"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1: 17
God is the Great Giver. He gives and gives and gives! Good or bad we are all recipients of His gifts. All of us should be grateful to Him for His gifts. We need to note too we are to be responsible for the gifts He has given us.
As I write another verse from God's word comes to my mind. "In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat - for he grants sleep to those he loves." Psalm 127: 2. This psalm speaks about dealing with our anxieties in view of God's continuing care. When we truly trust God we are then able to rest comfortably in Him. We cast our cares upon Him, for He cares for us. So don't reject this gift. At the end of the day, let us thank God for this gift of sleep. "Lord you have given me this body capable of sleeping and capable of waking up in the morning. Thank you for giving me this body capable of working or toiling. Lord I give this body back to you. Now Lord let sleep come. My burdens I lay at your feet and I know you can take care of them.
We thank God for material things. I've been cleaning my little room I use as an office cum study. O what a lot of things I have accumulated. I need to clear my library. I've already given away many books and I need to give more away. I sort them out, put them aside but the parting is always hard. I might want to read them again! I confess I'm a hoarder! I say to myself, "O I might need this some time in the future."
I'm just thinking. God the great Giver has given us lots of things to use and to enjoy, but not to enjoy forever. Do we enjoy them when they are hidden in the cupboard, or stacked somewhere in the store or like books sitting nicely in the book case gathering dust? I need to share them with others who perhaps need them more than I do. I came into this world with nothing and will leave with nothing, but my soul to meet my Maker.
Lord give me the wisdom to hold on to the things of this world lightly. Let me concentrate on things of eternal value.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Global prayer meeting
It was good to join our brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer. I believe in personal prayer and devotion, but I also believe we should meet fellow believers to have corporate prayer. Such prayer meetings are commanded by our Lord. These prayer meetings unify and edify us and strengthens the bond among us.
This morning my wife and I attended the usual Thursday Morning Prayer meeting. We were thoroughly blessed as we shared worship, praise and prayer together. It is worth getting up earlier than usual to be present for the global prayer meeting. We are part of the chain of prayer meetings around the Salvation Army world.
When we respond to the call to intercession we come to learn that the sufferings of the present time cannot compare to the joy that will come as God’s purposes unfold. We learn to trust God. Intercessors participate in God’s plan to engage humanity to share in divine life. We are involved in spiritual battle against the forces that seek to destroy God’s plans. Let us keep praying and never give up
This morning my wife and I attended the usual Thursday Morning Prayer meeting. We were thoroughly blessed as we shared worship, praise and prayer together. It is worth getting up earlier than usual to be present for the global prayer meeting. We are part of the chain of prayer meetings around the Salvation Army world.
When we respond to the call to intercession we come to learn that the sufferings of the present time cannot compare to the joy that will come as God’s purposes unfold. We learn to trust God. Intercessors participate in God’s plan to engage humanity to share in divine life. We are involved in spiritual battle against the forces that seek to destroy God’s plans. Let us keep praying and never give up
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Holiness not an option
The Salvation Army Doctrine No. 10 states
"We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Holiness is not an option. It is clearly stated in God's word, "without holiness no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12: 4. This statement is repeated many times in the word of God.
We notice holiness is linked with the Second Coming of our Lord. No one knows when this will be, but we need to be prepared always.
The gospel uses two pictures to stress this point that “you do not know on what day your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42). Remember the flood which caught the unprepared people of Noah’s time. Then there is the analogy of a thief in the night, who comes unannounced. The Lord’s coming and the end of the world as we know it will occur suddenly and unexpectedly So let us be watchful and ready
"Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.
"We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Holiness is not an option. It is clearly stated in God's word, "without holiness no man shall see the Lord." Hebrews 12: 4. This statement is repeated many times in the word of God.
We notice holiness is linked with the Second Coming of our Lord. No one knows when this will be, but we need to be prepared always.
The gospel uses two pictures to stress this point that “you do not know on what day your Lord is coming” (Matthew 24:42). Remember the flood which caught the unprepared people of Noah’s time. Then there is the analogy of a thief in the night, who comes unannounced. The Lord’s coming and the end of the world as we know it will occur suddenly and unexpectedly So let us be watchful and ready
"Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ministering at Hope Centre, Peacehaven
Today we did chapel service at HOPE centre. We arrived early and it was a joy to watch Nurse Charity from the Philippines leading the singing. She is very fluent in her Chinese especially Hokkien which she learned fom the residents.
The chapel service lasted for just half and hour - long enough for the folk there.Most of the time was spent in conversation with the residents and staff. Using the iPad I was able to take a photo of Noreen Chan chatting with my wife. Noreen was a fellow cadet in the Training College way back in 1954 and in 1958 she was the bridesmaid at our wedding. That was 54 years ago.
She has dementia and is well cared for at the HOPE Centre at Peacehaven.
As I interacted with these folk in our Nursing Home, my thoughts went to Jesus while He was on earth as man. He had no medical training. He lived in a day when many were ignorant of the cause and cure for disease. Demetian or Alzheimer's disease were unknown in those days. Superstition was rife and ruled for centuries before the winds of scientific knowledge could blow the those clouds away.
But Jesus certainly could work miracles in healing. But of course, He as man was limited to staying in a certain area. There were many living in Palestine who were not healed.
Today the healing ministry goes on. We thank God for the medical facilities here in Singapore. God's Spirit still heals - body, mind and spirit. We all need holistic healing. It is not for us to question why some are not healed physically. Pain, suffering, sickness still serve their purpose in God's kingdom.
In life there are many questions that must be left unanswered, but one day everything will be revealed when we meet our Creator face to face. I look forward to this glorious day. In the meantime, I take every opportunity by God's grace to bring healing to others to the best of my ability. If I cannot do anything, then I commit them to the Lord in prayer.
At even, when the sun did set,
The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay
Oh, in what divers pain they met!
Oh, with what joy they went away!
2. Once more 'tis eventide, and we,
Oppressed with various ills, draw near.
What if Thy from we cannot see,
We know and feel that Thou art here.
3. O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel;
For some are sick, and some are sad,
And some have never loved Thee well,
And some have lost the love they had;
4. And some are pressed with worldly care,
And some are tried with sinful doubt;
And some such grievous passions tear
That only Thou canst cast them out;
5. And some have found the world is vain,
Yet from the world they break not free;
And some have friends who give them pain,
Yet have not sought a friend in Thee;
6. And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
For none are wholly free from sin;
And they who fain would serve Thee best
Are conscious most of wrong within.
7. O Saviour Christ, Thou too, art man;
Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried.
Thy kind but searching glance can scan
The very wounds that shame would hide.
8. Thy touch has still its ancient power,
No word from Thee can fruitless fall;
Hear in this solemn evening hour
And in Thy mercy heal us all. (Henry Twells)
The chapel service lasted for just half and hour - long enough for the folk there.Most of the time was spent in conversation with the residents and staff. Using the iPad I was able to take a photo of Noreen Chan chatting with my wife. Noreen was a fellow cadet in the Training College way back in 1954 and in 1958 she was the bridesmaid at our wedding. That was 54 years ago.
She has dementia and is well cared for at the HOPE Centre at Peacehaven.
As I interacted with these folk in our Nursing Home, my thoughts went to Jesus while He was on earth as man. He had no medical training. He lived in a day when many were ignorant of the cause and cure for disease. Demetian or Alzheimer's disease were unknown in those days. Superstition was rife and ruled for centuries before the winds of scientific knowledge could blow the those clouds away.
But Jesus certainly could work miracles in healing. But of course, He as man was limited to staying in a certain area. There were many living in Palestine who were not healed.
Today the healing ministry goes on. We thank God for the medical facilities here in Singapore. God's Spirit still heals - body, mind and spirit. We all need holistic healing. It is not for us to question why some are not healed physically. Pain, suffering, sickness still serve their purpose in God's kingdom.
In life there are many questions that must be left unanswered, but one day everything will be revealed when we meet our Creator face to face. I look forward to this glorious day. In the meantime, I take every opportunity by God's grace to bring healing to others to the best of my ability. If I cannot do anything, then I commit them to the Lord in prayer.
At even, when the sun did set,
The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay
Oh, in what divers pain they met!
Oh, with what joy they went away!
2. Once more 'tis eventide, and we,
Oppressed with various ills, draw near.
What if Thy from we cannot see,
We know and feel that Thou art here.
3. O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel;
For some are sick, and some are sad,
And some have never loved Thee well,
And some have lost the love they had;
4. And some are pressed with worldly care,
And some are tried with sinful doubt;
And some such grievous passions tear
That only Thou canst cast them out;
5. And some have found the world is vain,
Yet from the world they break not free;
And some have friends who give them pain,
Yet have not sought a friend in Thee;
6. And none, O Lord, have perfect rest,
For none are wholly free from sin;
And they who fain would serve Thee best
Are conscious most of wrong within.
7. O Saviour Christ, Thou too, art man;
Thou hast been troubled, tempted, tried.
Thy kind but searching glance can scan
The very wounds that shame would hide.
8. Thy touch has still its ancient power,
No word from Thee can fruitless fall;
Hear in this solemn evening hour
And in Thy mercy heal us all. (Henry Twells)
Monday, June 25, 2012
Listening
"Words of Life" today has this meditation on listening.
"Speak Lord, for your servant is listening" 1 Sam. 1: 9
"Listening is a learned skill.... There are many voices clamouring to be heard. Some voices are not good at all. It boils down to listening well. What is God saying to us, as we set out to live for him?"
Quite often instead of saying to God "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening" some of us are so concerned with our own problems, when we come to God, we tend to say to Him, "Listen Lord, for your servant is speaking." There have been times when I have to plead guilty. We do not give God the listening ear.
It is interesting to listen to interviews on radio or television. Sometimes it can be quite annoying when the interviewer does not allow the person being interviewed to finish his sentence. He cuts right in to asks the next question.
I find that in conversation too. There are people who are more interested in giving their own viewpoints they have no time to listen to others.
I pray that the Lord will grant me the listening ear - to listen to Him and others. God gives to each of us two ears, but only one mouth. This means He wants us to listen twice as much as we talk.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
The Challenge of Gideon
This morning Sunday 24th June we did Lesson 14 on Judges and focused on Judges 6: 33-40. Gideon now was preparing for battle with the Midianites and Amalekites. The Spirit of the Lord came upon him. Empowered, he was no more the frightened man, but warrior for the Lord. He was now daring, determined and decisive. He took up the shofar or trumpet and rallied the people around him. I can imagine him singing "Sound the battle cry, see the foe is nigh, Raise the standard high for the Lord."
First to respond were the Abiezrites, his own clan - the people who wanted to kill him earlier. There had been a change in their attitude toward Gideon. Evidently, his family, relatives, friends and now ready to fellow his leadership.
It's a fact, we cannot live for God without somehow impacting our family and close associates. When we show bold commitment to do God's will in our lives, others will be challenged to follow suit. Then he sent messages to neighbouring tribes and before long 32,000 men were ready to take up arms to fight the enemy.
Gideon certainly displayed great courage in calling people to battle. However, in private he still had doubts concerning this challenge. He wanted clear proof he was doing God's will. He needed reassurance. So we read of Gideon and his fleece.
Gideon told God if He would make the fleece wet, while leaving the surrounding ground dry, then it would be clear to him that God would save the nation though him. God graciously responded according to Gideon's request - the wet fleece and dry ground.
Gideon went back on his word and asked God to do the same miracle once again on in reverse. One time should be wrong enough, but to request a second time was going too far. Yet God was very patient with Gideon and granted his request.
Putting out the fleece is an indication of lack of faith and courage on Gideon's part. God had already assured Gideon of His presence (6:12), had promised He would use Gideon to deliver Israel (6: 14, 16) God had given him a special sigh at his request to prove He was with him (6: 17-22) Therefore the sign of the fleece, not once, but twice was confirmation of what Gideon already knew.
We don't need extraordinary signs to discover God's will. We who believe in Him, have the assurance of being led by the Spirit who is present with us and in us. We can find inner peace about life's decisions (Col. 3: 15) When we pray and listen to Him, He gives us direction and He sends godly or spiritual people to help us.
There is no need to seek special signs. There is no need for us to put out the fleece. When God guides, the leadership of the Spirit will by in sync with the Word of God. These two assurance will produce in us that peace in our hearts. So I conclude, the Spirit of God, the Word of God and that inner peace will combine to give us what the Lord is telling us to do.
I love the song which says, "Doing the will of God, the best thing I know in this world below is doing the will of God." And when God commands us to do anything, He provides the resources for us to accomplish our task. Take heart.
Every morning when I awake, I give thanks to God for yet another day He is giving me. "This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Everyday for me is a bonus from God. then I seek His direction for the day. I read His word, the Bible plus The Salvation Army's devotional reading, "Words of Life." God is great, God is good and God is gracious.
First to respond were the Abiezrites, his own clan - the people who wanted to kill him earlier. There had been a change in their attitude toward Gideon. Evidently, his family, relatives, friends and now ready to fellow his leadership.
It's a fact, we cannot live for God without somehow impacting our family and close associates. When we show bold commitment to do God's will in our lives, others will be challenged to follow suit. Then he sent messages to neighbouring tribes and before long 32,000 men were ready to take up arms to fight the enemy.
Gideon certainly displayed great courage in calling people to battle. However, in private he still had doubts concerning this challenge. He wanted clear proof he was doing God's will. He needed reassurance. So we read of Gideon and his fleece.
Gideon told God if He would make the fleece wet, while leaving the surrounding ground dry, then it would be clear to him that God would save the nation though him. God graciously responded according to Gideon's request - the wet fleece and dry ground.
Gideon went back on his word and asked God to do the same miracle once again on in reverse. One time should be wrong enough, but to request a second time was going too far. Yet God was very patient with Gideon and granted his request.
Putting out the fleece is an indication of lack of faith and courage on Gideon's part. God had already assured Gideon of His presence (6:12), had promised He would use Gideon to deliver Israel (6: 14, 16) God had given him a special sigh at his request to prove He was with him (6: 17-22) Therefore the sign of the fleece, not once, but twice was confirmation of what Gideon already knew.
We don't need extraordinary signs to discover God's will. We who believe in Him, have the assurance of being led by the Spirit who is present with us and in us. We can find inner peace about life's decisions (Col. 3: 15) When we pray and listen to Him, He gives us direction and He sends godly or spiritual people to help us.
There is no need to seek special signs. There is no need for us to put out the fleece. When God guides, the leadership of the Spirit will by in sync with the Word of God. These two assurance will produce in us that peace in our hearts. So I conclude, the Spirit of God, the Word of God and that inner peace will combine to give us what the Lord is telling us to do.
I love the song which says, "Doing the will of God, the best thing I know in this world below is doing the will of God." And when God commands us to do anything, He provides the resources for us to accomplish our task. Take heart.
Every morning when I awake, I give thanks to God for yet another day He is giving me. "This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it." Everyday for me is a bonus from God. then I seek His direction for the day. I read His word, the Bible plus The Salvation Army's devotional reading, "Words of Life." God is great, God is good and God is gracious.
Wedding of KC and Jerlynn
On Saturday we were privileged to be invited to attend the wedding of KC and Jerlynn or to use their Chinese names Goh Koon Chuan and Goh Hui Wen. We have known KC, a salvationist for a long time. He is a musician and teaches brass band in schools and of course plays in the Central Corps Band.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Goh. Abraham at one time used to worship at The Salvation Army and also worked for the Red Shield Industries, but now attending another church.
The marriage ceremony was conducted by the Corps Officer (pastor) Major Paul Herring. This was the first wedding the Major conducted since coming to Singapore.
The Herrings from New Zealand have settled well in Singapore and are very much loved and respected by the local folk. We give thanks to God for sending this lovely couple to us.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Goh. Abraham at one time used to worship at The Salvation Army and also worked for the Red Shield Industries, but now attending another church.
The marriage ceremony was conducted by the Corps Officer (pastor) Major Paul Herring. This was the first wedding the Major conducted since coming to Singapore.
The Herrings from New Zealand have settled well in Singapore and are very much loved and respected by the local folk. We give thanks to God for sending this lovely couple to us.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Prayer Focus
Some people, including pastors, Salvation Army officers, church workers can talk for hours on the subject of prayer, but when it comes to attending prayer meeting, they are conspicuous by their absence. May the Lord touch our hearts and make us walk the talk. Good to talk about prayer, but more important to pray and join others in corporate prayer.
We had our usual prayer meeting at THQ this morning led by Lieut. Colonel Bob Lee in the absence of Major Pascoe who is at Port Dickson for a short holiday. There were just thirteen of us, officers and lay people who attended this morning's prayer meeting. We prayed according to the list of subjects given.
We gave thanks to God for the success of the Combined Corps Camp. My wife and I had wanted to attend this camp, but we were committed to conduct Father's Day meeting at Balestier so had to give it a miss. This morning we praised God for the moving of the Spirit through the sessions at the camp. We were told the campers were challenged, inspired and ignited to see and fulfill God's mission and purpose both personally and corporately. We will continue to pray for the continual stirring of the Holy Spirit in follow up action back home and in the churches.
We pray for a revival - the outpouring of God's Spirit on the Army.
As Christians we are part of the 'priesthood of believers.' We cannot escape the responsibility of regular priestly intercession for our people. This includes of course the difficult awkward people as well as those we find it much easier to get along with. Our prayers must be all embracing.
We had our usual prayer meeting at THQ this morning led by Lieut. Colonel Bob Lee in the absence of Major Pascoe who is at Port Dickson for a short holiday. There were just thirteen of us, officers and lay people who attended this morning's prayer meeting. We prayed according to the list of subjects given.
We gave thanks to God for the success of the Combined Corps Camp. My wife and I had wanted to attend this camp, but we were committed to conduct Father's Day meeting at Balestier so had to give it a miss. This morning we praised God for the moving of the Spirit through the sessions at the camp. We were told the campers were challenged, inspired and ignited to see and fulfill God's mission and purpose both personally and corporately. We will continue to pray for the continual stirring of the Holy Spirit in follow up action back home and in the churches.
We pray for a revival - the outpouring of God's Spirit on the Army.
As Christians we are part of the 'priesthood of believers.' We cannot escape the responsibility of regular priestly intercession for our people. This includes of course the difficult awkward people as well as those we find it much easier to get along with. Our prayers must be all embracing.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
iPad and communication
Believe it or not - I now have an iPad. I am keeping up with the new generation and why not! I didn't ask for it, nor ask the Lord to send me one, or save my money to buy one. But when it came, I take it that the Lord wants me to have it and I need to learn one more new thing. One never stops learning. If I stop using my faculties I'll lose them.
Our grand daughter Cheryl who is now working and gainfully employed thought I should be challenged, so she engineered this and got the family to support her to get me this new gadget for my 80th birthday! She has been twice to teach me and today another grand daughter Rachel came and gave me the third lesson. Now what I need is practice, the trouble is to find time to practise. I just have to make time. If a thing is important to you, you make time for it.
When I closed the office door at International Headquarters London at the end of May 1997, I thought to myself - no more computers, no more lap tops, no more administration, no more worries just to spend the rest of my life - I gave myself five years of retirement for the Bible tells us our average life span is 'three score years and ten." I thought five years to enjoy retirement would be sufficient, then Home in Glory but the Lord thinks otherwise and so here am I fifteen years later still alive and kicking. And you have to put up with me.
When we got home to Singapore the first gift we received was a pager from our son. Never had a pager before. The pager came and went very quickly. Then I was given a second hand computer and we used it till konked out. We got another 'hand me down' one, but good enough for us to do e-mail and my wife to make and print birthday, wedding anniversary cards etc. Since then we have treated outselves to new computer more up to date one.
Major Satterleee out pastor felt I needed a lap top, so he let me have his church lap top to do my Bible lessons. I could take it to the library to prepare Bible lessons. I used it till there was a change of pastor who felt the youth needed it. I then bought my own.
Yes, we progressed from a pager to a 'handphone' thanks to our son Stephen who subscribes for us. So my wife and I have our own hand phones. We phone and use a sms quite a bit.
And now IPad. What next? We shall wait and see.
Gadgets old and new are for communication.
"You are not listening." Has anyone said that to you? Or have you said that to anyone? There are sometimes barriers to communication. We may have all the latest gadgets, but do we really communicate? The barrier may be on the part of the person listening. On the other hand it may be the speaker or writer who have not succeeded in communicating. I may mean one thing, but the listener takes it to mean something else.
Barriers can be language, attitudes, background, education, culture, values, beliefs, ad infinitum. We all tend to use our own jargon. We know it, but what about the listener. So let's be sensitive to the needs of the listener.
Gadgets are useful, but let us have the right attitude as we strive to communicate the message of God to others. "Lord speak to me that I may speak in living echoes of Thy tone."
Christ is the best communicator. All He did and said while on earth communicated God's message of love to lost mankind. And today though His Spirit, He still communicates to us who are willing to listen to Him.
Our grand daughter Cheryl who is now working and gainfully employed thought I should be challenged, so she engineered this and got the family to support her to get me this new gadget for my 80th birthday! She has been twice to teach me and today another grand daughter Rachel came and gave me the third lesson. Now what I need is practice, the trouble is to find time to practise. I just have to make time. If a thing is important to you, you make time for it.
When I closed the office door at International Headquarters London at the end of May 1997, I thought to myself - no more computers, no more lap tops, no more administration, no more worries just to spend the rest of my life - I gave myself five years of retirement for the Bible tells us our average life span is 'three score years and ten." I thought five years to enjoy retirement would be sufficient, then Home in Glory but the Lord thinks otherwise and so here am I fifteen years later still alive and kicking. And you have to put up with me.
When we got home to Singapore the first gift we received was a pager from our son. Never had a pager before. The pager came and went very quickly. Then I was given a second hand computer and we used it till konked out. We got another 'hand me down' one, but good enough for us to do e-mail and my wife to make and print birthday, wedding anniversary cards etc. Since then we have treated outselves to new computer more up to date one.
Major Satterleee out pastor felt I needed a lap top, so he let me have his church lap top to do my Bible lessons. I could take it to the library to prepare Bible lessons. I used it till there was a change of pastor who felt the youth needed it. I then bought my own.
Yes, we progressed from a pager to a 'handphone' thanks to our son Stephen who subscribes for us. So my wife and I have our own hand phones. We phone and use a sms quite a bit.
And now IPad. What next? We shall wait and see.
Gadgets old and new are for communication.
"You are not listening." Has anyone said that to you? Or have you said that to anyone? There are sometimes barriers to communication. We may have all the latest gadgets, but do we really communicate? The barrier may be on the part of the person listening. On the other hand it may be the speaker or writer who have not succeeded in communicating. I may mean one thing, but the listener takes it to mean something else.
Barriers can be language, attitudes, background, education, culture, values, beliefs, ad infinitum. We all tend to use our own jargon. We know it, but what about the listener. So let's be sensitive to the needs of the listener.
Gadgets are useful, but let us have the right attitude as we strive to communicate the message of God to others. "Lord speak to me that I may speak in living echoes of Thy tone."
Christ is the best communicator. All He did and said while on earth communicated God's message of love to lost mankind. And today though His Spirit, He still communicates to us who are willing to listen to Him.
Encouraged and inspired
We were at Peacehaven yesterday, Tuesday and did chapel service at Skylark Lounge. Here the ladies are more alert and responsive. One lady in her 90's, quite deaf turned to my wife and said, "Why don't you give us a proper sermon?" We have to give the message in three languages, besides many of the residents just do not have the spiritual background, so we keep the message simple. Well we can't please everyone can we? We told her she can have a proper sermon if she goes to church on Sunday, but then she's deaf!
Half way through the meeting this lady shouted out "Only one person is singing." Strange for a deaf woman to say that. She was in the front row and I wonder how she knew the people behind her were not singing. Or was she just trying to make conversation. Maybe that's the reason.
We visited all the residents on Level 3, then moved to Level 1. Auntie Veronica is very welcoming and I always feel encouraged to meet this elderly lady in her 90's, wheelchair bound. Every time she sees us, she asks us to stay for lunch. She told me one day she would like to cook me "mee siam" and "nasi lemak." I thanked her profusely for I know she meant well. Never mind let her feel she can do something for me. Young men see visions, but old people dream dreams!
We thank God for the privilege to be at Peacehaven every week to give that word of encouragement to the residents, the nurses and staff.
All kinds of conversation - positive and negative, and we are there every week to lend a listening ear.
Half way through the meeting this lady shouted out "Only one person is singing." Strange for a deaf woman to say that. She was in the front row and I wonder how she knew the people behind her were not singing. Or was she just trying to make conversation. Maybe that's the reason.
We visited all the residents on Level 3, then moved to Level 1. Auntie Veronica is very welcoming and I always feel encouraged to meet this elderly lady in her 90's, wheelchair bound. Every time she sees us, she asks us to stay for lunch. She told me one day she would like to cook me "mee siam" and "nasi lemak." I thanked her profusely for I know she meant well. Never mind let her feel she can do something for me. Young men see visions, but old people dream dreams!
We thank God for the privilege to be at Peacehaven every week to give that word of encouragement to the residents, the nurses and staff.
All kinds of conversation - positive and negative, and we are there every week to lend a listening ear.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Father's Day at Balestier
At 10.15 a.m. Caleb and Mei-fen were here at Praisehaven to take us to Balestier Corps (church) to conduct the service in the absence of Captain Hary Haran who is attending the Combined Family Camp at Johor. On arrival we were warmly greeted at the compound by John Ooi a good friend for more than half a century. John and Esther are faithful salvationists actively serving at the church. Esther a staff nurse also works at Peacehaven tutoring nurses. They both participated by reading the Bible during the meeting.
The hall was full when the meeting began. What a joy to see so many children who worshipped with us for the first part of the meeting. Then after I had a short prayer with them, they and the teachers went upstairs for their own worship and Bible lesson.
It was good to see the youth participating - Rachael Yeoh, Amy Zhu and Clint Ho leading us in singing the contemporary songs. The songs were well chosen to fit the theme of the meeting.
Good to see so many new people at the meeting. The church is growing reaching out to the community. We were pleased to have Danny, Siew Kim and family of Changi Corps with us at the meeting. We knew Danny when he was only a small boy in Ipoh and now he has a beautiful family.
After the meeting, we had a time of reflection and when the invitation was given the Mercy Seat was lined with seekers.
Some of the Balestier comrades were at the Family Camp and they will be returning to Singapore today.
After the meeting, we met upstairs for fellowship meal provided by the church folk. Balestier is a very friendly church and welcoming to all visitors. God bless the Balestierians!
It's always a joy to be invited to conduct meetings at my home church - Balestier.
The hall was full when the meeting began. What a joy to see so many children who worshipped with us for the first part of the meeting. Then after I had a short prayer with them, they and the teachers went upstairs for their own worship and Bible lesson.
It was good to see the youth participating - Rachael Yeoh, Amy Zhu and Clint Ho leading us in singing the contemporary songs. The songs were well chosen to fit the theme of the meeting.
Good to see so many new people at the meeting. The church is growing reaching out to the community. We were pleased to have Danny, Siew Kim and family of Changi Corps with us at the meeting. We knew Danny when he was only a small boy in Ipoh and now he has a beautiful family.
After the meeting, we had a time of reflection and when the invitation was given the Mercy Seat was lined with seekers.
Some of the Balestier comrades were at the Family Camp and they will be returning to Singapore today.
After the meeting, we met upstairs for fellowship meal provided by the church folk. Balestier is a very friendly church and welcoming to all visitors. God bless the Balestierians!
It's always a joy to be invited to conduct meetings at my home church - Balestier.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Phone Chat with New Zealand friends
Yesterday we had lunch with our New Zealand friends - Lieut. Colonels Robert and Janine Donaldson. Her parents are very good friends of ours and through Janine, we received the telephone number of Lieut. Colonels Russell and Doreen Hamilton.
What a thrill it was for us to contact them this morning our time 9.30 a.m. and New Zealand time 1.30 p.m. It was a surprise to them and what a delight for us to chat for several minutes recalling old times! We were stationed in Hong Kong and I made a visit to the Philippines for the Congress and Commissioning. I was invited to conduct Officers' Councils and that was the first time, I met the Hamiltons.
They came over to Hong Kong and spent some time with us. The General Secretary then was a New Zealander Major Moira Wright and she billeted them Our friendship developed through the years.
Our last visit to New Zealand was 2001. It was through Lieut. Colonel Russell Hamilton that we were invited to conduct a series of Bible studies at the Retired Officers Convention for the officers of Australia and New Zealand territories.
We were supposed to visit New Zealand again in 2003, but because of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) affecting Singapore this had to be cancelled. We were terribly disappointed.
Come to think of it some of our best friends are New Zealanders or Kiwis. We visited New Zealand several times and each time richly blessed.
What a thrill it was for us to contact them this morning our time 9.30 a.m. and New Zealand time 1.30 p.m. It was a surprise to them and what a delight for us to chat for several minutes recalling old times! We were stationed in Hong Kong and I made a visit to the Philippines for the Congress and Commissioning. I was invited to conduct Officers' Councils and that was the first time, I met the Hamiltons.
They came over to Hong Kong and spent some time with us. The General Secretary then was a New Zealander Major Moira Wright and she billeted them Our friendship developed through the years.
Our last visit to New Zealand was 2001. It was through Lieut. Colonel Russell Hamilton that we were invited to conduct a series of Bible studies at the Retired Officers Convention for the officers of Australia and New Zealand territories.
We were supposed to visit New Zealand again in 2003, but because of SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) affecting Singapore this had to be cancelled. We were terribly disappointed.
Come to think of it some of our best friends are New Zealanders or Kiwis. We visited New Zealand several times and each time richly blessed.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
With Kiwi friends
We attended the Global Prayer meeting this morning and what a great time we had. Today we had visitors in the persons of Lieut. Colonels Robert and Janine Donaldson. They are New Zealanders currently serving in Southern Africa Territory - he as the Chief Secretary and she the Secretary of Women's Ministries. They have been invited to be the speakers for the Combined Singapore Family Camp to be held in Johor from 15th-18th June. I understand almost a hundred people will be attending this camp.
We know Janine's parents, Lieut. Colonels Russel and Doreen Hamilton who at one time served in the Philippines. They came over to Hong Kong where we were stationed for their holidays.They are very good friends of ours.
After Prayer meeting we visited THQ and spent some time at the Archives Department, then joined the folk at THQ prayers. We visited a number of our friends.
At about 11. 15 a.m. we took the Donaldsons and Majors Paul and Stephanie Herring to Food Haven at Dover Road to have lunch. We enjoyed the food and the fellowship.
We know Janine's parents, Lieut. Colonels Russel and Doreen Hamilton who at one time served in the Philippines. They came over to Hong Kong where we were stationed for their holidays.They are very good friends of ours.
After Prayer meeting we visited THQ and spent some time at the Archives Department, then joined the folk at THQ prayers. We visited a number of our friends.
At about 11. 15 a.m. we took the Donaldsons and Majors Paul and Stephanie Herring to Food Haven at Dover Road to have lunch. We enjoyed the food and the fellowship.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Mind the gap
Those of us who have been to London and travelled in the trains would have noticed the frequent warnings given "Mind the gap." Travellers are told to be careful and not step into the gap between the carriage and the platform.
Just recently we read in the newspapers that a woman fell into the gap at one of our Singapore train stations. Accidents can happen any time, so we need to be careful.
Yesterday, I was chatting with the Peacehaven chaplain, Jimi Tan who expressed his concern for those who seem to fall in the gaps in our church. Surely more mature Christians should make it a point and try to bridge those gaps.
There are gaps between the different age groups, gaps sometimes between different ethnic groups, the list can go on. We should celebrate our diversity; the interaction between various groups should be an enrichment to the church or organisation, but sometimes, there can be tensions for our failure to understand each other.
The church if we are to move on must be united. Jesus came down into this world and broke down all barriers - gender, colour, race, status. If within our hearts we retain such barriers God is not pleased.
Christians are a holy priesthood. The word 'priest' comes from the Latin word 'pontifex' which literally means 'bridge builder'. So when we are in Christ, we are part of the 'priesthood of believers.' We are tasked to be bridge- builders between men and God. We need to be bridge-builders in our church and society. Gaps in the church, in the organisation or institution - let us help fill the gaps and prevent folk from falling into those gaps.
"you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.... But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2: 5 & 9
Just recently we read in the newspapers that a woman fell into the gap at one of our Singapore train stations. Accidents can happen any time, so we need to be careful.
Yesterday, I was chatting with the Peacehaven chaplain, Jimi Tan who expressed his concern for those who seem to fall in the gaps in our church. Surely more mature Christians should make it a point and try to bridge those gaps.
There are gaps between the different age groups, gaps sometimes between different ethnic groups, the list can go on. We should celebrate our diversity; the interaction between various groups should be an enrichment to the church or organisation, but sometimes, there can be tensions for our failure to understand each other.
The church if we are to move on must be united. Jesus came down into this world and broke down all barriers - gender, colour, race, status. If within our hearts we retain such barriers God is not pleased.
Christians are a holy priesthood. The word 'priest' comes from the Latin word 'pontifex' which literally means 'bridge builder'. So when we are in Christ, we are part of the 'priesthood of believers.' We are tasked to be bridge- builders between men and God. We need to be bridge-builders in our church and society. Gaps in the church, in the organisation or institution - let us help fill the gaps and prevent folk from falling into those gaps.
"you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.... But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter 2: 5 & 9
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The call and challenge of Gideon.
At our Adult Bible class I've been doing Judges. We have come to chapter 6.
Last Sunday 3rd June, I had to preach at Eratchippu from 9.00 a.m. so my wife did the Bible lesson for me Lesson 12 on The call of Gideon. Gideon was hiding from the enemy. He was powerless and fearful. The angel of the Lord appeared to him and gave him God's message.
Today we continued with the study of God's preparation of Gideon for the mighty task of delivering Israel from the oppressors. With the call given, God's first assignment to him was not directly to attack the enemy as might be expected; rather it was to destroy an offending evidence of Baal worship in the community - the high place constituted of an altar and an Asherah pole. The pole was regularly set up next to the Baal Altar and clearly played a major role in fertility worship. It was most offensive in God's sight. The word 'grove' is used in King James Version.
Gideon obeyed the order but did the destruction at night. It took great courage for him and his ten servants. The work would simply be impossible to carry out during the day due to the opposition of God's people.
They destroyed the altar, cut down the pole and used it for fuel, built a new altar to Yahweh, the true God. and prepared a bullock to sacrifice on it. The next morning the community was astounded and angry when they discovered the deed.
Gideon obeyed God in destroying heathen altar and building an altar for the Lord. Now the Lord would used him for greater task. "Each victory will help you some other to win."
The Lord always prepares his servant for the mission that lies ahead.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Our 54th Wedding Anniversary
Saturday 7th June 1958 – What a wonderful, unforgettable day – our Wedding Day.
We thank God for giving us fifty four wonderful years, never a moment of regret, always thankful to the Lord for bringing us together and keeping us together. To God be the glory.
It was a bright and sunny day when we got married, the ceremony conducted by an Australian Lieut. Colonel John W Blake, the Officer Commanding. The hall was full for it was Command Anniversary time and officers and comrades from all over Malaysia had arrived in Singapore for the celebrations.
We chose this weekend because it was the last weekend for Lieut. Colonel Bertha Grey, the Social Secretary, one of the pioneers who had done much for the people of Singapore and Malaysia and certainly for my wife.
The Order of Service
On the occasion of the marriage of the marriage of
Lieutenant Fong Pui Chan to Lieutenant Lim Ah Ang
By
Lieut. Colonel John W Blake
And
Major A J Hall
Lord we ask Thy richest blessing
On our comrades who unite
Grant that they, Thy name confessing
May be bolder in the fight,
Strong to conquer
Filled anew with Heaven’s might
Bless the bride! Upon her shower
Grace for every time of need
With Thy wisdom, love and power,
Lord enrich her now we plead
May she follow
Wheresoe’er Thy light may lead
Bless the bridegroom! May he ever
Cherish gifts Thy hands bestow
Praise Thee, serve Thee, failing never,
Righteousness and truth to know;
Loving, living
Thine eternal love to show
Bless and Sanctify this wedding
Thou art near, O Holy Guest!
May Thy children with Thee treading,
Live in Thee, by Thee possessed
Still abiding
In Thy love through every test. – David Thomas.
Prayer: Lieut. Colonel Bertha Grey
Bible reading: Captain Norina Staples
Vocal Duet: Lieutenant Ruth and Sister Janet Ong
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
Closing Song:
We pray Thee Lord, Thy blessing send,
Eternal, holy, rich and free,
On these two lives as now we bend
In earnest prayer and faith to Thee.
Be Thou today their wedding guest,
And crown them both with gifts the best.
As forward in Thy name they go,
United now for Thee to live,
To draw the sword against the foe,
Grace sufficient Thou will give.
We know they victory shall be won
When two shall fight for Thee as one.
Intensify their love and zeal
To bless the world and save the lost,
Help them to see and know and feel,
Though dark the road and great the cost,
One thing alone shall win the prize.
The love for souls which never dies.
We know the storm and flood are sure
To cross their path and test them both,
But faith and love shall e’er endure;
So now to Thee they pledge their troth
To make their stand for God and right.
Continued comrades in the fight. –Theodore H Kitching.
Benediction
We thank God for giving us fifty four wonderful years, never a moment of regret, always thankful to the Lord for bringing us together and keeping us together. To God be the glory.
It was a bright and sunny day when we got married, the ceremony conducted by an Australian Lieut. Colonel John W Blake, the Officer Commanding. The hall was full for it was Command Anniversary time and officers and comrades from all over Malaysia had arrived in Singapore for the celebrations.
We chose this weekend because it was the last weekend for Lieut. Colonel Bertha Grey, the Social Secretary, one of the pioneers who had done much for the people of Singapore and Malaysia and certainly for my wife.
The Order of Service
On the occasion of the marriage of the marriage of
Lieutenant Fong Pui Chan to Lieutenant Lim Ah Ang
By
Lieut. Colonel John W Blake
And
Major A J Hall
Lord we ask Thy richest blessing
On our comrades who unite
Grant that they, Thy name confessing
May be bolder in the fight,
Strong to conquer
Filled anew with Heaven’s might
Bless the bride! Upon her shower
Grace for every time of need
With Thy wisdom, love and power,
Lord enrich her now we plead
May she follow
Wheresoe’er Thy light may lead
Bless the bridegroom! May he ever
Cherish gifts Thy hands bestow
Praise Thee, serve Thee, failing never,
Righteousness and truth to know;
Loving, living
Thine eternal love to show
Bless and Sanctify this wedding
Thou art near, O Holy Guest!
May Thy children with Thee treading,
Live in Thee, by Thee possessed
Still abiding
In Thy love through every test. – David Thomas.
Prayer: Lieut. Colonel Bertha Grey
Bible reading: Captain Norina Staples
Vocal Duet: Lieutenant Ruth and Sister Janet Ong
THE WEDDING CEREMONY
Closing Song:
We pray Thee Lord, Thy blessing send,
Eternal, holy, rich and free,
On these two lives as now we bend
In earnest prayer and faith to Thee.
Be Thou today their wedding guest,
And crown them both with gifts the best.
As forward in Thy name they go,
United now for Thee to live,
To draw the sword against the foe,
Grace sufficient Thou will give.
We know they victory shall be won
When two shall fight for Thee as one.
Intensify their love and zeal
To bless the world and save the lost,
Help them to see and know and feel,
Though dark the road and great the cost,
One thing alone shall win the prize.
The love for souls which never dies.
We know the storm and flood are sure
To cross their path and test them both,
But faith and love shall e’er endure;
So now to Thee they pledge their troth
To make their stand for God and right.
Continued comrades in the fight. –Theodore H Kitching.
Benediction
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The Past has things to teach us.
We were at Peacehaven today and as always, spent much time chatting with the residents and staff. The residents, majority elderly love to recall the past. We are glad we can lend a listening ear to these people, some of them quite lonely.
There is an old saying which goes "Dwell in the past and you will lose an eye. Forget the past and you'll lose both eyes." If we keep thinking and dwelling in the past and keep longing for the good old days, we will be blinded. We need to live in the present and prepare for the future. And if we forget, ignore or despise the past we will be completely blind. To evaluate and to interpret the present, don't you think we need the past? We can learn a lot from the past, but don't dwell just on history.
I read the Bible everyday for my own spiritual survival, benefit and growth. I also read the study then teach to others. I am still preaching and teaching. Reaching eighty does not mean that I have to give up my life's calling to preach the word and share the Scriptures with others.
There is a purpose in sacred history - yes, it was written to teach us. The Bible is a record of God's actions. God has been at work long before the earth was created. Sacred history was written 'so that through endurance... we might have hope." Whether referring to Abraham, Noah, David, Peter, Paul and a host of others they were written for our encouragement and to enable us to keep our faith strong.
At our Adult Bible class I alternate between the Old and New Testaments. At the moment I am doing Judges and what lessons I learned from from this book. Yes, the past has a lot to teach us especially the word of God, the Bible.
There is an old saying which goes "Dwell in the past and you will lose an eye. Forget the past and you'll lose both eyes." If we keep thinking and dwelling in the past and keep longing for the good old days, we will be blinded. We need to live in the present and prepare for the future. And if we forget, ignore or despise the past we will be completely blind. To evaluate and to interpret the present, don't you think we need the past? We can learn a lot from the past, but don't dwell just on history.
I read the Bible everyday for my own spiritual survival, benefit and growth. I also read the study then teach to others. I am still preaching and teaching. Reaching eighty does not mean that I have to give up my life's calling to preach the word and share the Scriptures with others.
There is a purpose in sacred history - yes, it was written to teach us. The Bible is a record of God's actions. God has been at work long before the earth was created. Sacred history was written 'so that through endurance... we might have hope." Whether referring to Abraham, Noah, David, Peter, Paul and a host of others they were written for our encouragement and to enable us to keep our faith strong.
At our Adult Bible class I alternate between the Old and New Testaments. At the moment I am doing Judges and what lessons I learned from from this book. Yes, the past has a lot to teach us especially the word of God, the Bible.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Busy and intreresting week.
Sunday 3rd June was one of the busiest Sundays I've ever had! The day began at 4.30 a.m when we woke up then did our exercise. We did our usual walk in the compound for half and hour. Spent time in prayer, had breakfast, went through the sermon.
At 8.40 a.m. I made my way to Eratchippu Corps, first to join them in prayer meeting. The CSM was alone and soon two others and I joined her. They prayed in Tamil and I prayed in English.
At 9.00 a.m. we began our Worship - all songs were in Tamil, but the CSM very kindly explained each song in English for my sake before the congregation started singing. The regular pianist had gone on holiday in India, so there was no keyboard accompaniment, but we had drums, percussions and timbrels to make a joyful sound unto the Lord.
Praise and worship went on for 50 minutes and interspersed with prayer, Scripture reading and announcements. Then I began to give my talk interpreted by CSM Hemma. The message took longer than usual because of the translation and the meeting ended at 10.40 a.m. I was on my feet for most the time. The folk wanted me to stay for lunch, but I had to decline as my wife and I were responsible for the William Booth Corps Meeting starting from 11.00 a.m.
Earlier at 9.30 a.m my wife did the Adult Bible class for me at Praise chapel. We are doing a series on the Book of Judges and yesterday the lesson was on Gideon.
Well I managed to get a drink of water and then with my wife made our way to the William Booth Corps. She led the meeting and I spoke and let me tell you a secret, I used the same message! The meeting lasted one and half hours.
We had our lunch, then went downstairs to the Corps office to have the prayer meeting from 1.30- 2.00 p.m. We came upstairs to have a little rest, then went to the worship hall again for the children's concert and graduation ceremony. This was the culmination of the Children's Camp during the weekend. Here I was tasked to present certificates to the primary 6 students.
The same evening our daughter and family took us out for dinner at Mayim Restaurant to celebrate my 80th birthday. It was belated because the adults had been away overseas for holiday and had just returned.
So it was a busy week - birthday celebrations, birthday lunches and dinners, plus receiving a stream of visitors who came to visit us to offer prayers and best wishes. We have been overwhelmed with kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity of our friends.
Birthday greeting still keep coming. The FaceBook certainly connects us to people all over over the world. Thank God for friends who have been such a blessing to us. I make it a point to respond to all who sent greetings, cards, gifts etc, but should I miss any I hope I'll be forgiven.
At 8.40 a.m. I made my way to Eratchippu Corps, first to join them in prayer meeting. The CSM was alone and soon two others and I joined her. They prayed in Tamil and I prayed in English.
At 9.00 a.m. we began our Worship - all songs were in Tamil, but the CSM very kindly explained each song in English for my sake before the congregation started singing. The regular pianist had gone on holiday in India, so there was no keyboard accompaniment, but we had drums, percussions and timbrels to make a joyful sound unto the Lord.
Praise and worship went on for 50 minutes and interspersed with prayer, Scripture reading and announcements. Then I began to give my talk interpreted by CSM Hemma. The message took longer than usual because of the translation and the meeting ended at 10.40 a.m. I was on my feet for most the time. The folk wanted me to stay for lunch, but I had to decline as my wife and I were responsible for the William Booth Corps Meeting starting from 11.00 a.m.
Earlier at 9.30 a.m my wife did the Adult Bible class for me at Praise chapel. We are doing a series on the Book of Judges and yesterday the lesson was on Gideon.
Well I managed to get a drink of water and then with my wife made our way to the William Booth Corps. She led the meeting and I spoke and let me tell you a secret, I used the same message! The meeting lasted one and half hours.
We had our lunch, then went downstairs to the Corps office to have the prayer meeting from 1.30- 2.00 p.m. We came upstairs to have a little rest, then went to the worship hall again for the children's concert and graduation ceremony. This was the culmination of the Children's Camp during the weekend. Here I was tasked to present certificates to the primary 6 students.
The same evening our daughter and family took us out for dinner at Mayim Restaurant to celebrate my 80th birthday. It was belated because the adults had been away overseas for holiday and had just returned.
So it was a busy week - birthday celebrations, birthday lunches and dinners, plus receiving a stream of visitors who came to visit us to offer prayers and best wishes. We have been overwhelmed with kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity of our friends.
Birthday greeting still keep coming. The FaceBook certainly connects us to people all over over the world. Thank God for friends who have been such a blessing to us. I make it a point to respond to all who sent greetings, cards, gifts etc, but should I miss any I hope I'll be forgiven.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Wedding of Kenneth Chiam and Christine Ho
We attended the wedding of Kenneth and Christine at the Bible Church, at West Coast Road this morning. What a beautiful wedding and we were indeed blessed. The preacher Rev. Danny Goh gave the exhortation based on Psalm 139. It was a very good message which I'm sure which touched the hearts of the people in the congregation. The couple are members of the Chinese congregation of this church.
Thirty three years ago, I conducted the wedding of Kenneth's parents - Francis and Jessie Chiam at the Balestier Corps, Martaban Road. Francis and Jessie are very active members of the William Booth Corps. We give thanks to God for the Chiam family.
After the wedding and the usual photograph session, we were treated to a lovely lunch.
Thirty three years ago, I conducted the wedding of Kenneth's parents - Francis and Jessie Chiam at the Balestier Corps, Martaban Road. Francis and Jessie are very active members of the William Booth Corps. We give thanks to God for the Chiam family.
After the wedding and the usual photograph session, we were treated to a lovely lunch.
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