Solomon Islands District Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 11)

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Solomon Islands District

NEWSLETTER November 2021 Volume 4, Issue 11

Inside this issue:

10th Anniversary Celebration

General Albert Osborn, former international leader of The Salvation Army, wrote a hymn acknowledging, “What a work the Lord has done, by His saving grace,” which rings true today as The Salvation Army has just celebrated ten grace-filled years of mission and ministry in the Solomon Islands. The 10th Anniversary weekend kicked off on Friday, 19th November with Honiara Corps cultural dancers and timbrelists leading a procession of the District Officers, Area Officers and Church Leaders into the Opening Program. The evening commenced with video greetings from Colonels Garth and Patti Niemand, Territorial Leaders of the Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands Territory. Their kind words of encouragement set the tone for the weekend, as the Solomon Islands District

reflected back on the past 10 years with gratitude and looked forward to the next 10 years with great anticipation, echoing the refrain of General Osborn’s hymn, “Greater things! Greater things! Give us faith, O Lord, we pray, faith for greater things.” The weekend proceeded with two workshops on Saturday morning introducing the World Vision ‘A Good Life for All Boys & Girls’ Sunday School resource and launching the Territorial Strategic Plan. After lunch an Open Air and March of Witness with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Brass Band was followed by a brass band concert that included the Honiara Corps Brass Band. The evening featured the youth of the District who led a powerful evening of worship and items from each of the church youth groups, including

the enrollment of 16 new Junior Soldiers. Sunday morning commenced with a combined worship service with the CRC church, who hosted the event, followed by a celebration feast that was cooked overnight on a traditional motu. After lunch the worship service included the enrolment of six Soldiers, recognition of two new Churches, and the warranting of six non-commissioned Officers. The finale for the weekend was a spectacular Mission & Cultural Celebration that was opened by a video greeting from General Brian and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, along with other video greetings from several previous Territorial and District leaders. A full report inclusive of a detailed program, international greetings, local reflections and photos of the 10th Anniversary will be published in a bumper commemorative Special Report!

Combined Band Practice with RSIPF

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New District Meeting Place

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New Nominees Application

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World Vision Channels of Hope

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25 Years of Service

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Personal Reflection

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Special points of interest:  Anniversary Preparations  Anniversary Celebrations  Change of Location  Responding to God’s call  Training & Development  Messengers of the Truth


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