The term Kingdomtide is adopted mostly by Methodists. Yet, while the church preaches and lives according to the Kingdom, it also looks forward to the time when, according to the scriptures and the communion prayer, “Christ comes in final victory and we feast at his heavenly banquet”. We worship the risen Lord, affirm our hope in the consummation of God’s Reign, and bear witness to the continuing work of the Holy Spirit in the world. We exist between the already and the not yet. Clearly, the reign of God is not yet fulfilled. With all our advances in technology meant to improve our world, its streets are still spattered with racial strife and warfare. Nevertheless, people are still dying without the benefit of experiencing God’s Kingdom. While we pray and seek the kingdom at all times, this is a special period to emphasise the biblical narratives and hymns that speak about the Kingdom of God. Nevertheless, we remember that there are seasons of growth for the Spirit and for God’s kingdom. Unlike regions further north or further south, it is green all year ’round. Of course, in Singapore there is little distinction between seasons. The seasons of the church are to some extent analogous to the seasons of the earth. The colour for this season is green to indicate a time of growth. Other Methodist Employment Opportunities.
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