THE TERM “MENTORING” takes its name from the Greek classic, The Odyssey, in which the character “Mentor” becomes responsible for guiding Odysseus’ son, as the father goes off to war. The presence of an older, and possibly father-like, figure is often traditionally referred to as having a mentor. However, is this traditional view of mentoring outdated and antiquated?
MGS Naming of Auditorium and Blessing Service A SIMPLE CEREMONY on July 31, 2011 marked the naming of the recently refurbished Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) Auditorium in honour of the late Mdm Kwa Geok Choo, an illustrious alumna and wife of former Minister Mentor Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Their daughter, Professor Lee Wei Ling, Director of […]
ANNUALLY, CHURCHES IN SINGAPORE come together to celebrate the Republic’s National Day with a National Day anksgiving Service – to give thanks to God for blessings bestowed upon the nation and pray for the nation’s continued prosperity and peace. This year’s service was held on Aug 18, 2011 at the historic St Andrew’s Cathedral. Some […]
“I REHABILITATE DOGS AND I TRAIN OWNERS.” Mr Cesar Milan, who appears on the popular TV series “The Dog Whisperer” on the National Geographic Channel, reminds viewers of this dictum throughout the programme. I must say that as a Marital and Family Therapist who has seen some families bringing in their troublesome children for […]
UNITED WITH CHRIST “The Christian life is like a three-legged race, in which we are to be united with Jesus and yoked to Him. We will find out that it is in fact His race that we are called to run. All other races are an illusion and bring endless weariness and emptiness.” IN THE […]
GREATEST TEST “Perhaps the greatest test is when we have to “honour” our enemies, something the Scripture may imply in the command to “honour all people”.” THE BIBLE has a lot to say about honour. “Those who honour me, I will honour.” (1 Samuel 2:30) “Honour your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20:12) “Be kindly […]
20th Anniversary celebrations of MMS Why we should be sent out to the harvest field TWENTY YEARS OF GOD’S GRACE AND FAVOUR. That was how a video presentation by the Methodist Missions Society (MMS) described its journey and growth these past 20 years, expressing the workers’ appreciation to God at its 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service […]
Yong-en Care Centre’s 15th Anniversary DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY WAS SHOWN when leaders from Fairfield Methodist Church (FMC) set up Yong-en Care Centre (YECC) 15 years ago in response to the needs of elderly residents and children in the surrounding Chinatown area. Over the years, the services have expanded to include youths, adults and families as […]
MY DAUGHTER INFORMED ME that July 21, 2011 was Racial Harmony Day. She talked much about what lovely ethnic outfits her schoolmates wore. But beyond the different dresses that reflect our identity, how do we celebrate and observe this day? Here is a hymn that I find appropriate to sing and talk about on […]
John Chrysostom (AD 349-407) IMPORTANCE OF PREACHING “John reminds us of the importance of the preaching and teaching ministries of the Church, and that pastors, elders and theologians must take this awesome and sacred duty of instructing God’s people seriously.” THE ANTIOCH IN WHICH John was born was a city characterised by contradictions, at once […]
