CAPTAINS Ian and Susan with Grace, Adam and Hope, now start their holiday and return for Sunday 28th August. In their absence all administration matters should be addressed to Margaret Feist on 01403 254624; and pastoral matters can also be left here for dealing with the leadership team. Trevor Belcher, our corps sergeant major, oversights the mission and ministry of the corps in the officers absence, supported by the corps leadership.

The outline for the next Sundays are:-

Sunday 14th August led by the Time Out Bible Study Group
Sunday 21st August led by Ray and Dorothy Kear, from Upper Norwood Corps
Sunday 28th August led by Captain Ian, with Melusi Nkomo as the speaker.

We keep praying, and we keep believing!

TOUCHING HEAVEN - CHANGING EARTH was the focus and theme of our meetings today, led by Ian. Our focus this morning looked at Touching Heaven, and the importance of people who seek after God in everyway - living authentic lives for the Glory of God. Songs used today included:- Revive Thy Work O Lord; Are you seeking joys that will not fade?' Wake up O Sleeper; We will seek Your face O Mighty God; When I Look into Your Holiness; To Thy Cross I come, Lord; And can it be? Several people came forward in prayer, to offer prayer and be make prayers.

Following morning worship a time was given for our families to enjoy time for play and building relationships. It was lovely to see our families enjoying time together and getting to know each other better.

Being the first Sunday in the month we gathered for TOGETHER. Ian looked at Changing Earth and Acts 4 was our passage. Songs included:- We are witnesses for Jesus; O Happy Day; Far and Near; Men of Faith; He is the Lord; Send a new touch of Power; We will seek Your Face O Mighty God; Lord, for a mighty revival we plead.

A great day, and we thank God for the opportunities of touching heaven - and now to change earth!