New commitments

ADDLESTONE Geoff Heald was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Ian Loxley. After a period away from church, Geoff found The Salvation Army and felt the welcome of a prodigal returning home. On his first weekend he was invited to a divisional celebration, during which he felt compelled to rededicate his life to God. He is looking forward to opportunities to share his faith and serve his community. Pictured with Major Ian and Geoff is gap year intern Elizabeth Kitchenside. – EK DOUGLAS Eva and Mollie were enrolled as junior soldiers by Eva’s grandmother, Major Sandra Fisher. During the meeting the girls shared a beautiful prayer they had written. They were supported by family members as they made their promise to God. – RN

MERTHYR TYDFIL Philip Griffiths grew up in Tredegar Corps but left and became a member of a local church. In the past few years he has supported his wife, Pat, with Good Companions, joined the corps fellowship band and sung in the songsters. He felt it was time to recommit fully to The Salvation Army. On Covenant Sunday corps officer Major Kevin Rand enrolled Philip as a soldier. Philip’s testimony was reflected in the words of the song ‘I Would Be Thy Holy Temple’ (SASB 591). Philip is pictured with flag bearer Robert Davies, Corps Sergeant-Major and Recruiting Sergeant Lynne Brill and Major Kevin. – LB RUTHERGLEN Lucian was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Major Catherine Wyles. Lucian is a member of the Jam club and regularly attends worship on Sundays. He said that he ‘wants Jesus to help him be a good boy’. – DM

PAISLEY CITADEL Mags Morton was delighted to be enrolled as a soldier by former corps officer Major Cora Joy Tucker. Mags first came into contact with the Army when her mother took her to the Sunday school. A valued member of the songsters, she chose the song ‘I’ll Not Turn Back’ (SASB 649) and spoke about feeling God’s love streaming into her. Mags strives to share that love with people she meets and often serves refreshments and provides a warm welcome at corps events. Pictured are Gibb Neeson, Majors Edwin and Cora Joy Tucker, Mags and corps officers Captain Megan and Lieutenant Elliot Kervin. – EK