EASTER WEEK EVANGELISTIC EVENT
“WHO?” – A Drama Presentation
9th – 11th April, 2015 (Thu – Sat)
$5 for 11am & 4pm shows;
$10 for 7pm & 9pm shows
(Tickets available at Information Counter)
“Who?” is a tour on the life of Jesus, through drama and
music, lights and sounds that bring us through the story of
our Messiah. Invite your family & friends to share this journey.
9/4 (Thu) – 11am, 4pm, 7pm
Show times:
10/4 (Fri) – 4pm, 7pm, 9pm
11/4 (Sat) – 11am, 4pm, 7pm, 9pm
DIOCESAN WOMEN’S SUNDAY
O God our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son grew up at Nazareth in His mother’s care, and
in His earthly ministry revealed to us the true honour of womanhood: Grant, we pray you, the
blessing of the Holy Spirit, that Christian women may walk worthy of their high calling as your salt
and light, and may faithfully serve your Church, and witness in our homes, to our neighbours; and
in your world for the honour of the same your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMNS FOR: 8.00 am : 501, 433, 598ii, 202
11.15 am : 501, 433, How Excellent Your Name, 598ii, 202
5.00 pm : HP23, HP91, HP101, HP100
We warmly welcome you to St Andrew’s Cathedral.
Please complete and return this portion to the ushers or the Information Desk, or simply drop it into
an offering bag.
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St Andrew’s Cathedral
T he D iocese O f S ingapore
www.livingstreams.org.sg
BISHOP OF SINGAPORE: The Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah
ASSISTANT BISHOPS: The Rt Revd Low Jee King
The Rt Revd Kuan Kim Seng
1 March 2015
DIOCESAN WOMEN’S SUNDAY
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
DEAN & VICAR: The Rt Revd Kuan Kim Seng
ASSOCIATE VICAR: The Revd Canon Dr Louis Tay
LENT DEVOTION
THE WAY OF THE CROSS
COLLECT FOR TODAY
Almighty God, you show to those who are in
error the light of your truth, that they may return
to the way of righteousness: grant to all those
who are admitted into the fellowship of Christ’s
religion, that they may reject those things that
are contrary to their profession, and follow
all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is alive and
reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
COLLECT FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing
that you have made and forgive the sins of all
those who are penitent: create and make in
us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our
wretchedness, may receive from you, the God
of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who
is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
I) Rom 4:13-25, Church Bible, NT, pg 269.
II) Mark 8:31-38, Church Bible, NT, pg 76.
PSALM FOR: 5.00 pm
Ps 135:1-14, Church Bible, OT, page 1019.
see pg 8 for Hymns for today
31/3 & 1/4
7.30pm – 9.30pm @ the Nave
Bishop Rennis Ponniah &
Revd Edmund Chan
Come and spend unhurried time to
reflect together on:
The EXAMPLE of Jesus in Overcoming a
World of Raw Power and Self-Interest.
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
31st March (Tues)
The EFFICACY of Jesus in a Compulsive
World of Efficiencies and Effectiveness
Revd Edmund Chan
1st April (Wed)
11 St Andrew’s Road (S. 178959) • Tel: 63376104 / 90022455 (emergency after office hrs) • Fax: 63376107 / 63391197
announcements
CATHEDRAL FAMILY
CAMP 2015
announcements
BE A VOLUNTEER AT
THE WELCOME CENTRE
The Holy Spirit
A fresh Outpouring on God’s People
“But when you pray, go into your room,
close the door and pray to your Father,
who is unseen. Then your Father, who
sees what is done in secret will reward
you.”
Mattew 6:6
Are you keen to meet people from all walks of
life? If you are looking for a place to contribute
your time, skills and services in the Cathedral,
we invite you to join us as volunteers in the
Welcome Centre in the areas of Reception,
Hospitality or Tour guiding. The scope of our
volunteering activities generally involves:
Date:
7-10 June 2015 [Sun - Wed]
Need a
private place
to pray?
• tour guiding.
• attending to the requests and enquiries of
visitors and church members.
• assisting in general housekeeping of the
centre.
It’s available!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Volunteers can choose the area of their
preferences and training will be provided.
The schedule of volunteering will be work out
in consultation with the welcome centre staff.
For enquiries on PRAYER CLOSET,
Please email Mrs Jowenna Quek
[email protected]
Early bird discount ends on 15 March.
Do contact Welcome Centre at 63376104
ext 141/161 or email at welcomecentre@
livingstreams.org.sg for more details.
Venue:
Thistle Hotel, Johor Bahru
Camp Speaker:
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
An early bird discount of $50 per camper
will be applicable to all except
for Non-Cathedral members.
Registration forms available at Information Desk.
ALL ARE WELCOME. REGISTER AT WWW.SCGM.ORG.SG
DURING HOLY COMMUNION
COLLECTION OF APPRECIATION GIFTS
It would be helpful and appropriate, during Holy (8am / 11.15am)
Communion, for us to be in communion with All members of Functional Groups / volunteers
the Lord. As such, please refrain from carrying from 8am/ 11.15am Congregations, to collect
on conversations with one another, and let us your appreciation gifts from the Information
worship the Lord together with the Communion counter.
songs, or remain in silent prayer while Holy
Communion is being administered.
CLEANLINESS IN THE PEWS
Please do not leave behind your used tissue
papers in the pews after the Service. Please
remove them and discard into bins which are
located at designated areas. Your co-operation
is very much appreciated.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
The Diocesan Office has a vacancy for:
PROPERTY OFFICER &
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
Please apply to [email protected] with
your updated resume, expected salary and
KNEELERS IN THE CATHEDRAL
notice period. Only shortlisted applicants will be
Members are requested not to rest their shoes
notified. Closing date is Mon, 16 March
on the kneelers. This will reduce the wear and
More details are posted on the Notice Board.
tear on the plastic covering of the kneelers.
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COUNSELLING SERVICE
SAC is pleased to announce that Counselling Service (at
no cost) is available for members. This is provided by:
(1) David Ng who is a staff in St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
He has a Master of Arts in Counselling.
(2) Ms Heng Siow Ing who has a Master of Social
Science (Professional Counselling).
Both David and Siow Ing are involved in various
church ministries in the last 20 years at St Andrew’s
Cathedral, including teaching, discipleship training,
cell group leading and Married Couple’s ministry. They
are currently serving as Parish Worker at the 8am and
11.15am cluster and as Lay Reader respectively at the
11.15am service.
If you wish to make an appointment, please call David
Ng at 9833 2786, email [email protected].
sg or Siow Ing at 9733 1951, email siowing.heng@
gmail.com.
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SUNDAY SERVICES 8 MAR
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
SUNDAY SERVICES 1 MAR
DIOCESAN WOMEN’S SUNDAY
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
7.00 a.m.Holy Communion
Dr Avi Mizrachi
7.00 a.m.Holy Communion
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
Prepare For “Days Of Wonder”
8.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
Revd Peter Chen
To be Holy or To be Worldly
9.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Bishop Rennis Ponniah
Prepare For “Days Of Wonder”
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
2.00 p.m.
Myanmar Worship Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
2.30 p.m.
Bahasa Holy Communion
Chapel for All Peoples
Revd John Lin
2.30 p.m.
Service in Cantonese
Holy Communion Bishop Rennis Ponniah
Prepare For “Days Of Wonder”
Service in Mandarin
Cathedral New Sanctuary
7.30 p.m.
New Life Service
Christine Sakakibara
EXTENSION CENTRES
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
10.00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Revd John Lin
Jesus Messiah: The Obedient
Servant
9.30 a.m.
Service in Mandarin
2.00 p.m.
Filipino Service
Mr Yoy Alberastine
2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
Myanmar Worship Service
Cathedral New Sanctuary
Bahasa Indonesia Service
Chapel for All Peoples
Mr Victor Effendie
2.30 p.m.
Service in Cantonese
4.30 p.m. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
4.30 p.m. Hokkien Service
Prayer Hall A&B, Basement 1
Revd Freddy Lim
5.00 p.m.
5.00 p.m.
9.00 a.m.
11.15 a.m. Holy Communion
Bishop Kuan Kim Seng
To Proclaimed or To Be Silent
11.15 a.m. Holy Communion
Revd Peter Chen
To be Holy or To be Worldly
Filipino Service
Miss Joyce Carino
Holy Communion
Bishop Kuan Kim Seng
To Proclaimed or To Be Silent
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
11.15 a.m. Mandarin Congregation
Cathedral New Sanctuary
2.00 p.m.
8.00 a.m.
5.00 p.m.
Evensong Ds Bessie Lee
5.00 p.m.
Service in Mandarin
Cathedral New Sanctuary
7.30 p.m.
New Life Service
Mr Wilfred Png
SUNDAY SCHOOL ministries
Acts Centre Sunday Service
St. Margaret’s Secondary School
Performing Arts Studio
Westside Anglican Church (WAC)
Canon Louis Tay
WAC Service in Mandarin
West Coast Recreation Centre
8.00 a.m. Sunday School
9.00 a.m. Sunday School
9.30 a.m. Sunday School (Mandarin)
11.15 a.m. Sunday School
5.00 p.m. Sunday School
Monday, 2 MAR
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
We are called, as disciples of Jesus, to love
our neighbours as ourselves. This mission
affords you an opportunity to do just that. Be
a part of this unique mobile medical mission
which serves 2 vulnerable population groups
by providing free primary healthcare and
health screening – the migrant workers living
in residential dormitories and the elderly poor
living in 1-room HBD estates. You do not
have to be a doctor or a nurse to serve. Nonmedical volunteers are also most welcome. It
only requires about 4 hours of your time on a
Saturday evening.
Tuesday, 3 MAR
7.30 a.m. Clergy & Leaders
Holy Communion
Wednesday, 4 MAR
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
12.45 p.m. Holy Communion
@ Prayer Hall A&B
Revd Soon Soo Kee
5.15 p.m. Evening Prayer
7.30 p.m. PETALS @ Graham White Library
Seeking the help of the Gardener/
Preparing the ground –
salvation, repentance
If you would like to volunteer, please write to
A/Prof. Joseph Thambiah at josephthambiah@
gmail.com or Mr. Philip Lim at philip_lim@
sach.org.sg
Thursday, 5 MAR
9.30 a.m. Holy Communion
@ Chapel for All Peoples
Revd Timothy Chow
In 2015, the mission dates are:
710Mar,
Jan,18
7 Feb,
Apr, 97 May,
Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May,
4 Jul, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov
Friday, 6 MAR
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
10.30 a.m. Mandarin Senior Citizens’
Meeting @ CNS
Please submit your names early as spaces on
the mission teams are at a premium. No prior
medical mission experience is necessary. This
mission survives by the grace of God and through
your generous contributions. If you would like to
contribute financially to this logistically intensive
mission, please make your cheques out to “St.
Andrew’s Community Hospital” with “Mobile
Medical Service” written on the back and drop
the cheques into the offertory bags. All donations
are tax-deductible 250%..
Saturday, 7 MAR
9.00 a.m. Morning Prayer
2.00 p.m. LYnC Youth Ministry
@North Transept Hall
Restoring Broken Relationships
(Chapter 3)
2.00 p.m. Young Adults’ Ministry
@ Prayer Hall A & B
LifeGp: Temptation In The Life
Of Disciple 15/16
2.00 p.m.
2.30 p.m.
5.00 p.m.
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Mobile Medical Service
LENTEN FAST(MOFOW)
to the Community
WEEKDAY SERVICES/MEETINGS
C3 (CITY Children Club)
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
(no meetings on 4th & 5th Sat)
Shalomkids Ministry
(For children with autism)
@ Prayer Hall C
Saturday Contemporary Service
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do
good to everyone..”
Galatians 6:10a
Revd John Lin
Jesus Messiah: The Obedient Servant
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“Notes for 1st session will be given only to those who have pre-registered. For those who have pre-registered
but are unable to come for the course, kindly inform CE administrator to cut down on paper wastage.”
prayer highlights
Discipleship, Holiness & Revival
20/3 (Fri, 7.30pm-9.30pm);
21/3 (Sat, 9.30am- 1pm @ PHA-C)
Bishop Hwa Yung
DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE
Esther: The Providence of God
7/4- 28/4 (4 Tues, 7:30pm – 9:30pm @ PHA-C)
Dr Philip Satterthwaite
(Principal, Biblical Graduate School of
Theology, Lecturer in Old Testament, Biblical
Hebrew & Hermeneutics)
Cathedral Lenten Devotions
The Way of the Cross
31/3 (Tues) & 1/4 (Wed),
7.30pm – 9.30pm @ the Nave
Bishop Rennis Ponniah &
Revd Edmund Chan
Diocesan Officers:
Chancellor:
Registrar:
Secretary of Synod:
Asst Secretary:
Treasurer:
Becoming a Contagious Christian
11/4 – 25/4 (3 Sat 9:30pm -12:30pm @ PHA-B)
Facilitator: Revd Peter Chen
Please register online at: https://samis.apphb.com/
membership.mvc/courseregistration
If you have difficulties registering online, kindly
contact Mr James Tan.
Refer to SAC’s website: http://www.livingstreams.org.
sg/sac/news.html#cec for more details. You can also
call or email the following staff at 63376104 or
[email protected] for course information.
• Revd Peter Chen (Ext 144), Mr David Ng (Ext 184), Mr Alvin
Toh (Ext 174) or CE Administrator, Mr James Tan (Ext 177).
Complimentary car-park exit tickets will be made available
for those who attend the courses. They can be collected in
class at the registration table.
Before You Say, “I Do.” (Marriage Prep Course)
28/2 – 25/4 (9 Sat, 2pm – 4pm @ ST Hall)
Retreat 25/4, (Sat, 9:30am – 1:30pm)
Revd Michael Lim & Mrs. Judy Lim and
Pastor David Ng & Mrs Ng Siow Ing
(Bishop Emeritus of the Methodist Church in
Malaysia)
See separate insert for info on the following
courses:
Christian Response to Gambling and Sex
3/3 & 10/3 (2 Tues, 7.30pm – 9.30pm @ PH A-C)
Mr. Liew Heng San
(Prior to Retirement, Mr. Liew was Former CEO of the CPF
Board, Perm Sec (Law), MD EDB and CE of LTA.)
DIOCESAN CERTIFICATE OF BIBLICAL STUDIES MODULES 2015
1)
New Testament Intro 2: Pauline Letters
Participants will study the setting or context of the letters, the person and life of Paul the apostle, and be
given an overview of the epistles according to their chronological/theological order.
Teacher:
Dates :
Time :
Venue :
Cost :
Revd Steven Seah
March 14, 21, 28 & April 11, 18
9.30 Am – 12.30 Pm
St James’ Church, 1 Leedon Road, Se 267828
$20
Do note the dates have been changed from what appears in our brochure due to unforeseen
circumstances.
For registration and enquiries, you can email [email protected], or call 6288 8944. Payment for the
module is to be made by cheque to “Diocese of Singapore” at the first session.
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• Christian Education (CE) Programme in March
03/3 & 10/3 (2 Tues) Christian Response
to Gambling and Sex led by Mr Liew Heng San
Bishop of Singapore: Rt Revd Rennis Ponniah
Assistant Bishops
Rt Revd Low Jee King
Rt Revd Kuan Kim Seng
Archdeacon of Singapore Rt Revd Low Jee King
Archdeacon:
Ven Wong Tak Meng
20/3 & 21/3 (Fri & Sat) Discipleship, Holiness
& Revival led by Bp Hwa Yung
31/3 & 01/4 (Tue & Wed) Lenten Devotions:
The Way of the Cross led by Bp Rennis Ponniah &
Revd Edmund Chan.
Mr Richard R Magnus
Mr Charles Leong
Mr Lawrence Boo
Mr Burton Chen
Mr Joseph Liew
WORLD
• Bangladesh
There is encouraging growth among believers both
inside and outside conventional church structures.
The Church has many needs, the greatest of which is
spiritual awakening. Pray that the Holy Spirit will move
in these areas:
- Nominal Christianity. Early people movements
brought thousands from marginalised sections of
society into the Church. Poverty, illiteracy and lack
of trained, godly leadership led to shallowness and
nominalism.
- Unity. Imported and indigenous divisions hinder
the Church’s witness to other faiths and make it easier
to legislate against and intimidate Christians. Pray for
the National Christian Fellowship of Bangladesh as it
encourages evangelical unity and cooperative action
in evangelism, teaching and aid programmes.
And pray too for Bangladeshis who are working, studying
or residing in Singapore to have opportunities to hear
the gospel and receive the joy of salvation. (Source:
Operation World, 21st Century Edition, pp. 133-4)
Director of Missions: Rt Revd Kuan Kim Seng
Assoc Director of Missions: Revd Yee Ching Wah
Diocesan Secretary for Schools:
Mrs Chan Siew Cheng
Group CEO SACS/SAMH: Dr Arthur Chern
Diocesan Office Staff Executive Officer:
Mrs Sasha Michael
Synod & Diocesan Boards:
Standing Committee; Development Board; Youth
Board; Missions Board; Board of Chinese Work;
Finance Board; Women’s Board; Education Board;
Theological Education Board
• Forum on ‘Christian Ethics in a Money Driven World’
This Tuesday (03 Mar)
This forum is jointly organised by the Diocese of
Singapore and FGB Gatekeepers Singapore and by
invitation only.
Date & Venue : 03 March 2015 (Tue)
@ Cathedral New Sanctuary
Keynote Remarks: Bp Rennis Ponniah
Forum Chairman: Mr Richard Magnus
Speakers
: Lord Stephen Green, Mr Lim Siong
Guan & Mr Philip Ng
SINGAPORE
• Our Government
We are grateful to God for a good government. With
the recent announcement of Budget 2015, we pray for
wisdom upon our leaders to be continually led towards
welfare, justice and peace for our nation.
ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL
• Lent Season
Our Lord Jesus said: ‘If anyone would come after me, let
him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.’
(Mark 8:34)
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Patrick Boyd, Chia Hearn Jiang, Terence Choo.
Amy Dang, Annie Dang, Khor Seow Hong,
Marjorie Lau, Nancy Li, William Ng, Alvin Oh,
Madeline Quah and Lily Yeo.
Almighty God, Jesus willingly endured the agony and
shame of the cross for our redemption. Give us courage
to take up our cross daily and follow Christ who lives and
reigns with God forever. Amen. (Source: Bible Society of
Singapore, Daily Devotions for Lent 2015, pp. 32-3).
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