26 Mar 2023
5th Sunday in Lent
11.15am Onsite only
The Builder
Genesis 11:1-9, 27; 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9
Onsite @ Sanctuary 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Joey Chen
View past English services in Sermon Library
9am Onsite only
Where It All Began; 从新开始
Genesis 9:18-28; 创世记 9:18-28
Onsite @Covenant Chapel 9am & 11.15am :
Rev Jacob Lim, 林建成牧师
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.
All In for Jesus: When Lord of Some Just Isn’t Enough
Acts 22:7 - 10; Phil 1:21; Galatians 2:20
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 2.00pm:
Ps Celeste Cruzat
God's Call upon my Life
Isaiah 6:1-8
Onsite @ Covenant Chapel 4.30pm:
Dr Scott Tey
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!
I'M NEW! TELL ME MORE ABOUT JESUS!
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💌 Please leave your details for us here!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights 26 Mar
40DOP Corporate Prayer Meeting
No Corporate Prayer Meeting on 5 Apr
Holy Week Services
Young Adults Retreat 2023
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 two heartening testimonies from the Youth Cebu Mission Trip.
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!
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)
If you haven’t joined us for the weekly prayer meetings, this coming Wed 29 Mar is your last opportunity in these 40 Days of Prayer! Join us for an amazing, Spirit-filled time of corporate prayer and worship! 8pm in the Sanctuary. Come be empowered and host the presence of God!
The 40-day devotional to help us with our prayer and devotional life during Lent is posted in PLMC TODAY every Saturday from 25 Feb to 9 Apr.
Click HERE to view the Devotions.
NO CORPORATE PRAYER MEETING ON
5 APR 2023
5 APR 2023
As the first Wed in Apr falls during Holy Week, there will not be a Corporate Prayer Meeting. Instead, we would like to encourage all of you to come for our Maundy Thursday Holy Communion Service and eat the Lord’s Supper together as a church family.
MISSIONS
Missions Prayer List (Mar 2023)
South East Asia
1. BL
1.1 Pray salvation for L’s mother who is attending Alpha. Pray for the Word to penetrate her heart.
1.2 Pray for BL to source for a new university to sponsor their TESOL certificates as the current sponsor, Bethel University, is closing its TESOL department and will cease issuing certificates this year.
1.3 Pray for the different small groups BL are mentoring to be cohesive as they prepare for the last days.
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 her appetite will improve and she will be strong enough to carry on with the chemo treatment. Do also pray for her heart condition and hyperthyroidism.
1.2 Pray for May Lan God’s guidance and favourable outcome for her application for full time studies at Singapore Bible College from July 2023 – 2024.
1.3 Pray for the transition for May Lan to handover NAFA CF to another colleague by May 2023. Pray for the CF to be revived with new students joining in and for God’s wisdom in starting a mentoring programme and forming a Christian Fellowship in ITE West campus.
2. Wycliffe Singapore: Grace Tan
2.1 Pray for the Lord’s leading in Grace’s life and mission for the next few years.
2.2 Pray for good health for Grace’s sister, Jacinta and brother, Russel.
3. Navigators Singapore: Roger Yeo
3.1 Pray that the Lord would raise up likeminded 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, J3, QG, WD, E, A and S, to have their hearts open to the truth in the Word and that they would find abundant life in Christ more valuable compared to the temporal things on earth.
4. YWAM Singapore: David & Tessa Weiher
4.1 Please pray for David and Tessa to have a refreshing rest and guidance from God, as they enter into an extended break and preparation time for ministry in Indonesia.
5. YWAM Singapore: Nicole Lim
7.1 Pray for Nicole that she guards and not neglects the journey God has carried her since 2022, and she continues to serve in her God-given capacity.
7.2. Pray for Nicole as she prepares for a recce trip to reconnect with past ministry partners on refugee works in East Asia. Pray for Nicole to find pockets of time to be equipped in skills and language as she prepares to return to the field in the coming years.
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 short term visas to be offered soon so that stinters could serve alongside TK.
1.2 Pray for TK’s family – health, provision, visa renewal, movements and their visit to Korea this Summer.
2. South Asia : GEMS
2.1 Pray for the GEMS staff and pastors to continue to stand firm in faith and to serve the Lord faithful amid persecution and the current pandemic situation.
2.2 Pray for India which is still badly affected by the pandemic - many people are without jobs and the poor are suffering without basic necessities.
2.3 Pray for the Bible School students that they will be agents of transformation wherever the Lord leads them.
3. East Asia: Songs
3.1. Pray for the Songs and their children that they will continue to walk closely with God and to be Spirit-filled. Keep the Songs in prayer for protection in their travels and enduement of power in their ministry.
3.2. Pray for workers of the TAN-NW over their concerns for their children’s education and care of their aging parents.
4. Central Asia: C&M
4.1 Pray for C to have the energy, strength and illumination of the Holy Spirit as he conducts one-on-one Bible studies.
4.2 Pray for C & M’s youngest son who has trouble adjusting without his brothers at home and he will be attending boarding school next year. Pray for God’s provision for the boys who are in the boarding school.
4.2 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.
You can email us at pastors@plmc.org or call us at 6285 1234
You can send your prayer requests to prayernet@plmc.org.
SPECIAL OFFERING
In memory of the late:
💐 Mdm Teo Cheng Hiang
BEREAVEMENT
Our condolences to the families of the late:
💐 Mdm Teo Nguan Imm
💐 Mr Chia Chew Boon
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.
Executive, Worship & Music Ministry
Responsibilities:
Select and plan music and liturgy for Sunday Sanctuary Services
Participate in the creative planning of the Sunday and special celebration services with the Director of Worship & Music & Creative Expressions
Oversee the recruitment, equipping, motivation and supervision of worship team leaders, musicians, and vocal & instrumental ensembles for services.
Direct outreach events into the community via performances with our community partners as appropriate
Maintain a strong prayer base for the music ministry
Communicate faithfully with the Directors, Supervising Pastor of Worship & Music and Administrative Support staff
Undertake other duties as assigned by Director and/or Pastor-In-Charge
Requirements:
Possess attested musical skills and competencies:
- highly skilled in at least 1 major instrument, ie piano, guitar, or vocals
- trained in or experience in a wide range of music styles including Christian classics (hymns) but with a focus on contemporary music
- ability to lead worship and to train others as worship leaders, at both Congregational worship and Cell level
Bachelor’s degree in Music or Theology is preferred
Minimum five years of ministry or church-related experience
Ability to shepherd volunteer musicians in their Christian life
Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians and technical team members
Possess a positive and cheerful disposition, a strong team player, self-motivated and creative
Willingness to embrace and commit to the church's visions and ethos
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, Discipleship & Nurture Ministry
Ministry Executive, Family Life Ministry
Executive Assistant, Mandarin Service
For more information on the job opportunities available, please visit our website at plmc.org/about/join-us
OTHER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
1. Cairnhill Methodist Church
Vacancies for the positions of:
Lay Ministry Staff (multiple positions in various ministries)
Comms & Admin Staff
Accounts & Admin Staff
Details: https://www.cairnhillchurch.com/opportunities
2. HOPE Student Care Centre
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF HOPE STUDENT CARE CENTRE
BASIC ROLE
The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in the planning, and organising for staffing, program development and implementation, and budgeting. He/she will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of the Student Care Centre, which includes but is not limited to the following:
Assisting the Superintendent in the general administration and financial management of the Centre.
Enhancing the centre’s administrative policies, procedures, and rules.
Monitoring staff movement and pupil movement in and out of Centre; as well as
Overseeing the staff and pupil welfare of the Centre.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Personnel Management
Assists the Superintendent in the annual staff performance appraisal.
Assists the Superintendent in providing sound leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, and motivation for all the staff.
Oversees the movement of staff in and out of the Centre.
Provides staff counselling, coaching, and disciplining whenever required.
2. Student Matters
Oversees the movement of pupils in and out of the Centre.
Oversees the pupil welfare of the Centre
Provides pupil coaching and discipling whenever required
Supervise and provide guidance to the students in their studies.
3. Others
Assists in the implementation, planning and execution of the curriculum and programs.
Assists in the promotion and dissemination of news and publicity about the Centre
Assists in the planning and coordinating of programmes, with external vendors
and liaising with relevant government authorities to ensure compliance with all government regulations.
Maintains and monitors proper records of Centre’s daily activities, e.g. accidents, discipline actions taken by staff
Performs all other related duties described herein or such other duties as shall be assigned by the Superintendent from time to time
Job Requirements:
• Minimum Diploma or higher
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in the related field
• Student Care related course certificates or Early Childhood in Education training will be advantageous
• Required Skill(s): Leadership, manpower management, programme planning, coordination, programme execution, operation planning, communication skills
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and experience with apps for social media is advantageous
PROGRAMME STAFF (HOPE STUDENT CARE CENTRE)
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:
Implement and executes programs for the students
Supervise and guide the children (Primary 1 to 6) in their study to ensure completion of daily homework
Guide students in creating good habits in their daily lives
Provide a secure, caring, and loving environment for the students in the Centre.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and provide guidance to the students in their studies.
Provides students with opportunities to grow.
Supervise the students in terms of their behaviour and learning habits. Always use positive disciple techniques.
Plans, prepare, and execute programs with the Staff to enhance the total development of the students.
Assist with administrative duties (Enrolment, collect of fees and forms) and upkeep of centre premises.
Ensure safety and timely transfer of students from school to student centre.
Preparation of progress reports for each student.
Participates and support in the Centre’s programmes. (In-house, Outdoor and Outreach)
Performs all other related duties described herein or such other duties as shall be assigned by the Superintendent from time to time.
Job Requirements:
Minimum “O” Level or higher with tutoring experience with Primary school students is advantageous
Able to teach Primary School Subjects
Passionate about working with children
Possess good communication ad classroom management skills
Creative and loving energy with a positive disposition
Computer Skills – Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Please email Samantha Seah at samantha@plmc.org. We regret that only shortlisted candidates 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
LINKS & RESOURCES
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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
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.