citadel scene winter 2012/2013
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Monthly Newsletter of Southsea Citadel of The Salvation ArmyTRANSCRIPT
Find out More:Visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk/sou/southseaor pick up a leaflet from the Centre in Albert Rd 023 9282 1164 - (Main Office)or email [email protected] Lighthouse Community Centre (more on back page) 023 9282 7403
‘Sharing the love of Jesus with open hearts.’part of the Southsea Citadel Mission Statement
Sunday Worship (p2)10am - Sunday Clubs for 2-7 & 7-13yrs11am - Worship for All Ages6pm - Praise & CelebrationThere’s a warm welcome waiting for you.
Mondays: Bible Fellowship - 11am at the Hall, 3th & 17th Dec, 14th & 28th Jan with Captain Lynne
Wednesdays: Home League (p13)Friendship Club - 2pm
Thursdays: Angel Feet Dance - 4pm (p2)
Tuesdays: CAMEO Club - 1:30pm (p13)(Come And Meet Each Other)
Fridays: Parent & Toddler Club9:30am-11:30amAlso on Fridays: Messy ChurchFor children & parents or carers.Monthly @ 4pm (doors open 3:30) see page ii
What’s going on at YOUR local Community
Church?
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Christmas Sunday Night Live
6pm, Dec 9th;
Children’s Carol Service
4pm, Dec 16th;
Around the Manger6pm, Dec 23rd
Monthly News of Southsea Citadel
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Diary DatesD e c e m b e r Sunday 2nd Carols at the Kings Monday 3rd Band atMill Rythe Holiday Camp, Hayling Island Sunday 9th Toy Service - 11am Christmas Sunday Night Live - 6pmMonday 10th Band at St. John’s College Carol Service (Lower School), St. John’s R.C. CathedralSunday 16th Money Tree Appeal, both meetings Children’s Carol Service (4pm)Sunday 23rd Around the Manger (6pm)Tuesday 25th Christmas Day - Worship 10:30amSunday 30th Morning meeting only - 11am
F e b r u a r y Sunday 3rd Sunday Night Live with Barrie Mockett - ‘An evening of choruses that matter’Sunday 10th Young People’s Annual Saturday 16th Songsters’ Guest NightSunday 17th Self Denial Appeal Launch
June 29th/30th 2013 - Portsmouth Citadel 140th Anniversary with the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Andre Cox & Commissioner Silvia Cox
Messy ChurchMessy Church is for children and their parents or carers.Crafts, activities, Bible story followed by a hot meal at £1 per head (all ages). EVERYONE WELCOME We meet monthly in the Citadel at 4pm. NEXT Messy Church:14th Dec, 11th Jan
J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3Sunday 13th Commitment Sunday & launch of Give to Grow ProgrammeSaturday 19th Give to Grow DinnerSaturday 26th International Staff Band to Portsmouth Citadel - see p17Sunday 27th Altar Service for Give to Grow Pledges
M a r c hFriday 1st Women’s World Day of PrayerSunday 3rd Self Denial Altar ServicesSaturday 9th Band to Southampton Sholing Sunday 10th Mothers’ DaySaturday 16th Dean Jones & Salvation Brass, Saturday Café ChurchSunday 24th Palm SundayFriday 29th Good FridaySunday 31st Easter Sunday
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Dear Readers,Welcome to this Winter Edition of Citadel Scene. This time of year seems to
allow things old and new to blend seamlessly together. The Christmas Story is an ancient one, yet has fresh truth for us each year as we celebrate the advent of God’s gift in Christ - the new life that brings with it the promise of yet more new life.
Then, before we’ve cleared away the wrapping paper or thought about putting away the Christmas tree, the New Year arrives. It’s a time of looking back at what God has blessed us with (and we as a fellowship have so much to praise Him for) and lessons we have learned, but it’s also a time of anticipation, looking forward to what God will do in our lives in the coming days. I have no doubt that God has much in store for us in 2013. There are the obvious, planned projects like Noah’s Ark Nursery, Give to Grow and the new Friday night programme for the children, but God will also be active in the details and the subtleties of our lives. He has planned for our good and for the growth of His Kingdom in every way. My prayer is that we will trust Him enough to put ourselves completely in His hands.
May Jesus Christ, the Beginning and the End, be with us all this Christmas and into the coming year.
Captain Lynne
As Captain Lynne has said in her letter, God has great plans for Southsea Corps
in the days and years to come.
...we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Eph 2:10)
It is with this spirit of hope, faith and expectation that we have decided to engage in another ‘Planned Giving’ programme, now known as ‘Give to Grow’. This programme gives all of us the opportunity to maximise our financial support of God’s mission in Southsea. There’s no need to be nervous about this process as God knows your resources but, beyond that, He also knows your needs. To those who were giving money to support his mission, the Apostle Paul wrote this promise: ...my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:19)
Launch Day will be Sunday 13th January, when each member of the Corps Family will receive a brochure which includes daily reading notes for your prayerful consideration before the Corps Dinner on Saturday 19th. I pray that God will do great things through us when we put ourselves at His disposal.Darren Shaw, Give to Grow Co-Chair
Give to Grow
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Sunday MeetingsDecember 2nd 11am Captain Lynne Shaw6pm Carols at The Kings (Doors open 5:15pm)December 9th 11am Major Mary Wolfe - Toy Service6pm Christmas Sunday Nigh Live - Bdm Darren ShawDecember 16th 11am Captain Lynne Shaw4pm Children’s Carol ServiceDecember 23rd 11am Major Mary Wolfe6pm ‘Around The Manger’ - Capt Lynne ShawDecember 30th - Morning Meeting Only11am Captain Lynne ShawJanuary 6th 11am Major Mary Wolfe6pm Captain Lynne ShawJanuary 13th - Commitment Sunday & Launch of ‘Give to Grow’11am Captain Lynne Shaw6pm Major Mary WolfeJanuary 20th 11am Major Mary Wolfe6pm Captain Lynne ShawJanuary 27th - Altar Services for ‘Give to Grow’ pledges11am Captain Lynne Shaw6pm Major Mary Wolfe
Do your children just LOVE to wiggle??Angel Feet Dance Club
could be fun and a giggle.Together we can learn
routines & dance movesWith occasional performances
as our dancing improves.For 2-5yr olds - Every Thursday at 4pm - 4:45pm - £1 entry fee.Tea & Coffee provided downstairs for those waiting, squash & biscuits provided for the Angels afterwards!! For all other enquiries please contact Nikki on 07730 609044
Money Tree Appeal for Mombasa Childrens’ Home in both meetings:{
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From the D.C.’s Desk
2015 Congress
It was a privilege to join with many others last week at The Booth Centre, on the occasion of Jean Stubbings’ retirement from active service. Jean
has served the division - at both Catherine Booth House and The Booth Centre - for 28 years, during which time she has overseen the transfer from the former CBH to the new building, and led and supported The Booth Centre during a time of critical transition. Members of staff and ser-vice users from both centres were supported by THQ and DHQ staff at the celebration meeting, which was followed by a lovely buffet lunch.
We wish Jean well and much blessing as she enters into a well-earned retirement. Graham Owen, Lt. Col.We as a Corps Fellowship would also pray for God’s blessing, direction and care for Jean as she enters a new sphere of life with all its possibilities and hopes. Ed
1-5 July 2015, The O2 Arena, London
The O2 is located in the East End of London, an area that is historically significant to our Movement. The O2 Arena is London’s largest venue
and we would love to see it filled to capacity with Salvationists from around the world.
Additionally, the theme for the 2015 Congress will be - BOUNDLESS: The Whole World Redeeming. The theme verse is taken from Ephesians 3:8: ‘Preach to the nations the boundless riches of Christ.’
Beginning January 2013, the International website will add a link that will lead you to the Congress webpage where information about the event will be constantly added and updated. Registration will begin approximately 18 months before the Congress, with hotel and flight information approxi-mately 24 months in advance.
Salvationists and friends of the Army will want to begin praying now for, and planning to attend this historic celebration of the Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) of the founding of The Salvation Army in its very birth-place.
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Prayer BoardPrayer DiaryPlease take a copy so that we can support each other in prayer.
Prayer BreakfastsWe enjoy half an hour of prayer (you don’t have to pray out loud), followed by tea and toast...
.... so why notcome along to the Citadel 8am on Sat:Dec 1st, Jan 5th, Feb 2nd,
Please pray for our leaders,
especially Major Mary and Captain Lynne, that
God will guide them and grant them wisdom, health,
strength and the continued in-filling of His Spirit.
And please remember to pray for those in poor
health or on our ‘continued prayer’ list on page 6.
A Prayer
God of tranquility, take my anxiety and quiet my soul,
God of serenity, take my busy-ness and still my mind,
God of peace, take my fears and calm my heart.
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Let’s pray for...
All those who receive practical help through our Christ-mas outreach programme - that they may sense the love of Jesus and feel some alleviation of their needs.
The whole of our Christmas Carolling programme (see p 6) - that we shall have no other agenda than bringing the wonderful news of the Christ child to all with whom we come into contact... a real time of evangelism!
The ‘Give to Grow’ programme - that it will be a time of deepening spiritual awareness and a real coming together.
Our Nursery project as it nears fruition - that it may be a beacon for Jesus, a real place of compassion, care and love.
Our new children’s initiative for Friday evenings, ‘Friday Night Fun’ - starting in January
Majors Colin and Rosemary Cowdery as they continue to serve the Lord in Pakistan.
Continued prayers for the ladies on the Kairos Programme in HMP Hydebank Wood, Belfast (see p7)
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People News
Christmas Programme
Christmas Post Box
Glenda KnightJoy CoshMargaret WilkinsMaisie MartinGeorge MortimerJean Wright & her daughter CindyFaith LeaningDoreen Thomas
In Hospital/ poor health:Pauline MortonEsther PittBob BishopAlice, daughter of Esther Cole
Continued Prayers :
Palmerston Rd Precinct: Dec 8th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 22nd, 24thOld Folks Homes/Wardened Accommodation:Dec 4th, 9th, 11th, 23rdSchools:St. John’s College - R.C. Cathedral - Dec 10thSouthsea Infants - Dec 11thSt.Jude’s CoE Primary - Dec 20thHoliday Camp:Mill Rythe, Hayling - Dec 3rdHenderson Park Mobile Home Site - Dec 16th
The Corps’ Christmas post box will be available fromDecember 2nd and we are grateful to George and Eunice for overseeing this.Please ensure cards have full names on the envelope and only post cards for people who come to our buildings, or at least have relatives who do. This is not a delivery service - cards are thrown away if not collected. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank You!Our Harvest Altar Services Raised:
£1706.02Sincere thanks to those who gave in response to God’s wonderful Provision.
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Kairos
Kairos is the name given to a programme which is running in various prisons. It is led by volunteers from all aspects of the Christian spectrum and aims to
show participants that there is life after prison, and endeavours to use Christian values and Biblical examples to portray the message.
Kairos is a Greek word which refers to ‘God’s Special Time’, although in Greek-speaking communities today it is used colloquially to mean ‘Summertime’ (which, after all is a time for new growth and development, and you can’t get more ‘special’ than that, can you?).
Whilst in Ireland recently I, along with Major Norma Paget and 14 Christian volunteers from the Irish community, led the first Kairos programme for ladies in HMP Hydebank Wood, Belfast. Throughout the intensive three-day programme there were discussions covering choices, friendship, churches, spirituality and study, to name but a few of the aspects necessary to make life worthwhile.
The ten participants arrived in a state of bewilderment and anxiety, not being sure what to expect or how the team members would react to them as they served their sentences, and yet they participated in all that took place. As the team ar-rived for the second day there was a marked difference. Most of their anxiety had disappeared and they took up the challenges that were laid before them in the programme. Space in Citadel Scene, along with the programme’s confidentiality code, prevents me from describing the days in great detail, suffice to say that dur-ing the final afternoon we had a new family of seeking Christians alongside us.
Derek had been invited to the closing session and was privileged to be asked to address the group and welcome them to the wider family of Christians. One could not help but reflect on the previous days when they had arrived with their anxieties. However, I will share with you some of their comments made through-out the weekend as they grew in confidence and, I believe, in faith.
‘We were not judged, just loved!’; ‘You re-lived your own pains of the past to help us with ours.’; ‘You helped us to start taking down the walls that we had built around ourselves.’; ‘We came out of curiosity...we saw Christ in you...we wanted what you had!’
The team ended the course as a group of tired ladies, yet filled with joy and praise to God as we saw all that He had done to bring transformation in our lives and in the lives of our new family. Your participation in the prayer-chain, which left the ladies totally stunned, was greatly appreciated and your prayers were answered. Thank you! G.E.S.
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Margaret Attrillsends Christmas Blessings. Let us
praise our Lord above as we receive with
joy His precious gift of love.
John & Joan Burton’s CHRISTmas prayer for you...
May our loving Heavenly Father’s personal invitation to ‘come and see Jesus’ touch your heart, life and world with the many, many
reasons to rejoice at Christmas & throughout 2013.
‘On coming to the house, they saw the child ...
and they bowed down and worshipped him’ (Luke 2:11)I pray that amidst all the business and excitement of Christmas you make time to know and experience the joy of bowing down and
worshipping the One who came to be your Saviour and Lord.May you have a blessèd Christmas
love, Major Mary
Darren & Lynne Shaw and family
pray that you will all recognise and receive God’s richest gifts this Christmas and New
Year
With all good wishes for Christmas and the
New Year,love and prayersfrom Flo Cann
We wish everyone a happy and blessed
Christmas Keith & Anna Gibbons
donation: ‘Barnabus Fund’ - Persecuted Church
Nikki & Dan Boneand family send their
love and best wishes to everyone for a wonder-
ful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
Hazel Mitchellsends Christmas greet-ings to everyone and may God bless you.
donation to Children World-wide
Mary Verrentsends Christmas
greetings to everyone at Southsea Corps.
donation to MAF Flying for Life
With love and good wishes to our Corps family for a happy Christmas and a
peaceful New Year,Jean & Mike Stubbings
donation: Catherine Booth House & The Booth Centre
We wish all our friends a blessed and joyous
Christmas and a peaceful New YearGill & Derek Smith
donation: Mission Afghanistan
Christmas Greetings
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Audrey & Bob Bishop
send best wishes for Christmas and the
New Year.
I would like to wish all my
family & friends a merry Christmas
& a happy New Year.Love from
Pauline Burton
We would like to wish all our dear
friends a very happy Christmas and a
peaceful New Year.Love and season’s
greetings fromMary & Barry Burton
Christmas greetings to my friends at the
Corps. May you experience much of the joys of the
season.Major Joyce Dixon
Christmas greetings from
Eunice & George Woods with heavenly blessings for you and
yours.
Peggy & Dusty Miller send season’s greetings and best
wishes for Christmas to all their friends in
Southsea Corps.
Greetings for the Festive Season to all and special thanks to those who have sup-ported me during the
year.Trevor Sivyer
Mary Goodchild To all my friends at the Citadel, the shop
& the cafe. I wish you all a very happy
Christmas and a healthy & happy New
Year. God bless you all.
Connie Crosssends best wishes
for Christmas & New Year to all
Corps family.
Unless otherwise stated, all
donations to Mombasa Corps,Children’s Home & School for the
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Christmas Greetings and best wishes for
the New Year,George Mortimer
Seasonal Greetings to all my friends at
the Corps.Pauline Morton
Christmas Greetings
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Service of Remembrance
The Service of Remembrance led by Captain Lynne Shaw (AO) and Major Mary Wolfe (CO) took place to a capacity congregation in the
presence of The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Portsmouth who both contributed readings. At the commencement of the service, The Corps Colour Sergeant led The Royal British Legion, R.N.L.I. and St. John Ambulance as they processed into the hall to present their Standards to Major Mary Wolfe.
Pupils from two local schools presented Thoughts of Remembrance – Don’t Worry, We Will Remember and Never Forget. The Singing Company sang Jesus Reigns, the Songsters contributed with He Sought Me and People Need The Lord.
The Band presented Coronation March; Processional-Shine On Us; Avé Verum and Sunset. Captain Lynne commented from Luke Chapter 4, that we follow Jesus and take His love to set the captive free. Bandsman Russell Morrison played the Last Post and Reveille. The Service concluded with light refreshment. T.M.
Captain Elizabeth Hayward, Territorial Director for Community Services led Community Sunday meetings which were introduced by Commu-
nity Manager Melvyn Thomas. The morning meeting commenced with the congregational song Holy, Holy, Holy followed by a season of personal prayer inspired by multi-media images. A prayer song followed with gen-
Community Sunday
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Community Sundayeral prayers led by Captain Elizabeth whose theme was ‘The good news about Jesus and our Community’ and in her message spoke of her ministry with the International Emergency Services, her service in Burma (Myan-mar) and during the Tsunami. Her message emphasised the great need of dignity in helping those in want and whom our Community serves. The Singing Company contributed with Cry Of My Heart and the Songsters with God and God Alone. The meeting concluded with the song ‘Except I am moved with compassion..’
Evening worship, which contained songs and readings chosen by mem-bers of the 50 strong Community Centre team commenced with Make Me A Blessing by the Band. A multi-media presentation took place of Chef Peter Collins’ parachute jump in which he raised funds for children in poverty through the Community Christmas parcel appeal. Melvyn spoke of the continuing achievements and goals reached by the Community pro-gramme, where Captain Elizabeth reminded us that Jesus shines out in all His glory and we must follow Him where He leads through our Commu-nity service. Jay, who began working in the Lighthouse Café in 2010 as a volunteer now attends Sunday meetings regularly and takes part in Corps activities. The Band contributed with the song setting Faithful God and the Songsters with You Are The Light. The day concluded with the congrega-tional song Abide With Me.
Photo right to left: Captain Elizabeth Hayward, Territorial Director for Community Services, Community Centre Manager Melvyn Thomas and Major Mary Wolfe (C.O.) supported by members of the Corps Community Centre team. T.M.
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Mombasa
We were able to send £1,500 prior to our visit in October - £700 each to the Children’s Home & School for the Blind, and £100 to Mombasa Corps. I
was also able to take a further £45 to the children and was given £160 to take with me following the attack on the Corps.
Carole and I visited the Home and School as usual - both are doing well. The School has a brand new dormitory block built by teams from Ireland. 50 peo-ple came for a week and built the foundations, the second group of 50 built the walls, the next two groups put on the roof and did all the finishing inside - all completed in a month. The workers were Catholics.
The Likoni School Choir won a competition and then were invited to sing at the State House. They are making a CD and I hope to get copies.
Attack on Mombasa CorpsThis followed a Muslim Cleric being shot outside a nearby Mosque (approx dis-tance from Southsea Citadel to the Chemist.)
They broke into the compound. Just inside the gate they set a fire and completely demolished the ‘Home League Office’ which contained all their catering equip-ment, sewing machines, food, drinks, freezer etc. Next they stole all the band instruments, slashed the drums and burnt flags.
Moving on, they broke all the windows of the Officers’ Quarters and tried to break down the door. The ‘Mrs Major’, her teenaged daughter and three others (the younger daughter and two nieces, I think) escaped through a back window. They climbed on a wooden chair with an upturned plastic bucket on top. The wall was so high above that we (and they) do not know how they got over. There was broken glass on top of the wall to keep intruders out, so tow of them had deep cuts on their legs. Once over the wall, they were sheltered in the flat of one of their Muslim neighbours and hidden and fed for two days.
The Major tried to climb the wall in another part of the compound and, as he got a grip, a hand reached down to pull him over (another Muslim Neighbour). The mob did not get in the Quarters, but terrified them shouting, ‘Burn them!’
They moved on to the Hall. All the louvre windows which were all round the building were smashed. The platform and rostrum were destroyed and the sound system stolen. The Police then intervened and stopped major structural damage.
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St. Swithun’s Car Park
CAMEO ClubWe meet every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30pm. We have a variety of speakers, activities and entertain-ments. We are a very happy club and always welcome visitors as well as members.
ComeAndMeetEachOther
December 11th - 12pm start for Christmas Dinnerotherwise, meetings as announced.
We meet at 2pm each Wednesday. Why not make a date to come along?
Dec 5th Capt LynneDec 12th C’llor Terry Hall - Damascus RoadDec 19th Mjr Gill + Norma Palmer - Carol ServiceDec 26th No MeetingJan 2nd Informal Meeting - Major GillJan 9th Major MaryJan 16th Christmas Dinner
The Home League
Just a timely reminder that it is a privilege for us to use this facility and, as such, we must always take great care. Please:
• Always park in bays provided• Drive carefully and with due caution• No speeding• Never use on a Sunday Morning
Thanks in anticipation
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When we visited, all the platform had been replaced and they were fitting new windows to the Quarters and the Hall. They had received some money from the Army in the USA. They are just putting things right as they receive money. They were extremely pleased to receive the £160 I had been given for them just before I left Southsea .
All the Home League equipment would be very costly to replace apart from the building being gutted and the band instruments could not be replaced without help from overseas (which we hope will come). The Flags have been replaced by THQ Kenya.
Sunday meetings were as usual. Most of the people had returned in spite of being very afraid. There was a policewoman with a rifle at the gate as the government are paying for security for a time.
The Corps is in a Muslim area, they usually get on OK with neighbours, but anything could trigger trouble again. They are vulnerable, but Sunday School, meetings, all the groups and sections are back in business, apart from the Band of course, and at this time they could not hold open-air meetings. Please pray for them.
P.S. The orange stacking chairs Southsea paid for a few years ago are mostly OK, although some that were in the HL room and Band room have been destroyed.
Joyce Dixon, Major
Mombasa Continued...
Children’s WorkI just thought I would fill you in on a couple of things that have been happening
with the children’s work over the past couple of weeks and also what will be happening in January. After having a term of Monday Kids Club with only three children I sadly felt it was time to give it a break and finish it for the time being. However, from the beginning of January we will be starting a 3 week Friday night programme, this will include a junior club, Messy Church and a children’s choir (more details to follow). We are doing this in the hope of keeping some of the nine extra children who have been coming on a Friday night for singing at Carols at the Kings. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support.
Amanda
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Santa or Jesus?Shared by Caroline in Songster Rehearsal last Christmas
• Santa lives at the North Pole – Jesus is everywhere.• Santa rides in a sleigh – Jesus rides on the wind walks on the water.• Santa comes but once a year – Jesus is an ever present help.• Santa fills your stockings with goodies – Jesus supplies all your needs.• Santa comes down your chimney uninvited – Jesus stands at your door
and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited.• You have to wait in line to see Santa – Jesus is as close as the mention
of His name.• Santa lets you sit on his lap – Jesus lets you rest in His arms.• Santa has to ask you for your name – Jesus knew our name before
we were born. Not only does He know our name. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
• Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly – Jesus has a heart full of love.
• All Santa can offer is HO HO HO – Jesus offers health, help and hope.• Santa says, “you better not cry” – Jesus says, “cast all your cares on me
for I care for you.”• Santa’s little helpers make toys – Jesus makes new life, mends
wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.• Santa may make you chuckle, but – Jesus gives you joy that is your
strength.• While Santa puts gifts under your tree – Jesus became our gift and
died on a tree… The cross.• We need to put Christ back in Christmas, Jesus is still the reason for
the season.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”(John 3:16)
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With Israel facing its biggest crisis since the 1950’s, God is shaking the nations once again. The nature of “shaking” is that it can happen
over a long period of time.
If I had to name God’s word for the decade it would be this:
“I will shake all nations, and the desired of all nations will come, andIwillfillthishousewithglory”.Haggai 2:6-7
In the case of the U.S.A. the shaking is mainly through natural disasters.With our own nation God is shaking the many once solid and trustworthy institutions, exposing unbelievable corruption and incompetence. The list is a long one, so I only mention the very latest at the time of writing: The BBC. The recession and banking crisis is shaking the whole of the European Union.
In the New Testament God’s word is even clearer when read against the backdrop of the incarnation of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
“Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” Hebrews 12:26-28
How plainly God is removing that which can be shaken-so that which cannot be shaken may remain. For the New Year let us prepare ourselves for the Kingdom that cannot be shaken. K.G.
Pause for thought
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Please also let us know if you wish to come off our mailing lists. Citadel Scene is available online at www.citadelscene.co.uk.Citadel Scene is an in-house production.Compiled, designed and published by Darren Shaw, Edited by CSM John BurtonCollated by Olga Ralph, Trevor & Anne Martin, Julie & Ian BradburyMailing by Mary Burton & Nikki Bone, Web design: Darren Shaw
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Sunday 2ndDecember
Carols at the Kings, 6pmSt. John’s College
School Choir,Portsmouth High School
Nursery,Compere - Russell Rook
Sunday 9thDecember 6pm
Christmas Sunday Night Livewith Darren Shaw& a rather unusual
ensemble!
Saturday January 26thInternational Staff Band
at Portsmouth Citadel, Lake Rd£12 Balcony, £6 Downstairs
for tickets send sae to Andrew Short,
3 Java Drive, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7BY
07901 668951 or email [email protected]
Sunday 10am & 5pm
Sunday 16thDecember
4pmChildren’s Carol
Service
Special Events
Saturday 16th March, 6pm
Café Church withDean Jones
& Salvation Brass
Songster Guest Night
Feb 16th, 7pmSouthampton Shirley Singing
CompanySongster Leader Tracey Jones
(Vocal)Bandsman Marc Harry
(Euphonium)
YP AnnualSunday
February 10thKids Alive
6pm
We would like to keep you up to date with all that’s going on.To be placed on our mailing list, please call 02392 821164 or email [email protected]
The Salvation Army, Southsea Citadel, 84 Albert Road, Southsea PO5 2SN
The Salvation Army is a Christian Church & a Registered Charity no. 214779, in Scotland SC009359