God’s presence is always with us and sometimes He encourages us through the stories of how He is working in and through our brothers and sisters. PLMC Stories is a collection of stories contributed by members of our church family. Be encouraged by testimonies of God’s healing, divine providence, and daily encounters that can strengthen your faith in a very real and personal way.

If you’ve got a story to share that will encourage others, do write to us at: testimonies@plmc.org 

Sunday, 4 Aug 2024 is the first Sunday of the church’s financial year and is also our Pledge Sunday. We thank the Lord for His faithfulness in providing for and blessing our church family. We thank Him for your sacrificial giving so that PLMC remains strong financially. Post COVID, we have stepped up our mission to bless the community and the nations, so our budget for the new financial year plans to support more outreach activities in this Year of Engagement and missions in the Year of Expansion next year.

• Please prayerfully consider how you would support the Lord’s work at PLMC. Each of our circumstances is unique, and we only ask that you respond in faith as the Lord leads.  

• Please read the Budget Letter and submit the e-Pledge Card as an important aspect of our Worship to the Lord.

• You can also pick up copies of the letter and physical pledge card after the service. Physical pledge cards can be submitted at the entrance of the sanctuary next Sunday as well. 

• Cheque should be crossed and made payable to Paya Lebar Methodist Church and mailed to 5 Boundary Road, Singapore 549954. Please include your FULL NAME, CONTACT NUMBER, EMAIL and MAILING ADDRESS and our DBS Account no: 0230003066 <New DBS account> at the back of the cheque. 

Come and hear our missionary interns, Yutaro & Sara sharing about how God called them to ministry and the needs in Japan.

Date: Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024
Time: 8pm-9.30pm
Venue: Jerusalem Room (L2)

Are you overwhelmed and stressed out, feeling anxious, fearful, distressed, helpless, or depressed and need someone to share with? 

Mental wellness matters and we are here for you. Email us at counselling@plmc.org, and our lay counsellors will get in touch with you. Your request will be kept confidential.

Alternatively, You can also call the following Helplines:

National Care Hotline 1800-202-6868

Mental Health Helpline 6389-2222

Samaritans of Singapore 1800-221-4444/ 1-767

The PLMC Inner Healing Ministry helps individuals get to the root of things that are hindering their personal connection with God. This ministry continues onsite every first Friday of the month at 7.30pm. Email requests to plihm@plmc.org

If you are experiencing anxiety, frustration, sadness, anger, helplessness and a whole slew of other emotions,  as your pastors, we want you to know that we are here for you.  

• You can email us at pastors@plmc.org or call us at 6285 1234 

• You can send your prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org. 

Our condolences to the family of  the late:
💐 Mdm Yeo Moy Kia 

"The joy of the Lord is your strength” – Nehemiah 8:10

Here are Paya Lebar Methodist Church, our staff team serves with the joy of the Lord, in His Power and Love, to fulfil the church’s calling to be A Family Blessed to Bless the Community and the Nations. Read on if you feel God is calling you to serve in a full-time capacity.

Director/Executive, Counselling Ministry

Job Overview
Reporting to his/her immediate supervisor, the incumbent will be involved in both counselling and management of clients. As a team leader, he/she will assist in developing the counselling ministry, and work together with a team of volunteers in delivering effective counselling services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional counselling services to individuals, couples, families and groups, and preferably possess some knowledge to counsel child and youth clients, to improve their well-being

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programmes on clients’ progress in resolving identified problems

• Collaborate and network with Supervisor and other staff members as part of clients’ treatment plans, and recommend and implement areas for improvement

• Prepare and maintain proper documentation of case records

• Develop and conduct training and workshops to enhance the well-being of the community

Requirements

•  Minimum Degree in Counselling or equivalent

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in pastoral care and counselling work

• Dedicated and passionate about advocating the importance of mental health

• A team player who is able to work collaboratively with other ministries

• Proactive self-starter with analytical and creative mind, and ability to work independently

• Possess good organizational, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

We invite interested applicants to email detailed resume together with current and expected salary to recruit@plmc.org.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.

Other Positions

• Director, Mandarin Service

• Ministry Executive, Discipleship & Nurture

• Ministry Executive, Outreach Ministry

• Ministry Executive, Youth Ministry

• Communications Executive (Social Media)

• Executive Assistant 

• Manager, Hope Student Care Centre  

For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us

1. HOPE Student Care Centre (an Outreach arm of PLMC)

• PROGRAMME STAFF, HOPE STUDENT CARE CENTRE (PART TIME)

BASIC ROLE

The Programme staff supports the Superintendent in the development of programs for students. She/He will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Student Care Centre, which includes but not limited to the following:

1. Implement and executes programs for the students 

2. Supervise and guide the children (Primary 1 to 6) in their study to ensure completion of daily homework

3. Guide students in creating good habits in their daily lives

4. Provide a secure, caring, and loving environment for the students in the Centre.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and provide guidance to the students in their studies. 

• Provides students with opportunities to grow. 

• Supervise the students in terms of their behaviour and learning habits. Always use positive disciple techniques.

• Plans, prepare, and execute programs with the Staff to enhance the total development of the students.

• Assist with administrative duties (Enrolment, collection of forms) and upkeep of centre premises. 

• Ensure safety and timely transfer of students from school to student centre. 

• Preparation of progress reports for each student. 

• Participates and support in the Centre’s programmes. (In-house, Outdoor and Outreach)  

• Performs all other related duties described herein or such other duties as shall be assigned by the Superintendent from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum “O” Level or higher with tutoring experience with Primary school students is advantageous  

• Able to teach Primary School Subjects 

• Passionate about working with children 

• Possess good communication and classroom management skills 

• Creative and loving energy with a positive disposition 

• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Please email Samantha Seah at samantha@plmc.org. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

2.  Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church

• Pastoral Team Member 

3. Holland Village Methodist Church

• Lay Ministry Staff (Youth Ministry)  

4. Christalite Methodist Chapel 

• Lay Ministry/ Executive Staff (School and Childrens’ Ministries)

5. Methodist Church of the Incarnation

• Lay Ministry Staff 

6. Wesley Methodist Church

• Various Positions

7. Bukit Panjang Methodist Church 

• Assistant Manager (Facilities & Administration)

• Administrative Executive (Mainly for Chinese Works)

8. Christ Methodist Church 

• Youth Ministry Staff

9. Covenant Community Methodist Church

• Youth Ministry Worker

10. Aldersgate Methodist Church 

• Finance Executive 

• Lay Ministry Staff - (Cell Groups Ministry & Discipleship & Nurture)
  
  

11.  Cairnhill Hill Methodist Church

• Church Administrative Manager

• Church Administrative Executive

12.  Changi Methodist Church of sister conference (CAC) 

• Communications and Administration Executive 

The church office is open on the following days and times except for public holidays:

• Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri – 10.00am to 4.00pm

• Sat – 9.00am to 1.00pm

• Wed, Sun & Public Holidays - closed

Toilets on Levels 2 to 4 of the Sanctuary block will be closed for renovation from Monday 10 June 2024.

Worshippers can continue to  use the toilets on Level 1 of the Sanctuary block  or at the Covenant Centre.