English bulletin 22 Nov 2020

ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
22 NOVEMBER 2020
ENTRANCE
Welcome
Call to Worship
Praise
Pastoral Prayer
PROCLAMATION
Scripture Reading
Rev 3:14-22
Sermon
“Laodicea-Lukewarm Church”
Rev Seet Keng Tat
RESPONSE
Greetings & Announcements
Tithes & Offering
Doxology
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Three-Fold Amen
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Praise Leader: Gloria Ng
Scripture Reader: Roy Tan
PULPIT ARRANGEMENT****
Date Topic Speakers
Nov 29
Advent I
Pre-recorded
Psa 80:1-7,17-19
Rev Poh Heow Lee
Dec 6
Advent 2
Communion
Pre-recorded
Rev Poh Heow Lee
Psa 85:1-2,8-13

Foochow Methodist Church Vision 125
“A Welcoming, Nurturing & Transforming Church Relevant to and Engaging Community
and World with the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Theme 2020: Grow in God’s Love. Be Spiritually Nurtured In A Small Group.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Welcome
We warmly welcome you to worship with us.
2. CAC Pastoral Appointments
Pastor-in-charge: Rev Poh Heow Lee
Associate Pastor: Rev Lau Chong Yaw
Attached Pastor: Rev Dr Wilfred Ho
Conference Preacher: Pr Ong Bee Keow
Re-engagement of Retired Pastor: Rev Seet Keng Tat
3. 45 th Session of CAC Elections
FMC congratulates
Rev Dr Goh Nai Lat on his re-election for a 2 nd term as CAC President.
Mr Guan Yeow Kwang on his re-election for a 2 nd term as CAC Vice President.
Our new District 3 Superintendent will be Rev Dr Niam Kai Huey
4. Welcome
We welcome Ms Evon Tan to our Pastoral and Admin team. She joined us as Communications
Executive on 9 November 2020.
5. Simply Good Healthy Family Meals Cookbook
This is a cookbook that is published by General Conference WSCS, as part of MCS 135
celebrations to raise funds in support of MWS’s Eat Share Connect campaign. Each book is $10,
English and Mandarin versions available. Payment will be by bank transfer to FMC. If you are
interested, please contact office to order/for more details.
6. The Finance Committee is looking out for individuals with a heart to serve God and our
brothers and sisters in Christ. A professional qualification in Accountancy or Finance and work
experience is advantageous, but not a pre-requisite, to be a part of our committee. If you
feel the Lord's calling to serve, or know of someone else who does, please contact Rev Poh
and / or Marcus at 97257151
7. Global Home-Coming Festival 2020
A 1 day gathering of people who are overcoming same-sex attraction from all over the world.
Hosted online over Zoom on 19 th Dec 2020 (Sat) over 3 sessions throughout the day. The topics
covered will include walking with friends with same-sex attractions, testimonies of
transgender regrets, living a flourishing life with HIV, embracing the father's love etc.
Session 1, 10am to 12pm,
Session 2, 4pm to 6pm,
Session 3, 8pm to 10pm,
Link for registration - http://bit.ly/TLi_GHF_Reg
8. Sunday School
English Sunday School will be closed on the 6 th Dec due to on site Communion Service.

9. 6 Dec On-Site English Communion Service
Members 75 years and older are strongly advised to remain at home.
Service Timing:
9 am. 11 am. 3 pm
Registration
Registration begins: TODAY, Sunday 22 Nov. From 11 am.
Registration ends next Sunday 29 Nov, midnight.
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/fmc-hc-eng
FAQ link: https://tinyurl.com/FAQ-doc
The On-site Service:
The 40-minute service is for FMC members.
No singing. All remain masked.
Held in Level 2 Sanctuary.
Seating:
Seating will be in 2 Zones of 50 pax.
Seating positions as directed by ushers and according to time of entry.
Same households will be seated in as a group.
Safety Measures:
Entry and exit paths for Zone 1 and 2 will be separate to ensure that no mingling or
interaction occurs.
Toilets will be designated for Zone 1 and 2 registrants.
Temperature taking and TraceTogether* and SafeEntry is in effect.
The Registration Process
1.1 Register indicating the Service Timing.
1.2 CONFIRMATION completes your Registration.
1.3 Call the Office if you have not received your CONFIRMATION.
1.4 CONFIRMATION is needed to attend the on-site Communion.
1.5 Infants and children can accompany their parents. Children need to be registered.
1.6 As registration is online, we request that members help their seniors in the registration
process.
After The On-site Service
2.1 Leave the church premises immediately.
2.2 Avoid mingling and conversation in the church.
10. TraceTogether
Members are encouraged to use TraceTogether App for Dec on-site Communion.
Please refer to attached flyer for details.
11. 1 Heart: Soul: Mind: Strength
First ever MCS 135 Youth conference, “One Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength”, where
Methodist youths and friends unite to love and serve God in worship and celebration.
Date: 10 Dec and 11 Dec
Refer to attached flyer for more details.
12. Dec 20 th Baptism Sunday
There will be a Briefing for Candidates (E) Sat, 28 Nov. 2 pm.

DISCIPLE II (2021)
Into the Word, Into the World
For graduates of DISCIPLE I, the emphasis now shifts from the broad view to the deeper, more
detailed view.
READ | WATCH | DISCUSS | APPLY
· 32 weeks of reading Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts in entirety.
· 3 to 4 hours of weekly independent study that include appropriate passages from other parts
of the Bible.
· Weekly class lasting 2.5 hours
Registration is open. Click on the link http://tiny.cc/DISCIPLE-II or
scan the QR code to register.
Registration closes on 31 January 2021
Orientation on 12 January 2021 (Tue) from 7.30pm to 9pm
Lessons on Tue night (7.30pm to 10pm), beginning 2 Feb 2021

Collection from week of 15 Nov 2020
Sunday Offering $11,920.60
Tithes $2,445.00
Mission Fund $100.00
Thanksgiving $800.00
Others $510.00
Total $15,775.60
QR Code for FMC Offerings is on the right:
Notes:
1) Receipts will be mailed to FMC members.
2) You can contact Church Office at 62938757, if
a) You are a worshipper and you would like to receive a receipt.
b) If you have any clarifications regarding your offering.
ISSUE OF OFFICIAL RECEIPTS
If you would prefer not to receive a receipt, you can either inform the Church Office or
indicate “No Receipt” in your transfer reference.
(1) Church Mission Fund Budget (1 Aug 2020 - 31 Jul 2021) $275,303.00
Consolidated Mission Fund B/F (Un-Audited) $14,738.17
Funds Collected to-date $25,264.00
Collection on 15 Nov 2020 $100.00
Balance to meet Budget -$235,200.83
(2) FMC Kindergarten Financial Needs
FMC Kindergarten Budget $100,000.00
Funds Collected to-date $18,381.00
Collection on 15 Nov 2020 -
Balance to meet Budget -$81,619.00

Use TraceTogether App
on your phone for SafeEntry check-in
Scan this for latest version of app
If you need a Token, collect from
your designated Community Centre/Club
Check Token.GoWhere.gov.sg
By Dec 2020, SafeEntry check-ins must be done using
TraceTogether App or Token
TraceTogether
helps to identify
close contacts
SafeEntry helps
to identify clusters
11 - 15 TraceTogether devices nearby
10,000 total exchanges today
updated every few mins
Do not spread rumours
Get the latest on COVID-19 by signing up for the
Gov.sg WhatsApp channel (www.go.gov.sg/whatsapp).
The service is available in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
Updated: 28 Oct 2020

Coming Up ■
One Heart, Soul,
Mind and Strength
10 Dec 2020 (Thursday), 10 a.m. (online)
Heart to Heart with Bishop and Annual Conference Presidents
10 Dec 2020 (Thursday), 2 p.m. (online)
Youth Matters with the Rev Bernard Choo
Sign up at http://bit.ly/1HSMS_talks
11 Dec 2020 (Friday), 7:30 p.m. (live and online)
1 HSMS Night of Worship-One Heart Soul Mind Strength
Sign up at http://bit.ly/1HSMS_NOW
Limited to 70 registrants for the live event.
Live-stream link for online viewing will be provided later.