07 June 2020

Date 9/6 (Tue) 10/6 (Wed) 11/6 (Thurs) 12/6 (Fri)

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Morning Devotion P.I.C: Rev. Esther & Amos Electronic Sermon Notes

Chinese English

*Morning Devotion Live Broadcast: http://www.youtube.com/c/ga611tv Enquiry: co-worker Dorcas Choong

2020面对困局的策略

Walking Out from the Valleys of Life

1. The Lord has Interceded for Us Before We Fail (Mat. 26:31, Luk. 22:31-34) Jesus reminded Peter in advance that the enemy would come and make them stumble and their faith will be tested. Peter would have denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. Jesus had already interceded for Peter in this matter as Jesus did not want Peter to lose his faith. However, Peter was ignorant, he was self-righteous that he would not betray Jesus. He confidently boasted of his willingness to go to prison and to die for Jesus. God will, through circumstances and other people, enable us to realize our own pride and weaknesses. Let us not assume more ability than we have, else we might just as well stumble like Peter, and left the Lord and the Church when facing temptation.

2. Still Being Loved though Stumbled (Mat. 26:69-74, Luk. 22:61-62)

After Jesus was arrested, Peter followed after Him afar off. Peter however was recognized as a partner to Jesus. Peter with his heart filled with fear, fearful of arrest, he denied Jesus three times just as Jesus had warned him. As it happened, Jesus looked at Peter intensely. Peter remembered what Jesus had prophesized and felt deeply ashamed and stumbled out to weep. Peter realized his pride and weakness, that he was not as determined and brave. Peter in this stumbling truly got to know about himself.

3. Healing Transforms Valleys into Highlights (Joh. 21:15-17)

The disciples experienced Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection within a short time span, which was to them difficult to accept. After Jesus was resurrected, he did not stay as often with his disciples. They inevitably felt lost, so Peter returned to his fishing career. Jesus appeared to them again by the sea, and they caught 153 big fish. Jesus asked Peter three times “Do you love Me?” In His first two questions Jesus used the word Agape (sacrificial love) on Peter and Peter responded with Phileo love (friend’s love). But on the 3rd question Jesus used Phileo, and Peter responded that he would love Jesus likewise. As Peter denied Jesus three times, so Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him. It was Jesus’ way to healing Peter’s heart of self-blame, shame and pains, a way of comforting and restoring Peter. Although Peter’s love remained at the Phileo level, Jesus’ love for him remained unchanged, and again called Peter to arise to look after the sheep. Thus Peter was healed and restored. His heart was now ready to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. God empowered him to walk out of his failure and later became the key leader in the early Church in Jerusalem. Likewise God hopes that we can boldly face our weaknesses, be willing to be touched and healed by Him so that we, like Peter, are able to walk out from our dark valleys with God’s help. [This sermon message was delivered on May 24, 2020. Edited by Sec. of editors]

Essence of Sunday Sermon

◎Rev Esther Kong, Pr. Ruth Chen

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1. Special Announcement:

Dear brothers and sisters, our Steering Committee has received promptings through

prayers and objective considerations. For the love and protection of everyone,

considering the spread of the novel Coronavirus in Malaysia especially Kuala Lumpur,

and in order to avoid the possibility of spreading the epidemic in crowds, all of our

church venues shall be closed from March 5, 2020 onwards.

A) Various Worship Services

1. Ha Sava Worship Service live streaming on Saturday (4pm-6pm) and online worship

services for both Sunday Worship Services (8:30am & 11am). Brothers and sisters may

watch the online worship service at home and worship God together with family

members. (Please check out the following link: www.ga611bol.org)

2. Children’s Church on Saturday (4pm-6pm) and Sunday (8:30am & 11am) will be

conducted online. Parents may accompany children to watch the online worship

service and let the young and old at home worship God together. (Please check out

the following link: www.ga611bol.org)

3. Miao Pu Worship, New Spirit, Rose of Sharon, Cedar Worship, GAIW and GAPW will

have combined service with either Ha Sava Worship Service or Sunday worship

services.

B) Online Class Resumption of Education and Equipping Center:

1. The 1st <Encounter Camp> (Revised Edition), 27/6-25/7 (Sat), 10am-12pm. Free

Admission (5 classes), registration deadline: 25/6 (Thurs), 4:30pm.

This course is led by Pr. Christina and her team. This course is custom-made for new

friends and new believers who desire to know Jesus. The content includes the

introduction of essential truths of Christianity, secrets to spiritual growth, helping

everyone to adapt to the church lifestyle, to become the messengers of the Kingdom of

God. We encourage everyone to participate!

Requirement for enrolment: Open to all new comers, brothers and sisters. Registration

availability: Limited to only 90 seat, first come first served

Enquiry: Co-worker Joyce Chan (017-5040052)

Announcement

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Online Enrolment Form:

https://forms.gle/R3ZbTMhKkwzhQRjG9

2. The 4th <Be a Man of Prayer>, 27/6 – 25/7 (Sat), 1-3pm. Fee: RM10 (5 classes), registration deadline: 25/6 (Thurs), 4:30pm.

This Course is led by Rev Sarah Chang and team. To know the power of prayer is far-reaching; our prayers are unstoppable when we pray according to God's will! Requirement for enrolment: Baptized Christians who had completed <Encounter Camp>, <Growing Towards Maturity>, <Army Of Christ> and <Miao Pu 8 Blessings> courses. Registration availability: Limited to only 90 seat, first come first served.

Enquiry: Intern Co-worker Natalia Choong (012-866 2523) / Intern Co-worker Ruth Lim (016-796 0917)

C) Morning Devotions Live Broadcast Link: 1. The live broadcasting of the morning devotions had switched to YouTube ga611tv

page. (http://www.youtube.com/c/ga611tv)

D) Cell Groups

1. The church will not provide venues for the cell groups. We also do not encourage cell leaders to open their homes for cell groups. Please use Zoom Cloud Meetings for online cell groups.

E) Kindly wire transfer your offerings to GA611 Bread of Life Centre

1. Public Bank 3133173103 (Tithes and offerings) 2. Public Bank 3133173334 (Church building) * Swift Code: PBBEMYKL * Note: Please keep the bank-in receipt(s) until church resume worship services

gathering.

Announcement

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Online Enrolment Form: https://forms.gle/KR3xX9Sqa4GswLcs9

Kindly wire transfer your fees to GA611 Bread of Life Centre (Maybank 5-12334-30127-6) * Note: 1) Please specify when transferring: EC PRAYER 2) Please send the receipt via Whatsapp to 012-866

2523 (Intern Co-worker Natalia Choong)

Pastoral Zone — Announcement

Pastoral Zone’s Service Schedule

Time Zone Venue P.I.C

SUN

8:30, 11am Adult Service Online Worship Rev. Esther K

GASK Children Church

Rise & Shine! Grow & Revive! (Welcome 4-12 year old kids)

8:30, 11am Online Worship. Enquiry: IP. Sharon C

9am Philippines

Worship

Combined

Service IP. Jessie H

11am Indonesian

Worship

Combined

Service Pr. Helen F

WED

Rose of Sharon Worship, Restore the Colours of Life

“Tree of Life, River of Life” Series

10:30am, Combined Service. Enquiry: Pr. Helen F

SAT

Cedars Worship, Serve the Elders, Enjoy among the Elders

1pm, Combined Service Enquiry: Pr. Ezra L

I-GEN Worship

4-6pm, Online Worship

Enquiry: Rev. Amos H

New Spirit Worship, Your Spiritual Power Station

"Freedom In God" Series

4pm, Combined Service. Enquiry: Pr. Lois Y

Ha Sava Worship

4-6pm, Online Worship

Enquiry: Rev. David T

GASK Children Church

Rise & Shine! Grow & Revive! (Welcome 4-12 year old kids) 4pm, Online Worship. Enquiry: IP. Sharon C

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Personal and Family Jesus came to save the lost. Now, Jesus has given us the heavenly authority to save the lost for Him continuously. Let us pray with faith for our non-believing family members, relatives, and friends, and declare the outcomes that we desire to see. Nation and Pandemic 1) Nation and politics – declare in unity at this critical time that the authority of

Jesus rules in Malaysia, that His justice and power be released on the earth! In the name of Jesus, we take up the authority to bind the works of the enemy (e.g. injustice, rebellion, betrayal, greed, selfishness, brutality etc.).

2) Nation and economy – may God grant us wisdom, righteousness and creativity to have breakthroughs in the economic crisis. Ask for mercy and grace of God to come upon the people in difficulties, job loss and poverty.

3) Pandemic of other nations – that people would come to repentance through this pandemic and truly know the will of God. Declare that the will of God be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Church and Gospel 1) Spiritual life – pray for the faith of brothers, sisters and new believers, that we

would keep following God and not turn away from the righteous path. 2) Spreading of the gospel – may the fire of revival burns in us and sends us to

make disciples of all nations!

Prayer Focus

Prayer Meeting Schedule (Online Prayer Meeting)

P.I.C. : Rev. Sarah Chang 03-79567709

Morning Devotion: 8-9am Evening Devotion: 3-4pm

Day Time Prayer Slot P. I. C.

Wed 12:30 - 1:30pm The Anointing of Issachar Sis. Grace Eng

Wed 1:30 - 2:30pm Holy Land Pr. Irin Koh

Wed 8:30 - 10:30pm Nazarite Altar Sis. Joy Yong

Thurs 11am - 1pm City, Church & Families Sis. Grace Tang

Fri 2:30 - 3:30pm New Holy City Sis. Fiona Lai

Sat 12 - 12:30pm Flames of Revival IP. Sharon Cheah

Materials for This Week’s Altar Building:

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