Day 95: Praying for Bargoed (1968)

Join with Salvationists of the Wales Division for day 95 of 150 days of prayer.

• 'He is our God. He takes care of us, like a shepherd takes care of his sheep.  As his sheep, he gives us what we need.  Today, you must listen to him and obey him’ (Psalm 95:7, EasyEnglish Bible). 

1968

The Bargoed Corps History Book records the Army’s 20th Rhymney Valley Festival on 21 and 22 September 1968:

‘Eight hundred people, one of the largest attendances for many years, were present for the opening of the Rhymney Valley Festival of The Salvation Army Bargoed at the Central Hall on the Saturday night.

‘The Army’s well known Chalk Farm Band, London provided the programme for the 20th annual effort, which included two meetings at the Central Hall – Saturday night and Sunday Afternoon. The band, conducted by Bandmaster Michael Clack, also took part in the services at the Central Hall on Sunday morning and Sunday evening…

‘Councillor Coleman, who always supported The Salvation’s Army work in Bargoed, praised the work of the Army locally who were always ready to give of their services for good causes.

‘“This annual effort is well established,” said Captain Harry, who added he hoped it would be possible to invite the Army’s International Staff Band to next year’s festival.’ [The International Staff Band did attend the 21st Rhymney Valley Festival October in 1969!]

Prayer

• We praise God for the continued work of The Salvation Army in Bargoed.
• Pray for all those who are impacted by their work and witness.