   THEME 2014/2015 How To Persevere Under Trials

“Our Vision: A strong disciple-making church impacting people and nations for Christ.”
10 Aug 2014  HOST Bro Silas Tan  WORSHIP LEADER Bro Daniel Chan
 THEME 2014/2015 
CONNECT  EQUIP  MENTOR  RELEASE
How To Persevere Under Trials
Speaker Ps Tan Hock Cheng
Scripture James 1:12
Series Book Of James (Part 1)
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JAMES: FAITH + WORKS
Today, we are starting a new message series on the Book of James.
This remarkable Epistle is widely recognised to be one of the most practical
books in the New Testament. With his candid, straightforward, shoot-fromthe-hip writing style, the Apostle James addressed many practical issues
confronting the Church today.
Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith is reminiscent of the
Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament, encouraging God’s people to act like
God’s people. The pages of James are filled with direct commands to pursue
a life of holiness. He makes no excuses for those who do not measure up. In
the mind of this early church leader, Christians evidence their faith by walking
in certain ways and not others. For James, a faith that does not produce
real life change is a faith that is worthless (James 2:17). In other words, if
those who call themselves God’s people truly belong to Him, their lives will
ultimately produce deeds or fruit.
In his letter, James offered numerous practical examples to illustrate his
point: faith endures in the midst of trials, calls on God for wisdom, bridles
the tongue, sets aside wickedness, visits orphans and widows, and does not
play favourites. He stressed that the life of faith is comprehensive, impacting
every area of our lives and driving us to truly engage in the lives of other
people in the world.
How well do your actions mirror the faith that you proclaim? This is a
question that we all struggle to answer well. As we study this letter, focus on
those areas that he mentioned: your actions during trials, your treatment
of those less fortunate, the way you speak and relate to others, and the role
that money plays in how you live your life.
Once again, I’m so glad that our own in-house preachers (Ps Apelles, Alvin,
Calvin Ong, Silas and Richard Goh) will co-teach this 3-month long series with
me by taking a session each. Please pray for us to release a word in season.
Put on your seat belt. Let James inspire you to do good, according to the faith
you proclaim.
Pastor Hock Cheng
Get a free copy of the “Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan” at the table next to the
entrance. You can begin at any time during the year. Recommended track: Do Category 1
(NT Gospels) and Category 3 (OT Wisdom Books) in 2014, and the other two categories in
2015. Be expectant! Let God speak directly to you from the Scripture you read each day.
The Heart Of Giving!
Contributed by Sis Karene Tan
Scripture
Mark 12 : 44 - They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty,
put in everything--all she had to live on.”
Observation
1. Jesus watches how we give.
2. God measures the gift by the sacrifice involved – He looks at the heart of
our giving and not the amount.
3. This is a great encouragement to those who have few material
possessions, but a great desire to give.
Application
1. Ask the Lord to deliver me from the fear of lack when it comes to giving.
2. A reminder not to give my leftover to God.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I commit the area of my giving to you. Please help me to give
more than what is required, that is to give as you would have given, to serve
as you would have served. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
toddler Sis Melisa Wong
children Sis Shunan
projectionist Sis Priscilla Tan
sound tech Bro Frankie Tay
vocalists Sis Ella & Sis Riella
musicians Bro Joewee, Sis Doris,
Bro Swee Kwang & Bro Elvin
ushers Alvin’s CG
birthdays this week
Today - Sis Amanda Tan
Aug 12 - Sis Chloe Chua
Aug 14 - Sis Mary Hon
Aug 15 - Bro Jeremiah Goh
filipino service
Aug 17, Sunday, 1pm
Venue : The Meeting Place
24th church
anniversary
Aug 31, Sunday, 10.30am - 3pm
Venue : The Seafood International
Market and Restaurant (in Big Splash)
preaching calendar
Aug 17
James Part 2
Bro Richard Goh
Aug 24
James Part 3
Ps Hock Cheng
cell groups
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serving today
Wednesdays
7.45pm - Jae’s CG @ commonwealth
Fridays
8.30pm - TGIF CG @ telok blangah
Sunday
9.15am - Filipino’s CG @ orange room
1.00pm - Youth CG @ orange room
1.30pm - Alvin’s CG @ the meeting
place
2.00pm - Camelia’s CG @ green room
2.30pm - Chinese Service @ orange
room
building fund
update
Target : $400,000 - $500,000
Balance as of 10 Aug 2014 : $105,174.66
Please make cheque payable to :
Shekinah AG Building.
financial summary
(Jun 2014)
Tithing
$ 9,257.50
Offering
$ 1,677.90
Other Receipts
$
Total Income
$ 10,953.55
Total Expenditure
$ 15,448.44
Surplus (Deficit)
($ 4,494.89)
For tithes, address cheque to “Shekinah AG Church” DBS 006-016190-1
For missions, address to “Shekinah AG Mission” DBS 006-016198-7
For Orissa, address to “Shekinah AG Orissa” DBS 006-901874-7
For church building fund, address to “Shekinah AG Building” DBS 006-016187-1
For welfare fund, address to “Shekinah AG Welfare” DBS 006-016188-0
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