Salvationist 10 June 2023 by The Salvation Army UK and Ireland

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COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM INTRODUCING THE 22ND GENERAL

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Grace, peace, wisdom and courage

IN his first interview as General-elect, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham shares his prayer requests for both himself and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as they take up their new responsibilities later this year. He asks for grace, peace, wisdom and courage.

What might your four things be to sustain you through whatever it is that God is calling you to do?

In our Bible study, we are reminded of the story of Stephen, a man described as being full of grace and power – the overflowing grace of his risen Lord Jesus and the transformational power of the Holy Spirit. I am confident that he, too, will have experienced God’s abundant blessing as he sought to live his life as a reflection of Jesus so that others might come to know him for themselves.

As we each face the known challenges of today and the unknown challenges of tomorrow may we, too, pray for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, may we know the peace that only he can give, may we demonstrate wisdom that is beyond our imagining and may we have the courage to do and be the people that he calls us to be.

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SUNBURY COURT

THE High Council chamber was a sacred place of prayer on Saturday 27 May as members gathered to elect the 22nd General of The Salvation Army, reports Lieut-Colonel Jennifer Groves (IHQ)

Throughout the week, prayer was the underpinning of all that took place. The prayers of the worldwide Army and those of the 2023 High Council members united and God’s presence was keenly felt.

On Friday 26 May, members met to listen to the candidates and their spouses present responses to the questionnaires. High Council VicePresident Commissioner Eva Kleman (Zonal Leader/Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Europe – IHQ) acknowledged and thanked the support teams, including translators, IT and secretariat staff, a sentiment endorsed by the Council with long, appreciative applause.

As lots were drawn, the order in which the candidates would speak was determined. Their responses were delivered without interruption and listened to in respectful silence, without any expression of approval or dissent throughout, as outlined in the Orders of Procedure.

At the conclusion of each candidate’s reading of their prepared response, Council members engaged in silent prayer. High Council Chaplain Commissioner Yusak Tampai (Territorial Commander, Indonesia Territory) then shared three verses of encouragement and confidence from Scripture: ‘Be still, and know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10); ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go’ (Joshua 1:9); and ‘Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you’ (Joshua 3:5 New King James Version), after which he prayed.

At the conclusion of each speech, members engaged in silent prayer for a period of five minutes before

the Chaplain shared two verses of Scripture: ‘But the wisdom that comes from Heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere’ (James 3:17); and ‘Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives’ (Galatians 5:25 New Living Translation). Each time he included in his prayer, ‘Most gracious Father, help me to exercise this sacred task of High Council in harmony with the Spirit, purely and solely for your glory.’

‘Leaning into this sacred moment’

On the Saturday, the High Council President Commissioner Brad Bailey (Territorial Commander, USA Central Territory) welcomed members to the sacred and solemn moment in which they had the privilege and high honour to partner God to choose the person who will lead The Salvation Army in the coming days.

‘Together we dedicate ourselves to deposit ourselves again into the hands

Interspersed with the singing of ‘Precious Promise God Hath Given’, Colonel Samuel Baah (Territorial Commander, Malawi Territory) shared a devotional. He focused on two verses of Scripture: ‘We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you’ (2 Chronicles 20:12) and ‘Then Moses said to him, “If your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here”’ (Exodus 33:15). The colonel encouraged the members to fix their eyes on God. ‘We are here to rely solely on the strength of God,’ he said, ‘and to ask him to take all the glory and honour as we go into this exercise [the voting process]. We need God to stand by us.’

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of him who is what we are not, with the complete assurance that he is here leaning into this sacred moment with us,’ he said.

Commissioner Yusak introduced his theme for the day: We Are in This Together. Through the singing of the song ‘King of Kings, Majesty’, the presence of God could be felt in the chamber as members lifted in prayer the words of the chorus: ‘Your majesty, I can but bow;/ I lay my all before you now./ In royal robes I don’t deserve,/ I live to serve your majesty.’

This was followed by members reading prayers received from the USA, Kenya and India, among other places.

A time of prayer followed before the President guided the Council into the election process, which was undertaken in silence as a solemn and sacred duty. This resulted in the election of Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham as the 22nd General of The Salvation Army. Beautiful moments of prayer were shared with General-elect Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham. Of special significance was the first blessing and prayer shared in the Māori language by New Zealanders in the chamber to honour the people of their homeland. May God bless the General-elect! May God bless The Salvation Army!

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HIGH COUNCIL REPORT

“ The election process was undertaken in silence as a sacred duty.”

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham at the Welcome to the High Council Picture: Andrew King Photography

Quiz General knowledge

by Garry D Reed

1 When did the High Council first elect a General?

2 The High Council was originally restricted to dealing with what possible emergency?

3 Name the first General chosen by the High Council.

4 How were Generals appointed before the High Council?

5 Name the only General – excluding the Founder –who was not elected.

6 For how many years does a General typically serve?

7 What building was the venue for the 2023 High Council?

8 Name all the female Generals to date.

9 Until 1980, any Salvationist could become General. Who is eligible now?

10 Who was Bramwell Booth thought to have nominated as his successor as General?

11 Name the General born in Zimbabwe to Swiss and English parents.

TESTIMONY

Growing in confidence

Two Teddington corps members share what they learnt through the Growing Leaders course

‘TELL the world’ was how I summarised my experience of the Growing Leaders course at the graduation, reflects Joan Smith

As a doctor, medical manager and mentor in my day job, I’ve attended management courses, but Growing Leaders inspired me more than any other. Over the course’s nine months, I aimed to use the insights from the spiritual gifts survey, both the formal and interactive sessions, and discussions with my mentor from the corps to lead in a more Christian way. This meant delegating to junior colleagues with confidence and faith, avoiding early assumptions and ensuring others get, as well as take, credit.

It was fascinating to see other delegates develop leadership skills, as we were such

a varied group. I was concerned that everyone would already have a leadership role within the Army, but this was not the case. The final weekend at William Booth College, after we had all got to know each other and our trainers, was memorable for worship, advice, inspiration and fun. Fun? Yes – it coincided with Eurovision and we entered into the fun of it all. I’m now a happier leader!

WHEN I embarked upon the Growing Leaders course last year, I was a bit nervous, says Rachel Ingram

I had begun the course along with starting a new job, as well as another programme alongside it. During the course, I got to know others and learnt about leadership, including about leaders in the Bible, which will help in lots of other areas in my life.

The last weekend of the course was at William Booth College. It was great and brought everything together.

For me, God finalised a few things through him and through others and I came home feeling excited for my future.

7. Sunbury Court 8. Evangeline Booth, Eva Burrows and Linda Bond 9. Active officers under 70 years of age 10. Catherine Bramwell-Booth 11. André Cox

Edward Higgins 4. They were named in writing by the current General and the nomination was kept in a sealed envelope 5. Bramwell Booth 6. Five years

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I have new friends, rekindled friendships but also my relationship with God has grown too.

with God has grown too.

I have learnt so much and the team were amazing and came

We had fun and laughter too: we played a game called ‘happy salmon’ on the last night while Eurovision was on and I haven’t laughed so

I team were amazing and came alongside us all We had fun and too: we a salmon’ on the while Eurovision was on and I haven’t so much in ages.

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10 June 2023 ANSWERS

Joan and Rachel with Teddington corps officers Lieutenants Joel and Emily Watson

A good servant to all humanity

George Tanton explores the responsibility of being elected General of The Salvation Army G b

PSALM 78:72 says that David led the Israelites ‘with upright heart [and] shepherded them and guided them with his skilful hand’ (English Standard Version). David proved himself to be a great leader of his people, particularly in times of hardship.

General George Carpenter, elected the week before the start of the Second World War, also proved to be an effective leader during one of the most turbulent times known to humanity. As the fifth General of The Salvation Army, he shepherded the Movement through a time of upheaval and uncertainty.

In an interview that was published in the Birmingham Daily Post, he passionately set out his programme of action for The Salvation Army: ‘My programme is religion. The second part of my programme is religion, and the third part also. We like our religion like our tea, always hot.’

He also acknowledged the ‘difficult period’ the world was facing and included a message that the Army, under his leadership, would ‘promote peace and good fellowship throughout the world’.

Being elected General is a humbling and challenging experience, as many of them have expressed over the years. General John Larsson wrote of being nominated: ‘Nominees are faced with a momentous decision. Acceptance will not only mean that

they may have to assume the burdens of the Generalship but in many cases will involve them serving for additional years before reaching retirement.’

Generalship, therefore, is not something taken lightly. Writing of his experience at the 1946 High Council, General Albert Orsborn said: ‘I apprehended the inexpressible demand of a worldwide Army for spiritual leadership… I knew that election would mean that the host of God would be looking to me. They would expect me to be always the man with a message. The thought made me tremble.’

In December 1934, when General Evangeline Booth made her first public appearance as head of the Army, her address in Belfast was reported in The Witness, outlining her intention to prove herself a ‘shepherd to a world flock’.

To illustrate this weight of responsibility, in his autobiography There’s a Boy Here… General John Gowans said that ‘the trust which is laid upon the shoulders of a leader of The Salvation Army is a massive opportunity to do good, and a terrible treasure’.

As he prepares to take office in August, General-elect Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham will – like all Generals before him –be looking to seize that opportunity to encourage, inspire and facilitate Salvation Army mission around the world.

To iterate the wisdom of General Gowans, a General always aspires to be not a ‘travelling inspirational speaker’ but a ‘good servant’ to all humanity. Salvationists will be praying for Commissioner Lyndon as he seeks to be just that.

GEORGE TANTON Editorial Assistant Salvationist

ARMY HISTORY

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General George Carpenter

A man full of God’s grace and power

Captain Paul Williams considers the example of Stephen, who followed Jesus to the end

ACTS 6:8–15 AND 7:51 TO 8:1

IBELIEVE that the lyrics of John Gowans’ song ‘To Be Like Jesus’ (SASB 328) encapsulate the essence of Salvationism. They emphasise the work of the Holy Spirit in making us like Jesus and we rightly conceive this as a positive transformation.

Stephen, one of seven men chosen by the apostles to serve as a deacon and to attend to the needs of the early Christian community, is described as ‘a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit’ (Acts 6:5). He was certainly well engaged on the path to Christlikeness.

Stephen’s short ministry and death remind us of Jesus’ ministry and suffering. In Acts, Luke reminds us that following Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, can come at a cost too.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Are we becoming more like Christ?

Do we think others can see this work of transformation?

Stephen’s credentials are re-emphasised as ‘a man full of God’s grace and power’ (v8) – the power of the Holy Spirit. After Jesus’ ascension, the Spirit is released and his indwelling in the lives of the early Christians becomes a determining characteristic of their nascent community (see Acts 4:33).

The Holy Spirit works in and through the lives of followers of Jesus and is evidenced by signs and wonders (see Acts 2:43 and 5:12). Stephen is no exception (see 6:8).

From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, particularly as told in Luke’s Gospel, the Spirit is the power that drives Jesus

forward (see Luke 4:1). Throughout Luke and Acts, the Holy Spirit is the driving force of God’s new revelation in the world.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Stephen is described as ‘a man full of God’s grace and power’. How does this challenge your understanding of what it means to be a faithful Christian?

The parallels between Stephen and Jesus continue as the Holy Spirit’s work causes opposition to arise from members of a synagogue. It’s interesting to note that the author of Acts gives us quite a lot of detail about the ethnic background of Stephen’s opponents. The synagogue of the Freedmen refers to libertini – Jews of Italian origin. Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia and Asia are also specified. These are not pointless details; they point to a broadening of the opposition against the early Church. Whereas Jesus faced opposition from the leaders of the Temple in Jerusalem, opposition to the first Christians seems to be spreading. Regardless of this, Stephen’s opponents don’t seem to be able to get the upper hand over him, especially when it comes to debating.

The Holy Spirit gives Stephen the wisdom he needs to respond to the antagonism of his opponents. You could say that this action of the Holy Spirit provides validation to Jesus’ teaching: ‘When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say’ (Luke 12:11 and 12). Jesus’ instructions are also found in Luke 21:12–15.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Have you ever found yourself speechless when questioned about your faith?

Have you ever been surprised by how you have responded to questions about your faith?

Stephen is brought before the higher authority of the Sanhedrin, where his opponents persuade some others to make false claims about what he had been doing. They mount false accusations of blasphemy and put words in the mouths of false witnesses (see Acts 6:11–13).

Egged-up charges and accusations of blasphemy were, of course, part of Jesus’ trial too. When Pilate cannot find Jesus guilty of anything, his opponents want to force his hand. They charge Jesus with subversion and refusal to pay taxes (see Luke 23:2). Blasphemy is also at the heart of the Jewish leaders’ opposition to Jesus (see Luke 22:67–71).

Faced with the lack of solid ground on which to accuse Stephen, his opponents also turn to stirring up the crowd. It is then that the Holy Spirit manifests himself as Stephen’s appearance is transfigured: ‘All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel’ (Acts 6:15).

This, unsurprisingly perhaps, emboldens Stephen, and he launches his own discourse against his accusers, claiming that they ‘always resist the Holy Spirit’, their ancestors killed the prophets who spoke of ‘the Righteous One’ and now, they have betrayed and murdered him (Acts 7:51 and 52).

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BIBLE STUDY

PAUSE AND REFLECT

In what way might we be guilty of resisting the Holy Spirit?

Like Jesus, Stephen is sentenced to death. In another Passion parallel, Stephen gives up his spirit and asks for the forgiveness of those who have wronged him (see 7:59 and 60).

Stephen is like Christ to the very end and his death is a stark reminder of the potential cost of following Jesus. Stephen picked up his cross and followed Jesus in a very real way, which ultimately led him to share in Jesus’ death. Following Jesus is costly. If it isn’t, I’m tempted to say that we are not really following him anyway.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Have you or are you prepared to give up everything to follow Jesus?

Stephen dies, but the Spirit continues to move and Acts 8:1 introduces Saul. At this point, Saul approves of the killing. After a dramatic conversion (see Acts 9:1–19), Saul, now Paul, drives forward the mission of the Church, in the strength and power of the same Holy Spirit.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

In what new direction is the Holy Spirit leading us?

Prayer Matters contains daily devotions covering specific areas in the territory, current worldwide situations and personal reflection and relationship with God. A PDF of the unedited booklet is available to download from salvationist.org.uk/resources

WOMEN’S FOCUS

by Family Ministries Department

SATURDAY 10 JUNE

Pray that today’s programme of the Riverbank Conference will encourage and inspire a re-imagining of women’s ministry in The Salvation Army and that those women will be further enabled in leadership, service, fellowship, worship and education. Pray that the voices of women will be heard with compassion and without discrimination.

SUNDAY 11 JUNE

Across the world women are discriminated against in so many different ways; but turning a blind eye to any discrimination can erode our compassion for others. Ask God to open your eyes to opportunities to ally yourself with women and the issues that concern them.

HOLINESS FOCUS

by Major Wendy Stanbury (William Booth College)

MONDAY 12 JUNE

Samuel Logan Brengle once said: ‘Holiness, then, is conformity to the nature of God. It is likeness to God, as he is revealed in Jesus.’ Use John Gowans’ words as your prayer: ‘To be like Jesus!/ This hope possesses me,/ In every thought and deed,/ This is my aim, my creed’ (SASB 328).

TUESDAY 13 JUNE

As God’s children, we are made holy and set apart for his purposes. Consider the ways in which you can be set apart for God, praying for the Holy Spirit’s power to help and guide us as we live our lives in ways that may be counter-cultural.

WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE

The Salvation Army’s 10th doctrine echoes the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:23 in declaring that we are sanctified, made holy, in our ‘whole spirit and soul and body’. The holiness of God reaches to every part of who we are – spiritual, emotional and spiritual. Pray that the whole of our being may be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

THURSDAY 15 JUNE

John Wesley once spoke of ‘social holiness’ and Brengle described holiness as ‘pure love’. Being set apart for God does not mean keeping ourselves away from the world, but is most clearly seen in our connection with each other. Lord, may your holiness in our lives be ‘true love, nurtured and expressed in relationships’ (The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine). Amen.

FRIDAY 16 JUNE

We make hundreds of decisions every day – decisions about how we use our money, how we take care of creation, how we engage with family and friends. Holiness extends to the moral dimension of our lives. As we seek to reflect more of the character of God, pray for guidance and wisdom in the ethical choices we make.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Do you have something or someone you’d like us to pray for? Email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk with ‘prayer request’ in the subject line and the Territorial Prayer Network will uphold them in prayer.

CAPTAIN PAUL WILLIAMS Corps Ofﬁcer Felixstowe

Celebrating The Salvation Army

ON 2 July, The Salvation Army will celebrate 158 years since the day William and Catherine Booth began their ministry through The Christian Mission. From its earliest days, the Movement has been fighting to bring fullness of life for all with Jesus. That fight continues today: Salvationists are still sharing the gospel and combating social injustices, such as poverty, unemployment, homelessness, hunger, poor housing, domestic violence and human trafficking.

The Army remains motivated by its values of compassion, boldness, respect, integrity, passion and mutual accountability. But the Movement’s mission isn’t achieved by any one person in isolation; it involves every single

THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR

More than 31,000 people worship at 625 corps across the UKI Territory each week.

86 Lifehouses provide 3,151 bed spaces every night of the year.

Employment Plus supports more than 13,000 people each year.

12 residential homes provide more than 400 beds for older people.

26 emergency response vehicles respond to at least 300 call-outs per year.

Corps and centres supported more than 2,250 refugees and asylum seekers last year.

member as they share the good news, serve others without discrimination, nurture disciples of Jesus, care for creation and seek justice and reconciliation.

This Founders’ Day, the Army is inviting Salvationists to celebrate its birthday by thanking all those who contribute to its work and help to make a difference to this world and God’s Kingdom.

From the Aberfan disaster in 1966 to Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state in 2022, the Army is well known for its support of the emergency services as they respond to major incidents. But all Salvationists are active on a front line right where they are, whether that’s providing a cup of tea or a listening ear to someone in need, supporting and enabling worship through music and other contributions, organising events and fundraising, working at a corps food bank or charity shop, assisting someone on a path to dignity and not to dependence, helping out at the over-60 club or the parentand-toddler group, reaching out into the

community, connecting with people online, raising awareness of social injustice or the climate crisis or sharing the gospel.

Their passion and dedication – their love for God and for others – make a positive impact on the lives of countless people across the territory, helping to build and grow God’s Kingdom. Their work, in turn, is supported by donors, businesses and partners in their communities who sponsor events, provide equipment and donate food and other items necessary to help others.

On its birthday, The Salvation Army as an organisation will be thanking its volunteers and philanthropic donors for their support. Who will you say thank you to for the force of good that is the Army in today’s world and in generations to come?

Worship and community resources to help celebrate the Army’s birthday in your setting are available online at salvationist.org.uk/resources

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PREVIEW

As The Salvation Army turns 158 years old, Salvationist introduces a new way to think about Founders’ Day

Getting to know...

No 22

Kia ora! You’ve just been elected as our next General. Are you surprised? Are you shocked? Or are you determined? Probably there’s a mixture of all those things. Yes, I think nobody comes expecting, but I think we all come with a mindset of making ourselves available to the will of God, ready to do what the Lord wants us to do. So I didn’t come with any endgame in mind. But I did come willing to participate in whichever way was appropriate. And so, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed, but humbled, grateful for the support of the members of the High Council and their endorsement.

Commissioner Yusak Tampai, the High Council chaplain, had the golden bowl of prayers in the chamber. And it was just a visual reminder of thousands of Salvationists who not only prayed leading up to the High Council week but prayed us all the way through. You know, if I was reflecting on a highlight of the council itself, it would be just the spirit within the chamber, just a beautiful sense of the presence of God.

Although feeling overwhelmed, and all of those things, I also feel that we have allowed the Lord to reveal what he wanted to happen and we’ve participated in that, and I take comfort from that. I’ve had a wonderful endorsement from the members of the High Council, and I receive this as from the Lord.

And I will serve, and I’m grateful because Bronwyn is right there with me. We will share this ministry together, and we’ll try and serve the Lord and serve the Salvation Army. And yes, actually, I’m a little bit excited about the opportunity.

We know you as a family man – a dad and a grandad and, very recently, a new grandbaby. Have you had time to connect with them? How do they feel about this?

You know, the amazing thing is that my family is 18,000km away from this venue. So they’re a long way away, physically. But in a little room off the side of the chamber I could FaceTime with them. So it was the middle of the night for them, but they were all awake and we’ve had an opportunity to share with both my son and daughter-in-law and my daughter and son-in-law, and the grandkids.

I just thank God for them because they have been so positive. I mean, we’ve already been away from our homeland since 2013. So you know, we’ve already done a decade. They have been so supportive of us in fulfilling God’s calling on our lives. And so to be able to see them on the screen, and have them go, ‘Go, mum and dad!’ It’s just been absolutely wonderful.

We were also able to connect with Bronwyn’s parents, lifelong Salvationists, now in their

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General-elect Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham talks to Captain Jo Moir about being elected the next General

INTERVIEW

COMMISSIONERS LYNDON AND BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM APPOINTMENTS OVER THE YEARS

January 1990

Commissioned in New Zealand, appointed to Queenstown

1992

Training college (New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory)

July 1994

South Windsor (Canada and Bermuda Territory)

July 1998

Wellington City, New Zealand

2003

Youth and Candidates Department, THQ (New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga)

2007

Divisional leaders, Southern Division (New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga)

February 2009

Secretary for Programme and Assistant Secretary for Programme, THQ (New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga)

February 2013

Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries (Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory)

June 2013

Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries (Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar)

2018

Territorial Commander and Territorial Leader of Leader Development (UKI Territory)

2018

Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development, IHQ

80s, so they were still up in the middle of the night, ready to receive our call. And of course, they were also, you know, overwhelmed and, naturally, very proud.

Tell me a little bit about how you came to faith in Christ and how you were called to officership. When I was about six or seven years of age, my parents took me to a Salvation Army congress. And at the end of the meeting, somebody from the platform said, ‘If you would like to meet Jesus, come down to the front.’

So I went down to the front, fully expecting to meet Jesus. I knelt at the mercy seat. After a little while, there was an arm around my shoulder. And I thought, ‘This is Jesus.’

When the person started talking, I said to myself, ‘Sounds like my uncle Wes…’ So I took a look – and it was my uncle Wes! And, although I was only six or seven years of age, I was disappointed, because I’d gone with an expectation that I was going to meet Jesus. And what I got instead was my uncle.

And so it created a little bit of doubt, in a small boy’s mind. And from then on, I was a child who was sort of going through the Army ranks and going through the motions. I became a junior soldier. I even became a senior soldier. But I don’t think I would be able to testify at that point that I had any real experience of my own.

That changed for me on 12 August 1979, as a 17-year-old at youth councils. It was in that meeting that the realisation of God’s love for me in the person of Jesus Christ absolutely came alive. I mean, I just burst with this understanding. It was more than just mental. It was in my heart, it was emotional. I was full of repentance, I was full of sorrow, I was full of joy. It was like, ‘It is real! It is for me!’

So I made my way down to the mercy seat. And it’s a strange thing. I was crying and I was laughing. And I had all of these emotions going on at the same time. The love of God burst into my heart. That’s what happened for me.

And I came into a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ and, I believe, an experience of the Holy Spirit. And so impactful was it for me that I didn’t wait to be called to be an officer.

Before that meeting was over, I signed a little candidates covenant that you tore in half and kept for yourself, and gave the other half to the candidates’ secretary.

I still have that piece of paper in my Bible.

One of the things that will be very important in your role is to be an inspiration and an influence. Who influenced you?

I have had so many influences that it would be difficult for me to name them, but I would say faithful Salvationists who took an interest, who took time to listen, who were honest as I was growing up, local officers that put an arm around and said, ‘Come on, get back into line.’ They were very, very helpful in my upbringing.

My own parents I would have to give testimony to – my officer parents who loved us and trained us in the ways of the Lord. A huge influence. These are people the Lord sends along to help us in our spiritual journey, and our discipleship maturing. They shape us, you know, and I’m grateful.

There have been many, many influences. And I thank God for every one of them.

I asked some of the young people from my corps what they would like to ask the General-elect. This is what they wanted to know: what would your schoolteachers say if they could see you now? They would not believe it! I think that, even if my father was still alive, he wouldn’t believe it either. So I think I will have confounded them, because I was not a good student.

By necessity, your speech to the High Council is kept private. It’s not shared with the Salvation Army world. What one thing, though, would you want to share with your Salvation Army family today?

I think one thing that I would feel very confident in sharing – because it’s not confidential – is that I expressed my love for what I call the three big ideas of the Movement.

By that I mean, one: we are a people that love to talk about Jesus. We want people to know that God loves them and that Jesus is the ultimate proof of that love.

And so I love the fact that The Salvation Army has always been about recognising our responsibility to share the good news of the gospel, that God loves them, that Jesus is the proof, and that welcome is available through him.

I would pray that Salvationists all around the world would find it very natural and easy to be able to speak to others about their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the transformation that he has made in their lives.

That’s a big idea of this Movement. We want people to know the good news that there is a life, there is purpose and there is

hope and there is eternity, through faith in Jesus Christ. And if we could get excited about that, around the globe, think about the impact of that.

Another big idea of the Movement is that we think that practical demonstrations of the values of the Kingdom of God are as impactful as talking about them.

And so the sleeves rolled up, the caring for the needy, the helping the vulnerable, the being the voice for the voiceless, the advocating for justice, the going after the things where people are being in some way tortured or separated or rejected. That we as a Movement go to those places, we put our sleeves up, and we say, ‘We don’t want to just talk about God’s love. We want to show you guys the soup, soap and salvation that has been our history.’

And I would love it if Salvationists would get this idea that, actually, I can do that. I can knock on a neighbour’s door and say, ‘Is there any way I can help you? Is there any way I can serve you?’

And the third thing that I shared was we are a holiness Movement

We think there is some value in the world to being salt and being light. We value the indwelling Spirit that makes us clean and free and whole and joyful. And I think that when we are walking in the Spirit in such a way that it’s the love of God that’s bearing fruit in our lives, we underestimate the impact and the value of that in the world.

You are our first New Zealander. You’re gonna be going around the world making history. What most excites you about the role of General?

I think it’s the privilege of being able to encourage and inspire and facilitate Salvation Army mission around the world. My own love for the Lord has to be used to communicate to Salvationists around the world. So I think I am very conscious that I’m being afforded a wonderful and privileged opportunity to speak into the lives of Salvationists around the world about our mission and our purpose in the world. And that’s a huge privilege.

What can we be praying for you in these days?

When we were at the Welcome to the High Council and Farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, we were invited to fill out prayer cards. I wrote on one: grace, peace, wisdom and courage. If I was asking the Salvation Army world to be in prayer for myself and for Bronwyn, those would be the things. I think it’s probably not inappropriate for me to say that if you could spare a prayer for our family, that would be wonderful.

General-elect Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham will assume office on 3 August, following the retirement of General Brian Peddle.

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“ I am grateful because Bronwyn is right there with me. We will share this ministry together.

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Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham visit the Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Division, USA Southern Territory, in 2019

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Committed to community

Sagic CEO Gordon Dewar talks to Salvationist about the insurance company’s transformation

SAGIC is a leading insurance company in the UK, providing insurance products to families and businesses across the country, and has a long-standing heritage of over 114 years of community engagement and giving back. This month, the company has undergone a rebrand to better reflect the company’s values and commitment to its customers and the wider community.

‘We are not just an insurance company, but a company that cares deeply about our customers and the communities we serve,’ explains Gordon Dewar, CEO of the firm.

The company was originally set up to insure The Salvation Army’s assets.

‘When I came to the company, 11 years

business was Salvation Army in the UK,’ says Gordon. ‘Today, the Army is still our most important client, but it’s about 20 to 30 per cent of our total business. So you as an individual could take out your household policy with us,

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One thing that hasn’t changed, though, is the company’s passion for making a difference. That begins with the company being owned by The Salvation Army, which means that its profits go towards the Movement and supports its work with people in need across the communities it serves.

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‘If you don’t have a claim that year, that’s money we can gift back to the Army,’ enthuses Gordon, who was brought up in the Army at Motherwell and

Sagic’s updated slogan – Insuring You, Helping Others – highlights the firm’s commitment to making a positive impact in society. But it also reflects the company’s determination to provide insurance that goes beyond traditional

policies. Its home insurance product, for example, is 5-star rated and has been rated highly by Fairer Finance, Moneyfacts and Defaqto.

The company is uniquely placed to support its customers thanks to experience and knowledge built over years of working with the Army, families, businesses and church organisations, whether it’s providing cover for carers or mobility scooters or understanding issues such as safeguarding or building damage.

There’s a commitment to avoiding hidden costs for customers and not charging unnecessary or high fees, with no costs for the arrangement of a policy, mid-term adjustments or cancellations. If you’re able to pay for your product by monthly instalments, then payments will usually be spread over 10 months and will be interest free.

‘We have always been an ethical insurance company,’ emphasises Gordon. ‘Our focus on positive values and high standards will guide us as we continue to provide exceptional service and make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. I am thrilled to be a part of this transformation, and I am confident that our customers and the businesses we interact with will be equally proud of what we accomplish together.’

For more information about Sagic, or the discounts on home insurance available to employees, officers and soldiers, visit sagic.co.uk

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INTERVIEW

General Shaw Clifton promoted to Glory

GENERAL Shaw Clifton, The Salvation Army’s 18th beloved international leader, was promoted to Glory on 29 May.

The global Salvation Army family is asked to hold Commissioner Birgitte Brekke-Clifton and the Clifton family in their prayers at this time.

Retired General Shaw Clifton’s impact throughout the Army world has been immeasurable and The Salvation Army thanks God for every opportunity for ministry the Lord enabled him to share. – AR

ENVIRONMENT Prison partnership opens opportunities

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

A SALVATION Army-run scheme is helping inmates on their journey towards rehabilitation by giving new life to old clothes and furniture.

The partnership between the Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) and HMP Five Wells is seeing inmates create upcycled furniture and tote bags from old denim jeans donated to clothing banks. These are then resold in some SATCoL shops.

The Category C resettlement prison’s industry units include carpentry and mechanical engineering, textiles and upcycling and recycling, aiming to provide opportunities for work.

The upcycled furniture depends on what has been donated, but ranges from chairs to side tables.

To make the tote bags. the inmates create cuts of fabric, which means that no two bags are the same.

The first tote bags, which retail at £5 each, were sent to charity shops across Scotland and will soon arrive at shops in other parts of the UK. – AR

Childcare schemes can boost economy

SCHEMES that offer free childcare can boost the economy and bring more people into work, according to new research carried out by PwC and The Salvation Army.

The study focused on a 2017 scheme that extended state-funded childcare for three and four-year-olds in England from 15 to 30 hours. Researchers were able to calculate its effectiveness by drawing comparisons with Scotland, where similar provision was not available until 2021.

The study found that the 2017 state-funded childcare support added £22.3 billion to output and brought 286,000 people into work.

In this year’s budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans for a gradual expansion of 30 hours of free childcare for all working parents of children over the age of nine months.

Secretary for Communications LieutColonel Dean Pallant said: ‘We know that affordable and accessible childcare is economically and morally right, offering a route out of poverty for many families.’ – AR

EMERGENCY AID Army responds to major drought

KENYA

AFTER five consecutive below-average rainy seasons since the end of 2020, nearly 5 million people have lacked access to enough water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Livestock deaths, food shortages and malnutrition have affected almost 900,000 children and about 116,000 nursing mothers.

Rainfall in parts of the country has started to improve but, in some locations, heavy rains caused flooding.

The Salvation Army has responded to the crisis, providing food parcels to more than 4,000 households in 83 communities. Fifty-nine schools have received maize, beans, sugar, rice and cooking oil through the Food for Fees project, where food is then deducted from school fees.

The Salvation Army has also provided personal hygiene items to 5,225 students in 24 schools. Water delivery tankers were employed to deliver water to schools in Kaeris, Kaikor and Lokitaung, some of the most affected communities in Turkana. – MB

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ARMY UPDATES

ARMY NEWS

Ready for God’s glory

GENERAL Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries

Commissioner Rosalie Peddle led the celebrations of the Korea Territory’s 115th anniversary.

A holiness meeting in the Bible College auditorium in Phnom Penh celebrated the 11th anniversary of The Salvation Army’s mission in Cambodia, which is part of the territory. General Brian Peddle enrolled 122 young people as soldiers.

The first commissioning of officers in Cambodia was led by territorial leaders Commissioners Chang, Man-Hee and Chang, Stephanie. Friends and family watched as eight cadets were commissioned as Reflectors of Holiness. The event was significant for the growth and revival of

REMEMBRANCE

The Salvation Army in Cambodia.

At officers’ councils in the Korea Baptist Theological University and Seminary, active and retired officers looked back on the territory’s past five years of ministry.

A united salvation meeting of five divisions was also held at the university. General Peddle emphasised that God calls his people to heal the Earth. The event featured a youth group flag dance performance and the Gideon 300 Songsters.

A united holiness meeting and praise worship service were held at Ewha Women’s University with the Seoul and Seoul South Divisions. Commissioner Rosalie said that young people are the future of the Army, urging them to follow God’s calling.

The international leaders provided leadership and guidance, inspiring and challenging the territory to be ready for the glory of God. – AR

the people of Ukraine and everywhere.

Measuring 16 feet tall, the sculpture is a temporary feature that will move to Ukraine at a future date. Cast in aluminium, it depicts a man holding aloft a book, dove and the Ukrainian flag, with messages in keeping with John Lennon’s famous anti-war anthem, ‘Give Peace a Chance’.

It was commissioned by the Global Peace Initiative and created by 16-year-old Mexican artist Osbelit Garcia-Morales.

Ukraine peace monument unveiled STRAWBERRY FIELD

THE centre unveiled a monument dedicated to bringing peace and hope to

Major Kathy Versfeld, mission director at Strawberry Field, said: ‘The Ukrainian Peace Monument invites our guests to make a stand for peace, whoever they are, wherever they are.

‘The monument is a beautiful new symbol of hope for Ukraine, and it will be a reminder to the rest of the world of the path to peace: serve, share, forgive, dialogue.’ – AR

CHATTERIS Corps folk took part in a Churches Together service to mark the coronation. The message was given by Anese Tomkinson. – IT

EASTBOURNE CITADEL Home League and Cameo members enjoyed a lunch together followed by celebrations for King Charles III. They also enjoyed a cake made by member Joan Willis. – MW

READING LOWER EARLEY The corps transformed its overgrown outdoor space into a Royal Horticultural Society awardwinning garden, dedicating part of its rose garden to mark the coronation. Corps folk dug in, using materials and plants donated from Wickes and Marks & Spencer. The space’s sensory garden will be dedicated to the memory of Ian Stoakes, who designed the sensory garden, and whose legacy will benefit the community for years to come. – MC

SOUTHPORT The corps held an all-age community garden party to celebrate the coronation. More than 350 people enjoyed the band, choir, kids’ choir, Mercy Beats worship group and Brass Roots –made up of youngsters who attend weekly sessions to learn brass instruments – as well as free food, games and other activities. – GM

CLOWNE Evening worship took the form of a coronation tea party, with songs and worship following the theme of the King of Kings. – GH

WATERBEACH Special guests for Songs of Praise were Tanya Orr and Val Parkhouse (both Enfield), who presented hymn arrangements for flute and piano, including ‘Blessèd Assurance’ and ‘It Is Well’. During the meeting, favourite songs were chosen and thought-provoking testimonies shared. With lively contributions from the band and songsters, a warm, relaxed atmosphere was enjoyed. – DC-H

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NEWS IN BRIEF

KOREA

INTERNATIONAL

BIRTHDAY

Bexleyheath Cameo club holds a surprise 100th birthday party for Cyril Durban, a Royal Navy veteran of the Second World War

OUTREACH

PARKHEAD Forge Market Events Co-ordinator Michelle Fenton invited the band to provide music outside Scotland’s largest indoor market. Joined by members of Paisley Fellowship Band, they presented a programme of hymn tunes and Corps Secretary Flora Muir printed more than 150 leaflets to give out. There were many conversations as passers-by stopped to listen. – AD

ECUMENICAL

MARKET RASEN East Midlands Fellowship Band played a full programme of music at Market Rasen Methodist Church. It was a joint venture between the Rev Heather Wilson and corps leader Territorial Envoy Terence Carpenter, with a collection shared equally between the church and corps. The Methodist Singers also entertained with three songs and Kevin Cole sang a solo. – GB

OUTREACH

CAMBRIDGE HEATH Corps officers Lieutenants Gav and Mary Dunn led members of the congregation on their first prayer walk in the community. Those unable to join physically stayed in the hall and joined in virtually online. Members prayed and were encouraged to pay attention to what God was bringing to their attention. Afterwards was a time of reflection, sharing and questions. The corps looks forward to prayer walking again and finding opportunities to take church out of the hall building. – GD

MUSIC

RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG A packed hall enjoyed an evening of music and worship alongside Coedpoeth Band and Chester Songsters. All were conscious of the Holy Spirit’s presence, as Lieut-Colonel Mike Highton delivered challenging words based on the life of John Newton. The joint bands played a selection of pieces. Songster Leader Alistair Brown (Rhosllanerchrugog) played the euphonium solo ‘Spirit of Life’ and the songsters presented several songs, including ‘I Will Celebrate’. Emily Carlisle (Chester) performed the pianoforte solo ‘One Day More’. – JH

EVENT

DARLASTON AND WILLENHALL At a retreat day at Oldbury Corps, Lieut-Colonels Mike and Lynn Highton led teaching as they considered being influencers upon this world. Oldbury worship band led worship and provided a team to lead children’s activities. On Sunday, Lieut-Colonels Mike and Lynn led the meeting at Willenhall with many from Darlaston attending. It was a great time of challenge and fellowship. – LH-N

MUSIC

STAPLEFORD Following the disbandment of the previous singing company as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and after a lot of hard work and commitment, the newly re-established singing company sang for the first time in worship, performing ‘Your Light’. Singing Company Leader Tegan Butcher is pictured with Ben, Alfie, Lilley, Jessica, Ruby, Alfie, Hayden, Molly, William and Oliver. – FT

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CHALK FARM SHEFFIELD LANGSETT ROAD

MORECAMBE

WATCHET

ANDREA Currie was enrolled as a soldier by Lieut-Colonel Goff Payne. Andrea testified that she has been a Christian throughout her life in the Methodist tradition, but was overjoyed by the warmth and welcome she received from the corps and looks forward to the future. Claire Harris, a bandswoman and songster, recently transferred from York. She felt the spiritual need to formally retake her vows and rededicate herself to Christ. Jonathan was enrolled as a junior soldier. He is from a Salvationist family from southern India and is keen to join in corps life. Like his brother, he loves Jesus. – AT

BIRKENHEAD

BARRY Cooper was welcomed as an adherent on Easter Day by corps officer Captain Tracy Collis. Barry testified to how God has guided him through his life, but never anticipated that he would become part of The Salvation Army. Barry is now one of the corps heralds. – TC

ANGIE Bray had been searching for her spiritual home for some time and found it at the corps. She knew that God was with her and her faith never left her. Overwhelmed by the love and support shown by the people of the corps, and with the encouragement of Corps Sergeant-Major Sam Searle, she knew she had to serve God as a soldier. – SS

PAULINE Beecham was first introduced to the corps while volunteering as a steward when the Knife Angel sculpture was on display in Liverpool. She witnessed corps members offering chaplaincy support and felt called to be a part of the corps work. Pauline attended a small thanksgiving ceremony for the volunteers and knew she was being called back to the Lord. She helped at the Winter Warm Hub and continues to do so. On Easter Day, she committed her life to the Lord and was welcomed as an adherent. – LC

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GARY Cooper was welcomed as an adherent on Easter Day by corps officer Major Michael Kinnear. – MK

NEW COMMITMENTS

PERTH STRAWBERRY FIELD

TERRITORIAL Envoy Andrew Howe and Community Mission Facilitator Kathryn Howe departed the corps for pastures new with daughter Lily. The fellowship pray for God’s blessing over all of them in their new roles. The Howe family are pictured with Corps Sergeant-Major Malcolm Page. – GA

GLOUCESTER

KATHY Harrison received a certificate of retirement from corps officer Major Gareth Heward. Kathy has been involved with corps community work since the corps first decided to provide food for people experiencing homelessness. She took on the role of community care ministries secretary, which involved buying food, organising menus and encouraging volunteers to cook and prepare food. She was always ready and willing to supply food for special events. Kathy’s ‘spare’ time will be little because she will be very involved in her family events. – AB

DEAL

ROGER Merrick was presented with a certificate of recognition by Territorial Envoy Johnathan Brown for 10 years’ service as a herald in nearby Sandwich. The corps is very grateful for his service and his hard work in the community. – JB

MISSION Director Major Kathy Versfeld and Mission Development Officer Major Allister Versfeld received an award from the high sheriff of Merseyside for great and valuable services to the community. Also recognised with a personal award was former Strawberry Field Steps to Work trainee Callum, who joined the programme in 2019. Callum impressed the high sheriff on her visits to Strawberry Field with his commitment and determination to get into paid employment. Major Kathy, Major Allister and Callum are pictured with Lesley Theodorus, former fundraising manager at Strawberry Field. – AR

NEWCASTLE CITY TEMPLE

TERRITORIAL Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill presented Bandmaster Bob Dare with a certificate of retirement, recognising Bob’s 35 years of service to the band. Many congratulations and kind words were given to Bob, acknowledging his leadership, dedication, loyalty, perseverance and high standards. Bob led the band in ‘The Light of the World’ after which the congregation sat silently, appreciating the wonderful message of this inspiring piece. The corps thanks God that he has truly blessed Bob’s service. – BI

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PRESENTATIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE ENGAGEMENTS

Appointed

Effective 25 May

LIEUTENANT ALI BROOKS, Chester-leStreet and Langley Moor

CAPTAIN CLARE DAVIS, additional appointment, Divisional Children’s Officer (20% FTE), East of England Division

Effective 1 June

MAJOR BRYAN LANG, Aylesbury

Effective 1 July

MAJORS COLIN AND MAUREEN BAIN, Lurgan

Effective 13 July

CAPTAIN LYDIA BARTLETT AND MAJOR

JOHN MCLEAN, Bedford Congress Hall

CAPTAIN TRACY COLLIS, Bay Area (Carnforth and Morecambe)

Effective 27 July

TERRITORIAL ENVOY JULIA ANYON, Associate Officer, Oldham Fitton Hill

Local ofﬁcers appointed

CSM ANESE TOMKINSON, Chatteris

Wedding anniversaries

Emerald (55 years)

MAJORS JEAN AND JOHN HOWARTH, 22 June

Golden (50 years)

JOHN AND SUE ALCOCK, Staple Hill, 16 June

MAJORS AGNES AND GORDON ATTER, 23 June

JACKIE AND KEN MARJURUM, Leigh-on-Sea, 23 June

Retired ofﬁcers’ birthdays

MAJOR ELIZABETH HARVEY, 80 on 22 June

MAJOR MARGARET MELDRUM, 80 on 23 June

CAPTAIN DIANA MERRITT, 80 on 24 June

Promoted to Glory

MAJOR ANGELA WESTWOOD from Gwernllwyn Care Home on 24 May

MAJOR JANET CAMPBELL from University Hospital Hairmyres on 27 May

GENERAL SHAW CLIFTON (RTD) from Princess Royal University Hospital on 29 May

DEP BM TREVOR MIDDLETON, Norwich

Mile Cross

Bereaved

MAJOR MALCOLM WESTWOOD of his wife

Major Angela Westwood

COMMISSIONER BIRGITTE BREKKE-CLIFTON of her husband General Shaw Clifton (Rtd)

DAPHNE MIDDLETON, Norwich Mile Cross, of her husband Dep BM Trevor Middleton

MAJOR MAVIS MACKERETH of her brother

Keith Robertson

Ofﬁcial Gazette

Long Service – 25 years

MAJOR PAULA ASHMAN, Bury St Edmunds

MAJOR JACKIE BAINBRIDGE, Tadcaster

MAJOR MICHAEL BAINBRIDGE, Tadcaster

MAJOR CHRIS BALDWIN, Belfast Temple

MAJOR LIESL BALDWIN, Belfast Temple

MAJOR CATHERINE COTTERILL , Sutton

MAJOR GORDON COTTERILL , Sutton

MAJOR JULIA JEPSON, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls

MAJOR KELVIN LANG, Chaplain, Coventry HSU

MAJOR ANN MONTGOMERY, Sale

MAJOR DONALD MONTGOMERY, Sale

MAJOR SIMON PERKIN, Sittingbourne

MAJOR ANN PUGH, Abertillery

MAJOR HOWARD RUSSELL, East of England DHQ

MAJOR JOANNA TODD, CM, Priory Centre

MAJOR IAN WOODGATE, South London DHQ

Long Service – 30 years

MAJOR MARK BEARCROFT, Govan

MAJOR TRACY BEARCROFT, Govan

LIEUT-COLONEL ANN BORRETT, Eastern Europe Territory

LIEUT-COLONEL RICHARD BORRETT, Eastern Europe Territory

MAJOR INGRID DIAPER-CLAUSEN, Guernsey

MAJOR YVONNE GRAHAM, Chaplain, Lyndon House Care Home

MAJOR HEATHER GRINSTED, Mission Service, THQ

MAJOR DAVID HOUSE, Woking

MAJOR MARGARET HOUSE, Woking

MAJOR ANN-MARIE JOHNSON, Sacriston

MAJOR SAMANTHA JOHNSON, Oxford

MAJOR JANET MARTIN, Thornton Heath

MAJOR MALCOLM MARTIN, Thornton Heath and Communications Service, THQ

MAJOR CONNIE MCCALLUM, Chaplain, Eagle Lodge Care Home

MAJOR NEIL MCFERRAN, Cumbernauld

MAJOR SUSAN MCFERRAN, Cumbernauld

LIEUT-COLONEL DEAN PALLANT, Secretary for Communications, THQ

MAJOR HEATHER POXON, Mission Service, THQ

MAJOR JULIE ROWLEY, Chesterton and Newcastle-under-Lyme

MAJOR CHRISTOPHER SANDFORD, Harlow

MAJOR KAREN SANDFORD, Harlow

MAJOR BERNADETTE WESTWOOD, Barking

MAJOR STEPHEN WESTWOOD, Barking

MAJOR REBECCA WILSON, Tunstall

MAJOR MICHELLE WOODHOUSE , Boston

COMMISSIONER

ANTHONY COTTERILL Territorial Commander

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

Fri 16 Jun – Mon 19 Jun Latvia

Wed 21 Jun – Sun 25 Jun

Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Commissioner Gillian Cotterill

Fri 9 Jun – Sun 11 Jun Denmark and Greenland Territory

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Colonel Jenine Main Sat 10 Jun - Sun 11 Jun

Portsmouth Citadel (150th anniversary)

Tue 13 Jun Brengle Institute (opening worship)

Thur 22 Jun William Booth College (Into Ofﬁcership closing worship)

Sun 25 Jun Tenby

NOTICES

National Month of Prayer for Parent-and-Toddler Groups

This ecumenical initiative happens every June. Churches, individuals and toddler communities are encouraged to pray in groups, for groups and across groups in the UK. Download resources from salvationist.org.uk/resources

Refugee Week

Every year Refugee Week (19–25 June) celebrates all that refugees and asylum seekers contribute to our lives, society and culture, and churches are encouraged to dedicate one of the Sundays either side of the week as Refugee Sunday. Resources to support this year’s theme of Compassion are available at salvationist.org.uk/resources

SOUNDS

The All Terrain Podcast Mark Arnold, who is Additional Needs Ministry Director at Urban Saints Christian children’s and youth organisation, joins host Jo Taylor. Listen and download accompanying notes and group questions at salvationist.org.uk

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and PodBean

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GOVAN CORPS, 44 GOLSPIE STREET G51 3EW

Sunday 25 June, 4.30pm

VALEDICTORY SERVICE FOR THE WEST SCOTLAND DIVISION

Incorporating the retirement from active service of Majors Pat and Ray Brown and Major Dean Logan

Led by Major Fiona Partland with Commissioner Keith Banks and featuring the Divisional Youth Band and Youth Chorus

Messages of greeting by email to westscotland@salvationarmy.org.uk or by mail to West Scotland DHQ, 4 Buchanan Court, Stepps G33 6HZ

EXETER TEMPLE

Saturday 17 June, 7pm

Exeter Temple Band and Songsters

FESTIVAL OF MUSIC FOR THE BIBLE SOCIETY

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