Discipleship involves prayer, teaching, compassion, commitment, and the ability to lead by a godly example; some portions are passive, while others are extremely active and intentional. When Barnabas saw how Paul was being rejected in Jerusalem, he “took him and brought him to the apostles” (Acts 9:27). When he may have been concerned that Paul was discouraged; “Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Paul” (Acts 11:25). And when Mark was facing rejection and almost certain discouragement for future ministry, “Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus” (Acts 15:39).

Each of these events involved much more than a kind word as Barnabas continued on his own path. They involved evaluating the need, and then making the necessary changes in his own path to help meet the need – they involved being intentional.

There is certainly no better example of how to disciple others than Jesus. During His ministry on earth Jesus was an example to all who saw or heard of Him. He taught large groups and ministered to individuals at every opportunity. But with a specific group of twelve, Jesus gave an extra measure of His time and energy to help them grow closer to God and equip them for future ministry.

Luke 6:12-13 “Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated apostles.”

We ought to do more than encourage when it’s convenient, more than live a godly life and hope others will follow. In Jesus, we are given a wonderful example of choosing, through prayer, individuals whom we intentionally lead closer to God. This is clearly His command when Jesus says, “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19).

I wish I could say it’s easy to “go and make disciples,” but it’s not. And I wish I could say I’m good at it, but I’m definitely not! Getting schedules and desires to match up seems to get harder all the time, and the process can often become quite discouraging. And yet, we must not give up. Jesus showed us the way and commanded us to follow; this is the only true plan for discipleship!

Let’s continue to lead through the example of a devoted and holy life, and encourage those in need at every opportunity. But let’s also take the next step and prayerfully identify those who will receive our special attention for an extended period of time. Let’s pour ourselves into others and help them grow closer to Jesus through intentional discipleship. (STEVE TROXEL)

THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST
The breakfast on Sunday morning is provided by Mr & Mrs Segar Moses in thanksgiving to God on the baptism of their daughter Esmae Daniel.

FINANCIAL PLEDGE 2020
Please be reminded to submit your pledge form by March 1, 2020.

LENT MEDITATION 2020
There are some Lent Meditation booklets available at the foyer. Cost: RM5 per booklet (subsidized cost). Lent begins on February 26, 2020.

KEYS TO HEALTH, WHOLENESS & FRUITFULNESS (FIC)
Date : Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Venue : Room 3, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Ms Fiona Chong

BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Date : Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.
Venue : Room 1, 2nd Floor

XEE SEMESTER 20
Please take note that there will be NO XEE class on February 23, 2020. Only connecting activity will be done after service.

SUPER SENIORS CELL GROUP MEETING
Date : Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.
Venue : Multi-Purpose Hall
Holy Communion will be served.

ASH WEDNESDAY
Date : Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time : 8:30 p.m.
Venue : Prayer Room, 2nd Floor
All are welcome.

CELL LEADERS’ MEETING
The above meeting is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 will be for those who are available on:
Date : Sunday, March 1, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.
Venue : Prayer Room, 2nd Floor

Part 2 will be for those who are available on:
Date : Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Time : 8:30 p.m.
Venue : Room 3, 2nd Floor
You only need to attend ONE meeting.

YOUTH SERVICE
Speaker : Pastor Irin Tan
Date : Saturday, March 7, 2020
Time : 5:00 p.m.
Venue : Sanctuary
Please invite your friends to come.

YOUTH OUTING TO DISTRICT 21, IOI CITY MALL
Date : Sunday, March 8, 2020
Fee : RM50 per person
Please be in church LATEST by 10:45 a.m. Session starts at 10:45 a.m. (Worship + Ice Breaker + Lunch). For more information & registration, contact Mr Noel Lim @ 012 311 9475 or Ms Sharon Tan @ 017 614 2081. Closing Date to Register: March 1, 2020.

LCEC MEETING
Date : Saturday, March 7, 2020
Time : 1:00 p.m.
Venue : Room 3, 2nd Floor
All LCEC members, please take note.

CONNECT, EQUIP, MENTOR & RELEASE WORKSHOP
Date: : Saturday, March 14, 2020
Time : 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
(tea will be served)
Venue : Rooms 2 & 3, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Pastor Benny Ho
Please sign up on the registration list (for tea catering purpose) on the notice board. All are welcome. Free admission.

BOYS’ BRIGADE JUNIOR SECTION NEEDS HELP
If you wish to volunteer, kindly speak to Boys’ Brigade Captain, Dr Johanan Lawrence or Jonathan Selvaraj (Boys’ Brigade Officer).

TRAC YOUTH PRAYER CONFERENCE
Speaker : Ms Terry Law
(Lecturer in Sculpture & Creative
Arts, Intercessor with Prayer United Malaysia)
Date : March 15-18, 2020
(check-in 3-5pm on March 15)
Venue : Wesley Methodist Church, Melaka
Cost : RM100 per pax (payable on arrival)
Online Registration: http://bit.ly/tracypc2020
Deadline: March 8, 2020

GOD’S SERVANT IN ISAIAH SEMINAR
Speaker: Rev Dr Gordon Wong
Date : Fri-Sun, Feb 28-Mar 1, 2020
Venue : Trinity MC, PJ
Fees : RM30
For more info, refer to www.trinitypj.com or call 03-7956 5986.

METHODIST SCHOOL OF INTERCESSORS
Speakers: Sam & Jennifer Dharam
Theme : Fanning The Fire Of Prayer By The
Spirit
Date : Tue-Thurs, May 19-21, 2020
Venue : PDMC
Early Bird: RM200 (befor3 Mar 15, 2020)
Normal : RM230
Closing Date: April 20, 2020
Target group: Current church intercessors only. Refer to notice board for more details.

UP COMING EVENTS (2020)
Mar 22 21-Day Pray & Fast
Mar 28 GB Enrolment Service
Speaker: Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
Apr 5-8 Read Thru The Bible
Apr 24 & 25 Seminar by Rev Terence Poh

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

UP COMING EVENTS 2020 @ TRAC & METHODIST CHURCH

Mar 14-15 Revitalising Small Group Ministry @ TMC, PJ

Mar 15-18 TRAC Youth Prayer Conf. @ Melaka Wesley

Apr 14-17 TRAC Pastors School @ Taiping

May 7 (10am-4pm) (public holiday) Alpha Malaysia Training @ CD2 level (TMC PJ)

“So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted.”
Matthew 14:29-30

So typically when we hear someone teach on this passage the focus is on Peter’s failure to keep his eyes on Jesus. He let his impulsive arrogance deceive him into thinking he could do what Jesus was doing. Then his faith faltered and he was literally all wet. There’s a good bit we can learn by looking at it from that angle but there are a few other good insights we miss if we stop there.

First of all, don’t be afraid to ask God for the ridiculous. The other disciples were cowering in fear but when Peter realized that it was Jesus they were seeing on the water he said, “If it’s You, have me come out of the boat to You.” What a bold request! Most of us would’ve never thought to ask Jesus for something that ridiculous but Peter did.

Second, when God gives you a green light, go! When Jesus said, “Come,” how many of us would have stayed in the boat? How many of us would have said, “Are you sure?” Some of us might have gone to the edge and toe tested the water but not Peter. He was over the side of the boat and 100 percent all in. We should all be so obedient!

Third, remember that failure is part of learning to walk by faith. Refuse to allow the fear of failure to confine you to a comfortable, controlled and colorless life. You’ll never experience the great adventure God created you for if you don’t trust Him enough to take some God-led risks along the way.

So ask big, ridiculous things of God. He’s a big God! When God gives you the word, go! Don’t wait, negotiate or hesitate. If Jesus is calling you to the water, He’ll be your rescue if you start to sink. “Only God” stories are lived out only by those who ask big, risk all and step out. You are loved! (CROSSROADS CHURCH)

PASTOR ASHOK AWAY
Pastor Ashok will be away from February 18-20, 2020 on annual leave. He will be back in office on February 21, 2020. Kindly contact your CG leader or church office if in need.

THE LENT MEDITATION 2020
The Lent Meditation booklets are still available at the foyer. Cost: RM5 per booklet (subsidised cost). Lent begins on February 26, 2020.

FINANCIAL PLEDGE 2020
Please be reminded to submit your pledge form by March 1, 2020.

KEYS TO HEALTH, WHOLENESS & FRUITFULNESS (FIC)
Date : Sunday, February 16, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Venue : Room 3, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Ms Fiona Chong

BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Date : Sunday, February 16, 2020 (begins)
Time : 11:00 a.m.
Venue : Room 1, 2nd Floor
For all enquiries, kindly refer to church office.

XEE SEMESTER 20
Date : Sunday, February 16, 2020
Week 2
Time : 12 noon-3:30 p.m.
Please take note that there will be NO XEE class on February 23, 2020. Only connecting activity will be done after service.

SUPER SENIORS CELL GROUP MEETING
Date : Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.
Venue : Multi-Purpose Hall
Holy Communion will be served.

ASH WEDNESDAY
Date : Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time : 8:30 p.m.
Venue : Prayer Room, 2nd Floor
All are welcome.

CELL LEADERS’ MEETING
The above meeting is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 will be for those who are available on:
Date : Sunday, March 1, 2020
Time : 11:00 a.m.
Venue : Room 1, 2nd Floor

Part 2 will be for those who are available on:
Date : Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Time : 8:30 p.m.
Venue : Room 1, 2nd Floor
You only need to attend ONE meeting.

YOUTH SERVICE
Speaker : Pastor Irin Tan
Date : Saturday, March 7, 2020
Time : 5:00 p.m.
Venue : Sanctuary
Please invite your friends to come.

CONNECT, EQUIP, MENTOR & RELEASE WORKSHOP
Date: : Saturday, March 14, 2020
Time : 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
(tea will be served)
Venue : Rooms 2 & 3, 2nd Floor
Facilitator: Pastor Benny Ho
Please sign up on the registration list (for tea catering purpose) on the notice board. All are welcome. Free admission.

TRAC YOUTH PRAYER CONFERENCE
Speaker : Ms Terry Law
(Lecturer in Sculpture & Creative
Arts, Intercessor with Prayer United
Malaysia)
Date : March 15-18, 2020
(check-in 3-5pm on March 15)
Venue : Wesley Methodist Church, Melaka
Cost : RM100 per pax (payable on arrival)
Online Registration: http://bit.ly/tracypc2020
Deadline: March 8, 2020

GOD’S SERVANT IN ISAIAH SEMINAR
Speaker: Rev Dr Gordon Wong
Date : Fri-Sun, Feb 28-Mar 1, 2020
Venue : Trinity MC, PJ
Fees : RM30
For more info, refer to www.trinitypj.com or call 03-7956 5986.

D6 FAMILY CONFERENCE 2020
Speaker: Dr Timothy Jones & Rev Moses
Tey (both, USA)
Dates : Thurs-Sat, July 30-Aug 1, 2020
Venue : DUMC, PJ
Register online: bit.ly/d6malaysia2020
For more info: d6malaysia.com. Brochures are available from the church office.

METHODIST SCHOOL OF INTERCESSORS
Speakers: Sam & Jennifer Dharam
Theme : Fanning The Fire Of Prayer By The
Spirit
Date : Tue-Thurs, May 19-21, 2020
Venue : PDMC
Early Bird: RM200 (befor3 Mar 15, 2020)
Normal : RM230
Closing Date: April 20, 2020
Target group: Current church intercessors only. Refer to notice board for more details.

CONDOLENCES
Our deepest condolences to the family of Mr David Tan on the passing away of his father, the late Mr Tan Geok Teck on February 12, 2020. The funeral was held on February 15, 2020.

UP COMING EVENTS (2020)
Mar 7 LCEC Meeting
Youth Service
Mar 22 21-Day Pray & Fast
Mar 28 GB Enrolment Service
Speaker: Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
Apr 5-8 Read Thru The Bible
Apr 24 & 25 Seminar by Rev Terence Poh

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

Many years ago, when I attended a youth conference, a young man came to me and took me aside. We stood together underneath a great Douglas fir tree, and he said, “Pastor, I
don’t know what is the matter with me. I want to be a good Christian, and I try hard, but somehow I just never seem to make it. I’m always doing the wrong thing. I just can’t live like a Christian.

I said to him, Well, there may be several reasons for that, but, first of all, let me ask you this, “What about your private life with the Lord? How well do you know Him? How much do you delight in reading His Word and then spending time talking to Him? Because, after all, it’s not the time you spend in reading the Word that’s important, but it’s the time you spend in enjoying the presence of God that strengthens you.”

He hung his head and said, “Well, I admit I don’t do very much of that.”

Just then this very phrase from Psalm 1:3 flashed into my mind: He is like a tree planted by streams of water. I stepped back and said to him, “Look at this tree we’re under. What does it remind you of? What are the qualities this tree suggests to you?”

He looked at the tremendous Douglas fir tree, towering up into the heavens above, and said, “Well, the first thing is, it’s strong.” I said, “Yes, anything else?” “Well”, he said, “it’s beautiful.” I said, “Exactly! Beauty and strength. Those are the two things you admire about this tree. And those are exactly the two things you want in your own life, aren’t they? Beauty and strength?” He said, “Right.” “Well”, I said, tell me this, “What makes this tree beautiful and strong? Where does it get its beauty and its strength?” He stopped for a moment and looked at the tree. Then he said, “Well, from the roots, I guess.” I asked him, “Can you see the roots?” “No”, he said, “you can’t.” Then he said, “I get it! That is the hidden part of life, but it is the secret of this tree’s beauty and strength, isn’t it?”

That is exactly what this psalmist is saying. Those who are godly have learned, in the hidden inner parts of their life, to draw upon the grace and glory and strength of God. Their roots run deep into rich and moist soil, and this is what makes them beautiful and strong. And they are fruitful: He … yields its fruit in season. That is probably a reference to the fruit of the Spirit, which is described for us in the New Testament. It is the character of God, and that is always the same in either the Old or the New Testament: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and the rest of the qualities listed in Galatians 5:22.

For your Reflection:

• Beautiful, strong and fruitful describes a life rooted and grounded in God’s life and love. Are you planted and nurtured in the soil of Christ’s character?

• Are you allowing this marvelous provision from God for producing godlikeness to bear fruit in you? Or does a great deal of your life still consist of ungodliness so that you are like the chaff that the wind drives away? (RAY STEDMAN)