Doing it His Way

Last weekend it was Mum and Dad's retirement do at Torquay Corps after 17 years as Salvation Army officers. It was a lovely small do led by close friends Alan and Caroline Read, who have had a big influence on their ministry. The hall was packed with folk from past and present corps, some of who gave moving tributes about their leadership over the years.

There was a few embarrassing moments (like the timbrels) and some in jokes which went over the heads of many in the congregation. Probably a good thing. They will never know why my mother was sent a pair of silk stockings from the Sergent Major at Tadley!

The evening ended with a duet by my parents! Now my dad singing is fine but my mum? However it summed up their ministry perfectly. They did it His Way!

(Apologies that the sound isn't great. I hope to get a better copy from someone else)