A briefing on this tour led by Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming and Mr Low Kwang Meng (English group) and Ms Judith Ng (Mandarin group) will be held on Sat 4 Mar, 10am and Thu 9 Mar, 8pm, in the Chapel to give you more details on the tour. You can choose to attend either session.

MOTHERHOOD IS HARD. To the mothers with young children, do you feel a sense of heaviness, and a need for your motherhood burdens to be lifted? A need for less to be on your plate, less on your mind, less on your heart? The WSCS presents Risen Moms ministry, a community of mothers to provide support based on biblical truth, no matter how you feel about motherhood. It is for the imperfect mother, still learning, still growing, and still recognising she does not have it all together, but we serve a God who does. 

Join Season Five of Risen Moms, as we come together to encourage, equip and challenge moms to apply the biblical truths to their everyday lives. 

- Every Thursday 8:15PM to 9:15pm (9, 16, 23, 30 March, 6, 13, 20 Apr)

- Venue: Zoom (link will be sent to participants prior to the commencement of the Season)

- Cost: $25 for the Risen Motherhood book, if you do not already have a copy

Register via bit.ly/iamrisenmom5 by 5 March 2023.

Get in touch with Renee at samuel.Renee7@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding Risen Moms ministry. 

1. 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:

1. Assisting the Superintendent in the general administration and financial management of the Centre.

2. Enhancing the centre’s administrative policies, procedures, and rules. 

3. Monitoring staff movement and pupil movement in and out of Centre; as well as

4. 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 

2. 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:

1. Implement and executes programs for the students 

2. Supervise and guide the children (Primary 1 to 6) in their study to ensure completion of daily homework

3. Guide students in creating good habits in their daily lives

4. 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.

Good news! From Sun 5 Mar, WSCS, in collaboration with Cell Ministry, is re-opening the Breakfast Counter at the Fellowship Hall from 8.15am to 9am. Freewill offerings will be collected and donated to a designated charity.

The coffee table will still remain open from 8.15am to 9am and from 10.30am to 11.15am. Please enjoy the drinks and biscuits but note that they are for onsite consumption only and not for takeaway.

John Wesley’s class meeting was a model for many present-day cell churches and ministries.  The principles and practices of the early class meeting still have relevance for us today.  This course will follow closely the book by Kevin Watson on “The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience.”  The course will look briefly at the history and theology of small groups.  More time will be given to the practices, which will include group discussion, as a way of practicing some of the principles.

Dates: 18, 25 March; 1, 8 April 2023

Time: 10am – 12noon

Venue: Chapel 

Cost: FOC

Instructor: Bishop Emeritus Wee Boon Hup

Register at https://bit.ly/3HOuX55 by 12 March 2023. For enquiries, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org

Calling all Risen Mom alumni and friends! Come join us for a fun time to make tassel earrings for self-care and creative outreach! Lunch included. Children’s programme available.

Date: 29 April 2023, Saturday, 10am-1pm

Speaker: Mrs. Josephine Li,  Adjunct Faculty at EAST & Founder of Sisters In Ministry Toolbox

Cost: $10 for each participant

*Children's programme will be conducted by PLMC Silver Boxes Children Ministry for children ages 4-8 years old. 

Register HERE by 31 March 2023, for you and your friends. Limited Seats! 

Please reach out to Angela at 9190 0960 if you have any questions regarding this event. 

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. 

“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8, NIV)

Every two years, the Methodist Schools’ Foundation undertakes to raise funds for our 15 Methodist schools via a Walk event. 

The Walk Committee would like to warmly invite you to be a part of this exciting event, by walking together with our schools as members of the Methodist family. 

Saturday, 25 March 2023

7:00am to 10:00am

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

121 Dover Road, Singapore 139650

Guest-of-Honour: Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing

More information about the Walk can be found on the MCS website at www.methodist.org.sg/mcevents/methodistwalk-2023.

Have you ever wondered why the pulpit cloth changes colours and has different symbols on it each time it is changed? Do the words “Advent”, “Epiphany” and “Kingdomtide” mean anything to you?

The Liturgical or Church Year is broken into seasons, starting from Advent and ending with Kingdomtide. It is a traditional way to remember and observe the various aspects of the life of Christ and His Church that has been used since the early days of Christianity. Each season has its own colour and symbols that serve as visual mnemonics. 

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which falls 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays). Some churches observe Ash Wednesday with a special service where the foreheads of the worshippers are marked with a mixture of oil and ashes, and the words, “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return” are spoken by the presiding pastor or priest to remind the congregation of their mortality. 

Lent is a season of preparation, meditation and prayer, much like Advent. However, unlike Advent, the events anticipated are of a much more solemn nature – the suffering and sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, and the themes of this season are repentance and confession, fasting and self-denial, salvation and spiritual discipline. The season focuses on the life and ministry of the Lord, and His last days in Jerusalem. The liturgical colour is purple, again a symbol of penitence and preparation, but also of the Passion (i.e. suffering) of the Messiah. 

The last week of Lent is called Holy Week in many churches, and is marked by Maundy Thursday services commemorating the Last Supper, and sometimes, ritual foot-washing, and the stripping of the altar symbolizing the stripping away of Jesus’ physical vestments and dignity. Good Friday services commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus, and His “seven last words” are usually meditated on. The liturgical colour of Good Friday is black for darkness, forsakenness and death.