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5 Mar 2017, 1st Sunday in Lent This Week’s Services 7.30am - Peranakan Service Speaker: Sdr Derek Ng Sermon Title: “Percaya Dengan Keyakinan Yang Hebat” Scripture Lesson: Mazmur 27 9am & 11.15am - Sanctuary & Celebration Services Speaker: Rev Irene Thung Sermon Title: Standing in the Storm Scripture Lesson: Psalm 30:4-12 9am & 11.15am - Mandarin Services Speaker: Mrs Judith Chua Sermon Title: The Demonstration of God’s Power Scripture Lesson: Luke 4:31-37 TODAY is the 1st Sunday in Lent Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter excluding Sundays, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Saturday, the evening before Easter. During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance when we seek to literally “turn around” and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as adopt new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and our own selfish desires. By doing so, we seek to live and love as more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. PLMC COVENANT KINDERGARTEN K2, K1, Nursery & Pre-Nursery 2018 Registration (For children born in the year 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) PHASE 1: Tues, 7 Mar 2017 (9am - 12pm) For Paya Lebar Methodist Church members only (please produce Church Membership Certificate) PHASE 2: Wed, 8 Mar 2017 (9am - 3pm) 2A - For children whose sibling is currently a student of PLMC Covenant Kindergarten 2B - For children whose sibling is a former student of PLMC Covenant Kindergarten (please bring relevant document e.g. Kindergarten Graduation Certificate ) PHASE 3: Thur, 9 Mar 2017 (9am - 10.30am) For children who are not eligible for Phases 1 & 2 Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis Documents required for registration for all the above phases: - Original Birth Certificate with one photocopy for retention; - 1 recent passport size photograph of child; - Both parents’ Identity Cards; - Registration fee - $32.10 for citizens and PRs and $53.50 for foreigners (non-refundable); - Deposit of $400.00; and - Bank statement of Child Development Account (CDA) and processing fee of $42.80. All registrations will be conducted at the Kindergarten Admin Office, Covenant Centre Level 2. For enquiries, call 62853730 from 9am to 3pm. A Retreat in Daily Life “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) Over Lent and Holy Week, we invite you to draw near to the Lord by making a Retreat in Daily Life. Take this opportunity to renew your relationship with the Lord at this retreat which you can do in the comfort of your own home as you carry on with your daily life. Opening Session: Sat, 1 Apr/9am-1pm Closing Session: Sat, 15 Apr/9am-1pm Venue: Haven • Closing date: Sun, 12 Mar • Cost: $20 per person For more details, pick up a flyer at the Contact Point or contact Soo Hoong at 62851234 or [email protected]. MISSIONS 1. Mission Volunteers needed in Sarawak If you passed with an ‘O' Credit in English and are open to help children learn English in Primary 4&5 in Kapit Methodist Primary School, Sarawak, we are looking for you to serve in short-term missions for a week or two. Experience travelling through the Rejang River and discover what God can do through you. Teach English in the morning and share your faith during the afternoon English Enrichment programme. A briefing session will be conducted for those interested on Sat, 11 Mar. Mission Trip Dates: Tue-Sat, 13-24 Jun and/or Tue-Mon, 7-20 Nov Briefing Session Date/Time: Sat, 11 Mar/2pm-4pm Briefing Venue: MGS, 11 Blackmore Drive, Level 2 Conference Room Please contact Rev Wee CS David at 91680230 or [email protected] to indicate your interest. 2. Easter Camp in Yangon, Myanmar Share the Easter message through an outreach camp to 150 children and youths between the ages of 5-14 and their parents. Mission Trip Dates: Wed-Mon, 12-17 Apr • Estimated Cost: $680 Training Dates: TBC • Closing Date: Sun, 12 Mar To sign up for the trip, please complete the missions trip registration form at the Contact Point. For more information, contact Daphne at 68251234 or [email protected]. 3. KNOW GOD. MAKE GOD KNOWN. Mission Trip for Summer Camp in Xiamen Join this fulfilling mission trip where you can reach out to students between the ages of 10-15 from Fuzhou through a Summer Camp in Xiamen. Mission Trip Dates: Sat-Mon, 15-24 Jul • Estimated Cost: $1000 Training Dates: TBC • Closing Date: 30 Apr Find out more about our ministry in Fuzhou through our East Asia mission contact, Fanny, at a briefing on Sat, 11 Mar at 4.30pm in the Music Room.To sign up for the trip, please complete the missions trip registration form at the Contact Point. For more information, contact Sim Ting at 97287216 or [email protected]. You may also email [email protected]. 4. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Be part of God's plan to love people from every culture. Join 15 special instructors over 15 lessons as we catch a vision of what God is doing in our world. Classes take place on Sunday afternoons, starting Sun, 12 Mar at Paya Lebar Methodist Church. Special rates for PLMC worshippers and members are available. Sign up at the Contact Point by TODAY for early bird discounts. For more details, please visit perspectivessingapore.org/next-course/ or email [email protected]. Basic Counselling Skills 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; and - Identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses and appreciate how these may affect your ability to counsel. Dates/Time: Tue, 21, 28 Mar; 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr/7.30pm-10pm Cost: $30 (incl. book and material) • Limited to 25 participants Please register at the Contact Point by Sun, 12 Mar. For more details, contact Grace Phoon at [email protected]. TRAC WSCS Women’s Conference "Women in this VUCA World" What do you do when you are in circumstances that are volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous (VUCA)? Is it possible to navigate out of these situations victoriously, feeling unshaken, achieving complete peace and assurance? Join us in a Women's Exclusive conference and be inspired by women who have risen above their challenges, living a transformed life. Date/Time: Sat, 22 Apr/9am-5.30pm Venue: Toa Payoh Methodist Church Cost: $20 (incl. tea breaks & lunch) Register at the WSCS Counter in the Fellowship Hall TODAY. DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE 1. Introduction to SOZO SOZO is a unique inner healing and deliverance ministry aimed to get to the root of things hindering your personal connection with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This course will introduce you to the tools and skills used by the SOZO ministry and equip you with basic understanding of the ministry. All participants are required to go for their own SOZO ministry after the course. Topics incl: Father Ladder, The 4 Doors, Presenting Jesus, etc. Trainer: Ms Madeleine Tan • Dates: Tue, 21, 28 Mar; 4 Apr Time: 7.30pm-10pm • Venue: Jordan Hall • Cost: $10 for PLMC members or worshippers; $100 for non-PLMC members or worshippers Register at the Contact Point by Sun, 12 Mar. For more details, contact Kwang Meng at 62851234 or [email protected]. 2. Infant/Child Baptism Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.” In accordance with the teaching of the Lord, the church welcomes parents to present their child to the Lord through baptism. There will be a compulsory briefing for parents to prepare them on the responsibilities of their child’s baptism. Date/Time: Fri, 31 Mar/7.45pm-9.45pm • Venue: Ephesus/Ephraim Room Submit completed application forms at the Contact Point by Sun, 19 Mar. For more details, contact Andy Toh at 62851234 or [email protected]. 3. New Testament & Archaeology Seminar This seminar, together with visual presentations, invites you to take an unforgettable virtual journey to various archaeological sites and examine various inscriptions, buildings, and other artifacts related to the New Testament. We will investigate the connection between archaeological evidence and the New Testament and how an understanding of the cultural and historical background of the 1st century can help us understand the New Testament better. There will also be practical sessions on how we can appropriately apply what we have read in the New Testament. So come and see, feel and walk with Jesus in Galilee and Paul in the Mediterranean cities with Dr Lim Kar Yong (pastor, author and lecturer in New Testament at Seminari Theoloji Malaysia and other regional seminaries). Register at the Contact Point by Sun, 19 Mar. Date/Time: Sat, 1 Apr/9.30am-1pm • Venue: Conference Rm • Cost: $10 For details, contact Kwang Meng at 62851234 or [email protected]. FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY 1. Marriage Preparation Course 2017 Many Christian couples come to a point where they must Define their Relationship. With the comedic style of Danny Silk through video teaching, this course for those considering marriage aims to examine the exciting yet unknown path they will travel on together. We need God’s truth and encouragement in this courageous adventure. The course also includes a Prepare/Enrich premarital assessment. Treat this course as an investment in your relationship, spending time to learn and discover your purpose in God. Dates: Wed, 22, 29 Mar; 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr; 3, 17, 24 & 31 May Time: 7.30pm-10pm • Venue: Jordan Hall Cost: $100 per couple (incl. materials & assessment tool) Register at the Contact Point by TODAY. For more details, contact Andy Toh at [email protected] or 62851234. 2. Adventure With Dad Even in Christian homes, we know that it is not always easy to be an involved father. As children enter their teenage years and begin to discover their identity, they need their father’s presence and guidance more than ever. To champion for fathers to be involved in their children’s lives in an intentional way, Focus on the Family Singapore has organised a special camp for fathers and sons: Adventure with Dad Urban Camp (for father and son) Camp 1: Sun-Mon, 12-13 Mar • Camp 2: Mon-Tue, 13-14 Mar Venue: The Float @ Marina Bay • Cost: $360 per pair To register or for more details, contact Marcus Cheong at Marcus.Cheong@ family.org.sg or 64910722. 3. Connecting with our Teens This workshop is for parents to discover how they may empathise, understand and connect with their teens aged 11 to 18 years old. Limited to 40 participants. Facilitator: Ms Tan Mok Sang, a former educator & trained counsellor Date/Time: Sat, 11 Mar/8.45am-12.15pm • Venue: Haven • Cost: FOC Please register at the Contact Point TODAY. For more details, please pick up a flyer at the Contact Point or contact Serene at 93807578. Methodist Festival Choir: "Love Unknown" The Methodist School of Music presents "Love Unknown" - a Festival of Passion Readings and Hymns, featuring The Methodist Festival Choir with guest conductor, Dr Michael Burkhardt. This is a festival of hymns and readings that center on the events of Holy Week. The readings for this service are an adaption of The Final Week of Jesus by Max Lucado. The interaction between choir, congregation, organist and reader makes for a truly meaningful journey in the season of Lent. Date/Time: Fri, 17 Mar/8pm Venue: Wesley Methodist Church, 5 Fort Canning Rd, S(179493) Admission is free. All are welcome. Do come early to park in carparks in the vicinity of the church as there is no parking in the church. THE HOLY SPIRIT His Person, His Work in Us and through Us Cairnhill Methodist Church invites you to this special seminar by Pastor Clark Taylor on the Holy Spirit. Pastor Clark is a noted Australian evangelist who reflects Jesus in his preaching and moves powerfully in healing and word of knowledge. Founder of Christian Outreach Centre, Christian Outreach College, Christian Heritage College and WorshipCentre Christian Church, Pastor Clark has a very real way of approaching people and his simple messages bring genuine, practical Holy Spirit answers to people’s lives. Pastor Clark’s gift of evangelism has brought him to many churches and countries where God has used him to help many men, women and children come to know God in a personal way. A tangible presence of God is a mark of the meetings he conducts. Speaker: Pastor Clark Taylor • Dates: Sat-Sun, 25-26 Mar Morning Sessions: 9.30am - 12pm • Night Sessions: 7.30pm-10pm Venue: Performing Arts Hall, Anglo Chinese School (Jr), 16 Winstedt Rd Cost: $40 for all 4 sessions or $20 per session or free for all students Register online at cairnhillchurch.com/clark-taylor . For more details, contact Cairnhill Methodist Church at [email protected] or 68874812. Throne Room Sessions Throne Room Sessions is a 3-day prophetic art and dance conference for worshippers who desire to encounter God through movement and the arts. Bringing together Kingdom Creatives from Singapore, Malaysia and The Philippines, we seek to connect dance and art ministries, encourage dancers and artists to take their ministries deeper and come together to worship God with our unique giftings. Dates: Thu-Sat, 20-22 Apr • Venue: PLMC • Cost: $85 For PLMC members only: Register by Sun, 15 Mar to enjoy the early bird rate of $78. To register or for more details, visit www.throneroomsessions. Work Out and Worship Work Out and Worship (WoW!) is designed for anyone who wants to keep fit through modern dance exercises and learn the basics of worship dance. No dance experience needed. WoW! facilitator, Elaine Chan, is a Prophetic Dance Teacher with 23 years of teaching and performing experience, locally and overseas. Her heart is to lead people into deeper encounters with God through the use of movement in worship. In 2016, Elaine started THREADance ministry where she mentors dance leaders from different churches in Singapore. She also serves as a dance mentor with Awaken Generations and continues to bring her gifts to wherever God leads her. Dates/Time: Sun, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Apr; 14, 21, 28 May/7pm Venue: Antioch Room • Duration: 90 minutes per class • Cost: $80 WoW! is limited to 20 participants. Register at the Contact Point TODAY. Prayer Focus Mandarin Service 1. Pray for those who are attending the D&N and baptism preparation classes. As they learn more about God and His Word, may their lives be transformed to be more and more like Jesus. 2. Pray for the core team who serve in the Agape Fellowship (China Injured Workers Ministry). May the Lord grant them greater wisdom as they avail themselves to become vessels of God’s love. Pray also for God’s healing touch to bring wholeness to these brothers from China. Silver Boxes 1. Pray for the upcoming evangelistic Easter services at our Kindy and Junior Departments on 16 Apr. May the Lord continue to lead and guide us as we meet and plan for this special day together. 2. Pray for the hurting children in our midst. May they continue to learn to put their trust in the Lord, and experience healing and breakthroughs in their lives, so that they can shine for Him. Sonshine Kids 1. Praise God for the good response at our Wild Wild Wet outing on 4 Mar. We pray that the seed of God’s love sown in each life will continue to take root and bear fruit. 2. Pray for the leaders’ family members to be covered with God’s love and protection. As our leaders serve tirelessly and give their best to the children, may the Lord watch over their families and keep them safe in His arms. THANK YOU FOR PRAYING Floral Offering In loving memory of Mdm Vivien Chan Poh Choo (Mrs Neo Poh Kiat) LET'S GO GREEN! To access the e-bulletin on your mobile phone: 1. Visit www.plmc.org on your preferred browser 2. Click on the “Media” tab 3. Click on the bar below the “Bulletin” heading 4. Scroll down to find the latest copy of the e-bulletin To access the e-bulletin on your desktop: 1. Visit www.plmc.org on your preferred browser 2. Hover on the “Get Updated” tab and click on “Newsletter/Bulletin” 3. Choose the bulletin you would like to view under the “Bulletin” heading Next Week at PLMC WED, 8 MAR 7.30pm - Building Christian Community Jesus’ Way (Jerusalem Room) FRI, 10 MAR 7.30pm - The Parenting Teenagers Course (Haven) SAT, 11 MAR 9am - Prophetic Art Class (Jerusalem Room) 2.30pm - Baptism & Membership Class (Jordan Hall) 4pm - Peranakan Fellowship (Jerusalem Room) Cell Groups If you wish to be involved in a vibrant community of other 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]. SOZO Ministry An inner healing and deliverance ministry which helps enhance your personal connection with God, empowering you to fulfil your God-given purpose. Email: [email protected] • SOZO Hotline: 81190555 Testimonies We welcome testimonies of God’s work in your life as an encouragement to others! Please email your testimony to [email protected], along with your name and contact details. 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
