The brief background of TMC was compiled by the then Chairman of LCEC, Brother Henry Wong in 1999 in conjunction with TMC 15th Anniversary.
Date | Events |
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1957 | To cater for the non-Mandarin speaking worshippers, the Chin-Fu Methodist Church started the English Service. |
1982 | The idea of independent identity was first mooted |
27.02.83 | The proposal of establishing the English Congregation was tabled at the Local conference. |
03.06.83 | The application was forwarded to SCAC for approval |
03.11.83 | The Chin-Fu LCEC meeting agreed that the renovation of TMC would be the 13th Anniversary project. |
03.1984 | Renovation began. |
19.08.84 | The first service was held. |
26.08.84 | Thanksgiving and dedication services were held at 8:30 am and 3:00 pm respectively and was officiated by the Bishop Rev. C. N. Fang. |
20.12.87 | The Christmas Celebration night began the mission work at Taman Malihah, Matang. |
05.01.92 | TMC began a new journey with Mandarin Service. |
01.1995 | A new preaching point was established at Hui Sing Garden. It is now a full church called Faith Methodist Church. |
1996 | Tadika Methodist Matang was set up to cater for the needs of the local residents and for our outreach work. |
15.02.98 | Another English Service (11:30 am) was added. |
1998 | Siniawan Preaching Point was established by TMC. Lundu Preaching Point was established by FMC. |
03.07.99 | Buildings were completed and dedication services were held for Siniawan and Lundu preaching points by the President, Rev. Ting Daik Choung. |
Notes: This article was published in the TMC 15th Anniversary Magazine in August 1999.