Hope

Perspectives is an invitation once again to joyfully run the race He has set before us, setting no limits on how or where He will use us. “God is a God of global purpose. He has already put in our hearts the longing to be a friend to a great God, to somehow become a […]

MWS expands holistic care for the frail with new service Koon Liong simply could not cope after he suffered both a stroke and colon cancer. When our palliative nurse manager from Agape Methodist Hospice (Homecare) visited him, his flat was unkempt, and his cushions, bed covers and floor were stained from years of grime and […]

Session in progress at Bethel Kinderlites. BCS partners church members from Bethel Assembly of God to distribute goodies to the community on “Love your Neighbour Day”.   Since Jun was three, he has been attending Bethel Child Development Centre (BCDC) at Block 111 Aljunied Crescent, where children aged two to six are equipped in academic […]

In the first part of this article published in the March 2015 issue of Methodist Message, I noted the tradition of the papal office and that the election of Pope Francis marked a number of ‘firsts’ in its history. Another distinctive of his papacy has been his very intentional focus on international ministry. A Pope […]

When I saw that Methodist Welfare Services was looking for palliative homecare nurses for AMH, I was intrigued by its unusual job scope and the opportunities to reach out to patients with advanced and lifethreatening diseases.   Melissa was in a position that many in her line would envy. Her job paid well, provided many […]

Introduction: The tradition of the papal office f there is a leadership role immediately recognisable in world Christianity, it is that of the Pope. With a tradition going all the way back to the Apostle Peter, it is an office accorded honour, authority and respect from the Roman Catholic Church (RCC), comprising some 1.2 billion […]

GOOD – short for ‘Getting Out Of Debt’ – will help 850 families clear an average of $2,000 of chronic debt, in a united response to care for the poor in the year of Jubilee. A single mother of two, Mdm Kong’s power and water supply was cut one day when she had defaulted on […]

The late Pastor Pushpa Chaudari (right) sharing the good news of God’s love with people in Surunga. We believe in a God who is Love! What a privilege! This has been my experience in my walk with Him. I was born into a Hindu family and observed this religion out of respect for my parents. […]

We continue our series of paired articles on early Methodist preachers from the UK and Singapore, aiming to trace the movement of the Holy Spirit in grassroots evangelistic preaching, reminding us of the evangelistic fervour of Methodism worldwide, and demonstrating the fruitfulness of the Gospel when preached with spiritual power and integrity. The first instalment […]

LCCS staff at a recent staff gathering. Lutheran Community Care Services Ltd (LCCS) was established in 2002 to serve families, children and youths-at-risk of dropping out of school. It is a strong advocate for the use of restorative practices in its programme design and interventions. LCCS is an affiliated partner of the International Institute for […]

The 1st Phnom Penh Company of The Boys’ Brigade (BB) in Cambodia came of age on 30 Nov 2014, when they were presented with the State and Company Colours (flags) and put on their BB uniforms. This milestone was reached through the work of faithful volunteers from Cambodia and Singapore, including many Methodists. The BB […]

“We recognise that many elderly and retirees remain capable to serve as useful members of society. We only need to restore the seniors’ confidence by bringing them together and showing them ways in which they can volunteer and serve other members of society.”The doors of Charis Activity Centre for Elders (Charis ACE) were officially opened […]