THE recent decision to build two Integrated Resorts in Singapore by the Government has drawn a wide range of responses from enthusiasm to numbed disbelief and anger that this could be happening in Singapore. One thing for certain, it has drawn attention to the issue of addictions as never before. When I first started work with […]
ALDERSGATE DAY and the 120th anniversary of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) were memorably celebrated by Singapore Methodists at a powerful and colourful service of worship and thanksgiving at the joint premises of Faith Methodist Church and Queenstown Chinese Methodist Church on May 24. It was attended by more than 1,000 worshippers, including 120 […]
120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SINGAPORE THE Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) celebrated the 120th Anniversary of The Methodist Church in Singapore with a Service of Praise at Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church (TA2 Sanctuary) on May 2. About 1,200 members from the 16 CAC churches attended the service, which was organised by the […]
KUM YAN Methodist Church at 1 Queen Street will have a new building housing its sanctuary at its existing site. Expected to be ready by October 2006, it will be built at a cost of about $6 million. Construction work has started, and church members are now worshipping at the former premises of Catholic High […]
In this second, and final, instalment of W. G. Horley’s Journal on his voyage to Singapore, which he referred to as a “paradise”, he recounted his experiences East of Suez. He resolved as a schoolmaster to make a difference to his pupils, more than fulfilled as an outstanding and well-loved missionary and educator in Malaya. […]
HOW often have we heard people say with frustration or resignation, “They don’t make them like they used to … “ The “them” may refer to buildings, electronic products, furniture or the host of modern paraphernalia. These days, mass-produced things are made not to last – so that consumers can buy replacements and newer models. When […]
Church can help and God must be the focus THE Methodist Church in Singapore views gambling “as a form of bondage and social sickness motivated by greed and covetousness. It is also a menace to society as it compromises the best interests of moral, social, economic and spiritual life of the community” (Social Principles, The […]
THE Aldersgate Convention has come of age.More of our church members as well as Christians from other denominations are now more aware of this annual event. And more Methodists in the region are also looking forward to this convention which commemorates the contributions of John Wesley and celebrates the Methodist connection. Indeed, Aldersgate Convention 2005 […]
Wesleyan Eucharistic Spirituality Author: Lorna Khoo Adelaide: ATF Press, 2005 Available from [email protected] $39.90 FOR many Christians today, the word revival conjures up images of large open-air gatherings, masses streaming to the altar, people falling on their faces (or on their backs) in fervent prayer, prophecies and other “manifestations of the Spirit”. The revival under John and Charles Wesley shared some […]
Devotional guide celebrates 70 years of connecting people with God FOR 70 years, The Upper Room has been bringing people together to experience Christ. The daily devotional guide is a spiritual companion for more than 2.5 million Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully. This year, it is celebrating 70 years of helping […]
