Glowing Years Ministry (GYM)

Singapore’s population is ageing rapidly, and at a faster pace compared to the last decade. Singaporeans aged 65 and above accounted for 19.9 per cent of the population in June 2024, compared to 12.4 per cent in 2014. By 2030, around one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 or above, up from one in 10 in 2010.

While most seniors maintain religious affiliations, the proportion of those with no religious affiliation rose to 15.1% in 2020, up from 12.1% in 2010. During the same period, the senior Christian population grew from 17.8% to 19.3%.

Seniors today enjoy longer life expectancies in Singapore. As the body of Christ, we aim to support our senior members to age well, be meaningfully engaged and stay active.

Our passionate church members serve seniors through various activities under the Glowing Years Ministry.

These activities help to address their social, spiritual and emotional needs, and promote overall well-being:

IMMANUEL Ukulele GROUP

The Immanuel Ukulele Group welcomes ukulele players to join our twice-monthly gatherings!

Whether you’re an experienced player or simply love the ukulele, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect and fellowship with others and share music together.

We are blessed to be involved in outreach activities to bless others.

When: Tuesdays 10am – 12pm (every other week)

Outreach Activities: Performances at community events like St Luke’s Eldercare and Senior Connect.

Coordinator: Susan Mao

Stretch & Tone

Stretch & Tone is a Pilates-based exercise programme to help seniors maintain a healthy and fit body. Through stretching exercises and movements, the exercise routines help to increase flexibility and range of motion, as well as improve muscle tone and strength.

When: Tuesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm at the Fellowship Hall, and Fridays 9.30am-10.30am at Haven

Coordinator: Janice Tan

DISCOVERY Walk

Started in 2009, our low-impact Discovery Walks help seniors maintain a healthy lifestyle. Not only do our members get to burn calories with every step, but they also enjoy fellowship together while discovering new and old Singapore on foot.

With every step, participants are building confidence and reducing stress while appreciating nature.

When: Monthly on a Tuesday/Saturday morning

Coordinator: Lau Shushan

Line Dance

Since it started 15 years ago at PLMC, the Line Dance ministry has been a platform for our senior members to meet new people and make friends.

Line dancing is a fun, social, and physically engaging activity. Apart from improving physical health, it is known to improve cognitive function, support brain health and reduce age-related cognitive decline.

We welcome PLMC members and worshippers. Our various classes are also open to our neighbours and the wider community, so people from all races and religions have been drawn to join us.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9pm, Thursdays 6.45pm – 9pm at the Fellowship Hall

Coordinator: Wendy Wee

Senior Connect

This monthly gathering fosters a sense of community and connection among our senior members, providing valuable opportunities for seniors to:

Enjoy Fellowship: Engage in meaningful conversations, build friendships, and share experiences with fellow seniors in a warm and supportive atmosphere.
Learn Lifeskills: Participate in workshops and activities that focus on essential life skills for active and healthy ageing. Topics may cover health, nutrition, physical fitness, mental well-being, and practical skills to enhance daily living.
Be Uplifted Spiritually: Experience spiritual growth and nourishment through teachings and devotions centred on the Word. This aspect aims to inspire hope, foster resilience, and deepen the faith of participants.

We believe that this holistic approach will enrich the lives of our senior members, allowing them to live actively and purposefully while being supported by a caring community.

When: Every second Thursday of the month at Haven

Coordinator: Herbert Ng