On Tuesday, we were invited to join the executive staff of Peacehaven Nursing Home for their Retreat at Pasir Ris. We arrived at about 11.00 a.m. and joined them in their discussion group. Then the Territorial Commander Colonel Gillian Downer arrived and we all had lunch together - delicious steam boat!
After lunch, we had the next session and Colonel Downer was the speaker. She gave a talk on the Army's mission, using power point. This was very interesting. We were then divided into groups for discussion. She re-emphasised the Army's Mission statement. We all need to be reminded and new staff need to know our mission.
I could sense the unity of spirit of the group to carry out the Army's mission, so beautifully summed up by General Gowans - "to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity." The team led by Salvationist Madam Low Mui Lan who is also the Corps Sergeant Major of Changi Corps are doing a great work.
Peacehaven is now a model for other Nursing Homes and our Executive Director Madam Low is often called for consultation by the Ministry for her input on Nursing Homes.
I am glad we have kept to the Army's mission in this Home. She has good contacts with Government officials and the public.
We live in challenging times. The need is great and labourers are few and it is our prayer that our people will feel the burden to support the work of the Army. The Salvation Army Peacehaven Nursing Home is the biggest one in Singapore with more than 400 residents!
Please pray for our Peacehaven Nursing Home and Madam Low and staff. They are doing a great work.
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