What a wonderful day was had by all on Sunday 28th June. A very special day for the young people, and for everyone who was there to support them, as we celebrated our Young People's Anniversary.
The day commenced with senior soldier Rachel Irvine being commissioned as a Songster and Bandswoman. Rachel is a talented musician and wanted to dedicate those talents to God, and to use them to bring others closer to Him.
For some time now Rachel has been singing in the senior choir (songsters) and playing in the band, she is also very involved in helping the young people reach their potential both in music making and in their journey with God. So it was a joy to be able to acknowledge all that she has already been doing by presenting her with these commissions.
The day continued with the enrollment of three Junior Soldiers: Rachael Muir, Isaac Parkhill and Alyssa Smith.
Rachael started to attend the Sunday School at the Salvation Army just about a year ago, when her mum Valerie started to come along to the Sunday meetings. When asked why she wanted to become a Junior Soldier Rachael said: 'I just want to do my best to pray and read my Bible'. Isaac has been coming along to the Salvation Army since he was a baby, and became a Christian at Easter time 2 years ago. Isaac said: 'I want to be a Christian because Jesus died to save me'. Alyssa started coming to the corps last summer during the children's holiday club and has been getting involved in everything that she can at the Salvation Army. She says: 'I want to be a Junior Soldier because I want to get to know more about God'. How wonderful to see these three young people deciding to follow Jesus, and to be able as a group of believers to encourage them.
Finally we finished of the day with our Sunday School Prize Giving.
All the young people had waited patiently for the presenting of the prizes. During the Prize Giving all the children received books to acknowledge the commitment that they have shown in attending Sunday School. These prizes were presented by our Cradle Roll Sergeant Mrs Margaret Graham. The day concluded with the Song 'Come on and celebrate, His gift of love we will celebrate. The Son of God who loved us and gave us life.
A wonderful celebration; of Rachel's commissioning, the enrollment of our Junior Soldiers, the Sunday School Prize Giving, but most importantly of the love of God!
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