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“Doing” church
“Christians go to church on Sundays.” In this statement, the word “church” refers to a building used for public Christian worship; it is a noun. When we say, “Let’s build a church!”, do we mean constructing a physical structure?
People
Lessons from starting a new ministry
It was daunting to consider starting a family life ministry in church. At the time, I was juggling family and church commitments with a heavy course-load in my counselling programme at Bible College. I was very hesitant.
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Reminiscence activities reaps benefits while strengthening faith
With one in five Singaporeans aged 65 and above in 2026, it is no surprise that the Church in Singapore is ageing. Although this brings about more challenges, it also signals opportunities for seniors' ministries and intergenerational programmes.
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A handicraft mission field: The journey of Flourish
Flourish began in 2011 as a simple women's ministry passion project, sparked by a Mother's Day gift made by hand. What started as one act of love has since grown into a redemptive movement, empowering disadvantaged women in Cambodia through dignified work in crochet and sewing.
People
Helping youths see their worth
I believe that youths are the future of our nation. It is therefore my mission to love and walk with them.
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Who am I? Whose am I?
The work of missions provides answers to the questions, "Who am I?" and "Whose am I?", through sharing the gospel of salvation and teaching God's Word. Read three testimonies from the mission fields of Timor-Leste, Nepal and Cambodia.
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Singapore Mission School Kindergarten officially opens at new premises in Laos
On 27 February 2025, the Singapore Mission School (SMS) in Laos, one of the schools under Methodist Missions Society (MMS), reached another milestone in its 15-year history with the opening of its Kindergarten at new premises.
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He was just 17 when MWS helped him—now he sits on its Board
The year was 1981. Terence Wee, a 17-year-old student at Anglo-Chinese Junior College, was awarded the Methodist Scholarship (later renamed the MWS Bursary)—a financial assistance scheme by Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) to support children from low-income families with school-related expenses.
People
Trust is about not having all the answers
Life has a way of bringing unexpected challenges, and for me, one of the greatest struggles was learning to trust God in uncertain times. In 2010, I migrated from India to Singapore, filled with hope and uncertainty. For almost a decade, my family and I faced numerous struggles trying to settle down.
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Love your volunteer gig? It just could become your career
Melissa Teo left her corporate job to pursue a degree in guidance and counselling. A volunteering opportunity at an MWS Active Ageing Centre turned her passion into a career.
People
Returning to family roots
When I was 10 years old, my mum brought my brother and me to Paya Lebar Methodist Church (PLMC). My fondest memories of my younger days were my loving Sunday School teachers and the youth camps I attended.
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Choosing inconvenience
In the mission field of Khon Khaen, Thailand, the Little Sheep Childcare Centre founded by Methodist Missions Society, faced their own struggles to accommodate a child with special needs.
People
Where is my trust if I am only assured of his faithfulness in retrospect?
It's been over 365 days of job hunting and I am about to crash out. Automated replies are currently clogging my Gmail inbox. The only comfort is that my other pals are also down in the trenches with me.
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The hiding place: Finding deliverance in God’s love
Chairperson of Methodist Welfare Services' Board of Governance and a regular volunteer at its nursing homes, Eugene Toh shares a personal reflection from a recent pastoral care visit.
