Lim Kim Lui promoted to Glory on 15th September 2016.
Let me share a little from the history of The Salvation Army which began in 1935.
By 1938 the Army was able to open its first Training College. Seven cadets, four men and three women formed the "THE ENTHUSIASTS SESSION."
A year later 1939 five new cadets formed the 'HOLD FAST SESSION'
Each session of cadets has a sessional name given by the General for every territory and Command. So by 1939 the Army already had 13 national officers!
In 1941 two Candidates were accepted for the next session. Colonel Lord was waiting for more to apply for officership. Sadly, war came. Colonel Lord accepted these two women candidates - Esther Lau and Lim Kim Lui as Lieutenants without any formal training.
Esther Low later married Lieutenant Foo Kia Pang. She was promoted to Glory on 15th September 2015. In retirement we made it a point to visit these ladies we know very well. Mrs Foo was the No. 1 soldier on Central Corps roll.
Sadly many officers resigned after the war, most joined the Social Welfare. We recall visiting the Foos at Perak Boys' Home and Lim Kim Lui at Toa Payoh Girls' Home, both belonged to the Social Welfare Department when we were Corps Offcers (pastors) of Central Corps 1970-1974. and again in 1997 in retirement for a brief period.
In retirement my wife and I were able to give pastoral visits to these elderly folk. We are glad Majors Lim Chee Kwee and Annie share in this pastoral ministry.
Let me share a little from the history of The Salvation Army which began in 1935.
By 1938 the Army was able to open its first Training College. Seven cadets, four men and three women formed the "THE ENTHUSIASTS SESSION."
A year later 1939 five new cadets formed the 'HOLD FAST SESSION'
Each session of cadets has a sessional name given by the General for every territory and Command. So by 1939 the Army already had 13 national officers!
In 1941 two Candidates were accepted for the next session. Colonel Lord was waiting for more to apply for officership. Sadly, war came. Colonel Lord accepted these two women candidates - Esther Lau and Lim Kim Lui as Lieutenants without any formal training.
Esther Low later married Lieutenant Foo Kia Pang. She was promoted to Glory on 15th September 2015. In retirement we made it a point to visit these ladies we know very well. Mrs Foo was the No. 1 soldier on Central Corps roll.
Sadly many officers resigned after the war, most joined the Social Welfare. We recall visiting the Foos at Perak Boys' Home and Lim Kim Lui at Toa Payoh Girls' Home, both belonged to the Social Welfare Department when we were Corps Offcers (pastors) of Central Corps 1970-1974. and again in 1997 in retirement for a brief period.
In retirement my wife and I were able to give pastoral visits to these elderly folk. We are glad Majors Lim Chee Kwee and Annie share in this pastoral ministry.
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