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<i>In the heart of Singapore's busy streets,</i>

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<i>Alan, a dedicated 
Seventh-day Adventist Church member,</i>

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<i>spends his days doing
something extraordinary,</i>

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<i>connecting with the elderly
in his community.</i>

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<i>For Alan, following
Christ's method of ministry</i>

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<i>means building relationships
with those who often feel forgotten.</i>

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<i>Alan volunteers his time
to visit elderly residents,</i>

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<i>many of whom are isolated 
and lonely in the fast-paced city.</i>

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I would just watch TV.

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I didn't know what to do.

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I was bored 
and would try to pass the time.

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<i>When Mrs. Chan met Alan,</i>

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<i>he invited her to a care group</i>

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<i>hosted at the Thompson Chinese 
Seventh-day Adventist Church.</i>

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<i>Seventh day Adventists,</i>

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<i>in partnership
with Adventist active centers,</i>

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<i>host a variety of social activities 
for the elderly.</i>

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<i>For people such as Mrs. Chan, 
the group means the world.</i>

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<i>Every time the care group meets,</i>

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<i>a large bus picks people up 
from their homes.</i>

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<i>But Alan's personal touch ensures
that no one is left behind.</i>

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<i>He drives a van for those 
who can't physically board the bus,</i>

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<i>taking time to talk 
and make them feel cared for.</i>

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I'm very thankful that every time I go, 
everyone is so loving,

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always caring for me,
holding my hands to walk.

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I'm filled with thankfulness in my heart.

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<i>The care group is made possible
by a dedicated team of volunteers</i>

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<i>who pour their time, energy, and love</i>

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<i>into creating a welcoming space.</i>

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<i>From organizing transportation
to planning meaningful gatherings,</i>

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<i>they ensure each meeting 
is an opportunity for connection and joy.</i>

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<i>Whether it's a creative project, 
a hearty meal, or a moment of reflection,</i>

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<i>the team's efforts foster
an environment of warmth.</i>

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<i>The care group meetings
have become a lifeline for many seniors.</i>

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<i>Through Alan's work
and the love of church members,</i>

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<i>they are finding more
than just community--</i>

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<i>they're discovering a sense of belonging.</i>

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<i>Alan's efforts are a powerful reminder</i>

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<i>that when we follow
Christ's method of ministry,</i>

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<i>we can change lives one heart at a time.</i>

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<i>In bustling cities like Singapore, 
where mission challenges are prevalent,</i>

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<i>the need for Jesus' love and connection 
is more urgent than ever.</i>

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<i>Through the dedication
of Adventists, such as Alan,</i>

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<i>the elderly community in Singapore
is finding hope, friendship, and faith.</i>