Swindon Gorse Hill Salvation Army

Swindon Gorse Hill Salvation Army We aim to bring all people of the community into a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ and show Christian Love in action!

03/08/2026

šŸŒž Summer Kidā€™s Club might be in full swing ā€¦ but FareShare never stops! šŸ’š

Even with all the sunshine, crafts, games and giggles happening at Summer Kidā€™s Club, our FareShare deliveries keep rolling in; steady, faithful and full of good food that goes straight back into our community.

This weekā€™s crates came packed with fresh oranges, macaroons, and plenty of other good bits that help families stretch their cupboards a little further. Nothing goes to waste and everything goes where itā€™s needed most.

Weā€™re still here, still serving, still sorting, still sharing.
Because community care doesnā€™t take a summer break and neither do we. šŸ’›

šŸŒæ A Fresh New Week at Gorse HillA new week begins, and we step into it afresh with conviction, ambition and a deep desir...
03/08/2026

šŸŒæ A Fresh New Week at Gorse Hill

A new week begins, and we step into it afresh with conviction, ambition and a deep desire to give our very best to the mission God has placed before us. Not because we are perfect, but because with God, all things are good and He strengthens every willing heart.

This week, our mission continues to grow in beautiful ways:

āœØ Summer Kidā€™s Club ā€“ Week Two
Weā€™re ready for another week of creativity, imagination and joy as children return for more Narniaā€‘themed adventures. We pray for energy for our team, confidence for every child and moments of wonder that remind us why this ministry matters.

šŸ“š Breakfast with a Book ā€“ Getting Ready!
Preparations are well underway for our family reading mornings; a space to feed tummies and imaginations. Hereā€™s a reminder of the dates coming up:

ā€¢ Tuesday 11 August
ā€¢ Thursday 13 August
ā€¢ Tuesday 18 August
ā€¢ Thursday 20 August
ā€¢ Tuesday 25 August

šŸ•’ 9.30am ā€“ 11.00am
šŸ’› Ā£1 per child

Stories, breakfast and fun for everyone!

šŸ™ A Prayer for the Week Ahead
Lord, guide us as we step into this new week.
Remind us that perfection isnā€™t required, only willingness.
Bless Summer Kidā€™s Club, bless Breakfast with a Book and bless every person who walks through our doors.
Let Your goodness shine through all we do.

Hereā€™s to a week filled with purpose, kindness and Godā€‘given strength.

02/08/2026

šŸŽ¬ Junior Church brought the energy this week and the Bible knowledge too!
Our young people created their very own video to Rick Astleyā€™s Never Gonna Give You Up and it was absolutely fantastic. Full of laughter, creativity and some very dramatic poses, they turned a classic song into a brilliant faith activity.

But behind the fun was something deeper. Over the past few weeks, our Junior Church has been learning how to navigate the books of the Bible, finding passages, understanding where things are and growing confident in using Scripture for themselves.

āœØ Here are the verses acted out:

ā€¢ Isaiah 54:10 - Never gonna give you up
Godā€™s love stands firm even when everything else shakes.
ā€¢ Romans 5:5 - Never gonna let you down
Hope in God never disappoints.
ā€¢ Deuteronomy 31:6 - Never gonna turn around and desert you
He will never leave or forsake us.
ā€¢ Psalm 56:8 - Never gonna ignore your tears
God sees every tear and holds every hurt.
ā€¢ Isaiah 41:10 - Never gonna say goodbye
He strengthens, helps and upholds us.
ā€¢ Jeremiah 29:11 - Never gonna tell a lie or hurt you
His plans are good, filled with hope and a future.

šŸ“– The best part?
The children found these verses themselves, flipping through pages, spotting familiar books, helping each other and celebrating every discovery. This project wasnā€™t just creative; it was a handsā€‘on way to build confidence in using the Bible.

šŸŒŸ Junior Church isnā€™t just learning, theyā€™re exploring, creating and discovering Godā€™s promises in ways that are joyful, memorable and full of life.

āœļøThis morning at Swindon Gorse Hill, we were invited to think deeply about a powerful question: Are we building wallsā€¦ ...
02/08/2026

āœļøThis morning at Swindon Gorse Hill, we were invited to think deeply about a powerful question: Are we building wallsā€¦ or bridges?

We were reminded that walls can feel safe, but they often shut people out and can quietly hold back the growth of a church. Bridges, however, stretch across divides, arch over water and create pathways to reconciliation, healing and new relationships. They help us meet one another where we are.

Our young people explored this idea with LEGO, building both walls and bridges to show the congregation. Their creations helped us see how easy it is to stack bricks into barriersā€¦ and how intentional we must be when choosing to build a bridge instead.

A beautiful morning of worship, reflection, hope and momentum.

ā­ SMARTIE TUBE CAMPAIGN UPDATE!What a difference a few weeks can make! Our Smartie Tube total has climbed all the way to...
01/08/2026

ā­ SMARTIE TUBE CAMPAIGN UPDATE!

What a difference a few weeks can make! Our Smartie Tube total has climbed all the way to Ā£233.52 and we couldnā€™t be more grateful. Every tube returned, every handful of small change, is helping us move closer to the work weā€™re called to do here in Gorse Hill.

Itā€™s amazing to see how quickly this little idea has grown and weā€™re genuinely excited to put this generosity to use in our mission: supporting our community, offering welcome and making sure people know theyā€™re cared for.

If youā€™ve filled your tube, bring it back and grab another. If you havenā€™t started yet, itā€™s as simple as popping your spare change into a tube.

Small coins, big impact.

āœļø Sunday Morning Worship This Sunday at 10 AM, weā€™re gathering for a time of worship at The Salvation Army Swindon Gors...
01/08/2026

āœļø Sunday Morning Worship

This Sunday at 10 AM, weā€™re gathering for a time of worship at The Salvation Army Swindon Gorse Hill and weā€™ll be exploring a big question for our lives, our community and our faith:

Do we build bridgesā€¦ or walls?

Come as you are. Bring your questions, your hopes, your prayers.
Thereā€™s a warm welcome waiting for you.

šŸ“ Chapel Street, SN2 8DA
šŸ•™ Worship at 10 AM
šŸ’¬ All ages welcome - Junior Church at 10:30am

As August arrives, we step into a fresh month filled with purpose, hope and community. Just as the waves smooth the shor...
01/08/2026

As August arrives, we step into a fresh month filled with purpose, hope and community. Just as the waves smooth the shoreline, we pray that God will prepare our hearts for all He has planned at Gorse Hill.

This month brings more mission and more chances to gather with , grow with and bless our community.

šŸ“š Breakfast Book Club continues, nutrition, friendship and a safe space for children to enjoy stories and build confidence.

ā„ļø Summer Kidā€™s Club ā€“ Week Two begins, with more creativity, laughter and Narniaā€‘themed adventure as we welcome children through our doors once again.

šŸ™ A Prayer for August
Lord, we thank You for this new month.
Bless every child who comes to Breakfast Book Club and Summer Kidā€™s Club.
Strengthen our staff and volunteers with joy, patience and energy.
Guide our mission, grow our momentum and let Your love be felt in every room, every conversation, every act of kindness.
May August be a month where Your light shines clearly through us.

Hereā€™s to a month of hope, service and Godā€‘given purpose.

SUMMER KIDā€™S CLUB TEAM SHOUT OUT šŸ“£ What a week and what a team.Thank you all for your hard work, your energy and the way...
31/07/2026

SUMMER KIDā€™S CLUB TEAM SHOUT OUT šŸ“£

What a week and what a team.
Thank you all for your hard work, your energy and the way youā€™ve pulled together to make Week One such a success.

Dot, Chris, Pauline - even though youā€™re not all in the picture, you are absolutely part of the heartbeat of this place. We see you, we appreciate you and we couldnā€™t do it without you.

Now rest up, recharge and get readyā€¦ because Week Two kicks off on Monday and weā€™re going in strong! šŸ’ŖšŸ¼

31/07/2026

ā„ļøšŸ›”ļøSummer Kidā€™s Club-Day Three in Narnia!šŸ›”ļøā„ļø

What an incredible final day of Week One in Narnia! Today we finished the story together, stepping right into the heart of the adventure and then got handsā€‘on by making our own swords and shields as we learned about the Armour of God. The creativity, the conversations, the pride on the childrenā€™s facesā€¦ absolutely brilliant.

We also had a very special celebration. A birthday party!
A huge shoutā€‘out to Charlotte, our amazing Divisional Childrenā€™s Worker from DHQ, for not only helping lead our holiday club this week, but also choosing to spend her birthday with us. Weā€™re so grateful for her joy, energy and kindness.

With games, laughter, crafts, friendships and faith woven through every moment, Week One is completeā€¦ and what a week itā€™s been.

Week Two begins Monday, and we canā€™t wait as even more children will be stepping through the wardrobe into the wonders of Narnia.

Let the adventure continue. šŸ’™ā„ļøšŸ¦

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