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Bishop of Singapore and Dean The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah Vicar Revd Canon Terry Wong Clergy Revd Peter Cook, Revd Freddy Lim, Revd Michael Lim, Revd Bertram Cheong, Revd Joshua Raj, Revd Hambali Leonardi, Revd Calvin Wee Auxilliary Clergy Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay, Revd Soon Soo Kee, Revd Christopher TanDeaconesses Ds Bessie Lee, Ds June Tan

30 JUNE 2019SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITYTHE DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE

WELCOMEA warm welcome to all members and visitors to our Services today. HOLY COMMUNIONWe welcome all confirmed members of the Anglican Church and visitors who are communicant members of other churches to share in the Holy Communion with us. Our practice is to have the Holy Communion by intinction (dipping of the wafer into the wine). If you are not partaking of the Communion, you are welcome to come forward to receive a prayer of blessing. Please keep your hands clasped to indicate that you are not receiving the Communion.

LECTIONARY READINGS2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14; Galatians 5:1,13-25; Luke 9:51-62

HYMNS8.00am: CP401; CP477; CP411; CP58511.15am: CP401; CP477; CP411; CP5855.00pm: HP38; There Is A Higher Throne; Jesus Shall Take The Highest Honour; Come Holy Spirit; Lord I Need You; Eagles Wings; HP368

PRAYER & MINISTRYIf you would like to talk to someone or receive prayer ministry, in most Services this is offered either during or after a Service. Note the following:Sat 4.30pm In Service 7.00am After Service at Graham White Library, North Transept, Ground floor8.00am After Service at prayer table9.00am In Service11.15am After Service at communion rails eleven.30 In Service5.00pm After Service at communion rails

CAR PARKINGThere are very limited carpark lots available within the Cathedral. Members and visitors are encouraged to park at the surrounding carparks on Sunday.CHILDREN MINISTRYEach Service has special provisions for families with young children. Please see page 4.

COLLECT Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ's sake, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Vicar and Revd Soon Soo Kee with the Singapore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Anglican Chamber Ensemble and Singapore Bible College.

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On 1st of July, I would have completed four years of ministry as Vicar here. There is much that Jennifer and I

can be thankful for. We have been warmly welcomed by each of you. We have found new friends and made new acquaintances. PCC and lay leaders have been supportive. My fellow clergy, deaconesses, pastors and staff have worked well together in a season of change which is not always easy to navigate.

The ministry, calling and life here is very rich. There is a wonderful co-ownership of the calling and ministry responsibilities here. While I have to provide leadership in some areas, very often it is about permissioning, as many of you have become vision-bearers in your area of gift or influence.

Some changes have been visible. Such as, the cafe, the new position of the sound console in the Nave, the new eleven:30 Service, dropping the 7.30 pm Service, the refurbished organ pipes and bells, the new Pavilion (under construction) etc. Communications have been kept current with a new look bulletin, website, active social media, an SAC app, etc.

New ministries include the dynamic eleven:30 service where young people are

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leading and vision-bearing, the new thrust in heritage work with the new Heritage Committee, a "delicious" Food Ministry, DCBS and Faith and Life tracks, Cathedral Podcast, the Befriending Migrant Workers ministry, the ministry to the Homeless, a new Family Life Ministry and the latest kid on the block, the Tamil Service. The renewed Intercessors Ministry has also played a key role as we sought the mind of the Lord together. They have helped host some milestone intercession events. Creative Arts, music and worship in both the Nave and CNS have been refreshed as well. Every Christmas@Cathedral was eventful. We have had some memorable and inspiring concerts and recitals in the Nave, some by our own choirs and members, others from without. And of course, this year’s Celebration of Hope was a milestone experience for SAC, and the effects are still reverberating.

We can be thankful for every area that we sense have been refreshed, growing or showing signs of life and fruitfulness.

Some changes or growth signs are less visible and indeed difficult to measure. Are we more loving as a community? Are we more welcoming? Are we more mission or evangelism minded? Are we more prayerful? Are we more open to the work of the Spirit? Areas that are less tangible or measurable can be very important.

And have there been mistakes, a weakening or reversals? There are not a few, as we reflect back. Lessons can be learned. And yet, we should not lose our joy when things are less than perfect. I am sure I have made leadership or pastoral mistakes or been found wanting in some areas. You may know some. The Lord certainly knows - all. We continue to allow His grace to work within our lives, transforming us into His likeness day by day. I have said in my first

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICKAnnie Dang, Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, Barbara Rayney, Joy Brett, Doris Proctor, Dr. Ruth Jeremiah, Anna Lim, Ana Pelaez, Chew Hock Hua and Lim Soon Chye.Members who know them are encouraged to visit and pray with them.

THE WORLDHaitiStreet protests over extreme inflation and allegations of government corruption have been going on for months, paralysing Haiti. Pray for a swift resolution of this crisis; for wisdom for leaders, both the ruling and opposition parties. Pray that God-fearing men and women may be raised up who would seek the good of the nation and establish justice, righteousness and long-term stability. Pray for the safety of her citizens, especially the vulnerable and for food, water, medicines and utilities to reach the many in dire need.

More than half of the Haitian population is younger than 24. Pray for the work of the Church to this segment of society, that youth would leave the streets and the path of guns and gangs as they are drawn to their Saviour and know the hope and future they have in Christ.

SINGAPORE Fresh graduates are entering the workforce at a time of economic uncertainty, apprehensions of a looming recession due to trade tensions and changes that are taking place across industries.

Pray that Christian graduates will not be anxious but will trust in God; they will be able to adapt to the rapid changes taking place in the marketplace, be enabled to focus on creating value, not merely adding value, to align with the changing expectations of Singapore’s labour force. DIOCESEOrdination of Deacons and Priests (7 July) Pray for all our brothers who will be ordained to the Diaconate and to the Priesthood, that God will strengthen them, equip them and enlarge their capacities to take on greater leadership responsibilities in their respective parishes and in the Diocese. Pray that He may give them a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge

of Him, daily fill them with His Holy Spirit that they may be channels of His grace in the ministry of Christ to others, for the extension of God’s Kingdom and the glory of His Name.

Anglican Community Services Pray that God will continue to bless and multiply the work of our Anglican Community Services, through the various avenues He has opened for us; that we will be His hands and His feet in meeting the diverse needs of the different communities in Singapore. Pray for His anointing upon the leaders of our Community Services; that they will sense the leading of the Holy Spirit and the organisations they lead will be bridges of hope, as their staff minister to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the people under their care. CATHEDRALPray that in the spirit of Celebration Of Hope, our Cathedral will continue to persevere in prayer for the lost, especially those in our oikos, and seize opportunities to share the gospel with them in this Year of Proclamation; we will continue to build and strengthen our unity in the Body of Christ through greater collaboration in evangelism and missions. Pray that we will be good stewards of the harvest God has entrusted to us – we will disciple new believers to be faithful followers of Christ and Kingdom workers.

Christian Education Courses in JulyPray that Cathedral members will be enriched and equipped through the talk on “Christian Perspectives on Chinese Medicine (6 July) and the Apologetics Forum (12 July). Pray that the speakers will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to impart spiritual truths with clarity and that Cathedral members will make full use of these learning opportunities to grow in our spiritual knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and its application to the issues of life.

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EXTENSION CENTRES10.00 am Westside Anglican Church Revd Bertram Cheong10.00 am Jurong Anglican Church Mandarin West Coast Recreation Centre10.00 am ACTS Centre My Saviour’s Church Mrs Angeline Leong

SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES4.30 pm Saturday CITYKids Ministry Prayer Halls, B18.00 am Sunday School North & South Transept Halls9.00 am Sunday School Enquire at CNS, B29.30 am Sunday School (Mandarin)11.15 am Sunday School Enquire at North Transept Hall5.00 pm Junior Cell South Transept Hall

SATURDAY SERVICE 6 JULY4.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS Revd Freddy Lim

SUNDAY SERVICE 7 JULY7.00 am Holy Communion Nave Mr Chia Kum Meng8.00 am Holy Communion Nave The Vicar 9.00 am Holy Communion CNS Miss Veronica Wong9.00 am Tamil Service Chapel for All Peoples9.30 am Service in Mandarin Nave11.15 am Service in Mandarin CNS11.15 am Holy Communion Nave The Vicar11.30 am Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Miss Crystal Hong2.00 pm Filipino Service NT Hall CG Sunday2.00 pm Myanmar Worship Service CNS Ps Dr Moses Israeli2.30 pm Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie2.30 pm Service in Cantonese Nave4.30 pm Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Revd Freddy Lim5.00 pm Ordination Nave Bishop Rennis Ponniah5.00 pm Service in Mandarin NT Hall

SATURDAY SERVICE 29 JUNE4.30 pm Contemporary Service CNS Ds Bessie Lee

SUNDAY SERVICE 30 JUNE7.00 am Holy Communion Nave Ds June Tan8.00 am Holy Communion Nave Revd Peter Cook 9.00 am Contemporary Service CNS Revd Hambali Leonardi9.00 am Tamil Service Chapel for All Peoples9.30 am Service in Mandarin Nave11.15 am Service in Mandarin CNS11.15 am Holy Communion Nave Revd Peter Cook11.30 am Contemporary Service Prayer Halls Revd Hambali Leonardi2.00 pm Filipino Service NT Hall Bishop Rennis Ponniah2.00 pm Myanmar Worship Service CNS Ps Dr Moses Israeli2.30 pm Bahasa Indonesia Service South Transept Hall Mr Victor Effendie2.30 pm Service in Cantonese Nave4.30 pm Hokkien Service Prayer Halls Mr Jamie Choo5.00 pm Evensong Nave Ds June Tan5.00 pm Service in Mandarin CNS

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Sermon series for the 8.00am and 11.15am Services Jun 30 Teacher what must I Do? Luke 10:25-37

Jul 7 Choose what is Best Luke 10:38-42Jul 14 Lord, Teach us to Pray Luke 11:1-13Jul 21 Stand in God’s Strength Luke 11:14-23Jul 28 Live in Light and Purity Luke 11:33-40Aug 4 Beware of Religion Luke 11:42-54Aug 11 Stay Faithful and Loyal Luke 12:1-12Aug 18 Invest in Kingdom Treasure Luke 12:13-21Aug 25 Be Secure in the Father’s Love Luke 12:22-34

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WEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS COMING UPMONDAY, 1 JULY12.30 pm Mid-Day Prayer NaveTUESDAY, 2 JULY7.30 am Clergy and Leaders Holy Communion Nave 12.30 pm Mid-Day Prayer NaveWEDNESDAY, 3 JULY7.30 am The Quiet Garden Meditation West House12.30 pm Holy Communion Nave7.30 pm PETALS Mothers’ Ministry Graham White Library Feeding the soil – the Word of God, guidance THURSDAY, 4 JULY9.30 am Holy Communion Chapel for All Peoples 12.30 pm Mid-Day Prayer NaveFRIDAY, 5 JULY12.30 pm Mid-Day Prayer Nave4.00 pm The Quiet Garden Meditation West House7.00 pm Young Adults’ Ministry Reduce: Free Up Your TimeSATURDAY, 6 JULY2.00 pm LYnC Youth Ministry Chapel for All Peoples2.30 pm Shalomkids Ministry Prayer Halls (For children with autism)

JULY2 Marriage Preparation Course2 Faith Life Track4 DCBS6 The Quiet Garden Retreat6 Emotionally Healthy Relationships7 Ordination7 Youth Day7 Baptism Course9 Marriage Preparation Course9 Faith Life Track10 Alpha Intro Dinner11 DCBS12 Day DCBS12-13 Synod12 YA Apologetics Forum13 Emotionally Healthy Relationships13 Faith Life Track14 Baptism Course16 Marriage Preparation Course17 Alpha18 DCBS19 Day DCBS20 Emotionally Healthy Relationships20 Faith Life Track21 Baptism Course

message shared at the Camp in 2015, that I hope I will continue to grow as a Christian as I journey with this new family and find mutual encouragement. Indeed, I have.

Some clergy and staff have moved on. Some have retired. Some are serving in a different season as auxiliary clergy. And a few have returned home to the Lord. Just recently, we bid farewell to Chay Sing Wah, a long standing and active member here. Saying goodbye is always difficult.

I often ponder on the seasons shared together and friendships experienced. I am reminded of some of the lyrics from Wayne Watson’s “A Season in your Path”:

I guess God alone deciphersWhen people need each other mostWho will be the blessed receiverAnd who will be the gracious hostAnd all a servant here can doIs unto the Lord availContent at times to be the windAnd at times to be the sail

Some old memories make me cryRemembering the good times makes me laughBut all in all I'm richerFor the happy and the sadAnd I'm thankful for a season in your path.

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Speakers: Dr Lai Pak Wah & Dr Joanna LiewOrganised by SAC Men’s Ministry and Biblical Graduate School of Theology.The use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has often been a point of contention among Christians. What is TCM? Can Christians use it or even become TCM physicians? What might TCM have to say about men’s health? Join Dr Lai and Dr Liew as they evaluate this ancient medical tradition from a biblical and theological perspective.This event is free. No registration is required. For enquiries, please email: acts172629@gmail.com

ROAD CLOSUREPlease note road closure for NDP rehearsals. This will take place every Saturday, from 15 June till 9 August.St. Andrew’s Road: 2am to 2amStamford Road: 9am to 12 midnightNorth Bridge Road: 1pm to 3pm and 6.30pm to 8pm

CATHEDRAL WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIPThe Cathedral Women’s Fellowship (CWF) would like to invite members to join them, and to be involved in the following ministries:• Flowers• Sewing• Embroidery & Craft• Church Linen• Caring and Sharing• Spiritual Support GroupA brochure with full details and sign-up form is available at the Information Counter or Welcome Centre.

CATHEDRAL WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP COOKING & FUROSHIKI WRAPPING DEMONSTRATIONDate : 13 July 2019 (Saturday)Time : 1pm to 3.30pm Venue : South Transept Hall Please bring along a piece of square wrapping cloth that measures at least 50 cm by 50 cm. If you do not have one, you may order one in advance at $2.50 per piece.Registration forms are available at the Welcome Centre. Closing date: 7 July.

DONATION FOR FLOWERS TODAYThese are received in memory of K C Selvadurai.

MONKISH WAY IN A MODERN WORLD –SPIRITUAL FORMATION PRACTICES 1Dates: Saturday, 17, 24 & 31 August 2019, 9am to 1pmVenue: The West House, SACCost: $20.00Facilitator: Mrs Priscilla ChuaAn invitation to explore historical spirituality. This course is an introduction to classical spiritual formation disciplines. You will learn different practices that will enhance your devotional life and help you practise the presence of God in this modern world. It willalso benefit those who are planning to go on a personal silent retreat. Topics covered include: Contemplative Spirituality, Silenceand Solitude, Lectio Divina, Examen, Journaling & Spiritual Direction.Closing date: 4 August 2019 Limited to 12 participants only.

THE QUIET GARDEN RETREATMeditation on Parables: Growth of the KingdomSat 6 July 2019, 9am to 1pmThe North Transept Hall, Level 2, SACIn this retreat, and the following monthly retreats this year, you will meditate on Christ and the Parables of the Kingdom of God.The retreat is free. Retreat ends with ‘bring and share’ lunch and conversation.Do sign up to indicate your attendance: https://tinyurl.com/TQGRetreat07-19

Enquiries and registration contact Priscilla Chua

priscillachua@cathedral.org.sg or 63376104 ext 131

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON CHINESE MEDICINESat 6 July,9 am – 11 amChapel for All Peoples

APOLOGETICS FORUM Organised by the Young Adults Ministry"IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE (A MEANINGFUL) LIFE WITHOUT (THE CHRISTIAN) GOD?Date: July 12, 2019 (Friday)Time: 7:30 to 9:30 pm (light refreshments at 7pm)Venue: Chapel of All PeoplesThe parenthesis is intentional. There are some living a meaningful life without a Christian God, and some believers somehow lack that meaningfulness. The Forum presents an opportunity for you to wrestle with this issue of ontological security, and why we believe what we believe. Q&A will be open to the floor after a short presentation .Our speaker, Yutaro Kato, aged 24, is an OCCA Fellow with the RZIM Asia team.He experienced the love of God and had a simple faith as a child, but describes how asking tough questions sparked his quest for a meaningful life.

BASIC DRAMA WORKSHOPDates : July 9, 23, 30 (Tuesday)Time : 7.30 - 9pmVenue : St. Andrew’s Cathedral Age : At least 18 and above Fees : $30 (members) $50 (non-members) Work, play and create with like-minded people. No acting experience needed.Closing date: 7 July 2019, please register via email - arts@cathedral.org.sg

40.DAY 2019 PRAYER GUIDEJuly 1 to August 9Theme: ON THIS ROCKPrayer Guides @$1 per copy on sale at theService Info Desk and Welcome Centre.

BEFRIENDING MIGRANT WORKERSVolunteers are needed to reach out and be a friend to our migrant-worker friends who gather on SAC grounds every Sunday. If you would like to help and are able to share 2 to 3 hours of your time from 1.30pm on Sundays, please contact Lawrence Wee at email: lawrence.wee@cathedral.org.sg or mobile: 917 99648.

ORDINATIONWe rejoice on the ordination of Revd Hambali Leonardi and Revd Calvin Wee as priests and Mr Moses Israeli as deacon respectively. Members are encouraged to attend the Ordination Service at 5pm, 7th July 2019. As the nave will be reserved for ticket holders, members can participate in the Service via live-feed at the CNS.

Please pray for the following who will be ordained: To the Diaconate:1. Mr Chan Phy (Deanery of Cambodia)2. Mr Josepha Tarigan (Deanery of Indonesia)3. Mr Marphen Gultom (Deanery of Indonesia)4. Mr Welly Jonathan Mbau (Deanery of Indonesia)5. Mr Beg Lama Tamang (Deanery of Nepal)6. Mr Chandra Bahadur Pun (Deanery of Nepal)7. Mr Dhanakaji Tamang (Deanery of Nepal)8. Mr Samrerng Thakerngsuk (Deanery of Thailand)9. Mr Glenn Chan Jian Wen (St James’ Church)10. Mr Ian Chew Houng Meing (Chapel of the Resurrection)11. Mr Ezra Sivakumar s/o Sathiasillan (Light of Christ Church Woodlands)12. Mr Ian Dudley Dierden (St John’s-St Margaret’s Church)13. Mr Lew Kiat Lern (St Andrew’s City Church)14. Mr Thomas Jacob s/o Isaac (My Saviour’s Church)

To the Priesthood:1. Revd Adrian Chong Kum Cheong (St Andrew's Cathedral)2. Revd Hambali Leonardi (St Andrew’s Cathedral)3. Revd Calvin Wee Eng Huat (St Andrew’s Cathedral)4. Revd Tay Hong Ern (Church of the Good Shepherd)

Joint Ordination with The Church of the Province of MyanmarTo the Diaconate: 1. Mr Moses Israeli

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Wed 10 July 2019 12 noon

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Do we truly believe that God made each life unique and purposeful? Jasmine Goh , special kids volunteer and parents Gerald and Anne Png share their experiences and insights to help us empathise and enter the world of special children.Listen to episodes at cathedral.org.sg/podcast

The Cathedral Podcast LOVING SPECIAL CHILDREN