To my spiritual mother in Christ–

I’m so thankful for all you have taught me!

Love,

Amber Gilreath

Now, I am humbled by this because while there are lots of worthy spiritual mothers, I’m so flawed–daily flawed–that I have a tough time being the example to my own kids that I want to be, much less to those who could be looking to me from other biological families. The point is, Amber is looking–to me, to ladies in her congregation, to her sweet mother-in-law–for strength and teaching and encouragement. Older women in the body have never had a greater Titus 2:3-5 burden than we do today. There has never been a greater need to strengthen and guide younger women than we find in our churches right now. When I think about the sin they daily face in work places, the cultural expectations to disrespect their husbands and neglect their children, the barrage of materialism and the constant pull of worldliness, I feel for their spirits, worry about their souls, and fear for their children. I know God has challenged older women of 2012 in a very practical way in Titus 2. We are part of the answer to the problems of the kingdom in our day. So why are we falling down on this job of teaching younger women? I think there are several reasons. One is that, although we are faithful women, we feel unworthy and unqualified to teach. Secondly, we sometimes feel our advice or guidance is not enlisted or welcomed by younger women. Thirdly, we are not the faithful older women described in Titus 2:3 (holy, not false accusers, etc…); thus we truly are unqualified to be teachers. Whatever the reason for our failure, I hope to challenge older readers to do better at fulfilling Titus 2. While the command to teach does not require us to be public speakers, it does require us to be teachers. It is required–not suggested– and the nature of the teaching is outlined specifically. Truth is, I don’t get to choose whether or not I teach, no matter the difficulty involved, and I don’t get to choose what I teach. It’s all there. Even more sobering, God specifies a dire consequence of our failing to teach. The Word of God will be blasphemed. I know I have often failed at teaching the “good things.” I have often failed at even living the “good things.” But Amber made me want to try harder. She made me want to encourage others to try harder. So I am sending a card like the one Amber sent to me to an older woman in my life who has impacted me to be a better wife and mother. I hope you will, too. In some small way, we could bless our congregations for their future generations if we could each encourage one older woman to stay the course of teaching the younger women. The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becomes holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed (Titus 2:3-5).

To all of those who are visiting with us today, especially our honoured guests, we wish to extend a warm welcome to you

SERMON

Our brother Dino Roldan continues to exhort us from the Word this morning. His message of encouragement is a series of practical Christian living titled “Life After Baptism” from the text of Romans 6:1- 4.

Let us lend him our ears to help us in our daily lives.

W.M. CoC NEWS

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BIBLE CLASS

The topic for our study this morning is all about Hannah on the subject of prayer. Brother Dino is the teacher.

HONOURED GUESTS

We are honoured to have several visiting brethren and guests in our worship assembly last week. There are Irene Cheang (Singapore), Esther Tan (Penang), Shirley Leong with her two children, Michell and Melvin and  CK Tan.

Do come by to visit us whenever your schedules allow you.

LST INFO NIGHT

We thank all those who came for the LST Info night last Thursday evening.  Some brethren ought to be commended for their efforts in bringing KTAR students to help them to learn English the LST way.

EGM

There will be an extraordinary general meeting on 20 May after the worship service. All are encouraged to keep next Sunday free to attend this EGM for a consensus to purchase a property located nearby.

A SHORT ABSENCE

Our brother Chee Hoe will be leaving for the UK on 21 May for a month to pursue a short course to help him advance his career in the medical profession. May our good Lord continue to be with him during his stay away from the Malaysian shores.

******Prayer List******

KC Cheang - (1) Travel mercy for his trip to Moscow and for Irene’s journey back to Singapore.  (2) Pamela and Brenda for their recovery from illness (3) Caroline to be able to react positively to Chemo treatment and (4) Give thanks to Dino’s Bible lesson and Sermon.

Chris Chin - (1) His brother who had a stroke (2) Elizabeth and Austin coming exams and (3) Finding a new and suitable place to worship.

Lai Hing - (1) Guide her to integrate her faith and belief to reflect Almighty God in her work place and (2) guide Elizabeth to study wisely that will excel in her studies and also to glorify God.

Chee Hoe - (1) That we will fix our eyes on Jesus in our daily life and  (2) for his preparation for clinical training and examination in England.

Matthew– (1) His job, seeking wisdom and guidance and  (2) time management for the week so that he could dedicate time for the Lord.

Samuel – (1) Wisdom as he continues to work in the lab and (2) both himself and his junior for he is monitoring his Final Year Project.

Shirley - (1) Guidance to manage her time better to take care of her family as she takes up the new job and (2) wisdom and guidance to teach her children and herself to lead a life that is pleasing to God.

Michell - can concentrate in her studies so that she can do well in her mid year exam.

Melvin - (1) can concentrate in his study and do well in his exam and (2) That his grandma could understand the gospel and get baptize.

This was prophesied by the Old Testament prophets in such passages as Jeremiah 29:10-14, “‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. And I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD… ’” It was prophesied that the time would come that all men would be offered the opportunity to “seek the Lord” as we read in Zechariah 8:21-22, “And the inhabitants of one will go to another saying, ‘Let us go at once to entreat the favor of the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts; I will also go.’ So many peoples and mighty nations will come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem and to entreat the favor of the LORD.” Certainly, that opportunity for men from all nations to “seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem” came to fruition on the day of Pentecost when thousands that day asked Peter and the rest of the apostles “what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37; cf. Acts 1:8; 2:1-11).

But how is it that man today can go about seeking God? It is not up to man to define how we go about seeking God. Consider the following requirements of how man must seek God.

We must seek Him in humility. We will never come into fellowship with God with a heart characterized by arrogance and pride. How dare we assume that we can define the terms for our search for God? Peter said in I Peter 5:6, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time” (cf. James 4:10). Unless we seek for God with such humility, we will never find the fellowship with Him that we desire. Will we be willing to yield our will to God’s?

We must seek Him in truth. God alone defines truth and our efforts to seek God must be according to His standards. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14:6). God has always told man how we are to seek Him. Even in the Old Testament, we read in Deuteronomy 12:5, “But you shall seek the LORD at the place which the LORD your God shall choose from all your tribes, to establish His name there for His dwelling, and there you shall come.” Under the Old Covenant, there was but one place God defined for those who would seek Him to come to. Today, under the law of Christ, it’s not a single physical location (cf. John 4:20-24), but rather a single spiritual relationship in which we must seek God. That is, “in Christ” is the place where men must be today if they would hope to seek and find God (Ephesians 1:3-14; Galatians 3:24-27). Our path to seeking the Lord must begin with a passion and love for the truth (II Thessalonians 2:10).

We must therefore seek Him through His word. To seek God is to diligently study what He has divinely chosen to reveal to us. It takes work and effort then to seek Him. It requires our time and attention. That is why Paul exhorted Timothy to put in the work to be a faithful student of God’s word. II Timothy 2:15 states, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.” Will we make the effort to study, both on our own, as well as every opportunity we have with others.

We must seek Him diligently above all else. We will only “find Him” when we seek for Him with “all your heart and all your soul” (Deuteronomy 4:29). A half-hearted search will not accomplish anything. Jesus taught in Matthew 6:33 of our need to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.” With God, there is no second place.

We also need to see the importance of seeking God NOW! A time will come when it’s too late. Jesus spoke of why there will be just a few who will be saved and one of those reasons is because many just won’t see the importance of seeking God now. Luke 13:24-25 says, “‘Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock on the door, saying, “Lord, open up to us!” then He will answer and say to you, “I do not know where you are from”’” (cf. Matthew 25:1-13; Isaiah 55:6-7). Both as teachers and students, may we grow to appreciate every opportunity we have to help ourselves and others seek the Lord.

Finally, there is never a time in life to cease in our efforts to seek God. David wrote in Psalms 105:3-4, “Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad. Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually.” We can’t afford to grow weary and slack off in our efforts to seek after Him through our continued obedience to His will.

To all of those who are visiting with us today, especially our honoured guests, we wish to extend a warm welcome to you

SERMON

We are delighted to have our brother Dino Roldan as the speaker for the next four weeks. For this morning, his message of encouragement is titled “Seeking God.”

The speaker, from the Philippines, is not a stranger to us as he was with the Wangsa Maju congregation in June 2007 till June 2009.

Let us give him our utmost attention to the message.

W.M. CoC NEWS

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BIBLE CLASS

The Bible class teacher for the month of May is brother Dino. His lesson today is called “Understanding The Lord’s Prayer” taken from the text of Matthew 6:1-15.

HONOURED GUESTS

In our midst last Sunday was brother Ganga from the KL church and CK Tan who has been visiting us on a regular basis for quite sometime.

MEETINGS

After lunch today, the men of this congregation will have their monthly leadership meeting.  Please do stay back to discuss the Lord’s work. At the same time the ladies will have their Bible study about “Knowing God’s Word.” Do make yourselves available to have more spiritual food.

MESSAGE FROM BROTHER STEVEN

Our brother was discharged from Sunway Medical Center last week. His email of appreciation is “Today I spend almost 5 weeks at this beautiful resort with full medical attention and good sleep and rest with full of torture which I learn a good lesson if I do not take of my health in the future. I certainly now begins to look at life differently as appreciate many of you are concerns when I was admitted to the hospital. I was touch the prayers you all pray as I feels the aroma of prayers towards me as though God interventions in listen to the supplication is answer. Blood after blood was taken from my veins and procedure was done and marvelous the sign and test result come good and sign of improvement indicates I am on the road to recovery. Eileen is so supportive visits me without fail bringing home cook food for lunch and dinner.

Again I never felt like this before many from Klang, Puchong, Seremban, Singapore, USA,and Philippines pray for my speedy recovery. This shows Christians love and God will never fail for those who seek him earnestly. THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND PRAYERS.”

INFO NIGHT/LST PARTY

We are back in building contacts with the students at KTAR and UTAR now that a new semester has begun. As such, there will be  an info night cum LST Party this Thursday at 7.30pm. Leaflets have been printed and volunteers are needed to help recruit students for LST readings that will begin next week.

******Prayer List******

Lai Hing - (1) Thank God for bringing me back safely from China and (2) pray for God’s guidance to the family to walk closely with Him

Chris – Pray for his brother who had a stroke, and his sister in law will take care of him

Sharon – (1) Please pray that 12 year old Nayati Moodliar, a student at Mont Kiara International School who was kidnapped 27.4.12 will be returned safely to his family. (He has been found on Thursday 3.5.12)

Eileen - (1) Thanksgiving to God for Steven’s slow but sure recovery.  Pray that Steven will be coming home next week. (2) For Adelina and Dexter’s final exam. (3) Isaac’s mid year exam on 16.5.12. (4) For Dino and LST team and the LST programme.

KC - For his father in law who had a fall, for healing and physical strength.

Samuel - (1) That his Masters application will be sped up and  (2) pray for his work at the college in which he has some technical issues.

Matthew - (1) That he is safe after the Bersih rally, (2) pray for Malaysia will be a better country without corruption. (3) Pray that God will guide him in his job.

The importance of a good introduction.  To each church Jesus identified Himself in descriptive terms.  This served to establish His authority, His knowledge of their circumstances, and what was about to happen to them.  Jesus did not merely know what they were doing but He was “in the midst” of those churches, Rev. 2.1.   He is the “First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life,” Rev. 2.8.  He overcame death so we can have everlasting life.  He has preeminence in the church.  His mouth contains the word of God and is a “sharp two edged sword”, Rev. 2.12.  He has eyes like a flame of fire and feet like fine brass, Rev. 2.18.  He sees all and shows His displeasure at the tolerance of Jezebel in Thyatira.  His knowledge is that of the seven Spirits of God, Rev. 3.1.  Perhaps meaning He has complete knowledge of their works and their tribulation.  He does not merely possess a key or one of many keys but “the key of David”, Rev. 3.7.  He rules on the throne of David in heaven.  His power and authority is over all the earth.  No one can change what He says.  Jesus is the “Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God,” Rev. 3.14.  John says that without the word there would have been no creation for He was instrumental in the creation, John 1.1-3.  We should always pay attention to the introduction.

Church problems are a reflection of societal problems.  The church at Ephesus was not facing immediate persecution, which may have been the result of a city with a laid back attitude toward religion.  They hated false doctrine but they did not love the Lord as they should have, Rev. 2.4.  Emperor worship was practiced in many of the cities as was other forms of idolatry, resulting in Christians being lead away by the false deities and teachings.  Those who remained faithful were in danger or persecution and death.  Compromise was tempting because if allows one to think they are standing for the truth without being dogmatic.  The same can be said for churches today.  The attitudes and sins of those around us have an effect on our attitudes and practices.  You live in an area with lots of hot weather and water, I dare say modesty is a problem.  Perhaps you live in an area where smoking and drinking of alcohol is widely practiced, I dare say it will be a problem in the church.  We live in a time of lose morality and churches are having to face members living with their boyfriends or girlfriends outside of marriage.

Every church has problems.  I used to think that Smyrna and Philadelphia were prefect because they were not chastised by Jesus.  While they did not have any internal spiritual problems, they did have problems.  They were facing persecution from Rome, false teachers, Jewish contempt, and even death.  Most of us would like to go to the “perfect congregation.”  A congregation where everyone got along with one another all the time.  A congregation where the truth is always taught.  A congregation busy in reaching the lost and edifying its members.  In order to be such a congregation, we have to work at growing in those areas.  Thus, Smyrna and Philadelphia were not perfect but they were growing in perfection.

The best instruction will do no good if we do not pay attention.  Jesus tells the churches to listen up and repent.  It is one thing to hear something, it is another to pay attention to what has been said.  Listening is essential in learning but it does no good if we do not think about what we have heard.  Even Jesus could not make the churches listen and repent.  No one can listen for us and no one can render obedience to God on our behalf.  On numerous occasions Jesus concluded His teachings by saying, take heed.  More taking heed needs to be done today.

Finally, the battle is real and so is its outcome.  Some of these Christians would be killed.  They were fed to lions, burned at the stake, sawn into, etc.  But they were on the winning side.  Jesus and His church would overcome Satan and the world.  He would be victorious therefore He promised the tree of life, Rev. 2.7; protection from the second death, Rev. 2.11; hidden manna, and a white stone, Rev. 2.17; power over the nations, Rev. 2.26ff; clothing His subjects with a white robe and writing their names in the Book of Life, Rev. 3.5; making them a pillar in the temple of God, Rev. 3.12; and places to sit on His throne, Rev.21.  Only the victorious enjoy the fruits of the battle.  Those who are faithful will enjoy the outcome of this battle.  We today must remain faithful and battle to forces of Satan if we want to be victorious.

To all of those who are visiting with us today, especially our honoured guests, we wish to extend a warm welcome to you

SERMON

This morning, we have the opportunity to hear from brother Ganga. He attends the KL congregation and his thoughts from the Word is titled “The Church Jesus Prefers.”

W.M. CoC NEWS

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BIBLE CLASS

Our Bible class teach is brother KC Cheang. His lesson is the fifth and final lesson is the short series of the epistle of Jude. It is called “Exhortations To The Beloved” and the Doxology.

The teacher for the whole month of May will be brother Dino Roldan.

HONOURED GUEST

We were honoured to have our regular visitor, CK Tan with us last week. He has expressed his desire to obey our Lord Jesus Christ in baptism very soon. Continue to keep him our prayers.

UPDATES OF BROTHER STEVEN

Our brother is still warded at the Sunway Medical Centre on the slow road to recovery. He is on the sixth floor in room 6324. Visiting hours are from 1.00 to 5.00 PM and from 7.00 to 9.00 PM. Do pay him a visit and bring along lots of cheer for him.

MEETINGS

The leaders’ meeting is scheduled to be held next Sunday after lunch. Do keep that aft ern non free to discuss the Lord‘s work.  The ladies will use this opportunity to have a Bible study on “Knowing God’s Word.” All ladies are encouraged to be present for this spiritual feast.

******Prayer List******

Chee Hoe - (1) May God bless our plans to find a better and bigger place for worship and ministry (2) Please pray for my study plans and UK trip this coming May 21 - June 25th

Eileen  - (1) For Steven’s recuperation and homecoming to the family and church (2) Eileen’s general wellbeing and strength and perseverance in caring for the family  (3) For Dino’s coming - safe journey and preparation and (4) LST team - their preparation and safe journey

C.B. Gan - (1) For CK’s wife that God will prepare her to understand the Good News so as to overcome her fear of baptism and (2) Preparation of Dino, Marsha, Jonathan and Bethany and the church as we look forward to the new work in campus ministry in May - July

Pamela Khaw -  Thank God for brother Victor’s sermon on “Contend For the Faith: The Divine Pattern.”

Saints have a responsibility to “earnestly contend” for the faith. The idea is that we should contend as combatants, and we should do so earnestly. To contend for the faith is to defend the faith! Paul said he was “set for the defense of the gospel”. (Phil. 1:17) Writing to the church of the Thessalonians, the apostle Paul said: “…we were bold to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention.” (1 Thess. 2:2)

In 1 Tim. 6:12 Paul exhorted Timothy to “Fight the good fight of faith…” In Eph. 6:10-18 Paul urges saints to properly equip themselves by putting on “the whole armor of God” and taking “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”. They were not to use carnal weapons in their battle for the faith. (See 2 Cor. 10:3-6). As we contend for the faith we must “strive lawfully”. (See 2 Tim. 2:1-5).

At Antioch in Pisidia, Paul and Barnabas boldly contended for the faith although envious Jews “spake against those things spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.” (Acts 13:45-46). In Athens (as recorded in Acts 17) Paul disputed “in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.” (Verse 17). Some of the philosophers “encountered him,” i.e., debated or argued with him and some others said, “What will this babbler say?

In Ephesus Paul “went into the synagogue, and spake boldly by the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from “them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus. And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.” (Acts 19:8-10).

The reason why saints are told to “earnestly contend for the faith ” is because ungodly men creep in unawares. By their teaching they will endeavor to turn the grace of God into lasciviousness and deny either by their teaching or by their actions (or both) the true God and His Son Jesus Christ! (See Jude 4).

We learn from Titus 1:9-16 that there are many deceivers “Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.”

We must “contend for the faith” by exposing false teachings with courage, boldness and love.

To all of those who are visiting with us today, especially our honoured guests, we wish to extend a warm welcome to you

SERMON

Our brother Victor Chong is the speaker for this morning. His message from the Word is titled “Contend For The Faith: The Divine Pattern.”

This is a message of vital importance and urge all to lend him your ears.

W.M. CoC NEWS

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BIBLE CLASS

The scheduled Bible class teacher is our brother Chris Chin. This lesson, called “The Ungodly Dreamers” is the second to the last lesson from the epistle of Jude.

Next week, brother KC will wrap up this short series of lessons with “Exhortations To The Beloved” and the Doxology.

HONOURED GUESTS

Last week, we were honoured to have  Irene  Cheang from the PP church family and CK Tan who resides at Wangsa Melawati in our worship assembly.

We look forward to your presence in our services always

UPDATES OF BROTHER STEVEN

We receive the following text message from our beloved sister Eileen last Thursday.

Praise n thank God, All Gracious n Merciful. Steven underwent the heart scope at 12.30 pm today. Results show all is well with his heart n the related valves. No sign of bacterial activity/deposit.  Now waiting for him to recover fully n b able to come hopefully in a wk or two. Thank u to all bros n sis in Christ who have unceasingly prayed for him n me n family. 

As of last Friday, our brother Steven is in room 6324 on the 6th floor at the Sunway Medical Centre. Visiting hours are from 1.00 to 5.00 PM and from 7.00 to 9.00 PM.

LEADERSHIP MEETING

The leaders of this congregation will meet on 6 May for the monthly meeting to discuss the Lord’s work. Kindly keep that afternoon free.

******Prayer List******

Eileen - (i) For Adelina (her first born, currently in US) preparing for her final semester exam at the end of April, that she would not be too worries over Bro Steven (ii) For Dexter - preparing for his final exam in April  and (ii) For herself - general health, strength and patience in this time of difficulty.

Chris Chin - (i) For Lai Hing’s trip to China on 17th April  and (ii) For the family’s growth in Christ

Samuel - (i) For protection around the neighbourhood as there has been two consecutive break-ins at his place and (ii) For Adrian, Kok Pern and Ee Seong to be blessed as they had losses due to the break in.

Doreen -  Thank brother KC for his sermon on “The ABC’s and DEFG of Apathy.”

“Indifference” is defined as, “lack of concern or interest” (Webster’s New World Dictionary). It is apathy, disinterest, listlessness, inactivity. A person who is indifferent just does not care because he is neither for nor against. He is lacking in feeling or emotion.

There is still a great deal of indifference both in the world and in the church. It is a sinful attitude which gives birth to many other sins. Nothing hinders the cause of the Lord more than the soul-chilling indifference seen in so many places. Are you indifferent in the Lord’s service? Examine yourself. In the first part of this series, we will study the causes of indifference. In the article to follow, we shall be concerned with the fruits of indifference and the remedy for it.

Indifference Is Caused By: Ignorance Of Truth (John 17:17)

Many simply do not know what God expects of them because they have not studied His Word (Eph. 5:17). They are ignorant because they do not possess a love for the Truth (2 Thess. 2:10-12; Mt. 5:6).

A Failure To Be Genuinely Converted

Many show by their actions that they never really repented for they are still engaging in the same sinful activities that they practiced before becoming Christians (Acts 3:19). These still have a love for the world which is forbidden (1 Jn. 2:15). They need to realize that they have been translated “out of the power of darkness” and act accordingly (Col. 1:13). Those who have put on their Lord in baptism are not to be of this world (Jn. 15:19; 17:14,16). However, some are still conformed to this world; thus, they show their lack of genuine conversion (Rom. 12:1,2).

Some, who were once members of a false religion, still hold to some of the false concepts they were taught. For example, some who have been baptized into Christ for the remission of their sins will tell you they think there are saved people in denominations. I had one member to defend his irregular attendance on the grounds that he had been irregular in attendance while a member of the Catholic Church. Sadly, I have found that many feel limited service on their part is acceptable with God.

Lack Of Love For God

Indifference can be caused by a lack of love for God, which results in a lack of knowledge and obedience (Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 2:3). Those who do not love God with their whole heart are either ignorant of what God has done for them, or else they are ungrateful (Jn. 3:16; Rom. 1:21).

Fear Of What Others Might Say Or Do

True, the world does frown on those who are zealously doing the Lord’s work. We must not let those in the world discourage us by their contemptuous remarks (Mt. 10:27, 28; Lk. 6:22; 1 Pet. 3:14). Since they do not know Christ, it is not surprising they fail to understand His followers. Let us remember that the fearful will be lost (Rev. 21:8).

The Desire To Seek The Way Of Ease (Amos 6:1)

The “unprofitable servant” was cast out because he was fearful and lazy (Mt. 25:24-30). The Way that leads to eternal life is “narrow” and difficult. It takes effort to walk in it (Mt. 7:13,14; Lk. 13:24). Those who want to drift along will find themselves in the broad way that “leadeth to destruction.” The Lord never sought the way of ease or the path of least resistance.

The Feeling Of Self-Satisfaction

It was this feeling that caused the church at Laodicea to be “lukewarm” (Rev. 3:16,17). The rich farmer was satisfied, but God called him a fool (Lk. 12:20). The self-righteous Pharisee was satisfied, but he was not righteous before God (Lk. 18:9-14). We should not be satisfied until: (1) we have become “holy in all manner of living;” (2) all in the church are strong in the faith; (3) and, all in the world have heard and obeyed the Gospel.

Indifference On The Part Of Others

I know of nothing that will kill zeal and enthusiasm faster than for some brethren to show disinterest in the work by saying that the work under consideration is not worth the effort. Let us spread zeal, not indifference!

Conclusion

In conclusion, you can not be indifferent and zealous at the same time (Tit. 2:14). You can not abound in the work of the Lord and be indifferent in His service (1 Cor. 15:58). Many want the “crown of life,” but are not willing to run the race to obtain it (Heb. 12:1). Many want the crown of victory, but are not willing to “fight the good fight of faith” (1 Tim. 6:12). Are we “slothful” or “fervent in spirit; serving the Lord” (Rom. 12:11)?

The difference between those who stand upon the right hand of the Lord, and those who stand upon His left hand, is that those on the right hand “did” and those on the left hand “did not” (Mt. 25). It is not enough to abstain from those things forbidden, but we must, also, do that which is required! Those on the left hand were not charged with doing things that were forbidden, but with not doing the things that were required. Are you busy doing God’s Will (Mt. 7:21)?

To all of those who are visiting with us today, especially our honoured guests, we wish to extend a warm welcome to you

SERMON

This morning, the speaker is our brother KC Cheang. He shares his thoughts from the Word about “The ABC’s and DEFG of Apathy.”

Let us pay attention to what he has to say about this vital subject.

W.M. CoC NEWS

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BIBLE CLASS

Our brother C.B Gan is the scheduled teacher for this morning. He continues with lesson three from the epistle of Jude with emphasis on  verses five to seven titled “Reminders of God’s Righteous Condemnation.”

The teacher for next week is our brother Chris Chin. He will teach about “The Ungodly Dreamers.”

VISITING BRETHREN

We were glad to have Charlie (Subang Jaya church), Khuen Foong, Jun Joy with baby Jocelyn (Seremban church) and Shirley Leong, Michelle and  Melvin (KL church) in our midst last Lord’s Day.

Do come by to visit us whenever you are in the neighbourhood.

UPDATES OF BROTHER STEVEN

We thank our Lord God for granting our brother Steven, a slow but steady recovery. After a removal of fluid from his right lung, he achieved another milestone when he was able to breath on his own for  half day and able to take ‘baby steps’ without any oxygen help. Do continue to keep him and the Shee family in your prayers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

1. Dino Roldan’s stay in Wangsa Maju from 5 May till 2 June to be actively involved with the campus ministry.

2.  LST team from USA from 2 July till 13 August.

3.  Prayer seminar from 20 - 22 July with Larry McKenzie from Memphis, Tennessee.

******Prayer List******

Matthew - 1) For brother Steven and other brethren who are sick (2) A  safe journey to Singapore (3) For me to share the word with the students (4) For God to give me wisdom to face challenges in spiritual life, career and in meeting his boss’ expectations and (5) For safe journey my parents who will be travelling to China

KC - (1) Pray for Caroline Ang’s chemo treatment commencing from 11 April 12

(2) Faith of churches of Christ members from KL to share the gospel message

(3) Safe arrival of Dino

Chee Hoe - (1) For unity in the churches of Christ (2) For my training and examinations in UK in May and June 2012 (3) For the upcoming campus ministry events

Lai Hing - (1) Please direct my path and career in accordance to Your will and plans for my life. (2) Continue to guide and protect Austin and Elizabeth in their daily lives and in their studies.

Chris – (1) Faith in the family (2) Lai Hing’s trip to China on 17 April and (3) The growth of WM church

Doreen – (1) That our sister Eileen may draw strength from the Lord as she ministers to brother Steven on the road to recovery (2) My sister, Connie may find a sales job in the pharmaceutical industry after being made redundant by her previous company.