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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

infocusSUNDAY 13 JAN 20192nd Sunday in Ephipany

SERMON: The Kingdom Of God

In A City Of Refuge (Part II)

SCRIPTURE: Exodus 13

SPEAKER: Rev Dr Jonathan Seet

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, 13 JAN7.30am Peranakan ServiceSpeaker: Rev Raymond SeetSermon Title: Maju Kedepan 2019Scripture Lesson: Filipi 3:7-8Worship Leader: Sdr Cheang Cheng San

9am Sanctuary Service &11.15am Celebration ServiceSpeaker: Rev Dr Jonathan SeetSermon Title: The Kingdom Of GodIn A City Of Refuge (Part II)Scripture Lesson: Exodus 13Worship Leaders:(9am) Ms Amelia Champion(11.15am) Mr Joseph Mok

9am & 11.15amMandarin ServicesSpeaker: Mrs Judith ChuaSermon Title: God’s PresenceScripture Lesson: Exodus 13:20-22Worship Leader: Mr Sng Cheng Kiang

NO Youth & Filipino ServiceThe Youth & Filipino services will jointhe 9am Sanctuary Service or the11.15am Celebration Service TODAY.

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BereavementOur condolences to the family of the late: • Mdm Sim So Hong

FRI, 18 JAN7.30pm - The Parenting Teenagers Course (Jordan Hall)

SAT, 19 JAN4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship (Jerusalem Room)

WeddingOur congratulations to:Caleb Lim & Lianne Chiawho were united in HolyMatrimony on 5 Jan 2019.

New BirthOur congratulationsto Junyang & Hazel Chanon the birth of their son,Hugh Chan on 20 Dec 2018.

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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.

Use of Photos or Video RecordingsPlease be informed that by entering these premises and participating in the worship 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 communication 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

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.

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.

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].

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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 & 20 Jan 2019.

Outreach Ministry

Blessing The Needy – We Need Delivery DriversFor I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, Mathew 25:35aWe thank God for blessing the PLMC family exceedingly abundantly. As we have been blessed, may we also be a blessing to all whom God loves. This Chinese New Year, we would like to bless 80 families from the Braddell Heights constituency and also the clients of Covenant Family Service Centre with food hampers.We need help in delivering the hampers to the families to make this New Year meaningful for them. May they all come to know our Jehovah Jireh who is exceedingly generous to all He loves! Sign up or find out more at the Outreach booth at fellowship hall TODAY.Details On Delivery:Delivery Date: Saturday, 26 Jan 2019Collection Time at PLMC: 2.00pm (please deliver the hampers to the families between 2.00pm-5.00pm)

PIC-CL MeetingPlease note that there will be a PIC Cluster/Cell Leaders Meeting on Sunday, 27 Jan 19. All Cell Leaders, Assistant Cell Leaders and Cell Administrators are encouraged to attend. The details are as follows:Venue: Haven/Gabriel/Michael Time: 2.30pm-4.30pmSpeaker: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup

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.

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, Singapore529259

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PLMC Camp 2019 Camp WebsiteFor the first time in PLMC history, Church Camp has its own microsite - www.plmc-tkc.com - where you can find all the information you need about PLMC Camp 2019.

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.

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Silver Boxes Parents’ BriefingCalling all parents with Children in Silver Boxes: There is a compulsory Parents’ Briefing after the two services on Sunday, 20 Jan 19 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].

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 sessionswe 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 maybelieve that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you mayhave 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 asNLT translates it, we will “have life by the power of His name.” The life Jesusgives 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 lookat Him through the eyes of the disciple and seek to follow Him as today’sdisciples.Dates: Saturdays; 2, 9, 23 Feb; 2 Mar 2019 Time: 10.00am–11.30amVenue: Covenant ChapelCost: $10 per personInstructor: Bishop Emeritus Dr Wee Boon Hup

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 Room Cost: $10 per personFacilitator: Mr Low Kwang Meng

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 andservice.

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Dates: 20 Feb-20 Nov 2019 (Wednesdays) Time: 7.30pm–10.00pmVenue: Haven Cost: $25 per person (Limited spaces available)Facilitator: Mr Low Kwang Meng

Register for the above courses with payment at Contact Point on Sundays by27 Jan 2019. For further information, contact Mr Low Kwang Meng at 6285 1234 or email to [email protected].

Adult/Youth Baptism & ConfirmationFor those who desire to be baptized, confirmed &/or transferred as PLMCmembers, kindly:1. Obtain registration form at the Contact Point and submit completedform by 20 Jan 2019 (latest).2. Attend all the BMC Sessions and an assigned Ministry 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-2.30pmCombined 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 andbe 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 leastone year before your wedding date. Kindly note that this course is heldonce a year.Prepare-Enrich Assessment: Couples need to set aside a day to meet withtheir counsellor to review the results.Group Sharing: There will be a small group sharing facilitated by a couplethroughout the sessions.Dates: Wednesdays; 3, 10, 17 & 24 Apr, 8, 15, 22 & 29 May 2019Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Cost: $100 per couple

Glowing Years Ministry (GYM)GYM Committee Retreat (19-20 Jan 2019)All registered participants please assemble at fellowship hall (PLMC) before 6.30 am on 19 Jan.

For more details, refer to the GYM Notice Board opposite the breakfast counterin the Fellowship Hall or contact Patrick Teo at 9696 0355 or Evelyn Chua at9112 2091.

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*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.

PrayerFocusOUTREACH1. We thank God for HIS favour and blessing for the year that has passed. It’s been a great honour and privilege that we can partner our Lord Jesus to reach out to the underprivileged, homeless, isolated, broken and lost people in our community. May we continue to move in power and love, proclaiming that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

2. Please pray for all the Outreach Planning committees. As we plan for theyear, may the Lord lead and guide us as we bring His message of love to thecommunity and underprivileged. May God grant us such a great harvest that is beyond our imagination as the PLMC family makes known His salvation to all HE draws to Himself through the demonstration of power and love.

3. Please pray for all the Chinese New Year initiatives. As we roll out theOutreach events this Chinese New Year, may the Lord Jesus be pleased with our worship as we work as a family in PLMC to bless those He cares for. We pray

especially for those who are estranged from their families, our friends who are living in the streets, the migrant workers who are working here amongst us and the many who are alone and lonely, that as they come to PLMC, they will have a personal encounter with our loving Father and our Lord Jesus!

4. Please pray for the PLMC Family, the many who have given generously of their time, prayers, spiritual gifts, talents and resources to serve the Lord in the various Outreach arms. Pray for the Lord Jesus to pour His love, anointing, wisdom and compassion into each of us as we befriend, share, minister and walk with all the people in need.

May we live all our lives in the presence of God, under the authority of God, and to the glory of God alone. All Glory to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!! Thank you for your partnership in prayer!

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Exodus 13:1-10 (NIV)Consecration of the Firstborn13 The Lord said to Moses, 2 “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”3 Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Eat nothing containing yeast. 4 Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving. 5 When the Lord brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites—the land he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you are to observe this ceremony in this month: 6 For seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the Lord. 7 Eat unleavened bread during those seven days; nothing with yeast in it is to be seen among you, nor shall any yeast be seen anywhere within your borders. 8 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’ 9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the Lord is to be on your lips. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand. 10 You must keep this ordinance at the appointed time year after year.

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