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BECCLES Karen White was welcomed as an adherent by corps assistant Harry Woods. Karen chose the song ‘You Say’ by Lauren Daigle as her testimony. – HW HINCKLEY Eileen Highton publicly renewed her covenant with God as a soldier after a number of years away. Eileen shared how she first came to the Army in 1955 after marrying her husband, John, whose family were Salvationists. Circumstances caused them to drift away from the Army, but Eileen did not drift away from the Lord. About five years ago, Eileen and John felt that they were being led back to the corps and Eileen spoke of how quickly she felt that they had come ‘home’. John was promoted to Glory earlier this year, so Eileen was delighted that members of her family were present to support her on this occasion. Eileen is pictured with corps officer Major Carol Evans and Recruiting Sergeant Major Mavis Pascoe. – CE

GUISBOROUGH Alison Manley was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Antony Mugford. Alison was born into a Salvationist family and grew up in the corps, joining the music sections. Alison moved away with her husband, Roger, for some years but returned to live in Guisborough. In her testimony she described going through hard times but, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, she began to watch Major Antony’s YouTube meetings and started to feel the Lord’s presence back in her life. She has since re-committed her life back to him. – SS SCARBOROUGH Trish Gerard was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Stephen Noble. Trish spoke of the warm welcome she received but also how important it was for her to see the cross central within the hall and the need to share the good news with others. Holding the flag is Colour Sergeant Mick Herbert. – AN BELFAST SYDENHAM Penny Lewis, Jim Picking, Christopher Gourley and Grace Dale were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Major Graham Wood. All four have been attending the corps for some time, with Christopher transferring from the YP section, and they were each given a Bible verse during the ceremony. – GW

GOSPORT Lillie Tillett, Soul and Nikki Martin were welcomed as adherents by Divisional Mission Enabler Major Denise Cooper. Lillie and Soul were junior soldiers and Nikki has attended the corps for a few years, first attending Messy Church with her children. – KS