2020_0209 Bulletin

Sunday 9th February 2020 ST GEORGE’S CHURCH Minden Road, Singapore 248816 Every person complete in Christ - Colossians 1: 28 WELCOME to St. George’s today! Please stay for refreshments after church. You can also visit the Welcome Corner to find out more about our ministries and activities. An air-conditioned nursery is available for infants in the Vestry. THE COLLECT 3rd SUNDAY BEFORE LENT Eternal God, whose Son Jesus Christ is for all mankind the way, the truth, and the life: grant us to walk in his way, to rejoice in his truth, and to share in his risen life; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. AMEN. http://www.stgeorges.org.sg https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeschurchsingapore 1

8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION Order of Service- Refer to the 8.00am red service book PROCESSIONAL HYMN 4 Lord, As The Day Begins WELCOME Mike Kelly THE PREPARATION (pg 1) THE COLLECT PSALM Psalm 6: 1 - 10 (pg 385) Mike Kelly 2ND READING Judges 16: 4 – 10, 15 - 22 (pg 182) Chris Kelly PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH HYMN 476 In A World Where People Walk In Darkness GOSPEL READING John 1: 1 - 18 (pg 750) Mike Kelly SERMON Where Does Samson’s Strength Come From? Rev Ian Hadfield THE NICENE CREED (pg 2) INTERCESSIONS (pg 4) Karen Tan ANNOUNCEMENTS THE PEACE (pg 5) OFFERTORY HYMN 475 Immortal Love Forever Full THE SUMMARY OF THE LAW (pg 5) HOLY COMMUNION / AFTER COMMUNION (pg 11) Please use the communal chalice for dipping the wafer only (intinction); individual cups of wine are available in the aisles for those who wish to drink. THE LORD’S PRAYER GLORIA IN EXCELSIS BENEDICTION (pg 12) CLOSING HYMN 435 Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken ORGAN POSTLUDE Vater Unser by JS Bach Margaret Chen 2

10.00AM MORNING PRAYER WELCOME Larry Bradley SONG Jerusalem THE BAPTISM OF HARRIET GRACE HOUNSELL, NORA CHAN MIN ANN, AMY MAREE MCWILLIAMS, ERIN CHRISTINA MCWILLIAMS, HANNAH ELIZABETH GRIFFITHS, MARIA EGI PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (Children leave for Sunday School) BAPTISM INTERVIEWS THE PEACE WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS ANNOUNCEMENTS REVELATION 1 CREED CONFESSING OUR SINS THE LORD’S PRAYER THE COLLECT PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD Tan Gek Ling PRAYER BEFORE THE READINGS HEARING GOD’S WORD Kathleen Chia Naomi Weir John 1: 1 - 18 (pg 750) Judges 16: 4 – 10, 15 - 22 (pg 182) SERMON Where Does Samson’s Strength Come From? Rev Ian Hadfield SONG Mighty To Save OFFERTORY SONG This Is Amazing Grace (During these songs, our freewill offerings will be received) BLESSINGS Go in peace to love and serve the Lord In the name of Christ. Amen. CLOSING SONG Build Your Kingdom Here 3

5.30PM EVENING SERVICE WELCOME Philippa Lucas SONG Hallelujah, What A Saviour THE BAPTISM OF SOH WEIJIE CONFESSING OUR SINS REVELATION 1 CREED ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME TIME SONG My Hope Is Built HEARING GOD’S WORD Johan Nalliah John 1: 1 - 18 (pg 750) Judges 16: 4 – 10, 15 - 22 (pg 182) SERMON Where Does Samson’s Strength Come From? Rev Ian Hadfield OFFERTORY SONG You Alone Can Rescue PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD Karan Puri THE COLLECT THE LORD’S PRAYER CLOSING SONG My Heart Is Filled With Thankfulness 4

SERMON NOTES Judges: Broken People. Faithful God Where Does Samson’s Strength Come From? Judges 16 - 17 5

PRAYERS PRAISE GOD FOR WHO HE IS Thank our Lord Jesus for his gracious salvation. Thank him for how he is so unlike every other sinful human and yet so humble and servant hearted. THE WORLD  Pray for Afghanistan (Asia). Pray for this nation that has not known peace for such a long time. Pray for the physical and spiritual protection of God’s people there and also pray for the advance of God’s Kingdom through the church  Pray for those who are suffering from the Corona Virus around the world. Pray for God’s healing and for medical breakthroughs. Pray for those treating the ill. Pray that God will slow the infection rate and reduced the spread of the disease  Ask God to use the concern of the world about the corona virus, climate change etc to bring the world to trust in Christ the source of true comfort and eternal hope. SINGAPORE  Pray about the effects of the corona virus on the Singapore economy. Pray that God, the government and Christian organisations would protect the weak and vulnerable.  Pray for schools and kindergartens that they would appropriately deal with the corona virus. Pray for students who are preparing for exams in schools.  Pray for Rev Canon Dr Titus Chung who is the Bishop Designate to become the Bishop of Singapore in October 2020. Pray for Bishop Rennis as he hands over the role. ST GEORGE’S  Thank God for the appointment of Vicky Smith to be Children’s Director overseeing Mums and Tots and Sunday School. Thanks for the return of Mums and Tots and pray for more volunteer helpers and for the Mums and Tots to connect with Jesus through the ministry of Mums and Tots  Thank God for the start of ALPHA. Pray for eternal changes in lives as a result of the course.  Praise God for those who are being baptised today: (at 10am) Harriet, Nora (both babies) and teens: Amy, Erin, Hannah, Maria and adult: (at 5:30pm) Weijei  St George’s Mission Partner - Prison Fellowship Singapore and PFI/Philippines: Pray for God’s financial provision for each organization in their work among prisoners and their families.  Pray for those who are unwell; Mark Dickens, Dorothy Lau, Jenna Howe, Janet Tan, Peter Stead, Kah Seng, Libby Vine, Ian St Maurice, Samuel Jacob, Caitlin Jong, Ong Poh Lin and Alex L. Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked. Psalm 1:1 6

ANNOUNCEMENTS SCRIPTURE FOR NEXT SUNDAY Judges 19 - 21 MILLENNIALS celebrate St Valentine's Day on Friday 14th February 7.00 - 9.30pm with a Ceilidh. Upstairs at the Youth Building. Make friends, dine and dance like a Scot. Invite friends to hear about Jesus $10 per person. RSVP https://tinyurl.com/millsval or contact [email protected] DINNER After the 5.30pm service on Sunday 23rd February. Join us. MOORE COLLEGE: NEW TESTAMENT 1: Mondays, 8.00 - 9.30pm from 24th February. 10 weeks, Cost: $65. Closing Date today 9th February. Register: [email protected] or call Betty Wu at 6473-2877 ext.101 WHAT AM I HERE FOR? (PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE) LENTEN STUDIES For the 40 days of Lent, 26th February –12th April, join a small group/Life Group to discover the Purpose of our Lives. Tuesday evenings at St George’s is looking for new members. Contact Ian to join a group, or to start one. [email protected] MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE 2020 starting 4th April. 5 Sessions on Saturdays 4th ,18th April, 2nd, 16th and 30th May 2020, 10.00am at Nissen Hut. Fee: $30 per couple. All members of St George’s couples wanting to use St George’s for their wedding this year or next year should register. Enquiries please email [email protected] or ring Betty at 64732877 ext 101 CHRISTIAN LISTENING Learn to listen to God, ourselves and others. Applied Listening Practise (Module 2), 22nd February and 7th March. Contact Kathleen Chia to register: [email protected] CHILDREN'S (YOUTH) CHOIR REHEARSAL Saturdays 3.00 – 5.00pm at the Nissen Hut. Auditions at 2.30pm for ages 6 to 19. Preparing for the Easter Concert on Saturday 18th April. Contact Joanna on 8102-1721. CHURCH RETREAT (4TH QUARTER) Help needed. Join the organising committee. Contact Ian at [email protected] OTHERS REV IAN’S INDUCTION AS VICAR OF ST GEORGE’S CHURCH Will be held at 10.00am on Sunday 16th February. Everyone is welcome. SMALL GROUPS / LIFE GROUPS meet during the week – Morning : Monday, Thursday and Friday Evening : Monday to Friday Contact the vicar or the church office: [email protected] 7

SINGAPORE JAPANESE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP meets at St George’s on Sunday at 1.30pm, Contact via email [email protected] GIVING TO ST GEORGE’S ‘Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.’ 2 Corinthians 9: 7 Giving can be through cash or cheque (payable to “St George’s Church”) and placed in the offertory bag. For bank transfer: Account Name: St George’s Church, Bank name: Standard Chartered, Bank code: 9496, Branch code: 003, Account number: 03-083-0457-8 Donations can be made by LOGGING IN TO YOUR MOBILE BANKING APP, scan the QR code or enter the church’s UEN number: T08CC4075KSGC. For more information, contact the church office. CHURCH CONTACTS Tel: 6473-2877 Clergy: Rev. Ian Hadfield, Vicar: [email protected], Rev. Dr. Soh Guan Chin, Associate Priest: [email protected] Rev. Paul Tan, Seniors’ Pastor: [email protected] Pastoral: Hydie Valdez: [email protected] Helpers and Tots Marc Wang: [email protected] Youth Ministry Victoria Smith: [email protected] Children & Families Operations including room bookings: [email protected] 8