NEW COMMITMENTS Editor’s note In-person meetings were held in accordance with Army safety guidance, following a risk assessment.
WELWYN GARDEN CITY During a meeting focusing on the corps as family, Farai Mabunu, Jackie Spicer and Wanny Mbokolo were enrolled as soldiers. Corps officer Major Diane Watson spoke of what it means to be part of the Church as the family of God, which was also reflected in testimonies given by the new soldiers. Members of the Ruwadzano section – the African praise home league – supported with songs of praise and commitment. – DW
TAUNTON Corps officer Major Lindsey Toy enrolled Terry Dainton as a soldier. Major Len Evans and Major Sue Camp-Richards participated, having been key people in Terry’s route to soldiership. During his testimony he mentioned the song ‘I Dare to Live the Life of Faith’ (SASB 321), which resonated with him and influenced his decision to become a soldier. – AR
WELLING The corps welcomed Fiona Morrice as an adherent. Fiona said it was a real blessing to be a part of the corps. After many years at a church, she answered the call to join The Salvation Army and it transformed her Christian life. The corps folk were delighted to welcome Fiona into the family and are encouraged by the love and positivity she brings to the fellowship. – KS
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KETTERING CITADEL Harry was enrolled as a junior soldier after he started attending with his sister and mother. Claire Nunley was enrolled as a soldier, having been a junior soldier and a member of the singing company. She reconnected with the corps when she had her child dedicated to God at the hall and then started to attend after her youngest son was enrolled as a junior soldier. They are pictured with corps officer Major Nigel Govier. – NG
NOTTINGHAM WILLIAM BOOTH MEMORIAL HALLS XLiesl Clarke decided to become a soldier before heading to university and was enrolled by corps officer Major Robert Jepson. She chose the song ‘Christ Is Enough’ as part of her testimony and spoke of how strongly she felt about being individually different for Jesus. Liesl sees the Soldier’s Covenant as a light she can shine wherever she goes and, confident in the decision she made, is excited for the future. Liesl was supported by friends and family. She is pictured with her father, Eric Clarke. – RJ
