GETHSEMANE BIBLE-PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

‘Not my will, but Thine, be done’ (Luke 22:42)

ORDER OF WORSHIP Volume 25, Issue 6 8th April 2012

He is not here: for He is risenMatthew 28:6

April 08 April 159 -10am Church Choir & Children’s Choir Church Choir & Children’s Choir

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Worship Leader: Eld Alan ChoyPreacher: Pastor Prabhudas KoshyMusicians: Chloe Pawa & Sarah LeeUshers & Greeter: Johnny, Max, Beng Wee, Kwan Teng, Francis Lim, Jerah, Diana Chan (Greeter)AV Ministry: Crew No. 1Flowers: Angela AngRefreshment Duty: Yeo Geok Hien, Sally Lum & Jasmine Tan Junior Worship: Pr Kelvin Lim, (Stella Tan); Stefanie Wong, (Corliss Tan); Dn Lok Kwok Wah

Worship Leader: Dn Kelvin LimPreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusicians: Dorcas Koshy & Eunice ChoyUshers & Greeter: Edwin, Joseph, Danial, Francis Lim, David, Benny, Cecilia Tan (Greeter)AV Ministry: Crew No. 2Flowers: Pansy NgRefreshment Duty: Diana Chan, Corliss Tan & Violet Quek Junior Worship: Sarah Yong (Jasmine Tan); Mong Jee Pawa (Esther Quek); Mah Lean Choo

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Venue: 487 Bedok South Ave 2English Speaker: Dn Arvind PawaDialect Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim

SUNDAY DUTY ROSTER

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The risen Lord had instructed His disciples to meet Him in Galilee. “But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you” (Mark 16:7; Matthew 26:32; 28:7–10). So they all came up to Galilee, and Peter decided to go fishing in the Sea of Tiberias, which is also known as the Sea of Galilee. Peter and the other apostles had been called from the life of fishermen to follow Christ and be fishers of men (Luke 5:1–11). However, when he went fishing, Peter took six other men with him! Why would Peter and his friends go back to their old profession? Understandably they were confused and unsure of the future.

Early in the morning, Jesus came to the shore but the disciples failed to recognize Him. He called out to them

COME AND DINE!Pastor Prabhudas Koshy

Pastoral ExhortationPrabhudas Koshy

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JOHN 21:1-14; ACTS 10:41

1After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself. 2There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. 4But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.5Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. 6And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and

JOHN 21:1-14

“Children, have ye any meat?” They said, “No.” When they responded to His authoritative voice and instruction to cast the net (v. 6), they hauled in a huge catch of fish (v. 11). This miracle enabled the disciples to identify the Lord and to recognize His ability to do great signs after His resurrection. It caused the beloved disciple to exclaim, “It is the Lord!” (cf. 20:28). Hearing John’s word, Peter immediately jumped into the water, and apparently swam to Jesus. This is typical of his impulsive nature (he went first into the tomb; 20:6). In the meantime, Jesus had prepared a breakfast of fish with bread for the hungry disciples.

Jesus called His disciples who were weary and hungry, “Come and dine.” He extended to His disciples the special communion with Him. All things are now ready; Come and dine. Christ is a friend; come, dine with Him. He will bid you welcome. When Jesus invited them to eat with Him, none of them asked who He was, for they knew it was the Lord. The identification of Jesus was so certain; all the disciples knew it was Jesus. Their meal together left an indelible impression on their

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ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.7Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.8And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. 9As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was

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minds. Years later in his preaching, Peter spoke of himself as a reliable witness who ate and drank with Jesus after His resurrection (Acts 10:41). This was Jesus’ third appearance to the apostles, which John narrated (cf. John 20:19, 24 for the other two appearances).

Our resurrected Lord Jesus calls out to the weary and troubled to come to Him, that He may comfort and nourish them. Will you hesitate to go to Him? He is the Bread of Heaven, and He calls us to eat with Him. Let us rejoice that the resurrected Lord is bidding us to have fellowship with Him. Let us respond to Him, saying, “Lord, may I commune with You each day.”

not the net broken. 12Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. 13Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise. 14This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

39And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: 40Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 41Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.

ACTS 10:39-41

Dear children, as we commemo-rate Easter Sunday, let us learn about the bodily resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, and tell others about it.When Mary Magdalene and some ladies went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, they found that the stone covering the entrance had been rolled away. They entered the tomb but could not find the body of Jesus. Instead, there were two angels who asked them, “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen.”Jesus had been crucified on a

cross three days ago by then. Joseph of Arimathaea had gone to Pilate, the Roman governor, to ask for Jesus’ body. After his soldiers had confirmed that Jesus was dead, Pilate gave the body to Joseph who took the body and buried it in a new tomb.Now, the body was not in the tomb on the third day, and the angels reminded the ladies what Jesus had said about Himself earlier, “The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” Then they hurriedly went to inform the

disciples of Jesus about His resurrection. Later on, the Lord Himself appeared to many of His disciples, and ascended into heaven before their eyes (cf. Luke 24:36 & 44-48).My young reader, you must be thankful to the Lord Jesus for the hope of resurrection. May God help all of us to tell others about the bodily resurrection of Jesus that they too may have hope in Christ.

The Resurrection of Jesus“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again” (Luke 24:6-7).

Junior Worshippers’ Page

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Kelvin Lim

ANNOUNCEMENTYoung Adults’ Fellowship

This will be held on 13 April at 7.30pm in the home of Bro Adrian Lim - Blk 707 #11-92, Tampines St 71. There will be a pot-bless dinner followed by a thematic study on Proverbs, led by Pastor. Chairperson is Bro Adrian.

Ladies’ FellowshipThis will be held on 21 April at 3.00pm in the home of Sis Julie Skariah - Blk 690D #04-190, Woodlands Drive 75. Pr Jeremiah Sim will be preaching on “How to be Perfect”. Chairperson is Sis Gina Sim.

Daily Vacation Bible SchoolDVBS for children aged 4-12 will be held from 30 May to 1 June at City Beach Resort. There will be a finale on 2 June.Volunteers are needed. Do avail yourself to serve the Lord in this event. Please contact Dn Kelvin at 8268 2828.

Church Camp 2012Date: 3-7 Dec 2012; Venue: Hotel Equatorial Bangi, PutrajayaSpeakers: Rev Dr Jeffrey Khoo & Pastor KoshyTheme: The Lord’s Message to the Church (Rev 2-3)

Sunday (1/4/2012)General Offering: 6,370; Tithes: 6,580.06Designated offerings: 100 (Ethiopia Van Fund); 100 (Pangasinan Missions); 300 (Kelvin Lim).

Non-Sunday Gifts3,000 (G. Fund); 5,400 (Bible Witness)

COLLECTION

Ethiopia Bldg Fund1,038,953.44

Ethiopia Van Fund14,098.90

Photocopier (GBI, Cebu)580.00

SPECIAL FUNDS(Total as of 1st April)

Sports Day and Tuesday Prayer GatheringDate: 1 May (Public Holiday); Time: 8.00am to 2.00pmVenue: Labrador Park (off Port Road)Prayer Meeting will commence after the games from 12.30pm-1.30pm. The meeting will be held at the function room in City Beach Resort at 8 Port Road. Please sign up with Aron Ong.

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In thanksgiving of God’s faithfulness in seeing

us through another year, we will be gathering on Thursday, 12 April, at

11.00am. Please meet at the function hall of Sims Ville, Geylang East Ave 2 (near to Paya Lebar MRT station).Those who are joining us, please inform Pr Jeremiah

Sim or Sis Diana Koh.

TUESDAY-FRIDAY ACTIVITIESTuesday Prayer Gathering (8.00pm)

Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study (1.15pm)Thursday Seniors’ Ministry (11.00am)Friday Morning Prayer (6.45-7.30am)

POST-WORSHIP ACTIVITIESPlease stay back after worship to join:Lunch & Fellowship (12.30-1.30pm)

Next Lord’s Day:Refreshment & Fellowship (12.30-1.30pm)

Adults’ and Youth Bible Study (1.30-3.00pm)Children’s Bible Study (1.30-3.00pm)

Time and Place of Worship10.30am

SingPost Centre Level 510 Eunos Rd 8

(Next to Paya Lebar MRT)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

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Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06,

Singapore 389466Tel: 6741 1910; Fax: 6741 1016

Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com

biblewitness.com

Our PastorRev Dr Prabhudas Koshy

Mobile: 9001 1119Email:

gethsemane@pacific.net.sg

Our SessionRev Dr Prabhudas Koshy,

Eld Mah Chin Kwang, Eld Alan Choy,

Dn Arvind Pawa, Dn Daniel Lim,

Dn Lok Kwok Wah, Dn Kelvin Lim & Dn Francis Lee

Seniors’ Ministry Gathering

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Infant baptism: Chong Shao Yue Anna; Niel Reuel Villagracia-Resuma Adult baptism: Del Rosario, Julius; Lim Yi Mei, Joanna; Wong Hui LanReaffirmation of Faith: Candice Deliña Dueñas; Chin Jia Wi; Lee Nian En SamuelTransfer of Membership: Del Rosario, Joy; Huang Yuting; Lim Tiong Nam, Marcus; Wang Chiang Hai, Theodore

Infant & Adult Baptism, Reaffirmation of Faith & Transfer of Membership

Gethsemane Men’s Fellowship

“Faithful Men” by PastorSat, 14 Apr 2012 at 4.00pm

TGCM - 202B Ponggol Seventeenth Ave

Transport from Punggol MRT station at 3.45pm.