The Worship and Music Ministry is conducting the Greenhouse Programme in July and August. These beginner level workshops are targeted towards members who used to play an instrument but have since stopped playing. Perhaps you now find yourself in a new season in your life and you are thinking of brushing up on your playing skills again.

These workshops will help you grow these skills again so you can serve God in your cell group, special events  or on mission trips. This is especially relevant as we prepare for 2025 (Year of Expansion), where the whole church is encouraged to reach out in and impact our community and the world in a  concerted effort.

The courses and workshops offered this year are taught by Christian teachers who are professional trainers in their field of expertise in Singapore. 

📍View trainer profiles here

Each course will last 4 weeks, and the detailed fees for the courses are listed in the tables.

Please Note that for music courses, participants would need some music background (either playing experience or Grade 5 piano/theory).

👇🏻 Registration for Aug Acoustic Guitar course:

https://forms.office.com/r/UP9R1X9Age

Closing date for registration: 23 Jul.

For any further enquiries, please email elaine@plmc.org

Are you curious about what Christianity is? You want to share the gospel with a friend or family member, but do not know how? Join us or invite them to the Alpha Course. The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed environment. It is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity centred around a talk and small group discussion.

Who is Alpha for?
Anyone can come to the Alpha Course! You don’t need to be a Christian or churchgoer to qualify. We welcome anyone who is interested to know more about the Christian faith, and what God says about life.

What is it?
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explore the meaning of life. A topic is explored followed by a discussion where you can freely ask questions and share your opinions. It’s fun, relaxed, and totally no pressure.

When?
The course will happen on 29 July; 5, 12 August; 2, 9, 16 Sep 2023,
from 10am – 12.30pm.

Alpha Weekend: 19 August 2023, from 10am - 5pm

Topics:

• Introduction: Is There More to Life Than This? 

• Who is Jesus? Why Did Jesus Die? 

• How Can I Have Faith? Why & How Do I Pray? 

• Why & How Should I Read The Bible? How does God guide us? 

• Who is the Holy Spirit? What Does the Holy Spirit do? 

• Holy Spirit Weekend. How to be filled with the Holy Spirit? 

• How can I resist evil? How should I tell others? 

• Does God heal? What about the church? 

Facilitators: Team ALPHA

Venue: Jordan Hall (Covenant Block, Level 1)

Register at https://forms.office.com/r/spLNKCWaWy or scan the QR code.

For further enquiry, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org 

Youth/Adult Baptism and Membership Class 2023.2

We invite all those who are deciding to make a public profession of their faith through water baptism and/or to express your desire to a deeper discipleship by committing yourself to the local community in Paya Lebar Methodist Church. You should have been worshipping with us for at least the last 6 months if you are considering membership in PLMC.

During this class, we explore the significance of baptism and its connection to the Christian faith. We will delve into the biblical teachings on baptism and discuss its meaning for you. Additionally, we will cover the importance of church membership and what it means to be part of our faith community.

You will also have an opportunity to experience the life of a cell group during the small group discussions led by our leaders. The leaders will guide the discussions, answer questions, and provide support throughout the class. It will be a time of learning, reflection, and fellowship as we journey together in our commitment to Christ.

It is important that you attend every component of the class which will prepare you for the commitment you are taking in baptism and becoming a member in PLMC.

If you or someone you know is interested in being baptized or becoming a member of our church, we encourage you to attend this class. It is open to both youth (with parental consent) and adults.

To register for the Youth/Adult Baptism and Membership Class, click on the below to download the form:

Adult Baptism/Membership Form

Youth Baptism/Membership Form

Date/Time: 2, 9, 30 Sep; 14, 21, 28 Oct 2023/ 10am – 12noon

Ministry Weekend: 16 Sep and 7 Oct 2023/ 9.30am – 3pm

Venue: Conference Room (Covenant Block, Level 3)

Combined Baptism Service: 5 Nov 2023, 3pm

Confirmation Service: 19 Nov 2023, 9am and 11.15am

Infant/Child Baptism 2023.2

Infant/Child baptism is a cherished tradition in our church, representing a significant milestone in a child's spiritual journey. Through this sacrament, we affirm our commitment to raising children in the love and teachings of Jesus Christ, surrounded by a nurturing faith community.

We understand that this is an important decision for families, and we encourage parents to prayerfully consider the significance of baptism in their child's life. Prior to the baptism, we will be conducting a mandatory Parent’s Briefing, where we will explain the significance of baptism for your child and provide guidance on raising children in the Christian faith.

If you would like your child to be baptized, please download the form by clicking on the link below:

Infant/Child Baptism Form

Compulsory Parent’s Briefing:

Date/Time: 18 Sep 2023/8pm

Combined Baptism Service: 5 Nov 2023, 3pm

Send your completed registration form to nurture@plmc.org before 21 August 2023.

Registration is considered complete when we receive the complete registration form. Incomplete form may cause delay to the processing of your application. 

Christians must engage in wise Scriptural interpretation and application, to work out faithful, relevant lives. Learn Bible genres and interpretative rules, with hands-on practice on different biblical texts.

The main subject of this course is the interpretation and application of Scripture. The course aims to help you reflect seriously on what is involved in interpreting the biblical text. During the course, several necessary aspects of biblical interpretation (e.g., word studies, the relevance of the historical context) will be considered.

Dates: Fridays 11, 25 Aug; 8, 22 Sep; 6, 20 Oct; 3 Nov

Time: 7:15pm-10:00pm
Venue: Online via Zoom (Live) with Blended Learning
 

For more details and to register, please go to https://courses.bgst.edu.sg/courses/HE101-LKM-23-S1

PLMC is called to be a blessing to the community and the nations. Join us for our Missions Awareness event and be empowered to be missional wherever we are - in our homes, workplaces, schools and everywhere God has placed us. 

Dates:

Aug 18, 2023 (Fri) 8:00pm - 9.30pm

Aug 19, 2023 (Sat) 9:00am - 12:30pm

Programme Line up:

• Testimony by PLMC member on missional lifestyle

• Sharing by speaker, Rev. Calvin Lee (Topic: Impact of Missional Living)

• Sharing by cell groups on outreach to migrant workers/domestic helpers

• Sharing on trip opportunities (MET/STM Trips)

• Plenary Q&A

• Exciting booths and book sale at the Fellowship Hall!

• Tea break is provided on Aug 19, Sat. 

About the Speaker:

Rev Calvin Lee is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God Singapore. In the past 41 years, he has served in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore. In Singapore, he was with Grace Assembly for 30 years and the last 8 years as the Senior Pastor. Presently he is an Honorary Pastor of the church. Currently, he is preaching, teaching, mentoring, consulting with different pastors and churches. He is married to Charis Leo for 38 years.

Registration is FREE.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/m-awareness

If you’ve never gone on a Mission trip but would like to do so with your family, why not join one of the Mission Exposure Trips to the Riau Islands? 

Details & Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/Ui79PUw8ph 

We thank God for new Mission trippers like Kelly in the video who took the step of faith to go and become a blessing to the nations. If you are encouraged to be involved in Missions we have many trips planned from Jul – Dec 2023. 

Enquires and registration: missions@plmc.org 

Join Missions Telegram channel  to stay connected and be updated on what God is doing within and beyond PLMC: https://t.me/joinchat/Ka-lUB1K9SFlMjJl

EmpowerMENT

MM Connect Seminar 2023

Date: 5 August 2023

Time: 8am to 1pm

Venue: Jordan Hall, PLMC

Speaker: Ps Jason Ong

Registration Fee- $20 per pax

Register by 30 July 2023

Description: Join Pastor Jason Ong as he shares how Men Empower their lives and lead their families through the pursuit of holiness in Christ.

Ps Jason Ong, Lead Pastor and Co-Founder of Restore Global Missions, is a business owner, ordained minister and a two-time cancer survivor. Ps Jason teaches in various churches, focusing on marketplace outreach, cancer outreach and overcoming fear, depression and suicidal tendencies through Christ. Together with his wife, Ps Judith Halim, they actively serve in the mission field, aiding poor families, orphans, and widows through projects funded by their restaurant, Olive Vine, and contributions from partners. 

Do you know the reason many are unable to walk in wholeness and the purpose of God? It’s because we are broken on the inside.

Come and learn the causes of our brokenness like rejection, fear, guilt, anger, rebellion, bitterness , negative soul ties, shame and find freedom in the power of the Holy Spirit. Lord Jesus said in Luke 4:18

“He sent me to heal the broken-hearted and to set the captives free.”

Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2023

Time: 8.30am - 5.30pm

Venue: Sophia Blackmore Hall, Level 6, The Methodist Centre
Speaker: Rev Irene Thung

Rev Irene Thung is an ordained minister of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). Irene enjoyed a rewarding career for over twenty years as a lecturer and entrepreneur in the building industry before responding to God’s call. Irene loves preaching and teaching the Word of God. After serving many years as a local church pastor, she served as the Director of TRAC Seniors Ministry for several years before fully retiring in 2022.