to have new
building by
October 2006
The May 8 ground-breaking ceremony: From left, with changkul, Mr K. C. Wong, a church leader; the Rev Khoo; Bishop Dr Solomon; and the Rev Koh. -- Kum Yan MC picture.
| Kum Yan MC to have new building by October 2006 |
The May 8 ground-breaking ceremony: From left, with changkul, Mr K. C. Wong, a church leader; the Rev Khoo; Bishop Dr Solomon; and the Rev Koh. -- Kum Yan MC picture. |
By LAM SIONG YENG
KUM YAN Methodist Church at 1 Queen Street will have a new
building housing its sanctuary at its existing site.
Expected to be ready by October 2006, it will be built at a cost
of about $6 million. Construction work has started, and church
members are now worshipping at the former premises of Catholic
High School next door. The new seven-storey building will be linked
to the existing annexe.
A ground-breaking ceremony was
held at the church on May 8, 2005. Bishop Dr Robert Solomon officiated
at the ceremony. With him were the Rev Khoo Cheng Hoot, President
of the Chinese Annual Conference, the Rev David Koh Ah Chye, the
Pastor-in-Charge, pastors, leaders and members from the Cantonese,
Mandarin, English, Youth and Children congregations, and worshippers
from Woodlands Care Point, Kum Yan's preaching point.
They were just as excited as the
first group of Kum Yan members who witnessed the ground-breaking
ceremony on Feb 3, 1957 for the original church building. The
church was built at a cost of $240,000 through the sacrificial
giving of church members and the generosity of friends and well-wishers.
After 46 years, the church's membership and ministries have increased.
The current design and layout of the sanctuary and annexe cannot
meet the needs of today.
Kum Yan Methodist Church has to stay relevant to the changing
landscape as well as to the new communities of people who have
moved into this educational belt cum arts and civic district.
As a church, Kum Yan's vision is to be a caring community, a home
and a lighthouse in the city, bringing hope and purpose to all
peoples of all ages through a life-changing relationship with
Jesus Christ.
In appealing to church members, friends and well-wishers for funds
for the new building, Kum Yan again believes that God will help
it meet its financial needs. Donors are requested to send their
contributions to Kum Yan Methodist Church, 8 Queen Street, Singapore
188535.
Lam Siong Yeng is a ministry staff at Kum Yan Methodist Church.
An artist's impression
of the new Kum Yan
Methodist Church.
-- Kum Yan MC picture.