Sunday, (May 30) – Pray that we will desire to reflect the nature and character of the Lord Jesus and to show forth the Fruit of His Spirit in our lives. Pray that He will prune away all those areas in us that are inhibiting the growth of spiritual fruit being produced in us, and that we may grow in grace and do only those things that are pleasing to the Lord. Pray that we will choose to live by the Spirit, and to keep in step with Him: that He will walk ahead of us and help us to follow Him; that He will walk beside us and hold us up in difficult times; that He will walk behind us and protect us.

Monday, (May 31) – A head-on collision involving two LRT trains occurred in KL last week, leaving 213 people injured, 47 of them seriously. Pray for God’s healing upon all the victims, especially those who suffered serious injuries. Pray that God will grant them mental and emotional healing from their horrific experience. Pray for the Ministry of Transport as it makes an extensive probe into the collision and to ensure that such accidents will not happen in the future. Pray for God’s protection upon all those who have to use public transport, that they will travel in safety, and be protected against the COVID-19 virus.

Tuesday, (June 1) – From today onwards, the nation has been placed under total lockdown until June 14, 2021, and all sectors are closed except for the essential economic and service sector. Pray that every individual will seriously heed the Health DG’s warning that these two weeks will be critical. Pray that the rakyat will not take a lackadaisical attitude towards this total lowdown, but will take personal responsibility to observe all the SOPs and basically to stay home. Pray that, by the grace of God, this total lockdown will bring down the daily number of COVID-19 cases. Pray that God will continue to sustain all the business sectors during this lockdown so that livelihoods will not be adversely affected.

Wednesday, (June 2) – Pray that our church will be led by the Spirit. Pray that as a body of Christ, we will be able to exhibit the Fruit of the Spirit. Pray that each one of us will grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and self-control. Pray that in all circumstances, be it good or bad, we will continue to seek Christ who is the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Pray that God would help us sustain our faith during this fierce Pandemic.

Thursday, (June 3) – Pray for the Nation: Pray for divine wisdom and insight for the government so our political leaders will make good and effective decisions on how to balance the saving of lives and protecting the economy, and give clear instructions regarding the SOPs during this two-week total lockdown. Pray that the government will ensure that the vaccination rollout will be done at a faster rate and be able to fulfil its pledge for 150,000 vaccine shots to be administered daily beginning next month. Pray that the authorities will not practice double standards when dealing with people who blatantly ignore the SOPs, and deal appropriately with those who flout the SOPs, whether those people are celebrities, VIPs or the ordinary man in the street.

Friday, (June 4) – Pray for TRAC: Disaster Relief Fund (India) – Pray that as TRAC Churches experience God’s abundant generosity, we would also respond generously towards this TRAC effort. Pray that our people in our TRAC Churches will be moved to contribute towards this fund. Pray that this fund may be used wisely to help lift the difficulties and sufferings the people in India are experiencing. Pray that TRAC Churches will continue to be salt and light to the nations around us.

Saturday, (June 5) – Pray for the World: The UN envoy for Myanmar warned of possible civil war in the country as the protestors have started shifting from defensive to offensive actions, arming themselves against the military junta. Pray against the spiritual forces of violence and darkness working in the nation. Pray that all parties will be willing to meet to dialogue as to how the country can go back to normal. Pray for God’s protection and provision for the people of Myanmar.

If Jesus is the Vine, and we are the branches on that Vine, then the fruit that Jesus is looking for, the fruit that we are supposed to be bearing, is Jesus Fruit. Jesus Fruit? What is Jesus Fruit? Where do we find Jesus Fruit in the Bible?

The Holy Spirit is Jesus’ Spirit…the Fruit of the Spirit is therefore the Fruit of Jesus…the Fruit of the Spirit is Jesus Fruit. If we are connected to The Vine, who is Jesus, then we will bear Jesus Fruit…and Jesus Fruit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

I had always heard about the Fruit of the Spirit…I’d even preached about the Fruit of the Spirit…and I’d figured out what Fruit of the Spirit that I was good at bearing. I decided the Fruit I bear is love, kindness, and gentleness, and that is pretty much good enough. I mean don’t you think so…three out of nine…that’s a third of the different fruits of the Spirit. Didn’t Paul say that not everyone gets every gift, but that God allots to each person what they need to contribute to the Body of Christ, the Church, as a whole? Yes…we get the whole “if the whole body were an eye” or “if the whole body were hearing” imagery from 1st Corinthians. However, Spiritual Gifts and the Fruit of the Spirit are not synonymous…they are two different things. Spiritual Gifts vary from person to person…Spiritual Fruit does not.

Where I was challenged with this realization was the challenge to go back and read the passage…not just base it on what I always heard or always thought. When we go back and look at the two verses, and pay attention to the grammar that Paul used, we find that the Fruit of the Spirit, or Jesus Fruit, is all-inclusive. Paul does not say, “the Fruits of the Spirit are” or even “the Fruit of the Spirit are,” Paul writes, “The Fruit of the Spirit IS…” The Fruit of the Spirit, Jesus Fruit, IS “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

What difference does that make? It makes a world of difference. We can be the most loving person, but if we act out of control then we are not bearing Jesus Fruit. We can be full of joy, but if we are tight-fisted and greedy, then we are not bearing the Fruit of the Spirit. If we feel like we have found peace, but that peace is the result of fear and hostility, then we aren’t and don’t have Jesus Fruit hanging from us. If we are truly connected to The Vine, truly connected to Jesus, truly in tune with the nourishment that the Spirit is pouring into us, then we will bear Jesus Fruit! If we are truly connected to The Vine and bearing Jesus Fruit, then we will look more like a Fruit Salad than a basket of apples. If we are connected to the Vine, we will love, have joy, find peace, have patience, show kindness, be generous, be faithful, be gentle, have self-control.

Are we not there yet? Most of us are not. We are trying…we are striving…We have to remember that we don’t plant an apple tree and expect a harvest of apples the same year…Jesus has planted His Spirit within us…and as time goes on, as long as we make sure that we are seeking nourishment through worship, through study, through prayer, through fellowship, and through service, then we will continue to grow into the Jesus Fruit Bearing Branches we were meant to be.

(LEE ROY PITTARD III)

CHURCH & CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The Church and church office will be closed until MCO is lifted. All staff will be working from home. If you need assistance, kindly call or WhatsApp any one of them:

Pastor Gaurri @ 012-5594537
Chee Kai @ 012-2360457
Taeko @ 012-2360458
Pelita @ 016-6256188
Jane @ 017-6227226

WORSHIP SERVICE

Please log on to www.klangwesley.com to follow the weekend services.

SPECIAL OFFERING FOR INDIA COVID-19 NATIONAL DISASTER

TRAC Churches are raising funds for India Covid-19 Disaster Fund. Our Church is committed in participating in this effort. We would like to collect a special offering on May 29 & 30, 2021. Please do prayerfully consider giving to this effort. Kindly indicate DISASTER RELIEF FUND-INDIA when you make your contribution through online banking to Wesley Methodist Church Klang, UOB 171-315-561-1.

NEXT WEEKEND SERVICE
(June 5 & 6, 2021)

Sermon Title: Made Alive In Christ
Scripture Text: Ephesians 2: 1 – 10
Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam

Next weekend will be Holy Communion Weekend. Please prepare your own holy communion elements.

2nd OFFERING

The 2nd Offering for the month on May will go to TRAC MW Sunday Project (Haknook Jenang and TRAC Mission Fund). You may give through online banking to Wesley Methodist Church Klang, Account No: UOB 171-315-561-1

EVANGELIZE OR FOSSILIZE – HOW TO SHARE THE GOSPEL ONE-TO-ONE?

The above is organized by TRAC for those who would like to learn how to:

• Present the Gospel effectively
• Lead someone to Christ
• Conduct online evangelism

Date : Saturday, July 31, 2021
Time : 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mode : via Zoom

Speakers:

• Mr Daniel Boey (CEO of World Vision Malaysia)
• Ms Melody Chiam (from Malaysia Campus Crusade for Christ)

Panelists:

• Rev Buell Abraham (Pastor of  Wesley Teluk Intan)
• Mr Shawn Yap (lawyer)

Moderator: Mr Austin Sia (lecturer & licensed counselor)

Please register at http://bit.ly/trac-webinar

D6 FAMILY CONFERENCE 2021
(HAPPENING VIA ZOOM)

Date : July 30 & 31, 2021
Time : 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Speaker : Tim Goodyear
(COO of HomePointe Inc)
Fee : SGD60 per person
Special Rate for D6 Malaysia: SGD30

For this special rate key in Promo Code: D6SR30 upon check-out from registration at: www.bible.org.sg/registration/?e=37
For more information, visit webpage at d6family.sg
Closing Date : July 15, 2021

ONLINE BANKING

While we acknowledge that many people are affected by the current pandemic situation, we encourage you to continue giving your tithes/offering during this time through online banking. The details are below:

Pledge Payment can be done via Online to Wesley Methodist Church Klang Bank Account No: UOB 171-315-561-1

I HAVE ALREADY RISEN

Do we sometimes feel down, hopeless and discouraged for the reason of the many life challenges that we’re going through right now? For example, this COVID-19 pandemic that is creating so much havoc in our world right now. Does it make us feel down, hopeless and discouraged? We must not allow this COVID-19 pandemic to bring us down. We must continue to remain hopeful for there is no hopeless situation for as long as we have faith in God.

The two followers who were going to Emmaus were obviously discouraged: they were feeling down and somewhat hopeless. They were in such mood because their Lord and Master had a violent death on the cross. They thought that Jesus was their powerful Savior but they were disappointed. For Jesus died on the cross badly bruised and beaten.

Their expectations of a powerful Jesus were suddenly replaced by feeling of loneliness, defeat and hopelessness. Until the Risen Christ walked with them, conversed with them and eventually went to their house to break bread with them.

After breaking bread with them, Cleopas and his companion recognized that it was Jesus who walked, conversed and broke bread with them. Upon discovering the identity of Jesus their loneliness and hopelessness were immediately replaced by happiness, their discouragement was overpowered by encouragement. Their hopeless spirits were suddenly aflame and glowing.

What do we do when we feel hopeless, sad and discouraged? Do we just sulk in one corner as if we are the most hopeless and miserable person in this world? Or do we always call on Jesus to give us hope and strength?

When we are at our lowest we always have to remember that Jesus is always there for us and walking with us ever ready to listen to us. He wants to give us hope, He wants to inspire us and tell us this: BE HOPEFUL FOR I HAVE ALREADY RISEN.

(MARINO J. DASMARINAS)

Sunday, (May 23) – Pray that we will remember to recognise Christ in the everyday journey of our lives, and daily seek His wisdom as we encounter situations and circumstances we find ourselves in, especially those beyond our control. As Jesus opened the Scriptures to His disciples, pray that He will open our eyes to see Him in His Word. Ask for forgiveness when we let the busyness of life prevent us from seeking Him, and pray that our hearts will burn with passion for His presence. Pray that we will respond to His invitation for us to abide in Him, to have our lives hidden in Him, and thank Him that He travels with us in our joys and our concerns.

Monday, (May 24) – Pray that Wesley Klang would seek to build a strong foundation through the Word, prayer and worship. Pray that the Church would be aware of the importance of building our lives upon the Word of God. Pray that Wesley Klang would be doers of God’s Word. Pray that God’s Word will make a lasting impression upon the lives of the people in Klang Wesley. Pray that God’s Word would be the source of our courage as we face the pandemic together as a Church.

Tuesday, (May 25) – As the COVID-19 situation worsens in the nation, pray that the rakyat will do their part and adhere to all the SOPs even as additional restrictions will be imposed on the economic sector and social activities to curb the continuing spread of COVID-19 cases. Designated COVID-19 hospitals in the Klang Valley are running beyond their capacity. Pray for the medical frontliners as they care for the sick, and pray for their protection from fatigue, discouragement and infection as they cope with the unprecedented huge surge of cases. Pray that people under home quarantine will stay home until they have completely recovered and are no longer infectious.

Wednesday, (May 26) – Pray for the World: Pray for God’s mercy upon India as the nation has to deal with a major cyclone that hit the country last week even as its healthcare system struggles with a coronavirus surge. Pray for God to intervene in the situation in Myanmar as thousands of people have been displaced by the fighting between the army of the junta and the insurgents, and face difficulty finding food and shelter. Praise God for the ceasefire between Israel and the militant Hamas that came into effect last Friday. Pray that the truce will continue and there will not be any future cycles of violence.

Thursday, (May 27) – Pray for the Nation: Pray for wisdom and insight for the Prime Minister and his Cabinet as they navigate the nation through this pandemic crisis. Pray that the government and the relevant health experts will synchronise effectively in their efforts to stem the spike of COVID-19 cases. Pray that the vaccination programme will continue to move smoothly and that sufficient vaccine supply will be made available to the public. As almost all districts in Peninsula Malaysia are now COVID-19 red zones, pray that God will intervene and stop this plague and heal our land.

Friday, (May 28) – Pray for TRAC:. Pray for Wesley Methodist Church, Johor Bahru, for the pastor, Rev. Wong Mun Wah and his family as they recover from the COVID-19 infection. Pray for God’s wisdom and guidance to be upon the leadership of JB Wesley as they stand in the gap for their pastor. Pray that God would draw near to them as they continue to intercede for their church. Pray that the church will stand together in the midst of this challenging time.

Saturday, (May 29) – Our nation has seen a rise in suicide cases or near-suicide cases during the pandemic as prolonged uncertainties have put many families under immense distress. Pray that people facing desperate situations will seek help through organisations such as Befrienders Malaysia, and other such organisations to help them through their critical down times. Pray also for those who are living in isolation because of the MCO, that relatives and friends will engage with them through phone calls and text messages. Pray for those who are sick and need hospitalisation / treatment in hospitals that God will protect them and keep them safe from the COVID-19 virus.

CHURCH & CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The Church and church office will be closed until MCO is lifted. All staff will be working from home. If you need assistance, kindly call or whatsapp any one of them:

Pastor Gaurri @ 012-5594537
Chee Kai @ 012-2360457
Taeko @ 012-2360458
Pelita @ 016-6256188
Jane @ 017-6227226

WORSHIP SERVICE

Please log on to www.klangwesley.com to follow the weekend services.

SPECIAL OFFERING FOR INDIA COVID-19 NATIONAL DISASTER

TRAC Churches are raising funds for India Covid-19 Disaster Fund. Our Church is committed in participating in this effort. We would like to collect a special offering on May 29 & 30, 2021. Please do prayerfully consider giving to this effort. Kindly indicate DISASTER RELIEF FUND-INDIA when you make your contribution through online banking to Wesley Methodist Church Klang, UOB 171-315-561-1.

NEXT WEEKEND SERVICE
(MAY 29 & 30, 2021)

Sermon Title: Bear The Fruit Of The Spirit
Scripture Text: Galatians 5: 22-26
Speaker: Rev Jerry Eng

2nd OFFERING

The 2nd Offering for the month on May will go to TRAC MW Sunday Project (Haknook Jenang and TRAC Mission Fund). You may give through online banking to Wesley Methodist Church Klang, Account No: UOB 171-315-561-1

D6 FAMILY CONFERENCE 2021
(HAPPENING VIA ZOOM)

Date : July 30 & 31, 2021
Time : 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Speaker : Tim Goodyear
(COO of HomePointe Inc)
Fee : SGD60 per person
Special Rate for D6 Malaysia: SGD30

For this special rate key in Promo Code: D6SR30 upon check-out from registration at: www.bible.org.sg/registration/?e=37
For more information, visit webpage at d6family.sg
Closing Date : July 15, 2021

ONLINE BANKING

While we acknowledge that many people are affected by the current pandemic situation, we encourage you to continue giving your tithes/offering during this time through online banking. The details are below:

Pledge Payment can be done via Online to Wesley Methodist Church Klang Bank Account No: UOB 171-315-561-1