5th SUNDAY IN KINGDOMTIDE

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 will share with you something significant that is happening in our church in October. He will 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.

We will be celebrating Holy Communion next Sunday. If you do not have the Holy Communion elements, please collect them on Sun 27 Sep 2020 at the Fellowship Hall from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/HC-collect

• Week of Prayer & Self-Denial (PSD)

Devotion Dates: 27 Sept to 3 Oct 2020

Link for e-book devotions: PSD Meditations 2020.pdf

• TRAC WSCS Week of Prayer & Self-Denial Closing Service

Saturday, 3 Oct 2020 | 2.00pm-3.30pm

Speaker: Rev Dianna Khoo, Christ Methodist Church

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Please register for WPSD Closing Service (Zoom Meeting)

https://tinyurl.com/TRACWSCSPSDZS

Bless someone with this book and support the MCS $1.35 million fund to help 1,000 needy families. Each book produced by GC WSCS is available for a donation of $10 and above (please add $2.00 per book for postage). For orders above 10 copies, collection will be advised. Please contact Wendy at 9772 7974 or email wscsplmc@gmail.com to place your orders.

Every year in September, we observe Heart Gifts Sunday. MWS Covenant Family Service Centre which we are supporting, is raising funds that will go towards assisting their clients in coping with emergency essentials and tasks during crisis periods, providing immediate cash to cope with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to defray their transportation costs. You can make your donation here.

• Sat 17 Oct 2020 | 10.00am – 11.15am

• Facilitators: Central Singapore CDC Team

• Venue: Online

• Cost: FOC

• Register at https://go.gov.sg/sfa-plmc2 before 17 Oct 2020

In our ever-changing society, one crucial challenge is to equip ourselves with new skills for the new future and embark on a journey of lifelong learning. But how do we plan for our skills upgrading and lifelong learning? Join us at SkillsFuture Advice to:

• Discover emerging tech disruptions, trends and desired skills for the future;

• Find our more about SkillsFuture Credits Top-Ups; and

• Learn about other resources you can leverage on for your career.

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.

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.

The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) will be holding its Twelfth Session of the General Conference (GC) from 7–11 September 2020 and 2–4 December 2020 via Zoom.

Items you can pray for:

• Logistics and preparation for online meetings, including all technical details and measures required

• Elections of major office-holders such as the Bishop, and Chairpersons of various Councils that oversee the church's work over the next four years

• Decisions made on behalf of the MCS, such as matters of church law and policy, including amendments to The Book of Discipline, which are debated and discussed before being accepted

• Delivery of reports on work done the last four years and the plans for the coming four years and beyond

• Good health, protection and alertness of the delegates and supporting staff, that the proceedings may be carried out smoothly and thoroughly

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

1. Our church's Leadership Retreat was held on 26 September. Do continue to pray for the Lord's leading for the leaders, pastors and staff as they put together the plans, programmes and activities for 2021.

2. Pray for Rev Dr Gordon Wong. May the Lord guide him as he prepares to take over as Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore in December. Ask the Lord to bless him with wisdom and protection so he can discharge his responsibilities and duties faithfully and well.

3. The school year for 2020 is coming to an end. Let's uphold children, parents and teachers who may be anxious over exams and pray for God's peace and assurance for them.

4. Pray for victory against Covid-19. May God help us to be vigilant so we do not contribute to the spread of the virus. Pray for help to reach the millions who have lost their livelihoods as a result of the pandemic.

5. Wildfires and deadly storms have caused much destruction in the US, Brazil and countries in Asia. Pray for God's mercy and help as countries affected work on restoration and rebuilding.

6. Another area of concern is the increasing trade and geopolitical tensions around the world, for example, between the US and China, China and India and China and Taiwan. Pray that these tensions will not lead to war but will be resolved peacefully and amicably.

The Paya Lebar Methodist Church Bursary aims to help children from low to mid-income families especially those who are affected by COVID-19 pandemic, and is open only to PLMC members and regular worshippers. The application period is between 1 and 30 September 2020.

Please click HERE for the Bursary Application Form. For more information, please email florencesin@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

With the nation still facing daily infections of COVID-19, 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

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

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

• 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/