FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY/
CHURCH LEADERS & STAFF DEDICATION

Pastors

1. Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming, Pastor-In-Charge

2. Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup, Pastor

3. Rev Christopher Chin, Pastor

4. Rev Vincent Goh, Pastor

5. Rev Jacob Lim, Assistant Pastor

6. Rev Joey Chen, Assistant Pastor

Local Church Executive Committee (LCEC) 2020/2021

1. Mr Soh Fong Jin (Chairperson, LCEC)

2. Mr Lim Boon Seng Jonathan (Associate Lay Leader)

3. Mr Chan Choon Seng (Associate Lay Leader)

4. Mr Edward Lo (Lay Leader)

5. Mr Choi Chik Cheong (Associate Lay Leader)

6. Ms Alice Yeo (Associate Lay Leader)

7. Mr John Choo (Associate Lay Leader)

8. Mr Robert Chan (Associate Lay Leader)

9. Mr Roland Teo (Associate Lay Leader)

10. Mr Leong Kok, Kevin (Recording Secretary)

11. Ms Yong Chih Ying (Church Treasurer)

12. Mr Samuel Kerk (Assistant Treasurer)

13. Mr Ian Foo (Chairperson, Finance)

14. Mr Alvin Seet (Chairperson, Church Governance)

15. Mr Martin Choo (Chairperson, Property Management)

16. Mr Heng Cho Hiong (Chairperson, Missions)

17. Ms Leah Tay (Church Archivist)

18. Mr Lee Hon Leong, Steward (Property)

19. Mr Samuel Ling, Steward (Cells)

20. Mr Luke Wee, Steward (Worship & Music)

21. Mr Patrick Teo, Steward (GYM)

22. Mr Ken Chung, Steward (Men’s Ministry)

23. Mr Tan Kok Heng, Steward (Governance)

24. Ms Wendy Lau, Steward (Women)

25. Ms Suzie Quek, (WSCS, President)

Honorary Stewards

1. Dr Michael Loh

2. Mrs Doris Wong

3. Mr Robert Chan

4. Ms Alice Yeo

5. Mr Keong Choon Jin

6. Ms Sally Neo

PLMC Outreach Arms

Covenant Kindergarten (CK)

1. Ms Alice Phua, CK Management Committee Chairperson

2. Mrs Adeline Tso, Principal

Covenant Family Service Centre (CFSC)

1.Ms Anna Chan, CFSC Management Committee Chairperson

2. Mr Chew Hock Beng, CFSC

Hope Student Care Centre (HSCC)

1. Mr Lai Chan Loy, HSCC Management Committee Chairperson

2. Ms Samantha Seah, Superintendent

Pastor-Parish Relations & Staff Committee 2020/2021

1. Mr Chan Choon Seng, Chairperson

2. Mr Roland Teo, Vice-Chairperson

3. Mr Edward Lo, Secretary

4. Mrs Doris Wong

5. Mr Robert Chan

6. Mr Soh Fong Jin

7. Ms Wendy Lau

PLMC Staff

Directors

1. Ms Amy Cheong

2. Ms Carolyn Lee

3. Mrs Florence Lim

4. Mr Jeffrey Khaw

5. Mrs Judith Chua

6. Mr Lee Choon Wee

7. Mr Low Kwang Meng

8. Mr Paul Seow

9. Mrs Susanna Kam

10. Ms Teo Soo Hoong

Executive Staff

1. Ms Amanda Lee

2. Ms Angelina Chew

3. Mr Andy Toh

4. Ms Chia Shi Ying

5. Ms Daphne Thong

6. Mr Dennis Yue

7. Dr Donna Lim

8. Ms Florence Sin

9. Mr Gerauld Kong

10. Ms Jessamyn Tian

11. Mr Joshua Heng

12. Mr Justin Hu

13. Mr Lennard Teo

14. Mr Ng Choon Hwee

15. Mr Ralph Chua

16. Ms Rebecca Goh

17. Ms Sabrina Soh

18. Mr Simon Ting

Support Staff

1. Ms Amanda Jong

2. Ms Belinda Wee

3. Mr Eddie Lee

4. Ms Elsie Ng

5. Ms Esther Ng

6. Ms Evelyn Cho

7. Mr Henry Tay

8. Ms Jerlyn Chionh

9. Mrs Lilian Chew

10. Ms Sylvia Chan

11. Ms Tang Yin Har

ADULT/YOUTH BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASS (BMC)

For those who desire to be baptized, confirmed &/or transferred as PLMC members, kindly:


Register your interest via email to Andy at andy@plmc.org or call the Church Office at 62851234. A form will be sent to you accordingly. Your completed application form should reach us by 8 Feb 2021 (latest).
Compulsory

1. Attend all the BMC Sessions on 20, 27 Feb, 6,13, 20 Mar & 17 Apr 21 (10am to 12pm). You will be advised on the venue.

2. Participate in a Ministry Session assigned slot on 3 Apr & online  (more will be said at the course).

3. Join a PLMC Cell Group.

Combined Baptism Service: Sunday, 18 Apr 2021 (3pm)

Confirmation Service: Sunday, 25 Apr 2021 (During Worship Services)

INFANT & CHILD BAPTISM CLASS

For those who desire their children to be baptized kindly:


Register your interest via email to Andy at andy@plmc.org or call the Church Office at 6285 1234. A form will be sent to you accordingly. Your completed application form should reach us by 8 Mar 2021 (latest).

 Compulsory

1. Attend the Infant/Child Baptism Class on Mon 15 Mar 21 7.30-9.30pm. You will be advised on the venue. 

2. One parent must have already been baptized or attending the present BMC.


 Infant Baptism Service: Sunday, 9 May 2021

Do not hesitate to contact Andy at andy@plmc.org for further enquiries.

Owing to the dangers posed by the infectious disease known as COVID-19 and the safe distancing restrictions in force in Singapore to minimise further spread, and in accordance with the authority vested in the Local Church Executive Committee (“LCEC”) by ¶306A.4 of The Book of Discipline (as enacted by the Special Session of the General Conference held on 2 July 2020), Notice is hereby given that the First Local Conference of Paya Lebar Methodist Church has been called by the LCEC to be held wholly by way of electronic means on 26 January 2021 at 7.30pm to transact the following business:

1. Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes of the Last Local Conference 2020 held on 22 September 2020

2. Matters Arising from the above Minutes

3. Adoption of Plans and Programmes for 2021

4. Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for FY2019-2020 and Revised Budget for FY 2020-2021

5. Any Other Business

Members of the Local Conference will receive an e-version of the Book of Reports on or before 12 Jan 2021 via email. Do keep the First Local Conference and our church leadership in prayer.

Mark the dates of these Discipleship &Nurture courses on your calendar for the year 2021! Click this link for the dates of the D&N Courses.

Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature Covenant Kindergarten's 2020 Graduation, Young Adults Christmas Homecoming, and a testimony on Companions In Christ.

Dear brothers & sisters-in-Christ,

We are holding our election of office bearers to form a new committee.

As church members, and especially for the many who have been participating in the various activities of this senior ministry (Senior Connect etc), we would like to invite you to be involved in this election. 

Details are as follows:

Date: 16 January 2021 (Saturday)

Time: 2 pm

To register, please provide us with your Name & Contact No. in the Google form (https://forms.gle/ATZZoVvaiKt6mm346)  so that we can invite you to our Zoom session to participate in the election. 

You may also WhatsApp the following persons:

(i) Patrick Teo - 96960355

(ii) Evelyn Chua - 91122091

We will then provide you with the Zoom ID/PASSWORD for you to attend our session.

We look forward to as many as possible to be part of this Glowing Years Ministry

GYM Committee

2018-2020

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.

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

We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC church who celebrate their anniversaries this January! 

• MCI (29th  Anniversary) on 10 January 2021

• Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (127th Anniversary) on 24 January 2021

• Fairfield Methodist Church (73rd  Anniversary) on 31 January 2021

Trinity Theological College is organising a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, 20 January 2021, from 10 to 11.30 am. This will include a virtual tour and sample lectures. We believe theological education is for everyone, so please come and learn how you can prepare yourself for full-time ministry, and to witness effectively in the marketplace.  Please register online at www.ttc.edu.sg preferably by 18 January 2021.

Trumpet magazine has also gone digital and this is the link to Trumpet Dec 2020 https://ttc.edu.sg/english/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Trumpet-2020-Dec-E-Website.pdf

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

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 January 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!

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

• 2nd-hand handphone

• Television

• Washing machine

• Printer

• IPG Stove

• Fridge

• Microwave

• Rice cooker

• Blender

MWS Covenant Family Service Centre would like to thank the PLMC member who responded to our requests for dining table, kitchen table and chairs. Thank you for your generous donations to meet the needs of our beneficiaries! God bless!

Finance Executive 

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the full spectrum of the accounting and finance functions of the church. In addition, you will provide support for statutory reporting and prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements for management’s review.

Key Responsibilities

•  Responsible for the Church’s full set of accounts

•  Process all payments, ensure they are properly approved prior to timely disbursement  

• Manage month-end closing requirements for compilation of accurate financial reports and statements for review by management

• Provide support in finance-related matters; including budgeting

• Assist to ensuring appropriate controls are in place for receipt, payment, accounting, safe-keeping and disbursement of church funds

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy

• At least 2 – 3 years’ relevant experience, familiar with ACCPAC

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word

• Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task

• Motivated team player with good inter-personal and communication skills

• Must be able to work on Sundays

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.

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/