The wise invest in eternity
If people in this world are willing to make every effort in securing their earthly future, what then should be said of children of God’s Kingdom who need to secure their eternal future?
Feeding friendships
“How many children do you have? Eight?! Wow!”
Using business as missions to transform lives
BAMBOO, which stands for Business As Missions, Blessings, Outreach and Opportunities, was started in June 2013 by a group of members and pastors from various Methodist churches in Singapore. It was incorporated as a wholly private entity.
Taking the ego out of worship
Years ago, I worked as a composer on a film project. After many hours of work, I produced what I believed was the perfect soundtrack—it hit all the correct emotional moments, the mixing was skilful, the musicians performed their parts beautifully. Pleased with myself, I hit ‘Send File’, confident that the director would love it.
Not falling into temptation
Queenstown Chinese Methodist Church (QCMC), Ang Mo Kio Chinese Methodist Church and Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church came together to organise a combined Ash Wednesday Service on 22 February 2023.
Apr 2023
Good economists of God’s grace
Each of us has received a gift or “grace” from God. (The word gift is related to the Greek word for grace.) Just as 1 Peter 4:70 says: “As each has received … God’s varied grace.” We can serve in many varied ways because each of us has received varied gifts or graces. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. (1 Peter 4:10 ESV)
What do you mean, you want to leave your church?
“I’m thinking of leaving my church,” said one of my close friends. Later, a second and a third friend also brought this up during a meal. Soon, I could no longer count with both hands the friends who had decided to leave their church, or the Church. What was happening?
Resonance, Restoration and Renewal
In 1983, Fairfield Methodist Girls’ School moved from Neil Road to a new space in Dover. As an affiliated church, the members of Fairfield Methodist Church had to choose: follow the school to Dover, or stay in her current neighbourhood.
To grow in love
The Methodist Church in Nepal (MCN) has adopted L.O.V.E. as the acronym representing the key focus areas for MCN churches. L.O.V.E. represents Leadership Development, Organisation Framework, Vibrant Community, and Enduring Ministry.