Toa Payoh Methodist Church

When we are tired - whether physically, mentally or spiritually - it is hard to think that God is there with us; but He has assured us He will never forsake us.

If you are unsure, come and be assured as Rev Ming tells us God Cares for the Tired, in her sermon tomorrow.

It might be the final Sunday of our God Cares sermon series, but His love and care will continue eternally.

We are almost midway through 2024. Have you been staying true to the things you said you wanted to do this year, and walking closer to God?

If you have, persevere; and He will carry you through. If not, then seek His strength and guidance to get back on course.

We hope our monthly and daily devotionals help you remain in Christ and grow in His likeness.

Our God is a caring and loving God. He cares for us in many ways.

We have learnt He cares for the brokenhearted and the overwhelmed. This Sunday, Rev Zhihui will tell us how God Cares for the Bullied, in the continuation of the current God Cares sermon series.

We welcome everyone to join us for our 8.30am or 10.30am services.

The boys and girls from our 10th and 76J Boys' Brigade Companies, as well as 16th P Girls' Brigade Company, had their Enrolment Service in our church yesterday.

It was a joy to see them in their uniform and making their commitment to the Brigades. This year, God gave us a bumper crop of more than 25 boys and girls for us to guide and nurture into Godly young men and women.

We thank God for this, and ask for His blessings to be upon them.

Last Sunday, we learnt how God Cares for the Brokenhearted, as Rev Benjamin kicked off our sermon series on God Cares.

Tomorrow, we will hear how God Cares for the Overwhelmed, from one of our staff and local preachers, Ms Sarah Lim.

There will be the Boys' Brigades and Girls' Brigade Enrolment Service during the 8.30am service, and a large part of the Courtyard will be used for the awards ceremony after that. So expect a cosier-than-usual ambience at the Courtyard in between the services, as we gather there.

AldersgateSG 2024 begins today.

It will start with a lecture by Rev Dr Chiang Ming Shun on "The End of Methodism?". This will be from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Worship Hall at Faith Methodist Church.

Tomorrow, Rev Dr Gordon Wong will give his Celebration Service sermon on "Love God by Doing Good to Our Neighbours". The service will start at 8pm in the Sanctuary of Faith Methodist Church.

No registration is needed, so join in and may your heart be "strangely warmed".

Two Sundays ago, Rev Zhihui used Job as the focus for his sermon on Integrity in Suffering.

The story of Job is an intriguing one that often raises many questions. Join us at 1pm this Sunday as we come together to discuss the queries you might have about Job, and to delve deeper into his story and experience.

Registration is not required but we appreciate it if you could do so to allow us to make appropriate arrangements for this session. You can do so under Events & Courses on our website, or use this link: https://tpmc.org.sg/

Jesus told His disciples to have a servanthood attitude. The church is Christ’s body and the primary care of His followers, but He also meant for us to care for those outside the church.

The key thing to have is the heart of a servant. Humbling ourselves and putting the needs of others in church before our own is essential, but we also need to carry this into areas of our lives outside the church. Only then can others see Christ living in us.

Learn how some of our church members serve the community, their families and at their workplaces, in the Walking with God page under the Media & Resources tab on our website, or at this URL:https://tpmc.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Website-Article-2-Serving-Final.pdf

Today, Rev Zhihui pointed out three reflections from John 19:25-27.

A word for mothers: Christian motherhood is a great and weighty calling from God. Seek God's will for your child, not impose your own.

A word for children: Honour your father and mother.

A word for the church: The church is the family of God in Christ, called to love one another. Love her as our mother; seek her well-being, peace, and unity.

This Mother's Day, let us remember to thank and honour all the mothers in our faith community.

Our scheduled guest preacher Dr Cheah Fung Fong is unable to be with us tomorrow, so Rev Zhihui will be speaking to us instead. His Mother's Day sermon is on Jesus and His Mother.

The mothers and grandmothers in our Courtyard Connections team will be getting a well-deserved break tomorrow, so there won't be any coffee or tea at the Courtyard after services. Let's all treat our mothers to a good lunch instead.

It is often hardest to maintain our integrity when we are facing difficulties or suffering. Tomorrow, Rev Zhi-Hui will share with us what God's word says about this as he gives us his sermon on TPMC Values Integrity In Suffering. This will conclude our current sermon series on HIGHER Values Integrity.

Tomorrow is also the second, and final, Sunday of our Ministry Celebrations. Go to the Courtyard after our services to find out, through fun and games, how the Edify and Extend huddles support the work of our church. There will be a free Udders ice cream or a yummy muffin, for each participant who completes some very simple tasks, so don't miss it.

See you tomorrow!

Happy Labour Day.

Today, we recognise the efforts of all workers, which will mean a large majority of us. This public holiday has its roots in commemorating the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement.

As we take our rest, let us not forget the One who has been labouring hard for us. The One who never rests or slumbers, and is always there when we need Him.

May this devotion guide you in knowing how He leads us and works in our lives.

Thank you God.

We hope you have had a blessed week, and have been practising what we have learnt about integrity from the last two Sundays.

Tomorrow, Rev Ming will add on to our current sermon series by telling us about Integrity That Is Consistent. Come and hear her share God's message.

After the service, you can go to the Courtyard to take part in our Ministry Celebrations. The Evangelise and Energise huddles will be putting up displays, games and activities to showcase the work they do to contribute to the mission of the church.

Sounds like the makings of a good Sunday morning! See you in church.

On Sunday, we welcomed several brothers and sisters into God's and our church's families.

Congratulations to those who were baptised that day, you have taken the step to commit yourselves and your lives to Jesus. Also, a big welcome to those who joined Toa Payoh Methodist Church's membership.

May God continue to pour out His blessings and Spirit to you as He watches over you every day. Remain in the Lord, and bear fruit for His Kingdom.

Reverend Zhihui will be continuing our sermon series on Integrity tomorrow. He will be sharing with us God's message on Walking Right With God.

A number of our brothers- and sisters-in-Christ will be taking that step to walk rightly with God by being baptised at tomorrow's 10.30am service. We congratulate them, and welcome them as well as those being received into membership into our church.

Do join us in affirming and welcoming them into the family tomorrow.