The Sunday meetings gave opportunity for everyone to give towards the work of the Salvation Army in other parts of the world. The meetings were led by Cadets David and Jennifer Gosling with the theme of ‘Jubilee’ in the morning and ‘Jesus’ Ministry of Inclusion’ in the evening.
The past week has been another eventful one at the Corps. On Wednesday the sixth course of Christianity for Life began with fourteen participants. The guest speaker was Nigel Day who contributed to the topic of ‘Belonging to the Church’.
On Saturday evening a divisional youth film night was held in the Chatham SA with representative numbers from surrounding Corps. A report of this evening will be posted later. The meetings on Sunday were led by Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe.
The snow has been falling again but not enough to distract us from our activities at the Corps. During the week the Ladies Fellowship met for their Quiz Evening and enjoyed a lively evening of fellowship.
The meetings this week were again conducted by Cadets David and Jennifer Gosling of the Prayer Warriors Session with the theme in the morning led by David, ‘Building up the Temple’ and in the evening led by Jennifer, ‘Give it up for Good’.
The past week has been a busy one at the Corps with around one hundred people attending Bible Study groups at various times as part of the Give to Grow programme. This culminated in Altar Services during the morning and evening meetings when Corps folk brought their covenant envelopes to the altar.
The meetings on Sunday [...]
The Corps Give to Grow programme commenced on Saturday with a Corps meal at the local hotel. There was a short presentation at the end of the evening which was introduced by Adrian Horwood.
This week-end has been rather special with the visit of the Territorial Commanders, Commissioners John and Elizabeth Matear.
Commissioners John and Elizabeth Matear
On Saturday the newly refurbished foyer/cafe area was officially opened by Commissioner John Matear in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of Medway, Cllr. Barry Kemp.
Our usual webmaster is away for the next few months in sunnier climes so you will probably notice some changes in the presentation of news on the website. Hopefully this will not be too disastrous – I will do my best to keep you updated and interested in what goes on in Chatham.
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For the first Monday Spot of the new year we have to report a weekend where things were, more or less, back to normal. Schools return from the Christmas break this week and most of our section activities also recommence. Majors Drew and Beverley McCombe wish everyone a very happy new year.
Majors Drew & [...]
Christmas weekend is always a very special occasion and this year was no exception.
Despite the snowy weather and freezing temperatures we have just enjoyed a Sunday of Carol Services, each well attended.
After a busy day of carolling at ASDA and in Rochester High Street the Band joined with the Rainham Ladies Choir on Saturday evening to give a Christmas concert in the Dockyard Church. Watch out for an account later in the week.
in the High Street
A very busy weekend in the life of the Medway Towns as it celebrated the annual Dickens Christmas festivities. Rochester Cathedral was the scene of ‘Songs of Praise’ at lunchtime on Saturday, now a regular feature of the Dickens weekend.
The historic cathedral
Once again we have begun our Christmas season with the Carol Concerts at the Central Theatre.
O Come, All Ye Faithful