LIVERPOOL WALTON Andrei Ioanitiu and Katherine Baker were welcomed as adherents. They have attended for a couple of years now, along with their respective families, and together made the step of officially recognising the corps as their place of worship. The corps folk are praying for them as they continue their faith journeys. Pictured are Recruiting Sergeant Jeanette Griffiths, corps officer Major Chris Herbert, Katherine and Andrei with his daughter, Sofia. – JG
NORTH WALSHAM Lilley, aged eight, and Lucy, aged ten, were enrolled as junior soldiers in June by corps officer Major Richard Durrant. They arrived at the corps five years ago, after their mum, Rachael, rededicated her life and returned to the corps after being away for 25 years. Both Lilley and Lucy were supported in preparing for their junior soldiership by corps member Vicky Siggins. Having recently restarted the children’s club after the Covid-19 lockdowns, the number of members doubled from five to eleven by the third week, as the children who returned invited their friends. Lucy and Lilley played their part by bringing their cousin, Joey, along. Pictured are Major Richard, Lucy, Lilley, Bandmaster Martin Siggins and Vicky Siggins. – JB
ATHERTON Family and friends gathered to support Victoria Welch as she was enrolled as a soldier. Corps officer Captain Darron Boulton led the enrolment, spoke about the founding years of The Salvation Army and read from John 12:26. Corps folk also enjoyed cakes baked by Andrea Boulton. – VW
CONSETT Lorraine Jackson was enrolled as a soldier and Rebecca Waters was welcomed as an adherent in June by corps officer Major Ian McCredie. Lorraine and Rebecca testified about the influence Lorraine’s late husband, David, had on their Christian journeys. Lorraine began regularly attending the corps as one of the band’s six brass players when Covid-19 restrictions were easing. She felt part of the corps fellowship and decided to make it her spiritual home. Lorraine invited Rebecca to a service where she too was made welcome by the corps family, and this persuaded her to become an adherent. Pictured are Majors Ian and Pam McCredie with Lorraine and Rebecca. – HM
WELLING Eileen first arrived at the corps five years ago when she brought her great-granddaughter to the parent-andtoddler group. Over time she participated in groups and activities and eventually joined the worshipping community on Sundays. Eileen testified that, despite having been a Christian for almost all her life, she had never been part of such a loving church until she joined the corps. Eileen was supported by her family and friends, including her greatgranddaughter, and was enrolled by Major Joan Clark. The enrolment had a profound impact on the corps folk and prompted someone to decide to become an adherent. Eileen is pictured with Major Joan. – KS Salvationist 13 August 2022
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