Weekly Church Bulletin 22 Feb 2015

“But when you pray, go into your room,
close the door and pray to your Father, who
is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what
is done in secret will reward you.”
Mattew 6:6
Need a private
place to
pray?
It’s available!
For enquiries on PRAYER CLOSET,
Please email Mrs Jowenna Quek
[email protected]
CATHEDRAL FAMILY
CAMP 2015
The Holy Spirit
A fresh Outpouring on God’s People
Date:
7-10 June 2015 [Sun - Wed]
Venue:
Thistle Hotel, Johor Bahru
Camp Speaker:
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
Registration forms available at Information Desk.
HYMNS FOR: 8.00 am : 95, 411, 538, 496
11.15 am : 95, 411, I Worship You Almighty God, 538, 496
5.00 pm : The Servant King, As the Deer, I Sing Praises To Your Name, My Peace I Give
unto You, HP230, HP334
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St Andrew’s Cathedral
T he D iocese O f S ingapore
www.livingstreams.org.sg
BISHOP: The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah
22 February 2015
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
COLLECT FOR TODAY
DEAN & VICAR: The Very Revd Kuan Kim Seng
ASSOCIATE VICAR: The Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay
CHURCH
PRAYER MEETING
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted
forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as
we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline
ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you
know our weakness, so may we know your power
to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
We encourage all Cathedral
members to come and pray
together, emulating the example
of the Early Christians who
‘devoted themselves to … the
prayers.’ (Acts 2:42)
COLLECT FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
Date:
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing
that you have made and forgive the sins of all
those who are penitent: create and make in us new
and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our
sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may
receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect
remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ
your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. Amen.
this Friday, 27 Feb 2015
Time:
7.14 pm
Place:
Prayer Halls
SCRIPTURE READINGS
I) 1 Pet 3:18-22, Church Bible, NT, pg 410.
II) Mark 1:9-15, Church Bible, NT, pg 60.
PSALM FOR: 5.00 pm
Ps 119:17-32, Church Bible, OT, page 1004.
see pg 8 for Hymns for today
11 St Andrew’s Road (S. 178959) • Tel: 63376104 / 90022455 (emergency after office hrs) • Fax: 63376107 / 63391197
announcements
BE A VOLUNTEER AT
THE WELCOME CENTRE
ISRAEL STUDY
TOUR
Are you keen to meet people from all walks of
life? If you are looking for a place to contribute
your time, skills and services in the Cathedral,
we invite you to join us as volunteers in the
Welcome Centre in the areas of Reception,
Hospitality or Tour guiding. The scope of our
volunteering activities generally involves:
The Cathedral is organising an Israel study
tour with CMJ-Shoresh Study Tours, from
23 Nov to 4 Dec 2015. We will be doing
a programme entitled ‘The Life and World of
Jesus”.
The invitation briefings cum Q&A on the
details of this study tour would be presented
on Sat, 28 Feb and 18 Apr 2015 (wouldbe participants need to attend only one of
the two briefings), 3.00pm to 4.30pm at the
Chapel for All Peoples. Please register with
Jowenna Quek at jowenna@livingstreams.
org.sg if you wish to attend the briefing and
participate in the study tour.
• tour guiding.
• attending to the requests and enquiries of
visitors and church members.
• assisting in general housekeeping of the
centre.
Volunteers can choose the area of their
preferences and training will be provided.
The schedule of volunteering will be work out
in consultation with the welcome centre staff.
announcements
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMME (cont’d from page 6)
Esther: The Providence of God
COMING UP IN APRIL
7/4- 28/4 (4 Tues, 7:30pm – 9:30pm @ PHA-C)
Dr Philip Satterthwaite (Principal, Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Lecturer in Old
Testament, Biblical Hebrew & Hermeneutics)
Becoming a Contagious Christian
11/4 – 25/4 (3 Sat 9:30pm -12:30pm @ PHA-B)
Facilitator: Revd Peter Chen
For more info on the other courses, check SAC’s CE website: www.livingstreams.org.sg. Call or email CE
staff at 63376104 or [email protected]: • James Tan (Ext 177)
Complimentary car-park exit tickets will be made available for those who attend the courses. They can be collected in
class at the registration table.
Your prayers and support will be much appreciated for the following
trainers who will soon travel to Cambodia to serve at PKH’s three
locations in Kampong Speu. The new training year starts on 2 March
2015.
Do contact Welcome Center at 63376104
ext 141/161 or email at welcomecentre@
livingstreams.org.sg for more details.
PKH Centre, Chbarmon (Vocational Training for 125 Youths)
Headed by : Miss Susan Goh
Hospitality Skills : Miss Susan Goh, Miss Kimberly Neo
Industrial Skills : Miss Audrey Tay
English Class 1 : Mr Jonathan Carino, Mr Lim Keng Boon
English Class 2: Miss Caroline Lim, Miss Choo Beng Geok, Miss Kang Beng Gek
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1. The Ascension Kindergarten has vacancies for:
A. CHINESE TEACHER B. DOMESTIC HELP
PKH Centre, Aoral (English Tuition and Computer Classes for 80 Youths and Children )
Headed by : Miss Yvonne Chew
English and Computers: Mr Lawrence Wee, Mrs Lyn Wee
For Post A, please send your resume with recent photo
to [email protected]. For Post B, please call Ms
Angie at 63821110, Mon to Fri (8am -4pm).
2. Jurong Anglican Church (Mandarin) has a vacancy for
the position of ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.
PKH Centre, Trang (Education for 364 Village Children)
English Co-ordinator : Miss Deborah Teo
English Classes : Miss Deborah Teo, Miss Audrey Choong
Please email your resume to Revd Ang at
[email protected]
More details are posted on the Notice Board.
For further enquiries: Email [email protected], phone 63376104-112, or visit
www.livingstreams.org.sg/pkh
If you wish to make a contribution, kindly make your cheque payable to “ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL”. On
the back of your cheque, please mark PKH and write your name and address (for receipt purposes).
A GENTLE REMINDER
Kindly put your handphones and pagers on silent mode
during services. Also refrain from sending/receiving sms
messages. The sound from the keypad may distract others.
Please also refrain from playing any pocket computer
games.
You can deposit your cheque in the offertory bags at Service or mail it to :
Project Khmer H.O.P.E.
c/o St Andrew’s Cathedral
11 St Andrew’s Road (Singapore 178959)
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SUNDAY SERVICES 22 FEBRUARY
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
7.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
Bishop Kuan Kim Seng
8.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
Bishop John Chew
Israel: To Worship God Alone or
To Bow to Other Gods
9.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Revd Lawrence Seow
Invest in Eternity
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
SUNDAY SERVICES 1 MARCH
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
DIOCESAN WOMEN’S SUNDAY
Holy Communion
Bishop John Chew
Israel: To Worship God Alone or
To Bow to Other Gods
2.00 p.m.
Filipino Service
Bishop Kuan Kim Seng
2.00 p.m.
Myanmar Worship Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
2.30 p.m.
Bahasa Indonesia Service
Chapel for All Peoples
Mr Victor Effendie
2.30 p.m.
Service in Cantonese
4.30 p.m. NO Hokkien Service
Service in Mandarin
Cathedral New Sanctuary
7.30 p.m.
New Life Service
Revd Ng Koon Sheng
EXTENSION CENTRES
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
8.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
Revd Peter Chen
To be Holy or To be Worldly
9.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
11.15 a.m. Holy Communion
Revd Peter Chen
To be Holy or To be Worldly
5.00 p.m.Evensong Ds June Tan
5.00 p.m.
Holy Communion
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
11.15 a.m. 7.00 a.m.
2.00 p.m.
Filipino Service
Miss Joyce Carino
2.00 p.m.
Myanmar Worship Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
2.30 p.m.
Bahasa Holy Communion
Chapel for All Peoples
Revd Michael Lim
2.30 p.m.
Service in Cantonese
4.30 p.m. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
5.00 p.m.
Holy Communion Bishop Rennis Ponniah
5.00 p.m.
Service in Mandarin
Cathedral New Sanctuary
7.30 p.m.
New Life Service
Revd Timothy Chow
SUNDAY SCHOOL ministries
Acts Centre Sunday Service
St. Margaret’s Secondary School
Performing Arts Studio
Westside Anglican Church (WAC)
Revd Timothy Chow
WAC Service in Mandarin
West Coast Recreation Centre
8.00 a.m. Sunday School
9.00 a.m. Sunday School
9.30 a.m. Sunday School (Mandarin)
11.15 a.m. Sunday School
5.00 p.m. Sunday School
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WEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS
Monday, 23 FEB
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
The following are seven simple steps to help you
fast and pray this Lent.
Tuesday, 24 FEB
7.30 a.m. Clergy & Leaders
Holy Communion
1. We should fast SENSIBLY. Don’t feel that you
must fast many days to be effective. Many
biblical fasts were “until evening” (Judg 20:16,
2 Sam 3:35, Acts 10:30).
Wednesday, 25 FEB
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
12.45 p.m. Holy Communion
@ Prayer Hall A&B
Revd Soon Soo Kee
5.15 p.m. Evening Prayer
2. We should fast SECRETLY. Jesus cautioned
His disciples never to boast about our times of
fasting but rather to keep our times of fasting
as a personal commitment (Mt 6:16-18).
3. We should fast SENSITIVELY. When Israel
fasted before a crucial battle, the Bible says
they “inquired to the Lord” (Judg 20:26-28).
When we fast, we should make special time to
hear God speak.
Thursday, 26 FEB
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
@ Chapel for All Peoples
Revd Timothy Chow
4. We should fast SYSTEMATICALLY. When
Jesus taught His disciples about fasting, he
began with the words “when you fast” (Mt
6:16). He was suggesting that believers should
have their regular times of fasting, whether one
day or a portion of a day each week.
Friday, 27 FEB
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
10.30 a.m. Mandarin Senior Citizens’
Meeting @ CNS
5. We should fast SACRIFICIALLY. If we normally
do not eat breakfast, it is not really a sacrifice
to miss breakfast. A true fast must be a
sacrifice.
Saturday, 28 FEB
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
2.00 p.m. LYnC Youth Ministry
@North Transept Hall
Relationship with Parents
2.00 p.m. Young Adults’ Ministry
@ Prayer Hall A & B
Isaiah 2: The Builder: The City
of Jewels
2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
6. We should fast SPECIFICALLY. In Is 58:6, God
said to Israel, “Is not this the fast that I choose?”
We must ask God to direct us in the focus of our
fasting.
7. We should fast SUPERNATURALLY. The very
nature of fasting requires dependence on God’s
supernatural power to see us through. The
Bible says that when the early church fasted
before sending out workers, “the Holy Spirit
spoke” (Acts 13:2-3). We need God’s Spirit as
we fast.
C3 (CITY Children Club)
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
(no meetings on 4th & 5th Sat)
From the book “Love On Its Knees” by Dick Eastman.
NO Shalomkids Ministry
(For children with autism)
@ Prayer Hall C
“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me
with all your heart, with FASTING, with weeping, and
with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your
garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is
gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding
in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.
Joel 2:12-13
5.00 p.m. Saturday Contemporary Service
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
LENTEN FAST
Mr Alvin Toh
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“Notes for 1st session will be given only to those who have pre-registered. For those who have pre-registered
but are unable to come for the course, kindly inform CE administrator to cut down on paper wastage.”
prayer highlights
Before You Say, “I Do.” (Marriage Prep Course)
DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE
Discipleship, Holiness & Revival
20/3 (Fri, 7.30pm-9.30pm);
21/3 (Sat, 9.30am- 1pm @ PHA-C)
Bishop Hwa Yung
(Bishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church in
Malaysia)
28/2 – 25/4 (9 Sat, 2pm – 4pm @ ST Hall)
Retreat 25/4, (Sat, 9:30am – 1:30pm)
Revd Michael Lim & Mrs. Judy Lim and
Pastor David Ng & Mrs Ng Siow Ing
The rate of divorce and marital breakdown among those
married less than 5 years is increasing sharply. The
couple’s pledge to stay together ‘till death do us part’
cannot be taken for granted. What is essential in building
strong marriages and relationships that last? The course
will look at critical and practical issues in a marriage
relationship. Topics include right and wrong reasons for
marriage, building your marriage on the foundation of
respect, faithfulness, commitment and love, the essential
3 A’s in a healthy relationship, effective communication
& conflict resolution, relationship with in-laws, financial
issues, roles and responsibilities and growing in
oneness.
The Gospel is the result of the work of the Holy Spirit in
revival on the one hand, and the prayers, holy lives and
faithfulness of God’s people on the other. The seminar
will focus on two movements in Church history and the
lessons we can learn from them today on discipleship,
holiness and revival.
• The Moravian community which sent out a total of
2,158 missionaries in its first 150 years. American
missiologist, A. T. Pierson, said this of the Moravians:
“Holy living, ceaseless praying and cheerful giving
constitute their conception of discipleship…”
The course is compulsory for those who want to marry in
the Cathedral.
• Early Methodism, under John Wesley, grew to almost
5% of England’s population in its first 100 years. Roy
Hattersley, a former Deputy Labour Party leader in
Britain, said Methodism “encouraged the working poor
to be ambitious, industrious and respectable…”
Christian Response to Gambling and Sex
3/3 & 10/3
(2 Tues, 7.30pm – 9.30pm @ PH A-C)
Mr. Liew Heng San
(Prior to Retirement, Mr. Liew was Former CEO of the
CPF Board, Perm Sec (Law), MD EDB and CE of LTA.)
Is it okay for a Christian to go to the casino or to gamble?
What is wrong with pre-marital, extra-marital or deviant
sex? The talks look at the Christian response to:
“Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me,
let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow
me…’” (Matt 16: 24). During this period of Lent, let us
reflect together on what it means for each one of us to be
distinctive in mindset, values, conduct and life in a world
that is in need of Christ.
• Gambling (3/3) – What the Bible says about the Grip of
Attraction, the Grind of Addiction, and the Grace from
Atonement. It will also look at how a gambler can be
‘rescued’ physically and spiritually and how we can
protect ourselves, our family, church and community
from the dangers of gambling.
31/3 (Tues) – The EXAMPLE of Jesus in Overcoming
a World of Raw Power and Self-Interest
– Bishop Rennis Ponniah
• Sexual Issues (10/3) – Why do professionals call
pornography the visual crack cocaine, and what
exactly are those addicted chasing after? The talk will
also look at questions like, can Christians be misled,
are penguins gay, and are the HPB Sexuality FAQs
medical, moral or mad? It will teach how we can turn
the tide from porn to purity and the importance of
disciplining the minds of our children.
1/4 (Wed) – The EFFICACY of Jesus in a Compulsive
World of Efficiencies and Effectiveness
– Revd Edmund Chan
cont’d on page 7
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• Aruba (Caribbean)
The evangelical presence in Aruba has grown and we
pray for unity among believers. The greatest threat to
this unity is the importation of alien theology, church
culture and preaching style common among the
televangelists and prosperity preachers seen on foreign
Christian TV. Praise God for increased fellowship and
cooperation among pastors, enabling evangelicals to
present a united front and impact society on issues such
as homosexual marriage legislation, teen drug addiction
and the high rate of illegitimate births (about 50%).
• Praiseland Child Care & Learning Centre
Supervisor: Mrs Anne Chan
• Clergy Retreat, 10-13 Mar (Tue-Fri)
Pray for all the Clergy at this retreat to be refreshed and
renewed in their walk with and service to the Lord.
Theme: A Pastor and His Personal Holiness
Speaker: Dr Rod Wilson (President of Regent
College, Vancouver)
There are three Christian radio stations in Aruba. Thank
God for them and also for the gospel that is proclaimed
on programmes that appear on secular radio and TV.
Pray for the enduring fruitfulness of these ministries.
(Source: Operation World, 21st Century Edition, pp.
116-7)
• One Choice Encounter, 27-30 May (Wed-Sat)
One Choice Encounter is a guided Retreat for youths
and young adults of the Diocese to set aside time and
space in their hearts to hear Him, to be touched by
Him, and to follow Him. The programme is designed
to give time for reflection, interaction and action. We
pray for many to sign up (by 31 Mar) and be blessed.
Venue: Speakers:
Cathedral Lenten Devotions
The Way of the Cross
31/3 (Tues) & 1/4 (Wed),
7.30pm – 9.30pm @ the Nave
Bishop Rennis Ponniah &
Revd Edmund Chan
WORLD
• Yishun Christian Church
Vicar: Revd William Chee
Priests: Revd King Chiew Kwang (Hon),
Revd Israel Selvam, Revd Ng Hwee Leong
PW/PA: Ms Lucy Balandran, Ms Lissy Arulselvi,
Ms Tan Yen Yee, Mr Ang Chee Yong
SINGAPORE
• Budget 2015, Tomorrow (23 Feb)
The Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will
deliver this year’s Budget Statement and we pray for
God’s hand to direct eventual result in ways of justice
and peace for our nation and glory to Christ.
Majodi Centre, Johor Bahru
Bp Ken Clarke & Team including
Bp Rennis Ponniah, Ven Wong Tak Meng, Revd Yee Ching Wah, Revd Daniel Wee &
Mr Jason Wong.
• Jubilee Day of Prayer, 05 Jul (Sun)
As Singapore celebrates SG50, may all believers in
Christ seek and pray for God’s grace and favour for
Kingdom’s values to come upon our families, schools
& government (Matthew 6:10).
ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL
• Church Prayer Meeting this Friday (27 Feb)
We thank God for faithful members who gather once a
month to pray as the Church that God has placed us
together. This coming Friday, we pray for the faithful ones
to continue to come and for those who have yet to attend
– to find it a ‘duty and joy’ to come before the throne of
grace.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Patrick Boyd, Chia Hearn Jiang, Terence Choo.
Amy Dang, Annie Dang, Khor Seow Hong,
Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, William Ng, Alvin Oh,
Madeline Quah, Sylvia Wong and Lily Yeo.
• City Community Services, Fundraising Dinner,
27 May (Wed)
Let us pray for good response towards this fundraising
dinner that is intended to help the poor and needy. We
also pray for City Community Services to be a continuing
platform for hearts and lives of school children to be
touched by the love of Jesus and for His glory and
extension of God’s kingdom.
Members who know them are encouraged to visit
and pray with them.
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