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Sunday 25th October 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 LAST SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Merciful God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as pass man’s understanding. Pour into our hearts such love towards you that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. http://www.stgeorges.org.sg https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeschurchsingapore 1

SINGLENESS “Why aren’t you married?”, “Why are you still single?”, “When are you going to marry?” …. These are some of the questions people ask someone who is not married. Sometimes these questions are annoying for singles. Let us see what Paul says about singleness in 1 Cor 7:24-40 today. The church of Corinth wrote a letter to Paul and asked, “Should unmarried people and widows remain unmarried?” The apostle himself, possibly a lifelong single, answered and describes both the struggles and gifts of being single. Paul’s opinion and advice are very practical and still applies to us today. Paul said, it is good for them to stay unmarried as he is (1 Cor 7:7). But if they cannot control themselves, it is better to marry than to burn with passion (1 Cor 7:8-9) which may be one of the struggles of an unmarried person. In other words, unmarried and widows have a choice. They are free to decide – to get married or to stay single…and by staying single, they are not sinning. A married person, however, must be prepared for challenges in their relationship with their spouse (28b). 2

On one occasion, Jesus’ disciples asked similar questions about staying single. His disciples said that if this is the case for those who are married, it is better not to marry. But Jesus said, it depends on a person’s calling. - “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” (Matthew 19:10-11) An unmarried person can give his/her full attention to the Lord’s affairs on how they can please God. Their focus is the relationship with God. This is a gift of being single. Are you single? How are you using your gift? On the other hand, it may be easy to think that singles are worry free. But not all singles have that same strength as Paul, others are vulnerable and lonely, and maybe carrying a heavy load about which we do not know. How can we as believers help our brothers and sisters in their struggles? We are all created for relationships. You may be single, but in a relationship with God! If the Lord has called you to be single for life just like Paul, you are blessed for that purpose. Whatever is our status in life at present, whether widow or single, we have a choice to stay unmarried or to marry. But do choose to stay in a close relationship with God. One day we will all be married…….to the lamb (that is Christ), because we are his bride. (Revelation 19:7-9) Hydie Valdez 25th October 2020 3

1 Corinthians 7:24-40 24 Brothers and sisters, each person, as responsible to God, should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. 25 Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 26 Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for a man to remain as he is. 27 Are you pledged to a woman? Do not seek to be released. Are you free from such a commitment? Do not look for a wife. 28 But if you do marry, you have not sinned; and if a virgin marries, she has not sinned. But those who marry will face many troubles in this life, and I want to spare you this. 29 What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30 those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep; 31 those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away. 32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— 4

34 and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord. 36 If anyone is worried that he might not be acting honorably toward the virgin he is engaged to, and if his passions are too strong[a] and he feels he ought to marry, he should do as he wants. He is not sinning. They should get married. 37 But the man who has settled the matter in his own mind, who is under no compulsion but has control over his own will, and who has made up his mind not to marry the virgin—this man also does the right thing. 38 So then, he who marries the virgin does right, but he who does not marry her does better. 39 A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, but he must belong to the Lord. 40 In my judgment, she is happier if she stays as she is—and I think that I too have the Spirit of God. 5

9.00AM “Live” Service Order of Service WELCOME Rev Ian Hadfield PRAYER OF PURITY AND Rev Ian Hadfield REVELATION 1 CREED SONG Fill My Cup, Lord CONFESSION Rev Ian Hadfield BIBLE READING 1 Corinthians 7: 24-40 Robyn Smee SERMON Andrew Thomas SONG Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer INTERVIEW ON BEING SINGLE AGAIN Sylvia Goh Luse INTERCESSIONS, THE LORD’S PRAYER & Peter Tan THE COLLECT ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev Ian Hadfield CLOSING Rev Ian Hadfield 6

5.30PM “Live” Service Order of Service WELCOME Philippa Lucas Philippa Lucas PRAYER OF PURITY AND REVELATION 1 CREED Philippa Lucas Mark Borland SONG To God Be The Glory Andrew Thomas CONFESSION Sylvia Goh Luse BIBLE READING 1 Corinthians 7: 24-40 SERMON SONG He Knows My Name INTERVIEW ON BEING SINGLE AGAIN INTERCESSIONS, THE LORD’S PRAYER & Rev Ian Hadfield THE COLLECT ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev Ian Hadfield CLOSING Philippa Lucas 7

PRAYERS PRAISE GOD FOR WHO HE IS • Thank God for his sustaining power over the world, over history, over us his family. THE WORLD • Pray for Slovakia (Europe). Pray for the church, that the Lord would be pleased to bring revival to draw people out of their nominalism and come alive for the Lord. Pray for fresh new ways to reach the lost of Slovakia for the Lord. Pray for political stability in the country. • Continue to pray for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. • Pray for the US presidential election and its effects on our world. Pray for God to show his sovereignty and his glory in the process and outcome. SINGAPORE • Pray for our government; bring before the Lord our President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Ask the Lord to grant them wisdom • Thank the Lord for those who work in Singapore’s excellent public transport system, for administrators, track workers, mechanics, drivers, cleaners, conductors etc. • Pray for unity in the churches of Singapore as we plan how to bring Christ to the people of Singapore during Christmas. 8

ST GEORGE’S • Praise God for those who are single in our church. Thank God for his faithfulness to them and their faithfulness to him. Pray for those who struggle with being single and pray for those who have become single again through divorce or death in the transition. • Bring before the Lord thankfulness for the ministry of Rev. Dr Soh Guan Chin over the 6 years that he has served among us at St George’s. Pray for him in his ‘retirement’ which will mean more work with the Joshua Mission, sharing God’s word with church leaders who have little theological training. Pray God blessings. • (Pray for a St George’s Mission Partner) Hope Children’s Centre (Laos) - HOPE Homes are full, and God is still sending us cases. We are therefore now praying about opening a second home for girls, and for God's guidance concerning this. Religious persecution has increased this year. We know of 10 cases of Christians who have been put in prisons for \"disrupting the peace\". They are promised release if they recant their faith. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in prison, that they will be strengthened to not recant. • Pray for those the families who care for Rena, Rosemary, Christina, Kah Seng, Caitlin and Tee Dhye. “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68b 9

慈怀疗护及临终关怀課题 主题 -慈怀疗护须知 -预先护理计划须知 -持久授权书须知 HEARTS IN ACTION (Palliative Care and End Of Life Care Matters) Sunday 25 October 2020, 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm (In Mandarin) via Zoom Online Venue: via Live-stream (Links below) https://bit.ly/35KJflY For enquiries, please call 6538 2231 or email secretariat@singaporehospice.org.sg. 10

Saturday 31 October 2020 10.30 am - 12 pm via Zoom Online Venue: via Live-stream (Links below) https://tinyurl.com/ddpfe2020 Meeting ID: 929 4288 1751 Passcode: 018122 11

Be Spiritually renewed and refreshed 1) Join a Life Group Life Groups are small groups which meet in homes or at church or on Zoom (or a mixture of in person and virtual) where we meet together, study God's Word the Bible together, pray and care for each other and Do Life Together (hence the name Life Group) Contact Marc to join a group marcwang@stgeorges.org.sg Marc will help you find a Life Group for you on a day and time that suits you. 12

2) Be a person who gives sacrificially A follower of Jesus is someone who is generous with their money to causes that advance the kingdom of God. The Old Testament encouraged tithing, giving 10% of income to the Lord. The New Testament encourages us to go beyond and give sacrificially as God gave sacrificially his son and Jesus sacrificially gave his life. St George's appreciates people giving in 3 ways: (go to https://www.stgeorges.org.sg/how-do-i-give a) Setting up regular payments through a standing instruction to your bank, b) Mobile banking app or Paynow/Paylah (see at the bottom of this message) c) Giving regularly through retiring offerings after each Church Service. 3) Be a person who serves A follower of Jesus is someone who will serve, serve in church, serve in the community. Here is a link to enable you to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/sgcMinistry-Involvement-Nov20 There is training provided by us too. 13

4) Be a person who shares about Jesus The good news about Jesus and being loved and forgiven by God, is such good news that a follower of Jesus will want to share this news with others. Who are you sharing your faith with? Are you praying for others that you will share Jesus with them? Are you ready to tell your story about how God has been at work in you? You don't need to be an expert to share your faith. You can show them in actions how much God loves them. And you can also invite people to Church or activities. Think about sharing Jesus and inviting people could happen over Christmas. And next year when St George's runs ALPHA and Christianity Explored. Alpha - https://www.stgeorges.org.sg/alpha/ Christianity Explored - https://www.stgeorges.org.sg/christianity-explored/ 14

Each week during the month of November we will hear from one of St George's Mission Partners. Do be listening and watching for these short segments. Then pray for the organisations, give financially and where possible volunteer to serve. (These presentations are replacing our usual November Fair which is not possible due to COVID-19) 15

St George's Safeguarding Training St George's new Safeguarding Policy is a church wide policy to help us provide a safer environment for children and youth to grow in knowing and experiencing the Lord. Our policy requires all who are involved in working with young people, under the age of 18 years old, need to do annual training. We are offering one more training opportunity for not only leaders, teachers, and helpers but for anyone from St George's Church. Everyone is welcome. Last Opportunity Sunday 25th October 2 pm in person at church It is a Free Event and is for 1 hour duration. Sign up for either event here: https://tinyurl.com/SGC-SAFETRAININGOCT2020 16

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To Register for Services 'In Person' at 100 pax/Service - 9am and 5:30 pm during October go to https://stgeorgeschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations To Register for Services 'In Person' at 100 pax/Service – 8 am, 10:15 am and 5:30 pm during November go to https://stgeorgeschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations To Register for Youth and Sunday School (in limited numbers) 'In Person' during November Services go to https://stgeorgeschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations NOTE: Sunday School is available 'In Person' for 8 am and 10:15 am NOTE: Youth is available 'In Person' for 10:15 am and 5:30 pm. 18

In Serving the Church Go to this link https://tinyurl.com/sgcMinistry-Involvement-Nov20 and sign up to help serve at church on Sundays at 8 am, 10 am and 5:30 pm during November, December, January. etc... Use this link https://tinyurl.com/sgcMinistry-Involvement-Nov20 to offer help with Sunday School, Youth, Toddler Time, Mums and Tots, and/or Join one of our Life Groups - small groups 19

A Farewell Note from Rev Dr Soh Guan Chin to St. George's Church Composed 4 October 2020 Warm Greetings in Christ, dear people of St. George's Church! It has been my joy and privilege to have served with our parish for 6 years since 1 October 2014. Rev. Mark Dickens was Vicar then. I was asked by Bishop Rennis Ponniah, who has just retired, to assist him as priest. It was arranged as an agreement between my Mission, The Joshua Mission, and St. George's Church. My role was to work with him, and cover for him, when he had multiple engagements. This included celebrating, preaching, or officiating on Sunday communions & services, baptisms, weddings, funerals, home blessings, birthdays, and like pastoral duties. May the Lord continue to bless every family and every person who received from Him through these ministries, not just those I did, but all at St. George's. 20

The time for my farewell has come because of the growth of my Mission. When I joined St. George's, my Mission had 6 countries in its preaching and teaching network. It now has 18. Therefore, my load as Founder & International President, to teach, develop teaching materials, organise and administrate has grown. Also, over these years, more clergy and staff have been engaged at St. George's. Hence it is timely for me to focus more on my Mission. My attachment ends on 31 October 2020. But I am based in Singapore, and you are very welcomed to receive the preaching & teaching that is offered through my Mission, and to participate. Please do visit the Mission website www.thejoshuamission.net for messages & information, and to give, as the Lord may lead. By the way, the Mission is not named after me. Both the Mission and myself are named after the “Joshua” of the Bible. Thank you very much to you, the parish, to Rev. Ian Hadfield, the PCC, and the leaders, for all your prayers, fellowship, and funds to my Mission. I am sure there will be future opportunities to work with St. George's. May the Lord's blessing abide upon us all to worship and serve Him fruitfully for His glory. Revd. Dr. Soh Guan Chin (Joshua YJ Su) 21

A FINANCIAL GIFT TO SAY \"THANK YOU” to Rev. Dr Soh Guan Chin If you would like to say \"Thank You\" to Rev. Soh in a financial way in order to support The Joshua Mission, then please give through an envelope by cash or cheque marked \"Gift Rev. Soh\" or put that description in the details field in your electronic transfer. Please do so by the 2nd November. 22

Midweek Communion Every Wednesday at 10:30 am A weekly opportunity to gather to celebrate what Christ has done in a tangible way. This is a Church Service for those in the COVID-19 vulnerable group (over 60 years of age and/or those with other health issues) Please register for the Service (as only 50 people can gather). Please go to our church website: https://stgeorgeschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations to register or ring/send a WhatsApp message to the Office 96577142 (new church mobile number) Please let the office know if you would like transport to St George’s to attend the Service. 23

Church Live Stream Online Watch the 9 am St George's Church Service as it happens from home, the car, with others etc. Go to this site https://rebrand.ly/SGCLiveStream Click this only on Sunday for YouTube Live from 9 am on Sunday. You will also be able to watch the Service any time after 9 am too. NOTE: from the 1st November 2020 there will no longer be any pre-recorded Services but only the Live Streamed Service (which will continue to be available on Church's Website and the Church's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/StGeorgesChurchSingapore ) 24

LAST PRE RECORDED 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 this Sundays, join us for St George's Online Church. 8 am Zoom details: Join Zoom Meeting For Zoom details, please email Betty Wu at bwu@stgeorges.org.sg The last 8 am Zoom Interactive Church will be held on the 25th October. 25

CHILDREN Online Sunday School 10-10:45 am every Sunday in October. Join in for a song, a story, a prayer, and an activity. For kids of all ages and their parents. Zoom Details , for more info, please get in touch with Narelle at (narelle@stgeorges.org.sg) Note that from 1st November 2020 Sunday School will be offered in person at the 8 am Service and on Zoom and In Person at church (with limited numbers) for the 10:15 am Service. Please register your children for Sunday School In Person https://stgeorgeschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations. 26

This Friday at Dig Deeper Online, we will be continuing our teaching series called 'the Ephesians Series'. We will be journeying with Paul in this letter as he encourages us to live our lives in the light of God's big picture! Also, this Friday, we will be hosting our Physical Dig Deeper meeting at (3) homes keeping to the (5) person rule in each household excluding the people already in the house. If you're interested in hosting a group or sending your teen to one, please do let us know by getting in touch at (shehan@stgeorges.org.sg) 27

Join us this Sunday at Circuit Breaker LIVE for the final 'Ask Anything' Q&A session of 2020 via Zoom with Andrew Thomas & Alex Stark YOUTH Sunday Circuit Breaker LIVE happens every Sunday from 11 am until the 26th October then it will move to 10:15 am and 5:30 pm on Sunday 1st Nov. & 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 (shehan@stgeorges.org.sg) 'In-person youth at Church will resume on Nov 01st at the 10:15 am and 5:30 pm services. Registrations for in-person youth is open. We'll also be continuing to broadcast Youth on Zoom for all those who are unable to make it to Church! https://stgeorgeschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations 28

Alex is an itinerant speaker for RZIM. He grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and spent most of his time playing sports with friends. When he was fifteen, he heard the Christian story in a way that unlocked his imagination, forcing him to ask deep questions about life to which the person of Jesus was the answer. After graduating from high school, Alex went on to study theology in Brisbane and Oxford, showing particular interest in the writing of Christian ethicists and gender theory. Alex speaks in churches and universities, at conferences, and in the corporate world. He particularly loves helping young people navigate their questions, having worked with them for just under a decade. Alex has led outreach teams in local parish missions, as well as volunteer chaplains at music festivals and school-leaver celebrations in Australia. In all of this, he has been continually reminded that the Christian story isn’t just true news but also good news, and he is committed to helping people explore the truth and beauty of God’s good story. Alex lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife, Kath, and spends his time speaking with people who have questions about the Christian faith. 29

Toddler Time Online Toddler Time continues online every Tuesday at 10 am (for about 30 mins) on Zoom. Please contact Hydie at toddlertime@stgeorges.org.sg for more details. 30

NOTICE ON CHANGE OF USE FOR TES FUNDS 1st September 2020 Dear Donors, If you have previously donated to the PMF-ST GEORGE’S CHURCH account to support the restoration of St George’s Church, and received a tax deduction on your donation, please note that the scheme now allows collected donations to be used for: 1. Restoration of non-protected but historical structures within our Monument’s compound; 2. Works that are required for compliance with statutory regulations; and 3. Payment of Lease and TOL renewals. This is in addition to the original approved use, which was to support the restoration of the monument building. The Parochial Church Council has recommended, and Church Members have approved at the recent AGM that up to S$160,000 of funds in the PMF- ST GEORGE’S CHURCH account be used for Payment of Lease and TOL renewals. Should you have any concerns or objections to your donation being used for these new purposes, please contact Annette Ho (email: aho@stgeorges.org.sg), with your official tax exemption receipt as issued by NHB, by no later than 31st October 2020. Note: After 1st November 2020, it shall be taken that donors have no objections to the additional proposed uses, and donations will be channeled to fund these, where applicable. signed by a) Rev. Ian Hadfield (Vicar St George's b) Craig Martin (Honorary Treasurer) 31

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. For PayNow 1. Please open your bank app and tick the \"scan & pay\" and scan the below QR code or tick the PayNow icon, you can choose to key in UEN number: T08CC4075KSGC. 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: plannedgiving@stgeorges.org.sg 32

Contact Us ian@stgeorges.org.sg Vicar: Rev. Ian Hadfield paul.tan@stgeorges.org.sg Seniors: Rev. Paul Tan jsohgc@stgeorges.org.sg Associate Minister: Rev. Dr Soh Guan Chin narelle@stgeorges.org.sg Children's Ministry: Narelle Hadfield shehan@stgeorges.org.sg Youth Ministry: Shehan Thomas marcwang@stgeorges.org.sg Small Groups/Life Groups: Marc Wang toddlertime@stgeorges.org.sg Filipino Ministry: Hydie Valdez Admin Manager: Nicholas Tan nictan@stgeorges.org.sg Finance: Annette Ho aho@stgeorges.org.sg Membership & Courses: Betty Wu bwu@stgeorges.org.sg Property: Cynthia Lamb sgcproperty@stgeorges.org.sg Rosters+Website: Lesley Limpin sgcworship@stgeorges.org.sg Office Mobile (WhatsApp only) 96577142 (New Mobile Number) Address: St George's Church 44 Minden Rd, Singapore 248816 33