GENERAL CONFERENCE WOMEN’S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE
WSCS SUNDAY 2025 PROJECTS
WSCS Sunday is observed in May to honour God’s faithfulness and His mighty works in the various ministries of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Blessed by His grace, mercy and love, WSCS women seek to serve others by touching lives and reaching out to those around them. The 2nd offering will go towards designated projects of the GC WSCS , TRAC WSCS and the local WSCS to bless the poor and needy in Singapore.
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1) MWS GIRLS’ RESIDENCE
MWS Girls’ Residence (“GR”) is a partnership project between Methodist Welfare Services and the General Conference Women’s Society of Christian Service, supported by the Ministry of Social & Family Development.
GR provides a safe and affirmative environment for vulnerable female teenagers and young adults from 15 to 21 years old, who have experienced trauma and childhood adverse experiences, and need care and protection.
Adopting a trauma-informed restorative framework, the staff provide individualised care plans with a level progression system to enable each resident to work towards rehabilitation with rewards, aiming for eventual reintegration to the family and community. One of the programmes conducted by qualified teachers is art therapy which helps emotional regulation, better focus and attention.
WSCS, Methodist Church and other volunteers serve alongside our team of dedicated staff, as mentors and befrienders, to provide tuition, give talks and conduct workshops on health matters, financial management and legal awareness. Others use dance, music, theatre, handicraft, baking and physical exercise as therapy. Donors sponsor our residents for relevant certificate and diploma courses to equip them for the time when they return to independent living.
GR began operations in April 2012 and has served some 160 girls (as at Dec 2024). It is located at 600 Upper Thomson Road (Block A) (S574421).
Funds received will be used for the general operating expenses of GR.
2) AOXIANG COUNSELLING SERVICE
Aoxiang provides counselling to individuals with psychological dilemmas, strained relationship or family disputes to regain their confidence, gain insight and develop fruitfully in their lifelong journey. They require funds for their counselling office rental and office expenses.
3) GOSPEL OPERATION INTERNATIONAL
Gospel Operation International (GOI) has sent over 200 missionaries to 13 different mission fields, planting over 30 churches, in the past 29 years. Over the years, God opened doors for GOI to do cross-cultural missionary work right here at our doorsteps, also known as Diaspora Ministry. They see numerous nationalities of foreign workers in our midst. Thus GOI established a Diaspora Ministry in 2021 serving the migrant workers here in Singapore. GOI serves the Chinese, Bangladeshi and Indian worker groups.
GOI sees the importance of Diaspora Ministry as the migrant workers are only here for a short time. Therefore seizing the opportunity of caring for them when they are away from home and sharing the Good News with them is timely. By doing so, they will also be able to bring the Good News back to their own family.
Funds received will be used to fund the missionaries, missionaries’ expenses, for befriender, witness and evangelism, caring, support and organising activities. CAC WSCS will provide the other half of the fund under their WSCS Sunday project.
4) COUNSELLING MINISTRY
There is an increasing need for counselling among the church members as well as youths of Methodist Churches. In response to the need, a counselling course with certification was organized by CAC in 2023 by trained and qualified counsellors and with the help of Wesley Church’s counselling service. There are 10 counsellors (including CAC WSCS members) who attended the course and were certified in October 2023 and committed to serve for at least the next two years. They will provide counselling service under the supervision and guidance of the experienced counsellors. The service is offered free to all members of MCS, at Toa Payoh Methodist Church (an easily accessible and conducive location).
The fund received will be used to pay for the yearly facility charge of the counselling room. CAC WSCS will fund the other half of the yearly charge.
5) CAC WSCS – MYANMAR WORKERS AND FAMILIES IN SINGAPORE
The activities for this ministry to Myanmar Workers and Families in Singapore comprise:
a) Primary 1 and 2 English and Chinese Enrichment class from July 2025 to June 2026 – Twice a month
b) Parenting talks from July 2025 to June 2026 – Twice a month
c) Lunch for all participants – Twice a month
The requested fund will be used for payment of:
a) Lunches after enrichment classes for the said period
b) Speaker fees for the parenting talks
c) Transport allowance for teachers, offering for the venues, materials, books, etc CAC WSCS will fund half of the costs.
6) WICARE SUPPORT GROUP
Wicare Support Group was founded in 1993 and now has more than 1,000 widow members and 1,700 fatherless children. They are a registered charity in Singapore and an institution of public character (IPC) which provides grief counselling, support group, group therapy, befriending and financial assistance to widows and their children.
Their mission is as follows:
a) Reach out to widows and the fatherless to identify with their grief and loss
b) Deliver services that provide emotional, social and financial support
c) Help widows and their children cope with bereavement and rebuild their lives
d) Create a safe environment for sharing experiences and building community
The fund is required specifically for the financial assistance granted to eligible low income families, helping them to meet their daily expenses for a period of time. They expect to give support to 10 families with an amount per month over 6 months. They require funding in partnering with them for financial support to the widows and their families in 2025.
TRAC WOMEN’S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE
WSCS SUNDAY 2025 PROJECTS
1) FILOS COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD
Filos is a multiservice social service organization with the mission to build resilience and empower individuals and families. The initiative extends its support to underprivileged children and families, individuals experiencing food insecurity and complex life crises, people with mental health issues, and isolated seniors residing in the Chai Chee communities.
In 2025, Filos hopes to engage seniors weekly to draw them into community life through communal meals to interact with one another for social and emotional health besides the basic nutrition. Each meal is $8 per senior and target is to feed 100 seniors per week.
Fund is raised to provide meals for seniors.
2) CHEN SU LAN METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME
Chen Su Lan Methodist Children’s Home was established in 1968 by the Wesley Methodist Church and the Chen Su Lan Trust. Our founder, Dr Chen Su Lan (1885 – 1972), was a doctor, anti-opium campaigner & devout Methodist who set up the Chen Su Lan Trust for charitable purposes in 1947. One of the charities he wanted to establish was a children’s home for orphans and children of various races and religions who were World War II victims and living in poverty. At the same time, members of the Wesley Methodist Church wanted to set up an outreach program to help needy & disadvantaged children.
CSLMCH provides shelter, care and protection to residents between 5 and 21 years old, many of whom come from needy and disadvantaged families. There are usually 70 – 90 boys and girls living in the Children’s Home and every year, 20 – 30 children are admitted or discharged back into their families or community.
Many residents at CSLMCH have experienced strained family relationships due to challenging circumstances. Rebuilding trust and emotional connections requires intentional opportunities for quality time, shared activities, and positive interactions. The parent-child bonding workshops provide a structured yet fun setting where participants can engage in cooperative tasks, fostering connection and reconciliation. Funding is crucial to cover facilitation, materials, refreshments, and goodie bags, ensuring a meaningful and impactful experience for all attendees.
3) MWS FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (MWS FDP)
Established in 1981, MWS is the Social Concerns arm of the Methodist Church in Singapore.
MWS serves over 16,000 beneficiaries across 23 centres and programmes. MWS’ 5 impact areas are: Families in distress, Youth at risk, the Chronically ill and destitute, Seniors who are socially isolated, and Children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
MWS FDP is a proprietary programme that empowers families in need to clear debts and build savings to break out of the poverty cycle. For every dollar that the family clears from their debt of everyday living (e.g. rental or utilities arrears), the programme will match at a ratio of 1:2. This allows families to see the light at the end of the tunnel at a quicker rate.
After clearing debt, the family can then move on to savings matching. Case workers or church volunteers also journey with the families throughout the duration of the programme. The total matching cap is $4,800 respectively for debt clearance (2 years) and savings matching (2 years). Combined with the family’s own contribution of up to $2,400 to maximise the matching cap, this means each family would be able to clear up to $7,200 debt and save up to $7,200.
MWS FDP’s desired outcome is to bring about sustainable change in the lives of low income and sandwich class families so that they can have the cognitive bandwidth to make better decisions and plan, especially for their children. We also believe that strong family units are critical foundations for stability and cohesiveness in our community.
4) YONG-EN CARE CENTRE
Yong-En Care Centre (YCC) was founded 28 years ago.
Vision: Improving Lives, Impacting Communities
Mission: To demonstrate God’s love through person-centred care services to support the needs of the elderly, disadvantaged individuals and families in Chinatown and beyond
YCC values:
1. God’s Love – Expressing God’s love through humility, care and compassion
2. Respect – Showing respect for everyone regardless of gender, race, language, nationality, or religion in all circumstances.
3. Affirmation – Building resiliency by supporting and encouraging individuals in their life journey
4. Commitment – Being faithful and reliable in upholding the Vision and Mission of Yong- en Care Centre and in our service to the community
5. Excellence – Serving one another with diligence, innovation and professionalism
Fund received is to provide food ration to low-income households.
5) METHODIST SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Founded in 1997, the Methodist School of Music (MSM) was established by the Methodist Church in Singapore to train up musicians who can serve in their churches. Since then, MSM has expanded our vision to reach out to society with life-transforming music. MSM’s refreshed vision and mission reflects a deep-rooted belief that music is a gift from God that is not just for worship – it can also heal, comfort, and unite hearts. Learning music should go beyond personal fulfilment or exam success. Instead, music should be used to touch lives, serve others, and minister to the least, the last, and the lost.
Whether it is faith-witnessing in non-religious settings, faith-in-action in meeting social needs, or faith-expression in worship, MSM hopes to offer life-transforming experiences through music to participants.
6) HCSA DAYSPRING
Highpoint Community Services Association (HCSA) Dayspring is Singapore first residential treatment centre for teenage girls who have suffered the complex trauma of emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Many of these residents have experienced prolonged abuse by family members and these young trauma survivors have difficulties managing their behavioral or emotional responses and may resort to negative coping mechanisms such as self-harm, avoidance, substance abuse or aggressive behavior, affecting their safety and well-being. The adverse experiences faced in their formative years have a life-long impact on their development, including reduced social skills, poor school performance and mental health issues.
The fund is used to partner with HCSA Dayspring to provide weekly bro bono guitar lessons to the young residents (age 14-18) onsite at the Dayspring Centre on a weekday evening. Cost includes instructor fees, music books, teaching aids, transport cost, accessories. Evening is selected as emotional breakdowns that occur at night when the girls experience heightened anxiety and stress.