MUSIC HAS THE ABILITY to access the human soul quicker than anything else. is has always been true. When Saul was in the depths of depression, he called upon David’s musical skills to soothe his spirit and give him a sense of hope and renewed joy. We are now learning that exposure to music […]
MY CAREER – GOD’S CALLING JESUS CALLED US to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matt 5:13-14). How do I, as a disciple of Jesus, follow this command? Live a life without shouting that I trust in a sovereign God who will provide all my needs In the aftermath […]
“I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU,” he said in a tone that sounded more like making a request as much as it was a statement of fact. I had been counselling this man and his wife for the last year. They had marital problems for some time and were first referred to me because […]
In looking back at some of the pioneers of the early Methodist Church, it is instructive to recall Miss Prissy Keun, one of Miss Sophia Blackmore’s teachers and a faithful and active steward of the English (Wesley) Church from 1889 when she was baptised by the pastor, Rev W. N. Brewster. When she retired some […]
Launch of 125th Anniversary celebration of The Methodist Church in Singapore: Bishop tells Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church WHO WOULD IMAGINE that four people who landed in Singapore 125 years ago would lead to the formation of the Methodist Church today? The Methodist Church in Singapore today is considered “rich” – it is middle class, […]
ONCE IN A WHILE we see and hear a car that has been “souped-up.” As the engine idles beside you at the traffic light, you realise it is just an ordinary Japanese model that has been modified to give it that extra edge in picking up speed, giving the driver a feel of being in […]
The Bishop’s Easter Message IF YOU VISIT JERUSALEM TODAY to trace the footsteps of Jesus on the Via Dolorosa and other places, it is difficult to ignore the physical and psychological torture that Jesus endured before He was strung on the cross. One such place is the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu. The Latin […]
… with churches’ use of common set of liturgies and launch of Community Outreach Project FEBRUARY 28, 2010 was a special Sunday for our 44 Methodist churches when they used a common set of liturgies during their worship services and viewed a video clip encouraging church members to come together to bless the community. This […]
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES are important milestones. And when a birthday or anniversary reaches a significant year, it becomes even more important and cherished. This year, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Methodism landed on our shore when Bishop James and […]
Christmas procession in Miri displays MIRI – More than 600 Methodists and 2,000 Mirians took part in the Annual City Christmas Parade on Dec 12 last year. e young and the old came out in full force with joy in their hearts to proclaim the Good News. The evening started at 5.30 pm with a […]
