St Andrew’S CAthedrAl ChurCh prayer MeeTinG

CHRISTMAS@CATHEDRAL
22-24 DECEMBER 2014
St Andrew’s Cathedral
Performances on 22-23 Dec : 6.30-9.30pm
Food fair & Performances on 24 Dec : 2pm-9.30pm
[Mon - Wed]
Come join us in St Andrew’s Cathedral on 22-23 Dec
there will be open air Christmas performances at night.
On 24 Dec there will be a food fair and open air
Christmas performances from 2pm – 9.30pm.
From 12 Dec onwards there will be colourful, life-size display of
Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus Christ, and the Nativity scene.
For more information
Email: christmascathedral@gmail.com
Facebook: Christmas At Cathedral
Bringing God’s tithe back to Him and presenting freewill offerings is indeed
‘our duty and our joy’ - an expession of true worship. Church members who
wish to request for tithe/offering envelopes may do so using the form below.
We warmly welcome you to St Andrew’s Cathedral.
Please complete and return this portion to the ushers or the Information Desk, or simply drop it into
an offering bag.
Name
St Andrew’s Cathedral
T he D iocese O f S ingapo r e
www.livingstreams.org.sg
BISHOP OF SINGAPORE: The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah
ASSISTANT BISHOPS: The Rt Revd Low Jee King
The Rt Revd Kuan Kim Seng
23 NOVEMBER 2014
SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE
ADVENT
PROVINCIAL MISSIONS SUNDAY
COLLECT
Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ
ascended to the throne of heaven that
he might rule over all things as Lord and
King: keep the Church in the unity of the
Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring
the whole created order to worship at his
feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and for ever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
I) Eph 1:15-23
Church Bible, NT, page 336.
II) Matthew 25:31-46
Church Bible, NT, page 50.
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Email:________________________________________________________________________
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I wish to know more about the Lord Jesus Christ. Service Attended: _____________
I wish to be a member of St Andrew’s Cathedral.
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Others : ___________________________________
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,
28 Nov 2014
Time:
7.14 pm
Place:
Prayer Halls
PSALM FOR: 5.00pm
Next Sunday is
Friendship sunday
HYMNS FOR:
It is the Sunday that we set aside to invite our
friends, colleagues and family members to
our special ‘visitor-friendly’
church worship services so
that they may have a chance
to hear about Jesus Christ,
the Saviour of the world.
(2 Pet 3:9)
Ps 93, Church Bible, OT, page 976.
: ________________________________________________ Sex :____ Age: _____
Address : ___________________________________________________________________
DEAN & VICAR: The Rt Revd Kuan Kim Seng
ASSOCIATE VICAR: The Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay
8.00 am : 591, 396, 398, 501
11.15 am : 591, 396, It’s a lovely, lovely
name, 398, 501
5.00 pm : We Bring the Sacrifice, Ah
Lord God, Father in Heaven,
297, 467, HP178
11 St Andrew’s Road (S. 178959) • Tel: 63376104 / 90022455 (emergency after office hrs) • Fax: 63376107 / 63391197
announcements
announcements
ABOUT MSF FOSTERING SCHEME
NUGGETS FROM THE
BOOK OF GENESIS
The Fostering Scheme from the Ministry of Social and
Family Development (MSF) helps children whose parents
or guardians are unable to look after them; some children
were also neglected, abused or abandoned. Foster care
allows these vulnerable children to be cared for in a warm
and conducive home environment, as well as facilitate the
path towards healing and restoration. Foster parents may
come from different walks of life, but they share a common
goal to make a positive difference to these children’s
lives.
Do contact Heok Gam at loiheokgam@livingstreams.org.
sg to register your interest in the fostering scheme. A
foster parent would be sharing on The Fostering Scheme
and her own testimony on 14 Dec 14, at the Sunday 9am
and 11.15 English Services Please also feel free to contact
MSF at 6354-8799 or visit www.msf.gov.sg/fostering to
learn more about The Fostering Scheme.
Date : Sat, 22 & 29 Nov 2014 (2pm to 4pm)
Venue : South Transept Hall
Speaker : Mrs. Esther Wong, wife of Canon
James Wong
In Christendom the study of the Book of Genesis
is a ‘must’ to lay the foundation of understanding
God’s divine administration of the redemptive
history of mankind. Please see insert for more
details.
The Boys’ Brigade Companies sponsored by St Andrew’s Cathedral will be
raising donations for the annual nationwide Boys’ Brigade Share-a-Gift (BBSG)
charity donation drive. Essential food items such as rice, biscuits and canned
food, will be purchased and distributed to the beneficiaries.
1. Volunteers for Food Distribution
20 Dec 2014 (Saturday) from 9am to 1pm to distribute food hampers to
our beneficiaries, via personal vehicles or/and chartered transport.
CATHEDRAL
FAMILY CAMP
2015
BAHASA INDONESIA SERVICE
If you are an Indonesian or if you know any Indonesian
friend, colleague or even someone working for you, please
encourage them to attend our Bahasa Indonesia Service.
The Service starts at 2.30pm every Sunday at Chapel for
All Peoples. For more information, please contact Mr
Victor Effendie at email: victor.only@gmail.com or Pastor
Richard Ting richardting@livingstreams.org.sg
Date:
7-10 June 2015
CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW
2. Collection of Donations and Registration for Volunteers
Donation booths will be set up at the CNS B1 Foyer & the Nave White
Tentage/West Porch, on 29 Nov & 6 Dec (Sat) – 6.30pm to 7.30pm;
30 Nov & 7 Dec (Sun) – 8.00am to 1.30pm.
For more information and sign-up, please refer to the Flyer Insert.
Coordinator: Mr. Chia Zhe Yin (9790 3465 / chiazheyin@gmail.com)
Venue:
Thistle Hotel,
Johor Bahru
My Saviour’s Church is organising a Christmas Variety
Show to reach out to non-Christians. There will be songs,
drama, comedy skits, dances, a sumptuous buffet dinner
and a short encouraging exhortation. This Christmas
Variety Show is a good avenue to introduce the love of
Jesus to unsaved parents, siblings, friends and relatives
who are more familiar with conversing in Tamil, or find
themselves at home with the Indian culture.
Camp Speaker:
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
Event : Christmas Variety Show
Date : 13 December 2014
Venue : Nanyang Technological University
Auditorium
Time : 6.30pm to 9.30pm
More information will be available
soon.
Christmas Concert in Mandarin
(Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre)*
Please contact Mr. Arulkumar at 6474 2823 during office
hours or email him at msc@mysaviours.org for further
details as to tickets pricing and other information.
BIBLE SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE
CALENDARS 2015
DONATION FOR FLOWERS TODAY
The desk calendars 2015 co-print with BSS are available
for sale @ Information Desk and CWC @ S$3.00 each.
Are received in memory of Mrs Vivien Huen Yeong Kong.
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20 December 2014 (Saturday) @ 3.00pm & 7.00pm
*Tickets @$5 can be purchased from Mandarin Congregation Office.
For enquiries, please call 63392435
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SUNDAY SERVICES 23 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE ADVENT
PROVINCIAL MISSIONS SUNDAY
SUNDAY SERVICES 30 NOVEMBER
ADVENT SUNDAY
ST ANDREW’S THE APOSTLE
FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY
7.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Revd Ng Koon Sheng
7.00 a.m.
8.00 a.m. Holy Communion
Revd Michael Lim
9.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Revd John Lin
The Suffering wounded Servant
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
8.00 a.m. Service
Revd Jonathan Wong
Facing the Storms of Life
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Filipino Service
Mrs Priscilla Tay
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. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
5.00 p.m.
Evensong
Ds Bessie Lee
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.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Revd Lawrence Seow
Overcoming Your Private Struggles
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
11.15 a.m. Service
Revd Jonathan WongA
Facing the Storms of Life
New Life Service
Mr James Tan
EXTENSION CENTRES
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
9.00 a.m.
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
11.15 a.m. Holy Communion
Revd Michael Lim 2.00 p.m.
Holy Communion
Ms Mirimba Giam
2.00 p.m.
Filipino Service
Film Show
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. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
5.00 p.m.
Evensong
Ds Bessie Lee
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
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
289 FELLOWSHIP OF THE MANGER
Monday, 24 NOV
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
On 6th Dec 2014 the “289 Fellowship of the Manger”
mission team will be distributing food to about 2000
families in Batam. During the Food Distribution we
will also conduct Children’s ministry and Christmas
programmes in partnership with Peduli Bangsa an
Indonesian NGO and Gereja Anglikan Indonesia. We
seek volunteers to join our 6th Dec 2014 mission trip.
If you would like to join us, please email Mike Nga at
mike_nga@yahoo.com or sms to 91077941; providing
the following details:
Tuesday, 25 NOV
7.30 a.m. Clergy & Leaders
Holy Communion
Wednesday, 26 NOV
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
Passport Name Passport Number Nationality Passport Expiry Date
Date of Birth
Sex Mobile Number
Cathedral Service attending
(If you have previously made a trip with us, there is no
need to repeat this information, except updates if any).
Please note the age limit for volunteers is 13 years
and above. All who wish to go for 6th Dec trip are
required to attend:
Thursday, 27 NOV
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
@ Chapel for All Peoples
Revd Timothy Chow
PRAYER and BRIEFING/REGISTRATION
at Chapel for All Peoples at 7:30pm on
Mon, 1 December 14.
Friday, 28 NOV
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
10.30 a.m. Mandarin Senior Citizens’
Meeting @ CNS
The cost for each volunteer for the return ferry tickets
and lunch should be S$40 for upcoming trip.
The 2015 mission trips to Batam are planned for
the following Saturdays:
Feb 7, Apr 18, June 6, Aug 22, Oct 24, Dec 5
Saturday, 29 NOV
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
2.00 p.m. LYnC Youth Ministry
We welcome your support and if you wish to contribute,
your donations can be made out to “St Andrew’s
Cathedral” with “289 Fellowship of the Manger”
written on the back of your cheques or envelope.
#SY2J – Open topic
2.00 p.m. Young Adults’ Ministry
@ Prayer Hall A & B
2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
C3 (CITY Children Club)
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
5.00 p.m.
Saturday Contemporary Service
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
2 Cor 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet
for your sake he became poor, so that you
through his poverty might become rich.”
(no meetings on 4th & 5th Sat)
Shalomkids Ministry
(For children with autism)
@ Prayer Hall C
INFANT BAPTISM
Infants may be baptised at this Service:
Revd Lawrence Seow
Overcoming Your Private Struggles
25 December - 11.15 am
(together with adults)
Application forms are available at the Information Desk
and should be submitted one month in advance.
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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.”
• Trace the argument of the book of Romans from beginning
to end.
• Show the Bible’s teaching on our need for salvation
answered in the gospel.
• Explain from Scriptures key theological terms, such as
justification, sanctification, redemption, propitiation,
glorification, etc.
• Discern God’s plan for Israel’s future based on the nation’s
election.
COMING UP IN
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2015
Epiphanies: Life-Changing Encounters
with God
16/1 (Fri, 7:30pm – 9:30pm) &
17/1 (Sat, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Venue: Prayer Halls A-C
Revd Charlie Cleverly
Throughout the Bible, the lives of people have been
transformed by their encounters with God. Abraham numbered
the stars and was promised fruitfulness. Jacob saw a ladder
stretching up to heaven and knew that God was in the place.
Moses saw a burning bush and was commissioned to bring
God’s people out of bondage. Daniel in exile and captivity was
given favor and influence and saw the end of the world and
‘one like the son of man’. John on Patmos was turned from a
prisoner into a prophet, from a powerless one to be a pastor
to generations.
Building Faith Foundations
(Bap-Confirm Prep for Adults & Teens)
24/1 – 24/5 (16 Sat, 2pm – 4pm @ B2RA)
Pastor Alvin Toh & Team
In a plural society, it is critical that we know the uniqueness
of our Christian faith; distinctiveness in beliefs and calling.
Without a clear understanding of what we believe, who we are
and what we are called to be, we cannot fully appreciate the
marvelous work of God for our salvation. We also cannot live
out our calling as God’s people to a world in need of Christ.
Building Faith Foundations challenges and teaches believers
on what it means to live out their salvation according to
the will and purpose of God for their lives. Topics include
the relevance and authority of Scriptures, the Sovereignty
of God, who Jesus is and how is He different from the
founders of other faiths, the work of the Holy Spirit in our
lives and what it means to be a true worshipper and follower
of Jesus. The course prepares candidates for baptism and
confirmation. It is also open to enquirers who want to find out
more about Christianity as well as mature believers who want
to strengthen their faith foundation.
This seminar will examine life changing encounters with
God in the bible and ask the question: How can we position
ourselves to encounter God today? We will also look at
spiritual disciplines that will keep us in the place of prayer
and revelation.
Romans: God’s Great Renovation
Project
20/1 – 24/2
(5 Tues, 7:30pm – 9:30pm @ PHA-C),
no class on 17/2
Revd Dr Rick Griffith (Professor of OT & NT
Studies, SBC)
How can a God of love send people to hell? Don’t all
religions lead to heaven? Can a non-believing good person
go to heaven? These are common questions asked by both
believers and non-believers. The bible does not only provide
answers to these and other questions, it also helps us to
understand God’s overall plan for the fallen world. God’s plan
includes His choice and salvation of the generation of Israel
alive at Christ’s return, as well as His plan for all believers to
be molded into the likeness of Jesus.
How to Know the Will of God
15/11 -29/11 (3 Sat 10am – 12pm @ PH A-B)
Pastor Alvin Toh
Before You Say, “I Do.”
(Marriage Prep Course)
28/2 – 25/4
(9 Sat, 2pm – 4pm @ ST Hall)
Retreat 25/4, (Sat, 9:30am – 1:30pm)
Revd Michael Lim & Mrs. Judy Lim & Team
For more info on the other courses, check SAC’s CE
website: www.livingstreams.org.sg. Call or email CE
staff at 63376104 or sacce@livingstreams.org.sg:
• James Tan (Ext 177)
The course looks at ‘God’s Great Renovation Project’ to give
His righteousness to sinful people by faith alone and in
Christ alone. It observes & interprets each chapter of Paul’s
letter to the Romans and how the lessons can be applied to
faith in the 21st Century. It intends to:
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prayer highlights
DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE
WORLD
CLERGY [Overseas/Leave]: Rt Revd Raphael Samuel,
Canon Michael Poon, Canon Ong Chooi Seng, Revd
Soh Guan Chin, Revd William Mok
• Tunisia (Africa)
In earlier centuries, the Christian Church was widespread,
producing such leaders as Tertullian and Cyprian.
Schism, heresy, failures to put roots deep into the local
culture and to translate the Bible into local languages,
foreign invasions and others brought about its demise.
There are about 500 committed indigenous believers
today, but only one-third of those meet together regularly
for worship. Pray that a living, growing Church might
become a reality again in this land. New believers have
increased and new church groups have come into being
over the past few years. Pray for their continued growth
and discipleship. Unity is an issue that is currently in
need of much prayer. The Church is still a tiny proportion
of the total population. Pray for lasting commitment to
Jesus. Among the increasing numbers of new believers,
pray for safety, encouragement, and effective discipleship
and integration into the body. Pray that Tunisian
believers might overcome their fear of sharing their faith.
There are also probably significant numbers of isolated
and hidden believers – pray for opportunities for their
spiritual growth and fellowship. (Source: Operation World,
21st Century Edition, 828
Retired Clergy: Rt Revd Chiu Ban It, Rt Revd Dr Moses
Tay, Rt Revd Dr John Chew, Rt Revd John Tan, Canon
Dr James Wong, Canon Siow Chai Pin, Canon Dr
John Benson, Canon Ong Ming King, Revd Wilfred
Antonisz, Revd Lim Kok Heng, Revd Pooh Tin Chee,
Revd Norman Chan, Revd Dr John Tay, Revd Tan Piah,
Revd Derek Hong, Revd John Sim, Revd George Tay,
Revd Soon Soo Kee, Revd Dr George Karunakaran,
Revd Titus Lum
ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL
• Batam Medical Outreach Today,
22-23 Nov (Sat-Sun)
We thank God for this Outreach which was started
yesterday and in continuation for today. For all who seek
help, may they come into the favour and blessings of
our Lord Jesus for good health physically and for love,
joy and peace in their inner beings in Christ alone.
• Church Prayer Meeting this Friday (28 Nov)
What a joy when we gather to pray … and give attention
to prayer.
Help us, O Lord, that our church to rise up in prayer and
be growing in our prayer life.
SINGAPORE
• Celebrate Christmas in Singapore (CCIS) 2014,
18-25 Dec 2014
On 25th December, plans to close Orchard Road are
made for CCIS to stage a Christmas Concert on the
Road. It will be a 1½ to 2 hours concert featuring various
performers. We pray for good weather throughout the
event and good opportunities of sharing the joy and
peace of Christmas with everyone present.
• Friendship Sunday Next Week (30 Nov)
We ask God to lead us to people that we could invite and
bring before His presence, to hear the gospel and be
blessed with the joy of salvation. Pray for all Preachers
next Sunday to be anointed and empowered by the Lord
to proclaim His good news.
THANKSGIVING
We thank God for the life of Ong Siew Ngo who went
home to the Lord on 16 Nov 14.
• Hokkien Worship Service (HWS) Year End Outreach
on 21 Dec (Sun)
Let us uphold this Outreach with prayers for good
turnout of Hokkien-speaking, pre-believing friends and
loved ones of Cathedral members to come and hear the
good news of Jesus Christ – in Hokkien.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Chia Hearn Jiang, Terence Choo. Amy Dang,
Annie Dang, Khor Seow Hong, Marjorie Lau,
Nancy Li, Ng Beng Tong, William Ng, Maisie
Tan, Millie Tan, Sylvia Wong and Lily Yeo.
• Christmas @ Cathedral, 22-24 Dec (Mon-Wed)
Pray for all preparation to proceed smoothly and a
wonderful time of celebrating Christmas with all in
Christ and especially with our family members and
friends who have yet to know the Lord Jesus … may
they come to know Him this Christmas.
Members who know them are encouraged to visit
and pray with them.
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