ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARMY PEOPLE
TRIBUTES
LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O CSM Myriam Selfe, Asst CSM Paul Heath and CS Debra Hatcliffe, Staple Hill
MAJOR GLORIA ROBERTS MAJOR Gloria Roberts was born in 1937 in Hemsworth, West Yorkshire, to Salvationist parents. After leaving school she began nurse training and during this time felt called by God to be an officer. She entered the training college from Hemsworth Corps as part of the Courageous session in 1957. After training, she was sent to Brixham Corps in south Devon along with Captain Jean Covey, with whom she served in many parts of Britain and Northern Ireland until retirement. Gloria was a dedicated officer who loved working for her Lord. In 2014 she returned to Yorkshire to be close to her sister, Muriel, and soldiered at Castleford. Gloria suffered ill health for many years but carried on without complaining. Her last three months were made even more difficult because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Gloria was known as an encourager and always had a ready smile. She spent a lot of her time in recent years crocheting beautiful blankets for new babies and older people alike. She had a prayer list that seemed endless and spent many hours praying. Her funeral was a true celebration of a life well lived. – MP
PROMOTED TO GLORY O Paul Evans, Penarth O Don Bearcroft, Abertillery O Bandsman Malcolm Dove, Stapleford O Patricia Ann Browne, Bath Citadel, on 24 September BEREAVED O Bandswoman/Songster Denise Evans, Penarth, of her husband Paul Evans O Peggy Bearcroft, Abertillery, of her husband Don Bearcroft O Joyce Dove, Stapleford, of her husband Bandsman Malcolm Dove, Gary Dove, Martin Dove and Joanne Chadwick, all Stapleford, of their father O TE Roman Makula, Chatham Armáda Spásy, of his father Rudolf Makula OFFICIAL GAZETTE UKI Territory RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Effective 1 November O Major Jacquie Hanover out of Failsworth in 1998 and last appointment Leigh-on-Sea O Major Paul Hardy out of Sunderland Monkwearmouth in 1987 and last appointment territorial policy officer, THQ ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander
ARTHUR ROPER, KIRKCALDY ARTHUR was born into a Salvationist family, his grandfather having been converted while on military service in India.
ENGAGEMENTS THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O Whitehall (Remembrance Sunday), Sun 14 Nov O WBC (spiritual day), Wed 17 O Lambeth Palace, Churches Together in England, Thu 18 O Guildford, Sat 20 – Sun 21 O WBC (Pastoral Care with Psychology BA Hons graduation ceremony), Thu 25 O WBC (territorial appointments conference), Sun 28 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN O Whitehall (Remembrance Sunday), Sun 14 Nov O WBC (Pastoral Care with Psychology BA Hons graduation ceremony), Thu 25
Described by all who knew him as a true Christian gentleman, Arthur’s unfailing service to Christ – including 33 years as corps sergeant-major and lifelong membership of the music sections – was testament to his character and influence. A gifted preacher, he was described by all his officers as their ‘right-hand man’, prayerfully and practically supporting the ministry of the corps. In this he was supported by his wife, Evelyn, herself a committed local officer. After 64 years of marriage, his legacy is one of love and faith. A proud family man, he referred to his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren as ‘his flock’ and, like the good shepherd, he led them all in the ways of the Lord. – JJ/KG
Editor’s note The Appointments List published in the 30 October Salvationist missed off Captain Bernard Stevenson (Paignton). The Officer Department apologises for this error.
SOCIAL JUSTICE CONCERNS SURVEY The International Social Justice Commission (ISJC) is conducting research into the social justice concerns of the international Salvation Army community. The findings will help direct the ISJC’s areas of focus: the issues it needs to talk about, develop resources for and prioritise in its work. The survey should take 10 to 15 minutes and can be found at surveymonkey.com/r/sjconcerns. The deadline is 28 November.
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