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This Week in PLMC
3rd SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE
- 26 April 2020 -
10.45AM / 1.30PM
Continue 'Church-at-Home' with the little ones.
Online resources are available below:Church Announcements
Maintaining Emotional Intelligence during COVID-19
Sat 16 May | 9.30am-12noon
Online Speaker: Ms Carolynne Ng (Center for Seniors)
Register here: bit.ly/2xLMsDg
CLOSING DATE: SUN 10 MAY
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to blend thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions hence helping individuals to develop a successful relationship between self and others.
By being emotionally intelligent, you will have greater self-awareness in managing your thoughts and feelings, the ability to recognize and understand the emotions of others and rationalizing yourself effectively when facing challenges. In this talk, the following topics will be covered:
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
How does EQ help us in our daily work?
Tips on managing emotions in the current COVID-19 stay home or work place at home situation
In this current COVID-19 situation, many of us are trying to cope with being shut in, adjusting to spending long periods of time at home with family members. With virtual work from home in place, colleagues and keeping schedules for work have put many of us in new emotional and stress modes. This FOC online talk teaches us the techniques of managing our EQ to keep our relationships strong so that we can better cope with the challenges.
For more information, email Kwang Meng at nurture@plmc.org
A Circuit Breaker Home Retreat
7-8 May (Thursday-Friday)
Gathering times over Zoom:
Thursday, 7 May : 9am-10.30am
Friday, 8 May: 9am-10am and 4pm-5.30pm.
Register here: bit.ly/2KhGkFw by Sunday, 3 May or when full.
Enhanced Circuit Breaker till 1 June getting you down? Don’t fret! This is your best opportunity to spend some time alone with the Lord in the comfort of your own home through a 2-day online retreat through Zoom. You will learn to be still in the midst of restlessness, learn to hear and linger with God’s word and to allow the word of God to “read” you. There will be 3 gathering times on Zoom over the two days. For the rest of the time, you will be given suggestions on what you can do at home. Limited to 10 persons on a first come first served basis. For more information, please email Soo Hoong at soohoong@plmc.org
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
ROAD Through Exodus Reading Plan
We are continuing our Bible Reading Plan with Exodus from Monday, 27 April 20. Over the next 9 weeks, we will explore God’s hand and God’s plan in the lives of the Israelites using ROAD – Read God’s word; Observe what He is telling you; Apply it to your life or situation; Do what is necessary to carry out God’s instruction for you.
Download the ROAD Through Exodus Reading Plan below
Circuit Breaker Devotions With Your Pastors
If you have missed the online videos of our Pastors connecting with you through the sharing of devotions daily from 8.00am this past week on PLMC Facebook, don’t miss this week’s!
Using ROAD, do your devotions on the day’s passage in the Bible Reading Plan. You’ll get to share what the Lord has spoken to you about the daily passage of scripture, and engage with others on their comments, too.
Simply search PLMC or Paya Lebar Methodist Church on Facebook, or click on the Facebook link at the top right corner of the page if you are watching us from live.plmc.org.
Alternatively, click the button below to visit the Facebook Playlist.
Let's continue to GROW DEEPER IN THE WORD, COMMUNITY AND THE SPIRIT!
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.
Our condolences to the family of the late: Mr Augustine Tan Teck Heng
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
TITHES & OFFERINGS
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PRAYER FOCUS
GENERAL
(Click arrow to expand & read more)As the pandemic wears on, let us be on the lookout for things we can thank and praise the Lord for while we bring our many concerns to Him. Thank Him:
For blessing our country with the resources to take care of its citizens and all who have been infected.
For all who are working very hard to contain the spread of the virus.
For those who have generously come forward to extend a helping hand to those in need.
For the many who have been healed and are now reunited with their loved ones.
For technology that has enabled us to work, study, order our groceries and food and be entertained from home.
As the Circuit Breaker measures keep us at home, let us also pray:
For more help for those who have lost their Jobs and are struggling to put food on the table.
For help for those who are unable to cope with the boredom and loneliness.
For the elderly and disabled who may need help to buy groceries and food, etc.
For creativity and patience for parents who have to juggle between work and looking after their children.
For the spirit of give and take as families learn to share resources and space at home.
For the migrant workers who are now required to remain in their dorms that God will calm their fears and anxieties and meet them at their need as many of them have been infected.
Above all, for God to show us what He wants us to learn from this pandemic.
Thank you for your partnership in prayer!
USEFUL LINKS
Circuit Breaker Devotions with your pastors at 8am, Mon - Sat, on Facebook:
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.
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 Christopher Chin
Email: chris@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Wendy Tay
Email: wendytay@plmc.org
Assistant Pastor
Rev Jacob Lim
Email: jacoblim@plmc.org
Assistant Pastor
Pastor Alex Chew
Email: alexchew@plmc.org
Administration
Ms Jessamyn Tian
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
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
Mandarin Service
Mrs Judith Chua
Email: livingstones@plmc.org
Ministry To The Visually Impaired
Mr Ng Choon Hwee
Email: mvi@plmc.org
Missions
Pastor Alex Chew
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
Rev Wendy Tay
Email: youth@plmc.org
Young Adults Ministry
Pastor Alex Chew
Email: youngadults@plmc.org