20230416 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 disciples 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 2nd Sunday of Easter Sunday Worship Service (16 April 2023) Silent Prayer <Be Still in the Presence of the Lord> Call to Worship Psalm 16:11 Adoration & Praise Prayer Psalm 97:1-12 Responsive Reading 398 <All to Jesus I Surrender> The Lord’s Prayer Acts 15:35 – 16:8 Offering Spirit Empowered Decisions Offering Prayer Scripture Reading Proclamation of the Word Welcome/Notices Chorus of Response Benediction Ministry Roster 16/4/2023 Preacher Ps. Paul Mcintosh Worship Leader Chris Ting Song Leader Natalie Law Backup Gladys Chandra Pianist Jaden Wong Accompaniment Simon Wong Cajon Bryan Law Bible Reader Adam Tiong Multimedia Ming Zhe Lim Live Stream/PA Joseph Fung & Andrew Zhang Ushers Cassandra & Josiah Tan Floral - HC Prep - Ministry Roster 23/4/2023 Preacher Rev. Meng Tee Gan Worship Leader Steven Yek Song Leader Jin Loong Wong Backup Albert Wong Pianist Jia Xin Wong Accompaniment Joseph Fung Cajon Jonathan Liew Bible Reader Hayden Yek Multimedia Esther Yee Live Stream/PA Wesley Chew & Bryan Law Ushers Joyce & Jaden Wong Floral - HC Prep - 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 to be worship faithful in leading all churches in Australia, that we may work together to bring the 1.1 Pray for ongoing streaming work to be gospel to the those who are lost, and effective, and glorifying God; discipled to be fisher of men and women. 1.2 Pray for congregation to come back to 4.1 Pray for Jimmy Kong, Aunty Su King Ting, physical worship in the church; Christina (Boon Koh’s sister, Canada), Flora (Singapore) and Ben (USA). Thank 1.3 Pray for the small groups, and you all for upholding them in prayer. fellowships continue to connect with each other, and reach out to other; 4.2 P ray for our brothers and sisters who are unwell and in distress. Let us continue to 1.4 Pray for God’s breakthrough in all uphold them in prayer as well as showing that church is doing so that we may our care and support to them. experience renewal in the life of community and ministry. 4.3 P ray for the world situation, may the war end and peace be restored. 2. Pray for LCEC 2023-2024 and English Ministry Committee that they may work 4.4 P ray for the Federal Government in together to reach out to families, our young Australia to govern with wisdom. people, and our community. 4.5 P ray for those affected by the natural disasters and the rescue effort: Earthquake Turkeyi & Syria, etc 4.6 P ray for Bishop Milton Nee, all chairpersons and members of AC boards for 2023-2026. 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. Pray for our church family continue to 6. P ray for spiritual awakening experience living God in each of these household at Camberwell Methodist 6.1 y our plead with the Lord to be merciful Church. We pray for deeper relationship to us and graciously draw us back among the family members, deeper to Himself and His ways. Ask Him to relationship between husband and wife, and show us unfailing love and grant us His deeper relationship between parents and salvation that we may rejoice in Him. children. I cannot stress more than saying this is the time, God is at work through and 6.2 restore us again, O God our Saviour... in our families. Let us not look else where Will you not revive us again, that your but instead look within our daily relationship people may rejoice in you? Show us and our family. God is right there with us. your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us Seek Him first and His kingdom, all these your salvation (Psalm 85:4,6-7); things shall be added to you. 6.3 T hank 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. 6.4 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 Church Announcements Welcome Family Devotion We welcome everyone who join our worship service. We encourage families to start a regular family devotion May the peace of God be with you! If you are a new each week. It is our main thing for our church because friend to the church, please introduce yourself and we will grow stronger, closer, and more love for God leave your contact details. and one another. Let us not waste this time of being together…. explore every opportunity to play, to read, to Gentle Reminder do something together, to pray and to sing together. The church recommends facemask to be worn indoor Friendship Evangelism together with frequent washing of hands. (16/4(2-3PM), 23/4, 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 11/5, 28/5) @3- Prayer Meeting 4PM. Boroondara Sports Complex. Contact Joseph Fung 0411 539 082. Thursday (20/04/2023) 7.30PM via zoom and will be led by Ps. Allan Quah. We invite all brothers and sisters to English Winter Youth Camp serve in prayer ministry. “REACH” Date: 30/6 – 02/7 Venue: Alexandra Pastoral Needs Adventure Resort Speaker: Robin Lim. Cost: $150 Registration closes on 4th May 2023. Please scan the If you have any pastoral needs, please do not hesitate QR Code to register. (Refer page 11) to contact Rev. James Kong (0413 953 238), Ps. Allan Quah (0402 675 219) or local preachers: Lina Lim, Chris Ting, Joo Soo Lim or Michael Fung. If you need the pastor to pray for you, do approach Rev. James Kong or Ps. Allan Quah after the service. 5

All that’s going on around Camberwell Methodist Church Church Announcements CMCA Ministry Politics & Theology Forum (29/4) Building Development Fund Raising The Board of Christian Social Concern has organised a forum on Politics & Theology on 29th April 2023, Glory Methodist Church will be hosting Building Saturday, in sharing how to be a “Christian Political Development Fund Raising on 22nd April 2023 Witness” as a unified church in this secular world Saturday (11AM – 2PM) at 1393 High Street Rd., knowing that “Politic is an Unavoidable Topic” for all Wantirna South. Please render your full support by Christians. This forum will have physical gatherings at purchasing the coupons. Contact person: Daniel Ha Melbourne and Perth with the speakers concurrently while broadcasting to other states through Zoom. There will be NO translation. (Refer page 10) 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. Please take note that Camberwell Methodist Church has a new bank account. Here is the bank detail for your reference: Account name: Camberwell Methodist Church Inc.; BANK: ANZ; BSB: 013 225; Account Number: 647177624. We have prepared an Offering Box in the Lobby for envelope offering. Offering: 02/4- 06/4/2023 $6,657.24 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

@ WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE ? Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (ESV) Family Devo�on 2023-04-16 Truth Maters! SCRIPTURE: John 8:12-59 We need a right view of truth, especially because we face an onslaught from the postmodern worldview. Why does knowing and seeking to uphold truth mater so much? • Truth is an anchor in an age of rela�vism. How else can we wisely decide in maters of right and wrong? In a world without moral absolutes, anarchy would rule and lawlessness pervade society. • Truth brings life and freedom to people. The Bible makes many truth claims. Some seem audacious. We are challenged to closely examine these truth claims for they shape the answers to life’s big ques�ons concerning the meaning, morality and des�ny of life. Truth maters! Fundamentally, we must decide whether Jesus is who He says He is: Either Jesus is the Lord and the Saviour of the world, or He is not. There is no third op�on. In verse 12, Jesus asserted that He is “the light of the world” and that His followers will have “the light of life”, that is, the light that produces life. At the heart of Jesus’ dialogue with the religious leaders is His startling claim that His disciples “will know the truth, and the truth will set them free” (v.32). Jesus was referring to people who were enslaved to their sins. They will receive freedom from the slavery and penalty of sin when they believe in Him and abide in His Word (vv.31-36). Here, Jesus highlighted an important truth: the fundamental problem of humanity is not essen�ally moral; it is spiritual. People will be greatly blessed when they trust and follow Jesus as His disciples, understanding His will and keeping His word. OBSERVATION According to Jesus, from what are believers set free when they “know the truth” (see vv.31- 36)? APPLICATION Examine yourself before God: What areas of my lifestyle or behavioural habits are currently in bondage to sin? Receive freedom from sin by bringing them to God and asking Him for forgiveness and deliverance. PRAYER Write a prayer to God as your response from your medita�on on and applica�on of the Scriptures. PRAYER POINTS Give thanks and praise; Pray for those in need; Pray for self: To walk closely with the Lord, and to build trusted and accountable rela�onships with one another. SONG I'm So Glad Jesus Set Me Free htps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huecQwO6Xzo 7

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