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. 1 8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION 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 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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) 6 PRAYERS 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) 7 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 8 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.