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Speaker Rev Jabez Chia
For internal circulation only
13 October 2019
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a reverential attitude and a dependence
on the Holy Spirit to guide us in the
selection of hymns and what to say. Our
goal is to design a worship service with
hymns and choice words that blend in with
the sermon of the day. For this to happen,
we need to learn what the scripture
teaches us about worship.
With the above in mind, our course was
structured for four days of training. Our
contents include: (a) Biblical Foundations
of Worship; (b) Worship Design: (c) Historic
Pattern of Worship; (d) Blended Worship;
(e) Basic Structure of Word and Sacrament;
(f) Prayer Using Scripture as Your Partner;
(g) Worship Leadership; (h) Planning a
Christmas Service; and (i) Evaluating
Worship Services.
Thankfully, interaction from course
participants was high as many became
more engaged with the contents as the
lessons progressed over the next few
days. I am also thankful that many
participants have acquired new skills on
worship preparation and leading.
(Note: We are thankful that one of our lay-leaders, Chan Kum Soon, was able to teach a module on “Church Worship” at the School of Pastoral Ministry in Nepal. Kum Soon is our first lay-leader to fully teach a module at SOPM, and we hope more lay-leaders will do the same! Below are his reflections after returning from Nepal – so be encouraged!)
I am most thankful to our gracious God and Provider for making this trip possible. I also wish to acknowledge the support of Ps Kiran Das, Ps Daniel Chua, Ps Peter Teo, and all who have prayed for me during this trip. As scripture has reminded us – we are “one body, but many parts” (1 Corinthians 12:27) – and my trip is made possible because of the help of many.
Indeed, I count it an honour to be able to share with our brothers and sisters in Nepal about “Church Worship.” It was Ps Kiran who requested this module to be taught. That opened the door for me to teach on the biblical foundation of planning and designing worship services; evaluating public worship; and Christian identity formation through worship.
John Piper once said: “Missions exists
because worship doesn’t. Worship is
ultimate, not missions, because God is
ultimate, not man. When this age is
over, and the countless millions of the
redeemed fall on their faces before the
throne of God, missions will be no
more.” If this is true, then teaching our
congregations to properly worship God
may have greater eternal consequences
and significance than most people realise.
When a pastor or worship leader stands
at the front to prompt the congregation
to worship, it is not a free for all. It is
more than just stringing together a few
favourite songs and hoping to impress
others with our vocal ability. It requires Students doing homework
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course has been an eye opener for
our pastors and worship leaders in the
area of church worship…”
In his book, Engaging with God, David
Peterson offers this insight: “Vitality and
meaning of worship will not be restored to
Christian gatherings until those who lead
and those who participate can recover a
biblical perspective on their meetings,
seeing them in a total plan and purpose
for his people.”
Let us pray that pastors and worship
leaders will continue to engage and reflect
on the biblical teachings of worship so that
they can plan worship services that glorifies
God and edifies the congregation. Amen!
Chan Kum Soon
This is what Ps Kiran has written to Ps
Daniel Chua in a separate report:
“First of all I would like to say thank you
for your prayers and financial support
for SOPM module that was taught by
Kum Soon from 9-12 Sep, 2019. It has
been a wonderful blessing because we
were able to train 74 students. This is
an increase of 14 more students from
our usual cohort of 60 students. It
included worship leaders from other
churches and some pastors who were
not regular students of SOPM.
Since “Church Worship” is a practical
course, I have encouraged some
worship leaders and pastors to come
for this module so that they can learn
how to lead their church to have
effective worship services. In fact, this
Lecture content
Discussions in small groups
Student seeking clarification
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SINGAPORE
Next Wed (16 October), 7.45 pm, Room #03-06
Chairperson: Eld Siew Kim Siang
CHURCH
Thank God for the recently-concluded Leaders’ Retreat led by PM Lee and President Jokowi. Thank God that President Jokowi led the way in tackling the recent haze threat resolutely, and that Singapore and Indonesia are maintaining excellent relations. Pray that the younger leaders will strengthen ties in trade and investments, human resource development, tourism, education and culture.
Pray for Sunday Evening Mandarin Service’s (SEMS) outreach concert on Sun 13 by the “Grape Vine Music” group from Taiwan. The performers, though visually impaired, glorify God with their gift of music. Pray that many will come, especially non-believers and that the songs, testimony and message by our intern Ps Li Kang will touch them.
The New Life In Christ (NLIC) class ends this Lord’s Day, 13 Oct. Praise God for two participants who prayed to receive Christ in their lives during the course. Pray that these two ladies will continue to grow spiritually in their daily walk with the Lord. Pray also for the 5 participants in the recently concluded Alpha course who put their trust in Christ.
CARE GROUPS
CGs are a key platform to extend pastoral care to our members. Pray that more members/worshippers will join a CG and that CGLs will ably lead their groups. Pray that the study of God’s Word, praying together and extending mutual encouragement through fellowship will be done in earnest, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
POEM - Let’s Pray Once Every
Month….together
OVERSEAS MISSION MINISTRY
Dedication Service of Water Mission: The construction of the Clean Water Project at Sampuran Village (Lake Toba) is on schedule. Pray that the Dedication Service can take place in January 2020. Pray that more Carmelites can make the trip from 14-18 Jan to do children, youth, women and men ministries.
Two Missions Trips In December 2019: (1) 14 Carmelites are going for Medical Missions to Andaut (9- 15 Dec). (2) 9 Carmelites are going for SEEDS Ministry in Yangon (18-23 Dec). Pray for journey mercies and God’s empowering in ministering.
“He who runs from God in the morning
will scarcely find Him the rest of the day”
John Bunyan”
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Khee Chang, Lai Koon and Jinj Yang would like to express their deep appreciation for the love, kindness and support offered by our Carmel pastors and church friends in helping us cope with the departure of our beloved mother and grandmother.
We felt your love and care exemplified Christ's love and we were comforted that the funeral services had been a good testimony to non-believing family members, relatives and friends.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
20 Oct Eld Bruce Lockhart The Cost of Integrity Daniel 6
27 Oct Rev Lim Kheng Hai The Ongoing Reformation John 8:31-38
3 Nov Rev Daniel Chua A Coming King Daniel 7
10 Nov Rev Peter Teo Back the Future Daniel 8
We are switching use of Fellowship Hall with Bible Church today because they
need the baptism pool in our hall. Please use the Grace Fellowship Hall for all
activities today (13 October). Thank you.
Asst Ps. Gabriel Chia is preaching at S-Word Evangelical Free Church today.
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NEXT SUNDAY 20 October 2019
MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT 1ST SERVICE
MINISTRY INVOLVEMENT 2ND SERVICE
Ushers Eld Albunus Ng & friends D’Vine CG
Refreshment Jennifer Lim/Peck Har
Worship Leader Dn Adrian Wong
Congregational Prayer Rev Peter Teo
Musicians Week 3 Band
Welcome Corner Tan Mun Kiat/Lam Suyen David Lee/Dn Jonathan Lum
Scripture Readers Serene Lim Airika Takeguchi
AVA Crew Michael Teo/Alan Tan Low Ek Yong/Tan Chay Hoon/Andrew Ong
Librarians Chee Leh Tee
Please make all cheques, including those for the Development Fund, payable to
Mount Carmel BP Church Ltd (payee name must be stated on the cheque).
Please note that NO receipts will be issued for cheques received by the Church below
$5,000 except upon request.
All offerings and pledges to Mount Carmel BP Church Ltd are not tax-deductible.
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Daniel 5
1. WITHDRAW THE HAND THAT TOASTS TO IDOLATRY – vv. 1- 4
2. WATCH WHO GOD IS – vv. 18 – 23, chapter 4:34
- HIS HAND RULES THE WORLD
3. WALK ON WITH TRUST – v. 23c, vv. 26 - 30
- HE HOLDS YOUR WORLD IN HIS HAND
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Worship Leaders Lau Hoong Chuin
Speaker Rev Jabez Chia
Prayer Rev Peter Teo Scripture Readers Rumi Tan Rina Lai
Ushers Suyen & friends West Coast CG
Refreshment Ayer Rajah CG
AVA Peh Chee Siong Peter Go John Tan Francis Tay
Thanksgiving Flowers Goh Swee Hong & Leng Khiang Lim Zhong
Welcome!
A warm welcome to all newcomers
and visitors with us today. We hope
that you will have a meaningful time
of worship this morning. Do join us
for tea at the fellowship hall after the
service.
Worshippers are invited to come forward to the front
pew for personal prayer with our elders/pastors.
Psalm 19:1-4
Here I Am To Worship
“Gloria Patri”
Romans 1 and 1 Timothy 6 (selected verses)
My Life is in You
Jesus, Hope of the Nations
Jesus Shall Take the Highest Honor
I Give Your Heart
By Faith
Doxology
Daniel 5 (reading Daniel 5:1-16)
The Hand That Rocks The Royal Cradle Rules The World
Ancient of Days
Three-Fold Amen
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http://www.carmel.sg/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Weekly-101319.pdf
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