New commitments

ADDLESTONE Will Hartley was enrolled as a soldier. He first attended in February 2019 after wanting to connect with God during a tough time in the sixth form. He felt warmly welcomed and began regularly attending Sunday meetings and New Life, the corps youth church, as well as volunteering at the corps. Will is now a key member of the corps finance team and has been commissioned as corps treasurer. Will shared: ‘I am still very much at the beginning of my faith journey but I’ve really felt like it’s for me and I’ve been welcomed here. Now that I have Jesus as my rock and this community to belong to, I thought it was the next step to take to become a soldier.’ Will is pictured with corps officer Major Ian Loxley and gap year intern Bev Revell. – EK

BROMLEY TEMPLE Brother and sister Josh and Lydia Kim were enrolled as soldiers by corps officer Major Iain Hudson. Both testified to the guiding presence of God at work in their lives, giving thanks for the godly influence of their parents, the corps family and the opportunities given in events such as the Exploring Leadership Day and the divisional Transformers course for encouraging them to take this step in their faith journey. They are pictured with Major Iain and their father, Major Byung-Yoon Kim (IHQ). – IH

NOTTING HILL Tracy Cooper was enrolled by corps officer Lieutenant Ian Barker having attended the corps since 1990. She has been faithful to God in loving the church and her community. In the presence of family and friends she gave witness through testimony and song. Her song choice was ‘Give Me Joy in My Heart, Keep Me Praising’ (SASB 362). The corps celebrated her commitment with the first public Timbreltastic group display to ‘O! O! O! How Good is the Lord’. The meeting was followed by a celebration meal. Also pictured is CSM Mandy Sigey. – IB SOUTHPORT Corps officers Captains Alison and Michael Hutchings enrolled Rodney and Sandra Hoyle as soldiers. Originally from a Methodist background, Rodney and Sandra connected with the Army at a talk given by Captain Michael. Sandra’s enthused observation that she had ‘found someone who talks our language’ prompted a journey of exploration during the Covid-19 lockdowns. After much prayer – and having commenced in-person worship at the corps – they felt led to commit to the Army and to serving God and their community as soldiers. – GM

TEDDINGTON Joan Smith was welcomed as an adherent after finding the corps on the internet. Joan has been attending regularly over the past couple of months and testified to how the welcome of the corps and the music of The Salvation Army had a positive impact on her faith. Members celebrated together that Joan has decided to make the corps her spiritual home. She is pictured with corps officer Lieutenant Emily Watson. – EW

TO LET

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BOOKS FOR SALE

AN ARMY SUPPRESSED In June 1940 German forces landed on the Channel Islands, beginning five years of harsh occupation. Although banned, The Salvation Army carried on! BANDSTAND TALES A collection of amusing anecdotes from the brass band world, inspired by fact and greatly embellished by fiction and imagination! Both books £11.50 each including p&p. Michael Thierry 01425 479095 or email michael.thierry@icloud.com.

PERSONAL

Seasons greetings from MAJOR JOYCE HOLMES. I am now residing in Lilliput House care home, 297-299 Sandbanks Rd, Lilliput, Poole BH14 8LH.

WHAT’S ON

DIAL A CAROL WITH SALVO BRASS

Bandmaster Marc Harry will be in the Fortress Radio studio from 6pm to 7.30pm on Sunday 12 December ready to play your carol requests. He will be joined by Lieut-Colonel Trevor Davis who will bring a seasonal message. Visit fortressradio. online/dial-a-carol to request a favourite or dedicate a carol. Listen online at fortressradio.online Searching for Christmas present ideas? Look no further than a subscription to War Cry. The paper is packed with: TV and film coverage Faith-based interviews, including a few famous faces Christian comment Puzzles Recipes An inspiring back-page quote The War Cry is the perfect springboard for conversations about faith and is for Christians and non-Christians alike. Share the news of the gospel with friends and family by buying them a subscription this Christmas. Best of all, it costs just £4.08 a month and is delivered direct to the recipient’s door.

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CHRISTMAS CLASSIFIEDS (CLASSED AS IF I’D ADS)

As spotted by Major Nigel Bovey

ALL ABOUT THE BASS Does you Pa need more oomph? Then buy him the INFLATABLE CAROLLING CHAIR. Not only will he play the high street in comfort but when he runs out of puff, simply attach the nozzle for another hour’s worth of ‘Ding Dong’! Not suitable for children. £25. No cash taken.

ONE-EAU-ONE Distilled from the springs of sacred service unearthed beneath THQ during lockdown, One-Eau–One is this year’s quintessential table water for festive feasting. £1.01/bottle. Minimum order: five bottles (green).

NEVER-FORGET-A-FACE MASK Sculptured using stateof-the-art 3D modelling, the Booth’s Beard Face Mask will leave people you meet with a lasting impression. Fully washable. £5/pair. Also available for men.

EUPHO DE COLOGNE Distilled from the sacred fluid that drips from the water key of the Army’s legendary soloist, be sent by this season’s linger-longer fragrance. Bargain price £50/oz.

ABOVE THE REST VINYL Settle back, relax and enjoy the mystical ambience of the tacet bars from archive recordings of the likes of Tottenham Citadel, the SP&S and the Cairo Red Shield bands. The perfect gift for the band enthusiast who thinks they have everything. ‘Never heard a compilation like it’ – SC. £9.99 plus p&p. WANTED Hearts baptised with fire. Apply nearest Salvation Army centre. Ref: SASB 936.

LOST 1 One sheep. Reward for finder. Call Luke on 1501207.

FOUND Treasure trove in field. Contact Matt on 1344246.

LONELY HEARTS Single-minded, warm-hearted idealist seeks similar for lifelong commitment. GSOH desirable but not essential. No time-wasters. Box JC1.

FOR SALE One field (ten acres), bought in error. Selling due to career change. arest

FOR SAIL Fishing boat. Storm-worthy. Limited sleeping accommodation. Family business folded. Contact sp&rew@galilee.il.

WANTED Percussion parts that do not require the purchase of four timpani. Contact oldstick@bangon.com.

SIT VAC Passionate about brass music but never made the Tylney Hall A Band? Then join Band O. Unlimited places. Apply Music Department.

SIT VAC Drone pilots needed for new SP&S delivery service. Will suit lovers of high tech, pipers and long-winded preachers.

ARMY PEOPLE

APPOINTED

Effective 1 December Major Paul Kingscott (Assistant Chief

Secretary), additional appointment,

Executive Officer, International Staff Band

DEDICATED TO GOD

Edward Andrew Paul, son of Matthew and Victoria Stone, at Regent Hall by

Major Alison Stone

RETIRED OFFICERS

Birthday congratulations Major Margaret Thomson (90 on 19 December)

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Muriel Cutler, Rock Ferry, on 20 November

BEREAVED

Bandsman Steve Cutler, Rock

Ferry, and Bandsman Simon Cutler,

Liverpool Walton, of their mother Muriel

Cutler Major Dawn Scott, Woodford, of her mother Dorothy Trubshaw Captain Anastasia Arpatzi,

Leytonstone, of her sister Marina Arpatzi

OFFICIAL GAZETTE

UKI Territory

LONG SERVICE 35 years Major Denise McGarvey,

Kirkby-in-Ashfield

ANTHONY COTTERILL

Commissioner Territorial Commander

TRIBUTES

MAJOR JOSEPHINE DAVIES

BORN on 4 September 1941, Josephine Davies was introduced to The Salvation Army by a schoolfriend and made her initial contact through the torchbearer youth club at Birmingham Sparkhill Corps.

Responding to the call to officership, Josie entered the International Training College from Birmingham Sparkhill in 1960 as a cadet of the Soldiers of Christ session. There followed many years as a corps officer in numerous corps throughout the territory as well as divisional secretary at South West Scotland divisional headquarters and finance officer at Edinburgh divisional headquarters and at Scotland territorial headquarters. Josie retired from active service in 2001 from Aberdeen, where she was the regional public relations officer in the North Scotland Division.

Josie was well known for her inspirational servant leadership, her strong sense of motivation and her ethos of hard work and perseverance. She was an excellent public speaker, making the best use of her sharp sense of humour and everything she did was to the highest standard, including her sound biblical teaching.

‘My utmost for His Highest’ is an apt description of the driving force behind Josie’s life and ministry. Josie loved God with all her heart and her own testimony was that ‘it was all for him’, everything she did.

Soldier of Christ, well done! – CB

MARJORIE KIMBERLEY, HADLEIGH TEMPLE

BORN in Camborne in 1931 to officer parents, Marjorie grew to love the Lord and the Army. In 1958 she moved to London to work as an accountant. She attended Hammersmith then Ealing Corps, serving as corps secretary and corps treasurer respectively.

She was a lay assessor of officer candidates, a member of the British Commissioner’s advisory council and later the Territorial Advisory Council. Each year, she attended the Easter Music Course with her brother, Nicholas.

In retirement, Marjorie moved to Kent and was corps treasurer at Minster. Later she moved to Hadleigh to be near family.

Marjorie spent her last years at Bradbury

ENGAGEMENTS

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL

Riverside Complex (HSU carol service), Tue 14 Dec care home, where the ministry, through chaplains and meetings, was important to her. Even in the advanced stages of dementia, she found comfort in music and sang words reflecting her life of faith, including ‘serving him moment by moment, then live with him on high’. – JK

EDNA APLIN, TEIGNMOUTH

EDNA Aplin was born in Teignmouth on 31 December 1927. Edna’s aunts were all Salvationists and she was taken to Teignmouth Corps from birth. She remained there for the rest of her life.

Edna learnt to play the trombone in the band and played the piano for the singing company. She sang in the songsters and was songster secretary for many years.

Edna met Fred through the Army; they were engaged for five years and married at the hall on 3 October 1953. Edna often invited visitors to the corps for Sunday lunch and is remembered for her hospitality. She also helped run the coffee morning and often baked and sold fairy cakes.

Edna took up watercolour painting in her fifties. She put her talent to good use and ran a crafts stall at the summer fête each year.

She was a wonderful Christian lady and a stalwart Salvationist. – NB

EDNA MANN, NORWICH CITADEL

EDNA was born in Norwich in 1917 and attended the Railway Mission with her parents. She joined Norwich Citadel in 1927 and, over time, became a member of the Sunbeams, home league and over-60 club.

Edna was a soldier at Norwich and Reading Central and worked tirelessly in the kitchen at both corps, where her love for people experiencing homelessness became apparent. She was recognised for her hard work with a special award from the lord mayor of Norwich.

At the age of 82 Edna retired and, in 2018, she moved into the Salvation Army home at Furze Hill, North Walsham. She was a great witness to the residents and staff members and was well loved there. Edna leaves behind three daughters, Jean, Pauline and Christine, a son, Malcolm, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

‘Well done, good and faithful servant!’ – CB