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7th September 2008
The morning Holiness Meeting was led by Major Bob Davies from DHQ. At this time of the Annual Appeal, he illustrated the work of The Salvation Army with the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15: v17-27), in particular the community work with homeless people. He reminded us of the symbolism of the gifts that the son received from his father, the robe for honour, the ring for authority and the shoes for sonship. Just as the son was restored to his family, we have been restored to new life by God.
‘Spiritual Energy’ was the theme for the Salvation Meeting by Major Barbara Davies. Coming at the time of the Paralympic Games, she was impressed by the ‘abundent lives’ these athletes have and asked, ‘Why can’t Christians give of their best as these Paralympians do?’ She urged us to become the person God wants us to be and not only to believe in the Holy Spirit but to live out that experience and show others.
‘Spiritual Energy’ was the theme for the Salvation Meeting by Major Barbara Davies. Coming at the time of the Paralympic Games, she was impressed by the ‘abundent lives’ these athletes have and asked, ‘Why can’t Christians give of their best as these Paralympians do?’ She urged us to become the person God wants us to be and not only to believe in the Holy Spirit but to live out that experience and show others.
8th September 2008
The Corps was again host to the Meeting of the United Ladies Churches from around the town. They were treated to two songs from Julia Harland, our Singing Company Leader and then the address was presented by Major Suzanne Fincham, the wife of our DC. She spoke about paradoxes in life which went down very well with the sixty or so ladies in the congregation. The afternoon was completed with fellowship over a cup of tea.
14th September 2008
Inspired by their summer holiday, our Deputy Songster Leader, Kevin Swinbank and his wife Lynn, brought us the two meetings today. The theme for the Holiness meeting was ‘Signs’. Taking Isiah 53 :v2-6 as their Scripture passage that there is a better sign than any you find in life, the sign of Jesus on the cross to show the second coming. Lynn presented the YP Story about ‘Road signs for life!’ The Singing Company offered ‘Holy place’ and the YP Band played ‘Sheffield Salters’.
The Salvation Meeting had the theme of ‘Elements’. Kevin used 2 Kings 3: v1-20 as the Scripture reading. The congregation sang ‘Send the Fire!’, ‘Will your anchor hold’ and ‘Over all the earth’. The Senior Band played ‘His Provision’
27th & 28th September
Chester-le-Street Band celebrated 126 years of musical ministry in Chester-le-Street recently.
Leaders for the weekend were Retired Major's Tom and Muriel Calder from Brighton Congress Hall.
For the Major's it was a return to their roots, as they were officers at Newcastle City Temple Corps for a number of years, so it was fitting that their Band and Songsters were the visiting sections for the Saturday Night Festival.
A number of the congregation had not been to an Army Festival before and they were well catered for in the programme, prepared by Bandmaster Bob Dare, which featured new and not so new music.
The personal testimony of Alison Wright, brought much blessing as did the recitation 'The Last Testimony of Martin Luther King' presented by Songster Pat Ions. Deputy B/M David Buddings chose as his Euphonium Solo 'We'll all Shout Hallelujah' as his contribution to the programme.
The compere for the evening was brother Clarence Adoo. Clarence made the chosen music of both the sections come alive with his thoughtful descriptions of the pieces.
Clarence also brought a sense of peace and rededication to the congregation when he conducted the Band for 'Lord With My All I Part'
J.G.Cowper CPR
The Salvation Army ‘Belief in Action’ Annual Appeal
Each year at this time, The Salvation Army runs its Annual Appeal collection to raise money for its work with the homeless, elderly and other marginalised people in our own social service centres and community centres across the country.
This year our theme for the appeal is ‘It’s what you do that matters’ and your donation can make a real difference to people who are going through tough times. Nationally we need to raise a minimum of £2.6m to help us continue our work.
All donations of time and money will make a real difference to the thousands of people across the UK and Ireland who each year turn to The Salvation Army for help.
The Annual Appeal is one of the most cost-effective appeals run by The Salvation Army with every £1 donated generating over £10 in income, and 91p of every £1 going directly to the people who need it through our social and community programmes.
In Chester-le-Street, The Salvation Army members, friends and volunteers have been out and about to raise funds for this vital work.
We would like to say a huge, ‘Thank You!’ to everybody who supported this year’s Appeal with their donations. In our area we raised £2400 and we are extremely grateful for everyone’s generosity.
We also want to extend a special thanks to our volunteer collectors and all those who gave their time so willingly to our fundraising appeal.
This year our theme for the appeal is ‘It’s what you do that matters’ and your donation can make a real difference to people who are going through tough times. Nationally we need to raise a minimum of £2.6m to help us continue our work.
All donations of time and money will make a real difference to the thousands of people across the UK and Ireland who each year turn to The Salvation Army for help.
The Annual Appeal is one of the most cost-
In Chester-
We would like to say a huge, ‘Thank You!’ to everybody who supported this year’s Appeal with their donations. In our area we raised £2400 and we are extremely grateful for everyone’s generosity.
We also want to extend a special thanks to our volunteer collectors and all those who gave their time so willingly to our fundraising appeal.
Majors Eric & Carol Pearce
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