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.
The three Williams and the story of MPH
The name of MPH, the bookstore chain and publisher, is well-known among Singaporeans.
Finding true rest as a missionary
Ministry never really stops. A former missionary reflects on why he came home from holidays more tired than when he left—and what Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 taught him about resting in God rather than working for him.
In memoriam: Lyndon Gan Wan Siew
Lyndon Gan served on the Methodist Missions Society (MMS) Executive Committee since 2009 until his passing, where he served faithfully as TRAC\’s representative. His passion for missions, particularly through his local church, Kampong Kapor Methodist Church, brought valuable insights and wisdom to the work of MMS.
Sophia’s Home, a story of obedience
Sophia’s Home, a girls’ home in Kathmandu, Nepal supported by Methodist Missions Society (MMS), celebrated her 25th anniversary in April this year.
Sexuality in Chinese thought and gospel opportunities in East Asia
When comparing the Chinese and biblical views of sexuality, we find that they are rooted in fundamentally different authority systems and core philosophies.
The schoolroom mission field
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.
The Methodist movement: A global soul-saving enterprise
Rule #11 was added at the Methodist Conference of 1745, appending John Wesley’s “Twelve Rules of a Helper”. Many of us often paraphrase #11 as, “you have one business on earth—to save souls”, perhaps to describe the Methodist movement in 18th century England as a soul-saving enterprise, replicable globally today.
Back to the mission field
Returning to Singapore in 2020 after having served as a missionary for a total of five and a half years in Cambodia, I envisioned living a quiet and peaceful life in full retirement. But God had different ideas for me.
35 years strong: A partnership in church-planting ministry and community transformation
What is the purpose of the Methodist Missions Society? Why can’t Methodist churches independently send their own members as missionaries? Is there a need for a denominational missions agency when other missions agencies in Singapore faithfully send out missionaries?