Basingstoke

Welcome to Basingstoke Salvation Army Online

Worship. Preaching.

An Online Family Where You Belong.

Each weekend we broadcast our worship meetings around the world.

You can find positive, practical encouragement wherever you find yourself.

Subscribe to our Live Worship podcast: feeds.podcastmirror.com/basingstoke-salvation-army-worship-video or

Subscribe to our Sermon podcast: feeds.podcastmirror.com/basingstoke-salvation-army-sermons or

Basingstoke Corps now has its very own app, downloadable on the Apple App Store (for iPhone and iPad) and the Google Play Store (for most other smartphones and tablets running on Android).

The app allows you to:

Access the latest content from Basingstoke Corps. Receive positive practical encouragement anywhere you are at anytime.

* Watch all the latest worship meetings from Basingstoke Salvation Army.

* Watch all the latest sermons.

* Join LIVE worship meetings.

* Read my blog.

The app should notify you when new content becomes available and when we go live.
 

For iPad and iPhone Users

On your iPhone or iPad, click on this link, or head to the App Store and search for "Basingstoke Salvation Army" (without the quote marks). Click on the "Get" button to download the app to your device.
 

For Android Users

On your smartphone or tablet, click on this link, or head to the Play Store app and search for "Basingstoke_Salvation_Army" (without the quote marks, but you must use the underscores ("_") due to a Play Store bug) Click on the app when you find it and then click on the "Install" button to install the app on your device.
 

For Kindle Fire Users

If you already have the Google Play Store app on your Kindle, then follow the instructions for Android Users. If you don't have Google Play installed (and most won't), there is a convoluted and complicated way of getting it on to your device. You can follow the instructions here if you want to try it.
 

For All Users

Click on the app on your device to use and explore it. The content is the same on both platforms. The app opens on the Media page, which gives you access to the main, live worship and sermon playlists. You will note that the main playlist (the top one in the list) has the next live episode at the top. This is one way to access live worship from the app on Sunday. But for now, simply click on the playlist you want to explore to access the content. When you choose an episode you will be presented with the details and the content available. The Video button accesses video of the episode, the Audio button will serve just audio of the episode, and if the PDF button is showing, then you can view a document associated with the episode (for example, our live worship episodes have access to the Worship Sheet for that week). Click on the Home button to return to the Media page.

Also on the Media/Home page is a Series button which organises the content into sermon series, in case you want to consume the content in this way.

In the top left hand corner is a "burger icon" (a series of three or four horizontal lines). This gives access to the menu for the app, to help you navigate the content:

Media

This is the place where the content is stored as described above.
 

Search

Click on this to search the app for any content that's available. Once you've clicked on Search then put your search term (e.g. sermon title, series title, speaker, date, etc.) in the box marked Search Media (you'll need to click on the magnifying glass icon on Android) and then click on Search or the magnifying glass icon on your keyboard.
 

Blog

This page gives you access to my blog posts. Choose a post that interests you and then click on it and you'll be taken to it. Click on the left arrow icon at the top of the page to return to the app.
 

Lives and Broadcasts

This is where our live broadcasts are listed. If there are any planned for the day you are looking, they should be listed under Upcoming (or Ended if you've missed it!) and if we are On Air when you are looking, it should be listed under On Air. This might be the easiest place to access our live content when we are live or about to go live (e.g. Sunday mornings).
 

About & Links

This page gives you information about the Corps, including email address, web address, a link to our Facebook page and a link to sign up to our mailing list. It also shows a map of our location.
 

Events

This page gives you details of our forthcoming events. It will ask if you want to give access to the Calendar on your device. If you click yes it gives you the ability to add any events to your calendar.
 

Bible

The Bible menu item gives you access to the Bible on youversion.com. You can read the Bible in many different translations and paraphrases (useful in the Bible reading and sermon!), sign up to a reading plan, receive a Verse of the Day and more.
 

Settings

The settings page allows you to toggle on or off several settings for the app, including if you want the app to show you a badge (the red numbers on the icon on your device) and send you a notification when we are on air.

Basingstoke Salvation Army Daily Devotional online.

Using the button below, you can click on Battle Drill, our daily devotional to read or listen online. You can can also subscribe at https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/battle-drill-daily.

Most of the daily devotionals follow on from our preaching on a Sunday. You can find the relevant sermon from here. We try to provide positive, practical encouragement from the Bible each week.

We pray that you will enjoy these daily devotionals online and that you are equipped for your daily walk with God as you go through this Battle Drill.

You can help us by donating your goods for reuse and recycling.

To donate good quality clothes and accessories, linens such as curtains and fabrics, homeware such as bric-a-brac and kitchen items, books, CDs, DVDs or toys, please call our nearest charity shop in Aldershot on 01252 316144.

For old clothing, footwear, bags, belts, towels and bed linen, please donate these at one of our clothing banks around the town, Click the button below to find your nearest one.

If you are contacting us to donate furniture, we suggest you try the British Heart Foundation on 01256 442800.

We are unable to accept any items for reuse or recycling at our address in Wessex Close.

The Salvation Army works with some of the most vulnerable people in society. As we face the worst public health crisis in our lifetime, people on the margins need us now more than ever.

From running food banks and checking up on people who live alone, to offering counselling and supporting NHS isolation units, The Salvation Army is responding to the crisis in dozens of different ways.

Please visit our Justgiving page or click on the QR code or Call to Action button and donate what you can. Help us support as many people as possible.

DURING THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN,

ONLY OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP MEETING IS TAKING PLACE IN THE BUILDING.

OUR OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE ONLINE ONLY

OUR CURRENT LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIES

10:45-12:15     WORSHIP MEETING | Featuring songs, music, prayer & relevant Bible teaching

Pre-book your seat(s) to comply with the COVID-Secure Guidance at www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/basingstoke-salvation-army-2940807555

You can also watch on this page or at BasingstokeSalvationArmy.sermon.net/21606498

On Facebook - www.facebook.com/BasingstokeSalvationArmy/live or

YouTube - www.youtube.com/robwestwoodpayne/live or

Listen to it on any phone by dialling 01256 679888 (from around two hours after conclusion). 

12:15-13:15     VIRTUAL COFFEE FELLOWSHIP ON ZOOM

Please call us on 01256 328178 or email us at basingstoke@salvationarmy.org.uk for the relevant Meeting ID and password.

15:30-16:30 VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ON ZOOM | Fun, Bible-based activities for tots to 12’s

Please call us on 01256 328178 or email us at basingstoke@salvationarmy.org.uk for the relevant Meeting ID and password.

20:00-21:00     VIRTUAL YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ON ZOOM | Friendship and fun for teens and twentysomethings

Please call us on 01256 328178 or email us at basingstoke@salvationarmy.org.uk for the relevant Meeting ID and password.

OUR USUAL ACTIVITIES

09:45-10:45     GRID GROUP | Friendship & discussion for teens

10:00-10:30     BAND OUTREACH | Except third Sunday in the month. To conduct a short worship meeting in a local care home

11:00-12:15     ALL-AGE WORSHIP MEETING | Featuring songs, music, prayer & relevant Bible teaching followed by tea, coffee and friendship

11:40-12:10     SUNDAY SCHOOL | Fun, Bible-based activities for tots to 12’s

15:00-15:30     BAND OUTREACH | Third Sunday in the month. To conduct a short worship meeting in a local care home

17:00-17:45     PRAYER GROUP | Second & Fourth Sunday in the month. Speaking & listening to God

18:30-19:45    CHRISTIAN TEACHING & WORSHIP MEETING | Featuring songs, music, prayer & relevant Bible teaching

DURING THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN,

OUR ACTIVITIES ARE TAKING PLACE ONLINE ONLY

OUR CURRENT LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIES

MONDAY

14:15-14:45     LIVE STREAM TAI'CHI GENTLE EXERCISE | A fun way to slow down and relax during the current stressful crisis (OCCASIONAL)

You can watch at www.christianworldmedia.com/livesite/BasingstokeSalvationArmy

On Facebook - www.facebook.com/BasingstokeSalvationArmy/live or

YouTube - www.youtube.com/robwestwoodpayne/live 

WEDNESDAY

11:30-12:30     VIRTUAL COFFEE STOP ON ZOOM | A chance to enjoy some fun and friendship with a tea or coffee and a piece of cake (bring your own!)

Please call us on 01256 328178 or email us at basingstoke@salvationarmy.org.uk for the relevant Meeting ID and password.

19:30-20:30 VIRTUAL PRAYER MEETING OR SMALL GROUP STUDY ON ZOOM | Speaking and listening to God and discussing faith matters (ALTERNATE WEEKS)

Please call us on 01256 328178 or email us at basingstoke@salvationarmy.org.uk for the relevant Meeting ID and password.

OUR USUAL ACTIVITIES

MONDAY

09:30-12:30     EMPLOYMENT PLUS | Help & support for those seeking work

13:30-15:00     BABY SONG | Fortnightly in term time. Fun, music & friendship

14:15-14:45     TAI'CHI GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS | Fortnightly. A fun way to slow down and relax

TUESDAY

10:30-12:00     TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP GROUP | Fun & friendship for everyone, followed by

12:15-13:30     LUNCHEON CLUB | Three course meal & great friendship for all

18:00-19:15    YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHOIR REHEARSAL

20:00-21:30    SONGSTERS (ADULT CHOIR) REHEARSAL

WEDNESDAY

09:30-12:30     EMPLOYMENT PLUS | Help & support for those seeking work

10:30-12:00     COFFEE STOP | Fortnightly. Drop in for coffee & delicious homemade cakes

THURSDAY

09:45-11:30    FAMILY TIME | Term time. Play & chat for babies & tots & their carers

20:00-21:30    BAND REHEARSAL

FRIDAY

09:30-12:30     EMPLOYMENT PLUS | Help & support for those seeking work

10:00-11:00     BIBLE STUDY GROUP | 1st & 3rd Friday in the month. Lively discussion

17:30-19:00     MESSY CHURCH | Last Friday in each month. A fun and messy way to find out more about God for children and their families. Hot meal served.

SATURDAY

Special events as advertised below.

SUNDAY
11:00 Morning Worship Scandalous Love | God is Love (1 John 4:7-21)
https://basingstokesalvationarmy.sermon.net/21606498
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/BasingstokeSalvationArmy/posts/3070930896343894
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/0eRL_VXUczc  
 
12:15pm approx. Virtual Coffee Fellowship on Zoom
Direct link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/257495611 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 257495611.
 
3:30 pm Virtual Sunday School on Zoom 
Direct link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/479068072 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 479068072.
 
7:00 pm Virtual OneChurch Basingstoke Christian Unity Service on Zoom 
Direct link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87540788837 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 875 4078 8837 and Passcode - United.
 
8:00 pm Virtual Youth Fellowship on Zoom for Young People aged 17+
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/671710523 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 671710523.
 
Wednesday 27th January 2021
11:30 Virtual Coffee Stop on Zoom
Direct link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/839681058 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 839681058.
 
19:30 – Prayer Fellowship -  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/535502887 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 535502887.
 
Thursday 28th January 2021
 
Tai’Chi Thursdays
With Marie Behenna, our Tai’Chi guru! Thursdays at 6:45pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4136732200 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 413 673 2200. The password is studio41. Please let Marie know on 07753 668843 if you are planning attend.
 
Sunday 31st January 2021
11:00 am Divisional Worship Meeting led by Majors Mike & Lisa Lloyd-Jones, Divisional Leaders 
https://basingstokesalvationarmy.sermon.net/21606498
Facebook link: www.facebook.com/BasingstokeSalvationArmy/live
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/robwestwoodpayne/live
 
OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION
 
BATTLE DRILL DAILY DEVOTIONAL
God has laid on Lt. Rob’s heart to commit to producing a Daily Devotional resource during this year. We know that a number already use one or more devotional resources, and it is not our intention to replace those. 
 
However, Battle Drill, as it has been named will enable users to go deeper with the passage and/or topic preached on during Sunday worship at the beginning of the week. In addition, for those who find it difficult to commit to a daily devotional time, or who are not naturally ones to read on a regular basis, we have tried to make the resource as accessible as ever. You can receive each devotional by email, listen to an audio of the devotional if reading isn't your thing via sermon.net, Facebook, YouTube and our WhatsApp group. You can also sign up to it as a podcast (to listen to as you go for your daily exercise or commute into work). 

The daily devotional will be delivered Monday to Friday each week via email and on our broadcasting platforms and paper copies will be sent out with each week’s Grapevine. Saturday will be a day for catching up on any you've missed, and on Sunday we will focus on the passage that is being preached during our worship.

If you want to find out more information, or sign up for the podcast on your favourite podcasting app, please visit www.equippinghispeople.com/daily-devotional. 
 
DIVISIONAL YOUTH SPECIALIST
Divisional Headquarters is advertising for a Divisional Youth Specialist, following Dave Perkins’ departure last year. The post is for one year fixed term for 35 hours per week and it is an occupational requirement that the successful applicant is a committed and practising uniformed Salvationist. If you are interested, please contact Lt. Rob for the full advert. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2021.
 
ACCESS TO THE BUILDING
A reminder to keyholders that it is the law (not just Government guidance) that we must not leave or be outside of our home except where we have a ‘reasonable excuse’. The police can take action against us if we leave home without a ‘reasonable excuse’, and issue us with a fine (Fixed Penalty Notice). We can be given a Fixed Penalty Notice of £200 for the first offence, doubling for further offences up to a maximum of £6,400. We can leave home to provide voluntary or charitable services. But we must volunteer from home unless it is not reasonably possible for us to do so. Lt. Rob is aware of some local authorities which are taking a very narrow view of what constitutes voluntary or charitable services. The bottom line is that very few people should be accessing the building at this time, and on very few occasions.
 
TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP
To all Tuesday Fellowship members, you are in my prayers, if you need anything, or just want a chat, please contact   Ian 07966837036.  This week a general Knowledge quiz:
 
1: In which year were TV licences introduced in the UK?
 
2: Which designer (brand) created the Kelly bag?
 
3: Arctic King, Saladin and Tom Thumb are which types of vegetable?
 
4: By what name is the Gravelly Hill Interchange better known? 
 
5: The Galápagos Islands are a provincial territory of which South American country, 600 miles away on the same equatorial latitude?
 
6: Which Gilbert and Sullivan operetta is sub-titled The Slave of Duty? 
 
7: Who succeeded Sir Clive Woodward as England's rugby union coach?
 
8: What is a baby oyster called?
 
9: What is Bill Clinton's middle name?
 
10: In which country are the Sutherland Falls?
 

 
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
 
I found this on a website called Thought for the week and felt I should share it with you.
 
Thoughts on Psalm 23:
 
Fear is a common human emotion. The coronavirus pandemic has created sustained fear in the hearts of many people, especially the elderly, who are afraid to leave their homes in case they catch the virus. Some people I know have not left their homes since last March.
 
Fear can protect us from danger. Parents use fear in a positive way to teach their children to be careful when crossing the road or not to touch electric sockets in case they receive a shock. It is helpful for people to be aware that the coronavirus is easily transmitted and, in some cases, produces serious illness and even death. It is wise to be afraid of enclosed spaces, crowds, and close contact with others, especially those who may have the virus.
 
Fear can also paralyse us and prevent us from coping with daily life. So, it’s really important to know how to cope with fear. The psalms of David help us to know how to handle our fears. In Psalm 56, which he wrote when his enemies had captured him and his life was in danger, he says, “When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?” Instead of being overcome by fear, he put his trust in God’s promise that he would be king. When we are afraid, we can put our trust in God.
 
When we are afraid, we can also pray for God’s help and protection. A few weeks ago, some good friends were in a very difficult situation with the virus. The husband is elderly and vulnerable. His wife is caring for him with the help of a team of carers who come into their home every day. One of the carers contracted coronavirus and, soon after their son, who lives with them also picked up the virus at work. All we could do was to pray for God’s protection for the couple and God graciously heard our prayers. When we are afraid, we can pray to God.
 
In Psalm 23 David speaks of his confidence in the Lord, who was his shepherd, even when facing death. “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Despite the excellent care of doctors and nurses, good friends have died from coronavirus, and their families had only been able to visit them at the very end, but they, like David feared no evil because the Lord was with them.
 
 

Quiz Answers:
1: 1946 2: Hermes 3: Lettuce 4: Spaghetti Junction 5: Ecuador 6: The Pirates of Penzance
7: Andy Robinson 8: Spat 9: Jefferson 10: New Zealand
 

PRAYER REQUESTS
 
For those who mourning following the loss of loved ones and all those who are sick or in pain, especially those in hospital with serious conditions.