today we had out first community care, that was one very good experience. our whole poly district went to "sun love home" this place at hougang for mental disabled, most of them are elderly ppl. i think at the beginning all of us were a bit confused of what to do and how to talk to them. couldn't really understand what they're saying so most of the time we just smiled and nodded. i got this very funny feeling when i talked to them, it was quite touching.. there was this one woman whom i was talking to, when the song "yue liang dai piao wo te xin" (is this how u spell the song?) came out, she asked me to dance with her, then she kept saying "I can't remember" in chinese and she looked so so sad... while we were dancing suddenly she just hugged me tightly, i think i was a bit surprised... didn't know what to say so i just hugged her back and gave her pat in shoulders. she must have gone through a lot in her life... they're like in different world, when i saw all of them, you can't help to have deep compassion for them. if only they know God too....
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The Beatitudes
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.