Outreach

Artist’s impression of the ward in the re-modelled MWS Bethany Nursing Home – Choa Chu Kang We have been incredibly blessed by our faithful and generous supporters, many of whom are from Methodist churches. Without them, we would not be able to serve our 11,000 beneficiaries. Half of our services fill gaps in the community […]

Praying together for MMS. “Enlarge the place of your tent, and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.” (Isaiah 54:2) Since 2016, and most recently at the Country Review and Budget Meeting held in February, MMS has annually reviewed its strategies and ministry […]

When loved ones are struck by serious illnesses and opt for home care, immense pressure falls on informal caregivers, be they spouses, children or domestic helpers. Although many caregivers hope to give their loved ones the best of care, the demands on them can be physically, mentally and emotionally draining. Caregiving at what expense? Caregivers […]

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” (Ps 136:1) On 19 Oct 2018, the Methodist School of Cambodia (MSC) celebrated its 20th Anniversary. MSC first started in 1996 with a class of 15 kindergarten children under the leadership of the late Rev Dr Clarence Lim, then MMS’s […]

On Good Friday about 2,000 years ago, Christ demonstrated the perfect example of love and humility by giving Himself to save His people. In Philippians 2:3–4, Paul exhorts believers to emulate Christ’s example, to “count others more significant than [ourselves]”, and “look to the interests of others”. David and Magdalene Luo, both 29, are parents […]

The Methodist Missions Society (MMS), established on 30 Sep 1991 by The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS), is the first home-grown denomination-based missionary-sending agency. MMS’s mandate, as given in The Book of Discipline (BOD), states that “the primary mission of the Society shall be to establish indigenous churches where none currently exists”; “the Society shall […]

The Rev Philip Lim was posted to Cambodia in 2004 as a missionary with The Methodist Missions Society (MMS). Little did he know where it would take him. A people person, he loved his ministry and the people he served. During his seven years in Cambodia, the Rev Lim built important relationships with MMS missionaries […]

On 14 Nov 2018, Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) celebrated the opening of our first nursing home in 18 years—the MWS Nursing Home-Yew Tee. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Minister for Health, Mr Gan Kim Yong; Minister for National Development and Member of Parliament for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC, Mr Lawrence Wong; as well as MWS […]

In life, many of us face ups and downs. For some, their obstacles can be debilitating. 18-year old Agnes*, who currently resides at MWS Girls’ Residence, suffered horrific abuse by her stepfather as a child. Without adequate parental care and support, she ran into trouble with the law. Another of our beneficiaries, Mr Lai, was […]

Doris with her students from The Methodist School of Cambodia in 2001 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Cor 12:9, NIV) How was I able to sustain 20 years of ministry in Cambodia? It was one thing to be forewarned about the ups and downs, and […]

Looking ahead to The Giving Methodist (TGM) 2019, we chatted with two first-time volunteers during this year’s TGM.Phyllis Han works full-time in human resources and worships at Charis Methodist Church. I heard an announcement about TGM in my church and thought it would be a good way to start volunteering. I wanted to work with […]

A hydroelectric dam in Southeast Laos collapsed on 23 July 2018, leading to widespread destruction and displacement of villagers throughout the province of Attapeu. In the days following the disaster, more than 3,000 Lao people clung from trees and rooftops as they awaited rescue. At least 31 died and scores are unaccounted for. Hundreds of homes […]