For those of you that don't know Simon and Renee are moving to Darwin next year and there will be new Divisional Youth and Children's people. The new people are Rick and Christine Ellis who are currently the Corps Officers at Ringwood Corps in Melbourne. Change is often sad but exciting and I know everyone is going to really enjoy getting to know the Ellis' and their family!
Continuing on with our theme of The Salvation Army, here's some things to think about...
What things do you do with The Salvation Army now?
Feel free to share in the comments...
Would you consider it a large or small part of your week?
Do you see yourself fighting in the spiritual war that Paul writes about in the bible in Ephesians 6:10-17?
Is it something you feel 'called' to?
How do you see yourself involved in The Salvation Army? Just someone who attends? Possibly a Senior Soldier? Would you like to be employed by The Salvation Army (like Renee)? Or maybe even become a Salvation Army Officer (like Simon)?
Lots to think about.
If you want to read more read the whole chapter of Ephesians 6 or Google Spiritual Warfare. Here's what Wikipedia says about Spiritual Warfare.
Some other books that are recommended are Community in Mission by Commissioner Phil Needham and Chosen to be a Soldier: The Orders and Regulation of The Salvation Army. Any Corps should have that last one because it's a book you should read if you are thinking about becoming a Senior Soldier of The Salvation Army. If you're not really sure what it means to be a Senior Soldier (different to a Junior Soldier) then ask your Corps Officer or youth leader, I'm sure they would be more than happy to have a conversation with you about it!
Also, check out a documentary resource about The Salvation Army called A Cause to Die For on Youtube!
FYI, below is The Salvation Army Soldier's Covenant so you all know what it takes to become a soldier. It's not for the faint hearted, only for the brave and true!
Think about it. Pray about it!***
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