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Today’s Sermon | 13 May 2018The Christian calendar begins with the season of ADVENT. Christ the Judge and anticipated Messiah is emphasized in this season. This season begins four Sundays before Christmas Day. It is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. The colour of Advent is blue, symbolizing penitence and preparation.

Today’s Sermon | 09 Dec 2018

The Need for AdventMark 1:1-8; John 1:29–34

Rev Lee Yam Kai

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A very warm welcome to members and friends who have come to worship with us today. May God keep you and your loved ones in His care & love always.

Welcome PackIf you’re here for the first time, please make sure you receive our Welcome Pack which contains helpful information about our Church. Please fill in the Response Form to let us know how we can serve you.

Brought your Children?Our Children’s Ministry serves children from 1 to 10 years old. We have special fun-filled programs for them every week at all our 8.00am and 10.30am services. Please contact any of our ushers for more information.

OfferingsGiving financially is a way our Church members & friends honor God and fund our Church work ministries. As a visitor, please do not feel obliged to give. We’re simply glad you are here with us.

Questions and PrayersIf you have a question, or a personal prayer or need, please do not hesitate to approach any of our ushers, pastors or pastoral team members. We are always happy to assist you.

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CHURCH OFFICE1 Ang Mo Kio Street 21 Singapore 5693836705 6170 (TEL) 6705 6198 (FAX) admin@amkmc.org.sg

PASTOR-IN-CHARGERev Melvin Huang 9630 7590 (HP)

PASTORSRev Lee Yam Kai 9661 3262 (HP)Rev Anthony Lee 9639 4025 (HP)

ASSISTANT PASTORPs Collin See 9846 7981 (HP)

PASTORAL TEAM MEMBERSMr Alphonsus Ang 9698 8563 (HP)Ms Amy Cheung 9793 7780 (HP)Mrs Caroline Chew 9325 9323 (HP)Mr Gerald Boon 9694 9544 (HP)Ms Irene Tay 9152 0207 (HP)Mr Joshua Kwok 9137 4265 (HP) Ms Selina Gunawan 8320 1374 (HP)Mr Tan Quee Chew 8123 4772 (HP)Ms Chan Mei Ming 9628 4341 (HP)

LCEC CHAIRPERSONMr Lim Biow Chuan 9731 4163 (HP)

LAY LEADERMr Tan Tong Guan 9632 5312 (HP)

PPRSC CHAIRPERSONMr Thomas Tan 9625 3095 (HP)

TO BE A METHODIST

FAMILY AFTER GOD’S HEART

VISION THEME 2018 SUB THEME

CONTACT US

All worshippers, especially new visitors, are invited after service to join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments.* Every last Sunday of each month at AMK

After-service coffee/tea

fellowship & refreshments

DISCIPLE

Amstutz Hall, Church Premises & AMK Hub*, Cathay F&B area

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MINISTRY OF HELPS8am Service

WORSHIP LEADERChiu Lin Fee

ACCOUNTING STEWARDSChing Aik Chuan Ching Yoke MunSimon ChuaLucy ChuaBey Guek NgorYvonne TanCheryl Wang

USHERSHan Meng Siew Gladys Han Yip Why HongFoo Tiew YeaHo Ching Sum Lily Quek Teo Hee LianLee Bian ChengMary LaiJoyce SimLilian Kwok MUSICIANGabriel Chew

SUPPORT SINGERSChristine GohHubert Lim

AV CREWOng Siong HuatSimon TngAnthony ChuaDanny Lee

TRADITIONAL | 8am & 5pm Order of Service 09 Dec 2018

goodmorning good MUSIC PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT Come, Jesus, Prince of Peace * CALL TO WORSHIP

L : We will sing of Your steadfast love, O Lord, forever;P : Our souls magnify the Lord;L : With our mouths we proclaim God’s faithfulness to all generationsP : Our spirits rejoice in God our saviour.L : God’s mercy is to those who fear Him from generation to generation.P : God’s faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.All: You are our God and the Rock of our salvation.

* HYMN OF PRAISE Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates UMH# 213 UNISON PRAYER

Our Heavenly Father, during this Advent season of preparation, help us to put aside our pride and understand our need for repentance, forgiveness and mercy. Purify our hearts. Sanctify our lives. That we might serve You faithfully this day and all days. God of hope and promise, be with us throughout this Advent season and draw us ever closer as we journey together toward the stable and the birth of Your Son, Our Saviour. Amen.

HYMN OF PRAYER Emmanuel Emmanuel UMH# 204

+ SILENT PRAYER & MEDITATION+ CORPORATE PRAYER After each prayer item, Leader will say, “Lord, in Your mercy,” and the congregation to respond, “Hear our prayer.”

+ THE LORD’S PRAYER (To be sung) (Wesley Tulus)

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* denotes congregation standing+ latecomers please wait until the prayer is over

MINISTRY OF HELPS5pm Service

WORSHIP LEADERGerald Boon

ACCOUNTING STEWARDSAgnes SeeDiana KohEvelyn TanTan Ean ChaiDoris TanChew Tock Lee

USHERSAnthony Lee Margareta Huan Cynthia Ng Chetan GordeJulie ChenChen Yeow KernTay Choon MongJeanie Lee

MUSICIANSCarolyn Ang

SUPPORT SINGERSThe Choir AV CREWJeremiah Lee Dawn Lee

& PIANO RESPONSE

BAPTISM OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN 5pm Service only (The Baptismal Covenant II > UMH #39)

1. Noelle Eden Tan Rou’en2. Evan Lee Chong Young3. Elyssa Lee Yu Xin4. Edison Lee Chong Eng5. Gorde Elizabeth6. Nathanael Zou Lewei

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

OFFERTORY PRAYER PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS * DOXOLOGY

* HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH# 218 It came upon the Midnight Clear SCRIPTURE TEXT Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29–34

SERMON PREACHED BY REV LEE YAM KAI The Need for Advent

* HYMN OF DEDICATION Hark! The Herald Angels Sing UMH# 240 * BENEDICTION CHORAL SEND-OFF When Christmas Morn is Dawning UMH#232 (V1 & V2)

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AMKMC, SANCTUARY 2AMK HUB, CINEMA HALLS 4 & 5Simulcast Service

MINISTRY OF HELPS10.30am Service

WORSHIP LEADERAMKMCLouis LokeAMK HUBAlphonsus Ang

MUSIC DIRECTORAMKMCMarcus SeeAMK HUBJustin Chan

SUPPORT SINGERSAMKMCLoraine OngIvan LimLily TeoAMK HUBFeng Jiahui

MUSICIANSAMKMCClara LeeWong Kok LeongClarence ChewDesmond NgIsaac TanAMK HUBWang YunshiJustin ChanWilliam AngSamuel Chew

AV CREWAMKMCSean NgPoh Ye KaiNguyen Xuan TungKingston LimAMK HUBJeremy KarasuWesley TeoJoseph MercyWong ShuwanXian Ming

ACCOUNTING STEWARDSEsther Tan SCJoe Kwan Amanda Zhuang SihuiJoy Song Clement Chan Jian Ping

USHERSAMKMCSharon FongAdam SoonSusan ChongAdeline WongBenjamin ChanJohann SohLim Kok YongAmy KohJoan LeongAMK HUBChua ElinOh Bee HianLee Keng LunStephen ChowOng Wan HoonSharon WuSelviraniEileen Tay

OPENING PRAYER

SINGING PRAISES TO GOD

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF TITHES & OFFERINGS

DOXOLOGY

SCRIPTURE TEXT Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29–34

SERMON PREACHED BY REV LEE YAM KAIThe Need for Advent

WELCOME

RESPONSE/PRAYER

BENEDICTION

CONTEMPORARY | 10.30amOrder of Service 09 Dec 2018

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NC-denotes NewComers

Item 8 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME Do check out our programme schedule to stay updated.Item 10 PARENTS ENGAGEMENT SURVEY We would like to discover your needs and concerns through this survey.Item 11 RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS & COORDINATORS FOR TUITION PROGRAM 2019 We are looking for volunteer tutors!Item 12 BLESSING OUR NEIGHBOURS DURING CHRISTMAS AND LUNAR NEW YEAR Calling for volunteers to assist us for these two events. Item 14 SENIORS’ MINISTRY: CHRISTMAS CAROLLING SERVICE (12 DEC)

All seniors are encouraged to bring their friends to join us. Registration is required.

Item 15 SENIORS’ MINISTRY: LUNAR NEW YEAR SHOPPING & MAKAN! Join us for a fellowship/shopping outing for members and friends. Sign up quickly at the Information Counter.

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WORSHIP SERVICE ATTENDANCE 02 Dec 20188.00am Traditional Service 36710.30am CS > AMKMC 25210.30am CS > AMK Hub 1625.00pm Traditional Service 105Total: 886

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ATTENDANCE 02 Dec 2018 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ATTENDANCE

8.00am AMKids 168.00am 1-2-3 Ministry 910.30am AMKids 6010.30am AMKids (Hub) 710.30am 1-2-3 Ministry 1410.30am 1-2-3 Ministry (Hub) 7Total: 113

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1. SERMON AVAILABILITY ON AMKMC WEBSITE Listen to our sermons online at www.amkmc.org.sg/sermonsonline

2. DONATIONS/OFFERINGS/PLEDGES TO CHURCH We praise the Lord for your generous support to the Church. You may put your giving in form of cash or cheques in the offering bags when you attend our service. Alternatively, for your convenience, you may consider making your contribution through internet banking or over-the-counter fund transfer/deposit solutions provided by your banks. The Church’s bank account details are as follows: a. Name of payee : Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) b. Bank name : Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (or OCBC Bank) c. Account number : 581-894813-001 d. Type of account (if applicable) : Current account Kindly quote your pledge reference number (on the back of the cheque or in the “Your Initials” field in internet banking) if your contribution is for pledges or the specific codes outlined in the Church’s bulletin for special offerings. Any receipt without identifiable reference numbers or codes will be treated as open offerings.

3. CAR PARKING Car park lots are available in the multi-storey car park at Block 260 and in the vicinity of our church. Please refrain from parking in residential (red) lots in the multi-storey car park and along Street 21.

4. CHURCH ELECTRONIC CAR PARKING REGISTRATION If you wish to park in our Church, Online Registration is Compulsory. Kindly register your vehicle on our church website at www.amkmc.org.sg/carpark two weeks of processing time is required before you can park your vehicle. Registration of your vehicle enables entry into our basement carpark, only if parking lots are available. Thank you for your kind understanding & cooperation.

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5. PULPIT CALENDAR Date Sermon Topic / Speaker / Service 16 Dec Speaker: Rev Anthony Lee (All Services) 23 Dec Speaker: Mr Louis Loke (All Services) 25 Dec Speaker: Rev Anthony Lee (All Services) 30 Dec Speaker: Rev Melvin Huang (All Services) 31 Dec Speaker: Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun

6. CHURCH A&A WORK The Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church is undergoing Additions and Alterations (A&A) works till mid 2019. During construction, we have put in place precautionary measures to ensure public safety and to reduce noise and dust pollution. Eden garden area (L4) will be closed and hoarded until further notice. We seek your kind understanding and cooperation.

Please submit the Donation Response Forms with your donations to the A&A project.

FUNDRAISING UPDATE Sponsorship: $180k Gold Board: $50k Silver Board: $15.4k Single Donation: $12.85k Total to date: $258.25k Target: $1m

Thank you for your generous support.

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7. THE GIVING METHODISTThe Giving Methodist is back, from 6th March to 13th April 2019! This Lent, as we remember God’s greatest gift of grace to us, let’s respond by reaching out to the poor and in need. Spend a few hours to brighten up someone’s day by joining a church community blessing activity or volunteering at an MWS centre. Visit our website —thegivingmethodist.sg (or scan our QR code below) to access the list of activities and sign up to give time today! More activities will be added every week so keep visiting the website to get the most updated details.

The Giving Methodist is spearheaded by The Methodist Church in Singapore and the Methodist Welfare Services.

8. ADVENT & CHRISTMAS CALENDAR Date Service 09 Dec Second Sunday in Advent Baptism of Infants and Children (5pm) 16 Dec Third Sunday in Advent

22 Dec Christmas Evangelistic Outreach 23 Dec Fourth Sunday in Advent No Service at Hub

25 Dec Combined Christmas Services (8am and 10.30am at the Sanctuary only) No Service at Hub. No 5pm service.)

30 Dec Christmas Sunday 31 Dec Watchnight Wesleyan Covenant Renewal Service (10.30pm)

Note: The church office will be closed on 24 and 26 Dec.

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PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION ACT (PDPA)The provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) took effect on 2 July 2014. Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC) is committed to protect your personal data. In the course of the year, the Church will be collecting, using and/or disclosing your data for the purposes of maintaining the membership records or for the planning of Church related activities/services for you. We seek your understanding to grant us your consent when the Church approaches you for your written consent. For more details & the full policy, please go to: www.amkmc.org.sg/personal-data

Floral DonationWe thank Mr Allan Ong & family (for thanksgiving) for today’s flowers.

9. JOB VACANCY @ ANG MO KIO METHODIST CHURCH KINDERGARTEN Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Kindergarten is looking for a suitably qualified person to join us as a Vice Principal. For more information, please refer to the poster on notice board. Interested and suitable applicants may submit your resume with a recent photograph to jaclynnlim@amkmc.org.sg

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YOUTH MINISTRY

PARENTS ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

Dear Parents of Youths and Teenagers,

Parenting youths is indeed a fulfilling and yet challenging part of family life! On many occasions, we wished we knew what to do or desired support on this journey.

We are a group of parents whose children are in the FORT Youth Ministry. We can identify with and understand this demanding parenting responsibility! Our children, the youths, deserve all our effort in nurturing them because their lives are valuable!

We are currently exploring how to offer support to fellow AMKMC parents. As a church, we recognise that today’s youths face many grey and complex areas in their growing up years. As parents in a community of faith, we need to support each other as we navigate through life with our youths!

As a start, we would like to discover your needs and concerns as parents. Please do share them with us, through this survey.

You can access the survey through this link: https://tinyurl.com/parentsurveyamkmc

Or scan this QR code:

The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete! We will be placing this announcement in the bulletin until January 2019 to give you more time to reflect on your needs and concerns. So please share with us your heartfelt thoughts and we can explore exciting parenting pathways ahead together!

If you have any feedback or enquiries, please email PTM Gerald Boon at geraldboon@amkmc.org.sg

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CHRISTIAN OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS (COSC) MINISTRY

RECRUITMENT FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS & COORDINATORS FOR TUITION PROGRAM 2019 The Christian Outreach and Social Concerns (COSC) Ministry is thankful for the volunteer tutors who have responded to the call to provide free academic coaching for students in the Pre-School, Primary and Secondary levels in 2018. The COSC plans to continue building a sustainable Tuition Program in 2019 in these areas: a) A Language & Literacy program targeted at Pre-School children b) An Academic Coaching program for Primary School students focusing on Math and Englishc) An Academic Coaching program for Secondary School students focusing on Math and Englishd) A self-sustaining volunteer-run tuition program. We appeal for volunteers to come forward to partner with us and support these needy students within our Ang Mo Kio community. The program schedule is as follows:• Pre-School and Primary Level sessions will be held on Saturdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm, starting from 12 Jan 2019. • Secondary Level Sessions will be on either Wednesdays or Thursdays from 8.00pm to 9.30pm, starting from 16 Jan 2019. • Sessions will be held at our church premises during school terms. Volunteer tutors will need to commit to serve in any of the following, for at least 6 months:• Teaching of Language and Reading, or• Teaching of English or Math - Primary level or• Teaching of English or Math - Secondary level orIn addition, we are also appealing for coordinators who will assist us in the following:• Performing logistic and administrative tasks to support the tuition programYouths who have just completed their A-levels and Polytechnic education are welcome to serve.Renewal for volunteers Tutors & Coordinators shall thereafter be every six months.i) Interested volunteers can sign up by completing the registration form @ information counter.ii) For more details, please contact PTM Mr. Tan Quee Chew @ 6705 6160 or 8123 4772 (HP) or Ms Agnes Samuel @ 9857 7912

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WITNESS AND EVANGELISM MINISTRY

12. BLESSING OUR NEIGHBOURS DURING CHRISTMAS AND LUNAR NEW YEAR

‘Love Our Neighbours’ and ‘Love Acts’ teams will be distributing Christmas Evangelistic Outreach Invitation and Mandarin Oranges to our residents in the neighbouring blocks of flats. We are looking for volunteers to assist us.

Christmas Evangelistic Outreach Flyer DistributionDate and Time: 8, 9, 15, 16 Dec 2018 (various timings)Meeting Venue: Church, outside Sanctuary 2

Mandarin Oranges DistributionDate and Time: Sat 26 Jan 2019, 2pmMeeting Venue: Void Deck of Blk 245

Those who are interested to participate in any of the above events, please contact:

Mina Lim @ 9837 2734 (Adult) or Sean Ling @ 9230 3359 (Youth).

WSCS MINISTRY

GC WSCS THANKSGIVING SERVICE

WSCS is having a Thanksgiving Service on 5 Jan 2019. The Speaker is Rev Dr Gregory Goh Nai Lat, President of CAC. Venue: Sophia Blackmall Hall L6 Methodist Centre Singapore 309936

Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm

Closing date: Sun 16 Dec 2018

Lunch will be served. Please register at the information counter if you are keen to attend the service. For more information, contact Sally Tay @ 9011 7673 or Clara @ 9138 8638.

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14. CHRISTMAS CAROLLING SERVICE This Christmas Carolling service to provides another opportunity for the TRAC seniors to celebrate Christmas together. Some GYM groups will be participating in the program that includes line dance, ukulele song item and short skits.

Theme: What My True Love Gave to Me, based on the Twelve Days of Christmas

10- 12 youths from the Methodist schools will also be joining the service as an act to honour the seniors in our midst.

Speaker: Rev Dr Gordon WongDate: Wed 12 Dec 2018Time: 2.30pm to 4.30pmVenue: Faith Methodist Church

All seniors are encouraged to bring their friends (pre-believers and non-churched) to join us. Admission is free.

For the purpose of catering, please note that registration is required by contacting the GYM co-ordinators or Ms Priscilla Low @ 6478 4742 or priscillalow@trac-mcs.org.sg

15. LUNAR NEW YEAR SHOPPING & MAKAN!The Seniors’ Ministry is organising a fellowship/shopping outing for members and friends. Limited to the first 40 participants. Date: Thur 17 Jan 2019Visiting: 1) Woodlands Terrace shops [Please bring your cooler bags]2) Lunch at Boon Tong Kee Restaurant (Blk 233, AMK Ave 3)Time: 9am–4pm [Please be punctual at 9 am for briefing at Amstutz Hall]Cost: $20Closing date: Sun Jan 6, 2019Transport will be provided by the church. Last drop off point is at Boon Tong Kee.Please bring your friends. Sign up quickly at the Information Counter. Thank you. Please contact PTMer Irene Tay or Mrs Molly Tan at the church office @ 6705 6170 for more details.

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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

16. FILIPINO CELL GROUP Our Filipino Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). For those who are interested to join this cell group, please contact PTM Irene Tay @ 9152 0207.

17. INDONESIAN CELL GROUP Our Indonesian Cell Group meets regularly every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 8am at Rebecca Room (3.1). Those who are interested to join are cordially invited to come and attend their regular meeting. Please contact Mrs Mina Lim @ 9641 2897.18. MYANMAR CELL GROUP Our Myanmar Cell Group meets regularly every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 8am in Joel Nursery, Level 4. We welcome all Myanmarese to come and join us. Volunteers are also welcome. Please contact Amy Chan @ 9144 0368 or PTM Selina Gunawan @ 8320 1374 for further info.

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09 Dec 2018 | SERMON TOPIC : The Need for Advent | SCRIPTURE TEXT : Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29–34 | PREACHED BY Rev Lee Yam Kai

TODAY’S SERMON

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Events

MinistriesActivities for Dec-Jan

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childrenand youth

4th Sun from Jul to Dec Graduates Transiting To Work

Amstutz Hall, Level 3 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Sunday, 16 DecHoly CommunionCHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Sunday, 9 Dec Infant/Child Baptism

Sanctuary 2, Level 3 5pm Worship Service

Saturday, 22 Dec Christmas Evangelistic Outreach

Sanctuary 2, Level 3 3.00pm to 6.30pm

Saturday, 5 Jan GC WSCS Thanksgiving Service

Sophia Blackmall Hall L6 Methodist Centre

10.00am to 12.00pm

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Our vision is to be a Methodist family after God’s heartThis symbol comprises 4 emphases that capture our vision, thrust and identity in Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC). As a church, we strive to be a Methodist family after God’s heart and it is our desire that as we Love God, Love People, Disciple and Serve, we will create an environment where people will experience God and be empowered to share His love to their communities, families and each other.

Fulfilling the Great Commission by reaching out to serve the needs of our communities and beyond.

Worshipping God as the centre of our lives by loving God with all our hearts, soul, mind, and strength.

Showing God’s love and grace in our fellowship through authentic care and support.

Teaching, nurturing and empowering one another to be disciples of Christ.

Our Vision Is To Be A