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MWS, CCMC lauded for running Sembawang FSC
Declaring the Sembawang Family Service Centre open was Dr Warren Lee. Applauding (from left) are Mr Hsieh Fu Hua and Bishop Dr Robert Solomon. — Sembawang FSC picture. A delightful song-and-dance item from children of the centre. THE Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC, Dr Warren Lee, has commended the Methodist Welfare Services […]
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UMC accepts three new mission churches
STAMFORD (Connecticut) – Churches in Cambodia, Honduras and the Cote d’Ivoire have been formally approved as “mission churches” by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. A welcoming service concluded the presentation at the board’s Oct 21-24, 2002 annual meeting, marking the initial entrance of the three church bodies into the United Methodist Church. The […]
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Methodist Co-op reaps first surplus
DESPITE the adverse economic climate, the Methodist Co-operative Society Ltd was able to report a surplus of about $200,000 for the first time after seven years of operation. At its annual general meeting at Toa Payoh Methodist Church on Nov 9, 2002, it was agreed that $6,000 would be contributed to the Common Good Fund. […]
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How MPH came into being
The sale of the MPH Building is the end of an era which was begun by the Methodist Mission dating to the 1890s when W. G. Shellabear set up The (American) Mission Press. It was later renamed the Methodist Publishing House, to produce religious literature in the local vernacular. The Rev W. T. Cherry, who […]
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Thai pastors, church leaders attend Methodism course
Six Lahus baptised by Bishop Dr Solomon during training TWENTY-FIVE pastors, church leaders and workers from our five Methodist churches in Thailand have completed a three-day “Introduction to Methodism” training course. The Thai, Lahu and Karen Christians from the Methodist churches in Rangsit, Sanphranet, Santi, Genesis and Maekhapu attended the course at the Wangtarn Resort, […]
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A decade of services to the deaf community
Ministry for Hearing Impaired of Wesley Methodist Church tops 10 years THE Ministry for the Hearing Impaired (MHI) of Wesley Methodist Church celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct 5, 2002. The Rev Melvin Huang, Pastor-in-Charge of Wesley Methodist Church, was the guest of honour. In his address to members of the deaf community as well […]
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Love and joy at this special place residents call home
Bethany Methodist Nursing Home celebrates first anniversary BETHANY Methodist Nursing Home marked its first year of operation with a party on Sept 19, 2002. The 220 residents and 120 members of the Home shared the occasion with its many volunteers — their partners in service. The Methodist Home for the Aged Sick at St George’s […]
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BB plans to launch more companies in next three years
Mentored by adult Christian BB Officers, who, through fun, challenging and meaningful BB activities, build lasting relationships with our Boys, … developing true Christian manliness and … advancing Christ’s kingdom THE Boys’ Brigade (BB) exists as a youth ministry of the church, advancing Christ’s kingdom amongst boys and developing character to achieve true Christian […]
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ACS (I) nets $25,000 for President’s Challenge
STAFF and students of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) raised $25,373 for the President’s Challenge, a week-long charity event which is held every year. The bulk of this sum was raised through a “Heart Bus” – a SBS Transit bus service No. 196 plastered with colourful hearts representing donations from the 2,000 students and staff of the […]
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5 GMPS teachers now keen to serve less privileged
After a visit to Jakarta orphanage FIVE teachers from Geylang Methodist Primary School (GMPS) have acquired a deepening love for God and compassion for the less privileged following their return from a visit to an orphanage in Jakarta recently. The purpose of the trip was to find out more about orphanage work in Jakarta and […]
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A clinic at Telok Ayer Church
We now take maternity care for granted. But this was not the case in 1925 when a children’s clinic was opened at Telok Ayer Church Welfare Centre. ‘ANAK SAKIT – these are some of the sounds we heard the other morning down around our Telok Ayer Church building when an unusually large number of babies […]
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Ministering to people through education and social work
The three-storey Joy Community Services Centre in ChenDai. — Methodist Missions Society picture. Official Opening Ceremony of the Joy Community Services Centre in ChenDai, China The three-storey Joy Community Services Centre in ChenDai. — Methodist Missions Society picture. A GROUP of Methodist pastors, leaders and supporters led by Bishop Dr Robert Solomon went to […]
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The ‘Fishing Village’ Church goes afloat a ship
Worshipping on the sundeck. — Paya Lebar Methodist Church picture. Paya Lebar MC’s HOPE Methodist Mission celebrates first anniversary IMAGINE a church by the idyllic beach of Punggol … Imagine the waves lapping the shore while the Word of God is preached … Imagine the seagulls flying over your head while you enjoy God’s […]
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Early days of Malacca MGS
An early 1900 picture of, from left, Miss Tan Siok Kim, Mrs Shellabear and Miss Pugh. — Methodist Church Archives picture. Malacca MGS moved to new premises at Bickley Park in 1927, thanks to generous support from American well-wishers. But it was the early efforts of Mrs Shellabear and Miss Ada Pugh that brought […]
