Zion Church Online Bulletin

Week No. 38 | 22 September 2024
Lord's Day

LORD’S DAY SERVICE ORDER

PRESIDER: Elder Tan Pau Soon
*Silent Prayer
*Confession of Faith
Hymn 56
Responsive Reading:
23. Psalm 98
23. 诗篇 98
Prayer by Elder Tan Pau Soon
Scripture Reading:
Mark 6:45-52
马可福音 6:45-52
Choir Anthem by Sharon Choir
God so loved
神爱世
Sermon by Reverend Samuel Kim

Mark 09 – What insight?

马可福音 09: 什么见解?

Hymn 462
Offering Prayer by Elder Tan Pau Soon
Offering Song by Sharon Praise & Olam Praise
What faith can do (这是信心力量)
Announcements by Elder Tan Pau Soon
*Hymn 6
*Benediction: Rev. Samuel Kim

*Congregation Standing

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Let us continue to pray for the growth and revival of our church and for the work of evangelism and missions.
  • Please refer to the following for our service times:

    • Lord’s Day (Sunday) service @ 10:45 am*
    • Lord’s Day Bible study at 1:30 pm
    • Wednesday service @ 7:40 pm*
    • Saturday Dawn service @ 6:00 am

    *Also broadcasted live on YouTube for Lord’s Day & Wed Services: http://live.zionchurch.sg

    *也在 YouTube 上直播主日和周三礼拜: http://live.zionchurch.sg

  • The Precept for 2024: “A Church that Arises to Rebuild the Foundation of Faith and Is Devoted to Spreading the Word of Redemptive History. “ (Neh 2:18; Isa 58:12; Matt 24:14; 1 Tim 4:15; 2 Tim 4:2)

    “一个兴起重建信心基础和致力传播救赎史话语的教会”
    (尼希米记 2:18; 以赛亚书 58:12; 马太福音 24:14; 提摩太前书 4:15;提摩太后书 4:2)

  • ⁠⁠Zion Church’s 2024 Annual General Meeting
    Date: 3 November, Lord’s Day
    Time: 1:30 pm
    Location: Zion Sanctuary
    Let us start preparing and praying for guidance.

  • Zion Church Annual Retreat Dates: 23-25 Nov (Sat-Mon)
    Venue: Cassia Resort, Bintan
    Theme: The Covenant of Grace (Eph. 2:8-10)
    Speakers: Evg. Ok Kyung Lee, Evg. Ji Eun Lee

  • For Retreat Fees, please pay directly to our Church account:
    OCBC Bank Account: ZION CHURCH
    Account Number: 621835867001
    PayNow UEN #: T00SS0141D
    Please specify: [Name] Retreat2024

    Fees (minimum amount with church subsidy)

    • Adults – $200
    • Children (4-11) – $150
    • Infant – 3 y.o. – $70
    • Single occupancy – $410

SERVICE DUTIES

Wednesday Service (25 September)
Prayer Evg. Nicholas Chiang
Lord’s Day Service (29 September)
Presider Eld. William Ng
Basket Bearers Dcn. Louis Loy, Dcn. Andrew Cheong

OFFERING & TITHE

Via Internet Banking

You can give an offering electronically by transferring to the following account:

Please make sure to indicate your name, type of offering and the date info under the memo/remarks sections when initiating the transfer. Please indicate your offerings’ purpose especially for TITHES (to be listed as TH).
Note: Any online offerings without indications of whether for tithing, thanksgiving, building, mission, etc will be recorded as regular offerings.
Thank you for your assistance.

1. For regular, tithes, thanksgiving, special, and missions offerings ONLY
OCBC Bank Account: ZION CHURCH
Account Number: 621835867001
PayNow UEN #: T00SS0141D
Swift: OCBCSGSGXXX
Bank Address: CHULIA STREET, 63, OCBC CENTRE, FLOOR 10, SINGAPORE

NOTE: Please specify Name, Purpose and Date (ddmmmyy) of the offering in the MEMO or Bill Reference Number section. See Example 1.

2. Offering toward Missions Offering or Book Drive to support broadcasts of the History of Redemption Series globally, can be made in the following ways to HORA Ministries:

1) Direct bank transfer to:

DBS (Development Bank of Singapore)
Account Holder: LI JIA TSUEY or CAI XIAO FEN ERICA
Account Number: 271-310151-9 (Account Type: Multi Currency Account)
Currency Type: All currencies accepted (US$, S$, etc)
Address of Beneficiary Bank: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Country: Singapore
SWIFT Address/Code: DBSSSGSG

2) PayNow to HORA Ministries via NRIC S7638942Z

3) Indicating “Book Drive” or “Missions” on the offering envelopes.

Use the following acronyms to indicate Purpose (offering type):

    • RO = Regular Offering
    • TH = Tithes
    • TG = Thanksgiving
    • SP = Special Offering
    • MO = Missions Offering
    • BO = Building Offering

Example 1:
JohnDoe TH 05APR20
SamMiller TG 05Mar20
JaneSmith RO 03May20

Example 2:
JohnDoe BO 05APR20

By Mail

You may mail your offering cheques to Zion Church to below address:
“Finance Department”.
2 Gambas Crescent, Nordcom 2 Tower 2 #10-13. Singapore 757044.

By ATM

You may transfer via ATM:
BUT PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO SPECIFY TYPE OF OFFERING if you use this option.
Please inform any Finance Team member if want your offering to be recorded.

  • Eldress May Ling
  • Deaconess Leh Tieng
  • Elder Steve

Living Manna

Sermon Summary

Mark 08 – Do you really know Him?

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Introduction

Let us begin our study of Mark 6:1-13 today. Though we only read verses 1-6, we’ll be exploring the entire passage. This sermon, the eighth in our series on the Gospel of Mark, is titled “Do You Really Know Him?” Through this passage, we’ll examine two main actions of Jesus and learn about the fundamental principles of following Him as Christians and disciples.

In today’s passage, we find Jesus returning to His hometown. This isn’t His first visit; He had been there before, as mentioned in Mark 3, prior to selecting His disciples. As we delve into this text, let’s consider: Do we truly know Jesus? Let’s approach this study with fresh eyes and open hearts.

Teaching in His hometown

As we observe Jesus in His hometown, we see a striking contrast between His wisdom and the people’s reaction. Despite teaching with profound wisdom and performing miracles, His own people took offense at Him. They couldn’t reconcile the Jesus they knew as a carpenter’s son with this man of extraordinary wisdom and power [Mark 6:2-3].

This reaction reveals a crucial lesson for us: familiarity can breed contempt. How often do we, like the people of Nazareth, limit Jesus based on our preconceptions? Let’s challenge ourselves to see Jesus anew, to marvel at His wisdom and power as if encountering Him for the first time.

Jesus’ response to their unbelief is telling. He says, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home” [Mark 6:4]. This statement should prompt us to examine our own hearts. Do we honor Jesus as we should? Or have we become so familiar with Him that we’ve lost our sense of awe?

The consequences of their unbelief were severe. Mark tells us that Jesus “could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them” [Mark 6:5]. It wasn’t that Jesus lacked power, but their unbelief limited what He could do among them. Let’s ponder: Are we limiting what God can do in our lives because of our unbelief?

Jesus’ amazement at their lack of faith should startle us [Mark 6:6]. Let’s strive to be people whose faith amazes Jesus, not our lack of it. May we cultivate a faith that opens the door for God to work powerfully in and through us.

Jesus sends out the Disciples

Following this encounter in His hometown, Jesus sends out the Twelve. This action carries profound implications for us as His followers today. Let’s examine the instructions He gives them and what they mean for our own discipleship.

First, Jesus sends them out in pairs [Mark 6:7]. This teaches us the importance of community and partnership in our spiritual journey. We aren’t meant to follow Christ in isolation. Let’s value the relationships God has placed in our lives and see them as essential to our mission.

Next, Jesus gives them authority over impure spirits. This is a powerful reminder of the authority we have in Christ. As believers, we too have been given authority over the enemy. Let’s not shy away from exercising this authority in our daily lives. When we face spiritual opposition, let’s stand firm in the power Christ has given us.

Jesus’ instructions about what to take on their journey are particularly striking. He tells them to take nothing except a staff – no bread, no bag, no money [Mark 6:8-9]. This command echoes God’s instructions to the Israelites during the Exodus [Exodus 12:11]. It’s a call to complete dependence on God. How often do we truly depend on God, rather than our own resources? Let’s challenge ourselves to trust God more fully, even when it seems impractical or uncomfortable.

The disciples are also instructed to stay in one place when they enter a town, not moving from house to house [Mark 6:10]. This teaches us about commitment and perseverance in our mission. We shouldn’t be constantly seeking comfort or better circumstances, but should be faithful where God has placed us.

Finally, Jesus tells them how to respond if they’re not welcomed: “shake the dust off your feet when you leave, as a testimony against them” [Mark 6:11]. This action, while seeming harsh, carries a profound spiritual significance. It’s a reminder that our responsibility is to faithfully share the gospel, but the response is between the hearers and God. Let’s be faithful in our witness, leaving the results to God.

Conclusion

As we conclude our study, let’s reflect on what true discipleship means. It’s not just about knowing facts about Jesus, but truly knowing Him. Let’s commit to continually learning and growing in our relationship with Christ.

True discipleship involves loving our neighbors and learning from them. It means overcoming the “unclean spirits” in our lives – those habits, attitudes, or beliefs that hinder our walk with God. Let’s take hold of the authority Christ has given us and walk in victory.

Discipleship also means depending wholly on God. Like the disciples sent out with nothing but a staff, let’s learn to rely on God’s provision and guidance in every aspect of our lives.

Remember, we come to know Jesus not just by hearing about Him, but by serving Him. It’s in the act of service, even when it’s difficult or uncomfortable, that we truly grow as disciples. So let’s commit ourselves to serving in God’s church, regardless of our personal preferences or comfort.

As we go forth this week, let’s live as true disciples. May we experience God’s power in our daily lives. May we overcome spiritual opposition through the authority Christ has given us. And may we return next week with testimonies of God’s faithfulness and power at work in and through us.

AMEN.

Pastor Samuel Kim

2024-09-22T03:28:21+00:00
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