TO ENCOURAGE, EMPOWER AND ENGAGE women for missions, the General Conference Women’s Society of Christian Service (GC-WSCS) held a Missions Conference at Sophia Blackmore Hall at the Methodist Centre on…
“Sometimes, differences are experienced in an obviously pointed and painful manner. When this happens, I hope we will be prepared to allow God’s grace to work in and through…
KING GEORGE III OF ENGLAND was a contemporary of John Wesley. Born just days after Wesley’s heart-warming experience in 1738, the king died in 1820 as a deaf and blind…
GOD’S WORD “We know faith comes by hearing God’s word (Romans 10:17). But we may need a few lessons before that word becomes a reality.” “IF ONLY I HAD MORE…
ALDERSGATE CONVENTION SPEAKER Rev Duleep Fernando has reminded Methodists that they cannot deny the truth of biblical doctrines just because there are wrong interpretations. Sometimes mainline church Christians speak disparagingly…
In early morning walk at Labrador Nature Reserve “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14. When amid life’s busy thronging, Wearied and…
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) A consummate preacher and teacher, Bernard also authored numerous theological treatises on topics as diverse as the doctrine of God, grace and free will. IN BERNARD…
HE DID NOT THINK HE KNEW how to help the seniors when he was asked to intern at Wesley Seniors Activity Centre (WSAC). But Benedick Gan quickly learnt how…
Methodist School of Music celebrates 15 years of God’s blessings “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labour in vain.” – Psalm 127:1. FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, the…
10th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of Wesley Methodist Church, Nepal WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH (WMC), NEPAL celebrated its 10th Anniversary on May 5, 2012. The Rev Lawrence Chua, Mission Superintendent for Nepal,…
A NEW TAMIL WORSHIP SERVICE has been started in the eastern part of Singapore to cater to the significant increase of the Indian expatriate population in recent years. It aims…
HUMAN LIFE is full of rituals. The national anthem is played on television and radio at 6 am. Students sing the school song at morning assembly. Couples have their ritual goodbye…
GROWING UP IN A CHRISTIAN FAMILY, I was exposed to the Christian faith early in life. Every Sunday, my mother would dress us in our Sunday best and we…
A MISSIONARY WHO HAD RETURNED from the mission field was sharing with me some of the things he had observed, having lived abroad for some time. One was how…
EVOLUTION AND CREATION. This was the title of a talk held at Anglo-Chinese School (International) on May 8, and the speaker, the Rev Dr Professor David Wilkinson, reminded the audience…
THREE TRUTHS Taking shelter in the wounds of Jesus — Three important truths: § The truth of God’s forgiveness; § The truth of God’s protection; § The truth of God’s…
ACT COURAGEOUSLY “ Failure is not sin; faithlessness is. ere is always a time to act courageously. We have this challenge too: Always do what is right and leave the…
Other Methodist churches celebrate anniversaries of note TAMIL METHODIST CHURCH (TMC) in Short Street is celebrating its 125th Anniversary this year with a series of events. It was the second…
NEW YORK – A year after Japan’s devastating triple disaster on March 11, 2011, Japanese Christians are active in recovery efforts to set their country back on its feet. The…
