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New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory TERRITORIAL LEADERS Commissioners Andy & Yvonne Westrupp | GENERAL Brian Peddle | FOUNDERS William

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Life Finds A Way For this special Congress edition of War Cry, we asked every corps officer in the territory to send a photo that sums up a highlight of corps life over the past year.

The diversity of photos tells a joyful story. Whether it’s picking up rubbish on the beach, celebrating junior soldiers or sharing a community meal, our local corps are teeming with life, innovation and spirit every day.

‘Life always finds a way’, observed a fire fighter in a documentary about 9/11, who was part of the massive clean-up effort after the New York terror attacks.

One day, among the acres of rubble, the workers spotted what looked like a sapling, it was growing through the rubble, out of a street tree that had been decimated by the falling towers. The upper branches had snapped off, the tree burnt and its roots broken. But, incredibly, it had started sprouting new leaves.

The tree was taken away and replanted. New roots took hold and its branches grew back—some visible scarring the only sign of its traumatic past. In 2010, the tree was replanted in the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. It has become known as the ‘survivor tree’.

Isn’t creation amazing? Our Creator is the renewer of all life. That is why we call ourselves Te Ope Whakaora, the Army that Brings Life. The work of salvation heals scars and nurtures new growth. May this year’s Congress give you life, abundance and water for your soul—so you can go back to your corps and continue to do what you do everyday: bring new life to others.

Ingrid Barratt Editor

Member of the Australasian Religious Press Association.

All Bible references from the Holy Bible, New International Version, unless otherwise stated.

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It’s never too late to become who you want to be.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

2 Koriniti 5:17 Nā ki te mea kei roto i a te Karaiti tētahi, he mahinga hou ia: kua pahemo ngā mea tawhito, nā kua hou ngā mea katoa!

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n the early days of The Salvation Army, being young was no hinderance to leadership and service. And the teenage pioneers of our territory are still inspiring young Salvationists today.

George Pollard was only 17 when he discovered The Salvation Army in 1879. Soon commissioned as a lieutenant, the teenager quickly came to the attention of General William Booth because of his ‘zeal and powers of leadership’. Following promotion to captain, 19-year-old George was selected to pioneer the mission to New Zealand— along with 20-year-old Lieutenant Edward Wright.

Sarah and Albert Burfoot joined the fledgling team, establishing Dunedin Fortress Corps. There, Sarah so impressed three young women with her leadership that all three were commissioned as officers within weeks.

Just two and half years after ‘opening fire’, these young pioneers changed the face of religious life in Aotearoa. At just 22 years of age, George had directed the opening of 33 corps, laid the foundations for social work, recruited more than 60 women and men officers and enrolled 3000 soldiers.

So, what’s the response from today’s young Salvationists to the exploits of their forebears?

‘Wow! Incredible that they were so young and capable of doing such great work for God—and people were willing to listen to them,’ says Ethan Moody, 18, from Christchurch City Corps.

‘That’s insane! 3000 soldiers in that short time frame!’ says Chanelle Spencer, 20, also from Christchurch City Corps.

‘I love these stories! It’s pretty cool what can happen when you’re really in tune with the Spirit. A bit daunting, too, though,’ admits Raymond Tuala, 21, of Mt Albert Corps.

But Noah Spargo, 20, from Wellington City Corps, sums it up: ‘I feel empowered! The people who laid the ground work here in New Zealand were of a similar age and stage as me. So, what’s stopping me from achieving such great things for God as well?’

These four young Salvationists say youth today are still given opportunities to lead in the Army.

But Raymond is concerned that ‘these days young people can be underestimated when it comes to their abilities’.

Interestingly he observes that, ‘Where there’s a strong presence of young people in a corps or centre, it seems to be because young people have been given the opportunity not just to lead but to try new things.’

Noah agrees: ‘While we are given great opportunities for leadership and development, we’re not given—or maybe we just don’t take up— opportunities like the “grand vision” of planting churches that our pioneers were entrusted with.’

Ethan is thankful for the trust his corps has placed in him to lead and influence the next generation. ‘I love seeing children and young people passionate about what they believe in and what they’re willing to stand for.’

Raymond adds: ‘What fuels me is wanting to see the next generation of tamariki and rangatahi feel valued and contributing so they can grow and win others to the kingdom.’

Chanelle has a particular ‘personal mission’ that motivates her: ‘When I tell my non-Christian friends that I go to church at The Salvation Army they are confused because they think it’s just a charity. That’s crazy! I want more people to know that we are about both mission and spirituality.’

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QUIKQUIZ

Animated/Adventure Abominable (GA) Directed by Jill Culton (co-director Todd Wilderman)

Step aside unicorns, the yeti is making a play for favourite mythical creature, with this gorgeous film that kids and parents can both enjoy. Struggling after the death of her dad, Yi discovers an injured yeti (Everest) on her roof, after he escaped from captivity. She decides to reunite him with his family on Mt Everest, with the help of two friends. As they attempt the journey from the streets of Shanghai to the Himalayas they are pursued at every turn by Everest’s captor and the zoologist tasked with finding him.

While somewhat predicatable, it’s funny, charming, emotive and leaves you wishing that the abominable snowman was more than just a mythical creature. (Reviewed by Shar Davis)

‘God Placed Me Here for a Reason.’

Salvationist Trindi Walker is passionate about being a voice for her local community, which is why she is running for her district council.

Trindi has worked for The Salvation Army in various roles over the years, most recently as the Community Ministries Manager for Motueka. But a serious health condition resulted in her having to step down. Trindi endured several major surgeries, and doctors were unsure she was even fit to go home—predicting she would deteriorate quickly. ‘But they hadn’t considered the God-factor,’ she laughs.

‘Against all odds, God has got me through.’

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Trindi was shoulder-tapped to run as a candidate for the Motueka Ward of the Tasman District Council, and immediately prayed about it.

Following discussions with husband Graeme, she realised that, ‘all the social work I’ve done in the community during my

SALLIEOF THEWEEK Pam Manson,

Receptionist at THQ Many Salvationists around the territory know Pam Manson as the ‘voice of THQ’, and now you can put a face to the name!

As the receptionist at Territorial Headquarters, Pam says being the face and voice for people contacting the Army is a huge responsibility. ‘But I feel I’m doing mission—I’d like to think I’m being Jesus to people I’m in contact with,’ she says. Pam is a long-time member of Wellington City Corps, and has a special love of organising functions, catering and making corps occasions look beautiful. Her other passion in life is her four children and 13 grandchildren. Thanks Pam, for being a sweet voice at the end of the phone!

TOPFIVE

As we celebrate Congress 2019, here are five significant years in our territorial history.

5 In 1883, The Salvation Army arrived in New Zealand and held its first meeting in Dunedin.

4 Ernest Holdaway started his pioneering work with Māori communities on the Whanganui River in 1888, sharing The Salvation Army’s message to the indigenous people of New Zealand.

3 When the Great Depression began in 1929, The Salvation Army fed and clothed many New Zealanders in need.

2 Survivors of the Wahine Disaster of 1968 were aided by Salvationists in the hours and days after the tragedy.

1 By 1941, The Salvation Army had established 10 military camp institutes in New Zealand to provide places of recreation and comfort for wounded World War II soldiers, known as the ‘Blue Boys’.

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time working with Community Ministries has given me a solid understanding of the weaknesses and strengths in our community’.

Confident that ‘God has placed me here for a reason’, Trindi believes her faith, Sallie roots, and even her health scare, have intersected ‘for such a time as this’.

One of the things she is passionate about is affordable housing. ‘Our Resource Management Act needs to be reviewed, so there are more affordable options for everyone. I’m as passionate as ever about working to improve people’s lives so the future is better and brighter. Everyone deserves to have a place they can call home, where they know they are loved, and can experience belonging.’

Local body elections are on 12 October. Your vote helps influence the values of your community—we can use our vote to make sure that our local councillors care about the

Almost 90 years ago, Salvationists from all around New Zealand were gathering together for Congress, just like we are today. In this issue from 8 March 1930, War Cry exclaimed that all roads lead to Congress.

We’re excited that in 2019, our ‘roads’ reach all the way to Fiji, Tonga and Samoa!

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same things we do: providing help to those who need it, changing lives and transforming society. So get out and vote in your local elections!

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OUR WORLDWIDE LEADERS VISIT CO

ONGRESS

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle hold top positions of authority in The Salvation Army world, yet they lead from a position of serving the Army and God’s mission.

BY SHAR DAVIS

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t will be a warm ‘welcome home’ for the General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle (World President of Women’s Ministries) as they visit New Zealand for this year’s Congress—since they previously served as leaders of the Northern Division in New Zealand. In a wide-ranging conversation, our international leaders talk about everything from family and gender equity, to what millenials can teach us ...

Beginnings

Commissioner Rosalie’s faith journey began as a child, responding to the preacher’s invitation at the conclusion of their sermon. ‘I felt a deep conviction that I wanted to give my heart to Jesus. I turned to my mother and said, “Mummy, can I go?” and she looked at me and said, “Sure”.’

Commissioner Rosalie can still recall kneeling at the mercy seat as the officer prayed with her. ‘I didn’t know what was happening, but God was doing a work in my life. I accepted Jesus and that was a defining moment for me, my commitment to him was sincere and there was no turning back.’

A few years later, as a teenager, the General and his family first attended The Salvation Army, at Trinity Bay South Corps in Canada. He was immediately captivated by the music, vibrant preaching and testimonies. ‘I was used to a very quiet, formal liturgical experience,’ recalls the General. ‘I admit I was attracted, pulled in and warmly welcomed and embraced by corps officers and people who displayed God’s love and genuine interest in us.’

Leaving and cleaving This is Commissioner Rosalie’s second trip to New Zealand this year. During the Women’s Ministries tour in April, she spoke about her time at training college and the obstacles she had to overcome. ‘I felt so homesick I would call [my mother] every night and say that I wanted to come home. She would say, “Try one more night and if you’re not feeling any better after that, then your father will come and collect you”.’ Her father never did come to take her home.

Training College was the setting for the opening chapter of the General and Commissioner Rosalie’s love story. She was in her second year of training when he arrived, ready to begin training as a first-year cadet. ‘We met during those early weeks of his arrival and it was an immediate attraction,’ she recalls. It wasn’t long before they were unofficially dating. They got married after the General was commissioned (42 years ago)—making Commissioner Rosalie the more ‘senior’ officer by one year.

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Women in Ministry Commissioner Rosalie is a strong advocate for gender equity in the Army and is grateful to the General for his encouragement and support, especially in those early years of family life. He ‘was a tremendous help to me because he pushed me far beyond my comfort zone, allowing me to develop my own skills ... I am who I am today because I have a husband who believed in his wife having her own calling and he gave me space to feel fulfilled and used by God.’ Speaking with Women’s Ministries magazine Revive Commissioner Rosalie said: ‘As international leaders we are working towards gender equity as we look at officers, male or female, being appointed for their gifting, capability and leadership skills ...

‘It’s a two-way responsibility, the Army needs to empower women to take on significant leadership roles and also encourage them to get involved in leader development and have a voice in boards and councils. I want women to also understand that we need to do something about our own development.’

In her role as World President of Women’s Ministries, Commissioner Rosalie engages with women all over the world, in many different cultural contexts. ‘In some parts of the world, if it wasn’t for Women’s Ministries there would be a very small Salvation Army. The needs of women and young girls today are diverse and even more challenging than when the Army started.

Most times when we win the hearts of women, we win families.’

Family matters The General opened up about the importance of family when he spoke with Lieutenant-Colonel Brian Venables from International Headquarters. ‘My wife, Rosalie, has been a central focus for 42 years and for all of that time we have shared a ministry partnership that’s been incredibly rich. Of course, we are both preoccupied with the broader family and the interaction with two daughters, sons-in-law and five grandchildren.’

Modern technology allows them to stay connected with family, spread across the world in Canada and Australia. ‘Our day usually ends with FaceTime as they get home from school or are heading out to evening events. The best time of the day is when the screen comes alive and I hear the words, “Poppy, I have something to show you”. We stay connected even though we are not together often.’ Commissioner Rosalie said that, ‘no matter where we are in the world, we make time for them.

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‘THE NEEDS OF WOMEN AND YOUNG GIRLS TODAY ARE DIVERSE AND EVEN MORE CHALLENGING THAN WHEN THE ARMY STARTED.’ I can’t go and win the world for Jesus if my family are not included in this.’

Millennials Considering their youthful encounters with God through the Army, it is no surprise that the Peddles are passionate about children and youth ministry. Speaking with Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham about their first year of executive leadership, the General reflected on what suprised him and Commissioner Rosalie the most: ‘Innovative expressions of the Army. We are always surprised and inspired by our young people. And millennials—in the days in which we are most concerned about that particular group—seeing them at the front line of mission wherever we go.’

That concern for millennials has been at the forefront of the General’s thinking and resulted in the penning of a four-part devotional series regarding this generation of young adults— many of whom are leaving the church. ‘It is my conviction, however, that their departing from the church, including The Salvation Army, invites us to pay attention: What might the Spirit of God be saying to us through millennials? I do want to ask what it means for us to take responsibility for this generation. Taking responsibility will also be a mark of growth, of Christ’s character shaping us.’

Speaking of those who would call themselves ‘spiritual but not religious’, he explains they ‘express deep longings for purpose in life, and recognise that while science has gifted us with many things, it is limited in its ability to articulate the purpose of life’. He also highlights many millennials’ problem with the ‘tragic record of the church’s abuse of power, and the unfortunate connection of some expressions of the church with politics that divide humanity, that demean women and people of colour’.

General Brian Peddle shares his Call to Mission. Photo: Ray Shum.

The diverse world of the 21st century can be a challenging landscape for many, and envokes various responses to religious diversity. Neither relativism nor exclusivism are without their challenges, says the General.

His conviction is that ‘a deep Christian commitment can actually create inclusivity, of being open to a greater world’. In the devotional series, he invites us to consider that ‘God is the Creator of diversity and names that diversity “very good” ... far from diversity compartmentalising Christian faith, we believe our faith and life is enriched by the diversity of God’s world’.

Mission Stepping into the position as the 21st General, he acknowledges: ‘We stand on the shoulders of many good people and we honour them. They worked with the issues of their day to build a great and much respected Army ... ’ He recognises the need to keep wrestling with the changing landscape. ‘We cannot be unclear or ambiguous about things that are of concern to our people around the world, yet we must do that within a diverse reality.’

He released a ‘Call to Mission’ challenging every part of the Army to follow God’s call for us. He made a commitment as General to ‘listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit when discerning God’s will and purpose for The Salvation Army in the coming years’.

The sacred mission that God has entrusted to our movement is the reason why we do everything we do: ‘We know there are countless numbers of people in need of salvation, but even if there is only one more soul in need of it, we still have a duty to do as the Lord God asks us in Deuteronomy—to heed that call, reflect his character and as his people, walk in obedience.

‘WHAT MIGHT THE SPIRIT OF GOD BE SAYING TO US THROUGH MILLENNIALS? I DO WANT TO ASK WHAT IT MEANS FOR US TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS GENERATION.’

‘I want to lead an Army that has an invigorated zeal for our part in God’s mission. I need you to take a stand and declare your belief in the whole point of God’s story—the redemption of all creation through a gospel that is for the whosoever. We must believe, as the early-day Salvationists did, that we can win the world for Jesus, and we must spend our lives trying to accomplish that task.’

The emerging challenge for everyone in the Army is to know and be engaged in mission. ‘If there is no mission we’ll get confused. If there is no mission we won’t be engaged. If there is no mission there is no calling. If there is no mission, why the gospel? If there’s no mission, there’s no Army.’

As the International Leaders of The Salvation Army, it could be easy to get caught up in the power of the position, changing the Army to suit individual preferences, or leading in a way that focuses on creating a legacy for oneself. But it would appear that leadership in the Army has a way of shaping a leader. ‘I went through a lot of my years as a territorial commander or divisional commander saying, “Lord, don’t let me leave obvious hand prints of the Army that are Brian Peddle’s”. In the past years, the Army has actually been leaving hand prints on me.

Our interaction with the Army, our people—their sacrificial service and their sense of mission—has changed us.’

From left: Captain Krista Andrews (Rosalie’s daughter), with Commissioners Rosalie Peddle and Bronwyn Buckingham, in Christchurch during the Women’s Ministries tour this year.

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The Introvert’s Survival Guide to Congress It’s a fallacy to think introverts don’t like people— we love people. We love the reunions, laughter and controlled chaos of Congress. But we need a survival plan to cut through the noise and come away inspired.

Ana is naturally shy and hates networking. ‘I’m probably scarred for life because I remember going to a conference by myself. I decided to be brave and walked up to a group of people and said “Hi”. They just stared at me silently, so I said, “Sorry” and backed out again,’ laughs Ana. The good news is that The Salvation Army is a friendly bunch— and if you say hi to a stranger at Congress, you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile, not a blank stare.

But if you’re an introvert, it’s important to go to any big event with your ‘tank full’ so you have plenty of social energy. That may mean scheduling time out before Congress. But, also, scheduling in quiet time during the weekend. It’s not a failure to need time to yourself—it will help you bounce back, energised for the next session.

It’s also not silly to plan conversation openers. Many introverts hate small talk—but ‘chit-chat’ is the gateway for deeper connection. Jenn Granneman of Introvertdear.com has some great hacks for getting a conversation started.

Get the other person to tell a story: Ask open-ended questions about them, like ‘How did you get involved in The Salvation Army?

Ask ‘why’ instead of ‘what’: Instead of asking, ‘What session are you going to next?’ ask, ‘Why did you choose that session?’

Remembering names

‘GOD MADE YOU TO BE YOU, AND GOD WANTS YOU TO BE INSPIRED AND REFRESHED … ’ Share details about yourself: If you’re a typically private introvert, it can feel uncomfortable to share details about yourself. But remember, a good conversation goes two ways. Instead of just saying, ‘I’m fine, thank you’. Try adding some details: ‘I’m fine. I especially enjoyed the music this morning. How about you?’

This is something we all struggle with … Follow these quick tips to help you remember new names at Congress.

Be honest: You could also take the radical step of answering honestly: ‘I’m fine. But actually, I find big crowds quite overwhelming.’

1. Ask again: If you miss a person’s name, within the first minute, simply say, ‘Sorry, I missed your name …’ It will save you from that awkward, ‘Hey you again!’ the next five times you see them.

In addition, find ways to bring home comforts with you—like your own pillow. Take it easy in the morning and enjoy your usual routine. Have at least one early night during the weekend. Don’t feel like you’re a party-pooper if you’ve had enough. Finally, bring ear plugs: introverts tend to be more sensitive to noise.

2. Repeat: Look for opportunities to say their name in conversation.

3. Associate: This is a classic, but it works. Make an association—so, Angela looks like an angel; Simon is on the sound desk.

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It’s okay if you’re not dying to get amongst it. You can enjoy Congress just as much in your own way. God made you to be you, and God wants you to be inspired and refreshed by everything the weekend has to offer.

TESTIFY! Rob Scott is 25 years sober. But every day he still wakes up and tells himself, ‘I will not drink today’. One of the first ever clients of the Waikato Bridge addictions programme, Rob’s transformed life is evidence that the programme works—if you work at it.

My life is completely different now to when I was drinking. Every morning when I get up, I still have to say to myself, ‘I will not drink today’, because I can’t drink today. Not alcohol. I’ve said that every morning for the past 25 years—and I’ll be saying it again tomorrow.

Before I started treatment in 1994, I would wake up at 5.45am and have my first beer for the day. I’d have a few more before leaving for work at 7.30am. Then I’d have a few more during the day. I had a chilly bin in the back of my ute and, by the end of the day, I’d have finished off as many as two dozen cans. I managed to hold down my job because I worked on my own, so no one knew how bad it was.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights I’d be on the spirits as well. I was essentially drunk on a daily basis— something had to give.

One night I was drinking at the RSA, when the local Salvation Army came in with his bucket and War Crys. I put a heap of change in the bucket, and a mate commented on the amount, but I said, ‘You never know when you might need the Sallies.’

The next day I called that officer and asked for help with my drinking. He put me straight onto the Waikato Bridge—which had just recently opened. They did my assessment and showed me in black and white the truth about my drinking. I knew it had gotten out of hand, but I didn’t think it was all that bad. They helped me wake

‘I WAS CARRYING SO MUCH RESENTMENT AND WAS MASKING IT WITH ALCOHOL.’ up and realise just how dangerous my drinking had become. I nearly fainted when I grasped what it was doing to me—to my body. I would be dead by now if I hadn’t got help to stop.

But it was the counselling I received on the programme that really saved my life. One-to-one therapy and group work with treatment leaders Karen and John Fitness helped me identify and face the root causes of my drinking. I was carrying so much resentment and was masking it with alcohol. Ratapu Rangiawha, Captain Gary Mellsop, and others in Hamilton helped me turn my life around.

A key part of my recovery in those early days was choosing to associate with people who weren’t drinking and drugging. I went to church at The Salvation Army twice every Sunday, and the people there kept me sane! I went to a men’s group, too—I needed safe places to socialise and people around me who wouldn’t judge me. I found them at The Salvation Army in Hamilton.

I still believe that there’s a power higher than me. He helped me get my act together—still does. I often sit alone outside and have a bit of a chat in my own head to him. I know he’s still there with me.

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HOPE TO GENERATIONS

The stunning mural-sized artwork displayed at Congress this weekend is the work of artist Allan Wrath. The deceptively simple line drawings create a picture of celebration, depicting the history of The Salvation Army, right up to our most recent innovations.

Allan created the mural live at this year’s Midland Division Youth Councils, over the course of six hours.

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The piece is called ‘Hope to Generations’. It’s his interpretation of the story of our movement bringing hope to each generation, over more than 130 years in Aotearoa,’ says Lieutenant Jordan Westrupp, Midland Divisional Youth Secretary. ‘In his research, Allan trawled Google and YouTube, learning stories that he could visually intertwine with his unique hand-drawn style.’

The experience was an eye-opener for Allan, who said, ‘I felt super blessed researching the history’.

Through his art, Allan has become connected to the Army, and has been left with the sense that ‘the Booth’s must of been some sort of legendary Christian nonconformist rebels. I’m blown away at the movement they created out of the Methodist church’.

The expansive artwork includes important historical moments, such as ‘The Maiden Tribute’—an expose

organised by the Salvation Army, which exposed underage prostitution in the UK and brought about law reform to raise the age of consent. It also includes William Booth’s famous motto, ‘Others’, and Army lasses handing out donuts during WWII. If you look closely, you can see current innovations like The Good Shop, as well as pillars of our work like the Bridge, Family Store and Foodbank.

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Members of IMASIC at the UN

Justice League: Live from New York

New Zealander and Salvationist Dr Laurelle Smith works as a Research Analyst for The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission in New York City. She speaks about her role with the ISJC, her heart for improving conditions for the vulnerable, and how she came to live in one of the busiest cities in the world.

BY BETHANY SLAUGHTER

In 2016, Dr Laurelle Smith had finished her studies in Neuroscience at the University of Otago and was planning to move home to Wellington to be closer to family.

God had other ideas. When Laurelle saw a job advertised with The Salvation Army’s International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) as a Research Analyst, she initially dismissed it. She had no theological qualifications, and the role was based halfway across the world in New York City.

Nevertheless, she could not shake the feeling that God was calling her to it. After spending time on mission trips to slums in the Philippines, she had a strong passion for helping disadvantaged communities, and her research skills after nine years of study were sharp as a tack.

When Laurelle was offered the role, it threw out any plans of moving home; far from it, God sent her to the other side of the earth. Having never visited New York before, it was a leap of faith.

‘It was a real move of just trusting him, but I felt very strongly that his hand was on it and that’s what I was supposed to do.’

A way of living Needless to say, hitting the Big Apple was a huge change.

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Corps, living in a city of around 20 million, and working to share her passion for social justice.

Social justice is a term that turns a few people off unintentionally. ‘It’s become quite a political term, especially in America,’ Laurelle says. ‘[We’re] trying to get past that and get people to understand that social justice isn’t like a programme, or something you come along to with a budget … it’s actually a way that God calls us to live.’

The ISJC acts as a strategic voice on social justice issues, with two main goals: to inspire and influence Salvationists— including leaders—to seek justice and speak out against injustice; and to work with global partners to promote justice and peace. The ISJC is available to all territories as part of The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters, and is based in Manhattan to be close to the United Nations Headquarters, with which they work closely. As a result, several UN groups meet in their building.

There is no typical day in the office. As a research analyst, Laurelle’s work often sees her sitting behind a desk, but she also supervises projects by officers participating in the ISJC’s officer social justice capacity building programme, along with the interns who come to the ISJC for a year.

The capacity building programme sees young Salvation Army officers from across the world come to the ISJC to learn about

IT’S A REAL PRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE FRUIT OF WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS LITTLE OFFICE IN THE MIDDLE OF MANHATTAN. social justice for three months. When they return home, they implement the skills and knowledge they have obtained into their own territories.

Part of Laurelle’s role is to follow up with some of these officers, and travel to the rural villages they come from and run workshops. A recent trip saw her visiting Kenya East and Kenya West Territories.

‘They have no resources, they just have themselves and their community, basically, and to see God working there and what they’re doing, growing, and their community becoming a part of it was just amazing,’ she reflects.

‘Africa is kind of the biggest part of the Army, and I’d never seen that before … it looks really different, the expression.’

The role has enabled her to travel all over the world to places like the UK, Pakistan and Denmark, and is certainly a job she never predicted when she was at university.

▲ Dr Laurelle Smith with Lieutenant Jemimah Ayanga in Kenya West (an officer taking the lessons learnt from time with ISJC in New York to a very rural part of Kenya). ▼ Visiting a programme run by The Salvation Army in Pakistan, which teaches women how to sew and then helps them start their own business.

A heart for mission Laurelle studied at the University of Otago, achieving a Master of Science in Neuroscience. The opportunity arose to undertake a PhD in Paediatric Medicine, and it was during these studies that God firmly planted social justice in her heart.

She chose to study the effects of children’s sleep apnoea— not just on the child, but also how their poor sleep affected the parents and siblings. Whilst completing her studies, she took mission trips to South East Asia to work in slum communities.

‘What tugs at me is people living in extreme poverty and being able to advocate for them, or any kind of research that’s going to help that or help people working in those communities,’ she says.

When it comes to promoting justice in the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory, Laurelle believes it is about each person looking in their own community.

‘It’s actually a personal responsibility, it’s what God calls us to do as Christians … it’s going to look different for everyone, but I think everyone can do something and everyone has a responsibility to do something.’

Go and do something The ISJC have several resources available on their website, including their most popular publication called Go and Do Something. This resource is based around 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations, such as ending hunger and poverty, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, and affordable clean energy. It puts a biblical perspective on these goals, looking at what the Bible teaches about these issues, how we can pray, and what we can do about them.

Although Laurelle misses New Zealand—and the ability to drive to the beach within 20 minutes—she loves the diversity of New York.

‘In one day, you can walk down the street and you can meet people from ten different countries.’

She says one of the privileges of her role is meeting people from across the globe, hearing their stories about how God is working in their communities to make a difference for the kingdom, and then seeing it in practice.

‘This officer who came from rural Kenya, coming to New York, she’d never left her village and she moves to one of the biggest cities in the world for three months.

‘Seeing what she learnt while she was here, then being able to go to Kenya and see the fruits of that, and hundreds of children in her community that she’s affecting by starting programmes for families with vulnerable children, or for orphans who are living on the street … it’s a real privilege to be able to see the fruit of what happens in this little office in the middle of Manhattan.’

And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God’ (Micah 6:8).

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We’re Still Transforming Lives For this special celebration issue of War Cry, we gathered together some of the stories that are happening every day to give people their lives back, and provide an enduring hope.

Addiction, Supportive Accommodation and Reintegration Services

BY BETHANY SLAUGHTER

A Good Night’s Sleep Salvation Army Social Housing

Adam had been staying at the Wellington Night Shelter for a year and six months. Before that, he had spent time on the streets and couch-surfing.

He had been stuck in the shelter for far too long, but given his mental health was stable, he was never classified as a priority on the social housing register.

Just weeks ago, he finally moved into his own unit. Tenancy Coordinator Lexi Kilismanis recalls how Adam’s eyes lit up when he saw them hanging new curtains.

‘It was amazing. He wrapped his arms around Emily (another tenancy coordinator), and he was so happy.’

In a full circle moment, they were able to call on a former SASH tenant, who is now working at the local Family Store, to fit out the unit with furniture within a single day. ‘(Adam) called me the next day to say that he’d had the best sleep he’d had in years, and that he really noticed the

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Finding Life Again

difference between sleeping in a night shelter bed and the one he had got from the Family Store.’

Once housed, making sure that the client is supported and reintegrated into the community is a priority of the SASH team’s work.

‘We didn’t just offer him the physical house; we also made sure that he had the supports in place to sustain his tenancy,’ Lexi explains, saying that Adam is already making new friends when he visits the local Drop-In Centre for bread and a cup of tea. ‘It’s definitely a Salvation Army family effort.’

This year, a bench seat was constructed at Edward Murphy Village, Gisborne, in memory of a former resident. Before she passed away, Anne Arthur told her sister Marilyn that her years staying within the village were ‘the happiest years of her life’.

Raylene, a Dunedin resident, loves the closeness she has to her neighbours and being able to have her grandchildren come for sleepovers. She says that her unit is ‘the most rewarding, loveable place to reside.’

Statements like these are a testament to the hard work of the wider SASH team, and the communities they have created.

Gisborne Village recently set up a new craft group, and a recent Friday ‘craft-a-noon’ saw them making crocheted baby blankets for the local Family Store. It is a great example of both the fellowship which tenants experience, and how they pay forward the kindness.

Reuniting families whose relationships were torn apart by addiction, seeing atheists or those who had lost their faith turning to God, and witnessing the power of prayer in action—all are the wonderful results from God-at-work through Addiction, Supportive Accommodation and Reintegration Services (ASARS).

‘I’ve given out just as many Bibles and led just as many people—if not more—to a connection with Jesus Christ than what I did in twelve years of Corps Officership,’ says Captain Ralph Hargest, Christchurch Bridge Mission Director.

One ‘obnoxious’ client had lost his high-paying job to addiction. He attended their eight-week programme where, gradually, his attitude began to shift. Then, about four weeks into the programme, he had an encounter with God. Ralph says the change in him after that experience was ‘next level’.

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He is no longer drinking or using and has reconnected with family members.

He was also re-employed by his previous workplace and is now helping people into recovery from addiction because of his newfound faith.

‘He still attributes all this to his daily encounter with God, something he used to mock in the past, and is incredibly thankful to The Salvation Army for helping him to “live again”.’

You’ll find just as many incredible stories of transformation up north.

Nick, who completed the Bridge programme in Wellington, has committed to Alcoholics Anonymous and been sober for over a year. He is now part of Recovery Church, where he plays piano and was recently offered a parttime role, as well as attending Wellington South Corps.

After graduating from the Bridge, his work ethic saw him hired at the Newtown Family Store and, earlier this year, he began studying a Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice at WelTec. An Auckland-based client asked for prayer before going to court for sentencing, and he was relieved to return with a community service order rather than home detention.

‘He is so grateful to God for the answer to prayer beyond what he had hoped for,’ says Captain Dale McFarlane, Auckland Mission Director, who says this man is already working through his community service gladly.

Walking taller No-Interest Loans through Community Ministries

Having the means to purchase a secondhand car to travel to work or a laptop to study online can make all the difference for low-income earners or those struggling under the weight of debt.

Enter Community Ministries, who have been changing the lives of clients all year through low- and no-interest loans and financial mentoring.

One man came to Christchurch Community Ministries after spending time in prison. He applied for a No Interest Loan (NILS) to repair his car, which means he can attend Salvation Army programmes, and care for a lessabled family member. By keeping his car on the road, he can continue his journey of reintegration and make connections in the community.

‘He’s feeling very supported in the knowledge that he can get assistance somewhere, being that he’s a person on a limited income with a past that would possibly make a few people shy away from helping,’ says Loan Advisor Jessica Anderson.

‘That can make a huge difference to someone, just to know that they’re valued and that they might not be discriminated against, where they may have felt that before.’

Another client—a single mother of three—had previously worked with the Army’s budgeting service in 2017, but returned to the Porirua Salvation Army earlier this year with new debts after a relationship break-up.

Because of her existing loan and debt levels she was unable to obtain another loan, but she wasn’t turned away at that point. Community Ministries referred her to counselling, and through regular finance and counselling appointments, she is getting back on track.

‘When I first met with her, she had sunglasses on and I think she was just really down,’ says Financial Mentor Damien Hazlewood.

‘I saw her the other day. She’d just come out of a session with Susan for counselling and she looked better. She had glasses off, she was smiling, she said “hello” to me, and it was good to see.’

Someone who stands out to Jessica is a man who applied for a NILS loan to buy a laptop, and when—to his surprise —he was approved and came in to sign the papers, he seemed to walk taller.

‘It is just an amazing programme to be able to offer this to people who would otherwise not have access to ethical and responsible lending,’ Jessica says.

Is your corps/centre brimming with new initiatives? Tell us about it so we can spread the word and share the love!

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Flaxmere Corps

Miramar Corps

Levin Corps

Queenstown Corps

Albany Bays Corps

Gisborne Corps

Thames Life Recovery Fellowship

Cambridge Corps

Papakura Corps

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‘WILL YOU JOIN ME IN THE ENCOUNTER, IN THE WAY OF LOVE?’

Manurewa Corps

This week sees the culmination of New Zeal as we gather together for our Encounter Congress. It is encouraging to hear accounts of personal lives changed during the New Zeal Encounters and we praise God for his faithfulness.

New Lynn Corps

In the first edition of War Cry this year I wrote: ‘2019 will prove to be a year of encounter when I trust each one of us will endeavour to walk so closely with Jesus through the power of his Holy Spirit that our lives will continue to be changed from glory into glory.’

So here we are, nine months into the year, and I ask myself the question: Have I walked so closely with Jesus that people have been drawn to him through my life?

I encourage you to ask yourself this same question. When people are captivated by Jesus, their life is never the same. The scales fall from their eyes, so to speak, and the new and wonderful day of knowing is indescribable.

We have heard this year how people have experienced God through Jesus Christ, changing their life forever. Through that change, they have drawn others into the circle of the great dance of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Nelson Tasman Bay Corps

GAZETTE Bereavement: Captain Lyn Beets, of her mother Lillian Rennett, from Hastings on Wednesday 11 September 2019. We ask you to uphold Captain Lyn Beets and other family members in your prayers during this time of grief and loss Admission to Long Service Order: Major Beverley Baxter and Major Gavin Baxter, for 25 years of service respectively. We thank Majors Bev and Gavin Baxter for their faithful service and pray God’s richest blessing upon them.

International Service: Major Russell Malcolm, departed New Zealand Thursday 12 September, for International Headquarters (IHQ) London, to take up the appointment of Team Member, International Finance Accounting System (IFAS). We pray that God will continue to bless Major Russell Malcolm as he relocates and settles into his appointment at IHQ.

As we share in the Encounter Congress, I pray each and every one of us will personally experience a wonderful encounter with God’s Holy Spirit. I pray Jesus Christ himself will be the Alpha and Omega of this time together. Can you see the vision? Will you join me in the encounter, in the way of love?

The love of God through His Holy Spirit is for each and every one of us, so that we, too, will be the means by which others will know Christ for themselves.

Psalm 89:1–2 says: ‘I will sing of the Lord’s great love for ever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you establish your faithfulness in heaven itself.’

May today be the day that you can speak with someone about your faith, your love of Jesus Christ and that he is the one who brings salvation. He is the one who Redeems lives. He is the one who brings recovery. He is the one who delivers us from evil.

I remember the words, again, of the song by Ron Kenoly: ‘If You can use anything Lord You can use me. Take my hands, Lord, and my feet. Touch my heart, Lord, and speak through me. If You can use anything Lord You can use me.’

I pray each one of us will stand up for Jesus, proclaim who we are in Christ—no apology—so that all will see Christ in me.

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A Spiritual Journey for Congress and beyond …

Congress can be an amazing time as we come together to hear from God. But perhaps you’re wondering, how can I be sure—especially in such a big crowd—that it’s really God speaking? ‘… The people who know their God shall prove themselves strong and shall stand and do exploits for God.’ (Daniel 11:32, Amplified Bible) You’re not alone. Since the beginning of time believers have asked, ‘Does God really speak to people? Is it possible to hear and recognise his voice? How can I know when it’s God speaking to me and not just my own thoughts?’

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Be assured that discerning God’s voice is possible. In fact, God wants us to know his voice! But learning to listen to God takes intentionality and practice.

Thankfully, there are timeless tools available to help us.

‘In order to grow in our relationship with God, we need to develop some regular habits. In these days of great busy-ness, I encourage you to carve out time to deepen your relationship with God through the intentional practice of daily habits. You’ll enjoy greater freedom to live the life you long for,’ says Colonel Heather Rodwell, Territorial Secretary for Spiritual Life Development.

Encountering God is an updated series of Bible studies by Major Barbara Sampson.

The studies enable us to explore some options and to understand how to engage in meaningful ways of prayer and Bible reading. The following extracts from Encountering God provide a ‘taster’ for daily reflection throughout the Congress weekend, and beyond.

Learning to Listen to God Joshua Bell, one of the world’s greatest contemporary violinists, was asked

‘HE KNOWS WHAT WE NEED MOST, AND IT’S NOT MORE TO DO. WHAT WE NEED IS MORE OF HIM.’ to take part in an experiment. The newspaper Washington Post arranged for him to play in the subway at rush hour.

Accustomed to playing before the crowned heads of Europe, Joshua had played a few weeks earlier to a packedout audience where people had paid $100 for a seat. Playing the world’s most expensive 18th century Stradivarius violin worth $3.5 million dollars, he performed to commuters. For 43 minutes he played six classical pieces, including one considered the world’s most difficult piece of music, Bach’s ‘Chaconne’.

Washington Post wrote up the story, ‘Pearls Before Breakfast’, reporting that in those 43 minutes, 1097 people passed by, 27 stopped and tossed money in his bag—a few coins, a note or two—then hurried on.

Only seven people stopped to listen. One was a three-year-old child who tugged at his mother’s hand to make her stop.

A business man stopped, checked his watch, listened for three minutes then hurried on. A cleaner kept sweeping but stayed within earshot. Only one person recognised Joshua and listened then put $20 into his bag. Joshua’s entire takings were $32.

What was happening? Simply that people did not hear, did not recognise, did not know they were in the presence of mastery and beauty. The music of God’s voice, God’s love and God’s calling is all around us, but often we fail to hear.

Taking time God is constantly inviting us to pursue a deeper relationship with him. The spiritual disciplines, sacred pathways and rhythms of renewal explored in the Encountering God resource, greatly increase the opportunity for intimacy and encounter with our loving God

when practiced regularly and with intentionality.

loved, joyful, at peace with God and the world? Give thanks for those moments.

Encountering God is your warm invitation from God to know him more fully; to encounter his Spirit through the riches of his word and receive ‘new zeal’ for his people and purposes in these days.

2 As I look back over today, what moments drained life out of me, gave me a sense of heaviness, of wrong, of error or sinning in some way? Bring those moments to God in confession.

God consistently invites us to know him more fully, but it remains our choice as to how we respond to that invitation. It’s easy for our devotional time to become dry and staid—the natural by-product of comfort. But God always has more for us! He loves us! And he wants us to grow. As Henri Nouwen reminds us, ‘The further the outward journey takes you, the deeper the inward journey must be.

Only when your roots are deep can your fruits be abundant.’

As we do this exercise regularly, a pattern will emerge of the things that give us life and the things that drain life out of us.

What is life-giving to us will become lifegiving to others. As we give emphasis to the things that give us life, then our unique vocation—the calling that God has on our lives—will begin to emerge.

‘BE ASSURED THAT DISCERNING GOD’S VOICE IS POSSIBLE. IN FACT, GOD WANTS US TO KNOW HIS VOICE!’ As Salvationists, we strongly lean towards activism—it’s part of our missional DNA. But if our efforts for God are to produce fruit that will last, then we must take time to nurture our interior life—to really get to know God. And not just in order to know what he wants us to do, but to be with our Father—the One who knows us completely—warts and all! He knows what we need most, and it’s not more to do. What we need is more of him, so that when the time comes to engage once again in mission to the world with all its desperate needs and urgent demands, it’s his strength and his anointing—the fruit of his Holy Spirit—that goes with us and radiates from us.

The Examen—a daily practice An old practice called The Examen teaches us to discern and hear what the Spirit of God is saying and doing in our lives. It is based on two questions that you can ask yourself at the end of each day.

1 As I look back over today, where were the life-giving moments when I felt

Encountering God

By Major Barbara Sampson

Comprised of six studies, Encountering God can be used for either individual or group study. A Bible and journal are essential companions for participants. Topics such as ‘Learning to see myself as God sees me’, ‘Learning to name God’, and ‘Learning to grow in holy habits’, are explored.

Deeply rooted in the study of scripture, Encountering God introduces participants to spiritual disciplines such as fasting, silence, intercession and more; as well as the ancient practices of Lectio Divina and The Examen. Each study moves through six phases: ‘Getting Started’, ‘Explore’, ‘Reflect’, ‘Apply’, ‘Pray’, and ‘Going Deeper’.

May this new edition of Encountering God be a tool gently wielded by the hands of a loving God who longs for you to encounter more of his Spirit, more of Christ, more of him.

Encountering God is available over Congress weekend for just $4!

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MISSION CONFERENCE

MISSION CONFERENCE

ENCOUNTER: PRAYER

9am K eynote Address Pastor Tak Bhana, Auditorium

9am K eynote Address Pastor Nick Field, Auditorium

8am Renouf Foyer 1

11am Seminar One (choose one) Kathryn Berkett—Mental Health & the Church Renouf Foyer 1

10:30am S hort Talks Auditorium

10:30am Morning Tea Foyer, Level 1

International Leaders—Q & A Auditorium

Raki Wiringi—How to Reach the Next Generation Anvil House

12pm Seminar Two (choose one) Major Janee Sawyer—Over the Hill and Still Climbing: Empowering Seniors Anvil House

Representatives from Fiji, Tonga & Samoa—Pacific Forum: Inspiring Insights from Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Auditorium

Chris Clarke—Faith and Belief New Zealand Study Renouf Foyer 1

ENCOUNTER: FAMILY (All-In Service) 5:30pm Free Donuts 6:30pm Auditorium

ENCOUNTER KIDS 9am Check In L ion Harbourview Lounge 2 (ages 2–4)

10am Check In R enouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13) 3pm Pick Up L ion Harbourview Lounge 2 (ages 2–4) Renouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13) 6:30pm Check In R enouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13 only) 8:30pm Pick Up R enouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13 only)

10am Morning Tea Foyer, Level 1

10:30am Brook Turner—Changing Systems to Empower People: A Journey from Charity to Justice 11am Alastair Kendrew—Dumb Things We Do

11:30am Hannah Medland—#For Strategy

FRINGE EVENTS 2:30pm Suva Central Band Civic Square

ENCOUNTER: SENDING OUT 10am Auditorium

ENCOUNTER KIDS 10am Check In L ion Harbourview Lounge 2 (ages 2–4) Renouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13) 12pm Pick Up L ion Harbourview Lounge 2 (ages 2–4) Renouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13)

3:30pm Creative Expo Renouf Foyer 1

4:30pm HERalds Podcast Renouf Foyer 1

ENCOUNTER: CELEBRATION

LEVEL 2

6:30pm Auditorium

Encounter Kids (ages 2–4) Parents’ Room

ENCOUNTER KIDS

LEVEL 1

9am Check In L ion Harbourview Lounge 2 (ages 2–4) Renouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13)

12pm Pick Up L ion Harbourview Lounge 2 (ages 2–4) Renouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13) 6:30pm Check In R enouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13 only) 8:30pm Pick Up R enouf Foyer 2 (ages 5–13 only)

Each event is free, but you do need to be registered for some sessions, these are indicated with an .

Main Auditorium Encounter Kids (ages 5–13) Café Marketplace Heritage & Archives • Always There Stand

GROUND FLOOR Info Desk

Salvationist Resources Pop-Up Family Store Marketplace

iSG • Candidates • BMAC • Youth & Childrens' Stall • Overseas Development Shop & Samoa Stall

Quiz Answers: 1 Tuesday 8 September 2009, 2 A bloat or thunder, 3 2 October (Gandhi’s birthday), 4 Warsaw, 5 Noah (Genesis 8:20).

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Fun

Where's Zacchaeus?

See Zacchaeus in the big picture on the right?

Well, he's trying to be seen in the crowd below—can you find him?

‘Today salvation has come to this house,’ said Jesus …

Luke 19:9

When God instructs us to love our neighbours, he doesn’t just mean the house next door. He’s talking about everyone around us—our friends, our family, and the many people we encounter each day. This includes the people we find it hard to like, such as annoying classmates, rough teammates, or bullies.

Jesus was a great example of how to love our neighbours. When Jesus was travelling to Jerusalem, crowds of people came to see him in Jericho. There was a man there named Zacchaeus, who wasn’t very popular in his neighbourhood. He was a tax collector, and often took extra money to keep for himself.

Zacchaeus was too short to see Jesus over the crowd, so he sprinted ahead and climbed up a tree. Jesus saw him and told him to come down. ‘I must stay at your house today,’ Jesus said to him.

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Everyone else was gobsmacked—how could Jesus go to his house? But Jesus’ kindness caused a huge change in Zacchaeus’ heart. That day, Zacchaeus pledged to give half his stuff to the poor and pay back those he had stolen from by four times as much!

Just like Jesus, when we take opportunities to love our neighbours— especially the ones we struggle to like— we can make a big difference.

THINK ABOUT …

One way you could be kind to someone in your life this week.

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Nuku'alofa Corps

Flatbush Corps Plant

Petone Corps

Westgate Corps

TÄ«maru Corps

Thames Corps

Linwood Corps

North Shore Korean Corps