First diaconal minister retires

THE REV JIMMY WONG PHIN THAU, who was the first diaconal minister to be ordained in The Methodist Church in Singapore in 2007, retired officially at the Opening Service of the 36^th Session of Trinity Annual Conference (TRAC) on Nov 21, 2011.

His ordination affirmed his long-time, faithful service as a Peranakan preacher. With his retirement, his ministry in Word and worship was given recognition with a simple ceremony led by the Rev Dr Wee Boon Hup, President of TRAC.