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Saturday 25th June 2011
The songsters travelled to Greenock Citadel where they sang to a large congregation. Opening with 'A jubilant song' the songsters then created a beautiful atmosphere by singing 'Spirit of the Living God'. Other songs featured included 'We Preach Christ', 'Obedience',
'Arms open wide', Nothing but Thy blood' & the 'Hallelujah Chorus'. Matt Ramsay gave a spirited performance in his vocal solo 'Always there' & Brian Allan played one of Dvorjak's 'Slavonic Dances' . Songster Sergeant Elma Stewart shared a thought from scripture.

Tuesday 21st June 2011
Tonight saw a completely different evening as we supported the 'Life of Lynda' project,  led by Bandmaster Steve Hanover (Regent Hall). Steve is looking to raise £50,000 for Cancer Research, UK's leukaemia research and The Salvation Army's overseas health care.
In doing so, Steve is carrying out a 900-mile charity bike ride and whilst he stops off at various venues, he will also perform on his tenor horn as well as discuss the project. On route to Govan SA, as the rain belted down, Steve played in the centre of Glasgow
at Buchanan Galleries before cycling over the famous Glasgow Squinty Bridge and then onto Ibrox Stadium where Steve was able to see the pitch. We were delighted to have Steve and the team with us this evening in a Supper and Ceilidh night. Throughout the night Steve spoke at how the project was so close to his heart, having lost his sister to Leukaemia many years ago. Emotions ran high as Steve then played Paul Sharman's 'Song for Lynda', written especially for the project.  We were delighted to support the event and in total raised over £900 for the project.

Monday 20th June 2011
Tonight saw our last Songster rehearsal of the season with many former Govan Songsters, who still worship with us each week, present and sharing with us. There was a more concert/festival feel to the night, rather than the normal rehearsal allowing those who had joined us the chance of a real good sing. The night also saw three other members conduct the brigade in SL. Bette McFarlane (Clydebank), SCL Matt Ramsay and Songsters Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks. The evening concluded in the chance to share in fellowship over a refreshements and the accustomed strawberry tarts.

Monday 13th June 2011
Tonight saw our annual visit to Auchlochen, and again we were welcomed by a large congregation.
Songs included, 'Praise His Holy Name', 'Spirit of the Living God', 'From the First Hallelujah' & 'You know that we Love You'. In the congregation was former Deputy Songster leader Bill Gemmell who is home on holiday from Perth, Australia. Songster Leader Chic invited Bill to conduct the brigade in 'To God be the Glory'. Soloists featured were Moira Wilson (vocal) & Brian Allan (Piano).
Songster John Stewart shared from God's word before the songsters sang Ivor Bosanko's 'His Provision'
At the end of the evening the songsters were delighted to share refreshments in the home of Anza & Malcolm Cassidy.

Sunday 29th May 2011
Once again a capacity hall shared in the final meeting of our Commanding Officers, Majors Derek & Helen Tyrrell. The meeting was again led by Comissioner Keith Banks. This morning the tables were turned on our CO's and rather than 'Majors meet the kids' it was 'Kids meet the Majors' as two of our young people interviewed the Majors. CT Stephen Jacques & YPSM Laura Moore represented the Corps and offered words of thanks & farewell to the departing CO's pror to the presentation of gifts.
The songsters, on Major Helen's request sang, 'Singin' in the Heavenly Choir' and it was very fitting that the Songster leader invited Major Helen to conduct the songsters. For the first time in their four year stay Major Derek was invited by the songster leader to sing with the brigade, which brought much approval from the congregation. Following a thought and another duet 'My Tribute' from the Majors we concluded fittingly with the 'Founders Song' complete with Corps flags. The congregation then shared in fellowship & refreshments with Majors Derek & Helen.

Majors Derek & Helen Tyrrell, we thank you for your 4 years leadership of our Corps, and pray God's blessing on you both in your retirement.

Saturday28th May 2011
A capacity congregation gathered for the retirement of our Commanding Officers, Majors Derek & Helen Tyrrell. Family, friends and many from other Corps they have served, shared in a meal prior to the evening celebration. The evening 'Undaunted,Victorious' was chaired by Commssioner Keith Banks and throughtout the evening photos and videos of the Majors 40 years service were shown. What a ministry they have offered throughout their officership, in the UK, Ausrtralia & Estonia. The songsters presented Handels 'Hallelujah Chorus' and the band 'Soldiers of Christ', something both Majors certainly are. One of the many highlights was the singing of a duet by the Majors entitled 'Oh William' speaking of our Founder, William Booth.
 
Saturday 23 April 2011
The songsters were delighted tonight to be the guests of Glasgow West Corps who had as their 'special' Commissioners Kenneth and Jolene Hodder. The songsters shared songs such as 'A Jubilant Song', 'Spirit of the Living God', 'We Preach Christ' & 'Great is the Lord'.
Singing Company Leader Matt Ramsay presented a very challenging performance of 'Arms open wide' prior to Commissioner Hodder's
dynamic message from God's Word. Other vocal soloists featured were Elanor O'May, 'The Road' and Audrey Ramsay, 'Saviour came when I was needy'. Three songsters shared voluntary testimonies and our Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks compered the evening. To conclude the songsters gave a powerful rendering of Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus'

2nd April 2011
Today saw the marriage of Fraser Ramsay to Kerry Johnston (Lurgan). We wish the happy  couple a bright & happy future together as they set up in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.

27th March 2011
We commenced our Sunday ministry by joining the band and young people of Winton Corps on a march around the town, proclaiming a powerful witness. Once again a large congregation gathered for the Holiness meeting, where Commissioner Banks chose as his
theme 'His strength is perfect'. To open the meeting the songsters sang 'In the Love of Jesus' and then featured one of the Commissioners own songs 'Renewed' which was set to the tune, 'Over the rainbow'. Songster Jean Shaw, shared a very up-to-date testimony, and we shared in a time of Intercessory Prayer before the songsters sang 'His strength is Perfect'. Following the Commissioners dynamic word from scripture a songster knelt at the Mecry Seat in re-dedication.

Following a short refreshment break, we presented our final festival of the weekend, opening with 'I feel like Praisn' Him' and 'Spirit of the Living God'. Other songs included 'Obedience' &, Singin in the Heavenly Choir' & four songsters shared in voluntary testimonies. Before the Commissioner spoke Songster Audrey Ramsay prepared the way by singing the vocal solo, 'Saviour came, when I was needy'. The Commissioners thought being in the form of personal testimony and talking of God's, deep love for us all led beautifully into the song 'Deep,deep love' featuring soloist Matt Ramsay. The weekend whch was very much a traditional Army weekend concluded in great style by going back to our early days with the songsters singing of 'The Christian Mission'.
Over the weekend we appreciated the excellent support from the musical sections at Winton, which added to our ministry.

This will be a weekend we will never forget and we pray that our ministry will remain in the hearts of the folks of Winton.

26th March 2011
We gathered at 11.30 am at Glasgow airport for the first part of our journey to Winton. Bang on time Easyjet set off for our flight to Bristol, where on arrival we were met by coach to take us down to Bournemouth. On arrival at Winton we were warmly welcomed by Songster Leader, Lyndon Bexon and the local officers of the Corps.
A large congregation gathered for our Saturday festival, and it was great to see many former 'Govanites' who came along to hear us.
The festival opened in good style with 'A Jubilant Song' followed by 'Hallowed be your name', soloists featured were Elanor O'May,
 Moira Wilson & Alex Williams. Other songster pieces include 'Count your blessings' which featured our own accompanist Brian Allan
& Songster Leader Bexon on piano, 'Great, great morning' and 'We Preach Christ'. Prior to a challenging word from our Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks the brigade presented 'Nothing but Thy blood', the Commissioner's thought then leading beautifully into the dramatic & challenging 'Arms open wide' featuring soloist Matt Ramsay. To conclude the evening the songsters gave a powerful presentation of Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus'.

13th March 2011
This morning was our Self Denial Altar Service, where we gave financially to those countries less fortuante than ourselves, allowing the Army to do more to help these communities. The songsters presenting 'My life must be Christ's broken bread'
This afternoon saw us launch our 3rd CD, 'WE PREACH CHRIST', we appreciated the support from local corps and churches.
The songsters presented a variety of songs from the recording, 'A Jubilant Song', 'Hallowed be your name' & 'Count your blessings' featuring Brian Allan & Yvonne Ferguson on piano. We also featured two soloists, Moira Wilson in 'Nothing but Thy blood' & Matt Ramsay in 'Arms open wide'. Our Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks sharing from God's word.
To conclude the afternoon the songsters gave a powerful first performance of Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus'.
We thank all who supported our launch, and it is our prayer that God wil bless all who listen to our CD, 'WE PREACH CHRIST'.

6th March 2011
Still carrying on from our Spring Festival weekend, this morning's meeting was led by Captain Lucy Mann (Glasgow West). The young people once again challenged the congregation with not just their musical items but also spoken word as Philip Henderson and Jenna Pascoe shared in testimony. Jenna's singing of the beautiful and powerful 'His Promise' created a beautiful atmosphere as well as Philip's playing of 'Compelled By Love'. Chelsea Pascoe once again, enriched our worship with another piece of music she had written, 'The Love of Jesus'.
Our Sunday afternoon meeting saw further new additions to both Singing Company and YP Band's repertoire with the singing of 'Do Something Beautiful' and another Adam Moore composition, 'Royal Banner'. Philip was this time accompanied by the YP Band as he played a piece written especially for him, 'A Rebel Like Me' before Jenna Pascoe was joined by SCL Matt Ramsay to sing the beautiful and thought-provoking duet, 'The Prayer'. An excellent weekend that brought encouragement, entertainment and great challenge to all.

5th March 2011
This weekend saw our annual YP Spring Festival with special guests Jenna Pascoe (Vocal - Belfast Sydenham), Chelsea Pascoe (Piano - Belfast Sydenham) and Philip Henderson (Euphonium - Clydebank). Each year, our Spring Festival serves to encourage the young people in our Corps, division and throughout the territory. As well as our own YP sections taking centre stage, we invited young soloists of similar age to inspire our own young people to develop their own musical abilities. A packed hall was treated to a feast of music from the off as the Singing Company (SCL Matt Ramsay) and YP Band (YPBL David Cochrane) got us off to a flier with 'Do Lord' and 'Deep & Wide'.
The festival, compered excellently by Allan Ramsay, saw all three soloists excell with a great variety of items. Jenna Pascoe with 'Your Grace Still Amazes Me', 'Hallelujah Get Happy' and 'How Great Is Our God' and a stirring comedy item with her sister Chelsea as they thrilled the congregation with a piano duet, written by Chelsea, 'I've Got The Joy'. Philip Henderson delivered tremendous performances throughout the night as the 16 year old contributed with 'Ransomed' and 'Song of The Brother', accompanied by Govan Citadel Band. Philip was then accompanied on piano by his father, David, as he created a beautiful atmosphere in the playing of 'Donegal Bay'. Our senior band who supported well contributed Dean Goffin's arrangement of the finale from the William Tell Overture. Further items from Singing Company and YP Band, brought the evening to a close with the YP Band playing a march written by AYPBL Adam Moore, 'Follow On', before the Singing Company sung their final song 'When You Believe' that saw them for the first time sing in Hebrew aswell. A thrilling night, as the young people entertained and blessed everyone present.

15th January 2011
 Tonight saw Govan Songsters visit Hamilton Corps for the first time in the history of both Corps. A capacity congregation gathered despite the heavy rain and strong winds outside. The songsters opened with 'A Jubilant Song' & 'Hallowed be Your name' before featuring our first soloist of the evening, Matt Ramsay, in the beautiful song, 'Deep,deep love'. A wide variety of songs included, 'We Preach Christ', 'Count your blessings', 'Obedience' & 'To God be the Glory' conducted by Songster Leader Richard Hamilton, from Hamilton. Other soloists featured were Elanor O'May(vocal), Alex Williams (Trombone) and Moira Wilson in the song 'Nothing but Thy blood. We were privilaged to have accompany us Brian Allan (piano) & Yvonne Ferguson (Keyboard) both from Bellshill Corps and they presented a pianoforte duet, 'To Regions Fair'. Songster Sergeant Elma Stewart gave a challenging word from scripture before the songsters presented Derick Kane's 'Divine Right'

3rd January 2011
Our band were honoured today to participate in the 40th Anniversary of the Ibrox Disaster, where 66 people lost their lives following a football match between Rangers and Celtic. 5000 people were in attendance and millions throughout the world were able to watch the memorial service live on television. The service was conducted by Rev Stuart MacQuarrie, players involved in the game in 1971 read the readings. Those gathered shared in hymns, 'Psalm 23', 'Follow on' & 'Guide me o Thou great Jehovah'. Following the service the band shared in lunch with the families of those who lost their lives, politicians, directors, management & players past & present
of Rangers FC.