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Sunday 12 March 2017 Upper Room, 8.30am

Reflective Verse "Make me know Your ways, O Lord" Psalm 25:4 Reflective Question Is God's plan for you important to you? Prayer Dear God, let me know that You have a plan for my life. Let me know it and follow it. Amen.

Order of Worship 2nd SUNDAY IN LENT

PREPARATION Please silence your phone and other digital devices

Prelude Personal Meditation and Prayer

2 Cor 5:14

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PRAISE Call to Worship from Isaiah 43:19-21 [PLEASE STAND]

Leader Let us worship God, who has done great things. People We rejoice in our God, who made a way through the desert of this world. Leader Let us worship God, who has caused streams of mercy to flow in the

wasteland. People We are the people God has formed through Christ; we worship him, and we

rejoice! Leader Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. ALL We praise God for the grace that has saved us. Alleluia! We rejoice! Songs of Praise Mr Xavier Chng

TIME OF SIMULTANEOUS CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER Shout for joy to the LORD…give thanks to Him and praise His name. (Psalm 100:1, 4)

Usually the congregation is given a specific time period, with a common theme of petition or supplication. Then all pray aloud at the same time in the power of the Spirit. (United Methodist Book of Worship 1992, pg 446)

PRAYER SILENT & INTERCESSORY PRAYER But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. (Habakkuk 2:20)

TIME FOR WATCHING THE LORD I will stand at my watch; I will look to see what he will say to me. (Habakkuk 2:1)

What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church. (1 Corinthians 14:26)

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Greetings and Church Concerns

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PRESENTATION The presentation of His tithes, our offerings, and ourselves to the Lord

Offertory Prayer and Offering

Doxology [PLEASE STAND]

PROCLAMATION Song of Preparation Heart Of Worship

Scripture Reading Psalm 25

Sermon Guidance and the Challenge of Choices Rev Edmund Koh

PROMISE Song of Dedication [PLEASE STAND] All In All

Benediction

Postlude

Prayer Ministry at the Altar

If you need someone to pray with you, please come forward after the service. The Pastors, Pastoral Team Staff members, together with the URS Leadership, are available to pray with you.

If you need to approach the altar area at this time for any other purpose, please maintain a respectful silence.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) Bible Study 2nd & 4th Sun, 10.30am, William Oldham Room, L3. GYM ACTIVITY DAY (started since Jan 2014): every Wed, 10am-5pm; Conference Room. Lunch and a light tea will be served. Those wishing to attend, please register with Mrs Susan Tong 9681-6170. BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: (Wednesdays; 7.30 - 9.30pm; starting 3rd May; ending 19 July, Conference room, level 1). Applicants must have worshipped at BRMC for at least 6 months. Application Forms available at the Info Rack @ Sanctuary entrance. Closing date for registration: 30th April 2017. 2ND OFFERING (19 March – NEXT SUNDAY): This offering is designated for TRAC MISSIONS. Please be generous in your support of its work.

WOMEN'S EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE (Women in this VUCA - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous - WORLD): 22 April (Sat); 8am-5.30pm; Toa Payoh Methodist Church. Join us to be inspired by women sharing how they are rising above their challenges and living a transformed life. For details and registration, see http://register.tracwscs.org, or refer to the poster at Sanctuary entrance notice board. You can also enquire from BRMC representatives: Chen Ai (HP 9829-3020) or Christine (HP 9673-2210). Please drop your registration at the Information Desk (Sanctuary entrance) Closing date: 9 April. Need to report faulty equipment or a facility in church that needs fixing? Please drop an email with the details and your contact number to admin@brmc.org.sg LOST or FOUND? Please call our office at 6256 4298

Our Warmest Birthday Greetings to members & friends born from 13 to 19 March Mr Ang Kong Heng, Jimmy Mdm Ang Lai Ho Mr Ang Li Wei, Matthew Mdm Ang Swee Ling, June Mdm Austy Fifi Mrs Chan Li Wah Mrs Chan-Tan Ke Hong, Susan Mr Chee Weng Hun, Mark Mr Chee Weng Kay, Jason Mr Chee Weng Yan, Mike Mrs (Dr) Chen-Yam Pei Fang, Jacqueline Mr Cheong Kwok Wing, Steven Mrs Cheong-Wu Wei Ling, Irene Mr Chia Boon Kim, Eric Mrs Chia-Goh Vena Mr Chiang Inn Chew Mr Chin Jin Meng, Jimmy Dr Choi Chik Wan, Edwin Mr Choo Jian Zhong, Mark Mdm Chou Ju Ying, Sovia Mdm Chua Hwee Ngee Mrs Chua-Lee Pey Ren Mdm Crisostomo Evelyn V Mr Ding Yin Kiat, Francis Mr Fong Cheng Hoe, Daniel Mdm Goh Siok Ying Mr Goh Siong Chu Mr Hang Woei Yung, Jeremy

Dr (Mdm) Hay Aik Siew, Robyn Mrs Heng-Kea Jennifer Mrs Heng-Leong Yoke Yeng Mdm Ho Hwee Li Mdm Ho Sec Tan Miss Isaac Malini Veena Mr Koh Theng Jer, Christopher Mr Kok Tar Choong, Eric Mrs Kok-Tan Min-Ching Mrs Kwa-Leow Lucy Miss Kwan Samantha Mr Lay Fook Foo, Onesimus Samuel Dr Lee Mun Tuck Dr Lee Yen May, Cheryl Miss Leong Mei Ting Mr Li Qianwen Mdm Liew Mei Yoke, Agnes Miss Lim Hao Yu, Rachelle Mr Lim Kum Meng, Jimmy Mr Lim Siong Guan Mrs Lim-Wong Peck Har Mr Lum Chiew Foong, Winston Mr Neo Sei Hwa Mr Ng Lu Kai, Elliott Mr Ng Ming Ho, Colin Mr Ng Ming Kit, Daniel Dr Ong Theng Kiat Mdm Ong Wee Peen, Melina

Mrs Ong-Chou Chen Kee Dr Pang Kok Yeng Dr Ramason, Rani Mrs Sayampanathan Lee Peace Chitra Mr Seah Yong Ming, Joshua Dr Sim Buan Lee, Gilbert Mdm Soen How Gee, Jennifer Mr Soong Chok Yean Miss Sudirman Sharon Mdm Tan Mun Ling, Jill Mr Tan Shi Min, Daniel Mr Tan Tiang Yew, Irving Mr Tang Sean Dr Tay Kah Phuan Mr Teng Hin Weng, Mark Mdm Teo Chin Chin, Celia Mr Teo Ee Yong, Elliot Mr Teo Sek Sam Mdm Teo Wen Sze, Cheryl Mr Wang Yong Dr Wong Kum Fook Dr Wong Mun Tat, Titus Mr Wong Tse Yin, Bradley Michael Dr Wong Tzen Yuen, Janice Mr Yang Li, Ryan Mrs Yeo-Chan Chwee-Wei Mabeline

Mrs Yih Toong Yin, Juliana Ms Zhao Guo Juan Mr Bundred Jun Wei, Michael Mr Chan Wei Jin, Dylan Mr Chen Song Kai, Bryan Eli Mdm Foo Qin Yi, Deirdre Ms Ho En Ling, Alyssa Mr Ho Jin Heng, Damian Mr Khoo Jia Shuo, Asher Mr Kok Wen Hao, Jason Mr Kok Wen Ming, Jonathan Mr Kok Wen Shern, Timothy Mr Lim Jun Wen, Keanan Mr Lim Wei Siang, Jonathan Miss Low Xing Lin, Angel Ms Moh Wen Hui, Joanna Mr Ong Li-Sheng Mr Ong Wei Qiang, Samuel Mr Tay Proniewski Dehao, Stephan Mr Thoeng Yi-Hung, Samuel Ms Vas Sofia Alisha Mr Yeo Zheng Yao, Isaac Mr Yoong Jun Kit

CONGRATULATIONS TO • Dr Joel Stephen Short & Ms Sheryl Yong who were

married in Church yesterday FLOWERS FOR TODAY have been donated • by Dr & Mrs Joel Stephen Short in thanksgiving • in loving memory of Gan Choon Cheng Ronald

from Daisy, Angelina, Inn Chew, Adel and Joel

• in loving memory of Mr Hoo Piew Seng, from Rosalind, Bryan & Sharon, Audrey and Vera

• by Mrs Ong Chen Kee in thanksgiving to God

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P u l p i t c a l e n d a r SEASON OF - LENT – 1 MARCH to 16 APRIL, 2017 Sat, 11 Mar BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Pressing On Rev Lawrence Chua 5pm in the Sanctuary/HC Sun, 12 Mar 2nd Sunday in Lent • Abide

• Guidance and the Challenge of Choices • Is Jesus Fully God? [at Bt Batok]

Rev Jeremy Ong Rev Edmund Koh Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 10.30am (BBPP/HC)

Sat, 18 Mar BRMC SATURDAY Holy Communion Service • Rejoice In The Lord

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li

5pm in the Sanctuary/HC

Sun, 19 Mar 3rd Sunday in Lent • Prayer of the Heart

• TBC • Prayer of the Heart • What Is Required? [at Bt Batok]

Rev Dr Chiu Ming Li Rev Edmund Koh Rev Jeremy Ong Pastor Luke Thurai

8.30am, 10.30am 8.30 (Upper Room)/ 10.30 (Shine Forth) 5pm 10.30am (BBPP)

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THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP Musicians Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Mrs Dilys Lee Mrs Theresa Poh (Organist), Mr Peter Goh & 8.30am Choir and Mrs Ning Buckley (Choir Pianist) Upper Room Worship Team Dr Rachel Lum (Keyboardist), Mrs Lim Cheng Koy & 10.30am Choir and 10.30am Band Shine Forth Worship Team 5pm Music Team and Ms Isabel Tan

Ushers Sat 5pm 8.30am 8.30am Upper Room 10.30am 10.30am Shine Forth 5pm

Dr Gervis Chua, Ms Marilyn Soh, Ms Jessie Loh, Ms Anna Cheng, Ms Jennifer Wee Mr Andrew Yap, Mr Tan Ngiap Siah, Mdm Quah Kim Eng, Mr Leslie Mah, Mr Daniel Chua, Mrs Molly Yap, Mr & Mrs Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo, Ms Josephine Ejilersen, Ms Tan Min Yee, Ms Alice Tang, Mrs Janet Chong Dr Chang Tou Chuang’s Small Group Ms Hiu Ai Ping, Mr Raymond Woo, Ms Zaneta Heng, Mr Wong Xiaonan Ms Peggianne Chia, Mr Leonard Au, Ms Grace Ang, Mr Robert Loke (Offering: Ms Lian Ying Ying, Ms Lee Pey Ren)

Greeters 8.30am 8.30 Upper Room 10.30am 5pm

Mr Sim Ban Tek and Mr Steven Tan Ms Caron Choo Mr Teo Tow Yong and Mr Timothy Kho Mr Lim Wee Chiong and Mr Ho Kah Choy

Communion Stewards Sat 5pm Communion Assistants Sat 5pm

Ms Marilyn Soh and Ms Jessie Loh Dr Kon Oi Lian, Mr Cecil Lee, Mr Jek Kian Yee, Mr Eric Teo, Mr Kevin Ngan, Ms Corinne Teo

PA Technicians Sat, 5pm 8.30am, 10.30am, 5pm; 10.30am Shine Forth; 8.30am Upper Room

Ms Sandra Thng PA Crew

Floral Stewards Mrs Adelin Chin, Ms Tan Seok Lui, Mrs Juliet Wee, Mrs Amy See, Mrs Geraldine Chay-Chua and Mrs Sharon Chandiraman