This is the second part in the series on the Holy Spirit continuing from The Holy Spirit in the Gospel. Dr Lai Pak Wah leads us to explore the understanding of the Holy Spirit’s person and work among early Christians after the time of the apostles.

In John 14, Jesus promises that He will send a Helper, Comforter and Teacher to guide His disciples. The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, thereby transforming the lives of Christians and empowering us to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

But who is this Holy Spirit? How does He relate to God the Father and The Son? This was a question that the early Christians struggled with before arriving at the answer we now confess: The Spirit is God.

Join us as we find out how the early Church arrived at this legacy, and what it means for us in our day and age. Join us at this session to understand the Holy Spirit in our heritage as we seek to grow deeper in the Spirit.

Look out for our final instalment of the series, The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of John Wesley, by Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup on 23 July 2022. Be sure to join us for this session as we explore the workings of the Spirit in our Methodist heritage.

Date: Saturday, 30 April 2022

Time: 10am – 12noon

Venue: ZOOM

Speaker: Dr Lai Pak Wah

About our Speaker:

Dr Lai Pak Wah is PRINCIPAL, LECTURER IN CHURCH HISTORY & HISTORICAL THEOLOGY at Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST). Pak-Wah obtained his PhD from Durham University, UK. He is the author of The Dao of Healing: Christian Perspective of Chinese Medicine and a certified Belbin coach. Pak-Wah was previously a full-time lecturer at the School of Business, Singapore Polytechnic, and engaged in investment promotion work with the Singapore Economic Development Board. He worships at Mt Carmel Bible Presbyterian Church where he serves as Elder overseeing the Hybrid Church Initiative. Pak Wah enjoys engaging in Tai Ji and Wing Chun martial arts as a form of spiritual formation practice.

Register by 24 April 2022 at https://bit.ly/359zShq or scan QR code to register. For any enquires, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org.

Are you curious about what Christianity is? You want to share the gospel with a friend or family member, but do not know how? Join us or invite them to the Alpha Course.

The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed environment. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity centred around a talk and small group discussion.

Click HERE for testimonies from past participants.

Bring a friend: Click HERE to download e-invite

Who is Alpha for?

Anyone can come to the Alpha Course! You don’t need to be a Christian or churchgoer to qualify. We welcome anyone who is interested to know more about the Christian faith, and what God says about life.

What is it?

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore the meaning of life. A topic is explored followed by a discussion where you can freely ask questions and share your opinions. It’s fun, relaxed, and totally no pressure.

When?

The online course will be from 7 May – 9 Jul 2022 (10am – 12noon) with the following schedule :

Topic & Schedule

• Introduction: Is There More to Life Than This? 7 May 2022

• Who is Jesus? Why Did Jesus Die?
  14 May 2022

• How Can I Have Faith? Why & How Do I Pray? 21 May 2022

• Why & How Should I Read The Bible?

How does God guide us? 28 May 2022

• Who is the Holy Spirit? What Does the Holy Spirit do? 4 Jun 2022

• Holy Spirit Weekend

How to be filled with the Holy Spirit 11 Jun 2022

• How can I resist evil? How should I tell others? 25 Jun 2022

• Does God heal?

What about the church? 2 Jul 2022

• What to do with the rest of your lives? 9 Jul 2022

Facilitators: Team ALPHA

Venue: ZOOM

Register by 24 April 2022 at http://bit.ly/3HcdJwA or scan QR to register. For further enquiry, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org

Did you know that business and Mission can go hand in hand?

Do you wish to use your entrepreneurial skills for God's kingdom purposes? 🌎

Join us as we explore what Business As Mission (BAM) entails!

Hear from practitioners who have undertaken BAM and find out how the church can support you in your journey!

Registrations are open at https://forms.office.com/r/AeG4AkZY6A!

The Parenting Teens Course (TPTC) was developed by Nicky and Silas Lee who are the co-authors of The Parenting Book and The Marriage Book. They created The Parenting Children Course (TPCC) and The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC), The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course.

The aim of TPTC is to equip parents and caregivers of teenagers with strategies to build a healthy relationship while guiding them into adulthood.

If you wish to learn more about parenting teenagers and to interact with other likeminded parents and facilitators in a small group setting, sign up at https://bit.ly/3LWl6M3

Here are what some of the parents have to say:-

“Very important to model the right behaviour and values to our children- in the family and our marriage.”

“To show more compassion to our teenager at home, as we understand he is in transition from a boy to a teenager juggling with various issues - establishing own identity, striving to be independent, trying to manage his emotions due to hormonal changes, etc.”

“Opportunity to talk to the kids using the homework as discussion point.”

“I have made a conscious effort to listen more and to allow my daughter to decide on things that affects her - to exercise responsibility and awareness.”

Dates: Sat 30 Apr, 7, 14, 21 & 28 May 2022

Time: 3.30 to 6pm

Venue: Online

Cost: $10 (per person for materials)

Registration Closes:16 Apr 2022

Payment Mode:

(Indicate the Reference Code FLM2 when making payment)

1. Bank Transfer: Paya Lebar Methodist Church; DBS BANK LTD 023-905121-9

2. PayNow/PayLah to UEN S87CC0520L

Registration is complete only after payment. Please email a screen shot/copy of payment receipt to Andy Toh at familylife@plmc.org.

For enquires, please email Andy Toh at familylife@plmc.org

Co-organised by GC WSCS and MMS

Date: Saturday, 30 Apr 2022

Time: 10:00am to 11:30am

Venue: ZOOM

MMS Mission Fields:

MMS is committed to empower Methodists to serve in missions by partnering with MMS to reach those whom Jesus died to redeem. The current focus is on the Asian region, particularly Cambodia, East Asia, Laos, Nepal, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam, offering,

immense opportunities to reach the unreached.

Speaker:

Rev Vincent Goh has been serving the pastorate with TRAC since 1994. He is currently serving in Paya Lebar Methodist Church and is in charge of the Missions Ministry. His heart is fired up for missions. The topic for the talk is “ENHANCING GOOD DISCIPLESHIP IN MISSION FIELDS”

Scan QR Code to register or click on link: https://forms.office.com/r/ivAVWA5Qju

by 23 April 2022

GC WSCS has selected scripture verses for Holy Week based on the 2022 WSCS theme “Developing a Living and Trusting Relationship in the Family”.

Download a copy of the compilation of the verses with reflection from 10th to 16th April, with questions & prayers to help in the reflection.