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1 Sunday, 7 Jan st Sunday in Epiphany Holy Communion Sunday infocus THIS WEEK S SERVICES 9am & 11.15am Combined Holy Communion Services Speaker: Rev Dr Jonathan Seet Sermon Title: The Cleft Of The Rock Scripture Lesson: Exodus 33:12-23

2 NEXT WEEK AT PLMC SAT, 13 JAN HappenINGS 7.30am - GYM Stretch and Rejuvenate - Stretch band exercise & Intro to Healthy Aging & Nutrition Jordan Hall 4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship Jerusalem Room SUN, 14 JAN 2.30pm - The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC) Gabriel Room HOLY COMMUNION 2ND OFFERING for the month of January will go towards Outreach (Prison Fellowship Singapore Ltd & Centre for Fathering Ltd). WEDDING Our congratulations to, Nicholas Toh & Kelly Toh who were united in Holy Matrimony on 30 Dec 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 God-given purpose. For appointments or enquiries, plihm@plmc.org or call

3 NEW FILIPINO SERVICE We praise and thank God that, after 33 faithful years guiding and developing The Filipino Connection (Filipino Fellowship), He has led them one big step further to become a full-fledged service on Sunday, 14 Jan The service will be held every Sunday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Covenant Chapel. All are welcome to attend the service. DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE 1. CREATIVE WAYS OF TEACHING Engaging children s interest in the things of God can be a challenge. Research shows that the learning method determines the percentage of information retained. If we are teaching the life-changing messages of Jesus Christ, surely we want them to be retained as much as possible. So, come join us in this workshop. You will learn creative ways of nurturing your children s love for God s word and engage your children, and motivate them to explore God s word after the lessons taught. Register with payment at the Contact Point after the services by TODAY. Date/Time: Saturday, 13 January 2018/9.30am-12.30pm Venue: Haven Cost: $10 per person Trainers: David & Cynthia Leong 2. TALK-STORY GOSPEL Have you always wanted to share the Gospel with your friends and family members but don t know how? This class is for you! It teaches you how to share the Gospel through storytelling. This method equips you with the how to of introducing the Gospel in your conversations by telling stories. This class will also give you tips on sharing the Gospel in basic dialect. Sign up TODAY! Be equipped to reach out to your friends and family in 2018! Register with payment at the Contact Point after the services by TODAY. Dates/Time: Wednesdays; 17, 24 & 31 January 2018/7.45pm-10pm Venue: Jordan Hall Cost: $10 per person Trainer: Grace Tan

4 DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE THE PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE (TPTC) (For those parenting 11 to 18-year-olds; the course is also helpful for parenting children 9-years old and upwards) The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC) was developed and is being run worldwide by Nicky & Silas Lee who have been married for 30 years and have four children. They are co-authors of The Parenting Book and The Marriage Book. They created The Parenting Children Course (TPCC) and The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC), The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course. Aim of the Course: To equip parents and caregivers of teenagers with strategies to build a healthy relationship while guiding them into adulthood. Format of the Course: Watch a video followed by small group discussions facilitated by PLMC members. Dates/Time: Sundays; 14, 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Feb 2018/2.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Gabriel Room Cost: $6 per person A QUIET MORNING (FOR FIRST TIMERS) This is a half-day prayer retreat for first-timers. It is a gentle introduction to a prayer retreat experience an opportunity to learn and experience spending a quiet morning with the Lord with a little taste of silence and solitude. Date/Time: Saturday, 27 January 2018/8am-1pm Venue: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) House of Prayer & Formation, 49 Holland Road, S(258849) Cost: $10 per person Closing Date: 14 January 2018 Please register at the Contact Point. For more information, please contact Soo Hoong at ext 115 or soohoong@plmc.org. 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.

5 YOUR WORK MATTERS The Young Adults Ministry is organising a time of gathering to encourage all young adults to Do Life Together by worshipping, sharing, hearing God s word and eating as a family of believers. If you dread going to work or finding a new job, or feel unsatisfied with your current workplace, come and hear what Bishop Wee has to say. He will be sharing on the importance of work and why it matters. Sign up asap! For any enquires, contact Emanuel Goh, Young Adult Ministry Executive at emanuel@plmc. org or Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Wee Boon Hup Date: Saturday, 27 Jan 2018 Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Jordan Hall Cost: $10(Working adult), $5(Non-working adults, uni students and NSF). Tea break will be provided Sign Up Link: 45siry0M-r-tSTtnSJbf2DGduov6_cMpSGsY/viewform?ts=5a3b4305&edit_requested=true NO YOUTH SERVICE The youths will join the 9am Sanctuary Service or the 11.15am Celebration Service TODAY and next Sunday, 14 Jan 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

6 DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE 1. ADULT/YOUTH BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION For those who desire to be baptized and/or confirmed as PLMC members, kindly: 1. Obtain a registration form at the Contact Point and submit the completed form to the Contact Point by 14 Jan Attend all the BMC Sessions and Ministry Weekends. BMC Sessions: Saturdays; 27 Jan, 10 & 24 Feb, 3 & 10 Mar, 7 Apr 18/2.30pm- 5.30pm Ministry Weekends: Saturdays; 17 & 24 Mar 18/9am-3pm Combined Baptism Service: Sunday, 15 Apr 18/3pm Confirmation Service: Sunday, 22 Apr 2018 (During the Worship Services) 2. INFANT BAPTISM For those who desire to have their children baptized, kindly: 1. Obtain a registration form at the Contact Point and submit the completed form to the Contact Point. 2. Attend a parents' briefing on Friday, 6 Apr Infant Baptism Service: Sunday, 13 May 2018 (During the Worship Services) For further queries, please Andy at andy@plmc.org. KINGDOM INVASION 2018 DESTI/NATIONS The highly-anticipated Kingdom Invasion conference is back! Mark your calendars from Mar 2018 and sign up early, as we believe this will be a watershed event for the unleashing of individual, corporate and national prophetic destinies! PLMC begins on Sunday, 7 Jan For more information, please go to event/kingdom-invasion-2018/ Dates: 13 to 16 Mar 2018 (Tues to Fri) Venue: Expo Halls 7 & 8

7 BLESSED ANNIVERSARY TO OUR SISTER CHURCHES IN JANUARY This is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24) We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC church who celebrate their anniversaries this January! Methodist Church of the Incarnation (26 th Anniversary) on 14 January 2018 Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (124 th Anniversary) on 21 January 2018 Fairfield Methodist Church (70 th Anniversary) on 28 January 2018 MISSIONAL BUSINESS LEARNING & EXPLORATION TRIP - SICHUAN, CHINA Dates: Sun 15 Apr to Sun 22 Apr 2018 Estimated Cost: $1,500 Location: Sichuan, China Jointly organised by PLMC and Singapore Centre for Global Missions (SCGM), this Missions trip enables trippers to explore business interests and marketplace skills to create jobs and help the communities rebuild their lives after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Areas of visit include Chengdu, Dujiangyuan, Wenchuan and surrounding regions. Registration & Pre-requisite: Contact Point or missions@plmc.org Closing Date: 31 Jan 2018 or when fully subscribed Non-refundable deposit $500 by 31 Jan 2018 Attend trip enquiry briefing by SCGM on Sunday, 21 Jan 2018; 2.00pm-4.00pm at Music Room Pre-trip Training and Preparation Dates: Sundays; 11, 18, 25 March & 8 Apr 2018, 2.00pm-5.00pm

8 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: Jordan Hall Cost: $4 (Includes 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. 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. 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:

9 prayerfocus CHILDREN S MINISTRY SILVER BOXES 1. We thank God for the team of young people and the 9am Silver Boxes team for preparing the programme for Christmas, and making it meaningful for the children. 2. Praise God for new leaders who have joined the Children's Ministry. We pray for more leaders to be called to serve in the Children's Ministry. 3. On 14 Jan, we will be launching the new ministry, Shiny Tots ministry, in the 9am and 11.15am services, which will be held at the prayer room at level 3, in the Sanctuary Block. We thank God for our leaders who have joined in this ministry, and we pray for the children and parents who join this ministry to partner with the team and to build up the children's spiritual lives. SONSHINE KIDS 1. We thank God for the families who came for the Christmas Carnival on 23 Dec. We pray for the families to find a safe space in PLMC to grow in love with God. 2. We thank God for the leaders who had availed themselves to join in the bonding session on 6 Jan We pray that our team will continue to grow to support one another as we walk in love, to build up the children in Sonshine Kids, in learning to love and trust in God. 3. Pray for our first session that resumes on 13 Jan May the Lord bring the children back to Sonshine Kids and receive His love, through the lessons and the ministry of the leaders. MANDARIN SERVICE We thank God for His unceasing favor and providence upon the Chinese Ministry. Pray that as we enter into a new year, the congregation will continue to walk closely with God, hosting His presence wherever they are, being channels of blessings to others. Pray also for the leaders to have greater passion and wisdom to effectively disciple their team members.