After chapel service at HOPE Centre, Peacehaven we spent some time chatting with the residents. Of course, we listened to the same stories every time we visit them. The residents are in different stages of dementia.
Sitting right at the front row was a Noreen Chan Chin Chai who 53 years ago was the bridesmaid at our wedding! She was also one of the four cadets of our Session called the "Shepherds" in 1954. After serving for a few years, she resigned and wandered away from the Lord. Since we came home for retirement, we met her a couple a couple of times.
God has a wonderful way of bringing His lost sheep home. Recently she was brought to Peacehaven by TOUCH Community Services, non profit charitable organisation founded by Pastor Lawrence Khong of Faith Community Baptist Church.
She does not recognise us these days, hardly speaks, but when we sing the old hymns like "Jesus loves me, this I know" she joins in the singing. Yesterday, I was standing right in front of her leading the singing. She kept staring at my concertina. I am sure in her mind she was going back to the old days. The nurse brings her to chapel service every week. We can never fully understand God's ways, but we know they are for our good.
God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea
And rides upon the storm.
Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs
And works His sov’reign will.
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