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ST FRANCIS METHODIST SCHOOL (SFMS) celebrated its 50th anniversary with great joy on May 5, 2010. It began with a multi-media presentation depicting the growth of the school. Bishop Dr Robert Solomon delivered a very apt message. He praised the uniqueness of SFMS because it was not a “crowd pleaser” but one that answered to […]

BISHOP DR ROBERT SOLOMON of The Methodist Church in Singapore has succeeded the Most Rev Dr John Chew as President of the National Council of Churches of Singapore (NCCS). The leadership change took effect on April 13, 2010 during the council’s 36th annual general meeting. Bishop Dr Solomon, who has served previous terms as President […]

“THIS IS GOING TO BE A BUSY MONTH!” The month of June is a special month for all school-going children (primary and secondary). It’s the school holidays! Time to rest and play and go on a vacation. This would be a typical Singaporean parent’s plan for the family for holidays. The newspapers are filled with […]

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ – Acts 20:35. WORD SPREAD when a citizen made a Total Defence pledge to beautify […]

AS WE CELEBRATE THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS), we remember with grateful hearts God’s goodness and faithfulness and we give Thanks to Him for His bountiful blessings on His Church. We want to commit the MCS to Almighty God as we continue to seek His guidance and will.

  ABIDJAN (Côte d’Ivoire) – The United Methodist Church’s roots in Côte d’Ivoire date back to 1914, when William Wadé Harris arrived in the country from neighbouring Liberia. Completing a prison sentence for his role in a political revolt, Harris heard God directing him to Côte d’Ivoire. Telling the story, United Methodist Bishop Benjamin Boni […]

TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF METHODISM in Singapore, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) will be presenting a Wesleyan Hymn Festival on May 19 at Victoria Concert Hall at 8 pm. Dr Michael Burkhardt, an acclaimed American hymn festival director, will lead the event. Internationally known for his innovative and inspiring hymn festivals and his […]

Launch of 125th Anniversary celebration of The Methodist Church in Singapore: Bishop tells Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church WHO WOULD IMAGINE that four people who landed in Singapore 125 years ago would lead to the formation of the Methodist Church today? The Methodist Church in Singapore today is considered “rich” – it is middle class, […]

ONCE IN A WHILE we see and hear a car that has been “souped-up.” As the engine idles beside you at the traffic light, you realise it is just an ordinary Japanese model that has been modified to give it that extra edge in picking up speed, giving the driver a feel of being in […]

Christmas procession in Miri displays MIRI – More than 600 Methodists and 2,000 Mirians took part in the Annual City Christmas Parade on Dec 12 last year. e young and the old came out in full force with joy in their hearts to proclaim the Good News. The evening started at 5.30 pm with a […]

GC-WSCS Thanksgiving Service A NEW MINISTRY of the Women’s Society of Christian Service (WSCS) calling on the Barker Road Methodist working women to impact their workplace for Jesus has started. Disclosing this, Mrs Eka Sun, President of the Barker Road Methodist Church WSCS, said fellowship groups of the God@Work Market Place Evangelism Ministry have been […]

The season of Lent that started on Ash Wednesday, Feb17 this year, is a Christian festival in preparation for Easter. Many Christians have overlooked this important time of fasting and penitence, and need to be reminded of its origins and signifi cance. Mrs Joyce Foster, who was Acting Editor of Methodist Message in 1970, shares […]