Announcements

ARMY PEOPLE

LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED

CSM Myriam Selfe, Asst CSM Paul

Heath and CS Debra Hatcliffe, Staple Hill

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Paul Evans, Penarth Don Bearcroft, Abertillery Bandsman Malcolm Dove, Stapleford Patricia Ann Browne, Bath Citadel, on 24 September

BEREAVED

Bandswoman/Songster Denise

Evans, Penarth, of her husband Paul Evans Peggy Bearcroft, Abertillery, of her husband Don Bearcroft Joyce Dove, Stapleford, of her husband Bandsman Malcolm Dove,

Gary Dove, Martin Dove and Joanne

Chadwick, all Stapleford, of their father TE Roman Makula, Chatham Armáda

Spásy, of his father Rudolf Makula

OFFICIAL GAZETTE

UKI Territory

RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE

Effective 1 November Major Jacquie Hanover out of Failsworth in 1998 and last appointment Leigh-on-Sea Major Paul Hardy out of Sunderland

Monkwearmouth in 1987 and last appointment territorial policy officer,

THQ

ANTHONY COTTERILL

Commissioner Territorial Commander

TRIBUTES

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

ARTHUR ROPER, KIRKCALDY

ARTHUR was born into a Salvationist family, his grandfather having been converted while on military service in India. 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

ENGAGEMENTS

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

Whitehall (Remembrance Sunday), Sun 14 Nov WBC (spiritual day), Wed 17 Lambeth Palace, Churches Together in England, Thu 18 Guildford, Sat 20 – Sun 21 WBC (Pastoral Care with Psychology BA Hons graduation ceremony), Thu 25 WBC (territorial appointments conference), Sun 28

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN

Whitehall (Remembrance Sunday), Sun 14 Nov WBC (Pastoral Care with Psychology BA Hons graduation ceremony), Thu 25 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.

TO LET

SHETLAND ISLES.

Fancy visiting and exploring the beautiful Shetland Isles? We have a double guest room ready and waiting for you to use. Contact Majors Bev and Dave Womersley at shetland@salvationarmy.org.uk for more information.

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2022

22 to 29 July 2022 Five nights’ holiday in Austria Two nights in Bavaria for the play Full colour brochure and itinerary: johnturner40@hotmail.co.uk Major Nina Turner: 07854 982481

CARING FOR CREATION WEBINAR

On Wednesday 24 November at 7.30pm join the Moral and Social Issues Council and host Major Kerry Coke (Raynes Park) for a panel conversation with the Rev Dr Dave Bookless (A Rocha International), Lizzy Kitchenside (Addlestone), Secretary for Business Administration Lieut-Colonel Alan Read (THQ) and Violet Ruria (International Projects Office, THQ). Find out more and book your free space at

salvationarmy.org.uk/beingfruitful

RISCA

(Commercial Street NP11 6BA)

Saturday 5 March 2022 7.15pm Sunday 6 March 2022 10.30am and 1.30pm

ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL

with the visit of

CHARLIE GREEN

(Droitwich Spa) former contestant on

Britain’s Got Talent

Admission by ticket only: £6 per person or £12 for a family of four

EXETER TEMPLE

(Friars Walk EX2 4AZ)

Sunday 5 December 3.30pm

TEMPLE PRAISE AT CHRISTMAS

Soloists: Nicola Collings – soprano Nicholas Walton – cornet With corps band and songsters Followed by refreshments

Park at ‘Cathedral and Quay’ EX1 1DE Exit at the top and turn right

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SALVATION ARMY MISSION STANCE REVEALED IN BIG QUESTIONS FOR SMALL GROUPS: OUR IDENTITY

Setting out a bold vision for the future, Salvation Army leadership released a new mission statement in September. Now its writers authoritatively explain what it means for the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory in Big Questions for Small Groups: Our Identity. With a chapter for each of the seven key points of the mission statement, this booklet helps unlock The Salvation Army’s vision and intention for the future: To share the good news To serve others without discrimination To nurture disciples of Jesus To care for creation To seek justice and reconciliation To experience fullness of life for all with Jesus To love God and love others

‘The Salvation Army is an activist organisation. It is easy to get busy with the work and lose sight of the vision and miss achieving the impact,’ write Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant and Lieut-Colonel Drew McCombe. ‘However, by paying attention to our identity we are better equipped to ensure we are remaining faithful to God as well as being good and fruitful stewards of the resources entrusted to us. The words in this book need to be woven into every aspect of Salvation Army life.’