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Faith, fellowship and fun
WHAT motivates you to attend worship on a Sunday? I would hope that at least one of the above would be true for you and, perhaps for some, all three. Of course, there may be other things that motivate you but for the young people attending summer schools across the territory this year, these three were front and centre.
For many of our young people, the rhythm of annually coming together with friends across their regions to learn, share and grow has become an essential component of their spiritual journeys and so often creates seminal moments in their spiritual formation and development. It is certainly something that they look forward to, almost from the last day of this year’s camp to the beginning of the next.
In this week’s issue, we get an insight into what has taken place in a number of those camps and see how God has used them to bless and encourage all involved.
As these children and young people return to school, college and work this month, we pray that God will use what they have learnt and shared to strengthen and enable them to be his witnesses where they are.
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As term goes by
Bethany reflects on the start of the new school year
Reflect and respond
Read Ecclesiastes 3 and consider where God has put you in your life.
What is God calling you to do as a new term begins?
THERE are so many different emotions linked with going back to school: excitement, anticipation, anxiety, peace, or disappointment because summer is over. The latter definitely describes me.
This year, as I move into Year 10 and I begin my GCSEs, there are things that I’m looking forward to, like the history school trip or hopefully going on the Spanish exchange. Yes, I would prefer to live in an endless summer holiday, but unfortunately that is unrealistic.
I hope you’ll see where I’m going with this. In everyone’s lives, there are different seasons that God plans and there are different ways to feel as God calls us into a new season or school year.
As Ecclesiastes 3:1 and 2 say: ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.’ And so the chapter goes on, listing the different periods God created with intention.
God didn’t make a one-colour monochromatic world, where every day consists of just planting, because the Bible says that there is a time to plant and a time to uproot. Or, to put it into context, God didn’t create a life where every day consists of just Year 3 spelling tests – there is a time for spelling tests,
but there is also a time for running around on the field!
God plans seasons with purpose. There is a season of rest – for instance, the school holidays – and a season of work – for example, going back to school. God uses seasons of our lives – school years, particular jobs, relationships, etc – to mould us into the people that he intends us to be.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 says: ‘He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.’
This confirms that God has a perfect plan for everyone’s life, and he has mapped out each season, each school year, with a purpose. That means that, as we start this new academic year, no matter how much we will miss the last season or last school year, we can trust God. As we move into the next season of our lives, he will be with us through whatever he has planned.
George Martin DYS (Wales) seconds with...
Who are you and what do you do?
I have been a divisional youth officer/ specialist for 11 years.
Why do you do what you do?
I grew up volunteering with youth camps, groups and clubs while working as a mechanical design engineer. I felt God calling me to do more. Here I am, over a decade later, still passionate about young people in Wales!
What’s your favourite Bible passage?
Romans 12 in The Message challenged me to be a disciple of Jesus throughout the week, not just on a Sunday.
What are you praying for?
We are recruiting for two full-time youth workers in Wales. This is exciting and needs prayer to get the right people.
What’s your most-played song?
‘WE PRAY’ by Coldplay. What a great song, or psalm, to be on mainstream radio.
What’s your most-used app? Instagram. I definitely spend too much time on that.
If you had an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?
Coffee and/or sweets.
What do you do in your spare time?
I’m a husband to Kerrie and a dad to Maggie and Halle, so spare time is filled with school runs and clubs. I also love sport, so play football a couple of times a week.
Felicity Grubb (Kirkcaldy) shares how she regained her strength in God ‘I’ve been changed!’
AS a 17-year-old my life was pretty turbulent. Strained relationships at home led to me being alone and homeless. I was given a room at a hostel in the next town. I travelled to school by bus, using the trip back to complete my homework. One lonely Christmas, I was handed a package from the local Salvation Army. It contained toiletries and a selection box. I remember being particularly moved by a bar of Dove soap. That kindness stayed with me.
One Sunday, years later, I appeared at Kirkcaldy Corps and was welcomed through the door like a long-lost family member. There was never any judgement, only love and support. I became an adherent, quickly followed by taking up the uniform, but then life got very difficult.
A second period of homelessness followed and my world fell apart. I felt distant from everyone, including God. I was on my knees – which seemed the perfect position to pray.
I spent hours in conversation with God. I raged at him, cried and even tried to barter. I was met with a call for patience. I tried to keep going to worship, but I found it difficult to be surrounded with love when I felt so utterly unlovable.
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and we have worked our way through the doctrines, history and heritage of the Army. I have a deeper understanding of soldiership and a renewed passion.
Slowly, and with the support from every single person in our corps, I have regained my strength in God.
Steven and I have been blessed with opportunities to share our faith in all manner of places. The story I tell is not one of hopelessness, but of battles won by the Lord. I have been changed, newborn! God is with me and I with him.
What is God’s calling of me in this next chapter? I had the opportunity to attend Design for Life and Exploring Leadership Day at William Booth College. I came home to find a vacancy in our nearest Lifehouse. I am looking forward to following God into this calling.
The Devil may try but he will not pull me off God’s chosen path. I am loved, I am changed, I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Have you got a testimony to share?
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I slowly began to rebuild my life, still wrestling with God as I tried to make my own way. I attended worship at different denominations, but none felt like home. One sunny day at a bus stop, God placed my now-husband Steven in my life. Hearing Steven pray one evening encouraged me to reach back out to the corps. Once again, I was welcomed in like a relative – a welcome I am blessed with every time I walk through the door.
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I picked up my Bible and the pages fell open at Joel: ‘It’s not too late – God’s personal Message! – “Come back to me and really mean it!”… Come back to God, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful’ (Joel 2:12 and 13 The Message).
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MAKE GOD YOUR DAILY COFFEE
by Lindsey Connolly (Birkenhead)
What does Make God Your Daily Coffee depict?
The art piece depicts a cup of coffee that has been spilt. The spilt coffee spreads out forming a puddle with three crosses at the top. Around the spilt coffee is a piece of Scripture: ‘Whether you eat or drink ... do it ... for the glory of God’ (1 Corinthians 10:31).
How was it made?
I created this digital art using my iPad and Apple Pencil. It was in response to a small business that releases daily prompts to encourage daily drawing – this day was ‘coffee’.
I decided to glorify God in my drawings because everyone who takes part in the prompts can see each other’s drawings. Hopefully someone can see my love of Jesus and find him too.
What inspired it?
I felt God telling me to remind people that, while coffee is a popular go-to drink to help people make it through the day, if they lean on God they can go so much further!
Inspired by the corps officers at Birkenhead, I first started my faithinspired drawing during Sunday meetings. I then found God’s calling and decided to pursue a small business in which I create faith-inspired products and drawings to sell to spread the good news. It was also born out of a frustration of being unable to hold down a mainstream job due to my autism and mental health.
Still, I repeatedly ignored this calling from God. After knocking on doors that wouldn’t open for me, I stopped
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knocking and sheepishly shuffled through the door God had been holding open for me all the time. He is such a gentleman!
I now dedicate my life to spreading the good news and showing the love of Jesus through my small business. I called it Faith and Mustard, inspired by God’s words in Matthew 17:20: ‘Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed ... nothing will be impossible for you.’ Meditating on his word fuels my artistic creativity.
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Staying afloat
Major Howard Webber hears a desperate cry for help
PSALM 69
WHEN I was a boy, our family went to Frensham Great Pond in Surrey for the day. One of my brothers and I went into the water to play ball. However, every time I threw it to my brother he returned it just out of my reach. Gradually I went into deeper water. I couldn’t swim back then, so, when the water reached my neck, I pleaded with him not to throw it so far. Did he take any notice? Next time he threw it, it was about a foot beyond my hand. ‘I only need take one quick step and then step back,’ I thought. When I did, there was nothing under my foot and I sank. Panic! Fortunately, somehow, I reached solid ground and safety. In Psalm 69, we read that David feels overwhelmed, helpless and doomed by insurmountable troubles. His many enemies look set on destroying him. He has sought God, cried out to God for rescue, all to no avail – or so it seems.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Have you ever been so helpless, up to your neck in troubles, with God seeming a million miles away?
Many view Psalm 69 as a prophetic psalm about Jesus. Verse 3 reminds us of Jesus crying out to his Father when he was on the cross: ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ (Matthew 27:46). Jesus’ throat, too, was parched (see John 19:28).
Verse 4 reminds us that Jesus was also hated without reason (see John 15:25).
He suffered for wrong that he had not done. In his case, he chose to suffer that we, the wrongdoers, might be free.
David doesn’t claim to be sinless (see v5), but he feels that what he is experiencing is unwarranted. He is also concerned about the effect the scorn and shame he has received might have on other faithful souls.
Even David’s family seem to have distanced themselves from him. This again echoes Jesus’ experience: ‘even his own brothers did not believe in him’ (John 7:5) and, on one occasion, they suggested that ‘he is out of his mind’ (Mark 3:21). John 1:11 states that Jesus ‘came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him’. When David expresses his devotion and zeal in weeping and fasting and putting on sackcloth, we read in our study passage that he is met with ridicule and mockery (see vv9–12).
PAUSE AND REFLECT
How ready are we to stand out from the crowd in our love and witness for Jesus?
Does fear of ridicule or mockery hold us back?
Although David is worn out calling for help and looking for God, he does not give up. Rather, he persists in pleading, just as Jesus said we ought to do (see Luke 11:5–10). David cries out ‘rescue me’ and ‘deliver me’ (v14) and ‘answer me’ and ‘turn to me’ (v16). He doesn’t doubt that God is full of goodness and love or that
God knows all that he is going through (vv16 and 19).
Verses 19 to 21 of the psalm could very well be describing Jesus hanging on the cross. There, Jesus found no comfort as the chief priests and teachers of the law mocked him: ‘“He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself!” ’ (Mark 15:31). Someone offered Jesus wine vinegar to drink (see Mark 15:36). Jesus’ friends had either deserted him or watched from a distance (see Mark 15:40).
It is not unusual to be angry when we have been mistreated, or to want those responsible for our suffering to suffer themselves. In verses 22 to 28 of the psalm, David appears to be appealing to God to rain down terrible punishment on those who are causing him such grief.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Have you ever been so angry at the way you’ve been treated that you’ve wanted the very worst for those who have hurt you?
Consider how this compares with Jesus’ prayer at Calvary: ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing’ (Luke 23:34).
Verse 21 is seen as a reference to Jesus (see John 19:28 and 29). You can also compare verse 9 with Jesus’ words in John 2:17. In that context, verses 22 to 28 of the psalm appear more a description of God’s ultimate punishment for those who reject Jesus, than David calling for vengeance on his enemies. The writer of Romans 11:9 and 10 certainly saw them that way.
Verse 26 of the psalm is descriptive of how God the Father inflicted the punishment that should have been ours upon his Son (see Isaiah 53:4 and 5). Rather than express sympathy, sorrow and comfort towards Jesus, men taunted and blasphemed him, adding salt to his wounds.
The psalm concludes with David –despite his pain, his affliction and his so-far unanswered prayers – confident in God’s salvation. His one desire is to praise and glorify God with thanksgiving and to please him.
However awful our situation, there is always much to thank and praise God for. David doesn’t wait until God has answered his prayers – or his life has improved, or he feels better – to do just that.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
What controls you most, your faith, your feelings or your circumstances?
Though lacking any sense of his Father’s company or comfort as he was dying on the cross, Jesus remained steadfast in his desire to please his Father. Lord, help us to do likewise, whatever we are experiencing.
As of January 2024, Prayer Matters is following a new prayer rhythm, to pray for renewal in this territory’s worship and mission. Each day has a theme, based on the five mission priorities. To read the unedited Prayer Matters booklet, visit salvationist.org.uk/discipleship
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER: CARE FOR CREATION – ONLY SHOPPING WHEN WE NEED TO Lord, help us to question our motives, particularly when we think about throwing something away. Help us to see waste as useful, and new as rare. Prompt us to notice when something could be repurposed, and challenge us to renew things instead of buying new.
by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER: SABBATH PRAYER – THE BIG CONNECTION
As we work together to raise the funds that will enable us to help the poorest in our communities, Lord, we give thanks for the many creative ways in which corps and centres raise money. May this month of united effort be full of joy and kindness.
by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS – SOUTH WEST DIVISION
Pray for the many new things happening all over the division – which all involve new people coming to faith, exploring faith, wanting to know more about The Salvation Army and becoming members of their local corps.
by Majors Gillian and Paul Billard (South West DHQ)
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER: SERVING AND CARING – NEW LIEUTENANT – PAUL SASS
Pray that the Wales 150 celebrations will be an impetus for us to continue to witness and reach out to people and communities in need. Pray the Lord will continue to use The Salvation Army internationally as a beacon of his hope and light to those still living with injustice and oppression. Pray we will all continue to listen to his calling and direction upon our lives, willing to respond and seeking to live daily by the Holy Spirit.
by Lieutenant Paul Sass (Aberystwyth)
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER: GROWING IN FAITH – NEW LIEUTENANTS – EDWARD AND SOPHIE BORRETT
Pray God will make his will clear, and that we will have the wisdom to lead as faithful followers of Christ. Pray for the community into which we are appointed, that God will reveal to us where he is at work, and how we can join in. Pray that God will continue to deepen our faith, guide our path, and draw us ever more into his mission. by Lieutenants Edward and Sophie Borrett (Harlesden)
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY – FINLAND AND ESTONIA TERRITORY
It’s 135 years since the start of the work in Finland, and almost 30 years since the restarting of the work in Estonia. As Salvationists look back, and forward, may their hearts overflow with thankfulness for the faithfulness of God. We pray too for the territorial leadership team, Lieut-Colonel Saga Lippo, Lieut-Colonel Esa Nenonen, and Majors Anna and David Kotrikadze. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE (21 SEPTEMBER)
This year’s theme is Cultivating a Culture of Peace – and yet, for those of us living in Europe, war seems to be ever closer at hand. Pray that God will teach us how to help people build a culture of peace, and introduce people to Jesus, the Prince of Peace. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
MAJOR HOWARD WEBBER Retired Officer Bournemouth
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Faith, fun and fellowship!
Salvationist presents a round-up of summer schools and camps from divisions across the territory
Central, Southern and Channel Islands Division
Central, Southern and Channel Islands
Encounter summer school was an amazing experience. It was an opportunity that allowed me to grow in my faith, try new things and meet new people. Personally, my highlight was the evening worship as I really enjoyed the worship music and I found it was a great place to connect with God and allowed time for response. However, I feel I experienced God in the many things we did, such as a community time when we could all gather in fellowship and have fun together.
Our chosen creative arts were very enjoyable and a great way to give praise to the Lord. I did vocal and I really liked learning the new songs, reflecting on their words and getting to laugh and have fun with our group. I learnt many things at Encounter and one of the things I have taken away is to make time for God and give him opportunity to speak to me and for me to seek him. Encounter has definitely inspired me and helped strengthen my relationship with God.
I hope to use this experience to be a light in my community and help others do the same. I look forward to going again!
East Midlands and Wales
One of the highlights of camp was meeting new people, writes Noelah (Wrexham). I think it’s cool to bring new friends into your social circle. They can have a big impact on your life. For example, there was a quiet girl who was nervous and said our friendship, and the Christian activities, had deepened her faith, making it the best thing to have happened to her.
We enjoyed the activities. Many people pushed their boundaries at the Outbound Centre. Often, we were outside our comfort zone, but we all put our trust in the Lord for courage – and for safety while climbing crazy heights. Taking part in basketball, swimming and the roller disco gave us a good workout.
Spiritually, one of my favourite parts was learning about our Messiah and how accepting he is. We are his amazing masterpieces, handmade by him. Summer camp is so inclusive, no matter your race, gender or disability. It allows everyone to know about God and teaches us with kindness and love. I now understand more about God and many personal questions were answered. This experience will stay with me. I want to thank the staff for making this happen and setting an example for us all.
East of England
Summer school, themed Kaleidoscope: Fullness of Colour, was incredible, writes Charlotte (Ipswich Citadel). Each day, we were uplifted by teachings from various leaders, who shared personal insights that brought us encouragement and spiritual growth. I chose singing as my main option and, while I loved every song, ‘Wonderfully Made’ resonated the most. It was a beautiful reminder that God created me exactly as I’m meant to be. I also enjoyed discussions and songwriting, which provided a safe space for open, judgement-free sharing.
A particularly memorable moment was singing ‘Praise’ during worship. It was a powerful experience, allowing us to worship
East Midlands and Wales Divisions
East Midlands and Wales Divisions
freely alongside other young people.
Each day, we explored different colours and themes, and in our cell groups made bracelets to remind us of what we had learnt. My favourite activity was Spotlight Night, where we showcased our talents. I also had a blast on the inflatables, enjoying some friendly competition with friends.
Throughout the week, I felt God’s presence, filling me with peace and reassurance. Being surrounded by fellow young people who share the same faith was a true blessing. This week is always a highlight of my year, and this one was no exception.
Based at Hadleigh Farm, the divisional youth camp took inspiration from the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, writes Divisional Youth Specialist Nathan Bright, and gathered around the theme of Games Wide Open. In teams, 33 young people created countries – complete with national anthems, flags and mascots – and competed in activities, such as inflatable equestrian, synchronised ‘swimming’ and combat archery tag. Together we considered the ‘wide open space’ that is offered to us and what it might mean to accept the invitation to enter into it. We practised having our eyes wide open with compassion towards ourselves as well as each other, and we were challenged to think about how we could live with wide open hearts in a response to the wide open arms Jesus has for us.
Ella said: ‘Camp has given me an opportunity to meet new people that I wouldn’t meet in my day-to-day life and shown me that, even though so many of us have come from different places and backgrounds, we are all similar in some way and have the capability of connecting with each other.’
Ireland
Summer school was fierce, writes Rebekah! A week full of music, laughter, creativity and competitive team challenges – #TEAMBLUE – allowing many opportunities to make new friendships while renewing existing relationships.
Some of my favourite moments were spent in cell groups sharing our thoughts about what God is to each one of us while exploring the theme of Into the Wild, as we followed several Bible stories of God working in the daily lives of his people. Evening worship was another opportunity to continue to explore our own relationships with God. The final festival that marked the end of camp captured our adventure Into the Wild through singing, brass playing and reminders of our time throughout the week. During this time, we sang the Matt Redman song ‘Never Once’, which has become a favourite of mine since: ‘Never once did you leave us on our own./ You are faithful, God, you are faithful!’
Thank you to all the wonderful leaders who encouraged and supported us through our adventurous week. There were so many highlights and memories that I will cherish for ever. This year I will start my GCSE journey, knowing that God will always be with me no matter how wild it gets!
London and South East
More than 120 students and 30 staff gathered to praise God and give ourselves as an offering to what God is calling of us all, write Divisional Youth Specialists Rachel Gash and Anita Gellatly Our theme Encountered, Transformed, Sent looked at stories of encountering God, being transformed by the Holy Spirit and sent out by Jesus to share the good news. Decisions were made to follow Jesus, accept him and answer calls, many for the first time. The Holy Spirit really moved and it’s a joy to watch what YHWH has in store.
Thanks to the staff for their hard work and faithfulness, for
East of England Division
East of England Division
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Ireland Division
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using up holiday and for serving the young people in this way. To the amazing students: we love you and continue to pray for you as you continue to encounter God and be transformed, and pray protection over you as you’re sent back to your corps/churches/ communities and use what God has given you for his glory!
Please keep praying for this amazing bunch of young people.
London
Blessed and Dressed was the theme for summer outreach camp, writes Divisional Children’s Worker Jessica Ball. It was inspired by Colossians 3:12–14: ‘Dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength … and … wear love’ (The Message). Daily worship focused on one of those words. The team, using imagination, creativity, passion, and commitment, brought the verses to life through real-life Mario Kart racing, a ‘trashion’ show, prayer spaces and a ‘Be Our Guest’ restaurant experience. This ensured that the very best week was had by the children. Some of them would not ordinarily get a holiday and most had never heard about Jesus.
We underestimated God and just how much he would ensure that the team were blessed. God felt very close and spoke to many of us. It was the outreach camp’s 20th anniversary, and we thank God for those who paved the way to ensure that generations of children encountered God’s unconditional love. It was a privilege, led by God, for us to continue making the vision real.
North East
Junior camp was so much fun, writes Jessica (Sunderland Citadel) On the first day we got to see where we would be staying for the week and meet the leaders and other kids. Through the rest of the week, we had a visit to Newcastle Castle and Pizza Hut, had a water fight, went swimming, played games, built forts to play capture the king (the blue team won) and had a disco.
The food was good – but I don’t understand why there was bacon in the mac and cheese! – I am a fussy eater and there was food I liked every day.
I learnt lots of new fun songs like ‘Joy, Joy, Joy’ and ‘King of Me’ to share with my corps, and the teachings were something everyone could join in with as there were different roles to act out – you could join in or just watch. Godly Play was good, as we could do crafts relating to the story we learnt. Before bed every day we had prayer time and hot chocolate. I had an amazing week and I made some new friends that I will be keeping in touch with.
Over 70 amazing young people descended on Collingwood College, Durham, for Northern Summer School, writes Captain Chris Kelly (Middlesbrough). A great time was had with the theme Scattered and Gathered present through the week, from worship and Bible study to the brass, vocal, drama and media studies. Rodeo Night provided some midweek relaxation with fancy dress and some country music. The theme was based around the song ‘I’ll Not Turn Back’ (SASB 649), with a challenge to not ‘be ashamed to bear my Master’s name’. At the final festival the congregation were challenged by the media presentations, a drama called Team Jesus, vocal and brass music such as ‘All There Is of Me’ and ‘Life Ablaze’. Divisional Youth Specialist Jason Tasker called everyone to support these young people as they seek to follow and share Christ in their scattered communities. Why not come along next year?
North West and Isle of Man
This year’s summer school theme was Amen!, writes Divisional Youth Specialist Darren Highton. Each day considered different
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aspects and understanding of Prayer, with daily Bible studies. Students had the opportunity to participate in options including dance, drama, singing, brass, worship, sport, science and faith, media, and art. Every day the whole school spent Selah time to rest and reflect and use prayer stations. The week culminated in worship shared with many family and friends who joined to support. It was a week full of fun and worship, but more importantly a week of challenge where everyone was encouraged to get involved in prayer.
South West
At junior camp, 32 children and 10 adults came together under the theme Deep Sea Divers, writes Andrew Hurd (South West DHQ). We focused on the Gospel of Matthew and introduced Jesus through the stories of his birth and baptism, times when Jesus healed, taught and did amazing miracles, and when he was put to death but rose again. The children were also able to find out more about themselves as well as Jesus’ place in their story. Activities included a film evening, karaoke, silent disco, inflatables, a treasure hunt, a Nerf war, crafts and team games, as well as time for reflection and worship. A daily visit from ‘The Zoologist’ kept us up-to-date with the underwater world. On a day trip to Cattle Country, the children loved exploring the grounds and play barns, meeting animals, bouncing, climbing, and eating ice cream. Everyone had a great week, and we were blessed to spend time with amazing children, seeing God working in their lives.
This year we brought two camps together as one division, write Divisional Youth Workers Alice Hodge and Beth Gweshe. The theme was Ignite and, through fellowship, fun and creativity, we learnt about the Holy Spirit. We used the word Inspire to theme our days, as we looked at how the Holy Spirit Includes, Nurtures, Stirs, Provokes, Inspires, Reveals and Encourages us. The week involved many activities, from Nerf wars and water fights to praise nights and so much more. Our brilliant team led a variety of streams from band and cooking to outdoor skills and many more.
For the first time, we also ran an apprenticeship programme for over-18s. The 14 students who did this made a huge difference to the running of the camp and we continue to encourage them in their leadership development. Please continue to pray for all the young people who attended camps this year and that they would continue to know God’s love and presence.
West Midlands
Young people from around the division and beyond met together at Denstone College in Staffordshire, writes Divisional Youth Officer Lieutenant Corinne Seabridge. The theme was Stand and, through worship, Bible study and activities we considered Stand Up – in our identity in Jesus, Stand On – God’s truth, Stand With – where do I belong?, Stand For – part of God’s family, Stand Strong – what difference can I make? and Stand Out – sharing God’s love with others. There were fun times and opportunities to make new friends during a scavenger hunt, a sports afternoon led by Rob Moye (THQ) and the sports staff team, a chilled night, Denstone’s Got Talent and a TV/film awards evening. Main options included drama, brass, dance, singing, art, media, photography, musical theatre, timbrels, worship band, crafts, journalling, team games, question time and sport. The staff team led gathered worship, which included a visit from new divisional leaders Majors Adrian and Clare Allman.
In a final celebration the young people shared what they had experienced, summed up by the final song: ‘Joy!’
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Side by side with students
Doing Kingdom ministry
We’ve been the corps officers here since 2020. Major Robert, a University of Nottingham chaplain, sets aside appointments each week that students can book themselves. It’s important to have pastoral conversations with them and it’s very much a Kingdom ministry. As a church we should be there and be supportive to students who really need us at this time in their lives, in many cases just to listen and naturally encourage.
Resourceful outreach
We have a pitch at the annual Discover Nottingham fair each September and reach around 1,300 students. We take our marquee with resources and useful freebies. Last year we gave out T-shirts with our postcode and the Nottingham skyline on. This year we’re giving out reusable cups, with the Army’s details and the university’s chaplaincy QR code. Working together with the chaplaincy team is mutually beneficial.
university’s chaplaincy department.
Max, an aerospace engineering student, said: ‘University can be daunting at times. Through finding a friend in Rob, I have come closer to finding my place in university and the world. I have found new friends in Alpha through whom my faith has flourished.’
chaplaincy team at six graduation ceremonies, silently praying for each student as they walk across the platform. We accompany students along their journeys – not in front of them trying to pull them in any specific direction but next to them, valuing who they are.
Programme is good for making initial contact, but it’s about relationships. If you’re not maintaining contact, seeing how people are getting on, where will it lead?
THQ set up a QR-coded questionnaire for us to ask students whether they are aware of The Salvation Army, what they know, whether they’d be interested in a Christian faith discovery course and coming to our breakfast or other student clubs. From the contact data we collect, we can invite them to things that interest them.
Sophie, a liberal arts student, said: ‘Alpha is an insightful course, well led with interesting prompts and conversations. I have massively enjoyed this course and feel like I have had so much personal development. I’d like to bring my friends to one in the future.’
International integration
Students will remember their time at university and their engagement with us. Knowing someone was interested in them and valued them brings them a taste of God’s love. Our hope is we lead people to finding and knowing Jesus. That’s our mission.
The sky’s the limit
At our Freshers Week fair, students can participate in a competition to do a fundraising skydive. Our last group raised £6,000. We meet with them regularly through the year and encourage them. They hold their own fundraising events and collections and then do the jump around April or May. Afterwards we invite them to church to receive a certificate and a Bible. Most are not from a church background; it’s about making those links. At least four recent skydivers came to our student Alpha course in 2023, which we ran in the
There are so many halls of residence being built around our hall that we’re commencing a weekly term-time brunch with a wellbeing focus to encourage integration between UK and international students. We have previously taken a pre-cooked breakfast out to the university site and served up to 130 students. Majors Robert and Julia were assisted by corps member Margaret and student Kaike. It was good to bring students together.
International students often stay on beyond term-time and that’s when they feel the loneliest. They can find it hard to settle into a new culture, leading them to group within their own cultures. This can help, but is often not what they desire; we provide something to help them learn a new culture and make friends.
Journeying with students
Major Robert has represented the
Fast Facts
DIVISION: East Midlands
CORPS OFFICERS: Majors Julia and Robert Jepson
FIND
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
CHESTER The corps kept its preschool play group Tots & Co open during the summer to ensure there was an open and
WELLING
Welling Courgette Challenge: to take some courgettes and COMMUNITY
GRIMSBY Booth House introduced some egg-cellent new Shaun Stainton said: ‘Our residents come from all walks of LIFEHOUSE MAIDSTONE FUNDRAISING
PENTRE Families from the Sunday school joined together for a community litter-pick to raise awareness and money for this a donation from someone to thank them for cleaning up their
ARMY NEWS
Membership Working Group update
THQ
THE Membership Working Group presented its final report and recommendations to territorial leadership on 27 August. Over the coming months, leadership will prayerfully discern the way forward.
During this time, the report will be shared with International Headquarters – it is hoped it may be of value to international leadership as they hold the responsibility across the worldwide Army for such things as the Junior Soldier’s Promise, the Soldier’s Covenant, criteria for adherency and
Territorial leadership will update the territory on outcomes in 2025.
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main said: ‘We involved in the territorial conversations about belonging and membership over this past year. The report and recommendations are the result of thousands of people sharing their experiences – there is a lot for territorial leadership to reflect on. Please join us in praying for wisdom over the way forward.’
More information about the Membership Working Group can be found at salvationist.org.uk/membershipworking-group
BIRTHDAY
SWINDON GORSE HILL Soldier Betty Broad celebrated her 100th birthday. She was delighted to receive a card from the King and Queen, and a letter of congratulations and thanks from Territorial Leaders Commissioners Paul and Jenine Main and divisional leaders Majors Paul and Gillian Billard. – HP
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
MAIDSTONE Budding artists at Sam’s Tots created a wonderful art piece showing water lilies, in imitation of Monet, for everyone to enjoy over the summer. – GP
FUNDRAISING
HASTINGS TEMPLE Summer Treats was the title of a great fundraising evening when sweet or savoury recipes were prepared by members of the corps and friends. Each recipe was included in a presentation book given to all who had purchased tickets. Many of the guests were not regular worshippers and it is safe to say that nobody went home hungry. – MS
FUNDRAISING
CHESTER-LE-STREET The parent-andtoddler group took part in a sponsored Wiggle n Giggle to support Sanctuary 21
practical support to rough sleepers and other vulnerable people. They raised £750 through sponsorship and the sale of photos of the event to the parents and guardians. – NS
MUSIC
MAIDSTONE A Music for a Summer’s Evening concert by the band and songsters started with ‘Let There Be Light’. Jesus, the Light of the World was the theme and Hazell Ball explained being washed in the
Hazell recited the poem ‘General William Booth Enters into Heaven’ before the songsters sang ‘The Cleansing Power’. Major Sharon Willetts challenged everyone to make the next moment a special one as the band played ‘A Special Moment’. The concert concluded with the songsters singing ‘God’s Blessing’. – GP
OUTREACH
LEEK The corps took part in the town’s annual march around the centre after a
didn’t dampen spirits and the band played marches as they led the Sunday school around the town sharing God’s love. A Proms concert by the band, songsters and timbrelists followed, with guest soloists Trudy Purkiss (piano) and Nigel Turner (cornet). The evening was compèred by Bandmaster Paul Dickinson, and many people from
FUNDRAISING
YORK James Wright completed a half marathon to raise £200 for two students to attend the divisional summer camp. James, who leads the student worship at
last year, the feedback we got from the students in York was about how much they enjoyed it and how much they got out of it, but they brought up that it was a
COMMUNITY
CLOWNE The corps summer special community outreach events commenced with a quiz night, with many non-corps folk in attendance. Participants enjoyed strawberry desserts and a total of £192 was raised for corps funds. Corps member Peta Coates delivered a homily to conclude the evening. – GH
MAJOR BERNARD PYMAN
BERNARD was born in 1938, the second son of Elsie and Reginald Pyman, in Walthamstow, London. The first few years he attended a local chapel, then when his dad was demobbed, they went back to The Salvation Army.
At a young age Bernard felt called to be an officer. In 1956 he entered the International Training College as a member of the Faithful session. He was appointed to Wirksworth in Derbyshire where he met Kath, who had already offered for officership. After three more corps appointments, Bernard came out of officership due to ill health. In 1959 he married Kath, and they then joined the Defenders of the Faith session in 1964. Due to a change in the training programme, while Kath did her first year with the Defenders, Bernard joined the Proclaimers of the Faith session for his second year. In 1965 came an appointment to Crawley, followed by several more corps appointments, including Parkgate, Sheffield Heeley and Clowne.
Bernard and Kath were then appointed to the Red Shield Services in London followed by ministering at RAF Waddington, Hemer Barracks in Germany and Devonport House in Plymouth, and then on to Social Services Headquarters in London. Bernard retired from Yorkshire DHQ in 2003 and returned to live in Clowne. For the next 21 years he served in the corps including conducting meetings at Clay Cross Corps. In this time, he was involved with SAFE (now called Enabled), taking the members on holidays and trips out and conducting meetings, only giving up due to ill health in 2024. Bernard and Kath then moved to live in Lincoln in March 2024 from where Bernard was promoted to Glory in June. He leaves his wife, Kath, two daughters, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bernard will be greatly missed. – KP
GLYN ROBERTS SLEAFORD
BORN in 1938 into a Salvationist family at Derby Central, Glyn was fully involved in youth activities at the corps and at Preston Central. It was at Preston that he became a bandsman, married Irene Heath and had daughters Angela and Paula.
Work involved a move to the south coast, where they became active in Worthing Corps until 1980, when a short illness led to Irene’s death. After some time, Glyn met and married Irene’s friend, Ann, whose son, Alan, completed the family.
An accomplished salesman, Glyn had a successful business career. Ann joined Glyn at Worthing and, when an opportunity to take partial retirement allowed, they jointly undertook the management of the Share and Care store.
Eventual full retirement led to a move to Lincolnshire and Sleaford Corps. Glyn was a keen bandsman and songster, continuing to use his expertise and contacts in organising corps fundraising until his final illness. – NM
CEINWEN LLOYD SOUTHPORT
CEINWEN was born in 1950, encountering The Salvation Army in Weston-superMare. Leaving to study in the Midlands, Ceinwen’s plans to teach changed and she joined the civil service. Moving to London, she attended Regent Hall and then moved to Wood Green. In 1991 the General Register Office where Ceinwen worked relocated to Southport. She was one of a number of experienced staff who moved there, settling into Southport Corps. A respected and valued member of the corps, she served as a member of the mission council for many years.
At the celebration of her life, former colleagues praised her witness and influence. Her knowledge of registration processes led to her being an expert witness at the Shipman Inquiry and her service, including this challenging experience, was recognised with an OBE in 2005. In retirement Ceinwen continued to play an active role, including supporting corps outreach to children and demonstrating her hospitality through fundraising and fellowship. – PW
PHILIP RAINE SHERBURN HILL
BORN in 1969 into a Salvationist family at Sherburn Hill, Philip’s talent as a gifted trombonist was recognised from an early age. As a soloist his playing brought much blessing and encouragement, while he always remained humble, using his gift for the Lord. In his roles as band leader and deputy bandmaster, he endeavoured to pass on his knowledge and love for Christian music-making. Despite periods of ill health, Philip created CDs for those shut in or experiencing difficulty during the Covid-19 pandemic and recent times. This ministry epitomised his service and Christian caring, providing many with a source of comfort and peace. His bright personality always shone through, as well as his quick wit and sense of humour. Philip’s sudden passing was a great shock to all. He will be greatly missed by his family, the corps fellowship and all who knew him. – DU
JACK GLASS WICK
JOHN, known as Jack, came to Wick Corps when his brother was wounded in the Second World War, and had ‘come to take his place’.
Aged 19, he became the corps treasurer and held this commission until retirement, serving 50 years. Jack served as a bandsman and songster, regularly attending prayer meetings and Bible studies.
He married Mary in 1957 and they had two children, John and the late Janette.
Jack was supportive to Mary in her role as home league secretary. Recently, due to ill health, Jack was unable to attend worship, yet he ensured the Lord received his cartridge. Jack continued to serve God all his days in his quiet, humble way.
He was a man whose faith went beyond the corps buildings out into the community.
Jack is sadly missed by his wife, Mary, and son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is now ‘at home with his Lord’. – WL
SOUTHAMPTON SHOLING
LIZ Hooper was re-enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Lieutenant Matthew Stone, 26 years after first signing the Soldier’s Covenant at the corps. Liz recently moved back to the area after more than 20 years away and testified to spiritually finding her feet and wanting to re-commit to her covenant. Also pictured is Adherents Secretary Major Linda Booker. – MS
GWEN Chapman was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Gary Rockey-Clewlow, with many friends and family present. Gwen was made an adherent at the corps last year, after moving to the Army from her local Methodist church following the Covid-19 pandemic. Although initially happy with her commitment, Gwen felt called to become a soldier during a meeting when a recording of the ISS singing ‘He Leadeth Me’ was played. – VB
SHONA McGill was welcomed as an adherent by Divisional Mission Officer Major Fiona Partland (DHQ). Shona first attended Ayr Community Gospel Choir 14 years ago and accepted an invitation to worship at the corps in the past year. – FP
HISTON
LYNNE Ellis was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Georgina Symons. After the Covid-19 pandemic Lynne was looking to attend a place of worship. Through previous connections with the Army, she came through our doors and received a warm welcome. Lynne testified that she felt she had ‘come home’! Lynne has already found her place helping with the Seedlings parent-and-toddler group and community breakfast, among other things. Lynne is pictured with Majors Georgina and Rob. – JC
GEORGE and Margaret Robertson were enrolled as soldiers and Arthur Lockey was welcomed as an adherent by corps officers Majors Carrie and Philip James. George spoke, on behalf of Margaret and himself, saying how they had been Salvationists in the past and, for various reasons, had decided to go to the Methodist church, but had always stayed faithful to the Lord and to the promises and principles of the Soldier’s Covenant. They felt they had come full circle becoming soldiers again. Arthur also testified that he had been a soldier of the corps in the past and had returned around two years ago after losing his wife and searching for meaning in his life. We were delighted to acknowledge all three as our newest members. – CJ
NUNEATON
SUE Mackereth was enrolled as a soldier and Jane Cooper and her granddaughter, Stephanie Cooper, and Avril Willett were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Major David Stephenson. Sue was enrolled as a soldier as a teenager in Pakistan, where her parents were missionary officers. On return to the UK, she did not settle into an Army fellowship for several years. Sue was invited to help at our drop-in for people experiencing homelessness and started to attend worship, renewing her covenant with God at Pentecost. Following a corps treasure hunt, Jane and Stephanie started to attend worship at the corps. Both have become active members and testified to being made very welcome and wanting to make a public decision to follow Christ as adherents. Avril renewed her commitment to Christ and chose her favourite song ‘Blessèd Assurance’ (SASB 455) as her testimony. – DS
AYR
BEDLINGTON
WOODHOUSE
JEAN Mann, Evadney Channen, Helen Burchell, Janet Burchell, Loraine Gladwell, Julie Smith and Zena Truscott were welcomed as adherents by the then corps officer Major Yvonne Andrews. – JC
BRIAN Webster, Renee McNeil, Mark McMillan, Steph McGregor, Murray White and Mary McCusker (not pictured) were welcomed as adherents by the then corps officers Lieutenant Elliot Kervin and Captain Megan Kervin. Steph has been active in the corps since moving here five years ago. Murray has renewed his relationship with the corps – his home corps. Mary, Renee, Brian and Mark all connected with the Army in the past couple of years and very quickly felt welcome and part of the fellowship. Scripture from 1 John 3:1 was shared, reminding them that God has lavished his love upon them, calling them his children. – EK
WELLING
SHARON Marshall was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Katy Shubotham during the weekly prayer and lunch meeting. Sharon first attended the prayer meeting months ago after accidentally locking herself out of her home. Her carer advised her to visit the corps and wait there until she was able to get to her with the spare key. Sharon felt so safe and welcomed that she has continued to return each week and has enjoyed slowly getting to know people. The corps were delighted that she continued to return and were reminded of the importance of always offering a good welcome to newcomers. – KS
SAMANTHA Samuel was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Lieutenant James Pegg. Samantha came to the corps just under two years ago seeking support, and has found love, acceptance, a church family and a deepening faith in Jesus. Samantha testified to the trust she has in God for her future. She attends worship, Cameo, weekly prayers, drop-in and coffee morning and can often be found chatting with others, offering friendship and support. – JB
FALMOUTH TEMPLE
BELINDA Lazenby was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Karen Thomas. Belinda shared during her testimony that she feels like she belongs and is part of this beautiful family. There was much laughter and joy throughout this meeting as we considered what it means to become an adherent of the Army. It is more than just wearing a badge! It’s about belonging, believing and responding to God’s purpose in your life. – KT
STEPHANIE Leeds was enrolled as a soldier by then corps officer Major Paul Robinson. Challenged by a fellow corps member, Stephanie was led to consider why she had not yet committed herself to the Lord in this way. – PR
PAISLEY
FELTHAM
NORWICH MILE CROSS
ARMY PEOPLE
Appointed
Effective 15 August
MAJOR GLENN FURLONG , additional appointment, Divisional Ecumenical Officer, London
Wedding anniversaries
Blue Sapphire (65 years)
JOAN AND MALCOLM ABBEY, Leeds West Hunslet, on 26 September
Diamond (60 years)
ERIC AND ENID YOUNG , Bedford Congress Hall, on 15 September
RETIRED BANDMASTER
BRIAN AND MARGUERITE
HUTCHINSON, Sunderland Monkwearmouth, on 26 September
DENISE AND GRAHAM SCUTT, Hove, on 26 September
SONGSTER JANET AND BANDSMAN/SONGSTER
MICHAEL STONE, Dunstable, on 26 September
Golden (50 years)
MAJORS JILL AND KEN BARTLETT on 25 September
Promoted to Glory
MAJOR JENNIFER WARREN from Colchester Hospital on 2 September
Bereaved
LIEUTENANT LIAM BEATTIE , Leicester West, of his stepfather Keith Stokes
MAJOR GEORGE WARREN of his wife Major Jennifer Warren, Major Beverley Womersley, Shetland, and Helen Sewel of their mother
Retirements from active service
Effective 1 September
MAJOR MICHAEL BAINBRIDGE out of Wickford in 1998 and last appointment Divisional Mission Officer (North Norfolk), East of England DHQ
MAJOR HEATHER GRINSTED (née Durman) out of West Norwood in 1993 and last appointment Deputy Director ATMS, Mission Service, THQ
MAJOR MICHAEL STANNETT and Major Ruth Stannett (née Harris) out of Ilford in 1984 and last appointment Romford
ENGAGEMENTS
General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
Thu 19 Sep – Fri 20 Sep IHQ (Officer Councils and Senior Leaders Day)
Mon 23 Sep – Wed 25 Sep General’s Consultative Council 58
Thu 26 Sep – Tue 1 Oct Germany and Poland (Congress)
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill
Thu 19 Sep – Fri 20 Sep IHQ (Officer Councils and Senior Leaders Day)
Mon 23 Sep – Wed 25 Sep Sunbury Court (General’s Consultative Council 58)
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
Sat 21 Sep Oakengates (Installation of Divisional Leaders)
Sun 22 Sep Oakengates
Mon 23 Sep – Wed 25 Sep Sunbury Court (General’s Consultative Council 58)
Sat 28 Sep – Sun 29 Sep William Booth College (Welcome to the Keepers of the Covenant)
Chief Secretary Colonel Peter Forrest and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Julie Forrest
Sat 28 Sep – Sun 29 Sep William Booth College (Welcome to the Keepers of the Covenant)
NOTICES
Wales 150: 150 Days of Prayer
The Salvation Army began working in Wales on 15 November 1874. To mark this 150th year, join in 150 days of prayer leading up to the anniversary in November. Each day also features a story of faith and service. Follow along with each day’s prayer focus at salvationist.org.uk/ wales150
SOUNDS
Sunday Worship
Join Salvationists across the territory in worship, with music, prayer and a Bible message from a guest speaker. This week’s message ties in with Global Sports Sunday (15 September). Can’t join us at 11am on Sundays? Catch up with the weekly podcast of highlights. Each week’s broadcast is also repeated in full on Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 12am and Thursdays at 9am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Me and My Playlist
This Salvationist Radio show sees a young person linked to The Salvation Army share five tracks they love. Listen to the podcast and Spotify playlist. The latest episode was recorded at Northern Summer School.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/podcasts
The All Terrain Podcast
The Rev Dr Helen Paynter is the guest for the 50th episode of the Children and Youth Department’s podcast. She is the founding director of the Bristol Baptist College’s Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, which exists to facilitate cutting-edge research and to serve the churches by providing resources in these areas.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/podcasts
Morning Praise with Kids Alive!
Get your day started with half an hour of music, prayer, a thought and lots of giggles! Listen on Saturdays from 7.30am to 8am. Can’t tune in on Saturday morning? The broadcast is also repeated in full on Sundays at 9am and Mondays at 7.30am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
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BLACK DYKE BAND
Thursday 14 November 7.30pm
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VALEDICTORY SERVICE
Saturday 5 October, 2pm
Messages of appreciation by email to css-dhq@salvationarmy.org.uk by mail to Central & Southern Scotland DHQ,
VISIT OF WILLIAM HIMES (OF) AND LINDA HIMES
Saturday 5 October
3.15pm Rehearsals with band and songsters (all welcome) 6.30pm Open evening with Bill and Linda
Sunday 6 October
10.30am Morning worship 3pm Temple Praise
Led by William and Linda Himes
10am Afternoon festival 2pm Staines Salvation Army Church and Community Centre Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, Middlesex TW15 3JY
A WEEKEND WITH
BILL AND LINDA HIMES
Saturday 12 October
2pm – Open brass and vocal workshop followed by tea and concert 7pm – Concert, tickets £5 on door
Sunday 13 October 10.30am – Morning worship 12.45pm Faith lunch 2pm – An interview with Bill and Linda Contact hilary.gambling@gmail.com or call 07504 217151 to book the workshop and tea.
The UKI Salvation Army is committed to addressing the issue of domestic abuse wherever it is found. Working as part of the Family Ministries Department, you will action and develop the Domestic Abuse Steering Group Action Plan and provide advice to internal stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
• Represent the Army to promote and develop integrated mission and research opportunities
• Respond to findings from the Family Ministries Department domestic abuse PhD research and other ‘best practice/ lessons learned’ and disseminate/ implement as appropriate
• Develop good working relationships with territorial, divisional and local teams seeking to develop effective responses to domestic abuse
• Write and present reports in line with mission priorities
To succeed, you will need:
• Previous strong experience of successfully working in a similar role, coordinating and advising on a specialist area of work for a large and complex organisation
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of matters related to domestic abuse
• Proven experience of effective project proposal management and delivery
• Demonstrable strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organisational skills
• This role has an occupational requirement to be a committed and practising Christian in sympathy with the doctrines, purposes, aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
Salary
£32,590 – £34,187 pa
Working hours
Minimum of 35 hours per week with some evenings and weekends
Contract
Permanent
Details 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Closing date Sun 22 September
Interviews held Mon 14 and Tue 15 October
