Youth Ministry: What the pandemic taught us
I come from a church named after the famous place of John Wesley’s heartwarming encounter—Aldersgate Methodist Church. The pandemic was a unique opportunity for us young people to examine our hearts in the way that Paul urged the Corinthian believers (2 Corinthians 13:5). Without any opportunity for our parents to nag us to go to […]
Why aren’t our youth studying the Bible like they study for exams?
In spending part of my growing up years in church in Singapore, and now as a university student and Sunday school teacher, I’ve observed something curious. At age three, Singaporean children start learning two languages. At seven, they spend 30 hours a week in school, with tuition classes and CCAs pushing this nearer to 40. […]
On nurturing the young
An article published on the CNA website in 2021 states that according to the Singapore Census 2020, “20 per cent of Singapore residents had no religious affiliation in 2020”. This group, which forms a fifth of the population, is now the second-largest group after the Buddhists (31.1 per cent). The third largest group, at 18.9 […]
In the days of youth and vigour
Singapore celebrates Youth Day every July! The Bible in Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NIV) addresses our youth. Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, ‘I find no pleasure in them’. I recently shared two points about this Bible verse to the […]
Here, for a Purpose
Methodist Girls’ School celebrates her 135th anniversary this year. Commemorating Founder’s Day on 25 July, the school gives glory to God for his abundant love, grace and faithfulness over the years, which…
Serving the Telugu-speaking Indian community in Singapore
My journey from India to Singapore to serve the Telugu-speaking community in Singapore has been an exciting and enriching journey of faith. In 2001, Mr John B. Samuel introduced me to the Telugu ministry at Tamil Methodist Church (TMC) Short Street, where Telugu Fellowship was in its infancy. I had discussions with both him and […]
Former gaming addicts tell their stories
Ruth Lim studied Game Development and Computing Science and works as an Esports Coach at SOOS OIO. A competitive gamer, she has won many titles and represented Singapore in gaming tournaments. She attends Cornerstone Community Church.
A Yam-my way to sayang our pastors and their families
Food plays an important part in the lives of many of us in Singapore and is often used to express love and care. The ladies from the Women’s Society of Christian Service (WSCS) of Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) did just that with Sayang Sayang 2022, where WSCS members from across Singapore came together to produce […]
Bedok Methodist Preschoolers ‘Build the Change’ with LEGO
Methodist Preschools collaborated with the LEGO Group (Singapore) to run the international ‘Build the Change’ pilot programme with the theme: Biodiversity and Climate Change at Bedok Methodist Preschool in May 2022. The pilot programme is the first of its kind for preschools in Singapore. Mrs Patsy Wee, Principal of Bedok Methodist Preschool said, “One of […]