Aberfoyle Park Corps

We ask for prayer for our neighbours at Aberfoyle Park Corps.

For a number of months they have wrestled with the dilemma created by building problems. That is to say, they have significant mould growing through their roofing and the building exceeds the health deparment limits for safe operations.

The Corps and the South Australia Division have concurrently conducted a review of The Salvation Army's activities in the area. It was noted that the Corps' outreach through the cafe, playground, Community Support Services and activities such as SAGALA were excellent. It wasn't however translating into new disciples or impacting worship attendances, which are currently quite low.

A decision has been made that the Aberfoyle Park Corps will close and an application to this effect is currently before THQ. Regardless of this process, because of the issues with the building, all activities will cease from Aberfoyle Park from June 30, 2011. Lts Malcolm and Priah Dean will remain in the area to provide support to the people of Aberfoyle Park and manage the transition as the Corps finished up operations.

It is anticipated that the resources from the Corps will be used to plant a new Corps in the Division from 2012.

Please pray for Malcolm and Priah, their staff Jodie, Michelle and Brad, their corpsfolk and the community members that flow through the building each week. This transition will be difficult. If any Aberfoyle Park members choose to transition to our Corps, let's offer the best of Marion welcomes and be understanding of their grief and loss.