24 OCT 2021
9th Sunday in Kingdomtide
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
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THIS WEEK'S LAITY SPOTLIGHT
Saturday 23 Oct 21, 4.30pm
Christ The King
Ephesians 2:1-10
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 4.30pm
Rev Shaun Chong
Onsite Youth Service:
Please register at the Reservation Portal RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG from every Mon, 10.00am to Fri, 4.00pm on a first-come-first-served basis. The reservation process is similar to that of the adult services.
Sunday 24 Oct 21, 2.00pm
How to Overcome Problems and Trials (Paano Mapagtatagumpayan Ang Mga Problema At Pagsubok)
Nehemiah 4:1-24
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 2.00pm
Rev Celeste Cruzat
Onsite Filipino Service:
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.
Who Can Attend: Anyone!
Onsite Silver Boxes:
Temporarily Suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Silver Boxes Goes Online
Starting Sunday 10 Oct 2021, Silver Boxes will be moving to Zoom every Sunday at 11am (Except every 1st Sunday of the month). Our weekly lessons are still available online at bit.ly/SilverBoxesOnline.
To obtain the Zoom meeting ID and Passcode, please register your child/children at bit.ly/SBConnect-21
PLMC FOCUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Communion
ROAD Bible Reading Plan
Laity Month - D&N, Pastoral Care, Young Adults Ministry
PLMC STORIES
Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature a sister who shares how a Song Led Her To Christ and two participants who tell of what they learnt in the Equipping Parents and Children's Ministry Leaders course.
CLASSES, TALKS & COURSES
Sign up for classes, talks & courses HERE!
ARE YOU NEW?
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
STORIES & TESTIMONIES
What an amazing journey this has been through the 40 Days of Blessing! Some of the participants share how they have blessed and been blessed in return in these inspirational stories and testimonies on the 40DOB page. May you be blessed by reading them!
Share with us what God has done in and through YOU in the 40 Days of Blessing -
https://tinyurl.com/40DOBStory
Purple Parade: 30 Oct Sat
3 ways to support Purple Parade
Go Purple:
Show yourself wearing purple with friends or on social media
Buy & “Donate”:
Nett sale proceeds from PP merchandise platform will support participating Social Service Organisation, Charities, serving the disability sector.
Online Concert:
30 Oct Sat, 3pm – 4:30pm, Facebook LIVE
More details: www.purpleparade.sg & Purple Parade Facebook
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
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
CORPORATE PRAYER MEETING (3 NOV)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 exhorts us to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
So let us come together as one big family to seek first the kingdom of God at our corporate prayer meeting on 3 Nov. The Prayer Meeting will be on Zoom from 8pm to 9pm. Registration closes 2 Nov, 6pm.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/KcGFaJ6vEAMzkj237
PLMC MISSIONS PRAYER MEETING
(6 NOV)
Come join us in God's global work on Zoom! Hear from our very own PLMC members who will be sharing their experiences in Central Asia. And pray for the region and unreached peoples.
Date & Time: Saturday, 6 Nov 2021 | 2.30 to 4 PM | ZOOM ONLINE
Register @ tinyurl.com/nov2021prayer
MISSIONS
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Boonchiaw
Pray for the spiritual growth and maturity of the church members that they will grow to be more Christlike, both in their personal walk with God and also in their social relationship with other people.
Pray for Boonchiaw as he continues to share the Gospel to pre-believers, nurturing them in their spiritual growth, and that these believers may be equipped to make disciples of others in their community.
Pray for Boonchiaw that God will continue to grant him good health, energy and stamina to preach the Gospel and also to mentor the believers.
BL
Pray for BL’s disciples to continue to draw close to the Lord, and be fruitful in ministry.
Pray for BL’s parents to have stability in the health of their aged parents.
Pray for the borders to open so that BL can return soon.
EAST ASIA
SKI
Pray for SKI during this time of rest that she will have clarity to discern God’s leading to a new season of ministry.
Pray for QY (who is a new believer in East Asia) to have wisdom, strength and courage to face the persecution at home as he is struggling to hold on to his faith.
Pray for wisdom, strength and courage to the pastors in East Asia in handling persecutions.
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 for a favourable CT scan result and that she need not have an additional drug added to her chemo treatment.
Pray for God’s peace, comfort and grace to see the family through their bereavement in the recent death of May Lan’s father.
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 juggles between ministry and caregiving for her mother.
Navigators Singapore – Roger Yeo
Pray for Juliana and Jasmine (pre-believers), that the Lord would open their eyes to the gospel even as they go through some evangelistic material with Pearlyn and Chastina.
Pray for the Lord's healing over a few people in the ministry who are going through depression and anxiety attacks, that God’s peace may guard their minds and hearts and that they would truly be able to cast their anxiety on Him. (1 Peter 5:7)
Pray for the team members of Project SAVE (an online outreach tool), that the Lord will continue to send the resources needed to bring the project to completion. Pray that this tool will be used to lead many people to encounter Christ.
Wycliffe Singapore – Grace Tan
Grace’s family in UK: Pray for her sister, Jacinta, as her work stress has triggered a comeback of fevers, fatigue and brain fog. Pray for recovery and good follow-through from her report. Praise God that Christian has had a good start to his school year. Continue to pray that Jacinta, Mike (brother-in-law) and Christian (nephew) will continue to be well and protected from Covid-19.
Teochew storying project: Praise the Lord for the faithful and committed Teochew story crafters. May the Lord continue to bless them as they go from strength to strength. Pray that the Lord will bring more people to facilitate the crafting of more stories and conduct community testing.
MISSIONS PARTNERS
East Asia – TK
Pray for the opportunity to follow up with several students that TK met in a campus.
Pray for God’s financial providence for TK’s son’s semester tuition fee. He is studying in Arizona State University as a freshmen.
Pray for TK’s daughter’s recovery from ‘backward flowing esophagitis’.
East Asia – Songs
1. Pray for Songs good health, wisdom and creativity as they continue to serve faithfully.
2. Pray for wisdom and good health for the TAN NW workers during this difficult period.
CARE & HEAL
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 lay 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
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.
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’.
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
COVID-19 FINANCIAL HELP
Find available grants, funds and packages for individuals at supportgowhere.gov.sg
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN PLMC STAFF *NEW*
1. HR Executive
Job Overview
The HR Executive is responsible for administering and implementing the HR policies and programmes aligned to the Church HR strategies. The HR Executive must be able to handle confidential information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and administer the recruitment process, including new staff onboarding and induction and work pass applications
Maintain employee data in the HR system, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Coordinate and manage the process of probationary reviews, staff development reviews, etc
Process and follow up on HR decisions such as generate the letter of offers, employment confirmations, termination, etc.
Manage and ensure timely submission of government and manpower related surveys and reports
Medical insurance and benefits administration
Administration of the e-Leave system
Provide support in Training & Development initiatives
Responsible for providing support in the various HR functions where required
Undertake projects and any other tasks assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge
Requirements
Degree in Human Resource Management and/or equivalent,
At least 3 years and above of related working experience in human resource administration
Good knowledge of local employment laws, HR functions and best practices
Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task
Motivated team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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.
2. 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 metOther 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.
3. Executive Assistant
Job Overview
To provide comprehensive administrative support, liaison and coordination, ensuring the smooth running of the church ministries.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general operational support for the church administration
Provide administrative and logistics support to the pastors, staff, church services, events and activities as assigned
Organise, maintain documents and filing system
Undertake projects and any other tasks assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge
Requirements
GCE “O”/”A” Level /Diploma certificate
Minimum 3 years relevant working experience
Resourceful and independent worker; ability to multi-task
Motivated team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Interested applicants, please send in your detailed resume (with expected salary) to recruit@plmc.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you
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
TRAC & SISTER METHODIST CHURCHES
Vacancies for the following positions at TRAC
IT Support Executive
Administrative Assistant
TRAC Employment Opportunities (trac-mcs.org.sg)
Vacancy for the position of Youth and Children’s Ministry Worker at Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church (Methodist Mission Office), our sister conference (CAC) https://www.plcmc.org.sg/post/vacancy-for-part-time-office-administrator
Vacancy for the position of Ministry Staff (Small Group/Pastoral Care) at Fairfield Methodist Church https://fairfieldmc.org/job-vacancies/
Vacancies for the positions at Bukit Panjang Methodist Church, our sister conference (CAC):
Media Producer https://tinyurl.com/BPMC-JobAdv-Media-Producer
Administrative Assistant - Mainly for Chinese works https://tinyurl.com/BPMC-JobAdv-Admin-Asst
Vacancy for the position of HR and Accounts Executive/Assistant at Pentecost Methodist Church
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY STAFF (CMS) IN METHODIST SCHOOLS
Do you share the same passion?
Bring the Good News of Christ to children and youths in our schools
Encourage students to develop and deepen their relationship with God
Nurture and inspire to empower young people to be disciples of Jesus
Raise up the next generation of Christian leaders
Witness lives transformed and school communities impacted.
Serve in our various Methodist Schools to provide pastoral care, spiritual support and ministry guidance to students, teachers, staff and parents. They assist the School Chaplains and work closely with the School Leaders.
Get in touch with us to explore how you too can be a part of the Team. Email us at cms.admin@methodist.org.sg
Visit our website at http://schools.methodist.org.sg to find out more.
PLMC MATTERS
SAFE MANAGEMENT MEASURES UPDATE - OCT 2021
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
Day/Time: Sunday, 11.15am
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
*Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes Onsite Temporary suspended
Our weekly lessons are still available online at bit.ly/SilverBoxesOnline
Sunday Zoom Online 11am: To obtain the Zoom meeting ID and Passcode, please register your child/children at bit.ly/SBConnect-21
*Filipino Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs
Who Can Attend: Anyone!
Please register at reservation.plmc.org from every Monday, 10am.
*The children & Filipino services join the main services for service and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
CHURCH OFFICE
The Church Office will remain closed until further notice.
Please call 6100 7562 for urgent pastoral assistance.
NEW SANCTUARY LIFT
We praise and thank God for the new Sanctuary lift that was dedicated on 25 Sep 2021. Please note that this new lift only serves levels 1, 2 & 3 of the Sanctuary, and you will need to walk up the stairs to the Mezzanine on level 4. Hence, wheelchair users, those with mobility problems or parents with strollers are advised to worship at the Sanctuary level by taking the lift to Level 2.
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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
Email: finance@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
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
Day/Time: Sunday, 11.15am
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
*Filipino Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs
Who Can Attend: Those who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from Covid-19, or have a valid PET
*Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes Onsite Temporary suspended
Our weekly lessons are still available online at bit.ly/SilverBoxesOnline
Sunday Zoom Online 11am: To obtain the Zoom meeting ID and Passcode, please register your child/children at bit.ly/SBConnect-21
Please register at reservation.plmc.org from every Monday, 10am. *The children & Filipino services join the main services for service and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.