NEW COMMITMENTS
DUNSTABLE Elen Kusema grew up as the daughter of Salvation Army officers in Zimbabwe. In her testimony she said that it felt good to return to the Army following her move to the UK, and that she felt blessed by the kindness and welcome she has received from corps folk. Elen shared Joshua 1:7 and 8, which have helped and guided her. She is pictured with Adherents Secretary Sue Leadbeater and corps officer Major Stephen Brevitt. – JB
HARLOW The 65th corps anniversary saw several new commitments at the corps: Maisie-Jai, Jessica, Amelia and Henry were enrolled as junior soldiers and Carol and Pete Hurn, Charles Muteweri and Emma Banks were enrolled as soldiers. The new junior soldiers are already keen YP band learners and members of the singing company and the YP puppet group, which presented the song ‘Believer’ during the anniversary celebrations. Pictured with Carol, Pete, Charles and Emma are Divisional Mission Enablers Majors Tim and Jo Justice. – CH BELFAST CITADEL Corps officer Major Mark Waghorn welcomed Vivienne Harper and Danielle Woosey as adherents. Danielle had been a junior soldier at the corps and later attended the Little Acorns parent-andtoddler group with her first child. She expressed an interest in becoming an adherent and encouraged Vivienne, a family friend, to join her. – NM
PENGE Millie was enrolled as a junior soldier by her grandfather Major Graham Lumm and supported by friends and family. After signing the junior soldier’s promise Millie sang a duet with her mum, testifying to her faith. She is pictured with Major Graham. – JS 20
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WELLING Dave Barnes was welcomed as an adherent. Dave testified to being a faithful member of the corps for many years and spoke of his excitement at being in a season of growth. He thanked two fellow church members in particular, saying how their words during a recent time of sharing gave him the strength and courage to make his commitment. After his enrolment the corps sang ‘In Christ Alone’ (SASB 861), which was chosen by Dave. He is pictured fifth from left with some of the corps folk. – KS