The Canticle of Zechariah Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us free, Who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty. The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release; God shall fulfil the promise to bring our people peace. Now from the house of David a child of grace […]
The Rev T. C. Nga preaching to a fledgling church under a simple shed. – Picture from Growing Faith, Faith Methodist Church’s 38th Anniversary publication “Faith Methodist Church (FMC) was built on faith.” These were the words of the Rev T. C. Nga, the pioneer pastor of FMC and now 87, when I interviewed […]
Among the many heresies related to the person of Christ, arguably the most threatening was Arianism, named after its founder Arius (d. 336), a dynamic and popular presbyter in the Church of Alexandria. Adhering to a strict monotheism, Arius and his followers felt compelled to reject the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity because they were […]
In 1928, employees from India at the Seletar Naval Base (later Sembawang Naval Base) began meeting in homes for worship services. This marked the start of Sembawang Tamil Methodist Church (Sembawang TMC) , under the supervision of the Rev J. A. Supramaniam. Six years later, the church was formally instituted with the Rev V. […]
There is a dire need to address the issue of bad eating habits that could lead to diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart problems, and high-blood pressure in the long run. Ten-year-old Peter* is a latch-key child. Both his grandparents, who care for him, work through the day and have no time […]
What is it like to leave home, family and friends to serve in a nation where you often have to learn the language from scratch? It takes faith, passion, courage and an unwavering desire to do God’s will. In this second in a series on getting to know our missionaries, Cassandra Lee, a former […]
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” […]
Being in a job where people engage you to talk of their woes and despair does not afford you the opportunity to see many clients smiling or talking of heir successes. But this particular week was different; I had positive messages from two separate clients. Both came from women whom I have been helping […]
If only we would allow God to do His penetrating work in us, He will patiently work in us and do the needful to remove what is stubborn and damaging. Our God is a master pruner. Pruning is painful but it is necessary for our own good. It helps us to be fruitful and clean. […]
Methodist Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup (left) and Roman Catholic Archbishop Emeritus Nicholas Chia giving the joint benediction. For the first time, Roman Catholics and Protestants gathered for an ecumenical and healing service at Aldersgate Methodist Church this past August to “worship God together as one, to commit to love one another as one, […]
