Hope

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Prov 22:6) Japanese gardens provide a stunning visual experience—trees are beautifully shaped in ways that are very pleasing to the eye. The clever gardener can envision the potential beauty of each young sapling and […]

Salomone D is a member of AMKTMC To me, being a Methodist is growing as a disciple of Christ with the guidance and care of a strong community of believers, while serving the Church and community at large. Although I didn’t grow up in a Methodist church, I quickly grew to appreciate the methodical way […]

Families in mission fields bringing home their relief packages The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated at an alarming speed, infecting millions and impacting economies as countries imposed tight restrictions to halt its spread. Even as Singapore battles and grapples with the crisis, the three Annual Conferences of The Methodist Church in Singapore, together with our Methodist […]

MWS FDP volunteers share experiences on Zoom “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim 4:12) A passionate volunteer with MWS Family Development Programme (FDP) since July 2019, Joanne Chua from Changi Methodist Church shares her journey […]

A disciple is one who responds to Jesus’ call to follow Him. Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me” (Luke 9:23). The challenge is for all who are called by God to take their faith seriously, grow as disciples of Christ, […]

When Edmund Tan was approached by a friendly face at the nursing home where his wife, Winnie, was serving as a volunteer befriender, to serve as well, he gently protested. “No, no, I can’t do it. I don’t have any experience in healthcare. Besides, I’m quite shy myself,” It has been 10 years since that […]

Kyle Yeo is a Lay Ministry Staff of Grace Methodist Church, overseeing Young Adults, Senior Youth and Hospitality–Integration Ministry. I might not be the most “Methodist” person out there—I grew up in an unbelieving family, came to faith in an Anglican youth church camp in Singapore at 14 and received my assurance of salvation in […]

The Rev Derrick Lau having a meal in Tokyo in early Feb 2020 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) “For the earth will be filled […]

Letting go of a loved one on the brink of death is hard. During Mdm Tan Sai Tin’s last days, the palliative care team at MWS Bethany Nursing Home–Choa Chu Kang faithfully attended to her needs. While Mdm Tan wanted to leave peacefully, some members of her concerned and well-meaning family insisted on aggressive treatment […]

To me, being a Methodist means a strong faith, great fellowship and fruitful ministry exercising scriptural holiness. Faith: I received Christ in the Methodist Church, and that means it is the Church that gave birth to my faith. My church life is basically built upon the rich heritage of the Methodist Church’s Wesleyan spirit. Fellowship: […]

The Dunamis House hostelites Methodist Missions Society (MMS) started its hostel ministry in Timor-Leste with the setting up of Sundermeier Home in Gleno, Ermera District, in 2016. The home serves to provide high school youths with a safe and healthy environment to continue their education and to grow with the right spiritual values. Joseph Manner […]

Many of the families MWS serves are households from the bottom 10 per cent income group who struggle with the costs of daily living As Singapore battles the COVID-19 outbreak, new measures are being introduced throughout the country at quick succession to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Almost overnight, Singaporeans find ourselves living a […]