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Sunday 5th February 2012
Our Holiness meeting was conducted by our CO Major Robert Pearce, with the songsters bringing much blessing in the singing of 'I'll not turn back'. Our evening meeting took the form of a Songs of Praise,where our guests were the Ayr Community Gospel Choir. The choir
under the leadership of Bobby Irvine, provided a wide variety of songs, 'Wake up O sleeper, 'The Power of your love', 'Joyful,Joyful' featuring Captain Wendy Parkhill as soloist & 'I know a fount'. Following Captain Graeme Parkhill's thought for the road, the songsters sang, 'God IS working' featuring Rachel Irvine as soloist. The choir brought the evening to a conclusion by singing 'Total Praise'.
The choir were ably supported by Govan Band who played,'Cornerstone' and 'Dance like David'.
The proceeds from the offering going to our Friday night project 'The Open Door' raised the sum of £435.
 
Monday 31st January 2012
We continued in rehearsal by looking at new music, 'Great,great joy', 'He's always been faithful', 'There is a new song' were worked on
and we re-introduced 'The Majesty & Glory of Your Name'
 
Saturday 14th January 2012
We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of baby Ruth Lily Hammerton, to Songsters Lorna & Colin. Ruth & mum doing well and we also must mention the new dad who is surviving. CONGRATULATIONS !!

Friday 13th January 2012
We are saddened to hear of the sudden Promotion to Glory of Mrs Gibson, mum of songster Helena Cochrane.
Our thoughts & prayers are with Mr Gibson, Helena, David, Ruth, Scott & the rest of the Gibson family.

Monday 9th January 2012
Our rehearsals re-commenced tonight and we were delighted to welcome Songster Jackie Ferguson, who along with husband Peter and
their two daughters, have transferred from Parkhead. A new song 'All rise' was introduced which features soloist Matt Ramsay.
Sunday 25th December 2011
We wish you a very Happy Christmas

Wednesday 7th December 2011
We are saddened to hear of the Promotion to Glory of Mrs Bellshaw. Thoughts and prayers with Major Maisie, Georgie & Jim and Sandra.

Sunday 4th December 2011
This morning we shared in our toy service, with Major Robert focusing his sermon on 'Mary's Song, the songsters featuring the carol 'Brightest and Best' to the beautiful melody of 'Spean'.
This afternoon a group of songsters were able to share an hour of carol singing in Glasgow airport, where we support the ministry there of our own Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks.
This evening saw our Community Carol Service where our guests were Maostoso, a wind ensemble from Williamwood High School.
The young people showing great artistry in their ensemble work and solo items. The songsters featuring for the first time
Peter j Wilhousky's, 'Carol of the Bells'
The proceeds from this evening were presented to Sunny Govan Radio 103.1fm. Who do a great work in our community.

Monday 28th November 2011
We are sorry to learn of the Promotion to Glory of Ronnie Mountain. We pray for his brother & family at this sad time.

Sunday 20th November 2011
Our special guests led our Holiness meeting and created a beautiful atmosphere at the commencement by singing, 'Holy,holy,holy'.
The theme of the meeting 'Taken for Granted' was led by Major Richard Gaudion & brought many challenges none more so than a personal word of testimony from Songster Derek Yates. Our singing company supporting by singing 'Be strong in the Lord'

A large congregation gathered in the afternoon and heard the songsters feature, 'How I love to sing', From the beauty of the earth',
'When we cannot see our way', 'Closer than', & 'When the saints'. A vocal solo & cornet solo were also featured & massed songsters sang Andrew Blyth's 'Rock Eternal' . The YP band supporting played 'O Worship the King'.
By special request the weekend concluded with yet another powerful performance from Kerry Sampson of the song 'All rise'
This will be a weekend that will be long remebered by the comrades of Govan Corps, well done Regent Hall Songsters and we pray God's blessing on your ministry.

Saturday 19th November 2011
Today we shared in an afternoon of SA Vocal music, our own songsters, Govan Singing Company,West Scotland Youth Chorus & Edinburgh Gorgie Songsters all providing programmes of music. The event was described by one listener as 'a feast of music'.
In the evenig a capacity hall were enthralled by the singing of our special guests, Regent Hall Songsters. The songsters repertoire included, 'Sing for Joy', 'The Lamb', 'Shout for Joy', And you will be my witnesses'. The congregation giving huge applause following the singing of 'All rise' by Songster Kerry Sampson, the other soloist of the evening pianist Elliot Launn giving a flawless performance.
The songsters were ably supported by Govan Band who played 'Celebration' & 'Amazing Race'.

Wednesday 16th November 2011
We are saddened to hear of the 'Promotion to Glory' of retired Songster Julia Dow. Our thoughts and prayers are with her daughter Songster Sheila Dow, Son Graham, Christine, Suzanne & Megan.

Friday 11th November 2011
'WE WILL REMEMBER THEM'

Wednesday 9th November 2011
We congratulate our accompanist Brian Allan on his engagement to Charlene Gribben.

Wednesday 2nd Novmber 2011
Please find new 'Monthly Thought' provided by Major Graham Wood (Lurgan, Northern Ireland). 'Carpe Diem'!

Monday 24th October 2011
We began work tonight on Christmas music and also a look at the beautiful song 'The Seal Lullaby', we were delighted to welcome
former accompanist Joyce Ramsay, who ably assited us again on piano.

Sunday 16h October 2011
Todays worship was led by Lt Colonel Bob McIntyre, in the Holiness meeting the songsters featured 'Grace Alone' and in the evening
'My strength alone'. A focus of the evening worship was the bands forthcoming visit to Sunderland, the band presenting, 'Morning Star, 'The Wellingtonian, 'Love changes everything' and the trombone feature, 'When I survey'.

Tuesday 7th October 2011
Please find new monthly thought, provided by the Songsters Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks.

Sunday 25th September 2011
Today being the Glasgow Bank Holiday w/e numbers were slightly depleted. The Holiness meeting was conducted by Major Robert,
with the songsters, under the leadership of Singing Company Leader Matt Ramsay, singing, 'I'll not turn back'.

Sunday 18th September 2011
Our Holiness meeting today was led by our CO Major Rita who shared thoughts from Psalm 46 - 'Be still and know I am the Lord'
The songsters sharing the challenging 'Compelled by Love and the band's sensitive playing of 'People need the Lord'.

Saturday 17th September 2011
Today was the funeral service of Songster Hazel Ferguson. the large crowd in the Citadel showed how highly respected Hazel was.
Hazel's sister-in-law Catherine shared a family tribute, Songster Leader Chic Ramsay paying a tribute from Govan Corps. The songsters sang one of Hazel's all time favourites 'In the secret of Thy presence'

Tuesday 13th September 2011
We are saddened to learn of the sudden Promotion to Glory of Songster, Hazel Ferguson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Alex and their two sons, Andrew,Peter & their families.

Sunday 4th september 2011
Our Holiness meeting was conducted by Commissioners Robert & Janet Street and from the opening remarks the large congregation
sensed God's presence with us. Once again reflection was given for the incredible 43 years service given by Commissioners Robin & Shona. The songsters again featured their Dedication song 'Moments of Faith' with the Commissioners and other members of this session joining with us.
Our evening meeting saw a 'down memory lane' for those over many years who attended music schools. Many stories were shared and Clare & Alex Williams shared a vocal & trombone duet.

Saturday 3rd September 2011
We were honoured this evening to be part of the Retirement celebrations of Commissioners Robin & Shona Forsyth, at Sherbrooke St Gilberts Church. Prior to the meeting we shared a thirty minute programme with Edinburgh Gorgie Band, the songsters featuring, 'Praise His Holy name', 'Divine Right', I will call upon the Lord' and Matt Ramsay as soloist in 'Deep,deep Love'.
The evening guests were Commissioners Robert & Janet Street who conducted the Retirement ceremony also in attendance was our Territorial Leaders Commissioners John & Betty Matear. In the meeting we shared two songs, Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus' and
'A Jubilant Song' plus following a family tribute to the Commissioners we sang the Dedication Song for the Evangelists Session 'Moments of Faith'. We were privilaged to have as our accompanist Alastair Taylor, and we say a special 'thank you' to Alastair.
 
Thursday 1st September 2011
We are delighted to have a new monthly thought for our site and this month has been provided by our new Divisional Commander, Major Russell Wyles. We thank Major Russell for this and welcome not only him, but Major Catherine and family to the West Scotland Division.

Monday 29th August 2011
Tonight saw our annual 'Music for a summers evening' at Glasgow West Corps. The capacity congregation were thrilled to hear songs such as 'God of my Praise', 'Hallowed be your name', 'I will call upon the Lord' and the Eric Ball classic 'In the secret of Thy Presence'
Soloist featured were Moira Wilson & Elanor O'May (vocal) and Brian Allan (Piano).

Sunday 21st August 2011
Our Holiness meeting was led by Executive Officer, Commissioner Keith Banks, whose theme was 'GOD HAS NO FAVOURITES'. In his impecable style the Commissioner brought great challenge and we witnessed three people kneel in rededication at the Mercy Seat.
Our guests both testified before presenting their solos, Sue 'People need the Lord' and Staurt 'It is well with my soul'

The singing Company got the afternoon festival of to a great start singing 'Be strong in the Lord' complete with actions, before the
songsters brought a sensitive rendering of 'Spirit of the Living God'.
Other songster items included 'Great is the Lord', 'Praise to the Holiest' and 'Nothing but Thy blood' with the singing company contributing 'Give it all' and 'I will go to the Rock'. Stuart palyed three beautiful solos, 'Majesty', 'It is well' and 'Sweet by and by'.
To conclude what was a God inspiring weekend the Songsters & Singing Company joined together under Matt's leadership to sing
'Praise His holy name'

Saturday 20th August 2011
Our singing company arrived at the hall for 1.30pm in anticipation as our songster / singing company weekend got under way with their rehearsal. Singing Company lewader Matt Ramsay introduced to the young people our special guests, conductor Sue Blyth (Margate) & Accompanist Stuart Johnston (Belfast Temple). The young people worked on three new songs,' Love shine a light', 'Give it all' and 'I will go to the Rock'. Next up was a rehearsal with the songstrs and Sue put us through our paces in 'God of my Praise', 'Praise to the Holiest' and 'I will call upon the Lord'.
A good sized congregation arrived for the evening festival and were enthralled with our two gusts solo items, Stuart featuring Chopins 'Fantasise Impromptu' & 'Give Thanks, Sue presenting 'The Swan & 'Chatin D'Amour' on flute. The singing company and songsters featuring new songs they had worked on in rehearsal.
A highlight was the songsters singing of 'Count your Blessings' featuring Stuart with Brian Allan as piano duet.
Before Major Robert Pearce shared from scripture Matt sang the beautiful 'Deep,deep love'.
The songsters concluded the evening with a powerful presentation of the 'Hallelujah Chorus'.

Sunday 14th August 2011
Our meetings today were led by our new Commanding Officers, Majors Robert & Rita Pearce. Two very challenging meetings giving us
food for thought as to what lies ahead of us as we work as a Corps to bring people from our community into a closer knowledge of Christ. In the Holiness meeting the songsters presented 'This Day' and in the Salvation meeting, 'I Dare to be Different'.

Thursday 11th August 2011
Please find new monthly thought provided by Captain Matt Butler (Glasgow City Centre Corps). Please take the time to read. We thank Captain Matt for this contribution to our website.

Monday 8th August 2011
Tonight saw our first rehearsal after the holiday break, work was done on 'Praise to the Holiest' & 'I will call upon the Lord' plus we were joined by our Singing Company to rehearse two other songs for the forthcoming joint w/e, 'One life to Live' & 'Praise His Holy Name'. During our time of devotion, led by songster sergeant Elma Stewart a songster knelt at the Mercy Seat in rededication.

Sunday 7th August 2011
This morning saw the Instillation of our new Commanding Officers, Majors Robert & Rita Pearce, conducted by Commissioner Keith Banks. A very challenging, positive meeting saw Major Rita talk on 'I AM' which gave us all plenty to think of as we live our daily lives at home, work, college or school. The songsters presented the beautiful song from Derick Kane ' Divine Right'.
We look forward as a Corps to the ministry of the Majors and pray that with God's direction & intervention we will grow spiritually and numerically as we strive to be a force in our community.

In the evening plans were thwarted by the weather as our 'Meet the Neighbours' theme had to be moved from the car park to our YP hall. In a more 'informal' way we shared in fellowship over a cup of tea, with community singing accompanied by a brass ensemble from the band, crafts for the Young People and the songsters presenting 'We have a Mission'.