ANNOUNCEMENTS 

HIGHLIGHTS 

ART OF MARRIAGE 2024 (Closing Date: 31 Dec)

What is God’s design for marriage? Join us in this 3-day 2-night marriage retreat brought to you by the PLMC Family Life Ministry. At this retreat, we will learn through a 6-part video titled ‘The Art of Marriage’, put together by pastors and experts renowned on marriage and family in a tranquil and cosy environment. This program is created by Cru FamilyLife which has for more than thirty years helped couples understand God’s plan for relationships. 

Apart from the video sessions, couples of the organising committee will be sharing their experience in their marriage, where you can catch glimpses of God’s grace and mercy in the different seasons of their lives. 

A successful marriage is like a divinely inspired art form. Let’s fulfill the plan that God has for us in our marriage and family in the Art of Marriage (AOM) retreat:

Date: 7-9 March 2024
Venue: St Giles Southkey, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Registration fee*: $270 per couple (includes 2 nights stay, breakfast, lunch & tea-break)

*Start your retreat by making your way to the hotel as a couple (transport is on your own). You are advised to travel by train. The hotel is accessible from JB Sentral by a short taxi/private hire ride. Train tickets can be purchased online at https://shuttleonline.ktmb.com.my/Home/Shuttle

Please plan to arrive anytime on 7 Mar (hotel check-in is from 3 pm). The day is free-n-easy (St Giles is linked to a sprawling mall). The retreat proper will start on 8 Mar at 8.30 am and end by 4.30 pm on 9 Mar. If returning by train, please allow time for travel and to arrive at the train station (JB Sentral) at least 30 minutes before the train departure time.

For enquiries, please write in to familylife@plmc.org

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/eenC1hR4x0

DISCIPLE 1 & DISCIPLE 2 COURSES

DISCIPLE I (Evening):
BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY is the Foundational Overview. This first DISCIPLE bible study serves as the basis for all other studies in the DISCIPLE family that follow. Over the course of 34 weeks, DISCIPLE covers the entire Bible (Old and New Testaments), following the biblical story from Creation to New Jerusalem.

All participants must attend introductory session on
27 Feb 2024 @ 7.30pm (Online).

Dates: Tuesdays, 5 Mar 2024 - 5 Nov 2023 ;
Graduation Service on 12 Nov 2024
Time: 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Fee: $30 for study manual
Venue: Onsite

DISCIPLE 2 (Day & Evening)
INTO THE WORD INTO THE WORLD is the second study of the DISCIPLE programme. It builds on biblical knowledge gained through the overview of the whole bible in BECOMING DISCIPLE THROUGH THE BIBLE STUDY and deepens biblical understanding by probing selected portions of Scriptures. Emphasis shifts from the broad view to the deeper, more detailed view. Pre-requisite: Must have graduated from DISCIPLE 1.

Dates: Tuesday, 5 Mar 2024 to 22 Oct 2024;
Graduation Service on 12 Nov 2024
Time: 9am-12noon
Fee: $30 for study manual
Venue: Sessions will be conducted onsite

Dates: Tuesdays, 5 Mar 2024 to 22 Oct 2024; Graduation Service on 12 Nov 2024
Time: 7.30pm - 10pm
Fee: $30 for study manual
Venue: Sessions will be conducted online

Register by 4 Feb 2024 at https://forms.office.com/r/QwTgf2byhR or use the QR code.

For enquiries, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org or call the office at 6285 1234.

Pray for the 48th Session of Trinity Annual Conference

This will take place from 20 to 23 Nov, and will culminate in the Ordination & Closing Service on 23 Nov at 7.30pm. Ps Emanuel Goh who grew up in PLMC will be ordained an Elder. Please attend the service and support Ps Emanuel. 

OTHERS

MEN'S MINISTRY RECRUITMENT

PLMC Men's Ministry is organising a recruitment drive on Sunday, 12 Nov 23 at the PLMC Fellowship Hall. This is an opportunity for men to undergo a bible-based three part series coursework and uncover God's design for Man. 

 

PLMC Men's Ministry is a safe place for men to gather, learn, share challenges and support one another in their Manhood journey. To find out more, visit the booth at the Fellowship Hall. 


To register your interest, please apply via the following link below

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=en5Ksv3TJE20Nful65AJhxZrvzFz-OlEg_T9xiOwwgtURE03TFpITDNNVFNNODZSSUNZNUROVEtBVy4u&origin=QRCode

2024 - The Year of Engagement

On 22 Oct, Ps Shih Ming highlighted in his sermon that you can start praying for 2024 - The Year of Engagement. Then scan the QR code to see where you can be involved! 

CANTEEN STALL OPENING 

Paya Lebar Methodist Girls Secondary School has an opening for a canteen stall. If you would like to operate the stall, please see the information here:

https://www.plmgss.moe.edu.sg/useful-links/canteen-advertisement/

Closing date is 30 Nov 23.

MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS - A Concert by TPMC, TPCMC and TPTMC

This Christmas concert, jointly organised by Toa Payoh Methodist Church (TPMC), Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church (TPCMC) and Toa Payoh Tamil Methodist Church (TPTMC), embodies the spirit of unity through joint ministries, joint choir and joint worship team to provide a night of joyous music and celebration on 16 December at the TPMC sanctuary. 

Registration is required (directly with any of the three churches) and closes on 19 November. Event details: https://www.methodist.org.sg/mcevents/one-mcs-miracle-of-christmas-concert-2023/

TRAC WSCS CHRISTMAS EVENT
(Saturday 2 Dec, Sophia Blackmore Hall)

Trac WSCS is organising an evangelistic event on 2 Dec, Sat at Sophia Blackmore Hall. This is the time of the year we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also a time to share the Good News. 

Come and join us for this evangelistic event,  inviting your pre- believing friends.


Please click on the link for more information and to register: https://tinyurl.com/XmasWSCS

 

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.