Sunday 20 Nov 2022
13th Sunday in Kingdomtide / Confirmation Sunday
11.15am Onsite only
KINGDOM VISION
Isaiah 54: 1-8
Onsite @ Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Vincent Goh
View past English services in Sermon Library
9am Onsite only
The Perfect Gift; 完美的礼物
John 3:16-17; 约翰福音 3:16-17
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 9am & 11.15am :
Ms Judith Ng, 黄雅春传道
Going Home
Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 2.00pm:
Rev Christopher Chin
Peranakan Service
The Peranakan Services are held onsite on the first Sunday of each month in Jordan Hall at 7.30am and Holy Communion is celebrated. There is no live streaming for this service.
How To Be Bold In The Face Of Challenges
Joshua 1:7-9
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 4.30pm:
Rev Joey Chen
Silver Boxes is on every Sunday except for the first Sunday of each month when the children will join the main services for service and Holy Communion.
Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes
Onsite Location: Haven, Gabriel Room, Michael Room & Jordan Hall
Who Can Attend: Any child 1 to 12 years old
NO RESERVATION REQUIRED
Church-At-Home with Silver Boxes!
I'M NEW! TELL ME MORE ABOUT JESUS!
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💌 Please leave your details for us here!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Highlights 20 Nov
Launch of The Christmas Tale Prayer Tree
The Christmas Tale Needs You!
Filipino Christmas Service
Holy Communion Distribution
Pray For The 47th Session Of Trinity Annual Conference
CLASSES, TALKS & COURSES
Sign up for classes, talks & courses HERE!
PLMC STORIES * NEW *
Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature another batch of testimonies from the last run of Companions In Christ.
THE CHRISTMAS TALE
In the video, the Bibiks say, “If anyone asks you what you want for Christmas, just say, “Nothing, because all we want for Christmas is YOU!”
On 20 Nov, we will be launching The Christmas Tale Prayer Tree where you can write the names of the people you want to invite on pretty Christmas baubles and hang them on the tree as a prayer dedication.
Reservation of free tickets also opens 20 Nov, 9am at reservation.plmc.org. So pray for God to show you whom to invite. Because the best gift you could give your loved ones this Christmas is the Gift of Salvation!
Come join us for this Christmas Extravaganza on the evenings of 22, 23 and 24 Dec!
TITHES & OFFERING
HOW TO GIVE
PayNow/PayLah to UEN S87CC0520L or Bank Transfer to DBS BANK LTD 023-000306-6 <New DBS account>
S9 for 9am English Service or S11 for 11.15am English Service
MS9 for 9.00am 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
Dearest friends and co-labourers of God, I greet you in the Name of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Please pray along with me:
O God our Heavenly Father, we notice that the Christmas decorations along Orchard Road are already put up. Christmas time is approaching, Lord God. For many, it is a time of merry-making, a time of sales, a time of gift-giving. We have been distracted by so many of these things that our eyes are turned away from the true meaning of Christmas. That on that day, you who loved the world so much, gave your only Son, Jesus Christ, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
At this time, O God, we start preparations for bringing Christmas blessings to the people in our community. We busy ourselves with thinking of what food to buy for them, what gifts to pack for them, how to get them delivered, and a whole host of other things. Even as we do this for those whom you love, help us to remember that the best gift we could deliver to them is the Good News that is available to them – Jesus Christ and the salvation that he brings to them.
And so, O God, as we get busy with the gift preparations, help us to also busy ourselves with thinking and planning about how to bring the Good News of Christmas to the people in our community. Fill our hearts and minds with the courage and boldness to tell them about the birth of Jesus Christ and why he came to live among men.
As we plan the Christmas parties for Hope Student Care Centre, St Luke’s Eldercare Centres, Anglican Family Centre, and the B12 Youth, help us to make Jesus – the true message of Christmas – the centre of what we plan to do. And as we plan to bring the blessings of food to Blk 223A Serangoon Ave 4, Blk 8 Lor Lew Lian, Blks 201-210 Serangoon Central, and to our homeless and rough sleeper friends in the Friends Of Jesus Ministry, help us to also make Jesus the centre of our giving. O Heavenly Father, give us the ability to show them that we love them because you first loved us. Help us to show them that we can bless them because you first blessed us.
Heavenly Father, we also pray for all our co-workers in the Outreach Ministry who have sacrificed their time and energy to serve and minister to the people in the community. We humbly ask that you keep them healthy and strong, that you allow them to rest physically and also to rest in you, that you shield and protect them from anything that is not of you, that you give them the boldness to speak about your kingdom when the opportunity arises, and – if you are willing – that they may see the fruits of their labour when the people they serve choose to enter into your kingdom by faith in Jesus Christ.
We pray all of these things in your Son Jesus Christ’s mighty name. Amen!
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have any prayer requests, please email prayernet@plmc.org
TESTIMONIES
Share with us what God has done in and through you at testimonies@plmc.org
CARE & HEAL
PLMC COUNSELLING SERVICE
Are you overwhelmed and stressed out, feeling anxious, fearful, distressed, helpless, or 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
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
PASTORAL CARE
If you are experiencing 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
You can send your prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org.
SUPPORT SCHEMES
Find available grants, funds and packages for individuals at supportgowhere.gov.sg
BEREAVEMENT
Our condolences to the families of the late:
💐 Mr Wee Sian Guan
💐 Mr Tan Ah Wah
NEW BIRTH
Our congratulations to:
👶🏻 Mr Mark Lee and Mdm Kimberley Kang on the birth of their daughter, Amadea Lee Khai Ying on 14 Oct 2022.
SPECIAL OFFERING
In memory of the late:
💐 Mrs A.G. Caleb
💐 Mdm Cheah Gek Neo Grace
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN PLMC STAFF *NEW POSITIONS*
Come serve with us!
Paya Lebar Methodist Church is called to be a family blessed to bless the community and the nations.
Since 1932, God has blessed and grown the church to minister in God’s power and love, and in being a safe refuge to our hurting world.
With increasing ministry opportunities and the clear call to extend God’s kingdom, we are looking to expand our staff team.
So, if you feel led by the Lord and want to be part of what God is doing in and through PLMC, we have opportunities for you to serve in.
Ministry Executive, Family Life Ministry
Job Overview
Reporting to their immediate supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for designing and executing the church Family Life Ministry programmes in PLMC.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the Pastoral team, the FLM Committee and relevant ministries (such as Youth Ministry and Glowing Years Ministry) to strengthen family and marriage relationships, equip parents/grandparents to raise godly children/grandchildren, and champion biblical singlehood and dating in PLMC
Plan for leadership continuity with his/her immediate supervisor
Recruit and deploy volunteers to plan and execute FLM strategies and programmes
Plan, coordinate and lead ministry programmes in partnership with the volunteers
Assist and support all FLM related initiatives/programmes, including being the liaison person between the church office and the volunteers
Stay abreast of the latest developments in the family life ministry scene e.g. new programmes, resources
Provide pastoral care and guidance to FLM leaders
Assist in the review and preparation of an annual budget to support the various FLM programmes
Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge
Requirements
Theological degree or relevant experience
A genuine interest in family life matters and people, and a strong passion for working towards strengthening families, marriages, singles, and parents
Proven leadership with strong verbal and written skills
Proficiency in events organisation and management
Please send in your detailed resume (with expected salary) to recruit@plmc.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Other Positions
Cell Director
Outreach Director/Executive
Executive, ICT
Communications Executive (Social Media)
Executive Assistant, Mandarin Service
Finance Assistant
Assistant to Pastor-In-Charge
For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us
TRAC & SISTER METHODIST CHURCHES
Vacancy for the position of HR and Accounts Executive/Assistant at Pentecost Methodist Church
PLMC MATTERS
CHURCH OFFICE OPENING HOURS
The church office will be open on the following days and times except for public holidays:
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri – 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sat – 9.00am to 1.00pm
Wed, Sun & Public Holidays - closed
With immediate effect, the church general line has also reverted to 6285 1234 during operation hours.
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Our Ministries
Pastor-In-Charge
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
Email: smkow@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Vincent Goh
Email: vincentgoh@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Christopher Chin
Email: chris@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Jacob Lim
Email: jacoblim@plmc.org
Assistant Pastor
Rev Joey Chen
Email: joeychen@plmc.org
Administration
Ms Raquel Cardano
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: ce@plmc.org
Discipleship & Nurture
Mr Low Kwang Meng
Email: nurture@plmc.org
Family Life Ministry
Rev Joey Chen
Email: familylife@plmc.org or
joeychen@plmc.org (pastoral matters)
Filipino Service
Ms Daphne Thong
Email: filipino@plmc.org
Finance
Ms Rebecca Goh
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
Dr Scott Tey
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: wm@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: Anyone!
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
Mandarin Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11.15am
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org
Who Can Attend: Anyone!
*Filipino Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs
Who Can Attend: Anyone!
*Children's Ministry - Silver Boxes
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am&11.15am
Onsite Location: Haven, Gabriel Room, Michael Room & Jordan Hall
Who Can Attend: Any child 1 to 12 years old
Reservation: reservation.plmc.org
*The children & Filipino services join the main services for service and Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month.