We will be celebrating Holy Communion as a PLMC Family on Sunday 7 Mar, Maundy Thursday 1 Apr and Easter Sunday 4 Apr 2021. If you have NOT collected the elements, please register to collect them from church (Fellowship Hall) on:

• Sun 28 Feb, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/HC-collect

We thank God for the resumption of onsite Silver Boxes and Youth Service. Please register at the Reservation Portal https://reservation.plmc.org every Mon from 10.00am on a first-come-first-served basis. The reservation process is similar to that of the adult services. Silver Boxes is at PLMC at 9am and 11.15am. Youth Service is at Agape Hall PLMGS at 9am.

The online Mandarin Service is now on https://ms.live.plmc.org at 11.15am.

You can use your gifting's and experience in the marketplace to serve the Lord full time at PLMC in Finance, Communications, Worship & Music, Mandarin Service, Missions and Outreach. Listings and details in PLMC TODAY Main Page .

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)

In this season of Lent, we invite you to draw near to the Lord by making a Retreat in Daily Life.  This retreat offers you an opportunity to learn to pray, to become aware of God’s presence in your daily experiences and deepen your relationship with the Lord. It is to be done in the comfort of your own home and as you carry on with your daily life. 

What is involved? 

a. You will need to intentionally set aside 30 minutes each day, according to your own schedule, to meditate and listen to God through given Bible passages.

b. You will have a trained spiritual guide who will guide you through the retreat.  You will meet with your spiritual guide several times during the two weeks for about 45 minutes to converse about your prayer and day to day experiences so that together you can discern God’s presence in your life.  The meeting times will be arranged between the two of you.

c. There will be two group meetings you need to attend:

• The opening session (where you will be guided on how to meditate and listen to God through Scripture) and 

• the closing session

When? 

The retreat period is from 13 -27 March 2021.

• Opening session: Saturday, 13 March, 9am-1pm

• Closing session: Saturday, 27 March, 9am-1pm

All meetings and sessions will be conducted online through zoom.  For clarification or more information, please email soohoong@plmc.org

• Cost: $5 per person

• Closing date: 7 March

Mode of Payment:

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

2. PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L).  Please indicate RDL in the Reference Number entry.

If you are using electronic transfer or PayNow, kindly email a copy of the payment acknowledgement to belinda@plmc.org as proof of payment.

Registration Link: http://bit.ly/2VagDwh

Do you desire to go deeper in your quiet time with God?

Do you want to learn a way of letting God’s word go deeper into you?

Then this workshop is for you.

The practice  of Lectio Divina will introduce you to a way of  sacred reading of scriptures that leads  to a personal encounter with God. In the workshop you will be given an understanding of Lectio Divina and be guided through the practice.  The session will be conducted through zoom.

• Saturday, 27 Feb/9.30am-11.30am

• Cost: $5 per person

• Registration link: http://bit.ly/2KN2Dqk

• Closing date: 21 Feb

Please pay through PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L).  Please indicate "LD" in the Reference Number entry and email a copy of your payment acknowledgement to nurture@plmc.org as proof of your payment.

INFANT & CHILD BAPTISM CLASS

For those who desire their children to be baptised 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 baptised 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.

Alpha is an 8-week course that creates a space where people are welcomed to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God. Participants explore questions about the Christian faith through interactive discussions and engaging videos presentation by Nicky Gumble, founder of ALPHA. 

We invite you to bring your pre-believing friends to join us in this course to explore the meaning of life and introduce them to the abundant life Jesus promises us. Register at https://bit.ly/367fon4 before 7 March 2021 (Sunday). For more information, contact Kwang Meng or Andy at nurture@plmc.org.

•  Saturdays; 20 & 27 Mar, 3, 10 & 24 Apr, 8 & 15 May 21 (Alpha weekend: 17 Apr 21) | 10am – 12nn

• Venue: ZOOM

• Cost: FOC

• Facilitators: PLMC ALPHA Team

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.

Are you keen to learn more about what it means to worship God with your work, your business and integrating it into your life?  

In line to PLMC’s plans on Business As Missions (BAM), we recommend members who are considering combining missions at your workplace or business to join B4T Champions course.

B4T Champions course is organised by OpenUSA and is a 7-month (once a month) virtual discipleship and training process that can help you to learn, embody and foster the vision of Business 4 Transformation (B4T).

More information and sign up: https://www.openusa.net/aboutB4TChampions/

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