Sunday, 3 Dec st Sunday in Advent Holy Communion Sunday

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1 Sunday, 3 Dec st Sunday in Advent Holy Communion Sunday

2 THIS WEEK S SERVICES 7.30AM PERANAKAN SERVICE Speaker: Nyonya Emily Lim Sermon Title: Berjalan Dalam Kebenaran Scripture Lesson: Amsal 11:1-3, 10:9, 20:10 9AM & 11.15AM SANCTUARY & CELEBRATION SERVICES Speaker: Rev Irene Thung Sermon Title: Advent: The Blessed Hope Scripture Lesson: Titus 2: AM & 11.15AM MANDARIN SERVICES Speaker: Mr Low Kwang Meng Sermon Title: The Coming of God Scripture Lesson: Revelation 1:8 TODAY is the 1st Sunday in Advent - a season which begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Derived from the Latin word Adventus, which means coming or visit", the season of Advent reminds Christians of the first coming of Jesus Christ and reminds us to anticipate the second coming of Christ. WEDDING Our congratulations to the newly weds, Matthew Lee & Sherlyn Choong who were united in Holy Matrimony on 25 Nov BEREAVEMENT Our condolences to the family of the late: Mdm Lee Ah Swee

3 infocus ENCOUNTER GOD NIGHT Do you hunger for more in your walk with the Lord? If you have a desire for deeper intimacy with God, come together with your family and cell group for a precious time to encounter the God of restoration and healing. Date/Time: Thursday, 7 Dec 2017/7.30pm Venue: Covenant Chapel SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Christmas and the New Year? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can t be recreated? Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are separated and divorced. You ll learn: How to deal with the many emotions you ll face during the holidays Helpful tips for surviving social events Ways to give your kids a good holiday experience How to discover hope for your future Date/Time: Venue: Cost: Saturday, 9 Dec 2017/9.30am-12.30pm Paya Lebar Methodist Church $10 (includes a workbook and refreshment) *Child minding services are available while you attend the seminar. For more information, please contact Grace at grace@plmc.org or CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SHINY TOTS MINISTRY Calling all parents and guardians of toddlers, from months! There is a toddlers ministry that is held every Sunday, except the 1st Sunday of the month. It will start on Sunday, 14 Jan Venue: Prayer Room, Level 3 Time: 9.30am-10.30am or 12pm-1pm Registration forms are available from the Contact Point, if you would like to register your child in this ministry. For more information, please call Carolyn at or at carolyn@plmc.org.

4 infocus MISSIONS TALK: REFUGEE OUTREACH Mr. Andrew Ng, founder of ElShaddai Centre will talk about ElShaddai Refugee Learning Centre, a school for refugee children in Malaysia. Their ministry engages refugees in skills development and social enterprise. Come and hear how we can make a global impact and witness God s work amongst the refugees in this time and era. You will learn how you can transform lives through serving with ElShaddai Centre as teacher volunteers, conducting bible study and others. Register at the Contact Point or missions@plmc.org by 13 December Date/Time: Sunday, 17 December 2017/2.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Covenant Chapel CLEAN HANDS, PURE HEART & BEAUTIFUL FEET Singapore Centre for Global Missions (SCGM), one of our Missions Agency partners, has published a children s story book about God s missionaries from Singapore. Entitled Clean Hands, Pure Hearts and Beautiful Feet, the illustrated story book tells the inspiring stories of 10 Singaporean/ Asian missionaries whose lives were used by God for His missions in different parts of the world. The story book can be a good resource for children s ministry and a devotional book for parents to read and discuss with their children at home. It will be a great gift idea for children this Christmas, too! Please visit the SCGM booth at the Fellowship Hall TODAY to purchase the book - the proceeds will help support the work of SCGM. 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 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.

5 infocus GC WSCS THANKSGIVING SERVICE Come together with our Methodist sisters and start the year with thanksgiving in our hearts! The theme for the service is Building Truth Into Our Lives and the speaker is Rev James Nagulan, President ETAC (Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference). Please register at the WSCS counter TODAY. Date/Time: Saturday, 6 Jan 2018/10am-12noon, followed by lunch Venue: Tamil Methodist Church, Short Street (L2 Sanctuary) TRACKERS 2018 Trackers is a 3-month discipleship programme for youths in transition. Designed to effect value change, the four-tier training approach builds you through biblical learning, mentoring relationships, missions exposure and local internship involvement. If you are finishing your O levels, A levels, or National Service, board onto Trackers to strengthen your relationship with God and be sent off in the right direction for the next phase of your life. Trackers 2018 is now open for registration. The program will run from 3 January to 1 April Please note that Trackers 2018 will be held at Faith Methodist Church. Some important dates that you may wish to take note of: 3-5 Jan Boot Camp 4 Jan (Thurs), 7:30pm Inauguration Service at Faith MC 23 Feb-6 Mar Overseas missions phase 1 Apr (Sun), 5pm Graduation Service at Faith MC Interested applicants please write to Joshua at youth@plmc.org or call Registration closes on 22 Dec 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.

6 infocus MANDARIN SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE - GOD IS ABLE TO SAVE, HEAL AND DELIVER Invite your pre-believing friends and family members to our Christmas Eve service. Come and listen to the testimony of Ps Don Wong on how God saved and transformed him totally! Ps Don is the founder and Executive Director of The New Charis Mission. He is also one of the Chaplains in Prison Fellowship and actively serving in various anti-drug organisations and drug rehabilitation centres. Date/Time: Sunday, 24 Dec 2017/ 9am and 11.15am Venue: Covenant Chapel Speaker: Ps Don Wong GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) GYM STRETCH AND REJUVENATE - STRETCH BAND EXERCISE & INTRO TO HEALTHY AGING & NUTRITION Date/Time: Saturday, 13 Jan 2018/7.30am-12noon Venue: Haven Cost: $4 (Include free stretch band & a tea break) 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 *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. 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

7 NEXT WEEK AT PLMC HappenINGS SAT, 9 DEC 4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship Jerusalem Room BLESSED ANNIVERSARY TO OUR SISTER CHURCH IN DECEMBER This is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24) We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC church, Agape MC who celebrates her 12 th Anniversary this December. 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 God-given purpose. For appointments or enquiries, plihm@plmc.org or call 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. Romans 8:6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

8 infocus 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: 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. ACCESS THE E-BULLETIN TODAY! Did you know that you can now receive the e-bulletin directly in your inbox? Follow the steps below to view the e-bulletin on your mobile device or desktop browser and sign up to receive the e-bulletin weekly. To access the e-bulletin on your mobile phone: 1. Visit on your preferred browser 2. Click on the Media tab 3. Click on the bar below the Bulletin heading 4. Scroll down to find the latest copy of the e-bulletin To access the e-bulletin on your desktop: 1. Visit on your preferred browser 2. Hover on the Get Updated tab and click on Newsletter/Bulletin 3. Choose the bulletin you would like to view under the Bulletin heading To receive the e-bulletin in your inbox: 1. Visit on your preferred browser 2. Hover on the Get Updated tab and click on Newsletter/Bulletin 3. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page

9 prayerfocus CHILDREN S MINISTRY SILVER BOXES 1. Praise God for the support of the volunteers and the participation of the parents' at the recent Shiny Tots pilot project. We will launch the ministry for both 9am and 11.15am services in January Pray for more volunteers to support this ministry. 2. Pray that our Kindy Campers (2 & 3 December) will continue to develop a child's heart of compassion for the old and the destitute. 3. Pray for our upcoming Christmas special event on 24 December. May the children encounter God in a special way. SONSHINE KIDS 1. Praise God for the response of the children at the recent Day Camp on 18 November. We pray the children will be encouraged to draw and paint as they commune and respond to the Lord. 2. Pray for our upcoming Youth Overnight Camp on 9 &10 December. We pray for the youths to bond together and for the children to encounter God. 3. Pray for our teams as we visit the homes of the Sonshine Kids. May the warmth of God's love touch their hearts. MANDARIN SERVICE Pray for the Christmas Eve Evangelistic service, that worshippers will boldly invite their pre-believing family members and friends, and that God s anointing will be upon the speaker, Pastor Don Wong. YOUNG ADULTS 1. Pray for the various YA cell groups as they prepare to support the Christmas Carnival on 23 December. Pray that they will be able to be creative in planning and be God s witnesses of love. 2. Pray for the end-of-year migrant workers Christmas party on 30 December organized to bless our migrant friends. Pray for meaningful relationships to be built and open doors to minister during the Christmas party.

10 prayerfocus YOUTH SERVICE 1. Pray that the youths will make good and meaningful use of their time during the school holidays. Pray for stronger and closer bonds to be built within families during this period. 2. Pray for the upcoming youth 2D1N retreat, Navigate, December. As the youths come together for a time of worship, pray for them to experience and know God powerfully and personally. Pray for safety and protection during the camp, especially during games at Sentosa. 3. Pray for the upcoming year age group retreats in December. Pray that the leaders and youths will grow together as a community in the Lord. Pray for the Lord s presence to be with them as they seek to learn to surrender their lives during the retreat. Pray that the retreat will be run smoothly and that they may grow to be safe spaces for one another during the retreat. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

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