WELCOME 

To  all  of  those  who  are visiting with us today, we wish to extend a  warm welcome to you. 

SERMON

Today’s  sermon  is  the  third and last part of brother Dino’s series in Holy  Spirit  entitled  “Living  By  The  Spirit”  taken  from  Galatians 5:16-23.  We  are  to  live  by the Spirit in order for us to bear fruits of Jesus’  characters.  Learn  more from the scriptures on how the Spirit helps us fight our sinful nature.  BIBLE STUDY

Today’s Bible study is the second to last in the thirteen week study on ‘The Leaders of Israel’.   Our leader this week is Queen Esther. 

  “The story of Esther is told in one of the shortest books in the Bible’s Old Testament. She was born in poverty and anonymity and later becomes queen over one of the most powerful empires in history. She was born into  a   Jewish   family   and   became   an orphan at a young age. Her Jewish name,  Hadassah,   was   changed   to   the   Babylonian  name Esther  to  protect  her identity and heritage. Esther’s uncle, Mordecai, raised her after the death of her parents. Esther  is   faced   with  difficult  choices,  but never looses her trust in  the  Lord God of  Israel. She is put into a position where she can save her own people still living in the empire from total annihilation.   

Mordecai  appeals  to  Esther  to use her power and position to save  her  people.  After  three  days  of  fasting  and  praying for guidance, Esther realizes that all that has happened in her life has prepared her for  this  moment  in  history.  Trusting  in God, she asks her husband, King  Xerxes,  and  Haman  to  a series of three private banquets and then  petitions  Xerxes.  She  reveals  the  truth  about  Haman and is successful in her plea. The  lessons  that  we  can  learn  from  Esther are faithfulness, trust  in  God,  and  a willingness to follow His will whether we are afraid or not. Esther’s act on behalf of the Jews is a picture of sacrifice. - Dianne Sagan 2007 

   …….NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS…..  

LST UPDATES

This past Friday evening there was an LST social gathering. Those who attended were LST teachers, readers and a few Wangsa members. There was an opening prayer, songs of praise, interactive games and food for all. All in all it was a very enjoyable evening. All are encouraged to attend the last LST social gathering this Friday evening at 7:00pm. This will be a pot-luck meal as well, so if you are willing to bring a dish please let Sister Doreen know. 

SINGSPIRATION

* The Seremban Church of Christ has invited everyone to join them in a ‘singspiration’ on the 27th of September at 7.30pm. This event is organized by the Seremban youth group.  Light refreshments and fellowship will be served following the event. Please speak to Brother Dino if you are interested in attending this activity. The deadline for confirmation is today. For additional information please refer to the letter pinned on the notice board.

* The K.L. congregation has also extended an invitation to all to attend a ‘singspiration’ on 11th October at 6.30pm at the KL Church of Christ building.The invitation letter is posted on the notice board. 
SEMINAR

The Pasir Panjang Church of Christ will be hosting a 2-day Inter-congregational Mission Seminar on October 3rd and 4th at the church building. The times are 7:30pm for the 3rd and 8.30pm on the 4th. For more details, please see their invitation on the board.   

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

The Klang Church of Christ has sent a letter for this year’s ‘Youth Development Prograamme’ to be held at Taman Hutan Lagenda, Gunung Ledang, Johor National Park. The dates are 15th - 18th December 2008. The theme for this year is, ‘Let’s Go Fishing’. More details are on the notice board. 
ADDITION

Congratulations to Ronaldo Begonia on the birth of his first daughter! Baby Christine Jireh weighed in at 6 pounds at birth and was born on the 15th of  September.  Both mother and child are doing well.

*****  Please  Remember  In  Prayer  ******* 

LST Team Workers – Bill and Darla Dismuke, Kelley and Pat Clowe

LST Readers – protect their time so they keep their reading schedules

UTAR & KTAR Students – the last few papers in their examinations Dicky Lian - diagnosed with colon cancer.

Mary Downes (mother of Sharon Lee) - cancer

Chong, Tek Liong (father of Victor Chong) – overall physical weakness

Dino Roldan Sr. (Dino Roldan’s father) – recovering from a stroke

Ronaldo Begonia – his wife, Joy and their new born daughter Christine

Ronald Elambre (LST reader) – diagnosed with first stage of leukemia