20220327 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

Silent Prayer ORDER OF WORSHIP Call to Worship 4th Sunday in Lent Sunday Worship Service Adoration & Praise (27 March 2022) Prayer <B e Still in the Presence of the Lord> Responsive Reading The Lord’s Prayer Psalm 57:1-11 Welcome/Notices Offering 406 <Take My Life and Let It Be> Intercessory Prayer 1 Thess. 3:1-13 Scripture Reading Proclamation An Appointment to Affliction of the Word Chorus of Response Benediction Ministry Roster 27/3/2022 Preacher Ps. Allan Quah Worship Leader Michael Fung Song Leader Jin Loong Wong Backup Albert Wong Pianist Jiaxin Wong Keyboardist - Accompaniment Joseph Fung Cajon Bryan Law Bible Reader En Sing Lim Multimedia Wesley Chew Live Stream/PA Gerald Wong & Jonathan Liew Ushers Jacklyn & Jamilyn Wong Floral Mary Liew HC Prep - Ministry Roster 3/4/2022 Preacher Rev. James Kong Worship Leader Daniel Ha Song Leader Cheryl Chan Backup Zoe Ha Pianist Venus Kang Keyboardist - Accompaniment Faith & Kelly Cajon - Bible Reader Verene Kang Multimedia Aaron Tiew Live Stream/PA David Ha/Jonathan Liew Ushers Joyce & Jaden Wong Floral - HC Prep Mary Liew 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), Rev. Y C Liong (recovering to social distancing; after surgery), Ken Hii, Clarence Yek, Uncle Hii, Aunty Su King Ting, Mdm. 2.3 Pray for the small groups, and Lu (Mrs. Kong’s mum), Christina (Boon fellowships continue to connect with Koh’s sister, Canada), Flora (Singapore) each other, and reach out to other; and Ben (USA). Thank you all for upholding them in prayer. 2.4 Pray for God’s break through in all that church is doing so that we 4.2 P ray for our brothers and sisters who may experience renewal in the life of contracted Covid and those in close community and ministry. contact. Let us continue to uphold them in prayer as well as showing our 2. P ray for LCEC 2022 and English Ministry care and support to them. Committee that they may work together to reach out to families, our 4.3 P ray for the situation between Russia young people, and our community. and Ukraine, may the war end and peace be restored. May Jehovah Sharon enlighten the leaders of both countries, have a wise and righteous spirit, a peaceful and kind heart, and not lead the country to the terrible dead end of hatred. 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 Condolence Family Devotion Sister Wong Su Chin (sister of Su Yun) went to be with We encourage families to start a regular family devotion the Lord on 21/03 in the morning. May God comfort the each week. It is our main thing for our church because family members. Let us remember the family in prayer. we will grow stronger, closer, and more love for God and one another. Let us not waste this time of being Welcome together…. explore every opportunity to play, to read, to do something together, to pray and to sing together. We welcome everyone who join our worship service. During Lent, do use the 2022 Lent Devotional for May the peace of God be with you! If you are a new devotion. friend to the church, please introduce yourself and leave your contact details. Daily Bible Reading Gentle Reminder Encourage our members to read the Bible, “Bible in One Year” take you through the whole Bible in 365 The church strongly recommends facemask to be worn days. Every day, a different theme is explored through indoor together with frequent washing of hands. If you a selection of scriptures taken from the book of Psalms have any symptom, please go for testing and isolate or Proverbs, as well as the New Testament and the until the test result returns negative. Old Testament. There are 3 editions to choose from (Classic, Youth, Express). Please scan the QR Code Combined Missions Prayer Meeting on the noticeboard or the bulletin to join. (Please refer Thursday (31/3) 7:30PM page 9) Prayer Meeting to be led by Rev. James Kong through Friendship Evangelism Camberwell MC Online group on Facebook. Let us come to count our blessings and give thanks. Let us 1. T his Sunday’s Basketball session will be from 3-5pm continue to serve one another through prayer. (1hr longer) at Boroondara Sports Complex, 271C Belmore Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104 (Bring along a Pastoral Needs basketball) COVID safe protocols apply and children under 10 years old must have parental supervision. If you have any pastoral needs, please do not hesitate Please contact Joseph on 0411 539 082 for more to seek Rev. James Kong (0413 953 238), Ps. Allan information Quah (0402 675 219) or local preachers: Lina Lim, Chris Ting, or Joo Soo Lim. If you need the pastor to 2. Quarterly Golf Fellowship (Next one will be in pray for you, do approach Rev. James Kong or Ps. June). Format: 9 holes, 4BBB. Contact Michael at Allan Quah after the service. 0481811842. Use of church venue for followship 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. Book Club 5

All that’s going on around Camberwell Methodist Church COMMUNITY WATCH If you like to join any of our book club for a deeper The 8th Mission Conference study, please contact the person coordinating for each book club. (Refer Page 10-11) The 8th Mission Conference (online) of the World Federation of Methodist Chinese Churches will be held Virtual Easter Treasure Hunt from 9/6-13/6/2022. Theme: Living a Missional Legacy. There are Theme Talks (in English, with Chinese Fun items to look for, fun tasks to do together, videos dubbing & subtitle), Special Talks and workshops. to watch and also learning about the true meaning of Registration fee: SGD 10 (AUD 11) per person. How Easter. to apply: Participants from various countries apply to their respective annual conferences. Each Annual Date: 16 April 2022. Time: 3:15 - 4:45pm (AEST). Conference will compile the list and submit to the Venue: log in from anywhere there is wifi. Singapore Chinese Annual Conference. Participants will receive a conference link and password one week before Do invite your family and friends to go to the Church the conference. Registration is required for all daytime website conferences, except for evening public gatherings. Only registrants have the right to watch and participate. Since (www.cmca-camberwell.org.au or www. the registration deadline for the conference is May 1, camberwellmethodistchurch.org.au) and register 2022, the closing date for registration for our church is (RSVP) by the 9th April to obtain the link to join the April 17, 2022. Please register at the reception. For more hunt. (A prize for participation will be awarded at the details, please contact Rev. James Kong or Ervina Ngu end of the event). (Missions steward). We will submit the list and fees to the CMCA Board of Missions. (see 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: Offering: $8,914.00 (13/3-18/3/2022) 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 2022-03-27 Handling Fear Psalm 56:1-13 ESV (Together Read-aloud) 1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; 2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? 5 All day long, they injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life. 7 For their crime will they escape? In wrath cast down the peoples, O God! 8 You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? 9 Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? 12 I must perform my vows to you, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Fear can grip us when we feel life is out of control, and that's what happened to David when he was hiding from King Saul. But instead of running from his fears, with God's help, he faced them. by understanding how David handled his fears, we can better manage ours. First, David honestly admitted his fears (verses 1-7). He acknowledged the enemy was against him (v. 2). We won't win the victory if we pretend the enemy is not there or try to suppress our fears. David's enemies were chasing him like fierce animals, and they oppressed him all day long. They were slandering him and hunting him. It was a matter of life and death. What did he do? He admitted his fears and trusted in God. A lady once came to D.L. Moody and said, \"I’ve found a verse to help me conquer my fear – Psalm 56:3.” Moody replied, “I’ll give you a better verse that’s in Isaiah 12:2.” Psalm 56:3 tells us that when we’re afraid, we’ll trust. Isaiah 12:2 -“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 says that we’ll “trust and not be afraid.” Faith overcomes everything (Ps. 130:5). Let’s face our fears honestly. Second, David humbly confessed his faith (verses 8-13). He spoke about God, not his enemies. He clung to the Word of God and did not back out of his commitment to Him just because he was going through trouble. What was the result of David’s ordeal? God’s protection and provision brought forth David’s prayer and praise (verses 12-13). Although everything may seem weighted against you, God is on your side. He knows who you are, where you are, and what you’re up against. He will protect you and deliver you. –– Warren Wiersbe's – A Daily Walk Through the Psalms, 2011, pg 163. Reflection: If you are facing enemies and are gripped by fear, admit your fear and then turn to the Word of God. Trust in His promises to protect and provide. God knows what you are going through, and He will deliver you. Your faith will overcome your fear and lead to praise. To Praise Him and Pray: I Come to the Cross https://youtu.be/GweTWQecQ1U and https://youtu.be/ktsS8-Mb67o 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 10 9

Christian Book Discussion Club 阅读小组 Christian book discussion club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book and grow together in truth and in knowledge in a practical way. Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make When you say “I do,” you begin the journey of a lifetime― and you have dreams of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term, vibrant marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance―it needs the life-changing power of the gospel. In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect? Popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to the Lord and to one another. These commitments, which include a lifestyle of confession and forgiveness, building trust, and appreciating differences, will equip couples to cultivate thriving, joy- filled marriages built on Christ. Contact: Daniel and Leong Ha Requirements: In English Suitable for couple Parenting with words of grace How you speak to your kids today will impact your relationship with them tomorrow. As a parent, your words are powerful. What you say and how you say it has the potential to either invite your children into deeper relationship with you or push them away. What's more, in a very real sense, your words represent--or misrepresent--God's words to his children-- meaning they have the power to shape how your children view their heavenly Father. Offering practical guidance for grace-filled communication in the midst of the craziness of everyday life, this accessible guide will help you speak in ways that reflect the grace God has shown to you in the gospel. Contact: Daniel and Leong Ha Requirements: In English Suitable for couple 10

Flourishing Your Garden - 'Fragrance of a Godly Woman' This is a 10-week discipleship course to help a woman recognize her worth in Christ and to explore her identity as a child of God, a disciple of Christ, a wife and a mother. The book presents 10 core beliefs based on Biblically based Truths and real-life testimonies of women whose lives were transformed. The course runs on a small group basis meeting via zoom once a week for 10 weeks. *Encourage you to join us to discover God's special purpose for your Life. + The Steps to Freedom in Christ This hands-on guide contains a spiritual inventory to help you identify and break free from condemning thoughts, compulsive behaviors, personal conflicts, spiritual struggle, and any type of personal or spiritual bondage. Experience daily victory over sin and doubt and reclaim the promise of freedom that Christ offers to all who call on him. Contact: Lina Lim, Jing Jing Ngu, Kim Sia Requirements: In English or Chinese Suitable for women Boyhood and Beyond Boys who are on the road to becoming men of honour, courage, and faith will greatly benefit from the heartfelt encouragement and sound advice offered in Boyhood and Beyond. Wisdom and common sense are gleaned from short chapters covering topics such as authority, inventiveness, and honesty as well as learning to overcome things like fear, laziness, and temptation. Boyhood and Beyond motivates boys to build their lives on a foundation of strong moral principles. Most importantly, these chapters will encourage boys to become the men God wants them to be as they develop a relationship with Him. This is a \"life\" book designed to be read and lived out in a boy's life, thus becoming one of his building blocks to godly character and, ultimately, manhood. There are discussion questions at the end of each chapter. Ages 10-18. Contact: Joo Soo Lim Requirements: In English Suitable for father and son together 11