Jackie Fisher recently attended the launch of the Divisional Prayer Wave and has given us this report:-

As I left work on Friday 29th January, a friend asked me ‘What are you doing this weekend?’ ‘I’m going to a prayer wave,’ I replied. ‘What’s a prayer wave?’ she asked. That was a good question.

To be honest, I had no idea myself what a prayer wave was, but anything that involves prayer has got to be good, hasn’t it? I was about to find out.

5 of us from Horsham set off to Gillingham in Kent to join others from the various Salvation Army Corps in the area for an evening of prayer. To some that probably sounds boring, but in reality it was a very enjoyable and uplifting experience.

The evening began and ended with a time of worship. In between we were encouraged to pray in various ways. There were a number displays around the room and we were encouraged to walk around and use them to help us to focus and to prompt our prayers. We were made to feel relaxed to do whatever felt comfortable to us. You could pray out loud or in silence, on your own or with a partner or in a group.

The displays reminded us of what is going on locally, across our country and across the world. We were encouraged to pray for those in the Corps within our own area, other Corps in this country and the work the Salvation Army is involved in throughout the world. There were some practical activities to aid our praying, such as pinning the names of people we felt drawn to pray for on a flag.

Was it worth going? Definitely! In this busy life we lead it’s never easy to find time to pray as much as we should. But when we do, God blesses both us and those we pray for. Will I be going again? Definitely! There is real power in prayer and it is an opportunity to come away from our busy lives and draw near to God and allow Him to use us. Next time, why don’t you come to?

DIVISIONAL KIDS FUND DAY 2010 - GOING WILD.
Report by Grace Woodgate

We started in the main hall and sis some singing, bush tucker trails, and listened to a Bible reading. We had been given stickers with animals on and a colour. So when we were in the main hall we had to go in the animal groups and when we split in to the different rooms we went into the colour groups. I was in the Zebra and the blue group. The blues started in the animal room where a vet had brought some animals in to show us. He had brought these following animals; a rat called manuel, a rabbit named eddie, a tortoise, a hare and a dog. After each place we had been too we went into the main hall again. First we had an obstacle course. Then we did a little race thing. Then we played a game like ladders. Then we played tug of war. After that we went into the craft room. We made picture frames for the pictures that were taken with the aninmals. When we had finished there we went to the games room and played lots of games. That sadlhy was the last activity so we went into the hall for the last time and were shown our scores for the day. The team that had won was my team!!!!! I had a great day!!!!

our home league celebrated the 90th birthday of Mrs Irene Downs

Our first SUNDAY EVENING meeting, which meets monthly on the first Sunday, at 6.30pm, was supported well by members and friends and was a valued time. Time was given for prayer, discussion, sharing in song etc. Very helpful comments have been received to say how much people enjoyed and valued the time. We meet next on Sunday 4th April.

One of our Home League Ladies, Irene Downs, celebrated her 90th birthday recently, and in home league tradition, a special party is held for all 90 year old members.

Sunday 7th March

Cadet Mark returned again today and continued his theme Defining Moments. The day also included our self denial missionary gift appeal. Songs today included:- Praise Him you heavens; take my life and let me be; the servant King; we have caught the vision splendid

Sunday 28th February 2010

Cadet Mark led our morning worship meeting contuining his series on defining moments