IT'S A NEW SEASON - FALL 2006

YOUTH ARTS MINISITRY
Excitement is in the air as the Massachusetts Division’s Youth Arts Ministry has begun it’s 2006-2007 season. Fifty young people auditioned. All components of YAM have grown tremendously due to the increased membership. The spirit of the near 85 young people indicates we are in for a thrilling year of witnessing through the ‘arts.” Let’s keep our young people in prayer as they develop their gifts and grow spiritually. YAM is looking forward to ministry at the Lowell Corps in April 2007 and at Youth Councils in May 2007.

MASS BRASS – Massachusetts Divisional Band
Our Divisional Band has seen significant growth this program year with the interest of new players. Having two rehearsals, so far this season, the group’s ability is lifted and their contribution to corps and divisional ministry will bless the hearts of all. Mass Brass is looking forward to ministry for the Waltham Corps in April 2007 and sharing with the Quincy Corps’ Music Forces Annual Spring Festival in May. Special guests for this event will be Lt. Colonel Norman Bearcroft (renowned composer, conductor) and Major Kathleen Bearcroft (historian).

ROXBURY CORPS HARVEST CELEBRATION
The Roxbury Corps’ annual Harvest Celebration surpassed previous years with an atmosphere of jubilation in the house of God. The world renowned New Sounds for Christ (a gospel ministry of the Salvation Army’s Harlem Temple Corps), resounded in praise with a Saturday evening festival and contributions to Sunday’s morning worship and afternoon Harvest Celebration. The harvest of talents that were shared, witnessed of the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit.

YOUTH PRAISE
Our monthly “contemporary” youth service continues to thrive in meeting a worship need for the youth of the division. We strive to be relevant in ministry elements, including song selection, participants, speakers, etc… All youth are encouraged to bring all their friends with them to experience this unique worship environment, trusting that they will seek a personal encounter with God. We meet one Sunday evening each month at 5:30pm. Check with your corps officer for the exact dates.

December 3rd’s gathering saw history in the making as we gathered for a Prayer Journey. Multiple prayer stations were constructed though out the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of Divisional Headquarters. All of your human senses were engaged through interactive prayer experiences. To get a glimpse of the Prayer Journey, click on the following link and view the pictures.

Youth Praise Prayer Journey Dec 2006