St Paul Methodist School: Our chance to show children the greatest love of all
More than 40 years have passed since Whitney Houston’s 1985 hit song, The Greatest Love of All, but a few things still resonate today: children are our future.
More than 40 years have passed since Whitney Houston’s 1985 hit song, The Greatest Love of All, but a few things still resonate today: children are our future.
Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan was keynote speaker and guest-of-honour at the commemorative launch of ACS(A), the first Methodist special education school, following the 8th Mr and Mrs Earnest Lau Memorial Lecture.
Three distinguished ACSians join the ACS Board of Governors, succeeding leaders who together gave more than 57 years of service.
As a teen, I served in Vacation Bible School, and I learnt that I have a gift in connecting with children. They seem to enjoy spending time with me. I love their energy and their pure, curious minds. Hence, when our youth pastor asked if I wanted to serve in the Sunday school ministry as a teacher, I agreed.
After 20 years at the helm of the Methodist Schools’ Foundation, outgoing Board Chairperson Mrs Joni Ong reflects on providential moments, unexpected detours and the living testimonies that have shaped her understanding of stewardship.
Having served in a children’s ministry in Thailand for many years, one truth has become unmistakably clear: interacting with children once a week is simply not enough. If we truly want to shape lives, more quality time with them is non-negotiable.