The Salt&Light team and contributors celebrating CNY pre-COVID. From left to right: Tan Huey Ying, Karen Tan, Edric Sng, Gracia Lee, Geraldine Tan, Emilyn Tan, Juleen Shaw, Jane Lee Juleen Shaw is the Managing editor of Salt&Light, a website that unites Christians in spirit and purpose to live out their faith, to serve and lead, […]
“I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior.” (1 Tim 2:1–3) Every […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how we work, trade with others, study in schools, relate to our families and worship God. And because important areas of our lives have been affected, we should all the more think of ways to mitigate its ill effects. I would like to mention two effects on families and suggest […]
MWS FDP volunteers share experiences on Zoom “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim 4:12) A passionate volunteer with MWS Family Development Programme (FDP) since July 2019, Joanne Chua from Changi Methodist Church shares her journey […]
The Rev Dr E. J. Thoraisingam (1933–2020), First Elected President of ETAC (1976–84) First Elected President of ETAC (1976–84) The Rev Dr E. J. Thoraisingam entered into glory on Sunday 12 July 2020. On that glorious day, in the presence of his Maker, he will surely be told, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Matt […]
HCMC celebrates its 23rd anniversary Fun fact: Holy Covenant Methodist Church (HCMC) is both 23 years old and 57 years old! (Find out why below) Holy Covenant Methodist Church (HCMC) officially became a local conference on 1 Jan 1997. But its history is intertwined with the rich legacy of Telok Ayer Methodist Church, having had […]
Tina Khoo, a pastoral team member of Wesley Methodist Church I came to Singapore after I completed my business degree in New Zealand in 1989. I was going through a dark period in my life and feeling very depressed, and I asked my former university mate, Denny Lee, who was then a member of Wesley […]
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about unprecedented disruptions to the life and ministry of churches across the globe. This has led churches with access to digital technology to exploit their various offerings in innovative ways, such as conducting Sunday services online. Given the sudden onset of COVID-19, many churches have hitherto taken a pragmatic approach […]
A disciple is one who responds to Jesus’ call to follow Him. Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). The challenge is for all who are called by God to take their faith seriously, grow as disciples of Christ, […]
When Edmund Tan was approached by a friendly face at the nursing home where his wife, Winnie, was serving as a volunteer befriender, to serve as well, he gently protested. “No, no, I can’t do it. I don’t have any experience in healthcare. Besides, I’m quite shy myself,” It has been 10 years since that […]
