A “True Disciple”
  “Great joy. He greeted
   me like an old friend.
    And looks after me.
     How I love him!        Adolf Hitler
   Then he speaks. How
        small I am.”




        Paul Joseph
        Goebbels
A “True Disciple”


                              Adolf Hitler
                    “When he speaks, all
                   resistance breaks down
                   before the magical… He
                     divides the hot from
                         the cold. But
       Paul Joseph lukewarmness he spits
       Goebbels        from his mouth”
A “True Disciple”

            “We shall go down in
                history as theAdolf Hitler
            greatest statesmen of
               all time, or the
             greatest criminals”



       Paul Joseph
       Goebbels
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) : 3
    ‘the Way’       : 5
    ‘saints’        : 45
    ‘brethren’      : 193
    ‘Disciple(s)’ : 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 What does Paul, the
CHRISTIAN look like ? 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
IMITATE CHRIST   Transformation Thru’ Discipling



                   IMITATE CHRIST
                     But how ?
IMITATE CHRIST     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)
IMITATE CHRIST    Transformation Thru’ Discipling


                 1. To KNOW about JESUS
                  Reading His Word – the Bible
                  Talking to Him – that’s Prayer
                   “shopping list” prayers
IMITATE CHRIST    Transformation Thru’ Discipling

                 Quote:
                          Good to know the

                     but more importantly
                           to know
IMITATE CHRIST   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 ??
IMITATE CHRIST    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 ...”
IMITATE CHRIST   “you are my disciple if ...”

                               in the WORD
                 John 8:31
                 "If you hold to my teaching,
                 you are really MY
                 DISCIPLES.”
IMITATE CHRIST   “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.”
IMITATE CHRIST     “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.”
IMITATE CHRIST   “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."
IMITATE CHRIST        “you are my disciple if ...”
                                 in the WORD
                                 FRUITS
                                   the COST
                                  CHARACTER –
                     LOVE
                    Slowly unpacked in the
                     coming weeks & months
IMITATE CHRIST    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.”
Our VISION
 TRANSFORMING   LIVES
EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
Our Mission
       Having a sense of God’s calling and
         destiny for us to be missional,


we endeavor to be a
Discipling, Gifted &
 Sending Church,
  undergirded by
Prayer & Worship.
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
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.
                       For 2011 & 2012 combined:
                       No. of m-trips : 32 trips
                       No. of people : 201 people



  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



          DISCIPLING



                       SENDING
GIFTED




   PRAYER & WORSHIP
A MISSIONAL CHURCH
Pastor


Leadership Team (LT)



Discipleship Gp Shepherds (DGSs)


Discipleship Group Leader (DGLs)




                                   Trish & David
Q: How much
water can this
bucket hold ?
By the shortest
member or link !
DG

G    DG                   DG
                DG

     DG    Growing in DG
           Discipleship
DG                         DG
           DG        DG
      DG
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 !
2013 BUDGET
Sungai Way-Subang Methodist Church
INCOME COMPOSITION (%)
      2008 - 2013
            100.0%
             90.0%
                      25.8%            29.4%
             80.0%            31.3%              31.2%   32.2%    32.7%
             70.0%
             60.0%    25.8%            24.8%
                              25.8%
             50.0%                              24.4%    23.2%
                                                                 23.5%
             40.0%
              30.0%
                      46.4%
              20.0%            41.0%    43.0%
                                                 41.0%   38.7%
              10.0%                                               40.2%
 Pledges       0.0%    2.0%    1.8%     2.8%
 Offering                                        3.4%
                      2008                                6.0%
 Gift Day                     2009                                3.6%
                                       2010
 Others                                         2011
                                                         2012
                                                                 2013
GIVING in SSMC
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
EXPENDITURE COMPOSITION (%)
         2008 - 2013
  100.0%




                                                                      44.1%
                                                         50.5%
    80.0%




                                   59.0%
                         61.1%



                                             58.1%
                69.4%

    60.0%

    40.0%                                                            7.4%
                         3.8%    3.1%                 7.8%
                                            4.3%
               4.0%                                                 25.6%
     20.0%     12.3% 18.6%        22.5%     18.3%    25.3%
               14.2% 16.5%
      0.0%                       15.4%     19.4%
                                                     16.4%          22.9%
              2008      2009     2010      2011      2012
                                                                   2013

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
Yes- let’s go faster but     why so slow and
       smoother ?           bumpy ? can’t we go
                                  faster ?




Is this a picture of our Church ?
                                                  4
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?…

Transformation thru discipling 6th jan 2013

  • 1.
    A “True Disciple” “Great joy. He greeted me like an old friend. And looks after me. How I love him! Adolf Hitler Then he speaks. How small I am.” Paul Joseph Goebbels
  • 2.
    A “True Disciple” Adolf Hitler “When he speaks, all resistance breaks down before the magical… He divides the hot from the cold. But Paul Joseph lukewarmness he spits Goebbels from his mouth”
  • 3.
    A “True Disciple” “We shall go down in history as theAdolf Hitler greatest statesmen of all time, or the greatest criminals” Paul Joseph Goebbels
  • 4.
    Our VISION TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
  • 5.
    Theme for 2012: TRANSFORMATION thru’ PRAYER Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
  • 6.
    "If we haveno idea where we are going, any road will lead us there." Merv Thompson
  • 7.
    In the NewTestament ... ‘believers’ were called various names : Christian(s) : 3 ‘the Way’ : 5 ‘saints’ : 45 ‘brethren’ : 193 ‘Disciple(s)’ : 294
  • 8.
    GREAT COMMISSION Matt28:18-20 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."
  • 9.
    Theme for 2013 TRANSFORMATION thru’ DISCIPLING
  • 10.
    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
  • 11.
    Definition: A Disciple ADISCIPLE is a CHRISTIAN who is  a FOLLOWER of Jesus,  LEARNING to be more like Him and  TEACHING others to do likewise
  • 12.
    Question ? What doesPaul, the What does Paul, the CHRISTIAN look like ? DISCIPLE look like ?
  • 13.
    Transformation Thru’ Discipling Whatdoes IDENTICAL mean ?  No difference  Same
  • 14.
    you are asinner that Jesus died for your sins that Jesus is your Lord and invite Him into your heart
  • 15.
  • 16.
    A Choice ! Which would you want ? Which is better for you ? Ref 1 Cor 3 & Heb 5
  • 17.
  • 18.
    Transformation Thru’ Discipling Discipleship is not optional... it must be
  • 19.
  • 20.
    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
  • 21.
    Transformation Thru’ Discipleship IDENTICAL  To be a CHRISTIAN is to be a DISCIPLE INTENTIONAL  DISCIPLESHIP must be INTENTIONAL
  • 22.
    Verse 2013 “Imitateme, just as I also imitate Christ” 1 Cor 11:1 (NKJV)
  • 23.
    “Imitate me, justas 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
  • 24.
    IMITATE CHRIST Transformation Thru’ Discipling IMITATE CHRIST But how ?
  • 25.
    IMITATE CHRIST 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)
  • 26.
    IMITATE CHRIST Transformation Thru’ Discipling 1. To KNOW about JESUS Reading His Word – the Bible Talking to Him – that’s Prayer “shopping list” prayers
  • 27.
    IMITATE CHRIST Transformation Thru’ Discipling Quote: Good to know the but more importantly to know
  • 28.
    IMITATE CHRIST 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 ??
  • 29.
    IMITATE CHRIST 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 ...”
  • 30.
    IMITATE CHRIST “you are my disciple if ...” in the WORD John 8:31 "If you hold to my teaching, you are really MY DISCIPLES.”
  • 31.
    IMITATE CHRIST “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.”
  • 32.
    IMITATE CHRIST “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.”
  • 33.
    IMITATE CHRIST “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."
  • 34.
    IMITATE CHRIST “you are my disciple if ...” in the WORD FRUITS the COST CHARACTER – LOVE  Slowly unpacked in the coming weeks & months
  • 36.
    IMITATE CHRIST 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.”
  • 37.
    Our VISION TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDING HIS KINGDOM
  • 38.
    Our Mission Having a sense of God’s calling and destiny for us to be missional, we endeavor to be a Discipling, Gifted & Sending Church, undergirded by Prayer & Worship.
  • 39.
    Our Faith Goals Tofulfil 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
  • 40.
    2. EXPANDING HISKINGDOM 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
  • 41.
    2. EXPANDING HISKINGDOM 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
  • 42.
    2. EXPANDING HISKINGDOM 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. For 2011 & 2012 combined: No. of m-trips : 32 trips No. of people : 201 people Our Faith Goals
  • 43.
    2. EXPANDING HISKINGDOM 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
  • 44.
    TRANSFORMING LIVES EXPANDINGHIS KINGDOM DISCIPLING SENDING GIFTED PRAYER & WORSHIP A MISSIONAL CHURCH
  • 45.
    Pastor Leadership Team (LT) DiscipleshipGp Shepherds (DGSs) Discipleship Group Leader (DGLs) Trish & David
  • 46.
    Q: How much watercan this bucket hold ? By the shortest member or link !
  • 47.
    DG G DG DG DG DG Growing in DG Discipleship DG DG DG DG DG
  • 48.
    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.
  • 49.
    Q: How StrongPhysically or Spiritually is SSMC ? As strong as her weakest member !
  • 51.
  • 52.
    INCOME COMPOSITION (%) 2008 - 2013 100.0% 90.0% 25.8% 29.4% 80.0% 31.3% 31.2% 32.2% 32.7% 70.0% 60.0% 25.8% 24.8% 25.8% 50.0% 24.4% 23.2% 23.5% 40.0% 30.0% 46.4% 20.0% 41.0% 43.0% 41.0% 38.7% 10.0% 40.2% Pledges 0.0% 2.0% 1.8% 2.8% Offering 3.4% 2008 6.0% Gift Day 2009 3.6% 2010 Others 2011 2012 2013
  • 53.
    GIVING in SSMC 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
  • 54.
    EXPENDITURE COMPOSITION (%) 2008 - 2013 100.0% 44.1% 50.5% 80.0% 59.0% 61.1% 58.1% 69.4% 60.0% 40.0% 7.4% 3.8% 3.1% 7.8% 4.3% 4.0% 25.6% 20.0% 12.3% 18.6% 22.5% 18.3% 25.3% 14.2% 16.5% 0.0% 15.4% 19.4% 16.4% 22.9% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Missions & Outreach Body Ministries Staffing Establishment/Office & Reserves
  • 55.
    KEY DATES forSSMC 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
  • 56.
    Yes- let’s gofaster but why so slow and smoother ? bumpy ? can’t we go faster ? Is this a picture of our Church ? 4
  • 58.
    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
  • 60.
    Is this possiblefor SSMC?…