Loving God by having less

“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.” (Col 1:19-20) The story of Lent and the need for creation care are intricately intertwined. When God first created the […]

ETAC WSCS Young Women Forum 2021

Zoom screenshot from the online ETAC WSCS Young Women Forum The ETAC WSCS Young Women Forum was held on 27 Feb 2021 via Zoom. It was attended by women between the ages of 26 and 35 from the various ETAC churches and facilitated by women who have been serving in WSCS ministries over the years. […]

A shepherd of shepherds

The Rev Chua conducting Holy Communion at AMKMC in 2005 Shepherding a single church is already a major undertaking—how does one shepherd 21 of them? This is the challenge for the Rev Stanley Chua, who was elected the President of the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) at its 45th session last November. TRAC is the connection […]

Sacrificing well

As I reflect on the topic of sacrifice, especially in the context of family relationships, let me begin with a simple definition. Sacrifice is giving up something to gain something else. What is sacrificed may be tangible, like giving up your seat on the train for an elderly passenger. Or it could be intangible and […]

TRAC Board of Seniors Ministry

TRAC Board of Seniors Ministry Members 2021 “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am HE, I am HE who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” (Is 46:4 NIV) “They will still bear fruit in old age, they […]

Building lives

The dedicated staff of CSLMCH Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home (CSLMCH) was set up in 1968. Originally located in a house in Changi, it was established by the Chen Su Lan Trust by Wesley Methodist Church. Donors, volunteers and staff have played very important roles in the Home […]

By His grace, grow in L.O.V.E.

Growing in Excellence: Kitchen Project Growing in love is expected of those who have experienced the grace of God in their life. The students of St Paul Methodist School (SPMS) have not been an exception, for the grace of God has abounded upon each of them in many ways, especially amidst the challenges of the […]

Sacrifices that Do Good

“Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise– the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” (Hebrews 13:15-16 NIV) Good Friday commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. […]

Meekness and Majesty

2020 was a year in which many of us had to give up many things. Families and friends gave up holiday plans, birthday parties, weddings and graduation ceremonies. Whole industries ground to a halt and many had to give up their jobs for new ones, if any. Workers gave up their usual work schedules, and […]

Methodist Tapestries Collection

Methodism’s global story through the medium of needlework Artist transferring sketch to linen with lightbox Built in 1760, High House Chapel in northern England had, until recently, boasted of being the oldest Methodist Chapel in continuous use. Wesley preached there 13 times and, at the height of the 18th-century lead-mining industry, this small village chapel had over […]