St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Swimming Gala will be held on 13 November 2010 at Royal Selangor Golf Club from 9am to 12pm.

We are pleased to announce the next fellowship team sports bonding event for St Andrew’s congregation after the successful Bowling Gala held in June 2010.

Tickets are available for sale at RM 20 net per person. Limited tickets sale for the first 100 participants only and are available from 3^rd October 2010 onwards, so hurry to book your ticket early!

It covers all the sporting activities, water sports games, special badges and a light lunch. We are also looking for a sponsorship to sponsor a clown to join us to entertain the children and will be happy to hear from you.

The Next Sports committee meeting will be held on 19^th September, Sunday at the Church in Room 3 from 10.10am to 10.50am. Those who are interested to join, please contact Oliver Ho at 017-818 8807.

Raphah Ministries is an interdenominational Christian healing/teaching ministry in Petaling Jaya. They run regular seminars. The details of the seminar for September are as follows:-

Sept 4  9am-5pm : Forgiveness A Step To Real Peace (Chinese) RM40
Sept 25 9am-5pm : Understanding The Dilemma Of Homosexuality RM40

The fees are inclusive of lunch and snacks.
Those who are interested to attend the seminar, please contact Wang Hwa or Amanda at 03-7877 0035 or email at More information is available at their website www.raphahministries.org.my.

As Frances Hooker has to leave Malaysia, we are looking for someone with a heart for young people aged 6 – 15 yrs and with some musical skills to take over the very enthusiastic Young People’s Choir.  This is a wonderfully rewarding ministry and some training can be given if we can find the right person before Frances leaves. Please contact Frances Hooker for more information.

In light of Pastor Keith’s 3 year contract coming to its end at the beginning of this October, the Sessions in its August meeting has decided to appoint the Rev Richard Tok to be our Interim Pastor for a period of 1 year starting from this September.

These were some of the considerations that we took into account:
in 2008 the Government changed its policy so that the maximum term for all foreign clerics is now for a period of 3 years once only and that Pastor Keith’s work permit has been stamped “final” the Pastor Search process could easily take up to more than a year we have to start the preparations for the coming Christmas season very soon

Rev Richard Tok needs no introduction as it was he, together with Rev Ron Woodward, who quickly filled in the gap for over 6 months from the time that Pastor Keith fell ill last November until he resumed his duties in July.

However, to keep our special ministry to the international community, and considering the current size of our attendees of around 420 for two services and the ideal pastor to attendee ratio of 1:150, the Sessions is also looking at appointing one more Interim Pastor, who shall be an expat, during this period.  We seek God’s guidance and wisdom, and your prayer support as we move forward. In the meantime, we warmly welcome Rev Richard Tok.

Sessions

We are still looking for volunteers to help out in the library on Sundays. Please contact Mark Rummery (8.30am) @ 012-3010769 or Steven Mun (11.00am) @ 012-5029377. Training and guidance will be provided.

From 13-17 years
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP MEETING
(Every Saturday)
from 3.00pm to 6.00pm
at the Youth Hut

For an inspiring and effective time of worship and prayer
Every Saturday
In Room 5 (Upper Room)
@ 8.30am – 10.00 am.
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”
- James 5:16
“You do not have because you do not ask God”
- James 4:2

Each day we learn from yesterday
Of God's great love and care;
And every burden we must face
He'll surely help us bear. -D. De Haan

Young Adult Fellowship now is on the series of “1 Thessalonians (Vol 1) – A Spiritual Road Map In a Mixed Up World (Purpose-Driven Bible Study)” It will come with DVD then follow by group discussion.

30/07/10 Session 1 : How to be Spiritual Fertilizer, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

06/08/10 Session 2 : A Message Straight from God, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

13/08/10 Session 3 : The Measurement of Our Motives, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

20/08/10 Session 4 : Spiritual Reproduction, 1 Thessalonians 2: 6-12

27/08/10 Public Holiday – Nuzul Al-Quran

03/09/10 Session 5 : Developing God’s Heart for People, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

10/09/10 Public Holiday – Hari Raya Puasa

17/09/10 Session 6 : Sustaining Long-Term Spiritual Health, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

24/09/10          Inspiration Movie Nitez

See you at St Andrew’s church Room 3/5. 7:30pm.

God gave each and every one of us special talents. If yours is music….you have a chance to share yours in His Worship Ministry! Perhaps you’ve always wondered why God gave you that gift – at St Andrew’s we believe they are given to us to serve God and minister to His people. Through worship, people draw near to God, and God works in us, opens our heart, speaks to us. Worship is a lifestyle, giving God your heart of praise.

This is worship.

Would you like to be part of this team – serve God and grow into a deeper relationship with Him? Commitment required is once a week 2-hour worship/practice on Saturday mornings, and punctuality! If you are interested, please contact Tamara Lim (tamaralim@gmail.com) with your Name, Phone number, Instrument, and Instrument level (Grade 3, 4 etc.) and she will arrange which session for you to join.

Venue: Church Sanctuary
Date and Times (tentative): Sunday 15th Aug, 29th Aug and 5th Sept 12.30pm – 1.15pm.
Bring: Your instrument and your heart

The following combined “Summer Sunday School” classes will take place until 29th August:
8.30am service

3 – 5′s
5 – 11′s
11 – 14′s

11am service:
2 – 5′s
5 – 8′s
8 – 11′s
11 – 14′s
14 – 18′s

Registration for the new Sunday School year which begins on 5th September will take place on the
Sundays of 22nd and 29th August and 5th September.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for more teachers and helpers for both services. If you have a heart for
children and sharing God’s Word with them, we would love to hear from you. Experience would be
good, but not necessary; training and guidance will be provided. Please contact Chin Chin (8.30am)
@ 016-233 2463 or Jenn Yong (11.00am) @ 012-233 5632.

Dates: October 1 to 6 2010
First port of call: Sibu

All those who are interested to take part in this exciting and spiritually enriching mission trip, please sign up at the M & O notice board or email SC Yong at If there is a surfeit of interested participants, those not selected for this trip will have priority for trips in 2011. If you are interested, but do not know what it entails, you may also email SC.

SC Yong
On behalf of Mission and Outreach Committee

The next Alpha Course Guest night is planned for Wednesday 8th September 2010. Alpha offers a great introduction to the Christianity and also an opportunity for established Christians to go back to basics.  Please think about you can invite to the guest night and be prepared to come along with them. Many of our current members were introduced to the Gospel through an Alpha course. Imagine who you could help bring to Christ through a simple invitation! We are also looking for group leaders and helpers; if this is you please contact li May/Adrian Chee or Pastor Keith asap. We are now receiving registrations for the Guest night for anyone who would like to attend – see the Alpha table after the service.

Dear Campers,
Please ensure that you come by the Camp Desk in the fellowship hall on Sundays for latest updates about the camp, what you need to bring and how to get there!

REGISTRATION: Friday 10th Sept starts at 11:30am
FIRST SESSION: kick off’s at 1:45pm

The map and itinerary will be available to all on the Sunday before the event (4th Sept 2010).  Do collect it at the Fellowship Hall.

BRING: Your personal Bible and note pads and pencils! Also, swim wear, sports wear and toys for outdoor activities during „free time.?

NOTE: Bring your preferred „between meal? snacks and drinks although there are local convenience stores via the hotel shuttle bus and free flow HOT and COLD water at the conference hall!

HELPERS: Thank you and praise the Lord for all the extra Helpers that have volunteered!

COLLECTION: Praise be to God also for settling your account in good time!

God bless,
Mark Rummery, Chairman, Church Camp 2010

Classes begin 5-Sep-2010.

Registration for the new Sunday School year will continue today. Parents, please check your children’s new classes, also that your children’s details on the registration lists in the Fellowship Hall are correct, or update them.

Your co-operation is much appreciated.

Next Sunday is Church Camp weekend as well as Hari Raya Puasa; as many families and teachers will be away, please note that we will be running combined classes. 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY  for classes beginning in September

We are looking for more teachers and helpers for both services. If you have a heart for children and sharing God’s Word with them, we would love to hear from you. Experience would be good, but not necessary; training and guidance will be provided. Please contact Chin Chin (8.30am) @ 016-233 2463 or Jenn Yong (11.00am) @ 012-233 5632.

WFMF welcomes back all ladies from the summer break.

Date: 3rd September 2010

Time: 9.30 —11.30 am

Topic : “I am the Light of the World”

Venue : St Andrew’s Church Fellowship Hall

Activity : Introducing the Chinese Culture —
Classical Music Instruments and Festivals
Please feel free to bring a friend and a snack plate to share. Child care will be provided.
For more information, please contact : Alicia at

Women’s Friday Morning Fellowship — Providing women with opportunities for friendship and fellowship with God and with each other.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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