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1 infocus Sunday, 1 Jul th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion Sunday THIS WEEK S SERVICES TODAY, 1 JUL 7.30am Peranakan Service Speaker: Sdr Derek Ng Sermon Title: Persembahan Dedikasi itu Penting Scripture Lesson: Nehemia 12: am & 11.15am Sanctuary & Celebration Services Speaker: Rev Dr Jonathan Seet Sermon Title: Faithful! Scripture Lesson: Nehemiah 13 9am & 11.15am Mandarin Services Speaker: Mrs Judith Chua Sermon Title: It s Time to Celebrate! Scripture Lesson: Nehemiah pm Filipino Service Speaker: Pastor Larry Arienzano Sermon Title: Shechem - Jesus: Refuge for the Homeless Scripture Lesson: Joshua 20:7-9 Holy Communion 2nd offering for the month of JULY will go towards Outreach (Teen Challenge Singapore). 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 SAT, 7 JUL 10.00am - Christ is All in All (Book of Ephesians) Covenant Chapel 4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship Jerusalem Room New Birth Our congratulations to Kelvin Ho and Gerica Chong on the birth of their son, Jeremiah Ho on 22 June Moving of Peranakan Service Venue With effect from 15 Jul 18, the Peranakan Service will be held at the Jordan Hall. The service time will remain the same at 7.30am. Other services timings and locations will remain unaffected. 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 avaliable on first Sunday of each month. Page 2

3 infocus Qn 2. Why can t we use our own bibles? Why do we need to use The Books of the Bible: New Testament? Ans. It is designed to feel more like reading the original text. You will be amazed by the things you will notice with these simple changes (i.e. Bibles that have the verse and chapter numbers removed). You will notice stories and passages that you have never noticed before and gain a greater appreciation for God s living word. COMMUNITY BIBLE EXPERIENCE (CBE) Read The New Testament Like Never Before! READ BIG...READ REAL... READ TOGETHER As an expression of the WORD component of PLMC s DNA of SPIRIT- WORD-COMMUNITY, we enter into the adventure of reading the whole of the New Testament together as a church family. Frequently Asked Questions Qn 1. I am already doing a bible study. How is CBE useful to me? Ans. What Community Bible Experience offers is an excellent opportunity for anyone at any stage of their journey to engage with the full picture of God s story! This provides a great foundation and context for more detailed study of chapter and verse. It also helps develop a love for God s word and his people. After all, whenever we study a book the first thing we do is read it all of it before digging down into the detail of key messages and characters. Qn 3. I ve already read the Bible/New Testament right through (a few times). Why should I participate in the CBE? Ans. When you read the bible in community, you can share your thoughts and questions with others in small groups that follow a simple book-club style format. There s no advance preparation other than the reading you ve done for that week. Qn 4. I am not in a cell group. How do I participate in the CBE? Ans. If you are not in a cell, please register at the booth in the Fellowship Hall TODAY and you will be assigned to a group. Page 3

4 infocus 40 Day 2018: Solemn Assemblies The Church in Singapore across denominations have set apart 1 Jul - 7 Aug for united prayer from 8 pm to 10 pm. These Solemn Assemblies will occur simultaneously at various venues in the north, east, west, and central parts of Singapore. You are all encouraged to fully participate in these Solemn Assemblies. From Jul, Paya Lebar Methodist Church will be hosting Week 3 of prayer and fasting for the East Zone, as part of the 40-day Solemn Assemblies. Join us each evening at 8 pm, as we contend for a fresh outpouring of God s Spirit on our land. Young Adults Ministry 1. Movie Date: I m Not Ashamed I m Not Ashamed is based on a true story of Rachel Joy Scott. On April 20, 1999, the Columbine high school shooting completely redefined America s view of the lives of high school students. Drawing straight from Rachel Joy Scott s words and journal entries, through the insight of her mother, Beth Nummo, it is the true story of a high school student whose compassionate, caring faith, caused her to reach out to fellow students, including her killers who made her a target of their murderous plan. So, come and watch this movie with fellow young people and be encouraged to live out your faith in either your workplace or school. Date: TODAY, 1 Jul 2018 Venue: Conference Room Time: 2.30pm Cost: FREE (no registration required, just turn up on the date and time) Page 4 2. Young Adults Retreat 2018 The Young Adults Ministry is organising our annual retreat to Johor Bahru. We have engaged an exciting speaker, Joseph Chean, from YWAM Singapore who will be speaking on Following Jesus in the Urban World. He is a dynamic and passionate speaker who is able to ignite young adults passion and sense of purpose for God in their workplaces and schools as passionate Christians. This year, we will also be going on a food trail and exploring the delicious food in JB. Block out the dates in your calendar! Registration opens TODAY. Dates: Aug 2018 Venue: KSL, JB Meeting place/time: PLMC Fellowship hall/9am Dismissal Place/Time: PLMC Fellowship hall/4pm (rough estimate) Cost: Working adult-$120; Non-Working adult (Students and NSFs) - $60 Registration: Closing Date: 29 Jul 2018 Spiritual Practices for Devotion (2) Come and find out how the spiritual practices of submission, service and simplicity can lead us into freedom from self-centredness, anxious control, false humility and materialism and into grateful joyful living with our Lord. We will look at the biblical understanding of submission, service and simplicity and explore practical ways of living them out in our ordinary everyday life. Dates: Saturdays, 4 & 11 Aug Time: 9am-12.30pm Venue: Haven Cost: $10 per person Closing Date: 22 Jul 2018 Please sign up at Contact Point. For more information please contact Soo Hoong at soohoong@plmc.org or call church office at

5 infocus DISCIPLE 1 Course DISCIPLE 1 Course is a 34-week program of disciplined Bible study aimed at developing disciples of Christ. It covers both the Old and New Testaments with equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as the revelation of God. DISCIPLE draws upon insights of scholars, personal Bible reading and study by the participants, and group discussion to aid understanding of the Bible. COMMITMENT AND TIME INVOLVED: Three and a half to four hours of independent study each week in preparation for weekly group meetings. Attendance at weekly 2-hour meetings commencing on 14 Aug 2018 (Tuesday). Introduction Session: Sunday, 12 August 2018 (Compulsory) Time: 2pm-4pm Venue: Jerusalem Room If you are interested to find out more about the course, sign up for the Introduction Session at Contact Point. For more information contact Kwang Meng at or to kwangmeng@ plmc.org. Sign up by 29 Jul DivorceCare DivorceCare is a support group that meets every first and third Wednesday of the month for 13 sessions starting 4 Jul 2018 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. Testimonies from male and female participants: Divorcecare has helped me to find and rely on God in all situations I m in. This course has granted me peace and built my trust in God. Structured, simple, real and easy to understand. It gives me the perspectives of people who have not only survived divorce, but also have grown more steadfast in their faith. Page 5

6 infocus MWS CFSC Requests for Support Some of the beneficiaries of MWS Covenant Family Service Centre (CFSC) have requested for the following items. If you would like to donate the items, please contact Rebekah or Gaylin of CFSC at We would like to thank the members who have blessed our clients with a dining table set, bookshelf, fridge and turbine fan. 2 wardrobes Black school shoes (Warrior brand, size ) White school shoes (Warrior brand, size 245) Single canister portable gas cooking stove Secondhand laptop (Note: Client has weak social support; having a laptop might help him cope with the loneliness.) Queen-size bed frame Coffee Table Washing Machine Blessed Anniversaries to Our Sister Churches in July This is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24). We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC churches who celebrate their anniversaries this July. Holland Village Methodist Church (6th Anniversary) on 1 Jul 2018 Paya Lebar Methodist Church (86th Anniversary) on 8 Jul 2018 Faith Methodist Church (52nd Anniversary) on 14 Jul 2018 Christalite Methodist Chapel (13th Anniversary) on 22 Jul 2018 GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) th GYM Biennial General Meeting Date/Time: Sunday, 15 Jul 2018 /2.00pm Venue: Conference Room All are welcome to the BGM (Note: Election of office bearers is held once every 2 years) 2. GYM One Day Melaka Trip Date/Time: Saturday, 21 Jul 2018/6.30 am Cost: $68 Venue: PLMC Plaza Please refer to itinerary on GYM Notice Board 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 activites mentioned in this bulletin is strictly on a first-come-firstserved 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 6

7 prayerfocus PrayerFOCUS Children s Ministry Silver Boxes 1. We thank God for the messages that were shared at the recent Father s Day Celebrations, on 17 June 2018, at Silver Boxes. We pray for the hearts of the fathers and children, Malachi 4:6. 2. We thank God for His touch, upon the children at the recent Kids Goforth Conference. Although only 4 children attended from our church, we had 400 children from 70 churches who participated. 3. Pray for the children as they sing for the Lord at the upcoming 86th Church Anniversary. Sonshine Kids 1. Thank God for a great bonding time with the leaders, and good weather on 16 June. We pray that Lord will continue to bring in the labourers for the field, and build up the team, to reach out to the community kids. 2. Pray for our upcoming Sentosa Luge outing, with the children and families of Sonshine Kids. We pray for safety and a good time of bonding. Most of all, we pray that the families will experience God s love and touch during the outing. Mandarin Service Pray for the D&N class participants. Pray that as they learn the word of God, they will practice the bible skills and apply the truth in their lives, being doers and not just hearers. Always Be Among the First to Receive PLMC Updates! Receive updates on events, announcements and sermon reflections via Whatsapp Broadcast. 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. Page 7

8 jobopportunities PLMC is looking for suitable candidates to join the staff team in the following positions - a. Communications Executive Job Scope: Reports to the Director of Communications and/or the Pastor over-seeing Communications Responsible for the visual impact and creative design of print materials, web pages and video content Develop artwork and update existing collaterals Assist to co-ordinate and conceptualize, where necessary, collaterals and publications including weekly service bulletins, ministry inserts, church magazines, conference reports etc... Assist with website and social media management Assist in publicity of major events of the church and in archiving of church records Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor-in-Charge Requirements: Diploma or degree in mass communication, graphic design, illustration, multimedia or related disciplines Minimum two years experience in corporate communications or public relations with hands-on graphic design portfolio Enjoy working on creative projects Meticulous in attention to detail and a good track record in multi-tasking Strong computer skills: in particular, a sound knowledge of Desktop Publishing tools and design software like Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Page 8 WordPress etc... Basic photography skills and knowledge of photographic equipment Must be able to work on Sundays Must be able to work independently, have self-initiative and meet deadlines promptly A passionate and dedicated teamplayer Only Singaporeans and PRs may apply b. Worship & Music/ Creative Arts Executive Job Scope: This Ministry Executive supports the W&M Director in carrying out all the goals and objectives of the W&M Ministry of the church Assist in coordinating/ liaising with volunteers in the weekly Sunday services and special events/ programs of the church Assist in teaching and training the vol unteers and the worship team. Assist in developing the creative arts ministries of the church Any other duties as assigned by the Pastor-In-Charge Requirements: Diploma or degree in music or ministry related degree Minimum 3 years of experience in the worship/music related ministry, preferably in church environment We invite interested applicants to detailed resume together with current and expected salary and a recent photograph to recruit@plmc.org or send the information by post to Director of Administration Paya Lebar Methodist Church 5 Boundary Road, Singapore (only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

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