The Salvation Army Chatham

A slightly less hectic week-end than last, at least for some of us, and a very important one in the life of Louise Robinson.

Louise with friends (3rd from L)

In our Sunday morning meeting Louise was ’sworn in’ as a Salvation Army soldier by her grandfather, Major James Brown.

Louise with Grandad

with (L to R) Mum, Vanessa and Dad

giving her testimony

The meeting was led by Major Kathy, with the ceremony taking a large part of the procedings. Louise’s uncle, Major Ray Brown (the commanding officer at William Booth Memorial Halls, Nottingham) sent a letter which was read during the ceremony.

Ray and Pat Brown

Click here to read the promises made when becoming a Soldier in The Salvation Army. Anyone wishing to send greetings to our newest soldier is welcome to use the comments box below.
This meeting also included our Harvest Thanksgiving and began with the children bringing their baskets of fruit and vegetables for the display. Major Kathy spoke about the incredible world we live in and the Singing Company had a message for Louise using the words ‘Heaven is counting on You’. The scripture was from Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 and amongst the songs used was No 25 from The Salvation Army Song Book.

Major Kathy

In the evening we continued our Harvest Thanksgiving and we were reminded that, from all we receive, we must give the FIRST things to God. Scripture used was from the Psalms, using Nos 8 and 65, and our songs included Nos 19 and 924 from The Salvation Army Song Book.
Finally, for those who like pictures, here are some more from the morning’s ceremony.