Sunday, 7 Jan 20181st Sunday in Epiphany

Holy Communion Sunday

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THIS WEEK’S SERVICES9am & 11.15am

Combined Holy Communion ServicesSpeaker: Rev Dr Jonathan Seet

Sermon Title: The Cleft Of The RockScripture Lesson: Exodus 33:12-23

NEXT WEEK AT PLMCSAT, 13 JAN7.30am - GYM Stretch and Rejuvenate - Stretch band exercise & Intro to Healthy Aging & Nutrition Jordan Hall4.00pm - Peranakan Fellowship Jerusalem Room

SUN, 14 JAN2.30pm - The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC) Gabriel Room

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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.

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 plihm@plmc.org or call 81190555.

HOLY COMMUNION 2ND OFFERING for the month of January will go towards Outreach (Prison Fellowship Singapore Ltd & Centre for Fathering Ltd).

WEDDINGOur congratulations to, Nicholas Toh & Kelly Toh who were united in Holy Matrimony on 30 Dec 2017.

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NEW FILIPINO SERVICEWe praise and thank God that, after 33 faithful years guiding and developing The Filipino Connection (Filipino Fellowship), He has led them one big step further to become a full-fledged service on Sunday, 14 Jan 2018. The service will be held every Sunday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Covenant Chapel. All are welcome to attend the service.

DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE

1. CREATIVE WAYS OF TEACHING Engaging children’s interest in the things of God can be a challenge. Research shows that the learning method determines the percentage of information retained. If we are teaching the life-changing messages of Jesus Christ,

surely we want them to be retained as much as possible. So, come join us in this workshop. You will learn creative ways of nurturing your children’s love for God’s word and engage your children, and motivate them to explore God’s word after the lessons taught. Register with payment at the Contact Point after the services by TODAY. Date/Time: Saturday, 13 January 2018/9.30am-12.30pm Venue: Haven • Cost: $10 per person • Trainers: David & Cynthia Leong

2. TALK-STORY GOSPELHave you always wanted to share the Gospel with your friends and family members but don’t know how? This class is for you! It teaches you how to share the Gospel through storytelling. This method equips you with the “how to” of introducing the Gospel in your conversations

by telling stories. This class will also give you tips on sharing the Gospel in basic dialect. Sign up TODAY! Be equipped to reach out to your friends and family in 2018! Register with payment at the Contact Point after the services by TODAY. Dates/Time: Wednesdays; 17, 24 & 31 January 2018/7.45pm-10pmVenue: Jordan Hall • Cost: $10 per person • Trainer: Grace Tan

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.

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DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE

THE PARENTING TEENAGERS COURSE (TPTC)(For those parenting 11 to 18-year-olds; the course is also helpful for parenting children 9-years old and upwards)The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC) was developed and is being run worldwide by Nicky & Silas Lee who have been married for 30 years and have four children. They are co-authors of The Parenting Book and The Marriage Book. They created The Parenting Children Course (TPCC) and The Parenting Teenagers Course (TPTC), The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course.Aim of the Course: To equip parents and caregivers of teenagers with strategies to build a healthy relationship while guiding them into adulthood. Format of the Course: Watch a video followed by small group discus-sions facilitated by PLMC members. Dates/Time: Sundays; 14, 21, 28 Jan, 4, 11 Feb 2018/2.30pm-4.30pm Venue: Gabriel Room • Cost: $6 per person

A QUIET MORNING (FOR FIRST TIMERS) This is a half-day prayer retreat for first-timers. It is a gentle introduction to a prayer retreat experience…an opportunity to learn and experience spending a quiet morning with the Lord with a little taste of silence and solitude. Date/Time: Saturday, 27 January 2018/8am-1pm • Venue: Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) House of Prayer & Formation, 49 Holland Road, S(258849) • Cost: $10 per person • Closing Date: 14 January 2018Please register at the Contact Point. For more information, please con-tact Soo Hoong at 62851234 ext 115 or email soohoong@plmc.org.

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YOUR WORK MATTERSThe Young Adults Ministry is organising a time of gathering to encourage all young adults to “Do Life Together” by worshipping, sharing, hearing God’s word and eating as a family of believers. If you dread going to work or finding a new job, or feel unsatisfied with your current workplace, come and hear what Bishop Wee has to say. He will be sharing on the importance of work and why it matters. Sign up asap! For any enquires, contact Emanuel Goh, Young Adult Ministry Executive at emanuel@plmc.org or 9878 5252. Speaker: Bishop Emeritus Wee Boon Hup • Date: Saturday, 27 Jan 2018Time: 2.30pm-4.30pm • Venue: Jordan Hall • Cost: $10(Working adult), $5(Non-working adults, uni students and NSF). Tea break will be provid-edSign Up Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vDFYSaW-45siry0M-r-tSTtnSJbf2DGduov6_cMpSGsY/viewform?ts=5a3b4305&ed-it_requested=true

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 62851234.

NO YOUTH SERVICEThe youths will join the 9am Sanctuary Service or the 11.15am Celebration Service TODAY and next Sunday, 14 Jan 2018.

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DISCIPLESHIP & NURTURE

1. ADULT/YOUTH BAPTISM & CONFIRMATIONFor those who desire to be baptized and/or confirmed as PLMC members, kindly:1. Obtain a registration form at the Contact Point and submit the completed form to the Contact Point by 14 Jan 18.2. Attend all the BMC Sessions and Ministry Weekends.BMC Sessions: Saturdays; 27 Jan, 10 & 24 Feb, 3 & 10 Mar, 7 Apr 18/2.30pm-5.30pm Ministry Weekends: Saturdays; 17 & 24 Mar 18/9am-3pmCombined Baptism Service: Sunday, 15 Apr 18/3pmConfirmation Service: Sunday, 22 Apr 2018 (During the Worship Services)

2. INFANT BAPTISMFor those who desire to have their children baptized, kindly:1. Obtain a registration form at the Contact Point and submit the completed form to the Contact Point.2. Attend a parents' briefing on Friday, 6 Apr 2018.Infant Baptism Service: Sunday, 13 May 2018 (During the Worship Services)For further queries, please email Andy at andy@plmc.org.

KINGDOM INVASION 2018 | DESTI/NATIONSThe highly-anticipated Kingdom Invasion conference is back! Mark your calendars from 13-16 Mar 2018 and sign up early, as we believe this will be a watershed event for the unleashing of individual, corporate and national prophetic destinies! Registration @ PLMC begins on Sunday, 7 Jan 2018. For more information, please go to http://www.cscc.org.sg/event/kingdom-invasion-2018/Dates: 13 to 16 Mar 2018 (Tues to Fri) • Venue: Expo Halls 7 & 8

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BLESSED ANNIVERSARY TO OUR SISTER CHURCHES IN JANUARYThis is the day that the Lord has made! (Psalm 118:24)We rejoice with and pray for our sister TRAC church who celebrate their anniversaries this January!• Methodist Church of the Incarnation (26th Anniversary) on 14 January 2018• Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (124th Anniversary) on 21 January 2018• Fairfield Methodist Church (70th Anniversary) on 28 January 2018

MISSIONAL BUSINESS LEARNING & EXPLORATION TRIP - SICHUAN, CHINADates: Sun 15 Apr to Sun 22 Apr 2018 • Estimated Cost: $1,500Location: Sichuan, ChinaJointly organised by PLMC and Singapore Centre for Global Missions (SCGM), this Missions trip enables trippers to explore business inter-ests and marketplace skills to create jobs and help the communities re-build their lives after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. Areas of visit include Chengdu, Dujiangyuan, Wenchuan and surrounding regions.

Registration & Pre-requisite:• Contact Point or email missions@plmc.org • Closing Date: 31 Jan 2018 or when fully subscribed• Non-refundable deposit $500 by 31 Jan 2018• Attend trip enquiry briefing by SCGM on Sunday, 21 Jan 2018; 2.00pm-4.00pm at Music Room• Pre-trip Training and Preparation Dates: Sundays; 11, 18, 25 March & 8 Apr 2018, 2.00pm-5.00pm

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*Please note that registration for courses, talks, workshops, events & activities, Missions trips and any other activity mentioned in this flyer 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 closing date originally stated. All information in this flyer is deemed to be correct as at the date of publishing.

GLOWING YEARS MINISTRY (GYM)GYM STRETCH AND REJUVENATE - STRETCH BAND EXERCISE & INTRO TO HEALTHY AGING & NUTRITION Date/Time: Saturday, 13 Jan 2018/7.30am-12noon • Venue: Jordan HallCost: $4 (Includes free stretch band & a tea break)

For more details, refer to the GYM Notice Board opposite the breakfast counter in the Fellowship Hall or contact Henry Goh at 9673 7378 or Evelyn Chua at 9112 2091.

PLMC BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TEAMSDo you have a heart for those who are bereaved and grieving? We need members who can be a supportive and loving presence at wake services and help out in practical ways like arranging chairs, distributing service bulletins, and even playing the keyboard as part of our PLMC Bereavement Support Teams. Please leave your name and contact details at the Contact Point if you are interested. Or contact Soo Hoong at 6285 1234 or soohoong@plmc.org for more information.

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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CHILDREN’S MINISTRYSILVER BOXES1. We thank God for the team of young people and the 9am Silver Boxes team for preparing the programme for Christmas, and making it meaningful for the children.

2. Praise God for new leaders who have joined the Children's Ministry. We pray for more leaders to be called to serve in the Children's Ministry.

3. On 14 Jan, we will be launching the new ministry, Shiny Tots ministry, in the 9am and 11.15am services, which will be held at the prayer room at level 3, in the Sanctuary Block. We thank God for our leaders who have joined in this ministry, and we pray for the children and parents who join this ministry to partner with the team and to build up the children's spiritual lives.

SONSHINE KIDS1. We thank God for the families who came for the Christmas Carnival on 23 Dec. We pray for the families to find a safe space in PLMC to grow in love with God.

2. We thank God for the leaders who had availed themselves to join in the bonding session on 6 Jan 2018. We pray that our team will continue to grow to support one another as we walk in love, to build up the children in Sonshine Kids, in learning to love and trust in God.

3. Pray for our first session that resumes on 13 Jan 2018. May the Lord bring the children back to Sonshine Kids and receive His love, through the lessons and the ministry of the leaders.

MANDARIN SERVICEWe thank God for His unceasing favor and providence upon the Chinese Ministry. Pray that as we enter into a new year, the congregation will continue to walk closely with God, hosting His presence wherever they are, being channels of blessings to others. Pray also for the leaders to have greater passion and wisdom to effectively disciple their team members.