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TUNBRIDGE WELLS John Farnes, Mark Doyle and Alec Taylor were enrolled as soldiers on Harvest Sunday. Several years ago John was passing the hall and popped into the weekly sale with his late wife, Valda. They began to attend worship and were welcomed as adherents. Mark attended the lunch club after being invited by someone who lives in his complex. He became an adherent and, after the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, felt led to become a soldier. Alec started attending three years ago and considered soldiership before the lockdowns. All three expressed their love of God and gratitude for the welcome and support they received from the corps. They are pictured with corps officers Captains Graeme and Zoe Smith.
David Hall was welcomed as an adherent after attending the corps for many years following the closure of his previous church. During the pandemic lockdowns his eyesight deteriorated and he is now registered as blind. The love, care and support shown to him by corps members led him to become an adherent. David has a quiet but strong faith and continues to be involved in church activities beyond the Army.
Roger Varley was supposed to be enrolled as a soldier on Harvest Sunday, but he was in hospital due to ill health. He was delighted, however, to be enrolled the following day. Roger began attending weekday activities after being told about them by someone in town when he was new to the area. He has invited several people from his sheltered housing community to the church and community programme. Despite his poor health, he is grateful to God for the way he is supported and prayed for by the corps. – GS BURNLEY Johan Kreuiter was welcomed as an adherent after worshipping at the corps for several months. He thanked the corps members for their acceptance and support during a difficult time. He testified that he felt the Lord’s leading in making The Salvation Army his spiritual home. He is pictured with corps officer Major Lorraine O’Neill. – LO
UPPER NORWOOD David Johnson expressed his commitment to follow Jesus by becoming an adherent. David, who was an English teacher for almost 30 years, was delighted to formally join the church. He first came to Christ in 1990 through an Edinburgh Fringe project run by the Church Mission Society. More recently, David undertook a PhD in Shakespeare and law while supporting his wife, Cadet Diane, who is in her second year of training at William Booth College. David said: ‘I have been truly amazed by the way Salvationists live their faith rather than revisit it on a Sunday.’ David and Cadet Diane are pictured with corps officer Major Phil Layton. – RC
TO LET
SHEFFIELD Christian bed and breakfast located in S2 3QL. Clean, non-smoking, 8am prayers. Hosts Jenny and David (Covid-19 tested). Low season £40 pp B&B (B&B and dinner £60 pp). One or two nights. Full English, vegetarian and vegan choices. Check in 3pm. Check out 10am. Ground floor. Next to Norfolk Park and Park Grange Croft tram stop. Free parking. Text Jenny for availability: 07955 222 055.
SHETLAND ISLES
Fancy visiting and exploring the beautiful Shetland Isles? We have a double guest room ready and waiting for you to use. Contact Majors Bev and Dave Womersley at shetland@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information. RISCA
(Commercial Street NP11 6BA)
Saturday 5 March 2022 7.15pm Sunday 6 March 2022 10.30am and 1.30pm
ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL
with the visit of
CHARLIE GREEN
(Droitwich Spa) former contestant on
Britain’s Got Talent
Admission by ticket only: £6 per person or £12 for a family of four
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Commonwealth Games 2022
A planning team of representatives from The Salvation Army, Church of England, Sports Chaplaincy UK and Scripture Union are creating resources to prepare, train, educate and empower churches for sports mission before, during and after the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Birmingham from 28 July to 8 August 2022. A monthly prayer meeting by Zoom starts on 6 December at 9am. Zoom meeting ID: 820 1001 3652. Passcode: 475284 Sport Faith and Life training takes place on 8 December at 7pm for an hour. Zoom meeting ID: 853 6655 6959. Password: 000447 For more information, go to sportschaplaincy.org.uk/ commonwealthgames or contact Sports Mission Enabler Rob Moye: robert.moye@salvationarmy.org.uk.
ART RESOURCE: DRAWING CLOSER
This new resource from the Music and Creative Arts Unit and Family Ministries Unit encourages participants to explore the psalms through their own creativity. Drawing Closer works well as a stand-alone programme, with existing groups of all ages or as a tool for personal reflection. Some people may be inspired to begin straight away, for others there are colouring, Bible verse and doodling sheets of the psalm, meaning anyone can use art to connect with God. Each of the six sessions includes a thought and a prayer. To download the resource go to salvationarmy.org.uk/
