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Songwriting for the soul’s sojourn

As Methodists, hymnody is more than musical faith expression—it is theology set to music. Having served in the music ministry since the millennial turn, sacred music has helped deepen our faith. A decade ago, heeding the call to “sing to the Lord a new song”, we started composing pieces that we hoped would reflect timeless Christian truths, faith journeys and spiritual struggles.

The phone call that saved me

I was born and raised in a Hindu family. As a teen in the 1980s, I had no knowledge about Christ nor did I have any Christian friends. I even told my mother that I would never marry a Christian, but God had different plans for me.

The role of an usher

“Hello! Welcome to church!”
This might be what you’ll hear me say a lot of times on a Sunday as an usher.
Welcoming all who attend Sunday service and directing them to their seats is essentially what ushers do. However, there’s a lot of thought that goes behind how ushers work together to provide the warm atmosphere as the first point of contact, when someone enters the sanctuary.

Taking ownership of my community

My family was raised in Fairfield Methodist Church (FFMC). I have been here all my life, save for three and a half years when my husband was posted overseas. After returning, we asked ourselves if FFMC was still the church for us. We sought a more vibrant community, but God didn’t tell us to leave.

For God so loved [me] that he gave his one and only son

My parents separated when I was a young child. My late mum worked two jobs to raise me singlehandedly. As I was often alone and feeling lonely, she decided to let me attend Sunday school at Geylang Chinese Methodist Church located just across from our house, although she was not a Christian.

Chapel and devotions at ACS(J) planted the seed of faith in me

Coming from a non-Christian family, I was only exposed to Christianity when I started attending ACS (Junior) and heard about Jesus through chapel and morning devotions. I remember Pastor Barnabas Chong preaching about Jesus every week, and we also used to have Fun Time where we would watch VeggieTales and sing and dance to Christian songs.

Finding my calling in social work

I work in the social work arena as a Social Assistance Officer. I attribute my social work calling to Christ because I would not have taken this route otherwise.

God sustained me through seasons of challenges

My personal journey with the Lord began when I was 13 years old. At a youth camp, I made the decision to give my life to the Lord and accept him as my personal saviour. It was a decision that would shape the rest of my life.

Sowing the seeds of faith

I love children so it was only natural that I joined the Children’s Ministry. This ministry lays the foundation of a child’s faith and walk with God. As children grow and face many challenges in life, the lessons learnt in church act as the seeds of faith planted by the Sower. Watching children exercise their childlike faith is a great reminder for us adults to find hope in God’s goodness and grace, even in the simplest of ways.

I am the Potter’s clay

I came to know God during high school and entered a deeper relationship with the Lord after marriage. As I look back at my journey with God over the years, I can see two parallel activities—God’s work in me and his work in the field where he was going to place me.

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