Nurses' Day Celebrations at Peacehaven

What a great time we had yesterday, Thursday 18th July. It has been our privilege to attend Nurses' Day Celebrations held at the Changi Corps Hall every year. I think this year must be the best.

The meeting began with the blowing of the shofar ( a solemn moment ) and this was followed by nurses marching in to the singing of "Glory, glory, hallelujah! They marched in from the left and right and centre of the hall and assembled on the platform!  They passed the Bible round indicating our believe in the word of God. What a glorious sight.

I was invited to play the piano accordion to accompany the singing of this beautiful song.Charity one of the nurses was on the keyboard,  Kar Leong on the administrative staff was the percussionist, and Jimi the chaplain played the guitar. Wilson sang the first verse as a solo, As he sang nurses started marching in from the sides and centre of the hall.

"Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful linghtning of his terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on."

Then the congregation led by the group of singers sang the chorus twice and more nurses marched in. The volume grew louder when it came to the next verse

"He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment seat;
O be swift, my soul, to answer him, be jubilant my feel!
Our God is marching on!

When it came to the chorus again, the whole congregation sang with gusto. There was much enthusiasm and clapping. God's truth is marching on!  We are marching on led by our Great Commander - God Himself.
Invited guests included Government officials and community leaders, plus some visiting salvationists from Indonesia. Peacehaven Nursing Home is tying up with the Salvation Army Nursing School of Palu. This school will be another source of supply of nurses.

Territorial Headquarters' officers, Corps officers (pastors) from other corps (churches) and a quite a number of salvationists were present for this special event.

At the moment we do not have enough Singapore Nurses. We have to recruit nurses from Philippines, Myanmar, China and India and soon Indonesia will be another source.

There was a good programme put on by the staff, nurses and therapists. The meeting lasted two hours. We then adjourned to the dining room to have dinner together. It was a great day of celebration and testimony of God's wonder working power.

Marivic one of our Filipino nurses gave a beautiful testimony that touched the hearts of the listeners. Many were moved to tears as they heard her speak of God's leadings in her life.

My wife and I have been  much involved as volunteers at Peacehaven and its predecessor Home fo the Aged at Pasir Panjang for the last sixteen years. We thank God for this privilege.

The administrative staff, plus nurses, therapists have been very good to us and every week when we visit the Home, we are always warmly welcomed. It has been a privilege to go round the Home every week ministering the residents and staff of the Home.

We have vested interest in Peacehaven. Our youngest daughter Dora Lim Poh Chin is a resident in this Home and she is well loved and cared for by the nurses and staff. God bless Peacehaven Nursing Home.