The Blood and Fire Drop-In

[Warren Peace]

My wife and I were just appointed to the Administrative Council at our corps. It's very interesting to understand the inner workings of a church...

Someone (Abiel maybe) told me in a private message last month that there is a female Sally Ann officer in England who is Jewish. I accidentally cleaned out all of my pm's, so I was wondering if someone could re-enlighten me

Blessings...

 

[Victrixa]

I knew a Salvationist who was a Jew. He was an envoy and a doctor.

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It really bugs me, you Salvationists should really plead with Erwin to have a Salvation Army faith icon! Even a forum.... Hehe, wouldn't that be cool? There are probably more Salvationists (or Adherents to S.A.) on Christian Forums than we can imagine....

 

[Andy Broadley]

I knew a Salvationist who was a Jew. He was an envoy and a doctor.

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It really bugs me, you Salvationists should really plead with Erwin to have a Salvation Army faith icon! Even a forum.... Hehe, wouldn't that be cool? There are probably more Salvationists (or Adherents to S.A.) on Christian Forums than we can imagine....

If the CO hasn't already got it in hand, I'm sure it will come up at the first meeting of the CF Cyber Corps Council .

 

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Oh I've asked about 2/3 times (should pester again) - and then questioned which denom I should be in - a lot suggested Wesleyan Methodist - as that's where the Booth's started...

If you are looking for a forum devoted to Salvos - try www.salvosconnect.org.au - and click on the forum icon - it is an Aussie site (and most come from my corps), but there have been a few good conversations on the importance of soldiership, the uniform, soldiers v adherents, etc etc.

Sasch -> who apologises in advance if advertising another forum is against forum rules!!!

 

[Andy Broadley]

Oh I've asked about 2/3 times (should pester again) - and then questioned which denom I should be in - a lot suggested Wesleyan Methodist - as that's where the Booth's started...

I know where you are coming from with the Wesleyan bit Sasch, but can't accept a church the size of the Army being called a similer denomination. We do need our own turf though.

How do you lobby Erwin, I've never done it?

 

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

I think there's a forum in the top section about requesting a forum/ask the mods, kinda thing - that's where I did it...

Sasch

 

[Andy Broadley]

Thanks Sascha. Andy is now off to make a nuicence of himself...

 

[Andy Broadley]

Done it. Started a thread asking for our own place in the congregation section. Be great if you all could post on there to really show the level of support for this.


I've also asked for a crest to be available as an Avatar.

 

[Warren Peace]

Done it. Started a thread asking for our own place in the congregation section. Be great if you all could post on there to really show the level of support for this.


I've also asked for a crest to be available as an Avatar.

Where did you start the thread? If you could paste the link to this thread, that would be wunderbar...

 

[Andy Broadley]

http://www.christianforums.com/t1174845-salvation-army.html



Sorry, didn't think of that (brain tired).

This one is the crest request
http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?p=11001315#post11001315

 

[Sascha Fitzpatrick]

Ok, put my request in (again!)...

Thanks for starting up the requests Andy!!!

Sasch

 

[Abiel]

My wife and I were just appointed to the Administrative Council at our corps. It's very interesting to understand the inner workings of a church...

Someone (Abiel maybe) told me in a private message last month that there is a female Sally Ann officer in England who is Jewish. I accidentally cleaned out all of my pm's, so I was wondering if someone could re-enlighten me

Blessings...

She is a lady called MAjor Ruth Stannett, currently based at Ipswich Citadel, SUffolk. They will no doubt return to the Czech Republic at some point- they have a real heart for the place.

 

[Abiel]

Off to run a jumble sale- 3 for a £1! must dash- will pester later, promise!

 

[Andy Broadley]

Three jumble sales for a pound, sounds like a good bargain.

 

[Abiel]

Three jumble sales for a pound, sounds like a good bargain.

Made £35 on tut, £13 on coffee, rattled the cage of a backslider, and shared time with some lovely folk.
My elderly friend has made me promise to stop taking asprin, ibuprofen and paracetemol to cope with my fluy cold. So now feeling very ill again

Captain has banned me from heralding tomorrow- so I reckon I'll sleep it off.

 

[Victrixa]

Okay, now, ahem, beg Erwin for a Salvation Army faith icon as well.....

I added my support to the request threads, by the way!

It's wonderful that the Salvation Army shield is in the armor section!

 

[Abiel]

Added my support to forum thread.

I like just being a plain christian when it comes to faith icons.

The shield is great...and free like I asked! hurray! means it is first on the list. 36 have been sold...where are they all- proof we need a forum! ( a sneaky move that William Booth would be proud of!)

 

[Abiel]

Night all salvos every where. Off to bed to mope a bit. Can't think of anything wise to say. I know... what ever you do...do it with love.

 

[Andy Broadley]

Night all salvos every where. Off to bed to mope a bit. Can't think of anything wise to say. I know... what ever you do...do it with love.

Many prayers for our CO. Stick to paracetamol for your flu, don't mix things. God Bless, sleep well. Talk again tomorrow

 

[Andy Broadley]

Here's one to think about for a minute. I was raised in the Army and served for many years. Eventually, meeting my wife and moving town resulted in me now woeshipping at an Anglican Church. My wife was Christened as a baby in the C of E, whilst I was, obviously, dedicated in the Army (by a Brigadeer no less).

Recently, the subject of confirmation was broached to us by our vicar. Following some discussion it transpired that whilst Karen could be confirmed, I would first have to be baptised as they did not recognise my Army dedication.

We have now arrived at something of an en passe, because I consider my dedication to be as valid and meaningful as Karen's Christening. I therefore cannot be confirmed unless I back down on this point of principal, which to me would devalue the meaning of my dedication.

However, the main drawback of not being confirmed seems to be that I cannot receive communion. As this was never part of my Army practices, I can't say it bothers me overduely.

I know I'm only being awkward and stubborn, but it's a principal I feel strongly about. If I can't have communion then so be it. I'll still be an active church member and this situation will not have a negative bearing on that.

What do you guys think. Is our dedication service on a par with a C of E Christening?