Back to Balestier! Well, I must say, it's the Corps (church) where I am invited most often. And it is my home Corps! Yesterday we were there to have fellowship and also minister to the people. And we are always warmly welcomed by the folk.
Sunday 4th August was designated as Thanksgiving Sunday to celebrate National Day. It was also Candidates' Sunday. So I based my message on Isaiah 6: 1-8 and preached on - VISION AND MISSION.
The hall was packed and there were new comers. We were pleased also to welcome Ruth Woon (Ong) from Canada whom I have known for the last 75 years. We grew up together at Balestier. Every time we go to Balestier we meet old friends and are introduced to new ones.
We also welcomed to the church Sam Choon who used to be a boy at Penang Boys' Home. Now he is married and living at Woodlands. Good he is linked up again with The Salvation Army.
When the old Balestier Corps hall at Martaban Road was sold it broke our hearts. God allowed this to happen. We moved to the present location. Now the new Corps building is more visible as we are on the main Balestier Road. Quite often we just have passers-by dropping in and new people are being added to the church.
The church is nearer to Kallang and The Salvation Army has been able to recruit new people from this old housing estate.
With a good Corps Officer (pastor) Captain Hary, very dedicated to the work of The Army and two cadets working under him, the Corps is growing. We were delighted to see the two cadets - Tan Wee Kian and Joyce in action. They are committed Christians who truly love God and the people they are sent to serve.
God bless Balestier Corps!
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