ANNOUNCEMENTS
HIGHLIGHTS
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE 2024
The PLMC Marriage Preparation Course is designed to provide valuable insights for couples as they navigate their journey towards marriage. This course facilitates a deeper understanding of their relationship with each other and covers a number of topics important to a successful marriage.
This course is based on and uses the materials of The Marriage Preparation Course (published by Alpha International) which was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee who are on staff at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, UK. Besides viewing the video teaching by Nicky & Sila each week, there are also live speaker sessions, couple discussion time and sharing with other participants in small groups.
Topics covered during the course include a Biblical perspective on marriage, effective communication, the importance of commitment, conflict resolution strategies, couple’s goals and values, maintaining a vibrant love and dealing with finances.
In addition, there's a Prepare/Enrich couple assessment that seeks to help the couple leverage on their strengths and build upon their growth areas for a stronger marriage. A designated facilitator will help couples apply the findings to their relationship.
2024 Thurs, 7.30pm-9.45pm
21 Mar - Biblical view of Marriage
4 Apr - Communication
11 Apr - Conflict
18 Apr - Commitment
25 Apr - Connection
2 May - Adventure
2024 Sat, 9am-12.30pm
11 May - Dealing with Finances & Other Topics
Couples planning to marry are encouraged to attend the course at least one year before their wedding date. Please note that this course is conducted only once a year.
Please take note of the policy on the use of the PLMC Sanctuary for weddings, at the Church website at https://plmc.org/care-help/wedding/
Registration: click on the registration button or scan the QR code. Registration closes 9 Feb 2024.
Course fee: $100/couple
Payment is to be made after the close of registration on 9 Feb 2024.
For more information, please contact Joshua Heng at familylife@plmc.org or call the office at 6285 1234.
PLMC Ang Pows
Collect your pack of PLMC ang pows from the ushers after the services on Sun 21 Jan. Please collect only ONE pack per person (while stocks last) so that most of our worshippers can get one.
ONLY ONE COMBINED ONSITE SERVICE 11 FEB 2024
We will be celebrating the Lunar New Year with a combined onsite service at 9am on 11 Feb, so do invite your family and loved ones to join us! It will be broadcast at 9am on live.plmc.org and at 11.15am on ms.live.plmc.org.
CHURCH CAMP 2024
Have you seen the Church Camp banner above the Fellowship Hall entrance? It’s there to remind you to SAVE THE DATES! 9-12 Jun 2024!
OTHERS
2024 - The Year of Engagement
We stand at the beginning of the year 2024 – our Year of Engagement!
We thank all those of you and the cell groups who have signed up for activities in the Year of Engagement.
And for those of you who have been praying over this and are ready to sign up to join the church in reaching out to the various people in our community, please write to outreach@plmc.org and indicate if you would like to minister to the poor and needy, the elderly, the migrant workers, or the homeless and rough sleepers in our neighbourhood.
FIRST LOCAL CONFERENCE 2024
The PLMC First Local Conference 2024 will be held on Tuesday,
23 January 2024, at 7.30 pm at the Conference Room, Level 3, Covenant Centre, to transact the following business:
Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes of the Last Local Conference 2023 held on 26 September 2023
Matters Arising from the above Minutes
Adoption of Plans and Programmes for 2024
Pastors’ Report
Objectives and Highlights of Ministries and Organisations
Calendar of Events 2024
Adoption of Revised Budget for FY 2023-2024
Adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 July 2023
Update on Lease Renewal
Any Other Matters
Do keep the First Local Conference and our church leadership in prayer.
CHURCH CAMP 2024 (9-12 June 2024)
It’s BACK! And you need to Save The Dates! Watch this video from the Camp Committee.. save the dates, and watch out for more details in the months to come.
Please also follow plmccamp2024 on Instagram for further updates. Stay tuned and see you at the camp next year!
PLEASE WEAR A MASK IF YOU ARE COUGHING OR SNIFFLING
Actually, if you are unwell, you should stay home to rest and recover. But if you are NOT feeling unwell and this is just an attack of the “ahems” or “morning nose”, then please wear a mask to allay any fears your fellow worshippers might have. You can get a mask from the ushers if you don’t have one with you.
THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR - EPIPHANY
Have you ever wondered why the pulpit cloth changes colours and has different symbols on it each time it is changed? Do the words “Advent”, “Epiphany” and “Kingdomtime” mean anything to you?
The Liturgical or Church Year is broken into seasons, starting from Advent and ending with Kingdomtide. It is a traditional way to remember and observe the various aspects of the life of Christ and His Church that has been used since the early days of Christianity. Each season has its own colour and symbols that serve as visual mnemonics.
The season of Epiphany in the Church Calendar follows after Christmastide. Epiphany, meaning “revelation” or “manifested”, refers to the revelation of the Christ to the Gentiles as symbolised by the Magi, and, therefore, to all the peoples of the Earth. Epiphany focuses on Jesus’ early life, His baptism, and the wedding feast at Cana. The themes are on renewal and missions. The season’s colour is green, the symbol of growth, spring and new life. Epiphany is from 6 January to Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.