HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY 

PLMC will be 88 this year and we want to encourage you to invite your friends and loved ones to celebrate with us next Sunday 12 July 2020 at 9.00am and 11.15am using the e-invitation in PLMC TODAY and PLMC Updates. Both services will be bilingual and exactly same, so you can attend either one. Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming will be speaking on Growing Deeper Into Our Future, and there will be a special Virtual Family Choir anthem featuring our worshippers.

E-invitation:  bit.ly/88einvite

1. Christians and Pandemics in History: Lessons for Today (Registration Closes TODAY, 5 July)

• Sat, 11 July 2020 | 3.00pm - 4.30pm

• Keynote Speaker: Dr Lai Pak Wah (Pak Wah is the Principal and Lecturer of Church History and Historical Theology, Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Singapore. Pak Wah completed his PhD at Durham University and specialises in Patristic Studies. He also has interests in interdisciplinary studies including traditional Chinese medicine, resulting in his latest publication, The Dao of Healing: Christian Perspectives of Chinese Medicine.)

• Panellists: Pastor Alex Chew and Mr Edward Lo

• Moderator: Mr Low Kwang Meng

• Cost: FOC

• Register by TODAY, 5 July at bit.ly/2yQPwhT

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a trigger for a whole host of reflections and responses in and outside the Church. For Christians, many wonder what God is doing - Is this divine judgment, trial or even persecution? For everyone, we grapple with how we should response to the sick, weak, and impending economic chaos. In the last 2,000 years, the Church has endured several devastating plagues. What lessons can we learn from them, as we enter into a post-lockdown norm?

Dr Lai Pak Wah, Principal of Bible Graduate School of Theology, is the keynote speaker for this session. He will bring us through a short survey of how Christians in different era respond to their own pandemics and what we can learn from them. After his keynote talk, the panellists will discuss and respond to Dr Lai's sharing. Together with Dr Lai, the panel will help and guide us through the process of Christian thinking and respond to related issues in our own time.

For more information, contact Kwang Meng at nurture@plmc.org.

2. ALPHA Course (Online)

• Saturdays; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug; 5, 12, 19 Sep 20 | 10.00am - 11.30am 

• Trainers: Chan Hoe Meng, Margaret Chan, and Tan CJ

• Fee: FOC

• Register here bit.ly/3ciSb1p  by 12 July

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. Alpha consists of three key things: food, a talk and good conversation. Invite your pre-believing friends or relatives to join us and learn the Truth of God. 

For more information, contact Kwang Meng at nurture@plmc.org

3. Two Day Home Retreat (31 July - 1 August 2020)

Are you going through a period of disappointment, anxiety and fear in this present situation and finding it difficult to pray?  Or are you wondering where God is in the midst of what you are facing? This two-day retreat offers you an opportunity  to be guided to draw near to God and pray. This is an online retreat to be done in your own home over two days through Zoom. There will be 3 gathering times on Zoom over the two days. You will be guided as to how you can go through the rest of your day in a prayerful attitude. 

Dates and gathering times : 

• Friday, 31 July, 9am-10.30am

• Saturday, 1 August, 9am-10am, 4pm-5.30pm

Please register at bit.ly/2VagDwh by 12 July or until the maximum of 10 persons is reached.

We are pleased to announce that the Chinese version of Care Hub is now available. 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.

Chinese version.: http://mscarehub.plmc.org
English version.: https://carehub.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.

To stand in solidarity with the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the church office will remain closed in Phase 2 of the re-opening after the Circuit Breaker until further notice. Worship services and activities like teaching classes, cell meetings, spiritual direction, counselling, and social, worship or prayer gatherings are still prohibited onsite, but are encouraged to continue online. We will continue to monitor the advisories from the government and will update you through PLMC Updates when there are any changes. In the meantime, please look out for the various online offerings by the various ministries here in PLMC TODAY.

This is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24)

We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC churches who celebrate their anniversaries this July… online.

• Holland Village Methodist Church (8th  Anniversary) on 5 Jul 2020

• Paya Lebar Methodist Church (88th  Anniversary) on 12 Jul 2020

• Faith Methodist Church (54th   Anniversary) on 12 Jul 2020

• Christalite Methodist  Chapel (15th  Anniversary) on 26 Jul 2020

Due to Covid-19 constraints, this year’s 40.Day prayer guide will be published online at LoveSingapore’s website http://www.lovesingapore.org.sg/. The prayer entries will be made available one day at a time starting from July 1.

This year’s theme is In the Long Run, a listening journey based on the book of Hebrews.

In the first century AD and continues to this day, a highly contagious disease that is more sinister and deadly
 than Covid-19. It’s called the Pandemic of Casual Christianity. 

Let’s take this journey of prayer (with fasting if possible) together with other brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ in Singapore.

Silver Boxes

1. Praise God for the leaders and the online ministry team that have worked tirelessly to keep the online lessons going for our Silver Boxes lessons and for our fortnightly Silver Boxes Connect sessions (through zoom) for Junior (1st & 3rd week) and Kindy (2nd &4th week) children in Silver Boxes. 

2. Praise God for the supportive parents and children who have been joining us fortnightly. We pray for more children to join in our Silver Boxes Connect, so that they will continue to connect with us and their friends, and when we can return to church to worship, they will not feel that they are strangers, but closer and deeper ties have been developed, and friendship bonds will continue with one another. 

3. Pray for strong infilling of the Holy Spirit upon us, for apart from Him, we can do nothing. Unless the Lord builds the house, we labour in vain. Ps127:1.

Sonshine Kids

1. Praise God for bringing the children who have not been regular at our Sonshine Kids, back with us. We are thankful for the leaders who have persevered in reaching out to the children and families, and connecting with them. Pray that God will continue to shine upon these families and the light of Christ will bring hope and freedom to each home. 

2. Some of the children in the families are facing difficulties, and we pray that God will free them of bondage and release them to soar on eagles' wings. 

Pray that all worshippers will have fresh encounters with God even though the services are online.  Ask God to strengthen those who have weakened and strayed away; to awaken those who have become too complacent.  Pray that they don’t forget God’s goodness but have greater spiritual hunger for God.

1. Pray for our Young Adults who are seeking internship and employment opportunities.

2. Pray for our Young Adult cell groups to have meaningful time together as they continue to meet online.

3. Pray for those serving as frontline workers, especially for the medical staff and others supporting the fight against Covid-19 in other capacities. Pray over their health and well-being.

4. Pray for our Young Adults who are serving their National Service, especially for them to adapt to military life and serve the country well, during these very unusual times

5. Pray for more to be willing to step up and serve as leaders in the YA ministry.

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.

Each individual has a different starting point in their journey. But each will appreciate a spiritual friend to journey alongside. This spiritual friendship is the backbone of Care Hub.  

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.

 Care Hub has 2 levels of support: 

1. A Spiritual Friend aka Care Befriender is assigned to each Applicant for a period. 

2. Professional Intervention will be provided on a needs basis, for example:
   a.   Professional Counseling
   b.   Spiritual Direction
   c.   Career Coaching
   d.   And more…

If you have been affected by this crisis, Care Hub is here to support you. Please let us know here https://carehub.plmc.org. We are rolling out the English version of Care Hub first, and the Chinese version will follow.

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’.

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.

PLMC Inner Healing Ministry continues online on second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7.30pm. Email requests to plihm@plmc.org 

If you need someone to talk to about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted you and your family, your job and your future, you can call the National Care Hotline which has been set-up by MSF at 62026868.