The word “politics” is derived from the Greek word politiká, which means “affairs of the cities”, and is based on the word polis, meaning “city” or “city-state”. The main idea is about governance, organisation and the affairs of communities and societies. Enter John Wesley proclaiming, “The Gospel of Christ knows of no religion, but social; no holiness but social holiness.” I pray that readers here will include this Wesleyan norm for cross-border missions in increasingly urbanised fields.
My friends accuse me of things and fat-shame me
I had a big breakup with two of my secondary school friends. Since the start of the year, we had multiple one-sided arguments and they hurt me unknowingly (or maybe not). I stay in the northeast, and they stay in the central area. Once, they scolded me for not compromising to their request to meet in the central area, but most of the time, I do, in fact, meet them there. Recently, I gained a lot of weight due to health issues and they have been fat-shaming me, saying my ugliness and weight gain is the cause of my singleness. What should I do?
Can a divorcee remarry in a Methodist church?
My friend (a Catholic) divorced her husband because he had lied to her regarding a loan shark. For more than four years, she faced a horrible life in debt. She managed to help him and save him from the debt, but she couldn’t forgive his behaviour and was traumatised by the experience. Now, after years of trauma and trust issues, she is interested in a Methodist guy and wants to remarry. Will this be allowed in Methodist churches?
Worship leadership – learning from biblical and secular wisdom
Leadership is not just a title; it is an attitude and a commitment to serving others. In the context of worship, everyone takes a leadership role wherever they are placed. This means taking the initiative without being told. This includes the choir, musicians, ushers and even the flower arrangers, each contributing to the collective worship experience.
AldersgateSG 2024: Created to be good, to do good
The roots of Methodism can be traced to John Wesley, after his heart was strangely warmed on Aldersgate Street in London on 24 May 1738. We are reminded of God’s faithfulness to The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) through our annual Aldersgate celebrations, and how the three Annual Conferences are united as one Church to be a beacon of God’s light in our society.
Medical team comprising Charis Methodist Church and other Methodist churchgoers bring medical and spiritual aid to the slums in Manila City and Navotas City
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
