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“Our theme for the day is ‘covenant’. What is our human condition? Let’s read together …” “What are some distinguishing symbols by which people will know that we are part of the faith body of Christ?” “These are familiar sentences I used when I taught two DISCIPLE classes while pastoring. I recall those 34 weeks […]

Hands Holding Cross Christianity Religion Faith Concept Churches in Singapore have to deal with a reality that is unique, compared to many of their counterparts in other countries. Many of the churches here have been built on land that has a leasehold tenure of 30 years (or are located in buildings that have a similar […]

The Rev Dr Chong Chin Chung (above), 61, has been elected the new Bishop of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). He will be consecrated on 2 Dec 2016, taking on the role of spiritual leader for more than 42,000 Methodists. He was elected Bishop on the 8th ballot at the Church’s 11th Session of General Conference at Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church […]

Once every five years, representatives from the Wesleyan, Methodist, United and Uniting church family worldwide, comprising more than 82 million people in 134 countries, gathers for a massive “family reunion” at the World Methodist Council and Conference meetings. Here, one catches a glimpse of how John Wesley’s legacy of social action, evangelism and discipleship, sparked […]

Why pray? As the Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, […]

In October 1891, Editor J. C. Floyd began the very first issue of The Malaysia Message (MM) with “our most graceful bow to the English speaking people of Malaysia, and to our friends in England and America, as we present to them the first number of our paper and request their sympathy and patronage”. He […]

Her grandfather asked: “Who do you look like?” The four-year-old happily replied: “I think I look like you.” Then her grandfather showed her a mirror and repeated the question. She thought for a while and said, “My Dada.” Her grandfather probed further: “So, whose daughter are you?” Previously, her answer would always be “I am […]

  Question and answer web faq and business contact center support concept with q & a letters on white and red cubes isolated on white background.   Focus on the Family Singapore answers frequently-asked questions in their database. Q: How do I initiate reconciliation with my teen after an argument – while maintaining my authority […]

“Don’t think of the ‘good old days’ when things were much more simple, because they’re not coming back!” advised Dr Calvin Chong, key presenter at the Next Generation seminar held on 28 June at St James’ Church. “Get to grips with it and think: ‘How?’ ” Dr Chong, Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Singapore […]

Methodist Message turns 125 this year, and we are celebrating the occasion with giveaways and special discounts when you participate in any of our organised activities or sign up to be on our . Special: Discounts on books at Armour Publishing (from 1 Sep to 31 Oct) with Coupon Code ‘MM125’ – in joint celebration […]

Good communication is vital during conflict. When we asked 5,000 adults what they wished their parents had done differently during times of conflict, they gave these three responses most often: They wished their parents had listened more. They wished they could have talked about feelings more. They wished they had talked to their parents more. […]

BIBLICAL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Established in 1989, the Biblical Graduate School of Theology (BGST) offers training mainly for lay people, in Singapore and from overseas, to help them live out their Christian faith in their vocations and be more effective in serving God. Mr Calvin Lim, who works in the oil/marine industry, was equipped […]