CELEBRATE COMMUNITY
Looking Back and Reaching Forward BUCHANS, N.L— Mjrs Doug and Jean Hefford, DC and DDWM, Maritime Div, led the anniversary celebrations of the corps in Buchans during the town’s come-home year festivities. Jessica Butt, Corner Brook Temple, N.L., was the musical guest. Saturday’s events included a hot dog and hamburger sale, a special dinner for 250 people and a well-attended gospel concert. Sunday’s band reunion was led by Bandmaster Ernest Simmons, and Weldon Pollett and Albert Woodland, former band leaders.
VANCOUVER—The Salvation Army’s War College in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside celebrates the graduation of its ninth session of students, the Dragon Slayers: Morten Andersen, Denmark; Melina and Nicholas Abraham, Alberta; Heiner Helm, Germany; Kristin Ljungholm, Sweden; Jared Braund, Maria Bulk and Chelsea Taschuk, British Columbia. With them (front, centre) are Carla and Jonathan Evans, ministry directors. Audrey Simmons cuts the anniversary cake. With her are Norm and Crystal Porter, then corps leaders; Mjrs Jean and Doug Hefford
A Bottle of Water in Christ’s Name
MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Three new soldiers and two adherents swell the ranks at Erin Mills CC. From left, Cpt Judi Wickens, CO; John Aguilar; Elizabeth Wickens; Bidemi Adeosun; Ian Robinson; Steven Mann; Cpt Ron Wickens, CO.
CARBONEAR, N.L.—During the opening and closing ceremonies of the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games in August, the Army distributed tea, coffee and 850 bottles of water. Approximately 1,300 athletes and coaches attended the games. “At Saturday’s closing event in Harbour Grace, even the stage dignitaries sent us a message for water during the program,” says Wesley Rowe, who served as a volunteer.
St. John’s Rotary Club Supports Wiseman Centre ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—The Naturals Group of the Rotary Club of St. John’s presents $3,000 to help purchase furnishings for the newly developed women’s shelter portion of the Wiseman Centre. Until recently, the shelter was a men’s only facility, but with recent renovations it can accommodate four single homeless women, aged 30 and older. From left, Carla Foote; Ted Rowe; Mjr Wade Budgell, DSPRD, N.L. Div; Mjr Lloyd George, executive director; David Vardy; Bruce Templeman; Phil Wall. Volunteers Roger and Peggy Conway, Eileen and Woodrow Snow, and Elsie and Wesley Rowe served hundreds of bottles of water at the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games
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