Imagine immigrants seeking solace. They yearned for a place to worship in their native Hinghwa tongue. This is the story of Hinghwa Methodist Church. It stands here on Kitchener Road.
Hinghwa Methodist Church began in 1911. Rev Dr W. N. Brewster founded it. He was a missionary from Fujian Province, China. He aimed to serve the Hinghwa-speaking community in Singapore. Later, Mandarin and English services were introduced.
Initially, the church met in a shop-house on Sam Leong Road. This was in 1933. In 1941, the church acquired this present site on Kitchener Road. The current four-story building was completed in April 1986. It was dedicated on November 27, 1986.
The church’s location is convenient, within the Lavender community. Hinghwa Methodist Church is at 93 Kitchener Road. Its vision is to be a lighthouse for Christ. The church actively reaches out to its neighborhood.
Hinghwa Methodist Church’s mission echoes today. They raise Christ-centered disciples. They plant vibrant churches. These churches are both in Singapore and worldwide. The church loves God. They also love people. They find joy in people forming loving relationships with Jesus Christ.
The Chinese Annual Conference facilitates ministry. It supports various dialects. These include Foochow, Hinghwa, and Hakka. This ministers to immigrants from China, Malaya, and elsewhere. This reflects Singapore’s diverse ethnic and linguistic communities.
Jesus is central to Hinghwa Methodist Church. They sing. They pray. They preach in His name. The church’s past, present, and future focus on Jesus Christ. Their purpose is to share Jesus Christ.
The Hinghwa Methodist Church stands as a testament to faith. It shows community and the enduring power of language and culture.