We did not attend the workshop on Saturday afternoon, but received very positive reports from those who participated. At our age we have to be selective as we do not have the same energy as we had even five years ago!
We had a great time on Saturday evening which began with the Songsters singing "This is the Day," Those who took part in the workshop were invited to the platform to join in singing of this beautiful piece "Holy Spirit, You are welcome here" What a delight to see young and the not so young on the platform enjoying the singing.
The visiting Songsters put together a good programme which brought much blessing to all who attended.
As usual on Easter morning, William Booth Corps held their Sunrise service in the compound. This year the Corps had the support and participation of the Hurtsville Songsters. We did not attend, but could hear the singing from our flat. We were getting ready to go to Chinese Corps at Bishan, so due to time constraints we gave the Sunrise service as miss.
Lieut. Colonel Tan Thean Seng came for us just before 8.00 a.m. and took us to his Corps. As soon as we arrived we participated in the "Stations of the Cross." Then we went to the main hall for the meeting. The hall was full. There was the commissioning of local officers and I was asked to pray the dedicatory prayer. Chinese Corps is a growing and lively Corps and it is always a joy to be invited to join them in worship.
We had a good meeting and my message was ably translated by Sister Esther Lee. She is an excellent interpreter - one of the best I've ever known.
We had lunch, after which my wife attended the Ladies' fellowship where she gave the devotional message. I went downstairs to join the Central Corps folk for their meeting and of course to see our grandchildren - David, Rachel and Andrew' the two older ones are in the band.
Some of the Hurstville Songsters were present for this meeting and participated. Two gave testimonies and Colonel Rhondda Durstan gave the Bible message.
It is interesting to note that Colonel Rhondda Durstan is the sister of John and David Rees, twin brothers who at one time served in Singapore. They were not officers then and my wife and I were privileged to be their Corps Officers (pastors)in the early seventies at Central Corps. John and his wife Narelle, (now Divisional Commanders) David and his wife Christine (now Corps Officers) were excellent supporters of the Corps during our time.
We stayed on at Bishan and at 2.00 p.m joined with the Balestier folk for their meeting conducted by the Hurstville Songsters. By the time the meeting ended we really felt very tired and was glad to get home. Judy Chun very kindly gave us a lift home. We had a great day - exhausted, but truly blessed.
Thank God for a good weekend. To God be the glory.
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