THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

We will be celebrating Holy Communion as a PLMC Family on Sunday 7 Feb, Sunday 7 Mar, Maundy Thursday 1 Apr and Easter Sunday 4 Apr 2021. Please register to collect the Holy Communion elements from church (Car Park Drive Through or Fellowship Hall) on:

• Sat 30 Jan, 2.00pm-4.00pm

• Sun 31 Jan, 2.00pm-4.00pm (those attending onsite service on 31 Jan may collect the elements before service)

• Sat 6 Feb, 2.00pm-4.00pm

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

We thank God for the resumption of Onsite Services. 

• We have prepared an Onsite Services Introduction video here that shows you what to expect when you arrive in church for the services.
  Video Link: https://youtu.be/2dxvuzrmxP4

• The PLMC Reservation Portal at https://reservation.plmc.org will go “live” tomorrow, Mon 25 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/iGcDe-O473A 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 25 Jan 10am.

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

ADULT/YOUTH BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASS (BMC)

For those who desire to be baptised, 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 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.

Chinese festivals. Chinese Medicine. Taiji Quan. Can I participate in these festivals or practice these arts? Some Christians say I can't for fear that I may be affected by negative spiritual influence. Others say I can because this is how we show respect to the Chinese and enjoy the health benefits of these arts.  Who is right or wrong? How can I relate to Chinese culture so that I can show Christ's love to my Chinese friends and family?

Join Dr Lai Pak Wah as he helps us navigate our relationship with Chinese culture and how to become both Chinese and Christian.

• Saturday, 30 Jan 2021 / 3pm -4.30pm

• Speaker: Dr Lai Pak Wah

• Venue: ZOOM (Link will be sent to participants nearer to date)

• Fee: $5 / pax
  
  

Register with payment by 24 Jan 2021 at bit.ly/3gGRzXn 

We want to move further to establish the Kingdom of God. One way is to be more inclusive as a church by reaching out to people with disabilities. We want to be a church that includes everyone. The body of Christ includes people with different abilities. In this 2-hour seminar, we will:

• Look at some biblical reasons for why the Church must include people with disabilities, 

•  How persons with disabilities experience church, and 

• Think about practical ways in which a church can include people with disabilities. 

We invite you to join us in this seminar so that we, as a church, can be equipped to reach out to people with disabilities and welcome them into the Body of Christ.

• Saturday, 27 Feb 2021 / 10am -12nn

• Cost: $5/pax

• Venue: ZOOM (Link will be sent to registrants closer to date)

• Speaker: Pastor Leow Wen Pin 

Pastor Leow is President of the Koinonia Inclusion Network, a parachurch organisation that promotes the inclusion of persons with special needs in churches. He is also Director of the Centre for Disability Ministry in Asia, and Lecturer in Biblical and Interdisciplinary Studies at the Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST), Singapore. He worships with wife, Dr Su Xinyi and his three children, Matthew, Nathaniel, and Sophie at Singapore Life Church (Presbyterian), where he serves on the English service pastoral team.

Register at http://bit.ly/3szQtlO by 24 Feb 2021 with payment.

For enquires, contact Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org or 6285 1234 during office hours.

DISCIPLE 1 Course (Reference Code: DN3)

DISCIPLE I: BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY is the Foundational Overview. This first DISCIPLE Bible study serves as the basis for all other studies in the DISCIPLE family that follow. Over the course of 34 weeks, DISCIPLE covers the entire Bible (Old and New Testaments), following the biblical story from Creation to New Jerusalem.

Participants are required to attend a compulsory pre-course briefing on 27 Feb 2021 at 10am.

• Thursdays, 4 Mar 21–6 Jan 22 (Break: 16 Jul – 1 Sep 2021) | 7.30pm – 9.30pm

• Venue: ZOOM (Link will be sent to participants nearer to date)

• Facilitators: Jeanette Aquino, Judy Chiam, Candice Chia, Andy Toh

• Cost: $30 (course text)
  
  

Register with payment by 14 Feb 2021 at bit.ly/347E2TE

DISCIPLE 3 Course (Reference Code: DN4)

DISCIPLE III: REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE is a 32-week study which examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God In the Old Testament Prophets and the Letters of Paul. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community.

Pre-requisite: Completed DISCIPLE 1 Course

• Saturdays, 6 Mar 21 – 18 Dec 21 (Break: 11 Jul – 3 Sep 2021) | 10am – 11.30am

• Venue: ZOOM (Link will be sent to participants nearer to date)

• Facilitator: Low Kwang Meng

• Cost: $30 (course text)

Register with payment by 14 Feb 2021 at bit.ly/2W8690D 

Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature the Children's Ministry Agape Camp, Outreach Christmas At Your Doorstep, and a new testimony on Companions In Christ.

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, Sun and Public Holidays - Closed

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

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.

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 Youth Ministry!

We are working hard to prepare a safe way to resume Youth Services as soon as possible. At the present moment, we are running pilot Youth Services to tighten logistics for a safe and efficient movement flow before we open it up to our youth congregation.

Please continue to pray for us and our youths as we prepare to resume youth services.

1. Praise God that our church is able to gradually open for Worship despite having to observe all the strict safety protocols. Pray for guidance as we work towards refining the process to help members attending the onsite services to have an enjoyable and blessed time worshiping the Lord. Pray also for the time when we can gather together again without restrictions to worship and fellowship.

2. With the number of infections and deaths increasing around the world, continue to pray for God to bring an end to the pandemic.

3. Pray for vaccines to be distributed equitably so that even the poorer nations can benefit.

4. Indonesia has been experiencing earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions and an air crash in January. Pray for comfort and help for the people.

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/