SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY/
CELL LEADERS DEDICATION

English Cell Leaders:

Alice Yeo
Esther Dan
Lim Peng Hui
Doris Teo
Alice Phua
Yeh Cheng Cheng
Jenny Tan
Jacqueline Wong
Magdalene Fones
Christina Yap
Sylvia Heng
Susan Ng
Neo Meng Ling

Alvin Seet
Siak Chee Meng
Samuel Ling
Lydia Ling
Raymond Toh
Lim Siew May
Gareth Tan
Samuel Chua
Joanna Cheng
Matthew John

Chan Choon Seng
Lee Choon Wee
Ong Siow Aik
Lorinne Kon
May Wong
Anna Goh
Kervin Tan
Patrick Yap
Angela Koh

Edward Lo
Lucy Lo
Samantha Seah
Goh Bee Shan
William Tan
Roger Lee
Philip Lim
Amanda Quek
Felix Leo
Chng Siok Khim
Vernon Meng
Patricia Meng
Carolyn Chew
Jenny Lee
Jeanette Aquino
Allen Leong

Robert Chan
Lim Yeen Fong
C K Choy
Derek Ng
Deborah Yap
Frank Loh
Dolly Yeo
Keong Choon Jin
Lilian Keong
Violet Chew
Yeo Lar Ling

Sunny Yap & Chu Yeok Ming
David Lee
Roland Tay
Low Sock Hwee
Janet Wijeweera
Ivan Chua

Choi Chik Cheong
Joseph Toh
Mae Quek
Daniel Khor
Jeffrey Yeo
Philip Yee

Chong Soon Fook
Choy Kem  Wah
Gary Ng
Lai Chan Loy
John Chan
Cheryl Lum
Vera Lim
Patrick Goh
Vergis Thomas

Chua Why Lam
Andrew Chiang
Anthony Chew
Chew Kia Meng
Wendell Harms
Chan Tong Leong
Alvin Tan
Stanley Sia
Shaw Wee
Christina Wong
Rachel Ong
Samuel Kerk
Renee Ong
Kelly Tay
Tong YeChuan
Judy Chiam
Dawn Lim

Jonathan Lim
Ian Foo
Lee Su-Ling
Veronica Foo
Alex Yeo
Andy Toh
Angelia Seah
Christine Lim
Tan Yen Pew
Luke Wee

Lee Hon Leong
Andrew Tan
David Mao
Susan Mao
James Chan
Ronald Koh
Terence Quah
Soh Fong Jin
Jackson Lau

Joseph Mok
Christina Keok
Felix Soh
Kemmy Koh
Lee Chin Leong
Hong Soo Wan
Geraldine Chin
Shelby Oon
Derek Lew
Eddie Kwek

Desmond Chung

Toh Bee Lian

Roger Lee

Philip Lim

Amanda Quek

Felix Leo

Chng Siok Khim

Vernon Meng

Patricia Meng

Carolyn Chew

Jenny Lee

Jeanette Aquino

Alan Leong

Roland Teo
Joshua Ang
Florence Lim
Carine Pang
Kwok Wai Choong
Liew Le Peng
Desmond Chan
Stephen Yeo

Sally Seow
Sherita Thomas
Pang Swee Lan
Esther Loon
Jesslyn Chee
Serene Chia
Nancy Ho
Felicia Ling

Tan Ee Hong
Carolyn Goh
May Chan
Ng Geok Har
Gillian Soon
Alisa Lim
Patrick Teo
Lau Shushan
Sheryn Tay
Linda Quek
Su Mei Lenden-Hitchcock
Ong Swee Pheck
Sng Miow Ching
Sum Yoke Yin

Youth and Young Adults Cell Leaders:

Joseph Quek

Caitlin Foo

Ian Koh

Bernice Toh

Benedict Tan

Samuel Tay

Esheen Koh

Corinne Tham

Ryan Gwee

Timothy Ng

Alyssa Gan

Oscar Loh

Meagen Goh

Stacy Ng

Kimberly Ann-Tan

Rachel Tan

Ian Liew

Jamie Lim

Justin Foo

Rachel Mok

Jonathan Leong

Nicole Sia

Darren Wee

Justin Tan

Jordan Tan

Ashleigh Yin

Philina Lai

Adrien Yeo

Jolene Sia

Rachel Koh

Natalie Chew

Shermaine Law

Pearlyn Ooi

Marcus Chan

Sebastian Khoo

Beatrice Hew

Timothy Tay

Tammie Kwek

Titus Choy

Adult Teachers for Youth Cells:
Chng Siok Khim

Francis Ng

Lee Hon Leong

Rachel Koh

Gayne Lim

Ong Swee Pheck

Carl Yeo

Julia Wong

Young Adults Cell Leaders:
Justin Hu
Alois Ng
Shawn Tan
Leslie Chee
Jonathan Yip
Jonathan Chiu
Christine Poon
Rachel Ong
Joani Lim
Charlton Ying
Ruth Lee
Rachel Goh
Daryl Leong
Lavina Tay
Alvin Tan
Jazlyn Seet
Charisse Lee
Andrew Lee
David Ng
Tan Liling
Troy Han
Lin Xin
Sam Roy Supramaniam

Mandarin Service Cell Leaders:
John Choo 朱志华
Johnny Fung 冯旭光
Chris Tan 陈玉兴
Lena Law 刘丽
Janet Lim 林素慧
Donald Ong 王荣第
Vincent Cheong 张国文
Bak Soo Ha 麦树华
Koh Poh Yean 许宝燕
Zhong Haobang 钟浩帮

Martin Choo 朱保祥
Angie Foo 胡秋萍
Eddie Lee 李金松
Sng Cheng Kiang 孙振乾
Jorene Yen 袁慧玲
Cheong Si Moi 张四妹
Wilfred Soo 苏应心
Violet Ang 洪幼枝
Ronald Hear 蚁松发
Dennis Choo 朱志强

Children's Ministry Cell Leaders:
Carolyn Lee
Selene Yap
Alice Phua
Christina Lim
Alex Tham
Loretta Leow
Christina Keok
Esther Shee
Lai Chan Loy
Shannon Lim

Men's Ministry Cell Leaders:
Chong Soon Fook
Ken Chung
Kevin Leong
Stanley Sia
Dickson Tan
Anthony Chew
Anderson Yip
Vergis Thomas
James Tham
Tan Boon Chuan
Charlie Lim

The church office will be open on the following days and times :

• Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri – 10.00am to 4.00pm

• Sat – 9.00am to 1.00pm

• Wed and Sun and Public Holidays - Closed

With immediate effect, the church general line has also reverted to 6285 1234 during operation hours.

We are preparing for the resumption of onsite services next Sunday 24 January 2021. 

• The PLMC Reservation Portal at https://reservation.plmc.org will go “live” tomorrow, Mon 18 Jan 2021 at 10.00am on a first-come-first-served basis. However, in a spirit of love for one another, please reserve seats for ONLY ONE service per month so that others will have a chance to do so. 

• Please watch the instructional video https://youtu.be/Zpzh9-1b4T0 to see how to make your reservation. For seniors who are not familiar with technology, please call the church at 6285 1234 during operation hours to make your booking. Please do so after Mon 18 Jan 10am.

Please continue to pray for us as we prepare to resume onsite services.

PLMC Marriage Preparation Course will help you and your partner understand your relationship with each other, even as you are exploring marriage. 

Topics covered include Biblical view of marriage, expressing feelings and learning to listen, importance of commitment, resolving conflict, talking about goals and values, keeping love alive, and dealing with finances.

Those who are planning to get married are encouraged to attend this course at least one year before the wedding date.  Please note that this course is only held once a year.

Dates:

Wed 14, 21, 28 Apr, 5, 12, 19 May & Thu 27 May 2021 (7:30-9:30pm)

Details of Weekly Sessions:

This course is based on and uses the materials of The Marriage Preparation Course (published by Alpha International), which was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, who are on staff at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, UK.  Besides viewing the video teaching by Nicky & Sila each week, there are also live speaker sessions, couple discussion time, and sharing with other participants in small groups.

In addition, there is a couple assessment called the Prepare/Enrich Assessment, that each participating couple will have to complete online.  This assessment identifies the couple's strengths and areas for growth.  Couples need to set aside a day or two to subsequently meet with their designated counsellor to review the results of the assessment.

Register:

Sign up by 21 Mar 2021 at andy@plmc.org. Cost is $100 per couple.

Mode of Payment (one of the following can be used):

1. Electronic Transfer: Paya Lebar Methodist Church (DBS account number 023-905121-9)

2. PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L)

Please indicate MPC 2021 in the Reference Number. Email copy of receipt / screen shot when you sign up

Feel free to contact Andy at andy@plmc.org for further enquiries.

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

Do keep the First Local Conference and our church leadership in prayer.

Dear Parents/Guardian,

Thank you for your continued prayer for us and the ministry!

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we do ministry. Lots of effort has been taken into making the resumption of live services a possibility and not just that but also for ministry to still be meaningful, impactful, and effective.

As we are working hard in preparing the Safe Management Plan for the resumption of our Youth Service, the ministry to our Sec 1 continues online.

The Sec 1 leaders should have already contacted you via text messaging on the details of their plan. They have worked very hard on planning something that will continue to build bonds amongst the Sec 1s and them, and to create a healthy environment to do life together.

At the present moment we are working on having some pilot services to ensure that the auditorium and also our safe management plans are working well. After this, we will officially begin by inviting our incoming Sec 1s to join us at the live service. The details on the official resumption of services and registration will be sent out to you through the Sec 1 leadership team and Sec 1 parents network.

Thank you for your kind understanding. 

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.

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

An Invitation to All Christians.  Come and join us in Prayer and Reflection:

January 18 (Mon)- 8.00pm: 

• Venue: Church of the Holy Cross 450 Clementi Avenue 1 (S 129955)  – Register early for physical service of up to 100 pax

• Register: https://forms.gle/jLp5idYjAkTVD91t6

• Live streaming: https://youtu.be/izV55no3ARw

January 20 (Wed)- 8.00pm: 

• Venue: Trinity Methodist Church 34 Serangoon Garden Way (S 555940)– Register early for physical service of up to 100 pax

• Register: https://tinyurl.com/TrinityMC2021WPCU

• Live streaming: https://tinyurl.com/WPCU-TMC2021

January 21 (Thu)- 8.00pm:

• The Salvation Army – Pre-recorded service via YouTube channel

• Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1eWSs-aP5oE-EaJIH1BmaQ

January 25 (Mon)- 12.00pm: 

• The Bible Society of S’pore, 7 Armenian Street,  Bible House (S 179932)– Register early for physical service of up to 100 pax

• Register: https://www.bible.org.sg/registration/?e=198

• Live streaming: https://youtu.be/sVtAdjeSzeY

South East Asia

Boonchiaw

1) Praise God that there are no restrictions on having church services during the current lockdown in Thailand. Although the church is unable to do outreach, focus has been directed to follow up with new believers and conducting Bible study classes.

2) Praise God that Boonchiaw was able to return to Chonburi before the lockdown in Beung Kan. Governmental orders were given to cancel all outreach and anniversary activities.  Pray for Boonchiaw’s continued good health and for the church leaders well being.

BL

1) Pray for the opening of borders so that they can return to the field.

2) Pray for suitable people for BL to recruit to start a second teacher training team.  Pray for BL for wisdom and strength to train 20 – 25 teacher trainees for 2021.

3) Pray that BL will continue to have intimacy with God in their spiritual lives.

KG & C 

1) Pray for that the political and Covid-19 situation in Thailand to improve and the government to relax the border control procedure and processes so that KG & C can return soon to the field.

East Asia

SKI

1) Pray for SKI – for healing of her back, knees and sciatica pain especially during this winter that she has to walk in the cold.  Do pray for God to fill her with wisdom, love and gentleness in relating with people so that she can be instrumental in reaching out to them.

2) Pray for SKI’s upcoming school semester in the coming Spring season (which is also her last attachment with the university) that she will be able complete her teaching assignment well. Pray for a good harvest with the students she is working with.

Eve

1) Pray for Eve - wisdom, humility and obedience in following God’s plans according to His timing.

2) Pray for God’s continued protection over Eve and her family.

Songs

1) Pray for a new project that the Songs hope to launch in 2021.

2) Pray for God’s wisdom and vision - for the TAN-NW workers in their 2021 strategic outreach.  

Central Asia

Zahra

1) Praise God for a meaningful time spent with family over the Christmas holidays.  Pray for protection during travels and smooth transits over the journey back to the field which includes timely receipt of PCR tests for each flight.

2) Pray for Zahra that she will be able to make swift adjustment to Term 3 school timetable.  Pray for her wellbeing, especially health-wise, as the students will be returning to school as per normal without wearing of masks even during the pandemic.

3) Pray for Zahra’s husband, the ability to juggle full-time work and study at the same time in the new school term.

PARA-CHURCH WORKERS

Fellowship of Evangelical Students – Siah May Lan

1) Pray for God’s healing and grace for May Lan’s mother as she undergoes chemo-therapy for stomach cancer for the next 2 months.  Pray for May Lan’s family to be able to cope with caregiving for both their mum and father who has dementia.

2) Pray for May Lan - God’s wisdom, mercy and grace in knowing how to cope and manage a recent urgent family crisis that cropped up on 31 December 2020.

Navigators Singapore – Roger Yeo

1) Pray for clarity as Roger and Pearlyn strategize and plan for 2021 so that they may align their plans with God’s direction and pray for the discernment to hear God’s leading. (Proverbs 16:9).

2) Pray for like-minded labourers to partner and work with Roger and Pearlyn.  Pray that they will have the  burden to reach techies and use tech for the advancement of His gospel in the tech harvest. (Matt 9:37-38).

Wycliffe Singapore – Grace Tan

1) Pray for Grace to be able to complete her academic assignments promptly especially for an Africa-based course assignment to be submitted on 22 January 2021.

2) Thanksgiving: Praise the Lord that the dialect storying workshop in November went well. Please pray for the follow-up workshop for story crafters on 14, 15, 28 & 29 January. This will be conducted on-site but instructions will be on ZOOM.  Please pray for the right people to come, smooth logistics during the workshop, and successful outcome in the ongoing storying after the workshop - so that many Teochew and Hainanese people will hear the Word of God in their own heart languages.

YWAM Singapore – Beatrice Wee

1) Pray for Beatrice healing on her neck as she has been experiencing pain.

2) Pray for Beatrice - boldness in new plans for the ministry this year, wisdom in her decision-making and leadership, and to hear God’s voice clearly.  Pray for healthy relationships within the ministry, in the leadership and the team.

YWAM Singapore – DTW

1) Thanksgiving:  Praise God that YWAM base has moved to a new location smoothly.  Pray for DTW, God’s grace in their health and adjustments with housing.

2) Pray for DTW to have a closer walk with God and His guidance in their missions work in 2021.  Pray for wisdom in how they can serve God even better as a couple.

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 6285 1234

• 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!

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/