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Date: 17 January 2021
Anglican Diocese of Singapore
For Internal Circulation Only
“Our Vision is to be a House of Healing to the Nations,
Reflecting the Glory of God, Full of Grace and Truth.”
2nd Sunday After Epiphany
Almighty God, in Christ you make all things new: transform the poverty of our nature by the
riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your heavenly glory; through
Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Article: Be Godlike
Read: Ephesians 5:1-2
Paul puts it flatly, bluntly, openly: Be imitators of God. What will you be like if you are godlike? Will you be
That is a great declaration. The word for imitators is the strong? Yes, of course. There is no strength like God's
Greek word that means to mimic. Mimics are those who strength. Will you be filled with power if you are godlike?
follow the pattern or the example of God. If you want to Oh yes, but be careful. It is a different kind of power
put it simply, you can say it this way: Be godlike. That than the world desires. It is quieter, less apparent, but
is the goal of Christianity. It is to produce men and far mightier. Will you be happy if you are godlike? Oh
women, boys and girls, who are godlike in the midst of yes, but a different kind of happiness than the world is
an ungodlike world. That is what it is all about. seeking after. Will you be wise and kind? Of course,
wiser and kinder than you have ever been before,
Notice that it does not say, Be gods. That is the lie of because that is what God is.
the devil. He distorts the truth and makes it come out as
a promise to us that if we follow our own desires, throw We can sum all this up in two words. Despite all the
overboard all restrictions, cast aside the bonds of works of God that are evident around us, both in the
authority, and do what we want to do, we can be gods. natural world and in the world of thought and ideas,
For, after all, isn't that what God does? He does what there are really only two things that God ever does in
He wants; He is sovereign; He does what He likes. But human history: God creates and He redeems. Those
that is a lie. This is not what the Christian faith says. It are the two things. Everything in the whole universe
says rather, be godlike, meaning, reflect the one true gathers about these two. God creates and God
and holy God. There is only one God. There can be only redeems. God makes things live, and God heals that
one God. By definition, God is a supreme being. How which is broken. It is because God is life and God is
many supreme beings can you have? Only one. love. He is therefore our Maker and our Healer. And that
is what you will be if you become godly. You will learn
Therefore, the Christian message is to be like the one how to live to the fullest capacity of your humanity. And
true God. Reflect Him in your humanity. Be a godlike you will learn how to love and to heal, to restore and
man. Be a godlike woman. From this we get our English bring together instead of to scatter and fragment and
word godly. After all, this word godly, which makes break apart. For that is godlikeness. It is desirable, isn't
many of us cringe and feel uncomfortable, is simply a it? Who does not want to be like this?
shortened form of the word godlike. It originally came
from the word godlikeness. Godlikeness is godliness;
godliness is godlikeness. [Devotion taken from https://www.raystedman.org/daily-
devotions/ephesians/be-godlike]
This bulletin is also uploaded online and can be accessed at http://www.sacc.org.sg/bulletin/
SACC EMAIL: admin_info@sacc.org.sg SACC Office No: 6586 1980
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Upcoming Sermons
Date Sermon topic Speaker
24 Jan For We Are Crucified with Christ Galatians 2:11-21 Revd Daniel Tong
31 Jan Open Topic Ps Lydia Wee-Lim
For We Are Temples Of The Holy 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
07 Feb Revd Daniel Tong
Spirit John 14:16-26
2 Corinthians 3:1-3
14 Feb For We Are Christ’s Reflection Revd Daniel Tong
Matthew 5:13-16
Prayer and Praise 2020
Date Topic and Text Speaker
22 Jan Miriam – The Unwilling Follower Numbers 12:1-16 Joshua Goh
Pray for the World Pray for SACC
Lord, we thank you for the peace treaties between Israel Lord, we thank you for Your providential care over us in
and the UAE, Bahrain and Sudan; praying that all 2020, and pray for Your continued guidance in our
parties and their respective citizens be truly committed personal and corporate life as we enter and press into
to a true and lasting peace. We pray against any 2021. Watch over us as we seek to restart more of our
attempts by the enemy to stir enmity in the Middle East ministries; and grant us wisdom so to do, especially in
and around the world toward Israel; that all may learn to the pastoral care of our young ones, and outreach to our
lay aside their many decades of distrust and hostility, surrounding community.
and grow to understand and accept each other, and With a humble heart, we pray for You to:
work together for the betterment of each other. Grant • Bless our CGs: May our leaders have vision and
each government and their successors the desire and heart to commit themselves and lead us forward
support to build on these early beginnings of in the study of Your word, service and outreach.
reconciliation and friendship. • Bless our community outreach: Grant us, Lord,
opportunities, favour and the right strategies to
Pray for Singapore reach out to the lost in our surrounding
community of Simei, and beyond.
Lord, as we enter this new year, help Your children in
• Bless Your church in Pursat: Encourage and
this land grow in our knowledge and understanding of
spur our brothers and sisters there to rise up
Your word, discerning truth and error according to Your
direction, and applying Your truth faithfully in our daily with fresh hunger for You, and outreach to their
lives. We pray for Your Church in this nation to be united loved ones and neighbours.
in Your love, and committed in the proclamation of Your • Bless our spiritual development: Show us, Lord,
Name to all, generously sharing blessings received from the gifts and ministry You have given to us, as a
You with everyone. We praise You for the freedom in whole and as an individual, and empower us in
which we receive education and training in Your Word their exercise to the glory of Your name.
and Ways, praying to grow daily in discernment of the • Bless our daily walk: Weighed down by the
spirits and service unto You. challenges of the marketplace and
relationships, teach us Lord not to lose heart or
react negatively, but respond in Your love, joy
and peace.
A Prayer Request, Feedback, or Query
Have you a prayer request? Some feedback to share?
Queries with regard to our church, how you may serve, or about life?
Write to us at jennwong@sacc.org.sg and we will link you with the
best person who may help.
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Announcements and Upcoming Events
DOS SERVE Programme
Our youth, Bernice Tian will be attending the DOS SERVE programme from 11 Jan 2021 to
8 March 2021. Please keep her in your prayer.
Tithe Envelopes
If you wish to continue receiving the 2021 Tithe Envelopes, please call 65861983 or email us
at josephine@sacc.org.sg. Tithe/offertory via Digital/Electronic transfer is encouraged and
preferably indicate your tithe number instead of name. Thank you for continual support
towards the Lord’s ministry.
Sunday Service Registration (Instruction on Page 5)
From December, registration to attend Sunday Service will be via Eventbrite link:
https://tinyurl.com/saccENGLISH
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Chinese Traditions and Beliefs
Chinese traditional practices surround us, and as Christians we often struggle with how best to respond to
them, desiring on one side to be faithful to our Lord Jesus, and on the other to honour our elders and
cultural heritage. This Course will present participants with principles with which to engage their culture,
and show how these principles may be applied in evaluating various festivals (like Chinese New Year and
Qing Ming) along with Traditional Chinese Medicine and the practice of Feng Shui.
Day and Time: 3 Tuesdays from 7.30-9.30pm
Dates: 19 Jan, 26 Jan and 2 Feb
Means: Via Zoom
Lecturer: Daniel Tong
The course is FOC but registration is required.
Kindly register for the course using the e-form
via https://tinyurl.com/saccce1 or the QR code on the right.
SACC Cell Life – Be Part of it
In our cell groups we fellowship, support each other, and serve the
community alongside one another. We welcome you to share and be part
of these groups situated in Simei, Tampines and Bedok. Contact us today
at admin_info@sacc.org.sg and let’s explore together the best for you!
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Speaker: Revd Daniel Tong
Sermon Title: For We Are His Beloved Children
Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2
Notes John 15:9-10
Introduction:
1. Ephesians 5:1
Why, What, How
1. Why children mimic us
2. The love of the Father (and Christ)
3. The call upon our lives
4. A major sacrifice and obedience
Conclusion:
The recorded sermon is available strictly for SACC members only at www.sacc.org.sg/sermons.
Members may register an account at https://tinyurl.com/saccreg
4From 6 December 2020, 2 Zones at the capacity of 40 members each
zone
1st & 3rd Sunday - 1 John 4:19 / 1 King 8:57 / Grace@228 / Oasis / United Nation / Young Adults
2nd & 4th Sunday - Mark & Agnes / 5 Loaves & 2 Fish / Beacon / Fuel+
Registration through Eventbrite via mobile:
https://tinyurl.com/saccENGLISH
Cell members to register BY Thursday 12noon.
Capacity: 40 seats each zone
(Registration will closed 12 hours before actual event time or upon capacity reached)
Non Cell members can login from Thursday 12nn to register.
Steps to register either by mobile:
1) Download the Eventbrite App in our mobile and bookmark the above link
2) Select Date
3) Click ‘Tickets’
4) Click on the Zone to select the number of required Tickets
5) Click ‘Register’
6) Fill in the required information
7) Click ‘Register’
8) A ‘Thank You’ message will appear informing you a ticket has been sent to you
Feel free to contact the church office if you need help.
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Tithes and Offertory
Members are encouraged to remember our Lord and His house, and continue to tithe. You
may do so remotely by scanning the following QR Codes:
SACC (English) SACC Cambodia Mission Fund SACC Growth Fund
T08CC4074CEC1 T08CC4074CCMF T08CC4074CGF2
Bank Transfer :
DBS 029-900919-2 DBS106-900039-4 DBS 106-900038-6
Remember to indicate your tithe number / purpose of transfer
5Transferring of Tithe/Offering via DBS/POSB banking platform
1) digibank Mobile
• Log in to digibank Mobile with your Touch / Face ID or digibank User ID & PIN.
• Tap Pay & Transfer and select Local.
• Select the Recipient you wish to transfer to: (For Recipient’s list refer to Add a Recipient)
o SACC English Congregation 029-900919-2
o SACC Cambodia Mission Fund 106-900039-4
o SACC Growth Fund 106-900038-6
• Select the Fund Source you wish to transfer from (e.g. saving account) and enter the Amount you wish to
transfer
• Enter your tithe number in ‘Reference’
• Tap Next to review the details, and tap Transfer Now to complete the transfer.
2) VIA PAYNOW
• Select ‘PAYNOW’ in your banking app
• Bank will send you a 6 digits OTP
• Key in the UEN T08CC4074CEC1 / T08CC4074CCMF / T08CC4074CGF2
• Key in the amount to be transferred.
• Key in your Tithe number in the ‘Reference’ space
• Click ‘Transfer’
• Bank will send a text message to you that the amount has been transferred.
• You can send this message to church office.
3) DBS/POSB ATM
• Insert your ATM/Debit Card and key in your PIN.
• Press Button for More Services.
• Press Button for "Funds Transfer/Fixed Deposit".
• Select the Account Type to Debit (your own bank account)
• Select the saving account type and number to Credit
o SACC9 (English) 029-900919-2
o SACC Cambodia Mission Fund 106-900039-4
o SACC Growth Fund 106-900038-6
• Enter the amount.
• Verify the Details of the Transaction and press Confirm.
• Key in your tithe number under reference/bill or send a text to the church office of the transaction: Date of
transfer; tithe & amount
4) digibank Online
• Open ibanking portal, login with your User ID and PIN.
• Select Transfer and click Other DBS or POSB Account.
• Log in with your 6-Digit iB Secure PIN.
• Choose the Recipient you wish to transfer your money to.
• Select the Account you wish to transfer from.
• Select the Currency and indicate the Amount you wish to transfer.
• Click Next.
• To transfer to a particular payee, you will need to have him/her in your recipient’s list.
Add a recipient to your list.
6• Open the ibanking portal, login with your User ID and PIN.
• Select Transfer and click Add New DBS or POSB Recipient and complete the Authentication Process.
• Indicate the Recipient's name and Account number, click Next.
• Verify the Details of the Transaction and follow the 2-Factor Authentication Instructions.
• Click Submit to complete the request.
Digibank Online allows you to set a monthly transfer on desired date.
Follow the instruction in the ‘More Services’ button.
Transfer from Other banks.
(Please check with your bank website portal.)
OCBC Fund Transfer
https://www.ocbc.com/persoal-banking/digital-banking
https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/digital-banking/fast-instant-transfer
UOB Fund Transfer
https://www.uob.com.sg/personal/eservices/mobile
https://www.uob.com.sg/newpib/PIB_Coachmark/fund_transfer_guide.html
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