Transformation thru discipling 6th jan 2013

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 ?

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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

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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

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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

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IMITATE CHRIST

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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)

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1. To KNOW about JESUS Reading His Word – the Bible Talking to Him – that’s Prayer “shopping list” prayers

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Quote: Good to know the

but more importantly to know

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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 ??

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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

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“you are my disciple if ...”

in the WORD

John 8:31 "If you hold to my teaching, you are really MY DISCIPLES.”

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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.”

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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.”

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CHARACTER

– LOVE John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are MY DISCIPLES, if you love one another."

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“you are my disciple if ...”

in the WORD

FRUITS

the COST

CHARACTER –

LOVE

Slowly unpacked in the coming weeks & months

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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

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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

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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 !

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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%

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.4%

61

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59

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58

.1%

50

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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?…