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

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22 September 2019

Date 24/9 (Tue) 25/9 (Wed) 26/9 (Thurs) 27/9 (Fri)

Book 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians

Chapter 1 4 2 3

Words from Senior Pastor

1. The Couple’s Boxing Ring is for Genuine and Sincere Communication of Feelings The Couple’s Boxing Ring is for the communication of genuine and sincere feelings. Spouses that enter the boxing ring are open to one another and allow each other to know the feeling of each other. This is not the time to settle the issues or to determine who’s right and wrong. Instead, let God’s words be the foundation and mutual trust be the needed protection.

2. The Couple’s Boxing Ring is for Bearing Responsibilities and Restor-ing Relationships (Gen. 3:7, Luke 22:39-44) Many brothers are reluctant to enter the boxing ring because they do not know how to deal with the problems. The Couple’s Boxing Ring is for bearing responsibilities and restoring relationships.

3. The 8 Rules for the Couple’s Boxing Ring A) Treat Everyone with Equality; Before Entering the Ring, Robes off

and Play by the Rules (Gen. 1:26-27, Phi. 2:5-8) When spouses are in the boxing ring, do not use our professional knowledge to attack our spouse because it will not do any good. We need to emulate Jesus to lay down ourselves to achieve effective communication with our spouse

B) Without Anger or Fear; Do not Overturn, Tear Down or Back Down from the Ring (Jam. 1:20, 1 Joh. 4:18) Some husbands will use anger to conceal their fears. During such time, the wife needs to play the “blue” role (empathy) to under-stand and accept the husband and help him face his fear in the right way.

C) True Feelings, True Communication; Be Open and Honest in shar-ing Your Feelings and Innermost Thoughts (Gen. 2:25, Eph. 5:28-30) Spouses that enter the boxing ring must desire true communication, be ready to express true feelings and innermost thoughts. Men are not generally very in touch with their feelings to express them, but women are good in sharing their feelings. There is a difference be-tween male and female and hence spouses need to communicate well and accept each other.

D) Do Not Settle Scores with the Past; refrain from Personal Attacks, Dig Up not Past Quarrels, Be Gracious. In the Couple’s boxing ring, do not make personal attacks or dig up past quarrels. Be gracious. If the problem has been resolved and apology has been made, let it go and be buried. However if the hurtful feeling is still prevailing, it means that the problem remains unresolved and there are feelings yet to be fully released. The spouse should give the other party a chance to share again. Once it is resolved, do not hang on to it anymore.

E) It’s Not About Who Is Right or Wrong; Involving No third Parties, Aim Not at Knocking Down Your Opponent (Gen. 2:17) Do not contend on who’s right or wrong in the boxing ring. Accept and embrace each other’s feeling towards resolving the problem.

F) Treat Each Other with Kindness, Be Merciful : a break if called, let go and stop (Eph. 4:32) Once times out, ring the bell and halt the battle.

G) Seek Help from the Referee Immediately if Unable to Settle or Carry On (Eze. 34:22-23) If the problem cannot be settled, stop immediately and seek help from referee (spiritual leaders).

H) Before Sunset or Bedtime, Cease Fire and Rest Well (Eph. 4:26) Lastly, reconcile and come back to the starting point of love. Tell each other, “ I am not here to harm you, I love you!” Rest is ready only after proper restoration.■ [This sermon message was delivered on September 8, 2019. Edited by Sec. of editors]

Tree of Life Spousal Relationship II

Essence of Sunday Sermon

◎Rev. Ezekiel Chong, Pr. Charlotte Tsen We have just returned yester-

day from attending the Taipei

BOL 65th Anniversary celebra-

tions. The whole celebration had

touched me in many ways.

There are now in record 530

churches within the Bread Of

Life family, spread over five con-

tinents, in 45 nations. Just over

the last five years, some 186 new churches had been planted. It was

announced during the above conference that in the next 30 years, if

each existing BOL church plants 10 new daughter churches, the BOL

Church family would have grown to a family with 5,000 churches. Only

just last year, Rev. Joshua of our mother church had received a revela-

tion from God the 611 vision of planting Trees of Life everywhere. The

611 vision is foreseen to be

fulfilled in 52 years. Therefore

both our Grandma and Mother

Church are firmly geared to

actively plant Trees of Life

everywhere. We are about to

enter the 5780, which will

prove to be a new season. The

coming decade carries the

anointing of the mouth. Let us

believe that whatever we choose to declare with our mouths shall

come to pass speedily!

Like what Pr. Liu Tong said, the mission work of the past versus the

present are totally different. It can be likened to a football match, very

relax in the first 2 minutes, because both sides are watching and figur-

ing out each side’s game strategies. But this will change in the last 2

minutes of the game, where attitudes must be changed, the time has

come to catch up, to fight for control of the ball, to pass on the ball and

to score. Accordingly in the coming ten years, the Church must change

its attitude and strategy in the area of Gospel evangelism.

It is our fervent prayer that more people with willing hearts to serve

and strong calling will arise, able to experience God’s healing, willing to

let go and let down, be built up and equipped. Yet this is not to be lim-

ited to ministry, rather more in spousal relationship, family relation-

ship, and harmonious relationships in the Body of Christ. This will give

rise to a wholesome life, to become a family that can be the healthy

cover in the end time, whilst constituting a great army equipped for the

work of the Gospel evangelism, prayer and worship, healing and deliv-

erance!■

A Family, Also An Army

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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 group 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 52 Evangelical Weeks

Upcoming Evangelism Activities

1. Hospital Visitation Team, every Sat, 10:30am-12:30pm, D. Hamo-

dal / Gerizim.

Purpose: to visit and to pray for those whom are sick.

Enquiry: Yosef Cheong (+6011-12191880)

2. New Spirit Worship Service <Acts 29 - Walk in the Supernatural

Power of God> Series, 3/8 – 2/11 (Sat), 4-6pm, Prayer Tabernacle.

We carry the power of God to preach the gospel of God's Kingdom.

God will cause supernatural signs and wonders to follow those who

preach the gospel. Let us write "Acts 29" together for Christ, that is,

to invite your family members and friends who are yet to believe, to

come and receive this good tiding!

Enquiry: IP. Lois Yong

3. Rose of Sharon "J-Power" Series, 7/8 – 2/10 (Wed), 10.30am-1pm,

Tabernacle/MPH.

J-Power! The power of Jesus! There is healing and mercy. Today, the

power of the Kingdom of God continue to come upon us and be

manifested in our midst. We welcome sisters to bring those who are

in need; in terms of body, soul and spirit, to experience J-Power

together.

Enquiry: Pr. Helen Fung

MG12 Good Shepherd’s Tips

Walking in the Atmosphere of Love and Trust

He who is in authority should draw close with brothers and sisters, give

them some time and space, have chats, communication, listen to them,

understand them, and let his thoughts be known to them. By doing this,

it breaks the ice between them. In the process of shepherding, cell

member will learn how to make decision, and draw closer to cell leader,

trust him and feel the intimacy; this is the easy way for cell member to

follow the cell leader. The authority and his disciples and/or cell mem-

bers must get to know one another, build up the relationship, the mu-

tual trust and understanding. At such, there will be close relationship, if

not, it is easy to cause doubt and fear, and distant from one another;

and the authority will cause fearful feeling in the subordinates. How-

ever, each sheep (disciple, cell member) has its own choice. Leaders

shouldn’t hold fast to cell members, force it through their leadership.

This is no use. Even God will not force us, what can we do?

Sometimes subordinates might misunderstand the words of leaders.

The words of a leader is very important, they can build life or destroy it.

The higher the authority, the greater is the influence. So communica-

tion requires even more love and tolerance. Those who are under a

leadership must apply trust when listening, try to understand and to

communicate; this will cause good communication; and walking in mu-

tual love and trust. ■

3. Sis. Wong Fong Eng, mother of bro Desmond Tan (Cell member of

bro. Daniel Wong), passed away on 18/9. May the love of the Lord

and His comfort be with the family, please remember them in your

prayer.

2. Accumulated Offering Received:

Prayer Tower & Prayer Hut RM 550,000 Semi Open Youth Cum Activities Centre /

Retaining Wall RM 360,000

RM 910,000

Offering Received (RM 505,222)

Fund Needed RM 404,778

Brothers and sisters, let us all participate in building the house of

God.

1. <5780 Sukkot to Sukkot> Activities, 29/9 - 20/10

A) 5780 Rosh Hashanah/Feast of Trumpet, 29/9 (Sun) 6pm - 30/9

(Mon) 6pm.

Each family may gather together and blow the Shofar or play the

sound of Shofar at the high place of your home.

Enquiry: Pr. Elijah Ooi

B) 5780 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), Enquiry: Pr. Elijah Ooi

I. The Whole Church Fast and Pray, 29/9 (Sun) 6pm - 9/10 (Wed)

10pm, by Daniel fast or liquid fast.

The “Days of Awe” will take place for 10 days. Everyone must

examine himself, to pray, repent and prepare to enter into the

upcoming Day of Atonement.

II. Deep Confession, Complete Turn-Around, 9/10 (Wed), 8-10pm,

Prayer Tabernacle.

C) 5780 Sukkot Carnival, 12/10 (Sat), 4-8pm, Prayer Tabernacle.

Enquiry: Rev. Ezekiel Chong

In order to let new comers, brothers and sisters to have an abun-

dance and fantastic Sukkot night, our church would like to collect

various gift items. Whoever is prompted to sponsor to this carnival

may contact Rev. Ezekiel Chong.

Brothers and sisters may proceed to the information counter to

buy the coupons, each set costs RM 20!

D) 5780 Sukkot Service, 13/10 (Sun), 8:30 & 11am, Prayer Taberna-

cle.

I. MG12 Cell Leaders Ordination, 8:30am

II. Pastors and Intern Pastors Ordination, 11am

E) 5780 Sukkot Cell Leader Dinner, 13/10 (Sun), 6:30pm, Prayer Tab-

ernacle. Enquiry: Rev. Sarah Chang

F) Sukkot 15th Anniversary Celebrations, 20/10 (Sun), 8:30 & 11am,

Prayer Tabernacle. Enquiry: Rev. David Thien

G) “Sukkot Prayer Tower Dedication” Opening Ceremony, 20/10

(Sun), 3pm, Prayer Tabernacle. Enquiry: Pr. Helen Fung

Prayer Meeting SchedulePrayer 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.

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

Thurs 2:30 - 4pm New Holy City Sis. Fiona Lai

Sat 12 - 12:30pm Flames of Revival C/W Sharon Cheah

Offering Matters

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 Wei Pin.

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

Online Fund Transfer: A. Indicate your offering number and type of offering in the “recipient refer-

ence”. B. Please provide the receipt to us by using the ready envelope and offer into

the offering bag.

Prayer FocusPrayer Focus God is the God Who Saves

Only for bro & sis of GA611 BOL. 2019 Equipping Centre 3rd Season Courses Venue: D. Hamodal

Courses Leader Date Attendant

12th <Prophetic (I)>

Rev. Amos Heng

24/8; 7, 14, 21, 28/9; 5/10

(Sat), 12:30pm

Completed <GTM> & <AOC>

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 Sunday

Service

(4-12 year old)

Hamodal C/W Sharon Cheah

9am Philippines Worship Mt. Carmel C/W Jessie Ho

10:45am Indonesian Worship Mt. Carmel C/W. Cindy Poi

WED

10:30am Rose of Sharon

(Ladies) MPH Pr. Helen Fung

S

A

T

1pm Cedars Pastoral Zone

(Elders) MPH Pr. Ezra Lee

4pm GA Uni Kebar Pr. Elijah Ooi

4pm GA Youth MPH Rev. Ezekiel Chong

4pm HaSava Worship Hamodal Rev. David Thien

4pm New Spirit Worship Tabernacle IP. Lois Yong

4pm

GA Star Kids Saturday

Service

(4-12 year old)

Machpelah C/W Sharon Cheah

our next generation more.

3. GA611BOL

Pray for a great number of invited family members and friends to accept Christ during the upcoming Sukkot Carnival

Pray for brothers and sisters to grow into healthy trees of life in this tree of life preaching series.

Pray for the building of our prayer tower. Praise God that we have started the construction work on August 1st. Pray for the whole building process to pro-ceed smoothly and be completed by September 30th. Pray for wisdom and revelations for all the designers, engineers, contractors and others participating in the project. Pray for the financial provision.

4. Continue to pray for our 7 daughter churches in 6 nations and 1 grand daughter church. Pray especially for:

GK611: Pray that God will keep brothers and sisters that they are willing to give God the pre-eminence in life, not to replace the true God with other gods. May they worship Jesus alone, rely on Him and serve Him!

GB611: Pray for more people to be baptized on 29/9. May God protect those who just believed in Christ to hunger and seek Him more.

GC611: May God help us to create a godly atmosphere for the people of Nong Khai to receive the Kingdom of God.

GI611: Please pray for unity among the churches in India that we would stand together shoulder to shoulder as the rulers are devising plans to close down churches.

Materials for this week’s altar building: “Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help and the sword of your majesty! Your enemies shall submit to you, and you shall tread down their high places.” (Deu. 33:29, NKJV)

1. Holy Land

Please continue to pray for the second round of election coming up this month * Pray that God will move sovereignly to steer the nation in the right direction

through this election season. * Pray that more will be brought to light concerning all the main candidates in

this election. * Pray that people can make an informed decision and deliver to the winner a

clear mandate to govern.

Pray for the last batch of return of 7,500 people from Ethiopia to the Holy Land to proceed smoothly and swiftly

2. Malaysia

Pray for God’s supernatural protection upon all the current national leaders from the attack of the enemy

Pray for God’s justice and mercy in our legislative system and for God’s inter-vention in any current unresolved cases.

Pray for good education system that stems from the tree of life and benefits

9/9 - 15/9/2019 Attendance & Offering Report

Services Attd Services Attd Offering RM

Sun Adults 1 320 GA Youth 68 Tithe 33,095.51

Sun Adults 2 350 GA Star Kids 1 50 Cash 9,435.75

Ha Sava 65 GA Star Kids 2 89 T/giving 170.00

Cedars Service 41 GASK Sat. Service

29 Building 5,340.00

NSW 60 Happy Olive - First Fruit 830.00

Rose of Sharon 43 GAIW 7 Mission 20.00

GA Uni 75 GAPW 8 Others 54.00

Total 1,213 Total 48,945.26

Items Cell Attd Items Total M. Devotion 265 No. of salvation in

this week 13

Prayer of last week 12 131

MG12 6 56 New Believer in 2019 201

Open Cell 66 238 Baptisee in 2019 54

* <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.