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1 infocus Sunday, 14 Oct th Sunday in Kingdomtide THIS WEEK S SERVICES TODAY, 14 OCT 7.30am Peranakan Service Speaker: Rev Jimmy Wong Sermon Title: Keselesaan Scripture Lesson: 1 Tisalonika 3 Worship Leader: Nyonya Emily Lim 9am Sanctuary Service & 11.15am Celebration Service Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup Sermon Title: More And More Scripture Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Worship Leaders: (9am) Mr Daniel Lee (11.15am) Mr Vernon Meng 9am Youth Service Speaker: Rev Dr Jonathan Seet Sermon Title: Growing His Fruit (Holy Spirit) Scripture Lesson: Galatians 5:22-23 Worship Leaders: Ms Rebecca Quek 9am & 11.15am Mandarin Services Speaker: Mrs Judith Chua Sermon Title: Praying In The Spirit Scripture Lesson: Ephesians 6:18 Worship Leader: Mr Donald Ong 1.30pm Filipino Service Speaker: Rev Rey Solano Sermon Title: Aspects Of A Covenanted Organization Scripture Lesson: Nehemiah 10 Worship Leader: Mr Andy Toh A FAMILY BLESSED TO BLESS THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATIONS Address: 5 Boundary Road S(549954) Tel: communications@plmc.org Website: Facebook: PayaLebarMethodistChurch Instagram: PLMC_SG Page 1

2 happenings MON, 15 OCT 9.30am - Walking with God (Conference Room) THU, 18 OCT 7.30pm - Baptism & Membership Class Eng (Conference Room) SAT, 20 OCT 4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship (Jerusalem Room) Floral Offering In loving memory of: Mrs Chew Hock Hin Principal, Paya Lebar MGS ( ) Mr Chew Chin Ghee 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. 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 fulfil your Godgiven purpose. For appointments or enquiries, plihm@plmc.org or call Counselling Services Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed 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 The Manger (Cry Room) The Manger is located at Level 3 of the Sanctuary and is strictly reserved for families with children below the age of 3 years. Children 3 to 12 years old are strongly encouraged to attend Silver Boxes*, our children s programme at Level 1 of the Sanctuary. We also have Shiny Tots ministry* at 9.30am and at 12pm if your child is between the ages of 12 months to 30 months. If you or your child is unwell, please refrain from using The Manger as the germs can spread easily. *Sessions not available on first Sunday of each month. Page 2

3 SEE CAMP LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION ON PAGE 8! Youth Ministry 1. Sec 1 Meet-The-Parents Session The Youth Ministry of PLMC would like to remind parents of 2018 Sec 1 youths that the Meet-The-Parents Session is TODAY, 14 Oct at 2pm, Conference Room. 2. Cross Over Camp 2018 (19-21 Oct 2018) A gentle reminder to all parents/ guardians of the Primary 6 children attending the Cross Over Camp: the Cross Over Camp will be starting this Friday, 19 Oct at 4 pm, Haven room. The Family Prayer Covenant session will take place on 21 Oct at the Covenant Chapel. Lunch will be provided at Jordan Hall at 1.00pm followed by a Meet-the- Pastor closed-door session with Pastor Wendy at 1.45pm. The service will start at 2.00pm. Basic Drama Workshop In this 2-session hands-on workshop, learn the basics of acting which will come in useful for short skits and mimes which can be used in Missions and Outreach. Topics will include facial expressions, body movements, stage blocking, voice projection and enunciation. Pick up tips and tricks from Amy (Mary on Good Friday). Open to all 13 years and above. Please register at Contact Point by TODAY, 14 Oct. Date/Time: Saturday, 27 Oct & 3 Nov 18 / 10am-12pm Venue: Antioch & Haven respectively Fee: Free of charge Page 3

4 Missions Membercare Workshop How do we care for our missionaries and their families whilst they are in the missions field and in another country? Come hear from Katherine Tan, Personnel Executive and Consultant in Wycliffe Singapore and Wycliffe Asia-Pacific. Her field experience in the Philippines and in other countries has helped her understand first-hand the challenges of cross-cultural living/work and the need for good membercare. She is also serving in the Foreign Domestic Workers ministry in her home church and has shared her experience in membercare work at the Asia Membercare Network seminars, FOMOs and GoForth worship sessions plus denominational mission agencies/organisations/church seminars over the years. Please register at the Contact Point or Date/Time: Sunday, 21 Oct 2018/2.30pm pm Venue: Conference Room Missions Trip to Yunnan Join us as we embark on a journey to show and share God s love to the people of Yunnan, East Asia through various ministries there. We will visit villages and organise team-building activities. Dates: 6-13 Dec 2018 Estimated Cost: $1000 Requirements: Generally physically fit (for walking long distances and high altitude cold weather) Pre-trip Training and Requisites: Dates to be confirmed Register at the Contact Point or missions@plmc.org by 21 Oct 18. Infant Baptism Infant Baptism Service is on Sunday 23 Dec 18 (During the Worship Services). For those who desire to have their children baptized, kindly: 1. Obtain form and submit completed form at the Contact Point 2. Attend parents briefing on Monday, 5 Nov 18 (7.30pm-9.30pm at Conference Room) For further enquiries, contact Andy at andy@plmc.org. Closing Date: 28 Oct 18 Salt & Light Global Initiative Singapore 2018 Be the salt and light to advance God s kingdom in the marketplace, with John Maxwell s Essentials of Success led by EQUIP s Associate Trainers, Pastors Kendrick Vinar and Nana Vinar. Learn a new way of evangelization! The Art of Round Table Facilitation Who Should Attend: Those who want to be successful Those who want to lead Those who want to evangelize for Christ Date/Time: Saturday, 3 Nov 2018 / 9.30am-5pm Venue: Covenant Chapel Registration Fee: $35 (Price includes one Lunch, one Tea Break and a John Maxwell s Essential of Success Booklet) Register at salt-and-light-conferencetickets Closing Date: 31 Oct 18 Page 4

5 Kingdom Wealth Conference: Heaven In Business Heaven in Business seeks to connect and catalyze business people to demonstrate a partnership with God at work. Andy Mason is the director of Heaven in Business and together with his wife, Janine, leads Dream Culture a movement catalyzing people to discover and live their dreams. Andy comes from New Zealand and has 15+ years experience helping individuals and organizations discover and align with purpose, then develop practical steps to make dreams a reality. He has worked for a national consultancy firm and leading financial institution as well as investing in international community development. Register at heaven-in-business-tickets Date/Time: Saturday, 20 Oct 2018 /7.30pm- 9.30pm Venue: Sanctuary Cost: FOC Purple Parade 2018 Come support the special-needs community through the Purple Parade, a free-and-easy carnival event to be held at Suntec City on Saturday, 27 Oct T-shirts and coupons are sold outside the Jordan Hall TODAY. If you cannot attend the carnival yourself, please consider blessing someone else by getting coupons for them. All proceeds will go to about 40 participating charities. For more information, visit purpleparade.sg/ Glowing Years Ministry (GYM) 1. GYM Discovery Walk cum Shop at Factory Outlet - Woodlands Terrace Date/Time: Saturday, 27 Oct 2018/6.45am Venue: PLMC Cost: $2 2. TRAC 18th Anniversary Thanksgiving Dinner Date/Time: Friday, 9 Nov 2018/7pm Venue: Ban Heng Pavilion Restaurant Cost: $30 per pax (Please make payment upon registration. Register by TODAY) For more details, refer to the GYM Notice Board opposite the breakfast counter in the Fellowship Hall or contact Patrick Teo at or Evelyn Chua at Do You Have Unanswered Questions After CBE? Then come for our Forums on the CBE! Please your questions to nurture@plmc.org by Sunday 18 Nov 18. Dates/Times: Friday 23 Nov 18 / 7.30pm; Sunday 25 Nov 18 / 2.30pm Venue: Jordan Hall *Please note that registration for courses, talks, workshops, events & activities, Missions trips and any other activities mentioned in this bulletin 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 the closing date originally stated. All information in this bulletin is deemed to be correct as at the date of publication. Page 5

6 PrayerFocus OUTREACH 1. ST LUKE S ELDERCARE AT HOUGANG MEADOW Pray that as we serve at this new location, God will prepare the hearts of the elderly to receive our Lord Jesus. May the love of Christ be magnified through all we say and do. 2. CHRISTMAS OUTREACH EVENTS We are gearing up for the various Christmas Outreach events this December. Pray for the planning committees and all the clusters who are participating. May all that we plan bring our Lord glory and may it be pleasing to Him. We pray that the PLMC family will shine for our Lord Jesus and many will come to know and receive Him as their Lord and Saviour. 3. OUTREACH TO MIGRANT WORKERS We thank God for the PLMC family members who have risen to the call to serve in teaching computer lessons to the migrant workers. Please pray that the skills our brothers pick up will help open new work opportunities for them. May new friendships be formed as we reach out to those who are lonely and far from their family and friends. Help Yourself to the Weekly Bulletin Starting 4 Nov 2018, the ushers will not be handing out bulletins to worshippers. If you need a physical copy of the bulletin, please help yourself to one at the table near the glass doors. We would like to encourage worshippers to receive the bulletin via Whatsapp Broadcast. Receive the Weekly Bulletin via Whatsapp Broadcast Get the weekly bulletin sent to you in PDF format via PLMC Updates and help to save the Earth and love God s creation! Here s how: 1. Install Whatsapp on your mobile phone 2. Save in your mobile phone address book as PLMC Updates 3. Send a Whatsapp message to PLMC Updates with your FULL NAME & MOBILE NUMBER (e.g Pamela Lee Ming Choo ) Please look for Amy at the Visitors Corner if you need assistance. 4. OUTREACH PLANS FOR 2019 Please pray that God will provide the resources and strategies as we plan for all the Outreach ministries for the coming year. May we hear only the desires of God as we seek HIM for HIS direction and will for the coming year. Thank you for your partnership in prayer! Page 6

7 infocus Missions Do you know who our PLMC missionaries are? Do you know which countries they are serving in? Do you know the local Missioners in our church? PLMC Missions has set up many booths at the Fellowship Hall today. Come and find out more about our missionaries, missioners and missions agency partners.... and all the peoples of the earth will be blessed through you. - Genesis 12:3 Page 7

8 PLMC Camp 2019 Logo Design Competition In conjunction with our PLMC Church camp to be held from Jun 2019, we hope to tap on your creativity to design a God-inspired logo that best represents both the camp theme Thy Kingdom Come, and all of us! ELIGIBILITY The competition is open to all who attend PLMC worship services except PLMC Staff and Church Camp 2019 Committee Members and their families. SUBMISSION All submissions should comply with the specifications stated below. Deadline for submission of entries is Sunday, 4 Nov Please your submission to plmc.tkc@gmail.com. SPECIFICATIONS 1. The logo should be based on the camp theme Thy Kingdom Come. Please include your description for the logo symbolism, designer s concept and intent together with your submission below. 4. You are welcome to submit more than one design. 5. All submitted work must be original and not based on any pre-existing design. By joining this competition, the participant guarantees that his/her work is original. The logo will be printed on the church camp T-shirt and used in publicity collaterals related to the camp. SELECTION AND AWARDING OF WINNER We will only award ONE winning entry for the logo design. The winner will be decided by the Church Camp Committee, and the decision is final. The winning entry and winner will be unveiled during the services on 18 Nov He/she will be awarded a $100 CapitaLand voucher. Please note that once the winning design is announced, all copyright, ownership, right of alteration, and right of use will belong to PLMC. We look forward to your creative participation! 2. Only digitally painted/created logos in vector,.jpg,.png or.tif formats are accepted. Scanned drawings/paintings are not accepted. Images can be larger than, but must be no smaller than, 7 cm x 7 cm at 300 DPI. The file size should be no more than 5MB. 3. There should be NO graduation of colours in the logo i.e. only use solid colours. Page 8