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WORKSOP Tim and Bob were welcomed as adherents. Tim chose the song ‘Oh My Soul’ by Casting Crowns and Bob chose ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness’ (SASB 26) to reflect their testimonies. They are pictured with corps officer Captain Vicky Owen, Recruiting Sergeant Sylvia Duty and Colour Sergeant Bernard Pell. – VO

DARLINGTON Paula Roberts was welcomed as an adherent. Paula is pictured with Charles – who was dedicated in May – corps officer Major Shirley McKenzie and Ella Meek, who was also welcomed as she transferred from Stockton Corps. Paula and Ella each testified to the leading of God in their lives, which led them to the corps. – SM

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MILLFIELD Family and friends gathered to witness Kimberley Frazer enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Linda Billard. Kimberley shared her testimony of being known, loved and cared for by God through the lyrics of ‘I Am Yours’ by Casting Crowns. Kimberley and Major Linda are pictured with corps officer Major Mark Billard. – LB

FALKIRK Allan Isdale, a former soldier at Dudley in the late 1980s, drifted away from the Army but retained his faith. Recently he felt an overwhelming calling to return and was welcomed back to soldiership at Falkirk Corps, where his mother had served. Pictured with Allan are corps leaders Territorial Envoys Denise and William McMurray and Corps Sergeant-Major Brian Fotheringham, who is holding the flag. – MM

BO’NESS Helen Murray was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Elizabeth Davies. Helen’s parents were soldiers and she attended the Army during her teens. Years later, after enduring personal family losses, she responded to the call to return to the Army. She now helps out with the weekly activities.

Charlie, Beth and Erin were enrolled as junior soldiers. They have all been brought up in the Army, with parents who are soldiers or adherents. Many family members, school friends and corps folks attended to celebrate their commitments. – ED