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WHITEHAVEN Beth Quirk was enrolled as a soldier. In her testimony she spoke of how her family had been a great encouragement in her journey of faith and how she was determined to continue to serve God. Beth is pictured with corps officer Major Steven Watson, her mum Corps Sergeant-Major Dawn Quirk, her grandmother Recruiting Sergeant Anne Roberts – who led Beth through soldiership classes – and Jamie Shaw, who is holding the flag. – SW
SHIREBROOK Karen Goodison was welcomed as an adherent. Karen has a long association with the corps, attending events and volunteering. Earlier in the year she returned to worship and felt God’s calling upon her to make the corps her spiritual home. Karen says she feels welcome, encouraged and supported by the corps. She is pictured with corps officers Captains David and Lorna White. – LW SLOUGH Mikhayla and Yolanda were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Lieutenant Tanyia Vermeulen. Mikhayla chose verses from 1 John 4 and the song ‘Lord, I Lift Your Name on High’ (SASB 379) for the meeting. Yolanda chose Matthew 6:22 and the song ‘Makanaka’. – TV
BANGOR Carmelita was welcomed as an adherent. She spoke about her daughter, Lucy, and how she had invited her to church every Sunday for months until one Sunday she gave in. Carmelita immediately felt at home and spoke of her involvement in the corps and her need to set an example through membership. Lucy was enrolled as a junior soldier after linking up with the corps and making friends. She spoke of how the church was important to her growing as a Christian. They are pictured with corps officers Majors Linda and Scott Cunliffe. – LC
OXFORD Georgina Hoskin-Wilkins was enrolled as a soldier and shared a moving testimony. She is pictured with corps officers Majors Sam and Tim Johnson, John Comber, Recruiting Sergeant Captain Lynda Comber and Corps Sergeant-Major Heather Pughsley. – HP