BIBLE QUIZ No. 32

BIBLE QUIZ No. 321. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite described herself this way: “I am the R_ _ _ of Sharon, and the L_ _ _ of the valleys.” 2. What sign did Judas use to identify Jesus to the mob sent to capture Him? K_ _ _ . 3. How many friends […]

Ascocenda Anglo-Chinese School

A new orchid A first for all school The birth of an icon THE ACS Family of Schools scored another first on March 1 when it had a new orchid hybrid named after it. And it is the first school in Singapore to be accorded such an honour. At a ceremony marking the unveiling and […]

Come to a celebration of the Wesleyan heritage

IF YOU want to know more about John Wesley and our rich Wesleyan heritage, and ask questions about our Methodist movement, here is a great opportunity for you to do so: Come to the Aldersgate Convention 2002 to be held at Paya Lebar Methodist Church in Boundary Road every evening at 7.45 from May 21 […]

BIBLE QUIZ No. 31

BIBLE QUIZ No. 311. Paul told the Corinthians in 1 Cor. 6 that they would be judging a_ _ _ _ _. 2. Complete the verse: “Perfect love drives out all f_ _ _.” 3. Timothy was told to treat the older women as m_ _ _ _ _ _. 4. Which gospel does not […]

Remember these things of life

THREE things of life once gone never come back –Time, words and opportunity. Three things of life must not be lost –Peace, hope and honesty. Three things of life are most valuable –Love, self-confidence and friends. Three things of life are never sure –Dreams, success and fortune. Three things make a man/woman –Hard work, sincerity […]

A tale of two builders

CONCLUDING THE SERIES OF REFLECTIONS ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Building on sand and building on rock: These metaphors may also refer to calamities experienced in life that would test authenticity of one’s faith Matthew 7:24-29 WE COME to the final passage in the Sermon on the Mount. Here Jesus describes two builders who […]

The seven spirits of Revelation

GOD’S word can sometimes be full of puzzles. Those among us who are impatient with these will easily throw up our hands and move on to more mundane things, or walk away thinking that a mystery is a mystery and that’s that, and we are none the wiser. However, since God is gracious, we believe […]

Everything happens for a reason

Lesson in faith SOMETIMES people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there … to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or help figure out who you are or who you want to become. You never know who these people may be but when […]

JWC: Testament to God’s grace and providence

Bishop Dr Robert Solomon unveiling the John Wesley Centre plaque. With him are, from left, Mr Chan Fook Kay, Chairman, Finance and Administration Council; Mr Chow Kok Fong, Chairman, Committee on Property Development; the Rev Dr Isaac Lim, TRAC President; the Rev Dr Vinson Samuel, ETAC President; and the Rev Khoo Cheng Hoot, CAC President. […]

Moving on from ‘a-d-c-b’ to ‘abcd’

SOH SHANG NENG Has overcome great odds. Kampong Kapor Family Service Centre gives hope to young ones SOH SHANG NENG could not contain his excitement. A big grin lit up his face. He had been selected to do the “Thank you” message for Mr Earnest Lau, who was stepping down as Chairman of Kampong Kapor […]