This Week in PLMC
5th SUNDAY IN EASTERTIDE
INFANT BAPTISM SERVICE/MOTHER'S DAY
- 9 May 2021 -
INFANT BAPTISM SERVICE/MOTHER'S DAY
- 9 May 2021 -
Eastertide begins on Easter Sunday, and Christ the Resurrected and Living Lord is emphasised, along with the themes of rebirth, new life, and victory over sin and death. It is a season of great celebration throughout Christendom, and the liturgical colour of white symbolises purity and this celebratory mood. Christ’s ascension is celebrated 40 days after Easter on Ascension Day.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE LINKS
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Keep Your Eyes on God
Psalm 34
View past English services in Sermon Library
Experiencing God, 母爱中经历神
Isaiah; 以赛亚书 49:15
View MS announcements in MS TODAY
View past Mandarin services in Sermon Library
Redemption Through Crisis
Exodus 14:1-31
Reservation for Onsite Service closes on Sun 9 May, 9am!
Church-At-Home with SilverBoxes!
Onsite Silver Boxes:
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.
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PLMC FOCUS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Understanding The Kingdom Of God - Webinar
Sanctuary Lift Upgrade
Covid-19 Safe Management Measures Update
PLMC STORIES
Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature a participant's learning from the talk on Inclusion - Why the Church Needs People with Disabilities.
40 DAYS OF BLESSING
TALKS & COURSES
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INFANT BAPTISM LIST - 9 MAY
9.00am English Service (Pouring)
No Name of Child
1. Evan Hebron Lim Gao Yi
(Father: Casper Caleb Lim Shih Kaye, Mother: Lianne Chia Li-En)
2. Thaddeus Ng Hao Jie
(Father: Ng Wei Pin, Mother: Tan Hui Xian, Melissa)
3. Tong Yong En Adriel
(Father: Tong Yechuan, Mother: Lim Yi Tong Dawn)
11.15am English Service (Pouring)
No Name of Child
1. Zoe Quah
(Father: Ryan Quah Wei Chin, Mother: Eunice Pee Ngiap Hwee)
2. Zoelle Quah
(Father: Ryan Quah Wei Chin, Mother: Eunice Pee Ngiap Hwee)
ARE YOU NEW TO PLMC?
If you are an onsite visitor or you have brought someone to PLMC for the first time or first few times, please let our ushers know so that we can pass you a Visitors’ Welcome Pack that gives information about who we are and what we do here in PLMC.
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
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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
OUTREACH
AFC (Women Shelter)
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, the children at the shelter were encouraged to make a card from materials that were lovingly prepared by a team of volunteers.
Pray that the cards will be a great encouragement to the mothers.
Pray for the mothers, who must lean solely on God for the fathering of their children.
Thank God for His big arms that surround the children who may never know their earthly father and/or have a bad experience with him.
Pray that Jesus will be the daily bread and living water of tired mothers. Pray that the Lord be their source of strength and encouragement.
OUTREACH RETREAT ON 26 MAY
Pray for the organising committee as we plan the programme.
Pray that God will reveal His sovereign plans for the Outreach Ministry in PLMC.
Pray for God to prepare the hearts of all who will be attending the retreat, that we will all hear His heartbeat for those who are lost.
PLMC FAMILY
Pray:
that all volunteers will have God’s heart and vision for those whom He loves.
for God to touch our minds and give us revelation – that we will have the mind and mission of Christ to reach whomever He leads us to.
for God to open our eyes and ears to see what He sees and hears for those who are lost.
for God to give us a heart of compassion that truly loves, and a holy boldness to be a witness for HIM.
that Our Lord Jesus will direct our paths to someone whom we can reach out to today.
Thank you for your partnership in prayer.
CARE & HEAL
PASTORAL CARE
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.
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
BEREAVEMENT
Our condolences to the family of the late:
💐 Mdm Leong Ah Kum
NEW BIRTH
Our congratulations to:
👶🏻 Mr Jeremy Toh Chen Leep and Mdm Beverly Low on the birth of their son, Shalom Jeremiah Toh En Fu on 3 May 2021.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN PLMC STAFF
Finance Executive/Assistant
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.
Other positions:
Director of Missions
Director of Outreach Ministry
Executive - Corporate Communications
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 at Methodist Church of the Incarnation (MCI): www.mci.org.sg
牧会同工(华文事工)
Lay Ministry staff (Outreach & Cell Groups)
Vacancy for the position of Facilities Executive at Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church, our sister conference (CAC): https://www.plcmc.org.sg/post/position-available-at-plcmc-facilities-executive
OTHERS
CHURCH OFFICE
The church office is closed from Monday 3 May to Saturday 15 May 21.
Church general line during operation hours:
6285 1234
SISTER TRAC CHURCH ANNIVERSARY - MAY 2021
This is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24)
We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC churches who celebrate their anniversaries this May
Barker Road Methodist Church (65th Anniversary) on 23 May 2021
Pentecost Methodist Church (89th Anniversary) on 23 May 2021
LINKS & RESOURCES
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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
ONSITE (please register at RESERVATION.PLMC.ORG)
9.00 & 11.15 am English Service (Sanctuary)
9.00 & 11.15am Mandarin Service (Covenant Chapel)
9.00 am Youth Worship Service* (PLMGSS, Agape Hall) - SUSPENDED TILL FURTHER NOTICE
9.00 & 11.15 am Silver Boxes* (Children’s Ministry)
2.00 pm Filipino Service* (2nd & 4th Sun of the month only)
*The Children, Youths & Filipino Services join the main services for Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
ONLINE
9.00 am English Service at LIVE.PLMC.ORG
11.15 am Mandarin Service at MS.LIVE.PLMC.ORG