Preaching through Proverbs is often a preacher’s worst nightmare. What appears to be a collection of pithy sayings, with no clear thematic progression of thought, presents a formidable challenge of linking how these observations of everyday life contribute to the bigger message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Yet, it is precisely because these Instagram-worthy […]
On Palm Sunday, Bishop Emeritus Dr Robert Solomon preached at Wesley MC. In his sermon, Bishop Emeritus Dr Solomon shared that while we do not have the palms, the singing of Hosanna, the children and the whole festivity of Palm Sunday, “I suspect it is to force us not just to join a crowd but […]
Frenfare trip to Sky Mirror The Women’s Society of Christian Service (WSCS) of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) has the mission to know Christ and make Him known. The WSCS ministry is a sisterhood bonded in love to encourage and build one another towards a deeper relationship with Christ. In Singapore, the WSCS is […]
Kyle Yeo is a Lay Ministry Staff of Grace Methodist Church, overseeing Young Adults, Senior Youth and Hospitality–Integration Ministry. I might not be the most “Methodist” person out there—I grew up in an unbelieving family, came to faith in an Anglican youth church camp in Singapore at 14 and received my assurance of salvation in […]
The Rev Derrick Lau having a meal in Tokyo in early Feb 2020 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) “For the earth will be filled […]
One of the most striking features of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS), in my view, is the set of social principles by which it is governed. These principles are firmly rooted in the teachings of Scripture and are in harmony with the social teachings of the Church that can be traced to the work […]
This is an abridged version of Bishop Dr Chong Chin Chung’s sermon preached at the Aldersgate SG 2020 Thanksgiving Service. It was pre-recorded and screened by the Methodist churches on their online channels on 24 May 2020. Watch it at https://tiny.cc/AldersgateSG2020 or scan the QR code below. Scripture text: Romans 12:1–2, 9–21 Introduction Today, on […]
Care package sent by Min Qhee’s boyfriend Strength to fight the war When the Circuit Breaker (CB) period started, it felt like a missile launched into a war zone. As a mother, pastor’s wife, WSCS president and teacher, I was overwhelmed by the demands of every one of my roles. As a teacher, I was […]
Ps Joey Chen (right) with her husband, Andrew Leong If someone had told me 15 years ago that I’d become a pastor one day, I wouldn’t have believed it. Unlike some of my peers who have always had an idea of their pastoral calling, or others who were on fire for God since their youth, […]
Letting go of a loved one on the brink of death is hard. During Mdm Tan Sai Tin’s last days, the palliative care team at MWS Bethany Nursing Home–Choa Chu Kang faithfully attended to her needs. While Mdm Tan wanted to leave peacefully, some members of her concerned and well-meaning family insisted on aggressive treatment […]
