MWS Charity Golf 2010 bags $330,000, thanks to participants, donors and sponsors FOR THE 22ND YEAR IN A ROW, the Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) Charity Golf 2010 raised funds for the needy, at the same time allowing Methodists to fellowship with one another through friendly competition. More than 160 golfers descended on Laguna National Golf […]
It is easy for us to see children as God’s gift to us. It is more challenging to see adolescents in the same light. And yet they are. Eugene Peterson believes that adolescence is an experience to be embraced as a gift from God.
MR OLIVER LOKE, a volunteer leader with YMCA of Singapore, became the first Singaporean to be elected as a youth member of the World Alliance of YMCAs Executive Committee (ExCo) since the establishment of YMCA of Singapore in 1902. The election was held on July 23, 2010 during the 17th World Council of YMCAs in […]
HE PROUDLY ANNOUNCED that his mother had promised that if he did well for his examinations, he would get an I-Phone. The school counsellor and I exchanged looks and concluded that this reward would cost his mother a third of her monthly salary. Just as I was recovering from this surprise, he added that […]
As a Methodist missionary in the early days of Methodist work in Singapore, Dr B. F. West was a trained physician, edited Malaysia Message for a time, and was first to introduce theological training. His experience provided him enough background to comment on what Methodist schools should do to prepare their students for a meaningful […]
IN RECENT DAYS, criticisms have been directed by members of the public against some preachers who are said to be guilty of offensive preaching. As President of the National Council of Churches, I have received some of these letters of complaint (none of which, thankfully, had to do with Methodist preachers). It is true that […]
THE ULTIMATE GOAL “The Christian has only one goal to achieve and that is running the “race” and completing it with the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. We are coached daily to “seek after the heart of God”. This goal surpasses all others.” ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR GOALS were scored during the World Cup […]
THERE IS A FEAR that we are losing our young – to values and lifestyles foreign to us. They live in a new world, both exciting and dangerous. Stating this in his sermon “ rough All Generations” at this year’s National Day anksgiving Service at St Andrew’s Cathedral’s New Sanctuary on Aug 12, Bishop Dr […]
WORD FROM THE EDITOR THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING THRIFTILY has traditionally been inculcated from young. Living within one’s means was always considered a virtue. However, in an era of easy credit, the proliferation of credit cards which encourages one to spend first and repay later, and the urge to spend on as many attractive items […]
Ancient Words Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world, they resound with God’s own heart Oh let the ancient words impart. Words of Life, words of Hope Give us strength, help us cope In this world, where e’er we roam Ancient words will guide us Home. CHORUS: Ancient words ever true […]
