From 22-26 May 2024, Charis Methodist Church (CMC) and Cru Singapore organised a medical mission trip to the Philippines. The mission team, comprising 23 members from various churches including Wesley Methodist Church and Barker Road Methodist Church, went to slums in Manila City and Navotas City, united in a shared mission of service and compassion.
Workplace inclusivity: Voices from the field
Workplace inclusivity for persons with disabilities (PWDs) has made some strides in Singapore, though there is still a long way to go. Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN) interviewed three differently abled Christians, all working and thriving in their respective vocations. They share about their workplaces and how their faith has guided them.
AI and the future of work
Even a cursory glance at the plethora of articles on online news media platforms will show just how much attention artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its impact on society has been receiving of late. Enthusiasts are predictably sanguine about the advance of AI and the way in which it will change the world for the better.
She deals with death daily while serving grieving families
When most people think about memorial sites at Old Choa Chu Kang Road, The Garden of Remembrance (TGOR) is not a place that instantly comes to mind. For those who are not familiar with TGOR, it is a private Christian columbarium established by The Methodist Church in Singapore to help those who have lost their loved ones have a place to honour and remember them, and a resting place to house the cremated remains.
Annual MMS fundraising banquet aims to raise $700k
Methodist Missions Society (MMS) will be hosting a fundraising banquet on 25 August 2024 at the Fullerton Hotel. The annual “My Father’s Business” banquet has been titled “Ask of Me” this year, based on the Bible verse in Psalm 2:8, with the focus on galvanising support for the mission in Thailand and other MMS mission fields.
The Bible doesn’t talk about tech and AI, so what should we do?
Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God’s firm principles in today’s volatile and complex world.
Should I date my boss?
My boss has been hinting that he is interested in me and has asked me out more than once. I have politely declined up to now because I’m not sure about how it will look and affect my relationship with teammates. To his credit, he has been professional at work. What should I do? ~ Love Actually
The Bible doesn’t talk about toxic social environments of today, so what should we do?
Every Christian aspires to obey God, avoid evil and do good. But some modern-day predicaments are not discussed specifically in the Bible. How, then, can we apply biblical principles to our lives? In this 9-part series, The Methodist Church in Singapore shares reflections on its Social Principles which, more than ever before, can help believers live by God’s firm principles in today’s volatile and complex world. Here, Rev Ranganathan Prabhu looks at the struggles of contemporary society and how the Church can respond through a biblical lens, by the grace of the Holy Spirit. This instalment discusses the Sphere of Social Well-being.
Not the typical tentmaker – MMS’ professional volunteer programme
Through the years, the SMS and many of our sister mission schools in the region have been blessed by the work of specialist volunteers from Singapore who have contributed a unique but precious resource—their professional expertise. These “professional volunteers” visit to spend time in our classrooms and commit to long-term activities to develop specific areas of school operations.
A ministry of reconciliation
Eugene Toh, 43, is the Chairperson of the Board of Governance of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), the social concerns arm of The Methodist Church in Singapore. A long-time Methodist, he grew up and was baptised in Queenstown Chinese Methodist Church. Eugene shares his thoughts about MWS and his perspective on its work in outreach and social concerns.
Dating a non-Christian
I’ve dated a few Christians in the past, but things did not work out due to various reasons such as not being financially stable and having cultural differences. Recently, I started dating a Thai lady. She is not of the same faith. I understand that as a Christian, we should not be unequally yoked. If both parties are serious and committed to work things out, should I continue dating her? I know there will be many obstacles ahead, such as my parents, who I think will object to a daughter-in-law of a different faith and nationality.