Outreach

  For many people, Christmas is over – the lights have been taken down, the tree packed up. But the true Gift of Christmas, Jesus, shines through the rest of the year in the lives of people who have been touched by His saving grace. As I reflect on this everlasting gift, let me share […]

The Bible Society of Singapore (BSS) commemorated 190 years of local Bible mission work last year on November 16. BSS celebrated its rich Bible mission heritage that was founded by famous pioneers and built upon by faithful supporters and partners. The Society’s work is a shared legacy that continues today and will be passed on […]

At 87 years of age, Mr Peter Kow, a long-time volunteer with Bethany Methodist Nursing Home (BMNH), is not letting age get in the way of serving. Rather, the Charis Methodist Church member notes: “I thank God for giving me good health and energy to continue visiting the sick. As long as I am able, I […]

The expanding ministry of Vijayee Methodist Church makes a building upgrade necessary to keep up with the growth of the church.   The literacy rate is gauged to be lower than the national average of 57 per cent. Yet, in this challenging environment, Vijayee Methodist Church (first set up in 2007) is growing steadily, becoming […]

November 24, Sunday, was a day of answered prayers for Prek Ompel Methodist Church (POMC) in Cambodia. The morning sun broke through heavy clouds and shone brightly over the village as church members made final preparations for the consecration service of their newly-completed church building. It had been raining so heavily that some claimed to […]

The Rev T. C. Nga preaching to a fledgling church under a simple shed. – Picture from Growing Faith, Faith Methodist Church’s 38th Anniversary publication   “Faith Methodist Church (FMC) was built on faith.” These were the words of the Rev T. C. Nga, the pioneer pastor of FMC and now 87, when I interviewed […]

  There is a dire need to address the issue of bad eating habits that could lead to diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart problems, and high-blood pressure in the long run.   Ten-year-old Peter* is a latch-key child. Both his grandparents, who care for him, work through the day and have no time […]

  What is it like to leave home, family and friends to serve in a nation where you often have to learn the language from scratch? It takes faith, passion, courage and an unwavering desire to do God’s will. In this second in a series on getting to know our missionaries, Cassandra Lee, a former […]

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” […]

Trinity Theological College graduates for the year 2013.   The modular system of the intellectually rigorous and spiritually nurturing MTS programme allowed me to work and study concurrently. In my daily work, I am confronted with issues of suffering, social injustice and ethical dilemmas. As a result of theological training, I am now more confident […]

Ms Yvonne Poh ministering to seniors at Bethany Methodist Nursing Home (BMNH) by translating into Hokkien a sermon by the Rev Derrick Lau. The Rev Lau is Pastor-in-Charge of the Methodist Church of the Incarnation, which conducts regular services for BMNH residents.   The story of how 54-year-old Yvonne Poh transformed personal loss into fiery […]

  After 12 years in rented premises, Wesley Methodist Church in Nepal will have a permanent home by June 2014. Located at Lalitpur, about a kilometre from Sophia’s Home in Kathmandu, the site and building project were blessed by Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup last month when he was there to preside over the 5th […]