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TEIGNMOUTH: Marilyn Chapman was welcomed as an adherent member by Major Nigel Byrne (Newton Abbot). Marilyn first stepped into the hall last year with a gift for the Christmas appeal. She was invited to stay and has not missed a Sunday since. She feels that she has found her spiritual home. Also pictured is flag-bearer John Spooner. – M. G.

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ABERDEEN CITADEL: Patrick Boyne was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Lieutenant Helen Froud. He linked up with the corps through contact with Good Neighbours and Castlegate Chorus. Patrick is now an enthusiastic member of the songsters. – H. F.

BALLYMONEY: Georgina Whittaker first made contact with the Army through the midweek drop-in. She was invited to Sunday worship and has never looked back. Corps officers Major Jane-Marie and Lieutenant Tim Cook welcomed Georgina as an adherent member. – T. C.

BLACKPOOL CITADEL: Major Sandra Fisher (Blackpool Team Ministry) welcomed Patrick Swayze and Philip Corallo as adherent members. As a youngster, Patrick lived in Bath and was a YP band member. Philip had been searching for a church where he could settle. He linked up with the corps out of curiosity, finding that it was evangelical and just what he wanted. Both wish to go further in their relationships with the Lord. They are pictured with Adherents Secretary Valerie Eccles.

LIVERPOOL STONEYCROFT: Corps officer Lieutenant Sam Tomlin welcomed three adherent members. Jonathan McKay linked up with the corps through the Recycles bike repair programme. Arthur and Claudia Johnson responded to God’s call to worship at the Army after serving at many churches over the years. They all shared how Jesus was central to their lives. They are pictured with CS Joan Petrie. – S. T.

Neil Bowler was also welcomed as an adherent member by Major Sandra. They are pictured with Valerie. The Bowler family moved to Blackpool Citadel in the early 1960s from Lamberhead Green Corps. In his younger years Neil played in the YP band, and later the senior band. He left the corps for some years but since his return has been attending regularly. He is a valued member of the congregation. Neil had no hesitation in becoming an adherent member. – D. E.

TEDDINGTON: Corps leader Divisional Envoy Roger Coates enrolled Laila Magyar as the first soldier in six years. Already a Christian, Laila had been looking for a church where she could worship. She accepted an invitation from a colleague to attend a Sunday meeting two years ago. Laila got involved, serving coffee after worship each Sunday, and decided to explore what soldiership meant. This resulted in her committing to sign the soldier’s covenant and wear uniform. Laila looks forward to deepening her relationship with God and gives him all the glory. – R. C.