Hope

November 24, Sunday, was a day of answered prayers for Prek Ompel Methodist Church (POMC) in Cambodia. The morning sun broke through heavy clouds and shone brightly over the village as church members made final preparations for the consecration service of their newly-completed church building. It had been raining so heavily that some claimed to […]

It not only teaches me that the destination of the journey I am on is still far off, and always worth striving toward, but it also reminds me of the amazing individuals who have lifted me out of ignorance and ineptitude, and brought me to where I am now One would justifiably expect to feel […]

The Rev T. C. Nga preaching to a fledgling church under a simple shed. – Picture from Growing Faith, Faith Methodist Church’s 38th Anniversary publication   “Faith Methodist Church (FMC) was built on faith.” These were the words of the Rev T. C. Nga, the pioneer pastor of FMC and now 87, when I interviewed […]

  There is a dire need to address the issue of bad eating habits that could lead to diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart problems, and high-blood pressure in the long run.   Ten-year-old Peter* is a latch-key child. Both his grandparents, who care for him, work through the day and have no time […]

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” […]

When God called me to full-time service, my initial response was: “Lord, I am not qualified, there are many other people who are much better than me! As such, why choose me?” This testimony, available on the Chinese Annual Conference website, was reprinted with permission. Recently, while reading the book of Exodus, I came across […]

Trinity Theological College graduates for the year 2013.   The modular system of the intellectually rigorous and spiritually nurturing MTS programme allowed me to work and study concurrently. In my daily work, I am confronted with issues of suffering, social injustice and ethical dilemmas. As a result of theological training, I am now more confident […]

Ms Yvonne Poh ministering to seniors at Bethany Methodist Nursing Home (BMNH) by translating into Hokkien a sermon by the Rev Derrick Lau. The Rev Lau is Pastor-in-Charge of the Methodist Church of the Incarnation, which conducts regular services for BMNH residents.   The story of how 54-year-old Yvonne Poh transformed personal loss into fiery […]

  After 12 years in rented premises, Wesley Methodist Church in Nepal will have a permanent home by June 2014. Located at Lalitpur, about a kilometre from Sophia’s Home in Kathmandu, the site and building project were blessed by Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup last month when he was there to preside over the 5th […]

  …the ministry’s mission is to build communities of multiplying disciples through reaching, building and sending.   Cru Singapore (previously Singapore Campus Crusade for Christ) is part of a world-wide evangelism ministry headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with ministry presence in 191 Vonette Bright in 1951 on the UCLA campus in California, the ministry’s mission is […]

  What is it like to leave home, family and friends to serve in a nation where you often have to learn the language from scratch? It takes faith, passion, courage and an unwavering desire to do God’s will. In the first of a series on getting to know our missionaries, Doris Chan, Methodist Missions […]

When Jasper Ong, 28, and Leonard Chong, 26, heard about the STEPS For A Cause Runathon 2013, they spontaneously hatched a plan to rope in their friend Darryl Soon, 26, and raise funds for the needy at the same time. The trio, from Toa Payoh Chinese Methodist Church (TPCMC), threw down the gauntlet before the […]