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Being established for 82 years, Seletar Tamil Methodist Church (SELTMC) has a rich history. It was established in 1935 by the Rev Subramanian, the Rev S. M. Thevathasam, and the Rev Pakianathan. The first worship venue of the church was at Seletar Airbase, hence its name. After the British withdrew their forces from Singapore in […]

‘Connectionalism’ is not about who knows who. It is not about making connections with influential people to climb the social ladder or for financial gain. Did you know that the Methodist Church is called “the Connection”? (It is sometimes spelled “connexion”, an accepted if archaic spelling that is unique to Methodists.) The United Methodist Church […]

Recently, I was asked to conduct a seminar on worship for church leaders, including worship leaders. This church observes a certain order of service on Sunday which includes recitation of the Apostles’ Creed. I began by bemoaning the fact that many modern Christians could not appreciate the richness of a traditional liturgy, because they do […]

On a recent trip to Manchester in August, I stumbled upon the Methodist Archives and Research Centre (MARC) at the John Rylands Library, located at the University of Manchester on Deansgate Road in the city centre. I discovered that the MARC had moved there in 1977 from its original place at John Wesley’s Chapel, City Road, […]

1. Formation of 4th District At the Special Session of the Chinese Annual Conference (CAC) held in July 2017, the Rev Dr Gregory Goh, CAC President, proposed the formation of four districts to replace the former three-district structure. This is to aid in strengthening collaborations among churches, and better position District Superintendents to oversee and […]

In September 1936, renowned Chinese Christian evangelist, John Sung, conducted a gospel rally in Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church while passing through Singapore. A youth named Lim Kim Seng was converted during the rally. He began to proclaim Christ, and started a congregation in a charcoal shop in Bukit Panjang. By June 1937, the charcoal […]

On 10 Sep 2017, Ang Mo Kio Tamil Methodist Church (AMKTMC) and Sengkang Methodist Church (SKMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for AMKTMC to begin a weekly Tamil outreach service at SKMC’s premises. Although both our churches come from different Annual Conferences, we joined hands to minister to the Tamil community in Sengkang and […]

Amazing fireworks, fireworks 2017, fireworks background, fireworks event, Fireworks Festival, firework, fireworks isolated, fireworks night, beautiful, colorfu Congratulations! Methodist Message congratulates the following who have received the 2017 National Day Awards: Churches Ang Mo Kio Chinese Methodist Church Mr George Loh Chee Ping The Public Administration Medal (Silver) Covenant Community Methodist Church BG (Ret) David […]

The term ‘First World’ is often used in reference to economic matters, such as standards or costs of living. But what would a First World righteousness look like? And how could Christians contribute to it? This was the topic under discussion at the National Day Thanksgiving Service (NDTS), held on 17 Aug 2017 at the […]

Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (KKMC), the fourth-oldest Methodist church in Singapore, was founded on 25 Jan 1894 by the Rev William Shellabear and Miss Sophia Blackmore. It held worship services conducted in the Peranakan-Malay language at a building at 155 Middle Road. The church, which moved to 1 Kampong Kapor Road in 1930 where it […]

“It is Saturday, 29 July 2017. The frightful whir of sharp razors sounds through the air. The proceedings are careful, efficient, clinical. I feel the professionals at work, but can’t really see what’s happening to me. Family and friends await the result: how will things turn out? A part of me falls away, left behind. […]

Celebrating mothers day. Portrait of Asian senior parent and adult offspring, carnation flower present from daughter, isolated on white background. The Bible tells Christians to honour their parents. It is one of the Ten Commandments. And yet, many Asians think Christianity is a religion that teaches children to disrespect their parents and ancestors! I wonder […]