There are other places with similar spiritual significance. The ancient Celtic Christians called such places “thin places”. Some places are rich with spiritual memory and meaning, and they seem to be conducive for reflection and prayer. For instance, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem (marking sites where the Lord Jesus was crucified and […]
It’s not my role to judge the merits of their reasons but I do wonder if the vows “for better or for worse” are now understood as “for as long as I can tolerate you” or “until it’s no longer good”. The young couple’s question was as stark as could be: “Mr […]
You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalms 32:7 As I began writing this short message, it was already the third day since AirAsia QZ8501 disappeared while on a flight from Surabaya to Singapore with 162 passengers on board. We now know that the […]
In anticipation of this year of Jubilee for Singapore, much has already been written about what it all means from the Christian perspective. Here is a personal view. Jubilee is essentially a celebration of God’s favour; the Bible calls it “the year of the Lord’s favour”. If we have been able to last 50 years, […]
As a new school year begins, two of our Methodist schools will welcome new Principals. Appointed with effect from 15 Dec last year, they are: Ms Audrey Chen, Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary). Audrey spent most of her teaching career as a General Paper teacher in Raffles Junior College before a three-year stint in the Higher […]
Pastors Gladwin Lee (kneeling, left) and Benjamin Lee being ordained as Deacons. – Photo by Daniel Lie A Thanksgiving Memorial Service was held for the late Rev Dr Clarence Lim on 19 Nov 2014, during the 39th Session of the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC). The late Rev Dr Lim, who passed on to glory on […]
“… practise what John Wesley called ‘social holiness’, which should be pursued together through holy societies and holy conferencing, rather than through private and solitary contemplation. ” TRAC churches will form four Districts instead of the existing three, said the Rev Dr Gordon Wong, President of Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC), as he delivered his address on […]
All three Annual Conferences of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) elected new Vice-Presidents at their 39th Sessions in November 2014. The elections, held every two years, identify lay volunteers who will work closely with the Presidents to assist them in their duties. The new Vice-President for Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC) is Mr Anton […]
Newly-ordained Deacons: (Front row, from left) the Rev Irman Halim, the Rev Tack Ng Lai Chun, the Rev Edmund Koh, and the Rev Eric Soh. People invest because they want to secure their future. Yet, noted Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup, the experience of financial crises in recent years warns us that “nothing you invest […]
The Rev Ling Tieng Ngung being ordained as an Elder – Photo by Joshua Khoo A new Family Taskforce aims to help build Christian families with piety and trust, while a new Board of Family Ministry will foster stronger family and biblical values through courses and talks. The urgent need for pastors and youth ministers, […]
