New commitments

CRADLEY HEATH During the corps anniversary celebrations in June, Andrea Homer was enrolled as a soldier, Jeff Ashman was welcomed as an adherent and Angela Thorton was congratulated for completing the To Serve material. All three had responded to an invitation from friends or family members and the congregation was challenged to carry on inviting people. Angela, Andrea and Jeff are pictured with corps officers Majors Joy and David Stephenson. – DS LEIGH-ON-SEA Serena, Isobel and William were enrolled as junior soldiers by Lieut-Colonel George Pilkington. They are pictured with Alison Marjurum, who led them through junior soldier classes. – PJ

COWDENBEATH Caroline Burt was enrolled as a soldier and is pictured with then corps officer Lieutenant Karen Thomas and Corps Secretary Norman O’Malley. Caroline prayed that God would continue to bless her life and that she would continue to be a blessing to other people. She was supported on her special day by many friends. – KT

PARKHEAD When the corps reopened after Covid-19 restrictions, Evangeline Kingsley Grace began attending meetings. Despite going through difficult times in the past year, Evangeline knew that the fellowship held her up in prayer and love. To signify her commitment to The Salvation Army, corps officers Majors Colin and Denise Bradshaw welcomed Evangeline as an adherent in June. Evangeline’s mother and aunt travelled from Belfast to support her. She chose to finish her testimony with the song ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ (SASB 795). She is pictured with Majors Colin and Denise and Colour Sergeant Tom Combe. – AD KILBIRNIE Aimee MacKenzie was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Matthew Bennett. Aimee testified that her Christian journey began when she was aged four, after she found a storybook at home about Jesus. At the recommencement of Sunday worship after Covid-19 restrictions, Aimee began attending the corps and declared her commitment to The Salvation Army. Pictured with Aimee and Major Matthew are Aimee’s prayer partner, Anona Lyons, and Tom Fagan, who is holding the flag. – MB