First-generation Salvos line up to be enrolled at Parramatta Corps
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BY LAUREN MARTIN
Three senior soldiers and seven adherents have been enrolled recently at Parramatta Corps in western Sydney.
Corps Officer Major Kylie Collinson said it was a time of celebration for what God is doing in the lives of those taking the faith step to enrol, and for the community of Parramatta Corps.
The senior soldiers enrolled are Troy Gibbs, Will Heap and Kerry Heap. The new adherents are Keaghan Lewis, Tyler Lewis, Victor Olenik, Jenny Huang, Keira Wang, Mitra Boroumandfomani and Midred Chau.
“All 10 of these people are first-generation Salvos,” she said. “Eight of them joined us in the last few years, some through our weekday programs such as English Conversation Classes and our craft group.”
Each of those enrolled took part in ‘Exploring The Salvation Army Membership’ classes, run by Major David Collinson.
They had a mentor who attended the classes with them, supported them on the day of their enrolment, and will continue to journey with them.
New soldier Will Heap testified about the strong sense of belonging that he and his wife, Kerry (who enrolled the same day), felt when they began attending Parramatta Salvos.
Keaghan Lewis, Jenny Huang and Will Heap share their testimonies.
“[We] went to a few [churches] but they just didn’t seem friendly until we came to Parramatta Salvation Army,” he said.
“It’s a good place to be. Sundays are special because we come to church to learn more about the Bible and how to pray. In the classes, Major Dave talked about serving – that each one of us can serve God in the Army – everyone has a ‘something’ they can do if you’re prepared to give it a go.”
Kylie said the sense of belonging was a theme among all of the testimonies shared on the day: “All of them spoke of being part of the community, accepted and loved by the people here and having a sense of belonging,” she said.
