Calvary Tengah Bible-Presbyterian Church

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For we are labourers together with God: (1 Corinthians 3:9a) Theme: Not to be ministered unto, but to minister (Mark 10:45)

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12 February 2012 Vol: 11 No. 07 Scripture Memory Previous: Romans 15: 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: Today: Romans 15: 30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
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Order of Worship
Call to Worship Rev Dr Paul Ferguson The Name High Over All (HGG 31) Prayer & Gloria Patri Scripture Reading & Memorization Romans 15: 25 33 Channels Only (HGG 566) Offering & Hymn Psalm 118a (HGG) Doxology & Offertory Prayer All Your Anxiety (HGG 661) Pastoral Prayer & Sermon Ministering to Others Rev Dr Paul Ferguson None but Christ Can Satisfy (HGG 443) Benediction & Three-Fold Amen Announcements

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Elders Exhortation
Reections from a Hospital Bed Some describe being in a hospital bed as simply boring and others a sad resignation. However, to me it is a wonderful time of reection upon the Lord. All things work together for good

Sermon Outline
MINISTERING TO OTHERS (Romans 15:25-33) Christianity is not just a set of beliefs, but also a way of life. We all have responsibilities to serve in the body of Christ. All of us are required to give of our time, talent, and treasure for the Lords glory. Paul ends this chapter with a call to engage in two very practical ministries giving and prayer. These are ministries every believer is called to engage in today. Not all are called to be missionaries overseas or pastors, but all are called to enter into these two ministries. (1) MINISTRY OF GIVING (v25-29) (2) MINISTRY OF PRAYER (v30-33)

The apostle Paul tells us in Romans 8:28 that "all things work together for good to them that love God, and to them who are the called according to His purpose." All things do indeed work together for good for God's blood-bought children. While we may be caught by surprise over the event that happened, it does not surprise our loving and sovereign Heavenly Father who in His lovingkindness and tender mercies providentially allows it to happen to His children for their good. And so with this mind, enabled by His grace, I am able to "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptation". A Very Present Help "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1 Yes, being stuck or conned to the bed doing all daily activities can be uncomfortably boring. With the fractured knee partially set in cast, I am unable to move around, even on the bed, without feeling the sharp pain emanating from the fractured area. More precisely there are multiple fractures at the top of the bone below the knee, at what is known in medical anatomy as Tibial Plateau. As this is a weight bearing bone and the cracks being complex, a CT scan was ordered for better assessment of the damage and strategy of restoration. Coupled with the need to let the swelling in the affected area to subside, the surgery has been scheduled for Wednesday, 8 February 2012. The surgery will attempt to piece together the broken pieces with screws and plates. It is uncomfortable and inconvenient to have to do all toilet activities on the bed. This describes the serious limitation one faces with an impaired part of the body. Many simple activities such as sitting up

Pastor: Rev Dr Paul Ferguson (hp: +65 92312943 email:fergusonpaul@hotmail.com) Place of Worship: Shalom Chapel, 345 Old Choa Chu Kang Rd Singapore 698923 Mailing address: Clementi Central Post Office, PO Box 057 Singapore 911202 Website: www.calvarytengah.com Email: church@mytengah.com; tengahbpc@gmail.com(administrator)

2012 Theme: Service Of A Disciple Waiting upon the Lord Being on enforced "break" in the hospital, I have now more time to wait upon the Lord in His Word which I am enjoying. Sister Cindy Tan wrote Psalm 62:5 on a beautiful plaque: "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him" in the hamper that she and Simon brought to me during a visit. When I sit upright on the bed, this verse is my line of sight. Yes, it is a good reminder indeed. Thank God for your prayer, visitation and encouragement. The best of all is prayer before the throne of grace. Pray that the post-surgery recovery will be uneventful and for good and quick recovery. Pray also for Poh Lian and Theophila that they will experience the sufciency of His grace during this time.

from a lying position or turning to the sides are now energy-sapping tasks. When these activities, which are normally taken for granted, are done, they leave one feeling very exhausted. Even typing this article on a laptop is a very physically painful and exhausting task. Except for the Lord's help, it would otherwise have been very tough. He is my very present Help in trouble. Uncertainties of life I did not expect myself to land up in hospital on 1 February 2012. Such is the uncertainties of life. I am sure you were surprised to hear of my being hospitalised. James reminds us in James 4:14, "Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away." Moses reminds us to pray thus to the Lord, So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. (Psalm 90:12) And whatever we do, we ought to wait upon the Lord to seek His will in our lives. James advises thus, For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. (James 4:15).

--Elder Frederick Lan

Testimonies of CBS Students (Part 1)

The following are reports from Rev Dr Bill Ebert of the students whom we are currently supporting. Junior Students Roselyn Balila is assigned in Makati Fundamental Baptist Church. She is a happy soul with a bright perspective in life. On weekends she works with the choir, children outreach center, disciple new believers and plays the piano during church services. She is so thankful that she was able to continue her studies with your help. Ferliza Carbos is full of thanksgiving every time she talks of her studies. How she was being provided by the Lord and how she is being blessed with people around her. In return, she is determined to give her best in every task given to her. She is assigned in Kingswill Baptist Church, Novaliches. On Saturdays, they have sports with the Young People they call Bible Volleyball. Then she goes to visit the children and teach in an outreach center. On Sundays, she teaches Sunday school beginners class. In the afternoons, on the rst and second Sunday of the month they conduct evangelism and on the third and fourth Sundays they have the YP fellowship. Senior Students Rey Ryan Villanueva is now on his last semester. He is very thankful for the help that you have extended to him all these years. He is also doing well in his studies and practical ministry. On weekends he goes to his home church in Fisherman of Christ Fellowship, Batangas. He handles the youth group, is involved in the discipleship program of the church, and is given the opportunity to preach occasionally. After graduation he will be working full-time with this church. Reyson Ventura is also graduating this March. He is a consistent good student inside and outside of the classroom. He is a well respected and responsible student and is assigned as the Mens dorm monitor. He is assigned to Independent Christian Church of the Living God in Malolos, Bulacan as week end worker. He is in charge of the Kids outreach, the Young Peoples group, teaches Sunday School and is assigned to preach every second week of the month. Joshua Tonato is another graduating student. One dedicated man for the ministry. As a pastors kid, he is really focused to the task of the ministry. Right now he is assigned to Christ In You in Novaliches. He does visitation on Saturdays. On Sundays he meets with his cell group, and then teaches Sunday school on the rst and third Sundays. He preaches on the second and last Sundays monthly. Let us continue to pray for these students as they are on the last 2 months of their studies. May they be strengthened as they prepare for the great task ahead. May the Lord usher them to a fruitful and meaningful ministry.

2012 Theme: Service Of A Disciple

Excerpts from Dr Tows Chat 12 February 2012 Pray when ideas run dry One member asked me, Pastor, I read your weekly article. How do you get so many different ideas? You have an inexhaustible store! No, my dear, I dont have that sort of store of ideas as you think. Often times it is a hard struggle, thinking what to write. This week I was having such a struggle, wondering, What shall I write? It is at such a time as this that I seek the Lords help. Did He not say, Ask, and it shall be given you (Matt 7:7)? Let me share some thoughts as I put pen to paper and write out of my memory store what I have learnt and experienced in the matter of prayer. Prayer is like breathing This I learnt from an old man of God, from his lifelong experience and testimony. Isnt this what the Apostle Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:17: Pray without ceasing. It is like breathing without ceasing, as long as we live! Such is the importance of prayer, a moment by moment keeping communication lines open and connected with Gods Throne of Grace. Such a state of connectedness is the pre-requisite of triumphant and holy living, recognizing that temptation and Satans snares are everywhere, out to stumble the unwary. Our Lord stresses the vital importance of believers being joined with Him, as He said in John 15:5: I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Herein is Sunset Gospel Hour the essence of unceasing 12 Feb @ 6pm prayer. So much on the matter of prayer.
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Announcements THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY SEMINAR 25 Feb (Sat), 2 pm - 7 pm Shalom Chapel Message 1: The Christian Husband Message 2: The Christian Wife Message 3: The Christian Child SPEAKER: Rev (Dr) Alan Cairns. Dr Cairns has been a pastor for nearly 50 years. He is the pastor emeritus of Faith Free Presbyterian Church in Greenville.
There will also be a time for Q&A at the end. A children's programme will be organised by FEBC students. Dinner will be served.

Sunday School Outing 10 Mar (Sat), 9 am - 12 pm Venue: West Coast Park Transport provided All SS students, friends, parents, and teachers are welcomed. Please register with Evelyne Lee (Preschoolers)or Cheryll Boon (Primaries). Deadline: 3 Mar12

5th Bible Witness Retreat Sovereignty of God by Rev Dr Paul Ferguson Raising a Godly Family by Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy Date: 14th - 16th March 2012 (Wed - Fri) Venue:Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & spa Fee: adult - $290.00/person (twin) Child - $162.00/child with bed (4-11yrs old) Child - s$125.00/child w/o bed (4-11yrs old) (Free for children below 4 yrs old) *Fees quoted include transport, meals, lodging & notes. Further info may be obtained from BW +65 6741 1910

By Snr Pastor of Calvary Pandan

Let Go and Let God As children bring their broken toys With tears for us to mend I brought my broken dreams to God, Because He is my Friend But then instead of leaving Him In peace to work alone, I hung around and tried to help, With ways that were my own At last, I snatched them back again And cried, "How can you be so slow?" "My child" He said, "what could I do? You never did let go!" --Author Unknown

Please pray for Peter & Melissa as they minister in Saipan Overseas members - Work: Yoong Ern & Ying Tien; Carol & David; Darren, Sharon & Joshua Study: Jonathan Khong; Theophilla,; Amoz; En Yang The salvation of those who came through The Chinese Workers Gospel Outreach The follow-up ministry of those newly born-again believers Elder Lans post operation recovery

Sunday Activities & Duties

Time
11.45am 1:40pm

Activities
Choir

Ministries
Janice Lai Eld Boon Eld Boon

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Janice Lai Eld Boon Eld Boon

Next Week (19/02)

Pre-Worship Singing Song Leader Speaker

2:00pm

Worship Pianist Greeters/Ushers P A Crew Refreshments

Rev Dr Ferguson: Ministering to Others" Romans 15:25 - 33 Norman Lee *Jack Lau,, George Chee, Chee Wei Heng, Sean Lee, Desmond Lim, Rossellini Tan Kok Soon, Vivien Lim Michael & Janet Long *Bak Peng, Lim Pooi See, Bess Leow Joyce / Elsie Carrie / Esther Eunice Chong / Sherri Poh Eunice Chong / Rudy Lim -Dn Oon -Eld Goh *Pr Tan/Lim Jun Sheng Dn Lee Rev Dr Ferguson (L9) -Ngo Hock, Peng Keong, Lee Sei, Cindy, Mark Tan; Lekar -Khian Kee Kok Soon & Vivien Lim Eld Seahs BS Dn Poh

Rev Dr Ferguson: Final Greetings" Romans 16:1-16 Janice Lai *Tan Kok Soon, Cindrey Liu, Cindy Lau, Lim Hong Kim, Anthony Lau, Janet Long Kian Hwee, Xin Hao Christine & Benjamin *Eunice, Rossellini, Mary Lee Cheryl / Jane Alice / Caleb Cheryll Boon / Janet Long Joanne Thum / Jolene Quek -Dn Oon -Eld Goh *Pr Tan/Lim Jun Sheng Dn Lee Rev Dr Ferguson (L10) -Ngo Hock, Peng Keong, Lee Sei, Cindy, Tik Koy - Khian Kee Kian Hwee & Xin Hao Eld Boons BS Dn Tan

3:45pm

Fellowship

Vineyard Presch - Teachers/Assistants - Song Leader/Pianist Pri - Teachers - Song Leader/Pianist BBK -Teens - Adults

4:15pm

Sunday School

4:30pm

Bible Class

CtYF CtYAF SBC

7:15pm

Chinese Workers Gospel Outreach

Bus Marshals - Murai - Lekar P A Crew Refreshments/Clean up Closing-up Personnel

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Attendance & Collection Attendance Chinese Evening 28 Offerings ($)

Church Camp
English Nett: S$7682.05 Mandarin Nett: S$1591 Designated: S$50 (Jordan)

English Sunday Worship 05 Feb 162

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Speaker: Rev Dr Ron Johnstone Venue: Batam View Resort Date: 11-16 June 2012 "Rev Dr Ron Johnstone is the current Moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church. He is in his early 60s and a father of four children. An accomplished Bible teacher, he was previously a missionary to Papa New Guinea 30 years ago, working under New Tribes Mission."

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Session Meeting today at 5.30pm

Please pray and invite your friends for: Friend's Sunday: 4 March Title: Who is Jesus Christ? Speaker: Rev Dr Paul Ferguson Text: John 1:29-34
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The Week Ahead Tuesday 8:15 pm Prayer Meeting I/C: Rev Dr Paul Ferguson

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Saturday 1:00 pm CtYAF Bible Study: Samson Speaker: Pr James Tan Chairman: Alvin Lau 3:00 pm CtYF Topic: How to do Quiet Time Speaker: Pr James Tan Chairman: Timothy Chong

Dn Gerry Lee invites all young adults to his home for BBQ on 03 Mar (Sat) at 5 pm

Session & Staff Rev Paul Ferguson (92312943), Elder Boaz Boon (98247681), Elder Frederick Lan (91251262), Dn Hendrick Foo (96642576), Dn Gerry Lee (98715639), Dn Oon Tik Koy (96545796), Dn Poh Ee Huat (97836200), Dn Simon Tan (98522761), Pr James Tan (91835391), Pr Kelvin Wong (96723432)