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RAMSGATE Sheila Parfitt, Natasha Atkins, Debbie Coles, Peter Ford, Lindsay Dowding, Faye and Peter Borrough and John Horne were welcomed as adherents, and Douglas and Pauline Mackinney were enrolled as soldiers. They are pictured with corps leaders Captain Carl and Territorial Envoy Heather Whitewood, who welcomed them into the corps family. After the meeting a celebration lunch preceded Songs of Praise, where stories of faith and victory were shared by each of the new members. – CW

GOVAN In recent months, attendance at Sunday worship has been increasing as new opportunities have arisen. This has brought many new families into the fellowship, each testifying to how God has directed them in their spiritual journey. The corps was excited to witness the welcoming of Jim, Betty, Charity, Robert, Rebecca and David as adherents. They are pictured with corps officers Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft and Recruiting Sergeant Gerry Ranachan. The corps prays that God will bless them all as they continue to worship and serve there.

Evie was enrolled as a junior soldier by her grandmother, Lieut-Colonel Ibby McIntyre, after many weeks of learning. Evie was asked about her love for gymnastics and was able to give a short demonstration. As Evie knelt at the mercy seat to sign the junior soldier’s promise, the corps prayed for her young life and the commitment she was making. Evie and Lieut-Colonel Ibby are pictured with corps officers Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft and Junior Soldiers Sergeant Emma Gibb. During the YP anniversary weekend the corps welcomed Chelsey and Blossom as junior soldiers. Chelsey and Blossom linked up with the corps earlier this year along with their family and enjoy attending Sunday school and participating in the singing company. Both attended and contributed to their junior soldiership lessons, led by Lauren Hay and assisted by Junior Soldiers Sergeant Emma Gibb. The corps celebrated the girls’ commitment during worship, which was attended by family and friends. Chelsey, Blossom, Emma and Lauren are pictured with corps officers Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft. Paula and Chris were welcomed as adherents. They first attended the Musical Tots group with their sons, Arron and Zak, and were invited to a Messy Church event. This encouraged them to attend worship regularly, with Arron and Zak also taking their places in Sunday school and the singing company. They were welcomed by the corps and felt a sense of belonging. Paula, Arron, Chris and Zak are pictured with corps officers Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft and Recruiting Sergeant Gerry Ranachan. – DG