As part of MCS’ 125th Anniversary celebrations it will have added features THIS YEAR’S ALDERSGATE CONVENTION will be extra special as it will be held as part of the 125th Anniversary celebrations of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). The theme for the year-long celebrations is “Together in God’s Mission”. The added features will come in […]
WORD FROM THE EDITOR WE ARE OFTEN OBLIGED TO ACT in ways which are not directly or materially beneficial, but are morally and socially desirable behaviours. Many of them can be traced to long-held values derived from a variety of sources. One of them is derived from the notion held in European tradition that noble […]
ABIDJAN (Côte d’Ivoire) – The United Methodist Church’s roots in Côte d’Ivoire date back to 1914, when William Wadé Harris arrived in the country from neighbouring Liberia. Completing a prison sentence for his role in a political revolt, Harris heard God directing him to Côte d’Ivoire. Telling the story, United Methodist Bishop Benjamin Boni […]
“ This book has the power, unlike so many other books, to take you beyond mere Christian sentimentality and teach you something of eternal value.” From Ear to Heart – Sermons on Spiritual Formation Author: Bishop Dr Robert Solomon. Edited by Tong Suit Chee Published by: Graduates’ Christian Fellowship 180 pages, $15 Available […]
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art; And make me love Thee as I ought to love. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies, No sudden rending of the veil […]
Can politics be separated from religion, according to the Christian perspective? Can politics be separated from religion, according to the Christian perspective? THE SEPARATION OF RELIGION FROM POLITICS, resulting in the notion of “private religion”, is the outcome of the secularism associated with the 18th century European Enlightenment. Before that time, religion was always a […]
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN NEPAL held its fi rst annual meeting here on Oct 9 last year. Established in October 2008, the mission known as the Methodist Church in Nepal voted to accept the Provisional Book of Discipline among deliberating on other matters. Observers from the United Methodist Church and the Korean Methodist Church were […]
THERE WAS GREAT REJOICING at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) on the day the results of the 2009 GCE “N” Level examinations were released. Four of our PLLites were among the top Normal Course pupils in Singapore. They are Hazel Cheok, one of the top three pupils in Singapore who obtained 6 grade 1s and […]
TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF METHODISM in Singapore, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) will be presenting a Wesleyan Hymn Festival on May 19 at Victoria Concert Hall at 8 pm. Dr Michael Burkhardt, an acclaimed American hymn festival director, will lead the event. Internationally known for his innovative and inspiring hymn festivals and his […]
GOOD AND SOUND INVESTMENTS almost always yield positive results. Not so tangible perhaps are bonds of a slightly different kind – human bonds. But far better than monetary or commercial gains, these kinds of bonds not only produce yield abundantly, but also last a lifetime. The call for more involved fathering continues to ring […]
