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 13, 20, 27 April; 4, 18, 25 May 2024 from 10am – 12.30pm.
Alpha Weekend: 11 May 2024, from 10am - 5pm

Topic & Schedule

• 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:  Jerusalem Room (Covenant Block, Level 2)

Register by 7 April at https://forms.office.com/r/spLNKCWaWy or scan the QR code.
For further enquiry, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org

Baptism & Membership Class

We are thrilled to invite all individuals 16 years and above to join our upcoming Baptism and Membership Class! This is a wonderful opportunity for those who are seeking a deeper connection with their faith and the local church community. It is a chance to publicly declare your commitment to Christ through baptism and becoming a member of the local assembly. 

If you desire to be baptised and become a member of our church family, go to the link now and register for the upcoming class.

Pre-requisite:

1. Baptism: Individual must have professed faith in Jesus Christ

2. Membership: Individual must have attended PLMC Sunday service regularly for 6 months

What to Expect:

1. Baptismal Preparation: Discover the significance of baptism and the joy of professing your faith through this sacred ceremony.

2. Membership Insights: Gain insights into the rich history, values, and mission of our church. Understand what it means to be a vital part of our church family.

3. Fellowship and Connection: Connect with fellow seekers and believers, building meaningful relationships within our church community.

Download registration form:

• Adult Baptism Form

• Youth Baptism Form

Send the completed form with a IC Photo to sabrinathan@plmc.org before 18 Feb 2024. Do take note that your application will be delayed if your form is incomplete. For further enquiries, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org

Dates/Time: 2, 9, 16, 23 Mar; 13, 20, 27 Apr; 4 May 2024 / 10am to 12noon

Ministry Weekend: 23 Mar and 20 Apr 2024 / 9.30am to 4pm (Candidates will be assigned to one of the Ministry Weekends)

Combined Baptism Service: 23 Jun 2024 / 3pm – 5pm

Confirmation Sunday: 30 Jun 2024 at respective services

Venue: Covenant Chapel (Covenant Block, Level 4)

Infant/Child Baptism

We are overjoyed to extend a heartfelt invitation to families with children below the age of 16 to participate in our upcoming Infant/Child Baptism Service. This is a beautiful opportunity to dedicate your child to the Lord and mark a meaningful milestone in their faith journey in our loving church family. 

Parents who desire to have your child baptised have to attend a briefing session by the pastor to help you understand your responsibility in your child’s faith journey. (Pre-requisite: At least one of the parents must be a PLMC member.)

Download registration form:

• Infant baptism Form

Send the completed form with the required documents to sabrinathan@plmc.org before 18 Feb 2024. Do take note that your application will be delayed if your form is incomplete. For further enquiries, email Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org

Parent’s Briefing session: 10 May 2024 at 7.30pm

Venue: ZOOM

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 

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

Rediscover ways to maintain a constant and fresh relationship with God, by addressing the issues of the soul that hinder spiritual growth and fulfilment in life.  This course will take place over 2 days, 9 & 16 March, and will be facilitated through video lectures, group discussions, personal reflection and practising spiritual disciplines. 

Dates:  Saturdays; 9 & 16 March 2024

Time: 9.30am to 1.00pm

Venue: Jordan Hall

Course Facilitator: Ps Vincent Goh

Register at https://forms.office.com/r/9LT5mf3dtm or scan QR code to register before 2 March 2024.

For enquiries, email to Kwang Meng at nurture@plmc.org

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"

In this season of Lent consider spending a quiet day with the Lord to contemplate Him that you may love Him more dearly and follow Him more closely.
You will be guided through bible meditations and given prayerful reflections through the day.

Dates:   Saturday, 16 March, 9am-5pm
Venue: Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre
            100, Jalan Merbok, Singapore 598454
Cost:   $30 (non-aircon room and lunch)
              $45 (aircon room and lunch)

Closing date:  10 March (or when places are taken up)
Please note : Registration must be accompanied with payment.

Mode of Payment:
1. Electronic Transfer: Paya Lebar Methodist Church (DBS account number 023-905121-9)
2. PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L001).  Please indicate “QDL” in the Reference Number entry.

If you are using electronic transfer or PayNow,  kindly email a copy of the payment acknowledgement to emily@plmc.org  as proof of payment. Thank you.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3HYALtq

I have set the Lord continually before me . . . Therefore, my heart is glad. Psalm 16:8-9

In this silent retreat on Encountering the Presence of God in our Daily Life we seek to address and prepare you on how to experience the joy of hearing God through the noise, complexities, stress and monotony of everyday life. We will explore the various means to cultivating an intimate relationship with God in the midst of our daily life and learn to live life as a formative spiritual practice, engaged with God who speaks in everything.

Date: 23-30 October 2024 (Wednesday to Wednesday)
Retreat venue: 7 Fountains Retreat Centre, Chiangmai, Thailand

 (Website for the 7 Fountains: http://www.thesevenfountains.org/index.php/en/ )
Retreat fee:    $600 per person (covers registration, full board, ensuite single aircon room for whole retreat period).  Airfare is not included.
Closing date:  30 April (or when places are taken up)

Important Information

Air Ticket: You will need to book your own ticket. Please book to arrive at 7 Fountains  before 3pm on 23 October  as retreat begins at 3pm. Taxi ride from Chiangmai airport to retreat centre takes about 20 minutes. You have the options of Scoot or Thai Airways (which has a stopover in Bangkok) Please  book early once you have been informed that your registration is accepted.

Registration: All duly completed Registration Form must be accompanied with a non-refundable Registration Fee of S$50/.

Mode of Payment:
1. Electronic Transfer: Paya Lebar Methodist Church (DBS account number 023-905121-9)

2. PayNow (Company UEN: S87CC0520L001).  Please indicate “CR2024” in the Reference Number entry.

Please email a copy of the payment acknowledgement to emily@plmc.org  as proof of payment.

Retreat Briefing: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 at 8pm (onsite) at PLMC (Conference Room). Details on how to get to 7 Fountains retreat centre will be given. Full payment must be made at this compulsory meeting.

Program:  A brief schedule of the retreat is as follows:

23 Oct Wednesday, 3pm      Arrival and Check In

                                              4pm     Briefing and Introduction

                                              8pm     Evening Prayer

24-28 Oct Thurs-Monday    Retreat with daily Morning & Evening Prayer

Daily Spiritual Direction (30-45 mins each)

29 Oct Tuesday (Morning)   Review and Preparation to return

 30 Oct Wednesday                 Check out and  Departure                                                                                                    
Retreat Directors:
a. Mr. Alfred Quah (invited) – Founder and Director of One Path Ministry.

b. Ms Teo Soo Hoong – Director (Pastoral Care and Spiritual Formation), Paya Lebar Methodist Church.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Ub9zz2

Please contact Soo Hoong (soohoong@plmc.org ) if you need more information.