Peacehaven Nurses Day

What a great time we had last evening at the Nurses' Day celebrations. The meeting began with the singing of that great song,

"Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible sword;
His truth is marching on!

Glory, glory, Hallelujah! His truth is marching on!

To me this has added significance as I am in the midst of teaching the Book of Revelation at our Adult Bible class here at William Booth Corps.

And here to join in the singing of this great song with flags and banners waving, every one clapping, it was very touching. My emotions were greatly stirred. We all look forward to the Day of the Lord when the King returns to reign.

Salvationist Madam Georgina Low Mui Lan the Executive Director/Nursing Director gave her message highlighting the mission of The Salvation Army. After the nurses had recited the Nurses Pledge, all of them made their way to the Mercy Seat to rededicate themselves for the ministry of healing. Officers and salvationist knelt with them to pray. I was asked to offer the dedicatory prayer for the nurses. It was a very solemn moment and we could all feel the Spirit of the Lord moving in our midst. And glory crowned the Mercy Seat!

The Peacehaven Nursing Home now looks after 400 residents - the biggest Nursing Home in Singapore. The Home is also an accredited training centre.

People planning to set up Nursing Homes come to the Army to observe our work. Overseas visitors frequently visit Peacehaven to learn from us. The HOPE Centre is the only dementia home in Singapore.

We thank God for the privilege of serving the people of Singapore in this ministry of healing - physical, emotional and spiritual.

My wife and I count it a privilege to be involved in ministry at Peacehaven for the last thirteen years. We will continue to do so as long as the Lord gives us the strength.

After the programme, we joined the guests, staff and nurses for dinner. It was great day and we went home singing, Glory, glory, hallelujah! Praise the Lord!