A FAMILY BLESSED TO BLESS THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATIONS5 Boundary Road S(549954) • Tel: 6285 1234 • Fax: 6285 4434 • [email protected] • www.plmc.org
SUNDAY 20 JAN 20193rd Sunday in Epiphany
SERMON & SCRIPTUREThe Subversive KingdomMatthew 13:24-45
SPEAKERBishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
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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, 20 JAN7.30am Peranakan ServiceSpeaker: Nyonya Phebe KodratSermon Title: Tahu Yang Baru, Hidup Yang BaruScripture Lesson: Roma 6:4Worship Leader: Sdr David Tan
9am Sanctuary Service &11.15am Celebration ServiceSpeaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon HupSermon Title: The Subversive KingdomScripture Lesson: Matthew 13:24-45Worship Leaders:(9am) Mr Chan Choon Seng(11.15am) Dr Yvonne Loh
9am Youth ServiceSpeaker: Rev Wendy TaySermon Title: Throw Off And Travel LightScripture Lesson: Hebrews 12:1Worship Leader: Ms Rebecca Quek & Mr Jonathan Yip
FRI, 25 JAN7.30pm - The Parenting Teenagers Course (Jordan Hall)
SAT, 26 JAN2.30pm - Baptism & Confirmation Class (Eng) (Jordan Hall)4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship (Jerusalem Room)
SUN, 27 JAN2.30pm - PIC-CL Meeting (Haven/Gabriel/Michael)
9am & 11.15am Mandarin ServicesSpeaker: Ms Jenny HanSermon Title: Rooted And Grounded In LoveScripture Lesson: Ephesians 3:17-19 Worship Leader: Mr Donald Ong
1.30pm Filipino ServiceSpeaker: Ms Grace PhoonSermon Title: Trusting Him WholeheartedlyScripture Lesson: Proverbs 3:5-6Worship Leader: Mrs Raquel Cardano
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BereavementOur condolences to the families of the late:• Mr Seah Keng Kee• Mr Alfred Yang Zhenghuo• Mr Sydney Fones alias Sidney Fones• Mr Koh Yak Sang• Mdm Tan Puay Keng• Mdm Tan Siew Keng
Ways To PrayPlease fill in the prayer cards available at the Sanctuary entrance and place it in the Prayer Box. You may forward confidential concerns to the Pastors directly.
You are welcome to use the 24/7 prayer room in the Fellowship Hall from Monday to Saturday or the prayer room at the Sanctuary Block, Level 3 from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm, Monday to Saturday.
You may use the altar area after ministry time if you would like to pray quietly on your own.
Cell GroupsIf 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 [email protected].
Floral OfferingIn loving memory of:• Ms Pauline Wee Woon Kin
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 available on first Sunday of each month.
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, email [email protected] or call 8119 0555.
Counselling ServicesAre 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 [email protected] or 6285 1234.
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Use of Photos or Video RecordingsPlease be informed that by entering these premises and participating in the wor-ship services and other activities, you are deemed to have given consent for the use of your image captured in any photo or video recording by PLMC for all communi-cation purposes. Thank you.
Electronic Funds Transfer for Tithes and PledgesIf you wish to tithe via GIRO, interbank transfers, or internet banking, youmay 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
PIC-CL MeetingPlease note that there will be a PIC Cluster/Cell Leaders Meeting on Sunday, 27 Jan 2019. All Cell Leaders, Assistant Cell Leaders and Cell Administrators are encouraged to attend. The details are as follows:Venue: Haven/Gabriel/MichaelTime: 2.30pm-4.30pmTopic: In The Image Of GodSpeaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
First Local Conference 2019The First Local Conference 2019 will be held on Tuesday, 22 Jan 2019 at 7.30pm at the Conference Room. Local Conference Members who have registered to receive a hard copy of the Book of Reports may collect their copy at the Contact Point TODAY.
Mandarin Service Sunday Worship ServicesDue to the busyness of preparation for Chinese New Year, there will be only one Mandarin service at 9.00am on 3 February. Services on 10 February will resume as per usual.
Silver Boxes Parents’ BriefingCalling all parents with Children in Silver Boxes: There is a compulsory Parents’ Briefing after the two services on TODAY at Jordan Hall, Level 1 Covenant Centre, at 10.30am and 1.00pm. You only need to attend one of the sessions. Please pick up your child/children AFTER the briefing. For more information, please contact Shiying at [email protected].
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Note: Working Adult twin- and triple-sharing (with roll-away bed) are at the same rate.
Camp Tee ShirtWe have samples of the Camp Tee Shirt for you to try on for size at the Booth in the Fellowship Hall today. You will need to know your tee shirt size when you register for the Camp. There are specific tee shirts for Adults, Youth and Kids, so please ensure that you try on the correct design.
PLMC Camp 2019 (19 – 22 Jun 19)We thank God for the good response to the Camp in anticipation of what He will do there. Apart from a small number of rooms set aside for those with mobility issues or nursing infants, Radisson Hotel is now full, but there are still many rooms available at Best Western Hotel. We have arranged for a fleet of shuttle buses to transport campers to and from the two venues, so travelling between the two hotels will be convenient. We thank you for your kind understanding.
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TRAC Healing ServiceDate, Time & Cost: Tuesday; 22 Jan 2019, 8.00pm, FOC (All are Welcome)Speaker & Topic: Ps Jacob Lim will share on “Jesus Our Deliverer”Venue: Living Hope Methodist Church, 20 Tampines Street 33, Singapore 529259
Missional Business TalkCurious to see how your workplace skill sets can be used by God? This sharing is by a pioneer in missional business who runs hotels and cafes in East Asia, and is especially for those interested in cross cultural missions, entrepreneurship and real-life discipleship. We foresee an engaging and intimate session with honest sharing and Q&A. Limited places available. Please register via email at [email protected]/Time: Sunday, 27 Jan 2019; 2.30pm-4.30pm • Venue: Music Room
Adult/Youth Baptism & ConfirmationFor those who desire to be baptized, confirmed &/or transferred as PLMC members, kindly:1. Obtain registration form at the Con-tact Point and submit completed form by TODAY.2. Attend all the BMC Sessions and an assigned Weekend.BMC Sessions:Saturdays; 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Mar 2019/2.30pm-5.30pmMinistry Weekends: Saturdays; 16 Feb & 2 Mar 2019/9am-2.30pm
Combined Baptism Service: Saturday, 6 Apr 2019/3.00pmConfirmation Service: Sunday, 14 Apr 2019 (During Worship Services)For enquiries on English BMC, please email [email protected]; for Mandarin BMC, please email [email protected].
PLMC Marriage Preparation CourseThis course will help you and your partner understand your relationship and be better equipped for marriage. More details are available nearer the date. Email Andy at [email protected] for more enquiries.Who Should Attend: You are encouraged to attend the course at least one year before your wedding date. Kindly note that this course is held once a year.Prepare-Enrich Assessment: Couples need to set aside a day to meet with their counsellor to review the results.Group Sharing: There will be a small group sharing facilitated by a couple throughout the sessions.Dates: Wednesdays; 3, 10, 17 & 24 Apr, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May 2019Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm • Cost: $100 per couple
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Discipleship & Nurture Courses
1. Following Jesus in Public (John 1-12)This is part 1 of a 3-part series on the Gospel of John, and in these sessions we will learn to follow Jesus in different domains of our lives as a disciple.John wrote, “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” (John 20:30-31 ESV)Exploring the gospel of John will reveal to us more of who Jesus is, particularly, that He is the Christ and the Son of God. With this knowledge we will have “real and eternal life in the way He personally revealed it” (Message). Or as NLT translates it, we will “have life by the power of His name.” The life Jesus gives us is not meant only as a passport to heaven. It is life to be lived, here and now, as well as in eternity. The approach in this study of John is to look at Him through the eyes of the disciple and seek to follow Him as today’s disciples.
2. Divine Design (Discovering Your Gifts)God has a dream for your life and has an assignment for you on earth. He created you in His image, He filled you with His Spirit, and He blessed you with spiritual gifts so that you could live a life of impact. In this study, we will learn how to discover, develop, and deploy the gifts God has given us.Dates: 18, 25 Feb; 4, 11, 18, 25 Mar 2019 (Mondays)Time: 9.30am-11.30amVenue: Conference RoomCost: $10 per personFacilitator: Mr Low Kwang Meng
Dates: Saturdays; 2, 9, 23 Feb; 2 Mar 2019 Time: 10.00am–11.30amVenue: Covenant Chapel Cost: $10 per personInstructor: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup
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MWS CFSC Requests for SupportSome 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 6282 8558.• 2 Single mattresses • Bunk bed with mattress• Baby cot • Kitchen Cabinet• Dining Table• Electric flask• Slow cooker• Rice cooker• Induction cooker• Vacuum cleaner• Microwave oven• Fridge for 6 pax (For a Muslim family, must not have stored pork before)• TV• Mobile phone
Glowing Years Ministry (GYM)TRAC Senior Ministry Worship ServicesDates: Wednesdays; 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May 2019 Time: 2:30pm Venue: Faith Methodist Church, Worship Hall Level 4, 400 Commonwealth Drive S(149604)For more details, refer to the GYM Notice Board opposite the breakfast counter in the Fellowship Hall or contact Patrick Teo at 9696 0355 or Evelyn Chua at 9112 2091.
3. Disciple 2 Course (Into the Word Into the World)This 32-week study offers a deeper examination of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts, emphasizing the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, approaching all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service.Dates: 20 Feb-20 Nov 2019 (Wednesdays) Time: 7.30pm–10.00pmVenue: HavenCost: $25 per person (Limited spaces available)Facilitator: Mr Low Kwang Meng
Register for the above courses with payment at Contact Point on Sundays by 27 Jan 2019. For further information, contact Mr Low Kwang Meng at 6285 1234 or email to [email protected].
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with biblical integration to the staff. 2) Pray for Zahra to adjust to living with a new housemate and routines as they manage carpooling and daily living.
CT1) Pray for CT to adjust to her new environment and ministry.2) Pray for CT to trust God for His provision, protection and all the promises He has given her for the new year.
PARA-CHURCH WORKERSFELLOWSHIP OF EVANGELICAL STUDENTS – SIAH MAY LAN1) Pray for May Lan’s missions portfolio objectives to be met this new year, the successful running of the FES Morph missions program in 2019, and the students’ exposure trips in May and June 2019 .2) Pray for May Lan to experience complete healing on her thyroid condition.
NAVIGATORS SINGAPORE –ROGER YEO1) Pray for Roger and Pearlyn to be mind-ful of the Lord’s hand at work and prayer-ful for the Lord to work in their lives in this new year.2) Pray for the event Roger and Pearlyn are organizing on 23 & 24 February 2019, that they will have many opportunities to share the gospel.
CRU – NIGEL HO1) Pray for God to direct and lead Nigel for 2019.2) Pray for Nigel’s marriage to constantly be glorifying God.
*Please note that registration for courses, talks, workshops, events & activities, Missions trips and any other activities mentioned in this bulletin 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 the closing date originally stated. All information in this bulletin is deemed to be correct as at the date of publication.
PrayerFocusMISSIONSMEKONG KG & C1) Pray for more opportunities to continue to connect and build meaningful relationships with the new students.
EAST ASIASONGS1) Pray for the Songs as they mobilize and recruit team members for their new work. 2) Pray for wisdom and creativity for the TAN-NW workers as they reach out to their communities.
EVE1) Pray for Eve as she guides her friend, M, in her spiritual walk with God.2) Pray for Eve, wisdom and love, so that she can effectively connect with her students.
CENTRAL ASIAZAHRA1) Pray for Zahra as she shares the lessons
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