WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH KUALA LUMPUR

Vision: Towards 2020: Re-igniting Intentional Discipleship

2, Jalan Wesley, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 03-20720338 Fax: 03-20729982 Email: [email protected] Website: www.klwesley.org

Mission: Witnessing for Christ in the Heart of the Nation’s Capital 43/2017

Eleventh Sunday in Kingdomtide

November 05, 2017

John 17:2-3 (NIVUK) 2

For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

Come early and spend quiet time with God. 1

ORDER OF WORSHIP HOLY COMMUNION COMBINED SERVICE 9.00AM Please switch off handphones during worship service. *Indicates standing if able Liturgist: Mr. Jerome Welch Organist: Mrs. Lim Sooi Han Worship Leader: Ms. Doreen Yeoh WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP *SONGS/HYMNS OF PRAISE  Sing, Sing, Sing  This is the Day  Great is Thy Faithfulness (UMH 140) OFFERING FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY ANTHEM

Jesus, Draw Me Close (Rick Founds) Intergen Choir When I Look into Your Holiness (Wayne & Cathy Perrin)

*SONGS/HYMNS OF WORSHIP  'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (UMH 462)  Heart of Worship PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE READING L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. SERMON

John 17:2-3

Mrs. Sally Ti

M2D (John) Part 2.19 - Eternal life consists of Rev. Ricky Ho knowing the Father and Jesus Christ whom He has sent

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

UMH 883

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*INVITATION

UMH 12

*CONFESSION AND PARDON

UMH 12

SHARING THE PEACE OFFERTORY PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Yourself to us through Your Son, Jesus. Bless these gifts to the work of Your kingdom so that the whole world may know that Jesus is Saviour and God, amen. OFFERING COMMUNION HYMN

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

*DOXOLOGY

UMH 626 UMH 95

TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

UMH 13

BREAKING THE BREAD

UMH 14

*SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP

UMH 14

*CLOSING HYMN

Jesus Shall Reign

UMH 157

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS *BENEDICTION As we go, may our obedience to Christ make clear our surrender. Eternal one, whom we name our Father, Son and Holy Spirit, guide our steps, enrich our days, and lead us in the way everlasting. Amen. POSTLUDE

Go in Peace & Serve the Lord! 3

WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE! Our worship service is intergenerational. We worship together as a family and body of Christ; this means that our congregation is from all ages, worshipping together as a church. As we gather, please take a moment to ask God to prepare us for worship, and to open our ears and minds to His voice so that we freely apply His word to our hearts and lives. May you draw closer to God as He speaks to you in this hour of worship. May God bless you.

VISITORS We extend a warm welcome to all visitors who are with us for the first time. We look forward to meeting you at our Welcome Lounge at the Hall A Foyer after the service for a cup of coffee/tea and to have fellowship with you. Our ushers (in blue jackets) would be most happy to assist in directing you there.

HAVE COFFEE WITH US

After the morning service, do join us for a cup of coffee or tea at the Hall A Foyer. Resident Bishop: Rev Dr Ong Hwai Teik President, TRAC: Rev Dr T. Jeyakumar District Superintendent (Central 1): Rev Ricky Ho Pastor-in-charge: Rev Ricky Ho (016-2256057) [Day Off – Monday] Asst. Pastors: Rev Tan Chew Mae (016 3477093) [Day Off – Tuesday] Pastor Eric Tan (012-2355385) (Preaching Point)

MINISTRY STAFF (Day Off – Monday)

PASTORAL CARE TEAM

Director, Lay Training Institute: Ms Marcia Ng (012-2679219) Director, Small Groups: Mr Jonathan Chan (017-3066668) Director, Music: Ms Doreen Yeoh (012-6299235) Director, LMSD (PT): Ms Chang Meng Chien (017-6059993)

Church Administrator: Ms Shaan Sya (016-3667051)

Lay Leader: Datin Kim Tan (012-2840594) Associate Lay Leaders: Mdm Doreen Wong (016-3739177) Mrs Enid Foong (012-3230224) Mrs Kok Ii Hwee (012-5882088)

LCEC Chairman: Mr Tang Siak Kwan (012-2676164) To make an appointment with any of our pastors, please call the church office number. For emergencies, please contact any of our Pastoral Care Team members.

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WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS 5 to 11 November 2017 WMCKL JRSS CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Junior Sunday School will be organizing an evangelical event on 19 November 2017 (Sunday), in the form of a Christmas Musical performed by the Sunday School kids. The Christmas Musical is titled “The Present is the Future”, and will be held from 2pm to 3.30pm at the Main Hall, Level 3, Wesley Legacy Centre. Church members are encouraged to help spread the news, and invite as many as possible, friends and family members to this evangelical event, which will be a fun filled event and will appeal to all age groups. Thank you.

PLEDGE PAYMENTS You may pay your pledge by cash, cheque or online transfer to our MBB Account No. 0-14039-302-464 (Account Name: Wesley Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur). Please email your transaction slip with details of your name & pledge number (e.g. A1234) to [email protected]. Thank you.

CHURCH OFFICE AT LTI HUB The church office operations are now at the LTI Hub on Sundays (10.30am - 1pm).

MAINTENANCE OF OUR PROPERTY We seek the help of the congregation in the maintenance of our Legacy Centre, Menara Wesley and the Sanctuary. If you observe anything that needs to be attended to, e.g. faulty lighting, etc., please note it in the Maintenance Work Book which can be found in the Cafeteria. You may also report it via email to [email protected] or at our church website at www.klwesley.org -> Contact Us -> Enquiry/Report. (http://klwesley.org/index.php/pages/contact-us/) Your help and cooperation in this matter is much appreciated.

LOST AND FOUND Please check at the church office for lost and found items. Items that are not claimed after one month will be donated to the Goodwill Shoppe.

BREAKING FREE DVD You may collect the Breaking Free DVD/ CD at the LTI Hub.

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VACANCY AT CHURCH OFFICE ACCOUNTS & FINANCE SUPERVISOR (Job Grade E2) The Accounts & Finance Supervisor is to manage and motivate a team consisting employees and volunteers cohesively to effectively deliver quality accounting and financial management services in supporting and fulfilling the missions and work of Wesley Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur. For full details, visit our website @ http://klwesley.org/index.php/vacancy/

CLASSES/COURSES/SEMINARS UPCOMING LTI COURSES The Power of A Whisper has been postponed to next year. Stay tuned for announcement on new dates. THE ARMOR OF GOD This course continues today, 05 November 2017, from 11am to 12.30pm at Hall A, Level 3, Wesley Legacy Centre.

ORGANIZATIONS JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL There is no Sunday School today due to Social Concern outing yesterday. Sunday School will resume on 12 November. Sunday School is held on Sundays 11am-12.30pm. We welcome all children to join us at the Kindergarten on 1st floor. JR KIDS: Age 3 - 6 years old (Daycare Hall) KIDS: 7 - 12 years old (Kindy Hall) Looking forward to seeing you! METHODIST MEN FREE EYES SCREENING FOR WORSHIPPERS Methodist Men is organizing with the Lions Club of Kuala Lumpur Central a Free Vision & Glaucoma Screening. You are welcome for this Eyes Screening. Whether you are young or not so young it is essential that you have an eye screening done so that you can take corrective guidance for any eye cataracts or other ailments etc. Please come for this Screening on: Date: 12th Nov 2017, Sunday | Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm | Venue: Room 16 WLC The volunteer team is from Lions Eye Clinic.

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METHODIST SENIORS FELLOWSHIP (MSF) Tuesday 7 November 2017 All sessions (except for Line Dancing) are held at the Wesley Legacy Centre, Level 2, in the rooms indicated here below: 9.15am 10.15am 10.30am

12.15pm

Devotions and Bible Study (Fellowship Room) Break Japanese Language Class (Beginners) (Room 1) Japanese Language Class (Conversation) (Room 2) Line Dancing (Multi-purpose Hall, Menara Wesley) Ukulele Session (Fellowship Room) Small Group (Chapel) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Singing Evergreen Favourites (Music Room) Fellowship Lunch (Cafeteria)

Members are reminded that the Annual General Meeting of the Methodist Seniors Fellowship will be held next Tuesday, 14 Nov 2017, at 10.00am at the Multi-purpose Hall, Menara Wesley. Immediately after the annual general meeting, there will be a session of singing evergreen favourites followed by a dialogue session between the MSF Management Committee and MSFers. Fellowship Lunch will be at 12.15pm. METHODIST WOMEN (MW) Methodist Women’s Event commemorating World Federation Day Methodist Women is organizing an interactive forum on what’s happening to our environmental resources, the impact of climatic changes and ecological footprint and the inevitable repercussions. Theme: Date: Time: Venue:

God’s Great Environmental Resources and Us 2nd December 2017, Saturday 2.30pm - 5.00pm Chapel, 2nd Floor, Wesley Legacy Centre

Let us come together and see what small steps we can take, to START saving God’s Earth. The moderator for the event will be Dr. Sieh Mei Ling, supported by four panel speakers from Social Concerns Committee, Methodist Youth Fellowship and Methodist Men. A short video-clip (You Tube) will be shown from the LIVING PLANET REPORT 2016. Come and be part of a community where we can decide how, we as Christians can make a difference to save “Mother Earth”. Please register your interest @ Madam Lukshmi Devi HP: 0122739056

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1ST KL BOYS’ BRIGADE

1st KL Boys’ Brigade Band on Disney

In aid of the BB Thailand ministry, 1st KL will be performing a repertoire of Disney Animated movie themes in a magical night full of enchanting moments for you and your family! Come and relive your childhood dreams with us and maybe, just maybe... you may find a star to wish upon... Save the following date and details - See you soon! Date Time Venue

: 25th November 2017, Saturday. : 8.00pm : Main Hall, Level 3, WLC, Wesley Methodist Church KL.

Tickets are available at counter next to cafeteria or contact the following for ticket booking. Mr. Yee ( 016-2067811), Mr Simon (012-238 5116) or Mr. Liew ( 012-3638868 )

FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY SERVICE We will have an evangelistic friendship Sunday on 10 December 2017, 9am service at WLC Main Hall, Level 3 with an invited guest speaker, Mr. Vincent Chia from Singapore Covenant EFC, so please invite your potential family members and friends as this will be the right opportunity for their life to be touched by the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please fill in the form on the next page, the person(s) you will invite of similar details at the top and bottom portion. The Top part is for your reference, whereas the bottom part is for you to tear off and drop it in the offering bag or you may pass it at the LTI Hub, so that the Church will pray together with you for souls to be saved.

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Friendship Sunday Service December 10, 2017 @ 9am at Wesley Legacy Centre Matthew 9:37 “The harvest is plentiful…” Name of person/s I would like to invite: 1/ _______________________________________________ 2/ _______________________________________________ 3/ _______________________________________________ 4/ _______________________________________________ 5/ _______________________________________________ 6/ _______________________________________________ 7/ _______________________________________________ 8/ _______________________________________________ 9/ _______________________________________________ 10/ _______________________________________________ (This portion is for your retention and prayer)

-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.(This portion is for the church to pray. Please tear off and hand it over at LTI Hub OR drop it in the offering bag.)

Friendship Sunday Service December 10, 2017 @ 9am at Wesley Legacy Centre Matthew 9:37 “The harvest is plentiful…” Name of person/s I would like to invite: 1/ _______________________________________________ 2/ _______________________________________________ 3/ _______________________________________________ 4/ _______________________________________________ 5/ _______________________________________________ 6/ _______________________________________________ 7/ _______________________________________________ 8/ _______________________________________________ 9/ _______________________________________________ 10/ _______________________________________________ 9

TRAC AND METHODIST HQ VACANCIES AT METHODIST SCHOOLS Vacancies at Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) is looking for dynamic individuals with a passion to influence the generation of teenagers to excel in academics, build Christ-like character and participate in a myriad of extra curricular activities. If you are a degree holder, have teaching skills and desire to invest in the lives of future leaders, please email you curriculum vitae to [email protected]. We are a Cambridge Assessment International Education provider and have vacancies for the following posts : 1. Bible Knowledge Teacher 2. English Language Teacher

3. ICT/Coding Teacher 4. Counsellor

Preference will be given to those with experience and an education / counselling qualification (where applicable). Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International) Lot 185, Jalan Lima, off Jalan Sentul 51000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03-4041 6470 / 03-4042 5683

Vacancies at Wesley Methodist School Klang (WMS Klang) Wesley Methodist School Klang is a private school wholly owned by the Methodist Church in Malaysia. We provide private education using the national syllabus i.e. preparing students for PT3 and SPM. We aim to influence teenagers to excel in academics, build Christ-like character and be involved in extra-curricular activities. We seek to recruit a suitable candidate to fill in the position of Vice Principal. The VP will be one assisting the Principal, a self-motivator to operate effectively and efficiently in line with the vision and mission of the school. The applicant must have at least five (5) years of Academic and Administrative experience at Senior Level in a Secondary School. We are also looking for Front Desk Officer cum Admissions Assistant. Someone who can speak English, Chinese & BM and have knowledge of Word & Excel. Please e-mail your curriculum vitae to [email protected] Wesley Methodist School Klang, Jalan Dato Hamzah, 41000 Klang Tel: 03-3371 8852

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OTHERS ECUMENICAL WOMEN WORK COMMITTEE, MYANMAR COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

ASIAN CHURCH WOMEN’S CONFERENCE WORSHIP SERVICE THEME: “Reconciling the world unto God”. (PREPARED BY ECUMENICAL WOMEN WORK COMMITTEE, MYANMAR COUNCIL OF CHURCHES) Date: 18 November 2017 (Saturday) Venue: Tamil Methodist Church, 197, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur. Time: 3.30pm Tea Fellowship 4.00pm Worship Service Come and join us for a time of fellowship and worship together with our sisters from other denominational churches. Let’s join our hearts and minds and see in what way, we, as a sisterhood can be a blessing in reconciling the world unto God. “ Women can empower other women to make a difference.” FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

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ORDER OF WORSHIP HOLY COMMUNION LITURGICAL SERVICE 5.00PM Please switch off handphones during worship service. * Indicates standing if able Liturgist: Mrs. Carolyn Chung Organist: Ms. Rita Chang

ENTRANCE GATHERING Organ Prelude Welcome and Church Announcements Introit Come and See (by Lenny Leblanc)

Emmanuel Choir

* GREETING (Psalm 103:1-5 NIVUK) 1 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits – 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. * HYMN OF PRAISE

Crown Him with Many Crowns

UMH 327

* OPENING PRAYER Gracious Father, we ask that you help us to persistently seek first your Kingdom and the righteousness of Christ. Help us to discard the things of this world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. By the empowerment of your Holy Spirit, help us to keep our eyes and mind on Christ alone, who is our Salvation and the Bread of Life. Amen.

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ANTHEM

Savior, come and dwell in me (by Don Besig / Nancy Price )

Emmanuel Choir

OFFERING FOR THE POOR AND NEEDY

PROCLAMATION PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Lord, our Heavenly Father who sent Your Son, Jesus to give us eternal life. Teach us Your truth so that we may know and experience eternal life as we walk in Your path. In Jesus’ Name we pray, amen. HYMN OF PREPARATION

Fairest Lord Jesus

SCRIPTURE READING John 17:2-3 L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. SERMON

UMH 189 Mrs. Enid Foong

M2D (John) Part 2.19 - Eternal life consists of Rev. Ricky Ho knowing the Father and Jesus Christ whom He has sent

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

RESPONSE * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

UMH 883

* INVITATION

UMH 26

CONFESSION

UMH 26

PRAYER FOR PARDON

UMH 26

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

UMH 27

SHARING THE PEACE OFFERTORY PRAYER Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Yourself to us through Your Son, Jesus. Bless these gifts to the work of Your kingdom so that the whole world may know that Jesus is Saviour and God, Amen.

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OFFERING COMMUNION HYMN

I Come with Joy

* DOXOLOGY

UMH 617 UMH 95

THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

UMH 27

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

UMH 28-30

THE LORD’S PRAYER

UMH 895

PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS

UMH 30

GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

UMH 31

RESPONSE * CLOSING HYMN

Jesus Shall Reign

UMH 157

* BENEDICTION As we go, may our obedience to Christ make clear our surrender. Eternal one, whom we name our Father, Son and Holy Spirit, guide our steps, enrich our days, and lead us in the way everlasting. Amen. GOING FORTH * Choral Response Silent Prayer

Until we sing again (by Joseph M Martin) Organ Postlude

Go in Peace & Serve the Lord!

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Emmanuel Choir

SERMON NOTES Sermon title: M2D (John) Part 2.19: Eternal life consists of knowing the Father and Jesus Christ whom He has sent Text: John 17:2-3 Preacher: Rev. Ricky Ho

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Church Ministries MONDAY 8.00pm

SATURDAY Girls’ Brigade Handbells

TUESDAY 9.30am 5.00pm

Methodist Seniors’ Fellowship Wesley School of Arts: Ballet Class Grade 4 Ballet Class Grade 2 Small Groups

6.30pm 8.00pm

WEDNESDAY 7.00am

Methodist Boys’ School: Chapel Service 1.30pm Wesley School of Arts: Pre-primary in Dance 2.00pm Youth Ministry: Bible Knowledge Class Wesley School of Arts: Music classes on piano 2.30 pm Primary in Dance THURSDAY 1.00pm

Wesley School of Arts: Music classes on piano Ballet Class Grade 2 Methodist Boys’ School: Chillz

2.15pm 2.30pm FRIDAY 6.00pm 8.00pm

Myanmar Service Small Groups

6.00am 7.30am 9.00am

Dawn Prayer Morning Watch Wesley School of Arts: Pre-primary in Dance 10.00am Dance Team practices/ Contemporary class Methodist Women: Bible Study Flower Arrangement Class 12.30pm Boys’ Brigade (Senior Section) 1.45pm Boys’ Brigade (Junior Section) 2.00pm Street Ministry 2.30pm Girls’ Brigade SUNDAY 9.00am

Combined Worship Service (Holy Communion: 1st Sunday) Bahasa Malaysia Service (except 1st Sunday) 11.00am Discipleship & Nurturing Classes Sunday School (Ages 3 – 12) Youth (Ages 13 – 25) Kuala Lumpur Nepali Sangati Service 5.00pm Liturgical Worship Service (Holy Communion: 1st Sunday) Preaching Point (Living Streams, Subang) 9.00am Worship Service (Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday)

Colossians 3:23-24 (NIVUK) “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

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