March April 2012

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T I D I N G S FROM THE C.O’S DESK In this Issue Holy Week

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Finance

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Sunday School

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Comedy Hall

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Prayers

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CAMEO

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Flower List

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Future Dates

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God can use you

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Word Search

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Sudoko

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Who am I?

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Tribute to Heinz

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“Our Major”

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Messy Church

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What’s On

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Community Update

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GloCon Week 1 Mizoram 18 Core Groups

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GloCon Week 2 Kerela

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I’ve been challenged and inspired recently by the story of Daniel and his friends, living in exile in Babylon.

Away from home and captives to the most powerful nation on the planet, they were under great pressure to leave behind their Jewish way of life and take on the lifestyle of their captives. Boney M summed up their dilemma “How can we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?”

Each of us faces the same situation every day. How do we live out our Christian values and lifestyle in a culture where they seem so alien? How do we stay in the world but not of the world (Romans 12).

Christians have some big challenges ahead of them. In recent weeks, councils have been banned from saying prayers before meetings, employees have been banned from wearing Christian symbols and hotel owners prosecuted for refusing to compromise their religious beliefs on sexual immorality.

At the same time, we also face a more subtle pressure to conform to our prevailing culture. A pressure to join in the bullying of immigrants who ‘steal’ our jobs. Or to depersonalise those families being forced into poverty by recent benefit cuts. Or to join in with the crowd and buy ultra cheap clothing that we know cannot be made ethically. The list goes on.

As followers of Jesus, there are times when we are called to set ourselves apart. To live a distinctive lifestyle. To demonstrate our values and beliefs by the way we live our lives and refuse to compromise.

The question for me has been - at what point do we

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draw a line in the sand? And what cost are we willing to pay?

Daniel and his friends set out a great example for us - they set a boundary and very respectfully refused to cross it. They went so far (see Daniel 1:6-7) but no further

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(1:8, 3:16-18, 6:13). God was with them through it all, and was glorified by their actions (3:25,28).

May we, through God’s power, be able to follow their example, With love, Will Lieutenant

"Many of you will have noticed the two new TV screens in our cafe area. Over the coming weeks, these will be used to display information about our programme and events to the many people who use our cafe, along with some thought provoking messages and short videos. The screens have been kindly donated by Pete as a fitting memorial to Pearl. It is hoped that they will encourage people to consider their spiritual beliefs and make steps towards a God who loves and waits for them."

Holy Week: 2nd - 7th April This year we will once again be joining together for breakfasts each morning, whilst reflecting on scripture.

We will also be transforming the main hall into a prayer room, which will be open for anyone to come and use – whether that be to meet with friends, to pray alone, to study scripture, or just come and sit and be. There will also be different activities to inspire and challenge us as we prepare for Easter weekend. In place of the Easter Meditation, the room will be available for use on Wednesday night and the evening will conclude with a time of corporate worship.

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Financial Tidings The Christmas period is always a busy time for Salvationists and this year was no exception. Our efforts started with the Christmas Fair when just over £1000 was raised on the day, which, after expenses netted £845 towards our funds.

Our efforts continued with the playing of Christmas Carols from the beginning of December right up to Christmas Eve. As always there was great appreciation for our music and we even ended up on You Tube this year!

An amount of £4,149 was raised, over £600 up from last year.

This has been supplemented by other donations from an ever generous general public of approximately £600. As you will know this helps to finance the work we do in the community including the distribution of parcels to the needy at Christmas.

Finally, the Community Carols Concert raised the sum of £515.52 for the Mayors Charity Appeal.

Andy Stickland Treasurer.

Sunday School We are in need of both helpers and leaders for Sunday School. Our Sunday Children’s Ministry is of the utmost importance and so if on reading this you feel it is something you would be willing to get involved in, then please speak to Debbie. This may require a step of faith!

Caption Competition The winning caption in our competition was: “I had to put my flag on here early to get this seat” Would the person who wrote this please reveal yourself!

Owing to space the competition will be resumed in the next issue

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Comedy Hall D.O.H. (Department of Humour)

A woman was telling her friend that she had just returned from a fishing trip with her husband. “I did everything wrong again today.

I talked too much, I used the wrong bait, I reeled in too soon, I caught more fish than he did….”

The ministers daughter was naughty on Monday so was told she would not be going on the Sunday School picnic on Saturday. As she was very good for the rest of the week her parents relented.

When she was told she could go after all, she burst into tears. “But I’ve already prayed for rain.”

Walking through the park in the snow, Grandma asked Tom if he realised that God had painted the beautiful scene. Tom not only knew but thought it was remarkable that God had done so with His left hand. When asked what he meant, he told Grandma that he had learnt in Sunday School, that Jesus sat on God’s right hand.

The Boss rang Jack to ask if everything was ok at the office.

“Oh yes,” said Jack, “everything is under control. It’s been a busy day I haven’t stopped.” “Could you do me a favour?” asked the boss. “Of course.” “Hurry up and take your shot, I’m right behind you on the 7th hole.

A professor – an atheist – told his college class that he would prove there is no God. He said, “God, if you are real, I want you to knock me off this platform. I’ll give you 15 minutes.” Ten minutes went by and he kept taunting God. After 14 minutes, a burly football player who had heard the professor, walked up to him and hit him full force, sending him flying. The shaken professor stood up and asked who he was and why he had done it. The football player replied, “God was busy. He sent me” And finally Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet Him. Keep smiling

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Please pray for these members of our church family Alice Stiehler and family (Heinz passed away on Christmas Eve) Richard Goff Dorothy and Jim Henley Christine Hadfield whose mother passed away over Christmas Chris and Sandra Hall new appointment in August to Swindon Gorse Hill.

. . . and also these past members Jenny Dibsdall

Other subjects for prayer Children's and Youth Ministry Teddy Toddlers Group Drop-in CafĂŠ Messy Church SALT visits

PRAYER MEETING Everyone is invited to join with us on Sunday mornings for prayers at 10.30 am.

We meet in one of the general purpose rooms and would be pleased to see as many of you as possible.

God Bless Audrey

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CAMEO DATES (Come And Meet Each Other) 10.30am for coffee/tea. 11am – 12 noon meeting, followed by lunch if required. Ladies and Gentlemen always welcome.

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C.O’s Special When you see the rainbow

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‘Old Rugged Cross’ Aled Jones

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A True Friend — B & B

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Dennis

“Love Is” CAMEO shared heartfelt words of promise and loving words, carnation of beauty, choc bars for the guys; Member David a birthday to celebrate. The leader returned and shared “Love Is”

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FLOWER LIST March 4 11 18 25

Connie Still Jan Reed Carol Pearce Richard Brooks

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Margi Locke Jan Howlin Pauline Whiting Gwen and Dave Cox Audrey and Gill

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FUTURE DATES March Friday 2nd

3.30pm

Messy Church

Saturday 3rd

6.30pm

Divisional Celebration at Staines

Sunday 4th

11.00am

Sunday 11th

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Sunday 18th

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Sunday 25th

11.00am 6.30pm

Saturday 31st

Morning Worship Purpose 1: Worship (SD Alter Service) Morning Worship Purpose 2: Fellowship Morning Worship Purpose 3: Discipleship (Mother’s Day) Morning Worship Purpose 4: Ministry Songs of Praise Led by Jan Howlin Spring Clean

April Sunday 1st

11.00am

Morning Worship Purpose 5: Mission (Palm Sunday)

Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th Holy Week Breakfasts and Prayer Room Friday 6th

Good Friday Breakfast and Walk of Witness

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3.30pm

Sunday 8th

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Messy Church Morning Worship Easter Sunday

Monday 9th

Corps Walk

Saturday 14th

Car Boot Sale

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Sunday 15th

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Morning Worship Luke 24:13-25 Road to Emmaus

Saturday 21st

Collecting Day Town Centre

Sunday 22nd

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Morning Worship Led by Graham Pearcey

Sunday 29th

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Morning Worship Led by Capt. Gordon Cotterill

Monday 30th

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Corps Council

God can use you where you are if you’ll let Him Jacob was a cheater, Peter had a temper, David had an affair, Noah got drunk, Jonah ran from God, Paul was a murderer, Gideon was insecure, Miriam was a gossip, Mary was a worrier, Thomas was a doubter, Sarah was impatient, Elijah was moody, Moses stuttered Zaccheus was short, Abraham was old and Lazarus was dead.

Now??what’s YOUR reason for thinking God won’t use you?

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“Who am I?�

Born in Maidstone Kent, 5th Generation Salvationist.

My Parents emigrated in the late 50’s to New Zealand where I spent my teenage years.

I moved to Adelaide in Australia in 1972 where I married.

I have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren who live in various parts Darwin, Weipa and Mt Gambier.

I have worked for British Aerospace (Aust) and other orginisations involved in electronics. I returned to UK living in central London in 2005 after my divorce.

Have worked for non-profit organisation looking after long time unemployed as a self-development coach and trainer on computer software.

During this time I looked after and nursed my late cousin with breast cancer whom I buried in April 2010.

I work as a freelance selfdevelopment and Life Coach for independent companies and youth at risk within schools.

I Moved to Woking in December 2011 where I came in contact with the Salvation Army for the first time in many years. I would like to say thank you for your warm and friendly welcome to the Woking Corps.

Thank you Howard C. Earl

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Tribute to Heinz Promoted to Glory 24th December 2011 Born in Beierfeld, a little village in Germany, Heinz was brought up by his grandparents until the age of 14 years. He moved to Chemnitz in 1938 to live with his parents. There he became an apprentice plumber. In 1942 he was conscripted into the German Army. He was captured in Normandy by the Americans and taken to the U.S.A as a prisoner of war. Whilst there, he studied American History and English. He was moved to England in 1947 to await repatriation to Germany. At Christmas time there was a plea from the B.B.C. to invite prisoners into British homes to share the festivities. Here he met his future wife.

Alice and Heinz were married on 13th November 1948 at the Salvation Army in Penge. As an alien civilian he worked on fruit farms at Wadhurst and Goudhurst in Kent. At Wadhurst he joined the cornet section of the Salvation Army Band. In 1952 Judith was born and four years later the family was completed with the arrival of Tanya.

In 1954, Heinz joined the prison service where he rose to the rank of Senior Hospital Officer and was awarded the Imperial Service Medal. Heinz & Alice retired to Southsea in 1980 where they spent a happy thirteen years living by the sea.

Heinz loved his five grandchildren, Leanne, Martin, Gregory, Karen and Nicole. They all have fond memories of their childhood visits to Nana and “Duck” (as he was affectionately called) by the sea.

In 1995 Heinz and Alice returned to Woking to be near the family. Sadly, after a stroke, in 2001, Heinz’s health began to deteriorate and he had to rely more and more on help from other people.

Heinz loved his family dearly and he will be remembered for being a quiet, hard working man, who would help anyone in need.

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Tidings readers old enough to have been around during the Sixties may remember Major Stan Ozanne, a much loved officer who led our corps for a few years, with his endearing catchphrase, "That can't be bad . . .

CAN IT?" I recently re-discovered the following poem, penned at that time, and thought that it would be good to share it in the Corps magazine.

Malcolm C Dragon

OUR MAJOR Our Major's such a jolly chap -- the sort that's good to know: He's really quite an optimist -- you'll never find him 'low'.

No matter what the headache or upsets he has had He always finds a good excuse to say, "That can't be bad . . . CAN IT?" Our Major's health is not too good -- sometimes he's far from well -But when he thinks you need a boost, a poem or joke he'll tell.

And, though dark clouds may weigh him down with worries myriad, A silver lining he will find, and say, "That can't be bad . . . CAN IT?" One Sunday when he left the hall, and tried to move his car, He got it caught between two posts -- stuck there, he'd not get far!

At least no damage had been done -- of this he seemed quite glad -For, when folk came to help him out he said, "That can't be bad . . .

CAN IT?" Unhappily, the timewill come when we must say, "Adieu!"

For officers as good as ours are needed else where, too; But we'll remember Majors words and, though we'll be quite sad, Recalling happy fellowship we'll say, "That can't be bad . . . CAN IT?" We are always pleased to receive news from our readers. If you have something of interest please send your contribution to the address on the inside back cover Ed.

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Messy Church It is hard to believe but we have just completed the fifth Messy Church session. I think those of us who are involved can say it's hard work and very noisy, but enjoyable, we have made greetings cards, animal masks, edible arks, donkey dung and my highlight, rain sticks not sure I want to make any more.

As I was helping one little girl to make the said rain stick she told me she liked Messy Church and sent a Valentine card to us.

So we can say whole heartedly that Messy Church is worth doing, we are always in need of more helpers if you are interested please contact me.

Christine Hadfield

What the Bible says I would like to draw your attention to the table in the foyer, outside the office, on which there is a large selection of leaflets in a series called "Living by the Book" You may find some subjects you have been concerned about, or need some reassurance on. They are very simply explained with several bible references. Just take one or two. Gill

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Community Services Managers update Hopefully spring is about to spring, and as the sap rises we will all be motivated into spring cleaning! The hall is due for its annual big clean and so the list will be going up in the coffee shop for those who are keen and some not so keen to be involved in this most worth while task. It will take place on Saturday 31st March 10am – 2pm Fish and Chips are on the menu for lunch that day for a subsidised rate of £2.50. There will be tasks to suit all abilities and everything will be provided that you would need including lots of tea and coffee.

Our beautiful Church is 4 years old now and we want it to stay looking great and so hope that as many people can be involved as possible.

Our first car boot/table top for two years is going to be on April 14th 10am – 1pm so if you would like a space indoors or outside then please see me and get your name down.

Easter this year is shaping up to be a good one as usual. We will

be having our prayers and breakfasts each day of Holy Week starting on Monday 2nd April @ 9am. It will be £2.00 per breakfast and all are welcome. I will put a poster up shortly with all the details of breakfasts on offer.

If there is anything else, food wise you would prefer then please let me know, except kippers, phew!!! Thanks.

All the groups that use the hall are doing well, Zumba has now caught on, and I’m still doing it although it is a huge effort. It is such fun, if you can call hard work fun, but it is and you feel great when its over, as in energised rather than, thank goodness that’s finished. If you fancy taking your legwarmers for a spin then it is on Thursdays at 7.30pm.

Don’t forget the coffee shop is open Mon – Fri 10am – 12. It is a great place to come and meet with friends or to sit and relax.

Jan Howlin

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GloCon Week 1 Mizoram India It was just gone 7.00am when Ken dropped Sue and I at terminal 4 Heathrow. It was about 28 hours later that we arrived at Aizawl Mizoram to be met by 3 Salvationists and their Mini buses, and were we pleased to see them.

We had flown via Mumbia and Calcutta.

After settling in at our hotel Ian suggested a walk, where we experienced the hospitality of the Mizo people.

Imagine 7 strangers meeting some members of a family and within a few minutes we were invited to their home for tea and coffee.

Sunday Ian, Sue, Rituu and I went to the Temple Corps. and Alison Joan and Hanne went to Bethlehem Corps, both were well attended with about 1000 at the Temple, we were given a warm welcome at both Monday morning and we began our 'work'. We met with CHAN (Community Health Action Network) an organisation of Salvationists set up in 1991 as a response to drugs and HIV. They took us to a community at Dinthar where we visited some of the residents. I went with Rituu to one of the elders of the community, he told us of the stigma attached to HIV, it was so much that around 1997 they experienced the first death from Aids, the people were so scared of catching the disease that they buried the body immediately and burnt all the belongings.

Due to CHAN's education when the second death occurred this man tended to his body before the burial and also

sorted the belongings to give to the family, thus demonstrating by example that you can't catch aids by touch. Just one example of the influence CHAN had on the communities.

Tuesday we had an early meeting with the leaders of the communities at Dinthar. To talk about the issues within their community. One of the community leaders said "If it affects the community, it affects my family" and another said "Humility allows us to approach each other.

Then back to THQ for morning prayers.

We were formally welcomed by the Territorial Commander, who we knew as Naomi, she had been a Captain in the '90's and had been at the set up of CHAN. Sue and I then made our first visit to see Hnuna and Barbara, they were both so pleased to see us, Hnuna keeps quite well and Barbara although she has a short term memory loss, her recall of the time at Woking was really very good and they both wanted us to pass on their Christian love to everyone.

After lunch we visited the ITI Corps, again we met the local young people who do community visits in their area.

Then back to our hotel for a de-brief at 5.45pm, Dinner at 7.00pm then falling exhausted into bed.

Wednesday 6.30 start to Gan Sabra a home for children affected by HIV run

by Lucy, who had been a Nun but had obviously been called by God to do a work with these children. She first adopted a child with HIV, then opened an orphanage where she has 16 children

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living in and also cares for children whose parent is out at work. She said "We all have to be a bit foolish in taking an extra step for others" Our meeting was with Church and community leaders. The Village Council President said, "My son was on drugs. Now he drinks. We are poor but we give what we can to Gan Sabre. Lucy has changed people's attitude about HIV she has connected people"

The Children at Gan Sabre

Then back to town for breakfast at 10.15. We actually had a little free time then before we had a meeting with CHAN, talking about the events of the day so far. We then went back to our 'hotel' for 1½ hours before setting off again for Gan Sabra, this time to meet the children. They were absolutely delightful, the whole proceedings was chaired by a 14 year old young lady named Annie, she gave some advice to children affected by HIV in Zambia and Zimbabwe "Stand up for yourself, Be strong. Say what you need to say. Come out of your shells" her English was excellent, (she learnt by watching TV). Sue couldn't believe how quiet the children were, being used to our Young People, she

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soon had them relaxed and making plenty of noise. They also learnt an action song in Danish.

I was particularly touched by the sign on the wall which said "There might be a limitation for cure, but not for love and care" I was to go to a band practice at Bethlehem Corps that evening, but due to the fact the Major couldn't remember where he had left his car and the traffic,I got there too late, but as a bonus the violin class was still there, Thursday 9.0am start with a meeting with CHAN, A day of reflection, Time Lines (Sue is now the expert at these!) and Brain Storming.

In the evening Naomi (the TC) hosted a meal at an Indian Restaurant (Curry - again!) on the way home we called in to the Temple Corps in time to hear the Choir practising.

Friday A day off. The Major and George drove us up into the mountains, the scenery was beautiful, we saw some typical houses built of bamboo at a heritage sight. We finished the day at the house of Myer a friend of Ian and Alison where we had "Curry" and Sue taught them the "Hokey Cokey".

What did we learn? We saw Young People taking a lead in the fight against Drugs Drink and Aids. We saw when communities come together with a common cause things can change.

We pointed out that they weren't alone in their fight, that we had the same problems here in Woking.

We learnt so much that we hope can be used in our own community.

Peter

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Core Groups Lunchtime Light Meets at the Church 12.00pm March April

Thursday Thursday

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Denvale Group Meets at Margi’s 8.00pm March April

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The Nomads Meet at various venues 7.30pm March April

Thursday Thursday

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The Full Monty Meets for breakfast at various venues 9.00am March April

Saturday Saturday

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Hearts and Crafts Meets at the Church 7.30pm March April

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Glocon Week 2 Kerela India Saturday 4th February we continued onto the next place on the Glocon journey. We flew to Calcutta where we stayed for one night where Ian tried to let us experience as much as we could of this busy chaotic city. On the way to the airport on the Sunday morning we were introduced to the ‘Laughing club’ which we have shared with you all since we returned. Following another flight & car journey we arrived at Karungapally ‘The Hotel Comfort Regency’ which was to be our home for the next few days Ian & Bobby soon took over the Managers office for the use of the internet and we felt at home although hot water was lacking for some.

On Monday morning we met for the first time the Signal Club at Srayikadu this community was affected by the 2004 tsunami. The signal Club was formed in 1994 and after the Tsunami became a group of young people who addressed the needs of the community.

The first day with these young people was spent explaining the purpose of the visit & listening to their stories about the Tsunami and how they managed to overcome that trauma to the community.

We walked to the beach & the area around with them and they pointed out how far the waves went and gave vivid accounts of the events of that day. It was so hard to imagine how dreadful it was and the fear they must live with of it happening again. Following the tsunami this group were very active in the recov-

ery & worked closely with The Salvation Army.

We were treated to lunch which arrived wrapped in newspaper that’s right it was rice with little packets of I’m not too sure what. Peter & I soon discovered it was extremely hot my lips & tongue took a while to recover. The afternoon was spent on SALT visits we divided into 3 groups & went with members of the Signal Club to homes in the community. It was a privilege for me to go with Ian to a home of one of the signal club members Rajesh they described how he saw the strange sea & sent a message to warn his mother & sister who ran to escape sadly his sister died in the wave she was 23years old. They were able to speak openly about their experience and look forward to a happy future with their 3 year old son who was adorable I was able to hold him and communicate even though we did not speak the same language.

On Tuesday we headed 5 miles along the coast to a Azheekal community we met in the home of a community member where we all spent time again listening and talking about their concerns & experiences. Their club was called Glasca they spoke of the link between them & the Signal Club and how they asked the Signal club for help following the Tsunami they transferred their knowledge to each other. This community was already responding to health issues & the Signal Club saw this as something they could take on.

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Some members of the”Signal Club”

Wednesday once more we went to the Signal club where we shared with them their timeline and charts of their story and encouraged them to look at the past but also to look to the future. Some older members of the signal Club came this day and photographs were brought out of Ian’s daughter Claire who worked in the community after the Tsunami who they remembered along with Ian & Bobby. The visit helped them to realise that they needed to re-engage with community issues and that the older members had to support the new members. In the afternoon we went on a boat ride which was one of the highlights for us. These local people took time to take us about an hour up the river to another community at Perumpalley which was a resettlement community set up after the Tsunami homes built by the Salvation Army. The signal club had visited this area before but following this visit agreed to go back and help them to work together as a community also invited them to visit Srayikadu to learn from them. Peter & I

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learnt so much from our time with Ian & Alison and the communities which we visited we realised that we could transfer that knowledge back here to Woking and make a difference in this area around our hall. The culture and way of life may be very different but life issues are the same worldwide. We shared a very special & encouraging time when we returned from the boat trip one of the Signal club members Amjith said “We thank God for every blessing that comes as a bonus you have influenced our life and way of thinking. This is always remembered. Your visit came at the right time” It has been difficult to write all we experienced in this article but if you wish to know more please read the reports of each week as Ian & Alison continue to visit many other locations during the next year and watch the different stories unfold. See how they tell the stories from one community to another and how they learn from each other that includes us also. The reports are found on the Glocon notice board in the coffee shop.

Sue The communitiy at Perumpalley

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I’ll Fight Congress Just a reminder that on Sunday 27th May many of the Corps folk are going to the I’ll Fight Congress. If you have not signed up for a ticket but would still like to go, then please speak to Debbie or Will as soon as possible. Thank you.

WARNING! Bible Usage Can Be Habit Forming!

Regular reading can cause loss of ANXIETY and FEAR; decreased appetite for LYING, CHEATING, STEALING, HATING, ANGER and ENVY. Symptoms include: increased sensation of LOVE, JOY, PEACE, COMPASSION and CONTENTMENT. If symptoms persist, just PRAISE THE LORD.

Room to Rent Do you have a spare room? Would you like to earn a little extra money? Later this year, there is a possibility that a young woman in her early 20s is going to be joining us at Woking but needs somewhere to live. If this sounds like something you could help with, please see Will.

Cadet Placement From 19th to 26th March, two cadets from William Booth College will be joining us for a placement. They will be attending various Corps activities and shadowing Debbie & Will, learning about the day-to-day life of an officer.

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2012 Reflections in worship give the New Year hope and love.

Ahead of resolutions we look to God above.

Commitments of promise to be 4 life as told We can succeed lets encourage, be bold.

In “Jeremiah’s” verses, God’s word, listen, seek, and pray, Our journey of life, Father God leads the way.

Prayer is important, worship, praise does inspire Glory to Jesus, hear an inspiring choir.

Making a picture of what God can do, With faith and courage, we will see it through.

So let’s onward go with Self Denial, The Holy Spirit guiding every mile.

Margi