SUNDAY 10TH FEBRUARY 2008

Majors Beverley and Drew McCombe, officers on the staff at Divisional Headquarters in Maidstone, and also on the officer team at Chatham Salvation Army, were our guest speakers today. It was an exciting and encouraging day, as in the morning we shared in worship at the school, and were packed out, that knowing that so many were away on family commitments and work. It was great again to see new faces becoming regular faces, and some who have 'tried' a Sunday, trying another one. Radiate Worship Team led worship, and this included time for the use of Spiritual Gifts and Witness. This was a powerful time as some shared what God had laid on their hearts, others used gifts from The Spirit, and we knew God was there. Songs included Everlasting God, The Rising Sun, Jehovah is our Strength, Give thanks to the Lord our God and King, Faithful One, We have sung our songs of Victory. Major Drew brought The Ministry of The Word and spoke from Luke 4, and shared about finding FREEDOM in our lives from our prisons.

Disciple College held in the evening, saw about 20 attend, again good numbers considering a number were away, and we considered the journey that Peter took in his discipleship. Major Beverley shared the teaching, and helped us to understand that this journey brings us to different places at different times, but should lead us to the point of maturity and Holiness, as seen in Peter as he wrote his two letters. In response people were invited to walk that journey in prayer and find their place along that road. Worship, led by our senior leader Ian, included songs You servants of God, You are beautiful beyond description, We are standing on Holy Ground, The Rising Sun, and Above all Powers.

We Thank God for today as we do the amazing testimonies that people have shared about what God has doing, including today Gary sharing about two years of freedom from drink and deliverance! We also thank God for the encouragement we are knowing within the church community. Part of today too, was taken praying for our new family members, Mark and Emma Scott. More news on them as soon as possible