Saturday, 9 July, 2016 Sanctuary, 5pm

Reflective Verses Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:4-6

Order of Worship Season of Pentecost/Holy Communion

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 Psalm 34:9-14 (UMH 770) [PLEASE STAND]

Leader O fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for those who fear God have no want! People The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord

lack no good thing. Leader Come, O children, listen to me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord. People Which of you desires life and covets many days to enjoy good? Leader Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit. ALL Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. Amen.

Songs of Praise Ms Ling Shan Shan 1. The Steadfast Love of the Lord 2. The Love of God 3. Blessed Be Your Name 4. I Will Run To You

PRAYER Silent Prayer

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

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PROCLAMATION Hymn of Preparation All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name UMH 154

Scripture Reading Matthew 5:1-12 pg 842

Sermon Be Blessed (Part 2) Rev Lawrence Chua

PARTICIPATION The Sacrament of Holy Communion We invite all believers in the Lord Jesus to share in this covenant meal

Communion Hymn Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee UMH 175

A Service of Word and Table II UMH 12-14 During the LORD’s Supper, the following hymn may be sung prayerfully: Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour UMH 351

PROMISE Hymn of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] God of Love and God of Power UMH 578

Benediction

Postlude

Time of Altar Ministry If you need someone to pray with you, please use railings on the left, near the pulpit. A Pastor or Pastoral Team Staff member will pray with you. If you wish to pray by yourself, please use the railings on the right of the altar. 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 The 40th TRAC SPECIAL SESSION will be held on Sat 16 July, 2pm at Bedok Methodist Church. Please remember the session in prayer. NOTICE TO MOTORISTS: Please DO NOT park your vehicles in front of the gates along Barker Road, Asimont Lane and along the driveway outside the Kindergarten. You will be obstructing safe passage of deliveries, the Fire services and emergency vehicles. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. REGISTRATION EXERCISE FOR PRIMARY ONE CLASSES OF 2017: This is for children of Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents, born between 2 January 2010 and 1 January 2011 (both dates inclusive). Parents who are members of Methodist churches can apply at the Methodist Primary Schools directly connected to their churches under Phase 2B (18 – 19 July; 8am – 11am, 2.30pm – 4.30pm). For BRMC members, please contact Priscilla @ 6256-4298 for Letters of Certification. SWEET 17TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDONESIAN SERVICE on 17th July 10:30am-12:15pm at Oldham Hall Chapel. Speaker: Rev Chiu Ming Li. The thanksgiving service will

be in English and Bahasa Indonesia, followed by special Indonesian lunch. Praise God that there will be a first-time presentation by our ANGKLUNG ensemble. Everyone is invited! Your presence would be of encouragement to us. GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, Sun Sch Teachers’ Room, L2C21. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am to 5pm. As lunch and a light tea will be provided, those wishing to attend please register your interest with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. HR & ADMIN EXECUTIVE @ BRMC NEEDED: Applicants must have at least 6 years of relevant working experience. They can either email their detailed CV (with current/expected salary) to hr@brmc.org.sg or post to Administration Director, Barker Road Methodist Church, 48 Barker Road, Singapore 309917 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

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 11 to 17 July Mdm Hou, Joy Mdm Wong Wai Peng, Hannah Mdm Chan Hoh Pik, Cheryl Mr Chan Yandong, Russell Dr Chang Chee Cheng, Paul Mr Cheang Wei Sheng, Eldrich Ms Chee Hok Yean Dr Tan Thong Kwan, Benjamin Miss Cheung Mun Teng, Nicole Miss Cheung Mun Kay, Kimberly Mr Chew Tuck Sum, Tuck Sum Miss Chin Rui Min Mrs Ching-Neo Chiew Teng, Jennifer Mdm Chng Luiza, Sherrey Dr Chong Kong Meng, Benedict Mr Chong Yew Meng Mr Chow Kok Kin, Christopher Mr Chung Vui Min, Frankie Mdm Chy Hui Hong, Sally Mr Dzeba Hrvoje, Harry Mr Ee Xing Bei, Derek Mr Lee Chern Woei Mrs Heng-Lee Kin Jong, Geraldine

Mr Ho Tiew Min, Peter Miss Lim Liwen, Sophia Miss Hwang Li Yee, Jubilee Miss Kan Su Wei, Caroline Miss Kao Shu Jing, Elaine Mr Khor Teik Meng Mr Lee Bin Lay Miss Lee Hung Yee, Natalie Mr Png Choong Liang, Keith Mdm Lim Sor Kiang, June Mr Lin Wei Wen, Moses Dr Cheng Lee Ling, Karen Dr Low Ji Zhen Mr Low Yoke Ming, Henry Mr Mak Charles Mrs Moh-Tiara Linda Agustini Mr Ng Ken Kern Mr Ng Yong De, Jerome Dr Ng Cheng Siong Mr Ong Hock Kim, Michael Mr Ong Ken Wei Mr Ong Hui Jie, Shaun Mrs Gusko, Zarine Mr Pek Chern-Tai, Dan Mr Peters Joel

Mr Seow See Keong, Peter Ms Sin Bee Lian, Iris Mdm Ho Shuxian Mr Siow Yu-Gin Mr Soo Huat Hin Mrs Sun-Tandiono, Eka Mdm Tagala Estrelita D. Ms Tan Ai Lene, Janalin Sandra Mrs Tan, Millicent Mr Tan Jevan Miss Tan Li-Wen, Selena Mr Tan Ko-Leng, Jonathan Dr Tan Kok Eng Mr Tan Lip Jin, Winfred Mr Tan Ming Ern, Rueben Dr Tan Woon Hui, Natalie Mr Tan Keng Hock, Kenneth Mr Tan Yilong, Sean Dr Tang Chian Piao, Jimmy Mr Zheng (Tay) Juncheng, Adrian Mr Teo Boon Chen, Kelvin Miss Teoh Su-Yin, Phyllis Miss Wee Yuen Ching, Elaine Miss Wong Li Jiao, Elizabeth Miss Cabande Mahilom, Mylene

Mr Wong Wai Shiu, Fred Mr Yap Giau Chwee, Allan Miss Yeo Mei Yan, Debra Mrs Yeo-Law Siew Ke, Ivy Mr Yeo Wee Kian, Derrick Mdm Tan Gin Ha, Gina Dr Cheong Pak Yean Miss Kwek Hui Xian, Justine Mr Cheah Estian Reiner Miss Chong Hui Xian, Esther Miss Ho Shu Qi, Megan Dr Loke Paxton Ms Ng Cheng Xuan, Dawn Mr Peters Matthew Mr Oh Wei Zhi, Isaac Miss Sim, Raegan Cordilia Ms Tan Tian Rae, Joanne Mr Leong Kok Yong, Kieran Kristian Miss Wong Ting, Elysia Grace Miss Yeo En-Wei, Annika

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OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES to • Mr & Mrs Wong Tat Chuen and family on the

passing away of their mother/mother-in-law, Mdm Soh Cheng Lye, on 29 June in Malaysia. Funeral was held on 4 July

• Ms Ong Ai Choo, Mr & Mrs Lex Ong Hock Siong, Mr & Mrs Kelvin Ong Hock Ling, Jillian, Marcus, Alexander, Tristan and Thierry on the passing away

of their mother/mother-in-law/grandmother, Mdm Loi Poh Kiew, on 1 July. Funeral was held on 5 July

• Mr David Tan, Eujin and Sean on the passing away of their wife/mother, Mdm Low Lee Pong, on 3 July. Funeral was held on 5 July

• Ms Grace Ang and family on the passing away of her mother, Mdm Yap Wan Kiau, on 2 July. Funeral was held on 6 July

P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF PENTECOST – 15 MAY to 21 AUGUST, 2016 Sat, 9 July BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service

• Be Blessed (Part 2) Rev Lawrence Chua

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 10 July 8th Sunday after Pentecost • One Another • Our Transformed Bodies – The Mind • Judged [at Bt Batok]

Rev Edmund Koh Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Pastor David Ho

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

Sat, 16 July BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • The Way Out Of Disillusionment And To

Inner Revival

Preacher Corinne Teo

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 17 July 9th Sunday after Pentecost/Family Life Ministry • TBC • TBC • Anointed [at Bt Batok]

Pastor David Ho Rev Edmund Koh Preacher Corinne Teo

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 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 Koh Li-San Mrs Wong Lai Foon (Organist) and 8.30am Choir Upper Room Worship Team Mr Dennis Ling (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team &Ms Deborah Koh

Ushers Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mr Gervis Chua, Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Florence Goh Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Jana Tan, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong Dr Chang Tou Chuang and Small Group Mr Kevin Yap, Ms Zaneta Heng,Ms Tinica Tann, Mrs Jenny Folk, Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Ms Yvette Lee (Offering: Ms Diana Ng, Mr Eugene Wong)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Moses Goh and Mr Steven Tan Mr Tay Kim Hock and Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Dr Benjamin Ong Mr Lim Wee Chiong and Mr Ho Kah Choy

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Ms Joanne Tye, Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Florence Goh Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Ms Kon Oi Lian, Ms Ling Shan Shan, Ms Corinne Teo

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

Ms Sandra Thng and Mr Harry Liem PA Crew

Floral Stewards Dr Chang Tou Chuang, Dr Chang Li Lian , Mr & Mrs Jeffrey Soh, Mrs Amy See