20220227 English Bulletin

WELCOME TO CAMBERWELL METHODIST CHURCH We are a faith community that is growing in our love for Jesus, who died for our sins, and is raised from the death. We are called to follow Jesus, and to make disciple of all nations. If you would like to know more about God, Jesus, or our church or the bible, please use [email protected] / Minister-in-Charge Rev. James Kong 0413 953 238 / Assistant Pastor (English) Ps. Allan Quah 0402 675 219 to Get in Touch. 58 Cooloongatta Road, Camberwell, VIC 3124 • Tel: (03) 9889 0702 • www.cmca-camberwell.org.au

ORDER OF WORSHIP Transfiguration Sunday (2021-02-27) Silent Prayer <B e Still in the Presence of the Lord> Call to Worship Adoration & Praise Prayer Responsive Reading Psalm 53:1-6 The Lord’s Prayer Welcome/Notices Offering 406 <Take My Life and Let It Be> Intercessory Prayer Scripture Reading 2 Peter 1:16-21 Proclamation of the Word God exists? So What? Chorus of Response Benediction Ministry Roster 27/2/2022 Preacher Rev. Meng Tee Gan Worship Leader Joo Soo Lim Song Leader Jin Loong Wong Backup Albert Wong Pianist Jia Xin Wong Keyboardist - Accompaniment Joseph Fung Cajon Jonathan Liew Bible Reader Adam Tiong Multimedia Yew Fong Lim Live Stream/PA Bryan Law & Andrew Zhang Ushers Cassandra & Josiah Tan Floral Anna Ng HC Prep - Preacher Rev. James Kong Ministry Roster 27/2/2022 Song Leader Jennifer Yap Worship Leader Daniel Ha Pianist Jason Ting Backup Zoe Ha Accompaniment Faith Ha Keyboardist - Bible Reader Sammi Chua Cajon - Live Stream/PA Jonathan Liew & David Ha Multimedia Aaron Tiew Floral - Ushers Joyce & Jaden Wong HC Prep Janice Gan 2

“God looks for those whose hearts are prepared to be intercessors before Him ...Intercessors can be the only ones standing between an individual or a nation and God’s wrath.” Henry Blackaby Weekly Praying for the Church 1. P ray for coming back to church to 3. P ray for Annual Conference continue worship to be faithful in leading all churches in Australia, that we may work together to 2.1 Pray for ongoing streaming work to bring the gospel to the those who are be effective, and glorifying God; lost, and discipled to be fisher of men and women. 2.2 Pray for wisdom to discern how to allow congregation to come back to 4.1 P ray for Jimmy Kong (therapy worship with limited seat capacity due treatment), Lai Kwang Muk (Sister Siew to social distancing; Lian’s father, recovering after surgery), Rev. Y C Liong (recovering after 2.3 Pray for the small groups, and surgery), Ken Hii, Clarence Yek, Uncle fellowships continue to connect with Hii, Aunty Su King Ting, Mdm. Lu (Mrs. each other, and reach out to other; Kong’s mum), Christina (Boon Koh’s sister, Canada), Flora (Singapore) and 2.4 Pray for God’s break through in Ben (USA). Thank you all for upholding all that church is doing so that we them in prayer. may experience renewal in the life of community and ministry. 4.2 Pray for our brothers and sisters who contracted Covid and those in close 2. P ray for LCEC 2022 and English Ministry contact. Let us continue to uphold Committee that they may work them in prayer as well as showing our together to reach out to families, our care and support to them. young people, and our community. 3

“God looks for those whose hearts are prepared to be intercessors before Him ...Intercessors can be the only ones standing between an individual or a nation and God’s wrath.” Henry Blackaby Weekly Praying for the Church 5. P ray for our church family continue to 6. P ray for spiritual awakening experience living God in each of these household at Camberwell Methodist 1.1 Your plead with the Lord to be Church. We pray for deeper relationship merciful to us and graciously draw us among the family members, deeper back to Himself and His ways. Ask Him to relationship between husband and show us unfailing love and grant us His wife, and deeper relationship between salvation that we may rejoice in Him. parents and children. I cannot stress more than saying this is the time, God 1.2 Restore us again, O God our is at work through and in our families. Saviour...Will you not revive us again, Let us not look else where but instead that your people may rejoice in you? look within our daily relationship and Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and our family. God is right there with us. grant us your salvation (Psalm 85:4,6-7); Seek Him first and His kingdom, all these things shall be added to you. 1.3 Thank God that He is willing to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask. Cry out to Him for an outpouring and mighty working of the Holy Spirit in our day. 1.4 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. (Luke 11:13) 4

All that’s going on around Camberwell Methodist Church COMMUNITY WATCH Welcome Family Devotion We welcome everyone who join our worship We encourage families to start a regular family service. May the peace of God be with you! If you devotion each week. It is our main thing for our are a new friend to the church, please introduce church because we will grow stronger, closer, and yourself and leave your contact details. more love for God and one another. Let us not waste this time of being together…. explore every Gentle Reminder opportunity to play, to read, to do something together, to pray and to sing together. The church strongly recommends facemask to be worn indoor together with frequent washing Daily Bible Reading of hands. If you have any symptom, please go for testing and isolate until the test result returns Encourage our members to read the Bible, “Bible negative. in One Year” take you through the whole Bible in 365 days. Every day, a different theme is explored Prayer Meeting Thursday (03/3) 7:30PM through a selection of scriptures taken from the book of Psalms or Proverbs, as well as the New Prayer Meeting to be led by Ps. Allan Quah via Testament and the Old Testament. There are 3 Zoom. Let us come to count our blessings and editions to choose from (Classic, Youth, Express). give thanks. Let us continue to serve one another Please scan the QR Code on the noticeboard or through prayer. the bulletin to join. (Please refer page 9) Pastoral Needs Lent Devotional for 2022 If you have any pastoral needs, please do not We will be ordering Lent Devotional for 2022 from hesitate to seek Rev. James Kong (0413 953 238), Bible Society of Singapore (electronic copy), each Ps. Allan Quah (0402 675 219) or local preachers: copy costs $2.50, you can choose either Chinese Lina Lim, Chris Ting, or Joo Soo Lim. If you need the or English. We invite the fellowships and small pastor to pray for you, do approach Rev. James groups to get the number of copies, for those who Kong or Ps. Allan Quah after the service. do not join any fellowship, please contact the ushers, Ps. Allan, or Rev. James Kong to order. Church Busy Bee program on 14th March 2022 (Labour Monday holiday) Special Talk on Digital Mission (Mandarin) This is a church wide event where families from The Board of Missions is hosting a special talk on all congregations are encouraged to participate “Introduction to DMT “(Digital Mission) – using in the busy bee. The busy bee will conclude with online platform to do mission works on March a BBQ at a nearby park, Frog Hollow Reserve 13 @8:00 PM (AEDT) via Zoom. Speaker: Ps. (subject to COVID-19). Every fellowship has been Lisa (SCAC) Zoom ID: 844 1993 5679 (Passcode: assigned a particular task (please refer to page CMCA#dmt) We encourage CMCA pastors, 10). Property Management Steward: Gabriel Ting church leaders and those who are interested in (0422 265 545) Digital Mission works to attend this event. (Refer page 11) 5

All that’s going on around Camberwell Methodist Church COMMUNITY WATCH Friendship Evangelism The 8th Mission Conference (1) Basketball session every Sunday (3pm) at The 8th Mission Conference (online) of the World Boroondara Sports Complex, 271C Belmore Federation of Methodist Chinese Churches Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104 (Bring along a will be held from 9/6-13/6/2022. Theme: Living basketball) COVID safe protocols apply a Missional Legacy. There are Theme Talks (in and children under 10 years old must have English, with Chinese dubbing & subtitle), Special parental supervision. Please contact Joseph on Talks and workshops. Registration fee: SGD 10 0411539082 for more information. (AUD 11) per person. How to apply: Participants from various countries apply to their respective (2) Q uarterly Golf Fellowship starting on the 19th annual conferences. Each Annual Conference March 2022. Format: 9 holes, 4BBB. Contact will compile the list and submit to the Singapore [email protected] for Chinese Annual Conference. Participants will more details and to specify your preferred tee- receive a conference link and password one week off time - AM/PM. before the conference. Registration is required for all daytime conferences, except for evening LCEC Meeting public gatherings. Only registrants have the right to watch and participate. Since the registration The First LCEC Meeting will be on 05/03/2022(Sat) deadline for the conference is May 1, 2022, the at 9AM. Venue: Annex in church. Please send your closing date for registration for our church is April report to Choo Kai Kang, Star Guo and Rev. James 17, 2022. Please register at the reception. For more Kong before 02/03/2022. details, please contact Rev. James Kong or Ervina Ngu (Missions steward). We will submit the list and Use of church venue for followship fees to the CMCA Board of Missions. (see page 8) Please book through picktime.com to avoid clash of use. Please make sure all lights, air-conditioners, and other equipment are switched off, also making sure all doors are locked before leaving. Offering detail Thank you once again for brothers and sisters who faithfully support the ministry of the church through finance, prayers, and participation. May God bless you. Here is the bank detail for your reference: Account name: Chinese Methodist Church in Australia Camberwell; BANK: ANZ; BSB: 013 225; Account Number: 4939 79025. We have prepared an Offering Box in the Lobby for envelope offering. Offering: $15,286.29 (13/2-18/2/2022) Description Abbreviations Bank reference Tithing TITHE C9/E11 C9 TITHE Paul WONG General GEN C9/E11 C9 GEN Paul WONG Thanksgiving TKS C9/E11 C9 TKS Paul WONG Mission MIS C9/E11 C9 MIS Paul WONG Theological student THE C9/E11 C9 THE Paul WONG Special SPE C9/E11 C9 SPE Paul WONG Others OTH C9/E11 C9 OTH Paul WONG Building fund C9/E11 C9 Camberwell mc Paul WONG, E11 Mercy mc Paul WONG….. 6

Family Devotion 2022-02-27 The Fool's Folly Read together Psalm 53:1-6 ESV This psalm describes the atheist and gives eight reasons why he is a fool. First, he does not acknowledge God (v. 1). He lives as if there is no God. He does not obey God. (v. 1) Some people think that human nature is basically kind and good. Not so. We are revoltingly corrupt by nature. No one is righteous. (Romans 3: 9-10 ESV). He does not understand God. If you don't have the Spirit of God, you can't understand the things of God. Atheists say they won't accept anything they can't understand. Actually, there is little in the world they do understand! The fool does not seek God. (v. 2) No one by himself seeks God and comes to know Him. God invites us to seek Him, and He has mercy on us. He does not follow God's way (v. 3). God has ordained the right path for us. Being a Christian is not easy, and many people do not want to pay the price. The narrow road leads to life and is tough; the broad road is easy way until the end (Matt. 7: 13-14). The fool does not call on God (v. 4). Such people are jealous and do not treat others right. He does not fear God (v. 5). The day will come when the fool will be afraid. He lives with false confidence and one day will face judgment. He does not hope in God (v. 6). The person who leaves God out of his life has no future. God's people have a future of eternal life. (Romans 6:23 – For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.) However, anyone who professes to be a Christian but lives like an atheist also is a fool. May Jesus help us acknowledge the goodness, greatness, and majesty of Almighty God. –– Warren Wiersbe's – A Daily Walk Through the Psalms, 2011, pg 154. Reflection: The atheist lives as if there is no God. As a child of God, you, loved by God, eagerly await eternal life. However, if you fail to walk with the Lord, you behave foolishly. Lay hold of your spiritual resources in Christ and hope in Him. Praise Him and Pray: Psalm 53 Song https://youtu.be/JirsdJnOqUo?list=RDJirsdJnOqUo 7

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Bible in One Year 2022 https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/ Bible in One Year with Nicky Gumbel – Classic Edition 365 Days Overwhelmed at the thought of reading the Bible? Spend time each day hearing from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel as they take you through the whole Bible in 365 days. Every day, a different theme is explored through a selection of scriptures taken from the book of Psalms or Proverbs, as well as the New Testament and the Old Testament. Nicky and Pippa provide commentary on these excerpts to provide insight and practical application. https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/classic/ https://www.bible.com/zh-CN/reading-plans/29244-bioy-2022-en Bible in One Year 2022 Express Edition 365 Days In a hurry? Take less than 15 minutes each day to cover key passages throughout the whole Bible. Every day, a different theme is explored through a selection of scriptures taken from the Old and New Testaments, as well as the book of Psalms or Proverbs. Nicky and Pippa Gumbel’s commentary on these excerpts are full of insight, wisdom, and practical application and will give you an in-depth overview of the entirety of the Bible across the year. https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/express/ https://www.bible.com/zh-CN/reading-plans/29365-bioy-2022-express Bible in One Year 2022 Youth Edition https://bibleinoneyear.org/en/youth/ QR Code 9

Busy Bee Program - Labour Monday 14th March 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) Area Church Hall Nursery Offices Annex 1 Annex 2 Kitchen Annex Outdoor & Room Classroom Back Yard Fellowship In-Charge CYF SF 1, 2, 3 & 4 Fellowship Representative EYF / EYAF CYAF CAF Alvin Lau Jenny EMC / EAF CYF / CYAF Property Scope of Work Management Wesley Chew / Frederick Lieng Khing Loh Steven Yek / Alvin Lau / Frederick Gabriel Ting Jing Jing Ngu W ong Eric Feng W ong W ong Stage Back of Stage Changing Room Church Hall Staircase Nursery Room (Level 1) Office (Pastoral) Office (Admin) Office (Room) Staircase (Next to Office) Staircase (Next to Kitchen) Annex 1 Foyer Main Entrance Annex 2 (Ground Floor Sunday School Room) Library Kitchen Classroom 1 to 4 (Level 1) Kids Playground Car Park Area Back & Side Yard Area BBQ Frog Hollow Reserve Quarterly Tasks Pickup / clear rubbish from area Vacuum floor / carpet Yearly or Half Yearly Tasks Sweep floor with broom Mop floor Safety Clean windows / blinds Wipe door's glass Wipe down tables Wipe down pulpit Clean island Wipe down / Tidy up chairs Wipe down piano Tidy up books / bible / hymn books etc. Clean & tidy up toys Clear spider webs with web broom Clean sinks, wipe down stove, exhaust Clean up plates, glasses etc. Report defect, unsafe condition Remove / Clean / Install air-conditioner filters Carpet cleaning Clean fridge, microwave Presure pump clean of outdoor paths Clean overhead projector filter Pull out weeds Repaint car park lines Trim tree branches & bushes Dispose unwanted items in skip bin Replenish garden mulch COVID-19 safety - Wear mask when indoor Dusty condition - Use mask / goggles Working at Height - Use proper ladder / platform Strain & back injury - Warm up before start Manual handling - Use gloves Working with machinery - Wear eye protection Safety First. If you're not sure, ASK. 安 全 第 一 。 如 果 不 确 定 ， 请询问。 10

Dear Pastor and MICs, As you have already heard from last year Board of Mission report that we are planning to run Digital Mission Trip (DMT) or Short-term Mission trip with the aid of digital media to Japan in 2022. In fact, we now hope to expand the ideas further and start preparing and perhaps even start running some of these experiential DMT to PNG, Cambodia, and Nepal as well. We are working toward gearing up our missionary contacts in these countries to host DMT with the necessary trainings. We hope that we ourselves will start getting to know what ‘DMT’ is, so that we can promote them in our church effectively and start getting involve in DMTs with hosting countries. The Board of Mission has arranged an introductory session on “Introduction to DMT” which will be presented by Ps Lisa from Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference (SCAC). SCAC is running 47 DMT in 2022 to all the destinations where they have missionaries. Hence, we should seriously consider these opportunities and gear our members to get involved as well. Introduction to Digital Mission Trip (Chinese) Speaker: Ps Lisa Date: 13/3/2022 Time: 8PM AEDT (Sydney, Melb and Tas 8PM, Perth 5PM, Adelaide 7:30PM, Brisbane 7PM) Zoom ID: 844 1993 5679 (Passcode: CMCA#dmt) Thanks. Blessings in Christ, Rev David Tiong (Board of Mission) 11