Without doubt, one of the most important – if highly contentious – ideas in political and social philosophy today is that of the common good. Although the idea is once again in vogue in recent public and academic discourse, its origins can be traced to Aristotle, who refused to designate a government just if it […]
Geylang Chinese Methodist Church (GCMC) was started in 1905 with four members and 14 seekers, and began its first church service in 1914 at its first purchased site at the junction of Aljunied and Geylang Road. There were members from four local conferences –Christ MC, Pentecost MC, Changi MC and Charis MC– and two schools, […]
My husband and I adopted all four of our children. Our family’ s racial profile checks off almost every “ affirmative action” category. We have so many gene pools under one roof that we perplex even ourselves. Daily I homeschool one child with right-brain learning strengths and another with left-brain learning strengths. This means […]
Among the New Testament books, the Epistle of James has one distinct feature: the preceptof“faith without works is dead” (James 2:20, NKJV). It is not meant to contend with the traditional doctrine of “justification by faith”. Instead the author’s intention is to encourage believers who have been saved by grace to bear the fruit of […]
Former delivery-man, 75-year-old Chong Man, lost his wife unexpectedly. Just before his wife passed away, they had both joined Charis ACE, an activity centre for seniors run by Methodist Welfare Services (MWS). Chong Man received the timely support of a new network of friends. Having a sense of belonging gave him much comfort. Charis ACE […]
“If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear. Consider carefully what you hear,” he continued. “With the measure you use, it will be measured to you – and even more. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.” Mark 4:23-25 As part of […]
Tan Boon Chiang (4 June 1923 – 28 December 2015) Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me Mr Tan Boon Chiang passed away on 28 Dec 2015 at the age of 92. He had epitomised a heart for service –quite literally, having been founding Chairperson of the Singapore National […]
The ninth edition of the Harmony Games brought a carnival atmosphere to Kovan Hub on 24 April 2016. A giant inflatable slide, various nostalgic games, and delectable cultural snacks were some of the main attractions at this year’ s event. In order to encourage greater participation from Singaporeans at large, the organisers did not require […]
Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Tan Chuan-Jin and Anglican Bishop Rennis Ponniah discussed the role of the Christian community in our multi-religious society at the ETHOS Conversation, held at Providence Presbyterian Church on 22 March. Almost 200 Christians from different denominations and churches were present. A responsible church speaks up about contentious issues […]
Home for good – SG “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…”Psalms 68:5-6a Foster parents Li Ping and Joseph from Aldersgate Methodist Church recently welcomed an eight-year-old boy, L, into their home. “I believe our foster son has flourished because he […]
