When dementia slowly takes a mother away, one daughter discovers that faithful caregiving means seeing beyond behaviour—and trusting that God holds what memory cannot.

Click the link to read the full story: https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/when-memory-fades/

To all mothers, your love echoes further than you know. This Mother's Day, let us honour and appreciate every woman who has devoted herself to nurture, guide, protect, and love — in whatever form that has taken.

To the woman still waiting, you are not forgotten by God nor are you alone in this journey.

Blessed Mother's Day 💕

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#MothersDay #WomenintheBible.

With dementia becoming a quiet reality for many families, how can our churches come together to practically love and care for members with dementia and their families? In this article, we look at 4 dementia ministries that have responded to dementia.

Read the full article here: https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/can-the-church-remember-its-people-with-dementia/

This article is adapted from Chapters 7-10 of Yet I Will Not Forget You: Nurturing a Dementia-Inclusive Church. Written by Rev Dr Leow Wen Pin, this dementia ministry guidebook contains contributions from the above four churches as case studies on dementia-inclusive ministries. This book will be launched on 30 May 2026 at the inaugural Dementia Ministry Conference organised by Koinonia Inclusion Network (KIN). If you would like to purchase the book or find out more about disability inclusion in the Church, visit https://kin.org.sg/

What is Aldersgate?

Watch our explainer video as we take you back in time to relive John Wesley’s transformative Aldersgate experience and discover the significance of Aldersgate Day.

Come join us for this year’s AldersgateSG as Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung shares on the theme–Is the Bible not enough?

For more details: https://aldersgate.methodist.org.sg

Dementia is a disease that, depending on its severity, can strip a person of their autonomy and intellectual prowess.

Dr Roland Chia reminds us, “…the Christian with dementia is part of the fellowship of believers—a community that knows them and cares for them, a community that remembers. Most significantly, the Christian with dementia is remembered by God—who loves them, has redeemed them through Jesus Christ, and is transforming them by his Spirit into the image and likeness of his Son.”

Read the full article here: https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/christian-reflections-on-dementia/

Dr Roland Chia is Chew Hock Hin Professor of Christian Doctrine at Trinity Theological College and Theological and Research Advisor at the Ethos Institute for Public Christianity.

Hey fam, our Bishop has spoken! Registration for the free dinner after the celebration service ends today, so grab your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to come for AldersgateSG this year! Please register by tonight!

See you all at Barker Road Methodist Church on 23rd and 24th May! ⛪️

Just a PSA that parking is limited, so do allocate sufficient time to travel down! 🚗✈️🚀🚕🚚🚝

All #ALDERSGATESG2026 information can be found at aldersgate.methodist.org.sg.

In Northern Thailand, the Term Fun Home began as a place of welfare and care for the marginalised. Today, its former beneficiaries lead worship, serve in administration, and make disciples at Mittaphab Methodist Church.

When the early Methodist movement met practical needs — schools, dispensaries, preaching houses — it was never an end in itself. It was always a bridge to the gospel, to loving the community and to souls being saved.

Rev Erick Tan, Director of Missions Training and Development at MMS, reflects on what it means to invest in cross-border mission today — and how indigenous "helpers", empowered by the Spirit, are multiplying the soul-saving work across MMS fields.

Read the full article here: https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/a-global-soul-saving-enterprise/

In an era where contemporary worship music has become a staple in most church services, what role is the choir to play?

Amelia found herself struggling to find an answer when the choir at Fairfield Methodist Church began facing declining membership and a painful decision to close a chapter. She shares her reflection on the purpose of choirs in the life of the Church today.

Click the link for the full article: https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/church-choirs-relevance/

Amelia Leo is the Head of Community Outreach and a Senior Programme Executive (Worship & Church Music) at the Methodist School of Music(MSM). She is a member of Fairfield Methodist Church. / Photos courtesy of Methodist School of Music

Our social media producer is on leave but we have got to continue with the AldersgateSG reminders since it’s this weekend! See you all on 23rd and 24th May at Barker Road Methodist Church!

Check out aldersgate.methodist.org.sg for more details.

With conversations around mental health growing louder, rest culture has emerged.

Chloe Toh from Hakka Methodist Church shares her three takeaways from the Bible about self-care.

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✨Last night, we were blessed by Barker Road Methodist Church’s Music & Worship team who led us in a powerful time of songs and praise before Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung shared on the theme “Is the Bible Not Enough?”. He delved deeper on the topic of “Is Experience Necessary?”. The lecture also included an engaging Q&A session. Swipe to view photos.✨

See you at 5pm later for the Aldersgate Celebration Service at Barker Road Methodist Church!

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AldersgateSG 2026 is a wrap!

Last evening, we held the Celebration Service at Barker Road Methodist Church (BRMC). Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung shared once again on the theme “Is the Bible Not Enough?”. It was a thought-provoking session that stirred the hearts of many, exploring the topic on “What Did the Church Forget?”. Rev Dr Wendy Watson invited all who attended, both on-site and online, to commit to never say “no” to God, and to pray and ask God to “do it again”.

We’d like to thank the musicians, vocalists, Methodist Festival Choir, Methodist Festival Ensemble, Emmanuel Children’s Praise, Emmanuel Praise Choir and Emmanuel Praise Band for filling the atmosphere with heavenly voices where everyone joined in, lifting our voices in praise and worship together!

Special thanks to BRMC for hosting the event this year!

We hope that your hearts were strangely warmed. See you all again next year!

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#AldersgateSG2026

At AldersgateSG 2026, The Methodist Church in Singapore’s annual flagship event, Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung (BE Hwa) explored the theme “Is the Bible not enough?” as we commemorate 288 years since John Wesley’s Aldersgate experience.

Speaker BE Hwa delivered a lecture titled “Is Experience Necessary?” on 23 May 2026, attended by 330 people on site and over 190 via livestream.

This was followed by the Celebration Service on 24 May 2026, where BE Hwa gave a sermon titled “What did the Church forget?”, which drew 720 attendees on site and more than 160 online.

Read more to understand more on "If Experience is Necessary" and "What Did the Church Forget?": https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/is-the-bible-not-enough/

John Wesley said, “I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid, lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power.”

Bishop Emeritus Dr Hwa Yung quoted John Wesley in his sermon at the Aldersgate Celebration Service this year, to remind us of “What Did the Church Forget?”

Missed the service? Watch the full service here: https://aldersgate.methodist.org.sg/livestream

In this episode of Methodist in Motion (#MIM), Edward from Holy Covenant Methodist Church shares a day in his life as he serves in the Audio Visual team and Youth Fellowship Committee.

Watch the video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY9ndtCyGV1/

#methodistinmotion #mim

This month, we’re featuring Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church! Join Brian as he introduces us to these hot places around the area! Along the way, he shares with us how food has helped to bring the PLCMC community together as well!

Brian serves in the Bilingual Service's Music Ministry Committee. He is also a musician who plays the keyboard during the service. Additionally, he serves with the PA team and in Youth Fellowship as a member of the Youth Team.

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#hungrymethodist

The June issue of Methodist Message is out!
 
·  Attachment styles and conflict response
Attachment Theory was introduced by Dr John Bowlby in the 1960s. This theory proposes that one's attachment style can influence how they experience and resolve conflict. Benny Bong shares his views on how our Christian faith could intersect with an understanding of attachment styles to foster more secure and loving relationships. 
 
·  Toxicity detox
Toxic work environments are commonplace—it could take the form of a callous leader, stressed organisational systems or just unhealthy interpersonal relationships among colleagues. This article explores how Christians can rely on Scripture and Kingdom principles to navigate a toxic workplace, revive its culture and even thrive as God's witnesses in the marketplace.
 
Read the stories here:
https://www.methodist.org.sg/message/
 
For the full PDF version, access it here:
https://www.methodist.org.sg/flipbook/
 
You can also pick up the print edition at your church.

2 Corinthians 5:18 says, "All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation."
 
This June, Bishop Philip Lim calls fellow Methodists to "hold the conviction that God's prevenient grace reaches every life, inviting sinners into repentance and restoration". Reconciliation, he reminds us, is both a sacred call and a practical one. It begins with humble listening — crossing generational divides and differing convictions with attentive speech that seeks understanding over argument.
 
Bishop Lim grounds this call in hope: the resurrected Christ reconciles the world to himself, and the Church is entrusted with that same ministry. As Wesleyan people, personal holiness and social holiness cannot be separated. Our congregations are called to practise grace, active listening and sustained justice — and in doing so, become living signs of God's reconciling reign.

Read his full message here: https://www.methodist.org.sg/methodist-message/reconciliation-in-the-church/