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Call to Worship – Orlando Cangco

(Psalm 50)

God speaks and the earth is created.

Glory hallelujah!

God shines forth with a beauty

beyond our comprehension.

Glory hallelujah!

God calls us to be a people of faith.

Glory hallelujah!

1^st Scripture Reading – Neo Wee Suan

Psalm 50:1–6

Prayer Leader – Edwin Choy

2^nd Scripture Reading – Neo Wee Suan

2 Kings 2:1–12

Ministry of the Table – Marcus Goh

(Allan Tan   Joel Chiang   Wong Sung Kok)

2 Corinthians 4:3–6

Ministry of the Word – Dave Hogan

Mark 9:2–9

Commission & Benediction – Edwin Choy

Go now, and speak of what you have seen of God’s glory.

Do not cling to the holy moments when heaven overshadows you,

but as the Lord lives,

let us listen to Christ and follow him

from the places of revelation to the places of mission.

And may God shine the light of glory into your hearts.

May Christ be with you and never leave you.

And may the Spirit renew the image of God within you.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

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NEWS

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WELCOME

The church at Moulmein welcomes all to the assembly this morning.

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TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

God is present in Christ and Christ is present in us.

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PRAYER

For the times we choose the veil of darkness

over your gospel of light,

forgive us, Lord.

For the times we choose to proclaim ourselves

instead of proclaiming Jesus Christ,

forgive us, Lord.

For the times we choose mindless action

over heartfelt devotion,

forgive us, Lord.

For the times we choose the bonds of fear

over the freedom of your grace,

forgive us, Lord.

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CHURCH CAMP 2012

Date :  15 — 18 June 2012 (Fri to Mon)

Venue :  Grand Lexis, Hibiscus Garden Chalets, Port Dickson, Malaysia

Theme :  Encountering God in Worship

Speaker :  Randy Harris

Worship Leader :  Randy Gills

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Randy Harris has been the speaker of our previous camps and we love his witty and humourous delivery of the Truth. We have learnt much from him.  Randy Gills is the composer and song writer for the Zoe singers – a popular acapella group for contemporary praise among the young. 

Registration for Church Camp 2012 is now open. You may register at this website:
http://camp2012.moulmeinchurch.com

The closing date is 18 March 2012.

For enquiries, please contact Jastina Chen or Cynthia Wong.

ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

Prayer Warrior

Calling for Prayer Warrior for AOF6! Please sign up on the sheet outside the Cry Room by Feb 26.  You will be assigned an AOF participant from Moulmein on Mar 4 (Sunday).

Donations-in-kind

Please pass your books and children’s clothes to Ann Catolos or Sonia Kwan by Mar 4 (Sunday). We will not be accepting any more donations after that date as we need time to pack and distribute the weight.

Equipping Day 

All participants and parents of the participants are to attend a mandatory equipping day on Feb 25 (Saturday) from 10am to 5pm at the Moulmein church building.

LEADERSHIP SELECTION

The term for current leadership will end in April this year.  We are in the process of initiating another leadership selection exercise with the help of Peter Lee, Boong Kheng and Jennifer Chan.  Let’s be praying that those selected will respond positively to the call to serve.

PRAYER

Please pray for:

i. Don Buo that his application to work in Singapore may be approved.  Don is already in Singapore and staying with the McCurleys temporarily.

ii. The participants of AOF6 especially the young people that they may be enriched spiritually as they serve the needy people in Cambodia.

iii. Phyllis from JB who was robbed and suffered fractures on her nose from being beaten with a baton.  She is now recuperating from the surgery and the trauma in KL.

iv. Our rebuilding application with URA that we will have some indication from them this year so that we can decide, as a church, what to do with our 50-year-old building.

Call to Worship – Peter Lee

(Psalm 30)

I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up,

and did not let my foes rejoice over me.

O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.

Sing praises to the Lord, faithful ones,

and give thanks to God’s holy name.

God’s anger lasts for a moment, but God’s favor is for a lifetime.

You have turned my mourning into dancing.

You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.

Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning!

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

My soul praises you. I will not be silent.

1^st Scripture Reading – Jordan Tan

 Psalm 30

Prayer Leader – Edwin Choy

2^nd Scripture Reading – Jordan Tan

 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

Ministry of the Table – Neo Wee Suan

 (Foo Sek San   Gibson Tan   Joshua Chia)

 Mark 1:40–45

Ministry of the Word – Mark McCurley

 2 Kings 5:1–14

Commission & Benediction – Edwin Choy

Go now, and live out our song of praise to God.

Discipline yourself in all things, however small,

so that we may attain the prize of salvation

that is ours in Christ Jesus.

And may God’s powerful blessing uphold you like a mountain.

May Christ Jesus touch you and make you whole.

And may the Holy Spirit dance with you in the joy of life.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

WELCOME

Welcome to our assembly this morning.  We worship here every Sunday to praise and thank God who empowers us to bless others just as He has blessed us.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

Jesus heals those who come with humility and faith.

PRAYER

Healing God,

  we come to you this day

  confident in your power

  to renew and restore our lives.

There are times we come to ask for healing,

  but our pride stops us

  from accepting what you offer.

There are times when we run strong and confident,

  infused by your grace and mercy.

But there are times when our faith falters,

  and we lose the strength and hope within us.

O God,

  forgive us when we fall short of the finish line

  because we chose to rely upon our own power.

Forgive our unwillingness to accept your divine touch.

If you choose, Lord, you can make us clean.

Amen.

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CHURCH CAMP 2012

Date           : 15 — 18 June 2012 (Fri to Mon)

Venue       : Grand Lexis, Hibiscus Garden Chalets,  Port Dickson, Malaysia

Theme      : Encountering God in Worship

Speaker    : Randy Harris

Worship Leader: Randy Gills

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Randy Harris has been the speaker of our previous camps and we love his witty and humourous delivery of the Truth.  Randy Gills is the composer and song writer for the Zoe singers – a popular acapella group for contemporary praise among the young. 

Registration for Church Camp 2012 is now open. You may register at this website: http://camp2012.moulmeinchurch.com The closing date is 18 March 2012.

For enquiries, please contact Jastina Chen or Cynthia Wong.

ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. More than 90 have signed up.

If you are going, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.com

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR CAMBODIA

A special collection will be made today for Cambodia. The goal is to raise $3888. The amount though small will go a long way to help the needy Cambodians.

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LEADERSHIP SELECTION

The term for current leadership will end in April this year.  We are in the process of initiating another leadership selection exercise with the help of Peter Lee, Boong Kheng and Jennifer Chan.  Let’s be praying about this selection and that those selected will respond to the call to serve.

PRAYER

Please pray for:

a. Don Buo that his application to work in Singapore may be approved.  He is coming to Singapore tomorrow.

b. Kin Fai that he may gain full recovery from back pain due to a slipped disc condition.  He has been recovering well.

c. The participants of AOF6 especially the young people that they may be richly blessed as they serve the needy people in Cambodia.

Call to Worship – Alan Ng

(Isaiah 40)

Lift up your eyes to the witness of the earth.

God’s presence is here, in the plants and the trees.

Lift up your eyes to the canvas of the heavens.

God’s praises are proclaimed by the stars above.

Lift up your eyes to the love of God.

God’s grace abounds, in the courage of the weak

and the strength of the downtrodden.

Lift up your voices to join in the song.

It is good to sing praise to our Creator God!

1^st Scripture Reading – Christopher & Russell Lee

 Psalm 147:1–11, 20

Prayer Leader – Mark McCurley

2^nd Scripture Reading – Christopher & Russell Lee

 Isaiah 40:21–31

Ministry of the Table – Lau Tat Chuan & Wei Liang & Dylan Teow

(William & Dominic Teow)

 1 Corinthians 9:16–23

Ministry of the Word – Dave

 Mark 1:29–39

Commission & Benediction – Mark

Go now, and trust in God’s mercy for your strength.

Proclaim the good news wherever God calls you,

and do not set yourselves apart from others,

but be all things to all people for the sake of the gospel.

And may God give you the strength and freedom of an eagle.

May Christ be the bread that nourishes and renews you.

And may the Holy Spirit be the rising wind beneath your wings.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

WELCOME

The church at Moulmein welcomes all to the assembly this morning.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

God has given us the privilege of sharing the gospel with others.

PRAYER

Everlasting God,

how good and fitting it is

to sing your praises and worship your name.

From the beginning of time,

you have revealed yourself to us

in mighty acts of power

and miraculous gifts of grace.

From the tiniest seed to the mightiest ocean,

you show us your presence and your power.

Speak to us now,

that we may truly hear.

Inspire us now,

that we may truly know.

Lift up our eyes,

that we may truly see

you as the everlasting God,

the One who never faints or grows weary.

Lift up our hearts,

that we may truly feel your strength

at every moment of our journey.  Amen.

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CHURCH CAMP 2012

Date           : 15 — 18 June 2012 (Fri to Mon)

Venue       : Grand Lexis, Hibiscus Garden Chalets,  Port Dickson, Malaysia

Theme      : Encountering God in Worship

Speaker    : Randy Harris

Worship Leader: Randy Gills

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Randy Harris has been the speaker of our previous camps and we love his witty and humourous delivery of the Truth.  Randy Gills is the composer and song writer for the Zoe singers – a popular acapella group for contemporary praise among the young. 

Registration for Church Camp 2012 is now open.   You may register at this website:

http://camp2012.moulmeinchurch.com

The closing date is 18 March 2012.

For enquiries, please contact Jastina Chen or Cynthia Wong.

HATHA YOGA – 11^TH INTAKE

Commencing Date:  4 Feb 2012, Saturday

Time      : 3 pm — 4 pm

Fees*     :  $90 (10 sessions)

Trainer :   May Leong

Venue    :   Church of Christ, Moulmein

Bring your own yoga mat and hand towel.

Please register with Roogmanny or Jastina Chen if you are interested.

*  donated to FDS

ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now extended to February 6.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment.

The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc

All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.

When you have registered and booked your tickets, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.com

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR CAMBODIA

A special collection will be made next Sunday, 12 February for Cambodia. The goal is to raise $3888.  The amount may be small but will go a long way to help the needy Cambodians.

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LEADERSHIP SELECTION

The current leadership will end its term of leadership in April this year.  We are in the process of initiating another leadership selection exercise with the help of Peter Lee, Boong Kheng and Jennifer Chan.  Let’s be praying about this selection.

PRAYER

Please pray for:

i)      Kin Fai that he might be relieved from back pain due to a slipped disc condition.

ii)     Kwai Yuong as she battles with cancer.

Let’s pray for recovery for both Kin Fai and Kwai Young.

Call to Worship – Alan

(Psalm 111)

Praise the Lord!

We praise God with full hearts.

Fear the Lord!

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Delight in the Lord!

We delight in God’s works

and rejoice in God, our savior.

Praise the Lord!

We praise God with full hearts.

1^st Scripture Reading – Ban

 Deuteronomy 18:15–20

Prayer Leader – Mark

2^nd Scripture Reading – Ban

 1 Corinthians 8:1–13

Ministry of the Table – Michael

(Sung Kok    Wee Teck   William)

 Mark 1:21–28

Ministry of the Word – Dave

 Psalm 111

Commission & Benediction – Mark

The works of the Lord sustain us.

God has blessed us with life.

The precepts of the Lord guide us.

God has blessed us with wisdom.

The love of the Lord redeems us.

God has blessed us with salvation.

Go with God’s blessings.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

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WELCOME

The church at Moulmein welcomes all to the assembly this morning.  We worship here every Sunday to praise and thank God who empowers us to bless others just as He has blessed us.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

Jesus reveals God’s love to us.

PRAYER

God of power and might,

when your awesome presence

was too much for your people to bear,

you sent prophets to guide,

to teach, and to call us back

to the ways of life.

In the fullness of time,

you again dwelt powerfully with your people,

sending your Son Jesus

to open our eyes,

that we might see your ways anew;

to open our hearts and minds,

that we might understand

and proclaim your teachings

for all to hear. Amen.

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CHURCH CAMP 2012

Date:          Fri 15 June — Mon 18 June 2012

Venue:       Grand Lexis, Hibiscus Garden   Chalets, Port Dickson, Malaysia.

Theme:      Encountering God in Worship

Speaker:    Randy Harris

Worship Leader :     Randy Gills.

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Randy Harris has been the speaker of our previous camps and we love his witty and humourous delivery of the Truth.  We have learnt much from him.  Randy Gills is the composer and song writer for the Zoe singers – a popular acapella group for contemporary praise among the young.  It is a huge blessing to have them both at the same time for the camp.

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Registration for Church Camp 2012 is now open.   You may register at this website:

http://camp2012.moulmeinchurch.com

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The closing date is18 March 2012.

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For enquiries, please contact Jastina Chen or Cynthia Wong.

BIBLE CLASS

There will be no bible class today. We will resume our study on Romans on 5 Feb.  Next week’s lesson will cover Roman 1:18 – 3:8.

CHINESE NEW YEAR FELLOWSHIP

Happy Chinese New Year to all!  We will have our annual Chinese New Year celebration lunch and fellowship after worship today. Be sure to stay back for the fun, food and fellowship.  A big thank-you to the Fellowship Committee for organising the event.

ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now open.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment.

The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc

All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.

When you have registered and booked your tickets, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.com

SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR CAMBODIA

The young organisers of AOF6 would like to bless the poor in Cambodia.  They are planning to raise funds to buy essentials for the orphans, village schools and dumpsite community.  The sum to be raised may be small, the blessing it brings to the recipients is huge!  Let’s give our support to our young AOF organisers as they seek to bless the poor.

LEADERSHIP SELECTION

The current leadership will end its term of leadership in April this year.  We are in the process of initiating another leadership selection exercise with the help of Peter Lee, Boong Kheng and Jennifer Chan.  Let’s be praying about this selection.

Call to Worship – Orlando Cangco

(Psalm 62)

The God of all creation calls us.

We come, knowing that our deliverance

and honor rest in God.

Power and steadfast love belong to God.

We come to sing and pray,

celebrating the presence

of this mighty, loving God.

1^st Scripture Reading – Christopher

 Jonah 3:1–5, 10

Prayer Leader – Dave

2^nd Scripture Reading – Christopher

 1 Corinthians 7:29–31

Ministry of the Table – Ban

(Gibson   Sek San  Wee Teck)

 Mark 1:14–20

Ministry of the Word – Edwin

 Psalm 62:5–12

Commission & Benediction – Dave

As we go out to meet a changing world,

remember this:

God alone is our rock

and our salvation;

the risen Christ

is calling each of us to share the good news

of the realm of God.

The realm of God is near,

and we are on the way.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

WELCOME

Welcome to the assembly this morning. If this is your first visit, we hope you will find it edifying.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

God’s forgiveness comes in response to our repentance and faith.

PRAYER

Holy One, God of all Creation,

you call us to be your people,

to carry your vision in this time and place,

to go where you send us

to help welcome your amazing good news.

As we gather in the presence of the risen Christ

to spread the news that your realm is near,

fill us with your Holy Spirit,

O God of all Creation.

Fill us with your glorious Spirit,

that we may share your good news

with a world in need.

Amen.

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CHURCH CAMP 2012

Church Camp 2012 is now open for registration. The website for registration is:
http://camp2012.moulmeinchurch.com.

Registration closes on 18 March 2012.

Theme:      Encountering God in Worship

Speaker:    Randy Harris

Worship

Leader :     Randy Gills.

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Randy Harris has been the speaker of our previous camps and we love his witty and humourous delivery of the Truth.  We have learnt much from him.  Randy Gills is the composer and song writer for the Zoe singers – a popular acapella group for contemporary praise among the young.  It is a huge blessing to have them both at the same time for the camp.

Date:          Fri 15 June — Mon 18 June 2012

Venue:       Grand Lexis, Hibiscus Garden   Chalets, Port Dickson, Malaysia.

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For enquiries, please contact Jastina Chen or Cynthia Wong.

BIBLE CLASS

There will be no bible class today and next week.  Our study on Romans will resume on 5 Feb.  It will take 12 weeks, ending in April.

CHINESE NEW YEAR FELLOWSHIP

We will have our annual Chinese New Year celebration lunch and fellowship next Sunday, 29 Jan. Such fellowship events and meals have bonded us through the years. We thank the Fellowship Committee for organising such events to bring unity to the body.

ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now open.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment.

The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc

All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.

When you have registered and booked your tickets, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.com

SPECIAL COLLECTION

A total of $50,823 was collected for our Special Collection over the past two weeks.  We thank all for their generous contribution.  We are indeed blessed to have members who not only are willing to devote their time to the Lord, but support the work financially as well.

We are especially heartened that our children are planning to make an offering of their piggy bank savings to the Lord on the first week of each month this year.  What a delight to see little ones living out their faith in giving!

Call to Worship – Peter Lee

(1 Samuel 3, Psalm 139, John 1)

Listen in the stillness of the morning,

in the hush of this moment.

Listen for the Spirit of God …

God searches to find you and calls you by name.

Speak, O God, for your servant is listening.

God hems you in and lays the hand of blessing upon you.

Here I am, Lord, willing to serve.

Christ calls to you now: “Follow me.”

Here I am, Lord. Lead on!

1^st Scripture Reading – Neo Wee Suan

1 Samuel 3:1–10

Prayer Leader – Dave Hogan

2^nd Scripture Reading – Neo Wee Suan

1 Corinthians 6:12–20

Ministry of the Table – Lau Tat Chuan

(Allan Tan  Joel Chiang  Wong Sung Kok  William Teow)

John 1:43–51

Ministry of the Word – Mark McCurley

Psalm 139:1–6, 13–18

Commission & Benediction – Dave Hogan

Even at the end, God is with us.

Even as God has spoken, God is still speaking.

Go forth—listening and seeing, learning and growing.

We go forth in God’s grace, following Christ,

ready to serve the world.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

WELCOME

The church at Moulmein welcomes all to the assembly this morning.  We worship here every Sunday to praise and thank God who empowers us to bless others just as He has blessed us.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

We are called to be faithful witnesses to Christ’s love.

PRAYER

O God,

you have searched us and known us.

When we are following you with confidence

and when we are hiding out of fear,

you are with us.

Your knowledge is too wonderful for us,

and yet it is your knowledge

that we so desperately need.

Speak to us now.

Reveal our sins,

that we may truly repent and repair the damage

we have wrought upon others.

Cover our shame

with the robe of your love and acceptance.

Empower us with the wisdom of your ways.

Strengthen our courage and commitment

to follow you in service to others.

In Christ’s name, we pray.

Amen.

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CHURCH CAMP 2012

Church Camp 2012 is now open for registration. The website for registration is:
http://camp2012.moulmeinchurch.com.

Registration closes on 18 March 2012.

Theme:  Encountering God in Worship

Speaker:  Randy Harris

Worship Leader :  Randy Gills.

Date:  Fri 15 June — Mon 18 June 2012

Venue:  Grand Lexis, Hibiscus Garden   Chalets, Port Dickson, Malaysia.

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For enquiries, please contact Jastina Chen or Cynthia Wong.

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ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now open.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment.

The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc

All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.

When you have registered and booked your tickets, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.com

SPECIAL COLLECTION LAST SUNDAY

We collected half of our goal of $100,000 last Sunday. Those who missed last week’s collection could do so today by passing your contribution to Boong Kheng.

PRAYERS

Jin Eng requested prayers for her mother’s many allergies. She had challenging moments in the past two weeks and would like to pray for her recovery.

Call to Worship – Alan

(Genesis 1, Mark 1)

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

God said, “Let there be light!”

There was evening and there was morning.

God called it good.

Jesus came up from the waters of the Jordan.

God said, “You are my Son, the Beloved.”

There was for us a new beginning.

God called it good.

We gather here to praise the God of blessing.

This is a day of new beginnings!

1^st Scripture Reading – Christopher

 Genesis 1:1–5

Prayer Leader – Mark

2^nd Scripture Reading – Christopher

 Acts 19:1–7

Ministry of the Table – Suen Kwong

(Gibson   Joshua Chia   Sek San)

 Mark 1:4–11

Ministry of the Word – Dave

 Psalm 29

Commission & Benediction – Mark

The God of glory and strength sends us forth to serve.

We have seen the splendor of God.

The voice of God is powerful, giving us power.

We have heard the voice of God.

May the Lord give us strength!

May our God bless us with peace.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.
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WELCOME

Welcome to the assembly this morning. If this is your first visit, we hope you will find it edifying.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

The Holy Spirit empowers us for Christian living.

PRAYER

Creating Spirit,

as you called the world into being,

call us together as your church.

Give us power and strength to serve the world.

Give us wisdom to see the goodness in creation.

Blessing Spirit,

as you named Jesus the Beloved,

name us and bless us with your grace,

that we, your children, may tell your story.

Empowering Spirit,

fill the church with your strength,

that it may carry your love

throughout the world. Amen.

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SPECIAL COLLECTION TODAY

A special collection will be made today to cover the shortfall in contribution for 2011. Our goal is $100,000 — four times our pledges for 2012.  The special collection is over and above the regular contribution for January 2012.

CHILDREN’S OFFERING

The Children Ministry is embarking on a project to teach children to be intentional in giving.  Starting this month, each child will have a “piggy” bank to save coins at home and bring it to church on the first Sunday every month as an offering.  We thank the Children Ministry for inculcating the habit of giving in our young ones.

COURAGEOUS – FATHERING MOVIE

We have booked 134 tickets for Courageous, a movie on fatherhood.  It will be screened at The Cathay Hall 5, at 12.30 pm on 14 Jan 2012. Pasir Panjang, CitiVision, Bedok and Woodlands churches will be joining us for this movie.

We strongly encourage all to watch it with their families.  It is a great way to start the year with a focus on family.  Hurry and sign up on the notice board for ticket reservations.  Only 40 tickets left.

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ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now open.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment.

The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc

All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.  When you have registered and booked your tickets, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.com

LIVING SACRIFICES: SERVANTS & STEWARDS

The heart of worship goes beyond beautiful songs and heartfelt emotions.  In Romans 12:1 we are taught: “Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.””  Being servants and stewards is being like Christ.  It is holy, it is pleasing to God.

We have been blessed for so many years.  We have tasted God’s mercy.  In 2012, let’s come to God.  Let’s be transformed.  Let’s serve.  Let’s be living Sacrifices.

To kick-start this, we are launching a study of the book of Romans, which will run for 3–4 months.  We will come together for a short lesson, and then split up to our respective classes to see how we may apply it to our lives.

Call to Worship – Orlando

(Isaiah 61, Isaiah 62)

Come into God’s presence as a gift to God’s world.

We rejoice and celebrate, for God has clothed us

in garments of salvation.

Do not keep silent, but sing with joy.

We shout with praise, for God has covered us

in robes of righteousness.

Let God’s glory shine in your praise and prayer.

We will shine with the light of Christmas love!

1^st Scripture Reading – Jordan

 Isaiah 61:10–62:3

Prayer Leader – Dave

2^nd Scripture Reading – Jordan

 Galatians 4:4–7

Ministry of the Table – Wee Suan

(Benedict  David   Keen Hoe)

 Luke 2:22–40

Ministry of the Word – Edwin

 Psalm 148

Commission & Benediction – Dave

 Depart now in peace, for your eyes have seen

the salvation which God has prepared for all people.

Let us grow in strength and wisdom

and bring forth a harvest of righteousness and praise.

And may God smile upon you and make you strong and wise;

May Christ Jesus share his inheritance with you freely;

And may the Holy Spirit open your eyes

to the presence of God’s Messiah.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ. Amen.

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WELCOME

The church at Moulmein welcomes all to the assembly this morning.  We worship here every Sunday to praise and thank God who empowers us to bless others just as He has blessed us.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

We can enter the new year with confidence in God’s saving grace.

PRAYER

Abba, Father God,

we come as your children

trusting in your grace.

As we come into your sacred space,

may we present ourselves

as a living gift to you

and to the needs of your world.

May our growth in your grace

strengthen our ministry as your disciples.

And may we shine forth as a beacon of hope

for all the world to see.

In Christ’s
name, we pray. Amen.

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HAPPY 9^TH ANNIVERSARY

It’s our 9^th Anniversary as a merged Moulmein church!  What better way to celebrate then to give thanks to God for His great blessings in 2011 through the ministries in this church family.  God has indeed been good to us in the past year.

To celebrate ouranniversary, tea will be served after worship.

ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now open.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment.

The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc

All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.  When you have registered and booked your tickets, please send your particulars to jennifer@moulmeinchurch.
com

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL – MY COUSIN’S COMING

A big thank you to our drama crew for the excellent production of the Christmas Musical which saw packed audience, with many visitors, on both performances on Dec 23 and 25.

Their hard work in spreading the Christmas message through the performance has glorified God.

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SPECIAL COLLECTION – 8^TH JANUARY

A special collection will be made next Sunday to cover the shortfall in contribution for 2011. Our goal is $100,000, which is four times our pledges for 2012.  The special collection is over and above the regular contribution for Jan 2012.

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Call to Worship – Jordan & Mithiran

(Psalm 89:1–2)

I will sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, forever;

with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.

I declare that your steadfast love is established forever;

your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.

1^st Scripture Reading – Reading Team

 2 Samuel 7:1–11, 16

Prayer Leader – Naveen

2^nd Scripture Reading – Reading Team

 Luke 1:46b-55

Ministry of the Table – Joel

(Communion Servers)

 Romans 16:25–27

Ministry of the Word – Joseph

 Luke 1:26–38

Commission & Benediction – Dave

Go now, and celebrate God’s love all your days.

Let us give to Christ Jesus the obedience of faith,

offering ourself as the servant of the Lord

and allowing God’s Word to be fulfilled in us.

And may the only wise God establish you forever.

May the mysteries of Christ be conceived within you.

And may the Holy Spirit strengthen you and encircle you.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,

In the name of Christ.

Amen.

WELCOME

Welcome to the assembly this morning. If this is your first visit, we hope you will find it edifying.

TODAY’S WORSHIP THEME

The birth of Christ provides hope to a hopeless world.

PRAYER

Beloved, Holy Love,

we welcome you to our house,

the sacred space we have built

to gather together as your people.

Here we come to offer you

our thanksgiving and praise

in response to the abundance

of your creation.

Here we come to share with you

our prayers of confession and petition,

for they lie heavy on our hearts.

Even knowing that you are here

and everywhere,

we come longing to hear you say,

“I am with you always.”

Amen.

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ANGKOR OF FAITH 6

The sixth amazing Angkor of Faith in Siem Reap will be held from 11 – 16 March 2012. Registration is now open.  Please register and book your flight as soon as you have decided to go to avoid disappointment. The website for registration is: aof6.co.cc All participants are encouraged to take the Jetstar Asia flight which leaves on 11 March afternoon and returns on 18 March late afternoon.  When you have registered and booked your tickets, please inform Edwin.

CHRISTMAS OUTREACH MUSICAL

Our youth and young adults are working hard to present a musical entitled “My Cousin’s Coming”.

Synopsis:

Ace is all excited to welcome his dad home for Christmas but finds out instead that his saint-like cousin is coming to live with him. Dad is not coming home and mum is furious. What will Ace do with his unwelcomed cousin, demanding mum and non-present dad? Transport yourself back in time with Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Simeon and Angels while watching this modern day Christmas dilemma. What is Christmas about and what’s behind the gifts, Christmas trees, decorations and delicious food?

Timing of Performance:

7.45pm, 23 December 2011 (Friday)

9.30am, 25 December 2011 (Sunday)

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PLEASE PRAY FOR…

Our drama team’s confidence that the Lord will work powerfully through their artistic presentation of the
gospel.

A full audience and receptive hearts to our Christmas musical on Friday 23 December at 7.45 pm.

That more people will experience the joy of Christ’s presence as Christmas draws near.