St Andrew’S CAthedrAl CHURCH PRAYER MEETING

St Andrew’s Cathedral
T he D iocese
of sin g apore
www.livingstreams.org.sg
PRAYER FOR
HEALTH CARE WORKERS
Almighty God, who sent
Your blessed Son to be
the great physician of the
souls and bodies of men:
Look, mercifully on those
who have dedicated their
lives to the ministry
of healing.
Bless and
strengthen them in Your
service; use their skill and
all such means as they
employ for the relief of
suffering and the restoration
of health; and help them
ever to remember that
in ministering to others they
minister to You; through
the same Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
HYMNS FOR: 8.00 am : 423, 383, 311, HP46
11.15 am : 423, 383, 581, 311, HP46
5.00 pm : What Thanks & Praise to Thee, 470, 12, O Thou Through Suffering, HP185
www.livingstreams.org.sg
BISHOP: The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah
19 OCTOBER 2014
luke the evangelist
nineteenth sunday after
pentecost
diocesan healthcare sunday
COLLECT
Almighty God, you called Luke the physician,
whose praise is in the gospel, to be an evangelist
and physician of the soul: by the grace of the
Spirit and through the wholesome medicine of
the gospel, give your Church the same love and
power to heal; 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
COLLECT for Pentecost 19
Please complete and return this portion to the ushers or the Information Desk, or simply drop it into
an offering bag.
Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your
gift of faith that, forsaking what lies behind and
reaching out to that which is before, we may run the
way of your commandments and win the crown of
everlasting joy; 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.
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SCRIPTURE READINGS
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DEAN & VICAR: The Very Revd Kuan Kim Seng
ASSOCIATE VICAR: The Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay
CHURCH
PRAYER MEETING
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)
Date:
this Friday, 24 October 2014
Time:
7.14 pm
Place:
Prayer Halls
I) 1 Thess 1:1-10
Church Bible, NT, page 356.
II) Matthew 22:15-22
Church Bible, NT, page 42.
PSALM FOR: 5.00 pm
Ps 142, Church Bible, OT, page 1026.
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announcements
CONSECRATION SERVICE
Wedding
We celebrate the Appointment of the Venerable Low Jee
King and the Very Revd Kuan Kim Seng as Assistant
Bishops of the Diocese of Singapore.
We want to rejoice with Mr Tay Da Yang
Dennis and Miss Lin Xiuting who There will be a Consecration Service on :
have filed their notice of marriage with the
Registry of Marriages. Their wedding date Saturday, 25 October 2014,
5pm at St Andrew’s Cathedral.
is this Saturday, 25 October 2014.
There will be a Garden Party and a buffet dinner at the
Cathedral grounds immediately after the Service for all
guests/members. All parish members are encouraged
to attend this Service and stay on for the dinner and
programme. The Cathedral New Sanctuary will be
used as an overflow area. Please note that the
Cathedral carpark will be closed on that day,
please park at the nearby buildings.
If you know of any reason why they may
not lawfully marry, you are asked to inform
the Dean & Vicar of the Cathedral, or the
Registrar of Marriages before the wedding.
WISH GRANTERS NEEDED!!
DIOCESAN MISSIONS SUNDAY
COLLECTION 2014 –
“Give Him A Hundred” Coin Box
CCIS My Christmas Wish
is granting Christmas
presents to 1,500 needy
children.
We are looking for wish
granters to grant their
wishes. Please sign up the
application form inserted
into today’s bulletin
The “Give Him A Hundred” coin box is part of this year’s
Diocesan Missions Sunday Collection in November.
Please collect your coin box from the Information Desk.
It is especially for families to educate and encourage
their children to give to Missions. Please return on
Sun, 9 Nov 2014.
announcements
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMME (cont’d from page 6)
How to Know the Will of God
15/11 -29/11 (3 Sat 10am – 12pm @ PH A-B)
Pastor Alvin Toh
We face many difficult decisions in life: What work should I be doing? How should I be investing my resources?
Which school should I put my children in? Where should I live? The list goes on.
Most Christians are eager to know what God’s will is and are earnestly seeking God’s direction for their lives. Yet
oftentimes we are at a loss on how to discern God’s will. We are also frozen with fear thinking that we might make
a wrong decision and fall out of God’s perfect will for us. What are some common pitfalls in seeking to know God’s
will? How can I best discern God’s will for me? What biblical framework should I have to guide my decision-making
process? The course will walk you through the ‘maze’ of learning to discern God’s will for each one of us and what
it takes to make God-honoring decisions.
Please register online at:
https://samis.apphb.com/membership.mvc/courseregistration
If you have difficulties registering online, kindly contact Mr James Tan.
Refer to SAC’s website:
http://www.livingstreams.org.sg/sac/news.html#cec for more details. You can also call or email the
following staff at 63376104 or [email protected] for course information.
• Revd Peter Chen (Ext 144), Mr David Ng (Ext 184), Mr Alvin Toh (Ext 174) or CE Administrator, Mr
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.
DIOCESAN DAY OF PRAYER & FAST
Saturday, 1st Nov 2014
9.00 am - 12.30 pm @ Cathedral New Sanctuary
Preparing for SG50:
Rest • Return • Revival
The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set
the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.” - Luke 4:18-19
All are welcome!!
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Baptism
Building Faith Foundations
on
Christmas Day 2014!
12/10/2014 - 8/2/2015
(16 Sun, 2.30-4.30@B2RA)
@ Basement 2, Classroom A
We invite you to:
$10/- for workbook
Revd Peter Chen & Team
The course prepares candidates for Baptism & Confirmation.
It is open to enquirers who want to know more about the
Christian faith as well as baptized / confirmed believers
who want to strengthen their faith foundations.
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SUNDAY SERVICES 19 OCTOBER
LUKE THE EVANGELIST
19TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
DIOCESAN HEALTH CARE SUNDAY
SUNDAY SERVICES 26 OCTOBER
20TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
7.00 a.m.Holy Communion
Ds June Tan
8.00 a.m.Holy Communion
Revd Soon Soo Kee
God Calls Us in His Love
8.00 a.m.Holy Communion
Rt Revd Datuk Ng Moon Hing
9.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
The Dean
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
7.00 a.m.Holy Communion
Revd Jonathan Wong
9.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Rt Revd Datuk Ng Moon Hing
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
11.15 a.m. Holy Communion
Rt Revd Peter Tasker
11.15 a.m. Holy Communion
Revd Soon Soo Kee
God Calls Us in His Love
2.00 p.m.Filipino Holy Communion
The Dean
2.00 p.m.Filipino Service
Miss Joyce Carino
2.30 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
Bahasa Indonesia Service
Chapel for All Peoples
Mr Victor Effendie
Service in Cantonese
5.00 p.m.Holy Communion
Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah
Diocesan Health Care Service
5.00 p.m. Service in Mandarin
Cathedral New Sanctuary
2.30 p.m.
Service in Cantonese
5.00 p.m.
Evensong
Miss Ti Lian Swan
5.00 p.m.
Service in Mandarin
Cathedral New Sanctuary
7.00 p.m.
Little Myanmar Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
7.30 p.m.New Life Service
Mr Lawrence Hirsch
Little Myanmar Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
7.30 p.m.New Life Service
Revd Timothy Chow
EXTENSION CENTRES
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
Bahasa Indonesia Service
Chapel for All Peoples
Mr Victor Effendie
4.30 p.m. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
4.30 p.m. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
7.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ministries
Acts Centre Sunday Service
St. Margaret’s Secondary School
Performing Arts Studio
Westside Anglican Church (WAC)
Mr Philip Huan
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
Mobile Medical Service
to the Community (MOFOW)
WEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS
Monday, 20 OCT
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
We are called, as disciples of Jesus, to love
our neighbours as ourselves. This mission
affords you an opportunity to do just that. Be
a part of this unique mobile medical mission
which serves 2 vulnerable population groups
by providing free primary healthcare and
health screening – the migrant workers living
in residential dormitories and the elderly poor
living in 1-room HBD estates. You do not
have to be a doctor or a nurse to serve. Nonmedical volunteers are also most welcome. It
only requires about 4 hours of your time on a
Saturday evening.
Tuesday, 21 OCT
7.30 a.m. Clergy & Leaders
Holy Communion
Wednesday, 22 OCT
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Thursday, 23 OCT
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
@ Chapel for All Peoples
Revd Timothy Chow
If you would like to volunteer, please write to
A/Prof. Joseph Thambiah at josephthambiah@
gmail.com or Mr. Philip Lim at philip_lim@
sach.org.sg
Friday, 24 OCT
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
10.30 a.m. Mandarin Senior Citizens’
Meeting @ CNS
The remaining dates for 2014 : 8 Nov.
In 2015, the mission dates are:
10 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May,
4 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Oct & 7 Nov
Saturday, 25 OCT
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
Please submit your names early as spaces on
the mission teams are at a premium. No prior
medical mission experience is necessary. This
mission survives by the grace of God and through
your generous contributions. If you would like to
contribute financially to this logistically intensive
mission, please make your cheques out to “St.
Andrew’s Community Hospital” with “Mobile
Medical Service” written on the back and drop
the cheques into the offertory bags. All donations
are tax-deductible 250%..
2.00 p.m. LYnC Youth Ministry
#SY2J – Money Matters
Workshop
2.00 p.m. Young Adults’ Ministry
@ Prayer Hall A & B
Life Groups: Woodworm & Screwtape
2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
C3 (CITY Children Club)
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
(no meetings on 4th & 5th Sat)
Shalomkids Ministry
(For children with autism)
@ Prayer Hall C
5.00 p.m.NO Saturday Contemporary
Service
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do
good to everyone..”
Galatians 6:10a
The Cathedral office will be closed on
Wednesday, 22 October 14.
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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.”
Building Faith Foundations
(Baptism & Confirmation)
12/10 - 8/2/2015 (16 Sun, 2.30-4.30@B2RA)
Revd Peter Chen & Team
what to say. Our loved ones, friends and colleagues may
also be curious to know how our faith in Jesus has changed
our life, our worldview and relationships. They want to
know what we believe and why we believe what we believe.
How do we share with them clearly and convincingly what
God has done for you now and for eternity? This course
will equip believers to be able to do relational evangelism
and sharpen our skills in sharing the good news. Based
on the talks “Becoming a Contagious Christian” by Mark
Mittelberg, Lee Strobel & Bill Hybels, it is an interactive and
practical training on how to share our faith with others.
The New Religiosity: Neopaganism in the Church
14 & 21 Oct (2 Tues, 7:30pm - 9:30pm @ CNS)
Dr. Roland Chia
(Professor of Christian Doctrine, Trinity
Theological College)
The Romans 9-11 Messianic Lecture
Israel in the ‘Big Picture’ of Scripture
30/10 & 31/10
(Thurs & Fri, 7:30pm – 9:30pm@PH A-C)
Dr David Miller
Why is Israel different from all other nations? Why should
a Singaporean Christian or any other Christian have an
interest in Israel different from an interest in any other
nation? The answer to these questions significantly affects
our understanding of both the biblical revelation of God’s
working throughout human history and the character of
God. The seminar will look at:
Topics include:
• The Benefits of Becoming a Contagious Christian
• How to be yourself and impact others
• Telling your story and communicating God’s message
• Helping your friends cross the line of faith
Jesus Discovery Seminar
$3/- for discussion booklet
5/11 –26/11
(4 Wed, 8.00pm – 9:30pm @ B2RA)
Revd Peter Chen, Dr Gilbert Tan,
Ms Pamela Yoong & Mrs Connie Tan
• The “Big Picture of Scripture” and the Covenants
– God’s redemptive work from the beginning of time to
Christ’s return. Israel and the covenants that God has
made throughout history are central to understanding
who God is and how He works throughout history,
past, present and future.
Jesus said; “Come to me, all you who are weary and
burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28). This
Jesus also said; “I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the
light of life” (John 8:12). So who is this Jesus? Can you
take what he has promised seriously? Are his words still
relevant?
• Biblical Nature Imagery: The Grape Vine, the Fig and
the Olive trees as pictures of Israel – The Bible was
written in an agrarian world to an agrarian people. We
will consider how these three agricultural products
depict Israel, how they are commonly misunderstood,
and how they should be understood in the light of
agricultural practices of that time.
If you want to know more about who Jesus is and what
Christianity is about, you are invited. Or if you have a
friend who is interested to know more about Jesus, invite
him / her to the sessions. Topics include:
• Why Am I Here?
• Who Is Jesus & What Difference Can He Make In
Your Life?
• How Much Are You Worth?
• Do You Know Where You Are Heading?
Becoming a Contagious Christian
(Interactive training based on talks by Mark
Mittelberg & Lee Strobel.)
4/11 – 25/11 (4 Tues, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
@ PH A-C; 11 Nov @ NT Hall)
Facilitator: Revd Peter Chen
There will be time for questions, discussion and hearing
from others about how Jesus has changed their lives.
$16/- for Participant’s Guide
Often instead of passionately telling others about God’s
message of salvation, we are tongue-tied and do not know
cont’d on page 7
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prayer highlights
DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE
WORLD
• St John’s Chapel
Vicar: Revd Barry Leong
Priest: Revd Bertram Cheong
Deaconess: Ds Lena Lim
Parish Workers/Assistants: Mr Loon Fu Man,
Mr David Hou, Mr Bernard Yee, Ms Wang Qiu
Yue, Ms Florence Yee, Mdm Tan Chwee Lian,
Mr Lawrence Mun, Mr Yong Siang Kee
• Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is the birthplace and stronghold of
Islam. From Mecca, Islam holds sway over billions
and permeates many cultures. Pray that the Lord
would pour forth His Spirit upon this centre of
spiritual influence that many would come to know
His amazing love.
About 90% of homes have satellite television, an
indication of the hunger for what the outside world
offers. In this environment, Christian television such
as SAT-7 and other Christian Arabic and Englishlanguage channels can be used tremendously to
bring Saudis to Jesus. The internet is accessible
to the majority of the population but the government
blocks and monitors traffic. Pray that those in
the country would be able to access the many
evangelistic, discipling and discussion sites on the
web. (Source: Operation World, 21st Century Edition,
• St Margaret’s Secondary School
Principal: Mrs Marion Tan
• Consecration of Bishops This Saturday (25 Oct)
Archdeacon Low Jee King and Dean Kuan Kim Seng
will be consecrated as Bishops this Saturday and be
appointed as Assistant Bishops in our Diocese. We
pray for God’s anointing and blessings upon them
and families in their new roles and responsibilities.
729-30)
• Diocesan Day of Prayer on 01 Nov (Sat)
Last year, there was a great turnout as a vast number
of people, leaders and intercession groups from the
27 parishes gathered. This year, we pray that more
can assemble in greater numbers to call on the Lord
with one voice for our church and nation.
SINGAPORE
• Deepavali This Wednesday (22 Oct)
As the Hindus celebrate ‘victory and light’ on this
occasion, may they come to know the victory in and
the shining light of Jesus Christ.
• Synod Meeting, 06-08 Nov (Thu-Sat)
The coming Synod Meeting would be the first
residential Synod with emphasis on prayer and
small group discussions on Local Evangelism and
Mission in our Deaneries. Pray for a blessed time
and for the Lord to pour out His rich blessings and
wisdom upon the governing body of our diocese.
• Celebrate Christmas in Singapore (CCIS) 2014,
18-25 Dec 2014
The Cathedral is taking part in the CCIS ‘My
Christmas Wish’ project, to grant Christmas wishes
to 1500 needy children. We pray for good response
to adopt, purchase and sponsor the cost of a
present.
ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL
• Trip to Cambodia, 22-25 Oct (Wed-Sat)
This is organised by Cathedral’s Sunday 5.00pm
Service. We ask the Lord to bless each participant to
know His deep love for His people in Cambodia and
be refreshed in deeper knowledge and experience of
God in their lives.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Veena Susan Cherian, Chia Hearn Jiang,
Terence Choo. Amy Dang, Annie Dang,
Patrick Sims-Gustav, Khor Seow Hong,
Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, William Ng, Maisie
Tan, Millie Tan, Wee Tee Yong, Sylvia Wong
and Lily Yeo.
• Church Prayer Meeting This Friday (24 Oct)
‘… we will devote ourselves to prayer … (Acts
6:4). May Cathedral members devote ourselves
to prayer this Friday. Let us gather to lift up our
church, leadership, members, etc. before the throne
of Grace.
Members who know them are encouraged to visit
and pray with them.
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