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Hymn 47: Great Is Thy Faithfulness*

Invocation & Gloria Patri*

Responsive Scripture Reading* John 2:1-11

Hymn 367: There Shall Be Showers of Blessing

Collection of Offerings

Doxology & Prayer*

Hymn 532: Saviour, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Scripture Memorisation

Intercessory Prayer Eld Mah Chin Kwang

Sermon Pr Dennis Kabingue

“The First Miracle of Christ” John 2:1-11

Hymn 316: Jesus Never Fails*

Closing Prayer & Threefold Amen*

* Congregation Standing

Order of Worship

John 4:23

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship

the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

The Word on Worship

Darkness vs Light

Isaiah 9:2

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light:

they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

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Today, 13 October Next Lord’s Day, 20 October9.00 – 10.00 am CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR CHURCH CHOIR & CHILDREN’S CHOIR

MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP MALAYALAM FELLOWSHIP

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Worship Leader: Gan Chin HwiPreacher: Pr Daniel LimMusician: Eunice ChoyFlowers: Lee Kim LeiRefreshments: Jenn LeeUshers: Sam Cheah, Leow Beng Wee

Worship Leader: Pr Daniel LimPreacher: Pr Daniel LimMusician: Sarah YapFlowers: Zuo Bai YeRefreshments: Katherine PehUshers: Robert Ooi, Johnny Lim

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Worship Leader: Dn Francis LeePreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusicians: Chloe Pawa, Dorcas KoshyUshers: Johnny Lim, Edwin Quek, Marcus Lim, Ng Kwan Teng, Maverick Pang, Jerah TanGreeter: Winnie YapAV Ministry: Crew No. 1Flowers: Diana ChanRefreshments: Diana Chan, Misty, Violet QuekJunior Worship: Edwin Quek (Lok Qian Hui), Aileen Tan (Chu Seong Yeng), Low Siew Lian

Worship Leader: Dn Kelvin LimPreacher: Pr Donald dela CruzMusicians: Carmen Wong, Sarah LeeUshers: Leow Beng Wee, Stephen Yap, David Ng, Danial Wong, Francis Lim, Theodore WangGreeter: Lee Kim LeiAV Ministry: Crew No. 2Flowers: Mong Jee PawaRefreshments: Karen Quek, Esther Quek, Lim Hua SeeJunior Worship: Lee Kim Lei (Fidelia Mah), Mong Jee Pawa (Cornelius Koshy), Adrian Lim

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Preacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Chu Seong YengUsher: Donald dela CruzRefreshments: Rowena Delina

Worship Leader: Pr Dennis KabinguePreacher: Pr Dennis KabingueMusician: Chu Seong YengUsher: Norefel ResumaRefreshments: Juvy Lynn Anaviso

GCM

Song Leader: Dn Kelvin LimNursery-P2: Carolyn KoshyP3-P6: Low Boon Siang

Song Leader: Kenneth WongNursery-P2: Annie HoP3-P6: Pr Jeremiah Sim

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English Speaker: Eld Mah Chin KwangDialect Speaker: Eld Alan Choy

Venue: 487 Bedok South Ave 2 English Speaker: Bro Edwin QuekDialect Speaker: Pr Jeremiah Sim

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M usic that Christians enjoy must be sacred. Our songs and music

must glorify the Lord and edify the hearers with the truth of God’s Word. The apostle Paul taught the Ephesian believers about the musical activities in Ephesians 5:19 – “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord”.

Our singing must not serve our carnal pleasure or material gain but our Lord. Our singing and its music is not making noise but that which moves our minds and hearts to solemn devotion unto God. Also, our songs must be the sacred words that magnify our God, His words and His works.

I often wish that our church were filled with many godly musicians to sing sacred anthems of our great Lord in our worship. How wonderful it is if those who are endowed with musical abilities would desire to be like David, the King, who was known as “the sweet psalmist of Israel” (2 Samuel 23:1).

Many young people of our time seek to be known for their singing and musical abilities. They join secular musical competitions which have become highly popular on TV and YouTube. It is sad that many

Christians are drawn away by these musical extravaganzas. How I wish that Christians would rejoice to sing sacred music, which is a celestial experience.

We must be like David who would muster all his power to render the praise of God in sacred music – “I… will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high” (Psalm 7:17). And sometimes, he calls upon others – “Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works” (1 Chronicles 16:9). Nay, sometimes he summons the whole earth to join in this duty: “Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation” (1 Chronicles 16:23; Psalm 68:32). Likewise, King Hezekiah was a promoter of sacred music in the Lord’s house (2 Chronicles 29:30).

There is a place for godly musicians in the ministry of sacred music in the Lord’s house. Men were appointed in the house of the Lord to sing the praises of the Lord continually (1 Kings 10:12; 2 Chronicles 5:12; 20:21). Preaching of

the Word and singing of sacred music have been part of divine worship. In God’s plan, music is the accompanying counterpart to the Word of God. In the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation we have constant reference to music. Some books in the Bible, in part or in entirety, are songs, poems or psalms. Therefore, in our church, we must regard music highly.

Every Christian must joyfully sing unto the Lord in his heart. We are not to be just musicians but sacred musicians who sing from the heart to the Lord. Singing is the soul’s jubilee. Every soul sanctified by the truth of God’s Word will sing hallelujahs, the sweetest expression of a sanctified soul. In the past, singing filled the temples of Jehovah in Israel. In the future, singing will fill the heaven. Now, it must fill our hearts and our church for the glory of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

O dear worshippers, sing unto the Lord with joy and gratitude. Sing with understanding. Sing not idly and frivolously, but in the power of the Spirit and in the knowledge of His Word. Sing to glorify God. Sing to edify one another. Sing in your hearts and sing in the congregation of His saints.

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Sacred Music Prabhudas Koshy

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The team which comprises Brothers David Ng, Jimmy Tan and myself left Singapore on Friday, 4th October, for Cebu, the Philippines, via Tigerair. We arrived safely and were warmly received by the Rev Reggor Galarpe at the airport. Rev Reggor hosted a scrumptious lunch for us before proceeding to TGCM, Cebu, where the brethren greeted us. We had a short time of fellowship with them before going to the “pension house” for a night’s rest.

On the morning of the second day, Elder Richard Tiu came to fetch us for the morning devotion in TGCM. Brothers David and Jimmy gave their testimonies while I preached from Genesis 28:11-22, assuring the brethren of the reality of God and His presence with Jacob. As He was with Jacob, He would surely be with every child of His too.

After the devotion, we spent time with the brethren in TGCM, and they hosted a lunch for us. There are currently eleven residents. Some of them have completed their programme but decided to stay on while others are still carrying on with

the programme. The brethren are very appreciative of the work of TGCM, and thankful to God for this ministry. It was an encouragement to talk with them, and it warmed the heart to see their gratefulness to the LORD.

At the thanksgiving service, I exhorted the brethren and visitors from Psalm 105:1-7. Many of us were there to thank God and make known His deeds among the people. We were there to tell the people of the wondrous work of the LORD in our lives! Only the living and true God has the power to transform lives that were once bound to addiction of substances and vices. All glory be unto the LORD!

On the third day, which was also the Lord’s Day, brethren from Gethsemane BPC, Cebu, fetched us to the church for worship. We attended the Sunday school and worship service. Many of the brethren took time to fellowship with us. We had a blessed time there.

On the fourth day, we went ahead with our plan to visit our mission church in Bohol. Rev Reggor sent us to the pier to board the ferry to

Bohol. Preacher Edsel received us when we reached Bohol. We went straight to the church. Pr Edsel and his mother stay in this place. There we were treated to a home-cooked lunch. During our conversation, we were much encouraged to know how Pr Edsel has persevered in the work of the Lord through the years.

Preacher Edsel led the evening devotion and exhorted us from Genesis 15:1. The LORD is our Reward! The next morning, I preached from Philippians 1:1-6 in the morning devotion. I reminded the brethren that those in Christ Jesus are already saints. Secondly, I challenged them to be a reason for the joy of those who pray for them. Lastly, I exhorted them to press on, knowing that the LORD who calls us is faithful, and He will keep us till the day of Christ.

By the providence of God, we also had an opportunity to visit the home of a member of the Bohol church. (They just arrived the previous night from another town situated a hundred kilometres away). Thanks be unto God for granting my desire to visit our

Cebu and Bohol Mission Trip Report (4–9 Oct 2013)

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church members and encourage them. I preached in that house and we prayed for them.

The time spent in Bohol was very short. In the late afternoon, we took the ferry to return to Cebu. We were blessed by the mutual encouragement in the faith and exhortations in the Word. Upon our arrival in Cebu, Rev Reggor fetched us to the church to have a night’s rest.

On the last day of our mission trip (Wednesday), we had breakfast in the church with Rev

Reggor and his family as well as Bro Gervacio from our mission church in Bogo. On our way to the airport, we had an opportunity to visit TGCM once again.

Thanks be unto God for a blessed time of fellowship with the brethren in the Philippines on the joyous occasion of the fourth anniversary of TGCM and also with our missionary, Preacher Edsel, during the visit to our mission church in Bohol.

Pr Kelvin Lim

A quiet wAy to serve the lord

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benefit more people.

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sermon Cd/dvd

Messages from the following events are available for order at the reception desk:

YAF Seminar “Biblical Facts on Israel’s Future”

Bible Witness Retreat “Divine Conquest of a Defiant Heart”

Ladies’ Seminar “The Make-Up of a Wise Lady”

Tune in also to “Women of Virtue” on Bible Witness Web Radio over the next few weeks for messages on

the ladies’ seminar.

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“A nd the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son

Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me;

bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:”

—Genesis 47:29

In the above-mentioned verse, we read that the time drew

near that Israel must die. This affirms the reality of death!

Every person is given a specific period of time to live, and after that there will be no more opportunities to live here on earth. Death is an appointment that every person has to keep with God regardless of age!

Though a person might not know the exact time of his or her death, God

might reveal to such a one that the end of his or her life is near. One example can be found in the life of Jacob! When Jacob knew that the day of his death was near, he called for Joseph, his son. He wanted Joseph to promise him that he would not bury him in Egypt.

Furthermore, Israel told Joseph about his desire to be buried together with his fathers, Abraham and Isaac, in the land of Canaan (cf. Genesis 47:30). Thus, we see a father giving instructions to his son on the things to be done when he dies!

By way of illustration, when my paternal grandfather passed away many years ago, my dad buried him. After the burial, my dad told me that when his time comes, I must not be sad. I have to bury him in the same way he buried my grandfather because I am his only son. Though I was very

young at that time, I remember those instructions I had received till today!

My young reader, the most important lesson for you today is that death is a reality! Death is an unavoidable appointment that the LORD has made with every person. The Bible affirms this truth that it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment (Hebrews 9:27). If you have believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, there is no need to fear this time of meeting God because all your sins have been forgiven. For those who have believed on Christ, death is like passing through a door to the eternal presence of God. We have nothing to fear about our death, for the Lord will be with us.

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LORD’S DAY on 6 OCT 2013Tithes 4,296.00Offerings 4,075.90Building Fund (2015) 2,130.00;

2,000.00Van Fund (Ethiopia) 30.00 GBPC (Ethiopia) 100.00

NON-SUNDAY GIFTSBuilding Fund (2015) 3,200.00;

119.50

ETHIOPIA VAN FUNDTotal as of 6 Oct 2013 42,322.90

BUILDING FUND (2015)Since July 2013

Total as of 6 Oct 2013 63,750.05

gethsemAne young adults’ Fellowship

Topic: Thematic Study on ProverbsSpeaker: Pastor Koshy

Chairman: Anthony EvangelistaDate: Fri, 18 Oct

Time: 7.30 pm (Potbless Dinner)Venue:

Home of Mr & Mrs Danial Wong Blk 298, Punggol Central, #14-473

Singapore 820298

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special Funds

gethsemAne ladies’ Fellowship

Topic: “A Passion for Godliness”Speaker: Pr Dennis KabingueChairperson: Roscelle Lim

Date: Sat, 19 OctTime: 3.00–5.30 pm

Venue: Home of Sis Julie Skariah

Blk 690D, Woodlands Dr 75, #04-190 Singapore 734690

Transport from Admiralty MRT station @ 2.45 pm. Please contact

Sis Carolyn Koshy @ 8183 5749.

gethsemAne youth Fellowship

Topic: “God’s Institution of Marriage”Speaker: Dn Kelvin Lim

Chairperson: Josias PawaDate: Sat, 19 Oct

Time: 3.00–4.15 pm (Choir practice) 4.15–5.30 pm (Bible Study)

Venue: Sims Ville Condo Function Room

gethsemAne adults’ Fellowship

Topic: Book Study on PhilippiansSpeaker: Pastor Koshy

Date: Sat, 26 Oct Time: 4.00 pm

Venue: Home of Mr & Mrs John Peh

Blk 486, #11-489, Pasir Ris Drive 4 Singapore 510486

Transport from Pasir Ris MRT station @ 3.45 pm. Please contact

Dn Daniel Lim @ 9385 0371.

Time & Place of Worship10.30 am

Level 5 Auditorium Singapore Post Centre

10 Eunos Road 8 Singapore 408600

(next to Paya Lebar MRT station)

Prayer Hotline8138 8139

SMS or Whatsapp your prayer item

Our Office510 Geylang Road, #02-06

Singapore 389466 Tel: 6741 1910 Fax: 6741 1016

Our Websitesgethsemanebpc.com

biblewitness.com

Our PastorRev Dr Prabhudas Koshy

Mobile: 9001 1119 Email: pastor.gbpc@gmail.com

Our SessionRev Dr Prabhudas Koshy Elder Mah Chin Kwang

Elder Alan Choy Elder Ng Poh Kok

Deacon Arvind Pawa Deacon Daniel Lim

Deacon Lok Kwok Wah Deacon Kelvin Lim Deacon Francis Lee

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Tuesday Prayer Gathering8.00 pm @ L5 Auditorium, SingPost Centre

Wednesday Lunch Hour Bible Study1.15 pm @ Bible Witness Bookroom

Thursday Seniors’ Ministry11.00 am (Please contact Pr Jeremiah Sim)

Friday Morning Prayer6.45 am – 7.30 am @ Church Resource Centre

For more information, please call the church office at 6741 1910.

Please stay back after worship to join us for:

Refreshment & Fellowship12.30 pm – 1.30 pm

Adults’ & Youths’ Bible Study1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Children’s Bible Study 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Post-Worship Activities

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Nilai Springs Resort, Malaysia

Closing date for registration & payment: 27 Oct 2013 (2 weeks’ time)

scripture in sonG (vol. 1)Bible Witness is happy to make it free for

those who need it. Nonetheless, for those who are able to support the production of the DVDs,

a gift of $10 is suggested to cover the cost of each set.

Gethsemane Filipino serviceSat, 26 Oct @ City Beach Resort

Bible Seminar @ 10 am – 5 pm “Examining the Filipino Culture in the

Light of the Holy Scriptures” By Pr Dennis Kabingue

Gospel Rally @ 7 pm – 9 pm By Pastor Koshy

Sun, 27 Oct @ SingPost L5 Auditorium12th Anniversary Service @ 10.30 am

Combined with English service. Please sign up for buffet lunch at the reception

desk and make your payment to Sis Katherine Peh ($10/adult; F.O.C. for children below 12).