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Sunday, May 24th was Junior Soldier Day of Renewal for the Kenya East Territory. This means that Corps all across the territory either publicly renewed the promises of their existing Junior Soldiers, enrolled new Junior Soldiers, or both. Before enrolling or renewing their promises, the Junior Soldiers go through an extensive class that teaches them about God, Jesus, and The Salvation Army. During their public declaration, the Junior Soldiers recite and sign a promise:
"Having asked God for forgiveness, I will be his loving and obedient child. Because Jesus is my Savior from sin, I will trust him to keep me good, and will try to help others to follow him. I promise to pray, to read my Bible and, by his help, to lead a life that is clean in thought, word and deed. I will not smoke, take harmful drugs or drink alcoholic drinks."
This day is a great opportunity for the Army to grow in Kenya. By investing in Junior Soldiers, The Salvation Army is investing in its future. Maybe these kids will one day be the next Territorial Commander, or even General!
"Having asked God for forgiveness, I will be his loving and obedient child. Because Jesus is my Savior from sin, I will trust him to keep me good, and will try to help others to follow him. I promise to pray, to read my Bible and, by his help, to lead a life that is clean in thought, word and deed. I will not smoke, take harmful drugs or drink alcoholic drinks."
This day is a great opportunity for the Army to grow in Kenya. By investing in Junior Soldiers, The Salvation Army is investing in its future. Maybe these kids will one day be the next Territorial Commander, or even General!
Reports are coming in of great Junior Soldier Renewel Sundays at Kithimani, Munina, and Ndalani Corps in Yatta Division and at Corps in Makueni District among many others!
We had the wonderful opportunity of spending Junior Soldier Day of Renewal with the Hardy Corps in Nairobi Division. Not only did they enroll 10 new Junior Soldiers, but they also dedicated 4 babies and enrolled 7 Senior Soldiers. The Hardy Corps does not even have an officer, but a Sergeant-in-charge, Everline Senagi. This shows how great of a job Everline is doing at the Hardy Corps. It is growing quickly, adding new Soldiers in all three phases of life: newborn, children, and adults! It is so good to see this Corps thriving and growing so much.
Continue sending in your reports of the Junior Soldier Day of Renewal at your Corps. We look forward to seeing the work God has done throughout the territory on this special day!
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