Psalm 8

I don't want to intrude on thoughts about Lee, but I think its also fitting to focus on God's goodness. The Solid Ground group were asked to learn part of Psalm 8 to recite somewhere over the summer when they were in awe of God's creation. Here is mine. Lake Garda was one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. One evening I went for a walk and just enjoyed standing and looking around. I felt very close to God in that moment. Although the picture does not do justice to the scene, here it is anyway.

'When I consider your Heavens, made by your fingers, the moon and stars that you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him? The son of man that you care for him? Yet you have made him alittle lower than the angels, you have crowned him with glory and splendour, made him lord over the works of your hands, put all things under his feet. O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth'

Andrea

Amy's Tribute to Lee

I am glad a knew Lee. She 'babysat' (Simon of course, not us!) 3 years ago while mum and dad were out collecting. She brought some DVDs for us to watch with sweets and popcorn. We had some great evenings. She was so kind and so much fun. I didn't know her very well but I will miss her. I am sad for her family that they have lost such a special person.

Andrea's Tribute to Lee

As always in situations such as this, I feel inadequate to pay tribute to someone everyone else has known alot longer than me. All I can say is I am glad Lee touched my life. She was so good to me and the family two years ago, when I had surgery for cancer. Every time we met, she would not answer my questions about her health, until she was satisfied we were all okay. She was so unselfish, so grateful for all God was doing in her life, so full of hope, despite the frustrations of her illness and profound sadness that she could not physically be part of the corps fellowship in the way she wanted. I am so glad Solid Ground began when it did, and she could see her idea beginning to make a difference to the lives of others. We really do owe it to her memory to make it work, not just as a tribute, but so that it can reach its potential in helping people grow closer to God. That was always her prayer, and her desire was to input into the spiritual journey of others. Thanks Lee for helping me in mine.

X Factor Tribute to Lee

Dot said Lee will be missed by all who knew her. In a strange way Lee will also be missed by those of us who never really personally knew her. I only ever met Lee once in all my time at Bellshill, but through George I felt that I knew her quite well, Lee sent a lovely letter to the kids at 'X Factor' it was one of the most inspirational messages that I have ever read. She hardly ever mentioned her own state of health, but instead she was leading us in prayer through her letter for the other people of the corps, her letter touched the hearts of the 'X Factor' kids and she will always hold a very special place in our hearts.
'The X Factor'

Dot's Tribute to Lee

I didn't know Lee all that well however I do know that 5 and a half years ago when I first became unwell and then the subsequent 3 and a half years it took to establish the root of my health problems, Lee was always one who asked how I was whenever she was at the corps, and was always more interested in how I was rather than let me concentrate on her and how she was doing - that takes a special kind of person, and Lee was definately a special person. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, especially I'm sure, by George and the rest of her family.

Welcome back!

Welcome back to Solid Ground after the summer break.
I hope you found the summer programme helpful. It would be good to have some feedback, maybe some pictures of where you recited or read Psalm 8, and appreciated God's creation.

We also need to find a fitting tribute to Lee. Thank you for the suggestions so far. Solid Ground was born out of Lee's desire to input into the spiritual journeys of others, with prayer support and personal contact. Lee was promoted to Glory last week after a long illness that kept her from corporate worship for the last couple of years. But she always remained positive, never gave up the hope she found in Jesus. Now that hope has reached its true fulfillment.

We also say goodbye to Kenny and Sarah, as they travel to London today to start their training to be Salvation Army Officers. They will stay connected to the corps through Solid Ground (amongst other ways!) so please do support them in the coming days. They have had a tough couple of days - the Devil's last ditch attempt to disrupt their calling! So please remember them in your prayers.

Blessings to special people
Andrea

Until We Write Again...

Don't know where this orginated from but this is lovely. Dot