Day 23: Praying for Cynefin communities (1896)
10 July 2024
Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 23 of 150 days of prayer.
- ‘The Lord takes care of me, like a shepherd with his sheep. I have everything that I need’ (Psalm 23:1, EasyEnglish Bible).
1896
‘Opening of Gilfach Goch and Tonyrefail Circle. Showers of rain and showers of blessing. Schoolroom packed, many turned away’ (War Cry, 7 March 1896).
Recognising the importance of local support, the concept of circle corps was born. This meant that several corps in a relatively small area were started and linked together for mutual support. Circle corps ensured that corps congregations like Gilfach Goch and Tonyrefail could also join with other members of their circle for celebrations from time to time.
Prayer
- If you are part of the Wales Division, pray for the Cynefin* that your corps belongs to.
- Pray for one of the corps in your Cynefin and send them a card to say that you have prayed for them.
- If you are not in Wales, pray that corps in each Cynefin will fulfil their commitment to ‘live life together, love God together and lead on God’s plan together’.
*There are five Cynefin communities in the division made up of several corps in a geographical area. Cynefin can be translated as ‘habitat’ or ‘dwelling place’, although the meaning is richer than any English word can capture.
Discover more
Captain Kathryn Stowers talks to Major Jo Moir (THQ) about celebrating 150 years of mission and ministry in Wales.
