HIGHLIGHTS
Are you lonely, afraid or just cannot cope with life’s stresses? Do you find yourself distant from God? As a church, we offer Pastoral Care, Counselling, Spiritual Direction and someone to journey with you through your crisis.
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.
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 onsite every second Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm. Email requests to plihm@plmc.org
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction helps you to hear from God what He is saying to you, and the direction He has for your life. Email requests to pastoralcare@plmc.org
Come aside from your busyness to have a quiet day with God in a peaceful environment. This retreat offers you an opportunity to experience God personally and deepen your relationship with Him.
You will be guided through biblical meditation, listening to God and how to spend the time through the day. This quiet day is recommended for those are feeling spiritually dry or weary or desiring space with God.
Date: Saturday, 7 & 21 Oct 2023 FULLY BOOKED
The Church Office will be closed from Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep 2023 for the replacement of the air-conditioning system at Covenant Centre Level 3. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
OTHERS
WSCS (Week of Prayer & Self-Denial )
WPSD Breakfast Counter (free-will offering for the poor & needy)
Date: Sunday, 17 Sep 2023
Time: 8.15am-9.00am, 10.15am-11.15am
Venue: PLMC Fellowship Hall
Download WPSD Meditation booklet
PERANAKAN-INDONESIAN FELLOWSHIP
The Peranakan-Indonesian Fellowship meets on the third Sunday of each month, at the Jerusalem Room at 9am. If you know anyone who speaks Peranakan or Bahasa Indonesia, please invite them. All are welcome!
The apostle John echos the heart of every parent by saying in 3 John 4,
"I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth."
PLMC's Family Life Ministry will be conducting a parent-child getaway this November at St Giles, JB, to help parent and child to understand each other, to learn together and to live out God's truth together. This event aims to provide a platform to allow parent to support their child age 11 - 14 years old in the transition to teenager. Topics to cover include self-esteem, sexual identity, self-leadership and social media influence. So…come and learn how to NAVIGATE through these issues together.
Date: 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2023
Venue: St Giles Southkey, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Trainers: Carol Loi & her daughter, Nicole
Registration fee: $320 per parent & child pair
Registration closes on 22 Oct 2023
For more enquires, please write in to familylife@plmc.org.
Registration link: bit.ly/navigate2023
LAST LOCAL CONFERENCE 2023
The PLMC Last Local Conference 2023 will be held on Tuesday, 26 September 2023, at 7.30 pm at the Conference Room, Level 3, Covenant Centre, to transact the following business:
Confirmation and Adoption of Minutes of the First Local Conference 2023 on 31 January 2023
Matters Arising from the above Minutes
Receive and Adopt the 2022/2023 Reports of Paya Lebar Methodist Church
Elections: Report of Nominations Committee
Recommendation for Renewal of Local Preacher’s Licences
Any Other Business
Do keep the Last Local Conference and our church leadership in prayer.
“ONE IN CHRIST” WORSHIP NIGHT WITH CITY ALIGHT
Mark your calendar for this one-night only concert by the worship band from Sydney’s St Paul’s Castle Church, CityAlight, on 30 September at 7.00 p.m. May this truly be a blessed time of worship as we come together as “One in Christ”!
Co-organised by the Trinity Annual Conference of The Methodist Church in Singapore, Redemption Hill Church and Adam Road Presbyterian Church.
Buy tickets: https://startix.sg/event/30sep2023_cityalight
MFM 3rd Anniversary Celebration:
THE HEAVENLY FATHER AND EARTHLY FATHERS
The Methodist Fathers Movement (MFM) celebrates its 3rd anniversary on 14 October, Saturday from 2.00 – 5.00 p.m. at Tamil Methodist Church (Short Street). Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert Solomon will share how fatherhood speaks of identity, authority and intimacy. Fathers and their families are welcomed!
Register before 10 October via https://tinyurl.com/3rdMFM.
METHODIST PRESCHOOL PROMOTION FOR METHODIST CHURCH MEMBERS
Methodist Church members enjoy a year-round promotion (till 31 December 2023) for first-time enrolment at Methodist Preschools. Details @ https://methodistpreschools.org/methodist-church-members-promotion-2023.
CHURCH CAMP 2024 (9-12 June 2024)
It’s BACK! And you need to Save The Dates! Watch this video from the Camp Committee.. save the dates, and watch out for more details in the months to come.
Please also follow plmccamp2024 on Instagram for further updates. Stay tuned and see you at the camp next year!
PLEASE WEAR A MASK IF YOU ARE COUGHING OR SNIFFLING
Actually, if you are unwell, you should stay home to rest and recover. But if you are NOT feeling unwell and this is just an attack of the “ahems” or “morning nose”, then please wear a mask to allay any fears your fellow worshippers might have. You can get a mask from the ushers if you don’t have one with you.
PLMC COVENANT KINDERGARTEN 2024 REGISTRATION
The annual registration starts from 28 Feb 2023 for children born in the year:
2018 (Kindergarten 2)
2019 (Kindergarten 1)
2020 (Nursery)
2021 (PreN)
2022 (Playgroup)
All registration will be conducted at the Kindergarten Admin Office, Covenant Centre level 2.
For enquiries, please call: 6285-3730 between 9am to 3pm.
THE CHRISTIAN CALENDAR - KINGDOMTIDE
Kingdomtide starts 27 Aug 2023.
Kingdomtide, known as Ordinary Time in some churches, starts on the last Sunday in August, and is the last season in the Christian calendar. The season’s emphasis is on Christ the King Eternal, and the themes are the Kingdom of God, the Christian life and maturity, and spiritual growth, both personal and corporate. The liturgical colour is green, symbolizing growth and God’s eternal kingdom.