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In this Issue
NCD
Comedy Hall
Prayers (Direct Line)
Pearl’s “Miracle”
Gardening Tips
Corps Fellowship Evening
Future Dates
Tribute to ‘Mim’
Word Search
Sudoko
Core Groups
Flower List
Community Update
Boundless Congress
What’s On
Recipe
Which Bible should I use?
Poem
What do you think of when you hear the word
‘frontline’? What images come to mind? Who do you
see? Do you see soldiers in trenches? Troops pushing
forward into enemy territory? Peace-keeping forces in
Afghanistan?
OK, well what about our Salvation Army, fighting
with words and acts of compassion instead of bullets
and guns - where is our frontline? What might that
look like? Do you see people coming to the hall for
food or searching for a place to stay? Do you see
teddy toddlers or lunch club? A caring conversation in
our café or at the shop?
What is your idea of the ‘mission field’? Do you see
children in Africa? Remote villages in the bush? Or,
how about your own front garden, the supermarket
checkout or the canteen at your place of work?
Over the next two months, we’ll be asking these
questions during Sunday worship, considering our
frontline and how we ready ourselves for action. We’ll
be picking up some ideas from our corps retreat last
July about a whole-life discipleship where every
member is a minister, every location a mission field,
and every conversation an opportunity for God.
We’re often praised for showing Christianity with its
sleeves rolled up. We’re really keen that the members
of our corps are ready, willing and able to demonstrate
that spirit wherever they may be and we’re looking
forward to being challenged along with you,
Will
Salvat ion Army Woking May/June 2014
F R O M T H E C . O ’ S D E S K
M A Y / J U N E
Page 2 Tidings
It’s been a while since we men-
tioned NCD out loud, but it’s still
ongoing. Just to recap, in June 2013
we took part in our third NCD sur-
vey and the results have given us a
picture of the overall health of our
church. At the Corps Council in
March we spent most of the eve-
ning looking at these results and
celebrating what God is doing here
at Woking Salvation Army.
The good news is that we are a
growing church. Over the past 5
years we have seen numerical
growth, but that’s not all. It was so
inspiring as members of the Corps
Council shared stories of God at
work in people’s lives – prayer
lives being developed, people want-
ing to read scripture, people gather-
ing together to encourage one an-
other, people being challenged to
take on leadership roles, people’s
characters being shaped for good, a
real sense of trust and respect for
one another, a deep desire to know
God.
What the survey highlights is that
as a Corps our strengths are prayer,
pastoral care and compassion.
These are things to be celebrated.
When people ask us what our
church is like, we are a people who
deeply care for others and who pas-
sionately pray for one another.
What it also showed was there are
areas that we struggle with a little.
These include creativity, vision and
inspiring worship. And so these are
the things that we will be working
on, looking at developing, and pray-
ing about.
But it’s not just down to the leader-
ship team to do this, if we are going
to continue to be a healthy growing
church, then we all need to take re-
sponsibility for this. We’d love to
hear from you. If you have ideas of
how we can be more creative as a
church, come and share those ideas
with us. If God is giving you a vi-
sion, a picture for this church, come
and share it with us. If you have
suggestions for how we can make
our Sunday services more engaging
and useful to you and your spiritual
development, please come and tell
us.
Each of us is important in the life of
this church, and I believe that God
shares his dreams and visions with
us all. Don’t keep his ideas to your-
selves, share them, and together our
dreams will become reality, and we
will become the church God wants
us to be.
NCD
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Page 4 Tidings
Comedy Hall D.O.H.
(Department of Humour)
A man was in a hurry to get his 8 year old to school and made a pro-hibited turn at a red light.
“O dear, I just made an illegal turn.” “It’s OK Dad, the police car be-hind us did exactly the same.”
A little girl was watching her father repair their tractor. She asked her mum what happened to tractors when they finally stopped work-ing. “When that happens dear, they sell them to your father.”
A Sunday School teacher was discussing the ten commandments with her class. After discussing the meaning of, “Thou shalt honour thy father and mother.” She asked them if there was a command-ment that could teach us how to treat our brothers and sisters. One little chap quickly replied, “Thou shalt not kill”.
Some buffalo were grazing on the range when a tourist said, “These are the mangiest, ugliest beasts I have ever seen.”
One buffalo turned to another and said, “I think I just heard a dis-couraging word.”
A T.V. can insult your intelligence, but nothing rubs it in like a com-puter.
Why do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and diet coke?
Why do supermarkets make the sick walk to the back of the store to get their medication, while healthy people can but cigarettes at the front?
Why do we leave cars worth thousands of pounds on our drives and fill the garage with our worthless junk?
Keep smiling, Major LaughMajor LaughMajor LaughMajor Laugh
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Prayer Update
Howard Earl’s grandson in Australia was seriously ill at one
stage but Howard believes his improvement came about
through prayers that were offered by so many when noth-
ing else seemed to be having any
effect. . Lauren, Howard’s
granddaughter has also been un-
well. So please remember both
Corban and Lauren in prayer.
Prayers for:-
Debbie following the loss of her
Mum and Bob, Debbie’s father, her brother and all mem-
bers of the family.
The family of Miriam Weaver following her promotion to
Glory.
Prayers of thanksgiving for Mim’s faithfulness in the corps
over so many years.
Ongoing Prayers for:-
Shirlee Green
Iris McNally
Connie Still
Please pray for
The protection of Lt. Colonels
Bill & Gill Heeley, their fellow
Salvationists and the Army’s
work and ministry in the Ukraine
during this time of serious un-
rest.
All are welcome to join the
Prayer Group as they meet for
prayer each
Sunday at 10.30am
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Pearl Arneaud has had very little
eyesight for many years now, the
opticians and eye specialists
have not been able to offer her
much help when she has been
for routine check ups. On Febru-
ary 28th this year Pearl went for
yet another routine appointment
at her opticians who decided to
do some special tests prior to
prescribing new glasses. One
week later she returned to collect
her glasses, when she tried them
on she was amazed to discover
that she could see around the
shop, then she looked out of the
window and she could see out
into the street. Everyone, includ-
ing Pearl, was very excited !! A
Pearl’s “Miracle”
week later Pearl had an appoint-
ment at the eye clinic at the hos-
pital. As usual she had be seen
by the nurse first, never before
had she been able to read the
letters on the chart, but that day
she was able and this surprised
the nurse, who said that this was
indeed a miracle. The doctor was
very surprised also and could not
give her any explanation for the
miracle that had happened!! It is
now two months later and Pearl
is still rejoicing over her im-
proved sight .She is discovering
what her friends look like for the
first time and enjoying the signs
of spring all around her
Gardening Tips Look out for aphids and caterpillars on plants.
Last chance to sow sweet peas direct in the garden for a late flush of
flowers.
Prune spring flowering shrubs after the flowers have died off unless they
produce berries.
Plant up sweet peas in pots.
Give your lawn weed and feed treatment to keep weeds and moss at bay.
Pressure wash paths and patios to get rid of algae and moss.
Page 7 May/June
Corps Fellowship Evening A good time was had when the sec-
ond of our Corps Fellowship eve-
nings took place on Sunday 27th
April, approx 40 enjoyed a “Beetle
Drive” organized by Ken and Sue.
Among those attending were
‘complete’ families, partners and
children who don’t normally attend
our Church. Well done Ken and
Sue!
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FUTURE DATES
May
Sunday 4th 11.00am Morning Worship
Candidates Sunday
led by Claire and Margaret
6.00pm All Stars trip: Noah the musical Saturday 10th Collecting Day at Waitrose Goldsworth Park
Sunday 11th 11.00am Morning Worship
Reaching up in worship
Reaching out with celebration.
Saturday 17th 6.00pm All Stars at “Blast” Staines
Sunday 18th 11.00am Morning Worship
The Frontline Call.
Sunday 25th 11.00am Morning Worship
The Frontline Commission.
June
Sunday 1st 11.00am Morning Worship
The Frontline Community
(Including Gift Day).
Saturday 7th 11.00am — 4.00pm Family Fun Day
Sunday 8th 11.00am Morning Worship
Pentecost:
Reaching up with devotion
Reaching out with compassion
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Monday 9th 8.00pm Corps Council
Sunday 15th 11.00am Morning Worship
The Frontline Concern.
Sunday 22nd 11.00am Morning Worship
The Fronline Cry
Sunday 29th 11.00am Morning Worship
The Frontline Commitment
6.00pm Corps Fellowship Evening
With Jo and Andrew
May/June
Miriam Weaver was a soldier at
Woking corps for many years,
becoming number two on the
soldiers roll some time ago. In
her younger years she was a S.A.
goodwill officer until, due to her
ill health, she had to return
home, where she cared for her
mother and others.
For some years she worked in
Sainsburys in Woking and later
became a warden at some flats
for senior citizens. Miriam met
and married Ted, they lived hap-
pily together for some years until
he died. She loved her soldier-
ship and always gave many
hours in army service, becoming
Home League secretary and was
always devoted and reliable in
every way. In later years she met
and married Ken Weaver, a fine
Christian gentleman , in due time
they went to live at Brockhill
into a flat where she was able to
help many of the residents also
continuing her service at the
Army and on Wednesdays at
Cameo club , until her health de-
teriorated and she was unable to
leave her flat. Miriam was a stal-
wart Salvation Army soldier all
her life and is now at peace with
the Lord. Margi Locke
Tribute to ‘Mim’
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Sudoko
Each vertical and horizontal line and each block of 9 squares will
each have the letters ‘SaLVATION’ in them. The principle is
exactly the same as Sudoko, but letters instead of numbers.
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Denvale Group Meets at Margi’s 2.30pm
May Thursday 1st 15th
June Thursday 5th 19th
The Nomads Meet at Christine Hearn’s 7.30pm
May Thursday 8th 22nd
June Thursday 19th
The Full Monty Meets for breakfast at various venues 9.00am
May Saturday 24th Wheatsheaf, Woking
June Saturday 14th The Otter, Ottershaw
Calendar Girls Flexible days/times
Contact Rhona 01483 474079 or Margaret 01932 353739
Hearts and Crafts Meets at the Church 7.30pm
May Thursday 8th 22nd
June Thursday 12th 26th
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Page 13 May/June
Contact Details
The Salvation Army Community Church
Sythwood, Woking, Surrey. GU21 3BE
Tel. 01483 793704
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/woking
Quarters
58 Eastmead, Woking, GU21 3BP,
PREPARING TO PREACH
17th to 19th October 2014 A weekend conference that offers training to non-officer person-nel who cover meetings within their Corps, home divisions or as
part of their work. Venue: Kings Park Conference Centre, Northampton
Want to learn more?
Each year The Salvation Army offer a number of training courses to help us all develop in our understanding of God, church and our own spiritual lives. If you are interested in any of the week-ends below, please speak to Debbie for more information.
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FLOWER LIST
May
4 Jane and Andy Stickland
11 Shirlee Green
18 Rita Frankham
25 Wendy Taylor
June
1 Janet and Michael Brooks
8 Freda and Ted Benneyworth
15 Louise and Peter Stickland
22 Sue and Ken Searle
29 Pauline Whiting
Page 15 May/June
I am typing this after a busy Easter
time, which was challenging and
motivating, such a special time of
the year. I really enjoy the Prayer
Breakfasts and the time spent on a
weekday morning as a church pray-
ing and renewing; over the years it
has been such a special time. Hav-
ing said that I'm not sure that it is
what our church wants anymore as
the attendance this year was so
small. It takes a lot of effort to or-
ganise and run this type of thing and
so has to be supported, so some re-
thinking is needed.
The family fun day is on Saturday 7th
June from 11am - 4pm, the bouncy
castle is booked and there is lots go-
ing on, please try to support this ei-
ther by helping or spending. There
will be a car wash as well so why not
treat your car to a shampoo.
Jan Howlin
Community Services Managers
update
If you haven’t already heard the Salvation Army is 150 years old
next year, and to celebrate the whole ‘Army’ world is going to
come together to celebrate. This is going to be in the form of a con-
gress in the O2 arena. The congress is on for 5 days, but obviously
you can go for as many days as you want. There is also a children’s
programme.
Some of the participants involved are: ISS, ISB, Vasa Gospel choir,
representatives from Africa, America, Europe, Asia, Australia and
even from the Tonga Territory.
Obviously it’s a way off but it would be worthwhile thinking and
praying about it. There is a website available:
www.boundless2015.org. Any more information speak to Claire
Brooks.
Boundless Congress 2015
1-5 July 2015
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Bakewell Tart Makes one 6 inch tart.
Ingredients
6 ozs Shortcrust pastry,
2/3 tablespoons raspberry jam,
4ozs margarine,
4ozs caster sugar,
2 beaten eggs,
4ozs either ground almonds or ground rice.
A few drops of almond essence.
A few flaked almonds.
Preparation time. 30 minutes. Cooking time 30 minutes.
At 180degrees C or gas mark 4
Method
Roll out pastry and line the tin. Spread with half of the jam,
cream the margarine with the sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, then fold in the ground almonds and es-
sence. Put mixture in the tin then spread over the rest of the
jam and sprinkle over the flaked almonds, Bake in a pre-
heated oven until pastry. Is cooked and filling is set and
golden . Serve warm or cold. .
Recipe
Page 18 Tidings
There are so many Bibles,
which one should I use? The most read and published ver-
sion of the Bible is the King James
Version (KJV), and it’s been avail-
able for more than four hundred
years. You might wonder why other
versions of the Bible have been
printed. The KJV uses archaic lan-
guage, and may be difficult to un-
derstand, fine we’ll update it in
various ways and make it easy to
understand. Understanding scrip-
ture is not simply a case of reading
words in the modern idiom. KJV
Jn. 14:26 But the Comforter, which
is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father
will send in my name, he shall
teach you all things, and bring all
things to your remembrance, what-
soever I have said unto you. We
must seek God’s guidance with the
determination to obey His Word.
Do you believe in Satan, Even in
the days of Paul people were trying
to rewrite Scripture. Col 2:4f And
this I say, lest any man should be-
guile you with enticing words. 5
For though I be absent in the flesh,
yet am I with you in the spirit, joy-
ing and beholding your order, and
the stedfastness of your faith in
Christ.
6 As ye have therefore received
Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in
him:7 Rooted and built up in him,
and stablished in the faith, as ye
have been taught, abounding therein
with thanksgiving.
8 Beware lest any man spoil you
through philosophy and vain deceit,
after the tradition of men, after the
rudiments of the world, and not after
Christ. Satan is having a ball of a
time with many who call themselves
Christians today, simply because
they do not know their Bible, it’s
much easier to get engrossed in TV
soaps, computer applications etc,
than search the Scriptures. One of
the most important study methods
for Scripture is to compare Scripture
with Scripture. If you can be con-
vinced that the KJV has been sur-
passed by modern translations, we
can have some very strange results.
NIV Isa 14:12 How you have fallen
from heaven, O morning star, son of
the dawn! You have been cast down
to the earth, you who once laid low
the nations! 13 You said in your
heart, "I will ascend to heaven; I will
raise my throne above the stars of
God; I will sit enthroned on the
mount of assembly, on the utmost
heights of the sacred mountain.
Rev 22:16 "I, Jesus, have sent my
angel to give you this testimony for
the churches. I am the Root and the
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Offspring of David, and the bright
Morning Star."
According to these two verses we
have a false statement about The
Lord Jesus, this suggest that Satan
maybe at work here.
Amp Bible 14:12 How have you
fallen from heaven, O light-
bringer and daystar, son of the
morning! How you have been cut
down to the ground, you who
weakened and laid low the nations.
NASB 14:12 "How you have fallen
from heaven, O star of the morn-
ing, son of the dawn! You have
been cut down to the earth, You
who have weakened the nations!
Here are only three modern trans-
lation which attack Christ.
Both the KJV and the NKJV make
a clear distinction in:
KJV Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen
from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the
morning!
how art thou cut down to the
ground, which didst weaken the
nations!
NKJV Isa14:12 "How you are
fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son
of the morning! How you are cut
down to the ground, You who
weakened the nations! Both ver-
sions make it quite clear that Satan
(Lucifer) was cast out of heaven.
Why have verses been omitted from
the NIV which are in the KJV?
Missing verses Mt 17:21, Mt 18:11,
Mt 23:14, Mk 7:10, Mk 9:44, Mk
9:46, Mk 11:26,Mk 15:28,
Lu 23:17, Jn 5:4, Ac 8:37, Ac 15:34,
Ac 24:7, Ac 28:29, Ro 16:24.
Check out how the modern versions
were put together, and remember an
old document may not be more accu-
rate. Two much quoted documents,
for the newer versions are the Sinaiti-
cus and Vaticanus. The first came
from Egypt and the second from
Rome, investigate these documents
and you will find there is very little
to recommend them. The KJV was
based on the original Antioch Text
which was spreading true Christian-
ity throughout Europe. Over the cen-
turies God has honoured the KJV.
Would God really leave us without a
true record of His word for four hun-
dred years, until pieces of scrolls
were found in the middle east? The
children’s chorus has the wrong end-
ing. Yes! Satan is a clever old fox,
but we cannot wrap him up and put
him in a box.
We can only copy our Lord’s exam-
ple and answer him with accurate
Scripture.
God bless you. Eric
Page 20 Tidings
The Easter Message is Amazing Love,
Of what Jesus has done,
Just look in wonder all around
Mother earth does show
Blossoms on the tree tops many flowers grow
Blackbird has spoken, robin sings his song
Field mouse sleeps in the sunshine
Toad Fred finds the water bowl
The creator does provide the new life of our soul.
So being nearer to God in the garden is a feeling very sound.
For those who have a computer and use windows that give
you what you ask.
May the keyboard assist you with life's task.
For underneath God’s umbrella are the everlasting arms
“So sing unto the Lord a new song
For he hath done marvellous things”
Psalm 98
Margi
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