SUNDAY 9 July 2017 5th Sunday after Pentecost PLMC 85th Anniversary SERMON: Strengthening the Stakes SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 54:1-3 SPEAKER: Rev Dr Gordon Wong (TRAC President) A Family Blessed to Bless the Community and the Nations 5 Boundary Road S(549954) Tel: 62851234 Email: communications@plmc.org Website: www.plmc.org
Church Camp 2017 Audio Files on Website The audio files of the Church Camp 2017 English & Chinese Plenary Sessions have been uploaded on the PLMC website www.plmc.org and will be there till 19 July 2017. Primary One Admission Exercise For 2018 Church members who wish to enrol their children in Primary One in the Methodist Schools, please collect the primary one registration forms at the Contact Point. Details of documents required at the time of registration and the registration forms are also available at our PLMC website, www.plmc.org. Lost & Found A navy blue trolley bag was found in the Gabriel Room. Please inform the Church Office at 6285 1234 if it is yours. 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 62851234. PLMC Inner Healing Ministry (previously known as SOZO Ministry) An inner healing and deliverance ministry (which uses Sozo tools) that helps you enhance personal connection with God, empowering you to fulfil your God-given purpose. For appointments or enquiries, email plihm@plmc.org or call 81190555.
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, email cellministry@ plmc.org. Next Week at PLMC TUES, 11 JUL 7.45pm - Mandarin Service D&N: Jerusalem Room Different Types of Prayer (Part2) SAT, 15 JUL 9.30am - D&N: Alpha Course Conference Room 4pm - Peranakan Fellowship Jerusalem Room SUN, 16 JUL 2.30pm - D&N Course: Covenant Chapel The Reformation Theology & Impact Wedding Our congratulations to Joshua Yeo & Gallie Lim, who were united in Holy Matrimony on 25 Jun 2017. Bereavement Our condolences to the families of the late: Mr Yew Tuck Chew @ Yew Chu Chou Mdm Wee Kim Neo Mdm Lee Ming Choo
Testimony & Prayer Request Four weeks ago, I noted blood in the urine which I passed off as Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). I was concerned and wanted to visit my family doctor immediately, unfortunately it was my family doctor's day off. I went to see another doctor and that doctor took a sample of my urine and said there were no traces of blood or infection in my urine. He just gave me some alkaline granules to clear my urine. The next day, I again noted there were traces of blood in my urine. This time I went to my family doctor and he diagnosed it as UTI. I was put on a course of antibiotics for ten days. On Sunday, 4th June, I went up for prayers and Ps Lynette prayed for me and got the word bladder possibly gall bladder. I shared with Ps Lynette that my doctor had ruled out gall stones. I completed the course of antibiotics. Still there were traces of blood in the urine and this time I could see tiny little clots. My doctor had arranged for me to see a Uro logist on Thursday, 6th June. During the service on Sunday, 11th June, Pastor Wendy released a Word of Scripture from Psalm 20:7, Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses but our trust is in the Lord our God. While praying, Ps Wendy also sensed in her spirit that someone or some people were having headaches or migraines and that God wanted to heal them. I was already complaining to Ps Lynette a week ago about headaches that I had been having. After the morning service on 11th June, I went up for prayers for the headaches and the blood in the urine. Ps Irene prayed for me and got a very strong word of knowledge in her spirit - "Growth and she said to go for an MRI of the brain. I shared with her that I had recently gone for a Colonoscopy and CT scan for my digestive system. Ps Irene shared that while driving to church she had a Word of Scripture from, 2 Chronicles 20:15, The battle belongs to God. Both were very apt and timely words for me. On Thursday, 15th June I went for a Cystoscopy. During the procedure, the doctor detected a growth about 3 to 4 cm in size. His initial diagnosis was early stages of cancer. I immediately rejected and rebuked the diagnosis In Jesus Name. The doctor advised that I go for further surgery to remove the growth. My husband and I decided to have the growth removed the very next day. On Friday, 16th June I went for the surgery and the surgeon detected two smaller growths in addition to the first growth. He sent them for biopsy. By faith I am claiming that God has removed every cancer cell in my body In Jesus Name. I know I serve a miracle-working God and I put my utmost trust in Him for nothing short of a miracle. May God bless PLMC with the blessings of Ephesians 3:20, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, Praise and Glory to God Our Father. Thanking you for partnering with me in prayer your Sister-in-Christ Jesus, Geraldine
Prayer Focus OUTREACH Community Events - Loving our Neighbour We will be co-organising a parent and child Study Skills workshop for the families of Zone D RC on Saturday 22 July. Please pray for families to register for this workshop. This is our first parenting workshop at the RC centre. We pray for more open doors to meet with families on a more intimate level in the community so that relationships forged will make families stronger in this community. May we host the loving Presence of the Father in this community. National Day is around the corner. As we continue to support the National Day Carnival at Zone D, let us serve the residents with a spirit of joy and generosity and continue to pray for unity for our nation. May we be a light that shines in the community and bring all glory to the Father! Art in Outreach A team of artists led by Jacke Tan will be working with the residents of a Shelter to design and paint their own murals to create inspirational art on the walls of their premises to bring messages of God s hope and life in the midst of adversity. Let us pray that all involved will be filled with the Holy Spirit and that healing of hearts will take place during the time of hearing God and painting together. The mural workshops and painting will take place in August and September. In July, we are also conducting art classes at Healthserve Taiseng Centre for the migrant workers. Do pray that these brothers will see the value of coming for the art classes so that they can have a time to rest from their stressful and tiring work conditions, make friends and express their feelings and thoughts through art. We pray that this community of caring, sharing and learning together will be a support for them and make them more resilient in times of hardship. Thanksgiving We praise God for answering our prayers in raising the required finances for Balamurugan s (injured migrant worker) operation cost through your amazing generosity in giving. We praise God that we could partner in His work and witness His miraculous healing for Balamurugan who fell 16 storeys and now is able to walk again after 9 months, when he received Jesus in his heart and allowed us to pray for him for a miracle healing! God Answers Prayers! Let s press in! Thank you all for your partnership in prayer!
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: 023-905121-9 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! /payalebarmethodistchurch @plmc_sg Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. - Psalm 107:1
Job Vacancies PLMC is looking for suitable candidates to join the staff team in the following positions 1. Operations Executive (Facilities) Job Scope As Operations Executive (Facilities), you will assist to ensure operation readiness and sup port to the church and its ministries with direct responsibility in the areas of facilities management, safety and security, and logistics support Responsibilities Responsible for the day-to-day building maintenance by carrying out regular inspections and implementing an effective maintenance program Source for, and manage facilities suppliers and service providers Plan, execute and supervise building upkeep and maintenance carried out by term con tractors and service providers engaged by the church and ensure that services rendered are according to agreed standards and timelines Ensure compliance with government regulations on workplace safety and health and building code. Respond to fire, building or security emergencies Provide logistics support for church-wide meetings Requirements: Minimum Diploma in Estate Management or its equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience Passionate and dedicated, a team player Proactive self-starter with analytical and creative mind, good organizational, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills Knowledge of building operations and maintenance and related regulatory requirements. Prior experience in church or para-church organisation will be advantageous Singaporeans and PR may apply 2. Operations Support Staff Primary Role: Assists in ensuring operational readiness by providing logistics support to church minis tries with particular emphasis on facilities management Requirements: ITE diploma or at least Secondary School education Honest, hardworking, and a team player Willing to work weekends and shifts (9 am-6 pm, or 10 am-7 pm) Ability to undertake small jobs in building maintenance a definite advantage! We invite interested applicants to email 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 549954 (only shortlisted candidates will be notified)
Grow& GO DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE 1. 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 of 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 meeting commencing on 15 August 2017 (Tuesday) Introduction Session: Sunday, 30 July 217 (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 the Contact Point. For more information contact Kwang Meng at 62851234 or email to kwangmeng@plmc.org. 2. The Pursuit of Wholeness (SOZO Advanced Training) In this training, participants will learn how to use tools such as Divine Editing, Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress and Prophetic Deliverance. In addition, they will gain insights into ministering to shattered individuals (Shabar). This training is intended for anyone who has attended the Basic SOZO training session. The next available training dates for Basic SOZO will be on 5 and 6 September 2017. For more information regarding fees and venue, please follow us on Facebook or email us separately. Registration details can be found in SOZO brochures available at the Contact Point.
Family Life Ministry The Marriage Course The Marriage Course consists of 8 engaging sessions in a romantic setting where you will enjoy a dinner together and spend time as a couple privately discussing topics such as The Impact of Family Past and Present, The Power of Forgiveness, Good Sex and Love in Action. Your privacy is of utmost importance; please be assured that there will be no group discussions at all. If you have a good marriage, this course will build a stronger foundation and bring greater insight into understanding your spouse. If you are facing struggles in your marriage, the course will provide you with helpful tools to work through the issues constructively. Whether you have been married for a few years or decades, you can deepen your intimacy with each other! So save the following dates and join in the fun! Dates: Fridays; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sept and 6, 13 Oct 2017 11 Nov (Saturday) will be the Celebration Dinner Time: 7.30pm-10.00pm (Fridays), 5.00pm-9.00pm (Saturday) Venue: Jordon Hall Cost: $160 per couple (8 dinners and course materials) Couples are strongly encouraged to attend all 8 sessions together. Please register at the Contact Point. For further enquiries, please feel free to email Mok Sang at moksangtan@gmail.com. TESTIMONIES We welcome testimonies of God s work in your life as an encouragement to others! Please email your testimony to testimonies@plmc.org, along with your name and contact details.
Basic Counselling Course This 6-week course is designed to help you develop an overall appreciation of counselling and to equip you with basic counselling skills to help those who are in need. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to: Establish a basic understanding of counselling Apply knowledge and practical skills such as attending, active listening, questioning, empathy, reflection of feelings in counselling situations Identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses and appreciate how these may affect your ability to counsel Dates: Thursdays; 3, 10,17, 24, 31 Aug and 7 Sep 2017 Time: 7.30pm-10.00pm Venue: Jordan Hall Cost: $30 (include book and material) Please register at the Contact Point by 30 July. Limited to the first 30 registrants. For more information, contact Grace Phoon at grace@plmc. org. Women Arise Conference 2017 Presented by the Network for Christian Women, the Women Arise Conference 2017 challenges all women once again to rise to another level of breakthrough and destiny. Set aside July 20th as your day to Get fresh revelation Re-fuel for the journey ahead Hear God more clearly Break out of stagnation Embrace who God has called you to be and shift into a new level in God! Date: Thursday, 20 July 17 Fees: $80 per person Time: Day Conference (9am-5pm), Night Meeting (7.30pm) Venue: Trinity Christian Centre, 247 Paya Lebar Road (Tai Seng MRT Circle Line) To register or for more information, visit www.ncw.sg.
Missions Trips 2017 Location Dates Estimated Hmawbi & Mingalardon, Yangon, Myanmar Cost 4-7 Aug $200 (excluding airfare) Closing Date Description of Trip/ Ministry Work 9 Jul Medical Missions Trip Looking for doctors, housemen, pharmacists, nurses as well as nonmedically trained people who have the love to provide medical treatment, pray, conduct health talks to adults and children in Yangon. Contact Daphne at 62851234 or email at daphne@plmc. org to register or for more information. Bintan, Indonesia 26-27 Aug 23-24 Sep 28-29 Oct 25-26 Nov $110 16 Jul 13 Aug 10 Sep 15 Oct Weekend Bintan Missions Trip - Home visitations - Adult Mandarin Class - Teach English to children - Children s programme - Teochew Church fellowship - Teochew Bible Study Inner Mongolia- 25-31 Aug $1,800 30 Jul Desert Dream EcoMissions Spiritual Retreat Can the Desert be Green? Come retreat into the desertified grassland of Inner Mongolia and discover how Christians can participate as God s stewards for his creation. Learn about China Christianity and church history, creative access to Mongolian people as well as explore urban missions opportunities in China. Contact Lawrence Ko at Lawrence@scgm.org.sg to register or find out more.
GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM) 1. GYM Biscuit Baking with Covenant Kindergarten Children & Parents Date/Time: Thursday, 13 Jul/ 9.00am-10.30am Venue: Fellowship Hall Volunteers needed (contact Henry-9673 7378) 2. GYM Discovery Walk - Botanic Gardens Learning Forest Date/Time: Saturday, 15 Jul/6.45 am Cost: $2 Venue: PLMC Plaza 3. GYM Line Dancing New Foundation Class Date/Time: 17 July 2017 onwards (Mondays)/ 7.15pm-8.00 pm Cost: $30 for 10 lessons Venue: PLMC Fellowship Hall Closing Date: 10 July 17 4. GYM Creative Doodling Date/Time: Saturday, 5 Aug/ 10.00 am-11.30 am Cost: $4 Venue: Haven (Materials provided, bring your own colouring pen) Register at the GYM Counter by TODAY. For more details, refer to the GYM Notice Board opposite the breakfast counter in the Fellowship Hall or contact Henry Goh at 96737378 or Evelyn Chua at 91122091. *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.