PLMC TODAY - 17 May

PLMC TODAY

17 May 2020 | 6th SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE | WSCS SUNDAY

9AM

Imperfect People Living Perfectly

Matthew 5:48

Mrs I’Ching Thomas

SERMON LIBRARY

11.15AM

GOOD OR BAD? 好人或坏人 ?

Isaiah 33:15-16 ; 以赛亚书 33:15-16

Mrs Judith Chua , 黄雅春传道

活石快讯 (Mandarin)

10.45AM / 1.30PM

Continue 'Church-at-Home' with the little ones.

Online resources are available below:

SILVER BOXES ONLINE

Church Announcements

WSCS Sunday

TODAY is WSCS Sunday, and it is observed to honour God's faithfulness and mighty works displayed in the various ministries of the Women's Society of Christian Service. Blessed by His grace and love, the WSCS women serving in Witness & Evangelism, Discipleship & Nurture, Outreach & Social Concerns and Missions; seek to serve others by touching lives and reaching out to those around them.

Our Guest Speaker for today is Mrs I’Ching Thomas. Born in Penang (Malaysia), I’Ching began to follow Jesus as a teenager. She has had many past careers including being an itinerant apologist and Director of Training for the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM).

After a decade with RZIM, I’Ching rejoined OM to oversee their global leadership development efforts. Based in Singapore with her husband who is a seminary professor at Singapore Bible College, I'Ching speaks at universities, churches and conferences to help Christians develop a robust understanding and defence of their faith.

Worship Service Available Week-Long

Our Worship Services, apart from being at 9.00am (English Service) and 11.15am (Mandarin Service) on Sundays, will also be available week-long from Monday 9.00am to Friday 6.00pm on bit.ly/PLMCSermonlibrary. This special arrangement is only for the Circuit Breaker period (but might be extended) to bless to our brothers and sisters who are working in essential services and may not be able to join us at the worship times on Sundays.

Mid-Week WFH

Praise him, praise him, praise him in the morning, praise him in the noontime.

Praise him, praise him, praise him when the sun goes down.

Come join us Every Wednesday at 12pm on PLMC Facebook for WFH – Worship From Home! Build your personal prayer altar and worship the Lord intimately or praise His name as a household. Available only during this Circuit Breaker period.

Thank You Outreach Volunteers

We would like to thank all of you who volunteered for our Loving Our Migrant Brothers joint initiative with SG Accident and Help Centre to distribute meals and to pack and distribute essential items to our migrant worker brothers in Little India. May the Lord continue to bless and protect you and your families for caring for those in need at this time.

PLMC In Action During The Circuit Breaker

Apart from the online Worship Services each Sunday and the Circuit Breaker Devotions by your Pastors each weekday morning, the various ministries at PLMC are actively ministering to our worshippers and those outside the church. Read the testimonies and stories of life in PLMC in PLMC Stories.

READ THE STORIES HERE

VOLUNTEERING

Even during this Circuit Breaker when we are advised to stay home as much as possible, there are still some essential services that require a hand to serve the community. Though these activities are run by secular organisations, our involvement, at the comfort level of our families, will still bring the light of Christ to the world. Details as below.

SG Clean

Promote the SG Clean habits and social norms

More Info

Mask Sewn With Love

Sewing of masks

Email sewnwithlove.sg@gmail.com to sign up.

More Info

TITHES & OFFERINGS

PayNow or PayLah to UEN S87CC0520L
Bank Transfer to DBS BANK LTD 023-905121-9
Under Reference No. enter
- S9 for English Service,
- MS11 for Mandarin Service

USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

With the nation-wide closure of all non-essential businesses and offices including our Church Office, we understand that there will be 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 62851234
Send prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org.
Please stay home as much as possible.
Maintain safe distancing and good hygiene practices.
Fellowship online or through calls, praying and encouraging one another.
If you need to go out, wear a mask and see a doctor even if you are mildly unwell.
If you are concerned about any symptoms you may have, refer to sgcovidcheck.com and seek appropriate care.

National Care Hotline

If you need someone to talk to about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted you and your family, your job and your future, you can call the National Care Hotline which has been set-up by MSF at 62026868.

PLMC Inner Healing Ministry

PLMC Inner Healing Ministry continues online on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7.30pm. Email requests to plihm@plmc.org

Our condolences to the families of the late:

Mdm Png Mui Kee
Mr Ho Sing Siew
Mr Lim Chin Aik

PRAYER FOCUS : MISSIONS

SOUTH EAST ASIA

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South East Asia

Boonchiaw

Praise God for the completion of the new church building in Chonburi. Pray that the new premises will be a blessing to the community.
Pray for Boonchiaw, for an opportunity to travel up to Bueng Kan and to visit a new house church in Panga.
Pray for the spiritual growth of the members at all of the God is Good Churches and for God to direct them. Pray that God will provide for those who serve.

KG & C

Praise God for His protection, peace and strength throughout this last month of uncertainties and medical concerns. Pray for wisdom and guidance as they explore needs and opportunities to support and encourage their students during this challenging period.
Pray for KG & C patience in this time of ‘limbo’ as they wait for their passports to be renewed and to know when to return to the field.

Pray for BL to develop a servant’s heart towards God and their 12 students who are being trained to be English teachers. Pray for God’s special anointing to bring His kingdom into their classrooms.
BL launched a fathers’ movement on April 29 with a group of 23 men. Pray for a deep conviction to be godly fathers and that they will influence other fathers to be the same.
Praise God that the believers BL are in touch with are standing firm and strengthening others during the Covid-19 lockdown.

EAST ASIA

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East Asia

SKI

Pray for SKI a clear mind, wisdom, energy, knowledge and lots of love as she supervises 15 thesis students in their research and writing.
Pray for SKI to have opportunities to share the Gospel effectively with the pre-believing students and staff.
Pray that despite the pressure from the authorities, Christian students will hunger for God’s Word and grow deeper in their relationship with God.

Eve

Eve gives thanks to God for the opportunity to minister at school, to her colleagues and friends as she reflects on Esther 4:14b.
Pray for Eve God’s continued protection and wisdom as she begins her weekly discussion with H about the second coming of Jesus and with another student, M, about the issue of forgiveness.

Songs

Pray for the Songs for God’s discernment as their area of work responsibilities have expanded. Pray that they will always be filled and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Pray for one of the TAN-NW babies, G, seeking medical treatment. She was born with a small blood clot in her brain which is affecting the physical mobility of her right leg that requires physical therapy. Pray for God’s healing hand to be upon her, and for peace and comfort for the parents.

CENTRAL ASIA

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Zahra

Pray for Zahra joy and patience as she teaches from home. Pray for her students to stay healthy and learn well.
Pray for flights to be resumed soon and for Zahra protection as she ends her first term assignment.
Pray for the teachers’ needs in the school:
Elementary: Classroom Teachers
Secondary: Math, Spiritual Formation and History Teachers; Vice-Principal; Guidance Counselor
All School: Art, PE, ICT, Special Needs, Chaplain

PARA-CHURCH WORKERS

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Fellowship of Evangelical Students – Siah May Lan

Pray for May Lan’s father speedy recovery and healing from hip fracture surgery (and his early dementia), despite delayed rehabilitation due to
Covid-19 Circuit Breaker.
Pray for God’s continual sustaining grace & strength so that she is able to cope with being the caregiver for her dad, while working from home.

Navigators Singapore – Roger Yeo

Pray for the key members (K, A, H & J) in the ministry to live lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ, standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side for the faith of the Gospel. (Philippians 1:27)
Pray for Roger and Pearlyn, that they would continue to find encouragement during this time of Circuit Breaker. Pray that they will stay disciplined in ministry while taking care of their children’s needs at home.

CRU – Nigel Ho

Pray for Nigel’s parents’ salvation and health.
Pray for Nigel creative ways to do ministry during the extended Circuit Breaker.

Wycliffe Singapore – Grace Tan

Pray for Grace to be able to work efficiently from home, and catch up on the weeks she lost while her computer was acting up.
Pray for Grace’s sister and her family in the UK. They have been sick for weeks, probably with Covid-19; Grace’s brother-in-law is particularly exposed to risk because his work is to run ICUs full of Covid-19 patients.

YWAM Singapore – Tessa Choo

Pray for YWAM’s homeless ministry, that as they go out to the streets during the Circuit Breaker, they will be sensitive to the needs of those who are homeless or who are facing difficulties at home during this time of staying home and therefore roaming the streets.
Pray for breakthroughs in the lives of those the team ministers to - pray for healings and miracles for the M uncles, and that they will get to know Jesus from the healings and miracles.

Thank you for your partnership in prayer!

USEFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

Worship online every Sunday at 9am (English) & 11.15am (Mandarin):

LIVE.PLMC.ORG

Watch & Listen to our Sermons in the library here:

SERMON LIBRARY

Circuit Breaker Devotions with your pastors at 8am, Mon - Sat, on Facebook:

CIRCUIT BREAKER DEVOTIONS

Exodus Bible Reading Plan

DOWNLOAD HERE

Heartbeat ISSUE 174 :: APR 2020

OPEN NOW

MWS - Bless 1,000 families impacted by COVID-19

All of us are suffering in different ways, various degrees, due to COVID-19. But low-income families are suffering more due to drop in wages or job loss which aggravate already trying circumstances. Most of us can still afford to give something to help. Please consider giving a gift of any amount here: bit.ly/2K7jy2U

WSCS Devotions E-Booklet

TRAC WSCS presents an e-booklet of daily devotions for the month of May. With contributions from members of various Methodist churches, including from PLMC, all are welcome to download a copy here: tinyurl.com/Our-Strength-Every-Morning

Free Bible Lockscreens & Wallpapers

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Sermon Reflections & Discussion

VIEW FULL ARCHIVE HERE

Prepare Yourself for Online Worship

Living Out Hebrews 10:24-25

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

We know a lot of our messaging these past weeks, based on the government advisories, have led to a bit of confusion as at first, we could meet in groups no bigger than 250, then a maximum of 10, and now only with our immediate families.

We thank God for technology that has allowed us to meet online. It wasn't too long ago that we were thrilled by WhatsApp and video calls which are now part of everyday life. So let's continue to "meet together" online.

We can also "spur one another on" through social media, messaging apps, and good old telephone calls.