News reached us via the ubiquitous grape vine that there was a Salvation Army seminar on in Changi Village. We gave no further thought to this news until a friend from the Philippines wrote in Facebook that her husband would like to see us as he had a gift for us. Changi is on the other end of the island. We heard no more. Sorry we did not have the opportunity to meet Lient. Colonel Menia one of the representatives.
Then on Saturday about lunch time, we received a telephone call from Captain Jenny Wu that she would like to visit us before leaving for Taiwan the next day. She had time in the afternoon. She made her way by bus, train and taxi to our home and what a great time we had.We knew Jenny when she was in her teens and it was such a delight to see her again.
We came to know her parents, Majors Arthur and Maria Chen when we were stationed in Hong Kong from 1983- 1990. We visited Taiwan many times as it was part of the Command. They served for period at the Kwai Chung Corps where we soldiered during our time in Hong Kong. So we came to know the family well. They have been very good friends of ours.
Some eleven years ago, Jenny and her husband Jonah were sent to do relief work at Puli after the earthquake or typhoon. They planted a Corps (church) and Salvation Army work has grown rapidly. The Puli Corps is now the largest in the Region complete with a band and Youth Hostel. We were greatly inspired by her report, enthusiasm and vision for the future. Well, I believe the Lord sent Jenny to encourage and inspire us.
The time of fellowship passed very quickly and soon it was time for her to leave in the pouring rain. I accompanied her to the station where she took to train back to her hotel in Changi.
God has blessed us with many good friends all over the world.
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