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Sunday, 11 Nov 201812th Sunday in Kingdomtide
TRAC Conference Sunday
THIS WEEK’S SERVICES
A FAMILY BLESSED TO BLESS THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATIONSAddress: 5 Boundary Road S(549954) • Tel: 6285 1234 Email: [email protected] Website: www.plmc.org • Facebook: PayaLebarMethodistChurch • Instagram: PLMC_SG
TODAY, 11 NOV7.30am Peranakan ServiceSpeaker: Rev Jimmy WongSermon Title: Pada Hari ItuScripture Lesson: 2 Tisalonika 1Worship Leader: Nyonya Emily Lim
9am Sanctuary Service &11.15am Celebration ServiceSpeaker: Rev Raymond FongSermon Title: The Wonderful Work Of ChristScripture Lesson: Hebrews 9:24-28Worship Leaders:(9am) Mr Samuel Ling(11.15am) Mr Vernon Meng
9am Youth ServiceSpeaker: Mr Emanuel GohSermon Title: Issues: An Eye For An Eye, Can?Worship Leaders: Ms Rachel Loh & Ms Bernice Toh
9am & 11.15am Mandarin ServicesSpeaker: Rev Oh Beng KeeSermon Title: Jesus Values PrayerScripture Lesson: John 17Worship Leader: Mr Ezekiel Ang
1.30pm Filipino ServiceSpeaker: Rev Rey SolanoSermon Title: The Joys Of LivingScripture Lesson: Jeremiah 29:11 & John 10:10Worship Leader: Mrs April Oviedo & Mrs Raquel Cardano
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CUS 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 [email protected].
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.
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.
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MON, 12 NOV9.30am - Walking with God (Conference Room) SAT, 17 NOV4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship (Jerusalem Room)
New BirthOur congratulations to Andrew Lee & Charis Chan on the birth of their son, Jared Lee on 2 Nov 2018.
Floral OfferingIn loving memory of:• Ong Tong Yong
TestimoniesWe 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.
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Our Speaker TodayRev Raymond Fong worked as a Government lawyer for 11 years before responding to God’s call to full-time ministry as a pastor. He is currently the Pastor-in-charge of Faith Methodist Church. He is married to Grace and has a 13-year old son, Timothy.
A Quiet Day in AdventCome and spend a quiet day with the Lord in this season of Advent. Hear what He has to say to you in this period of preparation and anticipation, of waiting and hope. There will be guided Bible meditation and quiet space for personal reflection. Lunch will be provided. Please register at the Contact Point. For enquiries, please email [email protected]: Saturday, 1 Dec 2018Time: 9.00am-5.00pm Venue: Canossian Lifespring Spirituality Centre, 100 Jalan Merbok, S598454 Cost: $45 per person (includes lunch) Closing Date: 12 November (or when spaces are taken up)
Do You Have Unanswered Questions After CBE?Then come for our Forums on the CBE! Please email your questions and which day you will be attending to [email protected] by Sunday, 18 Nov 2018.Dates/Times: Friday, 23 Nov 2018/7.30pm; Sunday, 25 Nov 2018/2.30pmVenue: Jordan Hall
Help Yourself to the Weekly BulletinWe would like to encourage worshippers to receive the bulletin via Whatsapp Broadcast. From this Sunday onwards, the ushers will not be handing out bulletins to worshippers. If you need a physical copy of the bulletin, please help yourself to one at the table near the glass doors.
RECEIVE THE WEEKLY BULLETIN VIA WHATSAPP BROADCASTGet the weekly bulletin sent to you in PDF format via PLMC Updates and help to save the Earth and love God’s creation! Here’s how: 1. Install Whatsapp on your mobile phone 2. Save 8752 9954 in your mobile phone address book as “PLMC Updates” 3. Send a Whatsapp message to “PLMC Updates” with your FULL NAME & MOBILE NUMBER (e.g Pamela Lee Ming Choo 9285 1234) Please look for Amy at the Visitors’ Corner if you need assistance.
Scan the QR Code for the Weekly BulletinThe QR Code for the Weekly Bulletin is on the poster at the entrance to the Sanctuary and on cards in the pew pockets. We hope to reduce the number of paper bulletins printed this way.
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Christian Service (WSCS)CHRISTMAS CAROLLING, 14 DECEMBER 2018Let’s bring good cheer and music to our Homebound members. Register at WSCS counter TODAY. We welcome everyone!
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
Methodist School of Music (MSM) Year-End ConcertMSM presents their year-end concert “GLORIA! Celebrating the Christmas Story”. Enjoy a vibrant musical kaleidoscope of seasonal choral anthems, carols and songs. This concert will warm and encourage your hearts for the Christmas season! Tickets at $15, $25, $30, $40 and $60 available only from Methodist School of Music, Hotline: 6767 5258; WhatsApp: 9724 6273; Email: [email protected]/Time: Thursday, 13 Dec 2018/7.30pm • Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall
Trinity Annual Conference Methodist ChurchesAgape Methodist Church • Aldersgate Methodist Church • Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church • Barker Road Methodist Church • Bedok Methodist Church • Bukit Batok Preaching Point • Cairnhill Methodist Church • Christ Methodist Church • Christalite Methodist Chapel • Covenant Community Methodist Church • Fairfield Methodist Church • Faith Methodist Church • Holland Village Methodist Church • Kampong Kapor Methodist Church • Living Hope Methodist Church • Living Waters Methodist Church • Methodist Church of the Incarnation • Paya Lebar Methodist Church • Pentecost Methodist Church • Toa Payoh Methodist Church • Trinity Methodist Church • Wesley Methodist Church
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(GYM)1. GYM Discover Walk-Disney Christmas Light-upDate/Time: Saturday, 17 Nov 2018/5.00pm-9.00pm • Venue: PLMC Plaza Cost: $2 (There will be a dinner stop–at your own expense)
2. TRAC Seniors Ministry – Encounter Prayer ServiceDate/Time: Tuesday, 27 Nov 2018/2.30pm–4.00pm • Venue: Faith Methodist Church 3. TRAC Seniors Ministry – Christmas Carolling ServiceDate: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018/2.30pm–4.00pm • Venue: Faith Methodist Church. Register at GYM Counter (transport provided)
4. GYM Special 10th Anniversary Celebration Date/Time: Saturday, 12 Jan 2019/5.00pm-8.00pm • Venue: Haven, PLMC Cost: $20 (Includes buffet dinner and GYM T-shirt to be worn on that day)Check for details of programme on our GYM Notice Board. Registration at GYM Counter is open from 10.30am-11.15am
5. GYM Senior Connect Date/Time: Every Second Thursday of the month/10am–12noon • Venue: PLMC Fellowship Hall. Open to all seniors and pre-believing friends.
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.
*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.
Hebrews 9:24-28 (NIV)24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence. 25 Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own. 26 Otherwise Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
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OUTREACHPray for the various Christmas Outreach planning committees. As we roll out the outreach events for the community and the underprivileged this Christmas, we pray that the Lord Jesus will be pleased with our worship as we work as a family at PLMC to bless those He cares for. We pray that His salvation will be made known to the community and all the beneficiaries through the demonstration of love and power in all that we say and do as we organise and host these events!
We thank God for the many clusters who have availed themselves to serve in various capacities at the various Christmas Outreach events. Pray for good health, supernatural strength, immense creativity and exceeding joy for all volunteers. Pray also that many more within the PLMC family will rise up and give their time, talents and resources to be a blessing to our community.
Pray also that there will be good response and commitment from both residents in the community as well as beneficiaries of partnering social agencies to come for the Christmas outreach events.
Thank you for your partnership in Prayer!
Job OpportunitiesWE WANT YOU!PLMC is looking for suitable candidates to join the staff team in the following positions -a. Communications Executiveb. Operations Executive (Facilities)Requirements applicable to all three positions:• Singaporean or Permanent Resident only• Relevant qualifications and work ex-perience• Must be able to work on SundaysWe invite interested applicants to email detailed resume together with current and expected salary and a recent photo-graph to [email protected] or send the information by post to –
Director of AdministrationPaya Lebar Methodist Church
5 Boundary Road, Singapore 549954 (only shortlisted candidates
will be notified)
HOPE Student Care CentreHOPE Student Care Centre, located at Hougang Ave 10 #01-455, is looking for a Full Time Programme Staff.Requirements: Minimum qualification of GCE ‘O’ level and above. The individual should be passionate about nurturing children and able to guide primary school students (Primary 1–6) in their schoolwork. Interested applicants, please send your resume to [email protected].
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CUS Testimony
I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in June 2017. Immediately after six sessions of chemotherapy in September last year, I left for Germany to attend my husband’s niece’s wedding and his mother’s birthday. One week into the holiday, both my legs began to swell up to my thighs. I went twice to see two private doctors and the swelling did not subside. I had an ultrasound done for thrombosis. Praise the Lord it was not. I was warded in hospital for four days. The only time I saw a doctor was on the day I was warded and the next day, when another doctor came to take down my particulars. As it happened to be a weekend and Monday being a public holiday, there were no doctors on duty except for emergencies. From the blood test, I was told that it was a virus in my kidneys but they could not ascertain what kind of virus it was. I was in pain and my blood pressure was high. The next day a young trainee Nigerian nurse in her twenties came into the room to introduce herself and to find out how I was. She spoke to me in German which I could speak and understand. I asked her if she could speak English as I was more comfortable speaking that, and she said, “Yes”. For the life of me I could not figure out why I asked her if she was a Christian, and she said, “Yes, a BORN AGAIN”. I got excited. I said, “Could you pray for me?”and she said, “Yes”. As she was praying, she broke out in tongues, and just then, a male nurse came in. After she finished praying, he said in German to her, “Oh, you can pray in tongues”. After she left a patient was warded in the room I was in.
The next morning, the Nigerian nurse excitedly came in the room and asked me how I was. She said the whole night the Holy Spirit kept on waking her up to pray for Mrs Hubner (me). I told her I managed to sleep well that night. During my stay, I did not ask for any pain-killers even though I felt uncomfortable. She prayed again and asked the Lord for divine favour for the swelling to subside as I was leaving for Singapore in two days. The swelling subsided a little and my husband and I decided to check me out of the hospital. We had to catch the flight back to Singapore as I had an appointment with a Professor at NUH on Monday. God was so good He arranged for wheelchair service and a comfortable flight back to Singapore. I made an appointment to see a vascular doctor at NUH and was diagnosed with incompetent veins and valves in my legs. Surgery was not recommended as they could not guarantee success, and it was too soon after chemotherapy.
Every three months I had to go for a scope. I had done four more and there was still a small red scar which the Professor was not sure whether it was the after effects of chemotherapy.
On 24 September 2018, I went for the another scope. This time the Professor said to me, “Look! Look! Your bladder is so clean, you cannot imagine something was in it”. He turned to me and said, “Congratulations, you have a new bladder”. He went out and congratulated my husband. Glory to God that was what I had prayed when I was diagnosed. I had
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God. Create a new bladder for me” and God answered my prayers.
Three Sundays ago, Pastor Irene was praying for lungs and I went up for prayers as I am being treated for my lungs. The following Sunday, Pastor Wendy gave the word “veins” and I went up for prayer. This time, Pastor Wendy and Pastor Alex prayed for me. I was filled by the Holy Spirit with holy laughter. As I was sitting on the pew, Pastor Jonathan passed by and said to Pastor Wendy pray for her legs, too, as one shorter than the other, and the Lord grew my shorter leg, too.
I thank God for many miracles in my life. The first was when I was 10 years old in 1960, and on my dying bed diagnosed with rheumatic fever. God came to my rescue. I am ever so thankful and grateful to God our Father, His Son Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit for being with me and seeing me through all these years. Glory to God in the Highest. Amen - Geraldine Huebner
Worship & Music MinistryThe Worship & Music (W&M) Ministry oversees and serves the 9am Sanctuary Service and 11.15am Celebration Service. We have a huge family of volunteers serving as worship leaders, musicians, choir, music ensemble, singers, ushers, floral stewards, Holy Communion stewards/helpers, dancers, flaggers and prophetic artists. Come, step forward to bless and be blessed as you share your passion and giftings in the W&M Ministry!
Areas of Recruitment:1. Female and Male Singers - for the choir and worship back-up singer teams.2. Pianist/Organist - 9am Sanctuary Service.3. Guitarists, Keyboardists and Drummers - 11.15am Celebration Service/Mandarin Service/Filipino Service.4. Others: Ushers, Floral stewards, HC helpers, Gsus ensemble, Gmajor singing group.5. Ad hoc events:a. Caroling Outreach (Saturday, 8 Dec 2018)Come join us in bringing Christmas cheer and God’s love to the residents of Orange Valley Nursing Home as a singer or befriender!Date/Time: Saturday, 8 Dec 2018/11am- 4pmPractice Dates: 25 Nov & 2 Dec 2018/11.00am, Music Room
b. Christmas Day Combined Services (Tuesday, 25 Dec 2018)Bring your gift of song, dance, music and drama to the Lord this Christmas!• Choir: 2, 9, 16 & 23 Dec, 9.00 or 11.00
am, Music Room• Gsus Ensemble: 1, 8, 15 & 22 Dec,
2.30-5.30pm• Dancers: 23 & 30 Oct, 23 & 27 Nov, 4,
11 & 18 Dec, 7-10pm• Drama (non-speaking role actors,
stage hands, stage manager): 15 & 22 Dec, 2.30-5.30pm
• Combined Rehearsals: 16 & 23 Dec, 2.30-5.30pm
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