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Amazing love! How can it be That thou, my God, shouldst die for 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… EDGAR BALFOUR KIRKWALL How did you first come into contact with the Army? My wife and I were Church of Scotland members and moved to a new area. We knew family members who worshipped at the Army and decided to try it too. We never regretted that decision. What made you want to worship at the Army? It was a friendly place, and the message was strong and well delivered and explained. Also there was a good mix of modern and traditional songs – with a kind of quirky Salvation Army vibe! What is your day job? I am a project manager for Orkney Food and Drink, and Creative Orkney. I am responsible for organising events an disseminating information and to members. What is the most interesting thing about your job – and the most frustrating? I get to visit exhibitions across the K and a organise events locally, which UK iss great gre reat at fun. The most frustrating thing is the th h number nu num um of members who don’t reply to my emails asking simple questions!
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What one thing would you change about the Army? I can’t think of anything major. It isn’t perfect, but then neither am I, for sure. What is your favourite kind of holiday? Sun, sea and sand. Preferably in the south of France. If you were to create a slogan for your e? life, what would it be? ce There, but for the grace of God, go I. song ng’’ If you had a ‘theme so song’ er you that played whenever wh hat walked into a room, what would it be? e Chain’ aka the Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The e Grand Prix theme tune. Which book (apart from the Bible) would you want on a desert island? Top Gear magazine or Autocar. What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics? Football. They don’t have Olympic car racing … yet! If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be? Family time.
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What do you do in your spare time? I am involved with sport locally as well as being a (very average) DIY-er. What was the first record, tape or CD you ever owned? Smash Hits ’73. What is your favourite Bible verse and why? really have a favourite one. I don’t d There are different verses that I go T to at different times in life. That’s why the Bible is so unique and helpful. Which Bible figure would you like Wh meet and what would you ask to me them? them Maybe Peter. I would ask how he felt about Mayb denying Jesus before the Crucifixion, and how it affected him later in life. What is your favourite hymn or worship song? Again, too many to choose from – but I do like ‘And Can It Be?’ and ‘My Lighthouse’. If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be? Hate. Easiest thing to say – hardest to achieve. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Being a bit of a control freak – one of my previous company chairmen told me that ‘a good manager ger er delegates hi hims himself msel ms elff el out of a job’!’! Do you have ve any hidden n talents? I can juggle e and play the clarinet. arine n t. t But not at the same time – and neither very well!
