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The Salvation Army and me
All kinds of people attend, join, volunteer with or work for The Salvation Army. We’ve asked some to tell us about themselves. This week…
SAM SMITH
Welling
How did you first come into contact with the Army?
My husband introduced me to corps officer Captain Katy Shubotham after he met her through work.
What made you want to volunteer for the Army?
I wanted to make a difference and keep busy.
What is the most interesting thing about your volunteer role?
I get to help the corps officer and the other volunteers.
What is the most frustrating thing about your role?
Sometimes I don’t get everything finished as quickly as I would like.
What is your favourite kind of holiday?
A trip to Camber Sands in East Sussex. It’s very relaxing.
If you could be in a film, which would it be and what character would you play?
Shrek. I would like to play an ogre.
If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?
Water.
What do you do in your spare time?
I like colouring and doing crafts.
What was the first record, tape or CD that you ever owned?
It was something by the Irish boy band Westlife.
What is your favourite hymn or worship song?
‘Here I Am to Worship’ by Hillsong. We listen to it at prayers and it’s become one of my favourite songs.
Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness, Opened my eyes, let me see Beauty that made this heart adore you, Hope of a life spent with you.
So here I am to worship, Here I am to bow down, Here I am to say that you’re my God: You’re altogether lovely, Altogether worthy, Altogether wonderful to me.
King of all days, O so highly exalted, Glorious in Heaven above; Humbly you came To the Earth you created, All for love’s sake became poor. (SASB 114)
What is your favourite Bible passage?
I like all the stories about the disciples because they’ve helped me learn about Jesus.
Which Bible figure would you like to meet and what would you ask them?
I would want to meet Jesus and ask, ‘What would you like to change in the world?’
If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?
I would get rid of judgementalism. Since I’ve learnt about Jesus, it has made it easier for me to ignore judgemental people because I know Jesus loves me for who I am.
If you had to be handcuffed to one person for a day, who would it be? Corps officer Captain Katy Shubotham because she is always busy – I’d like to see how she gets everything done!
Is there something about life or the world that you’ve never understood?
I don’t understand why people bully others.
What is the most valuable thing you possess?
My friends and family.
