The 5th General Assembly of the Asian Methodist Council (AMC) brought together 104 delegates from Methodist churches in the 12 countries comprising the AMC. Organised by The Methodist Church in…
The liturgical calendar comes to a close with “Christ the King Sunday” on 25 Nov 2018. Another cycle begins with the season of Advent, starting on 2 Dec 2018. “Crown Him with Many Crowns” is an appropriate hymn for Advent. The word “crown” acknowledges Christ as…
Looking ahead to The Giving Methodist (TGM) 2019, we chatted with two first-time volunteers during this year’s TGM. Phyllis Han works full-time in human resources and worships at Charis Methodist…
The Lay Ministry Staff Retreat at Pulau Ubin CAC Sunday “At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you…
A hydroelectric dam in Southeast Laos collapsed on 23 July 2018, leading to widespread destruction and displacement of villagers throughout the province of Attapeu. In the days following the disaster, more…
Harry Tan is a member of Faith Methodist Church. On 15 Aug 2018, about 240 seniors from TRAC churches across Singapore gathered at the recently-refurbished Faith Methodist Church (Faith) for…
The Trinity Theological College (TTC) story was birthed in the crucible of suffering during World War II when Singapore was occupied by the Japanese. While interned as prisoners of war…
Junie Foo is the new Group Executive Director of Methodist Welfare Services (MWS). The former banker, who attends Christ Methodist Church, took over the reins from Mrs Jenny Bong on…
“Lord, teach us to pray.” That’s what the disciples asked of Jesus (Luke 11:1–6). So Jesus taught them what we call “The Lord’s Prayer”. In other words, Jesus gave them…
“It’s just a meaningless ritual!” Among Christians, the word “ritual” is often perceived negatively because of associations with activities considered irrational, “pagan” or outdated. Some people give more importance to…
“God is Here” was written by the Rev Fred Pratt Green (1903–2000), who is considered one of the best hymn writers of the 20th century. A poet and prolific writer,…
Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return…
Representing the unity that is CAC, the BOSM Combined Choir comprises members from 9 CAC churches. “So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me,…
It was a significant moment in the history of The Methodist Church in Cambodia (MCC) when it progressed from a Mission Conference to a Provisional Annual Conference (PAC). Being a…
“Liturgy allows us to express our inward faith in outward action. The liturgy of the church is an embodiment of the rich and precise theological beliefs that we have inherited.…
When I read the amazing testimonies of students of the School of Ministry (SOM) at Tung Ling Bible School (TLBS) in its magazine, Polished Shaft, about how they had experienced…
The seed that was to be Cairnhill Methodist Church was sown on 23 Jan 1994, at the Centennial Thanksgiving Service of Kampong Kapor Methodist Church (KKMC). KKMC members were challenged…
Congratulations! Methodist Message congratulates the following who have received the 2018 National Day Awards: Churches Aldersgate Methodist Church Mr Michael Hua Yew Loong The Long Service Medal (Military) Barker Road…
For many evangelical Christians today, the liturgy smacks of mindless rituals that stifle the spontaneity of the Holy Spirit and suffocate the Christian life. They argue that if the Spirit…
She caught me right after service and confronted me with what seemed more like a statement than a question: “You crossed yourself. Are you Catholic?” I had made the sign…
