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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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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, […]

MCS GENERAL CONFERENCE 2016  Every four years, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) gathers representatives at its regular session of the General Conference (GC) to elect office-holders, revise church laws, approve work plans and budgets, and adopt resolutions. This year, the September portion of MCS’ 11th Session of the GC saw the Rev Dr Chong […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]