2004 Inaugural Youth Service Our Mission - The Next Generation The Youth Ministry of PLMC exists to reach and disciple all youths and their community so that they will become Great-Commission disciples for Jesus. ​ WHY ARE YOU HERE? This was the title of Rev Wee's sermon, and an equally appropriate question, at the inaugural Youth service held on Saturday evening on 4 September 2004. It was also the first time the service was held at the Sanctuary. Why are the Youth now worshipping at the Sanctuary? The answer lies in the Youth Ministry's mission that seeks to make disciples of all youths and their community so that they will become Great-Commission disciples for Jesus. That is the vision that the Youth Ministry has - to fill the still-empty pews in the Sanctuary as the youths begin their evangelism outreach to their friends and the community through performing arts and sports ministry. In his sermon, Rev Wee re-emphasised the Youth Ministry's vision, highlighting that the reason we are here, our purpose in life, is to obey Jesus' commandment to be His witnesses in “Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). He explained to the youths that their “Jerusalem” would be their friends or family; their "Judea and Samaria” would be their schoolmates, army buddies; and the "ends of the earth” would be further afield, the nations of the world. The highlight of the service was the first Youth baptism service. As the 11 youths were baptized by Rev Wee, assisted by Pastor Kay Leong, and witnessed by their families, their friends cheered as they "officially” welcomed them into the body of Christ. You may also like Share Testimony 2006 Tng Season of Worship 2004 On Family In Christ Youth Service

2017 GYM Open House Two weeks before the Glowing Years Ministry (GYM) Open House on 20 May 17, a team of dedicated seniors went house-to-house around the neighbourhood to distribute 300 flyers inviting our neighbours and friends to an afternoon of fun and food. ​ The program highlights included a talk on Aging Well, Living Well by Dr. Carol Tan, a Stretch And Tone exercise session, a line dance performance and workshop, and a presentation by the Ukelele Group. This was followed by afternoon tea where the GYM members got to know the visitors from the neighbourhood who had responded to our invitation, and more line dancing! If you are interested in active aging, do sign up for the GYM events and activities in the weekly Grow & Go flyers. You may also like Share Testimony 2019 Gym 10th Anniversary Celebration Outreach GYM

1987 WSCS Peranakan Night Peranakan Nite Tan Choon Gan ORANG The tickets sold like hot cakes - many had to be turned away. Some begged, some cajoled. But the WSCS members were adamant. Such was the demand for tickets to the Peramakan ... beg your pardon ... Peranakan Night, organized by WSCS. ​ Many suspected that the selling point was the Food. And they were not entirely wrong there. This was evident when guests gravitated to the “tok panjang'. The temptation to "test" the dishes was simply overwhelming. (No wonder the grim-looking "security guards" by the food). Just to titillate the palate of those who missed the 'shiok' spread, we had sambal udang; ayam sioh; buah keluak chicken; ikan garang asam; kueh ko-swee; and the list goes on. It was not only the food which made the evening memorable - the warmth and fellowship exuded by the crowd was tremendous. The older folks displayed much verve and vitality, and this was demonstrated in the sing-a-long led by Major Robson, accompanied by a special all-singing Peranakan cast headed by Mr Koh Tiong Tai. That was not all, the Malay-speaking congregation and friends presented a sketch "Chakap Sini Habis Sini" . Even though I didn't quite understand the Malay dialogue, the acting by this amateur cast made my night. The PLMC Oscar for best acting should go to Mr Wee Hood Seng who displayed a hidden flair for comedy. A free-for-all dance session wrapped up the evening. Old/and young diners took to the floor and attempted to joget. And guess who came up tops in style and grace — the older folks of course! Thank you WSCS for a wonderful and God-blessed evening!!! You may also like Share Testimony 1999 From Marthas to Marys Peranakan Service WSCS

1993 A Peep Into A Care Group Focus on a Living Part of the PLMC Family Caroline Chai A "pioneer" student in the Young Adult Bible Class After a long day, I found myself in a dimly lit corridor in church, waiting to interview Roger and Jenny Lee's Care Group. Just when I had given up the evening as a total loss, I turned to see a small petite lady strolling towards me. Her impish, round face soon came into focus and she had a bright smile which somehow found a way into her eyes. As she approached me, she quite unexpectedly unleashed a lethal cocktail of a "hi!" mixed with laughter and "plonked" herself on the sofa next to me. I was soon to find out that Jenny's easy-going nature and ready laughter are not just confined to her but are also a peculiar characteristic of the Care Group she leads with her husband, Roger. The rather extroverted group met in the library at 8pm on Thursdays. They are always willing to welcome new people to the group. One of their objectives is to multiply like a "cancerous cell". Once the group reached a size of 15, they would split into two groups and the process would be continued by these two new groups. In other words, one group will become two and then four and then eight and so on. In this way, they hope to spread the "fires of revival" within the Church and that God might use them mightily. In preparation, they have begun a series of tapes as well as increased emphasis in the areas of prayer and worship. ​ The group obviously rejoices in each other's company as each arriving person is greeted with a significant increase in laughter. This readiness to talk and laugh is probably a spill over from their willingness to share their lives with each other. For as Sharon says, "The sharing and testimony of the other members helped me most." The group certainly lives up to its name as a Care Group as it is not just the leaders who care for the group but it is also the group which cares for the leaders. When the group was first formed one and a half years ago, Roger and Jenny were facing a period of transition in their careers. The group was a major support in the couple's period of adjustment. The group's concern and prayers for them helped them through a difficult period. Now, the group gives them joy in a different way. The growth in the members' desire to know God more and the fact that they feel refreshed after each meeting are a source of encouragement for Roger and Jenny. Whatever their various reasons are for joining the group, be it to learn more or for accountability or for a consistent Bible study, they all agree that sharing and caring are the main ingredients in their group. From the observer's stand-point, their sharing and caring need not be spelt out in words because these qualities are already exemplified in the way they live. You may also like Share Testimony 1995 Dialect Speaking Fellowship 2011 The Cost and Commitment of Community 1990s

1989 5th Anniversary Filipino Fellowship 5th Anniversary Celebrations The Filipino Fellowship held their 5th Anniversary Celebrations on 14 May 1989. A mother's day dedication to touch all hearts. traditional Filipino dance items; A traditional Filipino dance. Miss Celeste Cruzat, a Filipino christian worker from Bartley Christian Church delivered a special message on 'The Lost Sheep'. After the buffet lunch, employers, pastors, church leaders and friends of the Fellowship Group were treated to a song item by Pastor Renato as well as to a number of songs and traditional Filipino dance items. The celebrations ended with our Senior Pastor, Rev Dr Kang and the Fellowship leader, Ruth cutting the Anniversary Cake. You may also like Share Testimony 1990 6th Anniversary 2009 Filipino Fellowship 25th Anniversary Filipino Service

2019 WSCS Visit to Homebound WSCS Visitation teams of two or three, during Pre-Covid-19 days, would visit the Homebound once a month, to complement the Holy Communion visitation team. We give thanks to God for sustaining and blessing this ministry, allowing us to be present, albeit virtually, during this very challenging season in their golden years. ​ Since February 2020, WSCS visitation to the homebound is conducted via ZOOM, WhatsApp video calls and telephone calls, about twice a month. The teams paired up to connect and encourage them, listen to their stories, share their common faith in Christ Jesus and pray with and for them. It also brings encouragement to some of the family members and helpers. During the e-visits of the Homebound over the last 12 months, the teams discovered they love to sing hymns and choruses to praise God Some of them do not have smart devices and thus miss out on the online services. Also, coming to church is not convenient for them, as most of them are not mobile. However, for those who can use ZOOM and WhatsApp video, they have adapted very well and enjoy the online chats. The visitation teams felt so blessed when one of the Homebound called a few of them to find out how they were doing. The homebound would even pray for the visitation team members during the visitation. They continue to inspire the visitation teams with their strength and faith in the Lord. You may also like Share Testimony 1986 Methodist Adult Fellowship 2017 Holy Communion to Homebound Members WSCS

June 2000 Church Camp Building Bridges Rev Sergio Scataglini's ministry was just fiery! He shared with the campers the message of God's holiness and God's love. Very importantly, he also brought along the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the three nights, Rev Scataglini ministered to those who were hurting, to those who wanted a greater anointing of the Holy Spirit, to those who wanted to make a difference to the world. A great many went up for ministry. ​ Each night was full of anticipation as we awaited the work of the Holy Spirit. The presence of God was so evident that people just wept and laughed and danced to their hearts' content. We thank God for having touched us with the Holy Spirit through the ministry of Rev Sergio Scataglini. You may also like Share Testimony 2000 Beacon Interview with Pastor Jonathan Seet 2014 PLMC Leadership Retreat 2000s

2004 I'm a New Creation In Christ 在耶稣里我是新造的人 在耶稣里我是新造的人 叶映真笔 这是我第一次参加家庭营，很开心也很感动这几大。大家都像家人一样生活在一起。最开心的是莫过于大家一起唱诗歌，赞美主 与同心禱告。中间圣灵也大大地在我们当中运行动工。 ​ 非常感谢牧师与传道们的教导，帮助我看到自己的软弱、不顺服与不得胜的生命。我发觉到原来自己一直都在逃避，也不正视自己的这些问题，甚至对自己感到绝望，更不懂得如何把这一切交托给神。然而，经过这次家庭营的教导，我学会了把一切忧虑与重担都交托给神，如何信靠并顺服他，而并非靠自己的能力。我更了解到神是真的多么爱我，他要我活出一个得胜，喜乐的生命。 You may also like Share Testimony 2004 Healing of Cancer 1995 Dialect Speaking Fellowship Mandarin Service 现在，我觉得整个人都被释放了。就如哥林多后书 5:17 说 “若有人在基督里，他就是新造的人，旧事已过，都变成新的了”。 如今，我 终于真正感受到我是新造的人了。 最后，我期待下一次的家庭营会有更多的弟兄弟姐妹能参加，让我们一起来领受上帝的爱。 You may also like Share Testimony 2004 Healing of Cancer 1995 Dialect Speaking Fellowship Mandarin Service

2019 God's Work in the Blind Community in Singapore Ng Choon Hwee Choon Hwee is our Director of the Ministry to the Visually Impaired (MVI). If you wish to find out more about the Ministry to the Visually Impaired and how you can serve there, please drop Choon Hwee an email at mvi@plmc.org . Nearly 60 years ago, Varsity Christian Fellowship started the Sunday school at the then School For The Blind. Each Sunday during the school term, Members from VCF would come to the boarding school to teach Sunday school songs and tell Bible stories to the children. In time to come, the Bible in Braille became available to the visually impaired community. However, it was bulky and impossible to carry the entire Bible around. ​ The RSV, for example, came in 18 volumes each the size of a phone book. When stacked on top of one another, the Bible was almost 1 metre high. Nevertheless, God’s Word became even more readily available when the Bible was recorded onto cassette tapes and cds in the 80s and the 90s. Today, with the advent of modern technology and the internet, we, like our sighted counterparts are able to read many versions of the Bible and get access to Christian resources online. Meanwhile, the work of reaching out to the visually impaired continued to grow. In the 1970s, it was taken over by the Blind Adult Christian Fellowship and subsequently by Gospel Mission To The Blind. In 1988, Paya Lebar Methodist Church started the Ministry To The Visually impaired to take care of the needs of its visually impaired members and to make Christian resources more readily available in Braille, large print and electronic format. Another important aspect of the work among the blind was the willingness of brothers and sisters from the sighted community to come and provide practical help, share the Gospel and to nurture the blind Christians. As a result, and through God’s mercy and grace, many visually impaired persons have accepted Christ as their Lord and Saviour and are worshipping and actively participating in the life of the church around Singapore. Those who may not be comfortable or ready to join a church can participate in fellowship meetings organised by Gospel Mission To The Blind and conducted in English and Mandarin. The Bible and other Christian resources are available in audio, Braille, large print and electronic format. Practical help and counselling are provided to those who lose their sight later on in life. At least 6 visually impaired persons are in full time ministry, serving in their church or in Christian organisations. Not all visually impaired people are healed and while we may never know the reason for this side of heaven, it is comforting to know that God also cares for them. For salvation is for all who believe in Christ (John 3:16), a gift we receive with gratefulness and thanksgiving. You may also like Share Testimony Missions Outreach Ministry to the Visually Impaired

Getting to know Pastor Alex Hello PLMC Family! Thank you for the very warm welcome you have extended to my family and me over the last few months, making us feel so loved here, in PLMC. When I was asked to describe my journey the last few months here, the best way I could do so, is to use the concept of "continuity and discontinuity". ​ In particular, continuity can describe the fact that I am no stranger to the neighbourhood, having grown up in the vicinity, having meals now in the very same coffee-shops I patronised from in my youth. Continuity can be used to describe the fact that I am not unfamiliar with the Sanctuary as well as the Chapel, having attended ceremonies such as the weddings of friends, graduations of my seniors from Trinity Theological College and singing in the choir, in the very Sanctuary I now minister in, and having attended meetings as well as numerous events in the Covenant Centre. Continuity can also be used to describe the fact that even though I used to serve in another local congregation, it was after all, a Methodist congregation, with the same doctrine, part of the same tradition and heritage, and being organised similarly. Continuity also describes the fact that I am not a different person before being appointed to PLMC and after being appointed, as I still love spending time with my family, drinking coffee, jogging and watching slap-stick comedies. Nevertheless, despite the continuity, there is discontinuity as I am now ministering in a different role, having served as a lay person, then a theological student, and now, as a pastor, dealing with perhaps similar issues in church, but with a different perspective and responsibility. This means I am fulfilling a unique role that I am called to, but it is also a new role to which I am still learning to grow into, and allowing my family to adapt to. I am grateful to the fellow Pastors, Leaders, Staff and congregation for accepting my family and me into this Family and helping us in this transitional phase. I look forward to this continued process of growing alongside you, and look forward to serving you in my new capacity as a pastor. Blessings, Pastor Alex You may also like Share Testimony Getting to Know Ps Kow Shih Ming 2015 A Note From Pastor Wendy Tay 2010 - 2021

1990 MYF Car Wash Carol Ling Thank God for the bright smiling sun. Thank God for the MYF’ers who struggled out of their beds and turned up in church at 8 am. Thank God for the pails, clothes and precious water available (despite the falling stock of water in the reservoirs). Thank God for everything - it was a perfect Sunday for a car-wash! 8th April witnessed approximately 30 youths running about the church compound in T-shirts and shorts, pail in one hand, cloth in another, seeking to wash every car whose wiper was lifted up. “Excuse me, would you like to have your car washed?', was the question that pervaded the car-park that day and the question to which every car-owner had to give a reply to. ​ However, car-washing was a task not to be reckoned with. The MYF’ers started out with much enthusiasm and zeal at about 8.45 am but after washing the cars of the 9 am service, groans and moans could be heard by all. It was tiring, toiling under the smiling sun, washing car after car but thank God again that as the cars of the 11 am service started coming in, the MYF'ers picked themselves up and began once more the process of asking, thanking and washing. It was a case of not only wanting to do quality work on the cars but also a case of beating the time to wash all the cars before the owners arrive after each service to pick them up. The pressure to do just that was present but God's grace triumphed, as all in all, quality work was the finishing touch on one and every car. Praise the Lord! As the last car of the 11 am service was shampooed, cleansed and dried, sighs of relief or even shouts of joy could be heard. Truly, cár-washing had never been known to be such an exhausting, energy-sapping task till now! Thank God for the cars that were washed. Thank God for the tired hands but willing hearts. Thank God for the generosity of the church members. Thank God for the total amount collected that was almost twice the original target. Thank God for everything — it was a perfect Sunday to glorify God and to feel His overflowing grace and love! All Glory to God! You may also like Share Testimony 2001 Youth Service Outreach Youth Service

How Ministry to Visually Impaired Started PLMC has been proclaiming the good news to the visually impaired in our community through a ministry started in 1988 by member Ng Choon Hwee. The ministry was suggested by Rev Dr Kang Ho Soon. ​ Choon Hwee, who has been attending PLMC since 1973 and himself visually impaired, recalled: “Around 1985, I felt called to go into full-time ministry and went to Singapore Bible College to study for a Diploma in Theology. The number of visually impaired people coming to worship in PLMC was also increasing. Rev Kang felt that there should be someone to look after the needs and interests of the visually impaired. Hence the Ministry to the Visually Impaired was started in 1988 after my graduation." The Ministry to the Visually Impaired, aims to share the Gospel with those who are not sighted, make available Christian literature and tools to aid them in their spiritual growth and participate in the life of the church, and provide practical help. You may also like Share Testimony 1987 Personal Testimony 2004 Love is.. Ministry to the Visually Impaired In planning and organising outreach activities for the visually impaired, PLMC works closely with the Gospel Mission To The Blind, an interdenominational organisation. Choon Hwee said: “Each year we reach out to more than 40 visually impaired persons, of which about 15 are members of PLMC.” The ministry also transcribes Christian books into Braille and circulates them among the members. Members and friends can help transcribe Christian materials, such as Bible study notes, hymns and devotional materials into Braille. The ministry also extends a hand to those who need to use computers for their employment and studies. Without their sense of sight, the visually impaired do face obstacles in their lives. Choon Hwee shared that in the secular world, the visually impaired are often the last to be employed and the first to be retrenched. "Many employers are still fearful and hesitant to employ the visually impaired. Christians should set the example, give them the chance to prove themselves and help them fulfil their dreams." Very often too, while the visually impaired do try to be independent, there are times when they need help to get certain things done. Here is where members who are sighted can chip in. “Lend us your eyes! Feel free to come forward and volunteer your services if you see a visually impaired person in need. Most of us appreciate that,” says Choon Hwee. But don't be surprised or offended if sometimes, your offer for help is rejected. After all, they do try to lead as independent a life as possible. Many of us take our sense of sight for granted, and forget the needs of the visually impaired. Their appeal is to spare them a thought when planning and organising programmes, giving information, and to help ensure that buildings and public places are as accessible as possible and barrier free. After 11 years in the ministry, Choon Hwee's vision is: “For members to feel comfortable in PLMC and eventually become members of a normal cell group.” We look forward to more sighted members coming to fellowship with us. Learn from our Lord Jesus who lived, ate, walked and fellowshipped with everyone, regardless of their abilities and backgrounds, and showed what true brotherly love is all about. The invitation from the visually impaired ministry is clear: “Come and be our friends and get to know us. Only then will we know how to minister to one another. We love to fellowship with you but we can't see you and don't know where you are. So make the first move and we will reciprocate,” says Choon Hwee. You may also like Share Testimony 1987 Personal Testimony 2004 Love is.. Ministry to the Visually Impaired