The Methodist Church in Singapore usually observes Laity Sunday on the second Sunday in October. As we here at PLMC have many lay ministries for you to serve in, we are observing Laity Month instead. Each week, a few ministries will be featured on PLMC TODAY to showcase what they do, and where you can participate in. Today, we showcase the WORSHIP & MUSIC, CREATIVE ARTS, MANDARIN SERVICE AND FILIPINO SERVICE, AV.

Under great pressures of today, parents face bewildering choices to practice effective parenting. While striving to keep family-life in check, we often forget that our children do not come with an instruction manual. 

The Parenting Children Course (TPCC) is a 5-session course designed for any parent or caregiver, regardless of their parenting skill level. Learn to build strong foundations, the 5 love languages, how to set boundaries with love, and more!

TPCC was developed and run worldwide by Nicky & Sila Lee who are married for 30 years and have 4 children. They are co-authors of The Parenting Book and The Marriage Book and creators of The Parenting Children Course (TPCC). The Parenting Children Course (TPCC). The Marriage Course and the Marriage Preparation Course.
 

• Date/Time: 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 November 2021 /7:30pm to 9:30pm

• Venue: ZOOM (Link will be sent to participants nearer to date)

• Closing Date: 17 Oct 2021

• Fee: $8 includes manual

• Registration Link: bit.ly/3tkhk5W 

Mode of Payment:

1. Electronic Transfer: Paya Lebar Methodist Church (DBS account number 0230003066)

2. PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L)

Please indicate FLM1 in the Reference Number entry and email a screenshot/copy of payment receipt to andy@plmc.org

Contact Andy Toh @ andy@plmc.org, if you need more information.

Next year, instead of a Church Camp, we’re doing things differently with a Church Conference. It will have many speakers to meet the diverse needs of the participants, to address the challenges ahead in a post-COVID world. 

The theme of the Conference is Generations Unbroken - with God as our master weaver, weaving our multigenerational church together and is part of our 90th Anniversary celebrations. Please save the dates - 16 to 19 Jun 2022.

1. HR Executive

Job Overview

The HR Executive is responsible for administering and implementing the HR policies and programmes aligned to the Church HR strategies. The HR Executive must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the recruitment process, including new staff onboarding and induction and work pass applications

• Maintain employee data in the HR system, ensuring information is accurate and up to date

• Coordinate and manage the process of probationary reviews, staff development reviews, etc

• Process and follow up on HR decisions such as generate the letter of offers, employment confirmations, termination, etc.

• Manage and ensure timely submission of government and manpower related surveys and reports

• Medical insurance and benefits administration

• Administration of the e-Leave system

• Provide support in Training & Development initiatives

• Responsible for providing support in the various HR functions where required

• Undertake projects and any other tasks assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resource Management and/or equivalent,

• At least 3 years and above of related working experience in human resource administration

• Good knowledge of local employment laws, HR functions and best practices

• Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task

• Motivated team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  
  

We invite interested applicants to email detailed resume together with current and expected salary and a recent photograph to recruit@plmc.org. 

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

2. Head of Finance/Finance Executive 

Job Overview

You will lead and be responsible for all the church's financial accounting processes and practices.  You will ensure that all financial procedures are fully aligned and complied with the government and the organisation financial regulations and policy. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of the accounting and finance functions of the church. In addition, you will prepare the statutory reports and provide accurate and timely financial reports and statements for the management's review. The Finance Department will also be responsible for the governance and risk management of the church.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial processes within the church, including budgeting, year-end functions, and financial reports and statements for review by the management

• Ensure thorough and timely administration, and sound financial stewardship and clear communication in matters related to all financial aspect  

• Ensure funds and deposits in the church are adequately tracked and accounted for

• Ensure adherence to church governance requirements, and timely and accurate statutory reporting to charities portal

• Review the annual insurance policies of the church

• Process all payments, ensure they are appropriately approved before timely disbursement

• Review monthly and year-end financial statements and verifies banking accuracy

• Manage and execute the Finance Committee (FC) financial decisions as directed by 

the Church Treasurer and the Finance Chairperson

• Work with the Church Treasurer, the Finance Chairperson and all budget
  holders to ensure overall budget parameters are met

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, professional accountancy qualification or equivalent

• At least 3 – 5 years relevant experience with financial operations, familiar with ACCPAC

• Ability to think strategically and analytically to understand and align the objectives and dynamics of the organisation

• Strong leadership and good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with various Ministry Leadership Team, and Committees

• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word

• Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task

We invite interested applicants to email detailed resume together with current and expected salary and a recent photograph to recruit@plmc.org

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

3. Executive Assistant

Job Overview 

To provide comprehensive administrative support, liaison and coordination, ensuring the smooth running of the church ministries. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide general operational support for the church administration 

• Provide administrative and logistics support to the pastors, staff, church services, events and activities as assigned 

• Organise, maintain documents and filing system 

• Undertake projects and any other tasks assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge 

Requirements 

• GCE “O”/”A” Level /Diploma certificate 

• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience 

• Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task 

• Motivated team player with good interpersonal and communication skills 

• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint 

Interested applicants, please send in your detailed resume (with expected salary) to recruit@plmc.org 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you 

Other Positions

• Director of Missions

• Director of Outreach Ministry

• Communications Executive

• Ministry Executive - Mandarin Service

For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us

If you are a volunteer, disability ministry leader, or ministry staff interested in learning the basics of disability-inclusive ministry then CCDM is the programme for you. It doesn’t matter if you are not experienced or knowledgeable about disability CCDM will give you theological insight, practical know-how, and hands-on experience in disability ministry. CCDM’s rigorous Zoom classroom sessions are complemented by (optional) on-site learning journeys and volunteer attachments to social service agencies and disability ministries. 

For more information and registration, visit https://www.kin.org.sg/ccdm/  or download brochure. 

• Care to share your passion for worship and music? Sign up as musicians/singers for the Sanctuary Service team. We need you! For those who keen to sign up, please email susanna@plmc.org.

• The Celebration Service is looking to recruit and train Acoustic/Electric Guitarists and Bass Guitarist. If you have experience playing these instruments in a band before or would like to grow these skills to serve in the worship ministry, please email ce@plmc.org .

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 September.

• Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (43rd Anniversary) on 3 October 2021

• Cairnhill Methodist Church (23rd Anniversary) on 3 October 2021

• Bedok Methodist Church (75th Anniversary) on 17 October 2021