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Getting the message across HAVING spent most of my life seeking, or at least being open to learning and to understanding more, there is still a sense of wonder when ‘the penny drops’ or the light of revelation illuminates the page or rings in my ear.

Any experience can be a learning experience if we choose to have an open mind and heart, however hard that may be. Salvationists have been seeking to find ways to connect with people where they are for generations – it is in our DNA. Whether it is in the pub, the disco, the marketplace or the prison cell, finding the right words for the right context is the challenge of every Christian.

One officer who made that her life’s goal through music was Major Joy Webb, who was recently promoted to Glory. We reprint an interview from September 2000 about her book Bridge of Songs, talking about how God spoke to her and others through her music.

This week has been Prisons Week and we acknowledge how another of our most effective tools to bridge that gap, War Cry, is still connecting with people, perhaps in the darkest places of their lives.

The gospel truth needs to be proclaimed by any and all means possible. How are you getting the message across?

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Keep in step With Strictly Come Dancing back on BBC One, Ivan Radford asks who’s taking the lead in your life

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O you know your quickstep from your rumba? Your tango from your foxtrot? Your samba from your paso doble? If you do, you’re likely among the millions of people swooping across the living room to pick up the TV remote on Saturday nights to watch Strictly Come Dancing. Now in its 21st season, the heavily sequinned series has been partnering celebrities with professional dancers to see who can impress with their footwork since 2004.

The current season has included everyone from TV presenter Les Dennis and national treasure Angela Rippon to Channel 4 News anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Paralympic cyclist and swimmer Jody Cundy. Over the years, its diverse line-up of contestants has proven that anyone, regardless of age, background, disability or life experience, can find a place in the Strictly ballroom – and, at the same time, it has united them in recognising that, regardless of age, background, disability or life experience, dancing to a professional level can be really, really difficult. Each contestant is reassured, however, that – no matter how complicated the dance

– they’re not going through it alone. As the title of Strictly’s sister TV show reminds them, It Takes Two. In one of the early episodes of this season, Krishnan was called out by the judges for not taking the lead in a dance and instead following his partner, Lauren Oakley. So often in life, though, we can be guilty of doing the opposite: taking the lead and waltzing off by ourselves without thinking about it.

Proverbs reminds us repeatedly to be mindful of our feet and where we put them: ‘We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps’ (Proverbs 16:9 New Living Translation). If we try and determine our steps on our own, we just end up stumbling down a crooked path.

A better starting point is remembering who we have as a dance partner to begin with and having faith that he’s got the choreography sorted: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight’ (Proverbs 3:5 and 6).

But the beautiful thing about living in tandem with the Lord is that it’s not about merely following in his footsteps,

Reflect and respond How close is your walk – or waltz – with Jesus at the moment?

At the start of every morning this week, pray for God to take the lead in your day. or obeying directions in isolation: it’s an invitation to journey with him, not only on Saturday nights but continuously.

He’s with us at all times, to guide our steps, to correct us when we put a foot wrong, and to carry us through the tricky passages when we can’t see a way forward.

It’s a partnership that calls for trust to step out on to the dancefloor and follow him, but it can only work – and we can only succeed in reflecting God’s love to everyone around us – if we continue to follow him with every step we take. As song 986 in the Army songbook says: ‘You will find each day your pathway easy/ If you keep in step all the time.’

Are you keeping in step with the Lord?

Are you letting him take the lead?

IVAN RADFORD Managing Editor Salvationist

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Quiz Prisons Week Can you answer these questions about prisons and prisoners?

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In the book of Daniel, which prophet broke the law by praying to God?

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Who was imprisoned by Potiphar in Genesis 39?

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Which famous Christians were imprisoned in Acts 16?

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Which Army officer wrote Prisoner of War: The Gospel According to Fred?

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How many years did Envoy Richard Hutton spend in prison prior to his conversion?

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In July 1738, which British church leader and hymn writer asked to be locked in overnight with the prisoners who were to be executed the next day?

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What two things did John Bunyan write while he was imprisoned for refusing to give up preaching?

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In the UKI Territory, which unit provides chaplains to prisons?

1 Daniel. 2 Joseph. 3 Paul and Silas. 4 Fred Hill.

5 23. 6 Charles Wesley. 7 Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners and The Pilgrim’s Progress.

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‘God has brought me closer to him’ Darren Wooldridge (Bognor Regis) shares how God used his time in prison for a new beginning

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N 2019 I was sleeping in my car when Petersfield Corps found me and loved me. Every day they gave me breakfast and enough things for the next night.

Unfortunately, I breached a court order, resulting in me being imprisoned.

After booking in, I was taken to my cell at 10pm. I was scared and alone, as this was my first time in prison. All I could do was pray to God. As I sat down at the desk, I found copies of the War Cry! A sign from God – I am not alone! I had an enormous feeling of hope and serenity.

I began to settle in, connecting to the chaplaincy team, attending church and joining the church music group.

Later, I was put into a cell with a difficult cellmate to be with. It was a hard time, with my mental health struggling.

However, this is where God used the chaplaincy team and my y childhood faith to enable able my survival.

My mum visited every week, and the amazing mazing people from Petersfield sfield Corps wrote letters and cards, which meant a lot. t.

During those ose 63 days, locked up for 23 hours ours a day, I changed.

A process of repentance and surrender der brought me before God. I was reminded of Jesus in the wilderness, erness, surviving through hrough faith.

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Corps to look out for me. When I walked into the hall, I was greeted by name.

I immediately felt welcome!

My time in prison has been a homecoming experience. Having family roots in the Army and then being estranged from my family, God used the two corps and the chaplaincy team to bring me home to the Father.

My faith grew and my sense of belonging developed. I joined the To Serve course – my mum joined too. Over that year, I had a calling from God to serve him as a soldier. On 12 February 2023, I was proudly enrolled, alongside my mum and two others. To my amazement, Petersfield Corps cancelled their meeting and everybody came to see it!

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Rehabilitated and loved George Tanton explores the ministry of two Salvation Army probation centres in Wales

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N 17 March 1932, the House o’ the Trees in Penrhiwfer, south Wales, was opened as part of the Army’s social reform work, being placed under the direction of Mary Patch, secretary of the Army’s Goodwill and Slum Department.

As a probation centre for local unemployed young men who had come under the radar of the law, the House o’ the Trees was intended to rehabilitate them. Teaching them practical skills in stonemasonry, carpentry, ironmongering, agriculture and animal husbandry, it was envisaged they would find employment and avoid going to prison.

The House sat on land occupied by a half-ruined colliery manager’s cottage above an abandoned mine, as well as several outbuildings used for rearing livestock. Workshops, dormitories, a mess hall and a chapel were then built to accommodate the growing demand for the centre’s services.

As described in a 1938 pamphlet, the House included both a poultry and dairy farm where the boys were provided ‘training in milking and calf-rearing’. There was also a piggery, where two pedigree sows – ‘a particularly welcome gift from the farm of Mr Lloyd George’ – were kept.

Such was the success of the House o’ the Trees that, in 1933, a second was opened in Ty-y-Coed, Pontypridd. Brigadier Mary Patch reported in the 14 July 1934 issue of the War Cry: ‘Over 30 lads now attend daily for instruction in various branches of stock farming and horticulture…

Lectures are given by experts from the Governmental Experimental Farm at Pencoed [and] advice and guidance [is] given by the officers of

the Department of Agriculture.’

The article concluded that: ‘The greatest joy comes from the knowledge that inertia and the sense of futility and bitterness which follows enforced idleness, is being fought and subdued at Ty-y-Coed.’

Brigadier Patch also emphasised the spiritual wellbeing nurtured by both Houses: ‘Our spiritual work has been regarded as of supreme importance, and prominence is given to spiritual instruction and evangelical activities. There has been a number of conversions and a big improvement in the life and habits of several lads.’

When speaking in 1938 to a reporter from The News Chronicle, Lieut-Colonel Mary Patch proclaimed: ‘Glad as we are at the success of this experiment ... we rejoice still more over the lives which have been changed here.’

During the Second World War, the Houses began to teach practical skills as well as Christian morals to young evacuees. In 1942, on the 10th anniversary of the opening of the original House, Eirwen Owen, deputy regional commissioner for civil defence, spoke at the Penrhiwfer House, reiterating the settlement’s importance for young people. Her speech was reported in the Caerphilly Journal on 23 May: ‘Evacuation meant young people were torn away from familiar environments and some needed extra care not only from loving hands but from trained hands. The training of youth was important for youth must face the post-war

problems of winning the peace. They must be trained in the practical ideals of Christian citizenship.’

In 1959, the House o’ the Trees initiative became incorporated into the Army’s Men’s Social Work. In 1976 the Penrhiwfer House became a probation centre in partnership with the Mid-Glamorgan Probation Service. The site became the basis of a training programme for young men whose probation order required them to reside at the centre for one year and ‘to learn to adjust to a regular work pattern’.

The House finally closed on 17 June 1989 after 57 years.

GEORGE TANTON Editorial Assistant Salvationist

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BIBLE STUDY

Justified by faith Captain Ian Hammond reminds us that faith is the only way to a relationship with God ROMANS 4

PAUSE AND REFLECT Which three key moments in Abraham’s story does Paul focus on?

PAUSE AND REFLECT Does God see us as good because of what we believe or because of what we do?

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HAT words or phrases stand out to you in our study passage? Perhaps, after an initial read through, you discovered some phrases that indicate what Paul believes, as he focuses on the example of Abraham.

The Jews considered Abraham to be ‘the father of many nations’ (Genesis 17:4). In Genesis 15:5 and 6, God promises the childless Abram a son and descendants as numerous as the stars and makes a covenant with him.

In Genesis 22:17, God says Abraham’s descendants will be as ‘numerous … as the sand on the seashore’. Paul is referring to this story in verse 3: ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’

Paul uses the words ‘faith’ and ‘trust’ a total of 11 times in this chapter. As if to emphasise his point, Paul mentions ‘righteousness’ 9 times and ‘credited’ 8 times. The significance is in how these ideas work together.

Paul tells us that justification and righteousness – in other words, being seen as good by God – are by faith. He writes: ‘Faith is credited as righteousness’ (v5). The ritual of circumcision and the practising of the Law do not deliver a righteous standing before God (see vv11 and 14).

It is our faith and trust in God that counts, not the things we do. He returns to this point in Ephesians 2:8 and 9: ‘It is by grace you have been saved, through faith … not by works.’

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First, God regarded Abraham as righteous before he was circumcised (v10). It is later that God declares circumcision to be a sign of the covenant between himself and the Israelites (see Genesis 17:10–13).

Second, Abraham was seen as righteous before the Law was given (see v13). God’s relationship with Abraham predates his giving of the Law to Moses in Exodus 20. Therefore, Paul argues, the Law cannot be the basis by which God counts Abraham as righteous.

Third, we discover the strength of Abraham’s faith in God’s promises, even when many other people would have doubted. Abraham and Sarah were old, beyond any human ability to have children, yet Abraham was fully confident in God’s ability to work beyond human understanding to ensure his promises would be fulfilled.

Even in the seeming hopelessness of his situation, Abraham’s faith did not waver.

In fact, it was strengthened (see vv18–21).

PAUSE AND REFLECT How does your faith compare to Abraham’s?

Can you identify things that you struggle with, but through which God might seek to strengthen your faith?

Abraham didn’t get stuck in the situation. He looked beyond it to God – the One who makes the impossible happen – and trusted him to keep his promises. Against the laws of nature, he perceived that God is more than able to do what is needed.

Paul addresses the keeping of the Law, with its many regulations, and the marking of divine covenant through circumcision because they were perceived obstacles for Gentiles coming into a relationship with God. Righteousness, he argues, comes solely through faith. Non-Jews are not afterthoughts who have sneaked into God’s family but are, in fact, full members, for Abraham is ‘the father of us all’ (v16).

PAUSE AND REFLECT To what extent do we use regulations to exclude people from knowing God? Whom might we be guilty of excluding?

Paul writes: ‘The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone’ (v23). They apply to everyone who takes God at his word and obeys him. All the promises God gave Abraham – his presence, love, protection and blessing – are ‘also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness’; our part is to ‘believe in [God] who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead’ (v24).

Why is this important? Paul tells us that we need to believe in Jesus because God delivered him ‘over to death for our sins and … raised [him] to life for our justification’ (v25).

It is by Christ’s death that God ‘justifies the ungodly’ and credits their faith ‘as righteousness’ (v5).

God raised Jesus from the dead.

When we place our faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection, God sees us as righteous. Our belief in what Jesus did on the cross for our sins is essential to a relationship with God.

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.

In October, the focus of our prayers is on Jesus and his righteousness.

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK FOCUS

by Hayley Still (UK Engagement Co-ordinator, International Projects Office)

PAUSE AND REFLECT How strongly do you believe that the death and resurrection of Jesus are true?

To maintain God’s justice, sin – the breaking of divine Law – requires dealing with. By his death, Jesus took the punishment for the sins of the world. If what Jesus paid was not enough, would God have raised him from death? No. If there were still a price to pay, if his death were insufficient, Jesus would not have been raised. Therefore, because God raised Jesus, we can be certain that God has dealt with our sins and that he sees us as forgiven – as righteous.

The Gospel evidence for the Resurrection is clear (see Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24 and John 20 and 21).

In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul explains the circumstances and significance of the Resurrection.

In raising Jesus, God has taken away everything that can stop us being fully in relationship with him.

PAUSE AND REFLECT What does the Resurrection mean for you?

What difference does it make in your life?

What difference should it make?

To what extent does being considered righteous by God affect how you live?

CAPTAIN IAN HAMMOND Corps Officer Ivybridge

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER – LUKE 10:25–37 The theme for International Development Week 2023 is Global Community. The Church should be an example of community at its best – loving, serving, inclusive and generous. Lord, help us to look beyond what is familiar to those outside our geographical locations, and recognise ourselves as members of a global community. Amen.

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER – JOHN 13:34 AND 35 Jesus’ teachings encourage a radical and transformative kind of love that extends beyond personal preferences to love all people, not just those we know and like.

We are called by Jesus to express love as a mark of discipleship. Lord, help us to reflect your love into the world and express a commitment to selflessness. Amen.

MONDAY 16 OCTOBER – ACTS 4:32–35 Throughout the New Testament, churches are shown as communities both at their best – living out hospitality and generosity – and at their worst – embracing jealousy and gossiping with one another. Heavenly Father, give me a heart of generosity, and help me to hold my possessions lightly, trusting in your bountiful grace and faithfulness. Amen.

TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER – ROMANS 12:9–16 People in our world are in pain. Pain caused by war, hunger, isolation, poverty and exploitation. We must be stirred to action. Lord God, fill my heart with love and compassion for those I know and for those I will never meet. Amen.

WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER – ISAIAH 58:6 AND 7 ‘This group has helped me and my friends. I realise how dangerous human trafficking is in my community, so I keep talking to my friends about it.’ These are the words of Charles, a survivor of human trafficking and part of the Army’s anti-trafficking project in Uganda. Through community focus groups, he has joined with others to protect themselves from the threat of trafficking. Pray that communities will be strengthened to stand together against injustice.

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER – ACTS 15 We can easily feel disconnected from people in other parts of the world, in cultures dissimilar from our own. But we have so much to learn from those whose experiences differ from our own; the world is smaller than it seems. Lord, help us to celebrate diversity while embracing unity. Amen.

FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER – JAMES 2:14–26 Mighty God, empower us so that our actions reflect the faith we proclaim. May our hearts be moved to compassion, and our hands be ready to serve. Let our lives reflect your love, showing that our faith is alive through our deeds. Amen.

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 the Territorial Prayer Network will uphold them in prayer.

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‘It’s big in prison’ George Tanton learns about the life-changing impact that War Cry has in prisons

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OME prisoners use toothpaste to stick the back page, with its inspirational biblical quote, to the wall of their cell,’ reveals War Cry Editor Major Andrew Stone. ‘It’s a door-opener to faith.’

Since its inception in December 1879, the magazine has found a faithful readership in prisons. As editor, Andrew receives up to six letters from prisoners every week as a direct result of their interaction with War Cry. Many ask about services available to them after they leave prison, or how they can get in touch with a corps. Others respond to articles they have read, or ask if they can be sent a Bible or learning materials.

‘The purpose of War Cry is to get the Christian message across in a way that is understandable to people with little or no church background,’ asserts Andrew. ‘It does this in a non-confrontational and nonjudgemental way.’

The magazine can be credited for finding common ground with people of all walks of life through articles about current affairs, real-life stories, pop culture and documentaries, as well as sport.

‘All these convey real-world problems and struggles,’ explains Andrew.

‘Consequently, we can write about life’s pressures in terms that relate to a whole range of different people in different circumstances.’

Assistant Prison Ministries Officer Josefiina agrees: ‘The strength of War Cry is that it offers a conversationstarter. For people who are feeling isolated in prison, perhaps struggling with their mental health and spending a lot of time in their cell, the magazine can be a real mood-booster.’

‘War Cry is big in prison,’ says Major Alex Cadogan, a prison chaplain at HMP

North Sea Camp. ‘It’s well received by a broad number of prisoners because it brings positivity, hope, fun and humour.

The quizzes are very popular.’

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a considerable increase in demand for the magazine.

Today, it remains a key part of a Salvation Army prison chaplain’s toolkit.

‘It has a keen readership, even among prisoners who don’t have any faith whatsoever,’ says Alex. ‘Its accessibility comes from it not being a difficult read.

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prisoners whose levels of reading and writing are quite low or non-existent.’

‘I’m working with lots of prisoners preparing for release, some of whom have been in the system for 30 to 40 years,’ he continues. ‘Many of them will end up living alone, so they need to know how to look after themselves.

I encourage them to take a look at the recipes page and create a folder of dishes they would like to make.

A number of prisoners have used this resource as they would a cookbook!’

Andrew emphasises that, while there are lots of ‘light and fluffy’ articles, there are also serious discussions about the ‘deeper issues’.

‘This could be articles about debilitating medical issues or the loss of a child,’ he suggests. ‘Before they were in prison, many prisoners were just normal people in the street who had normal jobs and relationships. They may

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Andrew highlights a letter he received recently. It referred to a review of an exhibition at the National Gallery on the subject of sin, which really impacted the reader.

‘People in prison have made bad decisions in life,’ explains Andrew.

‘Many are now looking to make amends and seek a new direction.’

Alex expresses: ‘In my prison ministry there is often discussion off a word that we seldom contemplate e these days: sin. War Cry talks about right and wrong and presents it as a concept in a very reasonable way.’

‘Chaplains are not permitted to evangelise and there are very strict rules about this,’ says Josefiina.

‘However, War Cry can be implemented as a very gentle way of introducing the idea of faith, especially ally to a prisoner who may not have a prior understanding of or interest in Christianity.’

With this in mind, prison chaplains regularly hand out the magazine in their daily duties.

‘It adds such a personal touch when a chaplain comes to your cell and hands one out to you, while seeing how you are doing,’ Josefiina points out.

Major Paul Robinson, a chaplain at HMP Norwich, testifies to how the printed page is a powerful tool for men looking for a different way of living.

After being given copies of the War Cry to distribute to people on his wing, one prisoner told him they had read each issue and decided to give their heart to the Lord.

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A bridge to encounter God In tribute to Major Joy Webb, who was recently promoted to Glory, Salvationist reprints an interview from September 2000 about her book Bridge of Songs

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ONGWRITING doesn’t come easily to Joy Webb. The internationally acclaimed, breathtakingly successful composer finds writing songs emotionally exhausting, physically draining, spiritually humbling but unremittingly rewarding.

‘You can’t be a closed person as an artist,’ she says. ‘You have to be wide open, ready to receive both joy and pain. It’s like living without a skin, a protective layer.’

Such artistic sacrifice is not without reward. ‘I have come to think of my songs as bridges over which people may, if they choose, walk to encounter God,’ Joy declares.

Hence the title of the major’s latest book, Bridge of Songs, in which she writes of the bricks and mortar that built those ‘bridges’ – her own life experiences that laid the foundations, circumstances that prompted songs and the Spirit’s inspiration.

‘I set out to write only about music but discovered that songs are the stuff of my life in many senses,’ enthuses Joy. From hilarious reminiscences to moments of high tension, happy days to dark nights of the soul, Joy’s writing is honest, sincere, deeply personal and always interesting.

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already vivid narrative.

Beginning with ‘the song that changed my life’, Joy relates the ‘Open Secret’ of the rollercoaster ride of overnight fame and stunning success the Joystrings enjoyed.

‘The Sixties was the time God chose for us. Back then, young people wanted to save the world and influence things, and music dealt with real issues,’ she remembers.

‘Nowadays vast quantities of money and manufactured hype are necessary for chart success and talent doesn’t matter, but then anything was possible.’

The Joystrings struck a chord with thousands of people through the simple message of their music.

‘We didn’t want an audience in the Church,’ emphasises Joy. ‘We aimed for the millions of youngsters out there who wanted more out of life and were searching for answers.’

Joy writes honestly and openly about the Joystrings era, relating descriptively the late-night gigs, regular TV appearances, soul-winning successes and the ‘unrelenting criticism’ from some within the Army and the wider Church.

She is quite clear about the key to the Joystrings’ success.

‘We realised the language of the Church of the day might as well have been Chinese to the man on the street. We tried to

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write things the brickie from the building site who walked into a meeting could understand.’

In Bridge of Songs Joy reveals the imaginative sources for some of her ground-breaking works.

‘It’s an Open Secret’, for example, was inspired by a reading on ‘that open secret’ (Colossians 1:26 Moffatt) during early morning prayers at the training college.

And a get-well card sent to Joy bearing the text, ‘The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord’ (Proverbs 20:27 King James Version) prompted her to write her well-known and muchloved song on that theme.

Above all else Joy writes songs to stretch the boundaries of imagination, and to challenge.

‘We in the Church are so dull, we can make the greatest things sound boring,’ she says. ‘I believe that lives can be transformed by imaginative thinking in the Spirit.

‘I write to confront myself, and the deeper I get into a song the more it challenges me. If I’m challenged then I know

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someone else will be.’

Surprisingly, Joy doesn’t particularly enjoy hearing her own songs.

‘When you write you hear sounds first in your mind, and I suppose that is a blueprint which may never be matched by what you achieve on written manuscript,’ she says.

Joy never ceases to be bowled over by the success of her music, but knows where to attribute praise.

‘The Lord can take hold of a song of mine I don’t even like listening to and suddenly reports will come in of that song touching people’s hearts,’ she says. ‘It’s very humbling.’

In Bridge of Songs Joy also highlights lesser known but no less interesting periods of her life – such as her work with the Sunbury Junior Singers, success with the Joy Folk and dramatic antics with the Army’s Marylebone theatre company.

Subjects such as the ‘Elvis episode’ – when Joy sang at a memorial service for the superstar, arousing much controversy; Joy’s long-standing ‘love affair with Finland’ and her many transatlantic travels also feature.

Joy also speaks openly about her prayer life and her walk with God. In essence, the book represents a personal testimony, the story of one person’s working out of her God-given gifts.

‘Songs are part of the process that the Lord has planned for me to influence people on his behalf,’ enthuses Joy. ‘I don’t know if I have accomplished much in my officership but I hope more than anything else that I have been used to draw people to Jesus.’

O This interview was originally conducted by Matthew

Carpenter and published in the 30 September 2000 issue of Salvationist.

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ARMY NEWS

New beginnings at Champion Park THQ THIS autumn sees the much-awaited move of Territorial Headquarters from 101 Newington Causeway in Elephant and Castle to the new office at 1 Champion Park in Denmark Hill.

The new office is built on land the Army already owns and brings THQ next door to William Booth College, the centre for learning in the territory.

As part of the territory’s commitment to caring for creation, the building has been designed using the latest environmental and energy efficiency standards. The site has significantly reduced running costs plus a capacity of 450, which means that three satellite London offices can also be closed or repurposed.

The new building also includes space for London Divisional Headquarters and the registered office of the Salvation

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Army Housing Association (saha).

The decision to build a new headquarters was taken when it became clear that the Army was facing many years of expensive repairs at the current headquarters. The 1980s building needed expensive refurbishment to make it safe to work in, including replacing the lifts, updating heating systems and other expensive projects.

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill said: ‘Building a new headquarters was not a decision that we took lightly but we realised that it was the most cost-effective option.

‘We also had to consider what sort of office we needed for the post-pandemic world. We wanted to combine the flexibility of homeworking with the importance of maintaining face-to-face contact with colleagues to collaborate and work effectively as teams.

‘This new building is essentially the church headquarters for The Salvation Army as well as an administrative hub that supports our work in communities across the UK and Ireland. From

ecclesiastical leadership to IT and finance, our head office focus is always supporting our officers, staff and volunteers on the ground who are running our churches, stocking up our food banks, providing company for lonely and isolated people and many other essential services.’

It has been essential that this new site was also a blessing to the community in Denmark Hill.

Local residents and visitors will be able to visit Cafe Hope which is situated on the ground floor of the new building.

Cafe Hope will provide training and mentoring opportunities through The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service, which supports people who have been struggling to find work.

Customers at the café can also choose to ‘pay it forward’ by adding a little extra to their bill. This extra money will go towards the catering costs for people using the Army’s Homelessness Support services.

Environmental considerations have also been made in recycling and reusing rubble, bricks and concrete from the two buildings that previously stood on the site. Trees have been planted to replace those lost by the construction and more than 25 bat boxes will be placed in the surrounding wooded areas.

Staff and officers are moving over to the new site on a phased move over the autumn to reduce the impact on the provision of support and resourcing of mission to the territory. There will be an annual open day for visitors who wish to visit the site for themselves.

Please pray that this new headquarters will be a place where those who resource the Army’s work are able to be effective, and that this new space blesses the community, the territory and brings glory to God as the Army continues to seek to love God and love others. – AR

BRIDGWATER The corps held an outreach day, supported by the Cameo group and corps folk from Bristol Citadel and Weston-super-Mare. The day involved a Singing by Heart taster session, a short Bible study, interactive crafts and faith journaling. Deputy Director of Family Ministries Liz Hall (THQ) spoke about the importance of family within The Salvation Army, giving everyone the opportunity to learn more about this through a new resource called Happy Families. – HC

EVENT

BOURNE The corps celebrated the Cameo club’s 30th anniversary with a rally. Major Michelle Woodhouse (Boston) gave a Bible message through fun as a clown, and Patricia Stubley retired after 16 years leading the club. Patricia and Major Michelle are pictured with corps officer Lieutenant Sarah O’Grady and the Cameo members. – CG

HARVEST

COWDENBEATH The corps enjoyed a busy weekend, with the awaited return of the monthly community coffee morning and Harvest celebrations on Sunday. Great conversations took place over a truly blessed weekend. – IF

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ANNIVERSARY

CIRENCESTER Corps Mission Secretary Corinne Walters led the 142nd corps anniversary meeting. There was a surprise visit from Lieut-Colonel Geoff Blurton, whose first appointment was to the corps. He played with the band, which he helped form in 1960 and still includes three of its original members (pictured). – MG

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LOCHGELLY To celebrate Harvest, families from the corps and parent-and-toddler group enjoyed a Family Fun Night. It included buffet food, games and ‘minute to win it’ challenges.

Divisional Envoy Kathryn Howe rounded the evening off with a reflection, challenging those present to think about the things that they were thankful for, which were then arranged on letter tiles. – AH COMMUNITY

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CHESTER-LE-STREET The corps supported two community activities with the divisional emergency vehicle providing refreshments: a charity day at Morrisons and a community week organised by Durham constabulary. More than 1,800 free soft drinks and 600 hot drinks were distributed during the week – with mandatory biscuits, of course. – GC

MEETING

BIRMINGHAM CITADEL The band once again played in the Symphony Hall foyer before the British Open Championship.

The band has been part of the event for more than 20 years and it is a fantastic outreach opportunity to communicate the gospel. – RO

SKEWEN Taking inspiration from Mark 4:35–41 and Mark 5:1–20, Captain Karen Symonds (Llanelli) led the Sunday evening meeting, themed Jesus Calms the Storm. Captain Karen reminded the congregation that our timing is not always the Lord’s timing. The band played ‘O For a Thousand Tongues’, the songsters contributed ‘I Am Praying’, and there were many smiles while the congregation sang ‘With Christ in the Vessel’ with actions. – SL Salvationist 14 October 2023

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ENVIRONMENT

BRIEF UPDATES

SHAW Harvest celebrations included a supper and talk from the Rev Nigel Taylor about his work with the Streetlight Trust, a charity that supports children in the Philippines. Contributions were also made towards the corps food bank. – KH

TY GOBAITH LIFEHOUSE Residents showed gardening was no tall order by growing 30 sunflowers in a competition. Results were impressive with the winning bloom towering at more than nine feet tall. Lifehouse chaplain Major John Stark said: ‘They found great fulfilment in planting the seeds, cultivating the soil and nurturing the flowers.’ Programme Manager Zoe Jenkins is pictured with three residents who took part. – AR

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PAIGNTON The Harvest weekend commenced with a well-attended quiz and cream tea. Previous corps officers Lieut-Colonels Judith and Nigel Schultz (both IHQ) led Sunday worship, with contributions from the band and songsters and a strong focus on the corps children as they brought produce for the Harvest display and received their Sunday school prizes. The non-perishable Harvest were donated to the Paignton Community Larder. – AI LEIGH-ON-SEA Territorial Environmental Officer Major Heather Poxon led the Harvest Sunday meeting, reminding the congregation of everyone’s responsibility to care for creation. Major Heather provided insight into the environmental initiatives being taken up by corps around the territory and corps folk shared in a ploughman’s lunch. – PJ SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD Harvest celebrations brimmed with lively events and marked a joyful acknowledgement of God’s abundant blessings upon the corps. The weekend included an evening Harvest meal, an ecumenical service attended by friends from New Silksworth Independent Methodist Church and a thriving Messy Church. – AM

WICK Corps folk enjoyed a supper and quiz night, which combined Harvest celebrations with the 139th corps anniversary.

On the Sunday there was a great response to the Harvest altar service and the congregation considered the parable of the sower.

It was a good time of fellowship as they celebrated together. – GH

HARVEST

DUNSTABLE Thanksgiving started with ‘Harvest Samba’ and finished with ‘Bringing in the Sheaves’. In between the corps considered God’s provision of food for both their bodies and souls, and youngsters participated in a breadtasting challenge. The gifted items will be used for food parcels and Christmas hampers. – RC CLOWNE Messy Harvest was themed Create Your Own Crafts, with pinecone animals, a colourful bead garden, a grass seed caterpillar and cardboard tube scarecrows. The parent-and-toddler group also enjoyed exploring Creation through playdough, prayer art and making autumnal wreaths. – GH CLACTON Romford Band visited the corps for a musical programme. In the first half they took the congregation through the life of Christ and presented music from stage and screen. In the second half they presented classical and devotional music. Lieut-Colonel Mike Caffull concluded with a thought. – VR

CIRENCESTER There was an excited buzz in the air when young and older members of the corps met for a Creative Harvest.

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SNETTISHAM The corps has launched the West Norfolk Children’s Clothing Bank to assist young families in the cost of living crisis. The corps will be working with Baby Basics, a charity set up to assist new parents unable to afford essential items for their children. – AR

NEW COMMITMENTS

KIRKCALDY

FALMOUTH TEMPLE

MOLLY was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Captain Karen Thomas. Molly made the decision to be a follower of Jesus and wants to grow and express her faith through ministry within the Army. – KT

DISS

GILLIAN Grieg and Debbie Churchward were welcomed as adherents on Gillian’s birthday by corps officer Captain Andrew Manley. Gillian and Debbie are mother and daughter and first came into the hall for a community open day celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Seeing the hall open and welcoming, they came in and felt at home. They attended worship the following day and have been ever since. Debbie recently started her first job, after engaging with Employment Plus co-ordinator Dawn Hinton at the corps. – AM

WINTON

SYLVIA Grimley and Geoffrey Sillett were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Colonel Herve Cachelin. Sylvia first came to the Army through the coffee shop and Cameo club and Geoff through the coffee shop and carpet bowls club.

Following an invitation, they came to Sunday worship and felt the need to take a further step as adherents. – EH

STOWMARKET

KAREN Candy, Alice Blackshaw and Tanya Pardoe were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Major Claire Hill. The fellowship was pleased to hear their testimonies and sing their favourite songs. All three ladies spoke of the warm and inclusive welcome they received and a deeper faith and commitment to Jesus since becoming involved in corps ministry. Also pictured is corps officer Major Jamie Hill. – JH

KEN Standen was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Kevin Pitt. Ken spoke of his childhood attending the Army in Yorkshire before joining the Methodist Church when his father became a minister. His career in the railway and travel industries eventually brought him to Suffolk, where he reconnected with the Army. Ken expressed confidence in taking this further step in his walk with Jesus. Members of his family attended to support him. Ken and Major Kevin are pictured with Adherents Secretary Gwen Cracknell. – MB Salvationist 14 October 2023

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PRESENTATIONS

EALING

RAYLEIGH

TEN-year-old Lilly received a Brownie gold award and nine-year-old Ella received a Brownie silver award. The girls are pictured with corps officer Major Heather Alston and Divisional Guide Commissioner Carol Roberts, who presented the awards. – HA

CHATTERIS

COMMUNITY Centre Manager Chanelle McPhersonBradshaw won the Young Ealing Foundation Entrepreneur of the Year award in recognition of her work with the corps baby bank, which was set up in 2019 to support families in need.

Chanelle runs and manages the baby bank, supported by Community Mission Facilitator Liz Houghton. Divisional Area Officer Major Ruth Gray said: ‘I cannot thank Chanelle enough. She leads this expression of The Salvation Army with passion, humility and endless drive and energy.’ – AR

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CORPS member Karen Read received a gold award in the Clinical Support Worker of the Year category at the Our Health Heroes awards. Paul Sinha of ITV’s The Chase presented the award to Karen, who is a breast cancer support worker at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

She recognises her Christian background as key to the empathy and care she shows.

– VW

SONGSTER Leader Gerald Day, Singing Company Leader Sarah Burch, Ruby Beeby and Ivor Tomkinson received certificates in recognition of their long service to the corps music sections. – IT

ABERTILLERY

DURING the 140th corps anniversary celebrations, Corps Treasurer Pat Bowd received a certificate from Divisional Commander Major Roger Batt in recognition of 66 years’ service as a songster. Bandmaster Alan Bowd was also recognised for 66 years’ service as a bandsman. In addition to their present roles, both have held various other local officer positions in the corps. Pat and Alan are pictured with corps officers Majors Ann and John Pugh. – AB

TRIBUTES

RONALD CHORLEY SHILDON RON was born in Woolwich in February 1932. He joined the Army aged 13, joining the sections and corps cadets.

In 1952, Ron entered the Heralds session at the training college. His ministry began at Darlington (Rise Carr and Neasham Road), where he met his future wife, Doreen, who became an officer. They married in 1956 while Ron was at Stockton Tilery. At Harrogate, a daughter, Katherine, was born.

After other appointments, Ron moved to London to train as an NSPCC inspector.

He became involved at the highest level, introducing several innovations.

Ron and his family attended Lewisham.

He became young people’s sergeant-major, then corps sergeant-major. He looked after the songsters for five years, before retiring at 80. Ron and Doreen returned to the northeast to be near family and attended Shildon. Ron was fully involved but, more than an activities man, he encouraged many with his personality and warmth. He will never be forgotten. – AS

DENNIS BUTCHER READING CENTRAL THE youngest of three children, Dennis was born into a Salvationist family in 1923 in East Grinstead.

After serving in the Second World War, Dennis attended Sheffield Citadel, where he met Mary. They were married in 1951 and had two children, Wendy and Timothy. Dennis held many roles, including corps sergeant-major.

In 1971, the family moved to Reading and worshipped at Reading Central.

Dennis was corps secretary for 22 years.

After retirement, he led the Central Club for the Retired and, with Mary, organised holidays and days out. He was popular in the community, selling the War Cry and collecting at Christmas for many years.

Dennis was an active bandsman for more than 52 years and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A great inspiration to all he met, Dennis always made time to speak to people, and was a true Christian gentleman.

Well done, good and faithful servant. – TB

JOAN MORRISTHOMAS ABERTILLERY JOAN was born in 1934 to a non-Army family but was sent to the Sunday school at Abertillery from a young age.

In adulthood, she was involved in the Baden-Powell sections as a Cub leader.

The torchbearer youth club at the corps was a big influence in her teenage years, and lifelong friendships were formed.

Marriage took Joan away from the Army for a number of years. During that time she became a teacher of home economics. Joan never lost complete touch with the corps and was involved in the numerous sales of work and Christmas fairs that were held.

Returning to uniform, Joan became home league secretary for a number of years and later became corps sergeantmajor. A keen walker, Joan’s world for her last months was confined to views of the mountain from her home. After a short time in hospital, she was promoted to Glory. – AB

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE

ENGAGEMENTS

International appointments

Local officers appointed

The following appointments and promotions, decided upon by the General, have been announced by the Chief of the Staff

CSM ROB MOLLOY, Maidenhead

Effective 1 January 2024

Marriages

COLONELS RALPH AND SUSAN BUKIEWICZ, officers of the USA Central Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries of USA Eastern Territory with the rank of commissioner, Colonel Ralph on 1 January 2024 and Colonel Susan on 2 January 2024

ALICE GROENENBERGOVA to CALLUM NOBLETT at Leigh-on-Sea by Captain Robert Davis

LIEUT-COLONELS JAMES AND SUE-ELLEN BETTS, officers of the USA Eastern Territory, are appointed as National Chief Secretary and National Secretary for Personnel, USA National Headquarters, with the rank of colonel COLONELS KELVIN AND CHERALYNNE PETHYBRIDGE, officers of the Australia Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary, International Headquarters, and Secretary for Leader Development, IHQ LIEUT-COLONELS RICHARD AND ANN BORRETT, officers of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Eastern Europe Territory, with the rank of colonel LIEUT-COLONELS JOÃO PAULO AND KARIN RAMOS, officers of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Eastern Europe Territory MAJORS NIGEL AND STACY CROSS, officers of the USA Western Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand Territory, with the rank of lieut-colonel Effective 1 February 2024 COLONELS GEOFF AND KALIE WEBB, officers of the Australia Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Kenya West Territory LIEUT-COLONELS AGRIPINA AND GERARDO GÓCHEZ, officers of the Latin America North Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial Leader for Officer Development, Mexico Territory MAJORS JUAN MERCADO AND LYDIA MERCADO BERBERENA, officers of the USA Eastern Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries/Territorial Secretary for Leader Development, Latin America North Territory, with the rank of lieut-colonel 18

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JAN BRITTON to TERRY PORTER at Dunstable by Lieutenant Jacqueline and Territorial Envoy Roger Coates

Dedicated to God NOAH ARMSTRONG, son of Fiona and Liam Armstrong, at Winton by Major Claire Hill

Retired officers’ birthdays MAJOR ISABELL HUGGINS 80 on 23 October

Bereaved CAPTAIN KEITH SCALES, Shiremoor, and Geoff Scales, Leamington Spa, of their brother Mark Scales

Official Gazette Retirements from active service Effective 1 October MAJOR ROSEMARY DENYER (née Wakeford) out of Reading Central in 1992 and last appointment Crewe MAJOR SHARON KING out of South Croydon in 1983 and last appointment Waltham Abbey MAJOR DAVID LEES out of Leicester New Parks in 1989 and last appointments SM, -The Orchard Lifehouse, Bradford, and Mission Service, THQ, and Major Jeanette Lees (née Beardsley) out of Mexborough in 1989 and last appointment SM, The Orchard Lifehouse, Bradford MAJOR JULIE LUDDITT (née Fox) out of Ipswich Citadel in 1986 and last appointment Rothwell MAJOR MANUELA MORDAN out of Penge in 1982 and last appointment Chaplain, The Pleasance Lifehouse and Resettlement Flats, Edinburgh MAJOR SUSAN MYHILL out of Cottenham in 1991 and last appointment St Helens MAJOR CHRISTOPHER SANDS out of Strood in 1988 and last appointment University of Brighton Chaplain and South East DHQ Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Territorial Commander

General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham Sun 15 Oct – Tue 17 Oct Sri Lanka (South Asia Zonal Conference) Thu 19 Oct – Wed 25 Oct Uganda (Africa Zonal Conference)

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill Mon 16 Oct – Fri 20 Oct Sri Lanka (South Asia Zonal Conference) Sat 21 Oct – Mon 23 Oct Sri Lanka Territory Tue 24 Oct – Mon 30 Oct Uganda (Africa Zonal Conference)

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Territorial Leader for Leader Development Commissioner Gill Cotterill Wed 18 Oct – Fri 20 Oct Harrogate (Territorial Officers’ Councils) Fri 20 Oct St John’s Smith Square, London (A Tribute to Major Leslie Condon)* Sun 29 Oct Hemel Hempstead (140th corps anniversary)

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Jenine Main Sat 14 Oct Gillingham (preschool opening) Wed 18 Oct – Fri 20 Oct Harrogate (Territorial Officers’ Councils) Sat 28 Oct – Sun 29 Oct Douglas (140th corps anniversary) *Commissioner Anthony Cotterill only

NOTICES International Development Week International Development Week (14 to 20 October) is themed Global Community. It is an opportunity to celebrate and support the Army’s work tackling poverty and injustice around the world. For more information and resources, visit salvationist.org.uk/ resources/international-developmentweek.

SOUNDS Sunday Worship Violet Ruria from the International Projects Office shares a Bible message inspired by International Development Week about the parable of the good Samaritan. Can’t listen at 11am on Sunday? Catch up with the weekly podcast of highlights. Each week’s broadcast is repeated in full on Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 12am and Thursdays at 9am.

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140TH ANNIVERSARY AND REUNION Worship meeting led by Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill Followed by a fellowship lunch and reunion All former members of the corps welcome For more information and to register interest, please email margaret.hills@salvationarmy.org.uk

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