New commitments

Editor’s note: The reports below are from meetings that took place before the current safety advice relating to the coronavirus outbreak.

NEWCASTLE CITY TEMPLE

Michelle Hockley was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Kim Gotobed. Also pictured are Major Nigel Gotobed and Recruiting Sergeant Heather Stubbs. Holding the flag is Colour Sergeant Adrian Sutton. – BI

CLITHEROE

Corps history was made when Christine Ann Heaton was welcomed as an adherent member and Sareann Walsh was enrolled as a soldier – the first to take place in the new hall. Ann linked up with the corps through a coffee morning, which eventually led to her attending other activities, including Sunday meetings. Sareann visited the hall after being advised by Citizens Advice to turn to the Army for help. After a conversation at the job club about guilt and the answer being found in Jesus, Sareann woke up one Sunday morning and heard God’s voice telling her she was going to church that day. She began a spiritual journey that has changed her life. Christine and Sareann are pictured with corps officer Aux-Captain Elizabeth Smith and associate leader Territorial Envoy Brenda Wise. – ES

MERTHYR TYDFIL

Anne and Brin Davies were welcomed as adherent members. Anne attended the Army growing up and, having not been for many years, she was invited to return for the 140th corps anniversary celebrations. She and Brin decided it was time to reconnect. Her brother and sister-in-law, Majors Julia and Keith Johnson (Homelessness Services Unit), and her nephew, William, travelled to support them. Anne and Brin are pictured with CSM Lynne Brill, corps officers Majors Lynne and Nigel Collins and flag bearer Bandsman Robert Davies. – LB

GRANTHAM

Major Sheila Warden enrolled Janice Webb as a soldier. Janice testified that this was the right time for her to make a covenant with God. She is pictured with Divisional Envoy Stan Moseley. – SM

CARNFORTH

Kenny and Jenni Mayo were enrolled as soldiers on Vision and Commitment Sunday. Jenni picked up a leaflet made for the 2018 town carnival when the corps participated in the parade. She started to send two of her three children to Kids Club, while she attended another nearby church. After the family went through a difficult time, during which Kenny appreciated the support he received from the corps, they eventually made the move to worship there. Jenni felt called to soldiership but Kenny had some problems that prevented him from making the commitment. Jenni committed the situation to the Lord and chose to wait until Kenny was ready. With support from corps leaders Territorial Envoys Andrew and Gay Tonks, a date was set, recruitment classes were started and prayers were answered. – GT