Storms do not worry Jesus. He’s right there with us during them, but He’s perfectly calm about them. He isn’t terrified; He isn’t impatient; He isn’t worried. In fact, He’s so calm, He’s asleep. To us, He seems to have failed to attend to His responsibility to protect
us. We wonder why on earth He doesn’t get up and do something. We start to wonder whether He even knows the trouble we’re in. Whether He cares. Whether He even can do anything about it. Whether He’s really all He’s cracked up to be.

Like the disciples, we believe He’s there. In the disciples’ case, they could actually see Him lying there asleep. We don’t have that luxury. We believe He’s there, but most of the time He seems just as asleep as He was during the storm that day on the Sea of Galilee. The psalmist had the same lament in Psalm 44:23-24: “Awake, Lord! Why do You sleep? Rouse Yourself! Do not reject us forever. Why do You hide Your face and forget our misery and oppression?”

The not-so-obvious lesson is that Jesus was just as much in control, and the disciples were just as safe in His hands, while He was asleep as while He was awake. Most of the time, life seems like a relentless voyage from one storm to the next. At least it does for me, and I expect it’s the same for you. One thing I’ve learned about myself is that during storms I’m usually a scared rabbit just like Jesus’ disciples were.

But I’m also learning that I can take heart in knowing that Jesus isn’t scared, and He isn’t depressed. He might be asleep, or He might not be, but either way, like the song says, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.” Even if He doesn’t wake up and quiet the storm, I’m safe with Him. And if He does wake up and quiet the storm, He’s probably going to say: “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

And I can live with that.

Reflection:

 Does it sometimes seem that God is ignoring you when you need Him most?
 Has a trial you’ve gone through made you stronger spiritually?
 Do you feel that Jesus should keep you from going through trials?
 When was your faith most tested?
 Why does God let us suffer trials if He loves us? (J. MICHAEL FEAZELL)

CAMP BRIEFING
Date : Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, 2019
Time : after worship service
Venue : Sanctuary
All going for the church camp are required to attend the briefing.

ALPHA MARRIAGE COURSE
Date : Sunday, May 26, 2019
Time : 10:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Venue : Rooms 2 & 3, 2nd Floor

PASTOR ASHOK & LEADERS AWAY AT CHURCH CAMP 2019
Please take note that Pastor Ashok, Jane and some leaders will be away at the Church Camp at PDMC from May 31-June 3, 2019. In case of emergency, Pastor is still contactable on his mobile phone.

CHURCH CAMP 2019
Speaker: Pastor Benny Ho
Dates : May 31-June 3, 2019
(school holidays)
Venue : Port Dickson Methodist Centre
Those taking the bus, please take note that the bus leaves Klang Wesley at 11:00am. The bus will stop for lunch along the way.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Please take note that the church office will be closed on May 31, June 1 & 2, 2019 in view of the church camp.

NO SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE
Please take note that there will be NO Saturday Evening Service on June 1, 2019 in view of the Church Camp in PDMC. Sunday worship service on June 2 is on as normal.

HOLY COMMUNION IN JUNE
Please take note that the Holy Communion in June will be held on June 8 & 9, 2019.

2ND OFFERING
The 2nd Offering for the month of June will go towards the TRAC Methodist Women Project.

SIT DOWN EXERCISE
Date : Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time : 10:00 a.m.
Venue : Rooms 1 & 2, 3rd Floor

CELL GROUP LEADERS’ MEETING
Date : Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Time : 8:30 p.m.
Venue : Room 1, 2nd Floor
CG leaders who cannot attend should get a representative to come for this meeting.

CALVINISM VS ARMINIANISM TALK
Speaker : Dr Stefan Sos
Date : Saturday, June 1, 2019
Time : 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Venue : Alpha Omega International
College, Plaza Mayang, PJ
Registration online: https://tinyurl.com/y805832f

TRAC NATIONAL MISSIONS
CONFERENCE 2019
Dates : June 5-8, 2019
Venue : DUMC
Fees : RM80 per person (includes
materials, lunch & tea breaks)
To register: missions@dumc.my

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY: FATHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET
Date : Saturday, June 8, 2019
Venue : Vistana KL Titiwangsa
Cost : RM140 (for 2)
For more info, contact church office.

OASIS FOR WOMEN
ONE DAY QUIET RETREAT
Date : Saturday, June 15, 2019
Time : 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue : SSMC, PJ
Organized by TRAC, ICM
Cost : RM 15 per lady
Register online: www.ssmc.com.my or call Rosalind @ 03-7726 9172

WALK THRU THE OLD TESTAMENT
Facilitator: Elder Steven Low
Date : Saturday, June 15, 2019
Time : 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Venue : Subang Methodist Church
Cost : RM35 (Workbook)
RM20 (lunch & 2 tea breaks)
Registration deadline: June 1, 2019
Contact Doreen Chua @ ** REDACTED **

METHODIST CHURCH LAITY CONVENTION
Speakers: Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
Rev Moses Tay (USA)
Rev Toulmin (HTTB)
YB Hannah Yeoh
Dr Herbert Tan
Theme : The Family After God’s Own Heart
Dates : Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2019
Venue : Port Dickson Methodist Centre

YOUTH BIBLE PROJECT 2019
Dates : Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2019
Venue : TRAC Office, Section 5, PJ
Target : Youth & Youth Leaders
Registration: https://bit.ly/21nsKkO
For more info, contact Pastor James Ong @ james.ong@trac.org.my

D6 MALAYSIA
FAMILY CONFERENCE
Theme : Redeeming the Generations
(A Call to Effective Faith Nurture)
Date : Thur-Sat, August 1-3, 2019
Venue : Full Gospel Assembly KL
Cost : RM160 per person (by May 31)
RM200 per person (by July
Registration: http://bit.ly/d6Malaysia2019

CONGRATULATIONS

Our heartiest congratulations to Vincent Ting & Cheryl Yeung on their marriage on May 23, 2019.

CONDOLENCES
Our deepest condolences to Mr Tony Yeung, Mr & Mrs William Khoo, Mr & Mrs Vincent Ting, Jamie, Ivan & Jason Yeung on the demise of his wife/their mother/mother-in-law, the late Mrs Violet Yeung on May 25, 2019. The funeral service will be held in Church on Monday, May 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. and cremation thereafter.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
(Ephesians 4:29)

How do we express our perception of people? Probably by what we say to them. Studies have shown that, in the average home, for every positive statement, a child receives ten negative statements. The school environment is only slightly better; students hear seven negative statements form their teachers for every one positive statement. No wonder so many children are growing up feeling that they are losers. Parents and teachers are conveying that perception every day in how they talk to their children.

These studies go on to point out that it takes four positive statements to negate the effect of one negative statement. You probably verify that finding every time you wear a new suit or dress. A number of your friends may say, “Oh, what a good-looking outfit.” But it only takes one comment like “It’s really not you” to send you scurrying back to the store for a refund. We affect others significantly by what we say about them, and what we say is significantly determined by how we perceive them.

If we could memorize just one verse from the New Testament, put it into practice and never violate it, I believe we would resolve half to three-fourths of the problems in our homes and churches. The verse is Ephesians 4:29. Isn’t it amazing that you and I have the power to give grace to others through the proper use of our words? If we said nothing to put others down, and only built up others as Ephesians 4:29 commands, we would be part of God’s construction crew in the church instead of members of Satan’s wrecking crew.

Prayer: Father, I know my tongue is capable of blessing or cursing others. Guard my words so I may edify others through what I say. In Jesus’ name. Amen
(DAILY IN CHRIST by NEIL & JOANNE ANDERSON)

PASTOR ASHOK ON DUTY
Pastor Ashok is preaching on Sunday morning, May 19, at Emmanuel Methodist Church Anniversary Thanksgiving Service. He has been invited as District Superintendent of Central District Two.

ALPHA MARRIAGE COURSE
Date : Sunday, May 19, 2019
Time : 10:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Venue : Rooms 2 & 3, 2nd Floor

FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Speaker : Rev Dr Bernard Teh & Team
Date : Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time : 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m
Venue : Multi-Purpose Hall
All are welcome. Admission is free.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Please take note that the church office will be closed on the following days:
1. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in lieu of the public holiday.
2. May 31, June 1 & 2, 2019 in view of the church camp.

CHURCH OFFICE OPEN
Church office will be open on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Please take note.

SIT DOWN EXERCISE
Date : Saturday, May 25, 2019
Time : 9:45 a.m.
Venue : Rooms 1-3, 3rd Floor

HOLY COMMUNION IN JUNE
Please take note that the Holy Communion in June will be held on June 8 & 9, 2019.

CHURCH CAMP BRIEFING
Date : Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, 2019
Time : after worship service
Venue : Sanctuary
All going for the church camp are required to attend the briefing.

METHODIST WOMEN BREAD MAKING
Date : Saturday, May 25, 2019
Time : 2:00 p.m.
Venue : Manse (basement)
Please sign up on the registration list at the notice board. All ladies are welcome and do bring your friends along.

ORANG ASLI CHILDREN
EDUCAMP MAY 2019
The OA team will be teaching 6 children (Std 6 – 3, Std 5 – 1 and Form 2 – 1) to catch up on their studies.
Date: Sat-Mon, May 25-28, 2019
The team needs:
1. Financial Support
2. English & Maths Teachers
3. Devotions leader: Monday morning
4. Cooks for lunch & dinner
5. Night Warden
For more information please contact Ms Koa Vi Vian @ 012 214 1545.

CHURCH CAMP 2019
Speaker : Pastor Benny Ho
Dates : May 31-June 3, 2019
(school holidays)
Venue : Port Dickson Methodist Centre

NO SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE
Please take note that there will be NO Saturday Evening Service on June 1, 2019 in view of the Church Camp in PDMC. Sunday worship service on June 2 is on as normal.

CALVINISM VS ARMINIANISM TALK
Speaker: Dr Stefan Sos
Date : Saturday, June 1, 2019
Time : 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Venue : Alpha Omega International
College, Plaza Mayang, PJ
Registration online: https://tinyurl.com/y805832f

TRAC NATIONAL MISSIONS
CONFERENCE 2019
Dates : June 5-8, 2019
Venue : DUMC
Fees : RM80 per person (includes
materials, lunch & tea breaks)
To register: missions@dumc.my

OASIS FOR WOMEN
ONE DAY QUIET RETREAT
Date : Saturday, June 15, 2019
Time : 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Venue : SSMC, PJ
Organized by TRAC, ICM
Cost : RM 15 per lady
Register online: www.ssmc.com.my or call Rosalind @ 03-7726 9172

METHODIST CHURCH LAITY CONVENTION
Speakers: Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
Rev Moses Tay (USA)
Rev Toulmin (HTTB)
YB Hannah Yeoh
Dr Herbert Tan
Theme : The Family After God’s Own Heart
Dates : Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2019
Venue : Port Dickson Methodist Centre

YOUTH BIBLE PROJECT 2019
Dates : Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2019
Venue : TRAC Office, Section 5, PJ
Target : Youth & Youth Leaders
Registration: https://bit.ly/21nsKkO
For more info, contact Pastor James Ong @ james.ong@trac.org.my

D6 MALAYSIA
FAMILY CONFERENCE
Theme : Redeeming the Generations
(A Call to Effective Faith Nurture)
Date : Thur-Sat, August 1-3, 2019
Venue : Full Gospel Assembly KL
Cost : RM160 per person (by May 31)
RM200 per person (by July 1)
Registration: http://bit.ly/d6Malaysia2019

CONGRATULATIONS
We congratulate the parents, Segar Moses & Shan Lin on the arrival of their new born baby girl, Esmae Daniel on May 3, 2019. We congratulate her grandparents too Moses Daniel & Indra Moses.

CONDOLENCES
Our deepest condolences to Bishop & Mrs Ong Hwai Teik on the demise of Mrs Ong’s father, the late Cheang Nai Hoo on May 15, 2019. The funeral service was held in Penang on May 18, 2019.

You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. (Psalms 51:16-17)

When you have sinned, you feel bad – sometimes terrible. You speak out confession, hoping never to do it again. Perhaps you even cry out for mercy. You wonder if you’ve done enough to make things right. What is God looking for?

Brokenness. David acknowledged that he could offer sacrifice after sacrifice, but that’s not what God really desires. There is a contriteness of spirit, a brokenness that really pleases God.

Where does this brokenness come from? First, it comes from a right perspective of your sin. When you recognize that you have offended God first and foremost, a deep sobering enters into your spirit. When you feel bad about your sin, is it because you were caught, ashamed or embarrassed? Are you annoyed with the consequences? This will not bring brokenness into your spirit.

When you recognize that you have offended the most loving, most beautiful, and most powerful One in the universe, your stubbornness begins to break. Now begin to cry out to God for a revelation of how your sin affects His heart. He grieves over anything that would separate you from Him.

David caught the heart of God. He desperately wanted to be clean before his Maker. He wasn’t content to apologize. He wanted more… a softened spirit, one that felt God’s heart. That was true humility. He wanted nothing to do with paying penance for his sins. Only a broken spirit would be sufficient.

Run from trite apologies. Jesus paid for your sins. Don’t try to do that. But you can run toward brokenness. Ask God for His perspective on your sin. Call out for revelation on the grieving heart of God. Brokenness will come. (CLIFF WRENER)

ALPHA MARRIAGE COURSE
Date : Sunday, May 12, 2019
Time : 10:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Venue : Rooms 2 & 3, 2nd Floor

OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKLETS
Our Daily Bread booklets from June-August 2019 are available at the foyer.

BLOOD DONATION & FREE HEALTH SCREEN
Date : Sunday, May 12, 2019
Time : 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Venue : Multi-Purpose Hall (Blood
Donation)
Room 1, 2nd Floor (Health
Screen)
Official Age Donors: 16-60 years old.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLOSED
Please take note that there is NO Sunday School on May 12, 2019.

YOUTH SERVICE
Speaker : Rev Dr T. Jeyakumar
Topic : The Humble God
Scripture Text: Philippians 2: 1-11
Date : Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time : 5:00 p.m.
Venue : Sanctuary

SIT DOWN EXERCISE
Date : Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time : 10:00 a.m.
Venue : Rooms 4 & 5 (Prayer Room)

FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Speaker : Rev Dr Bernard Teh & Team
Date : Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Time : 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m
Venue : Multi-Purpose Hall
All are welcome. Admission is free.

HOLY COMMUNION IN JUNE
Please take note that the Holy Communion in June will be held on June 8 & 9, 2019.

ORANG ASLI CHILDREN
EDUCAMP MAY 2019
The OA team will be teaching 6 children (Std 6 – 3, Std 5 – 1 and Form 2 – 1) to catch up on their studies.
Date: Sat-Mon, May 25-28, 2019
The team needs:
1. Financial Support
2. English & Maths Teachers
3. Devotions leader: Monday morning
4. Cooks for lunch & dinner
5. Night Warden
For more information please contact Ms Koa Vi Vian @ 012 214 1545.

CHURCH CAMP BRIEFING
Date : Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, 2019
Time : Immediately after worship
service
Venue : Sanctuary
All going for the church camp are required to attend the briefing.

CHURCH CAMP 2019
Speaker: Pastor Benny Ho
Dates : May 31-June 3, 2019
(school holidays)
Venue : Port Dickson Methodist Centre

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
Please take note that the church office will be closed on May 31, June 1 & 2, 2019 in view of the church camp.

NO SATURDAY EVENING SERVICE
Please take note that there will be NO Saturday Evening Service on June 1, 2019 in view of the Church Camp in PDMC. Sunday worship service on June 2 is on as normal.

TRAC YOUTH MINISTRY PARTNERS TRAINING 2019
Facilitator: Dr Yeo Pei Li
Theme : Depression/Suicide among Youths
Date : Wednesday, May 22, 2019
(public holiday)
Time : 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Venue : TRAC Office, 2 Jalan 5/39, PJ
Cost : RM20 (payable on arrival)
Registration: http://bit.ly/YMP2019
Closing Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
For further details, please refer to the notice board.

TRAC NATIONAL MISSIONS
CONFERENCE 2019
Dates : June 5-8, 2019
Venue : DUMC
Fees : RM80 per person (includes
materials, lunch & tea breaks)
To register: missions@dumc.my

METHODIST CHURCH LAITY CONVENTION
Speakers: Bishop Dr Ong Hwai Teik
Rev Moses Tay (USA)
Rev Toulmin (HTTB)
YB Hannah Yeoh
Dr Herbert Tan
Theme : The Family After God’s Own Heart
Dates : Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2019
Venue : Port Dickson Methodist Centre

YOUTH BIBLE PROJECT 2019
Dates : Fri-Sun, July 19-21, 2019
Venue : TRAC Office, Section 5, PJ
Target : Youth & Youth Leaders
Registration: https://bit.ly/21nsKkO
For more info, contact Pastor James Ong @ james.ong@trac.org.my

D6 MALAYSIA
FAMILY CONFERENCE
Theme : Redeeming the Generations
(A Call to Effective Faith Nurture)
Date : Thur-Sat, August 1-3, 2019
Venue : Full Gospel Assembly KL
Cost : RM160 per person (by May 31)
RM200 per person (by July 1)
Registration: http://bit.ly/d6Malaysia2019

METHODIST EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
LOAN/GRANT 2019/2020
The above is now open to interested students. Please refer to the notice board for further details. Closing Date: May 20, 2019.

Jesus told a parable about soil once. He said there were four types of soil that the farmer threw seed upon. Three of them had serious problems and never produced a crop. Just one of the soils received the seed of the Word of God and produced a crop.

We see examples of this all the time. Kids can grow up in the same home with many of the same influences and yet one will follow the Lord and another will turn away. Two people can hear the same message with God’s call for salvation and one will accept this word and another will reject it.

How about you? What kind of soil do you have? Based on Jesus’ words in Mark 4, here are ways you can guard against a failed crop and enrich your soil:

• Be on your guard against the devil’s schemes (Mark 4:15). We really do have an adversary in the devil. He likes to snatch the seed of God’s Word from the hearer. Ephesians 6:10-18 is a great passage to turn to and learn about God’s armor that is provided for you to take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
• Develop deep roots (Mark 4:16-17). Jesus says that the person with this second type of soul soil will fall away when persecution and trouble come because of the Word. Note Jesus says when and not if trouble and persecution come. You can develop deep roots with the recipe given in Psalm 1: don’t walk with the wicked and meditate on God’s Word day and night!
• Avoid the big three temptations of worry, wealth, and ungodly desire (Mark 4:18-19). On worry, Jesus said worrying can’t add a single hour to your life. On money, He said if you’ll store up your treasures in heaven they can’t be stolen or destroyed by moth and rust. On desire, Jesus said to seek His kingdom and His righteousness first and all these other things will be added to you.

I want to produce a crop for the Lord and I suspect you do too. We’ll both do well to guard ourselves in the above three areas and then fertilize our soil by reading God’s Word and obeying it, talking to Him through prayer and gathering with the church.                                                (MATT RAINES)