Salvation Army celebrates 30 years in Stornoway
17 May 2016
Stornoway corps of The Salvation Army are celebrating 30 years of worship and service to the community from Bayhead, Stornoway.
Majors Ray and Pat Brown, the first Salvation Army officers for the island, were guests of honour for the whole weekend. They were joined by Lord Lieutenant Sandy Matheson and Mrs Matheson as well as Comhairle chief executive, Malcolm Burr.
The evening included music from the Salvation Army band and quizzes in which teams were asked questions relating to the Isle of Lewis, The Salvation Army and a round of general knowledge ‘trick’ questions for some added fun.
Celebrations then continued into Sunday as the worship service was led by Majors Ray and Pat giving thanks to God for his past faithfulness and looking forward to the future with trust in Him.
Stornoway Corps commanding officer Lt. Callum Newton said: "I want to offer my thanks to those who were able to join us over the weekend and help make it such a special occasion.
"I also want to say a public thank you on behalf of The Salvation Army to all those who have supported us here in various ways over the years.
"The generosity of the Hebridean people is notable and without it we would struggle to do as much as we do, but as it is we can continue to look forward to serving our community into the future."
As well as having weekly services at 11am on Sundays, The Salvation Army serves lunch
every Tuesday and Thursday at 12pm and breakfast on Fridays from 8.30-
On Wednesday morning there is a parent and toddlers group followed by Bible Study at noon. Junior Club is at 6pm Fridays.
From left: Major Ray Brown, Lieutenant Callum Newton, Lord Lieutenant Sandy Matheson, Mrs. Matheson, Lieutenant Emma Newton, Malcolm Burr and Major Pat Brown.