By the time this article is read, the year 2016 would be nearing its end. What has this year been like for you? Was it much like previous years or did it hold some surprises? Is its passing felt with regrets, relief or a sense of quiet satisfaction? The passing of each year allows a […]
We will encounter foes, Life will have its woes, But God will help us to survive; Better still, He will give us life. He will heal and He will save, He will lift us from the grave. Weeping may last through the night, Joy comes with the Eternal Light. For joy in all […]
God has given us a capacity and yearning to live beyond ourselves, an innate desire to do good by our conscience: where our actions, decisions, words and expressions are guided by our framework of values, beliefs and moral expectations. This framework could be based on religious beliefs, cultural heritage, family traditions, and law. As Christians, […]
“We believe that each person, including those with disabilities, have a God-given right to be heard; recognised and appreciated as people of inherent worth; and respected for the potential they carry.” This is the philosophy behind the work of Christian Outreach to the Handicapped (COH). COH is an interdenominational organisation that provides day activities to […]
Foochow Methodist Church (FMC) celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2017. It has its roots during the time when many Foochow- and Hock Chia-speaking worshippers longed for a pastor who could speak and preach to them in Foochow, and God answered their prayers. Officially inaugurated in mid-December 1897, FMC became the second oldest church in […]
Methodist Message (MM) rejoiced in 125 years of God’s grace and faithfulness with several celebratory initiatives this year, culminating in an appreciation lunch on 1 October. Past MM Editors, MM contributors and Council on Communications members were invited to this joyous occasion at Sophia Blackmore Hall, Methodist Centre. Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup brought greetings, […]
MCS GENERAL CONFERENCE 2016 Every four years, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) gathers representatives at its regular session of the General Conference (GC) to elect office-holders, revise church laws, approve work plans and budgets, and adopt resolutions. This year, the September portion of MCS’ 11th Session of the GC saw the Rev Dr Chong […]
“Our theme for the day is ‘covenant’. What is our human condition? Let’s read together …” “What are some distinguishing symbols by which people will know that we are part of the faith body of Christ?” “These are familiar sentences I used when I taught two DISCIPLE classes while pastoring. I recall those 34 weeks […]
Hands Holding Cross Christianity Religion Faith Concept Churches in Singapore have to deal with a reality that is unique, compared to many of their counterparts in other countries. Many of the churches here have been built on land that has a leasehold tenure of 30 years (or are located in buildings that have a similar […]
For the longest time, many of us have functioned with a two-tier understanding of the Christian faith. We have been told that there were two types of Christians. If you accepted Christ as your Saviour, you were saved. You had Christ in your life. You would go to heaven when you die. You received all […]
