NEWS
The International Staff Band plays to capacity congregations BROMLEY TEMPLE A WEEKEND led by the International Staff Band brought inspiration, challenge and encouragement. Soloists on Saturday evening were Jonathan Evans (euphonium), Richard Woodrow (flugelhorn) and Carl Nielsen (cornet). The band featured a variety of music, from well-established pieces to music by later composers. During the Sunday morning
meeting, after the meditation ‘Just As I Am’, ISB executive officer Major Noel Wright bro ught a message based on John 15.
After the morning meeting, the corps and staff bands united in open-air witness that attracted large crowds. The afternoon meeting
featured cornet duettists Gavin Lamplough and Nicholas Brill. The band’s ministry brought many blessings and a deep sense of God’s presence. – A-J. L.
At Carlisle Jean Hind receives a long-service award from corps officer Captain Melanie Scoulding as she transfers to the songster reserve after 70 years of unbroken service; also pictured is Songster Leader Ian Johnston
Matthew Frost and Harry Browning from Birmingham Citadel present music for all tastes at Burton-on-Trent café church 4
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SOUTHWICK COMMUNITY PROJECT: During school holidays, at a four-day family learning course held in conjunction with the Beacon of Light, parents were taught skills required for job-seeking, and children spent time enjoying games and sports activities. At a community fun day various visitors exhibited, including falconers, RNLI lifesavers and Northumbria police with their community engagement dog. The event concluded with the craft group, Guys and Dolls, making sock bouquets. – J. J.
