New commitments

COVENTRY CITY Samuel Opoku-Amponsah was enrolled as a soldier. He shared a moving testimony of how he was born into a Christian family and from a young age had firm roots on which to build his faith. In recent years his faith has developed, and he shared Psalm 46:10, which has helped him through difficult times. Samuel thanked his corps family for their encouragement and welcome. Pictured with Samuel are corps officer Major Andrew Spivey and Flag Sergeant Richard Thomson. – VS GORSEINON Jean McDonald was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Sylvia Watts. Jean shared her testimony of how God has led her in faith over many years, from the moment she came to know him as her Saviour as a child. Jean said she has always put God first in everything, and he has watched over her life. She then sang a duet ‘Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God’ (SASB 675) with Major Sylvia. – MC

KIRKCALDY Corps officer Captain Andrew Manley welcomed Linda Anderson as an adherent. In her testimony Linda said that since coming to the Army she has found peace and purpose. Linda has been attending worship since the corps moved to its new premises in April 2021. – AM

BURNLEY Anne Nowell was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Lorraine O’Neill. After Accrington Corps closed several years ago, Anne lost touch with the Army. Two years ago she spoke with a member of Burnley Corps and accepted an invitation to meetings. Anne now feels she is back where she belongs and is grateful for the welcome she has received. She looks forward to growing in her relationship with the Lord as the weeks and months unfold. Johan Kreuiter was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Lorraine O’Neill. Following a difficult time in his life Johan entered the hall to donate to the Army’s work. A long conversation resulted in him attending Sunday worship and he felt that he had found a new spiritual home. Already a mature Christian, and previously a church elder, he has taken on leadership of a new Bible study group at the corps in addition to using his practical skills to update and enhance the corps building. – LO