Deveraj Daniel

That’s exactly what I have done for the past 40 years. My journey with the Methodist Church started in 1981, when my leader in The Navigators (an international, interdenominational Christian group) introduced me to Tamil Methodist Church, Short Street. It was a step of faith for me, being a recent convert from Hinduism. Though the concept of church was new to me, I decided to give it a go. M is for Methodist, but it also means Model my life after Christ.

My journey started with Adult Fellowship. Then I served in Sunday school for several years. Soon God had a surprise for me—I moved on to become the Worship & Evangelism Chairperson. Though I was new and reluctant to take on this role, I soon learned the ropes and reached out to Indian migrant workers. This ministry, which started in 1991 has grown and evolved. Now M means Move on and trust God.

Our life today is like living in a maze controlled by many factors and issues. Work, family, church…the list goes on. Being a Methodist to me is not how we start but how we finish the race living a Meaningful life!

by Kopikaki team

Looking Ahead

PARENTING: THE TEEN YEARS

16 July 2022, (Saturday), 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. 1 Woodlands Road #04-03 The Tennery, Singapore 677899 Register at https://fathers.com.sg/programs/teen/

Adolescence should not be a phase that parents merely endure and hope for it to end as soon as possible. It is the Age of Opportunity, according to Laurence Steinberg. Parents have an important role in helping their teenage children grow into successfully independent adults. In this workshop, parents will gain insights into the mind and behaviour of their teens. They will learn about their teen’s cognitive, social and emotional changes and needs. Parents will also learn how to nurture a close and lasting relationship with their teen by acquiring skills in communication, connection and collaboration. While it is a workshop on parenting teens, parents with a 10- or 11-year old can start to attend this workshop to prepare themselves for what is just around the corner.

Organised by the Centre for Fathering

MMS SUMMIT PRAYER SESSIONS 2022

5, 19 July / 2 August, (Tuesdays), 8.00 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. via ZOOM Register at https://tinyurl.com/MMS-SP22

As part of the Methodist Missions Society (MMS) 30th Anniversary celebrations, MMS is holding an MMS Leaders’ Summit in August 2022 to review and renew MMS’s vision and goals. Prior to this summit, three evenings of prayer will be held fortnightly to seek the Lord’s heart and vision for missions. Join us and pray together!

Organised by Methodist Missions Society

INTRODUCING WORLD RELIGIONS

13, 20, 27 July / 3, 10, 17, 24 August, (Wednesdays), 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. via Zoom (Maximum Class Size: 100) Register at https://ttc.edu.sg/english/equip-evening-courses/ introducing-world-religions-asian-religions-and-christian-faith/ $100 (Free for TTC Alumni and TTC Matriculated Students—Registration Required)

Living in multicultural and multi-religious contexts means that we come into contact with people of different faiths and religious traditions almost every day. In a world rocked by cultural/ethnic insensitivities and torn apart by religious fanaticism, it is important that we have a basic understanding of the nature of the faith of our neighbours. This course seeks to introduce the origin, history, and basic tenets of each of the major religious traditions in the Asian context and explores the implications for mission and evangelism.

Organised by EQUIP

THE GIVING METHODIST 2022: STEP OUT OF THE BOAT

Give Donation, Give Voice and Give Time campaigns—now till December 2022 thegivingmethodist.sg tgm@mws.sg

Spearheaded by The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS) and Methodist Welfare Services (MWS), The Giving Methodist takes place each year to galvanise Methodists to show acts of kindness and love to those in need. With the Covid-19 pandemic raging on, let us take courage to step out of our boat and uplift those who need help to ride out this storm.

You can join in by “Giving Time” through volunteering with MWS or a Methodist church’s social concerns ministry, “Giving A Donation”, or “Giving Voice” to the disadvantaged and distressed by spreading the word about this campaign.