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Indian takeaway gives cooking classes to Lifehouse residents BRAINTREE RESIDENTS of The Salvation Army’s New Direction Lifehouse were shown how to make a perfect classic chicken Bhuna curry by head chef Hamid Uddin and his son, Mohim, from The Ruby Indian takeaway. Hamid said they wanted to give something back to the community as part of a Curry for a Cause campaign and, as the Lifehouse is helping people to
develop life skills, he felt that the classes were a way to help. ‘It’s been a lovely experience meeting the residents – they get really involved,’ he said. After observing Hamid, the
Young people’s bands unite to raise funds for divisional music school BIRMINGHAM CITADEL AFTER an afternoon of rehearsals with guest Jonathan Evans (Sale), Derby Central and Birmingham Citadel YP Bands presented a concert taking turns to present a variety of music. Two bands were then formed in younger and older age groups and Jonathan conducted them in pieces rehearsed earlier. Jonathan contributed two trombone solos and the bands united to present the concluding items of the evening. – R. O.
Corps devotes 11 days to prayer STAPLE HILL FOR 11 days the corps has focused on prayer using the Lord’s Prayer. A daily reflections book was used for personal prayer. All music sections held open practices, during which devotional time took place. Prayer stations were set up around the 4
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hall and were available throughout the week. The Bible study groups united to take a closer look at the Lord’s Prayer. Many people enjoyed a Lord’s Prayer supper and fellowship. On Saturday evening the band and songsters presented a musical celebration of the prayer. Soloists brought ‘Don’t Doubt Him Now’ and ‘I Surrender All’. Many people attended throughout the week, engaging in prayer in a variety of ways. – V. W.
residents were given ingredients and equipment so they could make their own dishes. Resident Bob said: ‘It was superb and the best bit was eating the curry! It was kind of
them to spend time showing us how to do it.’ Pictured are Hamid, support worker Anthony, residents Grant, Andrew and Bob and Mohim. – B. G.
Colonels Widiawati and Yusak Tampai, Commissioners Jennifer and Peter Walker and Commissioners Joan and Mike Parker – future, present and past leaders of the Indonesia Territory – meet at the public welcome of the South Pacific and East Asia College for Officers in Bandung; Mike was principal and Joan chaplain and pastoral care officer of the three-week college
MAIDSTONE: The Music Man project led the March salvation praise meeting, the members brightening the hall not only with their yellow T-shirts but also with their enthusiasm and joy. The visitors played various instruments, including John Redding who performed the first movement of a Schubert piano sonata. Everyone had opportunity to take part learning songs and actions. – G. P.
