Sunday 6 Nov 2022
11th Sunday in Kingdomtide / Holy Communion
11.15am Onsite only
Living as Eschatological People
2 Peter 3
Onsite @ Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Jacob Lim
View past English services in Sermon Library
9am Onsite only
True and False Teachers; 真假教师
2 Peter 2:1-22; 彼得后书2:1-22
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Christopher Chin, 陈德立牧师
(Interpreter: Ms Judith Ng, 黄雅春传道)
Living as Eschatological People
2 Peter 3
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 2.00pm:
Rev Jacob Lim
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.
True and False Teachers
2 Peter 2:1-22
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 4.30pm:
Rev Christopher Chin
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!
Combined Baptism Service (3pm)
Join our combined baptism service to encourage and welcome our brothers and sisters in Christ who will be baptised on Sunday, 6 Nov, 3 pm, Sanctuary.
I'M NEW! TELL ME MORE ABOUT JESUS!
Whether you have made the decision to receive Jesus Christ or want to know more about God, we'd like to journey along with you.
💌 Please leave your details for us here!
CELEBRATING
HOLY COMMUNION ONSITE & ONLINE
AS A PLMC FAMILY
Please ensure that you have the Holy Communion elements
with you before the start of the services.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Highlights 6 Nov
Heart Gifts Sunday
Companions In Christ : A Small Group Experience in Spiritual Formation
The Christmas Tale Needs You!
The Christmas Tale Prayer Tree
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!”
So participate in our “Follow Me to the Musical” campaign. Take photos in this pose with your family, friends, colleagues etc and post it on our Instagram site. Let’s create a buzz and make sure people hear about our musical!
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 2022, 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
2nd Offering Beneficiary: 90th ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS FUND
Under Reference No. enter
S92 for 9am English Service or S112 for 11.15am English Service
MS92 for 9am Mandarin Service or MS112 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
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Silver Boxes
1. We thank God for the Children's Day programme last month that touched each child's life. We pray that these memories will help the children know how special they are, and how much God loves them.
2. We thank God for the upcoming holidays and pray for our Christmas event planning to reach out to more children and for lives to be touched by Jesus. Our Christmas event is held on 18 December.
3. Please pray for our Primary Ones as they graduate from Zone 2 and will be joining the older children at the Haven (Zone 3) from 13 November. May they be impacted by the lives of the older children, and may they continue to grow in wisdom, in stature and in favour with God and Man.
Sonshine Kids
1. We thank God for the new children and new leaders who have joined Sonshine Kids. We pray that they will find a sense of belonging and the joy of experiencing God's love and presence in Sonshine Kids.
2. Pray for our upcoming Christmas Party on 10 December. May the Lord touch each child with the love of Christ.
DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE
We praise God for a meaningful and enriching time on 29 Oct, where the PLMC facilitators of the Alpha Team & the Disciple Team came together for a time of learning, planning, encouragement and fellowship. We thank God for Henry Lee, too, for the insights he gave to us to help our ministry be more effective.
We are thankful to God for seeing us through the Baptism & Membership Class since the start of Sep. On 6 Nov, 5 persons will be reaffirmed in the faith, and 16 children and 18 adults will be baptised. Then on 20 Nov, another 40 adults (on top of those in the Mandarin Service) will be received into our Church Membership. Let’s continue to pray for them to be faithful and true disciples, who will uphold the Church by their prayers, presence, gifts, and service, with us helping them.
FILIPINO SERVICE
Pray as the Filipino Service members invite friends and reach out to invite the Filipino community around PLMC for the Filipino Service Christmas Party to be held on 4 Dec 2022. Pray for the preparations, the speaker and all involved.
MANDARIN SERVICE
20/11 Bowling Outreach. Pray that our invited guests will have a blessed time and also experience the love of God through the fellowship.
26/11 Worship Team Retreat. Pray for God’s anointing to be upon the speaker and the planning committee. Pray that the worship team will be refreshed, renewed and recharged as they spend time in the presence of God.
MISSIONS PRAYER MEETING
Come join us in God's global work! Hear from our invited guest speaker who will be sharing stories about the ministry work in Bangladesh, and pray for the region and unreached peoples.
Date: Sat 19 Nov 2022
Time: 2pm -3.30pm
Online via Zoom
PLMC Missions Online Prayer Meeting:
Sign up:
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 family of the late:
💐 Mr Ng Tow Mow
WEDDING
Our congratulations to:
Johnny Lee & Seph Chia who were united in Holy Matrimony on 8 Oct 2022
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.