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The delightful secret of a Walk to Emmaus
“What is this Walk to Emmaus retreat? I know some of you went last year but you were so hush-hush about it, I didn’t dare to ask you anything! Where can we walk to in Singapore? Must I pay? And I’ve just been baptised! Am I qualified to go?” These were some of my initial […]
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MCS FOCUS: DISCIPLE AGENCY
Building the Body – through spiritual training “Every athlete exercises self-control in all things,” noted the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:25. The sportspersons among us can attest to this – regular training, proper nourishment, and good technique are mainstays of any athletic training programme, allowing them to build the right muscles and skill sets […]
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What kind of flame-catcher are you?
Would you pay $1,000 for a bundle of firewood? In 2015, a video clip titled ‘Maker Series: Artisanal Firewood’ began making the rounds on social media. It profiled Smoke & Flame, “a Vancouver artisanal firewood company that is selling bundles of kindling for $1,000”. The video shows the firewood craftsmen labouring over each log – […]
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‘Together as one’, we pray
THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SINGAPORE When your church’s prayer leader says “Let us pray for the Methodist Church” and you dutifully bow your head over clasped hands, what images come to your mind? Do you see: Your local church and its ministries? The language-based grouping that your church is part of, known as an Annual […]
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Two new Principals for Methodist schools
New Principals have been welcomed at two of our Methodist schools this new school year. They are: Mrs Jennifer Choy (left), Geylang Methodist School (Primary). Mrs Choy began her teaching career in 1988 as a Literature and Language teacher in Si Ling Secondary School. After 10 years there, she moved on to become Vice-Principal in […]
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Building the Next Gen: A ‘whole-church’ issue
“No matter how good a prawn’s internal systems are, it will not survive in an unhealthy environment,” warned Mr Jose Philip, keynote speaker at the Next Generation seminar held on 3 Nov 2016 at St James’ Church. “We are the environments in which our youth are being shaped!” Mr Philip cut right to the heart […]
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Uniquely adding value to local church ministry
GC WSCS 11TH SESSION QGM The Trinity Annual Conference President greeted them as a “mighty throng” (referencing Psalm 68:11, NIV). They minister to persons with visual impairment, at-risk youths, and home-makers re-entering the workforce. Their goal is to add value to the ministry of local churches. Who are they? I caught an inspiring glimpse […]
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New Bishop: Let’s grow in ministry, ‘Together as one’
SPECIAL FEATURE The Methodist Church in Singapore has a new Bishop – the Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung. (Read about his election on P1 of MM Oct 2016, and his consecration in P12-13 of this issue.) Bishop Dr Chong reveals his vision for the Methodist Church, and his motivation for ministry, in this interview with […]
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Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung consecrated as Bishop
11TH SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH IN SINGAPORE The Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung was consecrated as Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) for the 11th quadrennium in a glorious, dignified consecration service on 2 Dec 2016, witnessed by regional Methodist bishops who had flown in for this historic […]
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CAC, ETAC and TRAC elect leaders for new terms
New Presidents have been elected for the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) and Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference (ETAC), while Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) has re-elected its incumbent President for the next quadrennium, at their respective 41st Sessions in November 2016. The CAC’s new President is the Rev Dr Gregory Goh Nai Lat, who was elected on […]
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PLMGS steps back in time to celebrate 100 years
The opening and re-sealing of a time capsule, and the re-opening of a museum – these were among the highlights of the Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (PLMGS) Centennial Founder’s Day Celebrations on 14 Oct 2016. It marked the culmination of 10 months of celebratory events which commemorated the 100th year after the school’s founding […]
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Developing an Asian Christian theology for modern Asians
What will the Asian church look like in a few hundred years to come, and what are we going to do to get there? This was food for thought posed by Dr Tan Gee Paw in delivering the ETHOS Institute™ Annual Lecture 2016, held at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on 18 Oct 2016. Titled “Theology Amid […]
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Building acceptance, offering hope
“We believe that each person, including those with disabilities, have a God-given right to be heard; recognised and appreciated as people of inherent worth; and respected for the potential they carry.” This is the philosophy behind the work of Christian Outreach to the Handicapped (COH). COH is an interdenominational organisation that provides day activities to […]
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Methodist Message celebrates 125th anniversary
Methodist Message (MM) rejoiced in 125 years of God’s grace and faithfulness with several celebratory initiatives this year, culminating in an appreciation lunch on 1 October. Past MM Editors, MM contributors and Council on Communications members were invited to this joyous occasion at Sophia Blackmore Hall, Methodist Centre. Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup brought greetings, […]
