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Sunday 23rd August 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 11TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Almighty God, who called your Church to witness that you were in Christ reconciling men to yourself: help us so to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be reconciled to you; through him who died for us and rose again and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. AMEN. http://www.stgeorges.org.sg https://www.facebook.com/stgeorgeschurchsingapore 1

In our passage today we will learn about another eyewitness of Jesus named Nicodemus. Nicodemus is a person of high position. He is a Pharisee and a member of a ruling council and a teacher. He came to Jesus at night because he heard something interesting about him, something extraordinary! The passage does not say why he came at night. Perhaps he was too busy during the day at work. Or maybe he felt shy that others may see him with Jesus. But he was eager to know more about Jesus. Let us find out. In their conversation, Jesus told him many important things that Nicodemus needed to know but Nicodemus was not able understand. Jesus then explained everything to him. If you already know Jesus, make every opportunity to make him known. If you are like Nicodemus who wants to know more about Jesus, you are very welcome to come and ask questions! 2

Your desire to know more may be different to Nicodemus' conversation with Jesus. He went to Jesus face to face. If those days were in our time now, he could use zoom, skype, or messenger call with Jesus. Jesus is not physically with us today, but his Spirit is with us and he speaks to us in the Bible, that is always available. Also there are Christians you can ask as well as Life groups to join to ask questions there. We can come to Jesus not just at night, but all the time! Let us pray that we may understand his message to us today. Jeremiah 33:3 says, \"Call to me and I will answer you, and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.\" Hydie Valdez 23rd Aug 2020 3

John 3: 1-21 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” 9 “How can this be?” Nicodemus asked. 10 “You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? 11 Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept 4

our testimony. 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? 13 No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.” 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. 5

9.00AM “Live” Service Order of Service OPENING INSTRUMENTAL Samantha Poh WELCOME Rebecca McPherson INTERVIEW Roy Varghese SONG To God Be The Glory Choir TITUS 2&3 Creed Rebecca McPherson BIBLE READING John 3: 1-21 Chris McPherson SERMON Mike Kelly CONFESSION Rebecca McPherson SONG As Moses Raised The Choir Serpent Up INTERCESSIONS Philippa Lucas THE LORD’S PRAYER & THE COLLECT ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev Ian Hadfield CLOSING Rebecca McPherson CLOSING INSTRUMENTAL Samantha Poh 6

PRAYERS PRAISE GOD FOR WHO HE IS • Thank God for his love for the world that he sent his son to bring salvation and not judgement. Thank God for the verse John 3:16. THE WORLD • Pray for Maldives (Asia). The Maldives is a beautiful location, but its people are one of the least evangelised nations on earth. The government denies the existence of Christianity among Maldivians while arresting those who do believe. Pray for the true name and nature of Jesus to be made known in this nation. • Ask for the Lord to be active for peace and stability in Lebanon as it continues to struggle with many issues; the explosion, the government resigning, inflation, COVID-19, corruption and situated between many antagonistic countries. Pray for the Christians there. • Bring before the Lord the Eastern Orthodox Churches (Greek, Coptic, Russian, Syrian, Ethiopian etc). Pray for boldness to proclaim Christ and faithfulness to follow him. SINGAPORE • Thank God that the number of cases of COVID-19 is reducing. Continue to pray for all who are unwell with the virus. Continue to pray for the guest workers where infection is high. • Pray for the retail sector in Singapore. Thank God for those who work there and especially pray for Christians in this area in how to be godly in dealing with customers, staff, and bosses. 7

• Pray for Bishop Rennis as he finishes his time as Bishop this month. Pray as he says goodbye to people that he would speak words that God would use for encouragement and challenge. ST GEORGE’S • Pray that as a church soon we might be able to meet together as 100/Service. • Pray that we would prayerfully and carefully consider our financial giving to St George’s and our mission partners. Thank God for our current levels but we are still behind our income budget. • Thank the Lord for Lesley who works with us in rostering Services and the Website. Pray for her and her husband Chris and their daughter and son. • (Pray for a St George’s Mission Partner) OMF – Brian and Laureen Powell Anwyn and Ruth: Laureen is still awaiting a visa to the UK whilst Brian and the girls have left for England to start the girls’ schooling. Pray that Laureen’s visa will arrive very soon. • Pray for the sick Rosemary, Peter, Kah Seng, Caitlin and Tee Dhye. Pray that God will show his mercy and give perseverance. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17 8

ANNOUNCEMENTS Please click here to go to the Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzTTP9yySEY&feature=youtu.be 9

Moore College Preliminary Theological Certificate EPHESIANS Enrol at Moore College here -> https://apply.moore.edu.au for Ephesian by 9th September (paying Moore College directly) and then let us know that you wish to join the Ephesians Study Group by registering here https://tinyurl.com/SGC-EPHESIANS-MOORE-SEPT2020 . The free Study Group will start on Monday the 14th Sept 7:45- 9:15 pm for 10 weeks. Moore College Basic Cost: $45 AUD. (includes the online version of the Ephesians Study Book and extra study materials) $20 AUD (extra cost for a hard copy of the Ephesians Study Book to be posted to you. Note it takes approx. 2 weeks for the book to arrive so register with Moore College by the 31st Aug) There is no extra cost to sit the Online Exam which can be done within 6 months of your enrolment. 10

Midweek Communion Every Wednesday at 10:30 am A weekly opportunity to gather together 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 9812 5473. Please let the office know if you would like transport to St George’s to attend the Service. 11

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 - YouTube Live from 9 am on Sunday. We would appreciate your feedback too. Please contact [email protected] for your thoughts on whether we should continue to offer this style of church. 12

For our 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 OR 10 am OR 5:30 pm on Sundays, join us for St George's Online Church. You may email us at [email protected] for meeting details on Zoom. 13

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. Kindly email Narelle at [email protected] for details. 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]) 14

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 P- articipate. 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! 15

YOUTH: This Sunday at Circuit Breaker LIVE, we will be finishing up our Proof series! Looking at John 20:1-18, about Jesus’ resurrection, and what it means for the life for His followers. The session is titled \"Alive and Well\". Toddler Time Online Toddler Time continues online every Tuesday at 10 am (for about 30 mins) on Zoom. Please contact Hydie at [email protected] for more details. 16

In Serving the Church Go to this link https://tinyurl.com/SGC-Ministry-Form-2020 and sign up to help serve a) in our Pre-recorded Services (usually Saturday Mornings) and then 8 days later at b) b) at Church on Sundays 9 am c) at our Midweek Wednesday 10:30 am Communion Service. d) at our other events including Youth, Sunday School, Life Groups/Bible Study Groups, Toddler Time and Mums and Tots SPECIAL REQUEST: We NEED people who would be willing (with training) to work on the Live Streaming aspect of Church on Sunday mornings. We need people who would enjoy working with sound, with video camera and video editing. Please complete the form https://tinyurl.com/SGC- Ministry-Form-2020 17

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. Here is an idea 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 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 18

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] 19

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] 20

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: Narelle Hadfield [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 21