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Burlington Salvationists Dedicate Building Expansion
ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—The congregation at St. John’s Temple celebrates the enrolment of six young people as soldiers. Front, from left, Lorraine Pope, youth pastor; Timothy Hynes; Nora Boone; Laura Howse; Mjrs Elaine and David Braye, COs. Back, from left, CSM Larry Purdy, holding the flag; RS Arlene Riche; Nathan Hynes; Kurtis Rodgers; Michael Howse.
FORT McMURRAY, ALTA.—From left, Kayla Sparkes, Joan Nobles, Lynn Scarrott and Allan Scarrott are enrolled as soldiers.
BURNABY, B.C.—Seven people are welcomed into the fellowship of Cariboo Hill Temple. Front, from left, Jerry Bradley, Christine Bradley, Kevin Surnik, adherents; Andrew Sweet, Erika-Shaye Gair, Kali Burrows, Kayla Roffel, soldiers. Back, from left, Mjr Julie Slous, CO; Mjr Winn Blackman, acting RS; Mike Burge, youth pastor; CSM Howard Coulter; Michael Collins, associate pastor.
Celebrate Your Faith in the LANDS of the BIBLE October 9-23, 2013 Three-day Greek Islands cruise, visit Athens, Israel and Petra, Jordan Hosted by Majors Woody and Sharon Hale Brochures available. wshale@sympatico.ca; 905-440-4378 “I now return to process all I have seen and heard, exploring the Bible with such a personal experience, a new desire to love and please my Lord, continuing to touch others with his love”—S. Ruttgaizer, Bishop’s Falls, N.L.
BURLINGTON, ONT.—Burlington CC recently dedicated an expansion to the corps building, which includes renovations in the foyer and kitchen, and the addition of a nursery and band room. Joining Cpts Kristian and Lesley Simms, COs, for the dedication service were Lt-Cols Lee and Deborah Graves, DC and DDWM, Ont. GL Div, and Lt-Col Alf Richardson, AC, Ont. GL Div, as well as a number of former officers. The divisional commander shared from 1 Peter 2:5, challenging the congregation to be “living stones” as the church in today’s world. As part of the celebration, six local officers were commissioned: Debbie Hackett, young people’s bandleader; Jennifer Hudgins, home league secretary; Dan Thompson, corps sergeant-major; Durwood Jerrett, community care ministries secretary; Grant Newbury, senior bandmaster; Joanne Newbury, colour sergeant. At the conclusion of the service, the new local officers and many others gathered for consecration and dedication at the mercy seat.
Local officers are commissioned in Burlington, Ont. From left, Joanne Newbury, Grant Newbury, Jennifer Hudgins, Durwood Jerrett, Debbie Hackett and Dan Thompson
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Donna Downey Oshawa Temple, Ontario Central-East Division I have felt the presence and grace of our Lord throughout my life, even while living abroad and attending churches other than the Army. More than 20 years ago I returned to the Army and decided to follow God’s lead in my life. I volunteered at family services, attended Bible studies and retreats, served on committees and enjoyed singing in our corps’ songster brigade, all of which gave me fulfilment, yet I desired to serve Jesus more. I heard the call to become an officer and responded with a resounding “yes,” feeling God’s leading throughout the entire process. I know for certain that the experiences God has brought me through will be used by him in many ways. I confidently trust in him and his salvation. I hold onto the promise given in Psalm 33:4, “For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.”
The Salvation Army Portage La Prairie
125th Anniversary May 25th-26th, 2013 Special Guests: Majors Brad and Mary Smith & Heritage Park Temple Band from Winnipeg, Manitoba Saturday, May 25th at 6:30pm: Celebration Concert Sunday, May 26th at 10:30am: Worship Service Greetings from former Officers and friends can be sent to: Peter_Robinson@can.salvationarmy.org or Box 476 Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3B7
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