25 June 2023
4th Sunday After Pentecost

9am Onsite & Online (LIVE.PLMC.ORG)

11.15am Onsite only

Psalm 3

Onsite @ Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming

View past English services in Sermon Library

9am Onsite only

11.15am Onsite & Online (MS.LIVE.PLMC.ORG) 


View MS announcements in MS TODAY

View past Mandarin services in Sermon Library

2pm Filipino Service Onsite & Online (facebook.com/plmcfs )

Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 2.00pm:
Ps Larry Arienzano

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.

Saturday 24 June 2023, 4.30pm Onsite & Online (YOUTH.LIVE.PLMC.ORG)

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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. 

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!

(bit.ly/SilverBoxesOnline)

91ST ANNIVERSARY COMBINED SERVICES

The English, Filipino, Mandarin, Peranakan and Youth congregations will come together to celebrate PLMC’s 91st Anniversary on 9 Jul 2023.  Silver Boxes will also have their own celebration. Please note that the services and Silver Boxes sessions will be at 8.30am and 11am instead of the usual timings. The Breakfast Counter will NOT be open that morning.

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. 


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Highlights 25 June

READ THE LATEST PLMC STORIES HERE

Life in PLMC told through the eyes of worshippers and staff. In this issue, we feature Silver Boxes Celebrating Mother's Day, and PLMC Supporting The Unlabelled Run.

TITHES & OFFERING

Pledges/Open Offerings/Second Offerings 

HOW TO GIVE

BY CHEQUE

PRAYER FOCUS

CORPORATE PRAYER MEETING
(Every First Wednesday of the Month)

As resurrection people saved by grace, let us come together for a time of Prayer and Praise every first Wednesday of the month. Our next Corporate Prayer Meeting is
on 5 July, 8pm in the Sanctuary.

MISSIONS PRAYER MEETING 

Date: Wednesday, 19 Jul 2023 

time: 8.00-9.30PM

Venue: Jordan Hall (Level 1)

Focus: Refugees Ministry

 

Join us for a time of fellowship and prayer for refugees; learn about some ongoing ministry efforts and pray for people on the ground!

MISSIONS

SOUTH EAST ASIA

1. BL

1.1 Pray for BL to have a HS-led impact as they reach out to pre-believing family members of their ministry members.

1.2 Pray for God’s anointing as BL boldly pray for the sick.

1.3 Pray for wisdom as BL help their ministry members develop a community around themselves.

 

PARACHURCH WORKERS

1. Fellowship of Evangelical Students, Singapore: Siah May Lan

1.1 Continue to pray for healing on May Lan’s mother who is suffering from stomach cancer and that she will be strong enough to carry on with the new drug treatment.

1.2 Pray for May Lan to adjust to the change and transition to student life from July. Pray for May Lan God’s wisdom, direction and providence to a change to a new organisation and ministry after her sabbatical in June 2024.

 

2.  Wycliffe Singapore: Grace Tan

2.1 Grace is on Wycliffe Singapore’s board. Praise God for good board and direction-setting meetings recently. Pray for the board as they strategise and plan activities to share their new vision and mission.

2.2 Wycliffe Singapore’s R200 programme is undergoing some changes. Pray that their refreshed procedures and priorities will be God-led.

 

3.  Navigators Singapore: Roger Yeo

3.1 Pray that the Lord would raise up like-minded labourers who are willing to step up to form a team to shoulder the ministry together with Roger and Pearlyn.

3.2 Pray for J1, J2, M, QG and S, that the light of Christ would shine into their hearts and the gospel would no longer be veiled to them – 2 Cor 4:5-6.

3.3 Pray for Roger and Pearlyn to find renewed strength in Him – Isa 40:31.

 

4. YWAM Singapore: David & Tessa Weiher

4.1 Please pray for David and Tessa‘s upcoming trips to Indonesia & Taiwan in June to July.  Pray for God’s guidance, that their hearts are ready to obey and for helpful Kingdom connections.

 

5. YWAM Singapore: Nicole Lim

5.1 Pray for Nicole to have wisdom in drawing healthy boundaries whilst serving in YWAM, Tamar Ministry and at PLMC, that she will find time to rest.

5.2 Pray for God’s providence for Nicole’s future new platform and for the equipping courses that will follow.

 

6. YWAM Singapore – Benedict Tan

6.1 Housing : Pray for Benedict and Deborah to be a blessing to their hosts as they live in their home for the next 4 months.  Do pray for the right doors to open as they navigate through housing options.

6.2 Ministry : Pray for Benedict and Deborah as they discern next steps in ministry as a couple.

 

 

MISSIONS PARTNERS

1. East Asia: TK

1.1 Pray for the physical and spiritual health of TK and the campus team members so that they are empowered to persevere in their ministries in reaching out to the students in the campuses.  Pray for good relationships between the short-termers and local friends.

1.2 Pray for TK’s family – health, provision, movements and their visit to Korea this Summer.  Pray for TK’s 2 older sons as they serve their National Service.

 

2. East Asia:  Songs

2.1 Pray for the Songs as they rest and be refreshed, at home, during their 6 months home assignment.

2.2 Pray for wisdom for the workers of the TAN-NW as they continue to explore ministries among the northern neighbours.

 

3. East Asia: Mongolia Living Faith Church

3.1 Please pray for church growth in quality and quantity.

3.2 Please pray for God's protection and good health over our family members.

3.3 Please keep us in your prayer for our summer ministries.

·   We will have monthly mission trips to Umnudelger and Nalaikh. Please pray that church members and leaders can be encouraged by our visits.

·   Also, there is a summer camp in July or August—this time we want to have participants from our countryside churches and gather together as a bigger family.

 

4. South Asia:  GEMS

4.1 Pray for the GEMS staff and pastors to continue to stand firm in faith and to serve the Lord faithfully amid persecution and the current pandemic situation.

4.2 Pray for India which is still badly affected by the pandemic - for many people are without jobs and the poor are suffering without basic necessities.

4.3 Pray for the Bible School students that they will be agents of transformation wherever the Lord leads them.

 

5. South Asia:  CCI Bangladesh

5.1 Pray for the CCI tentmakers programme as they equip themselves for the field. They will be having field internships from July to December.

5.2 Pray that new believers will stand firm in faith and serve the Lord faithfully amid persecution.

 

6. Central Asia: C&M

6.1 Pray for C to have the energy, strength and illumination of the Holy Spirit as he conducts one-on-one Bible studies.

6.2 Pray for God’s provision for C&M’s sons who are in the boarding school.

6.3 Pray for the A-Land team leaders to continue walking faithfully with God.     

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.  

BEREAVEMENT

Our condolences to the families of  the late:

💐 Mdm Low Kim Moy

💐 Mr Ooi Yew Lye

💐 Mdm Sun Lye Siong 

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, Counselling

Reporting to the Director of Counselling, you will be involved in both counselling and management of clients.  As a team leader, you will assist in developing the counselling ministry, and work together with a team of volunteers in delivering effective counselling services to our clients.


Responsibilities:


Requirements:


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


For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us

OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES 

1. HOPE Student Care Centre (an Outreach arm of PLMC)



BASIC ROLE

The Programme staff supports the Superintendent in the development of programs for students. She/He will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Student Care Centre, which includes but not limited to the following:



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Job Requirements:


Please email Samantha Seah at samantha@plmc.org. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.


2.  Trinity Annual Conference

Vacancy for the position of:


3. Grace Methodist Church 

Vacancy for the position of:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18x9bIQP8yWiA_rl4tkrj_HNgKi1EJHGj/view?usp=sharing
Closing date: 7 Jul 2023

PLMC MATTERS

CHURCH OFFICE OPENING HOURS 

The church office is open on the following days and times except for public holidays:



LINKS & RESOURCES

2023 is the year of empowerment and we have prepared a series of phone lockscreens and wallpapers to help u keep Gods word at your fingertips! 

Download them here NOW!

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

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
Dr Donna 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
Mr Eugene Cheong
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
Mr Paul Seow
Email: wm@plmc.org

Youth Ministry
Mr Joseph Quek
Email: youth@plmc.org 

Young Adults Ministry
Mr Joshua Heng
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.