Mdm Tan Chiew Leng, 52, has been through some rough patches in life. At the age of three, she was placed in a children’s home by her mother, where she stayed till the age of 18.
The apple does not fall far from the tree… or does it?
The proverb, “The apple does not fall far from the tree”, speaks of the idea that we each carry something within us that is from our parents. It could be a physical characteristic (like our eye colour), a food allergy, or a personality trait (like being particular about cleanliness or having a quick temper).
Not kidding around
In 2020, The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) set up Methodist Preschool Services Pte Ltd (MPSPL) to consolidate the operation and management of Methodist preschools (presently there are six) with the mission of providing “holistic and quality preschool education anchored on Christian values in a nurturing environment, to enable all children to maximise their potential.”
Fred Pratt Green: The other Methodist hymn writer
Through the years, changes in worship style, culture, and musical preferences have increased the variety of congregational songs. There are hymns, contemporary songs, psalm settings, global songs, Asian hymns, gospel songs—among other genres. Which genre does your congregation love to sing?
GC WSCS starts the year with a thanksgiving service
Beginning the new year with grateful hearts as expressed in Psalm 100:4 is to draw closer to Jesus, to be reminded that God is eternally merciful and his love is new every morning. Such was the spirit of the General Conference – Women’s Society of Christian Service (GC-WSCS) Thanksgiving Service on 7 Jan 2023, a service that reflected, renewed and refreshed our faith and hope.
Finding faith while working abroad
“What? You are attending a Bible study in a Methodist church?” My husband expressed his surprise when I first told him that I was joining this particular Bible study. It was 10 minutes’ walk from my office, and would be held just after work hours, which worked out perfectly for me.
Does my denomination matter to God?
“What? You are attending a Bible study in a Methodist church?” My husband expressed his surprise when I first told him that I was joining this particular Bible study. It was 10 minutes’ walk from my office, and would be held just after work hours, which worked out perfectly for me.
