This Week in PLMC
3rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
- 13 June 2021 -
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE LINKS
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Reasons to Celebrate?
Leviticus 23, Deuteronomy 16, Luke 15: 11-32
Rev Christopher ChinView past English services in Sermon Library
Get Up and Walk!, 起来,行走
John 5:1-9; 约翰福音5:1-9
Ms Judith Ng, 黄雅春传道
View MS announcements in MS TODAY
View past Mandarin services in Sermon Library
Redemption Through Crisis
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
Rev Hannah LascoRev Hannah’s profile
Full Name: Lasco Hannah Krista Caysido
Missionary Pastor to Singapore from the United Methodist Church in the Philippines.
My desire is to be God's instrument for the expansion of His Kingdom, to be used by Him for His glory.
I graduated from Trinity Theological College in 2019 with Master of Divinity degree and presently, I am serving as a Pastoral Team Staff/Missionary Pastor to the Filipino Ministry at Barker Road Methodist Church.
Church-At-Home with SilverBoxes!
We Have Gone On ZOOM!
Silver Boxes Connect resumes online from 16 May 2021.
Join us, 11am to 11.30am on Sundays (except the 1st Sunday of the month), to meet your friends and leaders!
To obtain the Zoom Meeting ID and passcode for the meetings, please register your child/children at: http://bit.ly/SBConnect-21
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PLMC FOCUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Primary One Registration for 2022
40DOB - Coming Soon!
PLMC STORIES (New Story!)
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.
40 DAYS OF BLESSING
TALKS & COURSES
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ARE YOU NEW TO PLMC?
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Kindly fill up this form: bit.ly/Newvisitorsform
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TITHES & OFFERING
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
OUTREACH
Praise And Give Thanks To The Lord
PLMC Family, let’s fix our eyes on our Almighty and All-powerful God who is able to do immeasurably above and beyond what we ask or think. Praise and exalt Him for He is our Sovereign God. Let us take our position, stand and see the deliverance of our Lord Jesus during this period. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love.
Special Prayer for PLMC Family and Beneficiaries during this season
Pray for God's hand of favour to be over each person, especially the elderly at St Luke's Eldercare and Econ Home and the children at our Hope Student Care Centre and at the women’s shelter. Pray also for God to strengthen them physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Pray for the Friends of Jesus, our homeless friends, who are living out in the streets. Pray for our Lord to shield and protect each of them.
Pray for our migrant friends who stay in close proximity with many others at the workers’ dormitory. Pray for safety and protection over each individual.
Pray for the PLMC family, our volunteers, for God to put a hedge of protection and covering to be upon each person as they serve in the different ministries.
Pray for all our friends who have yet to know Christ to have a personal encounter with our Lord Jesus, that they will know that it is the One True God whom they have met. Claim the promise from Ezekiel 36:26,27 for all our friends whom we are ministering to and have ministered to. May God grant us a harvest so great that is beyond all that we ask or imagine.
Pray for those whom we are discipling, for the Holy Spirit to help them understand and comprehend His truth, and in turn, to be able to live out the truth of our Lord in their lives. May they grow to be more and more like Jesus.
May all whom we reach out to be transformed back to the image of God and be filled with the love of Christ till overflowing.
Partners and Agencies of Outreach Ministry
Pray for PLMC’s partnerships with social agencies, VWOs, and other Christian organisations working to serve the communities within the 5km radius of our church. May God grant all our partners His wisdom and guidance as they take general precautionary measures against the virus at the various organisations.
May we focus on Christ as the centre of our working relationships and build on each other’s gifts and strengths. May we glorify our Father through our unity and obedience together!
PLMC Family (Volunteers)
Pray for a fresh anointing from the Holy Spirit for all our volunteers, that He will ignite our hearts, stir us and move us more in serving the poor and needy, lonely, lost, helpless and weak in our midst and in the community where God has placed us.
Ask the Lord to pour His wisdom & compassion into each of us as we befriend and journey with all the people in need.
Pray also for volunteers to be tender-hearted to the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit as we share God's love.
Pray for the favour of God and Man to be upon the PLMC family as we serve in the various outreach arms.
Surround our families with God’s love and pray for protection and good health over our families as we juggle between family, work and ministries.
Thank you for your partnership in prayer!
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:
A listing of the available positions can be found here
COVID-19 FINANCIAL HELP
Find available grants, funds and packages for individuals at supportgowhere.gov.sg
WEDDING
Our congratulations to:
Mr Carl Yeo & Ms Lee Hui Ling who were united in Holy Matrimony on 5 Jun 2021.
BEREAVEMENT
Our condolences to the family of the late:
💐 Mdm Chan Yee Yong
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 TRAC for the position of IT Support Executive:
http://trac-mcs.org.sg/index.php/about-us/trac-jobs
Vacancies at Methodist Church of the Incarnation (MCI): www.mci.org.sg
牧会同工(华文事工)
Lay Ministry staff (Outreach & Cell Groups)
Vacancy for the position of Facilities Executive at Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church, our sister conference (CAC): https://www.plcmc.org.sg/post/position-available-at-plcmc-facilities-executive
PLMC MATTERS
SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES UPDATE - 14 May 21
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. Suspension of Onsite Worship Services
Due to the increased number of community infections and in support of the heightened Safe Management Measures advised by the authorities, Paya Lebar Methodist Church has suspended all onsite worship services with immediate effect until further notice. This means there will not be any English, Mandarin, Peranakan, Filipino or Youth Services from Sunday 16 May 2021. We will review the suspension in line with the advisories from the authorities and will inform you accordingly.
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.
3. Silver Boxes Goes Online
For the safety of our little ones, the Children’s Ministry Silver Boxes is going online and there will not be any onsite programme in Church with immediate effect. Starting this Sunday 16 May 2021, Silver Boxes will be moving to Zoom every Sunday at 11am (Except every 1st Sunday of the month). Our weekly lessons are still available online at bit.ly/SilverBoxesOnline.
The recurring Silver Boxes Connect Zoom links will be sent to you by the Children’s Ministry.
4. Suspension of Church Onsite Activities
All onsite church activities will be suspended from Sunday 16 May 2021.
5. Pastoral Care
If you require pastoral care, please contact us at 6100 7562. If you require prayer, please email prayernet@plmc.org.
6. Blessed to Bless
We are a Family Blessed to Bless the Community and the Nations. Let us live out our church vision by (a) praying for one another, the community and the world, (b) blessing those on the frontlines, behind-the-scenes, and those badly affected (eg healthcare and other frontline workers, the poor and needy) with kind words of encouragement, gifts and services.
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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Sermon Reflections & Discussion
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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
ONSITE - SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
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9.00 am English Service at LIVE.PLMC.ORG
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