Retiring for Real In 2013, following her retirement as a Salvation Army officer, Lt-Colonel Margaret Arnold was invited to assume the role of Police Chaplain for the Waikato Police District. After another decade of service, she has recently retired for the second time. Margaret describes her time working with police officers as ‘an extreme honour and privilege.’ Her duties were many and varied, and included providing a listening ear and encouragement to police personnel, supporting officers through critical incidents and upholding them in prayer. Reflecting on her time in the role, Margaret describes her highlights as including blessing taonga, attending award ceremonies, welcoming new recruits and celebrating Remembrance Day. Of particular significance was Margaret’s involvement in the production of the Bible for Police with the Police Christian Support Network. In her retirement, Margaret is looking forward to enjoying her garden, her family and having time to read. She is also excited about upcoming travel and the opportunity to get more involved in her corps. For the full story, go to saltmagazine.org.nz
Bulgaria Region Official Launch The Salvation Army’s Bulgaria Region, part of the Eastern Europe Territory, was officially launched on Saturday 21st October in Sofia, Bulgaria. Officers and church members from around the region gathered for the afternoon meeting to share in fellowship and celebration. Territorial Commander Colonel Kelvin Pethybridge spoke of his appreciation and recognition of those who have worked closely with the Salvation Army and played a part in helping the dream become a reality. For the full story, go to tinyurl.com/BulgariaRegion
Webinar about Genderbased Violence Will Bust Myths, Says WM ‘Gender-based violence is not about anger or a lack of impulse control, it is premediated, deliberate and coercive,’ says Dr Natalie Thorburn from Women’s Refuge, who will be speaking at a Salvation Army webinar on 5 December, as part of the worldwide movement, ‘16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence’. Women’s Ministries will host the online morning tea, interviewing experts in the field. ‘Gender-based violence is not only a justice issue, but also a faith issue,’ says Ingrid Barratt of Women’s Ministries. ‘As people of faith, we strive to recapture God’s intention for us: to live as partners in true equality, with equal status and an equal say over our lives.’ WM invites all corps and centres to join in—either by holding their own morning tea or joining online. Find out more at: tinyurl.com/WMUnite
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