FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Pastor Don Wong is the Founder and Executive Director of The New Charis Mission and is also one of the founders for Association of Christian Halfway Houses (Singapore) where he is now serving as the President.

Pastor Wong has been serving in anti-drug organisations and Drug Rehabilitation Centers for the past 24 years. A well-received speaker and panellist at many events and conferences, he has spoken and facilitated Discussion Groups and Dialogues in various organisations in Singapore eg. Secondary Schools, National University of Singapore, National Institute of Education, Tertiary Institutions in Singapore, Community Development Centres and Prison Authorities of Singapore.

Pastor Wong was ordained in 2005 and recently, on 28 April 2017, he was commissioned as one of the 7 Prison Chaplains of Prison Fellowship Singapore, endorsed by National Council of Churches Singapore. In addition, he has received many recognition/awards from various government agencies.

Pastor Don is a licensed Wedding Solemniser since 2005. Together with his wife, Vanessa, they conduct Pre-marital / Marriage Counselling. Pastor Don and Vanessa have been married for 21½ years now and they have two beautiful children, Vivienne (21 yrs old) and Daryl (19 1/2 yrs old).

We will be celebrating Holy Communion as a PLMC Family on Sunday 6 Dec 2020, Thursday 31 Dec 2020 (Watchnight Service) and Sun 3 Jan 2021. Please do not use your own bread and juice for the Holy Communion. Instead, please register to collect the individually sealed Holy Communion elements from church (Car Park Drive Through or Fellowship Hall) on:

• Fri 4 Dec, 6.00pm-8.00pm (Michael Room in Fellowship Hall only)
• Sat 5 Dec, 2.00pm-6.00pm (Car Park Drive Through and Michael Room in Fellowship Hall)

At the same time, we will be presenting each worshipper with a special 3-ply mask with our PLMC logo on it. Coming in Large (15cm high), Medium (13.5cm high) and Kids sizes (which are only for kids 12 years and below), we will be distributing them with the Holy Communion cups.

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

Do you have any Mandarin-speaking pre-believing relatives or friends?
You may want to invite them to our Mandarin Service Christmas outreach and make this a special Christmas in the midst of the pandemic!

• Sunday, 20 December | 4.00pm to 6.00pm

• Fee: S$5 per registration

(Pls scan the QR code, and indicate the code MS 20/12)

Here are the highlights :

• Interview with MediaCorp Artiste Chew Chor Meng

• Quiz game with prizes

• Afternoon Tea

• Blessing draw

• Gift for each invited guest

As this is an outreach event, please note that we will only accept registrations with invited guests. Thank you for your understanding.

Closing date : 13 Dec.

We would like to encourage you to go online to view the live streaming of the Consecration Service of Bishop-Elect Dr Gordon Wong happening on 4 Dec, 7.30pm to 9.00pm, at Wesley Methodist Church. The link to the Service live stream on that day is: https://youtu.be/OjZJlq0MQcc

PLMC congratulates Rev Stanley Chua on his election as President of the Trinity Annual Conference. He was installed at the TRAC Annual Conference Closing Service on Thu 26 Nov 2020. Rev Stanley Chua is currently Pastor-in-Charge of Wesley Methodist Church.

We rejoice with Ps Alex Chew who was ordained Deacon at the Closing & Ordination Service of the 45th TRAC Annual Conference on 26 Nov 2020. We wish him all of God's blessings as he continues to shepherd God's people and extend His kingdom.

Praise God for the candidates who will be baptised today 29 Nov at 3.00 pm in our Sanctuary! We give thanks to God for each brother and sister who took this step of faith.

Baptism By Pouring

Adults (English) & Children

1. Cheong Tien Long (father of Caden, Caven, Cazen)

2. Ong Lee Peng (mother of Caden, Caven, Cazen)

3. Caden Cheong Kai Kiat

4. Caven Cheong

5. Cazen Cheong

6. Tan Loon Kiat Edwin (father of Emma Claire Tan)

7. Emma Claire Tan Xuan Ling
   (daughter of Tan Loon Kiat Edwin & Chelsia Marian Chan)

Adults (English)

1. Alice Tan (Alice Chen)

2. Joyce Ang Sor Kuan

3. Iza Chang Pui Fong (Zeng Peifang)

4. Jemaine Goh Cai Xuan

5. Tan Lye Soon

Adults (MS)

1. Wang Jianing 王嘉宁

2. Li Luwei 黎璐薇

3. Koh Chor Gek Rita 辜楚玉

4. Peh Guat Ngoh 白月娥 (elderly)

5. Lim Hong Ngo 林凤娥 (elderly)

Baptism by Immersion

Children

1. Chong Ning Xin Nadia (daughter of Chong Woon Tien & Phoebe Chew Pei Pei)

2. Chong Wee En Noah (son of Chong Woon Tien & Phoebe Chew Pei Pei)

3. Kai Alexander Gan (son of Kenneth Gan Shuwen & Cheryl Chong Ching Ling)

Adults (English)

1. Thia Shi-Ling (Xie Shiling)

2. Ben Yap Boon Huat

3. Yeo Pei Chi

4. Mercia Yoong Soong Min

Adults (MS)

1. Quah Hui Ting Lynette 柯惠婷

2. Huang Liwen Mandy 黄丽雯

3. Ruth Tan Boon Lye 陈文丽

This year’s Christmas theme is “CHRISTMAS AT YOUR DOORSTEP”. Due to COVID-19 constraints, only 3 areas were highlighted for participation though there are actually many more. Yet as a church family, we can participate in all the outreach efforts together by praying alongside. In these challenging times, we desire to bring the message of joy and hope of Christmas to the respective homes. Over these 4 Sundays in Advent, we will be highlighting various Outreach initiatives for us to pray about.

Angel Tree Project (partnering with Prison Fellowship Singapore)

From 2 Dec onwards, we will be bringing hand written letters from prison inmates to their loved ones. The intention of the letters is to carry a message of reconciliation. A gift voucher is given along with the letter as we bring this message of reconciliation.

Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, participants in the recent Art & Christian Worship course do a show and tell.

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.

As announced last Sunday, all the ministries featured in this year’s Laity Month will be in PLMC TODAY until the end of the year to give you another chance to find out more about them and where the Holy Spirit is leading you to serve.

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

• Saturday 19 Dec | 2.30pm-3.30pm

• Speaker: Judith Halim (Restaurant owner & mother of special needs child, SE Asia Women of Excellence 2012)

There are two ways we can all get involved in this Christmas outreach Programme:

1) Share the event
Just forward the flyer + link via WhatsApp to your friends and family - both Christians and pre-believers.

2) Be a Host
Host a lunch or tea at your home & invite the allowed number of guests so that you can join us on Zoom at 2.30 pm.

Event via Zoom, please register here: https://forms.gle/TQykUy472aVP42Q9A

All are welcome!

Global Homecoming Festival is a global gathering of friends who once identified as LGBTQ+ living out God’s best for their sexuality!

It is hosted online over Zoom on 19th Dec 2020 over 3 sessions throughout the day.

There is a growing community of men and women around the world who are reconciling their faith and their sexuality according to the Word and heart of God. The Holy Spirit is moving across the globe and He is revealing His love and power through this community who once identified as LGBTQ+.

Truelove.is Ministry is proud to be part of this global community and is privileged to host this Christmas party to celebrate the lives of many Christians who are on a journey of overcoming unwanted same-sex attraction and are letting God write His redemptive narrative through their lives.

More than an event, Global Homecoming Festival is going to be an epiphany! You will hear testimonies from friends who had gone through sex-change operations, survivors of abuse, overcomers of same-sex attraction and many more! Participants will encounter the God of truth and grace!

Global Homecoming Festival

• Session 1, 19th Dec, 10am to 12pm, SGT, UTC +8

• Session 2, 19th Dec, 4pm to 6pm, SGT, UTC +8

• Session 3, 19th Dec, 8pm to 10pm, SGT, UTC +8

Your presence matters! Join us and be part of the global family that welcomes all who came out, to come home for Christmas!

Register today: http://bit.ly/TLi_GHF_Reg

Help spread the word: https://tinyurl.com/GHF2020

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.

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

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

Some of the beneficiaries of MWS Covenant Family Service Centre (CFSC) have requested for the following items. If you would like to donate the items, please contact Yi Li of CFSC at 6282 8558.

• Dining table

• Cupboard

• Drawers

• Sofa

• 2nd-hand handphone

• Television

• TV console

• Wardrobe

• Washing machine

• Bicycle (adult)

• Printer

• IPG Stove

• Kitchen table

MWS Covenant Family Service Centre would like to thank the church for your continuous generous donations to meet the needs of our beneficiaries. God bless!

Special word of thanks to the PLMC Volunteers (Befrienders):
MWS Covenant Family Service Centre would like to thank the PLMC volunteers (befrienders) for a fruitful sharing session with our team of social workers held on 8 October, to discuss opportunities in providing befriending and practical support to our clients.

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 November 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/