Archive for August, 2008

Monday Spot (1 September 2008)

• Sunday, August 31st, 2008

As we move into the final third of the year we are still wondering when summer will begin. However, the forecasters have told us we will have a good September and October, so here’s hoping A sunny fellowship day back in July!


Evangelism Initiatives

• Friday, August 29th, 2008

We wish to remind readers of two evangelism initiatives which will be taking place soon.


New Corps Calendar

• Thursday, August 28th, 2008

We are pleased to announce a new Corps Calendar showing all currently known events which are part of, or impact upon, the life of Chatham Corps. The ‘Coming Events’ page will continue to advertise future events but will also contain a link to the new Calendar which will be regarded as the official corps diary. [...]


Young Searchers in Tanzania

• Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Recently a group of the Young Searchers, under the leadership of Linda Tout travelled to Tanzania for a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience. Click here for Linda’s report and some pictures.


Fund Raising Garden Party

• Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Olive Long is a member of our neighbouring corps at Sheerness, approximately 20 miles from Chatham. She has recently held a garden party to raise funnds for her corps. Olive Long


Monday Spot (25 August 2008)

• Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Yesterday we welcomed back Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe from their summer vacation. Majors Drew & Beverley McCombe


Congratulations!

• Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Congratulations are due to our young people who have received examination results recently. These include Eloise McCombe, Rachel Abbott, Adam Cotterill, Matt Smith and Emma Davis. If we hear of any more we will bring you news, otherwise we will try to get a photograph of the group (if they’re ever all together at any [...]


African Proverbs

• Thursday, August 21st, 2008

A selection found recently in Kondoa, Tanzania


Back to Work!

• Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe are back to work today after a vacation and house move. We welcome them into their new appointment and look forward to the years ahead with anticipation. Comments are welcome. Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe


Daisie goes to Summer School

• Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Daisie Tranah has just gained her first experience of Divisional Summer School. Click here to read her thoughts. Daisie Tranah


Monday Spot (18 August 2008)

• Sunday, August 17th, 2008

This was the final weekend of the peroid when our meetings have been led by lay members of the corps. Next week we shall be welcoming the return of Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe and we look forward to their leadership with anticipation. Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe


The Dieter’s Psalm

• Friday, August 15th, 2008

For those who have difficulty in resisting….


When I talk with Jesus…..

• Thursday, August 14th, 2008

The words of the old chorus came immediately to mind when we received the following recently. We are not sure of its authenticity so have removed all names of persons, organisations or groups referred to. However, true or false, its good fun and has a message.


Shoebox Appeal 2008

• Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Once again we are pleased to assist our friends Blythswood Care, with whom Mike Rowley plays an active role, with their Annual Shoebox Appeal. Mike Rowley


Scout links

• Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Is it time you linked up with our scouts again? A group of Scouts and Explorers has just returned from a UK Territory Salvation Army camp.  Click here to find out more. Not quite the Olympics!