1 Thess 5:16-18 exhorts us to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing….”

We encourage you to register for the corporate prayer pointers which then will be emailed to you. You can pray any time in Feb over the pointers with your family, friends, cell group or on your own. Let us develop a lifestyle of prayer and pray without ceasing. Registration closes 13 Feb, 12pm at this link - https://tiny.one/February-Prayer-Pointers

Come and spend a few days in the Lent season with the Lord. This retreat invites you to turn your eyes upon Jesus and contemplate Him that you may love Him more dearly and follow Him more closely.

You will be guided through bible meditations each day with prayerful reflections over this 4-day silent retreat. A trained spiritual companion will be available to support you in this quiet space.

Dates: 16-19 March 2022 (Wednesday, 3pm to Saturday 4pm)

Venue: Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre

100, Jalan Merbok, Singapore 598454

Cost: $150 per person (includes single aircon room and all meals)

Closing date: 6 March (or when places are taken up)

Note:

a. the retreat centres accepts only fully vaccinated persons.

b. registration must be accompanied with payment.

Mode of Payment:

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

2. PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L). Please indicate “ARL” 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. Thank you.

Please contact Soo Hoong (soohoong@plmc.org ) if you need more information.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3rNOHxN

Introducing our Conference sticker pack for WhatsApp and Telegram! Do they seem familiar? That’s because each sticker is inspired by unique PLMC experiences or greetings.

Find out more about each sticker design and download the pack:
https://linktr.ee/plmc_conference2022

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

Thursdays; 31 Mar, 7, 21, 28 Apr, 5, 12, 19 & 26 May 2022 (7:30-9:45pm)

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 will need to subsequently meet with their designated counsellor on two occasions to review the results of the assessment.

Mode of Payment (one of the following can be used)

1. Electronic Transfer: Paya Lebar Methodist Church (DBS BANK LTD 023-000306-6)

2. PayNow (Company UEN S87CC0520L)

Please indicate MPC 2022 in the Reference Number. Email copy of the receipt/ screenshot when you sign up.

Register

Email Andy Toh to sign up by 6 Mar 2022 at familylife@plmc.org. Cost is $100 per couple.

Feel free to contact Andy Toh at familylife@plmc.org for any clarification.

Have you ever wondered why the pulpit cloth changes colours and has different symbols on it each time it is changed? Do the words “Advent”, “Epiphany” and “Kingdomtime” mean anything to you?

The Liturgical or Church Year is broken into seasons, starting from Advent and ending with Kingdomtide. It is a traditional way to remember and observe the various aspects of the life of Christ and His Church that has been used since the early days of Christianity. Each season has its own colour and symbols that serve as visual mnemonics.

The season of Epiphany in the Church Calendar follows after Christmastide. Epiphany, meaning “revelation” or “manifested”, refers to the revelation of the Christ to the Gentiles as symbolised by the Magi, and, therefore, to all the peoples of the Earth. Epiphany focuses on Jesus’ early life, His baptism, and the wedding feast at Cana. The themes are on renewal and missions. The season’s colour is green, the symbol of growth, spring and new life. Epiphany is from 6 January to Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.