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24 May 2026

AM

Building a Disciple-Making Church

9—10.30am

WE PREPARE OUR HEARTS
TO WORSHIP GOD
WE LISTEN

TO GOD’S WORD

Prelude Scripture Reading
Nehemiah 11:1-25
WE PRAISE GOD Sermon
Be Resolute, Take Up Your Assignment
Call to Worship
Hymn of Response
Hymns of Praise & Adoration What Grace Is Mine
Jesus Shall Take the Highest Honour Come All Christians Be Committed
Shine, Jesus, Shine
WE SERVE GOD IN HIS WORLD
WE SEEK GOD
Welcome & Announcements
Prayer of Confession & Thanksgiving
Offertory
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer of Dedication
Hymn of Prayer
Breathe On Me Breath of God Doxology
Pastoral Prayer Benediction
Anthem Postlude
Called to Service


24 May 2026

PM

Building a Disciple-Making Church

5.30—6.30pm

Prelude Hymn of Response
What Grace Is Mine
Call to Worship Come All Christians Be Committed
Hymns of Praise & Adoration Welcome & Announcements
Jesus Shall Take the Highest Honour
Shine, Jesus, Shine Offertory
Pastoral Prayer Prayer of Dedication
The Lord’s Prayer Doxology
Scripture Reading Benediction
Nehemiah 11:1-25
Postlude
Sermon
Be Resolute, Take Up Your Assignment


SCRIPTURE
Nehemiah 11:1-25
Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem. The rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten of them to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the remaining nine were to stay in their own towns. The people commended all who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.

These are the provincial leaders who settled in Jerusalem (now some Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants and descendants of Solomon’s servants lived in the towns of Judah, each on their own property in the various towns, while other people from both Judah and Benjamin lived in Jerusalem):

From the descendants of Judah:

Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Kol-Hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. The descendants of Perez who lived in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of standing.

From the descendants of Benjamin:

Sallu son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah, and his followers, Gabbai and Sallai—928 men. Joel son of Zikri was their chief officer, and Judah son of Hassenuah was over the New Quarter of the city.

10 From the priests:

Jedaiah; the son of Joiarib; Jakin; 11 Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the official in charge of the house of God, 12 and their associates, who carried on work for the temple—822 men; Adaiah son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malkijah, 13 and his associates, who were heads of families—242 men; Amashsai son of Azarel, the son of Ahzai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer, 14 and his associates, who were men of standing—128. Their chief officer was Zabdiel son of Haggedolim.

15 From the Levites:

Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni; 16 Shabbethai and Jozabad, two of the heads of the Levites, who had charge of the outside work of the house of God; 17 Mattaniah son of Mika, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the director who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun. 18 The Levites in the holy city totaled 284.

19 The gatekeepers:

Akkub, Talmon and their associates, who kept watch at the gates—172 men.

20 The rest of the Israelites, with the priests and Levites, were in all the towns of Judah, each on their ancestral property.

21 The temple servants lived on the hill of Ophel, and Ziha and Gishpa were in charge of them.

22 The chief officer of the Levites in Jerusalem was Uzzi son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Mika. Uzzi was one of Asaph’s descendants, who were the musicians responsible for the service of the house of God. 23 The musicians were under the king’s orders, which regulated their daily activity.

24 Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, one of the descendants of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in all affairs relating to the people.

25 As for the villages with their fields, some of the people of Judah lived in Kiriath Arba and its surrounding settlements, in Dibon and its settlements, in Jekabzeel and its villages,

SERMON OUTLINE 24 MAY
Be Resolute, Take Up Your Assignment
Nehemiah 11:1-25

Introduction:

  1. A Binding Agreement (vv.1-29)
  2. Obedience to God Covers Three Areas of Life (vv.30-39):
  3. Stewardship of Heritage (v.30)
  4. Stewardship of Time (v.31)
  5. Stewardship of Money (vv.32-39)

Conclusion

LYRICS CCLI #346426
Hymns of Praise & Adoration (AM)
Jesus Shall Take the Highest Honour Shine, Jesus, Shine
Words & Music by Chris Bowater. Words and Music by Graham Kendrick.
Verse

Jesus shall take the highest honour

Jesus shall take the highest praise

Let all earth join heav’n in exalting

The Name which is above all other names

Let’s bow the knee in humble adoration

For at His Name ev’ry knee must bow

Let every tongue confess

He is Christ God’s only Son

Sov’reign Lord we give You glory now

(Refrain)

For all honour

And blessing and power

Belongs to You belongs to You

All honour and blessing and power

Belongs to You belongs to You

Lord Jesus Christ

Son of the living God

Verse 1

Lord the Light of Your love is shining

In the midst of the darkness shining

Jesus Light of the World

Shine upon us

Set us free by the truth You now bring us

Shine on me shine on me

(Refrain)

Shine Jesus shine

Fill this land with the Father’s glory

Blaze Spirit blaze Set our hearts on fire

Flow river flow

Flood the nations with grace and mercy

Send forth Your word Lord and let there be light

Verse 2

Lord I come to Your awesome presence

From the shadows into Your radiance

By the blood I may enter Your brightness

Search me Try me

Consume all my darkness

Shine on me shine on me

(Refrain)

Verse 3

As we gaze on Your kingly brightness

So our faces display Your likeness

Ever changing from glory to glory

Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story

Shine on me Shine on me

(Refrain)

LYRICS CCLI #346426
Hymn of Prayer (AM) Anthem (AM)
Breathe On Me Breath of God Called to Service
Words by Edwin Hatch. Music by Robert Jackson. Words by Jan McGuire. Music by Lloyd Larson.
Verse 1

Breathe on me Breath of God

Fill me with life anew

That I may love what Thou dost love

And do what Thou wouldst do

Verse 2

Breathe on me Breath of God

Until my heart is pure

Until with will is one with Thine

To do and to endure

Verse 3

Breathe on me Breath of God

Till I am wholly Thine

Until this earthly part of me

Glows with Thy fire divine

Verse 4

Breathe on me, Breath of God

So shall I never die

But live with Thee the perfect life

Of Thine eternity Amen.

Called to service in Your kingdom, called to give my life away

Set apart to do Your bidding as I walk the narrow way

Lord, please guide me every moment; lead me with Your loving hand

As I face the task before me, help me firmly take my stand

Called to service in Your kingdom, called to follow as You lead

Set apart to share the message of the Saviour we all need

Lord, please show me how to follow, send Your love to light the way

As I seek to teach Your children, walk beside me every day

Called to service in Your kingdom, called to be a sacrifice

Set apart to care for others, and to offer up my life

Lord, please shine Your light within me; drive away the dark night

Make my heart a clear reflection of the living Saviour’s light

LYRICS CCLI #346426
Hymns of Response (AM & PM)
What Grace Is Mine Come All Christians Be Committed
Words by Kristyn Getty. Traditional Irish Melody. Words by Eva Lloyd. Traditional American melody.
Verse 1

What grace is mine

That He who dwells in endless light

Called through the night to find my distant soul

And from His scars poured mercy

That would plead for me

That I might live and in His name be known

So I will go wherever He is calling me

I lose my life to find my life in Him

I give my all to gain the hope that never dies

I bow my heart

Take up the cross and follow Him

Verse 2

What grace is mine

to know his breath alive in me

Beneath His wings my weary soul may soar

All fear can flee

For death’s dark night is overcome

My Savior lives and reigns forevermore

So I will go wherever He is calling me

I lose my life to find my life in Him

I give my all to gain the hope that never dies

I bow my heart

Take up the cross and follow Him

Verse 1

Come all Christians be committed

To the service of the Lord

Make your lives for Him more fitted

Tune your hearts with one accord

Come into His courts with gladness

Each his sacred vows renew

Turn away from sin and sadness

Be transformed with life anew

Verse 2

Of your time and talents give Him

They are gifts from God above

To be used by Christians freely

To proclaim His wondrous love

Come again to serve the Savior

Tithes and off’rings with you bring

In your work, with Him find favour

And with joy His praises sing

Verse 4

Come in praise and adoration

All who on Christ’s name believe

Worship Him with consecration

Grace and love will you receive

For His grace give Him the glory

For the Spirit and the Word

And repeat the gospel story

Till the world His name has heard

PREACHING THEMES ▪ SERVICE ROSTER
Sunday Service 24 May 31 May
Sermon Title Be Resolute, Take Up Your Assignment Be Resolute, God Remembers the Faithful
Scripture Reference Nehemiah 11:1-25 Nehemiah 12:1, 7-9, 22-26
Preacher Rev Dr Clive Chin Pr Tan Hui Ru
Worship Leader Dcn Gan Keng Swee Dcn Lim Yui Nguan
Eld Samuel Tandijanto Dcn Mazmur The
Scripture Reader Jeremy Lim Sophia Shalini Selvarajan
Michelle Kho Alicia Yeo
Music Director Dr Agnes Tan Dr Agnes Tan
Musicians Lisa Ong Jo
Eunice Tang
Lai Ven Li Lisa Ong
Michelle Kho Zacharias Low
Ushers Team/ Team G Team A
Leaders Tan Gek Khim Veronica Song
Team D Team E
Ivy Ang Ang Eng Joo
Greeters Pr Herna Kong (Duty Ps) Pr Herna Kong (Duty Ps)
Dcn Benjamin Goh Dcn Gabriel Tang
Pr Lim Chung Wei (Duty Ps) Pr Kenneth Teo (Duty Ps)
Eld Liow Koh Chuan Eld Debbie Seah
AV Duty Roster Elson Chan Jabez Selvarajan
Juniarto Hadiatmadja Selvarajan Rengasamy
Dcn Patrick Chow Mervyn Chua
Geoff Holmes Chong Yee Seng
Huang Junxiong Cecilia Tong
Dcn Mazmur The Elson Chan
Jane Tham
Prayer Support Pr Herna Kong
Ps John Chew
Pr Lim Chung Wei
Dr Agnes Tan

Bold Italics – Evening Service

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
SoCM CLASS—GOD’S WILL IS NOT A MYSTERY (TODAY)
The class will be conducted by Rev Dr Clive Chin from 11am– 12.30pm in the FES Conference Room. All are welcome. Please see the insert for details.

Venue: FES Conference Room located at 420 North Bridge Centre #05-04, S(188727).

EXTRAORDINARY CONGREGATIONAL MEETING (ECM) FOR THE ELECTION OF DEACONS (31 MAY)
Notice is hereby given that the ECM will be held onsite in the Suntec Halls 308-311 on Sunday, 31 May 2026 (after the morning and evening worship services) for the election of deacons. Session received 3 nominations for new deacons and 2 nominations for deacons for their second term. Details of the 5 candidates are set out in today’s insert. Voting will be done in-person on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

https://orpc.sg/about/acm-ecms-2026/ecm-election-of-deacons/

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING (ACM) (31 MAY)
Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual Congregational Meeting (ACM) of ORPC will be held onsite in the Suntec Halls 308-311 on Sunday, 31 May 2026 (after the morning worship service), from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The Notice and Agenda of ACM is included as an insert to this bulletin. All members are encouraged to attend the ACM and voting will be done in-person on Sunday, 31 May.
ORPC members may request for a copy of the Annual Report 2025 in PDF (to be emailed to you) or a hard copy (to be mailed to your address) via the ACM page on the church website https://orpc.sg/about/acm-ecms-2026/acm-2026/
IMPORTANT:
  1. All members are requested to register and collect your voting slips before the start of worship service on 31 May 2026. Please come early.
  1. Please bring your NRIC for verification and registration purposes on Sun, 31 May.
  • 9 AM Service: Registration from 8.15 – 9.00 a.m. outside Halls 308-311.
  • 5.30 PM Service: Registration from 4.45 – 5.30 p.m. outside Halls 308-311.
  1. If you are unable to attend the ACM and ECM on 31 May 2026, please authorise another member as proxy to vote on your behalf. Download Proxy Form via this link Proxy Form 31 May 2026 Your proxy must bring the duly completed and signed hardcopy form with him/her to the ACM and ECM on 31 May for your vote to be counted. One proxy per member.
MONTHLY CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER MEETING (3 JUN)
Our next prayer meeting will be on Wed, 3 June, 7.30 – 8.30pm, onsite in the Studio (YWCA Outram, L2) and via Zoom simultaneously. The Zoom link will be posted on the WhatsApp broadcast and various ministries’ group chats. All are encouraged to attend.
2026 CHURCH CAMP BRIEFING ON SUNDAY, 7 JUNE, FOR PARTICIPANTS

(AFTER THE MORNING & EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES)

All Church Camp participants are requested to stay back after either the morning or evening worship services on 7 June for an important church camp briefing. The organising committee will share information on directions to the YWCA Fort Canning hotel, programme highlights, and other key arrangements.
REGISTRATION FOR PCS COMBINED 145TH ANNIVERSARY WORSHIP SERVICE
The year 2026 marks the 145th anniversary of The Presbyterian Church in Singapore. This milestone celebration on 12 July at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (10am) seeks to strengthen our shared Presbyterian identity and to inspire renewed passion to serve the gospel of Christ together as one spiritual family. Anniversary theme: “Timeless Faith; Endless Praise”. Please register for your entrance ticket at http://chms.orpc.org.sg/eventmodule/registration/183/module/public
WORSHIP ONLINE ON SUNTEC ‘BLACKOUT’ SUNDAYS (14 JUN, 22 NOV, 6 DEC)
We will worship together online at https://orpc.sg/connect/worshipwithus/ on these dates listed here, as there will be no in-person AM and PM worship services at Suntec: 14 June, 22 Nov and 6 Dec 2026 (updated). The service will be available online from 9 a.m. We encourage Discipleship Groups (DGs) to gather to worship together.
EP MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT (14–15 AUG)
Strong marriages are the foundation of strong families which build strong churches. Join the English Presbytery’s Marriage Enrichment Retreat on 14 – 15 Aug guided by Rev Dr Christopher Chia and Mona. Venue: Village Hotel Katong (overnight stay). Register via Register EP-MER For enquiries, contact EP Office epoffice@presbysing.org.sg
SUNTEC WORSHIP RECRUITMENT
Praise God for the smooth transition to Suntec Worship over the past couple of months. A thank you to all who have stepped up to serve but we still need more to serve in the following areas. Please contact worship@orpc.org.sg for more details.
  1. Ushering ministry – 5 for evening service
  1. Will be assigned to an usher team on monthly duty
  2. To greet and welcome people for ORPC worship and engage them on queries
  1. AV ministry – 3 for morning service and 4 for evening service
  1. Mainly focus on AV equipment set-up and tear down as a start. Monthly duty as part of the larger team with ORPC, GPO and PPC
  2. Will undergo a 3-month adaptation phase (observing and training) for AV duty
A&A PROJECT & PLEDGE FORM
You may view the series of updates on the A&A project via this link https://orpc.sg/aanda/ The pledge form is available as an insert to this bulletin.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION CLASS
For details and requirements, please refer to the information on our church website https://orpc.sg/resources/forms/marriages-in-orpc/ Register for the marriage preparation class via http://chms.orpc.org.sg/equipping/registration/165/public

Do also refer to website of the Registry of Marriages, Singapore, for requirements.

BE PART OF A DISCIPLESHIP GROUP
Our Discipleship Groups seek to worship, share life, pray, study God’s word and serve Christ together. Come alongside us in our daily growth journey through joining a Discipleship Group. Have a look here https://orpc.sg/connect/discipleship-groups/ Email discipleshipgroups@orpc.org.sg for more information or speak to one of our staff/leaders.
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
If you have changed your personal particulars recently, or you have queries regarding church events/ministries, please email Ping at orpcenglish@orpc.org.sg or contact the church office (Mon-Fri).
STAFF UPDATE
Rev Dr Edward Goh is on leave 17 May – 7 June.
REGULAR MINISTRY
Children’s Ministry Sundays 9.00-10.30AM

0-6YO @ Hall 312-1, Suntec

7-9YO @ Hall 312-2, Suntec

10-13YO @ Hall 333, Suntec

Contact Ps Ruth (children@orpc.org.sg) for details

Youth Ministry Sundays 11.00AM-12.30PM

Contact Pr Kenneth (youth@orpc.org.sg) for venues

Young Adults Ministry Odd week Sundays 11.00-12.30PM

Contact Pr Hui Ru (yam@orpc.org.sg) for venues

Discipleship Groups Meetings twice a month.

Contact discipleshipgroups@orpc.org.sg for details

Children’s Choir

Youth Choir

1st, 2nd & 3rd Saturdays 4.30-6.00PM

Level 2 Studio, YWCA Outram

Contact Dr Agnes (worship@orpc.org.sg) for details

Chancel Choir Thursdays 7.30-9.30PM

Level 2 Studio, YWCA Outram

Contact Dr Agnes (worship@orpc.org.sg) for details

Handbells & Orchestra Contact Dr Agnes (worship@orpc.org.sg) for details
Congregational Prayer Meeting First Wednesday monthly, 7.30-8.30PM [hybrid]
Handiwork Local Outreach Every Monday @ PCS Cedar Tree AAC Strathmore

Every Tuesday @ PCS Cedar Tree AAC Tampines West

1.30-3.30PM Contact missions@orpc.org.sg for details

CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS: MAY – JULY 2026
Sun 31 May 9am & 5.30pm Annual Congregational Meeting [Suntec 308-311 after AM service]

ECM – Election of Elders & Deacons [Suntec 308-311, AM & PM Services]

Wed 3 June 7.30pm Congregational Prayer Meeting [Online & Studio, YWCA Outram]
Fri 12 – Sat 13 June ORPC Church Camp [YWCA Fort Canning]
Sun 14 June 9am Worship Service [Online]
Sun 21 June 9am & 5.30pm Membership Sunday [Suntec 308-311]
Wed 1 July 7.30pm Congregational Prayer Meeting [Online & Studio, YWCA Outram]
Sun 12 July 10am PCS’ Combined 145th Anniversary Service [Singapore Indoor Stadium]
Sun 19 July 9am Holy Communion & Leaders’ Installation Service
Sun 19 July 5.30pm Holy Communion Service
TITHES & OFFERINGS

[This is not a general solicitation of funds from the public.]

FOR CONTRIBUTIONS:

Please indicate the type of Giving, i.e. “ENGLISH – GENERAL” or “ENGLISH – MISSION” at the back of Cheque or in “Comments”/ “Reference” box for PayNow/Interbank Transfer

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UEN No.: S90CC0750JGRO

Payee Name: Orchard Rd Presbyterian Church – Giro Offering

  1. CHEQUE or CASHIER’S ORDER

Payee Name: Orchard Road Presbyterian Church

Mailing Address: 3 Orchard Road Singapore 238825

  1. INTERBANK TRANSFER

Beneficiary: Orchard Rd Presbyterian Church – Giro Offering

Bank: UOB Bank Account No: 450-312-122-5

OUR OFFERING

OFFERING TARGET
01.01.26 – 31.12.26
TARGET TO 10.05.2026 RECEIVED TO 10.05.2026 YTD SURPLUS/ (SHORTFALL)
GENERAL $1,800,000.00 $657,692.31 $572,629.00 ($85,063.31)
MISSIONS $250,000.00 $91,346.15 $88,285.32 ($3,060.83)
TOTAL $2,050,000.00 $749,038.46 $660,914.32 ($88,124.14)
A&A FUNDRAISING

[This is not a general solicitation of funds from the public.]

The Pledge Form may be accessed here https://bit.ly/ORPCpledge

Completed Pledge Forms should be sent to aafundraising@orpc.org.sg

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UEN No.: S90CC0750JAA1


Payee Name: Orchard Road Presbyterian Church – A&A Project

  1. CHEQUE or CASHIER’S ORDER

Payee Name: Orchard Road Presbyterian Church – A&A Project

Mailing Address: 3 Orchard Road, Singapore 238825

  1. INTERBANK TRANSFER

Account Name: Orchard Road Presbyterian Church – A&A Project

Bank: UOB Bank Account No.: 773-347-101-1

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