MCS unveils 125^th Anniversary logo

THIS IS THE LOGO of the 125^th Anniversary of The Methodist Church in Singapore (MCS). Plans are being finalised for a series of events to celebrate the anniversary next year, 2010, and the logo will be used in a variety of formats to highlight this milestone.

The theme for the year-long 125^th Anniversary celebration is “Together In God’s Mission”.

The logo was picked from a total of 66 entries submitted by 36 designers in a month-long competition opened to Methodist Church members in August 2009. It is comforting to know that the MCS is blessed with so much talent. The designers are from 12 churches from the three Annual Conferences – Barker Road Methodist Church, Wesley MC, Charis MC, Toa Payoh MC, Bukit Panjang MC, Grace MC, Paya Lebar MC, Bedok MC, Faith MC, Jurong Tamil MC, Sengkang MC and Trinity MC.

Three of the entries were shortlisted before this winning entry was picked by a seven-man selection committee. The winning design is by Ms Gwendolyn Tan, a member of Barker Road Methodist Church, who will receive the top prize of $500.  

The brief description accompanying her design says: “The logo is in the shape of a candle which expresses God’s command for us to be a light for all people that will bring salvation to the ends of the earth (Acts 13:47). The three-coloured circles in the flame of the candles represent the Trinity, the source of our light, and the bright flame symbolises the vibrant life of the church. The candle’s body incorporates the anniversary theme between two bars in the colours of The Methodist Church in Singapore, signifying the unity of the church in carrying out God’s mission for the world.”

The designers of the other two shortlisted entries are Ms Shirley Koh of Bedok Methodist Church and Mr Abel Amir of Jurong Tamil Methodist Church. They win the consolation prizes of $200 each.

All the three prize winners will be recognised at the Aldersgate and 125^th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on May 22.