Onward Christian soldiers!

Andrew Skipjack wanted to join a church and as he doesn’t drink alcohol decided to try the Army – finding a very warm welcome at St Mary Cray he decided to stay. On Sunday Andrew was enrolled as a Senior Soldier. At the same time John Harding was also enrolled, John came to the Army from the Baptist church feeling called to continue his Christian service in the ranks of the Army. Andrew (left) and John (right) were enrolled on Sunday resplendent in their new uniforms.

How come uniforms are so 'last century' to everyone other than new converts who can't wait to put them on!

Also pictured is my beautiful wife and soul mate Tracey!

On to the conflict...

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Reinforcements now appearing...

This Sunday sees the enrollment of two new soldiers at St Mary Cray - Hallelujah!

John Harding and Andrew Skipjack have enlisted for the Salvation war.

In preparartion for the big day I have written the following song to be used during the signing of the soldier's covenant.

We will sing these words to the tune of Repton:

In faithfulness we humbly bow
Before your throne Lord Christ,
Draw close and hear our sacred vow
And may your grace accept just now
The lives we’ve sacrificed.

As soldiers we are called to fight
In this dark world of sin.
O Pentecostal flame ignite
Our lives with holy fire and light
So we will fight and win.

We’ll feed the hungry, save the lost,
The prisoner we’ll release
The poor and lame we’ll gladly host
We’ll pray and preach but love the most
Empowered by your peace

So come and seal our offering
Accept our lives we pray
As in our hearts we crown you king
And with the angels gladly sing
Of soldiers made today.

May God bless the new converts - pictures and a full report will appear here on Monday!

Love and prayers

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