NEW COMMITMENTS
RISCA: Emily Browning was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officers Captains Kingsley and Paula Layton. – J. B.
LEIGH-ON-SEA: Bethany and Callum Cook were enrolled as soldiers and their sister, Naomi, was welcomed as an adherent member by their father, Lieutenant Tim Cook (Coleraine with Ballymoney). Bethany and Callum thanked everyone who had been influential in their Christian upbringing, which had led them to this commitment and desire to serve the Lord. – P. J.
TADCASTER: Corps officer Major Jackie Bainbridge welcomed Sarah Hinchcliffe and Barbara King as adherent members during a café church meeting themed Happy Families. Sarah was supported by three generations of her family. Sarah’s original contact was through the Tad Tots group; now she helps to lead this group and regularly attends Sunday meetings. Barbara, who was supported by her husband and daughter, originally volunteered at the Thursday café and, after attending Sunday worship, decided to make the Army her church. Sarah and Barbara are now involved in the weekly prayer meeting. – M. B.
SHOTTS: Allan and Moira McManus were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Lieutenant Amy-Jo Battersby. Allan testified that the Lord led him to become part of the fellowship when he attended last year’s territorial congress in Edinburgh. Moira returned to the Army after many years when God repeatedly placed people in her life who influenced her, and testified to his presence throughout this time. – A-J. B.
Some photos removed COVENTRY CITY: Callum Crayton and Violet Fearn were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Major Val Spivey. Callum and Violet knelt at the new mercy seat to sign their promises. They are pictured with Majors Andrew and Val Spivey. – V. S.
STAPLE HILL: Aimee Bessex was welcomed as an adherent member on Mother’s Day by corps officer Major Nicola Hylton-Jones. Having grown up in the Army, Aimee felt she wanted to make the corps her place of worship and was supported by family and friends. Also pictured is Major Colin Hylton-Jones – H. B.
BELFAST NORTH: In the presence of family and friends, Blaine Lavery was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Major Russell Tucker. – L. K.
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