New Club in the East

On the 23^rd of February 2008 was the opening of TOUCH Young Arrows Bedok. For the past few days, Aunty Joy and I went to do home visits with a staff of Bedok CC who was very excited and supportive of the work we are doing. At first we had less than 10 confirmed applications. Then one day before we got news that it had increase to 21 kids. I was very thankful already. So on that day we gathered at a RC room at Blk 37 Bedok South Ave 2 and prepared to welcome the kids. When we opened the door, there were quite a number of children already. So we welcomed them into the RC room. And that continued for the next hour! And we had 76 kids! We were overwhelmed! There wasn’t enough space!

I was thanking God for the responds, and also showing me that the very neighbourhood I stay has so many needy children! Really thank God for the favour we have we the Bedok CC staff – Jasmine.

There were many Malay and a handful of Chinese Children. They are unexpectedly obedient, at least that what I think.

I also thank God for the volunteers I have in Bedok Club. Although most of them are new volunteers, they are very capable and responsible.

We are in our 4^th week. We are still lack of manpower. We are not able to devote our attention of any of them. So really praying for more manpower, so that the children will be able to benefit from club. And Crystal will be heading the second Bedok Club! So exciting!

Really pray that the children in Bedok Club will be living testimonies of the work done by God through TOUCH Young Arrow.

Vivien Po

Bedok Club Leader