The ring was special! It signified she belonged to the organization. As she wore it she was aware of all it represented and of who it said she was. With it she was more conscious of how she acted. As a follower of Jesus you wear a distinguishing mark as well. Is it visible?

You wear His love.

“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35).

When Jesus came to this earth, He brought a special kind of love. This love is unselfish, compassionate, unconditional. He loves us just as we are. Our condition is irrelevant to His love. It is a love that picks us up just where we are in life and carries us further than we could ever go on our own.

He gives us His love so we can give it away in the same unselfish, compassionate, unconditional way He gave it to us. He tells us this love will be our trademark. It will distinguish us as followers of Jesus.

Your actions reflect Jesus to the world around you. You can choose to offer love or to hold it back. In situations where it is hard to offer love, ask Him to give you an abundance of His own in your heart so you are able to give it away.

As you move into Christmas this week, be reminded of the distinguishing mark you carry as a follower of Jesus. Ask for His love to be evident in your words and actions as you interact with others. Seek to bring unity and balance into relationships or situations. Listen to people with sincerity and interest. Ask for a graciousness that comes from His Spirit as you mingle with those in your circle.

Wear the love of Jesus as your distinguishing mark as His follower.

Here is a prayer to help you do that.

Father God, thank You for Your generous love to me. Thank You that You see the abundance in my life rather than all my shortfalls. Help me to offer that same gracious love to those I mingle with this Christmas season. Pour Your love into my heart so I can give it away. May they know I am a follower of Jesus by my love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

(GAIL RODGERS)

Sunday, (Dec 19) – Praise God for His gift of love that is shown to us perfectly in Christ, our Lord. Pray that in this final week of Advent, the Lord will help us to reflect on the magnitude of love that was made manifest in Jesus. For all of us who are brothers and sisters in the faith, pray that God will help us to love one another in perfect harmony. Pray that the Lord will help us see every person the same way that He sees them, and to help us love them the way He loves them, even when they don’t love us back. Pray that we will learn to think less about ourselves, to set aside our own wants and needs, trusting that He is in control of them all – and then He will fill up that empty space with His love.

Monday, (Dec 20) – Pray for the Nation: Pray for wisdom and insight for the government as tough measures are necessary to prevent a new wave of COVID-19 infections due to the Omicron variant. The government has allowed small, private Christmas and New Year’s Eve gatherings where attendees have taken a COVID-19 test and the result is negative, and there is no overcrowding. The SOPs will be tightened and the roll-out of the 3rd vaccine booster dose will be speeded up. Pray that the public will cooperate with the authorities and exercise wisdom and self-control to abide by all the regulations, especially during social gatherings. Pray that churches will be able to have in-person services during this Christmas season.

Tuesday, (Dec 21) – As we live in a “Martha” world of many distractions and never-ending demands, pray that God will help us cultivate a “Mary” heart in a “Martha” world. Pray that He will give us undivided hearts that we may live in awe of His name and choose to spend time in His Word that will help put our lives into proper perspective, so that we will deepen our communion with Him resulting in quieter, more gentle and kinder hearts. Pray that we will always choose the better part and sit at Jesus’ feet day by day so that our spirits may be refreshed and our souls revived, and we may be used by Him as a vessel for His praise and glory.

Wednesday, (Dec 22) – We praise and thank the Lord for His grace throughout the recently concluded Virtual Kids Holiday Camp. Pray that our children have indeed learned the importance of prayer and that they will not neglect their prayer time. Pray that each child will look to God as their heavenly Father who knows them each by name. Pray that our children will indeed experience the deep love of God so that no matter what they face in their lives, they will not be shaken. May the deep love of God, our Father, embrace each child and lead them onto the right path.

Thursday, (Dec 23) – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of students in schools and higher education institutions. The students are at risk of depression as they have had to manage the uncertainty of the opening and closing of schools and educational institutions, on top of juggling their studies. Pray for close cooperation between parents, teachers, and mental health professionals, as this is crucial for timely intervention. Pray that parents will be more involved in their children’s lives and give them the space to pour out their hearts, and that parents will patiently listen to their children. Pray that students will avoid posting too much about their emotional state on social media and instead discuss such issues with their families.

Friday, (Dec 24) – Pray for TRAC: Pray for all the respective preparations of TRAC Churches for Christmas. Pray for churches to be blessed and ministered to through Bishop Joshua Khong’s sermon. Pray for people to be renewed and strengthened as they prepare to enter into the new year. Pray that TRAC churches will learn to entrust themselves to God in the midst of the current uncertainty we are facing. Most importantly, pray that our churches will not forget the Christ-given commission, which is to make disciples of all nations.

Saturday, (Dec 25) – Pray for the World: The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread rapidly all over the world. Pray for divine wisdom for the Coronavirus experts around the world to be able to quickly determine Omicron’s infectiousness and severity and its global impact. Pray for wisdom for the governments of the world to take effective action to stem the spread of Omicron in their nations. As the world celebrates Christmas, pray that the hope, peace, joy, and love of Christ will permeate the hearts of people all over the world, and this will eclipse the fears, frustrations, and anxieties of the pandemic. Pray that many will hear the message of Christmas and turn from despair and hopelessness to find hope, peace, joy, and love in Christ.

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.

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

Date: Saturday, December 25, 2021
Time: 9.00am
Speaker: TRAC Bishop Joshua Khong (Pre-Recorded)

Registration for Christmas Day Service is required as we anticipate an overwhelming attendance. The multipurpose hall and 2nd floor will be opened as overflow rooms to accommodate more people. Kindly register with the church office to book your seat. The closing date for registration is on Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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.

SUNDAY SERVICE ON DECEMBER 26, 2021

Sermon Title: Clothed in the Virtues of Christ
Scripture Text: Colossians 3: 12 – 17
Speaker: Mr Yap Chee Kai

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: Prayer Room

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..

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

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

As I re-juggled my “to do” list of Christmas preparations, my thoughts bounced around the changes that have come and how Christmas will be somewhat different this year — good changes, challenging changes, hard changes — the interesting mosaic of life. It’s different for all of us, yet we all share in that changing landscape of life. Sometimes finding joy in the changes is easy. Other time it’s very challenging.

As I pondered the changes in my life, and in our world, I thought about Christmas and the birth of Baby Jesus. Sometimes that manger scene seems so irrelevant and so far removed from day-to-day life. Yet an old verse in the Bible brought freshness to my soul this week as I pondered how the Baby Jesus impacts my life today. It truly gives new cause for joy — to stop and listen again.

“For unto us a child is born …and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Any need you have in life and in the changing landscape of your mosaic can be answered by Jesus. If you need wisdom or strength, He will be your Counselor. If you need a mountain moved, He is your Mighty God. If you need comfort, forgiveness and gentle healing, He is your everlasting Father; and if your heart is anxious and troubled, He will be Peace to you. Jesus is our Rock and our Hope — our cause for joy!

Let your heart pause with thankfulness as you prepare for Christmas. Look at the manger scene with the fresh wonder of all He is to you. Let joy seep into the changes of your life. No need or change that you face will not be met by Him. He is so much more than just a Baby! Invite Him into your changes! Let joy fill your soul.

Here is a suggested prayer to increase your joy:

Heavenly Father, fill my heart with the fresh wonder of what that first Christmas means for me today. Thank You that today or in the future, any need I have can be encompassed by You, Jesus. Let joy flood into my soul as I lean on You to be my Wonderful Counselor, my Mighty God, my Everlasting Father, and my Prince of Peace! Help me to look with expectation to what You will do in my life and fill me with Your joy! In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

(GAIL RODGERS)

CHURCH RESUMES IN-PERSON WORSHIP SERVICE & SOPs

Please take note of the following:

1. The Church will resume 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.

CHURCH BUILDING CLOSED

Please note that the Church building is still closed for meetings and other activities.

NEXT WEEKEND SERVICES
(DECEMBER 18 & 19, 2021)

Sermon Title: Being Attentive To Jesus
Scripture Text: Luke 10: 38 – 42
Speaker: Rev Gaurri Maniam

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

Date: Saturday, December 25, 2021
Time: 9.00am
Speaker: TRAC Bishop Joshua Khong (Pre-Recorded)

Registration for Christmas Day Service is required as we anticipate an overwhelming attendance. The multipurpose hall and 2nd floor will be opened as overflow rooms to accommodate more people. Kindly register with the church office to book your seat. The closing date for registration is on Tuesday, December 21, 2021

THURSDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETINGS
(via ZOOM)

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

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.

WATCHNIGHT COVENANT RENEWAL SERVICE

Date: Friday, December 31, 2021
Time: 10.00pm
Venue: Sanctuary

ALL NIGHT PRAYER

Date: Saturday, January 1, 2022
Time: 12midnight – 3.00am
Venue: Prayer Room

NO EVENING SERVICE ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

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

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