THEME:

Anything Good (John 1:43-51)

GRACE
METHODIST
CHURCH
Villa Idaman No. 26
Baloi Penuin Batam
Phone: (0778) 459890
WEBSITE:
www.gmcbatam.com
Visit Us On Facebook:
GMC Batam (Grace Methodist
Church)
Pastor in Charge:
Rev. Sonda Tobing
(0813 1415 0417)
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1. + CALL TO WORSHIP
L : Jesus comes along side us and calls us by name.
P : Because following requires leaving
L : And we look around to see who else Jesus could be
talking to
P : And we look around to see the trappings of the
L
life we know
: It’s hard to leave our nets and walk away from the
lake
P : But we have come this far, to this place, where
we can listen and be transformed
All : Come, come, let us follow Jesus, our Lord and
Savior!
2. + PRAYER IN UNISON
Heavenly Father, creator of a universe full of wonder
and many still-hidden mysteries. Help us in our modern,
sometimes confusing and fast changing world to pause
and reflect on your glory and unending grace and in the
stillness to listen, like Samuel, for your voice speaking
to us alone. AMEN.

Lay Leader: 3. + SONG OF PRAISE : Sing for Joy

LS. Victor Ang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-FJZmJEjGQ
(0813 6496 1836)
---------------------------- If we call to Him, He will answer us
ENGLISH SERVICE If we run to Him, He will run to us
Sunday, 17th Jan 2021 If we lift our hands, He will lift us up
10.30 AM Come now praise His name, all you saints of God
2nd Sunday after the
Epiphany Chorus: Oh, sing for joy to God our strength
Oh, sing for joy to God our strength,
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our strength
Make Disciples
who Draw near to Him, He is here with us
make Disciples Give Him your love, He's in love with us
Repentance He will heal our hearts, He will cleanse our hands
If we rend our hearts He will heal our land
Fellowship
Discipleship
Multiplication
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4. + RESPONSIVE READING : Psalm 139 : 1 – 6, 13 – 24

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

1
You have searched me, LORD, and you know me.
2
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
4
Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely.
5
You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
6
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
13
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15
My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your
book before one of them came to be.
17
How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!
18
Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand—
when I awake, I am still with you.
19
If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
20
They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
21
Do I not hate those who hate you, LORD, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
22
I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
23
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

5. + AFFIRMATION OF FAITH : Traditional Version (read together)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;*
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy universal church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen

6. ANNOUNCEMENT (read page 5)

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7. SONG OF PRAYER : I’d Rather Have Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1MTLZue3Pk

1. I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold. I'd rather be his than have riches untold.
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land. I'd rather be led by his nail-pierced hand.
Chorus: Than to be the king of a vast domain;or be held in sins dread sway
I'd rather have Jesus than anything; this world affords today
2. I'd rather have Jesus than vain applause. I'd rather be faithful to his dear cause.
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame. I'd rather be true to his holy name.

8. INTERCESSORY PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER

THE LORD’s PRAYER (pray together)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

9. TITHES AND OFFERING

(you may collect your offering as family and transfer to the church account after the service. Please
refer to the Announcement on page 5. God bless)

Deuteronomy 16 : 17
“Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has
blessed you.”

10. +DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

11. +OFFERTORY PRAYER

Holy God, like the first disciples, we have heard the call to follow Jesus! Yet too
often, we have failed to introduce him to others, not willing to take the risks that go
with true discipleship. As we bring our tithes and offerings to you this day, make us
bold in following. May we give more readily, love more deeply, show mercy and
compassion more extravagantly, and seek justice for others courageously. Help us to
walk in the steps of the one we follow. In Christ’s holy name, we pray. Amen

12. HYMN OF PREPARATION : UMH 277 – Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYOGgmX-nU0

1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;

things I would ask him to tell me if he were here:
scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea, stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
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 2. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me;
words full of kindness, deeds full of grace, all in the lovelight of Jesus' face.
3. Into the city I'd follow the children's band,
waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand;
one of his heralds, yes, I would sing; loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!"

13. SERMON
14. CLOSING HYMN : UMH 469 – Jesus Is All the World to Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydjt8b4EYdo

1. Jesus is all the world to me, my life, my joy, my all;

he is my strength from day to day, without him I would fall.
When I am sad, to him I go, no other one can cheer me so;
when I am sad, he makes me glad, he's my friend.
2. Jesus is all the world to me, my friend in trials sore;
I go to him for blessings, and he gives them o'er and o'er.
He sends the sunshine and the rain, he sends the harvest's golden grain;
sunshine and rain, harvest of grain, he's my friend.
3. Jesus is all the world to me, and true to him I'll be;
O how could I this friend deny, when he's so true to me?
Following him I know I'm right, he watches o'er me day and night;
following him by day and night, he's my friend.
4. Jesus is all the world to me, I want no better friend;
I trust him now, I'll trust him when; life's fleeting days shall end.
Beautiful life with such a friend, beautiful life that has no end;
eternal life, eternal joy, he's my friend.

15. +BENEDICTION
The Lord bless us and keep us.
The Lord make his face shine on us, and be gracious to us.
The Lord turn his face toward us and give us peace. Amen.

16. +RESPONSE SONG : UMH 664 – Sent Forth by God’s Blessing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q9HOEDvBwI

Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,

the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us
to work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.
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 ANNOUNCEMENT
HAPPY BLESSED SUNDAY to you all and also to all brothers and sisters
who are joining our service through the life streaming.
God bless and God is with us.
1. Our speaker today is Rev. Sonda. Thank you for your ministry.

2. Pastoral Care: those who need personal prayer, counseling, and baptism, you may contact and
inform Rev. Sonda.

3. GMC Anniversary - Regarding to our Church Anniversary this month (31st Jan 2021), we will
distribute 100 packages of souvenirs and food to the people who are in need around our church
on Sunday 24th Jan 2021. We encourage you to support this program with your prayer. For
those who want to contribute, you may write down in the offering envelope "GMC Anniversary"
or transfer to our church bank account. Thank you.

4. GMC Orphanage Charity Program – The church is helping the education of the children in
Damai Sejahtera Orphanage Batu Aji by supporting the school fee. There are 10 children that
we are supporting monthly. We encourage you to participate by prayer and financial
contribution to help them grow spiritually and physically through education. Please send your
donation through bank transfer to our church account and inform to our treasurer as
“Orphanage.” Thank you and God bless.

5. GMC Financial Report per December 2020

Opening Balance : IDR 31,678,109.42 + SGD 4,099.42
Incoming : IDR 62,330,723.85 + SGD 0.68
Expenses : IDR 74,317,297.77 + SGD 1.64
Closing Balance : IDR 19,691,535.50 + SGD 4,098.46
Note:
Incoming : total amount of offering + tithes + thanksgiving
Expenses : total amount of maintenance of church and parsonage, tithe to District, social,
mission, salary, church ministry/program, car expenses and tools/equipment.
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6. GMC Read the Bible in One Year Program: The 4 year of Bible Reading.
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The 21 week Bible Reading :
Monday Jan 18 2 Samuel 7 – 8 Friday Jan 22 2 Samuel 15 – 16
Tuesday Jan 19 2 Samuel 9 – 10 Saturday Jan 23 2 Samuel 17 – 18
Wednesday Jan 20 2 Samuel 11 – 12 Sunday Jan 24 2 Samuel 19 – 20
Thursday Jan 21 2 Samuel 13 – 14

7. Happy birthday to those who celebrate in January:

Adults : Lia (13), Jojo (15), Ingilliant (29).
Children : Jordy (9), Hosea (12), Alicia (24), Ivonne (29)
May God bless you! Those who are not listed yet, may inform sis. Henni for updating.

See You Next Sunday

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8. Financial report 10 Jan 2021:
Name Amount
WORSHIP SERVICE Offering (10/1) Rp. 2.095.000
Offering (by Transfer 10/1) Rp. 1.050.000 The church bank account:
SUNDAY SCHOOL Jul+Alx (Transfer 10/1) Rp. 70.000 (IDR) Mandiri
Kez (Transfer 10/1) Rp. 50.000
10.900.62003.777
Rakesh&Vassnie (Transfer 10/1) Rp. 200.000
Under the name of:
GMC Anniversary EA (Transfer 10/1) Rp. 500.000
Gereja Methodist
TITHES FT (Transfer 9/1) Rp. 300.000
Indonesia.GMCBatam
EA (Transfer 10/1) Rp. 1.600.000
or
VJ (Transfer 10/1) Rp. 500.000
SF (Transfer 11/1) Rp. 2.450.000 (IDR) BCA 82103.88509
Under the name of:
THANKSGIVING TM (Offering 10/1) Rp. 50.000
Juliana Samsoedin & Rina
Social Orphanage HN (Offering 10/1) Rp. 500.000
EA (Transfer 10/1) For Nathaniel Rp. 250.000
Note:
Please inform your offering/tithe transfer to the church treasurer bro. Suardy (0852-9704-8703)
Prayer Concerns
1. World Peace
2. The vaccines of Covid 19 and its distribution.
3. Economy situation in our country.
4. Education system in our country, God bless the school, students and parents. May we have
the wise and best decision for our education system during this time.
5. Grace Methodist Church:
 God bless every all ministry and everything that we need will be enough by His Grace.
 Those who are ill or recovering: sis Melpa (Masda’s sister), sis. Hazel’s mother (in
Phillipines), bro. Ohriyanto, bro. Lincoln (in Singapore).
 Pregnancy: sis Hasnita and sis Yani.
 GMC family members: to be united, strong, and faithful to God. God bless every financial
situation of our congregation.
Schedule of ministry
Date 17th January 2020 24th January 2020 31th January 2020
Preacher Rev. Sonda LS. Victor Rev. Sonda
WL Mr. Suardi Ms. Rona Ms. Elisabeth
Singers Mr. Erick, Ms. Tuti Ms. Winda, Mr. Ferdinan Ms. Rona, Mr. Ferlina
Musicians Ms. Hazel & team Ms. Hazel & team Ms. Hazel & team
Ushers Ms. Kay & Ms. Tiur Ms. Kay & Ms. Tiur Ms. Kay & Ms. Tiur
LCD operator Mr. Johanes Mr. Anthony Mr. Johanes
Multimedia Team Mr. Andi & Mr. Charles Mr. Andi & Mr. Charles Mr. Andi & Mr. Charles
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Joyful Class Zoom Meeting Online Zoom Meeting
Faithful Class Zoom Meeting Online Zoom Meeting
Grateful Class Join Live Streaming Zoom Meeting Join Live Streaming
Note: Please see the Worship Committee (Sis Rina) for schedule information.
“Thank you for your ministry.”
FORTH COMING INFORMATION
THEME 24th January : His Calling (Mark 1:14-20)