1 The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord is in His holy temple: Let all the earth keep silence, Let all the earth keep silence before Him Keep silence, keep silence before Him. Amen.

2 Gloria Patri

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

3 Doxology

Praise God, from whom allblessingsflow; Praise Him, all creatures herebelow; Praise Him above, yeheav’nlyhost; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

4 The Lord Bless You and Keep You

The Lord bless you and keepyou;TheLordliftHiscountenance upon you, and give you peace, andgiveyoupeace; The Lord make His face to shine upon you, And be gracious unto you, be gracious, The Lord be gracious, gracious unto you. Amen.

THEME FOR 2019: CONTINUING STEADFASTLY

Pastor: Rev Joseph Poon M: 0406 241 032 E: josephpoonemail@gmail.comAssociate Pastor: Rev Paul Cheng M: 0447 174 206 E: paulcheng@bethelbpc.com.auDeacon: Adrian Cheng M: 0402 036 430 E: ajcheng@iinet.net.auDeacon: Eugene Leong M: 0401 155 386 E: euge.leong@gmail.comDeacon: Joel Wong M: 0423 862 392 E: yiing_yw@yahoo.com

27 Ullapool Road, Mt Pleasant, WA 6153P: (08) 9364 9898 W: www.bpcwa.org.au E: bpcwa@bpcwa.org.au

March 17th, 2019

BIBLE-PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF W.A.FortheTestimonyandGloryofJesusChrist

“And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and inbreaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:42)

SUNDAY COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE

Prelude/Preparatory Hymn Winnie Lim/Deacon Eugene Leong The Lord Is in His Holy Temple 1

Call to Worship Deacon Joel Wong/Sonny Lim *Hymn HOP 2 To God Be the Glory *Invocation/GloriaPatri2

Responsive Reading Proverbs 20:1-7ServiceRededicationHymn HOP 404 O Jesus, I Have Promised PresentationofTithes&Offerings HOP 394 Is Your All on the Altar? *Doxology 3/OffertoryPrayerChineseChoirPresentation HOP 306 Onward,ChristianSoldiersScripture Reading Ephesians 6:15Hymn HOP 396 Give of Your Best to the MasterPastoral Prayer/Message Pastor Joseph Poon/Yew Jinn Chieng

Put On the Gospel Shoes*Hymn HOP 232 Wonderful Peace *Benediction/ThreefoldAmenAnnouncements*The Lord Bless You and Keep You 4

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PASTORAL LETTER

Remembering our Founding Pastor – What will you leave behind?

Dear BPCWAians, To those who have been with BPCWA for many years, the news of the homegoing of Dr Tow Siang Hwa, our founding Pastor, may have been met with sadness at the loss of a man who had become dear to many of us. Funerals are timeswhenmanymemoriesareevoked.ManyrememberthepreciousmemoriesandtimessharedwithDrTow.

Remembering the vigil and homegoing services. At the Sunday night service, Rev Quek exhorted from Phil 1:20-27, of how Dr Tow chose to live for Christ despite the beckoning of the world and success. Also, despite weakening health, he was willing to go on the stand in the courts to defend the Far Eastern Bible College against attacks. On Monday night, Rev Khoo aptly preached from John 3:1-7,reminding his audience that while Dr Tow was instrumental in delivering many babies into the world physically, his greater passion was for the spiritual birth of those he came into contact with. At the Homegoing Service before burial, Rev Quekspokefrom2Cor5:1-6.HereminiscedaboutastrongandenergeticDrTowwho bound up the stage for much of his life. But how, in recent years, he saw that strength sapped as he wound towards the end of his life. But with the assurance of salvation,whenDrTowclosedhiseyesuponthislifeonearth,hewasimmediatelytranslated into the heavenly realms in his Saviour’s presence. Dear reader, do you havethatconfidence,areyousurewhereyouwillbespendingeternity?Orisitalljust a religion to you? Be very sure, believe and receive the Lord Jesus Christ now as your Saviour.

Remembering his labour for God’s church. On the shelves of our church lie a series of hymnbooks – Revival Hymns and Choruses. This series was compiled by DrTow.Irecallaskinghimaboutitatoneofmymeetings,andhetoldmehowheput it together by going through many, many hymns and hymnbooks over nights andnights.GodgiftedDrTowwithapassionforwriting.Hecultivatedadisciplined

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regimeof precisewriting inhis daily life thathemaintained studiously.Duringsuchtimes,hestudieddiligentlyandwrotebooksindefenseofthefaith.Oneoftheseisentitled“BeyondVersions”,explaininginasimplebutclearmannerthereal problem about the modern English versions in use today. But the memory of a zealous worker for the Lord will probably be most vivid in the minds of many at BPCWA. His trips here even while he was in his late 80s would be a hive of activity thatwould leavemany younger ones breathless. Typically comingovertheEasterweekend,hewouldarriveintimeforGoodFridayWorship,preachatEasterSunriseService,conductbaptismsormembershiptransfersduringEasterWorship,andattendtheAnniversaryDinnerintheevening.HavingsetupBPCWAmore than 30 years ago as a mission church of Calvary Pandan Bible-Presbyterian Church,visitingandministeringhereovermanyyears,hewasveryclosetomanyofushere. I particularly rememberhim leavingadinnervenueathisfinal triphere. Realizing his increasing frailty, many were hanging around and talking to him at the carpark, reluctant for him to leave. He was also a man with a high regard forthereverentialworshipofGod,andwouldnothesitatetoreprimand–fromthepulpit - latecomers or children creating toomuchof a disturbance as theyscrambledoffforJuniorWorshipclasses.HewasamaninagenerationthatwasraisedinthereverentialfearofGod,disciplinedinallaspectsofhislife,giventomuchreadingandstudyofGod’sWord,andstronglycommittedtoputinhisbestwitheveryounceofenergyandeverybitoftimethathewasgiven.Intheeulogy,DrTow’sdaughterattestedthatherfatheralwaystaughtthemnottowastetime.Iwonder,asIseesuchmenpassintoeternity,ifweinourgenerationandinfuturegenerationswillseeandraisemenwhoareascommittedandsacrificialtodoingwell for our Lord? As we bemoan the loss of such men, we must be willing to pay the price for such commitment ourselves, in whatever areas of service God puts in our hand to do. It is not just about a brilliant mind. It is about your stalwart commitment to return to the Lordof your all,which camefirst from the Lord.Serving God comes at no easy cost as Dr Tow has shown us by his life. Good fruit comes with much sweat and toil and pruning. The negligent gardener deserves a poor harvest and should expect nothing more. May BPCWA be found to be a faithful householder in the Lord’s vineyard.

Rededicating ourselves for God’s work.93yearsmayseemlikealongtimeintheeyes of many. But yet, in the blink of an eye, the Psalmist says in Ps 39:5 “Behold,

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thouhastmademydaysasanhandbreadth;andmineageisasnothingbeforethee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity.” What is this in the face ofeternity?FameandfortunemustallbeleftbehindwhenthetimeappointedbyGod is up. Worldly accolades and records mean nothing when your eyes close on this life and open on the other side of eternity. Are you spending these short years that you have in this life serving the gods of this world? Will you rest on your beds of ease and leave others to forward the faith, content for the truth and proclaim Hisgospel?AgenerationofmenthatGodhaveraisedhavefinishedtheircourse.We have a faithful church that teaches the truth today because men before us havebeen faithful toourSaviour tostandupandfight forHim.WillwedefectwhenwearecalledtofightthebattleforHim?DrTowaptlywrote,andlivedthefollowing:

Goonandsowintears,ForGodourstrengthemploys;He is our strength and tower strong, Soon we shall reap in joy!

Pass on the torch of God, To faithful men pass on!HoldfastthemightyWordofGod,UntilHecomes,presson!

AswecloseoffthechapterinourFoundingPastor’slife,thetorchnowlieswiththefewsoundchurchesleftstanding.ButwemustrealizethatitisnotaboutDrTow,noraboutus,norevenforourchildren.Ultimately,foreverychurch,thattorchistoreflecttheLightoftheworld,ourLordJesusChrist.Menwillcome,menwillgo.Illness, weakness, death is sure. That is the fate and certainty of every man. How wewillspendourlifeiswhatultimatelymatters.Willwebefaithfultothechargelefttousinourgeneration?Howbrightwillbethetorchthatwewillpassonwhenthetimeofourlife’sworkhasfinished?Today,willyoujoinustorededicatetheremaining years of your life back to Him who has redeemed you by His Blood? The work of the church is not just the work of one man. It is the work of all of God’s redeemed.IcloseoffwithDrTow’swordstakenfromthe60thAnniversaryoftheBPmovement “Christians and churcheseverywhereare falling away– casualtytotheendtimeapostasy,B-Psarenotexcepted,sadly...Butfinalvictoryisneverin doubt: our Lord is ever victorious. Reader, stay faithful to the Lord! His Word promises:‘Whentheenemyshallcomeinlikeaflood,theSpiritoftheLORDshallliftupastandardagainsthim’(Isaiah59:19).Come,rallytoHisstandard!Stand

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ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRAISE & PETITION

1. Rededication Forms (Today, after Service): For those that are serving in any churchministryor fellowshipgroup,please sign theRededication formandplace it in the box provided in the foyer today or by 31 March 2019.

2. Adelphe Bible Study (Today, 3:30 pm): In this Bible study, Pastor will be teaching on “The sevenfold will of God working in my life”. All ladies are encouraged to come and learn together, seeing that a good understanding of God’s decrees willhelpustoliverightly,andlivealifethatmattersforHim.

3. Submission for Baptisms, Affirmation of Faith and Membership Transfers (Today):Completedforms,togetherwiththeirtestimonies,mustbesubmittedto Deacon Joel by today.

4. Start of English and Chinese Prayer Meetings (This Tuesday, 19 March, 7:30 pm):Englishprayermeetingswillbeconducted inthedownstairssanctuarywhileChineseprayermeetingswillbeheldintheupstairssanctuary.

withHim,andfightforHim!Fornowisoursalvation–finalvictory–nearerthanwhen we began, nearer by sixty years. God raise up faithful and valiant men and women now! There may not be another sixty years.”

When someone leaves this world, some remember the person’s achievements of this world, the accolades, and the successes. However, these will fade as others will achievemorethanthemafterthesuchonesleaves.Attheendoftheday,attheend of your life, what will you be remembered for? Will you be remembered for yourspiritualtestimonyforourLord,likeourFoundingPastorisnowremembered?

Yours in our Lord’s servicePastor

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5. City Evangelism (Sunday, 24 March, 2:00 pm): Join us as we go to the City to share the precious Gospel message that God entrusted to us. We will conclude theoutreachwithtestimoniesbackinChurchat5pm.Pleasecheckthatyouare registered in the foyer if you intend to come.

6. Church Combined Fellowship (Friday, 29 March, 7:30 pm): The topic is on the“TotalAbstinence–Choice,conscienceorcommand?”.TotalAbstinencefrom today’s alcoholic beverages is oneof the keydistinctivesof theBible-Presbyterian faith. What do we believe and why? Is it a Biblical doctrine or one ofpersonalchoice?Comeandlearnandaskquestionsregardingthiscriticalandoftenmisunderstoodsubject.

7. Church 33rd Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner (Sunday, 21 April):Registrationfor this year’s thanksgiving dinner will commence next week. Further details will be available then.

8. Thanksgiving and Prayer Items:

• ThankGodforallwhohaverecommittedthemselvestoserveHiminholiness,as is our reasonable service.

• ThankGodforraisingmentoestablishtheBible-PresbyterianmovementandchurchesinAsia-Pacific.ThankGodforHisSovereignHandinkeepingBPCWAfaithful to His truth.

• PrayfortherespectiveEnglishandChinesePrayerMeetingstobeusedtofeedHissheepandbuildupHischurchtoknowandserveHimbetter.

• PrayfortheCombinedChurchFellowshiptobeabletobuildupHischildrenandHischurch.PrayforPastor’spreparationofmessages.

• Pray for all who teach and facilitate at Sunday School, Bible Studies andFellowshipstobefaithfulinpreparationoftheirlessonsandserveasgoodrolemodelsofChristianliving.

SERVICE DUTY 17/3 COMBINED 24/3 COMBINEDSpeaker/Interpreter Pastor Joseph Poon/Yew Jinn Chieng PastorJosephPoon/KongVuiYip

Worship Leader/Interpreter Deacon Joel Wong/Sonny Lim Deacon Adrian Cheng/Deacon Joel Wong

Preparatory Hymn Deacon Eugene Leong Deacon Eugene Leong

Musician(s) Winnie Lim Sharon Poon

Welcomers Yi Choong Liew, Ellainne Liew, Albert Ho Jonathan Woo, Bonnie Woo, Mark Heath

OfferingStewards Jason Tey, Claude Yiu, Yi Choong Liew Colin Chng, Pei Shion Chai, Eddie Foo

Mark Heath, Benjamin Kan, Allan Ang Edward Ee, Kenny Chia, Kenny Tan

Ushers Claude Yiu, Esther Yiu, Nancy Chai Kenny Chia,YungTsingMew,ValerieWan

AudioVisual Kenny Chia Yi Choong Liew

KitchenDuties Yi San Chieng, May Chee Tey Edward Teng, Joanne Teng

LeeLianYong,VictoriaLew,ChristineChiaMable Soon, Susan Tiong

APPOINTMENTS FOR TODAY AND THE WEEK

Sunday 17/312:30 pm Teens Q and A

3:30 pm Adelphe Bible Study

Tuesday 19/3 7:30 pm Prayer Meeting:Pastor Joseph Poon, Deacon Eugene Leong, Sharon Poon

Friday 22/3 7:30 pm FellowshipsMeeting:Regen/Youth180°/CAF/CSF

Sunday

24/3

8:30 am Pre-ServicePrayerMeeting

9:00 am English Basic Bible Knowledge Class/Chinese Basic Bible Knowledge Class

10:00 am Sunday Combined Worship Service

2:00 pmCity Evangelism

Nursing Home: Concorde/Onslow Gardens

3:30 pm Nursing Home: Berrington/Bull Creek

LAST WEEK’S ATTENDANCES & OFFERINGS

WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH – CHAPTER SIX: OF THE FALL OF MAN, OF SIN, AND OF THE PUNISHMENT THEREOF

Attendances–SundayWorship:203(Combined:170;CSS:33);PrayerMeeting:92

Tithes and Offerings–SundayWorship:$7,432.05(#4576:$124.50;#4577:$1,332.00;#4578:$119.00)

Building Fund–LastWeek:$16,180.00;ToDate:$200,945.40;Gap:$1,099,054.60

3. They being the root of all mankind, the guilt of this sin was imputed, and the same death in sin and corrupted natureconveyedtoalltheirposterity,descendingfromthembyordinarygeneration.

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