This Week in PLMC
8th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
40DOB - Week 1
-18 July 2021 -
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE LINKS
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Onsite @Chapel 2pm starting 18 Jul 21:
40DOB: Blessed to be a Blessing
Genesis 12:3
Rev Joey ChenWe 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
40DOB: Blessed to be a Blessing
Genesis 12:3
Onsite @Chapel 4.30 pm:
Rev Joey Chen
During 40 DOB, Youth Service will be onsite every Saturday 4.30 pm @ PLMC Chapel:
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.
Please remember to do the following as you enter Chapel for Youth Service:
1. Eventbrite receipt with indication of QR code
2. Check-in SafeEntry using TraceTogether
3. Temperature scanning of less than 37.5 degrees
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PLMC FOCUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Communion Collection
Onsite Services
40DOB - Last Chance to Participate!
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.
CLASSES, TALKS & COURSES
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40 DAYS OF BLESSING
Week 1 Memory Verse:
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. - Genesis 12:3 NIV
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 peace and reconciliation for some members of God is Good church @ Bueng Kan.
2) Pray for God’s guidance for members of the Bible study group in Ban Bueng and Beth He Nong Tamleung that they will grow spiritually in the Lord.
3) Continue to pray for good health for Boonchiaw and also for opportunities to follow up with new believers in Chonburi and in Rachaburi.
BL
1) Pray for BL’s communities to have greater urgency to share the good news.
2) Pray for BL to grow in greater anointing in PHD – preaching, healing, deliverance.
3) Pray for BL’s 3rd generation disciples, that they will grow in spiritual maturity and be fruitful in their Christian walk.
KG & C
1) Pray for the borders to open so that KG & C can return to the field.
2) Pray for KG & C as they seek God’s guidance and direction for their next ministry season.
3) Pray for Thailand – politically, and the pandemic situation.
East Asia
SKI
Pray for SKI:
1) Pray for wisdom to pack and safe shipping of her belongings (as there were reports of her friends’ belongings being stolen during shipment).
2) Pray for good and positive closure of relationships that were established during her ministry.
3) Pray for safe travel and fellowship with graduates whom she is visiting.
Songs
1) Pray for divine wisdom for the Songs to strategise and reposition personnel and teams so that the ministry can be more effective with the changing geopolitical situations in the region where they are ministering at.
2) Pray for healing and encouragement for one of the sisters (serving with TAN-NW) who is suffering from kidney failure.
Central Asia
Zahra
1) Pray for Zahra to experience God’s presence and love as she reconnects with family, church community and friends when she returns to Singapore after her field assignment in Central Asia.
2) Pray for Zahra and her husband’s preparations for their new job to go well. Pray for wisdom and strength as they juggle graduate school and work at the same time.
PARA-CHURCH WORKERS
Fellowship of Evangelical Students – Siah May Lan
1) Pray for God’s continued healing for May Lan’s mother who is suffering from stomach cancer. She is currently going through chemo-therapy treatment. Pray also for healing for injuries in her left rib cage and left elbow due to a recent fall.
2) Continue to pray for May Lan’s father who has been in hospital for 2 months. Pray healing for his dementia, phlegm, lung infection, incontinence, and his inability to eat, and hence his need to be on long-term tube feeding and catheter wearing. Pray for God’s providence for a nursing home and financial needs.
3) Pray for May Lan’s ministry to a small group of art students at NAFA/Lasalle Christian fellowship group and God’s continued grace as May Lan balances between ministry and
caregiving for her parents.
YWAM Singapore – David & Tessa Weiher
1) Pray for David and Tessa for wisdom to guide and mentor younger believers whom God has connected them with.
2) Pray along with David and Tessa to see more people touched and transformed by the power of the Gospel in the Geylang neighbourhood.
Navigators Singapore – Roger Yeo
1) Pray for the members of the project teams who are building tools to enable effective disciple-making and evangelism to persevere and be empowered by God’s Spirit to carry out the projects to completion.
2) Pray for wisdom for the Servant Team that they would sense the Lord’s leading and will, as they go through a season of formulating long term goals for the ministry.
3) Pray that the labourers in the ministry would remain faithful with those entrusted to them despite challenging times in their lives/ministry.
YWAM Singapore – Beatrice Wee
1) Pray for God’s provision in finances and manpower resources and guidance in the next step of the ministry.
2) Pray for healing for Beatrice who suffers from constant neck pain.
3) Pray for Beatrice to trust God for strength and positive outcomes in the the challenges that she is currently facing.
Wycliffe Singapore – Grace Tan
1) Praise God that Grace’s sister’s health and fitness is improving and also God's provision for her sister’s son's education. Pray that God will guide and make them flourish during their transition to Oxford.
2) Praise God that all the story crafters who had needed a break were able to come back for the crafting session in June. Pray for the community testing of the stories, and for the elderly crafters to be in good health.
3) Pray for God’s protection for Grace’s classmates in Africa as the Covid-19 pandemic is rampant in their communities. Also pray for good internet access so that they can continue with the work they are doing for Him.
YWAM Singapore – Benedict Tan
1) Pray for Benedict to have clarity, purpose and direction so that all the plans will be in accordance with God’s will and plan, and also to maintain a strong devotion life in seeking God daily.
2) Pray for Benedict as he commences his part-time degree programme in Social Work while serving as a staff with Tamar Village in YWAM.
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
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:
show proof of completed vaccination by the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine only (ie at least 14 days after their second dose as shown on the Covid-19 Vaccination Card or on the TraceTogether app),
or present valid Antigen Rapid Test Pre-Event Testing (PET) certificate (ie at least valid till 11am on Sunday, the link for the list of PET centres is https://www.moh.gov.sg/licensing-and-regulation/regulations-guidelines-and-circulars/details/list-of-covid-19-swab-providers);
come to church at least 15 minutes before service starts to facilitate checking.
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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sermons and worship videos here:
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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
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
(During 40DOB 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.