Bringing God’s love to the village children. Trackers is a discipleship programme by TRAC Youth Ministries for youths aged between 17 and 25 in transition between stages of their lives to the next, e.g. finishing ‘O’ or ‘A’ Levels, National Service or diploma studies. The three-month programme takes place from January to March each year. […]
Good News for Bruised Reeds derives its title from Isaiah 42:3—“a bruised reed he will not break”. It seeks to encourage friends and family of those with same-sex attraction (SSA) who are seeking God and have likely faced more prejudice and rejection—and burdens of guilt—than most. At the same time, the book aims to “challenge […]
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2, NIV) Most of us are probably where we are today because, along the way, some people invested in our lives. They were our mentors even if […]
“Saranam” means refuge. It comes from Sanskrit, an ancient language that is no longer spoken, but from which many words in India are derived.1 It is a word that expresses a deep reverence for God—God is our refuge. “Saranam, Saranam” is one of the Asian hymns found in The United Methodist Hymnal (UMH). While the […]
Getting on in years? That’s true! Just eat and sleep? That won’t do! Leave the house, go for a walk, Look for friends for tea and talk. Go for what you can afford So long as you don’t go overboard. Not to your liking? Let things be! Keep your cool, show charity! Learn new skills, […]
The National Day Thanksgiving Service is an annual event organised by the National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS). It brings together members of major Christian denominations and other para-church organisations to pray for the continued well-being of the nation. This year’s service was themed “Seek the Peace of the City”, which is a reference […]
Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church (TACMC) was established in 1889 by the pioneer missionary Dr Benjamin West to reach out to Chinese immigrants. The church started out in a rented shophouse and later moved to a zinc hut. In 1918, Swan & Maclaren, the architecture firm responsible for landmarks such as Raffles Hotel and Victoria Concert Hall, was engaged to design a new church building at Telok Ayer Street. The building, which was completed in 1925 and gazetted as a national monument on TACMC’s centenary, stands to this day.
Singapore is the most multi-religious society in the world, and we have the wonderful opportunity to show, “with gentleness and respect”, Christ’s love to all our neighbours, “regardless of language, race or religion”. —The Rev Dr Gordon Wong, Presidential Address at TRAC 42nd Annual Conference, 2017 In celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Imam Syed Hassan […]
For many years now, “leadership” has been the buzzword both in the Church and in secular society. But this ubiquitous “L” word has, of late, become reduced to superficial “jump on the bandwagon” jargon-worn and overused. Christian books and articles on the subject sometimes present rather secular ideas of leadership, garnished here and there with […]
Within the same week in the past month, the media reported the separate suicides of two well-known personalities—Kate Spade, a fashion designer, and Anthony Bourdain, a celebrity chef. The tragedy of suicide leaves behind many loved ones and friends in confusion and distress. Experts estimate that for every self-inflicted death, six people are left behind […]
