Sunday 1 January 2017 Upper Room 8.30am

Reflective Verse “But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”” 1 Samuel 16:7 NASB Reflective Question How important do you think your heart is to God? Prayer Lord, give me a heart that is moulded by You in this new year. Amen.

Order of Worship NEW YEAR SUNDAY/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 Isaiah 60:1-3, 55:12-13 [PLEASE STAND] Leader “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. People See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples,

but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Leader Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. People You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills

will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

ALL Instead of the thornbush will grow the pine tree, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the LORD’s renown, for an everlasting sign, which will not be destroyed.” Amen.

Songs of Praise Mr Samuel Lay

TIME OF SIMULTANEOUS CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Shout for joy to the LORD…give thanks to Him and praise His name. (Psalm 100:1, 4)

Usually the congregation is given a specific time period, with a common theme of petition or supplication. Then all pray aloud at the same time in the power of the Spirit. (United Methodist Book of Worship 1992, pg 446)

PRAYER SILENT & INTERCESSORY PRAYER But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. (Habakkuk 2:20)

TIME FOR WATCHING THE LORD I will stand at my watch; I will look to see what he will say to me. (Habakkuk 2:1)

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:26) Pastoral Prayer Mr Alan Tay

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

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

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Be Thou My Vision

Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 16 Sermon A New Heart For The New Year Rev Edmund Koh

PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion

(we invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal)

Music during Communion

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Forever

Benediction

Postlude

Prayer Ministry at the Altar

If you need someone to pray with you, please come forward after the service. The Pastors, Pastoral Team Staff members, together with the URS Leadership, are available to pray with you.

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 JEREMY ONG will be on leave from 2 to 5 Jan. "A NEW BEGINNING": A new course organized by Discipleship & Nurture Ministry (1 Feb to mid-May; Wednesdays; 8-10 pm) for those who are keen to build a meaningful relationship with Christ and to discover what it means to have Him as Lord. Please register for the remaining limited spaces at http://bit.ly/2dRe6yG by 23 Jan 2017. For details, contact Aline HP No: 9786-3098; email dnnbrmc@gmail.com. INDONESIAN-SPEAKING COMPUTER TRAINERS NEEDED: The Indonesian Service is planning to run a Computer Literacy course from August to October 2017 (Sunday afternoons) for the Indonesian domestic workers. If you are available to be part of our team of trainers, please contact Famajati at 9121-6779 for details. 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. CRADLE ROLL WSCS would like to welcome newborns into the family of God! Please notify Mary at the Church Office (6256-4298) on the birth of your baby. ERRATA: The floral stewards for 18 Dec were Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Amy See, Mrs Adelin Chin, Mrs Julie Soh, Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua and Mrs Sharon Chandiramani. We apologise for the error. 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 LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at 6256 4298

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 2 to 8 January Mrs Aw-Chan Su-Ling, Linda Mdm Awyong Poh Puay Mrs Bennett-Yew-Yew Swee Foon Mr Bong Yiing Siong Mr Caviezel Reto Mrs Chan-Tan, Shirley Mr Chang Zhong Yang, Nicholas Mr Chay Yuen Fatt Mr Chee Teng Hsiu, Terrence Mr Chen Yew Ping Mrs Chen-Neoh Siew Ling Mr Cheng Joel Dr Cheong Cher Chee, David Mr Cheong Kah Seng Mdm Cheong Wai Leng, Amy Mrs Chew-Loke Foong Chun Mdm Chia Swan Sin, Stephanie Mrs Chong Say Moey, Shirley Mdm Chua Hui-Lyn Dr (Mrs) Chua-Tao, Miriam Mrs Chua-Wong, Helen Mrs Foo Siu Hui, Nancy Mr Goh Aik Guan

Mrs Goh-Lim Wee Fang, Vivienne Mrs Goh-Pua Siew Cheng Mrs Ho-Tang May Sei, Margaret Dr (Mrs) Ho-Yih Shiau Wen, Patricia Mr Hoo Teng Keng Mr Khoo Boo Jin, Eddie Mr Koh Kah Yeok Mr Koh Miang Lim, Joshua Mr Koh Ngiap Hong, Andy Mrs Ku-Ho Leng Leng Dr Kwok Khoon Robert Mdm Kwok Wei Jien, Jennifer Mrs Lai-Wong Tuat Yin Mr Lang Tao Yih, Arthur Mr Lee Deng Yi, Daniel Mdm Lee Tang Leng, Fiona Miss Lim Jia Min, Angelica Mr Liow Chang Lee Ms Long Yin Nee, Yanni Mdm Low Chui Ching Dr Low Meng Tze, Kenneth Mrs Lui-Chin Hazel Mrs Lui-Chin Kwai Yoke, Hazel

Ms Madriaga Jenus Miss Mao Hwai May Mr Menon Dev Desmond Mdm Ng Suat Kiong Ms Nguyen Minh Anh Mr Phua Jun Hao, Nicky Ms Seah Peng Sim, Ruth Mr Seah Yong Hock, Justin Mdm Seow Shu-Hsien, Katherine Mdm Sim Mui Hsiu Mr Tan Boon San, Alan Mdm Tan Chor Ann, Ann Mdm Tan Eng Sim Mr Tan Nathan Epiphanius, Francis Mr Tan Tai Kuang, Joshua Mrs Tan-Sum Lai Fun, Violet Mr Tay Gek Hong, Jonathan Mr Tay Yi Hui, David Miss Tay Zhi Ting, Amanda Mr Teoh Kiat Jin Mr Teoh Soon Jin Dr Teoh Yee Leong Mrs Teoh-Wong Hup Kheng

Mr Thng Ren Zhi, Christopher Ms Trinh Thi Hai Sam Dr (Mrs) Voon-Lau, Patsy Mdm Wee Siao Chiun, Jean Miss Wong Hui Ying Mrs Wong Su-Lin, Lynette Mdm Yao Fen Mr Yap Hock Heng Mrs Yeo-Lim Mee Hwa Mr Bahuguna Kayan Mr Chiang Yong Shing Ms Chong Hui En, Elisabeth Ms Hauw, Lauren Mr Ho Xian Zhi, Ryan Miss Huang Xianting Mr Kim Sungjae, Luke Ms Lau Wen Wei Ms Lim An An Mr Low Jia Hao, Christian Mr Low Ying Xiang, Joshua Mr Sui Zheng Liang, Gideon Miss Tay Yee Teng, Gwyneth Mr Woon Ka-Shing, Mathew Mr Yim Choong Tze, Bryan

FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • in loving memory of Soh Yoke Wing & Pang Nyit

Lian from their children, grandchildren & great grandchildren

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Rev & Mrs Lawrence Chua and family on the

passing away of their brother/brother-in-law, Mr Henry Chua, on Sat 24 Dec. Funeral was held on Mon 26 Dec

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF -EPIPHANY – 1 JANUARY to 26 FEBRUARY, 2017 Sat, 31 Dec Holy Communion Watchnight Service • First and Last

• Faithful & Unchangeable God Rev Jeremy Ong Ms Yvonne Lam

10pm ACS Auditorium/HC 10.30pm (BBPP/HC)

Sun, 1 Jan New Year Sunday/Holy Communion • Restoration

• A New Heart For The New Year • Settled [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Preacher Low Kee Hong

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

Sat, 7 Jan BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • God at Work

Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 8 Jan Baptism of the Lord • A Keeper for the Soul

• TBC • TBC • A Keeper for the Soul • Challenged [at Bt Batok]

Rev Wendy Watson Rev Edmund Koh Pastor David Ho Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

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

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Communion Stewards 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm Communion Assistants 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am

10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm

Dr Chang Li Lian’s Small Group Ms Rachel Koh and Mr Khoo Boo Tiong Merryners Team A Mr & Mrs CaesarTan & Marilyn Mr & Mrs Kenneth KT Tan Mr Eric Low, Mr Lui Chong Chee, Mr Richard Khoo, Mr James Khoo, Mr Andrew Yap, Dr Benedict Chong, Mr Vincent Thong, Dr Jeanette Hui Mr Bryan Hoo, Mrs Chay Swee Hwa, Mrs Hui Mei Ling, Dr Nicholas Ghows, Mr Tay Kim Hock, Mr Edward Ong Dr Benjamin Ong, Mr Loke Beng Fong, Mr Lim Siong Guan, Mr Eric Teo TC, Mr Khoo Wei Khong, Mr Kevin Tan, Mrs Sally Chua, Mr Aaron Ma Ms Lee Ong, Mr Mervyn Fong, Mr Shawn Tan, Ms Corinne Teo, Dr David Ng, Ms Iris Sin Mr Choe Peng Sum, Mr Chan Kai Yau, Mr Lim Yu Chiang, Mr Sia Kheng Hong, Ms Georjina Chia, Mr Alvin Sim, Ms Lee Yean-Lin, Mrs Evelyn Teoh

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

Various Services PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Mandy Cheong, Mrs Amy See, Mrs Adeline Chin, Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua, Mrs Jennifer Cheong

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm

Mrs Theresa Poh (Organist), Ms Easita Sayampanathan & 8.30am Choir and Mrs Rachel Ong (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Joy Balakrishnan (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Deborah Koh

Ushers 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5.00pm

Mr Nicky Lim, Mrs Jenny Hay, Mr & Mrs Roger Tan, Mr Tommy Goh, Mr Wong Wing Kwong, Mr Andreas Handayanto, Mrs Yvonne Ow, Mr Martin Lim, Mr David Wong, Ms Ruth Seah, Mr James Chang Ms Evon Phua, Ms Rachel Koh, Mr Gabriel Koh, Ms Deborah Chew, Ms Alice Chang, Ms Rosalind Ong, Ms Ng Lay Cheng Ms Kim Gee, Prof Lim Chwee Teck, Mr Kevin Auyong, Mr Adrian Khoo, Mr Andrew Eu, Mr Shentley Tan, Ms Eileen Ho Mr Raymond Woo, Mr Chua Sui Tong, Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Mrs Chin Chay Joo, Mrs Lim Lee Lian, Mr Pang Tit Keong, Mrs Irene Cheong, Mrs Evelyn Tan, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Lian Ying Ying, Ms Lim Suu Kuan, Ms Diana Ng

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5.00pm

Mr Eric Low and Mr Lui Chong Chee Ms Evon Phua Mr Loke Beng Fong Mr Chan Kai Yau

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