New commitments

PERTH Debbie Innes was welcomed as an adherent by former corps youth worker Captain Laura Tomlinson (Stenhousemuir), in a corps family celebration that marked a significant step in Debbie’s spiritual journey. Supported by people who had played important roles in her journey, Debbie testified confidently to her faith in God and that in difficult days she finds strength to turn to the Lord. Debbie shared extracts from Psalm 142:1–7. – AH

LEEK Janet Taft was introduced to The Salvation Army as a child but moved to a different area when she got married. Although she visited other corps, she never settled. Janet has now returned and found fellowship and has quickly become part of the family here. She was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Leanne Wallis. – RJ

CHESTERFIELD Divisional Commander Major Brian Slinn welcomed Sunny Linn, Carol McCreadie, Edna Hall, Ian Gerrard and Kathryn Howard as adherents in the last meeting that he and Major Liv Raegevik-Slinn conducted as divisional leaders. Also pictured are corps officers Captains Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma. – CD-P LIVERPOOL STONEYCROFT Aida and Ali were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Captain Sam Tomlin. Aida gave a testimony of how they came to faith in Jesus Christ and Ali spoke about why they chose The Salvation Army as their church. They are pictured with adherent John Bruce, who prayed for them and has become a good friend. – ST

BASINGSTOKE Sandra Katswere was re-enrolled as a soldier having previously been sworn in as a soldier at Highfield Corps in Zimbabwe during her teens. Sandra testified to God’s protection in her life. She had travelled to the UK, leaving her eldest son at home. Later, her son had joined her, and she was blessed with two further children. In the same meeting her third son, Jordan, was dedicated to God. Sandra is pictured with corps officer Lieutenant Rob WestwoodPayne, Recruiting Sergeant Ann Tarry, Tadiwa Pfende, Jordan’s godmother, Judith Pfende, Major Elaine Smith, Sandra’s sons, Caleb and Jacob, and her husband, Oscar, with Jordan. – RW-P

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TYDFIL Abina and Marin Victor were welcomed as adherents. They recently arrived from the India South Eastern Territory and both are from Salvation Army families. Marin’s uncle, Major John F Kennedy, is the officer in charge of the Red Shield work for the territory. Major John chose the song ‘Simply Trusting’ for the meeting, which was filmed to allow family members in India to watch. The couple are pictured with corps officers Majors Catherine and Kevin Rand, Corps Sergeant-Major and Recruiting Sergeant Lynne Brill and flag bearer Robert Davies. – LB