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Sunday 29 January 2017 Upper Room, 8.30am

Reflective Verse For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Matthew 13:15 (KJV) Reflective Question Can any person, whose heart seeks after God and an understanding of His Word, not experience the power of Christ divine healing? Prayer Lord Jesus, I thank you that by your wounds I have being healed. Body be healed, be in good health even as my life and my soul prosperous in Christ. Amen.

Order of Worship 4th SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

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 Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 9-14 [PLEASE STAND]

Leader There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: People a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, Leader What does the worker gain from his toil? I have seen the burden God has laid

on men. People He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in

the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.

Leader I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.

ALL I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him. Amen.

Songs of Praise Ms Valerie Wee

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

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 Give Us Clean Hands

Scripture Reading Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon The Parable of the Sower Preacher Steve Chelvan

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] Making A Difference

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 SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY (Lunar New Year Sunday): Ages 7-12 (Primary) and ages 13-18 (Youth) will meet as usual. There will be NO Sunday School for ages 6 and below. Sunday School for all ages will resume on 12 February 2017. Please refer to inserts on pages 7 and 9 for the venues and the calendar events for the Youth Sunday School.

BRMC LIBRARY IS CLOSED TODAY: Regular service will resume next Sunday. Meanwhile, users can still return their items via the "Drop in" box that is just outside the Library. The Library Team wishes one and all "a blessed and joyous Lunar New Year".

GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, William Oldham Room, L3. 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. 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

heo Ming Xiang Mr Chew Eng Lam Mrs Chia Cheng Paik, Peggie Miss Chia Ju-Beng, Peggianne Mrs Chin-Heng Chay Joo Mdm Choo Kui Chu Miss Chua Cheng Lian, Elizabeth Mr Chua Josiah Mrs Chua-Wee, Esther Mrs Fang-Ong Tsu Hwee, Adeline Mr Fong Kim Choy Mdm Goh Liyi, Faith Mr Goh Mia Teng, Martin Mr Goh Tuan Kiat, Vincent Miss Heng Min, Rebekah Mrs Ho-Fok Wai Kuen, Marcia Mdm Hung Chi Ching, Catleigh Mr Kao Min Tet, Philip Mr Kee Soon Hee Ms Kee Yi-Yen Karen, Karen Mdm Kho Kie Cheng Mr Khong Wayne Kiat Mr Khoo Lay Teck, Joshua Ms Khoo Lin En, Alana Mr Koh Chuang Feng, Justin Mr Koh Hong Wei, Gabriel Mr Koh Kok Hong, Paul

Mrs Kwan Yuka Ms Lam Kim Lin Mr Lee Choin Siang, Raymond Mdm Lee Ping Mr Leong Kwok Onn Mr Li Shengwu Mdm Li Xiang Mdm Liew Sim Heong, Cheryl Mr Lim Keng Lian Mrs Lim-Chua Sioh Ling Mrs Lim-Pung Shuk Mei, Christina Mdm Loke Foong Meng, Diana Mdm Look Ru-Shin Mr Low Aik Lim Mr Mok Hon Pun Mrs Neo-Hsu Annee Louise Mr Ng Hon Khong, Victor Mr Ng Tchi Mun Ms Ng Wai Ming, Amanda Mrs Ng-Lau Lily Mrs Oh-Lim Boey Lee, Cecilia Mr Ong Chin Wee, Jeremy Mr Ong Eng Hwa, Christopher Mdm Ong Gek Huay, Carol Miss Ong Mei Ling, Michelle Mdm Ong Tsu Hwee, Adeline Mr Pang Chong Loong, Mark

Mr Pang Chong Ren, Alexander Mr Pearamal Sivaganesh, Paul Mdm Quek Yoke Lin, Janet Ms Quintero Jovelyn A. Mdm Seah, Brenda Mr Seet Chong Leong, Kenneth Timothy Mrs Seow-Lau Sok Yee, Sylvia Mr Sim Joo Ooi, Andrew Miss Soh Chui Mei, Elizabeth Mdm Tan Hui Nah Mr Tan Hup Guan, Dennis Miss Tan Hwei Shan, Natasha Miss Tan Li Ling Mdm Tan Mui Lin, Adeline Mdm Tan Siew Gek Mr Tan Wei Jie, Tristan Mr Tan, Sean Kino Mdm Tang Hui Ping, Gyneth Mr Tay Jun Rong, Justin Mr Teng Yi Liang, Eugene Mrs Teo-Lim Lay Choon, Patricia Mr Tham Chi Han, Joash Mr Toh Weiquan Timothy Miss Tye Mun Hui, Cheryl Nicole Mr Wee Keng Boon Mr Wong Chong Yu, Kelvin Miss Wong Hui Ling

Miss Wong Hui Peng, Judy Dr Wong Hwei Pink, Vicpearly Mr Yap Boh Pin, Melvin Mdm Yapit, Eva Mrs Yeh-Teo Siew Hong, Clara Mr Yeo Kwan Wee, Kenneth Mr Yik Yeung Ho, Christopher Mrs Yow-Yong Sai Hwa, Jessie Miss Chua Jia En, Alexis Lara Mr Goh Eng Chun, David Miss Khoo Hui Shuen, Eliza Mr Leh Chen Jie, Caleb Mr Leong Kok Moon, John Dr Loh Bee Lock, Cheryl Miss Loong Li Wen, Stella Ms Low Li En, Kate Mr Ng Ren Yi Miss Tan, Donelle Kaylen Mr Tan, Matthew Scott Ms Wong Hui Zhen, Emma Mr Yeo, Gideon

CONGRATULATIONS TO • Mr & Mrs Lee Teng Huar on the birth of their

daughter, Lee Ying En Joy, on 1 Jan 2017 FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • Mr & Mrs Chew Eng Lam, Nerine & Sheryl Chew in

thanksgiving • Mrs Chay Swee Hwa & family in memory of Dr Chay

Swee On • in loving memory of Dr John Khong. Dearly missed

by wife Susan, children: Wayne & Sharon, daughter-in-law: Wendy, grandchildren: Sean, Sydney & Christia

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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, 28 Jan BRMC SATURDAY Service (no Holy Communion) • Christian Conduct Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary Sun, 29 Jan 4th Sunday after Epiphany/Lunar New Year Sunday • Celebrating The New, Treasuring The Old

• The Parable of the Sower • The Desires Of Your Heart

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Preacher Steve Chelvan Rev Jeremy Ong

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

• Willing Servants [at Bt Batok] Pastor Lawrence Khoo 10.30am (BBPP) Sat, 4 Feb BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Imitating Christ (Part1/2) Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 5 Feb 5th Sunday after Epiphany/Holy Communion • Rest for the Soul

• TBC • Timid Warrior [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Pastor Moh Ying

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

Ms Amelia Jek Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist), Ms Easita Sayampanathan & 8.30am Choir and Ms Laura Kho (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Mrs Abigail Yan, Mr Goh Kheng Long, 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

Mr John Tan, Mr Mark Lim, Ms Jane Sim, Ms Anna Cheng, Mr Jeremy Tan Dr & Mrs KK Chow, Prof & Mrs Lim Chong Yah, Mr & Mrs Michael Teo, Mr CC Ow, Mr Tay Thian Ser, Mr & Mrs Cyril Chiam Mr Khoo Boo Tiong, Mr Lim Keng Soon, Dr Tan Sze Wee, Mr Chang Tou Yuen, Dr Ivan Tan Mr & Mrs Ricky Ho, Mr & Mrs Chia Kee Bow, Mr & Mrs Carlos Chua, Ms Nancy Teo, Ms Chua Cheh Mian, Mr Richard Koh, Dr Joy Woo Mr Kevin Yap, Mr Wong Xiaonan, Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Ms Zaneta Heng, Mr Robert Loke, Ms Lee Pey Ren, Mrs Ong Chen Kee, Ms Georjina Chia (Mr and Mrs George Chia)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Dr Selan Sayampanathan Mr Khoo Boo Tiong Mr Luke Yan and Mr Timothy Kho Mr Pang Tit Keong and Mr Ho Kah Choy

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Mr John Tan and Mr Mark Lim Mr Timothy Lie, Ms Koh Kwei-Foong, Mr Jeremy Tan, Ms Corinne Teo, Mr John Tan

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

Mr Jek Kian Yee and Ms Sandra Thng PA Crew

Floral Stewards Dr Tan Poh Lian ,Ms Florence Tan and Mrs Sara Waterhouse