Lord’s Day Worship Service Rev Dr Prabhudas Koshy – Preacher Eld Ng Poh Kok – Worship Leader Sis Sarah Lee & Sis Eunice Choy – Pianists Please switch off your mobile phone

Call to Worship

O Come, All Ye Faithful Hymn 164

1st Stanza O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, Come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;

1st Stanza continued Come and behold Him, born the King of angels: O come, let us adore Him, (x3) Christ, the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing all ye bright hosts of heav’n above; 2nd Stanza

Glory to God, all glory in the highest: O come, let us adore Him, (x3) Christ, the Lord. 2nd Stanza continued

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n; Last Stanza

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore Him, (x3) Christ, the Lord. Last Stanza continued

Invocation & Gloria Patri Hymnal (inside front cover)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Instrumental) Clarissa Lim

Special Item Children’s Choir

Joy to the world! The Lord is come! Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing,

And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing.

Joy to the earth! The Saviour reigns! Let men their songs employ;

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere;

Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night,

Behold, throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.

Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere;

Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

He came to die for sinners, To take away our sin;

That we may know salvation, And be complete in Him.

Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere;

Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

Come with me, ye children, O come one and all,

To Bethlehem hasten, in manger so small,

God’s Son for a gift has been sent you this night

To be your Redeemer, your joy and delight.

O kneel with the shepherds in worshipful prayer,

And join the dear angels who also are there,

Sing glory to God in the heaven above,

And praise Him for Jesus, the gift of His love.

Joyful joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee Opening to the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the dark of doubt away;

Give of immortal gladness Fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,

Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise.

Field and forest, vale and mountain Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea

Chanting bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee.

Responsive Scripture Reading Luke 2:1-15

1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:1-15

2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Luke 2:1-15

3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. Luke 2:1-15

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) Luke 2:1-15

5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Luke 2:1-15

6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Luke 2:1-15

7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:1-15

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:1-15

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Luke 2:1-15

10As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God? Luke 2:1-15

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:1-15

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:1-15

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luke 2:1-15

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:1-15

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. Luke 2:1-15

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Hymn 165

1st Stanza Thou didst leave Thy throne And Thy kingly crown When Thou camest to earth for me;

1st Stanza continued But in Bethlehem’s home Was there found no room For Thy holy nativity.

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus – There is room in my heart for Thee! Chorus

Heaven’s arches rang When the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal degree; 2nd Stanza

But of lowly birth Didst Thou come to earth, And in great humility. 2nd Stanza continued

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus – There is room in my heart for Thee! Chorus

The foxes found rest, And the birds their nest In the shade of the forest tree; 3rd Stanza

But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee. 3rd Stanza continued

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus – There is room in my heart for Thee! Chorus

Thou camest, O Lord, With the living word That should set Thy people free; 4th Stanza

But with mocking scorn And with crown of thorn They bore Thee to Calvary. 4th Stanza continued

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus – There is room in my heart for Thee! Chorus

When the heavens shall ring And the angels sing At Thy coming to victory, Last Stanza

Let Thy voice call me home, Saying, “Yet there is room – There is room at My side for thee.” Last Stanza continued

My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me. Chorus

Collection of Offerings

Christmas Medley (Instrumental) Sarah Lee & Samuel Lee

Doxology & Prayer

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. Amen.

O Holy Night! Voices of Gethsemane

Pastoral Prayer

“Angels’ Christmas Praise” Luke 2:14

Infant Baptism, Adult Baptism, Affirmation of Faith & Transfer of Membership

Angels, from the Realms of Glory Hymn 163

1st Stanza Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth;

1st Stanza continued Ye who sang creation’s story, Now proclaim Messiah’s birth:

Chorus Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

2nd Stanza Shepherds, in the fields abiding, Watching o’er your flocks by night,

2nd Stanza continued God with man is now residing, Yonder shines the infant Light:

Chorus Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

3rd Stanza Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar;

3rd Stanza continued Seek the great Desire of nations, Ye have seen His natal star:

Chorus Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Last Stanza Saints before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear,

Last Stanza continued Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear:

Chorus Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Benediction & Threefold Amen