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MARKET RASEN Elizabeth Smart was welcomed as an adherent by corps leader Territorial Envoy Terence Carpenter. Following redundancy from her work at a school boarding house, Elizabeth was unsure what the future held for her. Three years ago, someone suggested she could volunteer at the corps charity shop. Since taking up the post, she has become a valued asset, helping out wherever she can. Elizabeth then started attending meetings and found a loving, warm fellowship at the corps. She has made her commitment to God and the corps prays that he will bless her on this journey. Elizabeth and TE Terence are pictured with the corps co-ordinator, Ida Franklin, and corps literature secretary, Graham Blanchard. – GB

BOOTH HOUSE LIFEHOUSE

Alison Simm was welcomed as an adherent of the Core Recovery Fellowship by Captain Brian Ward, the centre chaplain and Core Recovery Fellowship leader. Alison spoke about how her faith has given her a new optimism in life and provided her with a positive spiritual foundation in Jesus against the challenges of recent years. – BW

BUCKHAVEN Mia, Abby and Logan became the first junior soldiers to be enrolled at the corps since 1998. They all linked up with the corps through the Loft children’s club. The corps also welcomed Kirsty as an adherent. In her testimony Kirsty shared that she knew Jesus was alive in her and that he was all she needed. Kirsty, Mia and Logan are active members of the corps dance group. They are pictured with Assistant Secretary for Scotland Major David Cavanagh, dance group leader Leah Thornber, Bandmaster Jim Nelson and Rachel Frost, the community mission facilitator, who took them through their preparation classes. – RF LONDONDERRY Pat Dalzell was enrolled as a soldier by then corps officer Captain Julia Mapstone. Pat returned after a time away from the corps and felt God calling her back into soldiership to be a witness for him. Also pictured are Joshua and Rebekah, who became the first junior soldiers to be enrolled for some time. They testified to their welcome into the corps family and reminded everyone present that God is always with them, no matter what problems they face. – JM

KIRKCALDY Twelve-year-old Daniel was enrolled as a junior soldier. As Daniel is autistic, he has a unique perspective of the world, but changes to his routine can cause him great stress and anxiety. Daniel sadly lost his dad in December last year and his life was turned upside down. During the months that followed Daniel had lots of emotions and questions about his life, but through it all God was with him and spoke to Daniel in two amazing ways. First, God called Daniel to be a junior soldier. Second, Daniel wanted to do something to mark the loss of his dad and so he came up with the amazing idea of raising funds for The Salvation Army to provide mental health training. Between Father’s Day and what would have been his dad’s 51st birthday, Daniel climbed the stairs of his home 51 times every day for six days. So far Daniel has raised £1,035. The corps is proud of Daniel for responding to the Lord’s call and believes he will go on to do amazing things for God’s Kingdom. Daniel and corps officer Captain Andrew Manley are pictured with flagbearer Major Norman Waddington. – AM