New commitments

BIRMINGHAM CITADEL: Josiah Rodriguez and Promise Mateta were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Major Adrian Allman. They are pictured with Colour Sergeant Edward Dixon and Junior Soldiers Sergeant Ruth Taylor. Promise testified that he wanted to be a better Christian and follower of God. Josiah shared that he wanted to be an important member of the church community and to tell others about God’s amazing work. – R. O.

HASTINGS TEMPLE: Having attended worship and the home league for some years, Angela Hill and Jackie Causer were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Major Karen Smith. Amanda McNulty was also enrolled as a soldier after returning to the Army after a time away. Watching the commissioning of the Messengers of the Gospel, she made her decision and knew immediately that it was the right move for her. She is now involved in the parent-andtoddler group, Sunday school and youth club and sells Army papers every week in Ore village – an initiative that started with the herald challenge. Amanda is certain that God has amazing plans for her future. Major Karen, Angela, Jackie and Amanda are pictured with Recruiting Sergeant Major Carole Babstock. – K. S.

PENZANCE: Corps officer Major Vincent Wall welcomed Jenny Worth as an adherent member at the home league meeting. Although unable to attend on Sundays, Jenny chose The Salvation Army as her church and is a staunch supporter of the corps. – V. W.

18 Salvationist 11 January 2020 LOUGHBOROUGH: Patricia Gibbs and Celia and Gemma Robbins were welcomed as adherent members and affirmed in their journey of faith by Divisional Commander Major Martin Hill. Each gave their testimony, sharing their inspiring, encouraging and heart-warming stories. As well as certificates, badges and cards, they received copies of a surprise greeting sent by Deacon Jan Sutton, head of chaplaincy at Loughborough University, who spoke at a recent corps retreat. ‘Grow where you are planted!’ she encouraged them. Also pictured are corps officer Major Marta Ager and flag bearer Colin Rouse. – M. A.

LARNE: Corps officer Captain Annemarie Cole welcomed Kirstie Gore as an adherent member. Kirstie gave her testimony in the meeting, supported by friends and family. – P. C.

NORWICH MILE CROSS: Corps officers Majors Paul and Susan Robinson enrolled Pat Thorne and Sarah Jarvis as soldiers. Pat has attended for years and was already an adherent member, and Sarah has been attending for a relatively short time. In her testimony, Sarah paid tribute to her friend Major Jean Bradley, who taught her about Jesus. While sitting by Major Jean’s side in hospital, as she lay dying, Sarah realised that she was not alone. Pat and Sarah already play major parts in the life of the corps, helping to run the weekly coffee morning and monthly dementia café, the Sunshine Café. Sarah has also started a craft group. They are pictured with flag bearer Peter Jeffries. – G. W.