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New Year Message by Ps Ng Swee Ming on 6 Jan 2013
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A “True Disciple” “Great joy. He greeted me like an old friend. And looks after me.
How I love him! Then he speaks. How
small I am.”
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Adolf Hitler
A “True Disciple”
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Adolf Hitler
“When he speaks, all resistance breaks down before the magical… He
divides the hot from the cold. But
lukewarmness he spits from his mouth”
A “True Disciple”
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Adolf Hitler
“We shall go down in history as the
greatest statesmen of all time, or the
greatest criminals”
Our VISION TRANSFORMING LIVES
EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
Theme for 2012 :
TRANSFORMATION
thru’ PRAYER Col 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer,
being watchful and thankful.
"If we have no idea where we are going,
any road will lead us there."
Merv Thompson
In the New Testament ...
‘believers’ were called various names :
Christian(s)
‘the Way’
‘saints’
‘brethren’
‘Disciple(s)’
: 3
: 5
: 45
: 193
: 294
GREAT COMMISSION Matt 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said,
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore GO and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and TEACHING them to obey everything I
have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age."
Theme for 2013
TRANSFORMATION thru’
DISCIPLING
In the Bible ...
Christian - “belonging to Christ”
Disciple (Gk: mathetes)
A Learner,
An Apprentice,
A Student
A Follower
Disciple of Christ –
Follower of Christ, our Teacher / Rabbi
Definition: A Disciple
A DISCIPLE is a CHRISTIAN who is
a FOLLOWER of Jesus,
LEARNING to be more like Him
and
TEACHING others to do likewise
Question ?
What does Paul, the CHRISTIAN look like ?
What does Paul, the DISCIPLE look like ?
Transformation Thru’ Discipling
What does IDENTICAL mean ?
No difference
Same
you are a sinner
that Jesus died for your sins
that Jesus is your Lord and invite Him into your heart
current situation...
A Choice ! Which would you want ?
Which is better for you ?
Ref 1 Cor 3 & Heb 5
of Salvation
Transformation Thru’ Discipling
Discipleship
is not optional...
it must be
Baseball Example
Transformation Thru’ Discipleship
• Discipleship does not just happen
• Discipleship must be INTENTIONAL
– Devotional & Prayer Life
– Discipleship Group involvement
– Discipled – Learning & Encouraging
– Discipling – Sharing & Growing
CELEBRATION Worship & Word
Transformation Thru’ Discipleship
IDENTICAL
To be a CHRISTIAN is to be a DISCIPLE
INTENTIONAL
DISCIPLESHIP must be INTENTIONAL
Verse 2013
“Imitate me,
just as I also
imitate Christ” 1 Cor 11:1 (NKJV)
“Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ” 1 Cor 11:1
Paul wrote to the Corinthians in
1 Cor 11:1 -“Imitate me, just as I
also IMITATE CHRIST”
For TODAY we will just focus on
Paul’s call to IMITATE CHRIST
Transformation Thru’ Discipling
IMITATE CHRIST
But how ?
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Transformation Thru’ Discipling
Look & Learn E.g. Jesus & His Disciples : • Called & Chosen (cf. Jn 15:16) • Time spent together Learning – Formal Learning – Informal Ministering together Meals together
Practical Training (Mt 10, Lk 10) • Empowered – (Jn 20:22, Acts 1:8)
IMIT
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Transformation Thru’ Discipling
1. To KNOW about JESUS Reading His Word – the Bible Talking to Him – that’s Prayer “shopping list” prayers
IMIT
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Transformation Thru’ Discipling
Quote: Good to know the
but more importantly to know
IMIT
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Transformation Thru’ Discipling
2. To KNOW JESUS Read & Meditate on His Word –
the Bible Talking & Listen to Him in Prayer Obeying Him
Need to Make Time Need Discipline Need Help ??
IMIT
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Transformation Thru’ Discipling
3. To KNOW HIS WORD
Imitate Christ
Being His Disciple
In the Gospels on 4 occasions Jesus stated clearly :
“you are MY DISCIPLE if ...” IM
ITA
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HR
IST
“you are my disciple if ...”
in the WORD
John 8:31 "If you hold to my teaching, you are really MY DISCIPLES.”
IM
ITA
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“you are my disciple if ...”
FRUITS
John 15:8 “ This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be MY DISCIPLES.”
IMIT
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CH
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“you are my disciple if ...”
the COST
Luke 14:26-27 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters — yes, even his own life — he cannot be MY DISCIPLE. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be MY DISCIPLE.”
IMIT
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CH
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“you are my disciple if ...”
CHARACTER
– LOVE John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are MY DISCIPLES, if you love one another."
IMIT
ATE
CH
RIS
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“you are my disciple if ...”
in the WORD
FRUITS
the COST
CHARACTER –
LOVE
Slowly unpacked in the coming weeks & months
IMIT
ATE
CH
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Transformation Thru’ Discipling
4. GUIDANCE of the HOLY SPIRIT John 14:26 “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” IM
ITA
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Our VISION TRANSFORMING LIVES
EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
Our Mission
we endeavor to be a
Discipling, Gifted &
Sending Church,
undergirded by
Prayer & Worship.
Having a sense of God’s calling and destiny for us to be missional,
Our Faith Goals
To fulfil our vision and mission, we are trusting the Lord for the following faith goals:
1. TRANSFORMING LIVES - A Church Whose Congregational Members ...
• 75% Have A Regular Devotional Time • 85% Are In Discipleship Groups • 80% Share Their Faith With Others • 90% Exercise Responsible Stewardship • 75% Are Involved In Some Church-based
Or Christian Ministry
2. EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM A Church That ...
• Grows by 150 new members over this period…
For 2011 + 2012 BAPTISM GROWTH : 47 *Cambodian Baptism: 33 **Transfer Growth : 40
Total Church Membership 2012: 798
Our Faith Goals
2. EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM A Church That ...
• Grows by 150 new members over this period…
• Impacts 100 families/households with God’s Love.
For 2011 + 2012 PPKSKA Community
Ministry touching 100+ families
Our Faith Goals
For 2011 & 2012 combined: No. of m-trips : 32 trips No. of people : 201 people
2. EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM A Church That ...
• Grows by 150 new members over this period…
• Impacts 100 families/households with God’s Love. • Continues to be actively involved in
missions, locally and globally through strategic partnerships.
Our Faith Goals
2. EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM A Church That ...
• Grows by 150 new members over this period…
• Impacts 100 families/households with God’s Love.
• Continues to be actively involved in missions, locally and
globally through strategic partnerships.
• Sends at least 2 more members into full-time missions.
Full-Time Missionaries: Possibilities but still
PRAYING
Our Faith Goals
TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
PRAYER & WORSHIP
GIFTED
DISC
IPLIN
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SEND
ING
A MISSIONAL CHURCH
Leadership Team (LT)
Discipleship Gp Shepherds (DGSs)
Discipleship Group Leader (DGLs)
Pastor
Trish & David
Q: How much water can this bucket hold ? By the shortest member or link !
DG
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Growing in Discipleship
DG
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Definition: Christian Discipleship
CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP is a RELATIONAL process of
INTENTIONALLY bringing people into a RIGHT RELATIONSHIP
WITH GOD and developing them to
FULL MATURITY IN CHRIST, that they in turn might
MULTIPLY OTHERS.
Q: How Strong Physically or Spiritually is SSMC ? As strong as her weakest member !
Sungai Way-Subang Methodist Church
2013 BUDGET
INCOME COMPOSITION (%) 2008 - 2013
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
100.0%
2008 2009 2010
2011 2012
2013
2.0% 1.8% 2.8% 3.4% 6.0% 3.6%
46.4% 41.0% 43.0%
41.0% 38.7% 40.2%
25.8% 25.8%
24.8% 24.4% 23.2%
23.5%
25.8% 31.3% 29.4%
31.2% 32.2% 32.7%
Pledges
Offering
Gift Day
Others
a.PLEDGES
a. Planned systematic giving
similar to “tithing”.
b. PLEDGE FORM to assist you
b.OFFERING
c. GIFT DAY for MISSIONS
d.Special Love Gifts
GIVING in SSMC
EXPENDITURE COMPOSITION (%) 2008 - 2013
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
14.2% 16.5% 15.4% 19.4%
16.4% 22.9%
12.3% 18.6% 22.5% 18.3% 25.3% 25.6% 4.0%
3.8% 3.1% 4.3% 7.8%
7.4%
69
.4%
61
.1%
59
.0%
58
.1%
50
.5%
44
.1%
Missions & Outreach Body Ministries Staffing Establishment/Office & Reserves
KEY DATES for SSMC 2013
Fri 29th Mar – GOOD FRIDAY
Sun 30th Mar – EASTER SUNDAY
Sat 18th May – MISSIONS CELEBRATION
Sun 19th May – 38th ANNI GIFTDAY for MISSIONS
Fri 30th Aug – Sun 1st Sep – FAMILY CAMP
Wed 25th Dec - CHRISTMAS
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Is this a picture of our Church ?
why so slow and bumpy ? can’t we go
faster ?
Yes- let’s go faster but smoother ?
Transformation Thru’ Discipleship
IDENTICAL
To be a CHRISTIAN is to be a DISCIPLE
INTENTIONAL
DISCIPLESHIP must be INTENTIONAL
IMITATE CHRIST
DISCIPLESHIP is about IMITATING
CHRIST
Is this possible for SSMC?…