“Voices from Scripture” is a work of fiction based on some references in Scripture to “minor” characters. This issue’s article features Lucas. Lucas is an imaginary leader of the Corinthian Church. He is a merchant by trade, hosts house gatherings in his home and is generally a good man. However, he has been swayed by […]
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INTERNATIONAL PRAYER CONFERENCE THE International Prayer Conference for Wesleyans in Renewal (IPCWR), which was held at ACS Barker Road from June 16 to 19, 2004, was the culmination of more than two years of prayer and planning by Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC). It was funded by TRAC, together with local churches, and it attracted almost […]
As Aldersgate Methodist Church celebrates its 25th anniversary, it is Reaching out to touch lives ALDERSGATE Methodist Church (AMC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and the theme for the celebrations is “Reaching Out … Touching Lives”. This is apt as God has blessed AMC for the past 25 years. Turning 25 is a […]
Performances by Voices of Praise in Melbourne A TAGLINE of the Tourism Board of Australia urges tourists to experience Australia in a different light. From June 17 to 24, 2004, the Voices of Praise Choir did just that. Instead of just taking in the usual sights of Melbourne, the choir presented a praise concert of […]
Dr Ho Seng Ong’s vignette of the NEW TEACHER, published more than 80 years ago, bears reflection in times like these. ‘HE MET his class for the first time in the new year. At the end of the day, he said: Boys, listen and I will tell you how I have marked you. In this […]
RECENTLY I attended a military ceremony that included a video show and a talk wrapped around a Powerpoint presentation. At the end of the ceremony a picture of the state flag was screened while the national anthem was played. The officer on stage turned towards the screen and gave a smart salute. While taking all […]
SUKKOT, or better known as the Feast of Tabernacles, comes on the fifth day of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). It is a Jewish festival that lasts for seven days (Leviticus 23:42). This special occasion commemorates the period of wilderness experiences after the exodus of Israel from Egypt. The Israelites were commanded to live in […]
CHRISTIANS celebrated Singapore’s 39th National Day with special prayers for the nation and its leaders and a resounding vote of thanks to God for His goodness and blessings on our Republic. Worshippers from many churches turned up at St Andrew’s Cathedral for the “Prayer for the Nation” — the National Day Thanksgiving Service on the […]
LONDON — Two Methodist pastors have taken up seats in Britain’s House of Lords. The Rev Leslie Griffiths, Superintendent Minister at Wesley’s Chapel in London, and the Rev J. Roger Roberts, a minister serving in the Welsh Dyffryn Conwy Circuit, were among the 46 people awarded “life peerages” for their service and contributions to […]
