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Jesus Walked On Water,
SO
CAN SUNDAY 7 APRIL 2019
YOU
5TH SUNDAY IN LENT
HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
SPEAKER
Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming
Matthew 14:22-33
A FAMILY BLESSED TO BLESS THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATIONS
5 Boundary Road S(549954) • Tel: 6285 1234 • Fax: 6285 4434 • communications@plmc.org • www.plmc.org
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We welcome all friends and visitors to
our worship services. If you are here for
the first time, please inform a greeter. We
would love to connect with you. Do take
some time to complete the response slip
inside the welcome pack and hand it to
a greeter. Please join us at our Visitor’s
Corner next to the Contact Point for a time
of fellowship and light refreshments after
the service.
TODAY, 7 APR
7.30am Peranakan Service
Speaker: Sdr Derek Ng WED, 10 APR
Sermon Title: Yesus Merendahkan Diri, 7.30pm - Marriage Preparation Course
Kamu Juga Bisa (Conference Room)
Scripture Lesson: Yahya 13:1-20 SAT, 13 APR
Worship Leader: Sdr David Tan 4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship
(Jerusalem Room)
9am Sanctuary Service &
11.15am Celebration Service
Speaker: Rev Dr Kow Shih Ming New Birth
Sermon Title: Jesus Walked On Water, Our congratulations to Ezekiel
So Can You and Charis Ang on the birth of
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 their daughter, Ang En Xi on
Worship Leaders: 25 Mar 2019.
(9am) Mr Chong Soon Fook
(11.15am) Mr Paul Seow Floral Offering
In loving memory of:
9am & 11.15am • Soh Poh Geok
Mandarin Services
Speaker: Mrs Judith Chua
Sermon Title: Jesus Healed The Sick, So Holy Communion
Can You 2nd offering for the month of
Scripture Lesson: Matthew 4:23-24 APRIL will go towards Boys’
Worship Leader: Ms Jenny Han Brigade & Girls’ Brigade.
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PLMC Inner Healing Ways To Pray
Please fill in the prayer cards available at
Ministry the Sanctuary entrance and place it in the
An inner healing and deliverance ministry Prayer Box. You may forward confidential
that helps you enhance your personal concerns to the Pastors directly.
connection with God, empowering
you to fulfil your God-given purpose. You are welcome to use the 24/7 prayer
For appointments or enquiries, email room in the Fellowship Hall from Monday
plihm@plmc.org or call 8119 0555. to Saturday or the prayer room at the
Sanctuary Block, Level 3 from 6.00 am to
7.00 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Counselling Services
Are you feeling overwhelmed and You may use the altar area after ministry
stressed with struggles in your life and time if you would like to pray quietly on
need someone to share with? You can your own.
contact our trained counsellors for an
appointment at pastoralcare@plmc.org
or 6285 1234.
Cell Groups
If you wish to be involved in a vibrant
community of believers - sharing life
Use of Photos or experiences, encouraging one another,
developing deep fellowship with others,
Video Recordings praying and being prayed for, worshipping
Please be informed that by entering and studying God’s Word - join a cell group
these premises and participating in the TODAY! For more information, email
worship services and other activities, cellministry@plmc.org.
you are deemed to have given consent
for the use of your image captured in any
photo or video recording by PLMC for all The Manger (Cry Room)
communication purposes. Thank you. The Manger is located at Level 3 of the
Sanctuary and is strictly reserved for
families with children below the age of
Electronic Funds 3 years. Children 3 to 12 years old are
Transfer for Tithes and strongly encouraged to attend Silver
Boxes*, our children’s programme at
Pledges Level 1 of the Sanctuary. We also have
If you wish to tithe via GIRO, interbank Shiny Tots ministry* at 9.30am and at
transfers, or internet banking, you 12pm if your child is between the ages of
may do so using the following details: 12 months to 30 months. If you or your
Account Name: Paya Lebar Methodist child is unwell, please refrain from using
Church • Bank Name: DBS BANK LTD • The Manger as the germs can spread
Bank Code: 7171 • Branch Code: 023 • easily. *Sessions not available on first
Account Number: 023-905121-9 Sunday of each month.
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>>> HOLY WEEK 2019
Extending God’s Kingdom In The City Of Refuge
Kingdom Economy Celebration Of HOPE
Do you know that the Bible has CELEBRATION OF HOPE is about
specific instructions on our daily Christians in Singapore rallying together
living? Do you know what “The and reaching out to share Jesus Christ
meek shall inherit the earth” really with friends and relatives. The message
we are proclaiming is that Jesus Christ
means? is the one name in which everyone can
Join us for an enlightening time of
have solid hope. The vision is of personal
learning about God’s Kingdom Economy
evangelism on a mass scale, culminating
from Pastor John Koe, Senior Leader of
in Gospel rallies at the 50,000 capacity
Petra Church. Pastor John is also Founder
National Stadium over three days, 17-19
of FrontierWorks, an international,
May 2019. Evangelism training materials
trans-denominational apostolic ministry
in English, Chinese and Tamil available at
serving movements and movement
https://celebrationofhope.sg/andrew-
leaders in fueling revival in the nations.
initiative/
Pastor John is also the Speaker for the
Dates & Times:
English Congregation at PLMC Camp
Day 1 - Friday, 17 May 19, 7.30pm to
2019–Thy Kingdom Camp. Please register
9.30pm, English
with payment at the Contact Point by 21
Day 2 - Saturday, 18 May 19
Apr 19.
• 10.30am to 12.30pm, English (Children
Date/Time: Wednesday, 1 May 19
& Families)
(Labour Day)/9.00am-5.00pm
• 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Chinese (National
Venue: Covenant Chapel
Stadium)
Fee: $10.00 (inclusive of lunch)
• 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Tamil (OCBC Arena)
Day 3 - Sunday, 19 May 19
• 10.30am to 12.30pm, Filipino/English
• 7.30pm to 9.30pm, English
Tickets: Please register for tickets at
https://celebrationofhope.sg/tickets/
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Guided Silent Retreat in
Chiangmai (2-9 Nov 19)
Jointly organised by Paya Lebar
Methodist Church and One Path Ministry
Do you desire an extended time of prayer,
reflection, discernment or just being
with God in this season of your life? We
invite you to this Guided Silent Retreat
at Seven Fountains Retreat Centre,
Chiangmai, Thailand. To register or for
more information, please contact Soo
Hoong at soohoong@plmc.org or 6285
Spiritual Practices for 1234. Please register early as places are
Devotion (1) limited.
Dates: Sat, 2 Nov to Sat, 9 Nov 19
Come join us in this spiritual formation
course which introduces you to some Cost: $490 per person (airfare not
spiritual disciplines that can help you included)
practise entering and being in the Closing Date: 28 Apr 19 or when places
presence of God, and which can enrich are taken up
your ongoing relationship and devotional
time with God. This is a practical course The Giving Methodist
and you will be guided to experience The Giving Methodist, spearheaded by
each of these practices. This course will The Methodist Church in Singapore and
also benefit those who are planning to the Methodist Welfare Services, is back
go on silent retreats. Please register at from 6 Mar to 13 Apr 19!
Contact Point and contact Soo Hoong at This Lent, as we remember God’s
soohoong@plmc.org if you need more greatest gift of grace to us, let’s respond
information. The topics will include: by reaching out to the poor and in need.
• The Practice of Lectio Divina
• The Practice of Examen
• The Practice of Silence and Solitude
April is Autism
• The Practice of Journalling Awareness Month -
• The Practice of Spiritual Direction
Dates: Saturdays, 27 Apr and 4 May
Light it up BLUE
In support of autism awareness, the
(Saturday, 9.00am-12.30pm in Haven)
exterior of our Sanctuary block will be
and 11 May (Saturday, 9.00am-4.00pm at
lit up in blue in April. This is part of the
Canossian Lifesprings Spirituality Centre)
global Autism Awareness Month, in
Cost: $20 (inclusive of lunch on 11 May)
which key buildings around the world
Closing Date: 14 Apr 19
have also been lit up in blue.
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DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE Missions
1. Following Jesus in the 1. Short Term Mission Trip To
Mongolia
Gospel of John (Part 2) Dates: 3-12 Oct 2019
This is the second and final instalment
Estimated Cost Per Person: $1,300
of the study on the Gospel of John. We
Potential Ministries: Community
continue to explore what it means to
Outreach. Bring your skills, strengths &
follow Jesus in private and in persecution.
passions to be used for His glory.
The study will brings us into an exploration
Pre-trip Meetings & Training: At least
of chapters 13-21 and looking through
4 times, dates to be confirmed
the eyes of the disciples we learn what
Register at the Contact Point or email
it is to follow Jesus as today’s followers.
missions@plmc.org by 12 May 2019.
Register at Contact Point with payment
after service by 28 Apr 2019. Contact 2. Volunteer Opportunity In
Kwang Meng at 6285 1234 or email to Mongolia
nurture@plmc.org for more details. Dates: 18-29 Aug 2019
Dates: Saturdays; 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2019 Estimated Cost per person: $1,300
Time: 10.00am-11.30am There is an opportunity to volunteer in a
Venue: Jordan Hall Children’s programme and to be exposed
Fee: $10 per person to mission work at WEC’s Conference in
Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Wee Boon Hup Mongolia. Sign up if you love working
with children.
2. Introduction to PLMC Pre-trip Meetings & Training: TBC
Register at the Contact Point or email
Inner Healing Ministry daphne@plmc.org by 12 May 2019.
Join us in this session to learn about the
work of this ministry and/or consider
to join the ministry. The introduction THY KINGDOM CAMP –
will cover topics such as: what is inner
healing, how inner healing will benefit Community Visits
you and the tools used in the ministry. Registration for the Community Visits
You can also join us if you have a desire on Day 2 of the Camp has been very
to connect better with God. Register encouraging, and campers are reminded
at Contact Point after service by 5 May that as places are limited, registration
2019. Email to plihm@plmc.org for more is on a first-come-first-served basis.
details. Register and select your preferred options
Date: Saturday, 11 May 2019 for the Community Visits segment at
Time: 9.30am-11.30am the Fellowship Hall (from 10.00am to
Venue: Haven 1.00pm) or online at www.plmc-tkc.com.
Fee: FOC
Trainer: Mr Lee Soon Juay
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DivorceCare
A Parenting Workshop
Support Group
DivorceCare is a support group that - Connecting with our
meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Teens
of the month for 13 sessions starting Teenagers face many stresses and
from 10 Apr 19, 7.30pm-9.30pm. In pressures on a daily basis. This is the
this difficult season of life, come to a most awkward growth stage of their
warm, caring and safe environment to lives. They feel angry, moody and
receive help and healing for the hurt of conflicted from these struggles, yet their
separation and divorce. DivorceCare for brains are not developed fully to cope
Kids is a biblically based program, held with these complex emotions. Here is
concurrently with the support group, for a practical workshop for parents, with
children aged 5-12 years old. DC4K helps teens 11-18 years old, to understand the
children struggling with the hurt and causes of their teenagers’ challenges,
pain of their parents’ separation through know their feelings and empathise with
fun and meaningful activities that guide them by ‘wearing their shoes’. Principles
them towards emotional healing to for parenting teens will be shared using
minimise short and long-term effects on four local case studies.
their mental health and school work. Date: Saturday, 20 Apr 2019
To sign up, please email Grace at Time: 8.45am-12.15pm
grace@plmc.org. Venue: Gabriel Room
Cost: FREE
Testimonies from our participants: Facilitator: Ms Tan Mok Sang-former
“Divorcecare has helped me to find and educator and trained counsellor
rely on God in my situation. This course Registration at the Contact Point. For
has helped me build trust in God.” more information, contact Ms Serene
“It showed me back to the word of God Chia at 9380 7578.
for help, hope and healing” Closing Date: 17 Apr 19
“From this, I was able to see from
perspectives of people who have not only
survived divorce, but also grew more
steadfast in their faith”
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THE METHODIST FESTIVAL Please register at the WSCS table at the
CHOIR PRESENTS: Fellowship Hall. Visit WSCS Notice Board
or www.facebook.com/tracwscs, email
The King of Glory... A eventstracwscs@gmail.com or call
6100 9727.
Palm-Passion Narrative
Come join the Methodist Festival Choir in
commemorating Palm-Passion Sunday. MWS CFSC
Prepare your hearts for the Holy Week by
encountering afresh – through Scripture Requests for Support
and song – Jesus’ triumphal entry into Some of the beneficiaries of MWS
Jerusalem and His cruel journey to the Covenant Family Service Centre (CFSC)
cross. Come, listen, sing, and be blessed! have requested for the following
Admission is free. items. If you would like to donate the
Date: Saturday, 13 Apr 2019 items, please contact Rebekah or Gaylin
Time: 7:30pm of CFSC at 6282 8558. MWS Covenant
Venue: Pentecost Methodist Church, Family Service Centre - Hougang would
4 Pasir Ris Drive 6, S(519420) like to thank the PLMC members who
Date: Sunday, 14 Apr 2019 responded to our request for a single
Time: 5:00pm bed, fridge and tv. Thank you for
Venue: Barker Road Methodist Church, your generous donations to meet our
48 Barker Road, S(309917) beneficiaries needs! God bless.
• Bunk bed with mattress
• 4 new Pillows
WOMEN’S SOCIETY OF • Kitchen Cabinet
CHRISTIAN SERVICE (WSCS) • Wardrobe
Overcomers in this • Sofa
• Microwave oven
VUCA world - Organised (New - for Muslim family)
• 6.5kg top-load washer
by TRAC WSCS • TV console
Find out how you can be an overcomer
• Female baby clothes
in this Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and
(for 8-month old)
Ambiguous World. One of the speakers
will be Rev Wendy Tay from PLMC.
Date: Saturday, 4 May 2019 • Time:
9.00am-4.00pm • Venue: Faith
Methodist Church, 400 Commonwealth
Drive, S(149604) • Cost: $15 per pax
(Includes breakfast & lunch). Bring a Pre-
believer friend @ FOC (Sponsored by
PLMC WSCS)
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New Praise & 3. TRAC Seniors Ministry Worship
Services
Worship Songs Dates: Wednesdays; 17 Apr, 15 May 2019
Download and learn these new praise Time: 2.30pm-4.00pm
and worship songs which will be sung Venue: Faith Methodist Church Worship
during our worship services. Hall 4
1. Living Hope - https://m.youtube.
com/watch?v=mJ0YK7Jj7Ow For more details, refer to the GYM Notice
2. Do It Again - https://m.youtube.com/ Board opposite the breakfast counter in
watch?v=0B_lnQIITxU the Fellowship Hall or contact Patrick
3. Oceans - https://www.youtube.com/ Teo at 9696 0355 or Evelyn Chua at 9112
watch?v=MPq3wAqLvKI&feature=youtu.be 2091.
4. Build My Life - https://m.youtube.
com/watch?v=nr5zzyuviS0 *Please note that registration for courses,
5. God, You’re So Good - https://m. talks, workshops, events & activities,
Missions trips and any other activities
youtube.com/watch?v=XAHpIkqyL0g
mentioned in this bulletin is strictly on
6. Glorious Name - https://m.youtube.
a first-come-first-served basis. Once the
com/watch?v=MHxwMYrYHPM maximum number of participants has
been reached, the event or activity will be
Glowing Years Ministry deemed to be full regardless of the closing
date originally stated. All information in
(GYM) this bulletin is deemed to be correct as at
1. GYM Stretch Band Exercise the date of publication.
(for registered members only)
Date: Thursday, 11 Apr 2019 PrayerFocus
Time: 10.00am CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Venue: Fellowship Hall 1. Pray for our upcoming events in April,
especially for our Easter programmes.
2. GYM - Hearing God’s Voice with
Prophetic Art SHINY TOTS
Date: Saturday, 13 Apr 2019 1. We thank God for the increase in the
Time: 9.00am-11.30am number of toddlers who are joining our
Venue: Jerusalem Room programmes.
Cost: $20 each (Inclusive of materials) 2. Pray for more leaders to join us for
This will be taught by Carolyn Chew/Don our 11.15am session, as we are short of
Yeo. Participants will be taught biblical leaders.
fundamentals of prophetic art that can
be applied to strengthen our intimacy SILVER BOXES
with God. Max: 30 pax. 1. Pray for the 20-21 April Silver Boxes
Junior Easter Camp entitled “Arising
With Jesus”. This overnight camp will be
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held at the GB Centre. May our children knowledgeable and passionate speaker.
encounter God through their worship,
lessons, games and close bonding with Pray for the YA committee as they are
their teachers and peers. Pray for fresh in the midst of planning and organising
anointing for the team of leaders who are the event. Pray for open doors as we
planning for the camp. May this camp be seek funds and location for the retreat.
all about Jesus. Pray for wisdom and guidance from God
and manpower to help organise this
2. We also pray for the Easter team retreat so that we can bring the young
planning for the KINDY Easter programme. people together and have a meaningful
May the Lord lead and guide them to time worshiping and growing in God’s
run and present the Easter programme presence.
according to His purposes.
We want to thank God for the YA event
SONSHINE KIDS in March and the PLMC members from
1. Praise God for a good time of bonding PLMC WSCS and PLMC Men’s Ministry
with the leaders and children at our who shared their valuable experience
outing on 16 March 2019. and wisdom with the young people.
Thank God for the connections and
2. Pray for our upcoming Easter event on relationships that have been built and
20 April as we share the gospel message forged between the adults and young
of love and forgiveness to the children adults and may they continue to grow.
and youths. We pray that our children
and youths will come to receive God’s
love.
MANDARIN SERVICE
Pray for those who are attending the
Book of Joshua bible study class. May
the Holy Spirit’s leading bring them to a
deeper understanding of the truth and
through this study, they will have greater
hunger of God’s word.
YOUNG ADULTS
Pray for the upcoming Young Adults Testimonies
(YA) event on 18th May where the YA We welcome testimonies of God’s work
Ministry has invited Rev Dr Chiang Ming in your life as an encouragement to
Shun to speak on “A History of the Middle others! Please email your testimony to
East”. Pray for the young people to set testimonies@plmc.org, along with your
aside time to come and hear from a name and contact details.
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