WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SERVE? - Toa Payoh Methodist Church

8.30am and 10.30am :: Sanctuary, L2
22 March 2015
WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN WE SERVE?
Mrs Sally Chew
COMBINED SERVICE
There will be no Joy Kids’ Ministry,
Youth & Filipino Services today
WHILE INSIDE THE
SANCTUARY
PLEASE FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTION
OF OUR USHERS
No Food & Drink
Phone on Silent Mode
No Video Recording
Sunday Bulletin can also be downloaded by QR Code located at the foyer or from our website: www.tpmc.org.sg
FAMILY NEWS
BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP
1
WELCOME LUNCH
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We congratulate and welcome our brothers and
sisters in Christ who will be baptised and received into
membership today at the 10.30am service.
If you are visiting or new to our church, please join us
for a time of fellowship this afternoon.
Date:
22 Mar (Sun)
Time:
12.30pm
Venue:
Worship Hall I (L3)
MINISTRY BOOTHS
GOFEST 2015
2
Check out our Ministry Booths at the Courtyard (L1)
after service and sign up to serve!
EASTER EVANGELISTIC SERVICES
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Invite your friends to our Easter Evangelistic Services.
Date:
5 Apr (Sun)
Time:
8.30am & 10.30am
Venue:
Sanctuary (L2)
EASTER CELEBRATION FOR CHILDREN
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Cost:
Registration:
4
5 Apr (Sun)
10.30am - 1pm
Worship Hall I (L3)
$1 per child (3 to 12 years)
Foyer (L2)
Christian Ministry Staff (CMS)
Touch and impact lives of students, teachers, parents
and school staff. To find out more, email
cms.admin@methodist.org.sg
or visit the Methodist Church website (http://www.
methodist.org.sg) and search for “CMS”.
The 2nd Offering collected next week will be towards
Outreach & Social Concerns - Beacon Children’s
Ministry.
Learn how to take Jesus out to the streets, communities
& the nations!
Dates:
3 - 6 Jun (Wed - Sat)
Venue:
TPMC
Cost:
$30 (special rate for TPMC)
Registration: Information Counter (L1)
For Youths & Children, please sign up
with your respective ministries
MISSIONS TRIPS
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Country:
Chiangmai
Dates:
21 - 25 Apr
Cost:
$700 (estimated)
Country:
Chiangmai
Dates:
2 - 6 May
Cost:
$620 (estimated)
Sign up at the Information Counter (L1)
Serve in our Methodist schools as a
2ND OFFERING
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PREACHER NEXT WEEK
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Pastor Rupert Lim is a trained professional violinist
who gave up his music career to follow the call of
God. He is serving full time in Cornerstone Community
Church.
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As we will be having our Easter
Evangelistic Services on 5 Apr,
Communion Services will be
observed next week (29 Mar).
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Rev Reuben Ng
Pastor-in-Charge
reuben.ng@tpmc.org.sg
9680-8580
Rev Michael Wong
Retired Pastor
9457-4127
BE PART OF A CELL
Grow deeper in fellowship with the Church
through the Cell Group Ministry.
For enquiries: Contact us at 6259-8644
GIFT FOR VISITORS
Obtain a Welcome Pack at the Welcome Booth
located at the Foyer.
LIBRARY@TPMC
FLOR AL THAN KSGIV ING
Forms for Floral Thanksgiving are available from
the ushers and at the Information Counter (L1).
LOST AND FOUN D ITEM S
Please check with the Information Counter for
your lost and found items.
Bank and Account No: DBS 005-003700-0
Acct Name: Toa Payoh Methodist Church
Type of Acct: Auto Save
All donations received will go to the church’s
general offering. This is not for pledges or specific
donations
15 March 2015
Offering & Pledges
10.30am
Pledge
$ 5,848.00
$ 24,983.00
Offering
$ 5,459.90
$ 4,972.65
416
447
Children
20
72
Youth
-
87
Filipino
-
63
Attendance
Main
Mr Clement Sim
Worship & Music/
Hospitality
clement.sim@tpmc.org.sg
9173-7729
Ms Pamela Pan
Traditional Worship/
Member Care
pamela.pan@tpmc.org.sg
9638-2068
Mr Wilson Koh
Youth/Prayer
wilson.koh@tpmc.org.sg
9111-8426
Mr Daniel Lee
Cell Group/
Discipleship & Nurture
daniel.lee@tpmc.org.sg
9636-3252
Mrs Sarah Hoi
Children’s Programme/
Beacon Children’s Ministry
sarah.lim@tpmc.org.sg
9878-7480
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
CHURCH DONATION
8.30am
Rev Joshua Loo
Pastor
joshua.loo@tpmc.org.sg
9834-4905
PASTORAL TEAM
Visit us at Room #03-07, every Sunday (except 5th
Sundays), from 9.45am to 11.00am. OPEN TO ALL!
THANKSGIVING
TPMC PASTORAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
PASTORS
Mrs Ruth Khoo
Operations Manager
ruth.khoo@tpmc.org.sg
9641-1881
Mr Angelito Mojico
Communications &
Media Executive
angelito.mojico@tpmc.org.sg
Ms Bernice Ong
Admin Executive
bernice.ong@tpmc.org.sg
Ms Cynthia Poon
Admin Executive
cynthia.poon@tpmc.org.sg
Ms Sharon Lew
Accounts Executive
sharon.lew@tpmc.org.sg
Mr Christopher Tan
Property & Facilities Executive
christopher.tan@tpmc.org.sg
9049-4321
Mr Soh Kok Tong
AV & IT Executive
koktong.soh@tpmc.org.sg
9147-0866
PASTORAL AND ADMIN TEAM MOVEMENT
Mr Clement Sim is on annual leave from 8 - 28
March 2015.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY :: 22 March 2015
Traditional Service
8.30am :: Sanctuary (L2)
Contemporary Service
10.30am :: Sanctuary (L2)
Welcome Lunch
12.30pm :: Worship Hall I (L3)
WEDNESDAY :: 25 March 2015
Girls’ Brigade 16th S Company
3pm :: First Toa Payoh Secondary School
The Learning Academy (TLA)/ Arrows Seminar
Book of Malachi by Pastor Benny Ho (1/3)
7.30pm :: Sanctuary (L2)
Next Sunday’s Message
What Happens When We Worship?
Pastor Rupert Lim
THURSDAY :: 26 March 2015
Grace Age Group (Senior Ministry)
Lunch & Bible Study (Hebrews)
12noon :: Courtyart (L1) & Worship Hall III (L3)
The Learning Academy (TLA)/ Arrows Seminar
Book of Malachi by Pastor Benny Ho (2/3)
7.30pm :: Sanctuary (L2)
FRIDAY :: 27 March 2015
Boys’ Brigade 76th J Company
7.30am :: First Toa Payoh Primary School
Girls’ Brigade 16th P Company
7.30am :: First Toa Payoh Primary School
The Learning Academy (TLA)/ Arrows Seminar
Book of Malachi by Pastor Benny Ho (3/3)
7.30pm :: Sanctuary (L2)
SATURDAY :: 28 March 2015
Boys’ Brigade 10th Company
8.30am :: Beatty Secondary School
Marriage Preparation Course
10.00am :: Upper Room (L4)
Beacon Children’s Ministry
1.00pm :: Classrooms (L2)
SERVICE STEWARDS
22 Mar 15 Worship
Leader
Tech Ministry
Counting
Stewards
LCEC
Welcome
Booth
Information
Counter
Roslyn Sim
Denise Lee
Jenny Mok
Choy Kum Yuen
Emily Chin
Mabel Lim
Tan How Huat
Lye Kuan Loy
Tan Kee Heng
Bernice Ong
Jennifer Lim
Alan Tay
Poh Wee Koh
Lau Lai Wan
Susan Seah
Karen Mak
Sheila Kong
Yvonne Goh
Kenneth Yeo
Priscilla Lee
Bernice Ong
8.30am
10.30am
Toa Payoh Methodist Church, 480 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh Singapore 319641
Tel: 6259-8644 Fax: 6259-2091 Email: info@tpmc.org.sg Website: www.tpmc.org.sg
ORDER OF WORSHIP | 22 March 2015
PREPARATION
Choral Introit
“You are My All in All”
Jubilate Choir
PRAISE
*Call to Worship
Mrs Roslyn Sim
Leader:
You are our security, O Lord, we find refuge in You,
People:
Everything that is good comes from You Lord!
Leader:
You give me guidance and make my heart glad,
People:
You lead me on the path of life.
Leader:
In Your presence there is fullness of joy,
All:
In Your Kingdom there is fulfillment forever! Amen!
*Hymns of Praise
“Ye Servant of God”
UMH 181
“The Old Rugged Cross”
UMH 504
WORD
*Prayer for Illumination
All:
God, source of all light by Your Word, You give light to the soul. Pour
out on us the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that our hearts and
minds may be opened to know Your truth and Your way. Amen.
Sermon
Hymn of Response
“What Happens When We Serve?”
“Take My Life, and Let It Be”
Mrs Sally Chew
UMH 399
PRAYER
Prayer on Behalf of All
PARTICIPATION
Greetings
Offertory Prayer
Family News
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
PROCLAMATION
*Hymn of Dedication
“He Lives”
UMH 310
*Benediction
Choral Response
“May the Grace of Christ Be with You”
Postlude
*indicated congregation to stand
Jubilate Choir
ACT Now!
…on the sermon preached on 15 Mar 2015 ACTNow! (Applying Christ’s Teaching NOW) follows the weekly sermon series of TPMC, and challenges us to apply and put into practice the biblical truths we hear each week. It is the recommended Bible discussion material for TPMC’s Cell Groups, and leader’s notes are available to all Cell Group Leaders and at the Information Counter. What happens when we encourage?
Rev Reuben Ng
SERMON SYNOPSIS
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We may not realise it, but our words of encouragement or discouragement have great impact on
others. While discouragement may dishearten and tear people down, encouragement literally brings
people up to the place where they have spine and spirit.

Encouragement need not wait until someone becomes discouraged; we can encourage others to
continue running the race well and holding fast to the truths of God.

While people crumble and things break down by default in this fallen world, Christians should be
synonymous with the act of encouragement. This is why we are instructed to keep building each
other up [1 Thessalonians 5:11], and to encourage each other daily [Hebrews 3:13].
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When we encourage, lives are changed and things turn around. Thus, the Bible is full of examples of
changed lives and fates through encouragement: e.g. Moses encouraged Joshua when he was
about to take over the leadership, Caleb encouraged Israel to go in and take the Promised Land, etc.
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Paul himself may not have become the great apostle he was: if not for the initial encouragement from
Joseph called Barnabas (‘Son of Encouragement’). Because of Barnabas’ encouragement to Paul,
lives change and things turn around – we now have Paul’s writings as half of our New Testament.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Do you think Christians are synonymous with the act of encouragement? How often do you
encourage or discourage others around you?
[Children’s Activity: Watch this TV commercial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIS4qndqZQM.
What causes the girl’s heart to become smaller and bigger? Based on the message of this video,
discuss how we can change the world around us by encouraging others.]
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ACT Now!
…on the sermon preached on 15 Mar 2015 ACTNow! (Applying Christ’s Teaching NOW) follows the weekly sermon series of TPMC, and challenges us to apply and put into practice the biblical truths we hear each week. It is the recommended Bible discussion material for TPMC’s Cell Groups, and leader’s notes are available to all Cell Group Leaders and at the Information Counter. 2.
Reading the account of Saul/Paul soon after his conversion, what role do you think Barnabas’
encouragement played in Paul’s apostolic ministry later on? What does this teach us about how
encouragement can change our lives and turn things around, even today?
[Verses to help us go deeper: Acts 9:19-31, 11:19-25]
3.
In life everyone goes through discouragement, and even more so as we try to live out the Christian
life. Besides our words, what are some other ways we can be encouraged and strengthened?
[Verses to help us go deeper: Colossians 4:7-8, Romans 15:4-5, 1 Corinthians 14:3]
PRAYER POINTERS
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Thank God for His encouragement (through His Word, His promises and His people) to help us
overcome during difficult times.

Pray that the Lord will help us to identify opportunities to encourage others, and step out in faith to
encourage even when it may seem awkward or daunting.

Pray and encourage one another, as a church or cell group, to keep running the race till Jesus
returns.
MEMORY VERSE
Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting
together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see
the Day approaching. [Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV]
PRACTICAL HANDLE
It’s time to be a Barnabas! Let’s apply what we have learnt about encouragement. Spend some time to
pray and ask God to show you at least three persons to encourage. Take some time to write and send
encouragement notes to them, or encourage them in person.
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EASTER SUNDAY
EVANGELISTIC SERVICE
CHANGE
THAT LASTS
By: Mr Wilson Koh
5 April 2015
8.30am and 10.30am
TPMC Sanctuary (L2)
PRAYER GUIDE FOR HOLY WEEK
SERVICES
• The presence of God will be strongly manifested.
“In Your presence is fullness of joy…” - Psalm 16:11
• The worship team will be effective instruments to lead people to worship God.
“All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You,
O Lord, and shall glorify Your name.” – Psalm 86:9
• The Holy Spirit will glorify Jesus in every part of the service.
“He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.”
– John 16:14
MESSAGE
• The truth in the message will reveal Jesus to the hearers.
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.’”– John 14:6
• The power of God will change the lives of the hearers through the message.
“…our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power,
with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” – 1 Thessalonians 1:5
VOLUNTEERS
• They will serve with the strength, joy and grace of God.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
• They will represent Jesus in all aspects to the friends and visitors.
“…as He is, so are we in this world.” – 1 John 4:17
PRAYER GUIDE FOR EASTER SUNDAY
CHURCH
• We will remember the love of God and give thanks to Him who first pursued us.
“We love, because He first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
• We will experience a greater revelation of His love.
“…that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth
and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ
which surpasses knowledge...” - Ephesians 3:17-19
• We will be filled with His compassion to see others as Christ sees them.
“Jesus… was moved with compassion for them,
because they were like sheep not having a shepherd.” – Mark 6:34
• We will be compelled by His love to share the Gospel with others.
“For the love of Christ compels us…” - 2 Corinthians 5:14
• We will boldly invite our friends and loved ones to the Easter services.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
VISITORS & FRIENDS
• They will be available and drawn by God to come for the Easter services.
“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him…”
- John 6:44
• Their hearts will be open and ready to hear the Gospel
“But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up,
increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty,
and some a hundred.” – Mark 4:8
• Their eyes will be open to the truth
“For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared
before the face of all peoples,
a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles...” – Luke 2:30-32
• They will take a step of faith and receive Christ personally
“For with the heart one believes unto righteousness,
and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” – Romans 10:10
05 Apr / Sun
No service
04 Apr / Sat
Cost: $1.00/child (3 to 12 years old)
Easter Celebration for Children 2015
No Filipino and Youth Services
Easter Message: Change That Lasts
Easter Sunday Services
Message: Becoming a Curse
Scripture Text: Galatians 3:13
Good Friday
Combined Service with Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church (TPCMC)
03 Apr / Fri
02 Apr / Thu
Message: Two Cups
Scripture Text: Mark 14:22-26; 32-38
Maundy Thursday
Scripture Text: Mark 8:34-38; Galatians 6:14
01 Apr / Wed Message: The Road of the Cross
Crossroads: Life’s Key Decisions and the Cross
Scripture Text: Mark 15:29-32, 39; Luke 23:39-43
31 Mar / Tue Message: The Roads at the Cross
Crossroads: Life’s Key Decisions and the Cross
Scripture Text: Mark 8:27-33; John 10:14-18
30 Mar / Mon Message: The Road to the Cross
Crossroads: Life’s Key Decisions and the Cross
Date / Day Services
Rev Raymond Sim
Mr Wilson Koh
Rev Reuben Ng
Rev See Ping Eik
Academic Dean and Chen Su Lan
Professor of New Testament at
Trinity Theological College
Dr Tan Kim Huat
Speaker
SCHEDULE OF HOLY WEEK SERVICES
10.30am
8.30am /
10.30am
No 8.30am service
10.30am
8.00pm
8.00pm
Time
Worship Hall 1
(Level 3)
TPMC Sanctuary
(Level 2)
TPMC Sanctuary
(Level 2)
TPCMC Sanctuary
(Level 2)
TPMC Sanctuary
(Level 2)
Venue