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A Methodist missionary, the Rev W. E. Horley, reminds us that, be it ever so humble, an attap hut too, can be a holy place “where two or three are gathered in His name”.   ‘A FEW miles from Ipoh, a unique Chinese Bible Class is held. Once a week the Chinese pastor, sometimes accompanied […]

Beautiful strains of music filled the auditorium in Kum Yan Methodist Church as the Methodist Festival Orchestra and Methodist Festival Choir led the congregation in worship at the annual Aldersgate Service on 24 May 2016, rounding off four days of lectures, panel discussions and a Worship Festival. From left: GC-WSCS President, TRAC President, ETAC President, […]

The boys enjoying a run with their father as our family gets ready for our annual participation in the Standard Chartered Marathon Kids’ Dash to raise funds for local autism charities. Our family fundraiser movement, which was set up in 2011, has raised over $42,000 for these charities. We are blessed beyond measure to run […]

Is it possible to defend our Christian faith without becoming defensive or to present arguments for God’s existence without being argumentative? For Dr William Lane Craig, the answer lies in the attitude we ought to take while defending the Christian faith and truth – gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). He shared: “I find the […]

Focus on the Family Singapore answers frequently-asked questions from their database. Q: My teen is quiet by nature. She recently expressed her concern that she isn’t part of the “in” crowd in school and started obsessing over her popularity. How do I reassure her? A: At this age, adolescents face social volatility alongside physical and […]

Tan Boon Chiang (4 June 1923 – 28 December 2015) Let there be peace on earth, And let it begin with me   Mr Tan Boon Chiang passed away on 28 Dec 2015 at the age of 92. He had epitomised a heart for service –quite literally, having been founding Chairperson of the Singapore National […]

The ninth edition of the Harmony Games brought a carnival atmosphere to Kovan Hub on 24 April 2016. A giant inflatable slide, various nostalgic games, and delectable cultural snacks were some of the main attractions at this year’ s event. In order to encourage greater participation from Singaporeans at large, the organisers did not require […]

Minister for Social and Family Development Mr Tan Chuan-Jin and Anglican Bishop Rennis Ponniah discussed the role of the Christian community in our multi-religious society at the ETHOS Conversation, held at Providence Presbyterian Church on 22 March. Almost 200 Christians from different denominations and churches were present. A responsible church speaks up about contentious issues […]

Home for good – SG “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families…”Psalms 68:5-6a Foster parents Li Ping and Joseph from Aldersgate Methodist Church recently welcomed an eight-year-old boy, L, into their home. “I believe our foster son has flourished because he […]

ALDERSGATE SG 2016 Don’t miss the annual keynote event of Methodists in Singapore! What can I expect? * Learning– what the Bible and John Wesley says about work * Engaging with– panellists who have real-life experiences of grappling with issues as Christians in the workplace * Reflecting– on how to be faithful to God to […]

Methodists on the Marketplace   22-23 May: Come hear from Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup and our panellists on how to make your work matter for God. Accounting: Mr Henry Tan Managing Director, Nexia TS Henry Tan is the Managing Director of a mid-tier international accounting firm. Besides accounting and taxation advisory in Singapore and the […]

Singapore Youth for Christ (SYFC) started in 1957 in the midst of the growing problem of gangsterism. With nothing fun and meaningful to occupy their time, many youths below the age of 21 joined gangs. The plight of our youths caught the attention of an American missionary named Joe Weatherly during one of his stop-overs […]