Scripture Memorisation

Decrepitude

Titus 2:3

The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers,

not given to much wine, teachers of good things.

The Word on Worship Order of Worship

Psalm 96:9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness:

fear before him, all the earth.

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Call to Worship Dn Francis Lee

Hymn 46: A Mighty Fortress is Our God*Invocation & Gloria Patri*

Responsive Scripture Reading* Hebrews 10:1-23Special Item Filipino BrethrenHymn 287: Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Collection of Offerings Special Item Voices of GethsemaneDoxology & Prayer* Hymn 441: Faith is the Victory

Children’s Sermon & Scripture MemorisationPastoral Prayer Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy

“Sufficiency of Christ & Scripture”Matthew 5:17-20

Hymn 253: Standing on the Promises* Benediction & Threefold Amen*

Today, 26 October 2014 Next Lord’s Day, 2 November 20149.00 – 10.00 am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR

MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP

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EWorship Leader: Pr Kelvin LimPreacher: Pr Kelvin LimMusician: Sarah YapFlowers: Ivy SeahRefreshments: Katherine PehUshers: Robert Ooi,

Jerry Chan

Worship Leader: Bro Gan Chin HwiPreacher: Pr Daniel LimMusician: Eunice ChoyFlowers: Lee Kim LeiUshers: Sam Cheah,

Johnny Lim

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Worship Leader: Dn Francis LeePreacher: Pastor Prabhudas KoshyMusicians: Eunice Choy, Sarah LeeUshers: Danial Wong, Jimmy Tan,

Benny Skariah, Johnny Lim, Ho Kee How, Francis Lim

Greeter: Sally LumAV Ministry: Crew No. 2Flowers: Diana ChanRefreshments: Yeo Geok Hien, Pansy Ng, Chong Shu MunJunior Worship: Andrew Koh (Sally Lum), Aileen Tan (Cecilia Siah), Annie Ho

Worship Leader: Eld Alan ChoyPreacher: Pastor Prabhudas KoshyMusicians: Ellyzabeth, Dorcas KoshyUshers: Cornelius Koshy, Edwin Quek,

Jason Low, Low Chip Hung, Ng Kwan Teng, John Peh

Greeter: Violet QuekAV Ministry: Crew No. 3Flowers: Choy Luan KhengRefreshments: Violet Quek, Joanna Lim, Davina LimJunior Worship: Choy Luan Kheng (Lok Qian Hui), Mong Jee Pawa (Jenice Choy), Pr Kelvin Lim

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ICE Gethsemane Filipino Service will be cancelled

in view of combined Reformation Sunday & 13th Anniversary Thanksgiving of GFF.

Worship Leader: Eric DelinaPreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Chloe PawaUsher: Jomart Tindaan Refreshments: Edeliza Ballega

3.30 pm

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English Speaker: Dn Arvind PawaDialect Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim

Venue: 487 Bedok South Ave 2 English Speaker: Bro Edwin QuekDialect Speaker: Eld Alan Choy

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“I cannot submit my faith either to the Pope or to the Councils, because it is clear as day they have frequently erred and contradicted each other.

Unless, therefore, I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture, or on plain and clear grounds of reason, so that conscience shall bind me to make acknowledgment of error, I can and will not retract, for it is

neither safe nor wise to do anything contrary to conscience.” And then, looking round on the assembly, he said–and the words are among the sublimest in history– “HERE I STAND. I CAN DO NO OTHER.

MAY GOD HELP ME. AMEN”

Luther’s Statement at Diet of Worms

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Proverbs 10:2a cautions us that “treasures of wickedness profit nothing”. This warning is more pertinent than ever before. Countries, organizations and individuals who once advocated and promoted a morally upright way of life and who also flourished economically, today appear to have lost their determination and mettle to continue in the same perspective about life. In the name of economic security and progress, immorality and destructive lifestyles are accommodated everywhere. This tolerance of an immoral lifestyle for economic reasons will not bring any true gain, according to the Bible.

“Treasures”The Hebrew word for “treasures” (owtsar) refers to

wealth and possessions. “Treasures” are often mentioned as God’s gift and as His reward to His servants. The Bible promises “treasures” to those who will love God and live by His Word. Proverbs 15:6a says, “In the house of the righteous is much treasure.” Likewise, Proverbs 21:20 affirms that “there is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise”. Therefore, treasure or wealth is not evil in itself.

However, if wealth is regarded above all other matters of life, especially spiritual and moral principles and duties, it becomes an evil thing. So Scripture says, “Labour not to be rich” (Proverbs 23:4). It is a great evil to give pre-eminence to affluence and prosperity. Scripture also warns, “He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him” (Proverbs 28:22). So let it be our conviction that “Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich” (Proverbs 28:6)!

“Treasures of Wickedness”“Treasures of wickedness” refers to ill-gotten wealth. Greed and covetousness lead man to earn money through all kinds of unjust, deceptive, violent, sensual and cruel methods. “Treasures of wickedness” are the fruits of selfish desires.

That kind of wealth which men get unjustly will do them no good, because God will blast it. Proverbs 22:16 says that there is one that “oppresseth the poor

Treasures of Wickedness Profiteth NothingPrabhudas Koshy

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to increase his riches”. There are also those who borrow much to appear rich (cf. Proverbs 13:7a), thus making themselves enslaved to worry and work.

Proverbs 13:11 talks about “wealth gotten by vanity”. It is referring to wealth gotten through greedy and wicked means; such will prove to be of no lasting value. James 5:1-5 speaks of such wealth gained through vain means — “Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth. Ye have lived in pleasure on the earth, and been wanton; ye have nourished your hearts, as in a day of slaughter.”

“Treasures of Wickedness ProfiTeTh noThing”“Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.” This rancid wealth rots the heart of the one who gets it and it cannot save him from his ultimate demise. Righteousness, however,

is a far more precious treasure. This righteousness of the Eternal God, this gift given to us by grace through faith, is greater than the limits of our mortality and powerful enough to redeem our souls from death.

“Treasures of wickedness” may dazzle, and may furnish a greedy heart with gratification. The treasures of wicked people – even the treasures which they have acquired through wicked or ungodly means – will profit nothing, no matter how safely they are laid up. They will neither profit the soul nor the body. They will not secure any true comfort or happiness. Instead, such treasures, gained through wicked means, will bring much trouble and sorrow!

Dear readers, keep yourselves away from every ungodly and filthy place set up to provide jobs and businesses. The money they offer may be huge and very attractive, but do not forget the warnings of God’s Word. Working in such places can destroy yourselves, your families, friends and even others in the society. It is better to be poor and pure than wealthy and filthy.

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“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,

or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

Build Your House with the LORD Prabhudas Koshy

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My dear children, in the building of your home there is much labour. You have certainly seen how hard your father and mother work to look after you and to teach you. It is impossible to build up a home without hard work.

However, hard work alone will not secure the safety and success of our home-life. The Bible teaches us in Psalm 127:1 that the LORD is the actual Builder of the house, and all of us are His labourers. In other words, we must not do things as we like, but rather according to the LORD’s advice. So it is very important that we do all things according to the good counsels of His Word.

Though you are a child, your conduct at home is crucial in bringing about happiness and peace in your home. If you do not conduct yourself at home according to God’s Word, you will be hindering all others who are trying to build the home according to God’s Word.

So be sure that you do your part at home with prayer and obedience to God’s will. Then He will guide you in all the efforts that are made to build up your home. So remember to trust and obey the LORD at your home.

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it. - Psalm 127:1

LORD’S DAY on 19 Oct 2014

Tithes: 2,607.00 Offerings: 5,074.40 Bldg Fund 2015: 930.00; 440.00; 350.00; 100.00; 100.00; 50.00; 50.00; 50.00; 20.00; 20.00; 14.00; [705.00, 50.00 (Chinese Svc)] Designated Gifts: Sharon dela Cruz 100.00; Donald & Sejin dela Cruz 100.00

NON-SUNDAY GIFTGeneral Fund 3,900.00

BUILDING FUND 2015Total as of 19 Oct 2014 434,411.50

COLLECTIONS

EVANGELISMPlease note that there will be no

evangelism today in view of 13th anniversary lunch of

Gethsemane Filipino Fellowship.

Give generously towards our

Church Building Fund.S$5 million by the end of 2015!

“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly,

or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7

GETHSEMANE YOUNG ADULTS’

FELLOWSHIPBBQ

Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 Time: 5.00 pm

Venue: Home of Mr and Mrs Matthew Mah

117 Compassvale Bow#08-15 Esparina Residences

Singapore 544816

The meeting place will be BBQ Pit 2 above the multi-storey carpark.

Kindly register your attendance on the list at the reception (to facilitate the

catering of BBQ food). There will be a charge of $5 per person. Please make

payment to Bro Ernest Lim.

GETHSEMANE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Gospel RallySpeaker: Bro Andrew Koh

Date: 29 Nov 2014 Time: 3.00 pm

Please start inviting your unbelieving

friends and family members for this event. More details to follow.

Bimonthly MeetingTopic: Book Study of 1 John

Speaker: Pastor KoshyChairman: Bro Andronicus Koshy

Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 Time: 2.00 pm

Venue: TGCM Premises 202B Ponggol Seventeenth Ave

Youth Choir will begin at 2.00 pm and Bible Study at 3.45 pm. Transport from

Punggol MRT Station @ 1.45 pm.

A ReminderRegistration for Youth Camp 2014

(24-27 Dec) closes today. If you have not signed

up, please quickly do so and make payment to Sis Diana Chan.

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Time & Place of Worship10.30 am

Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre

10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600

(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

SMS or Whatsapp your prayer item

Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06

Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016

Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com

biblewitness.com

Our PastorPastor Prabhudas Koshy

Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com

Our SessionPastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok

Deacon Arvind Pawa Deacon Daniel Lim

Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee

Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer8.00 pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study1.15 pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom

Wednesday Campus Bible Study 6.30 pm @ NAFA

Thursday Seniors’ Ministry11.00 am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)

Friday Morning Prayer6.45 am – 7.30 am @ Church Resource Centre

Friday Campus Bible Study 7.45 pm @ SUTD

For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.

Please stay back after worship to join us for:

Refreshment & Fellowship12.30 pm – 1.30 pm

Bible Study (Adults, Youths & Children) Cancelled

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Weekday Activities

Post-Worship Activities

TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER MEETING AT 8PM!

FEBC BOOKROOM Christmas Sales

From now till 24th December 201450% Off Everything

(Except Bibles, College Textbooks & New Arrivals @ 10% Off)

FEBC Bookroom, 9A, Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063. Tel: 6254 9188

Opening Hours: 10.30am - 7.30pm (Mon-Fri), 10.30am - 5.00pm (Sat)

HOLY LAND BIBLE STUDY TOUR

BriefingThere will be a briefing for all participants immediately after the worship service on

9th November 2014.

“Names of Christ” Come & listen to this

new series of Bible lessons by Pastor!

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