12 August 2018 - Aldersgate Methodist Church
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12 August 2018 10.30am
12 August 2018 10.30am
12th Sunday after Pentecost
ENTER TO WORSHIP…
Please silence your phones
PREPARATION
Silent Prayer and Meditation
Musical Prelude Band
PRAISE
Opening Prayer Mr Mark Masillamoney
Songs of Praise and Preparation*
(Those who cannot stand for long periods, please feel free to sit down)
PRAYER
Prayer Song
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession Pr Alan Ang
Words of Assurance
Prayer Time/Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer *
Welcome and Sharing of Peace Rev Dr Lynette Sathiasingam
Offertory Prayer
Community Concerns
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PRAYER IN ACTION
Offering of Self and Gifts
Doxology*
PROCLAMATION
Affirmation of Faith* The Nicene Creed
Hymn/Song of Preparation
Scripture Reading Eccl 1:1-11; 3:1-17
After each reading
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God!
Sermon "Is There Meaning in Life?" Rev David Ho
(Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes)
PROMISE
Closing Hymn/Song*
Benediction/Closing Prayer* Pastor
Musical Postlude
Altar Ministry
* indicates congregation standing
Please remain seated until after the Choral Response.
… DEPART TO SERVE
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GREETINGS & CONCERNS
1. PULPIT SCHEDULE/PREACHER/SERMON SERIES:
Date English Service Mandarin Service Youth Service
Sermon Series
12 Aug Eccl 1:1-11; 3:1-17 Eccl 1:1-4 Open Topic
"Is There Meaning in Life?" “Is There Meaning in Life” Mr Christopher Chng
Rev David Ho Pr Anna Loo
19 Aug Eccl 1:12 - 2:26 Eccl 3 Open Topic
Climbing the Success Ladder Open Topic Mr Clifton Lee
Rev David Ho Pr Judith Ng
26 Aug Eccl 11:7-12:14 Eccl 11:7-12:14 Open Topic
Open Topic Open Topic Pr Wendy Chiang
Rev David Ho Dr Ho Weng Kin
Children’s Ministry (3 – 12 yr olds) 8.30am & 10.30am Basement Rooms
2. PLEDGE FORMS
If you would like to pledge, please drop your pledge forms into the box at the
altar area of the Sanctuary.
3. PLEDGE UPDATE AS AT 05 AUG 2018
Total No. of Pledges Received from Members: 137 Friends: 13
General Budget Pledge S$658,964
Missions Budget Pledge S$155,080
Missions: Timor-Leste S$2,400
Missions: Hope House, Cambodia -
Youth -
Others (Children’s Min, Floral, Gen) S$22,940
Total Amount To-date (S$) S$839,384
% of members who pledged 22%
4. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The church office will be closed on Wed, 22 Aug 2018, a public holiday for
Hari Raya Haji.
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5. TAKE THE WHOLE LIFE INVENTORY by TODAY, if you are at least 13
years old and attend this church regularly. It is easy and takes just 10—15
minutes. All you need to do is:-
Visit “wholelife.sg/inventory”
Enter Access Code: amcwli
All responses are kept anonymous and confidential. Helpdesk: inventory@wholelife.sg
A Resource for the Church by Focus on the Family Singapore.
6. SPORTS MINISTRY (Basketball) (Contact: Siqiang @ 9815-0751)
We will be having our basketball session on Sun, 26 Aug, 30 Sep and 28
Oct from 2.30pm to 5pm at the Fairfield's sheltered basketball court.
(Badminton) (Contact: Siqiang @ 9815-0751)
We will be having our badminton session on Sat, 18 Aug, 15 Sep and 6
Oct from 10am to 12pm at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 2.
AMC YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB
(Contact: Steven Black stevenblack8857@gmail.com)
Soccer training for kids is scheduled on every Saturday (except holiday)
from 8.30 am to 10.30 am at FMS's field.
AMC FOOTBALL TEAM
In the SCS Cup Finals last sunday, AMC played against The People's Bible
Church and emerged as Champions with a score of 2-0. All Glory be unto
God for this victory.
7. STAFF ON LEAVE
Pr Anna Loo : 13 Aug to 23 Aug 2018
Thiruselvam G : 21 Aug to 24 Aug 2018
Christopher Chng : 21 Aug to 24 Aug 2018
Pr Wendy Chiang : 28 Aug to 31 Aug 2018
Philippians
Mon, 13/8/2018 @ 7.30pm
Sanctuary
All are welcome.
YUM CHA MINISTRY
Next Yum Cha meeting will be on Sat, 25 Aug 2018 @ 9.30am
at Social Hall & Worship Hall.
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WE BRING BEFORE OUR FATHER
(Prayer concerns for this week, 12 August 2018)
1. OUR WORLD
Pray for Indonesia's resort islands of Bali and Lombok .
Pray for victims of California wildfires.
Bless those who have survived and heal their memories of trauma and
devastation. May they have the courage to face the long road of rebuilding
ahead.
Safety for police officers, firemen, and emergency medical personnel involved
in disaster relief operations.
2. OUR NATION
Pray for our nation’s sphere of influence - Government
3. CHURCHES AROUND DOVER & PARTS OF BUONA VISTA
Pray for God’s blessings over the following churches:
Holy Covenant Chinese Methodist Church @ Fairfield Methodist (Secondary); Faith
Methodist Church @ Anglo-Chinese Junior College; Living Waters Methodist Church
@ ACS Independent; St John’s St Margaret’s Church; New Creation Church;
Ebenezer Church @ ACS Independent and Immanuel Congregation (of the Church of
South India) meeting at SJSM.
4. OUR SISTER METHODIST CHURCH(ES)
Toa Payoh MC (48th Anniversary) on 19 Aug 2018
Living Hope MC (27th Anniversary) on 26 Aug 2018
Christ MC (88th Anniversary) on 26 Aug 2018
5. OUR CHURCH
Young Adults
6. MISSIONS: Pr Loh Han Chew (Cambodia)
Pray for good health, faithfulness, and joy in serving AMC’s field ministries
in Cambodia Hope House slum ministry
Pray for staffing (teacher, housekeeper/cook, student volunteers) to run
programs for children
Pray for local staff team to develop God’s heart and hands in their work
with the children & families Prek Ompel Methodist Church (POMC)
Pray for sufficient financial support to do building works to mitigate the
flooding problem that occurs during raining season
Pray for the kindergarten’s enrolment and its teachers to develop engaging
teaching methods to use with the students
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7. TERRITORIAL COMMITMENT
Education – MOE
HOW TO USE THE PRAYER SHEET
Ask the Lord to show you how to pray. He might give you a specific word, phrase, picture or
image to guide you in prayer for the above. Pray as you hear Him lead you. If you sensed Him
saying something specific to you about the above items, e.g. a word of encouragement, etc,
please contact Denise Lim at 9857-9854 or email her at d.denise555@gmail.com / Thiruselvam
at 9855-8574 or email him at thirug@aldersgate.sg.
40 DAY PRAYER MEETING ATTENDANCE (CHURCHWIDE)
Sun 22/7 Mon 23/7 Tue 24/7 Wed 25/7 Thu 26/7 Fri 27/7 Sat 28/7
7.30am—9am 7.30pm—9pm 7.30pm—9pm 7.30pm—9pm 7.30pm—9pm 7.30pm—9pm 7.30am—9am
10 23 26 21 16 59 10
Sun 29/7 Mon 30/7 Tue 31/7 Wed 1/8 Thu 2/8 Fri 3/8 Sat 4/8
10 12 15 19 28 32 8
Attendance
Sun 05 Aug 2018 8.30am Adult 151
8.30am Children’s Ministry 20
Sun 05 Aug 2018 10.30am Adult 381
10.30am Children’s Ministry 107
10.30am Youthphoria No Service
Sun 05 Aug 2018 10.30am Adult Chinese Service 63
7Worship Team 12 August 2018
Worship Leader / Anchor Lim Hock Kheng (8.30am) | Mark Masillamoney (10.30am) / Pr Alan Ang (Anchor)
Accompanist (8.30am) Audrey Chong | Dr Adeline Seow
Ushers (8.30am) Tan Mui Lee | Loh Hung Tiong | William Choo
Ushers (10.30am) Valerie Kong | Puvana Devi | Jeannette Lim | Sangeetha Watson
Befrienders Seah Siew Choo (8.30am) | Linda Woon (10.30am)
Staff On Duty / Info Counter Catherine Chia / Lily Yap (8.30am) | Joanna Han (10.30am)
Counting Stewards Dr Kennedy Chew | Wee Tat Chuen
Sound / Projection (8.30am) Yeo Ren Kang / Shaun Lin
Sound / Projection / Video (10.30am) Ernest See | Yeo Ren Kang / Benjamin Chen / Kenneth Goh
Altar Ministry (8.30am) Teo Hui Min (ic) | Denise Lim
Altar Ministry (10.30am) Khor Poh Khim (ic) | Allan Howe
Floral Steward Ang Lay Eng | Amie Choy
Worship Team 19 August 2018
Worship Leader / Anchor Loo Ming Yaw (8.30am) | Justin Tan (10.30am) / Vincent Lim (Anchor)
Accompanist (8.30am) Claire Tay | Dr Adeline Seow
Ushers (8.30am) Adrian Ho | Joseph Tan | Tan Kah Hian
Ushers (10.30am) Esther Seow | Evelyn Wong | Cecilia Teo | Daniel Woon
Befrienders Nina Kang (8.30am) | Thia Teng Swan (10.30am)
Staff On Duty / Info Counter Daphne Wong / Max Chen (8.30am) | Elsie Lee (10.30am)
Counting Stewards Fu Siqiang | Seah Liang Chiang
Sound / Projection / Video (8.30am) Henry Han / Shaun Li
Sound / Projection / Video (10.30am) Henry Tan | Henry Han / Kelwin Li / Aaron Eio
Altar Ministry (8.30am) Denise Lim (ic) | Ashley Lim
Altar Ministry (10.30am) Trudy Tay (ic) | Ang Shu Zhen
Floral Steward Emerald R
Contact List
Ministry 6773-1964 Ext Mobile Email Day Off
Pastors
Rev Dr Lynette
Pastor-In-Charge - 9430-5415 lynette@aldersgate.sg Mon
Sathiasingam
Rev David Ho Pastor - 9674-4677 davidho@aldersgate.sg Thu
Senior Pastoral Staff
Pr Wendy Chiang D&N/Cells/Cluster C/GB 17 8118-7746 wendychiang@aldersgate.sg Mon
Pr Anna Loo Chinese Ministry ic 16 9642-1331 annaloo@aldersgate.sg Tue
Pastoral Staff
Clara Toh Chinese Ministry 21 9644-5436 claratoh@aldersgate.sg Tue
Christopher Chng Youth 23 9452-4819 chrischng@aldersgate.sg Mon
Yuen Wai Mey Children, Missions (Admin) 15 9126-9183 waimeyyuen@aldersgate.sg Thu
Thiruselvam s/o G Pastoral Care / Hospitality 22 9855-8574 thirug@aldersgate.sg Sat
Church Administrative Staff
Han Suat Hoon Administrator 13 6773-1964 suathoonhan@aldersgate.sg
Catherine Chia Admin 0 catherinechia@aldersgate.sg
Dorcas Lee Communications 11 dorcaslee@aldersgate.sg
Daphne Wong Admin/Finance 14 daphnewong@aldersgate.sg
8ENGLISH CLASS FOR DOMESTIC HELPERS OF ALL NATIONALITIES
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday
@ Meeting Room 1 from 10.30am to 12noon.
Contact Persons: Serene Liok 9749-9654 / Loo Yuet Sim 9794-3002.
PASTORAL CARE TO THE SICK AND BEREAVED
If you know of any AMC member who is unwell, hospitalized or
in grief, do inform the church office or our pastoral staff, Thiru
@ 9855 8574 / thirug@aldersgate.sg. We will connect with them
for pastoral support and care.
AMC'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY 2019 TESTIMONIES
Share your story for AMC's 40th Anniversary! How has God touched your life in
AMC? Send in your testimonies from life experiences / church life relating to
Aldersgate to Dorcas Lee (dorcaslee@aldersgate.sg) by 05-Sep-2018.
(Max: 1000 words, single spaced)
SEASON PARKING
FMS(P) has implemented SEASON PARKING with effect from 1 Aug 2018. Visitors
will have 15 minutes allowable parking at the visitors’ lots only on WEEKDAYS.
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SERMON NOTES
Date : 12 August 2018
Topic : "Is There Meaning in Life?"
Scripture : Eccl 1:1-11; 3:1-17
Preacher : Rev David Ho
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