Salvationist 14 January 2023

Bright and beautiful

‘THE Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it’ (Psalm 24:1). That includes you and me, even when we might not think of ourselves as being bright and beautiful. (I certainly don’t when brushing my teeth in the morning.) And yet the Lord God made us all.

We try to capture some of the wonder of God’s creation in this week’s issue of Salvationist, as we consider the ways in which we are collectively and individually responding to our territory’s mission priority of caring for creation. We read about how Major Heather Poxon is co-ordinating the territory’s environmental strategy, how corps are taking part in the Eco Church initiative, how one Salvationist uses art to communicate the urgency of tackling climate change and even how you can use a film out now in cinemas to open up a group discussion about the environment.

The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. That, amazingly, includes us. And, even more amazingly, how God can use each of us. Wherever we are, we can help respond to a global crisis that threatens to make the Earth less bright and beautiful by the day. At the start of this new year, what will you do about it?

Awe and wonder

In a new series of topical reflections, Ivan Radford considers the environmental message of Avatar: The Way of Water

‘OLORD my God, when I in awesome wonder/ Consider all the worlds thy hands have made.’ You will have sung the words to song 49 in the Army songbook many times, but when was the last time you really stopped to wonder at the world around you?

Thousands of people across the globe in the past month will have spent just over three hours gazing in awe at a fictional creation while watching the film Avatar: The Way of Water. If you’ve been anywhere near a cinema, bus stop, train station, TV set or promotional cereal box since its December release, you will have seen adverts for the blockbuster sequel to 2009’s science-fiction epic, Avatar.

Directed by James Cameron, of Titanic fame, the film follows a group of humans and aliens on a moon called Pandora. At the heart of the tale is a struggle to stop a sinister organisation seeking to exploit natural resources and animals, including a valuable metallic compound found underground, and sea creatures that resemble whales. The Earth, meanwhile, is described as an over-polluted planet

that has been ruined by humanity’s greed and corruption.

Needless to say, all the creatures, characters and ideas in this film are entirely make-believe. And yet this extravagant universe has evidently struck a chord with moviegoers worldwide, not just once but twice. The first movie is the highest-grossing film of all time, while the second is – at the time of writing – on the verge of joining the 10 highest-grossing films of all time.

There is, of course, significant spectacle to admire, from immersive 3D effects to groundbreaking motioncapture technology that uses actors to provide the basis for computer animation. While the dialogue and some plot elements and ideas are questionable, the astonishing visuals offer enough entertainment to compensate.

That, however, doesn’t seem like the whole story. News headlines in the past year have shown people how climate change has led to increasingly extreme weather conditions – including record temperatures, wildfires, floods and drought – and the devastating impact

REFLECT AND RESPOND

What place comes to mind when you consider the awesome wonder of God’s creation?

Read Genesis 2:15 again. Is there a difference between ‘work’ and ‘take care’?

Read Colossians 1:15–20. How does caring for creation fit in with our relationship with God, the Creator?

How can you care for creation in your own setting, either individually or as a group?

this has had on the environment and people. The World Wildlife Fund for Nature’s Living Planet Report 2022 found that global wildlife populations have plummeted by 69 per cent on average since 1970. This God-given Earth is affected more than ever by the way that humans behave, and Avatar: The Way of Water paints a big, attention-grabbing reminder of that on a very big screen. And yet, as visually impressive as the franchise’s fictional world is to behold, how much more wondrous and impressive is the real universe that we inhabit! ‘The heavens declare the glory of God,’ proclaims Psalm 19:1. I found that to be overwhelmingly the case 10 years ago, when I travelled to Tromsø in Norway and saw the northern lights first-hand. Then sang my soul, as Stuart Wesley Keene Hine’s song so beautifully puts it: ‘How great thou art!’

If we as an audience can get so caught up in a fictional battle to protect the environment, then how much more should we care about doing so in real life? In Genesis 2:15, we read that God ‘took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and take care of it’. The last four words of that verse feel increasingly pertinent, as they reinforce the fact that our Christian duty to care for creation is an ongoing responsibility – not just something to occupy us for three hours.

IVAN RADFORD Managing Editor Salvationist

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Brian Troddyn

Sustainability Manager, Property Department

Growing closer to God

Ciaran Egan, estate director at Hadleigh Farm, shares how his faith and his role are intertwined

Who are you and what do you do?

I am a 42-year-old Irishman, living in Scotland since 2013. I work as the Sustainability Manager within the Property Department, where my main remit is to develop a strategy to reduce the carbon emissions of our large estate.

Why do you do what you do? I’ve always had an interest in the environment and so followed a career path to try and have a positive impact on the planet and communities we live in.

What do you love, or not love, about The Salvation Army?

I’m fairly new to The Salvation Army but I love the people I meet and work with. There is a very friendly atmosphere and culture that permeate throughout the organisation, which makes it nice to go to work each day.

What’s your most-played song at the moment?

Not a song but I like listening to playlists of songs I grew up with in the 1990s and still buy old CDs in charity shops.

What do you do in your spare time?

I love to go trail running. Where I live in Scotland, I’m surrounded by hills and forests, where I can get lost for hours.

IWAS raised in a Catholic family but never had the closest relationship with faith and only really dabbled in any outward signs when it was socially required. I have always been an accepting person and, throughout my life, have had fruitful conversations with people about spirituality, but I never felt connected with this personally. This was until 2015, when there were some personnel changes at my work, resulting in my interest in Jesus being piqued. This led me to challenge how I was thinking and choosing to live. I began a journey of exploration.

I have also been blessed with seeing the impact of my exploration influence others who have begun their own faith journeys as a result. This has led to some truly inspiring conversations and motivational moments.

of exploration

I now felt I had my ears, eyes and heart open, which led to some stark realisations about myself and where I was putting my energy and focus. Being completely honest I didn’t really like the person I was: I was putting myself first and putting greater importance on temporary things, such as material possessions, and sacrificing crucial relationships and things that truly mattered. This was the spur that I required to actively choose a more meaningful life. Now I have new aspirations and the things that I use my energy and time on are completely different

I keep a journal, which I use as a source of reflection, and I practise Christian meditation.

Instead of bad we remind ourselves that the steel is fire. These trials are not there to break us down, but to us emerge strong victorious

As I continue to explore, I am genuinely excited to see where it might take me and look forward to new experiences. The biggest lesson I have learnt is how a crisis truly can be a blessing in disguise. It can help us grow closer to God as well as forge stronger relationships, meet new friends and find a new path in life. Instead of asking why bad things happen to good people, we should remind ourselves that the strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire. These trials are not there to break us down, but to help us emerge strong and victorious.

I am blessed to be based at I am able to bathe in

I am blessed to be based at Hadleigh Farm Estate, where I am able to bathe in God’s awesome creation regularly and see the impact it has on those who visit. When you walk around

see impact it has on those who visit. you around the estate, you can’t help but be struck by the beauty and space that surround you. The stark reality of the need to care for creation soon hits home. We are dedicated to steward this Godgiven resource in the most environmentally sustainable fashion

inspired

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is that the creator can express themselves in ways beyond words. But equally important is the viewer –everyone can interpret it for themselves. This is where the Holy Spirit comes to the fore and takes people on a journey –inspired by the artist, but not controlled by the artist. And through this, the Lord can reveal things to us.

What does Harvest of Water depict?

Over the past couple of years, I have wanted to celebrate Harvest in a different way. Last year’s theme was Harvest of Water. Inspired by droughts, water shortages and forest fires, it got me thinking. We either have too much water –as in floods –or not enough water, as in droughts. The first picture imagines how God created the Earth and the oceans. The second shows the beauty of the mountains, lakes and rivers, but then morphs into a flooded river with a house floating away. The third picture depicts forests that are on fire due to a lack of rain, which contrasts with places such as southeast Asia, where flooding caused by climate change regularly impacts whole communities.

s o r d s. ewer H o ly a kes the o rd t o h ?

Blessings and woes

Major Elwyn Harries asks how often we count on blessings

HOW often do you use or hear the word ‘woe’ mentioned in everyday conversation? Personally, I never use it and it’s been many years since the warning ‘woe betide you if...’ was used to try and keep me on the straight and narrow. On the other hand, I use the word ‘blessing’ – or its derivatives –several times a day. I conclude every correspondence with the words ‘God bless’. I consistently ask God to bless those I intercede for, and I regularly speak of God’s blessings. I prefer to speak of blessings rather than woes.

I suggest we begin our study of Luke 6:17–26 by looking at blessings before moving on to consider woes.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Read the passage and make a list of the blessings you have received from God. We’ll come back to that list later.

There are two Greek words used throughout the New Testament that are translated into English as ‘blessing’ or ‘blessed’. There is an important distinction between them. The word eulogeo is used to describe situations when God provides specific blessings for an individual or community, often in response to prayer (see Matthew 14:19; Luke 6:28; Hebrews 6:14). The word makarios is used to describe the state of blessedness that is experienced by those who have chosen to accept Christ. It is this second word that Jesus uses in our text as he speaks directly to his disciples in verse 20.

Jesus does not promise his followers a life of blessings (eulogeo). In fact, in verse

22, he warns them of trouble and persecution. He does, however, assure them of an eternal state of blessedness (makarios), which is the natural consequence of choosing to live in him and for him (see John 16:33; Matthew 10:22; 1 Peter 4:16).

Jesus expounds on passages such as Isaiah 43:1–5, where God promises that when – not if – challenges come, he will be with his people. He has redeemed them. They will not be overcome. They need not be afraid.

This state of blessedness is the assurance that we are loved ‘with an everlasting love’ (Jeremiah 31:3). It is ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10 Good News Bible). It is not dependent upon – nor is it determined by – receiving God’s blessings (eulogeo). It is to know God’s peace, presence, joy and assurance, and is a foretaste of how Heaven will be.

Paul understands the difference. In Philippians 4, he describes times of being in need and of having plenty. His bold assertion, that he has learnt to be content in every circumstance, surely describes the makarios state of blessedness that comes only through knowing Christ, who gives him strength (see Philippians 4:12 and 13).

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Look at your list of blessings again. Can you identify which category each blessing falls into? It might help to compare the eulogeo-type blessings that Johnson Oatman invites us to tally in ‘Count Your Blessings’ (SASB 909) with the makarios-type that Fanny Crosby talks of in ‘Blessèd Assurance’ (SASB 455).

What about the woes? If the state of blessedness that Jesus speaks of is the natural consequence of our choice to receive him, then it follows that the woes describe the natural consequences of not doing so.

The Greek word for ‘woe’, ouai, is used 47 times in the New Testament and almost always by Jesus. It speaks not of threat or punishment – ‘woe betide you if...’ – but of deep grief and sorrow. It tells of the pain when, by choosing not to receive him, the Saviour’s children miss out on the blessedness that could be theirs.

Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2:8 and 9 is a helpful lens through which to view the depth of this truth: ‘Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. Salvation comes from the Lord’ (New International Version 1984).

Note the word ‘forfeit’ in this translation. Jonah acknowledges that those who choose not to accept God’s loving rule forfeit his grace and remove themselves from the place of blessedness that could be theirs. In the light of that realisation, Jonah praises God, recommits himself to him, renews his vows and, eventually, completes his mission. God always provides an opportunity for us to change our minds.

In our study passage, Luke reinforces the message that our choices have consequences through the literary style of writing that he employs. The four states of blessedness directly correspond with the four woes – poor/ rich, hungry/full, weeping/laughing, hated/respected. They are laid out in a kind of sandwich, in the very centre of

which, at the point of transference from blessings to woes, is ‘the Son of Man’ (v22).

The blessed life is the God-given birthright of those who choose to follow Christ. The woes are the natural consequence of those who choose not to. This is not carrot-and-stick reward and punishment. This is the natural way of things created by a loving, merciful, holy and just God.

Jesus speaks of past, present and future realities and, with deep grief, he warns that the natural consequence for those who put their hope in the things of Earth is receiving only the temporary and transient things this world offers. Whereas those who choose to put their trust in him are assured of a life and eternity of blessedness.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Do you experience eulogeo and makarios blessings in your life?

What does ‘blessed assurance’ mean to you?

How might God want you to use your blessings and blessedness to serve him and others?

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

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND FOCUS

by Major Pauline Milner (Prayer Network)

SATURDAY 14 JANUARY – SHANNON, MULLINGAR AND TRALEE

These are areas where spontaneous Kingdom life is springing up. Conversations have taken place in Mullingar, County Westmeath and in Tralee, County Kerry. In Shannon, there are some 12 Roma Slovakians that have links with Armáda Spásy in Kent. In God’s time there could be potential to start a church plant here. Lord God, we thank you for these germinating seeds of your Kingdom. We pray for guidance and clear vision for DHQ staff as they support and seek the way forward.

APPOINTMENTS CONFERENCE FOCUS

by Major Christine Kingscott (Assistant Secretary for Spiritual Life Development)

SUNDAY 15 JANUARY

Lord, we ask you to be present in all the discussions of these next few days as officers sensitively and prayerfully seek God’s wisdom and discern his will, while considering those who are moving and the needs of the territory.

MONDAY 16 JANUARY – MATTHEW 16:18

Jesus describes Peter as the rock on whom he (Christ) will build his Church. Heavenly Father, we pray for all those whom God has called into spiritual leadership within The Salvation Army. May the foundation of their faith be rooted and grounded in your word as they seek to follow your guidance and work out your call upon their lives.

TUESDAY 17 JANUARY – MATTHEW 9:37

There is an urgent need for Spirit-filled Christian leaders! Pray for the corps and community programmes throughout the territory that continue to serve their communities without full-time leadership. Pray for the residential and day-care centres and the desperate need for chaplains to care for people’s spiritual needs.

WEDNESDAY 18 JANUARY – EPHESIANS 4:11

Give thanks to God for his grace, and the way in which he equips and uses those he calls to fulfil their role in building his Kingdom here on Earth.

THURSDAY 19 JANUARY – PROVERBS 3:5 AND 6

Spend some time today reflecting on these verses. What do they mean for you personally? What is God asking of you, and where does he want to lead you?

TERRITORIAL PRAYER GATHERING FOCUS

by Major Christine Kingscott (Assistant Secretary for Spiritual Life Development)

FRIDAY 20 JANUARY

‘When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place’ (Acts 2:1). Pray for the Territorial Prayer Gathering that starts today and for the 130 delegates and members of the Prayer Network team as they travel. Pray for hearts open to God, ready to receive his word. Pray for Colonels Paul and Jenine Main (THQ) as they share what God has laid on their hearts. Pray for God’s sovereignty over the weekend.

MAJOR ELWYN HARRIES Regional Wellbeing Officer (London) Wellbeing Department

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 we’ll pass on your requests to the Territorial Prayer Network.

THERE’S a new kid on the block! In response to the climate crisis, the Army has introduced a new role: Territorial Environmental Officer. Tasked with driving forward the Care for Creation agenda, this role has fallen into the capable hands of Major Heather Poxon, who took it up last year.

Environmentalism is an important part of Heather’s life, which makes her a natural choice for the role: ‘It’s always been a passion. I was born and brought up in Kenya and my father taught us to be careful with the environment –because “it’s not just about you”.’

For the first few months in the role, Heather has focused on actively listening. A network of Environmental Champions has been especially helpful, meeting quarterly and over WhatsApp to share stories and ask questions.

‘I’m talking to people right from Devon to Shetland,’ Heather enthuses. ‘They are incredibly creative! Key experts have been hired to drive the sustainability agenda forward.

WHAT DOES ‘NET ZERO’ MEAN?

Removing as much greenhouse gas from the atmosphere as you create.

Greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, contribute to climate change.

And the territorial commander and the North West divisional commander recently signed a joint letter to stop the coalmine in Cumbria.’

The role also helps the Army in this territory reach its environmental goals. For example, it would be great to be able to reduce the Army’s carbon footprint by at least 50 per cent by 2030, as well as commit to the point where it can reach net zero.

But Heather is careful to temper this hope with a warning: ‘The urgency is now.’

‘I’m a little bit wary of goals,’ she

is God’s world: the urgency is now’

elaborates, ‘because sometimes we leave it until the last minute. It’s too late for the millions of people who have lost their lives, land and livelihoods. We need to restrain – corporately and individually – our appetites, our buying, our travel, our flying, and we need to do it now.’

One way to live this out practically, she suggests, is registering with Eco Church, Eco-Congregation Scotland or Eco-Congregation Ireland. These programmes help churches to come to terms with the effect they have on God’s creation. Through obtainable targets and surveys, they offer a pathway to a more sustainable way of life.

Currently, 23 corps are signed up to these initiatives. Seven have been recognised with a Bronze award, but none has yet achieved Silver. Heather wants to see 30 per cent of the territory signed up by the end of 2023, and 30 per cent more in 2024. That’s almost 200 corps each year!

‘This is our common home,’ reminds Heather. ‘It’s common with the generations coming up and with those worldwide. The science is right, but our agenda is based on theology. This is God’s world. He loves it – so should we.’

‘“Tread softly” is the unofficial slogan of this part of the Army’s mission,’ adds Heather. ‘It is a gentle reminder of responsibility and opportunity.’

The territory’s Care for Creation mission priority is a call to action in response to the devastation that humanity is wreaking on God’s good creation. Working together, we can be the difference.

FIND OUT MORE

Read more at salvationist.org.uk/ caring-environment

Email environment@salvationarmy. org.uk

Find out about becoming an Eco Church at ecochurch.arocha.org.uk or an Eco-Congregation at ecocongregationscotland.org or ecocongregationireland.com

5 WAYS TO SAVE THE EARTH WITHOUT PAYING THE EARTH

1. Consider how you travel Avoid driving or flying whenever possible. Could you walk, cycle or take public transport?

2. Consider how you eat Red meat is particularly bad for the environment. Could you go vegetarian or vegan for a couple of days each week?

3. Consider how you heat Keep an eye on your thermostat. Keep doors closed to conserve heat and try not to heat rooms you don’t use. Could you wear extra layers to keep warm?

4. Consider how you clean How can you use less hot water? Could you take a short shower instead of a bath?

SIMON HOPE Editorial Assistant Salvationist

5. Consider how you light LED light bulbs are slightly more expensive initially, but they use less energy – and money – in the long run. Could you make the switch?

As the Army steps up its response to climate change, Major Heather Poxon outlines her role as territorial environmental officer

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Pictures: Andrew King Photography

Together 2023

Together 2022

IN July 2022 Salvationists from around the territory gathered in Birmingham for the first time in many months for fellowship, worship and celebration. Together 2022 combined three territorial events: Commissioning, Congress and Symphony Sounds. It was a new venture, bringing together the best of past gatherings with new, innovative ways to share the gospel and encourage one another.

The weekend had something for everyone: prayer, Bible study, music and the word. It saw young and old from across the territory join in one clear focus: to lift up the name of Jesus.

The event included the recognition of the wonderful diversity in the UK and Ireland Territory with the formal acknowledgement of the African Praise Fellowship Zimbabwe, whose joyous worship united all those gathered. Sports mission also played a large part, as activities took place ahead of the Commonwealth Games hosted in the same city: park runs, games in the square and the impact of sports as an

act of discipleship all featured during the weekend.

The commissioning of the territory’s newest officers, live-streamed to families and congregations across the UK, Republic of Ireland and beyond, was a moment of solemn commitment and united celebration as these Messengers of Reconciliation were sent out to their new communities to proclaim the gospel.

It was quite a weekend and the first of its kind in this territory. Which begs the question: what next?

Together 2023 will take place over three days from 14 to 16 July in Croydon at the famous Fairfield Halls complex, which boasts a concert hall, a theatre, large gathering spaces inside and park areas outside. Key to the weekend will be the Commissioning of the Reflectors of Holiness session on Sunday morning.

Plans are already under way not only to learn from the joys and challenges of Together 2022 but also build and innovate on the concept – to consider new ways for us not only to gather but also reach out and connect with the

community and join in with what God is already doing in the area.

The theme for the weekend is Wholly Holy? and the weekend will feature –alongside Commissioning and Congress – Bible study, prayer, worship, seminars, staff section concerts, youth and children’s activities, sports and outreach.

Tickets go on sale from March and more programme details will be announced soon. You can find the latest information at salvationist.org.uk/ together, where you can find details about accommodation, transport, accessibility and how to get involved.

SAVE THE DATE

WHEN: Fri 14 – Sun 16 July

WHERE: Fairfield Halls, Croydon

FIND OUT MORE: salvationist.org.uk/together

Co-chairs Majors Kerry and Nick Coke (THQ) provide an update about this year’s event, which combines Commissioning, Congress and Symphony Sounds

Design for Life enabled me

DFL: EXPLAINED

Territorial Candidates Directors Majors Andrea and Mark Sawyer answer quick questions about the weekend

WHAT IS DFL?

It is a weekend retreat for all those who are giving opportunity, time and space to seek God’s will and purpose for their lives together with others. It’s a wonderful experience! We share in worship, teaching, group discussion, fellowship and great conversation.

WHO IS IT FOR?

DFL is for anyone over 18 seeking God’s design for their life. No one form of ministry, vocation or service is promoted. Whether you’re near the beginning of your journey and want to scan the horizon or you’ve been travelling a certain route and want to stop and reflect, DFL is for you.

WHAT’S THE TIMETABLE FOR THE WEEKEND?

The next retreat starts on Friday 27 January and ends on Sunday 29 January. Registration starts from 6pm on Friday, ahead of an evening meal at 7pm and the first session at 8pm. The weekend will end by 3pm on Sunday.

OVER the years Christ has been occupying more and more of my life. His influence has led me to question the whole reason for my being and why I was created on this Earth. As I grow in my walk, I want to discover the purpose or calling – God’s will – for my life. In my search, the Design for Life (DFL) course was recommended.

I wasn’t sure what to expect at first. I hesitated but in the end I applied. Now I strongly recommend the course to anyone who is trying to find out God’s will for their life.

The residential weekend is allencompassing. It takes you away from your busy life and provides space to listen, hear and respond to God. I must

HOW DFL HELPED ME

Reflecting on God’s providence and my calling.

Glorifying God for his faithfulness.

Being still and in prayer for God’s will.

Discovering my spiritual gifts.

confess my plan was to attend, ask God what he wanted me to do for him and then run away, but during the weekend he spoke.

At dawn on Saturday, God said: ‘I don’t want you to do anything for me but it’s what I can do through you. Your job is to prepare and be ready.’

His words sent my whole being into a spin. I was confused but, through the weekend, I realised that being ready was the reason why I was at DFL.

As I prepare, my prayer is Psalm 5:3: ‘In the morning you hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for you and watch and wait [for you to speak to my heart]’ (Amplified Bible Classic Edition).

WHAT IF I CAN’T MAKE IT?

Another Design for Life will take place from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 May.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The cost is £80 per person, including accommodation and meals.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Visit salvationist.org.uk/events/ designforlife, or talk to your corps officer, DHQ or the Candidates Unit. Your corps officer will need to endorse your application. For more information, contact us via email at vocation@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 020 7326 2820.

Reading God’s word to direct my path.

Recognising that difference is also part of God’s plan.

Creating relationships that became a conduit to my purpose – encouraging me to step out in faith and run towards God.

Patience Maponga-Nyamupanda (Catford) explains why she recommends the course to anyone considering officership or seeking God’s will for their life

Implementation begins

IHOPE, like me, you are preparing for this new year with renewed vision as we work to see God’s mission grow and flourish and communities experience fullness of life with Jesus.

This new year marks the culmination of two years’ work by the Structure Co-ordination and Design Group (SCDG) to increase the capacity of Salvation Army mission (Transformation), build strong and effective collaboration across our mission expressions (Integration) and design appropriate, effective, efficient and sustainable structures and processes that enable local mission to flourish (Streamlining). On 9 January, we began implementing changes.

Over the next seven months, we will move from having 20 divisions to 14. As you may have read, we have followed, with a few exceptions, county boundaries in setting the new divisional boundaries to encourage and enhance interaction and relationship not only with local government/authority and ecumenical partners but also between the various expressions of Salvation Army mission in any given location.

As we begin implementation of these changes this week, our prayer is that a spirit of grace will ensure a smooth transition for everyone who is affected by the implementation. The changes have been outlined previously but, for ease of reference, below is the full list with a map to make clear where divisional boundary lines fall.

The first phase of implementation began on 9 January with 20 current divisions becoming 17.

Central, Southern and Channel Islands

Majors Lisa and Mike Lloyd-Jones East Midlands

Majors Lindy and Mark Rose East of England

Major Howard Russell and Major Pam Pitt Ireland

Colonels Chris and Neil Webb North East Majors David and Gillian Burns North Scotland Major Gillian Jackson and Major Steve Dutfield North West and Isle of Man Majors David and Kathy Taylor Wales

Majors Noreen and Roger Batt West Midlands Lieut-Colonels Karin and Joao Paulo Ramos Yorkshire and Humber Major Jane Cowell and Major Alec Still

On 6 April the new South West Division is created under the leadership of Majors Gill and Paul Billard, reducing the number of divisions to 16. The final changes to divisional boundaries take us to 14 divisions on 1 July with the creation of a Central and Southern Scotland Division under the leadership of Major Janet Robson, a London Division under the leadership of Majors Mandy and Steve White and the expanded South East Division under the leadership of Majors Linda and Mark Herbert.

completed. Continuous improvement is key to this structural change rather than expecting everything to be perfect immediately. The divisional staffing structure will not be complete for divisions until July and some DHQs will be working with significantly reduced personnel for this period of time. The Territorial Appointments Conference commences on 15 January and is an important part of this process. We realise it is likely to be messy, unsettling and demanding in the next few months for our DHQ teams, but be assured we will do all we can to bring clarity and reassurance.

Service Design Groups in Business Administration, Communications, Personnel, Mission and in my own office continue their work to improve the support and oversight given to corps and other local mission expressions. A more integrated and streamlined structure is our desired outcome, achieved through continuous improvement. This is not quick work, but we are seeing progress and there is more to come in the year ahead.

The ultimate aim of this structural change is to ensure local mission flourishes. The DHQ and THQ updates are only worth doing if they result in all our Salvation Army expressions flourishing in their communities. This will require patience, understanding, commitment and a determination from all who are involved in the Army’s mission. Nothing worth having comes easily, and so as we go through this time of implementation throughout 2023 let us remember that the Church is one of very few institutions that does not exist for its members, but primarily for the benefit of those who are not yet included. So, I ask each one of us already a part of the Church to pray for and make every effort to ensure the changes being made will benefit those who are not yet part of our church.

COLO 9. North West and Isle of Man 10. South East 11. South West 12. Wales 13. West Midlands 14. Yorkshire and Humber •DHQs

However, although implementation began on 9 January, it will become very clear that not everything has been

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FAST FACTS

DIVISION: Devon and Cornwall CORPS OFFICER: Major Lisa Goble FIND US ONLINE: @SalvationArmyRedruth

WE ARE A BRONZE ECO CHURCH

We were awarded Bronze Eco Church status after having worked through the questionnaire for several months. There were areas where we did well and others where we needed to improve. Having an older building, it’s unlikely we can achieve a Silver award, but we are continuing our journey to see where we can improve in our care for creation.

I introduced the concept of Eco Church to the corps council, who were enthusiastic, and it now has a permanent fixture on our agenda. I think by doing it that way, each section and programme considers how they can make changes to the way we do things. It’s a combined approach.

CARING FOR CREATION IS EMBEDDED IN ALL WE DO

It’s embedded in all that we do and how we think about things rather than a separate programme or ministry.

We might look at using a different product or ask: does this need to be printed? Simple things such as making sure we don’t leave lights turned on or electronic items on standby. We recycle as much as we can, even crisp packets from the parent-and-toddler group. Members of the corps also take things home to put in their own recycling or compost bins, or take to recycling banks. Any bread left over we hand out so that we can make sure that we’re putting as least as we can into the general waste.

As a registered Eco Church we are signed up to monthly newsletters, which have a lot of great resources that help us in our thinking and our teaching programmes, as well as those produced by the Army. In 2022 we participated in the Wave of Hope, where churches in Cornwall constructed a display on

the direct route to the G7 summit and we supported the Climate Coalition’s Show the Love campaign by sending our MP – George Eustice, the environment minister at the time – a green heart to say that we care about a greener and more just future for all.

It’s also a regular topic for our worship and prayer. I think it’s important that we know the theology of why we care for creation as well as how to care for creation. We see it as part of our discipleship responsibilities as Christians. Churches Together in Cornwall meet regularly on Zoom and they’ve organised several environmental worship services, which we’ve attended or put on our Facebook page.

WE ARE A CHAIN IN THE COMMUNITY

We are a chain in the community, preventing things from ending up in landfill or contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. We find that, like most corps, we receive all sorts of donations. We don’t have the space to store

them, so we pass them on as quickly as we can to people at drop-ins or to other charity organisations and initiatives, such as the baby bank.

WE ARE DOING OUR BIT TO HELP

We’re a small corps in an old building. We’ve got a busy community programme in one of the poorest areas and we are doing our bit to help. There are ways to care for creation without it costing the corps more by asking: Do we need that? Do we need heating or lighting on when nobody’s in? It doesn’t have to be about running specific environmental projects; it can be a part of what we are already doing.

Major Lisa Goble

ANNIVERSARY

International leaders celebrate centenary

BRAZIL

TAKING the theme Others – For the Glory of God, the centenary congress saw the visit of General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle.

With hundreds of people travelling to São Paulo, some from 2,000 miles away, the celebrations were led by the territorial leaders, Colonels Wilson and Nara Strasse. Visiting guests included Divisional Commander Lieut-Colonel Allan Hofer (Potomac Division, USA Southern Territory), who accompanied the National Capital Band as the guest music group.

Divisions and districts gave a joint presentation on the history of the Army in Brazil, and regional songs demonstrated the cultural variety of the country, highlighting its rhythms, clothes, accents and – something common throughout – contagious joy.

Following the congress, the General and Commissioner Rosalie shared some challenges and victories at Officers’ Councils.

The theme of the congress achieved its objective – to reach others, for the glory of God. – EN

EVENT

MIDSOMER NORTON The fellowship praised God for ‘Ebenezer’ moments as they celebrated the 140th corps anniversary. Corps officer Lieutenant Emma Francis led a response time featuring the corporate creation of a cross by placing pebbles that represented past and present thanks and future hopes. Lieutenant Emma also restored and remounted the Army crest and a cross was made and hung on the platform wall by a member of the community. Many memories were shared as the corps history books were opened, and Lieutenant Emma created a display of the earliest days of the Army in Midsomer Norton, including the first War Cry articles documenting its opening. The corps is excitedly looking forward to how God will build his Kingdom in the next 140 years! – EF

ANNIVERSARY

LOUTH Celebrations

a Saturday

ST MARY CRAY

Despite the vast age gaps, a lot of fun was had when residents from a nearby care home visited the parent-and-toddler group to sing and dance with the children. Over refreshments the residents shared stories and offered words of wisdom. It was a blessing to bridge the gap between the oldest and the youngest in the community. – EG

of an abridged version of the musical Glory, arranged and led by Songster Leader Major Merle Garrad. The cast included corps officers Captain Callum and

Garrad, Peter Holden and Audrey Crawford. The performance was well attended and followed by refreshments. In the Sunday meetings, Captain Callum reminded everyone gathered of their heritage and the need to make a positive contribution in the service of the Lord. – CT

EVENT

EXETER TEMPLE The corps has started a monthly Singing by Heart group. It is run alongside the Connect club, which provides opportunities for adults to do crafts, play table tennis or indoor bowls, or sit and chat over drinks. – JW

to mark the 138th corps anniversary commenced with

afternoon presentation

EVENT

ECUMENICAL

OUTREACH

OUTREACH

BRIDGWATER The

Christmas

at the

station

at Hinkley Point. Corps officer Lieutenant Heather Culshaw was recently invited to join the team at Bylor as an associate chaplain after they supported the corps Christmas appeal in 2021. Lieutenant Heather now travels to the site once a week to support staff and construction workers. Bylor donated £1,500 towards the 2022 Christmas appeal and offered one of their drivers to help deliver the parcels to primary schools. – HC

EVENT

NORTHAMPTON Territorial Secretary for Leader Development

Colonel Jenine Main led a weekend of prayer. Corps officer Captain Cheryl Stone led an evening of worship and prayer, which included the creation of a corps psalm. Under the theme Ignite, the weekend used prayer stations. These included the start of a 10,000 reasons prayer wall that is now gathering notes of thanks and intercession. The message was well received by the corps, who are still devoting themselves to meeting God in prayer. – TS

COMMUNITY

BELLSHILL The annual Music for a Christmas Evening concert raised funds for the new youth club, which attracts more than 40 children every week. The band presented a programme of seasonal favourites and new repertoire. Children from the youth club were interviewed by Bandsman Cameron Shanks and corps officer Major Miriam Wing, and more than £1,000 was raised to support this ministry. – MS

WEST MIDLANDS The Salvation Army mobilised across Birmingham and the West Midlands to provide 4,500 new toys and 550 Christmas food hampers to support families in need during the festive season. The items were distributed by social services, family support teams, the police, GP surgeries, health visitors, midwives, youth centres, schools, hostels and safe houses. – AR

STANSTED AIRPORT The Stansted Airport Sings Christmas event took place with the London North East Fellowship Band performing. The event was held in the main terminal where many staff members and passengers could enjoy the carols. The guest soloist was Susanna Offor, chaplain and spiritual care lead at Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford. The event was supported by airport senior management, airport chaplain Major Sidney Pinches and the airport chaplaincy team (pictured), as well as volunteers from a church who provided refreshments. – SP

Preston and Blackburn Bands with Divisional Ecumenical Officer Captain Tracy Collis contribute to BBC Radio Lancashire’s Churches Together carol service

Harold Hill corps folk celebrate Christmas with a Nativity trail, readings, carols and refreshments

divisional fellowship band brought some

cheer to staff members

nuclear power

under construction

Students from St Peter’s C of E Academy help sort donated toys at Longton Corps

EVENT

WORKSOP The corps held its first carol service and Nativity play since the Covid-19 pandemic, including timbrels, puppets and a real baby. Eight-year-old Nathaniel, who was enrolled as a junior soldier last year, made his debut playing cornet. He presented three carols along with his mum, grandma, grandad and YP Band Leader Ian Harris. – VO

EVENT

EVENT

MERTHYR TYDFIL The town crier welcomed Santa and his helpers to the corps carol concert in aid of Values in Care’s assisted living facilities. The fellowship band accompanied carols and the timbrelists performed. Cadet Paul Sass shared a thought about the Nativity and the town crier judged the annual Christmas cake competition. – LB

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NEWS IN BRIEF

NEWCASTLE CITY TEMPLE Corps folk enjoyed a carol service led by corps officer Major Liz Hancock, who based the theme on the Joy of Christmas. It included the band, songsters and a YP Nativity play. – BI

WILLENHALL About 70 people attended a free lunchtime concert by musicians from nearby corps and piano soloist, Divisional Mission Enabler Major Steve Forman. Many new people came by personal invitation or from seeing an advert on social media. – LH-N

RISCA Corps folk celebrated the return of the Christmas community carol service at Risca Primary School with local dignitaries as guests. Ty Sign Primary School Choir, along with the band and songsters, contributed to the afternoon and the Rev Marc Owen from Moriah Baptist Church gave a thought. – JB

CIRENCESTER The band presented carol services at nearby care homes and accompanied community carol singing outside the George Inn in Kempsford, organised by St Mary’s Church. – MG

GLOUCESTER Members of the band were invited by police community support officer Suzanne Sexton (Forest of Dean) to accompany carols with the residents of a new housing complex near the city centre. This was part of an initiative to bring the neighbours together and an enthusiastic crowd of residents gathered. – AB

ABERTILLERY The band played carols at Asda and Tesco. At both locations the music was appreciated because it had been several years since they had been able to play outside due to Covid-19 restrictions. One shopper requested ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’ and was visibly moved to tears as it evoked memories. – AB

CARDIFF Divisional Mission Enabler Major Stephen Wilson accepted 50 toys, £40 in vouchers and 10 selection boxes from Which? for distribution to children in the area. – AR

GLOUCESTER Despite snow and ice, volunteers gathered at the hall for five days to provide food boxes and toy parcels to families in need within the area. Organised by Jackie Bell, Amanda Wallis and corps officers Majors Gareth and Susan Heward, 882 food boxes and 813 toy parcels were distributed. – AB

BRIDGWATER Sedgemoor Caravans donated a lorry-full of toys to the Christmas Present Appeal. There was enough to share between seven other corps within the division, providing more than 500 parcels to children in the area. The corps also welcomed more than 100 people to its Carols by Candlelight service and almost 40 people from the community, boccia and lunch club groups joined together to enjoy a Christmas lunch. – HC

More than 70 people at Doncaster attend an afternoon tea to raise funds for the corps Ukrainian project

BOOTH HOUSE LIFEHOUSE DUMFRIES SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD

KEVIN was welcomed as an adherent of the Core Recovery Fellowship by chaplain and Core Recovery Church Leader Captain Brian Ward. Kevin spoke about his gratitude to the Lifehouse both as an ex-resident and now as a volunteer in social enterprise. Kevin has been meeting with Captain Brian since 2019 and in recent months has renewed his active interest in Christianity, attending Sunday worship and completing the To Serve discipleship course. – BW

HENDON

ALFIE was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Major Linda Billard, supported by family and friends. The theme of the meeting was Jesus Calmed the Storm, based on Matthew 8:23–27. Great fun was had by the young people acting out the story, complete with a dinghy and water pistols. Everyone present was reminded that Jesus is always with them and they can call on his name at any time. Alfie is pictured with Majors Linda and Mark Billard. – LB

BOSCOMBE

ELLIS Marr was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Terri Holdroyd. Ellis has volunteered at the charity shop for about 10 years and has become a great asset to the team, with customers often asking after her. In her testimony she led the congregation in the action song ‘My Lighthouse’. Ellis attends the Bible study and other midweek activities. – RH

WHAT DOES BEING A SOLDIER OR ADHERENT MEAN?

Find out more about membership of The Salvation Army and the different ways in which you can make a spiritual commitment at salvationist.org.uk/membership.

PAUL Bristow was welcomed as an adherent. Paul shared his testimony in word and song, singing of his desire to always walk closely with Jesus. Paul is pictured with corps officers Majors David and Jane Alton. – JA

THOMAS Critchlow was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major John McLean, having connected with the corps during the Covid-19 pandemic. Thomas testified to finding purpose and direction after finding God. Thomas is pictured with Major John

CAPTAIN CHRIS DOWNIE

CAPTAIN Christopher Thomas Downie was born in Airdrie in 1955 and attended Airdrie Corps with his family. He joined the Royal Navy as a young boy, later becoming a firefighter, a private driving instructor and a driving instructor with the Ministry of Defence. He married Andrina Callison in 1985, moving to Yorkshire with their three children in 1998. After recommitting his life to Christ in 2001 at Selby Corps, Chris joined Andrina in training for officership in the God’s Fellow Workers session from 2006 to 2008.

Together they were appointed to Dundee Central, Inverness and Lockerbie Corps, where Chris had his final appointment alongside Andrina before he retired in December 2021.

Despite a number of years of ill health, Chris maintained his good humour and spoke often about his faith and how important his calling was to him. He often shared the experience with family, friends and corps folk as well as in later years with carers and hospital staff.

Chris is very much missed by Andrina and their children, Andrew, Christopher and Heather, and also by his three grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as ‘Grumpa’. – AD

DAVID CARTER CLACTON

DAVE Carter, who came from an evangelical church background, moved to the Clacton area with his family, but could not find a local church that they felt comfortable in until they met the corps officer in the town centre selling the War Cry.

Dave was invited to the meetings at Clacton Corps and settled with his family. In November 2015, Dave and his wife Carol were enrolled as soldiers. He joined the songsters and, along with Carol, took on the role of selling the Army papers and witnessing in the town centre where they had their first contact with The Salvation Army. They continued in this role until Dave became ill early in 2022.

Dave held firm in his faith through his illness and was promoted to Glory during August. – VR

MAJOR MICHAEL SEBBAGE

MAJOR Michael Sebbage was born in Brighton on 4 May 1947. He passed away peacefully on 24 November 2022 at Croydon University Hospital after a debilitating illness. Described as a gentleman by the nurses on the ward; he was gentle, kind and considerate to all he met. At the same time, he could be firm, decisive and discerning when needed.

Mike grew up in Yorkshire and Northumberland, moving around with his officer parents and four other siblings, of whom he was the second oldest. He had a happy childhood and, at the age of 12 in Whitley Bay, knew that officership was his destiny. In 1967 he joined the Evangelists session, where he met his future wife, Anna-Christina Edberg from Stockholm, Sweden. Marrying in 1971, they started life together in Newry, Northern Ireland, followed by eight other corps appointments on both sides of the Irish Sea. Mike was divisional youth secretary for Durham and Tees, divisional director for personnel for West Midlands and later associate director for Family Tracing at THQ.

On retirement, Mike and Chris continued to live in the Bromley area and led the 50-plus club at the corps for seven years. Mike remained faithful in his calling and love for God and his word. He will also be remembered by many for his wise one-to-one counselling.

Mike loved his family. Two sons, Mihol and Tim, born two years apart, were followed through the years by several grandchildren. Mike was a fun-loving, hands-on dad and grandad they all recall with much fondness. Unfortunately, he never got to meet his great-granddaughter, born just before he passed away. Mike has gone to his heavenly Home. No more suffering. We thank God for the rich legacy he has given his family and countless others through the years. – AS

LYN WARDLE GLOUCESTER

LYNETTE Wardle was born in Jamaica and moved to the UK in 1963. In 1973 Lyn found her spiritual home at The Salvation Army in Gloucester.

She worked in the hospital and became a much-loved member of staff with her caring attitude, strong Christian faith and her eagerness to help no matter the task.

Lyn was regularly seen with the Army papers in the city centre, a task she absolutely loved. She often helped with the corps coffee mornings, home league and over-60 club, seeing this as part of her Christian duty.

Lyn brought up her family, teaching them Christian values and was a writer of verse, prayers and testimonies. A very apt testimony to her life was clearly shown and expressed at the packed hall from all areas of the community during her memorial service.

Lyn was a true Christian lady, totally unselfish, and sweet in nature. – AB

JOAN DAVIS CHATHAM

JOAN Davis née Busbridge was born in January 1941 and was brought up in Gravesend Corps. She was very active within the corps and attended almost every night for activities with the corps cadets and songsters.

Joan had a lovely voice and frequently sang as a soloist at the corps. While at Gravesend, she met her sweetheart, John, whom she followed into the training college. John was commissioned a Greatheart and Joan was commissioned a Soldier of Christ.

They married and had two sons, Greg and Jeremy. After leaving the work, Joan became a homemaker and supported John in his new career within social work. Sadly, John passed away in 2020. However, Joan continued to live in their home until her ill health necessitated her moving into a nursing home. Joan was promoted to Glory on 16 October 2022 and leaves two sons and four grandchildren. – GD

ARMY PEOPLE

Appointed

Effective 15 December 2022

CAPTAIN ALISON GREER , Assistant Director (Operations), Mission Service

Effective 5 January

TERRITORIAL ENVOY ALI JAMES, Great Yarmouth

TERRITORIAL ENVOY RUTH MOREY, North Walsham and Chaplain, Furze Hill

MAJOR GIA SALARISHVILI, Branksome and Associate Officer, Poole

Effective 1 February

MAJOR GARY LACEY, Territorial Prayer Network Co-ordinator

Effective 16 March

MAJOR ALEC STILL , Assistant Divisional Commander, Yorkshire and Humber Division

MAJOR ANDREA STILL , Mirfield

Retired officers’ birthdays

MAJOR FIONA MACLEAN, 80 on 25 January

MAJOR RUTH CLARKE, 80 on 27 January

Promoted to Glory

FRED HOUSLEY, Hull Citadel

BARBARA CARTMEL , Clowne, from Bamford Grange Care Home, Stockport

MARILYN MCDERMENT, Parkhead

RTD BM GEORGE HEATH, Knottingley

LILY EVANS, Hednesford, on 21 December

KEVIN AVERY, Doncaster, on 26 December

MAJOR EDITH HAMBLETON on 26 December from Glebe Court

KEN JONES, Hove, on 27 December

Bereaved

CAPTAIN WENDY FERGUSON-SMITH, Selby, Captain Angela Noble, Scarborough, Linda Posnett and Peter Housley of their father Fred Housley

SARAH ALLAN, Clowne, of her mother Barbara Cartmel

BARRY EVANS, Hednesford, of his wife Lily Evans, Major Carol Evans, Hinckley, of her mother

CHRISTINE AVERY, Doncaster, of her husband Kevin Avery

MAJOR RUTH DYKES, Kidsgrove, Mark Hambleton, Basildon, Joy Hambleton, Ilford, Grace Hambleton and John Hambleton of their mother

KAREN TINSLEY, Hove, Ruth Fuller, Bedford Congress Hall, and David Jones of their father Ken Jones, Phil Hadley, Hove, of his brother

LIN ANDERSON, Winton, of her mother Hilda Potter

CAPTAIN DARRON BOULTON, Atherton, of his mother Maureen Hazel Lucas

ENGAGEMENTS

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

Sat 14 – Mon 23 Jan India South Eastern Territory

Tue 24 – Sun 29 Jan India Central Territory

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Tue 17 Jan ICO lecture

Sat 21 – Tue 24 Jan The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia Territory

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Commissioner Gill Cotterill

Sun 15 Jan WBC (territorial appointments conference)

Sun 22 Jan WBC (Territorial Envoy Annual Seminar)

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Colonel Jenine Main

Sun 15 Jan WBC (territorial appointments conference)

Fri 20 – Sun 22 Jan Encounter Prayer Gathering

Thu 26 – Fri 27 Jan Missenden (Going Deeper) *

*Colonel Jenine Main only

NOTICES

Holocaust Memorial Day

Access prayers, reflections and advice to help you mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January on the Council of Christians and Jews website at ccj.org.uk . The theme this year is Ordinary People, and the day is a time to remember the 6 million Jews and other people murdered in the Holocaust and in genocides since then.

Helping-Hand Appeal

Wednesday 18 January 12.30pm or 7.30pm. Join online with the Family Ministries Unit and International Development UK for the launch of the 2023 Helping-Hand Appeal. Hear about the Clean Water projects that will be supported and talk to the team behind the Appeal. Find out more at salvationarmy.org. uk/form/helping-hand-appeal-launch

Take The Big Step

MAJOR ALISON GARDNER , Grimsby

Effective 1 January

MAJOR LINDA PERKIN (née Scholey) out of Stainforth in 1977 and last appointment Gatwick Airport Chaplaincy

ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander

Try The Big Step wellbeing resource from Sports Mission to help you pause, pray and prepare to consider new goals for 2023 or first steps in a new direction. Available online from salvationist.org.uk/resources

SOUNDS

The All Terrain Podcast

This episode’s guest is Major Gordon Cotterill. Together with his wife, Kate, he finds fulfilment seeking what God wants at Sutton Corps. He enjoys being part of a church that explores inclusion and diversity in the way it reaches out to its community.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and PodBean

SITTINGBOURNE, SHORTLANDS ROAD ME10 3JT

Saturday 28 January, 3pm

CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY AND RETIREMENT SERVICE

for Major Linda Perkin

Led by Majors Mark and Linda Herbert followed by a buffet meal and musical programme by Southend Citadel Songsters at 6.30pm

Letters of greeting can be sent to susan.jones@salvationarmy.org.uk

BRISTOL EASTON, HASSELL DRIVE BS2 0AN

Saturday 28 January, 7pm

INTERNATIONAL STAFF BAND

Tickets £10 (no booking fee) from eventbrite.co.uk/e/479839401567

Sunday 29 January, 10.30am and 2.15pm Contact Hilary on 07504 217151

SOUTHBOURNE, BOURNEMOUTH