Sunday 7 Aug 2022
9th Sunday after Pentecost/ Pledge Sunday/National Day Sunday

Blessed 57th Birthday, Singapore

We praise and thank you, dear God, for the many blessings You have poured out on our beloved country. May we be loyal citizens who work hard to maintain and better what our forefathers have sacrificed for. Make us a people blessed to bless, Father, that all will know that You are Lord over our land. In Jesus' name. Amen.

9am English Service Online (LIVE.PLMC.ORG) & Onsite / 11.15am Onsite only

  • YOU ARE HOLY

1 Peter 1:13 -23

Onsite @Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Joey Chen

View past English services in Sermon Library

11.15am Mandarin Service Online (MS.LIVE.PLMC.ORG) / 9am Onsite only
Separated Unto God; 为神分别为圣
1 Peter 1: 13 – 2:3; 彼得前书1: 13 – 2:3

Onsite @Covenant Chapel 9.00am & 11.15am
Speaker: Rev Vincent Goh, 吴坤泉牧师, Interpreter: Ms Judith Ng, 黄雅春传道


View MS announcements in MS TODAY

View past Mandarin services in Sermon Library

Saturday 6 Aug 2022, 4.30pm

  • Kingdom Living in the Last Days (1)
    1 Peter 1:1-12
    Onsite @Covenant Chapel 4.30pm
    Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming

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Onsite Services - Every Sunday, except for the first Sunday of each month, the Filipino service will join the main services for service and Holy Communion.

  • Filipino Service

Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm

Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs

Please register at reservation.plmc.org from every Monday, 10am.

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.

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!

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I'M NEW! TELL ME MORE ABOUT JESUS!

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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 7 Aug

  1. Me, A Missionary?

  2. Recruitment of Modern Contemporary Dancers

  3. Day Of His Power

  4. Pledge Sunday - Giving To The Lord



Click for details & more announcements!

CLASSES, TALKS & COURSES

  • Sign up for classes, talks & courses HERE!

PLMC STORIES

Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature lots of stories and photographs from the PLMC Conference.

More stories on our 40DOB page!

read more here!

MINISTRIES IN ACTION

Our ministries are looking for people who have been called to serve, so click here to see how you can! Find out more about them and where the Holy Spirit is leading you to serve.










TITHES & OFFERING

PLEDGE SUNDAY 7 Aug 2022

We are observing Pledge Sunday on 7 Aug 2022. As we look to the new financial year as a church, we ask you to prayerfully consider your pledges for the new year. Each of our circumstances are unique, and we only ask that you respond in faith as the Lord leads. Please read the Budget Letter and submit the e-Pledge Card as an important aspect of our Worship to the Lord.

Pledges/Open Offerings/Second Offerings

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 increase in the number of children who are attending Silver Boxes onsite. We continue to pray for each child to grow up in wisdom, in stature and in favour with God and Man.

2. We also thank God for the leaders who have returned to serve in Silver Boxes. We pray that there will be more leaders who will come to serve alongside with us, to minister to the children.

3. Pray for our upcoming Teachers' Day celebrations on 28 August as we partner with the Crossover Camp Committee and the Planning Committee.

Sonshine Kids

1. Pray for our outreach and follow-up to the Hope SCC children and Covenant Kindergarten, on our 6 August Games Day. We pray there will be many responses, and for the harvest field.

2. Pray for Teachers' Day Program on 3 September. May each child who comes to Sonshine Kids be blessed as they honour their teacher.

DISCIPLESHIP AND NURTURE

  1. Let us cover our nation in prayer as we celebrate our National Day, that Singapore may grow in the way of the Lord, that every believer in Christ may boldly declare His truth by their words, actions, and way of living.

  2. We praise God for the many participants who joined the Zoom teaching on the Holy Spirit in Jul. May their hearts be continually stirred, their minds be constantly renewed, and their lives consciously expressing God’s truth, always guided by the Holy Spirit.

  3. We pray for the upcoming courses – Companions in Christ, Following the Footsteps of Paul in Turkey & Greece, the Alpha Course, the Biblical Graduate School of Theology Course, and the Baptism & Membership Class. Let’s pray for every aspect of their preparation, participation, and operation.

MANDARIN SERVICE

Pray for the worship ministry team. As we embark on a new season, pray for God’s greater anointing upon the team. Ask God to help us to be sensitive to His leading, love Him with all our hearts, all our minds and all our souls. May God always be the center of our worship and may Jesus' name be lifted high in every gathering of His people.

DAY OF HIS POWER

Even as our nation celebrates National Day in the month of Aug, we want to be keeping our nation in prayer. We will do this as the larger Body of Christ in Singapore by joining other churches in LoveSingapore’s prayer event called Day of His Power. Let’s ask together for God to bless Singapore on her 57th birthday, that our nation will fulfil her purposes in God.

This prayer event will replace our usual monthly Corporate Prayer Meeting for August only.

Date: Monday 8 August, 8pm to 9.30pm

Venue: Living Sanctuary Brethren Church, L2 Auditorium

Bethesda Ground, 2 Hougang Street 22 , Singapore 538728


* Participants will need to be fully vaccinated as this event will exceed 500pax

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 Lau Choon Siang

💐 Mr Will Yeo Seng Gim

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

TRAC PASTORS RECRUITMENT - VOCATIONAL CONVERSATIONS

Want to know more about the pastoral ministry? Ever wanted to know what TRAC pastors do? Vocational Conversations is an interactive session where you can explore more about your calling into full-time pastoral ministry.


Hear stories and testimonies from various pastors about their journey into the vocation and how the Lord has led them. This session is especially suited for those who have an interest or are discerning their call into the pastoral ministry. Come join the conversation.


JOIN PLMC STAFF

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.


Communications Executive (Social Media)

Job Overview

As part of the church Communications team, the Communications Executive is responsible for the effective communication of the church vision and mission, and the publicity and promotion of its events and activities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage social media for PLMC

  • Manage PLMC website

  • Assist in publicity and promotion of church events and in archiving of church records

  • Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor-in-Charge


Requirements

    • Diploma or degree in digital media, mass communication, multimedia or related disciplines

    • Minimum two years experience in corporate communications or marketing with hands-on social media management portfolio

    • Enjoy working on creative projects

    • Meticulous in attention to detail and a good track record in multi-tasking

    • Good command of spoken and written English essential. Strong command of Mandarin will be an advantage

    • Strong computer skills: in particular, a sound knowledge of Desktop Publishing tools and design software like Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, WordPress etc

    • Basic photography skills and knowledge of photographic equipment is an advantage

    • Must be able to work on Sundays


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, Mandarin Ministry

  • Executive Assistant

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

https://pmc.org.sg/join

PLMC MATTERS

STREAMLINING OF RESTRICTIONS FOR ONSITE SERVICES

  • The Mandarin, Youth, Filipino and Peranakan Services do not require Safe Entry Check-Ins. However, VDS applies to the English Services as the capacity of the Sanctuary exceeds 500, and so Safe Entry Check-Ins are required, so please bring along your TraceTogether app or token.

  • Mask wearing still continue. All worshippers must be fully vaccinated or show proof of exemption.

  • Worshippers to the 9am English Service are strongly urged to leave the church premises and car park as soon as they are dismissed to make way for worshippers attending the 11.15am English and Mandarin Services.

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.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Read testimonies and stories of life in PLMC here:

Watch & Listen to our Sermons here:

Watch & Listen to Peranakan & Indonesian
sermons and worship videos here:

Free Bible Lockscreens & Wallpapers

Sermon Reflections & Discussion

Prepare Yourself for Worship

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
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: paul@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
Rev Vincent Goh
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: worship@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.