The Salvation Army a Registered Charity No. 214779 and in Scotland SC009359

August 2016 Issue 13 Church Leaders: Lieutenants Tim and Cheryl Stone

Your Influence "Your life has an influence on those around you.......Your spouse and your children are profoundly affected by your choices. Your co-workers, your neighbours, and your friends will all be impacted by your life. As the world tries to persuade people to follow its standard, your life should stand in stark contract as an example of a righteous person. Your life should convince those around you of the wisdom of following-God. Do not underestimate the effect that your obedience will have upon those close to you."

Henry Blackaby, Experiencing God Day by Day,

Promoted to Glory Robert Sands (Bobby) will be missed by many fam-ily and friends. When Promoted to Glory, aged 93, he had been married to Connie for 68 years and was dad to Denise and Allyson. He was also a grandfather and a great grandfather. Throughout his life, Robert set a fine example to those around him, aiming to be the best that he could be. He was a devoted brass musician, and sportsman un-til recently playing golf several times a week. He will be remembered for his Christian faith and his lovely sense of humour. Robert Sands we salute you. Soldier of Christ, well done!

Diamond Wedding - Peter and Margaret Graham

Peter and Margaret were married 60 years ago on the 3rd August in the Salvation Army Citadel in Margaret's home town of Perth. Margaret is a 2nd generation Salvationist through her mother, who was Singing Company Leader and her father who was Bandmaster in the local corps. Peter is a 1st generation Salvationist who was introduced to The Salvation Army through the local Sunday school in Hamilton, going on to join the Hamilton Temple Band at the age of 14. Margaret and Peter first met in May 1950 when the Perth Songster Brigade paid a weekend visit to Hamilton. Margaret and her friend Ruby Nellist were billeted with

Peter's parents. (Coincidentally Ruby’s parents were former Commanding Officers of Ayr Corps). Margaret instantly found favour in the Graham family and was invited to visit again which she did and that was the start of a long road of happiness which culminated in marriage 6 years later in the Perth Salvation Army Citadel. Margaret and Peter made their home in Hamilton where two years later their first son Peter John was born, followed by Paul after two more years. In 1969 they were advised by their doctor that for the benefit of Paul's asthma, to move to the coast which they did. They bought a house in Prestwick and immediately connected with the Corps in Ayr. One year later to their delight Gillian their daughter was born. The boys too were delighted to have a baby sister. Now complete as a family and settled down - they made new friends and served the Lord in Ayr, taking part in the corps activities, both young people and senior sections, as bandsman, songsters and junior musicians. Inevitably, through time, each one of the children went to university and then to jobs in London, New York and Manchester. Today Peter lives in Manchester with Janey his wife, son Ryan and daughter Megan. Paul lives in London with his wife Sheila, son Ross and daughter Caitlin. Gillian also lives in London with her husband Brian, daughter Emily and son Andrew. To celebrate their Diamond Wedding, Peter, Margaret and all the family are looking forward to going on a cruise of the Baltic later in August, all 14 of them!! Congratulation to Peter and Margaret from all the church fellowship.

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Corps 120 Anniversary

10.45am Sunday 2nd October

We are delighted to announce

Commissioner Robin Forsyth

will conduct a special service

followed by an anniversary lunch

on Sunday 2nd October

to celebrate 120 years of

The Salvation Army in Ayr.

Hub Café

Open 10am – 3pm

Monday to Friday

Weekly Activities

Monday

9.30am Rainbow Tots

Baby & Toddler Group

2pm Home League (ladies meeting)

Tuesday

7pm Songster Practice

8pm Band Practice

Wednesday

2pm first Wednesday of each month

55+ Club £2 includes afternoon tea

7.30pm Ladies’ Fellowship

Thursday

6.30pm Brass Learners

7.30pm Gospel Choir

Sunday

10.15am Prayer Meeting

10.45am Family Service

6pm Bible Study with Howel Jones

The Salvation Army a Registered Charity No. 214779 and in Scotland SC009359

Church Contact Details

Church Leaders

Tim and Cheryl Stone

59 John Street Ayr KA8 0BS

Tel.01292 269286

ayr@salvationarmy.org.uk

www.ayrcommunitychurch.com

Any prayer requests or visits required please contact Lt. Cheryl Stone

cheryl.stone@salvationarmy.org.uk

07888 732071

or

Prayer request forms are also located in the side entrance foyer.

Please place completed forms

in prayer box.

Sunday Announcements Please give any announcements

to Corps Sergeant Major

Robin Black by

Thursday CSM@ayrcommunitychurch.com

Text 07887 542074

Dates for your Diary Wednesday 31st August 7.30pm Ladies’ Fellowship recommences with a DVD night. Saturday 3rd September Coffee Morning 10am to 12noon Proceeds are going to Tilly 's fund, helping little local girl who has a rare form of cancer. Tuesday 6th September Practices Recommence—note the change of weekday! 7pm Songsters and 8pm Band. Sundays 6pm Bible Study September 4, 11, 18, 25. October 2, 9(?), 16, 23, 30.

Wednesday 7th September 2pm 55+ Club recommences - then first Wednesday of each month. Thursday 8th September - Noon to 7.30pm Salvationist Publishing and Supplies are visiting with Christian resources for sale. Well worth a visit! Sunday 18th September 3pm Band at Prestwick Cross for Battle of Britain service. Thursday 22nd September 7pm - Registration Ayr Community Gospel Choir Rehearsals recommence. Sunday 2nd October Morning Worship 10.45am Corps 120th anniversary, leader Commissioner Robin Forsyth After worship there is a celebration lunch.

Thankyou to everyone who came along on

Friday 19th August to help clean the Church.