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SUNDAY 19 May 2019 Sunday in Eastertide

SERMON TITLE: The God Who Stoops

SCRIPTURE LESSON:

Psalm 113

SPEAKER: Rev Dr Maggie Low

A FAMILY BLESSED TO BLESS THE COMMUNITY AND THE NATIONSAddress: 5 Boundary Road S(549954) • Tel: 6285 1234 Email: communications@plmc.org Website: www.plmc.org • Facebook: PayaLebarMethodistChurch • Instagram: PLMC_SG

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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, 19 MAY7.30am Peranakan ServiceSpeaker: Nyonya Phebe KodratSermon Title: Aliran-aliran Sebuah SungaiScripture Lesson: Mazmur 46:4-7Worship Leader: Sdr Cheang Cheng San

9am Sanctuary Service &11.15am Celebration ServiceSpeaker: Rev Dr Maggie LowSermon Title: The God Who StoopsScripture Lesson: Psalm 113Worship Leaders:(9am) Ms Angela Tan(11.15am) Dr Yvonne Loh

9am Youth ServiceSharing Testimonies (YWAM)Worship Leader: Ms Rachel Loh

9am & 11.15amMandarin ServicesSpeaker: Pastor Alex HoSermon Title: Jesus Overcame Temptation, So Can YouScripture Lesson: James 1:13-15Worship Leader: Mr Ezekiel Ang

BereavementOur condolences to the families of the late:• Mr Wong Kum Hong • Mdm Low Poo Sam

WED, 22 MAY7.30pm - Marriage Preparation Course (Conference Room)

THU&FRI, 23&24 MAY 7.30pm - Aldersgate Lectures (PLMC)

SAT, 25 MAY10.00am - Following Jesus in the Gospel of John Pt2 (Conference Room)4.00pm - Aldersgate Celebration Service (Sanctuary)4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship (Jerusalem Room)

NO Filipino Service TODAY as the Filipino congregation are worshipping at the Celebration of Hope Filipino/English Service at 10.30am.

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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 cellministry@plmc.org.

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 that helps you enhance your personal connection with God, empowering you to fulfil your God-given purpose. For appointments or enquiries, email plihm@plmc.org 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 pastoralcare@plmc.org 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, you may 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

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DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE

1. Tending the Soul Retreat Are you feeling weary and worn out or spiritually dry and distant from the Lord, or perhaps you need a quiet space to seek God? If so, consider coming away for two days of quiet retreat. This is an individually guided retreat which offers you a sacred space to find refuge and rest in God, to listen to Him and to let the Lord tend to your being. A spiritual companion will meet with you each day to prayerfully support and guide you through the two days of silence. Please register at the Contact Point by 26 May 19 or while places are available. For more information, please contact Soo Hoong at soohoong@plmc.org.Dates: 13-15 June 2019 (stay-in from Thursday 6.30pm to Saturday, 5pm) Venue: Canossian Lifesprings Spirituality Centre, 100, Jalan MerbokCost: $150 per person (inclusive of aircon room and meals)

Thy Kingdom Camp - Campers’ Briefing & Tee Shirt DistributionSAVE THE DATE! A compulsory Campers’ Briefing will be held to give you vital information about the Camp, including the Community Visits. Camp Tee-shirts will also be distributed at Haven from 12.00pm.Date: Sunday, 2 Jun 19*Time: 2.00pm-5.00pm Venue: Sanctuary *ONLY for those who are unable to make it for the 2 Jun 19 briefing, there will be a second briefing on Sun 9 Jun 19, details of which will be released later. You are encouraged to do your best to attend the 2 Jun 19 briefing as you will be introduced to your ferry and bus I/Cs. This will NOT happen on 9 Jun 19.

PIC-CL MeetingPlease note that there will be a PIC Clus-ter/Cell Leaders Meeting on Sunday, 26 May 2019. All Cell Leaders, Assistant Cell Leaders and Cell Administrators are en-couraged to attend. The details are as follows:Venue: Haven/Gabriel/MichaelTime: 2.30pm-4.30pmTopic: Soul Care

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Dumpling Festival (端午节 “Duan Wu Jie”) Evangelistic EventBring your pre-believing family members and friends to PLMC on 1 June 19, 4.00pm to celebrate the Dumpling Festival together through sharing of the Gospel, games, dumpling making workshop and “Bak Chang” competition! Enter the competition with your Mum/Dad, family members and/or friends with your traditional, home-cooked family secret recipe or your newly-created innovation. For those who don’t know how to make “Bak Chang”, come join us to learn how! Raise a Hallelujah PLMC Family! We are believing our Lord Jesus for a great harvest! We claim the promise from Acts 16:31. If you believe in the Lord Jesus, you will be saved--you and your household!! More details can be found at the booth in the Fellowship Hall. Register TODAY! For more information, please call Florence at 6285 1234 or email to outreach@plmc.org.

2. Kingdom Economy Audio RecordingWe are taking orders for the audio recording of Ps John Koe’s talk on Kingdom Economy that took place on 1 May 2019. It will be available in 2 different formats:• MP3 Files on a Thumbdrive at $25• Normal CD Set at $40All proceeds go to FrontierWorks of which Ps John Koe is the founder. Please make your order with full payment at the booth at the Fellowship Hall (NOT Contact Point) TODAY. You will be informed about the date for collection.

Missions Talk: Vacation with a PurposeHave you ever wondered how you could incorporate Missions into your Vacation? Come and hear from Ian and Carrie as they share their experience in distributing tract pens while on vacation in one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. We invite you, so that you can hear, pray and partner! Their sharing will be on 29 May 2019, 7.30pm-9.30pm in the Conference room. Please register with Daphne: daphne@plmc.org.

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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. MWS Covenant Family Service Centre would like to thank the PLMC members who responded to our request for baby clothes, fridge and a tv. Thank you for your generous donations to meet our beneficiaries needs! God bless.• Sofa• Laptop

Glowing Years Ministry (GYM)1. GYM Intergenerational Walk with Girls’ BrigadeDate: Saturday, 25 May 2019Time: 9.30am-1.30pmCost: $12*Venue: PLMC PlazaPlaces: Hay’s Dairy Farm, Fire Flies Health farm (organic vegs etc), Bollywood Veggies *Cost includes admission, transport & lunch at Bollywood Veggies

2. TRAC BOSM Biblical Talk - Coping with the Challenges of Modern LivingDate: Thursday, 30 May 2019Time: 2.00pm-4.30pmCost: Free (light refreshments provided) Speaker: Dr Andrew Goh, Elder of Riverlife Church Venue: Sophia Blackmore Hall (level 6)

Methodist Centre 70 Barker Road Register by 12 May at GYM counterFor 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.

PrayerFocus MISSIONSMEKONG BOONCHIAW1) Pray for journey mercies for Boonchiaw as he travels between God is Good churches and preaching points and for continued good health.

KG & C1) Praise God for rain that has improved the air quality from ‘Disastrous/Hazardous’ to ‘Unhealthy’. Pray for further improvement of the air quality, and for the people living and working there. 2) Pray for the university students to be able to concentrate as they revise for their final exams and write their final papers. Pray that they will also pray and trust God as their faithful God.

B & L1) Pray for B & L to have a smooth entry and sufficient financing as they enter into a partnership with a friend.2) Pray for B & L to have strength and wisdom as they have been working overtime to complete converting face-to-face training content into online training content. Pray that their computers and software do not break down.

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EAST ASIASKI1) Pray for the university staff and leaders to have true wisdom from God. Pray for the staff and students to have energy, passion, strength, determination and right attitude to run the last phase of the race well and to also finish well.2) Pray for SKI to increase in wisdom, capacity, capabilities and energy to do the tasks given. Pray for clear mind and good health.

SONGS1) Praise God as the Songs’ son and daughter-in-law are expecting their first child. Pray for a healthy and smooth pregnancy.2) Pray for one of the TAN-NW teams in a big city to find an affordable, safe and secure venue for their house church.

EVE1) Pray for Eve to have courage and strength to fight the ‘giant’ resistance at her workplace, like David did against Goliath.

2) Pray for Eve to have peace within as she waits upon the Lord for direction.

SARA1) Pray for Sara to be encouraged and find joy in ministry work. Pray for Sara to be fluent in the Japanese language.2) Pray for Sara’s family members’ salvation and spiritual protection.

CENTRAL ASIAZAHRA1) Pray for Zahra to have God’s wisdom for time management in covering all

curriculum in the midst of all school events. Pray for success and protection for a community outreach and performances her students are doing. 2) Pray for Zahra to have good health, good mind, good friendships and good time hearing God during personal devotion.

ZY1) Pray for ZY to readjust back to Singapore, especially the pace of life, and to have good times with family and friends.2) Pray for ZY to have grace and help to complete her masters assignments.

CT 1) Pray for God to grant CT protection and well-being as she has been experiencing unfortunate incidents.2) Pray for God’s provision in raising support for her ministry.

PARA-CHURCH WORKERS Fellowship of Evangelical Students – Siah May Lan1) Pray for May Lan healing of her thyroid condition as she has to take daily medication again, due to the borderline test results, until her next review in July. 2) Pray for May Lan’s Mum’s cataract surgery to go well in early May. Pray for speedy recovery without complications and for the family to be able to take good care of her Mum after surgery.

CRU – Nigel Ho1) Pray for Nigel to have wisdom as he transits out of his current role to his new role in Cru Singapore.2) Pray for God’s provision in raising

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TestimoniesWe welcome testimonies of God’s work in your life as an encouragement to others! Please email your testimony to testimonies@plmc.org, along with your name and contact details.

support for his ministry.

WYCLIFFE SINGAPORE – GRACE TAN1) Praise God for a safe and uneventful trip to the Philippines from 24 to 30 April 2019, to celebrate the dedication of the Romblomanon New Testament. Pray that these Scriptures will ignite revival among the Romblomanon people. 2) Pray for Grace to be able to clear all her work in Wycliffe Singapore office before she travels to South Africa from 14 June to 7 July 2019.

NAVIGATORS SINGAPORE – ROGER YEO1) Pray that God will preserve the seeds sown from Celebration of Hope digital outreach and that people who have responded will understand and produce a crop in time. Matthew 13:23 2) Pray for Kevin, Aaron and Haley, that they would grow in faith and in their love for people, that they would be willing to sacrifice for the harvest field.

YWAM SINGAPORE – BEATRICE WEE1) Pray for Beatrice to have wisdom and courage in running the new Programme at work, and growth in leadership.2) Pray for Beatrice to be blessed with right and divine connections.

TestimonyAbout 2 weeks ago, I woke up with a pain on my upper back and had problem doing my daily neck exercises. The discomfort lasted about 1 week. I was undecided as to whether to see a physiotherapist. However, I prayed over the pain and I felt as if I heard a small voice telling me that it is not necessary to see a physiotherapist. After continuing to pray over the discomfort for a couple of days, the pain went away on one afternoon and I am now back to normal. Praise the Lord and thank Him for His divine healing. Hallelujah!- C.S.Chua

*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.