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LEIGH-ON-SEA Lieut-Colonel George Pilkington welcomed Amy Fraser as an adherent during his final meeting as corps officer. Amy gave her testimony by singing the vocal solo ‘With All I Am’. Also pictured is Adherents Secretary Thelma Beacham. – PJ

PAISLEY CITADEL Sue Boyd was welcomed as an adherent. Sue linked up with the corps through her interest in music and has become a valued member of the fellowship band. Sue spoke about how she came for the music but stayed because she found a family and home at the corps. The meeting concluded with one of her favourite songs, ‘In Christ Alone’ (SASB 861). Sue is pictured with corps officers Lieutenant Elliot and Captain Megan Kervin. – EK

GLASGOW CITY CENTRE

Lieutenants Loretta and Scott Garman enrolled Elizabeth, Isaac, Jeremiah and Noah as junior soldiers and Liz Thomlins and Troy Peasley as soldiers. All six explored and expressed their faith and commitment throughout their soldiership classes. The junior soldiers are pictured with their respective prayer partners, Joanna Szostek, Erlend Smith, Seb Duffy and Jim McLean. – SG LINCOLN Ann and Keith Smith were enrolled as soldiers by then corps officer Captain Huw Dutfield. The ceremony was witnessed by family and friends, many of whom were at an Army meeting for the first time. – HD WATCHET Julie Walker was welcomed as an adherent by Divisional Commander Major Ian Harris. She testified to her journey of faith and how Corps Sergeant-Major Sam Searle and corps friends had supported her through a very challenging year, enabling her to see that God is in control of her life. The meeting was led by Divisional Leader for Leader Development Major Jean Harris, who spoke about everyone being pearls of great price for which Christ gave his all. – IH

WISBECH Kristyna Mansfield was enrolled as a soldier after a remarkable journey with the corps. After suffering domestic violence, Kristyna sought refuge through the Busy Bees parent-and-toddler group. Her self-confidence grew and, through love and investment, she became the leader of the group as well as being employed as the corps cleaner. The group’s attendance has gone from a few parents to 30 twice a week. Kristyna felt compelled to explore her faith and has testified to the gospel message feeling more relevant and real as time has passed. She is now a key member of the corps council and was recently hired as the new community manager. She has inspired many people and is excited for what God has in store next. – LB