HIGHLIGHTS
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 1 Nov, 8pm in the Sanctuary where we will be praying for those seeking physical healing or other personal needs besides other church concerns.
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
The Methodist Church in Singapore observes Laity Sunday on the second Sunday in October. As we here at PLMC have been blessed with many lay ministries for you to serve in, we are observing Laity Month every Sunday in October instead.
This Sunday, we showcase Glowing Years Ministry (GYM), and Women's Society for Christian Service (WSCS) at the Fellowship Hall and on PLMC TODAY. Please visit the booths to see what these ministries do and where you can participate and serve.
Please visit the booths in the Fellowship Hall to see the many opportunities for you to serve.
THANK YOU FROM THE PURPLE PARADE
The Purple Parade organisers would like to thank all supporters from PLMC.
Their on-site sales at PLMC on 22 Oct totalled $10,380.
This is a generous donation and encouragement to the Special Needs Communities.
A group of our members is representing PLMC at the Carnival on 4 Nov with a booth - Big Bubbles of Joy - selling bubble wands and bubble solution. Please visit the Carnival and give your fullest support.
Thank You again and God bless !
To find out more about the Purple Parade, click HERE
OTHERS
On 22 Oct 2023, Ps Shih Ming highlighted in his sermon that we don't have to wait till next year to start engaging the community even though that is officially The Year of Engagement. Scan the QR code or click on the link to see where you can be involved right now!
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 29 Oct 2023
For more enquires, please write in to familylife@plmc.org.
Registration link: bit.ly/navigate2023
Companions in Christ (CIC) offers small groups a powerfully transforming experience in opening yourself to God’s presence and guidance over 28 weeks. It will take you on a journey to:
· explore classic ways of meditating on Scripture, learn to listen to God through it and allow your life to be shaped by the Word;
· experience new dimensions of prayer, try fresh ways of opening to God and learn what it means to practice the presence of God;
· reflect on God’s call in your life and discover anew the gifts that God is giving you for living out your personal ministry;
· to grow together as a Christian community and learn how small groups in the church are to be settings for spiritual guidance.
Who will benefit from joining CIC?
· Christians who are wondering if there is “more” to the Christian life than what they already know.
· Christians who desire to bring a deeper dimension to their faith. Christians who desire and are serious about deepening their relationship with God.
· Christians who long for a safe small group to share their journey of faith and committed to growing together.
· Cell group leaders, assistant or potential leaders.
Dates/Time : Option 1 - Monday evenings : 29 Jan - 2 Sep 2024 ; 7.45pm-10pm
Closing retreat on 13-14 Sep
Option 2 - Tuesday mornings : 23 Jan - 3 Sep 2024; 9.30am -11.45am
Closing retreat on 13-14 Sep
How will the sessions be held? Some will be over zoom and some will be onsite.
Cost: $20 per person (cost of the participant’s book)
Closing date for registration: Sunday, 26 November 2023 or when places are taken up.
Stories of those who have been through CIC are in PLMCToday.
For further information please email Soo Hoong at soohoong@plmc.org
Registration link: https://bit.ly/45CC2jD
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.