On 30 Jan, the English and Filipino Services will combine as one service at 9am while the Mandarin Service will be at 11.15am. These services will be onsite and online. There will not be any Filipino Service or Silver Boxes on that day.

We will be celebrating Holy Communion as a PLMC Family in Feb, Mar & Apr (including Maundy Thursday). Please collect the Holy Communion elements on Sun 23 & 30 Jan, 8am to 1pm, and Sat 29 Jan, 2pm to 4pm at the Fellowship Hall.

You do NOT need to register.

• Adult/Youth Baptism & Membership Class (BMC)

• Infant & Child Baptism Class

• Marriage Preparation Course

• Disciple 1 & 2 Courses

• Risen Mums – Season 3

Details and registration in Talks & Courses

1. Head of Finance & HR

Job Overview

You will lead and be responsible for all the church's human resource and financial accounting processes and practices. You will ensure that all HR and financial procedures are fully aligned and comply 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, sound financial stewardship and clear communication in matters related to all financial aspect

• Ensure payroll reports and tax filings are prepared and filed on a timely basis

• 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

• Reviews the annual insurance policies of the church

• Reviews monthly and year-end financial statements and verifies banking accuracy

• Manages and executes 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 met

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, job offer, on-boarding, and orientation, advise on necessary HR procedures and policies, perform monthly payroll, CPF submission and annual income tax and all staff benefit claims

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge

Requirements

• Degree in Finance / Accounting / Human Resource Management equivalent qualification

• At least 3 – 5 years relevant experience with financial operations, familiar with ACCPAC

• Good knowledge of local employment laws, HR functions and best practices

• 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

2. Finance Assistant

Job Overview

To provide support to the Head of Finance and HR in administration and finance matters to ensure effective management of the financial resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the finance team with the receipts and payments processes, expenses claims and data entries

• Maintain a digital record of all financial transactions, documents, and supplier information

• Coordinate daily financial tasks with the financial management team

• Compile financial data to prepare for monthly management reports

• Support assets management and physical assets verification

• Provide general administrative support

• Undertake projects and any other tasks assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge

Requirements

• At least 3 years experience in accounting and finance

• Certificate in Accounting or equivalent

• At least 2 – 3 years relevant experience, familiar with ACCPAC

• 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

Please send in your detailed resume (with expected salary) to recruit@plmc.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Positions

• Director, Missions

• Cell Director

• Outreach Director/Executive

• Communications Executive (Social Media)

• Executive, Mandarin Ministry

• HR Executive

• Assistant to Pastor-in-Charge

• Executive Assistant

For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us

From 1 January 2022, only fully vaccinated, recovered, or medically ineligible individuals, or children aged 12 years and below (subject to venue/event specific caps) will be allowed to enter our services, including the Filipino Service. The concession for unvaccinated individuals to perform PET in lieu of being fully vaccinated has been removed.

Blood Donation Drive

We are hosting a blood donation with Singapore Red Cross on 6 February 2022. In celebration of our 90th Anniversary, we would like to pay it forward and make an impact on people in our community through our selfless act of giving, and we are targeting a minimum of 90 donors, but we would like to strongly encourage all eligible donors to join us in this selfless act of giving. Donors of all blood types are welcome and needed. Please read the details here.

Registration at https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/225007281837.

Owing to the dangers posed by the infectious disease known as COVID-19 and the safe distancing restrictions in force in Singapore to minimise further spread, and in accordance with the authority vested in the Local Church Executive Committee (“LCEC”) by ¶306A.4 of The Book of Discipline (as enacted by the Special Session of the General Conference held on 2 July 2020), Notice is hereby given that the Last Local Conference of Paya Lebar Methodist Church has been called by the LCEC to be held wholly by way of electronic means on 25 January 2022 at 7.30pm to transact the following business:

1. Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes of the Last Local Conference 2021 held on 28 September 2021

2. Matters Arising from the above Minutes

3. Adoption of Plans and Programmes for 2022

4. Adoption of Audited Financial Statements for FY2020-2021 and Revised Budget for FY 2021-2022

5. Any Other Business

Do keep the First Local Conference and our church leadership in prayer.

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.

This is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24)

We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC church who celebrates her anniversary this January

• MCI (30^th Anniversary) on 9 January 2022

• Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (128^th Anniversary) on 23 January 2022

• Fairfield Methodist Church (74^th Anniversary) on 30 January 2022