This Week in PLMC
2nd SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE
- 18 April 2021 -
Eastertide begins on Easter Sunday, and Christ the Resurrected and Living Lord is emphasised, along with the themes of rebirth, new life, and victory over sin and death. It is a season of great celebration throughout Christendom, and the liturgical colour of white symbolises purity and this celebratory mood. Christ’s ascension is celebrated 40 days after Easter on Ascension Day.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE LINKS
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Rhythm of Life
John 4:7- 42
View past English services in Sermon Library
Heart Of Worship
Nehemiah 8:1-9
Speaker: Rev Jacob Lim
Onsite Youth Service:
Please register at the Reservation Portal RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG from Mon, 10.00am to Sat, 6.00pm on a first-come-first-served basis. The reservation process is similar to that of the adult services.
Youth Service will be at 9am at Agape Hall, PLMGS. Please note that there is NO shuttle bus.
Please remember to do the following as you enter PLMGSS for Youth Service:
1. Eventbrite receipt with indication of Zone and QR code
2. Complete the travel declaration - tinyurl.com/plmcyouth
3. Check-in SafeEntry using TraceTogether
4. Temperature scanning of less than 37.5 degrees
为时不晚, Never Too Late
Judges; 士师记 16:23 -31
View MS announcements in MS TODAY
View past Mandarin services in Sermon Library
Church-At-Home with SilverBoxes!
Onsite Silver Boxes:
Please register at the Reservation Portal RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG from Mon, 10.00am to Sat, 6.00pm on a first-come-first-served basis. The reservation process is similar to that of the adult services.
PLMC FOCUS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Communion Collection (Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 2-4pm)
PLMC Missions Online Prayer Meeting
40 Days of Blessing
PLMC STORIES
Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature a Testimony of Healing, and A Day Out With Our Migrant Brothers.
40 DAYS OF BLESSING
TALKS & COURSES
Sign up for talks & courses HERE!
COMBINED BAPTISM - 18 APR
Praise God for the candidates who will be baptised TODAY 18 Apr at 3.00 pm in our Sanctuary! We give thanks to God for each brother and sister who has taken this step of faith.
Baptism By Pouring
Adults & Children
1. Ang Siu Pa @ Ang Siew Poh ’s Chinese name 洪秀宝
2. Val Ng Hwi Hoon
3. Ang Quan Hao Raphael
(son of Ang Ghim Yong Shawn & Val Ng Hwi Hoon)
4. Ang Wei Hao Gabriel
(son of Ang Ghim Yong Shawn & Val Ng Hwi Hoon)
5. Helen Soon Lee Eng
6. Zhao Zhenru
Baptism by Immersion
Adults & Children
1. Michael Seah Zhe Xuan
(son of Ryan Seah Chye Tian & Lee Ee Teng)
2. Mark Seah Zhe Yi
(son of Ryan Seah Chye Tian & Lee Ee Teng)
3. Chan Wei Jun Sean
4. Sherene Kang Pei Shan
5. Lum Hui Qi Sandrie
6. Lum Jie Qi Steffi
7. Subramaniam Jayavelu
8. Tan Yan Hui Lyn
9. Azalea Wu Pei Wen
1. Michael Seah Zhe Xuan
(son of Ryan Seah Chye Tian & Lee Ee Teng)
2. Mark Seah Zhe Yi
(son of Ryan Seah Chye Tian & Lee Ee Teng)
3. Chan Wei Jun Sean
4. Sherene Kang Pei Shan
5. Lum Hui Qi Sandrie
6. Lum Jie Qi Steffi
7. Subramaniam Jayavelu
8. Tan Yan Hui Lyn
9. Azalea Wu Pei Wen
ARE YOU NEW TO PLMC?
If you are an onsite visitor or you have brought someone to PLMC for the first time or first few times, please let our ushers know so that we can pass you a Visitors’ Welcome Pack that gives information about who we are and what we do here in 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
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
MISSIONS
South East Asia
Boonchiaw
1) Pray for protection and the safety of all members of the house churches during this pandemic and for God’s wisdom as the members navigate around the spiritual climate of the areas they are evangelising at.
2) Pray for Boonchiaw continued good health.
BL
1) Pray for BL to have deep desire and enlarged capacities for intimacy with God and to be endowed with the Spirit of wisdom and revelation.
2) Pray for BL to be effective in developing leaders and for spiritual growth of these leaders.
KG & C
1) Praise God for the healing of C’s left ear that was infected. Continue to pray for complete healing over a pinhole inside the ear.
2) Pray for the political situation and Covid-19 surge in Thailand and for the borders to open so that KG & C can return to the field.
East Asia
SKI
1) Pray for SKI’s students’ salvation and for them to find the right community to grow spiritually.
2) Pray for SKI as she desires to grow in deeper intimacy with God and be an effective servant of God.
3) Pray for SKI to complete this last school semester well.
Songs
1) Pray for the Songs for divine wisdom and guidance in their personal life and vocation.
2) Pray for the TAN-NW family who is facing harsh challenges in ministry with the tightening of religious restrictions and the absence of like-minded co-workers where they can find encouragement and support. Pray that they will continue to experience God’s abundant grace and comforting presence in their ministry.
Central Asia
Zahra
1) Pray for healing for those in the school community who are currently infected with the Covid-19 virus.
2) Pray for Zahra to persevere and finish well in the final term of her school teaching assignment before she returns to Singapore. In additional, pray for divine protection and safety in her travels and most of all, that she will continue to grow in her spiritual relationship with God.
PARA-CHURCH WORKERS
Fellowship of Evangelical Students – Siah May Lan
1) Pray for divine grace and strength on May Lan to cope with caregiving responsibilities for her parents.
2) Pray for God’s healing on her mother who is suffering from stomach cancer and that she will receive a favourable CT scan result in the coming review. Pray also for May Lan’s father whose dementia condition seems to worsen on some days and he is not able to sleep at night.
3) Pray for spiritual wisdom and guidance for May Lan in her ministry to a small group of art students in NAFA/Lasalle Christian fellowship group.
YWAM Singapore – David & Tessa Weiher
1) Thanksgiving to God for His overwhelming goodness in providing for David and Tessa in setting up their new home.
2) Pray for David and Tessa in their discernment to find missions opportunities in Indonesia this year.
3) Pray for David and Tessa to have a good family reunion as they visit David’s home in Germany in June this year.
Navigators Singapore – Roger Yeo
1) Pray for God to continue to sustain both Roger and Pearlyn as they serve Him, take care of their children and find time to personally grow in Him.
2) Pray for like-minded labourers to share in Roger and Pearlyn’s burden to reach techies and the use of technology for the advancement of His gospel in the tech harvest. Matt 9: 37-38.
Wycliffe Singapore – Grace Tan
1) Pray for Grace's sister’s health to be restored before she starts her next job in September.
2) Pray for the Wycliffe Story Project dialect teams to progress the ministry strongly and fervently.
3) Pray for Grace as she needs to make more progress on her “back burner” work: exegetical checking of Genesis for a project, and written assignments for her Africa-based course. Pray that she can set aside enough time to get these done.
CARE & HEAL
PASTORAL CARE
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.
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
BEREAVEMENT
Our condolences to the families of the late:
💐 Mr Lee Chee Yea
💐 Mdm Chew Mwee Kheir
FLORAL OFFERING
In memory of the late:
💐 Mdm Lim Yoon Keow
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN PLMC STAFF
Finance Executive/Assistant
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.
Other positions:
Director of Missions
Director of Outreach Ministry
Executive - Corporate Communications
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
Vacancies for the position of Administrative Assistants at TRAC: http://www.trac-mcs.org.sg/index.php/about-us/trac-jobs
OTHERS
CHURCH OFFICE
The church office is open on the following days and times :
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri – 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sat – 9.00am to 1.00pm
Wed, Sun and Public Holidays - Closed
Church general line during operation hours:
6285 1234
LINKS & RESOURCES
Full Worship Service Available Week-Long
Watch & Listen to our Sermons here:
Watch & Listen to Peranakan & Indonesian
sermons and worship videos here:
Read testimonies and stories of life in PLMC here:
Free Bible Lockscreens & Wallpapers
Sermon Reflections & Discussion
Prepare Yourself for Worship
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 (please register at RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG)
7.30 am Peranakan Service (1st Sun of the month only)
9.00 & 11.15 am English Service (Sanctuary)
9.00 & 11.15am Mandarin Service (Covenant Chapel)
9.00 am Youth Worship Service* (PLMGSS, Agape Hall)
9.00 & 11.15 am Silver Boxes* (Children’s Ministry)
2.00 pm Filipino Service* (2nd & 4th Sun of the month only)
*The Children, Youths & Filipino Services join the main services for Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
ONLINE
9.00 am English Service at LIVE.PLMC.ORG
11.15 am Mandarin Service at MS.LIVE.PLMC.ORG