VISION 2018 Growing Christian Disciples who renew their worship to the Almighty God and share Christ’s Love with the community and world. MCI Church Theme 2014 Rejuvenating Worship Order of Service 26 October 2014 Musical Prelude Call to Worship Ms Serene Lai Celebration of Worship Prayer on Behalf of All Ms Amelia Koh Greetings / MCI News & Concerns Rev Derrick Lau Offertory Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Scripture Lesson Sermon UMH 95 Judges 14:1-20 Ms Chung Shiyong Tasty Temptations Rev Derrick Lau Song of Dedication Benediction Rev Derrick Lau Musical Postlude ________________________ Methodist Church of the Incarnation (MCI) Sunday Service: 9.00 am (Mandarin) | 10.30 am @ JPG Hall (Contemporary English), 11.00 am @ Sanctuary (Traditional English) | 1.30 pm (Hokkien) 31 Teck Whye Lane Singapore 688798 | www.mci.org.sg | office@mci.org.sg Office Tel 6765 2209 | Fax 6763 4373 | Kindergarten Tel 6763 0621 Pastor-in-Charge, Rev Derrick Lau Assistant Pastor, Rev Clarence Lee Preacher Matthew Chooi (Mandarin) Administrator, Ms Chris Goh For booking of rooms & general enquiries, contact Ms May Ng 9862 2202 9477 0937 91007345 9009 2235 | | | | derrick@mci.org.sg clarence@mci.org.sg matthew@mci.org.sg chrisgoh@mci.org.sg 6765 2209 | office@mci.org.sg 1 MCI NEWS & CONCERNS 1. Hi, Welcome to MCI We belong to the family of Jesus Christ and seek to honor and glorify God through Worship, Word, Welcome, Witness and Wonder. We pray that you will be inspired by the worship of the Almighty God and will experience a deeper touch of His love! If you are our GUEST, please feel free to speak with our iWelcome hosts, Ms Cindy Wong or Mr Kendrick Chua to learn more about our ministry such as Sunday School, Cell Group Ministry, Prayer etc... 2. Prayer Concerns a) Praise God for the awesome 35 Days of Worship Essentials 2014. Praise Him for the vision of mobilizing the whole church to embark upon this spiritual journey together. Praise Him for the Organising Task Force chaired by Ms Serene Lai and the participation of over 300 children, youths and adults. Pray that the 35 Days that we had spent on the development a deeper life of worship and service will continue to grow in Christ. b) Praise God in particular for the Evening of Praise (18 Oct 2014) where we gathered as a Family in Christ for a special Service. All glory be to our Lord for His love, blessings and the manner in which He has inspired us to continue to worship Him and express our devotion to Him via sacrificial offering and Micah 6:8 Engagements. c) Continue to pray for all who are going through difficult trials. May the Lord raise faith among us and declare that He is indeed the Sovereign Lord of us all! d) May the Lord restore peace and bring about reconciliation among different groups of people in countries such as Syria, Israel, Indonesia, Hong Kong etc… Let’s continue to pray unceasingly. If you have a prayer concern, you may like to share it with our pastors or email it to prayer@mci.org.sg. Join our Sunday Prayer Team | Intercessions for preachers, worshippers, ministries and church concerns | 9.30 am - 10.15 am | Hope Room | Level III Come early and prepare our hearts and minds for worship. Pastor leads in prayer for your personal needs and concerns from 10.20 am onwards. 3. Solid Rock Spiritual Journey Discipleship 2014 Sermon Theme for October: Journeying with Paul Memory Verse for October: We speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 4. LCEC CY 2014/2015 Installation and Dedication is scheduled on Date: 2nd November 2014 (Sunday) Time: 10.30 am Contemporary Service @JPG Hall 2 All stewards shall be officially installed and dedicated. Church is requested to pray, encourage and support our leaders as they serve the mission of God @MCI and beyond. 5. 5-week course on The Life and Ministry of Paul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 2014 | 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm | Covenant & David Room | $30 (after 18 Oct 2014) Closing Date: Today | (Minimum – 30 pax to start) Come and learn more about this interesting Apostle and Missionary, and how his life lessons can also be ours! For more information, please refer to noticeboard. Register @ infoHub. 6. The purpose of the Baptismal & Membership Course is to prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Water Baptism and/or Church Membership. 16, 23, 30 Nov and 7 Dec (Sundays) | 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm MCI Grace Room | Course Fee: $10 | Closing Date: 9 Nov 2014. Register @ infoHub. 7. All are cordially invited to participate in our MCI Hokkien Fellowship Worship Service on Sundays at 1.30 pm. On the 3rd Sundays, it will be held at Bethany Methodist Nursing Home (BMNH). Next Session will be on 16 November 2014. 8. Mass CPR and AED training session (1 hour) on: TODAY | 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm | JPG Hall See you there! If you have not already registered for it, you are welcome too. 9. Couples who are planning marriage or would like to know more about biblical teachings concerning marriage are requested to contact Pastor Derrick concerning Marriage Preparations Course. Please note that Notice for Marriage Solemnisation should be arranged with pastor at least 6 months prior to the intended date. Please email: office@mci.org.sg 10. Ministry Opportunities. We were made to serve Him. Come and sign up for the following: a) Car Park Marshalls - to optimize the vehicle parking space in church for the benefit of worshipers and visitors. 2 person per Sunday | 8.50 am to 10.15 am | noon to 12.30 pm b) Gardeners - to develop, beautify and maintain the church's garden and landscape. 1 person per weekday | 1 to 1.5 hours Please register @ infoHub. 11. Church Membership update. Please inform office@mci.org.sg of changes in your mailing address, mobile phone, email etc…Thank you. 12. Next Sunday’s Sermon: Living in God’s Favour | Psalm 90 Our Core Values: Love God | Unconditional Love | Servanthood | Transforming Grace | Reach the Lost | Exponential Faith 3 Sermon Application Method is a means by which you could further reflect on the sermon by writing your personal response and then be engaged in sharing and discussing them with members of your small group. Topic: Tasty Temptations SAMSON | Judge over Israel | Preacher: Rev. Derrick Lau Date: 26 October 2014 S_____________ Birth | miracle | Judges 13:5 A_____________ with incredible strength | Judges 15:14-15 M____________ from wine and grapes, not cut their hair or beard, avoid contact with dead bodies | Nazirites | S_____________ to sexual temptations | Judges 14:1-3 O_____________ his enemies | Philistines |Judges 16:30 N_____________ & honored alongside Gideon, David and Samuel | Hebrews 11:32-34 Questions for reflection (individually or with small group members): 1. What gifts or special abilities has God endowed upon you? 2. In what ways are you employing/utilizing them for His glory? 3. What are your weaknesses? 4. How do you plan to deal with those tasty temptations associated with your weaknesses? No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthian 10:13 4 5 6