LAST SATURDAY some of our children enjoyed a fun day arranged by our divisional childrens officer, Kathryn Doncaster. It was a great event, and supported by Captain Susan and Karen and Barry. Thanks everyone!

MEN AND LADIES FUN DAY

The church centre was buzzing last evening for the ladies and mens fun night arranged by our ladies and mens ministries leaders. As always its great to enjoy time together, and a whole host of games were enjoyed including board games, wii, short mat bowls, quizzes and more. Food of course was included. Thanks everyone was great night together

KATE GREGORY

Our thoughts and prayers have been focussed this week on KATE GREGORY as she attends an assessment conference at the WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE in London. Kate feels called by GOD to be a Salvation Army Officer, and an assessment conference is part of that process to see whether this is the right direction for her. We pray that God's will will be done

NEW LEADERS ARE COMING TO HORSHAM!!!!!

It has now been announced that Captains Susan and Ian will be moving on from their role as our church leaders in the Summer - but they still have five months with us.

BUT what is amazing news, at this time when so many places need leaders and leaders are not that available, is that we have been blessed with two new leaders, Captain Ann and Captain Iain Stewart who currently lead The Salvation Army in East Kilbride in Scotland. They have two daughters one who is 7 and the other who is 18. We are so grateful to God for this blessing and pray for the captains as they prepare to come to us, and also the pain of leaving behind their currently responsibilities.

Our community project, held on a Thursday night has been seeing some really great things happening in and through it. The vision that our captains had when they arrived at Horsham is very much being fulfilled and we thank God for the way in which lives are being touched. So many people are now coming along and coming because they feel we can help them. We want to continue to respond to the needs. The evening provides opportunity to chat, off load, receive help through food contributions and also our clothing bank. Refreshments are also served to those who come. A following on is now the next part of our programme, with a chance to chat further in the week by an appointment system. There is a place for everyone to be involved in some way in this project and if you would like to volunteer contact our community officer at Sandra.Thomas@salvationarmy.org.uk. We are so grateful to Sandra and her dedicated team for all they do week in and week out. So many come early and leave late.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Several members of the church family were able to join together today for our service of thanksgiving for the life and influence of Elsie Dorothy Woodley at the Surrey and Sussex Crematroium. We came in thanksgiving for Elsie, and in support of Gill, Ray, Mark, Karen and Helen and their families. On Sunday we will pause during our morning meeting to thank God for Elsie.

SUNDAY 19TH FEBRUARY - PART TWO

Twenty people gathered together for TOGETHER Extra. A helpful evening of exploration together included building relationships with people, building relationship with God, building relationships with others. We explored how we can approach new people in our church community, and chat with those who are already part of the church. We explored how we can develop a life of prayer rather than do a duty of prayer. We explored how we can pray with other people and minister to them in the Power of the Holy Spirit. Teaching was interspread with discussion which was all very helpful. We are very grateful to those who gave their time this evening to explore this together.

A VERY FULL HALL of people enjoyed our morning of praise and celebration, and especially time to celebrate the life of ISABEL RAYNER, who was brought by mum and dad for a service of celebration as she celebrated her first year of life. Captains Ian and Susan shared the meeting, Captain Susan conducting the service of thanksgiving, and singing a solo, In The Love of Jesus. Other songs included:- For the beauty of the earth; Praise God from whom all blessings flow; My Jesus, My Saviour; O Love that wilt not let me go; Enter, Enter right into my heart; The King of Love My Shepherd is. Captain Ian spoke on John 10, and looked at The Shepherd, recognising that true life is found in Jesus Christ, true acceptance is found in Jesus Christ, and true direction is found in Jesus Christ. Various people used our place of prayer at the end of the meeting.

WELL DONE TO ZOE WHITING who is featured in KIDS ALIVE this week. A great feature!!!