FROM MISSION TO CHURCH – the story of how the Methodist Mission here started in 1885, grew and evolved from a “mission” to become the autonomous Methodist Churches in Singapore and Malaysia – was the last book written by the late Mr Earnest Lau in 2008.
Taking the best part of three years of research and writing, From Mission To Church records the strenuous work of the early missionaries and local workers.
The 320-page volume is a very important book, especially for all Methodist Church members in Singapore and Malaysia, as it provides a historical account of the evolution and formation of the Methodist Church in these two countries.
Our church members, especially the pastors and lay leaders, need to know about our rich heritage. We owe it to ourselves to be reminded of our history for there are important lessons to be learned from the book which are useful even today.