AROUND THE TERRITORY
Jubilee Band Visits Penticton
Children Gather at Scotian Glen Camp
VANCOUVER’S JUBILEE BAND West travelled to Penticton, B.C., recently, where they performed before 600 people over the course of a weekend. The band, led by Roy Cornick, played in the gazebo at the Village by the Station, a Lutheran seniors’ care home in Penticton where the Salvation Army community care ministries is very active. A packed hall greeted the band at their Saturday evening concert, which featured several accomplished soloists, both playing and singing. The group also conducted the Sunday morning service at Penticton Community Church, and then led an afternoon hymn sing attended by 200 people.
THE MARITIME DIVISION’S annual Children’s Gathering was held at Scotian Glen Camp, N.S., in June. Nearly 60 children and 20 leaders came together under the theme of Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God, for a weekend filled with Bible teaching and worship, as well as games, crafts and more. At the end of the weekend, the children were invited to consider how Jesus died on the cross to take away their sins. Then they were given the opportunity to write on a piece of paper something that represented sin in their lives and place it on nails that were driven into a wooden cross. There was a great response to this exercise, which was followed by prayer in small groups with camp leaders.
Vancouver’s Jubilee Band West in action
Children sing songs at the annual Children’s Gathering at Scotian Glen Camp
N.L. Congress Highlights Children and Youth THE THEME FOLLOWING Jesus: Anything, Anytime, Anywhere was evident throughout the annual congress in Newfoundland and Labrador, led by Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial leaders. Colonels Mark and Sharon Tillsley, chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries, were also introduced and welcomed by the Newfoundland and Labrador Division. The congress commenced with a look at The Salvation Army’s history and heritage. Under the leadership of Rhodie Ann Woodland, the Gowans and Larsson musical Blood of the Lamb was performed before a capacity crowd of 950 on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the congregation was challenged by a keynote address by Commissioner Brian Peddle, followed by two teaching sessions on cultivating discipleship by Major Julie Slous, corps officer, Cariboo Hill Temple, Burnaby, B.C. Saturday afternoon and evening included an outreach carnival for children and a celebration of praise, which featured children and youth from the division singing, dancing and timbrelling. The focus of the Sunday morning worship service was Christlikeness, while Sunday evening was a time of commitment. Seven cadets from Newfoundland and Labrador, who are now at Winnipeg’s College for Officer Training, as well as 6 I September 2013 I Salvationist
two cadets who had summer appointments in the province, were recognized, and Lt-Colonel Sandra Rice, secretary for personnel, said a prayer of dedication for them. During the Sunday evening service, Commissioner Brian Peddle presented retirement certificates to Lt-Colonels Wayne and Myra Pritchett, then divisional leaders, who retired following 85 years of combined service.
Children participate in congress celebrations