Newark Salvation Army

26/10/2026

24/10/2026

What does it look like to serve others without discrimination? Find out in this week's issue of The Salvationist - available at our Church.

'My attitude is: he who is without sin can cast the first stone. And that will not be me.'

What does it look like to serve others without discrimination? Find out in this week's issue of Salvationist.

Subscribe to Salvationist magazine or read articles from the issue online: salvationist.org.uk/magazine.

24/10/2026

⏰🍂 A LITTLE REMINDER: THE CLOCKS GO BACK TONIGHT! 🍂⏰

At 2am on Sunday morning, the clocks go back to 1am, and we return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as British Summer Time comes to an end.

Don’t forget to put your clocks back one hour before you go to bed tonight or you'll be an hour early for church tomorrow (10am)! 🕰️

The good news? 🎉 We get an extra hour in bed! 😴☕

💡 Did you know? The UK first introduced British Summer Time in 1916, during the First World War, in an effort to make better use of daylight and save energy. Over a century later, we’re still changing our clocks twice a year!

So, enjoy that extra hour, remember to check any clocks that don’t update automatically, and get ready for lighter mornings and darker evenings. 🍁🌙

You're welcome to share this post to remind your friends and family! ❤️

22/10/2026

We would like to thank Liverpool FC for warmly welcoming modern slavery survivors supported by The Salvation Army and partner organisations during the summer.

Approximately 50 people spent a wonderful day touring LFC’s home ground at Anfield, hearing about the club’s famous history and exploring behind the scenes.

One person said: “The trip had a positive impact on me because it gave me a chance to step away from my normal routine and difficult experiences for a while.”

A heartfelt thanks to LFC for helping make this possible, and to Christ Church Walton Beck opposite Anfield for hosting us for lunch free of charge.
[Image description:
“It Takes An Army To Combat Modern Slavery. Thank you Liverpool Football Club” A person wearing a red Liverpool FC shirt stands with their back to the camera overlooking Anfield stadium. They’re also wearing a scarf which features a trophy graphic and the words “Season 2024-2025 Liverpool”. At the top of the image there is a paper-chain graphic.]

22/10/2026

Meet the woman who helped pioneer The Salvation Army in Jamaica.

Born in Jamaica in 1823, Agnes Foster later settled in England, where she married a Yorkshire farmer and had four children. A woman of incredible faith and an evangelist by calling, she became a Salvation Army officer for a short time in 1883 where she was posted to South Shields III Corps.

But Agnes’ pioneering story would eventually take her back to where it began. As a widow, she returned to Jamaica and helped pioneer The Salvation Army’s mission there, before International Headquarters sent officers to formalise the work.

This Black History Month, remember the name: Agnes Foster.
[Image description:
Black History Month graphic about Agnes Foster (1823–1910), who pioneered The Salvation Army’s work in Jamaica. The graphic highlights her as an officer, evangelist, mother and pioneer.]

22/10/2026

🎶 THROWBACK THURSDAY – The Joystrings Anniversary Concert, Barnbygate Methodist Church, 1973 🎶

Hi there, Pop Pickers! 👋

We’re delving into the Corps Archives again, and this week we’re turning the clock back to November 1973, when The Joystrings returned for a special reunion concert to celebrate 10 years since the group was formed.

According to the archives, the press described it as “the event of the decade” – and judging by the crowds, it certainly lived up to the hype! Barnbygate Methodist Church was packed beyond capacity for the occasion.

The evening was introduced by the Mayor, Mrs Elizabeth Yorke, who opened with prayer. Also in attendance were the Divisional Commanders, Lieutenant Colonels Mr & Mrs Ripley, and relatives of the Joystrings.

But how did a Salvation Army pop group come about in the first place? Well, it all started back in 1963, when Frederick Coutts became the Army’s 7th General. A seemingly casual remark at his first press conference sparked the idea of a Salvation Army pop group – and the rest, as they say, is pop history!

📀 And the records kept on spinning!

The souvenir brochure from the anniversary concert (which originally cost just 15p!) is featured in the photos accompanying this post. Flick through and you’ll find some fascinating press cuttings about the group.

One headline in the News of the World called them “The biggest revolution in Britain’s record business” – quite a claim!

The charts were certainly an interesting place to be, with The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Adam Faith all featuring alongside The Joystrings. Their single Open Secret even made it to number 29 in the record sales charts at HMV, Oxford Street and reached no. 32 in the UK Charts.

Now, over to you!

🎤 Were you there, groovin' at Barnbygate Methodist Church in 1973?
🎤 Did you own any of The Joystrings 'hip' records?
🎤 Were you lucky enough to see them perform live - that'd be 'far out'?

We’d love to hear your memories, so pop them in the comments below! 👇

And if you fancy a little trip down memory lane, take a listen here: 🎵
https://youtu.be/lpz3gW4RJIM?si=J56T2LyQtEBHDq6p

21/10/2026

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Today marks 60 years since the Aberfan disaster, a tragedy that claimed the lives of 144 people, including 116 children.

As we remember those who were lost, the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory joins with the Wales Division and the local Salvationists who shared in the grief and responded with compassion, practical support and prayer.

Let us pray for all those still affected by the tragedy in Aberfan, especially those carrying grief, survivor's guilt or painful memories.

We pray that the children attending schools in the area today will flourish, grow into strong members of society, and know hope for the future.

Read about how Salvation Army officers and volunteers joined with others to support in the days and months that followed at https://www.salvationist.org.uk/articles/my-service-aberfan-was-ministry-tears

Photo: The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre

21/10/2026

🎵 HUMP DAY HYMNS | RESCUE – LAUREN DAIGLE 🙏
For our this week, we’re sharing something a little different. Today’s song is Rescue by Lauren Daigle. We share this song as we join with The Salvation Army around the world to pray for victims and survivors of modern slavery.

💔 Modern slavery is happening here in the UK, today.

It can take many forms, including forced labour, sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, domestic servitude and even organ removal. It can affect anyone, including British nationals, and is often hidden in plain sight. Behind the statistics are real people whose freedom, dignity and hope have been stolen.

The scale of the issue is heartbreaking:
💔 There are more people trapped in slavery today than at any other point in history.
💔 It’s estimated that there are currently over 122,000 victims of modern slavery in the UK.

But there is hope. ❤️

🔴 Since 2011, The Salvation Army and its partners have supported over 32,700 survivors of modern slavery into safety and freedom.
🔴 During 2025–26, 10,584 people received support through our services, including new and previously supported survivors.
🔴 In that same year, 364 British nationals entered our modern slavery support services, with around one in four experiencing criminal exploitation.

The Salvation Army provides specialist support to survivors, helping them access safe accommodation, confidential legal advice, healthcare, counselling, education, financial support and opportunities for employment. It is about more than escaping exploitation; it is about helping people rebuild their lives and find freedom.

The words of Rescue remind us that no one should be forgotten, overlooked or left without hope:
🎶 You are not hidden
🎶 There's never been a moment you were forgotten
🎶 You are not hopeless… 🎶

As you listen this week, let’s remember those who are still trapped in exploitation, those who have escaped and are rebuilding their lives, and those working tirelessly to bring people to safety.

🙏 Our Hump Day Hymn prayer this week:
Lord, be close to every person experiencing modern slavery. Bring them safety, freedom and hope. Help them know they are not forgotten or alone. Give courage and wisdom to those working to identify exploitation, rescue victims and support survivors as they rebuild their lives. Open our eyes to the reality of modern slavery, stir our hearts with compassion, and show us how we can help make a difference. Amen.

💬 Let's turn awareness into action. Take a moment to pray, share this post to help raise awareness, and learn more about modern slavery and the work of The Salvation Army.

📖 Read the latest report and discover more about the scale of modern slavery in the UK: https://brnw.ch/21x6sll

🎵 Listen to Rescue and remember: no one should be hidden, forgotten or without hope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRCqkgE4p-Y&list=RDKRCqkgE4p-Y&start_radio=1

Lauren Daigle - Rescue (Lyrics)Listen/Download here : https://Lau...

19/10/2026

A 🔑 key message from this mornings 🤞 Recruits Class.

Let us know if you're interested in learning more about God, The Salvation Army and where 🫵 you fit in the mission of our church.

Seeking God means more than making time for Him in the morning. It means making room for Him in our decisions, our desires, and our daily lives. We cannot say we are seeking God wholeheartedly while allowing the things of this world to constantly compete for our attention.

What we prioritize reveals what has our heart. Are we pursuing God, or are we so busy chasing everything else that we no longer recognize His direction? 🤍🙏🏻

18/10/2026

10am Sundays, Mead Way, Balderton NG24 3GA...