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Sunday 26th July 2020 ST GEORGE’S CHURCH Every person complete in Christ - Colossians 1: 28 WELCOME Back to St George’s church! Finally after many months of meeting Online we are now able to meet together, in person. Thank the Lord and rejoice with us. You will notice that Church has changed in many ways but the Lord remains the same and so does our mission of presenting everyone complete in Christ. God has given us new ways of sharing Christ with our world, our city and our neighbours. He has also given us news ways to develop how we nurture our faith and support each other in the Lord. Thanks for being part of these new ways. THE COLLECT FOR FOR 7TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of his grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. http://www.stgeorges.org.sg https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeschurchsingapore 1

John’s Gospel 1-6 Welcome back to church! That statement might seem a bit odd because, as you know, we have had church every week online. Yet, there is just something powerful and amazing about meeting together as the church! Absence makes the heart grow fonder’. That has certainly been the case since we last met before Easter. These past few months have been quite trying, to say the least for all of us. For Pastors and Staff here at St George’s, this building has felt quite empty every time we walk through it. We have missed the sounds of praise reverberating. We have also missed the voices of our children, youth, and adults as we fellowship and worship together. And we long to have everyone re-join us as a church, but know there is a limit to the number of people allowed and the restrictions on those of the vulnerable group. This continues to make us sad that we are not yet the full family of God together. John’s biography of Jesus tells us that ‘those who believe in Jesus, are given the right to become children of God’ (John 1:12). No matter where we are; whether in church In Person or Online, we are part of the family of God. Our current sermon series is an examination of God made known in Christ, as seen through the eyewitness of John the Gospel writer. We began last week and we will continue until John chapter 6. John’s account of Jesus’ life was written when life was tough, persecution was happening, natural disasters and human tragedies occurring and some were questioning whether they were part of the family of God or not. Despite the difficulties and uncertainties that we encounter, we are called to know with confidence that by believing in Christ we have life in his name and that we definitely are in the family of God. Stay strong brother and sister in Christ, Rev. Ian Hadfield 2

9.00AM “Live” Service Order of Service OPENING INSTRUMENTAL WELCOME BACK VIDEO WELCOME Suzana Yeo PRAYER OF PURITY Suzana Yeo SONG Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God CONFESSION Suzana Yeo BIBLE READING John 1:19-34 Naomi Nixon SERMON John the Witness, Rev Ian Hadfield We the witnesses SONG Behold The Lamb Of God FAREWELL TO VICKY Rev Ian Hadfield INTERCESSIONS Toh Soon Kok LORD’S PRAYER & COLLECT Toh Soon Kok ANNOUNCEMENTS CLOSING Suzana Yeo INSTRUMENTAL There Is A Redeemer 3

PRAYERS PRAISE GOD FOR WHO HE IS Thank God that he raised up for us people who shared the news of Jesus with us. THE WORLD • Pray for Japan (Asia). Give thanks for an increasing openness to the gospel but there are many spiritual blockages to faith as social and political problems in the nation. Pray that eyes will be opened to the truth about Jesus and many will respond. • Pray for our world as it continues to struggle for relief from COVID-19. Pray for a vaccine. Ask the Lord to be merciful as well as drawing people to Christ. • Pray for the ongoing trade war between the USA and China. Pray for our world economically. SINGAPORE • Pray that our nation’s politicians would be sensitive to the outcome of the recent election and pray for them to act wisely and be godly in the decisions they make and implement. • Pray that God would be merciful amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and reduce the number of new infections. Thank God for Singapore’s healthcare system and those who work in the system. • Ask the Lord for his continuing work of grace in the Anglican churches in Singapore and the Deaneries of Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal and Indonesia. Pray for Bishop Rennis as he approaches his last month of being Bishop of Singapore. ST GEORGE’S • Thank the Lord that we are able to meet in person in church at 9 am. Pray that it will be a blessed time and the beginning of more opportunities to meet in person as COVID-19 restriction are lifted. • Pray for Vicky Smith as she finishes her time with St George’s as the Children’s Ministry Director. Thank God for His work through her at Sunday School and Mums and Tots. Pray for Narelle as she becomes Interim Director until we find a suitable replacement for Vicky. • (Pray for a St George’s Mission Partner) HOPE Centre Laos: Thank God that Matt and Lori Mann have been able to return to Laos to continue their work amongst vulnerable and abused Children. Thank the Lord for the work continuing so well whilst they were away in lockdown. • Pray for the sick Rosemary, Thomas, Elaine, Peter, Kah Seng, Caitlin and Tee Dhye. Pray that the medicine they take will help them heal. Pray against bad side effects. The LORD is our strength and refuge. Our very present help in times of trouble. Psalm 46: 1 4

ANNOUNCEMENTS LIVE - ONLINE COMMUNION SERVICE: 2nd August 2020 at 10:30 am Join us for the combined, Singapore wide, Online Communion Service - live streamed only. Join our usual 10 am Church Online on the 2nd Aug. We will talk and pray for 30 minutes and then watch the Service from the Diocesan YouTube channel https://bit.ly/DOS2Aug To find out why we are having Communion this way and to find out how to prepare for Communion this way - have a look at the videos here: https://www.stgeorges.org.sg/pastoral-letter-to-the-anglican-flock/ 5

Online Prayer Meeting Thursday 6th August from 7:30-8:30 pm is our monthly Prayer Meeting. Join us as we pray for our world, our city and our church. Zoom Details https://us02web.zoom.us/j/292505734?pwd=eC96V3l0cWhGaGRDZDZ5ZXhYUVB ydz09 Meeting ID: 292 505 734 Passcode: 823166 It would help if you emailed Betty at [email protected] beforehand so that she can email to you the suggested prayer points. But join the prayer meeting even if you don't have the suggested prayer points. 6

Eyewitness - a 7-week course investigating the person of Jesus, as told by an Eye Witness. Choose either Wednesday nights from 29th July (8-9 pm) OR Thursday lunches from 30th July (12 noon-1 pm) To register for either course/day go here - > https://tinyurl.com/SGCEYEWITNESS OR contact Betty [email protected] 7

For our online Services, View at St George's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/StGeorgesChurchSingapore (Services are available from 7 am on the date of the Service and soon after on the Church's website itself https://www.stgeorges.org.sg ) Interactive Church SUNDAY From 8 am OR 10 am OR 5:30 pm on Sundays, join us for St George's Online Church. 8 am Zoom details: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/628941326?pwd=L1V3ZzcwdzhRZ2NnMXdBK1l6a0IvUT09 Meeting ID: 628 941 326 Password: 018854 10 am Zoom details: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/250233292?pwd=djBpbm5OR0RKRldPcStzckU4cUFFUT09 Meeting ID: 250 233 292 Password: 007972 5:30 pm Zoom details: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/614700265?pwd=Q0xtWUdFN3ZwcENLck9CR015Z1VrQT09 Meeting ID: 614 700 265 Password: 031576 8

CHILDREN Online Sunday School 10-10:45 am every Sunday. Join in for a song, a story, a prayer and an activity. For kids of all ages and their parents. Zoom Details: Meeting ID: 833 6406 9019 Password: SSchool https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83364069019?pwd=SUcxeU5mTjFDZVdsTDZ5Q 3R6WmNpUT09 YOUTH Sunday Circuit Breaker LIVE happens every Sunday from 11 am onwards & Dig Deeper Online happens every Friday from 7-9 pm. We welcome all teens to join us at both our meetings! For more info, please get in touch with Shehan at ([email protected]) YOUTH: This Sunday at Circuit Breaker LIVE, we will be continuing in Proof! Looking at John 7:37-52, about how we should accept opposition as a part of being a Christ-follower and be courageously bold in the face of it. The session is titled \"Enemies Arise\". 9

YOUTH Dig Deeper Online: This Friday at Dig Deeper Online, we will be continuing our teaching series called 'What is a Disciple?' continuing on in the acronym: D.I.S.C.I.P.L.E.S looking at I-nhabited by Jesus Christ Himself. As we journey through this series, we will learn the importance of obedience in following Jesus Christ and how we can truly live a transformed life! 10

Toddler Time Online Toddler Time continues online every Tuesday at 10 am (for about 30 mins) on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82467648764?pwd=ZnhOR0xZVzdPQS9EZ DJEUi8vTTdvUT09%E2%80%8B Meeting ID: 824-6764-8764 Password: 309684 Please contact Hydie at [email protected] for more details. 11

We need your input/thoughts please St George's has a goal of having as many people as possible coming to church, in person, by providing a variety of Service styles and times, in a safe manner and within the safe distancing and other guidelines placed upon us. There are two ideas that the leadership team of the PCC would appreciate your input on, by you completing a simple Online Survey. We would like to hear from you on: a) A mid-week, mid-morning Communion Service (for example Wednesday at 10:30 am) for those in the COVID-19 vulnerable group (due to age or other health conditions). If you are in this COVID-19 vulnerable group please complete this survey https://tinyurl.com/SGCCommnSvc b) A Saturday afternoon Service held in the late afternoon (for example 5:30 pm) for 1 hour for young families (so with a kids program) with a light meal afterwards (when restrictions are lifted). If you would be interested in a Service such as this, please complete this survey https://tinyurl.com/SGCSatSvc 12

St George's Church is seeking a Full Time Children's Ministry Director The Director will: 1) Oversee the ministry of Sunday School 2) Oversee the ministry of Mums and Tots 3) Work with the Toddler Time leadership team 4) Raise up, support and equip the teams of Volunteers who work with Children 5) Ensure Child Safeguarding policies and procedures are fulfilled. Job advertisement is found here https://www.stgeorges.org.sg/employment/ For more details, questions and to apply - contact Ian at [email protected] 13

Morning Prayer Service - Every Wednesday 8-8:30 am Join us every Wednesday (until Circuit Breaker measures end and we can go to St George's building as a group.) We will use the Prayer Book to pray and read the bible and have a short devotion. (We will provide the prayer book, you bring your own coffee!) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87863024081?pwd=aFhtY1JrTjFHY3dEYTd pSGdqYUZWUT09 Meeting ID: 878 6302 4081 Password: 091389 14

For your prayerful consideration Whilst the church is not meeting together, we still have financial costs as well has providing assistance to those who need it. So we ask that you prayerfully and carefully consider giving online through PayNow or Planned Giving. Please go to this section of the website to find out more https://www.stgeorges.org.sg/how-do-i-give Or download the form here. And send the completed form to Annette: [email protected] Contact Us Vicar: Rev. Ian Hadfield [email protected] Seniors: Rev. Paul Tan [email protected] Associate Minister: Rev. Dr Soh Guan Chin [email protected] Children's Ministry: Vicky Smith [email protected] Youth Ministry: Shehan Thomas [email protected] Small Groups/Life Groups: Marc Wang [email protected] Filipino Ministry: Hydie Valdez [email protected] Admin Manager: Nicholas Tan [email protected] Finance: Annette Ho [email protected] Membership & Courses: Betty Wu [email protected] Property: Cynthia Lamb [email protected] Rosters+Website: Lesley Limpin [email protected] Office Mobile (WhatsApp only) 9812 5473 Address: St George's Church 44 Minden Rd, Singapore 248816 15