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Rev Dr Charles Tan

Text: Psalm 18

“I WILL LOVE YOU,

O LORD”

WONDERFUL EXPERIENCES OF GOD Psalm 18 is a wonderfully uplifting Psalm to read. In this Psalm the Psalmist David recorded the wonderful experiences he had of the Lord. The following may be highlighted.

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MEDITATION

Bethany III … 19 June 2016 … Happy Father’s Day! MICA (P) No.: 030/10/2012

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Meditation 1

Announcements 4

Worship 8

Poetry Corner 9

Bible Memory Work 10

This Week @ Worship 11

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MEDITATION

1. God hears prayers

a) David found himself in dire straits (Psalm 18:4-5)

b) He called upon the Lord in his distress c) He remembered how the Lord heard his prayer

In my distress I called upon the LORD, And cried out to my God; He heard my voice from His temple And my cry came before Him, even to His ears. Psalm 18:6

2. God delivers His own

a) David beautifully recorded how God answered him

b) In beautiful Hebrew poetic language, he described how God came to rescue him

Psalm 18:7-19

c) This text is an excerpt of how God delivered him

He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy, From those who hated me, For they were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my calamity,

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But the LORD was my support, He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me. Psalm 18:16-19

David was deeply grateful for the Lord’s lovingkindness

APPROPRIATE RESPONSE What would be an appropriate response? David’s words are worth reading and emulating. I will love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:1-3 We have an appropriate threefold response here! 1. A declaration of love for the Lord 2. A declaration of faith in God 3. A declaration of determination to call upon the Lord Let us be challenged to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the Lord in our life!

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MEDITATION

Write to me at: charlestan@bethanyipc.sg

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are glad that you have chosen to wor-ship the Lord Jesus with us today! May your heart be greatly encouraged through worship and fellowship!

to Bethany III

GREETINGS FROM PASTOR CHARLES TAN

Pastor sends greetings to all at Bethany today. He is on leave currently. He will be ministering next Sunday.

COMBINED SERVICE TODAY

We will be having a Combined Service today!

FATHER’S DAY

We wish all fathers the Lord’s blessing this Father’s Day! 1. Take time to appreciate your father 2. Find suitable expressions of appreciation 3. Fathers need little gestures of encouragement too

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUNDAY SCHOOL (COMBINED)

1. Singspiration 8.15am 2. Class 8.30am- 9.15am 3. Fellowship 9.15am-9.30am

NEXT SUNDAY

We resume our Evening-Bilingual Worship Service next Sunday at 4.00pm at the Fellowship Hall.

A & A PROJECT Let us pray for the Lord’s blessings! 1. The creation of a mezzanine floor 2. Let us pray for the safety of the workers 3. Let us pray for the Lord’s provision for all our needs

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

a) A & A

b) The ministry of the Church

4. Inconveniences

a) Thank you for putting up with the little inconveniences during the A & A Project

b) There have been many little adjustments made

i) Change of venue for worship

ii) Toilets

iii) Bearing with the dust

c) Things that we must be grateful for:-

i) The cheery smiles

ii) The words of encouragement

iii) The special efforts of those who have to clean up the church every weekend

d) Just a little longer

Let’s keep praying diligently foe the Lord’s blessings on the A & A Pro-ject.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

CELEBRATING OUR 40+3 MINISTRY

1. Things to rejoice in

a) Our prayer for more servants of God to arise

b) God’s answer in providing suitable servants who are training to be the future servants of the Lord

c) Our A & A Project

i) Approval of plans ii) Provision for the project

2. Things to pray for in the year ahead

a) An expansion of ministry b) Deeper growth of the church

Sign up to celebrate the Lord’s blessings outpoured these 40+3 years! Date of Anniversary Service: 28 August 2016 Venue: Shangri La

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WORSHIP

Psalm 65:4

Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You; That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, of Your holy temple. 1. The blessing of the Lord to be appreciated

a) To be chosen

b) To be allowed to approach the Lord c) To dwell in His presence

2. An appropriate response

a) Satisfaction

b) In the goodness the Lord, He has provided for those of His house-hold

c) The temple represented the Holy Habitation of God

CONGRATULATIONS! IT'S A GIRL!

Heartiest congratulations to Siyu and Yi Yong on the gift of another baby girl. Both mother and Baby Grace are doing well. Baby was born on 15 June 2016.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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DO YOU NOT FEAR ME?

“Do you not fear Me?’ This was a question raised by God,

There seems a lack of understanding, a lack of regard for the Lord!

Every bit of knowledge of God should cause us to stand in awe,

His power and his majesty should cause the heart to adore!

The Lord was the One who pronounced a powerful divine decree.

Even though three quarters of the earth may be covered by the sea,

The sea cannot engulf the earth no matter how hard it may try,

God’s power and sovereignty should bring a tear to the eye!

The danger lies in the problem of possessing a foolish heart,

The lack of wisdom and faith will tear our confidence apart.

The foolish heart thinks nothing of departing from the Lord,

This path leads to destruction and it separates us from God!

The heart must learn to fear the One who is the Creator-God,

It will then find peace and comfort in a world full of discord.

How blessed we would be of we learn how to have reverence!

We will find grace and favour from His loving countenance.

Charles Tan

POETRY CORNER

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BIBLE MEMORY WORK

TODAY: 19.06.2016

JEREMIAH 32: 19 YOU ARE GREAT IN COUNSEL You are great in counsel and mighty in work, for Your eyes are open to all the

ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways

and according to the fruit of his doings.

1. God’s greatness extolled 2. His greatness evidenced

a) In His counsel

b) In His mighty works

3. God’s reward

a) According to the ways of man

b) This is evidenced in the fruit that is borne

NEXT SUNDAY: 26.06.2016

JEREMIAH 33:3 CALL TO ME Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.

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– COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE — 10.30 AM . FELLOWSHIP HALL

“My Father, You are the guide of my youth”

Jeremiah 3

—– TEENS’ WORSHIP SERVICE —

—

Chairman

Mr Eugene Seow

Speaker

Rev Mitchell Tan

Pianist

Mrs Esther Ang

Interpreter

Dr Jane Tan

— COMBINED EVENING-BILINGUAL WORSHIP SERVICE —

THEME : GLORYING IN OUR KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

This Week @ Worship

BREAKFAST : Gerald & Elaine LUNCH : Joleen Heng

—– CHILDREN’S CHURCH —— 10.30 AM

“The First Commandment With Promise”

Text: Ephesians 6:1-3

COMBINED CC (P1—P6)

Speaker

Student-Pastor Benjamin Chong 4th Floor Auditorium

NO TEENS WORSHIP SERVICE

NO EVENING-BILINGUAL WORSHIP SERVICE

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Bethany Independent-Presbyterian Church 301 Upper Paya Lebar Road. Singapore 534934

tel : 65-62877713 . fax : 65-62877980 . website URL : bethanyipc.sg

COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE 19 June 2016 Order of Worship PREPARATION

Pre-Worship Singing HWC No. 65 The Wonder Of It All

Prelude Pianist : Mrs Esther Ang Call to Worship Mr Eugene Seow Invocation

PRAISE

Hymns Century Praise 53 Great Is Thy Faithfulness

HWC No. 390 May The Mind Of Christ, My Saviour

Century Praise 387 All The Way My Saviour Leads Me

SPECIAL SONG ITEM “Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing” One Voice “PREACH THE WORD” Message: “My Father, You are the guide of my youth”

Text : Jeremiah 3 Speaker: Rev Mitchell Tan

RESPONSE Offering Hymn

Century Praise 32 God Of Our Fathers Prayerful Meditation

Benediction

Postlude

19 June 2016

Dear Brethren,

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

Thank God for all good fathers who show deep love and commitment to their children. The story of Jairus and his love for his daughter was so moving that the syn-optic gospel writers wrote about it (Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:22-43; Luke 8:41-55). I have written a poem to encourage all fathers to cultivate a greater faith in God.

ONLY BELIEVE

Who knows what anguish must have filled the heart,

When death threatens to pull the family apart?

Everything had been tried but nothing had prevailed,

It seems as if death had won, and naught avails.

But a father’s heart is one that is full of deep, deep love,

He will not rest till he has sought help from heaven above.

Jesus was nearby and Jairus’ heart was greatly stirred,

Would his friends understand if he sought His help. He feared!

A true father’s heart would not be bound by what people may say,

He must seek Jesus and humbly bow his knee to Him without delay. His daughter’s life was in grave danger and every moment counts,

He rushed to seek Jesus, all his fears he managed to surmount.

Jesus proved to be kind and gracious and He walked to his house,

Jairus walked beside Him, his heart anxious, and he was quiet as a mouse.

His friends came to him with news that nearly broke his heart,

It was too late! His daughter was dead! His heart was torn apart!

Many fears gripped Jairus as he looked up to Jesus the Lord,

The Master was not perturbed, for He possessed the power of God!

“Only believe!” The Lord Jesus spoke to him and his heart became calm,

The words of the Lord Jesus, they acted like a wonderful balm.

Jesus drew near to the bed on which the little daughter of Jairus lay,

Everyone had been asked to leave the room; they had spread dismay.

Lovingly He held her hand, and spoke gently, and the little girl arose,

Jairus learned a lesson that day. Faith must prevail and unbelief opposed!

Inspiration: Mark 5:22-43

Prayerfully, Pastor Charlie

PASTORAL LETTER Senior Pastor : Rev Dr Charles Tan

Mailing Address :

301, Upper Paya Lebar

Road.

Singapore 534934

Tel : (65) 62877713

Fax : (65) 62877980

Website :

www.bethanyipc.sg

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