2020_0105 Bulletin

Sunday 5th January 2020 ST GEORGE’S CHURCH 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. CHURCH CONTACTS Tel: 6473-2877 Clergy: Rev Ian Hadfield, Vicar [email protected], Rev Dr. Soh Guan Chin, Associate, [email protected] Rev Paul Tan, Seniors’ Pastor, [email protected] Pastoral: Toddler Time, [email protected] Hydie Valdez Mums and Tots, [email protected] Kim Jones Youth Ministry, [email protected] Marc Wang Children & Families, [email protected] Victoria Smith Operations: [email protected] Jonathan Ong [email protected] Annette Ho [email protected] Betty Wu [email protected] Cynthia Lamb [email protected] Lesley Limpin [email protected] www.stgeorges.org.sg www.facebook.com/stgeorgeschurchsingapore 1

8.00AM HOLY COMMUNION Order of Service- Refer to the 8.00am red service book PROCESSIONAL HYMN 86 From The Eastern Mountain (Tune 1) BAPTISM of JAMES OTTOKAR VAVASOUR THOMAS FULLER WELCOME Margaret Chew THE PREPARATION (pg 1) THE COLLECT (See bulletin pg 6) PSALM Psalm 1 : 1 - 6 (pg 383) Margaret Chew 2ND READING Judges 2: 10 – 23 (pg 171) Kenneth Tan PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH HYMN 83 As With Gladness Men Of Old GOSPEL READING Matthew 2: 1 - 12 (pg 681) Margaret Chew SERMON The Cycle Of The Judges Rev Ian Hadfield THE NICENE CREED (pg 2) INTERCESSIONS (pg 4) Janet Sosna ANNOUNCEMENTS THE PEACE (pg 5) Hail To The Lord’s Anointed OFFERTORY HYMN 87 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 81 Lord, For The Years ORGAN POSTLUDE Raymond Lin 2

10.00AM MORNING PRAYER WELCOME Suzana Yeo SONGS 10,000 Reasons All I Once Held Dear CHILDREN’S SONGS My God Is A Great Big God Let Your Light Shine PRAYER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE PEACE (Children leave for Sunday School) WELCOME TO NEWCOMERS ANNOUNCEMENTS APOSTLES CREED CONFESSING OUR SINS THE LORD’S PRAYER THE COLLECT PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD Peggy Tay PRAYER BEFORE THE READINGS Carolyn Wignall Carol Wee HEARING GOD’S WORD Matthew 2: 1 - 12 (pg 681) Judges 2: 10 – 23 (pg 171) SERMON The Cycle Of The Judges Rev Ian Hadfield SONG Give Us Clean Hands OFFERTORY SONG Cornerstone (During these songs, our freewill offerings will be received) BLESSINGS CLOSING SONG Holy Spirit Living Breath Of God 3

5.30PM HOLY COMMUNION WELCOME Toh Soon Kok OPENING SONGS Holy, Holy, Holy The Lord Is My Salvation THE COLLECT PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD Lindsey Weller THE LORD’S PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENTS SONG Show Us Christ HEARING GOD’S WORD Daniel Chen Matthew 2: 1 - 12 (pg 681) Judges 2: 10 – 23 (pg 171) SERMON The Cycle Of The Judges Rev Ian Hadfield OFFERTORY SONG O Great God THE LORD’S SUPPER COMMUNION SONG In Christ Alone CLOSING SONG Undivided 4

SERMON NOTES “Judges: Broken People. Faithful God” “The Cycle Of the Judges” Judges 1-3. 5

PRAYERS Praise God for who he is  Thank God that he is Lord of history and is working the future towards the goal of bringing all things and everyone under the lordship of Jesus. The World  Praise God that he continues to use his church despite our unfaithfulness. Thank God that he is faithful. Pray that God would raise up people around the world, who are gifted in sharing the gospel. Pray that we would all be bold to share Christ in 2020.  Ask God’s forgiveness for the world wide church’s sins such as greed, selfishness, lack of compassion, abuse of power and people. Pray that God would purify us all.  Pray for Australia; bush fires and drought. Pray for Hong Kong and dialogue seeking peace. Pray for peace among the rising military tensions in Iraq. Singapore  Pray for the families of the victims and those injured in the car crash at Lucky Plaza last week. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/lucky-plaza-accident- one-sister-dead-another-in-hospital-all-6-filipino-victims-good. Pray too for the driver of the car who did the damage. Pray that God will somehow bring good from this tragedy.  Thank God for those who work as tradesmen such as electricians, plumbers, gardeners, cabinet makers, welders, machinist etc.  Pray that God will lead our government as it completes the budget for 2020. Pray that it will help those who really need financial help. St George’s  Praise God for the year of 2019 and pray for God’s leading at St George’s for 2020 (pray for individuals and us as a whole church).  Thank God for Jonathan Ong (Administration Manager) and Kim Jones (Mums and Tots Coordinator) and their work for God and his kingdom at St George’s. Pray that God will raise up their replacements soon.  (Pray for a St George’s Mission Partner) Mission to Seafarers. Thank God for Soon Kok and the team as they share Christ and practical care to those who work on the many ships that visit Singapore. Thank God for Carols by Candlelight last month.  Pray for those who are sick, that God will be merciful to them in this new year ahead; Dorothy Lau, Jenna Howe, Janet Tan, Peter Stead, Kah Seng, Libby Vine, Ian St Maurice, Caitlin Jong, Mary Raj Kumar, Ong Poh Lin and Alex L.  Pray for James-Otto and his parents: Byron and Elizabeth and godparents and us at St George’s as they and we support James-Otto in his spiritual growth after his baptism today (@8am Service). For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. Psalm 1:6 THE COLLECT FOR EPIPHANY SUNDAY Eternal God, who by the shinning of a star led the wise men to the worship of your Son: guide by his light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may behold your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. 6

ANNOUNCEMENTS EVANGELISM AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH SCRIPTURE FOR NEXT SUNDAY Judges 4-5 ST. GEORGE’S INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP Final Week to sign up - Saturday 18 January 2020, 3.30 - 6.30 pm. Great opportunity to come together to sample national dishes from countries represented in our St. George’s community. Sign up and purchase tickets at courtyard after the Service today or contact Estella (9661-4284), Aileen (9018-3878) or Lesley @ church office (6473-2877 Ext.102). TODDLER TIME Do you enjoy ministry with children? Do you want to be part of a thriving outreach into the community? Are you free on Tuesdays from 9:30am – 12 noon? God may have equipped you to help with Toddler Time. We need two extra people to help. If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Toddler Time Co-ordinator Hydie Valdez at: [email protected]. BAPTISMS AT ST GEORGE’S FROM 2020 St George’s will hold baptisms 4 times a year; usually on the 2nd Sunday of the months of; Feb, May, Aug and Nov. JANUARY 2020 MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING will be held on Thursday evening at 7.30pm, 16th January instead of the first Thursday of the month ALPHA 2020 starting Wednesday evening 5th February 2020 at 7:15pm. Try Alpha. Invite your friends. Alpha is for those wanting to explore the Christian faith. It is relaxed, low-key and fun. It is for anyone who is curious about Christianity and those who want to brush up on the basics. Alpha consists of a meal, followed by a video talk on topics. Join our introductory morning tea/dinner and a short film on Wednesday 5th February 2020. For more information, please email: [email protected]. YOUTH. Restart. Sunday. 12 January. 10am. Youth Building. Be there. (Dig Deeper starts Friday 10 January with Pizza night. 6-9pm. All teenagers welcome. Youth Upper Room.) WORD IN SONG 1 DAY CONFERENCE – 18th JANUARY 2020 Emu Music are running an excellent one day conference at Adam Rd Presbyterian Church. 8:30-4pm. This is for musicians and singers and sound teams. Cost is $10 (+booking fee) For more information and registration emumusic.com/collections/word-in-song-singapore-1. Specialised Sessions on: Song Leading, Piano for church, Music for Kids and Youth, Ministry of Sound, Leading from guitar, drums and bass + song writing. 7

OTHERS EMPOLYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: (Contact Ian: [email protected]) F/T YOUTH DIRECTOR St George’s is seeking to employ a Full Time Youth Pastor to commence Mid-2020. F/T WOMEN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR A person who will oversee ministry to the Women of the church including women’s small groups and events. F/T ADMINISTRATION MANAGER This is a full time role and needs a person who has had experience in managing staff, property and compliance. P/T MUMS AND TOTS COORDINATOR Mums and Tots is a community playgroup. Job: 15-20 hrs/week. The ministry occurs Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings 10.00-11.30am. 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] 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. 8