The Salvation Army in Horsham and Crawley

Pentecost reflects a coming together of God;s People, and somethings amazing happening among them. This weekend we saw that reflected in so many different ways. It all started on Saturday when we held our Garden Party, attended by hundreds of people and raising just over £1000. Although financially is not why we did it, we wanted to very much invite people to come to us and meet with us - and they did. Some of them our new contacts through KIDS ALIVE and our other groups. Stalls, were married together with face painting, bouncy castles, side stalls, the firemen and police were there, as were musicians making together a band, which allowed for great music. There was also garden games that was enjoyed, and a treasure hunt and much more. Refreshments were also a major part of the event. The day concluded with a community songs of praise, which was led by our visitors for the weekend, Majors Anne and John Read. They stayed over and on the Sunday led our celebration meeting in the morning. Songs in this included:- Come on and Celebrate, Thou Christ of burning cleansing flame, Breath on me, The way its gonna be, I've felt a new and loving touch, Be still for the presence of the Lord, Love divine. SUNDAY FEAST followed which included a lovely roast meal and then a concluding time when the majors shared something of their lives and their current appointments. We are grateful to God for such a great weekend, and look forward to more of what God has in store for us. We are also grateful to Majors Read and others who worked so hard to make this weekend possible.