8 February 2015 FAITH METHODIST CHURCH 8 February 2015, 11AM | Contemporary Service Fifth Sunday After Epiphany ACT OF PREPARATION Choral Introit That I Might Know You ACT OF PRAISE *Call to Worship Leader: People: Leader: People: All: O come, let us sing to the Lord; Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into His presence with thanksgiving; Let us make a joyful noise to Him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. *Opening Worship ACT OF PROCLAMATION *Prayer of Illumination All: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear your Word with joy. Amen. Scripture Text Sermon *Song of Response (*) Congregation to stand Revelation 3:7-13 7 Churches (Philadelphia) Fidelis Chorale ACT OF PRAYER *Prayer on Behalf *The Lord’s Prayer ACT OF PRESENTATION *Exchange of Peace Welcome/Greetings Offertory Prayer/Offering Anthem Family News *Doxology It Must Be Love Fidelis Chorale UMH 95 ACT OF PARTING *Closing Song *Benediction *Congregational Response Altar Ministry Three-Fold Amen UMH 898 Highlights at Faith TO ALL OUR FIRST TIME VISITORS ! 1 We’re so glad you’ve worshipped the Lord with us today and we’d like you to remember this experience with a welcome gift which you can collect at the Welcome Corners. The Welcome Corners are at:  Level 1 Faith Corner (8am Service)  Level 4 Lift Lobby (9am Service)  ACJC CPA Foyer (10am Service)  Level 4 Shalom Corner (11am Service) BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY NOT JUST INFORMATION , BUT TRANSFORMATION As our guest, you do not need to participate in the offering. 2 MISSION MOMENTS CONSIDER AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY THE BIBLE FROM CREATION TO NEW JERUSALEM 5 A 34-week study of the Bible with the daily preparation and weekly group sessions with the goal of developing biblically nourished persons committed to live as disciples of Christ. Attend an Orientation Meeting to find out more! For the praise of His glory, 14 Khmers were baptised by Rev Noel Goh and Rev Vuthy at Upper Room, Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 1 Feb 2015. Date : Fri, 27 Feb Time : 7.30 - 9.30pm Venue : Koinonia Hub, Level 4 Closing date: 22 Feb We thank God for the Upper Room ministry led by Doris Chan, Bopha and Chorvin. Sign up for the orientation meeting at the info counter or email [email protected]! PRAYER MEETINGS - FEBRUARY 3 11 & 18 Feb No prayer meeting. 11 Feb, 8pm - Ash Wednesday Service 4 Members of the Local Conference, kindly note that the First Local Conference 2015 is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 February 2015 at 8pm in the Board Room (Level 4). This will be followed by the LCEC Meeting. HIGHLIGHTS AT FAITH 1 6 Chinese New Year Adopt-a-Block (AAB) Outreach 25 Feb - Corporate House Of Prayer 7.30pm, Worship Hall, Level 4 FIRST LOCAL CONFERENCE 2015 IT'S TIME TO BLESS THE COMMUNITY! Small Groups are encouraged to visit the residents for Chinese New Year. This is an opportunity to invite the community to our Chinese New Year Services on 22 Feb Mandarin Harvest Service at 10.15am, ACJC with guest speaker Rev Oh Beng Kee, as well as our Family Service at 11am, 400 CW. For Small Groups who have yet to Adopt-aBlock, you are encouraged to do so to reach out and care for our community. For all enquiries, please get in touch with Claire at [email protected] TAKE 5 MINS TO UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS 7 The last time we carried out a church wide personal record update was in 2004. As part of PDPA requirement, we will be sprucing up our database and collecting your records to ensure that we have your updated details. Please do your part to help this exercise by visiting http://members.faithmc.sg or scan the QR code below, and spend five minutes to update your records with us. If you have any questions on this exercise, a list of frequently asked questions is available at http://members.faithmc.sg/faq For those who wish to submit your details in hard copy, please obtain a form at the information counter. We recommend updating your details online to minimise errors. 9 FELLOWSHIP MEALS 10am lunch at ACJC. Thank you for observing the etiquette during the fellowship lunch last Sunday. Many of you stayed for lunch and enjoyed fellowship with other worshippers. Many of you also helped to clear the tables after the meal. We really appreciate your co-operation to make the lunch an enjoyable one for all. Do remember to bring a friend or two for the next lunch on 1 March. 8am and 11am Service. Here's your opportunity to play a part! The Hospitality Team is planning to organise fellowship meals at 400 CW for 8am after service breakfast and 11am after service lunch on the first Sunday of each month. We are looking for small groups to help order and serve the meals. A budget will be given by the church. If you wish to serve in these areas, please send your name and contact number to [email protected]. 10 FLORAL THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving from Mary Leong & family. Mr & Mrs Tan Tiem Phong on the demise of his mother, the late Mdm Tan Piah Siah who passed away on 1 February 2015. Closing date: 1 March 2015 BE PART OF THE GREETERS TEAM! 8 Ever remember your first visit to church? Create a positive first experience for new visitors and sign up to be a greeter! Responsibilities include:  Identifying and welcoming visitors to our church  Facilitating the collection of newcomers' details Sign up with [email protected]. 11 CONDOLENCES TO… http://members.faithmc.sg PASTORAL TEAM MOVEMENT Janice Ong : 9 - 10 Feb (Annual Leave) 13 ATTENDANCE 1 Feb 12 8am 9am 10am 10.15am 11am TOTAL 2 744 286 388 133 754 2,305 HIGHLIGHTS AT FAITH