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Gloria Patri

Worship in Songs
AM: I Will Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving / We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise; My Tribute (To God be the Glory); On That Day
PM: On Our Side; ⁠A Debtor to Mercy Alone; ⁠Every Promise of Your Word

Scripture Reading: Genesis 11:27-12:9; 15:1-6 (ESV)

Message: Abraham: Righteous Offspring

Response Hymn: By Faith

Corporate Life & Prayer

Offering

Benediction

Announcements

Speaker: Ps Vernon Quek 

8.30am
Service Coordinator: Dn John Chua
Worship Leader: Eld Sonny Tan
Vocalist & Musicians: Music AM Team 3

10.30am
Service Coordinator: Dn Tiew Chew Meng
Worship Leader: Eld Chuah Chin Yew
Vocalist & Musicians: Music AM Team 3

4.30pm
Service Coordinator: Dn Peter Wang
Worship Leader: Dn Herman Low
Vocalist & Musicians: Music PM Team 3

Pastors (more info)
Rev Dr Alby Yip, Senior Pastor	9844 9536
Rev Dr Dev Menon, Pastor	9829 6051
Rev Lim Jit Thye, (Cantonese-Mandarin)	9182 6957
Rev Daniel Nge, Pastor (Mandarin-English)	8428 0525
Rev Vernon Quek, Pastor	9796 0196
Rev Ng Zhiwen, Pastor	9092 6095
Rev Paul Yeo, Pastor (Hokkien)	9751 1897
Rev Ebinezar Mohan, Associate Pastor (Tamil)	8198 9696
Rev Chris, Assistant Pastor (Tamil)	9446 7416
Ministry Staff (more info)
Mrs Emily Quek, Special Projects	9001 2926
Mrs June Tan, Children’s Ministry	8388 1883
Mrs Sharon Quek, Overseas Ministries	9788 0195
Mr Danny Chua, AG/Safeguarding	9239 4160
Dr Quek Tze-Ming, Ministry Staff	9060 8340
Miss Jacqueline Lie, Youth Ministry	9322 7629
Miss Vanessa Lee, Women’s Ministry	9880 4507
Mr Joel Khoo, YAs/Discipleship	9368 9221
Mr Timothy Ong, Missions Educator	9271 5785

  

Our Church

Catechism Class Retreat – We thank God that 45 of us managed to take a day away, last Saturday, to think about our walk with Jesus. Please continue to pray for the catechumens, that they will find AGs to settle in before the year ends!

Domestic Helpers’ Fellowship (DHF) 1 Dec Outreach Party – Thank God for the visible impact of the DHF bible studies on the lives of many domestic helpers, both Christian and non-Christian. Pray for their aim to disciple every helper in every Zion Bishan family, and their efforts to introduce all ZB families’ helpers to DHF through this outreach party. Pray for ZB families to invite their helpers to the party, for the helpers to accept the invitations to attend, and for the gospel message to touch their hearts, no matter what language they understand. Pray also for AG79 as they organise the party, including the gospel message, and for enough volunteers to befriend the helpers and effectively facilitate the breakout group discussions on the message.

Basic AG Leaders Equipping Course – Praise God for the 13 brothers and sisters who are participating in this round of the BAGLE Course! We pray that the LORD will encourage their hearts in His word and equip them with the gospel as they carefully consider the privilege and responsibility of leading and caring for other members in their AGs.

Our World

Indonesia – Thank God for the establishment of a Centre for the visually challenged in the central part of one of the Indonesian islands 2 yrs ago by our partner.  There have been several beneficiaries who have come to know Jesus through this ministry. Pray for perseverance and opportunities to follow up with these ones who will also share the love of Christ with others in their social networks.

Lebanon – One of the organisations that we know who are doing relief work on the ground reports that it has been the most challenging period in Lebanon’s modern history since the escalation of conflict between Is.rael and He.zbollah in late September. Another church who is our partner is doing relief work on the ground also serving food and basic necessities to those forcibly displaced. As winter draws near and the war continues, pray for mercy and help for the vulnerable who are suffering.

1. Our deepest condolences to Jesmond Lee and family on the Homegoing of his father, the late Mr Lee Hong Jee, aged 67, on 9 Nov2024.  Please uphold the bereaved family in prayer.
2. Congratulations to Daniel Ong and Chloe Neo on their wedding! They entered into holy matrimony on 16 Nov 2024.
3. Ps Zhiwen is preaching at Zion Serangoon BP Church this morning and afternoon.
4. Ps Dev is preaching at Emmanuel BP Church this morning.
5. Ps Alby is preaching at Baptist Fellowship Church this morning.

Fri, 22 Nov
8.00pm: Prayer Meeting 
Register at www.zionbishan.org.sg/fpm

Sat, 23 Nov 
4.00pm: Youth Fellowship
Register at www.zionbishan.org.sg/yf

Sun, 24 Nov
Worship Services at 8.30am, 10.30am & 4.30pm

[ Genesis Series ]                                             

24 Nov
Genesis 1-11 Review
Ps Zhiwen ( 8.30am & 10.30am )
Ps Vernon ( 4.30pm )      

[  Advent Series: The Saviour of All ]                                             

1 Dec
Preparing: The Saviour’s Messenger
Luke 1:1-24 – Mr Danny Chua                  

8 Dec
Believing: The Saviour’s Announcing
Luke 1:26-38 – Dr Quek Tze-Ming

15 Dec
Reversing: The Saviour’s Mission
Luke 1:39-56 – Ps Vernon Quek                  

22 Dec
Forgiving: The Saviour’s Purpose
 Luke 1:57-80 – Ps Ng Zhiwen                                                   

                  

By Ps Dev Menon

Two weeks ago, we had our Ministry Behind the Money session. It is our annual event that showcases the various ministries of the church, in terms of: (1) who is involved, (2) what the ministries are doing and (3) how our finances are being spent on each. 

We do this to be transparent and accountable, but also to involve the whole church in our decision-making process. Suggestions given by members are often incorporated into the plans, and the adjusted overall budget is presented at the ECM for congregational approval in February.

This year, you would have noticed a considerable increase, of about 25% more. 

The reason for this is we are shifting to be more of a people-sending church. That is to say – our priority in spending is not to run more programs, but to recruit and train as many individuals as we are able. This would include training many more apprentices for not only our own church needs, but also to send them out to either (1) to help revitalise other local churches, (2) to work with missions agencies, or (3) to be sent overseas to reach UPGs. 

To do this, we need to ensure that we are supporting these individuals well, not only with good supervision and community (AG) support, but also financially.

We recently reformatted our staff pay structure; and now this year we are adjusting the remuneration for both apprentices and mission workers. Hopefully this means that they will have to worry a little less about basic needs and supporting their families. Indeed, we must not muzzle the ox (1 Cor 9:9), nor cause the harvesters to cry out (James 5:4). 

We pray that our members will see and agree that these are good and necessary changes to our budget, and moreover, trust the Lord to supply all our monetary needs! 

Note: The ministries presentations can be viewed at  https://www.zionbishan.org.sg/mbtm2024 (password: mbtm2024!)

Advent Series: The Saviour of All

Christmas presents a wonderful opportunity to invite our unbelieving loved ones to hear the Good News of the Saviour come to rescue sinful humanity! Please prayerfully consider inviting friends and family to our three service gatherings each week in December to hear an evangelistic message from Luke’s account of the Christmas events! 

Details and an invitation flyer will be sent via our bulletin channels.
Join our Telegram channel here: https://t.me/+5LTmGdsXkbc3Mzc1 

Infant / Child Baptism

22 Dec 2024

Interested parents, please email lydia@zionbishan.org.sg for form and sign up by 8 Dec.

Zion Bishan Church Camp 2025

Save the dates and come for next year’s ZB Church Camp, which will be held on 20 – 23 June 2025 
(Friday to Monday), at PARKROYAL A’FAMOSA MELAKA RESORT.

Early-bird registration is now open! View details and register at bit.ly/2025ZBCamp

Watch a special message to us from the Camp Speaker: 
https://www.zionbishan.org.sg/ZBCampSpeaker2025

Domestic Helpers’ Christmas Party

1 Dec 2024 (Sun) 12.30 – 4pm
Fellowship Hall and Chapel

Calling all Zion Bishan families to invite your helpers to the Christmas Party for a time of lunch, games and gospel sharing!

Sign up by 24 Nov at https://bit.ly/DHchristmas2024