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Basingstoke Salvation Army exists to
Welcome everyone into God’s family
Equip everyone to follow Christ’s life example
Love God with all of our heart
Tell everyone God’s story and
Serve everyone by meeting their needs.
Where we are
Wessex Close
Basingstoke
RG21 3NP
United Kingdom
Email address:
basingstoke@salvationarmy.org.uk
Phone:
01256 328178

Stuart Hasking
Corps Sergeant Major
Major Ron M Smith
Acting Corps Secretary
Ron.M.Smith@salvationarmy.org.uk
Joe Hixon
Acting Corps Treasurer
Annie Tarry
Recruiting Sergeant
Derek Blunden
Retired Bandmaster
Alistair Todd
Songster Leader
Ian Hixon
Acting Over-60 Club Secretary
Gail Westwood-Payne
Young People's Sergeant Major
Jan Hixon
Youth Leader
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Basingstoke on Facebook
Find out about our work and other local activities on our Facebook page.
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
11:00am Scandalous Love | Returning Love https://basingstokesalvationarmy.sermon.net/21606498
Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3zC9ItiDr
YouTube: https://youtu.be/b3zmYsmwUeY
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 12/16 for young people aged 12-16
Direct link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83718587718 or go to join.zoom.us on PC/Smartphone/Tablet (or dial 0330 088 5830 from telephone) and use Meeting ID – 837 1858 7718.
Wednesday 14th April 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 15th April 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 18th April 2021
11:00am in person and online Scandalous Love | Empowering Love
Live from 10:45am on
Sermon.net – https://basingstokesalvationarmy.sermon.net/21606498
Facebook - https://fb.me/e/3yhoYnccp
YouTube - https://youtu.be/WHeXChfA0v0
OTHER NEWS & INFORMATION
COMING EVENTS
Monday 26 April – Monday 3 May – Lt. Rob on furlough
Sunday 2 May – Meeting led virtually by Majors Mike & Lisa Lloyd-Jones, Divisional Leaders
Monday 3 May – Early May Bank Holiday
REOPENING THE HALL
As you probably know, the Government announced last Monday that we will be moving to Step 2 of its roadmap out of Coronavirus restrictions from tomorrow (Monday 12 April). The Stay at Home message will be lifted and non-essential shops and public outdoor areas like pub gardens, etc. are reopening. In line with the decision we made in March, we are delighted to announce we will also reopen our building for in-person worship from next Sunday 18 April. The experience will be much as before this national lockdown: there will continue to be social distancing (and therefore essential pre-booking), no congregational singing (which is unlikely before Step 4/not before 21 June), and mandatory mask wearing, etc. The band may be able to begin playing again in worship in the coming weeks.
The decision on whether to attend our Sunday meeting in person must lie with you, the individual. Hopefully, we will begin to feel increasingly secure despite the remaining risk as more and more of us have our first and second vaccinations.
You will need to reserve your seat before each Sunday you wish to attend. Seats for 18 April will be available for reservation at https://basingstokesasundayworship-210418.eventbrite.co.uk at 9:00am on Monday 12 April and reservations must be made by 8:30am on Friday 16 April. Those who are unable to book online will need to telephone the hall number (01256 328178) between those times and leave a message stating your name, how many seats you want to book and the names of the people you are booking seats for. Bookings will be taken on a first-come-first served basis and we are restricted by social distancing guidelines to 42 people in the hall. Later on Friday 16 April, those booked in will be contacted with a time slot to arrive at the hall to avoid queuing.
Following feedback from those who attended worship in-person during October-December 2020, we will be placing all of the chairs back in the hall, and then marking those you can sit in and remain socially distanced. When you book your seats, they will be allocated in a particular order, filling from the front, and your time slot to arrive will be allocated in this way too, to avoid too many people passing each other in the aisles.
Please be assured that we have and will continue to make our building and Sunday worship as safe as possible for those wishing to return. Please be assured we will continue to livestream our worship in the usual places, and we will do all we can to make worship an encouraging, nourishing and positive experience both for those in the building and those watching online.
If you have any questions or concerns as we move towards this next step, please do contact Lt. Rob.
YouTube
Our new channel can be found at https://bit.ly/bsa-yt or by searching for “Basingstoke Salvation Army channel” in YouTube. If you include the word “channel” in your search, it makes it easier to find. Please subscribe (you don’t have to pay!) as this will make it easier for YouTube to serve you our content and make us easier to find when you return.
BATTLE DRILL DAILY DEVOTIONAL
This week's devotionals go right to the heart of Christian living, as Jesus answers the question, "Which is the most important commandment?" You can receive the devotional by email or by post, listen to it in your favourite podcast app or in our WhatsApp group or on Facebook or YouTube. For more information, go to www.equippinghispeople.com/daily-devotional or contact Lt. Rob.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
I found this on the “Thought for the week Website” to share with you this week.
The bright sunny days and glorious blue skies have lifted our spirits. People are out walking, jogging and cycling and there is a feeling of springtime in the air. The natural world is coming to life again with the beautiful snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils bringing colour to our gardens and hedgerows. The winter is passing and longer, warmer days are in prospect.
The world around us speaks eloquently to us about God. The beauty and splendour of his creation reveal his great wisdom and love. Amazing television programmes show us close-up the magnificent wonders of God’s creation. Can all these things really have happened by chance over millions of years or is there a Creator whom we can know and whose love we can experience?
How uplifting it is, therefore, to walk in God’s creation and to be conscious that he is there. We are not alone in the universe, desperately seeking some kind of life on neighbouring planets. In love God has come to us in his Son, Jesus Christ. Knowing his love makes all the difference and fills our hearts with hope.
George Wade Robinson, who died at the age of 39, wrote a hymn about his faith in Jesus: “Loved with everlasting love, led by grace that love to know; Spirit breathing from above, thou hast taught me it is so. O this full and perfect peace, O this rapture all divine! In a love that cannot cease, I am his and he is mine. Heaven above is deeper blue, earth around is sweeter green, something lives in every hue Christless eyes have never seen. Birds with gladder songs overflow, flowers with deeper beauties shine, since I know, as now I know, I am his and he is mine. His forever, only his; who the Lord and me shall part? Ah, with what a rest of bliss Christ can fill the loving heart. Heaven and earth may fade and flee, firstborn light in gloom decline, but while God and I shall be I am his and he is mine.”
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.