The Best of all is God with us

  The Scriptural Principle When Jesus declared, “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s” (Matthew 22:21), He drew a profound line between civic responsibility and spiritual devotion. His words remind us that while our ultimate allegiance belongs to God, we also live within earthly structures of governance that demand respect, accountability, and obedience. The Situation In Ceylon, during a time of epidemic, the Government entrusted a Christian Church with a 99-year lease of state land to operate a health facility. This was a providential gift, and the missionaries faithfully served the community through primary healthcare. Years later, the facility was transformed into a youth camp site under the stewardship of a respected Christian organization. Eventually, the property was returned to the Church. However, financial constraints made it impossible to sustain the camp site meaningfully for over three decades. Recognizing this reality, the Government ...

  On Saturday, 3rd January at 8.30 a.m., Ms. Devshani Samaranayake, an outstanding past student of Methodist College Colombo, was joyfully inducted as the 15th Principal of Methodist College, Kollupitiya. The induction service was led by Rev. Kingsley Weerasinghe, President Bishop of the Methodist Church Sri Lanka, together with Rev. S.S. Terrance (Secretary of Conference), Rev. Asiri P. Perera (Retired President Bishop), and Rev. Vasana Fernando (Chaplain). Methodist College holds a unique place in history as the only girls’ school retained by the Methodist Church when 177 schools were taken over by the Government in 1962. ✨ Devshani’s Journey of Excellence • During her school years, she excelled in both academics and sports, learning discipline, balance, and commitment. • Spiritually nurtured through morning prayers and the Student Christian Movement, she continues to inspire students to discover God’s love in every situation. • She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, a...