14 Apr 2024
2nd Sunday in Eastertide / Holy Communion Sunday
No Filipino Service
No Silver Boxes Children' s Ministry
11.15am Onsite only
A Tale of Two Destinies
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
Onsite @ Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Vincent Goh
View past English services in Sermon Library
9am Onsite only
天国历险记 ; The Adventure of the Kingdom of Heaven
马太福音 Matthew 13: 24-43
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 9am & 11.15am
李沙龙弟兄, Mr. Shalom Li
Onsite Services -This Sunday, 14 April, the Filipino service will join the main services for service and Holy Communion.
Filipino Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs
The Peranakan Services are held onsite on the first Sunday of each month in Jordan Hall at 7.30am and Holy Communion is celebrated. There is no live streaming for this service.
On the third Sunday of each month, the Peranakan congregation meets at the Jerusalem Room at 9am for the Peranakan-Indonesian Fellowship.
All are welcome!
Facing Your Future
Daniel 7
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 4.30pm:
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
Note: No Silver Boxes on 14 April (HC combined). The children will be joining the main services.
Onsite Locations:
- Manger - Zone 1 (Shiny Tots): 12 months to 3 years
- Jordan Hall - Zone 2: 4 to 7 years
- Haven and Michael Room - Zone 3: 8 to 10 years
- Gabriel Room - Zone 4: 11 to 12 years
CELEBRATING
HOLY COMMUNION ONSITE & ONLINE
AS A PLMC FAMILY
Please ensure that you have the Holy Communion elements
with you before the start of the services.
I'M NEW! TELL ME MORE ABOUT JESUS!
Whether you have made the decision to receive Jesus Christ or want to know more about God, we'd like to journey along with you.
ANNOUNCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS & COURSES
PLMC STORIES *NEW*
TESTIMONIES
Share with us what God has done in and through you at testimonies@plmc.org
Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature testimonies from our two brothers in Christ:
TITHES & OFFERING
HOW TO GIVE
PayNow/PayLah to UEN S87CC0520L or Bank Transfer to DBS BANK LTD 023-000306-6 <New DBS account>
S9 for 9am English Service or S11 for 11.15am English Service
MS9 for 9.00am Mandarin Service or MS11 for 11.15am Mandarin Service
2nd Offering Beneficiary: Alpha Singapore & Singapore Youth For Christ
BY CHEQUE
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.
PRAYER FOCUS
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Dearest friends and co-labourers of God,
I greet you in the Name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Please pray along with me:
O God our Heavenly Father, we thank you that our Block Blessing to the residents of Lor Ah Soo and Blk 208A Woodleigh Link has borne some fruit. We are so encouraged to see some of them responding to the invitation to our Easter Services, and who showed up on Easter Sunday to attend the Easter Services. We pray for all of them – that they may get to know you and your steadfast love for them. Help them to know that your desire is for them to enter your Kingdom and, in doing so, have the abundant life that your Son Jesus promised.
We also pray that our cell groups and worshipers who blessed the residents on Palm Sunday will, over the next few months, continue to visit the residents they blessed to build and nurture the friendships. We pray that these friendships eventually lead to them being willing to hear about the salvation that your Son Jesus brings.
Heavenly Father, you have shown us that we need to do more for the poor and needy in our community. You have pointed us to the rental blocks in Woodleigh Link (Blk 208A) and Buangkok Crescent (Blk 999A). More specifically, you have indicated to us those who are living in the Joint Singles Scheme levels of these two blocks, and the need for us to bring your love, joy, and blessings to them. We pray for your Holy Spirit to guide us as we start the planning process to deliver breakfast to each household in these places. We thank you that you have moved the hearts of the cell groups who have stepped forward to do the breakfast delivery. We pray that you will bless them with good health, strength, and courage, as they do this good work in befriending and discipling the residents there.
We do all these things, O Lord God, because we know that you have made every one of them like us – made in your image. We acknowledge that because of sin, that image in all of us is broken. But we know that you intend to restore that broken image in them just as you are restoring your image in us. We also know, though, that the restoration work can begin only if they are willing to allow you to begin that work in them. So, through the work that we do and the blessings that we bring to the people in the community, allow them to see that we are loving them with the same kind of selfless and unconditional love that you have for them.
We pray all these things in your Son Jesus’ Name, Amen!
CHURCH CAMP & 2024
- Theme: Fires of Revival – Lord Do It Again!
“Will you not revive us again, that you people may rejoice in you? Psalm 85: 6 (NIV)
Pray that the Church Camp Organising Committee will be empowered by the Holy Spirit in their planning so that they may be able to discern and align all activities and programs to the Father’s desire and will for the church.
- Year of Engagement 2024
Pray for every member to catch the vision of reaching our community at Serangoon Central, Lorong Lew Lian and Lorong Ah Soo Communities.
Pray for the individual residents to encounter Jesus Christ and receive Him as their personal Saviour.
Pray for the homeless, poor, needy and elderly staying alone – to experience the love of Jesus Christ through our block blessings and visits.
Pray for PLMC to be a “safe place” to receive all people - as we serve God in reaching the communities for Christ.
- Spiritual Covering over our children and youths
Spiritual covering over their minds and lives so that they may cultivate and possess the spiritual discernment to test the spirits and ideologies and to choose the good and approved will of God.
Parents will commit to disciple their children in the ways of God and through their godly examples.
The church stand as one, to protect these young ones against all worldly influences, spiritual attacks and ungodly ideologies by praying for them, nurturing them in the Word of God and modeling for them what godliness is.
CHANGES IN CORPORATE PRAYER MEETING DATES: APRIL & MAY
Our Corporate Prayer Meeting which usually takes place on the 1st Wednesday of the month will see some changes in April & May:
In April, we will meet on the last Wed of the month, 24th April, as our pastors will be away at the TRAC retreat.
In May, because the 1st Wed is Labour Day - a Public Holiday, there will be no meeting and we encourage you to visit PLMC Today to see our full list of Prayer Pointers and pray continually in your homes.
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have any prayer requests, please email prayernet@plmc.org
CARE & HEAL
PLMC COUNSELLING SERVICE
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
PLMC INNER HEALING MINISTRY
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
PASTORAL CARE
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.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN STAFF * NEW *
"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
For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us
OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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:
Implement and executes programs for the students
Supervise and guide the children (Primary 1 to 6) in their study to ensure completion of daily homework
Guide students in creating good habits in their daily lives
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
5. Methodist Church of the Incarnation
Lay Ministry Staff
Assistant Manager, Christian Outreach & Social Concerns (COSC)
Digital Specialist
Pastoral Team Member (Glowing Years Ministry)
Pastoral Team Member (Small Group Ministry)
Pastoral Team Member (Youth)
Programme Coordinator (Prayer & Praise Ministry)
Programme Coordinator (Communications)
Programme Coordinator/Executive (Worship & Music)
Programme Coordinator for Witness & Evangelism Ministry
Programme Coordinator for Church Governance and Risk Committee, & Church Analytics Ministry
7. Bukit Panjang Methodist Church
Assistant Manager (Facilities & Administration)
Administrative Executive (Mainly for Chinese Works)
8. Living Hope Methodist Church
Lay Executive Staff For Children’s Ministry (CM)
Youth Ministry Staff
10. Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC)
11. Covenant Community Methodist Church
Youth Ministry Worker
12. Aldersgate Methodist Church
Finance Executive
Lay Ministry Staff - (Cell Groups Ministry & Discipleship & Nurture)
13. Pentecost Methodist Church
Media Relations & Communications Executive / Senior Executive
14. Cairnhill Hill Methodist Church
15. Agape Methodist Church
16. Charis Methodist Church
17. Changi Methodist Church of sister conference (CAC)
PLMC MATTERS
CHURCH OFFICE OPENING HOURS
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
CONTACT US
Email: communications@plmc.org
Whistle Blowing Policy
Paya Lebar Methodist Church (“PLMC”) is committed to good corporate governance.
The PLMC Whistle-Blowing Policy provides a confidential avenue for stakeholders, e.g. staff or external parties, to raise concerns on illegal activity or impropriety involving our management, leaders, and staff.
All reports made in good faith will be protected from reprisal and shall be properly assessed, reviewed, and resolved.
Reports should be made in writing and sent to:
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
5 Boundary Road, Singapore 549954
Email: whistle-blow_GC@plmc.org
(Attention: Chairperson of the Governance Committee)
Please refer to the full PLMC Whistle Blowing Policy for more information.
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Our Ministries
Pastor-In-Charge
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
Pastor
Rev Vincent Goh
Pastor
Rev Jacob Lim
Pastor
Rev Joey Chen
Email: pastoralcare@plmc.org
Admin/Finance/HR
Ms Raquel Cardano
Email: admin@plmc.org (Admin)
Email: finance@plmc.org (Finance)
Email: recruit@plmc.org (HR)
Cell Group
Mr Justin Hu
Email: cellministry@plmc.org
Children’s Ministry (Silver Boxes)
Ms Carolyn Lee
Email: children@plmc.org
Communications
Email: communications@plmc.org
Counselling
Email: counselling@plmc.org
Discipleship & Nurture
Mr Low Kwang Meng
Email: nurture@plmc.org
Family Life Ministry
Rev Joey Chen
Email: familylife@plmc.org or
joeychen@plmc.org (pastoral matters)
Filipino Service
Ms Daphne Thong
Email: filipino@plmc.org
Mandarin Service
Mrs Judith Chua
Email: livingstones@plmc.org
Missions
Dr Scott Tey
Email: missions@plmc.org
Operations
Mr Lee Choon Wee
Email: leechoonwee@plmc.org
Outreach
Mr Eugene Cheong
Email: outreach@plmc.org
Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation
Ms Teo Soo Hoong
Email: pastoralcare@plmc.org
Prayer
Rev Vincent Goh
Email: prayernet@plmc.org
Testimonies
Email: testimonies@plmc.org
Worship & Music
Mr Paul Seow
Email: wm@plmc.org
Youth Ministry
Mr Joseph Quek
Email: youth@plmc.org
Young Adults Ministry
Mr Joshua Heng
Email: youngadults@plmc.org
Our Worship Services
Youth Service
Day/Time: Saturday, 4.30pm
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on youth.live.plmc.org
English Services
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11.15am
Onsite Location: Sanctuary
Online: Live-streamed on live.plmc.org at 9am only
Mandarin Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11.15am
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org
*Filipino Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs
*Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am&11.15am
Onsite Location: Haven, Gabriel Room, Michael Room & Jordan Hall
Who Can Attend: Any child 1 to 12 years old
*The children & Filipino services join the main services for service and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.