Day 115: Praying for children’s ministry and summer camps (1988)

Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 115 of 150 days of prayer.

• 'I pray that the Lord will bless you all.  He is the one who made the whole universe' (Psalm 115:15, EasyEnglish Bible). 

1988

Coedpoeth Corps history book records various events of 1988:

‘A coach was organised to take corps members to Warrington for the annual YP presentation festival, our young people were successful in winning the divisional Bible quiz. The trophy was given by Divisional Commander Major D Rayner.’

‘Lieut Harris took a coach full of underprivileged children from the St Helen’s area for a week to Sunbury Court.’

‘Lieut Main took our meetings, also Lieut Mrs Main later in the year.’

‘The band still busy with the Remembrance service at St Tydfil’s and our CO leading.’

‘Carolling improved to £911.24 and children did very well at the carol service.’

‘The Band played carols at Ruthin, Mold and local villages. They also took part in the television programme “Arwyddion Ffyrdd” on S4C outside the Theatre Clwyd, Mold, and Mr and Mrs John Morris spoke of the work of The Salvation Army at Christmas time.’

‘Our young people took a prominent part in the divisional carol service at the Memorial Hall, Wrexham.’

Prayer

• Pray for all those involved in children’s ministry in the Wales Division.
• Pray that those leading and staffing summer camps will be energised and encouraged in their work.