Youth Department OBT Easter Party
Eric Himes On Saturday the Oak Brook Terrace Corps held a community Easter party. It was a great event that really impacted their community and allowed them to keep in contact with…
The Mercy Seat
As a child growing up at my Corps I thought it was quite natural to go up to the altar and pray to God. On the occasions I responded, I…
Attention: College Age Leaders
We are taking a slightly different approach to the cell groups this year at Youth Councils (May 5-7). We are having six large groups—divided by age and gender—that will be…
EPITAPHS BY THE FOUNDER
HERE LIES TOM JONESHe had a beautiful nature and a young, virtuous wife, and some beautiful children. All starved and wretched through their father’s selfish ways. He can’t help himself.…
Jr. Soldier Rally Photo Doc
We had an awesome Jr. Soldier Rally on Saturday. Over 200 Jr. Soldiers came to the Mayfair Community Church and participated in the rally. We had doughnuts, singing, teaching, worshipping,…
Attention Musicians!
Do you play in a band? Do you and your friends want to get together and play some songs? What are you waiting for? This year you will have the…
Morning Has Broken
It’s nice out. Really nice. I love spring. Anyway, on Monday morning I stumbled upon this little gem in the Song Book. It’s been in my head ever since. What…
Project 24/29 Photo Doc
Last weekend the Mayfair Community Church hosted Project 24/29—a Salvation Army initiative—that raises money for World Services. Youth from the Mayfair, Norridge, Oak Brook Terrace and Hammond-Munster Corps raised pledges…
Dodgeball
18 brand new, top of the line, foam rubber Dodgeballs…coming to a Youth Councils near you…May 5-7…No face is safe…
Your Life – Make The Most Of It
An Excerpt by: J.B. Chapman One of the favorite stories that William Booth, as General of The Salvation Army, used to tell related to a miner who was returning with…