Special Reports

Wesley Methodist Church’s Easter service celebrated Christ’s resurrection with sermons, hymns and community support. Rev Raymond Fong emphasised transformation through Jesus’ victory, urging outreach and deepening faith. The congregation joyfully proclaimed, “The Lord has risen! He has risen indeed!”

Felix Yeo dedicated 37 years to Wesley Methodist Church, significantly shaping its administration. His journey, marked by faith, leadership and compassion, inspired many. As he transitions to a new role, his legacy of service and love continues to impact the community.

The second edition of Our Stories, His Glory features 26 faith journeys of members, long-serving and retired pastors, and staff of Wesley Methodist Church, showcasing God’s unwavering faithfulness across generations. This edition commemorates Wesley’s 140th church anniversary and will be launched in February 2025.

The Methodist Festival Choir and Orchestra’s “Let Heaven and Nature Sing” event at Wesley Methodist Church featured inspiring performances by adult and children choirs, creating a joyful and uplifting atmosphere. Over 1,000 attendees enjoyed the music and community spirit.

Join us as Rev Clement Ong, newly ordained Elder, reflects on his 10-year ministry at Wesley Methodist Church and embraces a new season at Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church.

Wesley Methodist Church celebrated Hymn and Praise Sunday, themed “The Great Invitation”. The service, led by the Worship and Music Ministry, was filled with joyful reverence, beloved melodies and timeless lyrics, renewing the spirits of the Wesleyan family.

This year marked the Wesley’s first participation at Singapore Night Festival, welcoming nearly 20,000 visitors over seven nights. With the help of 400 dedicated volunteers, the church transformed into a vibrant hub of community spirit, showcasing the beauty of service and togetherness under the night sky.

The 2024 Marketplace Conference at Wesley Methodist Church gathered over 240 participants to explore being intentional disciples at work. The theme, ‘God’s Calling: Being Salt and Light at Work’, inspired attendees to transform their workplaces into mission fields.

On the Wesley Day of Prayer, collective prayers resonated in the sanctuary, nurturing unity and a common purpose. The congregation offered prayers for their community and the church, with the goal of inspiring the younger generation. Held in conjunction with LoveSingapore, they formed groups and prayed in various locations, seeking spiritual guidance for Singapore.

In this review, Neltje Fu delves into a transformative musical production by Wesley Youth Ministry. Drawing inspiration from the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son, the musical breathes new life into the age-old tale, exploring it from various perspectives and emotional depths. Read on to discover how this musical reinterprets and extends the timeless parable.

In June 2024, Wesley Youth Ministry presented ‘Birthday Letters’, a musical inspired by The Parable of the Prodigal Son. The production involved 19 performers and 80 crew members, attracting over 700 attendees across two performances. Directors Natania Leow and Grace Leong shared insights about the successful event.

Children from Wesley Children’s Ministry caught a glimpse of Jesus’ journey from entering Jerusalem to His crucifixion at the Stations of the Cross on Easter Sunday.

Wesleyans reflect on Christ’s last earthly journey at Journey to the Cross – a contemplative, moving and multisensory Lent event.

A tribute to Dr Aw Swee Eng

Wesley turns 139 on the first day of Lent! We celebrate every Wesleyan and give thanks to God for His providence and blessings. Great is Thy faithfulness!

Remembering faithful servants of Christ: Mrs Gnanasundram Thevathasan and Dr Oliver Seet. Motivated by the love of Christ to serve others, our beloved sister and brother will be dearly missed.

In this festive season, what are we truly celebrating? Will you pause and listen to what the Lord wants you to learn this Christmas? Small Group leader Michael Chiam contemplates on The Nativity scene from the Gospel of Luke and a quiet Christmas for some this year.

Tributes are pouring in for Joseph Chean, the late leader of YWAM and Antioch 21 Singapore, who passed away in Istanbul, Turkey, on 15 November 2023, in a car accident. Joseph was supposed to preach at Wesley Methodist Church at its Missions Sunday service on 19 November 2023. But, sadly, it is not to be. Read about the ways Joseph had impacted lives and touched hearts in Wesley’s tribute to Brother Joseph Chean.

Back from his sabbatical leave in Canada, Rev Ian Lee returns as Pastor for Family Life Ministry. What was he up to at Regent College in Vancouver and how did he arrive at where he is today? Get to know Pastor Ian better with us!

Wesley Filipino Fellowship (WFF) celebrated their 40th Anniversary on 23 July with a worship service filled with thanksgiving and praise. Hear from committee members as well as friends of the ministry on God’s goodness with WFF through the years.

Many Wesleyans may know Rev David Ho for his pastoral care and compassionate heart. After more than five years serving at Wesley, he will be moving on to his next adventure. We sat down with him to thank him for being a blessing and wish him the very best for the chapter ahead.

Preventing excessive weight loss or gain is what patients and survivors from Wesley Women’s Cancer Support Group (WWCSG) came to hear. Such extreme weight changes can affect one’s health during or after treatment. What nutritious foods should they be eating to prevent obesity while in remission?

Attendees of Wesley’s Small Group Ministry Conference share their experience and takeaways from the ministry’s first conference since the pandemic. Hear from both leaders and members, the latter’s first time participating in this church-wide renewal.

Guest speakers at Wesley’s Small Group Ministry Conference, Pastor Kirk Tan and Pastor Dr Stacey Tan, sat down with us to share about their ministries and their call to serve God in pastoral work. Fret not if you’ve missed the conference this year; attendee Joanna Tan pens a summary of Pastor Kirk’s sermon: Asking for a renewed heart that clings only to Jesus.

As an intergenerational church at Wesley Methodist, Journey to the Cross (JTTC) has been a wonderful testament of God’s steadfast faithfulness for Wesley families through the generations – a fitting alignment to the church’s 2023 theme on FAMILY discipleship. With help from one another, all age groups could Journey to appreciate the significance of Good Friday.

Teachers and Small Group members partnered resourcefully to ensure that 6–12-year-olds from the Children’s Ministry could appreciate the spiritual significance of Good Friday. This they did by holding their own version of the event, complete with dramatic storytelling.

Wesley is 138 years old today. An intergenerational Church that has been through so much over the years, find out what five of our Wesley members think about Church on Wesley’s 138th Anniversary!

Single on Valentine’s Day? Young adult Valerie Wong shares how her mourning turned into rejoicing with the greatest love of all.