This Week s Services 7.30am Peranakan Service Speaker: Nyonya Emily Lim Sermon Title: Akhir Kebijaksanaan Scripture Lesson: Amsal 3:5-6

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1 Sunday, 5 Nov th Sunday in Kingdomtide Holy Communion Sunday infocus This Week s Services 7.30am Peranakan Service Speaker: Nyonya Emily Lim Sermon Title: Akhir Kebijaksanaan Scripture Lesson: Amsal 3:5-6 9am & 11.15am Sanctuary & Celebration Services Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup Sermon Title: The House of Wisdom Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 9:1-12 9am & 11.15am Mandarin Services Speaker: Ms Mary Chai Sermon Title: Dwelling Scripture Lesson: Psalm 84 FamilyBlessed Blessedto tobless Blessthe thecommunity Communityand andthe thenations Nations AAFamily 55Boundary S(549954) Tel: Tel: Boundary Road Road S(549954) Website: communications@plmc.org communications@plmc.org Website:

2 Next Week at PLMC TUE, 7 NOV 7.45pm - D&N: Disciple 1 Course Jerusalem Room 7.45pm - Mandarin Service: Different Types of Prayers Part 3 Haven Room THU, 9 NOV 7.30pm - D&N: Baptism & Membership Class Conference Room FRI, 10 NOV 7.30pm - TRAC Fireplace Covenant Chapel SAT, 11 NOV 4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship Jerusalem Room Cell Groups If you wish to be involved in a vibrant community of believers - sharing life experiences, encouraging one another, developing deep fellowship with others, praying and being prayed for, worshipping and studying God s Word - join a cell group TODAY! For more information, cellministry@ plmc.org. Electronic Funds Transfer for Tithes and Pledges If you wish to tithe via GIRO, interbank transfers, or internet banking, you may do so using the following details: Account Name: Paya Lebar Methodist Church Bank Name: DBS BANK LTD Bank Code: 7171 Branch Code: 023 Account Number: Counselling Services Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with struggles in your life and need someone to share with? You can contact our trained counsellors for an appointment at pastoralcare@plmc.org or

3 infocus DivorceCare DivorceCare is a support group that meets fortnightly for 13 sessions on Tuesdays from 7.30pm-9.30pm. You ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an oasis in an otherwise difficult season of your life. Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce. For more details, please Grace at grace@plmc.org. PLMC Bereavement Support Teams Do you have a heart for those who are bereaved and grieving? We need members who can be a supportive and loving presence at wake services and help out in practical ways like arranging chairs, distributing service bulletins, and even playing the keyboard as part of our PLMC Bereavement Support Teams. Please leave your name and contact details at the Contact Point if you are interested. Or contact Soo Hoong at or soohoong@plmc.org for more information. PLMC Inner Healing Ministry An inner healing and deliverance ministry (which uses Sozo tools) that helps you enhance your personal connection with God, empowering you to fulfill your God-given purpose. For appointments or enquiries, plihm@plmc.org or call Testimonies We welcome testimonies of God s work in your life as an encouragement to others! Please your testimony to testimonies@plmc.org, along with your name and contact details.

4 prayerfocus CHILDREN S MINISTRY SILVER BOXES 1. Pray for more manpower to lead the Shiny Tots Ministry (12-30 months) in our Silver Boxes ministry. We will be launching the ministry from 14 Jan Pray for our upcoming events in December: a. Kindy Agape Camp (for K1 and K2 children) - to minister and present an item to the residents at Econ Home. b. Christmas celebrations on 24 Dec SONSHINE KIDS 1. Pray for our upcoming Christmas celebrations on 11 Nov. May the Lord touch the children with His love and help them to receive Jesus as their only Lord and Saviour. 2. Pray for our Day Camp on 18 Nov as we reach out to the children with the Prophetic Team. Pray that the children will encounter God and make the decision to love Him with all their heart. DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE 1. Pray for those who will be baptized on 19 Nov 17 and those who will be received as members on 26 Nov 17, that God will continue to reveal Himself to them as they continue on their path of being disciples of Christ and members of His body. YOUTH SERVICE 1. Pray for our youths who are taking their N/O/A Level exams, that they will have clarity of mind to understand and remember what they have studied. 2. Pray for the PSLE results of the P6s to be favourable and for wise school choices. Pray that the transition from primary school to secondary school will be smooth and that they may make good friendships. 3. Pray for the Navigate camp committee as they plan for this mini-camp, that the campers will not come just for the fun of it but also to come together to meet and encounter God together. Pray for the P6s who might be joining us, that they will have a smooth integration into the Youth Ministry through this camp.

5 Grow& GO TRAC Fireplace Come & join people who hunger for more of God and His revival in the Holy Spirit for TRAC churches. This revival prayer meeting is open to all. There is no fixed agenda or speaker, but there will be plenty of worship & prayer time. See you there! Date/Time: Friday, 10 Nov 2017/7.30pm Venue: Covenant Chapel The Filipino Connection Funfair Calling all Filipino brothers and sisters, come and have a fun-filled afternoon with your family and friends at The Filipino Connection Funfair! There will be game booths, a photo booth, a video-ke booth and yummy food and drinks! We need 20 volunteers to help run the game booths for the Funfair. Come and serve as a cell or family to minister and bless our Filipino community and invited friends! Please contact Grace at grace@plmc.org for more details. Date/Time: Sunday, 12 Nov 17/1.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Paya Lebar Methodist Church Grounds Christmas Carnival 2017 We are organizing a Christmas Carnival in Church on Sat 23 Dec 17 to Welcome our Neighbour; Welcome Christ. We need sponsors and volunteers - helpers, befrienders, drivers, crowd control, stall ICs, performers and many other roles. To find out more, please pick up the Christmas Carnival Response Slip from the Contact Point and submit it there, too. Let s welcome the Community to our Home this Christmas!

6 Mandarin Talk There will be a workshop as follow up on the Talk on 30 Sept 2017 by Rev James Lim. Details as follows: Date/Time: Saturday, 18 Nov 2017/2pm-4.30pm Venue: Covenant Chapel Closing Date for Registration: Sunday, 12 Nov Speaker: Rev James Lim NOTE: ONLY OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAD ATTENDED THE TALK ON 30 SEP Tending the Soul Retreat Are you feeling weary and worn out, or spiritually dry and distant from the Lord, or in need of some space to seek the Lord? Come away for two days of quiet with the Lord. This is an individually guided retreat which offers you a sacred space to draw near to the Lord, to find your refuge and rest in God, to listen to Him and to let the Lord tend to your being. A spiritual companion will meet with you each day to prayerfully support and guide you through the two days of silence. Register at the Contact Point. For more information, please contact Soo Hoong at soohoong@ plmc.org. Dates: Nov 2017 (stay-in from Thursday 7.30pm to Saturday, 5pm) Venue: Canossian Lifesprings Spirituality Centre, 100, Jalan Merbok Cost: $150 per person (inclusive of aircon room and meals) Closing Date: 12 Nov or when places are taken up Missions Trip to India Rev Dr Jonathan Seet and Rev Christopher Chin will be leading a team to India in December. Come, join us to move in Power and Love. Duration of Trip: 3-9 Dec 2017 Cost: Approx. $1500 Description of ministry work: Village ministry, night rallies, rice distribution Register at the Contact Point. For more information, contact Pastor Chris at or chris@plmc.org or missions@plmc.org.

7 Children's Ministry 1. Silver Boxes Kindy Camp Agape 2017 Dear Parents and Children, The Kindy Department of Silver Boxes is organising CAMP AGAPE 2017, a day camp for our K1 and K2 children (ages 5 and 6 as of 2017) to experience God s love and develop a heart of compassion for the senior citizens of Econ Home, located at the nearby Recreation Road. Our programme will include games, songs and Bible stories, as well as craft time, where the children will make a gift to bless the elderly residents. There will also be time allocated on day one to rehearse their parts for a blessing item at Econ Home on Sunday, 3 December Through CAMP AGAPE, we hope our children can learn what it means to be A Family Blessed to Bless the Community and the Nations. We hope that you will encourage your child to sign up and register him/ her at our very first CAMP AGAPE. Feel free to contact Carolyn at or her at carolyn@plmc.org for more information. Date/Time: Saturday, 2 Dec 2017/10.00am-8.00pm & Sunday, 3 Dec 2017/ 8.45am-12.00pm Venue: Paya Lebar Methodist Church Cost: $10 per person (incl. meals) Register By: Sunday, 12 Nov 2017 GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) 1. GYM Christmas Craft Origami Christmas Wreath Date/Time: Saturday, 2 Dec 2017/9am-12noon Venue: Conference Room Cost: $5 per pax (includes materials) 2. GYM/Peranakan Service Christmas Event Theme: Traffic Light Date/Time: Saturday, 9 Dec 2017/3pm-7pm Venue: Haven Room Cost:$15 per pax (includes buffet dinner) Dress Code: Red, Orange or Green For more details, refer to the GYM Notice Board opposite the breakfast counter in the Fellowship Hall or contact Henry Goh at or Evelyn Chua at

8 PLMC Marriage Preparation 2018 PLMC Marriage Preparation Course, conducted once a year, aims to help couples understand the biblical concepts of marriage and be equipped for life as a couple. Dates/Time: Wed 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr, 2, 9, 16, 23 May 2018 /7.45pm pm Who should attend: Couples are strongly encouraged to attend the course one year before their wedding date. Prepare-Enrich Assessment: In this segment, couples on their own, complete a customised online assessment inventory which covers all aspects of their relationship. Please be prepared to set aside 2 other dates (during office hours) for a trained Prepare-Enrich facilitator to help you interpret and guide you through the results of the assessment. Group Sharing: For all the sessions, couples will get to watch videos followed by small group sharing facilitated by a more experienced married couple. Cost: $100 per couple Registration details will be given nearer the date. Should you have any queries, please Andy at andy@plmc.org. *Please note that registration for courses, talks, workshops, events & activities, Missions trips and any other activity mentioned in this flyer is strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Once the maximum number of participants has been reached, the event or activity will be deemed to be full regardless of closing date originally stated. All information in this flyer is deemed to be correct as at the date of publishing.