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 12/2018

Palm Sunday

March 25, 2018

Luke 11: 9-13(NIVUK) ‘So I say to you: ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 9

‘Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!’ 11

Come early and spend quiet time with God. 1

ORDER OF WORSHIP BAPTISM SUNDAY COMBINED SERVICE 9.00AM Please switch off handphones during worship service. *Indicates standing if able Liturgist: Mr. Jerome Welch Organist: Dr. (Mrs.) Sieh Mei Ling Worship Leader: Ms. Jeanne Lee WELCOME/CALL TO WORSHIP *SONGS/HYMNS OF PRAISE  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (UMH 139)  Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (UMH 89)  Fairest Lord Jesus (UMH 189) INTERCESSORY / PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER

UMH 895

*SONGS/HYMNS OF WORSHIP  Here I Bow  King of Kings, Majesty OFFERTORY PRAYER Heavenly Father, we rejoice in Your presence and we thank You for new lives in Christ. In gratitude, we offer You our gifts with a heart of praise. Bless and multiply them for Your kingdom purposes, in Jesus’ Name we pray, amen. OFFERING ANTHEM

Be Still My Soul (Kim Noblin)

*DOXOLOGY

Chee Meng & Friends

UMH 95

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PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Lord, open our eyes to see, open our ears to listen, soften our hardened hearts to receive Your Word, anoint the lips of the servant of Your Word, and grant us Your grace to obey, in Jesus’ Name we pray, amen. SCRIPTURE READING L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. SERMON

Luke 11: 9-13

ASK: What is the Greatest Request?

Ms. Abrielle Yam

Rev. Ricky Ho

BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION & RECEPTION OF MEMBERS THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT I *CLOSING HYMN

Seek Ye First

UMH 405

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS *BENEDICTION May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 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] Rev Eric Tan (012-2355385) (Preaching Point)

MINISTRY STAFF (Day Off – Monday)

PASTORAL CARE TEAM

Lay Leader: Datin Kim Tan (012-2840594) Associate Lay Leaders: Mrs Enid Foong (012-3230224) Mrs Kok Ii Hwee (012-5882088) Mr Sam Rajaratnam (012-2819696) Ms Connie Choo (017-8723832)

Director, Lay Training Institute: Ms Marcia Ng (012-2679219) Youth Worker 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) 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 25 –31 March 2018 WMCKL LENT CALENDAR Day/Date 25 Mar Sunday 29 Mar Thursday 30 Mar Friday

Time 9.00am 9.00am 5.00pm 8.00pm 12.00pm 8.00pm

Service Palm Sunday BM Service Evening Service Maundy Thursday (Holy Communion) Good Friday Service Easter Prayer Vigil -The Crucifixion (an Oratorio

Venue Main Hall, L3, WLC Chapel, L2, WLC Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary Sanctuary

by John Stainer)

1 Apr Sunday

6.45am Easter Sunrise Service MBS School Field 9.00am Combined Worship Service Main Hall, L3, WLC 5.00pm NO Evening Service Please note that there will be NO breakfast served on EASTER SUNDAY. However there will be “pau” served after the service.

GOOD FRIDAY

Were You there?” is the theme for this year’s Good Friday Service (12PM- 3PM). The Word will be shared on different perspectives from seven groups of people who were there when Jesus was nailed on the cross. We invite you to engage this question and discover afresh that we are part of His story…in those who failed as well as those in their failures... who received the most amazing mercy, grace and love. “

FLORAL OFFERING This week’s Floral Offering is given: - by Mr & Mrs Tung Kam Seng in thanksgiving to Almighty God, and in loving memory of Mr Sim Pek Chin, Mdm Chua Pek Wah and Mdm Liew Eng Kim – Her parents; and - in Memory of a very beloved wife, Shirly, to husband David Yap, and the best mother to daughter, Tina Warhurst and son Gerard Yap. 5

EASTER PRAYER VIGIL Members are encouraged to sign up for our Easter Prayer Vigil at the cafeteria near the lifts from 8am – 8.45am TODAY. The Prayer Vigil will be held at the Sanctuary from 8pm on Friday (30 March) to 6am on Sunday (1 April). Those who cannot come to register your names, you may call Annie Lam @ 012-2626 785 OR Doreen Wong @ 016-3739 177 to register your name and time slot.

MORNING WATCH There will be no Morning Watch on Saturday, 31 March. Those who wish to pray can join the Prayer Vigil in the Sanctuary. Saturday Morning Watch will resume on 7 April at 7.30am in the Chapel at WLC. 10

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.

VACANCIES AT CHURCH OFFICE 1. 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. 2. ADMIN TEAM MEMBERS (Job Grade C1) [2 positions] Provide administrative support to the church office, including the pastoral & ministry staff team. For full details, visit our website @ http://klwesley.org/index.php/vacancy/

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.

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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.

POOR AND FOR APRIL 2018 TUITION FEES FOR ORANG ASLINEEDY STUDENTS Beneficiaries: 14 Orang Asli Primary students – 5 girls and 9 boys Background: These are children from villages where they have been subjected to very poor education foundation in their critical formative years. They are currently under the care of the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) and Persidangan Misi Sengoi Malaysia (PMSM). Because of their poor education foundation, they are unable to keep up with their peers and are generally 2-3 years intellectually behind other students. Need: They need intensive tuition in key subjects in order for them to catch up with the rest of the students. An estimated sum of RM14,000 for tuition fees will be needed to fund 3 teachers @ RM400 each for 12 months Through the efforts of Council of Churches, Malaysia and certain individuals, some funds were raised in 2017 to provide the students with tuition. By year end it was noticed that there were slight improvements in their results. Encouraged by the students’ determination for improvements, we are appealing to the congregation to give generously to our April Poor & Needy offering to assist these children to progress towards a brighter future. Thank you and God bless.

CLASSES/COURSES/SEMINARS INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING (IDT) There will be NO IDT today. IDT will resume next week, 1 April 2018.

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OTHER LTI COURSES Date Apr 20-22

Time Fri- Sun

Title CEFC Ministry Weekend with Senior Pastor Tan Kay Keong My Big Fat Mouth

Fee TBA

Apr 29 , Sun. (4 Sessions) Freewill* May 6, 20, 27 11am – 12.30pm Aug 26, Sun. (4 Sessions) Power of A Whisper Freewill* Sep 16, 23, 30 11am – 12.30pm Oct 21, 28, Sun. (6 Sessions) When God’s Spirit Moves Freewill* Nov 11, 18, 25, 11am – 12.30pm Dec 2 *Pre-registration is required. Sign up at LTI Hun (Sun) or online @ www.klwesley.org  Nurturing  LTI STROKE REHABILITATION TALK BY DR. KAVITHA Dr. Kavitha Ratnalingam is a Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine Physician at Regen Rehabilitation International, which is a joint venture between Khazanah Nasional Berhad Malaysia, and Select Medical, one of America’s leading rehabilitation companies. Regen Rehabilitation is the first Private Rehabilitation Hospital dedicated to the provision of in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation medicine in Malaysia. Because of the partnership with Select Medical, their staff access to the world’s leading experts in the field of rehabilitation, bringing advanced development of rehabilitation medicine cure to patients in Malaysia & the ASEAN Region. Dr. Kavitha Ratnalingam joined the company in January 2017. She has over 20 years of professional and educational experience working and teaching in both Government & Private hospitals. Dr. Kavitha’s major areas of interest include: Neurologic Rehabilitation, including the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of numerous neurologic conditions such as stroke, acquired and traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Guillian-Barre Syndrome, and spinal cord injury. Spasticity Management, being particularly skilled in the clinical assessment and management of focal spasticity, especially in the setting of upper motor neuron syndrome resulting from stroke, brain injury, MS, or cerebral palsy (including use of Botulinum Toxin). The talk is a collaboration between the Christian Social Concerns Committee and Methodist Women. Please contact Neville @ 012- 231 7720 for more info. Date: 7 April 2018 (Sat); Time: 3pm- 4pm; Venue: WMCKL 8

ORGANIZATIONS JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Sunday School is closed today, 25 March 2018. 2. Both Kids & JrKids will resume on 1 April with an Easter Celebration. Theme : The Easter Journey Venue : Kindergarten, 1st Floor Wesley Legacy Centre Date : 1 April 2018 Time : 11am-12.30pm 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 2 - 6 years old (Daycare Hall); KIDS: 7 - 12 years old (Kindy Hall) Looking forward to see you! METHODIST SENIORS FELLOWSHIP (MSF) Tuesday 27 March 2018 9.15am. 10.15am. 10.30am.

Devotions and Bible Study (Fellowship Room, WLC) Break Talk on “What is Stroke?”. The speaker is Mrs Janet Yeo, Founder Chairperson of National Stroke Association of Malaysia (NASAM). Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, Menara Wesley. 12.15pm. Fellowship Lunch (Cafeteria) Saturday 31 March 2018 Easter Prayer Vigil will be held at the Sanctuary from 8.00 p.m. on Friday (30.3.18) to 6.00 a.m. on Sunday (1.4.2018). MSF members are asked to participate in the prayer vigil by coming to the 11.00 a.m. – 12 noon slot. Please let coordinators, Ms Veronica Ting, and Ms Winnie Ng, know you are participating. July 24 – 26, 2018: MSF Spiritual Retreat at GoodHope Hotel Skudai-Johor Bahru Theme: “Growing as Disciples” Speaker: Rev. Dr T. Jeyakumar, TRAC President Retreat Fees: Per Pax for 2 Nights 3 Days Twin Sharing RM280.00 Triple RM230.00 Registration 10.00 10.00 Transport 50.00 50.00 RM340.00 RM290.00 Closing Date: 8 May 2018 Registration forms are now available from any MSF Committee Member. All Seniors are invited to attend. Places are limited. Please register now. 9

METHODIST WOMEN (MW) Methodist Women is organizing an Annual Spiritual Retreat. Date: Friday, 27 April 2018 – Sunday, 29 April 2018 Venue: Methodist Bungalow, Fraser’s Hill; Theme: “ He Touched Me” Speaker: Ms. Jenny Qua Cost: RM300/person, inclusive of accommodation, meals and transportation Registration based on first come first served basis. Registration Form can be obtained from Alice Kok @ 016-3655 131 ([email protected]) Polly Yoong @ 012- 218 2253 ([email protected]) [ Goodwill Shoppe ]

TRAC AND METHODIST HQ LPL CALENDAR LAY PREACHER’S LICENCE (LPL) MODULES

Module Dates Facilitator New Testament 20-21 April 2018 Rev. Yong Wai Yin Inductive Bible Study 27-28 July 2018 Dr. Herbert Tan Doctrines - Holy Spirit 8-9 September 2018 Bishop Emeritus Dr. Hwa Yung All four modules will be held at TRAC Office, 2, Jalan 5/39, Section 5, 46000 Petaling Jaya. Tel: 03-79542836 Cost Per Module: RM45 (inclusive of meals and notes) For course description and course requirements please see www.trac.org.my Other LPL Courses: HOMILETICS Date: 7 April (Sat) & 8 April (Sun) Time: 7.30pm – 10pm & 1pm – 5pm

Venue: WMC Ipoh Facilitator: Rev. Dr. T. Jeyakumar Contact: 05-3213 518

TRAC CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY SEMINAR “How Not to Run Around Like A Headless Chicken” A Seminar on Christian Spirituality for Urban Disciples. This seminar focuses on how we can encounter God in the middle of our busy and frantic lives. We will look at other ways to live so we can accomplish what needs to be accomplished and still live a flourishing life. We will also be focusing on Rest, Grace, Prayer, Identity, and the Rhythms of our lives. Speaker: Rev Dr. Viv Thomas Date: 6- 8 July ; Venue: Sungai Way – Subang Methodist Church (SSMC) Online Registration: www.ssmc.com.my ; More details @ www.trac.org.my 10

METHODIST PRAYER CONVENTION 2018 Date: 31 August - 2 September 2018 Venue: Kingwood Hotel, Sibu, Sarawak Speaker: Rev. Dr. Viv Thomas from England REV DR VIV THOMAS, an ordained Anglican, is the founder of Formation. He is a speaker, writer, mentor, spiritual director, retreat leader and organizational consultant with a passion for Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development. Viv is also an Associate International Director of OM International while serving as the Hon. Teaching Pastor at St. Paul’s, Hammersmith in London. He holds a Masters in Human Resource Development, a Masters in Spiritual Theology from Regent College, Canada and a PhD from King’s College, London where his research focused on Christian Leadership in relation to the Trinity. He has written several books: Wisdom Road, Future Leader, Second Choice, Paper Boys, The Spectacular Ordinary Life and The Spectacular Ordinary Organization. • • • •

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Registration on first come, first served basis Participants to fill up Registration form which is available at the church office (LTI Hub on Sundays) and submit with payment before 1 July 2018 Registration fee: RM30 before 31 May 2018. RM50 till 31 July 2018 The MPC begins at 9 am on 31 August 2018 and ends at noon on 2 September 2018, full timetable available at: www.sarawakmethodist.org/MPC2018 Participants are to book own flights and accommodation Meals and accommodation to be borne by participants

OTHERS LIVING STONE METHODIST CHURCH (LMSC) Living Stone Methodist Church (LSMC), which is part of our Central District 1, is appealing for donations for the acquisition of their church premises through a fund-raising dinner. The dinner will be held at 7pm on Saturday 19 May 2018 at Extra Supertaker Restaurant at the Club @ Bukit Utama, 47810 Petaling Jaya. Tables are available at RM2,000, RM3,000 or RM5,000 each. We would like to encourage all members and friends to prayerfully consider how the Lord may use you to help this sister church of ours in their time of need. Those prompted to respond to this call may contact Rev. Ricky Ho at 016 225 6057 or Ms. Shaan Sya at 016 366 7051. 11

ORDER OF WORSHIP LITURGICAL SERVICE 5.00PM Please switch off handphones during worship service. * Indicates standing if able

Liturgist: Mr. Woo Kok Leong Organist: Ms. Rita Chang ENTRANCE

GATHERING Organ Prelude Welcome and Church Announcements INTROIT

Come Holy Spirit (Malcom Fletcher)

Emmanuel Choir

* GREETING (Psalm 24: 9-10) Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty – he is the King of glory. * HYMN OF PRAISE

All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine

UMH 166

* OPENING PRAYER O God of all power and might, the world is full of Your wonders and Your grace. Draw near to us, we pray, and grant us the clearness of mind to worship You and the strength of body and spirit to serve You, both now and in the days ahead. Amen. *ACT OF PRAISE

Gloria Patri

INTERCESSORY /PASTORAL PRAYER 12

UMH 70

THANKSGIVING *HYMN OF THANKSGIVING

Sweet Hour of Prayer

UMH 496

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Father, we thank You that You are real and not simply a figment of our imagination and that You have demonstrated the reality of Your presence in the life and passion of Christ. We thank You for our healing in Christ; for the renewal of life within us, the healing of our relationship with You and the healing of our infirmities and pain. Thank You for those moments of healing and renewal that come to us when we least expect them. Thank You that through Christ’s resurrection You have transformed sickness and death from an end into a new beginning of wholeness, perfection and a heaven of praise. We thank You in the name of Jesus Christ who has taught us to pray… THE LORD’S PRAYER

UMH 895 PROCLAMATION

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

UMH 880

OFFERTORY PRAYER Heavenly Father, we rejoice in Your presence and we thank You for new lives in Christ. In gratitude, we offer You our gifts with a heart of praise. Bless and multiply them for Your kingdom purposes, in Jesus’ Name we pray, amen. OFFERING

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ANTHEM

In the Name of The Lord Emmanuel Choir (Gloria Gaither, Phil Mchugh & Sandi Patty)

*DOXOLOGY

UMH 95

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Lord, open our eyes to see, open our ears to listen, soften our hardened hearts to receive Your Word, anoint the lips of the servant of Your Word, and grant us Your grace to obey, in Jesus’ Name we pray, amen. HYMN OF PREPARATION

Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

SCRIPTURE READING L: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God. SERMON

Luke 11: 9-13

ASK: What is the Greatest Request?

UMH 500

Mrs. Terri Hew

Rev. Ricky Ho

INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP RESPONSE * CLOSING HYMN

Seek Ye First

UMH 405

*BENEDICTION May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. GOING FORTH * Response Silent Prayer Organ Postlude

My Peace (Keith Routledge) Go in Peace & Serve the Lord! 14

Emmanuel Choir

SERMON NOTES Sermon title: ASK: What is the Greatest Request? Text: Luke 11: 9-13 Preacher: Rev. Ricky Ho

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Church Ministries MONDAY 8.00pm Girls’ Brigade Handbells TUESDAY 9.30am Methodist Seniors’ Fellowship 5.00pm Wesley School of Arts: Ballet Class Grade 4 6.30pm Ballet Class Grade 2 8.00pm Small Groups 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 Pre-Primary in Dance 3.30pm Primary in Dance THURSDAY 1.00pm Wesley School of Arts: Music classes on piano 2.30pm Methodist Boys’ School: Chillz FRIDAY 1.45pm 3.30pm 8.00pm 10.00pm

Ballet Class Grade 2 Ballet Class Grade 4 Small Groups Myanmar Service

SATURDAY 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.” 16