One of the most beloved fathers of the early Church is St Ephrem the Syrian. Born in the city of Nisibis (Turkey) in approximately AD 306, Ephrem was a deacon and a hermit who made enduring contributions to the theology and spirituality of the Christian East. His voluminous writings include theological treatises, spiritual works and […]
“Violence should never be solved with peace”.[i] These were the words that was found in the document written by the 16-year-old Protestant Christian who was recently arrested by ISD for making “detailed plans and preparations to conduct terrorist attacks” against Muslims. This young person had apparently spent a lot of his time online and alone, which […]
Our congregation during on-site services Telugu Methodist Church (Singapore) is committed to share the Gospel and win the Telugu-speaking friends for Christ. Over the last two decades, God has been good to the life and ministry of the church, helping us build the community, and our ministries have grown and taken various shapes in serving […]
DREAMS & DISCOVERIES! Encouragement and well-wishes the children at KMA sent to Veasna after the event “Dream from young to discover how God is calling us!” excitedly shared a Lower Primary participant in Kids Missions Adventures (KMA) after “travelling” to Timor-Leste on the zoom digital platform and “interacting” with Rita, a young student at St […]
The Year of the Ox has begun. I confess my ignorance and indifference toward any supposed blessings or characteristics associated with the Year of the Ox. I know only that I happen to have been born a Chinese ox! (So Math wizards now know I celebrate a birthday this year that is a multiple of […]
Care and Love Malaysians Malaysia brothers and sisters at the inaugural CALM event 2020 was a year like never before. So when we entered the year 2021, it was not with the usual hope and joy for the New Year but with panic and uncertainties. Among those who faced a very troubling year were our […]
I am not sure when it happened. Neither do I know how it happened. What I do know is its signs. What I am referring to is losing the fight with change. It began with a feeling and then the realisation that I was having difficulty keeping up with change. Following this realisation was resignation […]
The arrest of a 16-year-old Protestant Christian for planning a terrorist attack has sparked conversations about religious radicalisation in Singapore. The overwhelming narrative is that religious radicalism is bad and should be avoided. However, Christianity is an innately radical faith. To be radical means to push for fundamental changes in the status quo. It is […]
Dr Cheah Fung Fong and her family today When asked what she would tell her younger self, Dr Cheah Fung Fong responded: “Love God, and love your family.” It is a path she has faithfully walked—not just paid lip service to—over her many years of serving God. And she will stay the course in the […]
The Lord provides Being installed as President at the closing service of the ETAC 45th session in Nov 2020 The Rev Philip S. Abraham is a man with a mission. In Nov 2020, he was appointed President of the Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC), which consists of seven Tamil-speaking and one Telegu-speaking Methodist church in […]
