Summer Bulletin Exeter Corps

Merlin Entertainment Discounts

We are very pleased to inform you that the Special Events Unit has secured discounted rates for all theme parks within the Merlin Entertainments Group. This includes Thorpe Park, Madame Tussauds and Legoland Windsor.

These discounted prices are available to all members of The Salvation Army and would be ideal for group outings and family days out.

We are also very pleased to inform you that we have secured a discounted rate for the Merlin Annual Pass. This gives you 12-month entry into 31 top attractions across the UK. This includes the major theme parks along with Warwick Castle, Sea Life Centres and the London Eye, to name just a few. Pass holders also get access to a whole host of perks including 20% off shopping and dining in the attractions. Annual pass prices start from just £95.04 per person.

In order to take advantage of these great prices, please call 0871222 4001 and quote ‘The Salvation Army’. For full terms and conditions, please go tomerlinannualpass.co.uk.

For more information please download the brochure and Annual Pass information or go to http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/Merlin-Discounts

Exeter Salvation Army Corps Summer Bulletin Commanding officers:

Majors Alan and Carol Young ‘The Salvation Army in Exeter exists to please God and make Jesus known’

Sunday Programme

Welcome to Exeter Salvation Army

9.40am Prayer meeting (open to all – please feel free to join us at any time)

10.30am – 12 noon Morning Worship Crèche facility for the under 3’s available Primary (3-5) Lovin’ It (6-11) and Livin’ It (12-17) age-related Bible-based activities in the community hall as announced. When there are no formal activities arranged for children please use the activity bags provided at the sides of the hall You are invited to stay for refreshments & fellowship after worship

12.30 – 1pm Community lunch - for those in need, served in our community hall (helpers please note – no entry to the community hall before 12.15) Exeter Salvation Army Friars Gate Exeter EX2 4AZ Phone: 01392 216553 Mobile: 07743 019407 We try to ensure the information is as accurate and up to date as possible. Please email items for the next edition to SABulletin@aol.com by Tuesday 3rd September

Thank you

Corps Flower Rota 28th July

Barbara & Tony Maddocks

4th August

Pam Huxham

11th August

(donation)

18th August

Elaine & Douglas Haydon

25th August

(donation)

1st September

(donation)

Registered Charity Numbers: 215174 and 214779 (England and Wales); SC009359 and SC037691 (Scotland); and CHY6399 (Republic of Ireland)

Corps Diary July & August Listen out for announcements for other events

July Sun 28th ~ Worship led by Songster Margaret Pope 28th July – 3rd August Guide Jamboree

August

Would you value our prayer support?

Sun 4th ~ Worship led by Patricia & Kenneth Downie supported by our Band & Songsters. The Band will minister in Culmstock at 4pm 5th – 9th Junior Adventure Camp Sun 11th ~ ‘I am the gate’ John 10:1-10 – worship will include the retirement of Songster Margaret Vincent 17th – 23rd South Western School of Christian Arts. Spaces still available for SWSCA, cost £200. Major Alan has application forms.

Sat 17th ~ Response at Lewdown Methodist Church Sun 18th ~’I am the good shepherd’ John 10:11-21 Sun 25th ~’I am the resurrection & the life’ John 11:1-44

If you would like someone to pray for you or with you, speak to someone today or leave your prayer request & details What’s on in September? in the box provided in the foyer 4th - Tony Campolo in Exeter Cathedral 7.30pm (please see the poster for full details) Please pray for those 9th – Our Songsters (senior choir) will be singing supporting our homeless community each week and for in Lapford Congregational Church and would appreciate your support (Listen out for details) all those attending the new Alpha course on Sunday 27th – MacMillan Coffee Morning 10am – 12noon evenings please invite your friends along 29th - Back to Church Sunday & Messy Church Please pray for those in our fellowship who are unwell just Details soon! now and for all those going through difficult times Our prayer room is open for private prayers whenever the hall is open so please feel free to spend some time here.

Copies of our Corps prayer list are available in the foyer – please feel free to take one.

What is Messy Church?

Messy Church...  is a way of being church for families involving fun!  is a church, not a craft club, that helps people encounter Jesus as Lord and Saviour  is found across the world  values are about being Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration Please start praying for our Messy Church, which is a whole Corps venture so something you might like to be a part of – Speak to Major Carol or Ginnie to find out what God has in store for you

Whether you live locally or are visiting Exeter on holiday or hoping to study at Exeter University, we are pleased to see you today and hope to see you again soon Exeter Corps Leadership Team             

Corps Secretary & Youth Club leader Martyn Read Corps Treasurer Phil Jones Corps Mission Secretary Andrew Cutler Corps Organising Secretary Lyn Hancock Bandmaster Peter Woolway Songster Leader Nigel Crane Ladies group (Home League) leader Major Marina Jones Women’s Fellowship Leader Ruth Hawker Craft Group leader Jo Bovey Parent & Toddler Group leader Carol Barter Children’s Ministry Leader Ginnie Cutler Youth Workers Gemma Coleman & Steph Kent Baden Powell leaders Carol Barter, Andrea Haydon, Moira & Andrew Aggett

Please prayer for all our leaders and those who work in support roles for our Corps activities asking for God’s guidance as they plan our autumn programme

Exeter Salvation Army Web Page You can find out more about our Corps, view or download copies of this Bulletin at the following Internet address www.salvationarmy.org.uk/swe/Exeter_Temple

Weekday activities Many of our weekday activities take a break over the summertime. Please ask about what we can offer you & your family in the autumn.

Home League (Ladies meeting) last meeting is July 30th and will recommence in September Our Craft Group meets each Monday morning at 10am (except for Bank Holiday Mondays). If you would like more information about this activity, please speak to Jo Bovey or our commanding officers.

We urgently need more people willing to be a part of our Sunday morning washing up rota - please speak to Pam Huxham today – thank you very much