I’ve been told that what sets Methodists apart from other denominations is our heritage of schools and education, our culture of music and the arts, and our principles instated by John Wesley, such as discipline and thrift, among other things. What this means to me, on a personal level, is family. I grew up in […]
This was the greeting the risen Lord gave His frightened disciples when He appeared among them on the evening of the first day of the week. The gospels tell us the disciples were in great fear because of the arrest, torture and crucifixion of Jesus, and the news that the tomb of Jesus had been […]
Bishop Dr Chong greets worshippers at the MCS 135 launch service, and also Wesley MC’s 135th anniversary celebrations It was a beautiful morning on 16 Feb 2020. In the main sanctuary of Wesley Methodist Church (MC), the rich and harmonious voices of the Wesley MC combined choir enthralled guests and members with favourite hymns, including […]
Participants at the Asian Young Women’s Leadership Development Seminar Asian Young Women’s Leadership Development Seminar Three dozen young ladies from Singapore and nine other Asian countries gathered to ponder over this question: “What is my purpose?” They were participants of the annual Asian Young Women’s Leadership Development (AYWLD) seminar, which aims to grow young women […]
Creation Care Stories from Singapore and Malaysia How do we show love and stewardship for God’s creation in one of the world’s most densely built-up cities? God’s Gardeners—“Singapore’s first book on creation care” —is a collection of essays that shows how we can start, no matter what our walk in life might be. The book, […]
The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) will be holding its 12th Session of the General Conference (GC) from 7 to 11 Sep 2020 and 2 to 4 Dec 2020. This regular session of the GC is held once every four years (a quadrennium), where delegates from the three Annual Conferences (CAC, ETAC and TRAC) come […]
We are now in the season of Lent: a time of penitence and self-reflection; a time when we realise the depth of God’s love and mercy; a time to ponder upon its implication on us and how we live. Here is a hymn we may sing for our reflection as we enter our Lenten journey. […]
Bishop Dr Chong speaks at the One MCS Methodist Leaders’ Fellowship with the Rev Raymond Fong translating One MCS Gathering: Methodist Leaders’ Fellowship On 5 Feb 2020, Bishop Dr Chong Chin Chung and the three AC Presidents gathered pastors and laity as One MCS at the Methodist Leaders’ Fellowship. The objective was to strengthen our sense […]
Bishop Dr Chong greets worshippers at the MCS 135 launch service at Wesley MC on 16 Feb 2020 Luke 10:25–29 is John Wesley’s favourite passage to show why a Christian would relentlessly pursue perfection or holiness, both scriptural and social. As we launch our MCS 135 celebrations, let this Scripture remind us of this […]
Celebrating Restoration of Independence Day with our traditional headwear and tais In support of the St Paul Methodist School (SPMS) Development Project, donors have generously given about S$3m so far. This amount exceeds the approved budget for land acquisition and phase one of the construction, which include: a two-level classroom building with six classrooms; a two-level hostel […]
