News & Announcements

1. We welcome Dr Robert Rapa from Asia Baptist Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. 6th Youth Mission Trip to Cambodia, 7th to 14th June, 2008: We thank God for the progress made in our preparations. With your support and prayers we raised last week $1735. (Target $6000). Keep also in your prayers our last two training programs and the needed funds. Thanking God for your love and prayers.

3. Moriah 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Lunch (FREE). Sembawang & Moriah Church Session invite all members and friends to our 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving lunch at Bliss Garden Restaurant, Singapore Expo. We will be celebrating this with a quiz on Moriah’s past events, singing,etc. Register today. Forms are available at the lobby. Fill in your group or individual details and drop it in the box provided at the lobby. Thank you for being a part of our family.

4. Evangelism Workshop: “ Why Evangelize Straightaway?”
Date: 17 May 2008, Time: 7pm ~ 9:30pm
Speaker: Rev Goh Seng Fong, Location: Mandarin Santuary.

This workshop will address the common myths of evangelism, provide compelling reasons why we should evangelize now, give us some expert tips on how to overcome our barriers to evangelism, and help us better relate and reach out to the people of other faiths. All are welcome to join. Register at the E-Booth now ! For more information, please contact Cherie (90889242) or Eileen (98899810)

5. Central Prayer Meeting: God hears and answer prayers. When the outlook is bad try the uplook. Join Central Prayer Meeting every Wednesday, 8:15pm.

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st & 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Evangelism Workshop: “ Why Evangelize Straightaway?”
Date: 17 May 2008, Time: 7pm ~ 9:30pm
Speaker: Rev Goh Seng Fong, Location: Mandarin Santuary.

This worshop will address the common myths of evangelism, provide compelling reasons why we should evangelize now, give us some expert tips on how to overcome our barriers to evangelism, and help us better relate and reach out to the people of other faiths. All are welcome to join. Register at the E-Booth now ! For more information, please contact Cherie (90889242) or Eileen (98899810)

3. 6th Youth Mission Trip to Cambodia, 7th to 14th June, 2008. We thank God for our 22 youths’ enthusiasm to be a part of the global mission work. They have already started their 4 part training program. They will be doing a host of activities like conducting a 2-day youth seminar, fencing the 4 hectare mission compound, painting of the Bible School in Kompong Som, construction of a hut, teaching English & Sunday School etc. Do support the youths in their efforts to raise $6000 towards the costs of the mission. Please keep the youths and their preparation in your prayers. Thanking God for your love and prayers.

4. Moriah 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Lunch (FREE). Sembawang & Moriah Church Session invite all members and friends to our 10th Anniversary Thanksgiving lunch at Bliss Garden Restaurant, Singapore Expo. We will be celebrating this with a quiz on Moriah’s past events, singing,etc. Register today. Forms are available at the lobby. Fill in your group or individual details and drop it in the box provided at the lobby. Thank you for being a part of our family.

News & Announcements

1. Pr Mathews Abraham brings the message to our 1st & 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Praise God for the big turn-out of members at our ACM last Sunday, the smooth and expeditious conduct of the meeting, and the unanimous endorsement of the new Constitution. Pray for expeditious approval by the Registrar of Societies for its implementation.

3. Elders Handson Fu, Ernest Heng and Phua Chor Kok and Deacon Jimmy Wee were re-elected for a further of 3 years. Pray that the Lord will grant them wisdom, strength and joy to continue their service.

4. Baptism & Membership Class resumes today.

5. Evangelism Workshop: “ Why Evangelize Straightaway?”
Date: 17 May 2008, Time: 7pm ~ 9:30pm
Speaker: Rev Goh Seng Fong, Location: Mandarin Santuary.

This worshop will address the common myths of evangelism, provide compelling reasons why we should evangelize now, give us some expert tips on how to overcome our barriers to evangelism, and help us better relate and reach out to the people of other faiths. All are welcome to join. Register at the E-Booth now ! For more information, please contact Cherie (90889242) or Eileen (98899810)

6. 6th Youth Mission Trip to Cambodia, 7th to 14th June, 2008. We thank God for our 22 youths enthusiasm to be a part of the global mission work. They have already started their 4 part training program. They will be doing a host of activities like conducting a 2-day youth seminar, fencing the 4 hectare mission compound, painting of the Bible School in Kompong Som, construction of a hut, teaching English & Sunday School etc. Do support the youths in their efforts to raise $6000 towards the costs of the mission. Please keep the youths and their preparation in your prayers. Thanking God for your love and prayers.

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Power Of Words

A careless word may kindle strife, A cruel word may wreck a life,
A bitter word may hate instill; A brutal word may smite and kill,

A gracious word may smooth the way; A joyous word may light the day.
A timely word may lessen stress; A loving word may heal and bless.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Rev Tan Choon Seng of Shalom BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Members, please be punctual for today’s ACM and register your attendance at the main sanctuary entrance by 1.00 pm. For those who have ordered, lunch will be open from 12.00pm for the first and Mandarin services, and 12.30pm for the second service. Please come prepared with your ACM booklet and Financial Report & Budget. Those who are unable to stay for the whole length of the ACM may be excused at any point after voting on the Constitution and the re-election of Session members.

3. There is no Junior Sunday School today, due to the ACM.However, Junior Worship will carry on as usual.

4. There will be no Baptism & Membership Class today due to the ACM. Class will resume on 27th April.

5. Did “Noah’s Flood” really happen? Come for this Friday’s evening seminar on “The Great Flood: Fact or Fiction?” by Dr. David Catchpoole of Creation Ministries International, 25 April 8.00 pm at Moriah church sanctuary and see for yourself the amazing evidence from a science perspective.

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Rise Up, O Church of God

Rise up, O Church of God!
Have done with lesser things;
Give heart and soul and strength.
To serve the King of Kings

Lift high the cross of Christ!
Tread where His feet have trod;
As followers of the Son of Man,
Rise up, O Church of God!

- William F Merrill (adapted)

News & Announcements

1. Elder Phua Chor Kok brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Calling All Members: If you have not done so yet, please collect your ACM pack at the front lobby desk today for our ACM next Sunday (20th April). Do read through, pray for the Lord’s guidance and blessing and be sure to bring along the ACM pack to attend and participate in this important meeting which concerns all of us and our church. We need an attendance of at least 137 to vote on the new Constitution - we need YOU.

3. Elders Handson Fu, Ernest Heng & Phua Chor Kok and Dns Jimmy Wee & Eric Lee, complete their 3-year term at this ACM. Except for Dn Lee, they humbly submit themselves to the members for re-election. Do uphold them and all our Session members in your prayer support. Our appreciation to Dn Lee for his faithful services over the years, may God bless him.

4. For those who wish to have lunch (12pm) on the ACM day (20 April 2008), please order your lunch packet after the worship service at the Tea fellowship area.

5. There is no Junior Sunday School next Sunday, 20th April due to the ACM. However, Junior Worship will carry on as usual.

6. There will be no Baptism & Membership Class next Sunday, 20th April due to the ACM. Class will resume on 27th April.

7. Moriah & Grace BP Churches are organising a special talk on - “The Global Flood: Fact or Fiction ?” by Dr David Catchpoole of Creation Ministries International on Friday, 25 April, 8pm at Moriah BP Church Sanctuary. We encourage you to come and have your knowledge confirmed and faith strenghted. For more information on the seminar please take a copy of the brochure from the lobby table.

8. 6th Youth Mission Trip:
Date: 6th to 13th June 2008, Destination: CAMBODIA, Cost: $150, Eligibility: all youths aged between 13~25 yrs of age.
Sign up: Closes 1st week of May. For more details, please contact Pr. Mathews @ 98779779 or Janice @ 90218660.

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Calling All Members: Please collect your ACM pack at the front lobby desk today for our ACM in 2 week’s time (20th April). Do read through, pray for the Lord’s guidance and blessing and be sure to attend and participate in this important meeting which concerns all of us and our church. We need an attendance of at least 137 to vote on the new Constitution - we need YOU.

3. Elders Handson Fu, Ernest Heng & Phua Chor Kok and Deacons Eric Lee & Jimmy Wee, who were last elected in 2005, complete their 3-year term at this ACM. They humbly submit themselves to the members for re-election. If re-elected, God willing, their will continue to serve till the ACM in 2011. Do uphold them and all our Session members in your prayer support.

4. For those who wish to have lunch on the ACM day (20 April 2008), please order your lunch packet after the worship service at the Tea fellowship area.

5. HPF 10th Anniversary. Paris Ris Park (Pit #38) For Games + BBQ
Theme: Walking In Love, Speaker: Rev Robert Chew
Date: 12th April (Saturday)
Meeting Time/Place: Meet 2:30pm in Church (HPF Room).
For those interested, please approach any HPF Committee members or Weijian (HP 90071337) or Daniel (HP 96951558)

6. Moriah & Grace BP Churches are organising a special talk on - “Global Flood: Fact or Fiction ?” by Dr David Catchpoole of Creation Ministries International on Friday, 25 April, 7pm at Moriah BP Church Sanctuary For more information on the seminar please take a copy of the brochure from the lobby table.

7. 6th Youth Mission Trip:
Date: 6th to 13th June 2008, Destination: CAMBODIA, Cost: $150, Eligibility: all youths aged between 13~25 yrs of age.
Sign up: Closes 1st week of May. For more details, please contact Pr. Mathews @ 98779779 or Janice @ 90218660.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Mr Gn Chiang Tat to our pulpit today, as he brings the Lord’s message to our 1st and 2nd worship services.

2. Members, please collect your copy of a letter from the Church Session at the front desk today which gives all an update on a few further amendments to the Church Constitution, resulting from feedback received at the presentations made at the end of last year. These will be included in the revised Constitution to be adopted at the coming ACM.

3. The ACM will be held on Sunday 20 April 08 at Moriah, which will also include the election of Elders and Deacons for those whose 3-year terms are up. We urge all members to make it a point NOT to miss this very important meeting which requires your full support. More details will follow from next week on.

4. There is no Junior Sunday School today. But Junior Worship will carry on as usual. All children from Nursery to Primary 6 to gather in the courtyard today for Junior Worship. There is a meeting today for all teachers in the Junior Worship and Junior Sunday School. Meet in Grace classroom at 11:15am.

5. HPF 10th Anniversary. Paris Ris Park (Pit #38) For Games + BBQ
Theme: Walking In Love
Speaker: Rev Robert Chew
Date: 12th April (Saturday)
Meeting Time/Place: Meet 2:30pm in Church (HPF Room).
For those interested, please approach any HPF Committee members or Weijian (HP 90071337) or Daniel (HP 96951558)

6. Teachers’ Workshop by Children Ministry - ‘Engaging Your Students’.
Calling all in the Children Ministry and those who are interested. Learn how to engage your students through process skills used in facilitation conducted by our very own in-house facilitator, Ms Jennifer Tan.
Date : 5th April 08 @ Aranda Country Club ( 8.30a.m to 5.30p.m.)
Cost : $5 (students) $10 (adults) (inclusive of lunch, tea breaks and starter kit for facilitators)
Registration : last day today at 11:15am in the courtyard.
Person-in-charge : Mrs Grace Seah

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our Combined Easter Sunrise Service today.

2. This morning’s combined Sunrise Service will be the only service today. There will be no other meeting or activity of any group, fellowship, Sunday School or Bible class (all levels/depts.). SBC will resume next Sunday with Lesson 8.

3. Directly after the service today, a group photo of the combined congregations will be taken inside the Sanctuary. Please remain in your seats until directions
are given for taking your positions in front.
After the photo-taking session, do join in our fellowship breakfast in the church compound.

4. More Moriah Welcome Team Needed: Would you like to serve the Lord in the Welcome Team? We are looking for volunteers and would like to invite you to be part of the team. Please contact Elder Gary Tay at HP 96369432 or Mr Jeffrey Toh at HP 97826548 if you are interested.

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Who Moved The Stone?

Some years ago, a lawyer by the name of Frank Morison wrote a book with the title Who Moved The Stone? He set out with the purpose of disproving the resurrection, of proving that Christ did not really rise from the grave.

But the book turned out to be entirely different. It is a searching study of the scriptural story of Christ’s crucifixion, death and resurrection. He makes the unquestionable point that the resurrection is a historical fact. The Empty Tomb had a message for the disciples as it has for us.
It says to science and philosophy, “Explain this event.”
It says to history, “Repeat this event.”
It says to time, “Blot out this event’.”
It says to faith, “Believe this event.”

News & Announcements

1. Pr Mathews Abraham brings the message to our Good Friday Vesper Service this evening.

2. Worship the Lord and celebrate the Resurrection at our combined English-mandarin Sunrise Service at 6:30am on Easter Sunday, and join in the church breakfast after that. This will be the only service this Sunday and there will be no other meeting or activity of any group, fellowship, Sunday School or Bible classes (all levels/depts.), etc. There will be a group photo-taking of the entire church family immediately after the Service – please make sure you are “are in the picture”!

3. There is no SBC class on Easter Sunday. Lesson 8 will resume on 30th Mar.

4. Parents of the Children Choir: Please note that your children will be singing during the Easter Sunrise Service. They will need to be in the Music Room (level 3) by 5:30am to put on their robes and do their warm-ups.

5. Our gifts and offerings on this Good Friday will be dedicated to the Christian ‘half-way houses’ in Singapore, in support of their great work in drug-rehab. Thank God for the many saved and marvellously changed lives resulting from their programs and outreach. Let’s uphold them in our prayers too.

6. More Help Wanted for Welcome Team: Would you like to serve the Lord in the Welcome Team? We are looking for volunteers and would like to invite you to be part of the team. Please contact Elder Gary Tay at HP96369432 or Mr Jeffrey Toh at HP 97826548 if you are interested.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Elder (Dr) Chin Hoong Chor to our pulpit again today, as he continues with the second part of his message from last Sunday.

2. This is the Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday today and leading to Good Friday and culminating in Easter (Resurrection) Sunday. We encourage members who desire to observe a time of deeper reverence, meditation and personal worship (wherever they may be) to join in a day fast on Wednesday (19 March), and to break fast together in Church at 7:15pm with a light supper. That will be followed at 8.00 pm by the special Central Prayer Meeting where Rev Robert Chew will also explain Covenantal Theology, the doctrine of God’s provision for mankind’s salvation. Others who do not fast that day are also welcome to join the supper and/or the Central Prayer Meeting separately, and we encourage everyone to come.

3. For those who are new to fasting but desire to make a start, they may try out a partial fast first - e.g. by eating a much reduced portion (one-quarter, one-third, or half) of the usual amount for the meals, or eating breakfast but skipping lunch. A full fast entails abstaining from all food. In both cases, one may drink plain water from time to time when needed. Through all this, up to the breaking of the fast, meditate on the Cross and what the Lord has done for you, giving thanks and praying for cleansing and grace to walk worthily of Him, and any other matters as the Spirit lays on your heart.

4. Worship the Lord on solemn Good Friday at the Vesper Service at 7.30pm as we meditate on the Lord’s atonement for sin on the Cross. The Lord’s Supper will be observed.

5. Worship the Lord and celebrate the Resurrection at our combined English-Mandarin Sunrise Service at 6.30 am on Easter Sunday, and join in the church breakfast after that. This will be the only service next Sunday and there will be no other meeting or activity of any group, fellowship, Sunday School or Bible classes (all levels/depts.), etc. There will be a group photo-taking of the entire church family immediately after the Service - please make sure you are “in the picture’!

6. Parents of the Children’s Choir: Please note that your children will be singing during the Easter Sunrise Service. They will need to be in the Music Room (level 3) by 5:30am to put on their robes and do their warm-ups.

7. Teachers’ Workshop by Children Ministry - ‘Engaging Your Students’
Calling all in the Children Ministry and those who are interested. Learn how to engage your students through process skills used in facilitation conducted by our very own in- house facilitator, Ms Jennifer Tan. Date : 5th April 08 @ Aranda Country Club ( 8.30a.m to 5.30p.m.) Cost : $5 (students) $10 (adults) (inclusive of lunch, tea breaks and starter kit for facilitators) Registration : 16th March in the courtyard at 11.15a.m
Person-in-charge : Mrs Grace Seah

News & Announcements

We welcome Elder (Dr) Chin Hoong Chor from Life BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Baptism & Church Membership Class : The 1st session of this new class begins today at 1:00pm in the library. Rev Chew will meet and brief the candidates on the 12-week course.

3. The Holy Week leading to Good Friday and Easter Sunday this year will be in the week of March 17th ~23rd. Highlights will be Good Friday Vesper Service and Easter Sunrise Service. A fast will be observed mid-week (Wed) by those who understand the practice and prepare for it, culminating in a special Central Prayer Meeting at which Rev Robert Chew will explain Convenantal Theology, the basis of our church doctrine of salvation.
* Central Prayer Meeting Special on 19th March @ 7:15~9:30pm, starting with breaking of fast.
* Good Friday Vesper Service on 21st March @ 7:30pm with holy communion.
* Combined Easter Sunrise Service on 23rd March @ 6:30am followed by (1) Group photo-taking of the whole congregation and (2) Fellowship breakfast.
(Note: No other worship services, Junior Worship, SS/Bible Study Classes (Jr/Sr/Youth & Adult), Evangelism Ministry, Choir practice or any other program on Easter Sunday.)

4. Teachers’ Workshop by Children Ministry
‘Engaging Your Students’
Calling all in the Children Ministry and those who are interested.
Learn how to engage your students through process skills used in facilitation conducted by our very own in-house facilitator, Ms Jennifer Tan.
Date : 5th April 08, Venue : Aranda Country Club, Time : 8.30a.m to 5.30p.m
Cost : $5 (students) $10 (adults)
(inclusive of lunch, tea breaks and starter kit for facilitators)
Registration : 15th March in the courtyard at 11.15a.m
Person-in-charge : Mrs Grace Seah

5. Q2 Duty Roster is ready: For those serving in the various duties of the Church, please pick up a copy of the roster sheet from the Lobby Reception Table.

6. More Help Wanted for Welcome Team: Would you like to serve the Lord in the Welcome Team? We are looking for volunteers and would like to invite you to be part of the team. Please contact Elder Gary Tay at HP 96369432 or Mr Jeffrey Toh at HP 97826548 if you are interested.

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Baptism & Church Membership Class starting 9th March @ the Church Library - 1:00pm. The next 12-week course to prepare candidates for baptism, transfer of membership and reaffirmation of faith will commence on 9th March. Those who are keen to join these classes, please contact Rev Chew or any of the Elders.

3. Our ACM this year will be scheduled for April, with 2 important items being the adoption of a revised Constitution and the election/re-election of Session Members (3 of the 6 Elders’ and 2 of the 6 Deacons’ terms of office will expiry)

4. As we enter this month of March. We will be preparing for the Holy Week which will include a Central Prayer Meeting Special (with breaking of fast) on the 19th, Good Friday Vesper Service on the 21st and Easter Sunrise Service on the 23rd. Details will appear in further announcement.

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Rising to the Occasion
You cannot do anything for your salvation, but you must do something to manifest it, you must work out what God has worked in.

God allows the difficulties to come in order to see if you can vault over them properly - “By my God have I leaped over a wall.” (Ps 18:29). God will never shield you from any of the requirements of a son or daughter of His. Peter says, “Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you” (1 Peter 4:12). Rise to the occasion; do the thing...it gives God the chance to manifest Himself in your mortal flesh.

May God not find the whine in us...but may He find us full of spiritual pluck and athleticism, ready to face anything He brings.

- Oswald Chambers

News & Annoucements

1. Pr Mathews Abraham brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Baptism & Church Membership Class starting 9th March @ the Church Library - 1:00pm. The next 12-week course to prepare candidates for baptism, transfer of membership and reaffirmation of faith will commence on 9th March. Those who are keen to join these classes, please contact Rev Chew or any of the Elders.

3. Gentle Reminders For Our Sunday Worship:

1) Come early for the worship service and spend some time praying in silence preparing your heart for worship. Reverence must be maintained at all times during the service. All cell phones must be turned off or put into silent mode.


2) Dress appropriately. One’s attire should always be tidy, presentable and decent, and not be a distraction to others.



3) Parents should be aware of their children’s activities at all times. Children must not be allowed to run around in the church at any time. The cry room is reserved for parents and their babies only.




4) Congregation must make every effort to keep the church and premises clean and tidy at all times. Refrain from bringing and consuming food, drinks and sweets in the sanctuary. Please dispose of used paper/plastic cups & plates and sweet wrappers in the dustbin.



5) The books and cassette tapes in the library must be signed for when checking out. Borrowed books and tapes must be returned by the due date. They must also be kept in good condition.



6) Musical instruments such as piano and organ, audio and visual equipments such as copying machine, fax machine, projector, computer, etc. are to be used solely for the purposes of the church work.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Rev (Dr) Jack Sin of Maranatha BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Baptism & Church Membership Class starting 9th March @ the Church Library - 1:00pm. The next 12-week course to prepare candidates for baptism, transfer of membership and reaffirmation of faith will commence on 9th March. Those who are keen to join these classes, please contact Rev Chew or any of the Elders.

3. The Church Session meets on Saturday 23 Feb at Moriah.

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Too Many churchgoers are singing
“Standing on the Promises”
when all they are doing is sitting on the premises.

A lazy boy went with his mother to pick blueberries in an orchard. He brought along the smallest pail he could find, and while others were busily picking berries he was just playing, chasing butterflies and watching the birds and squirrels. When it was time to go home, he hurriedly filled his little pail with a lot of moss at the bottom and topped it with a layer of berries.

Next morning his mother baked pies, and she made a special saucer-sized pie just for him. Blackberry pie was his favourite and he could hardly wait for it to cool as he saw the plump berries oozing through a slit in the crust. But when he finally sank his teeth into the pie…he bit through the crust into a whole lot of moss!

Many people want to experience the fullness of God’s promises in their lives, but they are unwilling to do the work that goes along with most of the Bible’s promises. Most of God’s promises are “if-then” statements….if we do one thing, then God will do another. And our part nearly always comes first!

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:12

From God’s Little Devotional Book

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Dr Robert Rapa of Asia Baptist Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. CNY Neighborhood Outreach: Join the e-team (English) as they visit again our neighbors in Simei today, 1~2:30pm. Meet at 1pm at the Church office.

3. We rejoice with John and Mandy Ong for God’s gift of their baby girl Celeste born on 29th Jan 2008. Praise the Lord for the safe delivery and good health of both mother and daughter. Congratulations!

4. Pr Mathews is on leave from 6th to 14th Februrary as he goes with his family to visit his parents in Kerala, India. During his leave, please refer to Rev Chew on matters under his charge.

5. 3rd Teen Fellowship Anniversary: Inviting all teens and youths for a time of praise & thanksgiving, games & fellowship on 16th February 3:00pm at Mandarin Sanctuary.

6. Baptism & Church Membership Class starting 9th March @ the Church Library - 1:00pm. A 12-week membership course to prepare for baptism, transfer of membership and reaffirmation of faith will commence on 9th March. Those who are keen to join these classes, please contact Rev Chew or any of the Elders.

7. Church Counselling Service
Members are reminded that, as part of our Church ministry, the Pastoral Team headed by Rev. Robert Chew is available throughout the week for prayer, help and advice on individual personal and family matters when needed, whether by phone, email or for consultation in person at a convenient time and venue.

To enhance our services under our Family Life Ministry, we are grateful to the Lord for the availability of Mr Gn Chiang Tat to augment the Team particularly in the area of family counselling. Mr. Gn is a regular worshipper at Moriah, together with his wife Lily. He has been rendering counselling service for some 15 years in various Christian organizations. He serves with a youth organization which also takes him abroad on regular mission visits, and is a regular speaker at various churches.

Any one who needs counselling should, in the first instance, communicate with Rev. Robert Chew who will be in a position either to render assistance himself or to arrange for another appropriate counsellor from the team to be available.

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Moriah CNY Evangelism Project: Give the Gift of True Prosperity to your loved ones this Chinese New year! Pick up your CNY Goodie Bag (5 Tracts and 5 Ang Paos) today at the e-Festive Booth in Church.

3. CNY Neighborhood Outreach: Join the e-team (English) as they visit our neighbors in Simei on 3rd and 10th February 2008, 1~2:30pm. Interested? Please visit the e-Festive Booth in Church today or contact Dn Gideon at 97700773 or Cherie at 90889242.

4. Pr Mathews is on leave from 6th to 14th Februrary as he goes with his family to visit his parents in Kerala, India. During his leave, please refer to Rev Chew on matters under his charge.

5. Gentle Reminders For Our Sunday Worship:
1) Come early for the worship service and spend some time praying in silence preparing your heart for the service. Reverence must be maintained at all times during worship. All cell phones must be turned off or put into silent mode during services.

2) Dress appropriately. One’s attire should be tidy, presentable and decent, and not be a distraction to others.

3) Parents should be aware of their children’s activities at all times. Children must not be allowed to run around in the church at any time. The cry room is reserved for parents and their babies only.

4) Congregation must make every effort to keep the church and premises clean and tidy at all times. Refrain from bringing and consuming food, drinks and sweets in the sanctuary. Please dispose of used paper/plastic cups & plates and sweet wrappers in the dustbin.

5) The books and cassette tapes in the library must be signed for when checking out. Borrowed books and tapes must be returned by the due date. They must also be kept in good condition.

6) Musical instruments such as piano and organ, audio and visual equipments such as copying machine, fax machine, projector, computer, etc. are to be used solely for the purposes of the church work.

News & Announcements

1. Pr Mathews Abraham brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Moriah CNY Evangelism Project: Give the Gift of True Prosperity to your loved ones this Chinese New year! Pick up your CNY Goodie Bag (5 Tracts and 5 Ang Paos) this Sunday at our e-Festive Booth.

3. CNY Neighborhood Outreach: Join the e-team (English) as they visit our neighbors in Simei on 3rd and 10th February 2008, 1~2:30pm. Interested parties please visit us at the e-Festive booth or contact Dn Gideon at 97700773 or Cherie at 90889242.

4. Sunday Bible Classes begin the study of Genesis today! (9:45am and 11:15am). If you missed signing up and wish to join a class today, please see Elder Handson Fu, Mrs Yayin Fu or Mr Ho Zhiwei.

5. Unlocking the Mystery of Life - A DVD screening of this documentary will be held at Life BP Church at 9 Gilstead Rd on 16 February 2008 from 7~9pm. For more details please see Notice Boards. Go watch this fascinating documentary that will revolutionize your understanding of life and unlock the mystery of its origin. All are Welcome.

6. Church Counselling Service
Members are reminded that, as part of our Church ministry, the Pastoral Team headed by Rev. Robert Chew is available throughout the week for prayer, help and advice on individual personal and family matters when needed, whether by phone, email or for consultation in person at a convenient time and venue.

To enhance our services under our Family Life Ministry, we are grateful to the Lord for the availability of Mr Gn Chiang Tat to augment the Team particularly in the area of family counselling. Mr. Gn is a regular worshipper at Moriah, together with his wife Lily. He has been rendering counselling service for some 15 years in various Christian organizations. He serves with a youth organization which also takes him abroad on regular mission visits, and is a regular speaker at various churches.

Any one who needs counselling should, in the first instance, communicate with Rev. Robert Chew who will be in a position either to render assistance himself or to arrange for another appropriate counsellor from the team to be available.

News & Annoucnements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. Sunday Bible Class Students’ Orientation Day - All students who have signed up for this year’s study of Genesis, and others who wish to join, are to attend a Students’ Orientation Meeting today at either 9:45am (Choir Room) or at 11:15am (Mandarin Sanctuary).

3. Hiring @ Moriah Child Care: Moriah Child Care and Student Care is keenly looking for passionate, dedicated and qualified teachers with or without experience to join their team. Applicants must be Singapore residents, preferably Christian. Those interested please contact Elder Gary Tay at 96369432 or email at c13104@email.mot.com

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LIFE’S SEASONS

When we are young, we can’t wait to grow up. When we are old, we look back longingly to former days. But God intends that we joyfully take each season of life as it comes. Whatever our age, He imparts what we need to be all that we can be. He asks us to commit our way to Him and accept the struggles He allows and the strength He provides.

Are you in life’s springtime? Trust God’s timing to fulfil your dreams. Are you in life’s summer or autumn? Face your daily challenges head-on. And if you feel winter’s chill, draw close to the Lord. His presence can make every season of life one of strength and beauty.

- Dennis De Haan

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Rev Goh Seng Fong of Hope Baptist Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS: Have You registered yet? 2008 Programme: The Book of Genesis - A study of God’s purpose and plan for His creation. Enquiries/Sign-up Forms are at the Sunday Bible Class booth on Ground Floor today. 2007 students are also required to sign-up.

3. SBC Teachers - Please attend today’s meeting at 9:30am/11:15am at the Library, 2nd fl.

4. Sunday Bible Class Students’ Orientation Day - All students who have signed up for this year’s study of Genesis and all others who are interested in doing so must attend a Students’ orientation Meeting next week, 20th Jan at either 9:45am (Choir Room) or at 11:15am (Mandarin Sanctuary).

5. Gentle Reminders For Our Sunday Worship:
1) Come early for the worship service and spend some time praying in silence preparing your heart for the service. Reverence must be maintained at all times during worship. All cell phones must be turned off or put into silent mode during services.

2) Dress appropriately. One’s attire should always be neat, clean, presentable and not posed a distraction to others.

3) Parents should be aware of their children’s activities at all times. Children must not be allowed to run around in the church at any time. The cry room is reserved for parents and their babies only.

4) Congregation must make every effort to keep the church and premises clean and tidy at all times. Refrain from bringing and consuming food, drinks and sweets in the sanctuary. Please help tidy up our church by disposing of the used cups, plates, sweet wrappers in the dustbin.

5) The books and cassette tapes in the library must be signed for when checking out. Borrowed books and tapes must be returned by the due date. They must also be kept in good condition.

6) Musical instruments such as piano and organ, audio and visual equipments such as copying machine, fax machine, projector, computer, etc. are to be used solely for the purposes of the church work.

6. Hiring @ Moriah Child Care: Moriah Child Care and Student Care is keenly looking for passionate, dedicated and qualified teachers with or without experience to join their team. Applicants must be Singapore residents, preferably Christian. Those interested applicants please contact Elder Gary Tay @ 96369432 or email @ c13104@email.mot.com

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd Worship Services today.

2. SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS for 2008 is now open for registration. 2008 Programme: The Book of Genesis - A study of God’s purpose and plan for His creation. Enquiries/Sign-up Forms are at the Sunday Bible Class booth on Ground Floor today. 2007 students are also required to sign-up.

3. Sunday Bible Class for students in Sec 1 (2008) commences today at 9:45am in the room next to Choir Room. The teacher in charge is Mr. William Ong.


4. SBC Teachers - You are required to attend the Teacher’s Training session next Sunday at 9:30am or 11:15am at the Library, 2nd floor.

5. Moriah Audlt Choir practice will resume on the 3 Feb 2008 at 1pm in the Choir Room, 3rd Fl.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Elder Phua Chor Kok as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS for 2008 is now open for registration. 2008 Programme: The Book of Genesis - A study of God’s purpose and plan for His creation. Enquiries/Sign-up Forms are at the Sunday Bible Class booth on Ground Floor today.

3. There will be no Children’s Choir practice today. Practices will resume on 6th January 2008.

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. There will be no Junior Sunday School today. However, Junior Worship will continue as usual. All children from Pre-primary to Primary 6 please assemble in the Student Care Room on the 3rd level for Junior Worship.

3. After the Christmas and Baptism Service, all worshippers are invited and welcome to stay back for our Christmas Thanksgiving Fellowship lunch downstairs.

4. There will be no separate Christmas service on 24th or 25th Dec. There will be no Watch Night Service on the 31st Dec.

5. Please help us to be clean and tidy! After the lunch fellowship, kindly dispose your used paper/plastic plates, cups, etc into the many waste bins provided. Thanks for your cooperation.

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Memory Verse December 2007

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

~ Romans 1:16 ~

News And Annoucements.

1. We welcome Rev Jack Sin of Maranatha BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. There will be no Junior Sunday School today and next week, 23rd Dec However, Junior Worship will continue as usual. All Junior Worship and Sunday School teachers for 2008, please meet today at 11:15am in Grace classroom for a briefing and to collect the Gospel Light materials.

3. Year 2008 1st Quarter Duty Roster is ready for pickup at the Main Sanctuary reception table.

4. Christmas Service and Baptism will be held next Sunday 23 Dec. at 9.30 am (1st, 2nd & Mandarin Services combined).  The Service will be followed by Christmas Thanksgiving Fellowship Tea. There will be no separate Christmas service on 24th or 25th Dec.

5. Baptism and receiving of new and transfer members will be part of our combined Christmas Service on Sunday 23rd Dec. All candidates (and parents of children to be baptised) are to meet with Pastor and Elders today at 1:00pm at the church library before their individual interviews.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Elder Chin Hoong Chor of Life BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. There will be no Junior Sunday School today and the following 2 weeks, 16th and 23rd Dec However, Junior Worship will continue as usual. All Junior Worship and Sunday School teachers for 2008, please meet on 16th Dec at 11:15am in Grace classrrom for a briefing and to collect the Gospel Light materials.

3. Youth Camp @ Aloha Loyang 11~15 Dec 2007. We thank God for the 53 who signed up for this year’s camp. We welcome the parents of the youth and friends to join us on the Finale Night Celebration on 14th Dec at Mandarin Sancutary, 7:30pm. For more information contact Bro Mathews @98779779 or Mr Ben Wong @ 98237403

4. Christmas Service and Baptism will be on Sunday 23 Dec. at 9.30 am (1st & 2nd Services combined). There will be no separate Christmas service on 24th or 25th Dec.

5. Baptism and receiving of new and transfer members will be part of our combined Christmas Service on Sunday 23rd Dec. All candidates (and parents of children to be baptised) are to meet with the Pastor and Elders next Sunday 16th Dec. at the church library before their individual interviews.

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Cutting the Rope that Ties You Down

A friend was talking about a man who had cheated her out of her parents’ inheritance. Even though he had since died, she still harboured bitterness toward the man who wronged her greatly. In recent years she has come into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Not long ago, she said, “I’ve allowed that man to chase me from his grave. The only way I can be free is to forgive him.” She’s right.

The irony of bitterness is that it ties us emotionally to the very person we’re bitter towards. It’s like trying to run full speed in a 3-legged race. You can’t run like you need to run until you cut the rope that ties you to the person who wronged you. And that can only be done by doing what seems unthinkable - forgiving that person. Until you do, you keep thinking about them, replaying the tapes of how you were wronged, or dwelling on your wounds. Someone has wisely said, “Bitterness is a poison drink you make for someone else and wind up drinking it yourself”.

When you forgive the one who has wronged you, you cut the rope and set two people free.

- Ron Hutchcraft

News And Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. There will be no Junior Sunday School on 9th, 16th and 23rd Dec. However, Junior Worship will continue as usual. All Junior Sunday School teachers for 2008, please meet on 16th Dec at 11:15am in Grace classrrom for a briefing and to collect the Gospel Light materials.

3. Marriage Counseling: There will be no marriage counseling class today. New schedule will be arranged with those concerned.

News & Announcements

1. Pr Mathews brings the message to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. A 1-hour movie presentation entitled “Paul, The Emissary” based on the life of Paul will be screened today at 9:30am in the YF Room and again at 11:15 at the Mandarin Sancturary. All Sunday Bible Class students should attend.

3. Parents of children’s choir members, please be reminded that your children will be involved in afternoon rehearsals today at 1pm in the main sanctuary. Morning rehearsals at 9.30am will also continue due to a need for more practice.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Dr Robert Rapa of Asia Baptist Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. Students of ALL Sunday Bible classes (9:30am & 11:15am) are to attend the Combined Sunday Bible Class Meeting today at 11:15am at the Mandarin Sanctuary.  Please be punctual. Parents of younger teenage students are welcome to observe.

3. There will be a 1-hour movie presentation entitled “Paul, The Emissary” based on the life of Paul next Sunday, 25th Nov at 9:30am in the YF Room and again at 11:15 at the Mandarin Sancturary. All Sunday Bible Class students should attend.

4. There will be a final presentation of the Church Constitution Review at 1pm today in the Main Sancturary in both English and Mandarin. Members who missed the previous one are encouraged to attend.

5. Parents of children’s choir members, please be reminded that your children will be involved in afternoon rehearsals starting 25th Nov at 1pm in the main sanctuary. The usual morning rehearsals at 9.30am will also continue due to a need for more practice.

6. Children’s Excursion: Date 30th Nov. Time: 8:30~4:30pm. Visit to: Hay Dairy, Dragon Fruits Farm, Aero-green Technology, Animals Resort. Lunch at MacDonalds. Cost $10 inclusive of entrance fees, lunch & transport. Please register with Mrs Grace Seah.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Dr Norman Barnard of Asia Baptist Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. Students of ALL Sunday Bible classes (9:30am & 11:15am) are to attend the year-end Combined Sunday Bible Class Meeting next Sunday 18th Nov at 11:15am at the Mandarin Sanctuary. 9:30am class students are to attend the 1st worship service next week.

3. Marriage Counselling Class resumes today at 1pm.

4. Children’s Excursion: Date 30th Nov. Time: 8:30~4:30pm. Visit to: Hay Dairy, Dragon Fruits Farm, Aero-green Technology, Animals Resort. Lunch at MacDonalds. Cost $10 inclusive of entrance fees, lunch & transport. Please register with Mrs Grace Seah.



5. We thank God for His blessings on Sembawang BP Church as brethren there mark their 37th Anniversary today. May God continue to prosper them in their worship and ministry.

6. Pr Mathews (9th~17th Nov) & Elder Gilbert (9th ~ 12th Nov) are away on a mission trip to Cambodia. Please uphold them in prayer as they establish another mission station & teach at Kampong Som Bible School.

7. A second presentation of the Church Constitution revision will be made next Sunday at 1 pm at Moriah. Members who missed the first one in Oct are urged to attend.

News & Announcements

1. Marriage Counselling Class: Please be reminded that the next class will be held on Nov 11, 2007 at 1pm.

News & Announcements

1. Pr Mathews Abraham brings the message from God’s Word to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. Rev Chew is conducting a Bible Study Course on the ‘Pastoral letters’ (1,2, Timothy and Titus) on Friday Nights at Sembawang starting at 8:30pm. All are welcome.

3. Marriage Counselling Course: Please be reminded that the next session will be held on Nov 11 at 1 pm in Moriah.

News & Announcements

1. Elder Phua Chor Kok brings the message from God’s Word to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. Junior Sunday School resumes today as usual. Parents, please ensure that your children do not play with the toys in the classrooms as they belong to the Child Care Center and have just been sterilised on Saturday.

3. BreadCaster Book Sale today: BreadCaster will be displaying Bibles, Christian books, CDs for sale during Tea Fellowship.

4. Calling all members: Presentation on proposed new Constitution at 1pm today in the church sanctuary. Lunch provided at 12:30pm for those who registered last Sunday. (Friends are welcome to observe.)

5. Life Bible-Presbyterian Church at 9 Gilstead Rd is having a DVD Screening on GOD’s OUTLAW (the Story of William Tyndale), Saturday, 27 October, 7:00~9:00pm to commemorate the 490th Anniversary of the 16th Century Protestant Reformation.

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News & Announcements

1. We welcome Rev Peter Tan of New Life BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. There is NO Junior Sunday School today. The classrooms have been sanitised in view of the HFMD outbreak. However, Junior Worship will carry on as usual. Please take note of the change in the venues:
Pre Primary - YF Room
Primary - Parsonage Room

3. Children Choir practice is held in the HPF room @ 9:30am today.

4. BreadCaster Book’s Sales: BreadCaster will be displaying Bibles, Christian books, CDs for sales at Moriah Fellowship on 21st Oct, 2007.

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5. Photos Collection.... We are almost 10
In preparation for Moriah’s coming 10th anniversary & for archiving purpose, we are now requesting for photographs taken throughout all 10 years and earlier.
You can submit your photos via the following: - 1. Collection box at table outside Main Sanctuary, 2nd Flr.      a. Save your photos in a CDrom     b. Hard copies 2. Email your photos to moriahphotos@gmail.com
Photographs can be from special events, gatherings, fellowship, outings, trips, camps..anything at all. as along as they are clear, appropriate & meaningful.
Pls provide the following along with your photos/CDrom/emails submission:-
1. A short description of your photos.
2. Your name, contact no. & email.
3. Pls let us know if you would like your photos back.   You can start sending us your pictures right away, thank you!
Pls contact Gideon 97700773 / Zhi Wei 91189884 / Sharon 97953088 for further inquiries.

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brings the message from God’s Word to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. The Session and Pastoral Team would like to thank all who have helped or contributed in one way or another to make the Children’s Day celebrations a great success.

3. There is NO Junior Sunday School today and next week, 14th Oct. The classrooms have been sanitised in view of the HFMD outbreak. However, Junior Worship will carry on as usual. Please take note of the change in the venues:
Pre Primary - YF Room
Primary - HPF Room

4. Marriage Counseling Class will be conducted today at 1PM.

5. Nepal Mission Initiative: There will be a slide presentation on this mission opening on Wednesday Oct 10 at 8 PM. A visiting evangelist from Nepal will also be doing some sharing.

6. Proposals for a revised Constitution of the Church are been distributed to our members today (couples and households to share copies). A presentation will be made at Moriah at 1pm on Sunday 21 Oct, and repeated at 1pm on Sunday 18 Nov. Members are urged to participate and pray for the Lord’s leading in this important review, with the view to adopting the proposals at our ACM in March 2008.

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* Epigram On Life (Christian) *

A Christian is a mind through which Christ thinks;
a heart through which Christ loves;
a voice through which Christ speaks;
a hand through which Christ helps.

News & Announcements

1. Pr Mathews Abraham brings the Lord’s message to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. The Children Ministry is commemorating Chrildren’s Day today. Junior Worship on this day will be from 9:30am to 11:30am. All children (pre primary and primary) are to assemble in the courtyard at 9:30am for a briefing. There will be no Junior Sunday School. All teachers (Junior Worship and Sunday School), song leaders and musicians, please attend a meeting on that day at 11:30am in Grace classroom.

3. There will be NO Adult & Youth Sunday Bible Classes today. Teachers of Adult & Youth SBC meeting today 11:15am @ Prayer Room 3rd Flr.

4. There will be NO Junior Sunday School today. The classroom is closed for sterilization at view of the HFMD outbreak.

5. Nepal Mission Inititative: Please note, there will be a slide presentation on a mission initiative at the Wednesday Central Prayer Meeting on 10 Oct Sept.

6. Photos Collection.... We are almost 10
In preparation for Moriah’s coming 10th anniversary & for archiving purpose, we are now requesting for photographs taken throughout all 10 years and earlier.
You can submit your photos via the following: - 1. Collection box at table outside Main Sanctuary, 2nd Flr.      a. Save your photos in a CDrom     b. Hard copies 2. Email your photos to moriahphotos@gmail.com
Photographs can be from special events, gatherings, fellowship, outings, trips, camps..anything at all. as along as they are clear, appropriate & meaningful.
Pls provide the following along with your photos/CDrom/emails submission:-
1. A short description of your photos.
2. You name, contact no & email.
3. Pls let us know if you would like your photos back.   You can start sending us your pictures right away, thank you!
Pls contact Gideon 97700773 / Zhi Wei 91189884 / Sharon 97953088 for further inquiries.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Rev Jack Sin of Maranatha BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. The Children Ministry is commemorating Chrildren’s Day on 30th September. Junior Worship on this day will be from 9:30am to 11:30am. All children (pre primary and primary) are to assemble in the courtyard at 9:30am for a briefing. There will be no Junior Sunday School. All teachers (Junior Worship and Sunday School), song leaders and musicians, please attend a meeting on that day at 11:30am in Grace classroom.

3. There will be No Adult & Youth Sunday Bible Classes on 30th Sept. Teachers of Adult & Youth SBC will be having their meeting on 30th Sept, 11:15am @ Prayer Room 3rd Flr.

4. Are you burdened with a load of cares? Ask God for spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental assistance. We invite all members and friends to join our Central Prayer Meeting, every Wednesday 8:15pm. God answers prayers. Turn your cares into prayers.

What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

5. Watch out for this space for more details on
Youth Camp 2007 - ABIDE.
Date: 11th ~15th Dec.
Speaker: Pr Mark Chen.

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Elder Chin Hoong Chor of Life BP Church as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. The Children Ministry is commemorating Chrildren’s Day on 30th September. Junior Worship on this day will be from 9:30am to 11:30am. All children (pre primary and primary) are to assemble in the courtyard at 9:30am for a briefing. There will be no Junior Sunday School. All teachers (Junior Worship and Sunday School), song leaders and musicians, please attend a meeting on that day at 11:30am in Grace classroom.

3. Rev Robert Chew is in Nepal to teach and preach the word of God there to about 50 seminary students. Rev Goh Seng Fong will join him there to teach another course. Please uphold them in your prayers. Rev Chew will be there till Sept 22.

Gospel In Miniature
Luther called John 3:16 “the heart of the Bible - the Gospel in miniature.”It’s so simple a child can understand it; yet it condenses the deep and marvelous truths of redemption into these few pungent words:

“God” ...................................The greatest Lover
“So loved” ...........................The greatest degree
“The world” ........................The greatest number
“That He gave” ..................The greatest act
“His only begotten Son” ....The greatest Gift
“That whosoever” ..............The greatest invitation
“Believeth” ..........................The greatest simplicity
“In Him” ..............................The greatest Person
“Should not perish” ...........The greatest deliverance
“But” ...................................The greatest differrence
“Have” ................................The greatest certainty
“Everlasting Life” .............The greatest possession

News & Announcements

1. We welcome Dr Robert Rapa of Asia Baptist Theological Seminary of Cornerstone University as the Lord’s messenger to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. Baptism & Church Membership Class starting today @ the Church Library - 1:00pm. Last call for those who are keen to join to contact Rev Chew or any of the Elders by this week.

3. Youth & Adult Sunday Bible Classes resume today.

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I Love Thy Word, O God

I love Thy Word, O God:
Its pages brightly shine,
A beacon light along the road
That leads to truth divine.

I love Thy Word, O God:
For comfort freely given;
For inner peace that keeps my soul,
And gives me thoughts of heaven.

I love Thy Word, O God:
For songs of purest joy,
That fill this pilgrim heart of mine,
And lips of praise employ.

I love Thy word, O God:
That tells me of Thy Son;
Of His redemption on the cross
For needy sinners won.

I love Thy Word, O God:
It ne’er shall pass away,
Till earth’s dark night of sin shall turn
To God’s own perfect day.

~*~ By: J. Harold Gwynne ~*~

News & Announcements

1. Rev Robert Chew brigns the Lord’s message to our 1st and 2nd worship services today.

2. Marriage Counselling Course: The first session will begin today at 1pm in the Library Room.

3. Baptism & Church Membership Class starting 9th Sept @ the Church Library - 1:00pm. A 12-week membership course to prepare for baptism, reaffirmation of faith and transfer of membership will commence on 9th Sept. Those who are keen to join can approach any of the Elders.

4. Church Constitution Revision: After a long period of deliberation the Church Session has finished a draft comprehensive revision of the Church Constitution. It seeks to update/improve, harmonise and reflect the true governance and practices of Sembawang & Moriah. In the coming months, presentations will be made and discussed, with the view to adopting a new Constitution at the next ACM in March 2008.

5. Youth & Adult Sunday Bible Classes are having their rest week today. Classes will resume next week on 9th Sept.

6. Sembawang & Moriah Church Session members convey their deepest condolenses to the family of late Sis Florence Wong on her home going on 26th August. We also thank Moriah members and friends for their support towards Sis Florence over the last few months.

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When To Be Alarmed

If you find yourself...
¨ coveting any pleasure more than your prayer times,
¨ enjoying a book more than your Bible
¨ reading the newspapers for relaxation more than the Bible or some spiritual book,
¨ reverencing any house more than the House of God,
¨ satisfied with any table more than the Lord’s Table,
¨ loving any person more than that of the Holy Spirit,
¨ or delighted with any prospect more than that of the return of Jesus,
¨ THEN TAKE ALARM !!!
By: Osterhus Publisher