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JESUS HEALS 耶稣医治 – Testimony of Florence Lee 李惜珍的见证

我从来没有经历过严重病情。当我收到这个突如其来的诊断—第二期乳癌—我吓坏了。

神的话语是有生命的,又有功效的。记得第一次到医院复诊时,我的妹妹为我祷告,也带领我读圣经。当她打开手机上的圣经时,上帝就对我说话:

“我儿,不可忘记我的训诲,你的心要谨守我的诫命;因为它们必把长久的日子、生命的岁数和平安,加给你。” 箴言3:1-2

上帝要把 “长久的日子、生命的岁数和平安,加给你。” 我的妹妹惊讶地说:“快感谢上帝!上帝一定会医治你!”

这场重病虽然带来许多挑战,但我在整个过程中常常体验到神所赐,那出人意外的平安。感谢上帝的恩典!上帝一直用经文鼓励我。我对自己说:不用害怕,因为上帝与我同在!!我是蒙耶稣恩宠的。

从初期的诊断,到一系列的化疗、电疗、乳房切除手术,上帝一直都陪着我。我经历的副作用都很轻微。我还能照常生活。最挑战的时刻是在我身体开始衰弱,双脚无力的时候,我得靠轮椅行动。这在精神上很挑战。上帝看到我流的眼泪,知道我的心酸。上帝继续通过祂的话语鼓励我。

“你不要害怕,因为我与你同在; 不要惊惶,因为我是你的神。 我必坚固你,我必帮助你; 我必用我公义的右手扶持你。” 以赛亚书 41:10

高时敏牧师,林建成牧师,黄雅春传道,教会活石华语崇拜的组长和弟兄姐妹们都积极地为我祷告。这对我是极大的鼓励。感谢主,我每个主日还是可以到教会敬拜!

从初期的诊断到现在已经是一年半了。医生说我已经顺利完成了治疗,报告非常好。赞美主!药不必再服了,复诊也限于每年一次。上帝已医治了我!

今天我要见证上帝的信实。祂总不撇下我,也不丢弃我。神医好了我的第二期乳癌。整个治疗过程中,神每一步都陪我走。

一切荣耀归于主耶稣!

诗篇116:1 “我爱耶和华,因为他听了我的声音和我的恳求。2 他既向我侧耳,我一生要求告他。”

诗篇116:12 “我拿什么报答耶和华向我所赐的一切厚恩?13 我要举起救恩的杯, 称扬耶和华的名。”

 

Having never experienced medical issues all my life except for the occasional flu, the diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer was a total bolt from the blue to me.

God’s Word is alive and active. I vividly remember my first medical appointment at the hospital. Whilst waiting at the reception area, my sister said a prayer for me and suggested that we read the Bible together. When she opened the Bible app on her handphone, God spoke to me through this verse:

“My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life. And peace they will add to you.” Proverbs 3:1-2

Reading this, my sister’s eyes widened in amazement. She exclaimed, “God is going to heal you! Let’s give thanks to God right now!”

Somehow, in the midst of this storm, I experienced God’s peace. – Just as it is said in the Bible – says, His peace that surpasses all understanding. This was only possible because of God’s grace.

God continued showing me Bible verses to encourage me throughout my treatment. I told myself: “God is with me, I need not fear! I am blessed!”

From the initial diagnosis, through chemotherapy, radiation treatment and breast removal surgery, God was with me through it all. Side effects were minimal, and I was able to carry on with my daily routine. The most challenging part of the treatment was the later stage. I became weak and needed a wheelchair to move around. This was emotionally challenging. God saw my tears. He knew my pain. He continued to encourage me through His Word.

‘So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.’
Isaiah 41:10

Another source of encouragement for me was the prayers of Rev. Dr Kow Shih Ming, Rev. Jacob Lim, Mrs. Judith Chua (Mandarin Service) and our church brothers and sisters from the Living Stones Mandarin Service. Praise God, I was able to continue attending church!

It has been one and a half years, and I have successfully completed the treatment. Praise the Lord! My recent medical report indicates that all is well. No further treatments or medication is required. I am only required to go for my regular check-up once a year.

Today, I testify to God’s goodness. He never left me nor forsook me. God healed me of stage 2 breast cancer. God was with me every step of the way.

To God be the glory!

Psalm 116:1-2 “I love the LORD, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.”

 

 

Getting to Know Ps Caroline

1. Welcome to our PLMC family! Can you introduce yourself and your family please?
Caroline is happily married to Alex and they are blessed with two wonderful children, Tiffany and Ian. Before coming over to PLMC, Caroline served as a Pastoral Team Member at Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC). Her husband, Alex, is serving as a pastor at Christalite Methodist Chapel.

2. What three words describe you best?
I don’t know (Haha… joking joking!)
Quiet, Contemplative & Responsible

3. What are pivotal moments in your faith journey?
I began my Christian journey when I first heard the Gospel and gave my life to Jesus when I was in Secondary 2 in PLMGSS. As I grew in the Christian faith, there was a longing to serve God in a greater capacity. In 2003, while seeking God’s call on my life, I received a vision with the word “Pastor” being spelt out at one of the sessions at YMLC 2003. I responded to God’s call and committed my life to serve Him. After completing my theological studies in Sydney in 2007, I returned to Singapore and started serving as a Youth Worker at Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church (TRAC).

Paradoxically, that also started my journey of “running away” from God’s call to be a pastor. I started negotiating with God, that serving Him full-time as a Pastoral Team Member also counts as pastoral work. Later, when my husband, Alex, became a pastor, I reasoned with God that being a pastor’s wife also counted as obeying God’s call, as I can support Alex in ministry. Through all the reasoning and justification, deep inside me, I always felt that I was running away and avoiding God’s call. No matter how hard I tried, there was always this sense of restlessness and discontent.

In 2024, the stirring in my heart to answer God’s call to be a pastor became stronger. During devotion times and at silent retreats, the consistent message was to stop hiding and trust that God will carry me through. On 31 August 2024, I had a dream. In the dream, I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness. The impression was that I was grieving God and breaking His heart by not obeying and trusting Him. I was woken up by the deep sense of grief. I did not share this immediately with my husband, as he was preaching the next day. I thought to share with him after service, after his preaching. The next day, Alex preached on Hebrews 5 and these verses stood out to me.

“In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”
(Hebrews 5:12-14, NIV)

With these encounters, God convicted me of His call on my life, and I knew that I should no longer run away from Him. Even though I have been “running away” from God for so many years, His patient love and grace still sought me out. It is with utmost gratefulness and thankfulness that I respond to God’s call by surrendering my life completely to Him.

4. What is your favourite Bible verse and why?
For this season: 2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

5. Who is your favourite Bible character and why?
For this season: Jonah
I feel that for a season, I can relate with Jonah, as we run away from what God called us to do. In God’s mercy, He still allows us to partner Him, be part of His plan to fulfill His mission.

6. What is your hope/vision for your season here at PLMC?
PLMC has been amazingly welcoming, warm and generous to me and my family. I hope to learn to be as hospitable and generous as I get to know and serve together with the PL family. I hope to build meaningful friendships as we journey and serve together, spurring each other on to grow deeper in our relationship with God.

I also hope that we will be able to build an authentic community where everyone feels belonged, loved, supported and feels comfortable to share vulnerably. This authentic community ought to be one that is open and welcoming to all, including the underprivileged, the disabled and those with special needs.

7. What are your favourite hobbies and ways to rest and recharge?
I enjoy spending time with my family, reading a good book and chatting over coffee.

8. PLMC is a family who loves our food. What is your favourite cuisine or dish?
I love food too! I eat almost everything—too many favourites. If I have to list something, maybe Japanese or Peranakan food.

9. Foodie quiz: Which do you prefer – Coffee, tea or bubble tea? Chocolate or vanilla? Meat or vegetables? Cafe or kopitiam or hawker centre? Rice or noodles?
Coffee, Chocolate, Meat, Hawker Centre, Noodles

10. How can PLMC members support you in prayer?
Please pray for:
– Smooth transition for me and my family as I enter a new season in ministry
– Protection of my relationship with God, that He will always be the centre of my life and the reason for me to do what I do.
– God’s favour and strength as I get to know people at PL and to familiarise myself with the different ministries.
– God’s wisdom as I navigate the transition and to serve together with the various teams.
Thank you!

El Shaddai Trip Feb 2026

Stepping Out in Faith: Our First Mission to El Shaddai by Chen Yi Ting

Twenty years ago, I felt a calling to missionary work, but life got in the way. Health issues and difficult circumstances kept me "captive," unable to serve. That was until 2024, when I returned to church and surrendered completely to God's will, praying: "Send me wherever You want me to go."

God's timing is truly perfect. Through PLMC's Year of Expansion in 2025, I signed up for a mission trip. God connected me with the El Shaddai (ES) team through church mission members like Sister Daphne Thong and Brother Tay Soo How. I joined a team of 14, led by Dr. Philip Eng and his wife, whom I had previously met during a PLMC study tour to Turkey and Greece.

Each of us contributed our unique gifts: logistics, medical expertise, scribing, dental talks, IT, and photography. Leveraging my finance background, I served as the team treasurer. Because this was my very first mission trip, fear occasionally crept in—I worried about whether I could contribute enough physically and mentally. But through prayer, God worked everything out
for good.
El Shaddai 005On February 10, 2026, we hosted a heartwarming "Life to Life" dinner with Pakistani families. We also conducted a three-day school outreach from February 8–11, 2026, where we screened over 800 pupils. Among them, 403 needed spectacles and 17 were found to be colour blind. Seeing these children in such deep need impacted me profoundly.Yet, God's provision amazed me. The ES director successfully secured local support and funding, far exceeding our target of RM 4,280 with SGD 4,050 donated as of February 28, 2026.
This is truly the beauty of God's love—abundant provision for His children.
Amen.

TRAC Prayer Conference: Saying Yes to God

Saying yes to God: TRAC’s prayer conference draws 1,300 Methodists

Credit: This article was first published on Methodist Message.

God’s Miraculous Multiplication by Darren Teo

In January 2025, Drawing from Heaven (PLMC’s Prophetic Art Ministry) was approached by the PLMC team organising the Methodist Welfare Services’ annual fundraising event, Fellowship on the Greens. They would like to collaborate with us to auction some of our paintings at the gala dinner on August 6.

PLMC is the convening church for this year’s event. All donations and pledges raised will be matched by a private fund and Government’s Community Silver Trust. Every dollar raised from the charity auction will be multiplied five times, with the proceeds going to bless the MWS Nursing Home in Eunos.

The Drawing from Heaven team generously donated five paintings. A pre-bidding exercise indicated that most paintings had people undertaking to donate between $3,000 and $4,000 for each painting. This could mean a potential collection of about $20,000.

Artists prepared recorded videos to showcase the paintings and describe their ‘downloads’ from God that inspired the works, with the help of PLMC Comms team.

The charity dinner event was set on Wednesday 6 August 2025 at the Orchid Country Club. During the dinner, four of the paintings were fetched bids of $3,500 to $4,000 each.

Just before the event, a donor R informed that he would not be able to attend the auction but would like to increase his undertaking to purchase a painting to $10,000. But the painting, entitled ‘The Third Day’ which I had painted, spoke to another donor M who was attending the dinner, who successfully bid for it at $10,500.

Apparently, M had a phone screensaver that flashed ‘Third Day’ on his phone that night. He added that it was his ‘theme for the year’.

Even though he was not successful in the auction, R later said he would also be donating $10,000. That means that ‘The Third Day’ painting brought in a total of $20,500. This amount will be further multiplied five times to bless MWS Nursing Home Eunos. Praise the Lord!

On introspection, I saw God’s hand in the entire process. In previous editions of the event, donors never bid beyond $400 for paintings. Like the video message for ‘The Third Day’ painting, God is doing a new thing and according to His Kairos time. He had done miracles in the past to bless His people, and He will continue to do now and in the future.

This experience is, to me, a repeat of the miraculous multiplication of the five loaves and two fish. The Drawing from Heaven team offered their five loaves and two fish in faith, God accepted the offering and multiplied these many times over, from the usual $400 per painting to $4,000 for each painting this time.

Dear friends, do not despise the gifts that God has deposited in you, nor small beginnings. Even if you have only one talent, invest into His Kingdom, God will multiply that one talent manifold.


PLMC is the convening church for MWS Fellowship on the Greens 2025.
We praise and thank God that we have successfully raised over $2.8 million
for the MWS Nursing Home – Eunos.
Thank you, PLMC family, for your generous support!

PLMC’s men’s team of golfers also won the Dr Tay Eng Soon
Challenge Trophy
– the first time in 10 years. We also took home the overall
top two Men’s individual and overall top women’s individual trophies.
Congratulations!
All Praise and Glory to God!

Getting to Know Ps Simon

1. Welcome to the PLMC family! Can you introduce yourself and your family please?

Hello PLMC family! My name is Simon Lam. Before full-time ministry, I was in the IT-related field, with a focus on cybersecurity.

I am married to Wendy who works in the F&B industry. We have only one son who will be 15 in October and he currently in Secondary Three. We live in Marine Parade, and our home church is Christ Methodist Church.

I look forward to serving alongside with you all and to learn from you.

2. What three words describe you best?

Generous, industrious and loyal.

3. What are pivotal moments in your faith journey?

My pivotal moment would definitely be taking that bold step of faith to follow God’s calling for me into full-time ministry, which I had largely given up on for many years of my life. I took a step of faith and I experienced God’s grace and mercy and provision in this part of my faith journey. The last three to four years have certainly shaped me in ways that I could never have imagined.

4. What is your favourite Bible verse and why?

My favorite verse is Lamentations 3:22-23: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Not only is it a song that we can sing but it also absolutely encapsulates who and what God is in my own personal faith journey. It also speaks, in larger context, of God’s faithfulness and compassion even in times of great difficulty and suffering.

5. Who is your favourite Bible character and why?

My favourite Bible character would be Abraham. He demonstrates faith in the character of God and had absolute trust in God to provide and fulfil His covenant and keep His promises.

6. What is your hope/vision for your season here at PLMC?

As a new pastor, I really hope to contribute in whatever ways I can to help the PLMC family go deeper in their walk with God and to go further in their discipleship with God. I hope to be a partner in the different seasons of life to encourage everyone to spiritual maturity.

7. What are your favourite hobbies and ways to rest and recharge?

One of my favourite pastimes is to play basketball, it’s great way to de-stress for me and to build bonds with friends. If I am not playing basketball, I am either reading a book or watching some K-drama.

8. PLMC is a family who loves our food. What is your favourite cuisine or dish?

I am a simple guy when it comes to food and my favourite dish would be a good plate of chicken rice.

9. Foodie quiz: Which do you prefer – Coffee, tea or bubble tea? Chocolate or vanilla? Meat or vegetables? Cafe or kopitiam or hawker centre? Rice or noodles?

Coffee. Chocolate. Meat. Café. Noodles.

10. How can PLMC members support you in prayer?

Well, it’s a new season and a new beginning for me here at PLMC. I would request that PLMC members continue to pray for God’s protection and provision for my family. And that I would endeavour to accomplish what God has brought me to PLMC to do.