Sale A safe space of support

Fast Facts

the corps officers and were excited to join in the ongoing mission and church life here. Many community needs were already being addressed and the weekly programme reflected that.

When Sale Corps was founded, after a move from central Manchester, the plot of ground on which the hall was built was claimed as ‘Kingdom-building’ land. Today, some 30 years later, we seek to be an open and inclusive fellowship, believing that no one is excluded from the Kingdom of God and the corps family, and that all can find their place within our church. Loving God, loving others.

evident that God was leading more people to us, including those in domestic abuse situations. This led us to undertake awareness training and to network with domestic abuse services locally. They now use our hall regularly to provide one-to-one and group support sessions for adults and children.

The corps is partnering the charity Restored, working to become a Restored Beacon Church – a place of welcome and safety for survivors. A church that is willing and able to support people who have been let down by those who were meant to love them.

Over the past three years we have been able to support women survivors of domestic abuse, although we recognise that men can also be victims. One of the women we helped was so grateful for the practical and emotional support she and her children received here, which included valuable information, provision of food and a safe place to talk and regain self-esteem. She stated: ‘Without the help of the Army, I do not believe I would have found the strength to plan a future of peace and safety, as a lone parent, for my children. Their genuine kindness and compassion have turned a desperate personal situation into a journey of faith, belief and hope.’

Nurturing Through Nature And Wellbeing

We have a beautiful corps community garden, a place of peace and tranquillity, tended to by corps folk and the community. Our parent-and-toddler group now has its own ‘Tots Plot’ to encourage children and parents to explore God through nature.

A ‘Body and Soul’ ladies fitness group takes place every Monday. It’s so popular that we run two classes with 15 minutes of devotional time in between them.

Praying Into Priorities

The Covid-19 pandemic was a difficult time, but afforded us the opportunity to prayerfully consider what we were doing as a church. New initiatives have emerged, including a monthly outdoor ministry at Sale Makers Market and Kids Alive Brass Group, teaching brass to youngsters in our community.

We also run Alpha courses and Singing by Heart and we are blessed to have a Christian artist, Gilly Parish, who brings a touch of creativity to our building and activities.

To find out more about Restored Beacon Churches, contact the Family Ministries Department at familyministries@ salvationarmy.org.uk or visit restored-uk. org/what-we-do/restored-beacons

Major Ruby Samuel admitted to Order of the Founder

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GENERAL Brian Peddle admitted Major Dr Ruby Samuel to the Order of the Founder, in recognition of many years of faithful medical and social work.

Her admittance to the order was part of the territory’s golden jubilee celebrations at the Booth-Tucker Memorial Church Campus. The General and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle joined Salvationists and well-wishers for the event, which saw 52 Salvationists lift the Army flag and 52 girls from Nagercoil Division give a tambourine display.

During the week, the General attended the territory’s first men’s congress, while Commissioner Rosalie Peddle joined a festival for women’s self-help groups. She presented sewing machines, plants and financial support to aid their community development work.

More than 600 officers from across the territory gathered in Nagercoil for council meetings.

Staff and nursing students at Catherine Booth Hospital welcomed the international leaders with traditional music from Tamil Nadu. The General spoke with appreciation of everyone committed to the ministry of healing during the Covid-19 pandemic and commended the hospital as part of the territory’s heritage.

The territorial youth congress featured performances, worship and seminars. The international leaders spoke to 1,600 young people and many dedicated their lives at the mercy seat.

While in the territory, the General and Commissioner Rosalie dedicated two new prayer halls. The General also dedicated a new history book, Sweat Shed.

Many people were blessed and inspired by the visit. – AR

Community

SNEINTON The Salvation Army welcomed Alex Norris, MP, who visited to see its Employment Plus service in action. Divisional Commander Major Mark Rose said: ‘We were delighted to welcome Alex and to show him how we are supporting people into work, helping them to overcome barriers to employment and recognise their value in today’s workplace. The Salvation Army believes that properly funded services that help disadvantaged people into work and out of poverty are not just morally right but also vital to boosting the economy, which would benefit everyone.’ – AR

Emergency Aid

Army prays for peace as relief work continues

IHQ

THE Salvation Army has responded to around 160,730 individuals since the start of the war in Ukraine, with some 85 humanitarian projects running in 11 countries.

Fifteen shipments of relief items have been transported into Ukraine from Germany, Poland and France. These included 74 pallets of food and hygiene items, clothing and bedding, generators, water filters and other equipment.

The international Army response includes more than 93,000 food parcels, 682,000 cooked meals and around 131,000 cash or voucher-based transactions.

Facilities managed or provided by the Army have accommodated more than 18,000 people. More than 15,000 people have received health support and people are being educated about the risks of human trafficking. Afterschool programmes, language classes and children’s activity programmes are helping people re-establish their lives in host communities.

General Brian Peddle said: ‘We remember the officers, soldiers and adherents who give their time and devotion to those who need it most, and we thank them for their dedication. While we work closely with the circumstance in Ukraine, we continue to value our Salvation Army services to the Russian people. Our prayers extend to them as well. We pray for a resolution to this humanitarian catastrophe.’ – AR

Fundraising

SALISBURY Taste café raised £1,055 for the corps through two charity events. Talking to the café owners, corps officer Captain Martin Davison discovered that they had previously worked at an airport in Manchester and had built up excellent relationships with the Salvation Army chaplaincy team, who helped direct people seeking support and shelter to safe places to share their stories and find help. – MD

Anniversary

MOTHERWELL A joyous celebration was held for the 125th corps anniversary, which was led by previous corps officer Major Ian Emery (Online Corps).

Following a time of worship, a fellowship lunch was shared by all. An anniversary cake was cut by Home League Secretary Jean Faichney and Major Ian. Following the difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the corps has taken a new direction and is starting to see growth, with a community mission development worker put in place. – JR

RAMSGATE The corps joined Ukrainian friends across Thanet on the anniversary of the 2022 invasion. On Thursday, the corps led an evening of prayer. On Friday, they supported a vigil and time of silence in the town centre. On Saturday, a shared minimarket saw people supporting a Ukrainian cake sale that raised more than £800 for relief work in their homeland. The corps provided school resources, protective clothing, torches, nappies and dog food for working dogs used by the military in three shipments to the country. Each week, English language lessons are held and an activity drop-in for children and parents is enthusiastically supported. The mayor, Councillor Raushan Ara, wrote of her heartfelt thanks for the support the corps has given to Ukrainians in the area. – CW

Lifehouse

Army awarded contract for supporting refugees CROSSROADS

THE Salvation Army has been awarded a three-year contract by Lancashire county council to offer support to refugees and asylum seekers through a drop-in service.

The facility will operate out of Crossroads Lifehouse in Accrington and have a specialist support worker available to help clients access health, education, employment, benefits, housing and immigration support.

Service Manager Samantha Harrison said: ‘Our team have the skills and knowledge and a real passion to help. We will support refugees with any issue, even if they are just looking for someone to talk to.’ – AR

BIRTHDAY

HAWICK The corps celebrated its 136th anniversary with a Saturday afternoon tea and Sunday worship led by Assistant Divisional Commander Major Janet Robson. Pictured cutting the cake are Ina Cairns and David Oliver, who also commemorated 69 years since they were enrolled as senior soldiers. The corps thanks God for his faithfulness. – CB-P

STAINES More than 300 friends and relatives celebrated the 100th birthday of Edna Redhead. Edna, a lifelong Salvationist, grew up attending Plymouth Congress Hall. Today she is still able to get to Sunday meetings and attends the ladies fellowship every week, showing her gift of hospitality by offering a Werther’s Original to whoever speaks to her. Edna is pictured here with her children and her birthday greeting from King Charles and the Queen Consort. – MJ

Anniversary Event

PORTADOWN With the theme Living Water, the 142nd corps anniversary weekend was a great time celebrating God’s goodness and faithfulness while being challenged to go deeper with him. Majors Leanne and Martin Cordner (Cambridge Citadel) were guests for the weekend. A Sunday afternoon praise meeting gave opportunity for ministry through vocal solos, duets, accordion music, the band and the songsters. The corps looks forward to what God has in store for the future! – LC

LARNE Staff from the corps and charity shop attended level 1 customer service training delivered by SISTAD to enhance visitors’ experiences. – PC

Cambridge Citadel

Ipswich Citadel

GINNIE Salter was enrolled as a soldier on Covenant Sunday by corps officers Majors Leanne and Martin Cordner. Ginnie is a talented artist and has been a churchgoer over the years but recently returned to faith and moved forward in her spiritual journey by attending the corps. She is pictured with Majors Leanne and Martin and fellow soldier Ben Broad. – MC

Eastleigh

EMILY Leese was welcomed as an adherent by corps leader Territorial Envoy Margaret Moore. Emily’s mum expressed feelings of joy as the last time Emily had been on the platform was 23 years ago, as a baby, for her dedication to God. Emily sang her testimony in the words of the song ‘I Surrender All’. She is pictured with Territorial Envoy Margaret and Corps Treasurer Sue Rossiter. – MM

Liverpool Stoneycroft

said that, since starting to attend meetings, she has felt a strong sense of fellowship.

CATHERINE

Collins-Dryer was enrolled as a soldier by corps officers Majors David and Jane Alton. Catherine gave an enthusiastic testimony of her faith in Jesus and her excitement about being a soldier in the Army. – JA

MANIZHEH was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Sam Tomlin. Manizheh gave a wonderful testimony of coming to faith in Jesus, having had to leave her home country 18 months ago. Manizheh is pictured with Captain Sam, Corps Secretary Joan Petrie and corps members Ali and Aida, who invited her. – ST

GEOFF Bacon was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Sam Tomlin. Geoff shared a brilliant testimony about coming to follow Jesus and how welcome he has felt at the corps. Geoff is pictured with Captain Sam and corps members Peter and Taryn, who are neighbours of Geoff and invited him to attend. – ST

Daphne Smith Sutton

BORN in 1931 as the youngest of five children to Salvationist parents, Daphne soon enjoyed the activities that Sutton Corps provided when her family transferred from Carshalton in the mid-1930s.

Leadership followed as assistant life-saving guards leader, and later as a much-loved primary sergeant. Daphne became a herald and a songster, easily reading music as she was a competent pianist. A highlight of her experience was participating in the brigade’s 1958 Swedish tour.

Most of all, Daphne will be remembered for her love of Jesus and the way she expressed that in her daily life. She was a confidential PA to the secretary of a company, and on retirement was spoken of in a remarkable way.

Daphne’s corps family will remember her quiet sincerity and care for others in the community. Her own extended family thank God for her deep faith and love for them all. – OA

Anne Ranner Felixstowe

BORN in Felixstowe, Anne was a long-serving member of the local corps. Originally attending a Methodist church along with her twin sister, Janet, Anne was invited to attend the Army Sunday school by a friend.

She became a junior soldier and a member of the singing company. Anne was also a founding member of the local torchbearer youth club.

Anne was a songster for more than 50 years. Marrying local boy John Ranner, she supported him during his many years of leadership as YP band leader, and later as bandmaster. Anne also assisted with the guides and was a valued helper at corps events.

Anne was promoted to Glory suddenly, and will be missed by members of her family, and many friends at the corps. – DA

Freda Raine Consett

FREDA was a lifelong Salvationist. She served as a songster and home league treasurer at Newfield Corps, near Chester-le-Street, until it was closed.

With her husband, Tom, she transferred to Chester-le-Street, where they enjoyed fellowship and often welcomed new people into the corps.

Due to failing health, Freda and Tom transferred to Consett to be closer to their daughter. They were unable to attend many meetings but were always interested in corps news.

After Tom’s death, Freda moved into a care home and was promoted to Glory at the age of 101 years old. – HM

Please note members’ tributes submitted for publication should be no longer than 150 words. Good quality pictures will be included. Copy should be sent to salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk.

Army People

Appointed

Effective 4 April

LIEUT-COLONEL JUDITH SCHULTZ , Under Secretary for Europe Zone, IHQ

LIEUT-COLONEL NIGEL SCHULTZ , Head of Finance (UK), IHQ

Effective 1 May

MAJOR JUDITH HILDITCH , Head of Financial Accounting Systems Support Team, IHQ

MAJOR RICHARD WATERS, Territorial Financial Secretary

Effective 13 July

MAJOR MARK PRICE , Divisional Mission Officer, Central and Southern Scotland

MAJOR SARAH PRICE , Asst Divisional Commander, Central and Southern Scotland

CAPTAIN ALAN BAWDEN , Business Services Director, WBC

MAJOR MATT SPENCER , Spiritual Life Director, William Booth College, additional appointment, responsibility for New Addington

LIEUTENANT JONATHAN

WHITMORE , Territorial Children and Youth Secretary

LIEUTENANT KATHRYN

WHITMORE , Territorial Children and Youth Secretary

Effective 1 August

MAJORS CHRISTOPHER AND LIESL BALDWIN, Leipzig Corps and Training Officers, Germany, Lithuania and Poland Territory

Local officers appointed

SL CORINNE LEIGH, Stapleford

GOOD COMPANIONS SEC

BARBARA WALTERS, Stapleford

COLOUR SGT DAVID KEERS, Worksop

Wedding anniversaries

Golden

ARTHUR AND BRENDA

MOOREY, Sale, on 26 March

Retired officers’ birthdays

MAJOR PATRICIA EVANS, 90 on 19 March

MAJOR DOUGLAS SHANKSTER , 80 on 23 March

MAJOR EVANGELINE BROWN, 85 on 25 March

Promoted to Glory

BARBARA McNIEL , Stapleford

GERTRUDE OWEN, Worksop

Bereaved

CT ROSALIND FEATHERSTONE, Salisbury, of her mother

Margaret Wood

MAJOR ANN PUGH, Abertillery, of her sister Mary Williams

PAMELA NURSE and Angela Kervin, both Cardiff Canton, Sara Browning , Pontypool, Helen Cox and Claire Davies of their sister Caroline French

Official Gazette

Retirements from active service

Effective 1 March

MAJOR CAROLE HARRIES (née Holdstock) out of Northampton Central in 1979 and last appointment Personnel Service, THQ

MAJOR GLENDA HOLIFIELD out of Bargoed in 1978 and last appointment Chaplain, The Booth Centre Lifehouse, Southampton

MAJOR ANITA PURKISS out of North Walsham in 1979 and last appointment Leicester West

COMMISSIONER

ANTHONY COTTERILL

Territorial Commander

Engagements

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner

Rosalie Peddle

Sat 11 Mar – Sun 12 Mar Chatham

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Thu 23 Mar ICO welcome meeting

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Commissioner Gillian Cotterill

Sat 11 Mar Chatham

Mon 13 Mar William Booth College (Into Officership Spring Seminar)

Thu 23 Mar ICO welcome meeting

Sat 25 Mar – Sun 26 Mar Doncaster

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Colonel

Jenine Main

Sun 12 Mar William Booth College (Exploring Leadership Day guest speaker)*

Tue 14 Mar William Booth College (Spiritual Day)

Thu 16 Mar – Fri 17 Mar Launde Abbey (Going Deeper)*

Sat 25 Mar Regent Hall (ISB and New York Staff Band Live in London)

* Colonel Jenine Main only

Notices

Easter poetry wanted!

Salvationist is bringing back Poetry Corner for its Easter issue. If you have an Easter-inspired poem you would like to share, please email it to salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk by 24th March for consideration.

Sounds

Evening Jazz with Richard Mingay

Evening Jazz with Richard Mingay makes its Salvationist Radio debut on Sunday 12 March at 7pm, with new episodes on the second Sunday of each month. Sit back and relax as Major Richard Mingay shares the good news through his love of jazz and gospel music.

Listen on salvationist.org.uk/radio

STAPLEFORD CITADEL, ALBERT AVENUE NG9 8ET

Saturday 18 March, 6.30 pm

Salvo Brass

Tickets £6 from Frank. Tel: 07572 776355

BATH CITADEL, GREEN PARK ROAD BA1 1XE

Saturday 1 April, 6pm

Spring Festival

South Western Fellowship Band, Bandmaster Norman Cassells, soloist Naomi Blowers

Tickets £5. Please call Major David Wise on 07518 111092