19 Feb 2023
7th Sunday in Epiphany
11.15am Onsite only
The Invitation
Genesis 4:1-26
Onsite @ Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Joey Chen
View past English services in Sermon Library
9am Onsite only
God’s Loving call - Where are you?; 爱的呼唤 - 你在那里?
Genesis 3:1-24;创世记3:1-24
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Dr Emily Tan, 陈赞美牧师博士
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.
Who Can Come to the Father?
John 14:6 ESV
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 2.00pm:
Ps Joselyn Bacasno
Generations
Genesis 5:1-32
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 4.30pm:
BE Dr Wee Boon Hup
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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Highlights 19 Feb
40 Days of Prayer (40DOP)
A Quiet Day With The Lord
Pastors & Staff Retreat
Jordan-Israel Biblical Our Connection – Information Session
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 a testimony from a father bringing his 6-year-old son on the Batam Mission Exploration Trip.
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
40 Days of Prayer (40DOP)
In this Year of Empowerment, we know that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain. So even as we seek to enable ourselves, we must first seek the Lord in prayer, worship and devotion, which we will do as a church from 1 Mar to 9 Apr.
We have prepared a 40-day devotional to help us with our prayer and devotional life during Lent. The devotions will be posted in PLMC TODAY every Saturday from 25 Feb onwards. We have a limited number of printed copies for those who have difficulty reading the devotions online which will be available for collection from the Church Reception from 25 Feb onwards and at the Fellowship Hall on Sun 26 Feb.
We will come together as a church to pray every Wed in Mar, 8pm, Sanctuary. Come and be empowered!
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 thank you for giving us the opportunity to bless the families in Lor Ah Soo during the recent Lunar New Year period. We thank you for all the cell groups from the English Service, Mandarin Service, Youth Service and Filipino Service who responded to the call to deliver the Lunar New Year blessings to over 1,000 households in the Lor Ah Soo blocks situated next to Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School. We also thank you for the cell groups who were unable to do the delivery because of elderly members and members who have problems walking – they still participated by packing over 1,000 blessing bags. We also thank you for the cell groups who quietly remained in the background and prayed during the entire event. We humbly ask that you bless all of them, O God, for doing this good work in so many ways.
Heavenly Father, we also thank you for softening the hearts of the residents whom we visited. We thank you that they were open to receive our Lunar New Year blessing bags, and some were even open to accept being prayed for. We ask that through this event, the residents there will know a little more about you and will eventually seek you and your Kingdom. And so, O God, we pray that our cell groups will be moved to continue this work of building bridges into the lives of the residents that they have come across there – even after the church-organised event. We pray that through building of relationships and friendships, our cell groups will be able to sow the seeds of the Gospel into their lives.
In this rainy season, O God, we pray that our homeless and rough sleeper friends will be able to keep warm and find proper shelter from the elements. We pray that our engagements and conversations with them when we visit them will also warm their hearts. We thank you that two of them have decided to return to church and attend the Mandarin Service, and that one of them has returned to join us in our Sunday Bible Class. Truly, O God, we are privileged to partner with you in this work – we will do the sowing work; we leave the turning of their hearts to you, Heavenly Father.
We pray also for the poor and needy families in Blk 223A Serangoon Ave 4 and Blk 8 Lor Lew Lian. We pray that the food and essential groceries we bring to them are sufficient to meet their needs. We pray for the volunteers and co-workers there who not only do the physical work of delivering the food and essential groceries but also the spiritual work of ministering to the families and showing them the love of Jesus by serving them. We thank you that one elderly and infirm resident from Blk 223A has recently given her heart and life to Jesus and was baptised. We thank you for the volunteers and co-workers who were ministering to her. We praise you, O God, for bringing her into your Kingdom. We rejoice along with all the angels in heaven.
Keep the passion in us burning for you and for the people whom you love, O God. We will look at all the people in our community through your eyes. And we will try our best to see Jesus in them so that as we serve them, it will be as though we are serving your Son himself. We pray all these things in Jesus’ 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 onsite every second 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:
💐 Mdm Grace Lim Ah Fong
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
JOIN STAFF * NEW *
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, Discipleship & Nurture Ministry
Church Mission:
Together, we seek to grow deeper in the Word of God, in the Spirit, and in the Community. We believe that each member and ministry in the church is part of the Body of Christ that aims to advance the maturity of the church. Specifically, the Discipleship and Nurture Ministry aims to fulfil this calling by intentionally engaging in discipling the people of God into faith and towards the fullness of Christ’s full stature.
Job Scope:
As part of the Discipleship and Nurture Ministry, you will be responsible for co-ordinating and implementing the various courses and programmes for the congregation. You are to facilitate and lead courses, talks and bible studies for the congregation. You will be involved in identifying and developing curriculum that enables people at different stages of life and different spiritual maturity levels to be biblically grounded and to grow to the full stature of Christ.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with the Discipleship and Nurture Director to implement the yearly plans and programmes of the ministry
Facilitate courses, such as Baptism and Membership Classes, for congregation
Co-ordinate with volunteers and external trainers/speakers
Assist in planning of the yearly programmes and budget
Undertake other duties as assigned by Pastor-In-Charge
Requirements:
Theological diploma/degree from accredited institution/seminary, or related experience
Genuinely interested in the discipling and equipping of the congregation
Good organisational, communication (oral and written) and people skills
Pro-active, responsible, dependable, and meticulous
Able to work independently, and on Sundays
We invite interested applicants to email detailed resume together with current and expected salary to recruit@plmc.org . We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.
Other Positions
Cell Director
Outreach Director/Executive
Communications Executive (Social Media)
Ministry Executive, Family Life Ministry
Assistant to Pastor-In-Charge
For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us
OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Vacancy for the position of Lay Ministry Staff under the Mandarin Worship (MW) Service at Charis Methodist Church of sister conference, CAC and the link will be as follows for reference: www.charismc.org.sg/jobs.
Vacancy for the position of Administration Officer at DISCIPLE Agency.
SGD 2,300 – SGD 2,800
Key Responsibilities
1. Handle sales, arrange shipment and collection of materials;
2. Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed;
3. Book-keeping and process all payments and claims;
4. Provides administrative support such as data-entry, documentation, updating of materials and logistics for trainings;
5. Answer any enquires pertaining to the standard operation and basic principles in facilitation of DISCIPLE and Companions in Christ.
Skills and Qualifications
At least 1 to 2 years of working experience.
Experience in DISCIPLE Bible Study and or CIC will be an added advantage.
Bilingual (preferably strong in Mandarin), both in speaking and writing;
Strong in IT support and Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Chinese Software and OneDrive.
Proactive and independent with a positive attitude.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
At least a Diploma in Business Administration from an established tertiary institution.
‘O’ or ‘A’ level may be considered.
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to write in with detailed CV to Ms Chng Siew Geok at
siewgeok.chng@methodist.org.sg. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
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
Pastors & Staff Retreat
The Pastors and Staff will be going for a retreat from 21 to 23 Feb 2023 and the church office will be closed. For urgent pastoral care, please call 6100 7562.
PASTORS & STAFF RETREAT
The Pastors and Staff will be going for a retreat from 21 to 23 Feb 2023 and the church office will be closed. For urgent pastoral care, please call 6100 7562.
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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 Jacob Lim
Email: jacoblim@plmc.org
Pastor
Rev Joey Chen
Email: joeychen@plmc.org
Admin/Finance/HR
Ms Raquel Cardano
Email: admin@plmc.org (Admin)
Email: finance@plmc.org (Finance)
Email: recruit@plmc.org (HR)
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
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
Mandarin Service
Mrs Judith Chua
Email: livingstones@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 Vincent Goh
Email: prayernet@plmc.org
Testimonies
Email: testimonies@plmc.org
Worship & Music/Creative Expressions
Mr Paul Seow
Email: ce@plmc.org (Creative Expressions)
Email: wm@plmc.org (Worship & Music)
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
English Services
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11.15am
Onsite Location: Sanctuary
Online: Live-streamed on live.plmc.org at 9am only
Mandarin Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 9am & 11.15am
Onsite Location: Covenant Chapel
Online: Live-streamed on ms.live.plmc.org
*Filipino Service
Day/Time: Sunday, 2.00pm
Online: Live-streamed on facebook.com/plmcfs
*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.