25 September 2016

Morning Devotion P.I.C: Rev. Esther & Amos

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*Live broadcast of Morning Devotion changed to livestream. Enquiry: co-worker Dorcas Choong

Date 27/9 (Tues) 28/9 (Wed) 29/9 (Thurs) 30/9 (Fri)

Book Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews Hebrews

Chapter 8 10 11 9

0930 - 1200

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Essence of Morning Devotion

Christ Jesus was made the High Priest not in the order of Aaron, who

was appointed by man into the High Priest position. Order refers to type,

ranking. Jews had been also influenced by much Greek mindset and

traditions, thereby quite unable to discern the work of God, used to view

the future based on his past, somewhat indisposed to what was new, so

they rejected Jesus and even the work of the Holy Spirit. Change begins

with renewal of one’s mind, should we fail to discern it, meaning we are

still moving in our old wineskin, thus restraining our stature from a

breakthrough, enhancement and renewal. When we choose to follow

upwards, our lives will also develop upwards, thus able to look at things

from a Leader’s perspective, developing a leader’s mindset and horizon,

thus causing our thinking and approaches to grow into maturity. The

Jewish people looked at Jesus liked the masses, stunting their ability to

understand that Jesus was one who surpassed angels, Aaron, the nor-

mal human High Priest, that Jesus was the Son of man, but also a King

and an eternal High Priest, is the Son of God, one appointed to be the

eternal High Priest.

Aaron the High Priest was chosen by God, but based on the order of

man. Today all our pastors and co-workers are also chosen of the LORD,

yet they are also limited, requiring them to seek divine forgiveness indi-

vidually. (Heb. 5:1-3). There a person is made honorable by reason of

his/her being chosen by God, as opposed to be chosen due to his/her

honor. Aaron was originally lowly and humble, but was later made hon-

orable due to God choosing him to be the priest, being a vessel in God’s

hand. Therefore, he must do all things according to God’s will. Let us

respond to God by reaffirming our position of being chosen by God as an

honorable vessel. Selection is God’s sovereign will, the fact that we can

respond is because the LORD has enabled us to respond. Each calling is

God’s prompting in our hearts.

The identity of Jesus is different from that of Aaron, because Jesus was

appointed in the order of Melchizedek, possessing the honorable roles of

both son and King (Heb. 5:5-6).But though Jesus was made thee eternal

and honorable High Priest, yet He humbled himself and submitted to

God’s will, suffered upon the cross to achieve redemption. We, as part

of the community chosen of God to be raised up, are we willing to emu-

late the LORD Jesus, put ourselves on the altar, pay the price, and not

afraid of difficulties? Jesus also learnt to be humble and obedient

through his suffering.

Brothers and sisters, those who are willing to grow unto maturity as

Christians, are those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to

discern both good and evil by emulating the Lord Jesus Christ.■

1. Faith and Obedience (James 2:20-22) Faith is believing before seeing; obedience is the action of response in faith towards God. Abraham set a good example for us. He used his act of obedience to express his faith towards God. Therefore, God called him righteous.

2. Obedience and Inspiration A) Differences between King Saul and King David

Saul and David were both personally called by God, anointed by Samuel as king and filled by the Spirit. However, the different choices they made brought different endings.

3. Saul Chose to Disobey A) Fear Leads to Disobedience (1 Samuel 13:11-13)

Saul was fearful of men and environment more than God. Hence he could not obey Samuel’s words and chose to perform the offer-ing himself. Fear opposes faith. Fear hinders us from obeying God and our authority.

B. Inferiority Leads to Disobedience (1 Samuel 10:20-23) When Samuel gathered the Israelites to appoint Saul as king, Saul was hiding in the baggage. Although he was outstanding, his inferi-ority caused him to hide himself.

C. Jealousy Leads to Disobedience (1 Samuel 18:7-9) David defeated Goliath and was admired by the people. Saul be-came envious. Even though he knew God will appoint David as king, he chose to have David killed and thus went against God’s will.

4. Choose Obedience to Please God A. David Chose to Obey the Authority (1 Samuel 19: 8-10)

Although David was hunted by Saul for several times, he did not take revenge against Saul. Instead, he chose to submit under Saul’s authority and serve him.

B. Obedience under God’s Sovereignty (1 Samuel 24:4-6, 26:10-11) David respects God’s authority. He did not do things according to the will of man. He has self control and put God’s will above his own interest. As he was running for his life from Saul, God molded his faith and high level of obedience. God forged a close relation-ship with David and prepared him to be a good king.

C. Pleases God (Acts 13:22) David became a man after God’s heart because he obeyed the Lord in everything.

5. Obedience Leads to Blessing A. God Anointed David as King (2 Samuel 7:8)

David has the anointing of a king. He was promoted from a small shepherd to the great king of Jerusalem.

B. God Gives David Rest (2 Samuel 7:11) David’s obedience brought blessing to others as together they en-tered into God’s rest and protection.

C. God be with David (2 Samuel 7:9) God personally honored David. God covered David as He cut off all the enemies before him and made his name great.

D. Throne be Established Forever (2 Samuel 7:16) God promised that David’s descendants will sit on the throne forev-

er. With this, Jesus Christ our redeemer came from David’s linage.

[This sermon message was delivered on September 11, 2016. Edit-

ed by Sec. of editors.]

Obedience before Inspiration II

Essence of Sunday SermonEssence of Sunday Sermon

◎Pr. Elijah Ooi

Emulate the Great High Priest Who Offered Once for All

Gentle Reminder 1. If the 'Parking Full' sign is displayed, the inner court of the Tabernacle is for temporary pick-

up and drop-off only. We require kind cooperation from all to park your cars in the parking lot outside so as not to cause any blockage or jam.

2. As only plain drinking water is allowed inside the sanctuary, brothers, sisters and parents are welcomed to utilize the pantry.

3. Please take care of your own belonging during the services. 4. The church has allocate Multi Purpose Hall as additional Parent Toddler zone (Toddler age 1-

3) to allow the parents and toddlers to attend the service in a better environment. There is also a nursery room solely for toddler feeding and sleep.

GA611 Welcomes You A very warm welcome to our new friends, brothers and sisters who are here in GA for the first time. May God bless you, fill you greatly with His love, joy and peace, and grant you abundant life. We also welcome brothers and sisters to attend any of our cell grouPr so that we may grow up together in the Lord. You are cordially invited for a cup of tea at the Reception Hall, which is open every Sunday at 10:30~11:00am. GA611 once welcomes you, FOREVER welcomes you!

AnnouncementsAnnouncements

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“Worship” Series

Theme on 1st Oct: Praise and Worship - Outer Court

Key to Transform People into Vessels of Glory.

See you at N.S.W, every Sat, 3-5pm, D. H / Machpelah.

Pastoral Zone — Announcement

Pastoral Zone’s Service Schedule

Time Zone Venue P.I.C

Sun 8:30,

11am Adult Service Tabernacle Rev. Esther Kong

8:30,

11am GA Star Kids D. Hamodal Rev. Sarah Chang

11:00am Happy Olive MPH Pr. Christina Chu

Wed 10:30am Rose of Sharon

(Ladies) MPH Pr. Irin Koh

Sat 10:00am Cedar (Elderly) MPH Pr. Ezra Lee

3:00pm New Spirit

Worship Machpelah IP. Lois Yong

3:00pm Naoith Kebar Rev. Sarah Chang

3:00pm GA Uni Hephzibah Pr. Elijah Ooi

4:00pm GA Youth MPH Rev. Ezekiel Chong

5:00pm ANEW Hephzibah Rev. Esther Kong Pr. Charlotte Tsen

Rev. David Thien

Ministries Person - in - Charge

Ministry P.I.C Ministry P.I.C

H&D IP. Ruth C Church Planting Rev. Philip C Power

Ministry

Prayer Dept Pr. Elijah O

MG12

Family Dept Rev. Sarah C

P&W Pr. Helen F Wedding Rev. Sarah C Photograph Pr. Moses L Wake Service Pr. Ezra L

Media/IT Rev. Ezekiel C Social Media Rev. David Thien PA/Lighting Rev. Ezekiel C Video Bro. Ong Lay Hoe GATI/MLI Rev. David T Equip. Centre Rev. David Thien

New comers Sis. Jeremie L Usher Pr. Irin K Cleaning Team Sis. Ruth L PowerPoint Pr. Moses L

Baptism/

Counselor Sis. Victoria C

Publication/

Translation Sis. Carine C

Traffic Bro. Asaph W Venue Bro. Barry S BOL Station Pr. Irin K Interpreter Sis. Jessie H

Electronic Sermon Notes

Install a “QR Code Reader App” in your

smartphones or tablets and scan the QR

Code. Chinese English

3. GA Star Kids City Intelligent Agent Camp, 29/11-2/12 (4D/3N). All

children of GA611 BOL aged between 9-12 are welcome to join.

Camp's fee: RM450 (before 25/9), RM500 (26/9 onwards) .

Closing date: 23/10 (Sun)

Enquiry: Co-worker Jeremie Lee

1. GA Network Conference “Iron Sharpens Iron, Father and Son Rela-

tionship”, 13-15/10 (Thurs - Sat), Tabernacle.

Speaker: Rev. Jason Wang, Rev. Anna Chang & GA611 Pastoral Team

Fee: RM60 (Ordained Cell Leader), RM100 (Bro & Sis),

RM120 (Walk - in)

Closing Date: 2/10 (Sun)

Enquiry: IP. Lois Yong

2. Sukkot Thanksgiving Dinner, 16/10 (Sun), 5:30-9pm, Tabernacle.

Ticket Price: RM57 (Adult); RM28 (2-12 year-old); FOC for 0-12

months toddler

Special Offer: Family with 3 schooling children (university and below),

the youngest kid is free.

Selling Method: 10 pax per table. Encourage collective purchase by

group, tribe or family.

Closing Date: 9/10 (Sun), or while ticket last.

Enquiry: co-worker Heng Hoon Lin / Catherine Eng

4. In accordance with our 12th anniversary celebration, the BOL station

proudly presents the “GA611 Core Value Series”. The whole package

consists of 16 volumes, beautifully packed and suitable for cell

groups, gifts or individual collections. Each package costs RM 150.

Those who purchase between 25/9 and 9/10

shall purchase at a discounted price at RM 120.

Those who are interested may pre-order at the

counter of BOL station.

12 – 18/9/2016 Attendance & Offering Report

Services Attd Cell Attd Offering RM

Sun Adults 1 314 M. Devotion 127 Tithe 27,867.00

Sun Adults 2 249 Prayer of last week 4 54

Cash 9,006.75

ANEW 49 Thanks-giving 1,380.00

Cedar Service 49 MG12 3 19 Building 800.00

New Spirit Worship 27 Open Cell 39 155 Israel 530.00

Rose of Sharon 29 No. of salvation in this week

3 Mission 0.00

GA Uni 34 Accumulated no. of Salvation in 2016

162 Others 10,000.00

GA Youth 35 Accumulated no. of baptisee in 2016

59

GA Star Kids 1 71

GA Star Kids 2 89

Naoith 16

Happy Olive 14

Marriage Reenactment 250

Total 1226 Total 49,583.75

Prayer Meeting Schedule Prayer Meeting Schedule P.I.C. : IP. Elijah Ooi 03-79567709

Morning Devotion: 7:30-9am Evening Devotion: 3 - 4:30pm

Day Time Prayer Slot P. I. C.

2nd Tues 10.30am - 12:30pm

Elderly Pr. Ezra Lee

Every Wed 1pm - 3pm Rose of Sharon Sis. Jessica Tee

2:30pm –3:30pm

Holy Land Pr. Irin Koh

Every Thurs 11am -

1pm City, Church & Families Sis. Grace Tang

Every Fri 11pm -

1am Nazarite Altar Pr. Elijah Ooi

1st Sat 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Youth Pr. Moses Lee

1st & 3rd Sat 11am -

1pm

The Tabernacle of David

C/W Carine Chiam

Prayer FocusPrayer Focus Come Unto The Throne of Grace

Ask God to protect the Jews who are in Ethiopia, may they return to

Israel safely (Isa 11:12) .

3. Church

Please pray for the preparation of the upcoming 12th Anniversary celebration. May God bless them with unity so that they can complete the works of their hands. May God provides all the funds for the anni-versary.

Ask God to pour down the Spirit of prayer, let the prophesy of 300 prayer warriors rise up, to build 24-7 David’s Tabernacle. May the Lord grant us with revelation and wisdom, let us respond the Lord with faith toward His leading in the next 4 years.

4. Daughter Churches

GC611: Ask for God's grace and anointing to fulfil the needs of re-sources for Prison Ministry and Youth Ministry.

GS611: Ask God to comfort Ps. Blessed and his family, may God’s love help them to walk out from the pain of his father’s departure.

GB611: Please pray for the unemployed brothers and sisters, may God provides a job with stable income for them.

Materials for this week’s altar building:

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need “ (Heb 4:15-16) .

1. Land & Building (23rd Week)

Praise be the Lord for leading us to enter into the second phase of sanctuary building, let us once again experienced miracle.

Declaring integrity and righteousness in MBPJ, let them be gracious to approve the blueprint of the sanctuary.

Proclaim the name of our Lord, great and to be feared, and He shall send forth his angels to fight for the church.

Ask God to keep the unity of the Sanctuary Building Committee, to be touched by the same spirit.

May God strengthens the faith of our brothers and sisters, laying down their burdens and obey the guidance of the Lord.

2. The Holy Land

Even though the political situation of the Middle East is unstable, Israel is still safe. Thanks God for His blessings and protection (Deu 32:9-10) .

*<New>: New Believer, <EC> : Encounter Camp, <GTM> : Growing Towards Maturity,

<AOC> : Army of Christ, <PI>: Prophetic I * Walk in registration is not acceptable, except for replacement class.

Courses Lead

Teacher Date Attendant

3rd MG12 Cell

Leaders Training (Adv)

Rev. Amos

28/8 ; 4, 11, 2,9,23/10;

(Sun) 11:15am

Ordained cell

leader Completed

<GTM>, <AOC> &

CL (Elementary)

2016 Equipping Centre 3rd Season Courses

Only for bro & sis of GA611 BOL. Venue: D. Hamodal

Cheque payable to: GA611 Bread of Life Centre. For those who wish

to get the offerings receipt, kindly get it from the reception counter on

the 2nd week of the month with co worker Hoon Lin.

The following are the various accounts with their purposes:-

1. Public Bank 3-13317-3103 :

Offerings, Tithes, Bread Of Life Station & Miscellaneous

2. Public Bank 3-13317-3334 :

ONLY for Land, Building Project & Tabernacle

3. Maybank 5-12334-30127-6 :

GA Education & Equipping Dept & GATI

Online Fund Transfer:

A. Indicate your offering number and type of offering in the

“recipient reference”.

B. Please provide the receipt to us by using the ready envelope and

offer into the offering bag.