So…we announced to our corps today that we are expecting farewell orders on the 8th February. Its one of those annoying things you have to keep under your hat until the last minute, but I feel a little bit of relief at having told the corps. We shared it with our leadership a couple of … More Under Farewell Orders!
So…we had a good time at the Officer’s Advance. Twas led by Commissioners John and Betty Matear, our Territorial Leaders. I found them to be very refreshing. Commissioner Betty, in particular, impressed me. Here is a woman who has a very strong and powerful ministry. Previous TPWM’s in the UK haven’t been quite so dynamic. … More Report from Officers Advance
….well, the call it Officers Retreat, but I’m not into that. If thats what you want to do, fine, but I’ll just get on with advancing, thank you! Stay tuned!
To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice by Keith Green To obey is better than sacrifice, I don’t need your money, I want your life. And I hear you say that I’m coming back soon, But you act like I’ll never return. Well you speak of grace and my love so sweet, How you thrive on … More A song to chew on…
So, Saturday night I attended the retirement meeting of two officers in the city. I headed off early to the meeting basically because I thought it would be hard to get a seat… although, thinking about it, if it people were having to stand I’d have offered my seat….anyway… …so, there is no traffic on … More Turned up
I intend carefully to instruct my children that if at any time they see The Salvation Army a wealthy, respectable concern, the majority of whose “soldiers” simply go where they please to attend its’ “ministrations,” leaving the godless undisturbed to perish; and if they see another set of people, however they may be clothed or … More What do we tell our children?
A word of prophecy to The Army given to Nearly-Captain Andrew Bale. I add my amen to this message…it corresponds perfectly with what I believe the Lord to be saying to us at this time. Read and respond with repentance, prayer and positive action. This can be the Army’s finest hour…we press on into Christ. … More A word from the Lord via Bale
So, we’re planning a holiness weekend at Pill in October. Problem is, Commissioner Howe, who I was hoping would come and lead it can’t make it. Sad thing is, other than the nearly-Captain Andrew Bale who will be taking up his new appointment in August, I can’t for the life of me think of an … More Holiness Teachers
Came across this cracking article by Todd Frield from Wayofthemasterradio.com. A good read. Will be sure to post part two for you. You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!Salvation Army President Predicts Demise of The Church Part One Any Fifth Street Promenade tarot card reader would be thrilled to nail a prediction as accurately as William Booth … More You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!
I’ve got a dream. Its best encapsulated by the phrase ‘Simple Mission.’ Let me explain how I see it. It is a corps of soldiers and local officers working a geographical area. It is, of course, a ward based corps, so the main teaching, prayer, worship and pastoral care happens in a network of small … More Simple Mission
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