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

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

A meeting to discuss development and growth of childrens ministry will be held at the quarters on Wednesday at 7.30pm, everyone is encouraged to attend.

UPDATE

Captains Ian and Susan will be away next Sunday leading the childrens weekend in Dudley. They then will start a weeks holiday, and then for three days attend the divisional retreat for officers at Ashburnham.

Sunday 14th February will be led by Cadet Mark Cotterill
Sunday 21st February will be led by Ray Kear, Band Secretary from Upper Norwood Corps.

Sunday 28th February will be led by Cadet Mark Cotterill.

Cadet Mark returned today to continue his series on Defining Moments, and looking again at the healing of the paralised man. There was plenty to think about!!! Songs today included:- Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty; The Splendour of the King; I believe that God the Father; Praise my soul the King of Heaven.

NEW ARRIVAL

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Louis Arthur Robert Gregory at 4.25am this morning. Seven pounds Eight. We thank God for Louis arrival, as we do for Kate and Scott

Cadet Mark Cotterill led our Sunday Worship, looking at that which really matters. Songs included:- Praise to the Lord the Almighty; Praise Him You heavens; Jesus, Hope of the Nations; O Boundless Salvation.

Captain Susan was at Crawley today

a number of our corps fellowship travelled to gillingham to be part of prayer wave 2010 on friday last.

Cadet Mark Cotterill will be with us again this Sunday leading our meeting. Do come and share with us at 10.30am.

Joshua Robert Crawford. The funeral service was held today for Joshua Robert Crawford, a young 22 year old. Our worship hall was packed with over 100 people gathering together for this special meeting, and then  a smaller number for the committal at Worthing Crematrorium. Our thoughts and prayers remain with mum, Sandra, dad, Carey, and his sisters, aunties, uncles, grandparents and more..... Joshua used to attend The Salvation Army Sunday School a number of years ago.

Following our recent corps council meeting, we are pleased to announce a new Sunday Evening meeting, being held on the first Sunday in the month from March. We start at 6.30pm. We will over an hour, look at parts of the Bible and how they relate to us, and share some discussion, as well as sharing prayer and some worship together as well. Its about being together....... so come together with us.

Sunday 24th January - what a special Sunday we shared together. We were pleased that Majors Telfer, from THQ, were able to come, despite two weeks before having to be cancelled because of weather. Major Carol spoke in the morning, taking the theme of Covenant, from this years Commitment Sunday Material. During this meeting a number knelt before God, and we also welcomed Kofi as an adherent member. In a few words, he thanked the family for accepting him and thanked God for the church. Captain Ian conducted the enrolement. Songs included I Believe in God the Father; Over all the earth; I have no claim on grace; All I Once held dear; Dear Lord I do surrender.

We held our first SUNDAY FEAST today - events we will be holding when we have special guests with us. This includes a meal together, and then a feast on teaching, sharing, fellowship etc. Major Ivor saw this meeting through, which also Major Carol shared a little of their officership which has taken them into various parts of the world. Major Ivor gave some teaching on mission and the importance of reaching out to others. About 30 people gathered together for this, and we had a really special time.

A good number gathered today last Friday for the evening we hosted prayer for the Unity Week. Captain Ian led this. The Unity Service was held on Sunday evening, at St Marys Parish Church. It was an excellent service and we thank God for this opporutnity of meeting together with other brother and sisters in Christ,

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is being celebrated each day in Horsham. On Friday evening from 7-8pm we will be hosting an evening of prayer. A service for celebrating unity will be held Sunday Evening.

Cadet Mark Cotterill led worship and opened The Word on Sunday 16th, and introduced us to a series he would be sharing as he comes on placement to us until April. Change/Transformation would be explored. Captain Susan did the Sunday Challenge. Songs used included:- To God be the Glory; I believe in God the Father; Jesus Hope of the Nations; Crown Him with many Crowns.

A DIVISIONAL CELEBRATION was held at Chatham, and featured Commissioners John and Betty Matear as special guests - our territorial leaders. A number from Horsham Corps represented us at the meeting.