A historical moment happened these past two weeks as the Artemis II mission soared around the far side of the moon on an unprecedented path that reached deeper into space than any human has traveled before. This marks the first time humans have left Earth orbit since 1972 with the Apollo 17 mission. It is helpful to note some of their observations as none of us here will have this opportunity in our lifetimes: to see the earth from outer space. I want to point out what is ca

This day is a major festival celebrated in churches all around the world. In some countries, it involves public processions that emulate Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. Palm leaves are waved, banners are raised—sometimes even donkeys are used! Palm crosses are made and given to all. It is a joyful celebration after the Lenten season, and yet it also anticipates the sombre journey of Holy Week. Festivals like this create traditions in which all—including children—can grow up i

We had the first workshop to pray and work on MPCC’s 10-year direction. Pas Barney facilitated a “World café” feedback from the 30+ members who were there. Some questions were asked. I list some of the replies here which resonated with most. What would we want to see happen by 2036? • Culture shift in terms of mindset – more hospitable/sincerity in welcoming new people • A church that can adapt without compromising on biblical truth 80% of church members giving • Higher expec

Being an ardent student of church history, I am always encouraged by the way the Lord renews His Church. No matter how difficult the challenges may be— and the long list includes violent persecution and political oppression—the Church does not disappear. Doomsayers in every century have predicted that the Church has become irrelevant, a relic of the past. Yet the Church lives on and is renewed again and again, “mid toil and tribulation and tumult of her war,” as the hymn goes

by Inban Caldwell In Celebration of MPCC’s 50th Anniversary Inban Caldwell with his wife, Roxanne In June 1989, I was appointed to oversee Marine Parade Christian Centre (MPCC). Just two months earlier, in April 1989, the pastor of MPCC had left in response to a missionary call to Canada. Then in May 1989, a group of 147 youths departed. Within four months of my appointment, in October 1989, another 103 members left. I was later told that these departures were the fulfilment

by Dr Ang Hui Kheng In Celebration of MPCC’s 50th Anniversary Dr Ang (front-right) in a recent photo taken on 10th February 2026 at the Pioneers’ Reunion. I began attending MPCC in 1978, the year I turned 21—the year my mother finally allowed me to choose my own religious faith.   I had become a Christian at 14 through Youth for Christ meetings after school. However, from age 14 to 21, I was permitted to attend church only once, when my Secondary School Mathematics teacher in

I trust that you have been enjoying the CNY break and spending good time with your family and relatives. We have begun a process of planning for the future. As mentioned earlier, during this 50th Anniversary year, we want to pray and discern the direction and growth of MPCC for the next ten years. We are aware that, given the nature of church ministry, future planning and projections are always complex. It will not be an easy task. This is an exercise where the journey is jus

We had a wonderful Pioneers’ Reunion on 10th February . Here is an excerpt of a piece of history which was shared at this gathering:On a warm Sunday afternoon in February 1976, a small group of Anglicans gathered for worship in a new HDB flat at  Block 13, Marine Terrace . Ho Cheow Seng and his wife, Irene, graciously opened their home to host the service. That simple gathering marked the birth of what would become  Marine Parade Christian Centre or MPCC . The 1970s were a pe