9th SUNDAY IN KINGDOMTIDE

The Methodist Church in Singapore usually observes Laity Sunday on the second Sunday in October. As we here at PLMC have many lay ministries for you to serve in, we are observing Laity Month instead. This year, we are taking it online. Each week, a few ministries will be featured on PLMC TODAY to showcase what they do, and where you can participate in. Here is the schedule of ministries that will be featured, so that you can look forward to:

• 4 Oct - Silver Boxes; Sonshine Kids; Youth

• 11 Oct - Worship & Music; Creative Expressions; Discipleship & Nurture

• 18 Oct - GYM; Men's Ministry; WSCS; Young Adults

• 25 Oct – Missions; Filipino Service; Outreach

This week, we feature the Missions; Filipino Service; Outreach

These ministries are looking for people who have been called to serve, so click here to see how you can!

CHRISTMAS AT YOUR DOORSTEP

We are bringing the Christmas message of joy and hope directly to the homes of our immediate neighbours and also to beneficiaries of our partners and agencies this year.

Join us in sharing God’s love during this Christmas season. As a church, may PLMC shine as a beacon of light to glorify our Lord Jesus in the community.

Please visit Outreach Laity for more details and to sign up as volunteers.

We will be celebrating Holy Communion next Sunday, 1 November 2020. If you do not have the Holy Communion elements, please collect them at the Fellowship Hall this Saturday, 31 October 2020 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/HC-collect before doing so.

If you desire to have your child/children be baptised, please download and submit the Infant Baptism and Membership form to Andy at andy@plmc.org. Your completed application form should reach us by 25 Oct 2020 (latest).

Download Infant Baptism Form: bit.ly/Infantchildbaptism1docx

Compulsory

• Attend the Infant/Child Baptism Class on Mon 9 Nov 7.30-9.30pm. You will be advised on the venue.

• One parent must have already been baptised or attending the present BMC.


Infant Baptism Service: Sunday, 20 Dec 2020 (during Worship Service)

Please contact Andy at andy@plmc.org for further enquiries.

• *Thu & Fri, 19-20 Nov 2020 | 9.30am–5pm; Sat 21 Nov 2020 | 9.30am – 3pm (Registration Full) *All the places are taken and we’re looking into the possibility of organizing a second one in 17-19 Dec 2020.

If you’re interested to join the session in December, please register at https://bit.ly/3mr5m75 by 30 Oct.

• Fee: $88.75/pax (This is open only to members 40 years old and above. Fee claimable through SkillsFuture Fund. Payment on first day of workshop. Fee includes materials, starter kit, lunch and tea break.)

• Capacity: 12 pax

• Venue: 130 Neil Road S(088859) (https://rb.gy/42besg)

• Facilitators: Mr Low Kwang Meng / Mr Terry Low

Walk into an early church building in Turkey or catacomb in Rome, you will see drawings and paintings on the walls. Art has always been a major part of Christian worship and it has tremendous formative power on the worshippers. This 3-day workshop organised by our Discipleship & Nurture Ministry explores the formative power of Art in Christian worship and its role in Christian witness in different cultures and faith. You will also learn to sketch and paint in the 3 days so that you can incorporate Art into your worship and witness. Besides lectures on the formative power of Art and its role in Christian witness, you could also learn different pencil sketching techniques, water colour painting techniques, and acrylic painting.

If you are interested to learn how Christians use Art for worship and witness, and to learn a new skill at the same time, you should not miss this opportunity. Join us and discover what you can do with our God-given creativity. For more information, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org

Have you been wanting to disciple your child at home, but feel clueless about how to start? Check out the Silver Boxes Parents’ Portal website for our very own weekly mid-week discipling packages at www.plmcsilverboxes.wordpress.com. Parent’s Guides and resources included.

CONVERSATIONS is an opportunity for our pastors and leaders to have a conversation with you on matters concerning the church, the nation, and you.
We begin this conversation with our Pastor-in-charge who shares with you about Laity Month happening in our church in October. He also address enquires on on-site services and when we can go back to church.

Please click on the video image to hear from Ps Shih Ming.

1. Continue to pray for those who are in the midst of sitting for their school exams that they may experience peace and clarity of mind.

2. With the school holidays and Christmas round the corner, and the resulting restrictions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, let us pray:

• For God to show us new and creative ways of reaching out to the community and the nations.

• For ways of strengthening the bond of love and friendship within the family and among friends and colleagues.

3. Thank God for the low Covid-19 infection in Singapore. Pray that He will help us to remain vigilant to prevent a new outbreak. Pray that in spite of the spike in the number of cases in many countries, the pandemic around the world will be brought under control.

4. As the people of the United States go to the polls in November, let us pray with and for them that they may choose their leaders wisely.

5. Natural disasters, climate change and its consequences, persecution, economic recession and tension among countries are some things continuing to plague our world. As you come across these in the news, pause and, as the Lord leads, commit them to Him in prayer.

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 62851234

• Please send your prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org.

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: https://bit.ly/JobPostingForm A listing of the available positions can be found here https://bit.ly/JobPostingList

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

Find available grants, funds and packages for individuals at https://www.supportgowhere.gov.sg/

Methodist Message continues to bring to you important MCS updates and thought-provoking editorial pieces. The October 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!

• 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/