Salvationist 27 April 2019

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‘ Employees, friends, members, officers, volunteers – we have them all in The Salvation Army! We’ve asked various people to tell us about themselves. This week…

First to know thee, then to serve thee, Then to see thee as thou art

(SASB 766)

If you could be in a film, which would it be and what character would you play? The Incredibles – I’d like to be Elastigirl (so unlike me!) and save the world from all the baddies.

CHRISTINE THOMAS Territorial Appeals Officer, THQ How did you first come into contact with the Army? My parents are Salvationists, and they took me to the Army as a baby.

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose? Corrie ten Boom – she went through so much and did so much for so many people. It would be wonderful to meet this incredible Christian woman and hear her talk about her life.

What made you want to become a Salvationist? A deepening relationship with Jesus and confirmation that The Salvation Army was the church I wanted to be part of.

What do you do in your spare time? Sing, go to the theatre and cinema and play with a six-year-old’s Power Ranger toys!

What is your day job? I work in the Marketing and Fundraising Department, at THQ, looking after the Big Collection and the Self-Denial Appeal.

What was the first record, tape or CD that you ever owned? I think it was ‘Bye Bye Baby’ by the Bay City Rollers or, sadly, probably something Army!

What is the most interesting thing about your job – and the most frustrating? The most interesting is having opportunities to see the amazing work the Army is doing and where the money goes. The most frustrating is that income for the Big Collection is declining so less work can be achieved.

What are your favourite Bible verses? There are two chapters that are related: Romans 8 assures us that nothing can separate us from God’s love and 1 Corinthians 13 talks about what love is – it’s how I want to live my life towards others, by showing the characteristics of love.

What one thing would you change about the Army? More connection at corps level with the social work the Army is involved in.

Is there something you’ve never understood? The miracle of a new life.

What languages do you speak? A little French. What is your favourite hymn or worship song? ‘In The Secret Of Thy Presence’ (SASB 766) by Albert Orsborn. This has always been my favourite, and it was made even more poignant when sung at my dad’s funeral – ‘First to know thee, then to serve thee,/ Then to see thee as thou art.’ If you could rid the world of one thing what would it be? Cancer – I have lost a number of relatives and friends to this disease. If you had to be handcuffed to one person for a day, who would it be? My six-year-old godson – I love him so much and he makes me laugh. Also, it would stop him running away! If you could invent a gadget, what would it be? I would invent a device that records dreams and then explains the meaning of them. Which book would you want on a desert island? The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony. If you had a ‘theme song’ that played whenever you walked into a room, what would it be? ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor.

What is your favourite kind of holiday? A beach holiday in the sun with a good book.

What do you consider to be the most valuable thing you possess? A wooden music stand that belonged to my dad; we shared a love of music.

What sport would you compete in if you were in the Olympics? I was actually good at netball at school. Nowadays, it would probably be shot put!

Something interesting you might not know about me is… I was born on Christmas Day, hence my Christian name. Thanks Mum and Dad!


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