Outreach

You may have read that the world is teetering on the edge of certain extinction and that we are now one minute from midnight on the Doomsday Clock. While the Covid-19 pandemic may have paused most human activity and provided a brief respite for the earth, the beauty of a world where the peak of […]

When 67-year-old Loo Leong Imm started volunteering as a befriender with Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) in 2017, she faced rejection from one of the elderly beneficiaries. “I was paired with Mdm Tan, who has dementia and is battling depression. She speaks Hokkien, so I tried conversing with her in broken Hokkien. Initially, she refused to […]

Following a bad fall at home in May 2020, Mdm Mugiah Binte Karjo experienced a steep decline in her mobility, making her mostly bedbound. The 89-year-old, who was living with a flatmate in a 1-room rental flat then, had to rely on a neighbour and his wife to help with everyday tasks. But when they […]

John Wesley made it his life’s mission to proclaim the gospel wherever he was.  He was a man of passion, prayer and perseverance.  Yet, in this writer’s opinion, his preaching and practice of holiness and social justice distinguish him from other evangelical leaders.  Historians frequently use the word theopraxis to describe this aspect of Wesley’s […]

As a newly wed doctor and a very young Christian back in 1991, Dr Peter Ng had the misconception that a person had to be ‘good’ before they could be a serious Christian. Christians are supposed to uphold high moral standards, Dr Ng thought, and he did not feel exceptional enough. However, a faithful encounter […]

Fanny and family in Hong Kong When 72-year-old Fanny Chiang emigrated from Hong Kong to Singapore 30 years ago, she was determined to live out her family’s firm belief that they are blessed to be a blessing. Despite the challenges that came with settling down in a foreign land, Fanny stepped up as a volunteer […]

What is Lent and what is its significance? Beginning on Ash Wednesday in the tradition of the Christian Liturgical Calendar, Lent is a season of penitential reflection, preparing one for Good Friday, before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for […]

Natalie* was 11 years old when she lost her dad in 2014. Reeling from the pain of her loss, she fell into a dark place of grief and loneliness. “I was very close to my dad and when he passed away, I found myself all alone,” confided Natalie. But the reality that he was no […]

Methodist Festival Choir In what was the culmination of a year-long celebration of Methodist Welfare Services’ (MWS) establishment 40 years ago, MWS held a virtual thanksgiving show on 3 Dec 2021 that showcased some of the classiest acts in Asia to raise funds for MWS’ critical services. LIFE STORY was a celebration of MWS’ Life […]

Group photo of COSY hostelites Praise God for the dawning of a new year. 2022 offers new challenges and possibilities for the Missio Dei. The early disciples, filled with the anointing of the Holy Spirit, spread the Message of redemption, reconciliation and restoration in Christ across vast lands and stormy seas in an almost insatiable manner. […]

Madam Ong with her daughters In June this year, one of the founders of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), Mr Peter Joe Chia, passed on. MWS had the privilege of caring for him at MWS Bethany Nursing Home – Choa Chu Kang in his last days. The late Mr Chia and several like-minded men were moved […]

Seniors at the Methodist Home for the Aged Sick This year, Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) celebrates 40 years of empowering life to the full. This is one of a series of stories from people empowered to help others through MWS over the years. Get involved and join MWS in empowering lives. Learn more by visiting […]