In conjunction with All Saints’ Day, a Memorial Service was held at the Chapel of The Garden of Remembrance on 4 Nov 2017, with a record attendance of 280 patrons and guests. Twice a year, close to All Saints’ Day and Easter respectively, The Garden of Remembrance puts together a special complimentary Memorial Service for […]
What I have said previously about the function and place of the Apostles’ Creed in the liturgy could also be said of the Nicene Creed (or the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed, AD 381) since one or the other could be used in the liturgy. But there are two significant differences. The Apostles’ Creed was a baptismal creed […]
In his congratulatory message to the congregation of Tamil Methodist Church (TMC) at Short Street, Bishop Dr Chong Chin Chung highlighted that TMC was amongst the eight local Methodist churches in Singapore that are 100 years and older. In gratitude, we remember those who have dutifully committed to the principles and purpose of Christ when […]
We are in the season of Advent again. Coming from the Latin word Adventus, advent means “coming” or “arrival”. It is the time of the Christian Year when the church prepares for the celebration of our Lord’s birth, beginning four Sundays before Christmas Day.1 From the time of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming […]
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favour rests.” Luke 2:14 (NIV) “Merry Christmas!” One wonders how long more such words of blessing will be heard. Already in some countries, “Happy Holidays!” has become the standard greeting. In those places, saying “Merry Christmas” to someone who is […]
From the Trinity Annual Conference President’s Office On behalf of all the churches in Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC), I wish our Bishop Dr Chong Chin Chung and our sister Annual Conferences, agencies, and offices a blessed Advent and Christmas season! Advent and Christmas come toward the end – and thus also the beginning – of […]
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 The father came at 10 p.m., but the lights were off and the church gates were closed. Anxious, he returned at midnight, again at 2 a.m., and finally at 6 a.m. where he […]
I shall think, then, of a silent night when a star shone a wondrous light To us unknown was born a Child that God and man may reconcile This whole angelic gospel went forth to lowly men who found its worth The glorious news to us it brought a hope that the weary world long […]
In a recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, I was reminded of the story of The Little Match Girl. As the story goes, a poor little girl was selling matches in the streets on a very cold winter’s evening. She dreaded to go home to her father, who would beat her up for the unsold matches. […]
It all began with a dream, a vision from God. I was down with high fever and was praying for healing. I dreamt of a church with a red roof, beautifully decorated, and located beside a vast flowing river. I heard God’s voice saying, “Go and build My church and I will give you a […]
