Pioneers
"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)
We visited the Philadelphia Pioneer Corps today to worship the Lord on the final day of our furlough. As Philadelphians see it, this is the first corps in America, founded by Eliza Shirley and her family. With each visit, we imagine the prayers of the Shirley family and their many successors for the ministry of the Holy Spirit in and throughout the influence of this corps.
God is still answering those prayers. We enjoyed a wonderful worship service with beautiful music, healthy local officer participation and a good message by the corps officer. Captains Dave and Vanda Knickerbocker are doing it well at this famous and strategic corps.
If you're looking for a good worship experience and the fellowship of genuine people, this is a great place to come. Perhaps some day someone will develop a corps visit guide, like a restaurant or hotel guidebook. This corps would be a "five star" experience. How would your corps rate?
We visited the Philadelphia Pioneer Corps today to worship the Lord on the final day of our furlough. As Philadelphians see it, this is the first corps in America, founded by Eliza Shirley and her family. With each visit, we imagine the prayers of the Shirley family and their many successors for the ministry of the Holy Spirit in and throughout the influence of this corps.
God is still answering those prayers. We enjoyed a wonderful worship service with beautiful music, healthy local officer participation and a good message by the corps officer. Captains Dave and Vanda Knickerbocker are doing it well at this famous and strategic corps.
If you're looking for a good worship experience and the fellowship of genuine people, this is a great place to come. Perhaps some day someone will develop a corps visit guide, like a restaurant or hotel guidebook. This corps would be a "five star" experience. How would your corps rate?
posted by Jim Knaggs | 12:08 PM
4 Comments:
It great to see you both on Sunday. I just wish I had gotten a chance to have a conversation with you. I'd love to hear your views on a lot of topics that are current/semi-current.
Blessings!
Thanks, Mary. We value your friendship. We are grateful for your faithfulness to God and the corps. Keep trusting...
I understand that the Knickerbockers are not there any more. They used to be my pastors at the SA in Rochester, NY. Where are they now?
How is the Pioneer corps doing now? I know it used to be a place known for young adults with a powerful prayer ministry.
karenrob - You know I'm only seeing this post 1/30/07, but here's the word. Our mutual friends, Dave and Vanda are living in the Pittsburgh area, although I do not have an address for them.
I understand the Pioneer Corps is doing quite well and that God is moving in the hearts of the people.
Thanks for asking.
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