Sunday, 7th July 2019
SAINT GEORGE’S CHURCH TANGLIN
Bishop of Singapore: The Rt Rev Rennis Ponniah The Diocese of Singapore
Every person complete in Christ - Colossians 1:28
WELCOME to St. George’s today! Please stay for refreshments after church. You can also visit the Welcome Corner to find out more about our ministries and activities. An air-conditioned nursery is available for infants in the Vestry.
THE COLLECT FOR 3rd SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY
Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all mankind may be brought to the glorious liberty of the sons of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
If you would like to pray with someone in confidence after the service, our Prayer Team will be available in the seats in front of the organ.
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Order of Service- Refer to the 8.00am red service book
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 175 Come Down, O Love Divine
WELCOME Kenneth Tan
THE PREPARATION (pg 1)
THE COLLECT
PSALM Psalm 34: 1 - 22 (pg 396) Kenneth Tan
2ND READING 1 Peter 3: 8 - 22 (pg 858) Brian Tan
PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
HYMN 321 Rise And Hear!
GOSPEL READING Luke 10: 1 - 11, 16 - 20 (pg 734) Kenneth Tan
SERMON Confident In Christ Rev Philip Sinden
THE NICENE CREED (pg 2)
INTERCESSIONS (pg 4) Doug Harrison
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE PEACE (pg 5)
OFFERTORY HYMN 304 Here, O My Lord
THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW (pg 5)
HOLY COMMUNION / AFTER COMMUNION (pg 11) Please use the communal chalice for dipping the wafer only (intinction); individual cups of wine are available in the aisles for those who wish to drink.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
BENEDICTION (pg 12)
CLOSING HYMN 612 We Have A Gospel To Proclaim
ORGAN POSTLUDE Paean by Herbert Howells Joanna Paul
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10.00AM MORNING PRAYER
WELCOME Larry Bradley
THE COLLECT
SONG Blessed Be Your Name
CHILDREN’S SONG Jesus' Love Is Very Wonderful
PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
THE PEACE (Children and youth group leave for Sunday School)
WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS
REVELATION 1 CREED
CONFESSING OUR SINS Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, you made all things, and you call everyone to account. With shame we admit that we have sinned against you, in what we have thought, said and done, and we deserve your judgment. We turn from our sins and are truly sorry for them.
Have mercy on us, most merciful Father. For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us all that is past. Enable us to serve and please you in new life, to your honour and glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness - 1 John 1: 8 – 9
THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. AMEN
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD Rev Dr Soh Guan Chin
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PRAYER BEFORE THE READINGS
HEARING GOD’S WORD Psalm 34: 1 - 22 (pg 396) David Wignall 1 Peter 3: 8 - 22 (pg 858) Carolyn Wignall
SERMON Confident In Christ Rev Philip Sinden
SONG Holy Spirit, Living Breath Of God
OFFERTORY SONG Servants Of The Gospel (During these songs, our freewill offerings will be received)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BLESSINGS Go in peace to love and serve the Lord In the name of Christ. Amen.
CLOSING SONG I Will Sing The Wondrous Story
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5.30PM HOLY COMMUNION
OPENING SONGS Come People Of The Risen King I Will Run To You
WELCOME Toh Soon Kok
PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD Karan Puri
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HEARING GOD’S WORD Psalm 34: 1 - 22 (pg 396) Daniel Chen 1 Peter 3: 8 - 22 (pg 858)
SONG Still, My Soul, Be Still
SERMON Confident In Christ Andrew Thomas
OFFERTORY SONG Give Us Clean Hands
THE LORD’S SUPPER (See Slides)
COMMUNION SONG Its Your Blood That Cleanses Me God Sent His Son
CLOSING SONG We All Bow Down
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SERMON OUTLINE
CONFIDENT IN CHRIST 1 Peter 3:8-22
Blessed to be a blessing (8-12)
Fight fear… with fear! (13-17)
From Suffering to Glory (18-22)
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THE WORLD: NORTH KOREA Pray that new diplomatic efforts will pay dividends, and will lead to a softening of the North Korean government toward its people. The situation for Christians is vulnerable and precarious. They face persecution from state authorities and their non-Christian family, friends and neighbours. Pray for their protection. Pray for strength and courage for Christians who suffer in prisons, labour camps and remote areas. Pray that God will bring relief to the North Korean people, that families and those who are especially vulnerable will have enough to eat. We pray for all who in the name of Jesus work to bring food, shelter and medicine to those who need it most. Pray that the people of North Korea will receive the true bread from heaven,
MISSION PARTNERS Mission to Seafarers: Pray for safety for the chaplain Toh Soon Kok, as he visits ships at anchorage. Pray that the new Pasir Panjang centre will be operational this month, well utilized, and supported. Pray for the new office-bearers elected at the AGM this week, and that by God’s grace the gospel may continue to be made available to seafarers. HLWM India: Pray for release from suffering due to the summer heat, especially for children who have become ill. Pray for Emmanuel, the Komanapalli's newborn grandson, that there will be no adverse consequences from medical complications after his birth.
SINGAPORE DIOCESE Give thanks for the eighteen men being ordained in the Diocese at St Andrew’s Cathedral today, one of whom is currently serving in the Deanery of Laos. Pray for wisdom as new ways of working are investigated for him to continue serving there. Pray for the forthcoming Synod meetings, taking place over the 2 days 12-13 July.
SINGAPORE Pray for integrity, vision and strength for all who lead our nation, including our President Mdm Halimah Yacob and our Prime Minister Mr Lee Hsien Loong.
ST GEORGE’S CHURCH FAMILY Praise God that the Rev Ian Hadfield has accepted the Bishop’s invitation to become the next Vicar of St George’s Church. Pray for Ian and Narelle as they prepare to come to Singapore to commence ministry among us during the first week of September Give thanks for our Christianity Explored course, now concluded. Pray that all who have taken part in the Course may know God in Christ and keep growing in their faith in him. Pray for the plans to start a small group for members of the course, so that they can continue to meet and grow together around the word of God. Pray for more volunteers to assist as helpers for our youth ministry team and our Mums and Tots ministry. Continue to pray for those in our church or extended Church family with serious and/or chronic illnesses – including Dorothy Lau, Jenna Howe, Janet Tan, Peter Stead, Kah Seng and Caitlin Jong. May they know the peace and power of God’s love.
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)
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Church Weekly Calendar
Monday 10:00 – 11:30 Mums and Tots; Lower Hall (break) 10:00 – 12:00 Evergreen Seniors Group; Vestry 10:30 – 12:00 Weekly Bible Study Fellowship; Nissen Hut 14:00 – 16:00 Mothers In Prayer; Nissen Hut Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:30 Toddler Time; Church (break) 19:00 – 22:00 Men’s Evening Group; Nissen Hut 20:00 – 21:00 DE Small Group; Vestry Wednesday 09:00 – 10:00 Christian Contemplation; Vestry 10:00 – 11:30 Mums & Tots; Lower Hall (break) 10:00 – 12:00 Ladies Bible Study; Conference Room (break) 19:00 – 22:00 Bible & Nibbles Small Group; Kingfisher Room (no meeting on last Wednesday of the month) Thursday 09:30 – 10:00 Weekly Prayer Meeting; Chapel (except first Thursday of the month which will meet in the evening at 7.30pm) 10:00 – 11:30 Mums and Tots; Lower Hall (break) 10:00 – 11:30 Thursday Ladies Group; Nissen Hut (break) 10:00 – 14:00 Sunday School Workshop; Conference Room 14:00 – 16:00 Thursday Teatime Fellowship for Seniors; Vestry
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Friday 07:15 – 08:00 Men’s Breakfast Bible Study and Prayer; Centre Lounge 09:45 – 12:00 Ladies Breakfast & Bible Study; Nissen Hut (break) 18:00 – 21:30 Dig Deeper for Youth; Youth Building Upper Rm (break) Saturday 11:30 – 13:00 10.00am Music Rehearsal; Church Sunday 08:00 – 09:30 Traditional Service with Communion; Church 10:00 – 13:00 Youth Service; Youth Building Upper Room (Break) 10:00 – 12:00 Morning Service; Church (Holy Communion every 3rd Sunday) 12:00 – 15:30 Filipino Fellowship; Centre Lounge 14:30 – 17:00 5.30pm Worship Team Rehearsal; Youth Building Upper Room 17:30 – 19:00 Evening Service; Church (Holy Communion every 1st Sunday)
BOOKING OF ROOMS OR EVENTS Please direct all requests to Lesley 6473-2877 Ext 102, [email protected]
MUMS AND TOTS meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 10:00 - 11:30am at Lower Hall. Contact: Kim Jones - [email protected]
SMALL GROUPS meet during the week – Morning : Monday, Thursday and Friday Evening : Monday to Friday Contact the vicar or the church office – [email protected]
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SINGAPORE JAPANESE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP meets at St George’s on Sunday at 1.30pm, Contact via email [email protected]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW VICAR FOR ST GEORGE’S CHURCH The Rev Ian Hadfield has accepted the Bishop’s invitation to become the next Vicar of St George’s Church. Ian is married to Narelle, and they have an adult daughter, Bethany. Originally from Sydney, Ian and Narelle are missionaries of CMS Australia. They have served already within our Diocese, when Ian was Vicar at All Saints’ Jakarta for 9 years until 2016. They are currently serving at St Andrew’s Kowloon, a large international Anglican church within the Diocese of Hong Kong, where Ian is Senior Associate Minister. We give thanks to God for Ian’s appointment; and we look forward to welcoming the Hadfields among us when they come to commence their ministry at St George's on 8th September.
EVANGELISM AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH
NEXT WEEK’S SERMON PASSAGE is John 2: 13 - 22 (10am), Romans 12:9-13:10 (5.30m) Services
SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME 7th July to 4th August Under 5’s - Let’s Care! Over 5’s - Space Academy – Daniel All children to go to the Lower Hall for worship. Red, Blue and Yellow Classes stay in the Red Classroom after worship. All other children will go over the to the Gold Classroom after worship.
BIBLE STUDY: Book of ESTHER (by The Joshua Mission – details on www.thejoshuamission.net) Dates: Tuesdays, 2nd July to 6th August 2019 – 5 weekly sessions with optional exam on 6th August 2019. Time/Venue: 7:30pm - 9:30pm, St. George’s, Lower Hall. Instructor: Revd. Dr. Soh Guan Chin, Joshua. All are welcome.
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL GATHERING – THEME: LIVE THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE! (by The Joshua Mission) Dates: Friday, 26th to Sunday, 28th July 2019 Place: Holiday Villa, JB, Johor Cost: $272 (twin sharing) $365 (single) includes all sessions, meals, rooms & facilities Instructor: Revd. Dr. Soh Guan Chin, Joshua Download Brochure and Registration Form from www.thejoshuamission.net OR ask Revd. Dr. Soh All are welcome.
CHRISTUS CANTORES CHOIR REHEARSALS resume this Sunday from 3 to 5pm at Nissen Hut and new choristers boys and girls are welcome.
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SUMMER LADIES BIBLE GROUP Starting Friday 5th July and open to all ladies still in Singapore this summer – bible study and fellowship; Women of Faith from the Old Testament. 10.00am – 12.00pm, Conference Room, contact Judy Sinden 9810-2779 or Carolyn Wignall [email protected]
LIFE OF JESUS: WHO HE IS AND WHY HE MATTERS by historian John Dickson. What really happened back in the first century, in Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee, that changed the shape of world history? Six session video group study on the life of Jesus. Starts 8th July – 19th August 2019 . ALL are welcome! Mondays 9.30am to 11.30am at Nissen Hut. Contact: Deanna Wong | 9671-4383 | [email protected]
MOORE COLLEGE: Promise to Fulfilment (Biblical Theology 2): Tuesdays, 8.00 - 9.30pm from 10th September 2019. This course runs for 10 weeks, Cost: $65. Closing Date: 20th August 2019. Register: [email protected] or call Betty Wu at 6473-2877 ext.101
ALPHA YOUTH SERIES Calling All 11-18 years olds…Spark conversations about life and faith over food+film+fun discussions! Alpha Youth Series is the newest series for the Youth and has been used all around the world! Do you have a youth at home? Do you know one? Invite them to try Alpha. Starting 6th September, Friday, 7.00 – 9.00pm, Youth Building. Register with Betty Wu at [email protected] Chat with Chris Kelly (8.00am), Grace Young (10.00am) or Bruno Luse (5.30pm).
CONDOLENCES to Bill Cutts and his family on the passing of his wife Yvonne. A Service Of Memorial And Thanksgiving will be held at St George’s on Wednesday, 10th July, at 4:00pm
CAN YOU SERVE?
PRAYER RAIL & SIDESMEN MINISTRY Volunteers needed for both 8.00am and 10.00am services. Please contact the office or please approach Rev Sinden.
ADMINISTRATION
NEW ST GEORGE'S CHURCH WEBSITE. Great news! St George’s Church has a new website. Please go to https://www.stgeorges.org.sg to check it out. You can download the latest bulletins and listen to any of the past sermons. If you have any friends visiting from overseas, they can view a 3D tour of the church online. We are also looking for volunteers to contribute and maintain the website. Please contact the church office if you are interested.
VACANCY We are looking for an Administrative Manager. Details are on the noticeboard in the courtyard. Email your resume to: [email protected]
11 2019 PRIMARY ONE REGISTRATION EXERCISE FOR ADMISSION FOR PRIMARY ONE IN 2020. Please see Noticeboard for details or contact Betty Wu at [email protected]
GIVING TO ST GEORGE’S ‘Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’ 2 Corinthians 9: 7
Giving can be through cash or cheque (payable to “St George’s Church”) and placed in the offertory bag. For bank transfer: Account Name: St George’s Church, Bank name: Standard Chartered, Bank code: 9496, Branch code: 003, Account number: 03-083-0457-8
Donations can now be made with your mobile phone. From your mobile banking app, scan the QR code or enter the church’s UEN number: T08CC4075KSGC
************************************ CHURCH CONTACTS Clergy: Rev Canon Philip Sinden, Acting Vicar (Ext 333 [email protected]) Rev Dr. Soh Guan Chin, Joshua, Associate Priest (Ext 120 [email protected]) Rev Paul Tan, Auxiliary Priest (Ext 117 [email protected])
Pastoral: Hydie Valdez Toddler Time (Ext 106 [email protected]) Kim Jones Mums and Tots (Ext 103 [email protected]) Marc Wang Youth Ministry (Ext 109 [email protected]) Victoria Smith Children & Families (Ext 108 [email protected])
Operations: [email protected] Annette Ho (Ext 105 [email protected]) Betty Wu (Ext 101 [email protected]) Cynthia Lamb (Ext 112 [email protected]) Lesley Limpin (Ext 102 [email protected])
44 Minden Rd Singapore 248816 / Tel: 6473-2877 http://www.stgeorges.org.sg https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeschurchsingapore
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