This Week in PLMC
CHRISTMAS DAY
- Friday, 25 December 2020 -
The Advent Candles, an arrangement of three purple candles symbolizing Hope (Isaiah), Peace (John the Baptist), and Love (Holy Trinity), a pink candle symbolizing Joy (Mary, Mother of Jesus), and a central white candle symbolizing Christ, are usually placed on the altar, with one coloured candle lit each Sunday, and the white candle lit on Christmas Day. On Christmas Day, we celebrate God’s ultimate gift to us – His one and only son, and Saviour of the World, Jesus.
Today, we light the final candle, the Christ candle which symbolises Jesus as the Light of the World. John 8:12 says, “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” May we always walk by the light of Christ, and bring His light wherever we go.
Announcement Highlights
Watchnight Online Service on Thursday, 31 Dec 20
As the year draws to a close, and 2021 is about to begin, prayerfully gather your family and/or cell members and join us for the Online Watchnight Service on Thursday 31 Dec 2020, 11.00pm at live.plmc.org. We will celebrate Holy Communion, and ring in the New Year as a church family blessed to bless the community and the nations.
Holy Communion Collection
We will be celebrating Holy Communion as a PLMC Family on Thursday 31 Dec 2020 (Watchnight Service) and Sunday 3 Jan 2021. Please register to collect the individually sealed Holy Communion elements from church (Michael Room in Fellowship Hall) on:
Sat 26 Dec, 4.00pm-6.00pm
Sat 2 Jan, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/HC-collect.
Farewell Service for Ps Alex on Sunday, 27 Dec
Ps Alex has been appointed to Living Waters Methodist Church from 1 January 2021. We will be having a service to bid farewell to Ps Alex on Sunday 27 Dec, 2:30pm. Please join us for the service online at live.plmc.org.
Christmas Offering
BY PAYNOW /PAY LAH BANK APP OR BANK TRANSFER:
PayNow/PayLah to UEN S87CC0520L or Bank Transfer to DBS BANK LTD 023-905121-9
Under Reference No. enter
S9 for English Service
MS11 for Mandarin Service
OR BY CHEQUE:
Cheque should be crossed and made payable to Paya Lebar Methodist Church and mail to 5 Boundary Road, Singapore 549954. Please indicate cheque is meant for CHRISTMAS OFFERINGS, with your FULL NAME, CONTACT NUMBER, EMAIL and MAILING ADDRESS and our DBS Account no: 0230003066 at the back
of the cheque.
This year’s Christmas Offering Beneficiary is the PLMC Poor & Needy Fund.
Thank you for your generous giving and may our Lord bless you abundantly!
The pastors, leaders and staff wish you a
Blessed Christmas, with God’s Love, Peace and Joy.
Care & Healing
Pastoral Care
We praise and thank God that the daily infections of COVID-19 have been coming down in our nation. Never-the-less, we understand that there are some of us who are not coping as well as others, and there may 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 6100 7562
Please send your prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org.
Care Hub (English & Chinese)
Care Hub is formed to support and journey alongside our members / worshippers whose lives and livelihoods have been affected by this crisis. The end goal of Care Hub is pastoral care, for someone to journey with them and remind them they are beloved of God and to find strength in God to face the challenges.
As each individual has different needs, Care Hub serves as a one-stop helpline where an individual can obtain support in the church in various areas. If you have been affected by this crisis, Care Hub is here to support you.
English version.: https://carehub.plmc.org
Chinese version.: http://mscarehub.plmc.org
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to be a worshipper at PLMC to obtain help for Care Hub?
As long as you have been worshipping with us, either on-site or online, you are welcome to obtain help from Care Hub. We seek to journey with you as a family of faith during, and beyond, the COVID-19 period.
2. Is it compulsory for a Care Befriender to journey with me?
Yes, it is. We are not designed to journey alone. The church is the Body of Christ and each of us is a part of the body. Having a Care Befriender in this journey is to experience the community and interdependence of our Triune God. God is never alone; we need others too.
3. How long will the Care Befriender journey with me?
Each person has a different journey. Each journey is unique. In general, the Care Befriender will journey with you 3 – 6 months. Let these be a meaningful journey of deepening in God through the company of another.
4. Can I request for pastor to be my spiritual mentor/counsellor?
Yes, you can make the request, but we are all called to be a priesthood of believers hence most likely a mature believer will be assigned to journey with you. Trust that it is God’s hand that has led you thus far, and He will ensure that you are mentored or counselled by the right person with the necessary spiritual gifts for you.
5. I am not affected by COVID-19 but I need someone to talk to. Do I send my request through Care Hub?
No, Care Hub specifically caters to those who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its ramifications. Please contact the relevant ministry that caters to your need directly. Contact details can be found at the end of this site, under ‘Our Ministries’.
Jobs Portal for Employers (with Jobs Listings)
COVID-19 has brought about an unprecedented economic crisis affecting lives and livelihoods. Yet, in every crisis, there is an opportunity to demonstrate Christian love and unity.
If you are a business owner or working in a company seeking to employ new staff, and wish to advertise the available positions, please fill in the job details of the vacancies in this link: bit.ly/JobPostingForm A listing of the available positions can be found here bit.ly/JobPostingList
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 online every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Email requests to plihm@plmc.org
Need A Helping Hand To Get By Covid-19?
Find available grants, funds and packages for individuals at https://www.supportgowhere.gov.sg/
Methodist Message Online (December Issue)
Methodist Message continues to bring to you important MCS updates and thought-provoking editorial pieces. The December issue is now out!
If you would like to subscribe to MM online, it is free AND easy to get onboard! Sign up here at https://www.methodist.org.sg/mm-onscreen today!
Join Us On PLMC Staff
We're looking for suitable candidates to fill these positions:
Executive Assistant (Service Coordinator)
Job Responsibilities include:
Providing administrative support to the pastors and directors for the effective running of the ministries.
Coordinating the smooth running of service rehearsals and the worship services.
Preparing and disseminating the Service Order to all relevant team members (Worship Teams, Audio & Media Teams, Communications Team and Pastoral Team)
Ensuring timely, clear communications and coordination with the scheduled Worship/Audio/Media teams – for rehearsals and services call times.
Coordinating logistics for ministry events, and provide administrative support including but not limited to consolidating attendance, printing materials, ordering event supplies, and room bookings etc.
Job Requirements:
Pleasant disposition, resourceful, good organisational skills, able to work independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a team player
Proficient with “MS Office” applications, and capable to learn & use new software
Willing to work on Sundays
Experience in service/events coordinating in a church setting would be an advantage
Preferably bilingual (written/oral) in Chinese and English
If you are interested, please send in your full resume with expected salary & recent photograph to recruit@plmc.org
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other positions:
Director of Missions
Director/Executive - Outreach Ministry
Executive - Corporate Communications
Ministry Executive - Mandarin Service
For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at https://plmc.org/about/join-us/
Useful Links & Resources
Full Worship Service Available Week-Long
(From Monday 9am to Friday 6pm)
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Our Ministries
Pastor-In-Charge
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
Email: smkow@plmc.org
Pastor
Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
Email: weebh@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Vincent Goh
Email: vincentgoh@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Christopher Chin
Email: chris@plmc.org
Assistant Pastor
Rev Jacob Lim
Email: jacoblim@plmc.org
Assistant Pastor
Rev Alex Chew
Email: alexchew@plmc.org
Administration
Ms Angelina Chew
Email: admin@plmc.org
Cell Group
Mr Jeffrey Khaw
Email: cellministry@plmc.org
Children’s Ministry (Silver Boxes)
Ms Carolyn Lee
Email: children@plmc.org
Communications
Ms Amy Cheong
Email: communications@plmc.org
Counselling
Mrs Florence Lim
Email: counselling@plmc.org
Creative Expressions
Mr Paul Seow
Email: paul@plmc.org
Discipleship & Nurture
Mr Low Kwang Meng
Email: nurture@plmc.org
Family Life Ministry
Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
Email: weebh@plmc.org
Filipino Service
Ms Daphne Thong
Email: filipino@plmc.org
Finance
Ms Jessamyn Tian
Email: admin@plmc.org
Human Resources
Ms Rebecca Goh
Email: recruit@plmc.org
Mandarin Service
Mrs Judith Chua
Email: livingstones@plmc.org
Ministry To The Visually Impaired
Mr Ng Choon Hwee
Email: mvi@plmc.org
Missions
Rev Vincent Goh
Email: missions@plmc.org
Operations
Mr Lee Choon Wee
Email: leechoonwee@plmc.org
Outreach
Rev Jacob Lim
Email: outreach@plmc.org
Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation
Ms Teo Soo Hoong
Email: pastoralcare@plmc.org
Prayer
Rev Christopher Chin
Email: prayernet@plmc.org
Testimonies
Email: testimonies@plmc.org
Worship & Music
Mrs Susanna Kam
Email: worship@plmc.org
Youth Ministry
Pastor Alex Chew
Email: youth@plmc.org
Young Adults Ministry
Pastor Alex Chew
Email: youngadults@plmc.org