THE CHURCH IS A PEOPLE. is truth was vividly seen by the 6oo visitors who walked through Tamil Methodist Church (TMC) on Methodist Heritage Day (MHD) on Oct 31 and viewed the many photo exhibits, “ Then and Now”, that showcased God’s people of all ages and backgrounds serving in and through the church, for […]
METHODIST HERITAGE DAY AS THE OLDEST of the Methodists’ 44 local churches in Singapore, Wesley Methodist Church (WMC), celebrates its 125th anniversary this year too. The church traces its beginnings to 1885 when American missionaries from India set foot in Singapore, held its first town hall meeting at the Victoria Memorial Hall within the month […]
METHODIST HERITAGE DAY MANY METHODISTS KNOW that The Methodist Church in Singapore began in 1885 with the unannounced arrival of four missionaries – Dr James Thoburn and his wife, the Rev William Oldham, and musical accompanist Miss Julia Bettie. But how many Methodists know that the Methodist Church was formed two weeks later with 26 […]
METHODIST HERITAGE DAY Bishop’s welcome address FROM THE BEGINNING, besides preaching the Gospel of Christ and planting churches, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) also sought other ways of serving and contributing to the well-being of society.This dual emphasis on evangelism and social concern is an essential part of the Methodist DNA, and traces its […]
I HAVE ALWAYS tried to live my life without regrets: to not look back on decisions made earlier. I also try to avoid the disappointment of unmet expectations by moderating them and by focussing more on meeting the needs of loved ones and others around me. In this way, I try to avoid more […]
Exactly 40 years ago, the Editor of Methodist Message, Mrs Joyce Foster, reminded readers that Christmas is much more than Christmas Day. The calendar for the Christian year begins with Advent Sunday. In the Book of Worship of the Methodist Church, Advent is described as the “Season of Expectancy”. The hymns of Advent remind us […]
“ The truth that the Word became flesh is the distinguishing mark of biblical orthodoxy – the foundation of our salvation.” (1 Jn. 4:1-3). THE ASTOUNDING TRUTH that the unseen and divine Word became visible and human flesh dawned on the first Christians as they tried to make sense of the Jesus they had been […]
DID YOU GET THE MESSAGE? “Christmas is upon us again and the shopping malls and churches echo that beautiful carol, “Joy to the world … ” How we love this beautiful carol. But does the intended message fill us with joy? That because of God’s gift of His Son, Jesus, we have the reason to […]
Methodist Heritage Day celebrations MCS ‘a valuable partner in Government’s community engagement efforts’ “LIVE AND LET LIVE” “Live and let live is our guiding principle and that’s how we have lived in peace and harmony for so many years.” – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. PRIME MINISTER LEE HSIEN LOONG singled out The Methodist Church […]
WORD FROM THE EDITOR THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES (YOG) was a marvellous example of how perhaps the best of the Singapore Spirit was showcased for the world to see – and marvel, especially as it was a pioneering effort which had all of two-and -a-half years to complete. Among the better examples was […]
