God's saints

On Sunday after our usual Adult Bible class, we went to the main hall and what a joy it was to meet two old friends - Freddy Poon Gek Hor and Jerry Goh Seng Poh. When we were Corps Officers (pastors) of Central Corps at Clemenceau Avenue they, and several others came to the meetings. First they attended Sunday School, then Youth group and other sections and adult meetings. They got wonderfully converted and became salvationists.

Now Freddy and Jerry are middle age and resident in Australia, still as enthusiastic as ever. They are older and have matured a lot. It was a joy to chat with them. Both of them are true blue salvationists full of fire for the Lord. I was really blessed this morning.

When we were Corps Officers or pastors (from 1970- 1974) we were privileged to have the support of many good local officers (elders and deacons) and officers (pastors) I think of two couples in particular from overseas who contributed much to Central Corps during our time. Majors Brian and Elma Corfield, and Jim and Marjorie Webb. Major Corfield was the Public Relations Secretary. He and Mrs. Corfield both had true pastor's heart - full of love and compassion for others and would go out of the way to help others. Brian has gone to be with the Lord, and Mrs. Corfield lives in Melbourne. They really loved and cared for the people and did a lot for folk like Freddy and Jerry. Mrs. Corfield was an excellent Corps Cadet Counsellor. She was our Corps pianist and songster organist. Brian was the percussionist in our band. They had two children Michael and Priscilla, both attended local schools and lived like locals.

Jim Webb was employed by Cooper Lybrand, his office was across the road from The Salvation Army. He and Majorie were totally involved with our local people. They really loved our people. We had two adult meetings on a Sunday and after the night meeting the youth would meet at the home of the Webbs at 28 Barker Road for what they called 'Youth Crush.' There Mrs.Webb would prepare a meal for them. Jim Webb went to be with the Lord about a year ago.

When I looked at the two men this morning I thank God for people like the Corfields and Webbs who did so much for our people during their time in Singapore. I don't want to prolong this blog, but one day I shall write more about these two wonderful couple - true saints of God.

Visit Central Corps today and you will meet a number of families who will tell you about the Corfields and Webbs. Many people have been blessed by them and their Christlike living.