PREACHER
谭永正传道 Pr Tham Yong Zheng 9797 2763
重聘退休牧师 RE-ENGAGED PART TIME PASTOR
严家慧牧师 Rev Dr Niam Kai Huey 9639 6431
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
刘民忠弟兄 Mr Lau Meng Choong 8876 2275
陈伟敏姐妹 Ms Evon Tan 9072 0515
部分时间Part-time