Raising the next generation
“My mentor used to tell us that a child may not remember everything you teach him. He may not even remember you. But if you teach him to remove his shoes before he enters the house when he is young, that is what he will do even when he is old. The values and habits we model for them stay with them, and I want to do that for the next generation to the best of my abilities, while I still can,” says Winnie.
Now happily married and a mother of two, Winnie has seen the students from her initial years become parents themselves. MWS recognises and appreciates dedicated teachers like Winnie, who serve the Lord by nurturing the next generation with godly values and habits.
Beyond investing in young lives at the Student Care Centre, MWS also works with youths who are at risk, families who are experiencing various forms of distress, as well as seniors who are battling chronic illness and isolation. In all of these, MWS’ journey with our beneficiaries recognises that our work here on earth is not the perfect solution—Christ is. Translated into our work, it means prioritising people’s welfare over our own goals for them and empowering them to be in the driver’s seat of their own journey. Whether it is a couple working to mend their marriage or a senior going through physiotherapy after a stroke, we counsel and support our clients at their own pace and terms. The call to serve those in need is a timeless call and MWS is committed to empower all to have life to the full, entrusting the process to God.
This Teacher’s Day, we celebrate and honour all teachers who have given their lives to guiding the next generation as they shape their own future. Winnie’s commitment to imparting wisdom and love to her students serves as an inspiration for us all, reminding us that the impact of a teacher’s influence can last a lifetime.
