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Scripture Memorisation
Do Good
Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
A Word on Worship
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* Congregation Standing
Call to Worship Dn Francis Lee
Hymn 95: My Saviour’s Love*
Invocation & Gloria Patri*
Responsive Scripture Reading* Romans 15:15-33
Children’s Choir Presentation
Hymn 333: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Collection of Offerings
Doxology & Prayer*
Hymn 289: Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Song Presentation by Pangasinan Mission Team
Scripture Memorisation
Pastoral Prayer
Sermon Pastor Prabhudas Koshy “The Twelve (VIII)”
Matthew 10:1-8
Hymn 428: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus*
Benediction & Threefold Amen*
Worship is the proper response to God’s glorious grace that has reconciled us to Him by the blood of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. This truth is expressed by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:5-6, “Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.”
Order of Worship
Today, 15 May 2016 Next Lord’s Day, 22 May 20169.00 – 10.00am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR
MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP
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EWorship Leader:Preacher:Musician:Flowers:Refreshments:Ushers:
Pr Kelvin LimPr Kelvin LimAngeline WongRoscelle LimRose Chua Ah MuayJonah So & Sam Cheah
Worship Leader:Preacher:Musician:Flowers:Refreshments:Ushers:
Gan Chin HwiPr Daniel LimEunice ChoyLee Kim LeiMagdalene LimCayson Chok & Robert Ooi
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Greeter:AV Ministry:Flowers:Refreshments:
Junior Worship:
Dn Francis LeePastor KoshyEllyzabeth, Dorcas KoshyNg Kwan Teng, Stephen YapTheodore Wang, Ho Kee HowDavid Lau, Randy LaurencioWinnie YapCrew No. 1Jessie NgStella Tan, Nancy LauEdeliza Ballega, Cecilia SiahEdwin Quek, (Eunice Choy)Gina Sim, (Cornelius Koshy)Jenny Lok
Worship Leader:Preacher:Musicians:Ushers:
Greeter:AV Ministry:Flowers:Refreshments:
Junior Worship:
Dn Kelvin LimPastor KoshyJasmine Low, Sarah LeeAndy Lee, Marcus PehLawrence Ng, Chan Tuck WhyeDavid Ng, Linus KokStephanie LeeCrew No. 2Karen QuekRoscelle Lim, Chong Shu MunRachel Teo, Lim Hua SeeMelissa Neo, (Jollyn Low)Neo Kian Seng, (Corliss Ooi)Low Siew Lian
1.30pm
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Eric DelinaBro Andrew KohChloe PawaAnthony EvangelistaRowena Delina
Worship Leader:Preacher:Musician:Usher:Refreshments:
Norefel ResumaPastor KoshyDorcas KoshyJulius Del RosarioErly Calaro
3.30pm
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English Speaker:Dialect Speaker:
487 Bedok South Ave 2Arvind PawaPr Jeremiah Sim
Venue:English Speaker:Dialect Speaker:
9 Bishan Street 13Elder Ng Poh KokElder Alan Choy
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Jesus has said to His disciples, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” (Matthew 28:18-19).
Gethsemane Bible-Presbyterian Church has always been emulating her Saviour’s example and embracing His teaching, by constantly evangelising and reaching out to the lost souls, across all ages. On top of the demands of various ministries that our church has undertaken, Pastor Koshy’s burden has also been to reach out to the elderly with the Gospel message.
By the providence of God, Pastor Koshy (together with a team of brothers and sisters) was guided to commence this outreach effort to the elderly in May 1997, by ministering to the Lions Home, which was situated
at Bedok South Avenue 2. Since then, by the grace of God, several elderly folks have, through this ministry’s humble efforts, come to believe in the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and were subsequently baptised.
UPDATE ON LIONS HOME MINISTRY15 May 2016
Jeremiah Sim
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In 2003, Lions Home expanded by setting up a branch in the Toa Payoh area, so as to accommodate more old folks in need. Praise be to God, we were also permitted to arrange for another Gospel outreach to the elderly folks in that home. Many more brothers and sisters responded to this “open door” and got involved. Over the years, we thank God for these
brethren’s zeal in their efforts to exhort and encourage those senior residents in both the Bedok and Toa Payoh Lions Homes. This has further led to a few more elderly believers being baptised!
Come October 2015, when the Singapore Government decided to acquire possession of the land occupied by Toa Payoh Lions Home for further development, the affected home was then moved to No. 9, Bishan Street 13. In spite of the change in location, we thank God for the administration’s continued granting of permission for us to carry on with our ministry to the elderly at the new Bishan
premises. God willing, we will see some “fruit of our labours” very soon, as two more elderly believers from Bishan Lions Home have expressed their decision to get baptised. The names of these two elderly brethren are: Mr James Wee and Mdm Theresa Kok Khim Ee.
Bro James Wee accepted the Lord as his Saviour a few months ago and has been joyfully attending our meetings regularly. Last week, when I ministered to him, I impressed upon him, from the Scriptures, the need for a believer to
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be baptised in the Lord when he has received Jesus Christ as his Saviour. Bro James understood this and has expressed his delight to be baptised.
As for Sis Theresa Kok Khim Ee, she has believed in the Lord since a few years ago. However, due to certain circumstances, she was not able to be baptised. The Lord has been good to her as
she has always professed her steadfastness towards her Saviour Jesus Christ. She too has been a regular participant in our Bible study at Bishan Lions Home every alternate Sunday when we visited them. We thank God that Elder Mah has explained to Sis Theresa
with regard to baptism, and she has expressed her readiness to be baptised.
As our Lions Home Ministry team continue to labour and render our services to God, we exult joyfully for the constant reminder and encouragement
by the apostle Paul in Romans 10:15 – “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”
Please continue to remember us in prayer as we continue to labour for His glory and honour.
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Speak to Others about Christ
Prabhudas Koshy
republished from 28 Dec 2014
Illustration by Melissa Neo
Acts 16:32 “And they spake unto him
the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.”
The apostle Paul and Silas were preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a city called Philippi. There they
were accused of being troublemakers for preaching the Gospel and guiding many hearts to Christ. Eventually they were arrested, beaten and cast into prison. However, Paul and Silas were not sad or despondent. Instead, they sang and praised God.
While they were in the prison, the LORD caused a great earthquake that caused the foundation of the prison to be shaken and its doors to be swung open. The prison-keeper was surprised to see that Paul and Silas did not escape. He asked them, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” They answered, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Later, they also spoke to the jailor’s family members about Jesus Christ and His salvation.
Like Paul and Silas, whenever the LORD gives us an opportunity to speak about Christ to someone else, we should not miss the opportunity. Whether it be in school, or in the playground, or at home, or while travelling, we must make good use of our time to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
May we think how we can be ready to tell others of Christ. One suggestion I would give you is that you carry a Gospel tract with you always.
GETHSEMANE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP
GOSPEL OUTINGDate: Sat, 21st May 2016Time: 9.00-12.00noon
Preacher: Bro Andrew KohVenue: TGCM Premises
202B, Ponggol Seventeenth Avenue
(Transport from Punggol MRT station at 8.30am.)
Please sign up at the reception table.
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LORD’S DAY on 8 May 2016
Tithes: 2,225.00Offerings: 6,292.60Bldg Fund (Project): 500.00; 300.00; 150.00; 150.00; [70.00 (Filipino F’ship)]Designated Gifts: General Fund 450.00; TGCM (local) 150.00; 100.00; 100.00; [70.00 (Filipino F’ship)]; Bible Witness 100.00; Ephrem 50.00; Students’ Support (Ethiopia) 100.00; [220.00 (Filipino F’ship)]; Eliezer 200.00; Pastor Koshy 500.00; 80.00; Carolyn Koshy 500.00; Dennis Kabingue 1,000.00
NON-SUNDAY GIFT
Bldg Fund (Project): 200.00Designated Gifts: Bible Witness 1,100.00; Pastor Koshy 300.00
NON-SUNDAY GIFTBldg Fund 2015: 2,000.00; 500.00; 500.00; 985.00General Fund: 200.00Bible Witness: 100.00TGCM (local): 100.00
COLLECTIONS
SPECIAL FUND UPDATE(as of 8 May 2016)
Building Fund (Project): $1,981,672.80
Give generouslytowards our
Church Building Fund.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give;
not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
GETHSEMANE YOUNG ADULTS’ FELLOWSHIP
Date & Time: Fri, 20 May, 7.30pm Topic: “Love God and Love Man”
Speaker: Pastor Koshy
Chairperson: Bro Ng Kwan Teng
Venue: Home of Sis Cassy Thum 5 Jalan Mata Ayer, Euphony Gardens
#02-19 Singapore 759151
(Bring-a-dish dinner)
CATECHISM CLASSCatechism Class will commence TODAY, 6
Sept, at 9.00am. Those seeking Baptism, Affirmation of
Faith and Transfer of Membership, please register with Sis Diana Koh by TODAY.
GETHSEMANE LADIES’ FELLOWSHIP
Lessons from the Book of Ephesians: “Unto the Fullness of Christ”
Speaker: Pr Ho Kee HowChairperson: Sis Carolyn Koshy
Date: Sat, 21 May 2016 Time: 3.00pm - 5.00pm
Venue: Home of Sis Joey Tan Blk 175 Lompang Road, #15-43
Singapore 670175
Transport available from Bukit Panjang MRT station (take Exit A1) at 2.40pm. Please
contact Sis Annie Ho @ 9727 9987.A concurrent separate programme
will be catered for children aged 4-12.
GETHSEMANE YOUNG MOTHERS’ FELLOWSHIPTopic: Biblical Encouragement for
Young MothersSpeaker: Pastor Koshy
Date: Friday, 27 May 2016Time: 4.00pm - 6.00pm
Chairperson: Sis Fidelia MahVenue: Home of Sis Simmi Lijoy
Blk 35, Hougang Ave 7#04-04, Singapore 538802
(Please meet at 3.40pm at Hougang MRT taxi stand if you need transport.)
Kindly submit your questions on this topic to [email protected]
before the next meeting.
Time & Place of Worship10.30am
Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre
10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600
(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)
Prayer Hotline8138 8139
SMS or WhatsApp your prayer item
Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06
Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016
Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com
biblewitness.com
Our PastorPastor Prabhudas Koshy
Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: [email protected]
Our SessionPastor Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang
Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok
Deacon Daniel Lim Deacon Lok Kwok Wah
Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee
Deacon Low Boon Siang
Please stay back after worship to join us for:Refreshments & Fellowship
12.30pm – 1.30pmBible Study (Adults, Youths & Children)
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Post-Worship Activities
Weekly Activities
Tuesday Campus Bible Study NAFA Semestral Break
Tuesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 8.00pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre
Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study 1.00pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom
Wednesday Night GBI-Online Study Week (Exam on 25 May)
Thursday Seniors’ Ministry 11.00am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)
Friday Morning Prayer 7.45am – 8.30am @ Church Resource Centre
Friday Campus Bible Study SUTD Semestral Break
Sunday Lions Home Ministry For enquiry, contact Pr Jeremiah Sim
For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.
Bible Witness Magazine
Bible Witness Web Radio
Church Weekly
PASTORAL VISITATIONBISHAN / ANG MO KIO REGION
Date: Fri, 27 May 2016Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs Jason Low 7 Bright Hill Drive, Thomson View Condo
#22-04, Singapore 579599
If you live in this region, please check that your name is on the list placed on the reception table.
If it is not, please add it in.
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Join us for an insightful study of God’s Word
— Adults’ Bible Class@ 1.30pm
BIBLE WITNESS MAGAZINEThe latest issue on the theme:
“Boasting”is now available at the reception table.
Please avail yourself of a copy for your sanctified reading.(Feel free to take as many copies as you need to give to others for their spiritual admonition and edification.)
GETHSEMANE B-P CHURCH CAMP 2016 CAMP BRIEFING
There will be a briefing for all campers on 29th May 2016 at 1.30pm in the auditorium. Thereafter, the camp
materials and T-shirts will be distributed.