Salvationist 31 January 2026

BRINGING HOPE SELF-DENIAL 2026

Giving in gratitude

CHRISTMAS is now well behind us, but if I may cast your mind back just one last time… Perhaps more than any other time of year Christmas is a time of giving and receiving. And, in this context, you may prefer giving or you may prefer receiving.

In Acts 20:35, Jesus is quoted as having said that it is ‘more blessed to give than to receive’ and, in 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul reminds us that ‘each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver’.

The act of giving requires a posture of generosity. It requires us to think about who we are giving to and why we are giving. Giving gives us cause to reflect on what we have, how we came to have it and how to pass it on, to pay it forward.

If we believe that all we have comes from God, then all that we have is his to direct. As we approach this year’s Self-Denial Appeal, may we once again do so with grateful hearts. May we be ready this season to respond as he directs.

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One step closer

Chris

Hartley

celebrates the success of the Army’s campaign to get naloxone to people who need it

EACH one of us is made in the image of God and, therefore, we are all deserving of safety, dignity and hope. That belief has guided The Salvation Army’s long-running campaign to expand access to naloxone, the life-saving medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses by blocking the effects of the opioid taken. Available as a nasal spray or injection, it can allow enough time for emergency services to arrive. Thanks to the hard work and prayers of Salvationists and supporters, the Public Affairs Unit is celebrating a significant step forward. Just before Christmas, the UK government published its promised Homelessness Strategy for England. While much of the media coverage focused on the commitment to increase affordable housing – something The

Reflect and respond

Read Ephesians 2:10. How is engaging politicians part of us doing God’s good work in the world?

Contact your MP and ask them to support the motion: action.salvationarmy.org.uk/ page/173990.

Pray for compassion in society’s response to drug-linked deaths.

Salvation Army has also long called for – hidden within the document was a major win: a commitment to consult on widening the availability of naloxone in the UK.

This is a real breakthrough on an issue we have been raising awareness about for several years. We have been campaigning on this issue because we believe that every life matters to God, and so these lives must matter to us. Ephesians 2:10 says: ‘We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’

Naloxone saves lives – there is no question about this. We know from first-hand experience that its timely administration can make all the difference. But behind each statistic is a human life – a parent, child or friend restored to life with the possibility of recovery. These moments of grace are made possible by medication that costs as little as a cup of coffee or tea.

Tragically, 18 people still die from drugs every day in the UK, and more than half of these deaths involve opioids, such as heroin and fentanyl. This is a hidden crisis and many of those most affected are vulnerable people. It’s for these reasons that we believe widening access to naloxone is not just a medical intervention – it’s an act of Christlike compassion.

The government has now published its consultation, which will ask for feedback on a number of options, including

making naloxone available in lockboxes in a similar way to defibrillators. The Salvation Army will respond robustly to the consultation to call for naloxone to be available to everyone who needs it. A consultation alone won’t save a life, but it is a step in the right direction, and it’s a win worth celebrating.

Until this commitment becomes action, we will continue to keep the pressure on the government to ensure they do not forget this life-saving issue. Later this year, we will be bringing together businesses, charities and public sector leaders for a summit to build momentum for expanding naloxone access – we’ll share more information soon about how you can support this project.

In the meantime, you can still make a difference. One of the MPs we have been speaking with, Adam Dance, has tabled a motion highlighting the importance of naloxone and calling on the government to ensure its availability in key public locations. So far, 77 MPs have added their names to this motion. Ask your MP to support the parliamentary motion too – it only takes a moment and your voice could make all the difference.

CHRIS HARTLEY Public Affairs Officer

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Sport Faith Life

Sat 20 – Sun 21 June University of Nottingham

What is it?

Sport Faith Life is a gathering to inspire, equip and educate people for a life of sports mission, with guest speakers, practical sessions, fitness, fun, breakouts, reflection, prayer and challenge. The weekend is organised in collaboration with the Church of England, Scripture Union and Sportily.

Who is the event for?

For anyone who is currently engaged in or looking to get involved in sports mission. It is an opportunity to come together, share best practice and find out more. It’s suitable for people aged 18 and over, but people aged 16 and over are welcome to attend if accompanied by a responsible adult.

Why should you go?

To find out more about how you can connect your passion for Jesus with your love for sport. To develop and strengthen positive Kingdom friendships with others. To explore how God wants to play a part in our everyday lives in our individual contexts and in the communities that we live in through sport. To help you consider your ‘why sports mission’ and be supported beyond the event.

Book your place

Tickets cost £35 and include on-site accommodation and meals for the duration of the event. Book your place at salvationist.org.uk/sportfaithlife. To find out more, email sportsmission@salvationarmy.org.uk

‘God always comes up trumps!’

Annette Bryant (Ringwood) testifies that her heart is overflowing with love

ICAN still remember vividly, at the tender age of five, being told by a minister from his pulpit in a Congregational church: ‘Little girl, never trust anyone. People will always let you down but God will never let you down.’ And God never has.

I have always loved God. Doing my best to follow in Jesus’ footsteps from a very early age, I have often failed miserably! I talk to him every day. He knows my thoughts, my dreams, my shortcomings. He has forgiven and forgotten my transgressions. He is my very best friend and I love him with a passion that defies description.

Love changes everything in life. The pure frisson of passion, the walking on air, the world in technicolour. Mundane tasks completed with ease. Love, of

all have them in this roller-coaster life, it is very difficult to feel the elation of passionate love when you are in the very dark tunnel of deep despair or trauma, but when you eventually emerge into the bright sunlight you realise that God has been there every step of the way, guiding you gently through. Afresh you see clearly how very much God loves you and all the fizzy, fuzzy, magical feelings of love are there again.

I have been in some very dark tunnels and have prayed in despair to God to please help me find an exit. Sometimes, I confess, I wonder where on earth he was going to find one but, in his perfect timing, he always comes up trumps!

It was in one of these dark tunnels that God led me to The Salvation Army in Ringwood. I have worshipped in many churches across the world but in this church I found my real spiritual home. Emerging into the sunlight again, my hand firmly held by God, I was filled with a heart bursting and overflowing with love.

One of my favourite Bible characters is Mary Magdalene. After being forgiven her sins by Jesus, Mary Magdalene made it crystal clear by her actions that Jesus was her priority in life. She entrusted herself to him wholeheartedly, holding nothing back, no matter the circumstances at hand. She is a beautiful and inspiring example of what unswerving devotion to Jesus looks like.

I am grateful for that inspiration and I am sure she would be my biggest cheerleader too, as I strive to go all-in for Jesus and through him let my faith shine forth for all to see.

Annette was welcomed as an adherent on Covenant Sunday (11 January).

Have you got a testimony to share? We’d love to hear your faith story! Get in touch at salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk

I’VE GOT NO SIGNAL, I CAN’T CONNECT

by Liz Hall (Romford)

What inspired your art journals?

Following a mental health breakdown and then sliding into the time of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, it was suggested that I take up journaling. This was a fabulous idea and really beneficial. I am a compulsive doodler, and soon the pages were embellished with flowers, small animals and, randomly, eyes! At the same time, opportunities to join online art courses and conferences were really taking off, and I committed to a Biblejournaling event that I could dip into as and when I wanted. Rummaging around the house to gather together

long-forgotten tubes of acrylic paint, pans of watercolour paints, dried up felt-tip pens and crusty PVA glue from when my children were little resulted in quite a haul of resources. Plus I found old, hoarded birthday and Christmas cards, saved wrapping paper, ribbons, string and glitter. There were old paintbrushes too but, for a feelings-led, sensory person, fingers worked just as well. I was ready. With a trusty journaling notebook filled with ordinary pages of ordinary paper and inspired by Scripture, I began practising all the techniques and skills on offer.

As I went further into the

online world of art journaling, I discovered messy journaling, where skill and technique – while handy – don’t really matter so much. This was the freedom I craved – doodling with all manner of things, layering up pages for fun or to hide more traditional, heartfelt outpourings that only I knew were there!

Five years and loads of journals later, I can confidently say that mixed media is a safe space for me. Yes, it is art, but it is my outpourings – you have to know when to stop!

How was I’ve Got No Signal, I Can’t Connect made?

This image of cow parsley on a brightly coloured, fingerprinted background was created on my summer holiday. We were camping, the internet signal was intermittent to say the least, and I was beginning to get tired of not being connected.

The page was initially covered in layers of magazine

paper. Then I began dipping my fingers into tubes of paint with no real plan in mind, but I was thinking about the lack of connection.

As I looked around at the millions of heads of cow parsley forming fluffy clouds around the campsite and humming with insects, I began to experience the connectivity of creation, and the irony of craving something synthetic when around me were the authentic signals of God’s contact with us!

I love encouraging other people to have a go. Some people have said that they don’t ‘do’ messy, but ended up to their elbows in it, rediscovering their inner child and a deep connection to our Creator and creative God.

• Want to try art journaling, but don’t know where to start? Check out salvationist.org.uk/ resources/drawing-closervol-2.

Have you made a piece of art, a drawing, a collage or something else inspired by your faith? We’d love to share it in our Artists’ Corner! No matter how big or how small, get in touch with our team at salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk

Sacrificial giving

Polly Hughes celebrates the power of generosity

JESUS lived within a deeply patriarchal, male-dominant culture, where widows were some of the most vulnerable people in society. They had little protection, often no income and were on the fringes of society.

Meanwhile, Jesus describes scribes as those ‘who devour widows’ houses’ (Mark 12:40). Instead of helping widows in need, these religious leaders were content to rob them.

The widow’s actions in our study passage illustrate how we should give. The greedy practices of the scribes are contrasted with her beautiful sacrifice. Jesus uses her example to challenge the injustices of the day.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

What injustices can we identify in our society?

How might God be calling us to live differently?

In the Temple, the treasuries used for collecting offerings were trumpetshaped chests, known as shofarot –‘trumpets’ in Hebrew. Their shape would amplify, for all to hear, the sound of coins being dropped in. Jesus and other bystanders would have been able to hear and see what people were giving.

In verse 42, the widow offers all she has, the equivalent of less than a day’s wages. Just a couple of coins wouldn’t have made a lot of noise. It was a small yet significant offering. In Greek, the phrase used in verse 44 is ‘holon ton bion’ – meaning her whole life. She put her everything – her ability to eat or pay

for shelter – into God’s hands. That’s a level of trust that inspires me. I am also intrigued about what caused her to make such a decision.

In the Ignatian tradition, there is a principle known as consolation, defined by Ignatius as: ‘An interior movement of the soul, through which the soul comes to be inflamed with love of its Creator and Lord.’

Anthropologist Helen Fisher studied the brains of those in love. Her research used functional MRI images to describe what happens to a brain in love. Three areas light up: the pleasure area, the risk area and an area associated with connection.

The widow’s choice to give was risky. However, when in love, science shows that we are willing to be vulnerable out of a desire for a deeper connection. Doing so gives us pleasure.

The material value of our gift is far less relevant than the strength of our relationship with God, and science backs this up. Our giving must first and foremost be from a place of love for him.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

What are you willing to risk for a deeper connection with God?

In verse 43, Jesus acknowledges the value of the widow’s sacrifice. His teaching highlights that it’s not about giving out of wealth. Some of the most generous people in my life have the least wealth. Several years ago, I lived in South Sudan, civil war had broken out and famine was a constant threat. One community I visited had just three months’ supply of food left due to the war limiting their ability to grow crops.

When a fresh wave of fighting broke out in a neighbouring area, it displaced hundreds of people fleeing for safety. The community welcomed them into their homes without hesitation, sharing their limited supplies despite it bringing the risk of famine much closer. It was a beautiful illustration of God’s love in action and a testament to their trust in his future provision, much like the widow in this passage.

I am challenged by both examples to consider whether I would really do the same. In one of Timothy Keller’s sermons, Generosity in Scarcity, he writes: ‘When God’s grace truly liberates you, so that you’re able to give, then your money becomes a form of God’s grace.’ He adds: ‘Your money keeps ministries going which liberates people spiritually, and your money helps the poor … which liberates people physically… It’ll become a vehicle for God’s grace.’

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Do you feel liberated by God’s grace?

How might your sacrificial giving become a vehicle for God’s grace?

Verse 44 reminds us that we are called to give freely and cheerfully. We must give, not out of a place of material wealth, but out of a deep understanding of his grace and the abundance of his love – whether it’s donating to a cause, mentoring someone or simply offering a kind word.

Giving isn’t just good for others –it’s powerful for our brains too! Science shows that acts of generosity rewire our brains for greater happiness, lower stress and longer, healthier lives. It might be

the key to unlocking our fullest potential. It triggers the same parts of the brain associated with joy and satisfaction. This phenomenon is called the ‘helper’s high’, making us more likely to continue helping others.

Generosity strengthens social bonds through oxytocin – often called the ‘love hormone’ or ‘bonding chemical’. It increases trust, empathy and emotional warmth, leading to stronger relationships, better communication and a greater sense of belonging.

One of the most surprising benefits of generosity is its ability to reduce cortisol, often called the ‘stress hormone’. Acts of kindness buffer the brain against stress, promoting a sense of calm and emotional resilience.

When you give, your brain builds and strengthens neural pathways associated with empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence. Knowing your actions are making a positive impact, your brain releases serotonin, which can help combat depression, increase motivation and make you more mentally resilient in the face of challenges.

Giving isn’t just a moral or social responsibility – it’s a brain-boosting superpower. Thanks to Jesus, we are still talking about two coins given by a widow thousands of years ago. Just imagine what he could do with an army of people giving sacrificially because they were liberated by God’s grace and motivated by love.

January’s entries are inspired by the Blueprint for Better Choices To read the full, unedited Prayer Matters booklet, visit salvationist.org.uk/discipleship.

SATURDAY 31 JANUARY – FOCUS AREA: GROWING LEADERS

Pray for the raising up of leaders in The Salvation Army: leaders from every generation, gender and ethnicity; leaders with a breadth and variety of gifts, experiences and styles; leaders who know how to train and develop other leaders; leaders who value a culture of discernment, and who are committed to seeking your will together.

SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY – SABBATH PRAYER: THE PRESENTATION AT THE TEMPLE

When Mary and Joseph brought their baby son, Jesus, to the Temple to be consecrated to God, two older people, who had spent many years worshipping in that place, suddenly encountered the Spirit afresh. If you’re feeling the weariness of having attended church for years, navigating its complexities and serving as best you can, may you be refreshed today. And, as you enter that familiar place of worship again, may you meet Jesus in a new and wonderful way. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)

MONDAY 2 FEBRUARY – SHARING THE GOOD NEWS: DIVISIONAL LEADERS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Pray for the delegates, that they will be encouraged spiritually, and that they will be equipped through the teaching days to be better prepared to meet people’s needs in appropriate ways. Pray the Holy Spirit will be very present among the group, bringing discernment, power, love, comfort and guidance.

by Colonel Julie Forrest (Territorial Secretary for Leader Development)

TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY – SERVING AND CARING: DIVISIONAL LEADERS’ CONSULTATION

Gracious God, as leaders of our territory meet in consultation, grant them wisdom, unity and vision. May your Holy Spirit guide their thoughts and give them understanding and discernment. Open their minds and their hearts. Help them to hear your voice, that they may serve this territory with integrity and compassion –and, as they do, strengthen them by your love. by Lieut-Colonel Jane Cowell (Assistant Chief Secretary)

WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY – JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION: LAMENT FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

God of compassion, we grieve for the countless women and girls around the world and throughout history whose lives have been taken or scarred by violence. Receive our lament. May we weep, and may our sorrow move us to act with courage and love. by Hayley Still (UK Engagement Coordinator, International Projects Office)

THURSDAY 5 FEBRUARY – INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY: TANZANIA TERRITORY

We pray for communities that are being supported through the Village Savings and Loans scheme and the Community Health Services programme, that families will be lifted out of poverty and ill health, to live life in abundance. We pray, too, for the territorial leadership team, Colonels Mary and Samuel Mkami and Lieut-Colonels Anna and Willy Gibson. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)

FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY – GROWING IN FAITH: ASSESSMENT CONFERENCE

We thank you that Salvationists are responding to your call on their lives to be officers and territorial envoys. As applicants and assessors meet for a weekend of discernment, we pray everyone will have a deep sense of your presence and a keen awareness of your wisdom.

by Major Catherine Smith (Territorial Candidates

Director)

POLLY HUGHES Director of Fundraising THQ

PRAYER REQUESTS

Do you have something or someone you’d like us to pray for? Email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk with ‘prayer request’ in the subject line.

Bringing hope

Salvationist introduces the 2026 Self-Denial Appeal, which focuses on the Army’s work in

Estonia

‘Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.’

Romans 12:12

WHAT gives you the hope to get out of bed in the morning? Is it knowing that God is with you in all circumstances? Is it trusting that he is at work in your life and in the world for a better future? Is it a confidence that you are joining in God’s transforming mission? Is it passion to share your hope with others? This year’s Self-Denial Appeal will see Salvationists around the world united by all of these, as they support the Army’s international work of bringing that living hope into people’s lives and communities.

As a global Movement, we are helping people to discover fullness of life with Jesus and supporting them to flourish –physically, professionally, socially and spiritually. That’s as true in the UK and Ireland as it is in Estonia. The Army’s work began there in 1927 and, after a time of prohibition that started with the Second World War and ended with the fall of the Soviet Union, resumed in 1995.

The 2026 Self-Denial Appeal focuses on the Army’s work across Estonia, including the Hope House Rehabilitation Centre in Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city, and a summer kids camp for young people in Loksa.

The annual appeal dates back to 1886, when William Booth was trying to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s international work. An officer pledged to go without pudding for a whole year and give the money to the fund, and the idea of the Self-Denial Appeal was born.

Today, the appeal invites Salvationists across the globe to participate in sacrificial giving to support the Army’s work. Part of that money goes to mission partners –including Estonia, Denmark, Greenland, Finland, Ghana, Togo and Pakistan – and the rest goes via International Headquarters to places that need it most. By funding essential support services and operational costs, your offerings help to equip fellow Salvationists to share and live out a hope rooted in Jesus’ life-changing presence.

‘My life has changed dramatically, like a full 360 degrees,’ says Slava, who is one of many men helped by the Hope House Rehabilitation Centre. ‘Everything I had

before and everything I have now are completely different.’

Today, Slava volunteers at the centre, paying forwards the transformational impact of the Army’s work and sharing his newfound hope with others –because when we encounter that hope for ourselves, we want others to experience it too.

Narva is a small city on Estonia’s eastern border, separated from Russia by a bridge that only allows pedestrians to cross. Many residents are dual nationals, but tensions are high between these neighbouring countries. The corps welcomes everyone, creating a space where people can feel care, love and joy.

Romans 12:12 encourages us to ‘be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer’. Our hope – having faith and a patient trust in God for a better future for ourselves, for others and for the world – leads us to joy and gratitude. That, in turn, sparks a generous passion to share it with others.

For many people in need, their hardship can feel endless. They might be navigating difficult circumstances, struggling with addiction or facing a 

Your offering

The 2026 Self-Denial Appeal runs from Sunday 1 February to Sunday 1 March, with an offering taken up in corps on Sunday 1 March.

You can bring your sacrificial offering to your corps altar service, or hand it in at your corps any time during or after the appeal. Why not ask your corps leader for a collection box and

You can also give online using this QR code or by visiting salvationist.org.uk/selfdenial when prompted. If you prefer to give online, you are still encouraged to sign your appeal envelope and hand it in during the altar service as a way to participate in worship – you could include a note inside or write on the back to state you have given online.

lack of opportunity. They may not see hope, but we can. The Self-Denial Appeal is a way for us all to help others see that better future too. It is an opportunity to support and pray for our international Army’s work, to stand with people who are struggling, and to give generously and sacrificially from a place of joy.

It is a call to bring hope to the people and places that need it most. What will you give to give someone hope?

• To order Self-Denial envelopes, personal collection boxes or hard copies of the poster or leaflet, email territorial.appeals@salvationarmy.org.uk

Self-Denial 2025: Thank you for giving

Thanks to your generous sacrificial giving, the 2025 Self-Denial Appeal raised a total of more than £1 million, breaking the million-pound mark for the fifth time since 2020. A significant amount was raised online, with people taking advantage of the opportunity to give their offering at salvationist.org.uk/selfdenial

The 2025 appeal focused on the Army’s work in Indonesia. Thank you to everyone who gave in last year’s appeal – and to everyone who will give this year.

Olga, Narva

Self-Denial and Helping-Hand What’s the difference?

When did Self-Denial start?

The Self-Denial Appeal started in 1886 when General William Booth called Salvationists to give sacrificially and to deny themselves so that they could offer God’s love to a hurting world. The Salvation Army is now active in 134 countries and the Self-Denial Appeal still operates in every territory. Whether living in wealth or poverty, Salvationists from all walks of life generously support the Army’s mission to share the gospel and improve the lives of millions of people through the love of Jesus.

What are the funds used for?

While the Helping-Hand Appeal funds are used internationally for community-based projects, the funds from the Self-Denial Appeal are channelled into the operational costs of The Salvation Army across the world. This includes everything from paying the electricity bill for a territorial headquarters in a country such as Ghana to paying for training courses for officers in Pakistan. Every territory and region contributes financially to the total appeal fund but, depending on the size and financial position of each one, some will receive back more funding than they put in.

In this way The Salvation Army is able to operate around the world, with some territories – such as the UK and Ireland Territory, which is able to raise significant funding on its own –helping to support territories that are not in such a position.

How are the two appeals linked?

In many territories, the Army uses a church-based model when implementing its community programmes. A clean water or food security project will often closely involve a corps officer and corps volunteers. For example, a corps building might be used to conduct training or facilitate the distribution of seeds in a project. This ensures that relationships between a corps and its wider community can be built and sustained after the project has ended. The Self-Denial Appeal helps to keep the physical infrastructure of the Army going and the Helping-Hand Appeal enables corps to engage in community needs far beyond what their own resources would allow. Both appeals are mutually dependent on each other – so please give generously to both!

• Read the full explainer online at salvationist.org.uk/appealsexplained

3 ways you can give

Deny yourself something for a month and give the money it would have cost to the Self-Denial Appeal instead.

Daily offering

Give up something that you do every day.

For example, instead of paying to take the bus, you could walk or cycle, or you could skip a treat such as a takeaway coffee or chocolate bar.

Specific sacrifice

Forgo a specific treat or luxury. That could be a meal out or buying something that you don’t need.

One week’s salary

To donate in this way, please talk to your corps officer or corps treasurer to find the simplest way to do so.

Praise and thanksgiving

The Generous Discipleship team invite us to consider how we give thanks to God by giving our time, talents and finances

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the Earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love endures for ever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Psalm 100

PSALM 100 provides us with a complete picture of a life of generous discipleship. It’s a psalm to worship and give thanks to God.

At the beginning, we are called to shout out our praises to God. This particular shout was reserved for the king and would be used when he returned from victory. It was also a way to declare where your loyalties were placed and who you were committed to serving.

In verse 2, we are urged to ‘worship the Lord with gladness’. The original Hebrew word used in this verse is a.vad, a combination of worship and service. It is with this attitude that we approach generous discipleship.

In verse 3, we are reminded to love God intelligently, recognise we are his, and seek to know him more. Rather than relying on the faith of others or becoming complacent on our Christian journeys, we are encouraged to grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God.

In Mark 12:30, Jesus commands us to ‘love the Lord your God with all your

heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength’. A life of generous discipleship requires all of who we are, including our minds. The Bible invites us to come to Christ as little children, but this doesn’t necessarily mean keeping our faith simple. While discovering more about God through his word, we can make wise choices as we follow his plan for our lives.

In the paraphrase of verse 4 in The Message, we are called to: ‘Enter with the password: “Thank you!”’ We are often so quick to outline to God all the things we need that we forget to enter his presence with thanksgiving. As we reflect on our giving, we need to look at all we have to be thankful for individually and as a church.

This psalm calls ‘all the Earth’ to worship God, and we are part of the reflection of his glory on Earth. The much-loved hymn ‘O Worship the King’ (SASB 52) reminds us how God is ‘pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise’ – but is that the case? The challenge for all of us is to live lives of praise and thanksgiving that draw others to Jesus.

The psalm concludes with a reminder of God’s love and faithfulness. We are called to worship as an expression of our love for God, and through our service to others show his love. Sometimes we may get a little weary in serving or see the limitations and obstacles in our situation, but it is in those moments that we remember God’s faithfulness to us.

Psalm 100 is a song of praise and thanksgiving, and it is with this attitude that we can begin the process of reviewing our giving, whether that be our time, talents or finances.

Reflect and respond

Shout

Read the story of the rich young ruler in Mark 10:17–24. How do you live out a life that shouts your allegiance to King Jesus? In what area was the rich young ruler struggling to shout his allegiance to Jesus?

Worship

Read about the woman of Shunem in 2 Kings 4:8–10. In what ways are worship and service interlinked? What does the woman of Shunem teach you through her attitude?

Know

Read the story of a foolish landowner, a frustrated leader and a wise woman in 1 Samuel 25. Her wisdom encourages us to seek God and love him with our minds, discovering more about him. What stands in the way of you getting to know God more?

Enter

Read John 12:1–8. What gifts from God are you thankful for? What prompted Mary to give such a generous gift?

Love

Read the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13–21. What was the disciples’ attitude to giving in comparison to Jesus? Think of an example of God’s faithfulness to you or your church.

• Based on session one of The Generous Heart, a series of six Bible studies from the Generous Discipleship team. Download the full resource at salvationist.org.uk/resources/ generous-heart

Newtownards A God-grown community

Resilient and relational

We arrived as corps leaders in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic. At that already difficult time, we knew that there was a possibility of the corps facing closure, so we set about making ourselves present and visible. We did a lot of things that just had us out and around the building – washing windows, doing paint jobs and anything that would get us seen. When we reopened, we simply turned up to see what happened. There was a lot of loneliness and isolation in the area. People came and we started building relationships with them and it grew busier. Every time we tried to plan something, it didn’t work, but when we just turned up and put the kettle on, it worked!

We’re still in a transitional stage. Situations from the early days have seen the growth of a community that is relational. People come to us with a variety of hurts and needs, and we accept them just as they are and journey with them. People have expressed how they feel welcome, safe and accepted here.

Captain Barry takes the War Cry out every week on the streets, which is very beneficial, especially in having

Fast facts

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CORPS LEADERS Captains Barry and Helen Dickson

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conversations and making connections and the financial support that comes from it.

Renovated and ready

As we grew, we needed more space and some accessibility improvements. The corps closed for a while for renovations and in October last year we celebrated the reopening of our renovated hall to our church and community. Divisional Commander Major Marion Rouffet attended the weekend and celebrations.

Captain Helen lives with a condition called Functional Neurological Disorder, which has impacted her physical ability to work, although she still has much to give in ministry in other ways. From this, we are now running a community support group for the charity FND Matters NI, including a monthly drop-in and a Christmas party for the group. We’re also campaigning and assisting with researching this lesser-known condition. God is using every part of our being for his Kingdom – the successes and the challenges.

Christmas collaborations

We joined up with corps in Belfast to help the division-wide toy appeal. It’s a team effort!

A carols by candlelight service was enjoyed on Christmas Eve, in addition to our usual services. Although we don’t have a band, we are supported by nearby corps for events. We played

three times in Tesco prior to Christmas with the help of Divisional Headquarters, Bangor Corps Band and a few other friends and connections.

We had a visit from a local member of the legislative assembly, who wrote a very pleasant post about his visit on his Facebook page, which we shared to ours.

Journeying like Jesus

When we look at the story of the woman at the well and Jesus’ interaction with her, he sits down and shows his own vulnerability to her and asks for a drink. He builds something of a relationship with her and he’s able to impact her life through having a conversation and asking: ‘How’s things? What’s going on in your life right now? How can I help?’

We hear the way people talk about feeling accepted with us. We look at the example of Jesus with his disciples. He pulled together a group of different people and discipled them together. They were accepting of each other and, although they were from different walks of life and different situations, they were brought together because of their relationship with Jesus. It’s these interactions in Scripture that resonate with us.

Meeting with and accepting people where they’re at, without discrimination, is our focus. Some of the people we’ve interacted with have felt discriminated against and rejected in other places. Here, people feel that they can come and be who they are.

INTERNATIONAL

Celebrating 30 years

RWANDA

CHIEF of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill visited to mark the Army’s 30-year journey in the beautiful country known as the ‘land of a thousand hills’. The commissioners were warmly welcomed with a heartfelt reception, which included the presentation of flowers symbolising blessings, hope and love.

More than 800 people gathered for a service at Batsinda Hall in Kigali, themed A Soldier for Christ. Commissioner Edward reminded the congregation to stay disciplined, remain loyal and hold firmly to the promise that victory awaits those who endure faithfully.

His words resonated with not only the 78 new soldiers enrolled that day, but also the wider congregation. Commissioner Shelley Hill, in her response, reminded the crowd of Philippians 4:13: ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ (New King James Version).

The commissioners attended several sites of national and significant importance. Perhaps the most poignant was the commissioners’ visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, the resting place of more than 250,000 victims of the 1994 genocide. It represented a compassionate time for remembrance and the Army’s commitment to provide justice, peace and dignity for all.

Over the past three decades, Rwanda’s people have undergone a remarkable journey of healing, unity and reconciliation. As the country looks ahead to the next 30 years, the Army hopes to continue to play a part in this healing, with a renewed call to spread God’s love in this beautiful country. – AR

COMMUNITY

ROTHERHAM On the last Thursday of every month, the corps is hosting a firepit gathering open to men of any age, who can come and sit around the fire, listen to music, chat openly, make friends and enjoy food and hot drinks. As part of the Ironmen initiative set up by chaplain Paul Huggins (Charter Row Lifehouse), it supports men on whatever journey they may be on, whether that’s tackling an addiction, struggling day-to-day, or wanting to explore faith or make connections. – AR

FUNDRAISING

BEXLEYHEATH Eleven-year-old Corey undertook a sponsored Drumathon on drums and xylophone from 8.15am until 4pm – the equivalent of a full school day. He was joined by other musicians from the corps for parts of the day. In total, more than 70 people came to listen and support, with more than £2,500 being raised for the Nathan Gash Music Education Foundation, set up in memory of Corey’s uncle, who was also his first music teacher. – SG

FUNDRAISING

WINTON The corps received a generous donation of £1,000 from TikTok and Instagram sensations Sam and Tobias Strongman. The funds will help the corps provide rough sleepers with daily provisions like food, clothing, sleeping bags and toiletries. Corps leader Major James Hill said: ‘This donation will ensure that practical help and dignity can be offered to those in need.’ – AR

ANNIVERSARY

PARKHEAD The corps marked 140 years of ministry with a ceilidh, with the Reel Fling Ceilidh Band providing traditional music. Members of the corps and community took part in the dancing and enjoyed an amazing buffet. More dancing followed and, despite sore feet by the end of the night, everyone had enjoyed the fun, fellowship and food! To finish, ‘Simply Trusting Every Day’ (SASB 892) was sung, then everyone joined hands for a rousing rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. – AD

COMMUNITY

MIDDLESBROUGH Bonnie the cocker spaniel has made her debut as a therapy dog, offering comfort and cuddles to students struggling with stress and mental health at Teesside University. The three-year-old dog is following in the paw-steps of Brengle, a golden retriever who has been a regular visitor to the university with his owner, corps leader Captain Naomi Kelly. In 2023, Brengle received an honorary ‘dog-torate’ in recognition of his services to students’ wellbeing. Captain Naomi Kelly, who is one of the faith advisers at the university, explained: ‘People who don’t want to talk to people will talk to dogs, so they help open up conversations. A lot of students say they are stressed but feel better being with a dog, which gives me the chance to ask what it is that is making them feel stressed.’ – AR

HOMELESSNESS

Lifehouse opens for young people

TOWER HAMLETS

GREIG House Lifehouse has reopened to help people aged 18 to 25 journey from homelessness to independent living. Previously, Greig House provided accommodation and support for women who were experiencing homelessness and addiction. When this service ended in late 2023, Homelessness Services worked with Tower Hamlets council to develop the new service to support young rough sleepers in the area.

The new service aims to help residents have their own permanent accommodation in the community within 18 months. The current residents, some of them care leavers, were all referred by the council.

As well as having a safe place to live, the residents benefit from trauma-informed care from staff, which recognises the individual and the impacts of the experiences they have faced on their wellbeing, approach and interaction with the support on offer. Staff work in a person-centred way, tailoring support to meet their needs.

Residents also have the opportunity to learn life skills, including cooking and budgeting, and are supported if they want to continue in education or go into work. Each young person has their own bedroom, while there are also bright and welcoming communal spaces with TVs and games to encourage residents to relax and mix with each other. Residents who spent Christmas Day at Greig House enjoyed a buffet, gifts from The Salvation Army and games.

Jemma Soro (Homelessness Services) said: ‘Young people can fall on hard times through no fault of their own, and it is vital we support them back into independent living. The residents and staff of Greig House are the heart of this building and our hope for here is that lives will be changed, and young people will feel supported and empowered.’

Pictured with Jemma are Roger Robbin-Coker, children and young people commissioning manager at Tower Hamlets council, Matthew Smith, the Army’s Homelessness Services operations manager for London and South East England, Nathan Slinn, deputy director of Homelessness Services and Sarah Hughes, service manager at Greig House Lifehouse. – AR

COMMUNITY

NEWTOWN At a recent derby football match against rivals Caersws FC, Newtown AFC’s staff, players, volunteers and supporters donated food items to the corps food bank. Team manager Nathan Leonard wanted the club to support The Salvation Army because he felt it reflected the club’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community. He is pictured with corps leader Territorial Envoy Samantha Jones, club chaplain Matt Allport and corps member Ian Jones. – AR

HOMELESSNESS

ENGLAND AND WALES Due to freezing temperatures and the severe weather conditions brought on by Storm Goretti, The Salvation Army urged the public to check on people who are forced to live on the streets – and contact Streetlink in order to help get them emergency shelter. The Army worked with councils and other organisations to provide emergency beds and outreach support to rough sleepers to prevent them from dying of the cold on the streets. Deputy Director for Homelessness Nathan Slinn said: ‘The new year has seen some life-threatening weather conditions for people who are forced to sleep rough. At The Salvation Army, we’re making use of any available space within our Lifehouses to provide temporary beds in safe, warm environments. Some of our community churches will also be opening their doors to offer a warm place to shelter from the cold as well as practical support such as hot food, clothing and a warm welcome.’ – AR

BIRTHDAY

KIRKCALDY Number one on the roll Mary Anderson celebrated her 100th birthday. To mark the occasion, band members and corps folk visited Mary to share in her significant milestone. A quartet played some familiar hymn tunes to her, such as ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’, ‘And Can It Be?’ and ‘Standing on the Promises of Christ, My King’, which she joyfully played her tambourine to. It was wonderful to see Mary praising her Lord through the power of music, including singing the words to the hymns from memory. Corps leader Captain Andrew Manley shared a Bible reading that celebrated God’s faithfulness to Mary, then prayed for her and her family. Happy 100th birthday, Mary! – AM

ENVIRONMENT

Gold for green tourism

LIVERPOOL

STRAWBERRY Field has been awarded Green Tourism’s Gold certification, placing it among a small number of leading sustainable visitor attractions in the region.

The internationally recognised accreditation confirms that Strawberry Field is operating at the highest level of responsible tourism practice. Green Tourism assesses organisations against robust criteria aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, including energy use, waste management, biodiversity, health and wellbeing, and inclusion.

Green Tourism assessors praised Strawberry Field’s clear and accessible sustainability information, highlighting a dedicated section of its website that outlines key initiatives and encourages visitor involvement. They also noted that the team’s enthusiasm for environmental responsibility and local stewardship was evident throughout the assessment process.

Sue Harvey, commercial manager at Strawberry Field, said: ‘Sustainability sits at the heart of Strawberry Field, from how we care for people and place to how we support our wider community. This award recognises the commitment and passion of our team, led by our Green Team champions, who work every day to embed responsible practice across the site. It is not just an achievement, but a commitment to keep improving.’ – AR

COMMUNITY

LOCKERBIE The corps opened its community café to support rail passengers affected by the major engineering works that took place on the West Coast Main Line. Instead of the usual church service on one Sunday, the congregation volunteered throughout the day to serve passengers. Avanti West Coast donated refreshments, with all proceeds supporting The Salvation Army. – AR

ENVIRONMENT

ST ALBANS In response to pressing concerns regarding climate change, the corps is embarking on an eco-café initiative. The eco-café opens monthly to provide a place to relax, chat and enjoy refreshments. Green concerns are highlighted, with a different environmental theme each month. The first gathering took place this month, as visitors called in to enjoy a quiz, a cuppa and some tasty homemade treats, including vegan options. – HP

ADDICTION

SWINDON BOOTH HOUSE LIFEHOUSE The Needle and Syringe Programme at the Lifehouse has celebrated its first anniversary. The programme’s innovative approach prioritises both discretion and engagement. A disposal unit at the entrance allows anonymous access, respecting the privacy of those not ready to engage directly. For others, the act of coming inside to exchange equipment opens the door to life-changing conversations, offering both compassion and practical support to people experiencing drug addiction. In its first year, the programme has proven to be a critical public health initiative. By safely collecting and disposing of used syringes, the programme protects the wider community, including children, from the dangers of discarded sharps. It also helps prevent the spread of blood-borne viruses, such as Hepatitis C and HIV. Since its launch, there have been 109 needle exchanges and 976 pieces of equipment issued in what the programme administrators say is a sign that the programme is being used and trusted. Support worker Connor Graham, who helped pioneer the programme, said: ‘This programme is about showing people that we care that their lives have value, and that hope and help are always available.’ – AR

HASTINGS TEMPLE

ASSISTANT Chief Secretary Lieut-Colonel Jane Cowell welcomed Kath, Peter, Maggie and Kim as adherents. They all joined the fellowship from the community and are new to the Army. Corps leader Major Karen Smith and Recruiting Sergeant Major Carole Babstock presented each of them with a book to help in their future devotions. – MS

MAUREEN and Nigel recommitted to serving the Lord as soldiers, in a ceremony conducted by corps leader Lieutenant Emily Hague. Their local corps sadly closed a few years ago and Maureen and Nigel shared powerful testimonies of how God never let them go during this time. We are thankful to God for working in and through them by the power of his Spirit, and for bringing them to our corps to share in their story. Pictured is Nigel (Ralph). – EH

MANUEL Torres and Rebecca Iden-Kinkead were enrolled as soldiers by corps leader Major Phil Layton. Manuel arrived just over two years ago, refreshed to discover a church fellowship focused on Jesus being the greatest need for our community. Rebecca came through one of our Bible study groups, just over three years ago, when she was searching for a church that taught and valued biblical truth and standards of morality in an increasingly liberal and relativistic society. They testified to their joy in trusting God’s word, their love for Jesus as their Saviour and King, and their desire to be true and faithful witnesses for Jesus, promising to be responsive to the work of the Holy Spirit. – PL

Wass, Jackie Payne and Valerie Atkinson were welcomed as adherents by corps leader Major Carol Evans. All three shared how they were introduced to the Army by attending the weekday lunch clubs. They heard the invitation to attend Sunday worship and one by one came along, each of them testifying how the welcome they received made them feel part of a family and enabled them to feel closer to God. Also pictured is associate officer Lieutenant Chelsea Brevitt who offered a prayer for them, Recruiting Sergeant Major Mavis Pascoe, who offered them each a chosen verse of Scripture, and Bandmaster Paul Holt holding the flag. – CE

Clucas was welcomed as an adherent by corps leaders Captain Emily and Lieutenant Dean Brill. Judy initially attended our lunch club and Cameo group, which led to an invitation to join us for Sunday worship. Judy subsequently attended a Churches Together Alpha course and, on completion, wanted to take her next step of faith by becoming an adherent. – DB

WHAT DOES BEING A SOLDIER OR ADHERENT MEAN?

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BECCLES

KAREN White was enrolled as a soldier and Michelle Barrett was re-enrolled as a soldier by corps leader Cadet Harry Woods. Karen has been attending the corps with her three children for several years after being invited by Cadet Harry. Michelle was previously a soldier at the now-closed Saxmundham Corps. Karen testified to a life changed by God’s grace, after enduring many struggles, and Ephesians 6:10–18 was chosen and read for her. Karen chose the worship song ‘Holy Forever’ and Michelle chose ‘Dare to Be a Daniel’ (SASB 521) and ‘The Wonder of His Grace’ (SASB 876), playing the second verse as a euphonium solo. A faith lunch was shared after the meeting. – LW

JILL King, Beatrice Arabeyre, Victoria Pretorius and Mason were welcomed as adherents in a special Christingle meeting led by Spiritual Formation Coordinator Major Susan Woodgate (William Booth College). The meeting saw many people who had never attended The Salvation Army before attending in support of the new members. Jill started to attend the corps after receiving an invitation and has not stopped since. She spoke of finding friendship and fellowship attending on Sundays and at weekday activities. Beatrice first encountered the Army through her daughter, while living in her homeland of France. Beatrice spoke of the joy she has found that keeps her coming and the friendships formed with the corps community. Victoria is the daughter of a soldier at the corps and has reconnected with the Army in recent months. She spoke of her greatgrandparents, who had been officers, and her own passion to see other people know Jesus. Mason, 17, attends with his nan, who is an adherent, throughout the week and on Sundays. He said he wanted to make a difference to his community. Community Centre Manager Stuart McTurk (Kilburn) prayed over the new members, and they were supported by Community Assistant Christine Mends. – AR

HOTTENSIA Kaberi and Wayne Herbert were enrolled as soldiers by corps leader Major Mark Cozens. They gave moving testimonies of finding home and family at the corps. Hottensia sang a beautiful duet in Swahili with her son about trusting God for the journey of life. The ceremony, testimonies and song left the congregation visibly moved. – MC

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with corps leaders Majors David and Gillian Burns. – MS

our services, songsters and corps life.

Local officers appointed

YOUNG PEOPLE’S SERGEANT-MAJOR

HANNAH BRUINEWOUD, Shiremoor

Dedicated to God

NATHAN ABDULOZAC SAID, son of Pendo Daudi and Zac Said, at Parkhead by Captain Amy-Jo Battersby

Promoted to Glory

ELIZABETH JONES, Kirkcaldy

OLIVE MATTHEWS, Staple Hill

MAJOR HILDA DALLAS from Greenhill Care Home, Newton Abbot, on 8 January

TONY DURRELL , Birmingham Citadel, on 13 January

MAJOR GEOFF ROWNEY from Marchfield House care home, Ferndown, on 15 January

Bereaved

TREVOR JONES, Kirkcaldy, of his wife Elizabeth Jones, Andrew Jones of his mother

CORPS TREASURER GARY MATTHEWS, Staple Hill, of his mother Olive Matthews

CHRIS HORNE , THQ, Stuart Horne, Adrian Horne and Gavin Horne of their mother Retired Corps Secretary Pamela Horne, Frank Hutchins of his sister

CHERYL BLOXIDGE , Newton Abbot, Mark Dallas, Regent Hall, Beverly Jones, Kevin Dallas and Claire Farquharson of their mother Major Hilda Dallas

GILL DURRELL , Birmingham Citadel, of her husband Tony Durrell, Peter-John, Craig and Michelle of their father

CAPTAIN SIMON ROWNEY, THQ, and Leigh Rowney, Oshawa, Canada and Bermuda Territory, of their father Major Geoff Rowney

SHEILA MAGUIRE , Bromley Temple, of her husband

Neville Maguire, Wendy Lewis, Sally MaguireSymonds and Jason Maguire of their father

ENGAGEMENTS

Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main

Sun 1 Feb – Tue 3 Feb Warwick (Divisional Leaders’ Learning and Development Days)*

Wed 4 Feb Divisional Leaders’ Consultation Day

Mon 9 Feb William Booth College (Together in Worship)**

Chief Secretary Colonel Peter Forrest and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Julie Forrest

Sun 1 Feb – Tue 3 Feb Warwick (Divisional Leaders’ Learning and Development Days)

Wed 4 Feb Divisional Leaders’ Consultation Day

Sat 7 Feb – Sun 8 Feb Canterbury (International Staff Songsters)*** Thu 12 Feb – Sun 15 Feb Warwick University (Mission Conference)***

* Commissioner Jenine Main only

** Commissioner Paul Main only

*** Colonel Peter Forrest only

NOTICES

Community Services survey

Take part in the annual Christmas Activities Survey from Community Services to help capture local mission, data and stories that show the impact of love in action at Christmas. The stories and statistics you provide help plan for next year in telling the Army’s story and driving engagement. The survey takes about 15 minutes and only needs one response per corps. Fill in your responses at surveymonkey.com/r/TSAChristmas2025 by 13 February.

Help shape the Army’s response to domestic abuse

The Family Ministries Department is inviting survivors of domestic abuse within The Salvation Army to share their experiences and shape the future of the Army’s response to domestic abuse. This is part of the next phase of PhD research into domestic abuse led by Amy Quinn-Graham (Research and Development Department), building on last year’s study into attitudes, beliefs and experiences. To find out more, visit tsa.link/da-research-take-part or email amy.quinn-graham@salvationarmy.org.uk or praqg@leeds.ac.uk

SOUNDS

Sunday Worship

Join Salvationists across the territory in worship, with music, prayer and a Bible message from a guest speaker. This week’s message is from Major Malcolm Martin (Thornton Heath). Can’t join us at 11am on Sundays? Catch up with the weekly podcast of highlights. Each week’s broadcast is repeated in full on Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 12am and Thursdays at 9am.

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Sunday Lunch

The musical side to your Sunday lunch, featuring your favourite Salvation Army music. This week features Reuben’s Pick and Mix, presented by Reuben Dykes (Kidsgrove). Listen at 1pm on Sunday 1 February.

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Sing to the Lord with the ISS

Enjoy favourite recordings from the International Staff Songsters, chosen each month by a special guest. Listen at 5pm on Sunday 1 February.

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Me and My Playlist

This Salvationist Radio show sees a young person linked to The Salvation Army share five tracks they love. This month’s episode features Libby Wood (Stockton).

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Fully Scored

This special episode of the Music Editorial team’s podcast celebrates Stephen Cobb’s service to the International Staff Band.

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SHEFFIELD CITADEL, 12 PSALTER LANE S11 8YN INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS

Saturday 14 March, 6.30pm

Tickets: £10 adults | £5 under-16s

Tickets via ticketsource.co.uk/sheffield-citadel-salvation-army or contact Glyn Evans via csmcastle@hotmail.com

MAIDSTONE, 74–80 UNION STREET ME14 1 ED

LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS CONCERT

Featuring international singing sensation Charlie Green with Maidstone Salvation Army Band

Saturday 7 March, 7.30pm

Tickets: £10 adults | £5 children

Tel 01622 681808 salvationarmy.org.uk/maidstone

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