This Week in PLMC

7th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST/
89th ANNIVERSARY
-11 July 2021 -

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE LINKS

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9am Online:
(LIVE.PLMC.ORG)
  • Deep and Wide

Acts 1:1-11

Onsite @Sanctuary 9am &11.15am:

Speaker: Rev Dr Isaac Lim

View past English services in Sermon Library

Introduction:

Dr Isaac Lim is the Former President of the Trinity Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore. An ordained Methodist Minister, he served the Methodist Church for 32 years before retiring in 2004. Dr Lim is well known as a preacher, teacher, pastor, writer, coach, mentor and leader. He is presently the Vice President of Research Communication International. He is married to Dr Shirley Lim and they have two children and four grandchildren.


11.15am Online:

  • Deep and Wide, 深入和广泛
    Acts 1:1-11 , 使徒行传 1:1-11
    Speaker: Rev Dr Isaac Lim, 林以撒牧师博士 (翻译:黄雅春传道 , Interpretation in Mandarin: Ms Judith Ng)


View MS announcements in MS TODAY

View past Mandarin services in Sermon Library

We thank and praise God that Silver Boxes is resuming their onsite programme on 11 Jul 2021 at 9am and 11.15am. As such, Silver Boxes Connect (via Zoom) will be suspended. We look forward to seeing you back for weekly lessons. Registration for onsite Silver Boxes opens every Monday at 10am at RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG. The attendees need not be vaccinated or be pre-event tested. There is no onsite Silver Boxes every first Sunday of the month.

🔗 bit.ly/SilverBoxesOnline – our Children’s Programme is also online

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PLMC FOCUS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Onsite Services

  2. Church Corporate Prayer

  3. 40DOB – Why do it in a Cell?


Click here to view more details!

89 YEARS OF BLESSINGS : GREETING WALL

We celebrated our 89th Anniversary by inviting members and friends to leave their greetings, prayers & wishes on our virtual wall.

Tap here to view the Greeting Wall: bit.ly/plmc89


Greeting wall closed on Monday 12 July 23:59hrs; only viewing is possible now.

40 DAYS OF BLESSING : TESTIMONIES

"What's it like to be in a cell group? How does cell enrich life? Should I join a cell?"

If you've been hesitant about joining a cell, let our members share their stories with you, about life in a cell group and you'll see the difference of what a community of love and support can make.

Join a cell today : tinyurl.com/40DOBSIGNUP

Registration closes on 12 July to prepare for the start of 40DOB on 18 July.


CLASSES, TALKS & COURSES

  • Sign up for classes, talks & courses HERE!

PLMC STORIES

Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, two of our Sec 2 Youths share their experiences and thoughts of Connecting With Our Migrant Brothers.

read more here!

ARE YOU NEW TO PLMC?

  • If you are a visitor to our online service, please introduce yourself to the hosts on the online chat. We’d love to connect with you!


Kindly fill up this form: bit.ly/Newvisitorsform

Click Here to find out more about PLMC


TITHES & OFFERING

Pledges/Open Offerings/Second Offerings

HOW TO GIVE

  • PayNow/PayLah to UEN S87CC0520L or Bank Transfer to DBS BANK LTD 023-000306-6 <New DBS account>


Under Reference No. enter

  • S9 for 9am English Service or S11 for 11.15am English Service

  • MS9 for 9am Mandarin Service or MS11 for 11.15am Mandarin Service

BY CHEQUE

  • Cheque should be crossed and made payable to Paya Lebar Methodist Church and mailed to 5 Boundary Road, Singapore 549954. Please include your FULL NAME, CONTACT NUMBER, EMAIL and MAILING ADDRESS and our DBS Account no: 0230003066 <New DBS account> at the back of the cheque.

PRAYER FOCUS

PRAY FOR 40 DAYS OF BLESSINGS

Community Within

1. Church Corporate Prayer. Pray that many will intentionally set aside time to attend the online 40DOB Corporate Prayer on Jul 14, Aug 11, and Sep 8. Pray that all hindrances to prayer, such as sickness, demands of work, technical issues, etc., would be removed. Pray persistently for God’s wonders to be displayed throughout the 40DOB movement. The Prayer Meeting will be on Zoom from 8pm to 9pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89710187507?pwd=N2ZBTDVGU1lwb3JDQUdrK0FPVDBQdz09

Meeting ID: 897 1018 7507

Passcode: 40DOB


2. The Ministry of God’s Word. Pray for personal encounter with God for those who preach and teach the Word, and those who hear the Word.

Pray that the Word of God will accomplish His purposes in our lives – be it strengthening of faith, grant of discernment, or conviction of sin, so that we may grow to be more like Christ.

3. Behind-the-Scenes Workers. Pray for behind-the-scenes workers (AV personnel, ushers, office staff, cleaning team, etc.) who have worked quietly, tirelessly and humbly in church. Pray that they would continue to serve with joy and their labour of love would not be in vain for God would bless His faithful children according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Community at Large

The Unemployed. One of the impacts of the COVID pandemic is mounting job losses across many sectors - aviation, hospitality, and F&B. Pray for peace of mind and divine provision as the unemployed search for new jobs. Pray for harmony and understanding within families of unemployed as tension would mount easily under pressure to survive. Pray that we may intentionally set aside resources to help the unemployed and their families whom we have come to know. Pray that the economy would bounce back soon, and many new jobs would be created to reduce the unemployment rate.

CARE & HEAL

PASTORAL CARE

With the nation in heightened alert in our fight against the virus, 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 6100 7562

  • You can send your prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org.

PLMC INNER HEALING MINISTRY

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

CARE HUB (English & Chinese)

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.


English version : CAREHUB.PLMC.ORG
Chinese version :
MSCAREHUB.PLMC.ORG


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’.

JOBS PORTAL

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

COVID-19 FINANCIAL HELP

Find available grants, funds and packages for individuals at supportgowhere.gov.sg

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN PLMC STAFF

COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE

Job Scope

As part of the church Communications team, the Communications Executive is responsible for the effective communication of the church vision and mission, and the publicity and promotion of its events and activities.


Main Responsibilities

  • Manage social media for PLMC

  • Manage PLMC website

  • Assist in publicity and promotion of church events and in archiving of church records

  • Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor-in-Charge


Requirements

  • Diploma or degree in digital media, mass communication, multimedia or related disciplines

  • Minimum two years’ experience in corporate communications or marketing with hands-on social media management portfolio

  • Enjoy working on creative projects

  • Meticulous in attention to detail and a good track record in multi-tasking

  • Good command of spoken and written English essential. Strong command of Mandarin will be an advantage

  • Strong computer skills: in particular, a sound knowledge of Desktop Publishing tools and design software like Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress etc

  • Basic photography skills and knowledge of photographic equipment is an advantage

  • Must be able to work on Sundays


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.

Other Positions

  • Director of Missions

  • Director of Outreach Ministry

  • Ministry Executive - Mandarin Service

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

TRAC & SISTER METHODIST CHURCHES

Vacancy at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls Secondary School for an Administrative Manager: https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/non-teaching-careers/administration-manager


Vacancies for the positions at TRAC:

  • Human Resources Manager

  • IT Support Executive

  • Administrative Assistant

TRAC Employment Opportunities (trac-mcs.org.sg)

Vacancies for the positions at Toa Payoh Methodist Church:

  • Pastoral Staff (Worship & Music / Hospitality Ministry)

  • Strategic Communications Manager

https://tpmc.org.sg/about-us/join-our-team


PLMC MATTERS

SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES UPDATE - 17 Jul 2021

In the midst of the pandemic darkness, our Lord exhorts us to be the light of the world, so let us shine brighter for Him even as we know He is in control and over the pandemic.

1. Resumption of Onsite Services

We thank and praise God that the English, Mandarin, Peranakan, Youth and Filipino onsite services have resumed. All onsite worshippers will have to be masked at all times and singing by the congregation is prohibited.

The English Service at 9am will be capped at 250, while the English and Mandarin Services at 11.15am will be capped at 50 worshippers each.


The Youth Service on Saturdays at 4.30pm and the Filipino Service on Sundays at 2.00pm will also be capped at 50 worshippers each.

In addition to registering to attend service, ALL worshippers at the 9am English Service will have to:

The worshippers attending the English and Mandarin Services at 11.15am, Peranakan, Youth and Filipino Services need not be vaccinated or have PET done.

As the Sanctuary lift is closed for replacement, those who require lift access will attend the live streamed English Service at Jerusalem Room at 9am and should call the church office at 6100 7562 to make a phone booking. These worshippers will also need to show proof of vaccination or valid PET certificate.

The PLMC Reservation Portal at https://reservation.plmc.org will go “live” every Monday at 10.00am on a first-come-first-served basis.

2. Join Us for Online Services

We thank and praise God that we are still able to worship Him as a corporate body online with live streaming of our services. Please join us every Sunday for the live streaming of the 9.00am English Service at live.plmc.org, and the 11.15am Mandarin Service at ms.live.plmc.org.

CHURCH OFFICE

The Church Office will remain closed until further notice.

  • Please call 6100 7562 for urgent pastoral assistance.

LINKS & RESOURCES

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Our Ministries

Pastor-In-Charge
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
Email:
smkow@plmc.org

Pastor
Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
Email:
weebh@plmc.org

Pastor
Rev Vincent Goh
Email:
vincentgoh@plmc.org

Pastor
Rev Christopher Chin
Email:
chris@plmc.org

Assistant Pastor
Rev Jacob Lim
Email:
jacoblim@plmc.org

Assistant Pastor
Rev Joey Chen
Email:
joeychen@plmc.org

Administration
Ms Angelina Chew
Email:
admin@plmc.org

Cell Group
Mr Justin Hu
Email:
cellministry@plmc.org

Children’s Ministry (Silver Boxes)
Ms Carolyn Lee
Email:
children@plmc.org

Communications
Ms Amy Cheong
Email:
communications@plmc.org

Counselling
Mrs Florence Lim
Email:
counselling@plmc.org

Creative Expressions
Mr Paul Seow
Email: paul@plmc.org

Discipleship & Nurture
Mr Low Kwang Meng
Email: nurture@plmc.org

Family Life Ministry
Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
Email:
weebh@plmc.org

Filipino Service
Ms Daphne Thong
Email:
filipino@plmc.org

Finance
Ms Meredith Tan
Email:
meredith@plmc.org

Human Resources
Ms Rebecca Goh
Email: recruit@plmc.org

Mandarin Service
Mrs Judith Chua
Email: livingstones@plmc.org

Ministry To The Visually Impaired
Mr Ng Choon Hwee
Email: mvi@plmc.org

Missions
Rev Vincent Goh
Email: missions@plmc.org

Operations
Mr Lee Choon Wee
Email: leechoonwee@plmc.org

Outreach
Rev Jacob Lim
Email: outreach@plmc.org

Pastoral Care & Spiritual Formation
Ms Teo Soo Hoong
Email: pastoralcare@plmc.org

Prayer
Rev Christopher Chin
Email: prayernet@plmc.org

Testimonies
Email: testimonies@plmc.org

Worship & Music
Mrs Susanna Kam
Email: worship@plmc.org

Youth Ministry
Rev Joey Chen
Email: youth@plmc.org

Young Adults Ministry
Rev Joey Chen
Email: youngadults@plmc.org

Our Worship Services

ENGLISH SUNDAY SERVICES

9.00 am* - ONSITE English Service* (250 persons)
ONLINE - LIVE.PLMC.ORG

11.15am - ONSITE English Service (50 persons)

MANDARIN SUNDAY SERVICES

11.15am - ONSITE Mandarin Service (50 persons)
ONLINE - MS.LIVE.PLMC.ORG

FILIPINO SERVICE

2.00pm - ONSITE Filipino Service
(Every Sunday from 18 July at Chapel, 50 persons)
FACEBOOK ONLINE -
https://www.facebook.com/plmcfs

YOUTH SERVICE

4.30pm - ONSITE Youth Service
(Every Saturday from 17 July at Chapel, 50 persons)

ONLINE - YOUTH.LIVE.PLMC.ORG

Please make your seats reservation for all our onsite services at RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG from every Mondays at 10.00am.
*
NOTE: Worshippers at the 9am English Service will need to be vaccinated or undergo Pre-Event Testing after 11am on Saturday. Worshippers at all the other services do not require vaccination or PET.