And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. (Colossians 3:12-14)

I look at these qualities as the wardrobe of the Christian life. But first things first. Note that Colossians 3:12 starts by saying, “as those who have been chosen of God.” He picked us to be in His family and Kingdom. I like the way Jesus worded it in John 15:16: “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He may give you.” He chose us to be fruit bearers. The fruit involves both who we become “in Christ” and what we do for Him. The fruit includes the new wardrobe we put on.

Second, He calls us “holy.” This Greek word means “to be holy, set apart, sanctified or consecrated.” Its fundamental idea is “separation, consecration, devotion to the service of Deity, sharing in God’s purity and abstaining from worldly defilement.” The wardrobe God dresses us in relates to the attributes of His character. We are called to “put on Christ.”

Third, He calls us “beloved.” This is a special word. It means “those who are loved with Agape love.” I call this “the God kind of love.” Don’t run from His love. Embrace it and let it bring healing and wholeness into your life.

Putting on the wardrobe that follows in this context is a healing process. It involves the work of the Holy Spirit thoroughly changing us into new people made after the likeness of Christ. I see salvation as an event, but sanctification as a process. He changes us over time.

If you are a Christian, Jesus welcomes you into His personal wardrobe. He wants to dress us in His righteousness. He wants you and me to “put off” our fleshy attire and “put on” all the qualities mentioned in Colossians 3:12-17.

Let me stress that this wardrobe is not for special occasions. These qualities are the daily uniform for the family of God. By all means, put them on!

(TERRY BAXTER)

Sunday, (Dec 26) – Thank God that because we are in Christ, we have become a loved, chosen and holy people. Praise Him for sending Jesus to be the ultimate example of how we are to be clothed with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, and most of all, to let love be the guiding principle in the way we live. Pray that we will continue to grow in spiritual maturity and grow to be people who are peace-filled, Word-shaped and always thankful. Pray that the Holy Spirit will change our hearts to honour Christ in all we do, so that in our lives individually and together as His people, the world will see that Christ is over everything we do.

Monday, (Dec 27) – Pray for the Community Services Committee of Klang Wesley headed by Mr. Johnny Lim. Pray for the Lord’s leading in the efforts of reaching out to those who are affected badly by the flood through aids. Pray for the Lord to provide sufficient resources so that we may help the community to re-build their lives. Pray that in the midst of this intense hopelessness, we may point people to the hope that comes through our Lord Jesus Christ. Pray that we as the church will be the hands and feet that reaches out to those in need.

Tuesday, (Dec 28) – Pray for the COVID-19 situation in the nation given the holiday season and people are travelling freely, and businesses and hotels are reopened. The Omicron variant which is already in the country spreads at a rate that has not been seen with any previous variant. Pray that the public will not dismiss it as mild and underestimate this variant at our peril as the sheer number of cases can overwhelm our health system again. Pray that people will not let their guard down but continue to vigilantly follow all SOPs in addition to getting fully vaccinated. Pray also that safety measures will be put in place at relief centres where flood victims are being sheltered so as to prevent water borne diseases that may spread as well as COVID-19 cases.

Wednesday, (Dec 29) – Pray for the Nation: “The Prime Minister has admitted that the response to the floods in Selangor could have been better” (The STAR, 22 December, 2021). Pray for wisdom for the government as the Prime Minister has vowed to do more following the lack of crisis coordination. Pray for the cleansing of the spiritual atmosphere behind every evil political scheme and selfish ambition, that they may be exposed and purged from our nation. Pray that God will establish a government administration characterised by wisdom and fruitfulness, and led by competency, compassion, effectiveness and integrity. Pray that the Prime Minister’s “Keluarga Malaysia” call will go beyond being merely a nice sounding slogan, but will be effective in healing the racial rift in our nation. Pray that the top priority of the government will always be the welfare of the rakyat, especially the needs of the underprivileged.

Thursday, (Dec 30) – Pray for TRAC: Pray for all TRAC Churches who would be having their respective Watchnight Services tomorrow, 31 December 2021. Pray that churches will take time to pause and reflect on the presence of God throughout the year 2021. Pray that although it was a difficult year, we will learn to give thanks to God for all that He has given us. Pray for all TRAC Churches to be able to live out Paul’s exhortation in 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 which is to rejoice always, pray continually and to give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Friday, (Dec 31) – As we enter 2022 tomorrow, give thanks to God for all that He has allowed into our lives in 2021, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need Him every single day. Pray that His Spirit will lead us each step of the new year – to guide our decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire God above all else, above every dream and desire He has put within our hearts. Pray that He will always be honoured in our lives, and that others will be drawn to Him through our lives.

Saturday, (Jan 1) – Pray for the World: Pray for a year of new beginnings for the world in 2022. Pray that people all over the world will have fresh encounters with God and fully experience His love and power and find hope and new life in Him after a difficult year of living under the shadow of the coronavirus. Pray that God’s people will not yield to apathy and complacency, but will step out of their comfort zones with hearts of love and compassion that spots timely opportunities to come alongside to help, comfort and pray for those who are lost and despairing. Pray also for new strength and grace from God to the persecuted Church, and for His protection and peace upon them.

CHURCH RESUMES IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE & SOPs

Please take note of the following:

1. The Church has resumed Saturday evening (5:00pm) and Sunday morning (8:30am) in-person worship service. It will be on first-come-first-served basis.
2. The worship service will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend physically.
3. Attendees must be fully vaccinated:
   • 2 doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca & Sinovac and completed 14 days of waiting time or
   • 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson or CanSino and have completed 28 days of waiting time
4. Those who are not vaccinated due to health issues must provide an Official letter from the Health Authorities.
5. Attendees are required to scan their MySejahtera QR code or register on the Record book. Kindly update (refresh) your MySejahtera App before coming to Church.
6. Those experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath or flu are not allowed to attend.
7. Children below 12 years old are discouraged from attending (by Ministry of Unity, Malaysia).
8. Please diligently practice the SOPs – social distancing, wearing face mask at all times, sanitize hands, no shaking of hands.
9. Please adjourn home as soon as the worship service is over, refrain from hanging out at the foyer in groups.

WORSHIP SERVICE

Please log on to klangwesley.online.church to follow the weekend services.

2nd OFFERING FOR DECEMBER & CHRISTMAS DAY OFFERING

The 2nd Offering for the month of December and the Christmas Day Offering will go to Pusat Jagaan Kanak-Kanak Berlian (Diamond Home) at Bukit Tinggi 2, Klang and Persatuan Kebajikan Suria Pagi (Dayspring), Taman Klang Utama. You may give through online banking to Wesley Methodist Church Klang, Account No: UOB 171-315-561-1.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Please take note that the church office will be closed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 in lieu of Christmas Day

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETINGS
(via ZOOM)

Please take note that there will be NO Prayer Meeting on December 23 & 30

WATCHNIGHT COVENANT RENEWAL SERVICE

Date: Friday, December 31, 2021
Time: 10.00pm
Venue: Sanctuary
Sermon Title: Come To Me
Scripture: Matthew 11: 25 – 30

ALL NIGHT PRAYER

Date: Saturday, January 1, 2022
Time: 12midnight – 3.00am
Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)

NO EVENING SERVICE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Please take note that there will be NO evening service on Saturday, January 1, 2022.

HOLY COMMUNION

Holy Communion in January will be celebrated on Sunday, January 2, 2022..

SUNDAY SERVICE ON JANUARY 2, 2022

Sermon Title: Reconnect – with God & One Another
Scripture Text: Isaiah 40: 31 & Hebrews 13: 8
Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam

SPECIAL ONLINE MORNING PRAYERS

Dates: January 3 – 9, 2022 (Mon-Sun)
Time: 6:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m.
Meeting ID: 868 7905 5124
Passcode: 763853

CONGRATULATIONS

Our heartiest congratulations to Dr Johanan & Mrs Amanda Lawrence, Mdm Teh Bee Gaik & Mdm Tan Yoke Sim, on the birth of their son/grandson, Nathanael Lawrence on December 17, 2021.

ALTAR FLOWERS CALENDAR 2022

The Altar Flowers Calendar 2022 is up on the notice board. Please fill your details clearly on the dates you wish to donate. For those who are unable to attend the in-person service and wish to contribute, please call the church office to give your name and dates you wish to contribute. The contribution of RM20 per person can be handed to the church office or put into the Pledge Envelope and drop into the Offering Box.

TITHES & OFFERING

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