Maidenhead
Maidenhead Church & Community Centre
We exist to worship God; to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ; to bring people into a relationship with Him by the power of the Holy Spirit and to reach out to the community through a caring ministry.
Where we are
East Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1PJ
United Kingdom
Email address:
maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk
Phone:
01628 625914
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Rob Molloy
Corps Sergeant Major
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Liz Walker
Corps Secretary
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John Renouf
Corps Treasurer
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Eileen Davies
Recruiting Sergeant
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Peter Kitney
Acting Over-60 Club Secretary
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Taryn Parker
Young People's Sergeant Major
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Mark Lazenbury
Bandmaster
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Madeleine Brain
Songster Leader
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Kay Borsberry
Assistant Recruiting Sergeant
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Gail Westwood-Payne
Prayer & Spiritual Life Development Coordinator
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Major Maureen Wiffin
Pastoral Care Representative
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10:30-11:45 SUNDAY CELEBRATION MEETING (except 2nd Sunday in month - see below)
Featuring songs, music, prayer, something for the children and positive, practical, encouraging teaching from the Bible
10:30-11:30 2ND SUNDAY CELEBRATION (2nd Sunday in month)
Worship in a more relaxed, lighter style, featuring songs, prayer, activities and a short, positive, practical, encouraging thought from the Bible
You can join our Worship every Sunday LIVE on our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/maidenheadcitadelsalvationarmy/live
Or you can catch up later on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCHyDHiaWEg-ww8RbWGTgjkQ
11:00-12:00 SUNDAY'S KOOL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)
Fun, Bible-based activities for tots to 11’s
11:45-12:30 APPROX. COFFEE & CHAT (except 2nd Sunday in month)
Join with us after worship and catch up with friends
12:00-13:30 APPROX. CHURCH LUNCH (2nd Sunday in month)
Join us for food and friendship following our 2nd Sunday Celebration
12:15-12:45 YOUNG PEOPLE'S SINGING COMPANY REHEARSAL (school term time, except 2nd Sunday in month)
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You can also catch up with Captain Rob's Bible Messages via podcast. Head to battlereadysermons.podbean.com for more details and to subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or via the Battlefield Resources Facebook page - www.facebook.com/battlefieldresources. Like the page and get a notification when a new sermon drops or sign up to be sent an email - eepurl.com/h2FPND. You can even listen below:
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Welcome to Battle Drill, a weekday devotional from Captain Rob of The Salvation Army. Join us as we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together.
There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every Monday through Friday.
Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldresources - to listen, watch or subscribe to this podcast.
Or you can listen below:
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09:30-12:30 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Hub Community Café @ Maidenhead Salvation Army
Pop in for a coffee, cake and a chat. Open to all, you would be assured of a warm welcome!
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TUESDAYS
09:30-12:30 COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need
WEDNESDAYS
19:30-21:00 GROWTH GROUP ONLINE
Join us as we study and discuss God's Word together in a relaxed atmosphere, via Zoom
Join our Zoom Meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09
Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634
Passcode: 064413
THURSDAYS
09:30-12:30 COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Free hot drinks and snacks, and a takeaway hot meal for families and individuals in need
10:30-12:00 STREET HOMELESS DROP-IN CENTRE
A warm and welcoming space for street homeless people to enjoy hot food and drink, a shower, and other facilities (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)
19:00-20:15 SONGSTERS REHEARSAL
20:30-21:45 BAND REHEARSAL
FRIDAYS
09:30-10:00 PRAYER TIME
Join us as we pray for each other, our community and the world
SATURDAYS
10:00-17:00 CRAFT DAY (1st Saturday in month)
Join us as we enjoy several crafts. Bring your own packed lunch
Other events as advertised
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Sundays
You can join us live for Sunday Worship on YouTube each week. Head over to our channel - www.youtube.com/@maidenheadsalvationarmy and Subscribe and you will be notified when we go Live on Sunday morning, shortly before 10:30am. Or head on over to the Channel on Sunday morning and the Live video should appear at the top of the Page.
If you're unable to join us in-person on Sunday morning, then we look forward to you joining us this way instead.
Worship Today – 28 July 2024
Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am.
Led by Captain Rob Westwood-Payne
Followed by refreshments in The Hub
2:45pm. Supplementary Youth Recruits Class @ The Quarters
6:15pm. Adult Recruits Class Online
Next Sunday – 4 August 2024
Sunday Celebration @ 10:30am.
Led by Captain Rob Westwood-Payne
Followed by refreshments in The Hub
6:15pm. Adult Recruits Class Online
This Week (commencing 29 July 2024)
Monday
Tuesday
9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen
Wednesday
7:30-8:30pm. Growth Group online
Thursday
9:30am-12:30pm. Hub Community Café & Community Kitchen
10:30am-12 noon. Street Homeless Drop-In Centre (in partnership with The Brett Foundation)
NO Songster Practice
NO Band Practice
Friday
9:30-10:00am Boiler Room Prayer Time
Saturday
10:00am-5:00pm Craft Group
Coming Events
Noticeboard
Please take note that there are events within the region and within the UK that are open to all. Please check out the noticeboard for details.
Growth Group Online.
Why not join us in the New Year? Growth Group online meets each week on Wednesday at 7:30pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to have been to Growth Group online before, and you don't need to be a member of Maidenhead Salvation Army.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93963988634?pwd=L2JsNzRtc21ORndNL2RFRyt6RDAxZz09
Meeting ID: 939 6398 8634
Passcode: 064413
Our Young People Transitioning in Education
During testimony time last Sunday morning it was mentioned that a number of our young people are preparing to transition to new schools after the summer break. Let’s pray for each of them over the next few weeks as they enjoy the summer holidays and prepare for new schools, new friends and new opportunities to ‘Shine from the inside out’, in the new school year.
Ethan, Elliot, Freya, Max, Alex, Dylan, Amira, Kathryn & Aoife.
Monthly Financial Statement – June 2024
Cartridges, Other Members' Giving & Collections: £3,350.00.
Charity Shop: £376.90.
Coffee Morning: £70.00.
Expenditure: £5,047.00.
Total income for financial year to date: £11,816.00 (budget: £13,664) | Total expenditure for financial year to date: £17,006.00 (budget: £17,539.00).
A more detailed summary report can be found on the noticeboard. Thank you for the contribution you have made to our financial health during the financial year 2024-2025.
Dates for the Diary …
August 2024
11 Aug - 10:30am. 2nd Sunday Celebration followed by Bring Your Own Picnic (or buy from the cafe) in Grenfell Park.
September 2024
1 Sep - 3:00pm. Band & Songsters at Easthampstead Park Crematorium Annual Remembrance Service.
1 Sep -4:00pm. Area Celebration Meeting & Candidates Farewell at Reading Lower Earley Salvation Army.
7 Sep - 12 noon. Wedding of Yvonne Carter & Tony Carter.
8 Sep - 11:00am. Family Fun Day in Grenfell Park.
13 Sep - 7:00pm. Anniversary Weekend Prayer Gathering
14 Sep - 6:30pm. Anniversary Dinner
15 Sep - 10:30am. Anniversary Sunday Celebration led by Central, Southern, and Channel Islands Divisional Youth Chorus (North)
22 Sep - 10:30am. Sunday Celebration led by Maidenhead Citadel Band
28 Sep - 6:30pm. Harvest Quiz - £5 entry inc. nibbles and drinks
29 Sep - 10:30aam. Harvest Sunday Celebration led by Major Ian & Lt. Col. Judith Payne
Captain’s Log
What would make you truly happy? This question resonates with us all. The pursuit of happiness is universal. A recent blog post lists simple, scientifically backed ways to boost happiness, such as exercising and spending time with loved ones. Yet, Psalm 1:1 offers a profound spiritual perspective: “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked.” God’s design for our happiness is rooted in spiritual well-being, not just material contentment. This Sunday, we will explore how cultivating a vibrant spiritual life can deepen our roots and enrich our ministry.
To be truly happy, Psalm 1:1 advises against following the wicked, standing with sinners, or joining mockers. This isn’t about avoiding people but resisting the lure of sinful lifestyles that promise happiness but lead to spiritual emptiness. How often do we admire celebrities far from God or laugh at sin portrayed in media? These influences can subtly shape our desires and actions, drawing us away from true joy. The Psalmist emphasises starting with what not to do to avoid the pitfalls that can stunt our spiritual growth.
Instead of following worldly paths, Psalm 1:3 encourages us to be like trees planted by the riverbank, bearing fruit in every season. This word picture underscores the importance of being rooted in God’s Word. Trees need deep roots to access life-sustaining water, just as we need strong spiritual foundations to thrive. Our spiritual “root system” is nourished by consistent engagement with Scripture and prayer, enabling us to withstand life's challenges and remain fruitful.
Nourishing our spiritual roots requires delighting in and meditating on God’s law day and night (Psalm 1:2). While this may seem daunting, it’s about integrating God's presence into our daily lives through small, continuous acts of devotion. Practical steps include setting regular reminders to pray, using breath prayers throughout the day, or dedicating mundane tasks to God's service. By immersing ourselves in God's word and reflecting on it, we cultivate a deeper connection with him, leading to true happiness and spiritual vitality.
Let’s choose to be rooted in God’s life-giving waters, seeking his wisdom and grace daily. Reflect on your spiritual practices and consider ways to strengthen your connection with God. Embrace the call to a deeper, more fulfilling spiritual life and witness the transformative power of God’s love in your ministry and beyond.
Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast This Week:
This week on the Battle Drill Daily Devotional Podcast, we focus on the themes of godly living, delighting in Scripture, and the blessings of a life rooted in God's presence. Each day we share hope and encouragement as we read and study the Bible together.
Sunday: Choosing True Happiness
Monday: The Path of Righteousness
Tuesday: Delighting in God's Law
Wednesday: Flourishing Like a Tree
Thursday: The Influence of Godly Living
Friday: Meditating on God's Word
Saturday: Prosperity in God's Presence
There's a new episode of Battle Drill Devotional every day. You can pick a copy of this week’s up from Reception. Click on the link - https://linktr.ee/battlefieldpodcasts - to listen, watch or subscribe to the podcast. You can even listen to it three times a day on Salvationist Radio!
In Christ.
Rob Westwood-Payne MCMI MIoL
Captain
Commanding Officer
Livestreaming - You can find, like and follow our new Facebook page. If you're unable to join us in-person on a Sunday morning or your family and friends want to catch up with us later in the day or week, then this is the way to go.
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Territorial Prayer Network - Points for prayer from Prayer Matters.
SUNDAY 28 July – SABBATH PRAYER
Welcome Sunday
We pray today for officers who have moved to a new appointment and for whom this will be their first Sunday in worship with their new church community. We pray that they will feel the peace of knowing that God is planting them in this new soil, and that God will provide for them, no matter what challenges might lie ahead.
(Lyndall Bywater, UKI Boiler Room Team)
MONDAY 29 July – SHARING THE GOOD NEWS
West Midlands Division
Pray for the division as increasing numbers of corps face the challenge of being without officer leadership. A further five officers enter retirement in the next few months, and this will have a significant impact on congregations and on the ongoing mission of The Salvation Army in local communities. Pray for creative opportunities to reimagine how work can progress, and how resources can be pooled to form ‘clusters’ of mission.
(Major Brian Slinn, former Divisional Commander – West Midlands Division)
TUESDAY 30 July – SERVING AND CARING
East Midlands Division
We are joining with the Wales Division for our Summer Camp. Pray that the young people and staff team will have an amazing time together, that fun will be had and that everyone will be safe – but most of all, that significant moments with God will be realised, and that decisions of faith or further commitment will be a reality.
(Major Mark Rose, Divisional Commander – East Midlands Division)
WEDNESDAY 31 July – GROWING IN FAITH
Territorial Music School
As young people gather from all over the territory to learn and make music together, pray that they will have true spiritual encounters and that they will go away changed, rather than just having a one-off experience. Pray especially for the 20 or so new delegates, and also for those for whom it is their last year as a student.
(Stephanie Lamplough, Assistant Director, Music and Creative Arts)
THURSDAY 1 August – INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY
Tanzania Territory
We pray today for The Salvation Army in Tanzania, giving thanks for a territory which has seen significant growth over recent years, and where the number of junior soldiers is already up to half that of senior soldiers. We pray that this vibrant young generation will put down deep roots in their Christian faith. We pray blessing on the territorial leadership team, Colonels Samuel and Mary Mkami and Lieut-Colonels Willy and Anna Gibson.
FRIDAY 2 August – JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION
Salt and light
‘You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world … let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.’ (Matthew 5:13-16 NLT)
In our prayers today, we dream of what it might look like for The Salvation Army to be salt and light in all the communities where God has placed us.
SATURDAY 3 August – CARE FOR CREATION
Restoration
‘Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! Restore our fortunes, Lord, as streams renew the desert. Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.’ (Psalm 126:3-5 NLT)
We dream of restoration: a deep gratitude for all God has already done in us; faith to believe for the restoring of all that is broken; and joy as we look forward to the many ways God will use us to be a blessing in desert places.
Do you have a prayer request? Please email us, use the prayer request box on our reception desk in The Hub, or speak to a member of the leadership team.
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Our Christian faith encourages us to do what we can to support those in need in our community:
TUESDAY
09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen
Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.
THURSDAY
09:30-12:30 Community Kitchen
Drop in for a free hot drink and snack and then takeaway a hot lunch, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need. We are usually also able to provide a hot shower and assist with food parcels, some clothing and issue Foodshare Maidenhead vouchers.
SUNDAY
12:30-13:00 Community Kitchen
Drop in for hot food, fresh fruit and drink. Available to the homeless and those in need.
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Most of the food we provide to people is donated by you, so your donation is vital to our work. You can donate dried and tinned goods such as cereal, soup, pasta, rice, tinned vegetables, tinned fruit, pasta sauces, tinned meat, tea, coffee, biscuits and UHT milk or non-food items such as toiletries and hygiene products at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, usually every Tuesday and Thursday between 9:30am-12:30pm. If you want to ensure we are open, please call 01628 625914.
Thank you for supporting us.
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LAST FRIDAY IN THE MONTH (EXCEPT AUGUST & DECEMBER)
09:00-12:00 CHARITY POP-UP SHOP
Tons of NEW CLOTHES WITH TAGS, VINTAGE, Preloved, TOYS, Games, Bric-à-brac, Books, DVDs and MORE - You can buy teas, coffee and cake
FREE ENTRY & FREE PARKING
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You can donate good quality clothes and accessories, linens such as curtains and fabrics, homeware such as bric-a-brac and kitchen items, books, CDs, DVDs or toys at our Hall in East Road, SL6 1PJ, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30am-12:30pm. If these times are not convenient, please call 01628 625914 to make an appointment.
We can also accept old clothing, footwear, bags, belts, towels, bed linen, blankets and sleeping bags for textile recycling.
We are unable to take large furniture, electrical items, duvets, quilts or pillows.
Please be considerate of our neighbours by not leaving donations outside of our building when it is closed.
A collection service is available on request ONLY for those unable to travel to our building.
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People who freely give of their time and talents to us make a huge contribution to the work we do.
In terms of community work, we have a Community Lunch that provides hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need that requires volunteers on Sundays (after our church worship meeting) from around 12 noon to 1:30pm.
We also run a Hub Community Cafe (open to the public) and Community Kitchen (providing hot takeaway meals to the homeless and those in need) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with volunteers working from around 9:15am to 12:45pm.
If you are interested in either of these opportunities, then please email us at maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk, and if we have any current vacancies we'll arrange a time for you to come in and have a chat with me.
We value diversity and encourage volunteers of all ages and abilities from all sections of the community. However, we can only accept applications from prospective volunteers who live in the UK and Ireland and have the right to work and/or volunteer in the UK and Ireland.
Unfortunately we don’t offer sponsorship for voluntary roles.
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Maidenhead Salvation Army offers a great location and comprehensive facilities at surprising rates. If you're looking for a conference venue, rehearsal rooms, a concert hall or meeting room, whether for a one-off event or for a regular activity, Maidenhead Salvation Army could be just what you need. Please email maidenhead@salvationarmy.org.uk for booking enquiries.
- Central Maidenhead location
- 150 Seated Auditorium
- 100 Seated Community Room
- Meeting Rooms
- Full In-House Audio-Visual facilities
- Grand Piano
- Excellent Acoustics
- Coffee Hub
Our current charges are:
- Main Hall (seats around 130 people with access to a stage/lectern, sound and multimedia equipment): £25.00 per hour.
- Community Hall (seats up to 60 people, tables available): £20.00 per hour.
- Prayer/Quiet Room (for one-on-one meetings): £15.00 per hour.
- Kitchen (counter top boiler, oven, microwave, crockery and cutlery available): £5.00 per hour (please bring own food and drink).
- Toilet facilities (included disabled toilet): Included.
As you may know, a Salvation Army Hall is primarily a church for the worship of God and as such, all activities conducted must be in accordance with Salvation Army principles and policies, in particular: no alcohol, smoking, gambling or similar activities. Please confirm your proposed hire of our premises does not include these activities.
If you would like to look round, then please let me know. I am almost always available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 9:30am-12:30pm but can also meet by appointment at other times.
If you wish to proceed, then the next step will be for me to draw up a Licence Agreement (a legally binding contract that protects the interests of both parties) in the name of an individual or company in respect of your group for signature prior to the event.
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Monetary Donations
The Salvation Army works with some of the most vulnerable people in society. As we face the worst public health crisis in our lifetime, people on the margins need us now more than ever.
From running food banks and checking up on people who live alone, to offering counselling and supporting NHS isolation units, The Salvation Army is responding to the crisis in dozens of different ways.
Please click the button below and visit our Justgiving page. Help us support as many people as possible.
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