We, at BTPC, are committed to love God and to glorify our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit by building one another up in God’s word, serving one another in love and, being united in praying and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ; working together for the salvation of souls and the edification of Christians through the teaching of God’s word and the preaching of the gospel.

Saved Together In Christ

⁹ Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. ¹⁰ For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." - Luke 19:9-10

Opening Prayer (Johnson)

Song: He is Lord

Welcoming Time

Responsive Reading: (1st svc) Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 / Song: (2nd svc) The Light of the World

Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed

Confession & Corporate Prayer

Song: There is a Higher Throne

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 (1st svc: Charis / 2nd svc: Su Yi)

Sermon: Everything in this life is meaningless vapor so know God by fearing him and keeping his commands (Pastor Andrew Ong)

Discussion/Reflection Time

Song: Undivided

Holy Communion

Financial Giving & Offering

Announcements

Closing Prayer & Benediction

Ecclesiastes 12:8-14 (NIV - New International Version)

12:8 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher.[a]

    “Everything is meaningless!”

9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. 10 The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.

11 The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.[b] 12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them.

Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.

13 Now all has been heard;

    here is the conclusion of the matter:

Fear God and keep his commandments,

    for this is the duty of all mankind.

14 For God will bring every deed into judgment,

    including every hidden thing,

    whether it is good or evil.

Footnotes

a. Ecclesiastes 12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10

b. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Or Shepherd

Ecclesiastes 12:8-14

Everything in this life is meaningless vapor so know God by fearing him and keeping his commands

Introduction

Bookends of 1:1-12:8 Everything is meaningless

Listen to the One Shepherd

Know God through Fearing Him and keeping his commands

Jesus changes the equation!

Conclusion

1. Do I really believe and internalise the reality that everything in this life under the sun is fleeting, passing and ultimately meaningless? What is stopping me from believing it? How would it change my attitude and values in life for me to really believe it?

2. Do I truly orientate my life towards knowing God? How does Jesus help me keep God's commands?

• Please join us for some light refreshments at the canteen (basement level, GBHQ).
• Morning tea is from 11 am to 11.30 am.
• Do avoid the archery area at the field for safety.