The remarkable story of the Rev James A. Supramaniam is worth telling because he stood out not only as a young man made good, but made good use of his talent to preach and teach in Methodist churches and schools for more than 40 years. A reminder of this was when two awards were made […]
YEARS AGO, I read of a new pastor in a church who was quite disturbed by what he saw in his church. Over the years, the church had become bloated with countless activities and programmes without a clear focus and direction. The church was going in circles, like the desert wanderings of the ancient Israelites. […]
Lessons from a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas WHAT happens when sincere believers with similar concerns for the faith have differences in opinion? Has one heard “God’s will” while the other has not because he wants to pursue a different track? Is one right and the other wrong? An incident recorded in the book of […]
Youth Gambling Prevention Road Show, organised by Methodist Children and Youth Centre, hits off with students in schools A PROGRAMME to warn youths of the dangers of gambling has got off to a good start. The Methodist Children and Youth Centre (MCYC) officially launched the Youth Gambling Prevention Road Show at Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) […]
NEW YORK – The last letter that John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, wrote before his death was to William Wilberforce, a Member of Parliament fighting to end the British slave trade. Dated Feb. 24, 1791 – six days before Wesley died – the letter warned Wilberforce about battle fatigue but offered encouragement: “Unless […]
METHODIST and other Christian women leaders from Asia and the United States of America will gather in Singapore at the end of the month to pick up leadership skills and to discuss societal issues and the role of Christian women. They will be here from July 29 to Aug 3 also to reflect on Biblical […]
MR GLENN KNIGHT: “God answered my prayers.” “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say this.” – Psalm 107:1-2 WHEN I was elected President of the Anglo-Chinese School Old Boys’ Association (ACSOBA) in 1990, the Rev Dr Ngoei Foong Nghian asked me to […]
Singles ministry connect@brmc celebrates 1st anniversary connect@brmc celebrated its first anniversary on May 5, 2007 at Wesley Hall. It was a time of thanksgiving and praise as we recalled God’s faithfulness throughout the one year when the singles ministry for those 35 years and above was inaugurated. As the musicians began the worship with “I […]
What is demon possession? Can a Christian be demon possessed? DEMON POSSESSION is a phenomenon that is increasingly dismissed not only by secular psychiatrists and psychologists but also by some Christian counsellors. The reasons for this are the influence of the scientific worldview, and the anti-supernaturalism that has subtly clouded the thinking of some Christians. […]
Aldersgate Hymn Festival 2007: Let the music begin! The MSM Ringers leading a procession down the aisle, handbells chiming the start of the Hymn Festival. A lovely evening – and a thousand tongues thrilled THE Aldersgate Hymn Festival, a jubilee of Wesleyan poetry and song, thrilled a thousand tongues and ears at Victoria Concert Hall on […]
