Making music

Music has always been an integral ministry of The Salvation Army in Ayr.

In the early days, The Salvation Army brass band used to march down the main street, calling people to open-air meetings or back to the hall for a service.

In the 1960s, under the leadership of Bevan Luhrs, the band regularly visited the local hospital to play for the patients.

Today, The Salvation Army in Ayr continues to use music in worship, with a pianist and worship music played during Sunday services.

Our people love worship, spending time together and studying God’s word, says Ayr Salvation Army Officer, Major Garry Johnson. I’d invite anyone in the community to pop in and say hello, we have a range of activities and ministries to meet the needs of the Ayr community.