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In this Issue
Relaxing Holidays?
Cream Tea at the Cox’s
Comedy Hall
Prayers (Direct Line)
“Bloopers”
Corps Fellowship Evening
Future Dates
What’s On
Word Search
Sudoko
Core Groups
My Front Line
Flower List
Community Update
Children’s Summer Camp
Recipe
What is Apostasy
Boundless Congress
Poem
I’ve just finished reading a great book called Deep and
Wide. A phrase on the front cover explains what the
book is about, ‘Creating Churches that Unchurched
People Love to Attend’. It reminded me of a story
from the early days of The Army.
Every Christmas William Booth, the founder of The
Salvation Army, looked forward to addressing the
crowd at the Army's annual congress. He loved to see
the faces of those dedicated to the movement and
passionate about its mission to serve. But in the run up
to Christmas in 1910, General Booth's health was poor
and he knew he wouldn’t be able to attend the
gathering. When the thousands in attendance were
told that he would not be present, a wave of
disappointment swept over the crowd. Booth's speech
every year was the highlight and something everyone
looked forward to. However, Booth had sent a
telegram to be read. As the moderator opened the
telegram the thousands waited in anticipation to hear
his message. His telegram was then read out loud to
the crowd:
Others!
Signed, General Booth.
Since each word must be paid for, William Booth had
thought long and hard about how to sum up his entire
message. What did he want to say? What did the
army need to hear? What would keep them on track
and heading in the right direction? He chose the word
‘others’.
Salvat ion Army Woking September/October 2014
F R O M T H E C . O ’ S D E S K
S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R
Page 2 Tidings
Every Christian movement since
the first church has gone through
the same cycle. As the years pass,
informal gatherings become more
organised, structures become more
hierarchical and the focus becomes
more inward-looking. From time to
time, God raises up new
movements with a passion to share
God’s love with those who need it
most.
There is an ongoing call of God, to
look beyond ourselves to the
interests of those we are called to
serve, those who are not members
of the church and do not know Him.
But staying outward-looking goes
against our natural tendencies.
We all like to get our own way. We
know what we like and how we like
things to be done. We will only
remain faithful to William Booth’s
appeal by asking God to do this
work in us. To help us to put aside
our own preferences in favour of
those we are trying to reach. It is
not easy but God is faithful! He can
do this and more,
May it be so, Will Pearson
I know some of you have already
been on holiday but the next couple
of months are when most people are
looking for a rest. Or are they?
What does the perfect holiday look
like to you? Sunshine, beaches,
clear blue sea, mountains, villages,
city break? Do you like coach trips
or cruises where you sit back and
enjoy the view? Do you like an
action packed holiday doing all the
tours, meeting the locals, getting
stuck in to the culture? Or do you
take a good book or two and like to
escape or laze by the pool with the
aim of doing nothing?
However you best rest and re-
cooperate, make sure you do. We
all need to recharge somehow,
physically, emotionally and spiritu-
ally. We can’t just keep on going
hoping we’re going to make it. At
some point, we all need to stop, re-
group, refuel, and take stock. Jesus
said, “Come to me all who are
weary and I will give you rest”.
And, we also know that God wants
to give us more than that; he wants
to fill our lives with good things,
with his love, with his wisdom and
grace. He wants us to have life to
the full!
Over the summer months, in the
sunshine or the rain, in the adven-
ture or the stillness, I would encour-
age you to relax in God’s presence,
meet with him and be filled by him.
Debbie
Relaxing Holidays?
Page 4 Tidings
Comedy Hall D.O.H.
(Department of Humour)
A man went up to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close to talk to God. He called out to God, “What does a million years mean to you?” God answered, “A minute.” Then he asked, “What does a million pounds mean to you?” God answered. “A penny.” The man asked, “Can I have a penny?” God answered, “In a minute.”
The Sunday school teacher asked her class, “If I sold every-thing I had and gave the money to the church, would that get me into Heaven?” “No” they shouted. “If I was kind to every-one all the time no matter who they were or how they treated me, would that get me into Heaven?” “No” was the answer again. “Then how do I get into Heaven?” she asked. One little chap put up his hand and said, “ You gotta be dead.”
Have you ever wondered …….
Why the sun lightens our hair but darkens our skin?
Why we don’t ever see the headline “Psychic Wins Lottery”?
Why “abbreviated” is such a long word?
Why doctors call what they do “a practice”?
Why the time of day with the slowest traffic is called, ”rush hour”?
Why didn’t Noah swat those two mosquitoes?
Why don’t sheep shrink when it rains?
If flying is so safe why do they call the airport the terminal?
Why cant women put on mascara with their mouths closed?
Keep smiling, Major LaughMajor LaughMajor LaughMajor Laugh
Page 5 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
A recent request for inclusion of names on Direct Line caused us to
look again at the purpose of the corps prayer list, and whilst being
flexible, the criteria for inclusion. The prayer list was instituted so
that we could pray for each other as members of the corps fellowship
and obviously over the last 25 years or so, various changes have taken
place.
At present the criteria for inclusion are as follow:-
Soldiers, adherents and friends.
People who once attended the corps and are related to people who
presently attend the corps. (Spouses and children also included where
relevant).
Corps Activities and events.
People who attend activities connected to the corps.
Hall users.
Local and wider Salvation Army Ministry.
Specific prayer requests that are received – added in italics.
Prayer request cards are available in
the coffee shop. Names and situa-
tions given to either Will and Debbie,
our corps officers, or Jan Howlin,
Gill Gregory and Audrey Mayes are
presented for prayer at the weekly
prayer meeting on a Sunday morning and then included in Direct Line
for an appropriate length of time.
On-going prayers
for
Shirlee Green
Iris McNally
International Congress - 2015
BOUNDLESS – the whole world redeeming
Page 6 Tidings
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addi-
tion of several new members and to the deterioration of some
older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminium cans, bottles and other items to
be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertain-
ment and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to
follow.
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind.
They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park
across from the Church.
Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM.
All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.
S. is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the Congrega-
tion would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake
breakfast next Sunday.
They're back! Those wonderful Church Bulletins! Thank God
for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences (with all
the BLOOPERS) actually appeared in church bulletins or were
announced in church services:
Page 7 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Corps Fellowship Evening The sun shone on us on Sunday as
about 18 adults and children met in
Woking Park.
James and Sonia were our hosts.
James being quiz master for three
rounds of quizzes. We followed that
with a game of rounders.
A good time was had, and we look
forward to the next event in a couple
of months.
Page 8 Apr i l /May Page 8
FUTURE DATES September
Monday 1st 8.oopm Corps Council
Sunday 7th 11.00am Morning Worship
Harvest
Living a fruitful life. John 15:16
Monday 8th Big Collection begins
Saturday 13th 4.00pm onwards BBQ at 58 Eastmead
Sunday 14th 11.00am Morning Worship
NCD: All by itself. Mark 4:26-29
Sunday 21st 11.00am Morning Worship
Wet Feet! The Call.
Matthew 14:22-32
Sunday 28th 11.00am Morning Worship
Wet Feet! The Walk.
Matthew 14:22-32
October
Sunday 5th 11.00am Morning Worship
Wet Feet! The Waves
Matthew 14: 22-32
Sunday 12th 11.00am Morning Worship
Wet Feet! The Fear
Matthew 14: 22-32
Monday 13th 8.00pm Pastoral Care Council
Sunday 19th 11.00am Corps Anniversary
Led by: Captains Chris & Sandra Hall
Sunday 26th 11.00am Morning Worship
Not the healthy but the sick.
Luke 5:27-32
Evening: Corps Get Together
Tidings
Page 10 Tidings
TIME FOR BARBIE
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potato, Sardine, Prawn, Lamb, Steak, Sparerib, Sausage,
Onion, Corn on the Cob, Salmon, Burger, Chop, Ribs, Trout
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September/October Page 11
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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
September Thursday 11th
October Thursday 2nd
The Nomads Meet at Christine Hearn’s 7.30pm
September No Bible Study
October Thursday 9th 23rd
The Full Monty Meets for breakfast at various venues 9.00am
September Saturday 27th Fairoaks Airport
October Saturday 18th Toby Carvery Frimley
Calendar Girls Flexible days/times
Contact Rhona 01483 474079 or Margaret 01932 353739
Hearts and Crafts Meets at the Church 7.30pm
September Thursday 11th 25th
October Thursday 9th 23rd
Page 12 Tidings
Page 13 September/October
Q. Perhaps you would tell us a lit-
tle , about yourself. Why did you
first come to our church?
A. I first came to church with Chris-
tine Hadfield when she invited me.
Since I moved to Goldsworth Park I
hadn't found anywhere to worship
near that I felt comfortable with.
Q. What work did you do before you
retired.?
A. I was a senior checkout supervi-
sor with Asda, in Woking, after that
I was a part time housekeeper until
my health became a big problem,
this forced me to give up working.
Q. How would you describe an ordi-
nary day for you?
A. If I am not looking after my grand
daughter Casey, or working at the
charity shop, I like to work in the
garden, otherwise I enjoy working
indoors with my craft hobby.
Q. What do you most enjoy doing
during the week?
A. I enjoy my craft hobby mostly,
although I do enjoy baby sitting and
spending time as a volunteer in the
charity shop.
Q. What do you come across in your
daily life that might clash with your
Christian principles?
A. Maybe it is being tolerant of other
people's beliefs, I know I need to be
more tolerant of other people's prob-
lems and show them compassion. I
do try to help others as much as I
can but I hate to see cruelty and feel
deeply for those caught up in
religious wars.
Q. Why did you decide to become
an adherent in our church?
A. I decided to become an adherent
because I felt that I belonged, I felt
at home in the friendly atmosphere. I
find that I understand the Bible now
much better, and find the sermons
help me to understand more too.
Q. What scripture verses helps you
in your daily living on the front line?
A. My favourite verses are from
Matthew chapter 6 Verses 25- 34.
These verses are a great comfort to
me when I am worried about any-
thing, or feeling down.
MY FRONT LINE An extract from an interview with
Pauline Whiting.
Page 14 Tidings
FLOWER LIST
September
7 Margaret Cook
14 Dorothy and Jim Henley
21 Jan Reed
28 Jane and Andy Stickland
October
6 Jo and Andrew Cox
12 Margi Locke
19 Jan Howlin
26 Wendy Taylor
Page 15 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Just back to work from a two week
'staycation', I won't bore you with
all the details, but I used the time
for some clearing out and de-
cluttering of my home and mind. If
I said that to Matt there would be
some sort of sarcastic comment
about having cleared out my mind
years ago! But I guess you, like me,
get chances to do a stock take of
our lives, times when we feel an
opportunity for change or re priori-
tise what we are doing. Apart from
providing a taxi service for Matt, I
was free to do as I pleased and so
filled my two weeks with going to
places where I could relax and
think, not something I find easy in
a normal week. I have to say its not
as simple as it sounds, trying to
switch off from the normal con-
cerns of living daily life and the
worries about this and that, but I
got the hang of it after a few days.
To cut my ramblings short I have
come back refreshed and encour-
aged in what God has in store for
me and my role at work. Small
glimpses of God's love for me and
assurance that I'm not quite passed
my use by date has been helpful.
So I've been channelling some of
that clearing out energy in various
cupboards and drawers at the hall
and generally getting organised, for
what will undoubtedly be a busy few
months.
The Big Collection, as it is now
called, is imminent and in the 34
years since becoming a SA Soldier it
has been a part of my year (except for
a few wilderness years that is). It is
not something I like or enjoy doing
and if I had one great idea which I
could take into the Dragon's Den it
would be how to raise millions of
pounds for the SA without leaving
my sofa, but to date I've not had that
'light bulb' moment. However my
motivation for getting up off my...
sofa, has to be the opportunity to
meet people where they are, warts
and all, a chance to engage with some
reality. So as I sign up for my two
weeks a year gym membership with
my gym buddies Gwen and Dave, I
would encourage you to join one of
our teams either putting out enve-
lopes, baby sitting for someone or
collecting your street, it is good fun,
honest.
Margaret Cook will be organising and
hosting a coffee morning for Macmil-
lan cancer support on September 25th
at the hall so please keep this date
free in your diary.
Community Services Managers
update
Page 16 Tidings
September will also see us joining
forces with the new food bank
which runs from The Light House,
this means we will be giving out
food parcels at set times during the
week. Tuesdays from 1 - 2.30pm
and Fridays 10am - 12noon. There
will be dedicated volunteers who
will deal solely with each client,
giving a much more holistic ap-
proach. If you have any questions
about this new venture or you would
like to become a food bank volun-
teer here at the hall then please
come and see me, it really is a step
forward to improve something we
are passionate about.
Think that is about it from me, so
over and out till November, but
please pop in for a coffee or chat
with me anytime. If you have any
ideas or suggestions for what we do
in the week, this is YOUR church
and YOU are vital to God and all
that we do, so don't miss out.
Jan Howlin
Children’s Summer Camp
On Sunday 27th July to Friday 1st August 2014 Rachel,
Gemma, Katie and I went Oakwood Youth Challenge Centre in
Wokingham for children’s camp 2014! We chose from 4 work-
shops, dance, music, media and sport. I chose sport. We also
did three outdoor activities which included climbing and high
ropes [basically climbing and then 10m course], mountain
biking and archery.
We also had a hero party, a
Alomnas disco and a talent Night.
In the talent night I played my cornet and the girls did a dance
with another girl.
I REALLY enjoyed myself and want to go next year.
Matt Cook
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Page 17
Ingredients
100 g chocolate oat biscuits crumbs
50 g butter, melted
1 lemon jelly
200 ml boiling water
1 small lemon, rind and juice
280g soft cheese plain
150 ml whipping cream
fresh fruit to decorate (optional)
Method
1. Stir the biscuit crumbs into the melted butter and press into the base of a 20 cm spring form tin.
2. Dissolve the jelly in the boiling water, add the lemon rind and juice and cool until on the point of setting. Gradually whisk the cooled jelly into the soft cheese.
3. Whip the cream until it holds its shape and gently fold into the Philadelphia mixture. Pour over the crumb base and chill for 2-3 hours until set. Decorate with fresh fruit before serv-ing (optional).
Janet Brooks
Recipe
Lemon Jelly Cheesecake
Page 18 Tidings
Apostasy
William Booth defined APOSTASY as
Religion without the Holy Spirit.
Christianity without Christ.
Forgiveness without regeneration.
Morality without God.
Heaven without hell.
Forgiveness without regeneration.
Where does this come from? Jn 8:1-11,
the story of the woman caught in adul-
tery. The last words of Jesus to the
woman were
“Go, and sin no more.” You and I know
how very difficult such a command is,
it is just so easy to sin. We may con-
sider our health to be of prime impor-
tant, and spend hours exercising. A
computer game may be our focus. Gar-
dening, family, car, soaps etc., may be
the most dominant things in out life.
Where should our heart be set? God
said to Joshua NIV Jos 1:8 Do not let
this Book of the Law depart from your
mouth; meditate on it day and night, so
that you may be careful to do every-
thing written in it. The Psalmist says Ps
119:11 I have hidden your word in my
heart
that I might not sin against you. 1 Pe
3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your
hearts and be ready always to give an
answer to every man that asketh you a
reason of the hope that is in you with
meekness and fear: Alas, how many of
us allow the Lord God to have charge
of our life. It is because God does not
have supreme place in our life, we can
so easily dismiss sin. A quick sorry Lord
and off I go again, in my old sinful way.
William Booth was afraid that there
would be no evidence of a changed life
after our sins are forgiven. We sing
“Give God the glory” yet so often it is
only the scraps of our life we give to
Him. How can I improve my condition?
I cannot, it is the work of the Holy
Spirit. Paul tells us what is done in us,
by God Himself. 2 Co 5:17 Therefore, if
anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
The old has passed away; behold, the
new has come. 18 All this is from God,
who through Christ reconciled us to
himself and gave us the ministry of rec-
onciliation; 19 that is, in Christ God
was reconciling the world to himself, As
the song says, “it is no longer I that li-
veth, but Christ that liveth in me. We
must be His witnesses.
Morality without God. Look in most
recognised dictionaries and you will see
real examples of apostasy as defined by
the Founder. God is not mentioned. We
are, we decide what is decent behaviour
and what is not. How can fallen man-
kind define right and wrong? Jesus said
of God Mt 19:17 "Why do you ask me
about what is good?" Jesus replied.
"There is only One who is good. If you
want to enter life, obey the command-
ments." Once again we come back to
Scripture and obedience to God.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Page 19
How often we have heard leaders tell
us. “I know what is good for you, be-
cause I love power” The Lord replies
“I Am the power of love come unto
Me”.
Heaven without hell. Few people
believe in hell today? Even within the
church, we hear such comments as
“God is so loving He would never
cause anyone to go to hell and suffer
eternal punishment” Wrong! My Sav-
iour Jesus Christ went to hell to suffer
my eternal damnation and for the rest
of mankind as well. Some may claim.
“He never suffered eternal damnation,
that impossible, how can eternity be
encompassed in a few days?” Scientist
believing the Big Bang theory, are totally
convinced that creation occurred in a
split second. Bird song have been played
super slowly, and people believe that the
work of many great composers are held
within the birdsongs. Our tiny minds
cannot conceive the mind of God. We
can however, search the scriptures and
discover the terror of hell. Then perhaps
we will fulfil our mission. 2:Co 5:18 . 18
All this is from God, who through Christ
reconciled us to himself and gave us the
ministry of reconciliation; 19 that is, in
Christ God was reconciling the world to
himself.
May God be given the chance to bless
and guide you. Eric Horder
Harvest Prayer The fruit of silence is prayer The fruit of prayer is faith
The fruit of faith is love
The fruit of love is service
The fruit of service is peace
Mother Teresa (1910-1997)
Boundless congress 1-5th July Update:
As I write this, there are 313 days to the congress. This is a congress when the Army comes together to unite. It’s based in London and will last for 5 days. Ob-viously for a lot of us we won’t be able to attend the 5 days but in January there will be daily tickets going on sale. Not too sure of the cost at present, but will keep you informed as soon as I know. From the end of September I will put a poster in the coffee area and you can write down your names. Over the next few weeks, think about whether you want to be part of the congress. www.boundless2015.org is available if you want to know more, or speak to me. Claire Brooks
Page 20 Tidings
We pray for God’s love and care to intervene,
We see our hurting world on our television screen.
Dear Lord we keep on praying, supplies and help to
come.
But families still are suffering
Something more needs to be done.
The moon just keeps on shining, it helps to light the
way.
God knows about the suffering, please help them
soon we pray.
The bible truths say clear and plain that
God will heal the nations once again. (Revelation chapter 22 verse 2)
When praying, just remember how grateful we
should be
To live in peace and beauty there for all to see.
Margi
Prayers for a troubled world