Basingstoke Salvation Army

14/06/2026

11/06/2026

Will you be watching tonight’s match? It feels a long way off until the trophy is lifted! ⚽️🏆

As the World Cup begins, we see the sacrifices players make to reach their goals. In our own lives, commitment can feel just as demanding - leaving us tired or discouraged.

But God meets us there: ‘Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go’ (Joshua 1:9)

Whatever we are facing, we are never alone. He gives us strength to keep going.

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09/06/2026

08/06/2026

Did you know that when you buy second-hand, you’re not just finding something unique at a great price - you’re helping to avoid carbon emissions?

In 2024/25, Salvation Army charity shops helped avoid 505,000 tonnes of emissions - the equivalent of taking 270,000 cars off the road!

With over 250 million items donated each year, every purchase supports reuse, reduces waste, and funds The Salvation Army’s vital work.

This , consider visiting your local Salvation Army charity shop.

05/06/2026

Lord God, as women of all ages gather at the annual Riverbank conference to consider your peace in their minds and hearts this weekend, would you give them each an encounter with Jesus as they worship and engage in teaching.

Help them explore your gift of their potential which will impact their ministry locally. Empower the speakers, sanctify the venue and enable a response to the work of your Holy Spirit.

🙏 Prayer offered by Liz Hall, Deputy Director of Family Ministries. Join in united prayer across the territory at https://www.salvationist.org.uk/resources/discipleship/prayer-matters

29/05/2026

Have you been following Kammy’s storyline on Emmerdale recently?
There are many thousands of people hiding the fact they are homeless because they are afraid of being judged, worried about losing their job, or put off asking for help by a bad experience.

While rough sleeping may be the most visible type of homelessness, there are also people who, like Kammy, are forced to live in unsafe conditions without proper facilities such as barns, garages and cars. Others may rely on friends and family for a floor or a sofa to sleep on, making everyday life a huge struggle. They are also subject to many of the same problems as those sleeping rough, such as mental and physical ill health and family relationship breakdown.

We have been working with Emmerdale to highlight the struggles of hidden homelessness through Kammy’s storyline, informed by real experiences of people we help daily.

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