Project Background
The life and teachings of John Wesley are foundational to the Methodist movement, influencing our church practice and doctrine even until today. How much do you know about our founder’s life, his struggles, and convictions? How did Methodism spread around the world and grow in Singapore? Put together by an Editorial Committee comprising representatives from the MCS Council on Communications and clergy, this book will tell our history vividly and accurately in an easy-to-read and engaging way. Our hope is for everyone to be inspired and edified by John Wesley and our Methodist pioneers.
Favian Ee, Illustrator and Author
Favian has been creating comics since he was a child. He grew up in a Methodist family, received a Methodist education and served in a Methodist church as a writer and illustrator as a young adult. He went on to create a series of cartoon stationery under the brand “Wen’s World Christian Comics” which was sold at local bookstores before working for seven years as a visual effects artist for Hollywood movies. Favian is now a part-time lecturer, art instructor and freelance artist. Read more …
Endorsements:
“An exciting way to learn about John Wesley’s life and legacy, each page is a visual delight. Carefully crafted based on accurate bibliography, Mr. Favian Ee has created a masterpiece of visual storytelling, balancing an engaging narration voice with stunning graphics.”
José Carlos Gutiérrez Martínez,
President
COMIX35 NEXT GEN
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“The impact of Methodism had profound ripple effects on many other disciples of Christ across different continents, regions, and times as John and Charles Wesley moved boldly to preach the Gospel, bringing God’s love to many in tangible ways. As you read through the highlights of John Wesley’s past and the Methodist movement that have been beautifully illustrated and presented in this graphic novel, may you also be inspired to pursue Christian perfection in love, by the sanctifying grace of God.”
Rev Dr Gregory Goh Nai Lat
President
Chinese Annual Conference
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“John Wesley’s call and life experiences are as relevant and important today as they were more than a century ago. I am delighted that Wesley’s life story and how Methodism spread to Singapore are captured so vividly and meaningfully in this easy-to-read novel. Christians, young and old, will be edified and inspired as they turn these pages. May our hearts be strangely warmed!”
Rev Philip Abraham
President
Emmanuel Tamil Annual Conference
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“It is my pleasure and delight to endorse this easy-to-read graphic novel that retells the history of Methodism. The Jewish Rabbi Baal Shem Tov, an eighteenth-century Polish-Jewish mystic, once said, “In remembrance resides the secret of redemption”. I believe he is right—by relearning our past, the past can perhaps tell us what to do in the present. May this graphic novel help all Methodists to remember who we are and whose we are so that we will continue to be salt and light to our nation and beyond like the early Methodists. To God be the glory!”
Rev Stanley Chua
President
Trinity Annual Conference
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