IN 1968, A SMALL BAND of students from the Anglo-Chinese Secondary School at Barker Road rummaged at a construction site and came upon a metal “E” lying amid the debris. Taking the discovery as a sign, they decided to call themselves “The Eagles,” a symbol of power, ferocity, and rebellion, which they felt captured their […]
JOHN WESLEY TAUGHT on the “way of salvation”. Can you explain briefly what this is? According to Wesleyan scholar, Ted A. Campbell, Wesley’s “way of salvation” is another “unique” Methodist doctrinal teaching. It refers to the process of spiritual journey in the life of Christians. Broadly speaking, the process covers three dimensions of God’s grace […]
The four generations of the Rev Dr Kang Ho Soon’s family. The Rev Dr Kang is on the extreme right. His grandson Joel is pictured near the top, in a red t-shirt with blue hemming. – Picture by the Rev Dr Kang Ho Soon. IN LUKE 11:9-10, Jesus says: “So I say to you: Ask […]
The five prayer leaders representing different age groups and life stages (from left): Mr Daniel Koh, Ms Sherry Teo, Mr Timothy Kim, Ms Janey Chan, and Ms Tan Geok Lian. “SINGAPORE IS IN A CRITICAL PERIOD OF TRANSITION”, reads a recent news headline. This rings true, as whether we fly or fall is dependent […]
THESE DAYS, it is becoming harder to know exactly what people mean when they communicate. An illustration of this was when a property agent proudly pointed out the special “pocket view” of the apartment we were viewing. It was one of the assets and selling points for that apartment. Try as I might, it […]
I’ve got a place in the University I wanted! Hallelujah! But – oh dear! Can I cope? Will the standard be too high for me? I am afraid… I’ve been laid off… And when I try to get new work, they say I’m “overqualified”! Nobody wants me. What shall I do? I am afraid… I’ve […]
The newly-formed executive committee of the HVMC WSCS. Front row, from left: Mrs Angelene Tay, Mrs Eunice Yeo, and Mrs Hazel Vicente. Back row, from left: Mrs Chew Hui Peng, Mrs Peggy Lee, Mrs Koh Ai Jin, and Mrs Ang Siew Kim. – Holland Village Methodist Church picture. OUR CHURCH AT HOLLAND VILLAGE was constituted […]
IF YOU ARE SOMEONE who is very keen on advocating revival today, I wonder whether you are aware of what that might say about you and your church. When we call for revival, we are saying that something is not right with the spiritual state of the church. A body needs revival only when it […]
The congregation: United in voice and action, even in something as small as sharing a songbook. The combined children’s choir from the three Annual Conferences was a visible reminder of our oneness in Christ through their different coloured gowns. ATTENDING THE ALDERSGATE HYMN FESTIVAL this year brought a thought to my mind: “I am proud […]
Metallic sphere with world map and chain – 3d render IT’S BEEN ABOUT 150 YEARS since most countries banned slavery, but millions of men, women and children are still enslaved today. They are the victims of human traffickers who “acquire and trade” in individuals through coercion, abduction, deception, and abuse of power to provide forced […]
