20210822 English Bulletin

Vision: Building a Church after God's Own Heart SUNDAY 22th August 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 camberwellcmca@gmail.com / Minister-in-Charge Rev. James Kong 0413 953 238 / English Pastor (Part Time) 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

Silent Prayer ORDER OF WORSHIP Call to Worship Adoration & Praise (22 August 2021) Prayer Responsive Reading <Be Still in the Presence of the Lord> The Lord’s Prayer Welcome/Notices Psalm 33:1-12 Offering Intercessory Prayer 409 <Have Thine Own Way, Lord> Scripture Reading Acts 11:19-26 Proclamation of the Word Heart-to-Heart, Hand-in-Hand, on the Road to Chorus of Response Missions! Benediction Ministry Roster 22/8/2021 Preacher Rev. James Kong Worship Leader Steven Yek Song Leader Jin Loong Wong Backup - Pianist Jiaxin Wong Keyboardist - Accompaniment - Cajon - Bible Reader - Multimedia Wesley Chew Live Stream/PA Gerald Wong Ushers - Floral - HC Prep - Ministry Roster 29/8/2021 Preacher Rev. James Kong Worship Leader Steven Yek Song Leader Jin Loong Wong Backup - Pianist Jiaxin Wong Keyboardist - Accompaniment - Cajon - Bible Reader - Multimedia Yew Fong Lim Live Stream/PA Gerald Wong Ushers - 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. Pray for coming back to church to 2. P ray for LCEC 2021 and English working worship Committee that they may work together to reach out to families, our 2.1 Pray for ongoing streaming work to young people, and our community. be effective, and glorifying God; Please pray for the search of suirtable new pastor for English Congregation. 2.2 Pray for wisdom to discern how to allow congregation to come back to 3. P ray for Annual Conference continue worship with limited seat capacity due to be faithful in leading all churches in to social distancing; Australia, that we may work together to bring the gospel to the those who are 2.3 Pray for the small groups, and lost, and discipled to be fisher of men fellowships continue to connect with and women. each other, and reach out to other; 4. P ray for Ken Hii, Clarence Yek, Jimmy 2.4 Pray for God’s break through in Kong, Bick Seng Ling, Christina (Boon all that church is doing so that we Koh’s sister), Uncle Lu, Flora, Ben. may experience renewal in the life of community and ministry. 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 James Kong 0413 953 238; Gabriel Ting: 0422 265 545; Frederick Wong: 0423 032 818. (Refer Page 8) We welcome everyone who join our worship service. May the peace of God be with you! If you are a new Pastoral Needs friend to the church, please introduce yourself. If you have any pastoral needs, please do not Restrictions hesitate to seek Rev. James Kong (0413 953 238), Ps. Allan Quah (0402 675 219) or local preachers: Lina Restrictions for Melbourne - Major changes (among Lim, Chris Ting, or Joo Soo Lim. If you need the pastor others) from 9.00PM, Monday 16 August 2021: to pray for you, do approach Rev. James Kong or Ps. - Lockdown extended two weeks from Thursday Allan Quah after the service. - Curfew introduced from 9PM to 5AM - Permits required for authorised work (applies from Family Devotion 11.59PM Tuesday 17 August 2021) We encourage families to start a regular family - Exercise restricted to with just one other person devotion each week. It is our main thing for our - All household members cannot exercise together church because we will grow stronger, closer, and - Face masks to be worn more love for God and one another. Let us not - R eligious broadcast limited to the same 5 people waste this time of being together…. explore every opportunity to play, to read, to do something every time. together, to pray and to sing together. Due to the extended lockdown for 2 weeks from Thursday 19 August 2021 and introduction of curfew CMC Youth Camp 19th – 22nd Sept 2021 (9PM-5AM) as well as tightening of the restrictions for Melbourne, there will not be any physical worship Theme: “The Simple Gospel”. Speaker: Ps. Stephen service at the church for 22/8 (Sunday) & 29/8 Tan. Encourage all youths to register for the Youth (Sunday). All services (9AM Chinese & 11AM English) Camp with QR Code. Do contact Oscar Ling/Wesley will be live streamed (YouTube) from the church. All Chew for further details. fellowships, small groups, and Sunday Schools will be conducted on the online platform until further notice. 2021 Family Discipleship Seminar 10-12 Please observe the restrictions, uphold, and care for September (English) our brothers & sisters in prayer and in love. Theme: God’s Kingdom Blessings: The Gospel and the Combined Mission Prayer Meeting Family. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Moses Tey (and Cathy Tey). We strongly recommend to you and encourage you Thursday (26/8) 7:30PM Prayer Meeting to be led by to scan the QR code for registration. (See Page 10) Rev. James Kong through Facebook (Camberwell MC Online). Let us serve one another through prayer. Theological Education Scholarship Fund Church Camp 2022 We attached herewith the letter from the Board on Theological Education Scholarship Fund to Dates: 07-10 January 2022 (Friday to Monday). Venue: encourage all of you to contribute to, in support of Philip Island Adventure Resort. Theme: “Growing a the CMCA theological students. Account Name: gospel-centred Family”. Speaker: Brett Ryan (CEO Chinese Methodist Church in Australia Inc BSB: 013- of Focus on the Family). Please scan the QR Code 225 Account: 268138975 (Please specify offering to register. Closing Date for Early Bird Registration: to BoTESF during transaction so the fund will be 26/9/2021 Official Closing Date for Registration allocated correctly.) (Refer Page 11-12) (31/10/2021). Early Bird Registration Fees (13years old and above $180; 13 years old and above (student)$140; 9-13 years old $110; 2-8 years old $80; Below 2 years old: Free. Person to contact: Rev. 5

All that’s going on around Camberwell Methodist Church COMMUNITY WATCH Holiday Children Character Camp NCCA NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – THE CHURCH TOGETHER Date: 24-25 September 2021 Venue: Camberwell MC. A day camp over two days - fun times for year 1 to You are invited to join NCCA for a day of prayer on year 9 children of family and friends to learn about Sunday 22 August 2021 for our local, national and exciting characters from the Bible through story- global communities experiencing great need and telling, sing-a-longs, games, arts and crafts. There will distress caused by COVID-19. (Please refer page 13) be a special theatrical performance by the children about the adventures they discover on the second Christian Worship Module day of the camp. Registration is open! To register, please use the CHAT box on the page or email to: To be taught by Rev. Shirley Ling (13/9 - 18/10 Every vchairman.cmcacamberwell@ gmail.com 1. Your Monday Night 2.5 each session) offered by the children’s name and age 2. Return contact number. Certificate in Christian Leadership & Ministry for young (Please see page 9) leaders. We strongly encourage the youths to enrol. using the online form. (Please refer Page 14) Food Bank Ministry Proverb Challenge Christian Social Concerns Committee invites our brothers and sisters to support the Food Bank Ministry Due to the inability to access the previous email of the Iranian Church for Christ (Previously known as address, please resend your submission to chookai@ Persian Ministry) through donation, please specify it as gmail.com SC-FB during the bank transfer. The total amount will be transferred to them after collection. Moon Cake Festival High Tea 18th September 2021 Saturday (from 3pm). Location: Home setting. Enjoy a selection of delicious Moon Cakes and a ‘Join from Home’ Good News message - to be watched together with friends and family, as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn (Moon cake) Festival. RSVP with Michael Fung (0481 811 842) by 03/09/2021. Offering detail Description Abbreviations Bank reference Thank you once again for brothers Tithing TIT C9/E11 C9 TIT Paul WONG and sisters who faithfully support the ministry of the church through General GEN C9/E11 C9 GEN Paul WONG finance, prayers, and participation. May God bless you. Here is the Thanksgiving TKS C9/E11 C9 TKS Paul WONG bank detail for your reference: Account name: Chinese Methodist Mission MIS C9/E11 C9 MIS Paul WONG Church in Australia Camberwell; BANK: ANZ; BSB: 013 225; Account Theological student THE C9/E11 C9 THE Paul WONG Number: 4939 79025. Offering $10,172.00 (08/8 - 13/8/2021) 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 2021-08-22 Getting strength from God The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10) Mothers and fathers need strength. Lots of it. Your exhaustion will come from too little time for too much to do, restless nights, demands unmatched with your resources, and sudden traumatic events that no one could ever prepare. A well never runs dry and will give you the strength of heart and mind that you need. When one of “those days” hits and you feel like you’re trying to guide a plow through the rocky ground with no one around to help shoulder the load, go to the Scripture. Stop, sit down, take a breath, and read. Silently or out loud. Let the words soak through and saturate you or your family together. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2) The LORD is my light and my salvation –whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? ––Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. (Psalm 27: 1, 14) Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress. (Psalm 71:3) My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. (Psalm 119:28) In the fear of the Lord, one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. (Proverbs 14:26) Surely, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. (Isaiah 12:2) He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak –but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:29,31) Praise: The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together https://youtu.be/M_Q9oy_IJEA Prayer: Father God, thank you for loving us so dearly. Your word is alive and active, powerfully at work in our lives. By the power of your Holy Spirit, lead our family to prays together, stay together. We cast our cares on the Lord, and He will sustain us; will never let the righteous fall (Ps. 55:22). Grow us to remain in your love to experience an overflowing spirit of joy. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray, Amen! Reference: Quiet Times for Parents – A Daily Devotional by H. Norman Wright, founder, and director of Christian Marriage Enrichment. 7

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2021 Family Discipleship Seminar 13-15 August (Chinese) & 10-12 September (English) What is God’s purpose for marriage? What is God’s purpose for family? Can every individual or family be a gospel-centred, Christ-centred and God-glorifying person for God? And how does that look like? We will try to answer some of these questions … God’s Kingdom Blessings: The Gospel and the Family Theme Talks Speaker: Rev. Dr Moses Tey (and Cathy Tey) Date and Time: Based on Melbourne time (AEST, UTC/GMT +10 hrs) Chinese Seminar Session 1 (Friday 13 August 8:30-10:00 pm) Session 2 (Saturday 14 August 11:00 am-12:30 pm) Session 3 (Saturday 14 August 8:30-10:00 pm) Session 4 (Sunday 15 August 8:30-10:00 pm) English Seminar Session 1 (Friday 10 September, 8:30-10:00 pm) Session 2 (Saturday 11 September, 11:00 am-12:30 pm) Session 3 (Saturday 11 September, 8:30-10:00 pm) Session 4 (Sunday 12 September, 8:30-10:00 pm) *Session 1 Topic 1 – 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 – Gospel of First Importance *Session 2 Topic 2 – Genesis 1 – The Family at the Heart of God’s Kingdom *Session 3 Topic 3 – Luke 2 – A Key for Next Generation’s Faithfulness *Session 4 Topic 4 – Deuteronomy 6 – Family Discipleship at the Heart of God’s Great Commandment -Event Coordinator – Rev. Gloria Ling, Rev. Michael Ting, Board of Christian Education, CMCA -IT, Zoom and YouTube (and registration) etc. – Dennis Wong -For more information and registration etc. – Please scan the QR code for registration, and also contact your local church pastor in-charge for registration and more information Moses’ intensive biblical exploration of how God builds His church spans from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. At the heart of this comprehensive framework is the family of God. This framework address many challenges churches face, including developing authentic leaders, marriages, children as they become adults, and the explosion of church programs. Moses’ team serves in China (2.5 million live attendance), USA, and part of SE Asia. Upon graduating with an Electrical Engineering degree, Moses pursued a M.Div at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, ThM at Asbury Theological Seminary, PhD of Communications at the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Cathy, are currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Church and Family. They have been married 27 years with two adult sons who love the Lord. 1 10

澳洲基督教華人衛理公會 Chinese Methodist Church in Australia 神學教育助學金部 Board on Theological Education Scholarship Fund (BoTESF) Dear Bishop, Reverends, Pastors, Co-workers and Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Re: CMCA Theological Education Sunday Appeal Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As per our CMCA calendar 24th July 2021 is the Theological Education Sunday. Theological Education Sunday is the day when church reflects on the contribution and significances of Theological education. And at the same time, we remember those who are directly or indirectly involved in theological education, be it students, teachers, or other supporting roles. CMCA currently has 3 sponsored theological students under BoTESF. They are: a. Johnny Hii, a. Bernie, Tasmania b. Third year student b. Tim Gao a. Melbourne, Victoria b. Second year student c. Richard Leong, a. Perth, Western Australia b. First year student Please continue to keep them in your prayers, and to support them in this wonderful journey of faith. In 2021 the Board has agreed to increase the allowances to each theological students by 25%. Despite the increase, we acknowledge that the Theological fund provided to each Theological students are still inadequate, considering the rising cost of living in Australia. While we would like to provide more support to our Theological students, especially financially, this would not be possible without a strong support from various churches and preaching centres under the umbrella of CMCA. In 2021, we have set our budget of $45,000.00 to support our three theological students. During this coming Theological Education Sunday, the Board would like to appeal to various churches under CMCA to support our Theological Education Scholarship Fund. Traditionally a second offering will be collected during Theological Sunday service for this purpose. With some churches are still under the order of COVID restrictions by the state governments second offering might be hard to be conducted therefore we encourage churches in this case to set aside a nominated percentage of electronic offering collected for this purpose. (For your information our collections for 2019 and 2020 were $16,174.82 and $21392.00 respectively.) 11

We understand offering for one Sunday may be limited, therefore in order not to put too much pressure on individual church and member, we encourage brothers and sisters in Christ to contribute to BoTESF in other occasions directly via bank details below: Account Name: Chinese Methodist Church in Australia Inc BSB: 013-225 Account: 268138975 (Please specify offering to BoTesF during transaction so the fund will be allocated correctly.) We thank you in advance for your continual support to BoTESF. During our first Board meeting we have agreed to carry out study on our pastorals need for the next 10 years. This will enable us to set our vision and target for the next 10 years. Once this target and vision is set this will be shared across CMCA for support and prayers. This is still work in progress. Should you have any suggestion for this matter please contact me directly. Should you have further questions on BoTESF’s ministry please feel free to contact myself. We look forward to a fruitful Theological Sunday this year. In Christ, Dennis Wong BoTESF 12

6 August 2021 Anglican Church Dear Member Church leaders and delegates Antiochian Orthodox Church NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – THE CHURCH TOGETHER Armenian Sunday 22 August 2021 Apostolic Church But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, Assyrian Church longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15. of the East ‘LORD HAVE MERCY’ Chinese Methodist Church Across all our services on Sunday 22 August, Australia's Churches are invited to pray for our local, national and global communities Churches of Christ experiencing great need and distress caused by COVID-19. Congregational We encourage our member Churches to join in this National Prayer Day. Federation Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President has written an article Jesus Have Coptic Mercy Prayer that speaks to the need for prayerful support for all those Orthodox Church who seek comfort and hope at this time. He also sees the National Prayer Day as the start of weekly prayers on Sundays to December. Greek Orthodox Church There is great power in unified prayer and during this time we are invited to pray together ‘JESUS HAVE MERCY’, a prayer of compassion, Indian the prayer of the heart. Orthodox Church The World Council Council of Churches (WCC) website - COVID Prayer Lutheran Church resources has liturgy and prayer resources and we will put more from Australia on the NCCA website this week and let you know. Mar Thoma Church In addition to praying in our liturgies and worship services across Religious Society Sunday 22 August, NCCA has been asked to host a ZOOM prayer of Friends (Quakers) service and more details will be available later in the week. Roman Catholic Church Romanian Orthodox Church Syrian Orthodox Church The Salvation Army Uniting Church imageRaw Photo for National Day of Prayer Sunday 22 August 379 Kent Street Sydney 2021 (1.92 MB) JPEG  Locked Bag Q199 13 QVB NSW 1230  (+61 2) 9299 2215  www.ncca.org.au E:secretariat@ncca.org.au ABN 47 000 391 104

18/10 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course: Christian Worship To look at Christian Worship Teacher: Rev Shirley Ling from biblical, theological, and historical point of view. To ASSIGNMENT explore spiritual formation in a. Class presentation. A 15-minutes presentation in worship through the order of class on assigned topics. service and church calendar b. To prepare an order of service with explanation. year. Due date for submission is 22 November 2021. GOALS: REFLECTION To help participants grow in their Write half page reflection or insights on Christian worship life and their worship worship gained through teachings, readings, and class ministry (if applicable) as they gain discussions. To be submitted weekly before class. a better understanding of Christian worship and appreciate spiritual RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK formation in worship. Worship Like Jesus: A Guide for Every Follower, by Constance Cherry (Amazon $6.44) CLASSES: 6 days of each 2.5 hrs Ancient-Future Time: Forming Spirituality Through the Christian Year, by Robert Webber (Amazon Kindle TIME: 2000 to 2230 (AEDT) $14.23) Sep REGISTRATION 2100 to 2330 (AEDT) Oct https://forms.gle/RgySxgsBihPNsZB78 1800 to 2030 (AWST) DATES: Mon 13 Sep 2021 Mon 20 Sep 2021 Mon 27 Sep 2021 Mon 4 Oct 2021 Mon 11 Oct 2021 Mon 18 Oct 2021 ENQUIRY CONTACT: Rev. Alan Lau Phone: 0448259566 Email: alanlau80@gmail.com 14