20220807 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 9th Sunday after Pentecost/ Holy Communion Sunday Service (7 August 2022) Silent Prayer <Be Still in the Presence of the Lord> Call to Worship Adoration & Praise 397 <I Give My Life For Thee> Prayer (Third Order) Apostle Creed Leviticus 11:44-47 Welcome/Notices Offering Identity and Holiness Intercessory Prayer Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Scripture Reading Proclamation of the Word Chorus of Response Benediction Ministry Roster 7/8/2022 Preacher Rev. Dr. Y.C. Liong Worship Leader Chris Ting Song Leader Felicia Teng Backup Zoe Ha Pianist Jia Xin Wong Keyboardist - Accompaniment Faith & Kelly Cajon - Bible Reader Sammi Chua Multimedia Yew Fong Lim Live Stream/PA David Ha/Wesley Chew Ushers Jamilyn & Jacklyn Wong Floral - HC Prep Mary Liew Ministry Roster 14/8/2022 Preacher Ps. Allan Quah Worship Leader Jimmy Kong Song Leader Jennifer Yap Backup Diana Kong Pianist Jason Ting Keyboardist Dennis Yong Accompaniment Steven Yek Cajon David Chieng Bible Reader Kierren Kang Multimedia Esther Yee Live Stream/PA Jonathan Liew/Evan Kong Ushers Elaine & Joanne 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 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, Ken Hii, Clarence worship with limited seat capacity due Yek, Aunty Su King Ting, Mdm. Lu (Mrs. to social distancing; Kong’s mum), Christina (Boon Koh’s sister, Canada), Flora (Singapore) and 2.3 Pray for the small groups, and Ben (USA). Thank you all for upholding fellowships continue to connect with them in prayer. each other, and reach out to other; 4.2 P ray for our brothers and sisters who 2.4 Pray for God’s break through in contracted Covid and those in close all that church is doing so that we contact. Let us continue to uphold may experience renewal in the life of them in prayer as well as showing our community and ministry. care and support to them. 2. P ray for LCEC 2022 and English Ministry 4.3 P ray for the situation between Russia Committee that they may work and Ukraine, may the war end and together to reach out to families, our peace be restored. young people, and our community. 4.4 P ray for the Federal Government in Australia, to govern with integrity and bring benefits to the people. 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 Church Announcements Welcome Pastoral Needs We welcome everyone who join our worship service. If you have any pastoral needs, please do not hesitate May the peace of God be with you! If you are a new to seek Rev. James Kong(0413 953 238), Ps. Allan friend to the church, please introduce yourself and Quah(0402 675 219) or local preachers: Lina Lim, Chris leave your contact details. Ting, or Joo Soo Lim. If you need the pastor to pray for you, do approach Rev. James Kong or Ps. Allan Quah Gentle Reminder after the service. The church strongly recommends facemask to be worn Family Devotion indoor together with frequent washing of hands. If you have any symptom, please go for testing and isolate We encourage families to start a regular family devotion until the test result returns negative. each week. It is our main thing for our church because we will grow stronger, closer, and more love for God Prayer Meeting and one another. Let us not waste this time of being together…. explore every opportunity to play, to read, to Thursday (11/8/2022) 7.30PM via Zoom and will be led do something together, to pray and to sing together. by LP Chris Ting. We invite all brothers and sisters to serve in prayer ministry Pre-Father’s Day Celebration (28/8/2022 Sunday @1:30-4:00PM) Baptism & Membership All young men, 13 years old and above are welcome. We invite those who wish to get baptised or accepted Afternoon tea would be served. Speaker: Rev. Michael as members to register so we can arrange the Drennan. Topic: “Being a Dad is No Joke” Please necessary classes. reserve the date and scan the QR Code to register. (Refer to poster on Page 9) 5

All that’s going on around Camberwell Methodist Church Church Announcements Friendship Evangelism Annual Conference Ministry English Family Discipleship Talk via zoom Sunday’s Basketball session will be from 3-4pm at Boroondara Sports Complex, 271C Belmore Rd, Date: 16-18/9/2022. Speakers: Robin & Ruth Lim. Balwyn North VIC 3104 (Bring along a basketball) Talk 1: Restoring Our Understanding of Discipleship, COVID safe protocols apply and children under 10 Talk 2: Discipling One Another in Marriage, Talk 3: years old must have parental supervision. Please Discipling Our Children, Talk 4: Healing and Equipping contact Joseph on 0411 539 082 for more information. for Discipleship. We strongly encourage you to attend. Please register at https://forms.office/r/MWMjQVgzQG or scan the QR Code. (Refer page 8) 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: $10,360.95 (24/07-29/07/2022) 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 2022-08-7 Court Summons Psalm 50:1-6 – God Himself is Judge around him a mighty tempest. 1 The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. 3 Our God comes; he does not keep silence; before him is a devouring fire, 4 He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: 5 \"Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!\" 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is Judge! Selah The psalmist is declaring God's arrival at the court; he is convening. \"From the rising of the sun [the east] to its going down [the west]\" (v.1). God calls everyone together and says, \"I am going to have a judgment.\" We don't usually think of God as the Judge, but He is. \"He shall call to the heaven from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people\" (v.4). Why does God judge His people? Shouldn't the wicked be judged instead? Peter tells us that judgment begins at the house of the Lord (1 Peter 4:17 – For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? Our sins were judged at Calvary. \"There is therefore, now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus\" (Rom. 8:1). But our works will be judged at the Judgment Seat of Christ. God does this because He's concerned about His glory. \"Out of Zion –God will shine\" (v.2). He wants us to glorify Him. He wants us to do His will. Also, God wants to reward His faithful servants. If you need motivation for faithful service, remember that God will judge and reward those who are faithful. If you obey Him today, you won't have to fear your court summons. –– Warren Wiersbe's – A Daily Walk Through the Psalms, 2011, pg 132. Reflection: God will one day judge all His saints. Have you been faithful to the Lord? Have you glorified Him with your life? Make your “court appearance” a time that will glorify Him. How is God speaking to me through these verses? How can I apply what I read and heard today? To Praise Him and Pray: Be Exalted O God - https://youtu.be/8FwvEBULwIQ 7

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