Tīmaru Corps Celebrates 140 Years

More than 100 people attended a Sunday meeting at Tīmaru Corps (church) during celebrations to mark 140 years of The Salvation Army in the South Island town. The anniversary theme was ‘Forward Focus’, honouring the foundation work over the past and looking forward to the next 140 years, says Tīmaru Corps Envoy Lynda Bright. Anniversary events kicked off on Friday evening with registration and ‘Café Catchup’, an opportunity to talk with other anniversary participants over a hot drink and look at historical photos. Saturday’s activities included a self-drive adventure in Tīmaru and surrounds— (with a map featuring sites of interest), a celebration service and family dinner. A Sunday meeting ended with morning tea and cake cutting with Mrs Yvonne Blaikie—oldest soldier on the roll and Kassi White— representing the young people of the corps (pictured).

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