HISTORY

Throughout the years, the Lord has brought many changes and growth to our church at Paya Lebar. With a rich heritage behind us, we want to remember God’s Mighty Hand every step of the way.

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Brief History

Paya Lebar Methodist Church was established on 10 July 1932, with the transfer of a few members from Wesley Methodist Church, and the Straits Chinese Churches. At our inception in 1932, we had only 18 full members on the roll. Rev Abel Eklund conducted the inauguration service in a shophouse chapel at 166D Upper Serangoon Road. Through our missions work and the day-school (Methodist Preparatory English School), funds were raised and a four-room Church was built at 7 Boundary Road.

1935

Malay Prayer Service started. The Malay Sunday School had about 70 students.

1935

Malay Prayer Service started. The Malay Sunday School had about 70 students.

1955

Second English Service added due to overwhelming attendance

1961

Peranakan Service and Fellowship Meetings introduced
Third English Service added

1984

Sanctuary first re-building completed and dedicated to the Lord
Wayside Pulpit launched
Filipino Fellowship started

1988

Covenant Centre completed and dedicated to the Lord
Covenant Kindergarten, Retreat Centre, Emmaus Centre and Family Service Centre launched
Ministry to the Visually Impaired started
Care Group Ministry launched with about 30 care groups

1989

Contemporary Service started on 9 July

1990

Disciple programme adopted by the Church in 1990.

1991

Covenant Prayer and Praise Service began

1998

Sanctuary second re-building completed and dedicated to the Lord

1999 - 2000

PLMC moved to be a cell church

2000

“Living Stones” Mandarin Fellowship started

2002

New Vision – “As the body of Christ, in receiving the anointing of the Holy Spirit, we respond in worship, walking in His word, and reaching our community and the nations with the love of God.”

2003

Mandarin Fellowship became a full-fledged Mandarin Service

2008

The Next Generation (Youth Service) launched at PLMGSS Agape Hall

2011

Enhanced Vision – “A Family blessed to bless the community and the nations” – to be driven by Power and Love as a Redeeming Community to bring Sozo(wholeness) to the community and the nations

2012

80th Anniversary Celebration
80-80 Missions initiative with 126 Missions teams and 1169 Missions trippers blessing 13 nations

2015

Family Life Ministry started
Focus on Blessing the Community within the 5km radius of the Church through Outreach and Social Concerns started

2018

Filipino Connection became a full-fledged Filipino Service

2020

Live-stream broadcast of our services began