Saturday, 13 August, 2016 Sanctuary, 5pm

Reflective Verse Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household. Ephesians 2:19

Order of Worship Season of Pentecost/Holy Communion

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Call to Worship from Psalm 100 [PLEASE STAND]

Leader Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. People Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Leader Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his

people, the sheep of his pasture. People Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks

to him and praise his name. ALL For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness

continues through all generations. Amen.

Songs of Praise Mdm Serene Liang 1. Shout to the Lord 2. Refiner's Fire 3. Jesus Shall Take the Highest Honour 4. Cornerstone

PRAYER Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

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PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation This Is My Song UMH 437

Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:17-22; pg 1022

Sermon Heaven’s Citizens Rev Wendy Watson

PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion We invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal

Communion Hymn Breathe on Me, Breath of God UMH 420

A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12-14 During the LORD’s Supper, the following hymn may be sung prayerfully: I Stand Amazed in the Presence UMH 371

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Jesus, Thine All-Victorious Love UMH 422

Benediction

Postlude

Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please use railings on the left, near the pulpit. A Pastor or Pastoral Team Staff member will pray with you. If you wish to pray by yourself, please use the railings on the right of the altar. If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS REV LAWRENCE CHUA is on annual leave from 27 July to 26 Aug. REV WENDY WATSON will be on annual leave on 15 Aug PASTOR DAVID HO will be on annual leave on 19 Aug IT’S NOT TOO LATE: For those who missed Pledge Sun, you may still drop in your Pledge Forms into the perspex boxes at the front of the Sanctuary. Pledge Forms are available at the Ushers’ Table. THE PASTORS, LEADERS AND CONGREGATION rejoice and give thanks to God for the 10th Anniversary of BRMC’s Bukit Batok Preaching Point (BBPP) TOMORROW. Our Pastor-in-charge, Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li, will be bringing the message. "MAINTENANCE OF RELIGIOUS HARMONY ACT" A Talk organized by the Outreach and Social Concerns (OSC) Committee for befrienders and volunteers: Sat, 20 Aug 2016 (2pm-4pm), Wesley Hall. The panellists are Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li (Pastor-In-Charge), Mr Wendell Wong (one of the top Business Crime Defence and Investigations lawyers in Singapore) and Dr Jeanette Hui (Lecturer at Discipleship Training Centre). Please register with Diana Ng at diana@brmc.org.sg or contact Evelyn Teoh at 92707099 by Mon 15 Aug.

“50 NAMES OF GOD” FAMILY PRAYER SERIES: this was distributed on Sun, 31 July as part of the focus on FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY. For the families who were not able to get their sets, please get one TOMORROW while stock lasts. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, Sun Sch Teachers’ Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. HR&ADMIN EXECUTIVE @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant working experience. Please email detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to hr@brmc.org.sg or post to Administration Director, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917 Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an email with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 15 to 21 August Miss Chandiramani Tricia Dr Chang Tou Liang Miss Chin Tze Yi, Joy Mdm Gho Bee Tjing Mr Chua Hee Tat, Richard Mr Chua Keng Swee, Reuter Miss Chua Ming Ying, Elizabeth Mrs Chung-Ng Wai Heng, Gladys Mr Fong Siu-Wah, Audi Miss Foo Yi Ming, Jasmine Mr Goh Hseng Wei, Jason Mdm Chaw Yoke Leng, Brenda Mrs Goh-Teoh Mei Lin Ms Goh Shang Min, Amanda Mrs Hew-Lum Swee Cheng, Doreen Mr Ho Hin Wah Mr Hoe Boon Leong Mdm Hon Lee Woon Mrs Hong-Chung Mei Lan, Jessie Mdm Huay Son Keok Miss Keow Mei-Jian Miss Khoo Swee Lee, Serene Miss Ramos Delma R. Mr Koh Qiyang, Justin Mr Koh Wui-Tek

Mr Mathenz Kay, Marc Miss Landry Kristy May Mdm Lim Soo Ngoh, Rhonda Mdm Lee Fang-Chen Mrs Lee-Tan Lee Hoon, Melyer Mr Lee Yu Chuen, Eugene Mrs Leong-Sim Bee Lin, Priscilla Mr Lin Rong Tsyr, Alan Dr Liou Koujuch Mr Loke Wayren Mr Mok Wen Feng, Nigel Miss Ng Li-Ann, Abigail Miss Ng Wei Qi, Celene Mr Ong Jun Wei, Terry Dr Tan Lian Tin, Lorraine Mr Ong De Zhi, Eliezer Miss Phua Wen Lyn, Ashleigh Miss Phua Tsi-En Clarissa Ms Sam Wye Ein, Alice Mr Seah Siew Wee Mr Seow Jer-Yuen Elliot Mr Seow Ern Han, Russell Mr Sim Swee Yam, Peter Mrs Sim-Lee Wan Min, Rebecca Mr Tan Boon Chiau, Benjamin Mdm Lam Yu Kuen, Sarah

Mrs Tan-Ee Kwee Eng, Alice Ms Chua Joanna Ms Tan Zhenying, Jessica Mr Tay-Tay Robert Mr Proniewski, Nicolas Mr Teng Hin Leong, Paul Dr Chee Zhenhui, Jade Nicolette Mr Thai Chee Win, James Mr Tham Hsien Yong, Isaac Mr Tham Chen San, Daniel Mr Thong Zhi Mian, Philip Mrs Ting-Leong Mee Ling, Annette Dr Tan Chor Kiang, Jane Miss Chan Kai-Szu Heidi Mdm Wang Jing Rui Mr Watson, Lawrence Mrs Wee-Teh Tin Nee Mrs Wee Mary Miss Wee Ya Ning, Camille Mdm Lee Li-Li, Joanne Mrs Wong-Lian Hee Yoon Mdm Soon Siew Mei, Lynette Mr Wong Wai Him, Nick Miss Wong Kar Mun, Nicole

Mr Yeo Nian Cheng, Daniel Newman Mr Yeo Cheng Kim Ms Yap Hayley Mr Wang, Edmund Dr Chia Whay Kuang, John Miss Lock Jia Ying, Lauren Ms Soh Caitlin Alethea Mr Chua Randall Noah Mrs Fu Gui Mei, Mary Mr Khoo Joseph Akiyama Miss Lee Chean Wen, Joshann Mrs Loong-Wong May Cheng Ms Lim Ye Qi, Dawn Minako Mr Refuerzo Adam Jacob Kempis Miss How Jianing, Emma Mr Tee Jia Rui, Jeremiah Mr Tan Yi-Anh, Jude Miss Rabley, Elisha Isabel Mr Tham Choon Kai, Ryan Dr Tsui Heung Heung, Audrey Mrs U-Tang Kok Ling Mr Yen Wei En, Caleb Miss Yew En, Jodie

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FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated by • Mr & Mrs Edgar Low and Mikaela in thanksgiving OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Derek & Bee Geok, Joyce & Alex, Lionel & Seok &

their families on the passing away of their mother/mother-in-law, Mdm Lim Eng Lee on Sat 30 July. Funeral was held on Wed 3 Aug

• Richard and Ronald Tan & their families on the passing away of their mother, Mdm Wang Geak Choo Lilian on Wed 3 Aug. Funeral was held on Sun 7 Aug

• Susan & Alfred Tong, Jonathan & Joy, Joshua &

Shereen and Sara on the passing away of their father/father-in-law/grandfather/grandfather-in-law/great grandfather, Mr Koo Pak Chin, on Thu 4 Aug. Funeral was held on Sat 6 Aug

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF PENTECOST – 15 MAY to 21 AUGUST, 2016 Sat, 13 Aug BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Heaven’s Citizens Rev Wendy Watson 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 14 Aug 13th Sunday after Pentecost • Meeting God In The Psalms – Hurting With

God • Heaven’s Citizens • A Church for the Common Man [at Bt Batok]

Pastor David Ho Rev Wendy Watson Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10th Anniversary 10.30am (BBPP/HC)

Sat, 20 Aug BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Follow Me

Rev Ho Chee Sin

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 21 Aug 14th Sunday after Pentecost/Oldham Hall Sunday • Meeting God in the Psalms: Captivated by

God • TBC • Respect [at Bt Batok]

Pastor David Ho Rev Wendy Watson Pastor Lawrence Khoo

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP)

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mrs Dilys Lee Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist) and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mr Dennis Ling (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Deborah Koh

Ushers Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Dr Gervis Chua, Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Marilyn Sim, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Florence Goh Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Jana Tan, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong Dr & Mrs Chong Yew Lam, Dr & Mrs Bryce Lee, Mr & Mrs Alvin Quek, Ms Sylvia Lim, Ms Linda Teo Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Ms Hiew Li Ting. Mr Shawn Tham, Ms Tinica Tann, Mr Wong Xiaonan Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Ms Lian Ying Ying, (Offering: Ms Lee Pey Ren, Mrs Peggie Chia)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Sim Ban Tek and Mr Steven Tan Mrs Hui Mei Ling and Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Dr Benjamin Ong Mr Choe Peng Sum and Mr Ho Kah Choy

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Marilyn Sim, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Florence Goh Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Lionel Ong, Ms Ong Chen An, Ms Serene Liang

PA Technicians 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 10.30am Shine Forth; 8.30am Upper Room

Ms Sandra Thng PA Crew

Floral Stewards Ms Teo Pek Tin and Team