Foochow Methodist Church English Service Bulletin 26 April 2026

2 6

A P R I L

2 0 2 6

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

26 APRIL 2026

CAC LOVING FAMILIES SUNDAY WORSHIP ENTRANCE

PRAISE LEADER

• • • •

• •

Welcome Call to Worship Praise Pastoral Prayer

SCRIPTURE READING

PROCLAMATION • Scripture Reading: Numbers 32:1-7, 14-25, 31-32 • Sermon: GROWING in Faithfulness: Building Our Family on God's Promises • Speaker: Rev Dr Niam Kai Huey

RESPONSE • • • •

8:00 & 9:45am – Reuben Chua 4:00pm – Stewart Tan/Alice Wee

Song of Response Greetings & Family News Tithes & Offerings Doxology

• • •

8:00am – Lim Tee Lan 9:45am – Angeline Cheng 4:00pm – David Chen

ARE YOU NEW? Scan the QR code to connect with us.

SENDING FORTH • Benediction

NEXT WEEK’S SERMON 5th Easter Sunday • Topic: GROW through Reconciliation: Extending God's Grace • Scripture: Numbers 33-36 • Preacher: Ps Alvin Ong

https://tinyurl.com/fmc-connect

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

26 APRIL 2026

FOOCHOW METHODIST CHURCH VISION O N E FA M I LY I N C H R I S T GROWING IN CHRIST | GLOWING IN LOVE FOR OTHERS | GOING OUT TO MAKE DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST

FA M I LY N E W S

PRAYER CARE

NEXT PRAYER MEETING (ONLINE)

Christian Families: Where Faith is Passed on

• Date: 6 May 2026 • ZOOM Link: https://tinyurl.com/fmc-englishprayer-meeting • Meeting ID: 852 8365 7963 • Password: fmc12345

MINISTRY FOCUS FOR TODAY

No prayer meeting on 29 April 2026

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

26 APRIL 2026

FA M I LY N E W S

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 Christ-like 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.

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

26 APRIL 2026

FA M I LY N E W S INVEST IN THE HEART OF YOUR HOME Is your marriage on "autopilot"? Does your parenting feel caught in a web of endless responsibilities? You aren't alone. We are exploring the possibility of offering a couple of pathways to support families in this season: • •

Marriage Enrichment: Move from "roommates" to "soulmates", with a focus on strengthening communication and deepening connection.

Parenting: Practical, faith-filled strategies for intentional parenting in a busy world.

Currently, we are gauging interest. If this resonates with you, scan the QR code below to register your interest and help us make this meaningful and relevant for you.

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

FA M I LY N E W S

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

26 APRIL 2026

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

FA M I LY N E W S

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

26 APRIL 2026

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

FA M I LY N E W S

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

26 APRIL 2026

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

FA M I LY N E W S

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

26 APRIL 2026

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

FA M I LY N E W S

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

26 APRIL 2026

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

26 APRIL 2026

W E E K L Y S TAT I S T I C S 19 APRIL 2026 ATTENDANCE ONSITE WORSHIP

ONLINE WORSHIP

English – 8:00am English – 9:45am English – 4:00pm Mandarin Foochow Tamil Sunday School Creche

107 175 35 206 36 80 63 10

21

English Youth (Sat) Others TOTAL

23 735

Budget (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) Consolidated Fund B/F (Unaudited) Funds Collected to-date Collection Balance to meet Budget

40 3 14

78

OFFERING ONSITE

ONLINE

$890.00 $546.00 $461.00 $2,048.00 $475.00 $461.00 $33,027.68 $78.00

$4,352.15 $42,338.83

Church Mission Church Preschool $90,000.00 $235,200.00 $5,001.88 $11,923.10 $17,830.00 $71,068.67 $2,000.00 $3,110.00 -$149,098.23 -$65,168.12

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.

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G

F M C W E E K LY B U L L E T I N

SERMON NOTES Scripture: Numbers 32:1-7, 14-25, 31-32 Questions for Small Group discussion: 1. "The Near Side" — Where Is Your Gilead?

Reuben and Gad didn't choose evil — they chose good over God's best.

• In your own family life right now, where are you settling for the "near side" — something that looks reasonable, even wise, but may be pulling you just short of what God has specifically called you to? What would it look like to cross over fully in that area?

26 APRIL 2026

教牧同工 Pastoral Team & Staff 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

2. The Order Question — What Comes First?

Moses corrected the tribes' order: children before cattle, formation before finances.

• If someone observed your family's last two weeks — your time, money, conversations, and energy — what would they conclude you are truly building? Is that the order you want?

What is one concrete thing you could reorder starting this week?

3. The Generational Question — What Are You Passing Down?

The sermon draws a straight line from Reuben and Gad's choice to their descendants' exile, and from Lois's faithfulness to Timothy's ministry.

• What is one spiritual pattern — positive or negative — that you received from the generation before you? And what is one thing you are consciously doing (or need to start doing) to shape the faith your children or grandchildren will inherit from you?

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US

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 张钦政弟兄 Mr John Chong 9115 5665 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

W W W. F O O C H O W M C . O R G . S G