A great day at my home Corps - Balestier now situated at 126 Balestier Road.It was the celebration of their 77th Corps anniversary. It was their second year in this building, formerly an Eye hospital.
Folk from Kallang Outpost joined in the celebrations. The meeting began with the usual courtesies of welcoming the people. Present with us were former Territorial Leaders Commissioners David and Grace Bringans now on holiday in Singapore.
Brother John Ooi who first came to The Salvation Army when it was still in Martaban Road gave his testimony. This was translated by one of our newer soldiers, Brother Alvin into Mandarin.
It was also our Self Denial Altar Service. We managed to combine the two events. I spoke on "Barnabas the son of Encouragement." He sold his land and gave the proceeds to the church and missions. The sermon was also translated by Brother Alvin into Mandarin for the benefit of our Kallang folk and also new people from Whampoa.
The hall was packed to full capacity and our own folk stood throughout the meeting at the back of the hall.
After the meeting, we went upstairs to have lunch provided by Sister Irene Ong, daughter-in-law of the late Mr. and Mrs.. Ong Kay Sung the first salvationists of Balestier Corps.
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