This Week in PLMC
13th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
40DOB - Week 6
- 22 AUG 2021 -
This Week in PLMC
40DOB - Week 6
- 22 AUG 2021 -
Youth service, English services and
Children's ministry are both onsite & online.
Filipino service and Mandarin service will remain online.
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Living A Blessed Life, 过着一个蒙福的人生
Deu 15:7-11; 申命记15:7-11
Mr Emmanuel Ang, 洪家荣弟兄
Living The Blessed Life
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
Rev Jacob Lim
Living The Blessed Life
Deuteronomy 15:10
Onsite @Chapel 4.30pm:
Rev Jacob Lim
Onsite Youth Service:
Please register at the Reservation Portal RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG from every Mon, 10.00am to Fri, 6.00pm on a first-come-first-served basis. The reservation process is similar to that of the adult services.
Church-At-Home with Silver Boxes!
Onsite Silver Boxes:
Please register at the Reservation Portal RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG from every Mon, 10.00am to Sat, 4.00pm on a first-come-first-served basis. The reservation process is similar to that of the adult services.
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Holy Communion Distribution
PLMC Missions Online Prayer Meetings
WSCS Gift Collection
Men’s Ministry 10th Anniversary Retreat
Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature a Miraculous Healing and a heart-warming Poem, and a Cell group who Blessed our Migrant Worker Brothers on Father's Day.
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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
Week 2 Memory Verse:
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10
Week 3 Memory Verse:
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25
Week 4 Memory Verse:
“I will show you my faith by my deeds.” James 2:18b
Week 5 Memory Verse:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
Week 6 Memory Verse:
“Give generously to [the poor] and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10
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
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.
We observed Pledge Sunday on 1 Aug 2021. As we are unable to submit physical pledge cards this year, we have created an electronic pledge card so that we can still observe this very important aspect of our Worship to the Lord.
Please click and read this Budget Letter & submit e-pledge card 2021.
PLMC MISSIONS PRAYER MEETING
Come join us in God's global work on Zoom! Hear from Ps Stephen Joseph from GEMS India and our very own PLMC member as they share their experiences in India. And pray for the region and unreached peoples.
Date & Time: 25 August 2021, 7.30 to 9 PM
Register @ tinyurl.com/aug2021prayer
MISSIONS
MISSIONS
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Boonchiaw
Pray for Boonchiaw to have more opportunities to share the gospel.
Pray for God’s protection on Boonchiaw against Covid-19.
BL
Pray for BL to experience deeper intimacy with God and divine guidance from Him in the midst of stressful challenges during the pandemic.
Pray for BL and their mother to have strength and wisdom to care for BL’s father who is recovering from stroke.
Pray for BL to have wisdom to equip and develop leaders for the end times .
KG & C
Pray for the borders to open so that KG & C can return to the field.
Pray for Thailand – political and pandemic situation.
EAST ASIA
SKI
Praise God for His protection and guidance over SKI who has successfully completed her university teaching contract.
Pray for harvest of souls in East Asia that many will be nurtured, discipled, and multiplied.
Pray for God to prepare SKI for the new season of service during this season of rest, prayer and discernment
PARA-CHURCH WORKERS
Fellowship of Evangelical Students – Siah May Lan
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 of injuries in her left rib cage and left elbow due to a recent fall.
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 the need for long-term tube feeding and catheter wearing. Pray for God’s providence financially and for a nursing home.
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.
Navigators Singapore – Roger Yeo
Pray for 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.
Pray for wisdom for the Servant Team that they will sense the Lord’s leading and will as they go through a season of formulating long term goals for the ministry.
Pray that the labourers in the ministry will remain faithful with those entrusted to them despite challenging times in their lives/ministry.
Wycliffe Singapore – Grace Tan
Praise God for answered prayer that Grace’s sister has finally found and purchased a house. Pray that her sister and nephew will be able to move into the new house by late August and also for a smooth transition and adapting into the new environment and new changes in their lives.
Continue to pray for the community testing and revision of the stories, and for the elderly crafters to be in good health.
YWAM Singapore – David & Tessa Weiher
Pray for David as he redevelops the community garden at Mercy Centre, with the purpose to reach out to people in Geylang. Pray for the new ministry team he’s working with, that they’ll be able to work well together and catch God’s heart & vision.
Pray for Tessa as she wraps up her work with the BAM project she’s been a part of - for God’s peace and wisdom in the next phase.
Pray for Tessa as she’s leading a small Bible study amongst homeless M uncles, that she’ll be able to teach & disciple not in her own strength but out of intimacy with the Father. Pray that the uncles will receive revelation of Jesus through His written word.
MISSIONS PARTNERS
East Asia – Thomas Kim
Pray for the recruitment of STINTers who are short term international students, living in East Asia doing language studies. Enrolment to the programme is in October 2021.
Pray for Thomas Kim’s son, Minwoo, as he begins his ASU studies in Arizona.
PLMC COUNSELLING SERVICE
Are you overwhelmed and stressed out by the COVID 19 pandemic or the recent news around us? Are you feeling anxious, fearful, distressed, helpless, depressed and need someone to share with?
Mental wellness matters and we are here for you. Email us at counselling@plmc.org, and our counsellors will get in touch with you. Your request will be kept confidential.
Alternatively, You can also call the following Helplines:
National Care Hotline 1800-202-6868
Mental Health Helpline 6389-2222
Samaritans of Singapore 1800-221-4444/ 1-767
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.
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’.
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 supportgowhere.gov.sg
Our congratulations to:
👶🏻 Mr Calvin Yang and Mdm Sara Yap on the birth of their son, Daniel Yang Yi Xiang on 18 Aug 2021.
Head of Finance/Finance Executive
Job Overview
You will lead and be responsible for all the church's financial accounting processes and practices. You will ensure that all financial procedures are fully aligned and complied with the government and the organisation financial regulations and policy. You will be responsible for the full spectrum of the accounting and finance functions of the church. In addition, you will prepare the statutory reports and provide accurate and timely financial reports and statements for the management's review. The Finance Department will also be responsible for the governance and risk management of the church.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for all financial processes within the church, including budgeting, year-end functions, and financial reports and statements for review by the management
Ensure thorough and timely administration, and sound financial stewardship and clear communication in matters related to all financial aspect
Ensure funds and deposits in the church are adequately tracked and accounted for
Ensure adherence to church governance requirements, and timely and accurate statutory reporting to charities portal
Review the annual insurance policies of the church
Process all payments, ensure they are appropriately approved before timely disbursement
Review monthly and year-end financial statements and verifies banking accuracy
Manage and execute the Finance Committee (FC) financial decisions as directed by the Church Treasurer and the Finance Chairperson
Work with the Church Treasurer, the Finance Chairperson and all budget holders to ensure overall budget parameters are met
Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge
Requirements
Degree in Accounting, professional accountancy qualification or equivalent
At least 3 – 5 years relevant experience with financial operations, familiar with ACCPAC
Ability to think strategically and analytically to understand and align the objectives and dynamics of the organisation
Strong leadership and good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with various Ministry Leadership Team, and Committees
Proficient with MS Excel and MS Word
Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task
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
Communications Executive
Ministry Executive - Mandarin Service
For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us
Each year more than 21,000 students are enrolled in our Methodist schools. Less than 10% of the 2,400 teachers and non-teaching staff in our Methodist Schools are Methodists. We hope to encourage more Methodists to prayerfully consider teaching as a calling or for those who are considering full-time ministry, they may want like to find out more about being a Christian Ministry Staff (CMS) in our Methodist Schools.
Two videos have been uploaded in the MethodistSG Youtube Channel and the links are provided here.
A Calling to Teach: https://youtu.be/kEEgQP_ABfY
Christian Ministry in Methodist Schools: https://youtu.be/JbS5s75Zu34
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
Vacancy for the position of Accounts cum Admin Assistant at Methodist Church of the Incarnation
Vacancy for the position of Media Producer at Bukit Panjang Methodist Church, our sister conference (CAC)
https://tinyurl.com/BPMC-JobAdv-Media-Producer
SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES UPDATE - 14 Aug 2021
Onsite Youth Service, English Service and Silver Boxes have resumed. The Mandarin and Filipino services will remain online at least until the end of Aug.
Youth Service
Day/Time: Saturday, 4.30pm
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on youth.live.plmc.org
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
English Services
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11,15am
Onsite Location: Sanctuary
Online: Live-streamed on live.plmc.org at 9am only
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
Mandarin Service Online Only
Day/Time: Sunday, 11.15am
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org at 11.15am only
Who Can Attend: No onsite service; please join us for the online broadcast
Filipino Service Online Only
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs at 2pm only
Who Can Attend: No onsite service; please join us for the online broadcast
Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am&11.15am
Onsite Location: Haven, Gabriel Room, Michael Room & Jordan Hall
Who Can Attend: Any child 1 to 12 years old
Please register at reservation.plmc.org from every Monday, 10am.
The Church Office will remain closed until further notice.
Please call 6100 7562 for urgent pastoral assistance.
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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
Youth Service
Day/Time: Saturday, 4.30pm
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on youth.live.plmc.org
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
English Services
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11,15am
Onsite Location: Sanctuary
Online: Live-streamed on live.plmc.org at 9am only
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
Mandarin Service Online Only
Day/Time: Sunday, 11.15am
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org at 11.15am only
Who Can Attend: No onsite service; please join us for the online broadcast
Filipino Service Online Only
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs at 2pm only
Who Can Attend: No onsite service; please join us for the online broadcast
Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am&11.15am
Onsite Location: Haven, Gabriel Room, Michael Room & Jordan Hall
Who Can Attend: Any child 1 to 12 years old
Please register at reservation.plmc.org from every Monday, 10am.