Loving God’s Word
Bishop’s Message Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. ~ Psalm 119:97 (NIV) The Psalmist’s love for God’s written Word was shared by Methodism’s…
Act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God
Bishop’s Message He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly…
Results and relationships
Bishop’s Message An anecdote is often told about Charles Francis Adams Sr who was the United States ambassador to Great Britain during the Lincoln administration. He kept a daily journal…
Outwardly Fading, Inwardly Flourishing
Bishop’s Message Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 NIV By the time…
Aldersgate assurance and fluctuating feelings
Bishop’s Message Illustration from John Wesley: The World, My Parish, by Favian EeBe merciful to those who doubt. Jude 22 (NIV) Every May, Methodists celebrate John Wesley’s Aldersgate Street experience…
Whatever, wherever
Bishop’s Message Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. (Colossians 3:23 NIV) Whatever you do, work … as working for the Lord.…
Good economists of God’s grace
Bishop’s Message A hospitality volunteer greets churchgoers at Faith Methodist Church. Photo credit: Faith Methodist Church. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good…
Common principles of all Christianity
Bishop’s Message Wesley writes that a Methodist is someone in whom “this commandment is written in his heart, that he who loveth God, love his brother also. And he accordingly…
When Healthy Aspiration Becomes Harmful Ambition
Bishop’s Message Here’s an old Irish blessing that I remind myself of at the start of every new year. May you have the hindsight to know where you have been,…
NCCS Response to the Repeal of Section 377A of the Penal Code and the Enactment of Article 156 of the Constitution
The National Council of Churches of Singapore made a statement on the Repeal of Section S377A of the Penal Code and the Enactment of Article 156 of the Constitution on…
Welcome Christ to our living rooms this Christmas!
Bishop’s Message She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 (NIV 2011) It’s not the traditional…
God’s Glory in the Field of Medicine, Science and Technology
Bishop’s Message Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. Colossians 4:14 (NIV) The same person whom God inspired to write both the gospel which we call “Luke”…
Pray for Annual Conference 2022 Sessions
Pray for the 47th Sessions of the Annual Conferences. 11-12 Nov (ETAC) 14-17 Nov (CAC) 21-24 Nov (TRAC) Pray for God’s guidance as the clergy and lay delegates gather to discuss future…
When I Feel Mentally Unwell
Bishop’s Message “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.” This is the slogan adopted by the World Health Organization for this year’s World Mental Health Day (10…
Arts, Education and Health: The Soul, Mind & Body of Community
Bishop’s Message The Bible book Ezra-Nehemiah describes three priorities in the development of the community after the ravages of war had left Jerusalem in ruin for 70 years. Referring to…
MCS Response to the Repeal of S377A of the Penal Code
We receive the announcement by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the repeal of Section 377A and acknowledge the rationale and reasoning behind it. We in The Methodist Church in…
NCCS Response to Government’s Decision on the Repeal of Section 377A
We refer to the Government’s decision to repeal s377A as mentioned by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the National Day Rally 2022. 1. For Christians, our sense of public…
In Politics, be the Salt of the Earth
Bishop’s Message Ahab had summoned Obadiah, his palace administrator. (Obadiah was a devout believer in the LORD. While Jezebel was killing off the LORD’s prophets, Obadiah had taken a hundred…
In the Days of Youth and Vigour
Bishop’s Message Singapore celebrates Youth Day every July! The Bible in Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NIV) addresses our youth. Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of…
Creation Care in Psalm 104
Bishop’s Message Psalm 104 is one of the most extended meditations on Creation Care in the Bible. The Psalmist praises God for both creating, and caring for the many, many…