Sunday, (Aug 14) – Thank you, Lord, for giving us life and for our parents. Pray that we will honor You in all of our relationships with parents, family, and friends and that our lives will be honored to You. Pray that the Lord would guard us against any form of idolatry and keep our hearts and thoughts focused on Jesus, the Author, and Finisher of our faith. Pray that the Lord would use us in these dark and terrible times when the world appears to be spinning out of control and that we will never forget the Lord’s faithfulness in keeping His promises to a thousand generations. sisters, especially from the younger generation, will join with their God-given gifts to lead the ministry.

Monday, (Aug 15) – Thanks and Praise be to God that more people are returning to church weekend worship services, which are also followed by the fellowship with refreshments on Sundays. As we gather together before Him as His people in one Spirit, may God continue to instill in our hearts the privilege and joy to worship Him together, only one true God and wise God, who alone deserves all our praises. Pray for the peace of God to be among us so that we can concentrate on giving Him our complete adoration and thanksgiving despite the ongoing covid cases and life struggles. Pray that church will continue to be a welcoming community to new comers, a caring and encouraging to those unable to attend the services and that we together belong to Christ.

Tuesday, (Aug 16) – Pray against the evil powers that have resulted in a high suicide rate among the youth, weakening their will to live. Pray for God’s light to shine on them and implant godly values in their hearts and minds. Pray that our current education system would be efficient and in hindsight plan to train youths holistically so that they will be well equipped in terms of skills and character when they begin their careers life. Pray that parents and educators develop specific measures to assist reduce truancy, which causes societal problems.

Wednesday, (Aug 17) – Pray for the Nation: Continue to pray for wisdom for our government in better managing economic issues that affect rakyat livelihoods, and to psychologically prepare them for more difficult times ahead due to worsening US-China relations and a period of prolonged high inflation amidst disruptions in supply chains on foods and raw materials caused by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Pray that our government would implement practical ways to assist in the reduction of many rakyats’ financial burdens that exceed their ability to repay. Pray for visionary and zealous leaders who are filled with vision and dreams would come forth and drive this nation in the pursuit of peace, righteousness, impartiality, and justice.

Thursday, (Aug 18) – TRAC: Pray for Rev Dr. T. Jeyakumar (Bishop of the Methodist Church in Malaysia), Rev. Joshua Khong (TRAC Bishop), and all the pastors under TRAC, as they take care of their congregations during this endemic as well as to prepare towards District Conferences in October and 47th session TRAC in November. Pray that God will protect them and their family from the devil’s schemes both physically and spiritually. As they minister to various groups of people daily, pray that God will grant them the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that they may know Him better, and that He will also empower them with His wisdom and Word.

Friday, (Aug 19) – The NECF Malaysia 40 Days Fast & Prayer continues from Aug.7 till Sep.15. The theme this year is “A Heart To Know God.” May we come before God in reverence and humility, not just as a matter of routine or religious duty but with a sincere desire to know Him personally and corporately in knowledge by reading His Word and in our encounter with Him through prayers and our daily life, just like apostle Paul describes knowing our Lord Jesus Christ as a surpassing worth compared with anything else that can be obtained in the world. May we return to intimacy with God and a lifestyle surrendered to Him.

Saturday (Aug 20) – Pray for the World: Pray against any further escalation of the possibility of US-China miscalculations over tensions in the Taiwan Strait, which Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned that a storm is brewing as US-China relations deteriorate, with intractable issues, deep suspicions, and limited engagement. Pray for central banks worldwide to implement strong policies and measures to combat the rapid inflation that is affecting a wide range of products and services, as well as the dramatic drop-in economic activity. Pray for the threat of starvation, which today affects 45 million people in 43 countries throughout the world, according to World Vision, and ambitions of eradicating hunger by 2030 are significantly stalled owing to the continuous war conflict, COVID-19, and climate change.

An Englishman meets an Indian who talks with great enthusiasm about Jesus Christ. The Englishman says to his new friend, “You are always talking about Jesus Christ. Why do you make such a big deal of Him?”

The Indian gathered some leaves, twigs, and moss, and placed them in a circle on the ground. He picked up a live worm and put it in the middle of the circle. Then he lit the leaves. As the flames rose, the worm began to move, but every way it moved, it got nearer to the flame, and after a few moments it curled up in the middle and prepared to die.

The Indian reached his hand into the flame, picked up the worm, and held it next to his heart. Then he said, “I was the worm—helpless, hopeless, and on the brink of eternal fire. Jesus Christ stretched out His hand, saved me from the fire, and took me into the heart of his love. That is why I make much of him.

Heavenly Father, lead us to love You with more of our heart, more of our soul, more of our mind and more of our strength, and more of our muchness with one another. We need a Savior who can bring us into this — constantly and increasingly.

(Colin S. Smith)

CHURCH RESUMES IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE & SOPs

Please take note of the following:

1. Those experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath or flu are not allowed to attend.
2. Please diligently practice the SOPs – social distancing, wearing face mask at all times, sanitize hands, no shaking of hands.

METHODIST WOMEN WEEKEND

This weekend is Methodist Women Weekend. Breakfast is provided this Sunday, August 14, 2022.

PASTOR AWAY FOR SABBATICAL

Rev Gaurri will be away for three months for her sabbatical break which is given to her by TRAC. She will be away from June 1 – August 31, 2022. Please connect with our Lay Leader, Mr Terrence Tan for any pastoral matters during her break.

2nd OFFERING FOR AUGUST 2022

The 2^nd Offering for the month of June goes towards Council Churches of Malaysia. You may give through online banking to Wesley Methodist Church Klang, Account No: UOB 171-315-561-1 or through e-wallet. For the DuitNow QR Code, please click HERE.

NEXT WEEKEND’S WORSHIP SERVICES

Date: Aug 20 & 21, 2022
Speaker: Pastor Damien Chua
Sermon Title: Believing In God For Our Family’s Salvation
Scripture Text: Acts 16: 31

MISSIONS MONTH IN OCTOBER

We continue with the series of Cultivating the Lifestyle of a Global Christian, one habit at a time. This week’s habit, Praying for the Unreached People Group. Please collect the handout for further reading after the service.

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING
MISSION NIGHT
(via ZOOM)

Sister Tomomi Takeuchi currently serves in Wycliffe, involved mainly in oral bible translation in Hokkien and the indigenous language. She served as a teacher before she responded to God’s call. Do join us to hear how God has led her and works through this ministry.

Date: Thursday, Aug 18, 2022
Time: 9:00p.m. – 10:00p.m
Zoom Meeting ID: 868 7905 5124
Passcode: 763853

LCEC MEETING
(via ZOOM)

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Time: 1:00p.m.

LCEC members, please take note.

CONGRATULATIONS

Our heartiest congratulations to Mr & Mrs Nicholas Kwang & Mr & Mrs Robert Choo on the arrival of their son/grandson, Ethan Kwang Zi Han on August 2, 2022.

TITHES & OFFERING

Please click HERE for banking information and ewallet QR Code.

Lord, we feel the challenge to our own hearts to be dedicated, responsible, trustworthy men and women who are not in love in the present world and will not turn back from the things of Christ, but will remain faithful to the end, testifying to the grace of God sustaining and keeping us through the pressures of life.

Thank you for these wonderful letters that encourage us to this end, until the Day dawns and every shadow flees away.

We pray in Jesus’ name,

Amen.

(Ray Stedman)

Sunday, (Aug 7) – Pray for Methodist Women’s ministry. We thank God for entrusting the church with this ministry, where women connect with women encouraging and helping to grow in the knowledge of God and in their relationship with Him that transforms their lives. Pray for God’s protection, wisdom, and guidance to be upon each sister, as they also go out into the community to reach out to people. Pray for the lost souls to whom they minister, that they will come to receive the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus. Pray that more sisters, especially from the younger generation, will join with their God-given gifts to lead the ministry.

Monday, (Aug 8) – Pray for Rev Gaurri, as August is the last month of her 3-month Sabbatical. Pray for God’s protection of her and her family. Pray that Rev Gaurri will receive true rest that only comes from abiding in our Lord Jesus and a closer relationship with Him. Pray for God’s grace and mercy to be richly upon her that He will renew her strength and passion with joy. Pray that God will reveal great plans for her and grant her assurances with His providence, as she continues to serve Him and seek the advancement of His kingdom through Klang Wesley and in the community.

Tuesday, (Aug 9) – Pray for those who are sick that they are healed and restored by the Lord. Pray for a double portion of God’s grace and strength, as they face adversities, and the grace to restore them, particularly those suffering from long Covid symptoms and mental health issues. Pray for the youth and young adults to flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the lord from a pure heart (2 Tim.2:22).

Wednesday, (Aug 10) – Pray for the Nation: Continue to pray for God’s grace and mercy over our beloved nation, which is being ravaged by greater division and political instability. Pray for God’s protection and sovereign will to reign in any evil plots or violent attempts to take advantage of the current chaos. Pray for wisdom and God’s mercy as our nation and the rakyat bear the weight of rising interest rates, larger debt post-pandemic, and an outsized subsidy bill that triggers the rising national debt.

Thursday, (Aug 11) – TRAC: Pray for the OLM-PLUS – an extension from Organizational Leadership Modules that is to be held on Aug.13 and 14 for the Central District 2 at Trinity Methodist Church, PJ, organized by TRAC Institute for Christian Ministry. Pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout the sessions that both facilitators and participants will be sensitive to God’s presence and His guidance, especially as they explore, reflect, learn and understand what it means to live out their calling and role as a spiritual leader and to grow in becoming a leadership community. Pray for fruitful reflection and discussion, from which they may bring back to the respective church after the sessions for encouragement and growth.

Friday, (Aug 12) – Pray for people’s and property’s safety, especially in light of the recent heavy rains. Pray for smooth traffic and for God’s protection to be upon those on the roads so that rain will not obstruct their vision. Pray that God will continue to guide the local authorities in their efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change and floods. Pray that the community will receive the essential information or warning about such climate change in time to help lessen its consequences.

Saturday (Aug 13) – Pray for the World: Pray that God will transform the hearts of the leaders so that they will fear God and lead the country with integrity and servanthood for the people and show compassion and consideration for both their country and the rest of the world. Pray for peace to be preserved in view of the recent tension between the US and China over Taiwan. Pray for God’s intervention upon North Korea that they will cease conducting missile tests and nuclear testing and will even stop expanding them. Pray for God’s justice and mercy upon Myanmar that human rights and democracy are upheld.