To Give Is To Gain In his President’s Address at the 43rd Session of the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC), the Rev Dr Goh Nai Lat touched on the sacrifices to be made for true discipleship in the Kingdom of God. Crafting his message around the Mandarin phrase, “舍得”, meaning “to give up”, the Rev Dr […]
“Serve, but not be served” was the theme of Bishop Dr Chong Chin Chung’s sermons at the opening services of the recent three Annual Conferences of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). Bishop Chong delivered his message first at the Holy Communion service of the Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC), a community of eight Tamil-speaking […]
In the fiefdoms of water the minions of oceans, rivers, lakes and wells await the behests Of the overlords of weather and of change. There are fearsome waters that can tower over a shore and ravage a land; there are waters that bring life to thirsting soil; there are waters that can be harnessed on […]
The dawning of a new year brings hope of a new beginning, a fresh start. A Chinese expression provides a timely reminder: The whole year’s work depends on a good start in spring, and the whole day’s work on a good start in the morning. Time flashes by and unless it is managed and planned, […]
“I am very happy to be a Methodist,” the Rev Dr Gordon Wong declared at the opening of his President’s Address at the 43rd Session of the Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) held at Pentecost Methodist Church in Pasir Ris from 19 to 21 November 2018. “But what is a Methodist?” the Rev Wong continued. He […]
As a Christian Ministry Staff (CMS) at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (PLMGS) from Jan 2000 to May 2007, and Sep 2009 to March 2014, and at Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) from Sep 2014 to date, I have had the great privilege of journeying with and mentoring Christian teenagers who show great potential to achieve […]
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. This is the Memorial acclamation professed when celebrating Holy Communion. It is also what we proclaim at Easter. But what about Advent? “Advent” means “arrival” or “coming”, usually for which we prepare and wait. During the Christmas season, we busy ourselves shopping for presents, and […]
Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home (CSLMCH) was founded by Dr Chen Su Lan (1885–1972). A doctor, anti-opium campaigner and devout Methodist, he set up the Chen Su Lan Trust for charitable purposes. It was Dr Chen’s desire to establish a home for orphans and children who were World War II victims and living in […]
In her book, Making Room, Christine Pohl said something that is immutably true about the relationship between Christianity and the practice of hospitality. “Hospitality,” she wrote nearly 20 years ago, “is a way of life fundamental to Christian identity. Its mysteries, riches and difficulties are revealed most fully as it is practiced.” Anyone who wishes […]
The Christmas season draws out a mix of emotions. Many families celebrate Christmas with feasting and merrymaking. Others dread the rush to buy the obligatory presents. Still others may feel sad if Christmas is associated with loss or loneliness. For those who are struggling with the pain of loss or loneliness, I am confident that […]
