PLMC is proud to bring the abridged service bulletin directly to your inbox! Click here to be redirected to our website where you can view and download the full e-bulletin. View this email in your browser 7.30 am Peranakan Service Speaker: Sdr Derek Ng Sermon Title: Memberi Sebagai Tindakan Menyembah Scripture Lesson: 1 Tawarikh 29:14,Rom 12:1 9.00 am & 11.15 am Sanctuary & Celebration Services Speaker: Rev Dr Naomi Dowdy Sermon Title: Your Perspective Will Determine Your Destiny Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 23:7 9.00 am & 11.15 am Living Stones Mandarin Services Speaker: Pastor Kelvin Teo Sermon Title: The Price of Love Scripture Lesson: Joshua 7 Page 1 of 7
Pledge Sunday TODAY is Pledge Sunday. Members and friends who wish to pledge may do so by putting your pledge cards into the boxes at the Sanctuary as you move forward to take the Communion elements. If you would like a copy of our church budget and highlights, please collect them from the table on your right as you leave the Sanctuary. Thank you. Encounter God Meeting Do you hunger for more in your walk with the Lord? If you have a desire for deeper intimacy with God, come for the monthly Encounter God meetings where we desire to build a safe place for us to grow in intimacy through deep worship, prayer and moving in the gifts of the spirit. Come together with your family and cell groups for a precious time to encounter the God of restoration and healing. Date: Thursday, 18 Aug 2016 Time: 7.30 pm Venue: Covenant Chapel Start Small, Dream Big (President's Challenge) - COOL Carnival 2016 Join us on the eve of National Day for a time of meaningful family fun! There will be food and game stalls for people of all ages to enjoy. All proceeds will go to support children with autism. Date: Monday, 8 Aug 2016 Time: 8.00 am - 12.00 pm Venue: PLMC Covenant Kindergarten Thanksgiving Stones Name Verification We will be installing a mural featuring the names of those who contributed towards the Thanksgiving Stones at the Jordan Hall. If you had previously donated a Thanksgiving Stone, please visit the Contact Point after the service to view the mock-up of the mural and ensure that your name has not been omitted. The names are listed in alphabetical order. Page 2 of 7
Healing Ministry Training Do you or your loved ones have a need for physical healing? Are there questions in your mind when you don t see healing happening just yet? Are you keen to pursue God s anointing for healing, for yourself and as a ministry for the church? PLMC is organising a talk and training for those who are interested to find out more about the healing ministry. Join us to hear encouraging testimonies of healing miracles. Trainer: Mr Thio Gim Hock, Director and National Coordinator of the Healing Rooms Ministry in Singapore Dates: Saturdays, 20 & 27 Aug 2016 Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Venue: Jordan Hall Register at the Contact Point TODAY. For more information, contact Rev Christopher Chin at chris@plmc.org or 93634117. Living Stones Mandarin Service Evangelistic Service on 23 July 2016 The video recording of Mr Li Nanxing s testimony is available on PLMC YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/plmchurch WOMEN S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE (WSCS) 1. WSCS 80th AGM We praise and thank God for His faithfulness to WSCS for 80 years and look forward to much more, serving Him in purity and purpose. The GC WSCS Quadrennium Theme for 2016-2020 is Walk in Righteousness & Truth (Ephesians 5: 8-10). Ladies, join us for our WSCS 80th AGM to encourage and support this ministry. Date: Saturday, 13 Aug 2016 Time: 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Venue: Haven All are welcome to the Thanksgiving Service and Anniversary Dinner following the AGM. Page 3 of 7
2. WSCS 80th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service Speakers: Rev Dr Jonathan Seet and Mrs Joyce Seet Date: Saturday, 13 Aug 2016 Time: 4.30 pm - 6.00 pm Venue: Haven 3. WSCS 80th Anniversary Dinner Join us for a time of fellowship with lovely Peranakan food after the service. Date: Saturday, 13 Aug 2016 Time: 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm Venue: Fellowship Hall Cost: $18 per person 4. TRAC WSCS Mission Trip with Oikos Helping Hand, Manila, Philippines Join us as we reach out to the poor and needy youth, men and women, and the children who have cancer. Dates: Friday-Wednesday, 11-16 Nov 2016 Cost: Approx $650 (incl. airfare) 5. TRAC WSCS Journeying with You This workshop aims to equip women with practical tips on how to effectively help other women in need of counsel. Participants will learn to 1) understand the importance of being in touch with self, 2) apply Jesus teaching on helping others and 3) listen accurately and understand the thoughts and feelings of others. Date: Saturday, 27 Aug 2016 Time: 9.00 am - 12.30 pm Speaker: Winny Lu, Counselor Cost: $5 per person Venue: 6th Floor, The Methodist Centre, 70 Barker Road Register for the above events at the WSCS Counter TODAY. Blessed Anniversary to Our Sister Churches in Aug: Telugu Methodist Church (8th Anniversary on 6 August 2016), Toa Payoh Methodist Church (46th Anniversary on 21 August 2016), Christ Methodist Church (86th Anniversary on 28 August 2016) and Living Hope Methodist Church (25th Anniversary on 28 August 2016). Page 4 of 7
Thank You for Your Giving 1. Girls Brigade Fortnight Donation Drive The leaders and students of GB 4th Company (Paya Lebar MGS) and GB 75th Company (Punggol Primary School) would like to thank you and PLMC for your generosity during their recent donation drive on 24 Aug and 17 Aug respectively, and also for your hospitality in welcoming them. 2. MWS fundraiser for Bethany Methodist Nursing Home We wish to thank all our church members who have generously contributed towards the Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) fundraising drive which will benefit many elderly folks at the Bethany Methodist Nursing Home. Many of the residents at Bethany Methodist Nursing Home are primarily from low income families and have low or no family support. Your acts of love have helped raise $512,000, which is above their target of $500,000! May God bless all of you bountifully for all your efforts. Together with God course cancelled We regret to inform you that the Together with God course that was to take place on Saturdays, 13 & 20 Aug 2016 has been cancelled until further notice. For more information, contact Kwang Meng at kwangmeng@plmc.org or 62851234. A Quiet Day with the Lord This is a one day guided retreat for anyone who desires some time to be alone with the Lord to pause, reflect and pray. There will be guided bible meditation and quiet space for personal reflection. Lunch will be provided. Date: Saturday, 3 Sep 2016 Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Venue: Lifesprings Canossian Spirituality Centre 100, Jalan Merbok Singapore 598454 Cost: $30 per person (includes lunch and a single non-aircon room for the day) or $40 (for aircon room) Closing Date: 21 August 2016 Please sign up early at the Contact Point if you are interested to come. Email soohoong@plmc.org for more information. Page 5 of 7
New Birth Our congratulations to Kenny and Gladdys Ling on the birth of their son, Jonah Ling, on 23 Jul 2016. Our congratulations to Bernard and Ding Ling Ho on the birth of their son, Darius Ho, on 1 Aug 2016. Our congratulations to Choo Gim Kang and Lai Eng on the birth of their granddaughter, Emma Zhu Jing En, on 3 Aug 2016. Wedding Our congratulations to Lincoln Mah & Romona Loh, who were united in Holy Matrimony on 23 July 2016. Staff Resignations & New Staff We wish to inform members that Allan Fong has resigned from his post as Ministry Executive to pursue God s call to serve as a pastor in a Presbyterian church. We pray that he will faithfully serve the Lord in whichever way God leads him, and that the Lord will bless him richly in his work. We welcome the following new staff who have joined us: 1. Amy Cheong - Director, Corporate Communications 2. Emanuel Goh - Ministry Executive (Young Adults) 3. Jeffrey Chua - Operations Executive (Facilities) 4. Mabel Wong - Executive Assistant (Children s Ministry) 5. Timothy Young - IT Executive Page 6 of 7
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 Name of Bank: DBS BANK LTD Bank Code: 7171 Branch Code: 023 Account Number: 023-905121-9 Page 7 of 7