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BELFAST TEMPLE: Robert Foy has been welcomed as an adherent member. Robert is pictured with Recruiting Sergeant Iris Corry and corps officer Major Graham Wood. – P. N.

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STOTFOLD: Corps officer Captain Nicola Brooksbank welcomed two new adherent members on successive days. Philippa Morse was welcomed during the Sunday morning meeting. She has attended various corps activities and helped at Messy Church for a few years. She testifies to the warm welcome and fellowship she has found, and looks forward with joy as she takes this next step on her journey of faith. Margaret Dickinson was welcomed as an adherent member during the Monday evening Bible study group, where members of the Sunday congregation supported her. Margaret has attended meetings and the home league for several years, helps with Messy Church and enjoys working at the Coffee Pot café run by the corps at RAF Henlow. – H. T.

FELTHAM: Sarah-Jane Woodgate was enrolled as a soldier by her friend Major Christine Perkins. Sarah-Jane became a Christian after attending an Alpha course nearly ten years ago. She testified to the faithfulness of God through difficult times, expressed her gratitude for the encouragement and support she had received and spoke of the joy in finding her spiritual home in the corps. Sarah-Jane is pictured with corps officer Captain Ellie Shakespeare and Major Christine. – J. B.

EDINBURGH GORGIE: Corps officers Majors Mark and Vicki Gilden enrolled Gordon Smith and Michaela Park, who were renewing their soldiership. Gordon testified that although he left the corps for some time he never lost his faith and believes God called him back to the Army. Circumstances in Michaela’s life had caused her to leave, but the welcome she received at the corps helped her reach out to God. – L. C.

COLCHESTER CITADEL: Linking up with the corps in 2017, Joan Millard found her spiritual home. She has become involved in Open House and the Chara Gospel Choir during the week, as well as Messy Church and Sunday worship. Corps officer Major Carol Frederiksen welcomed Joan as an adherent member. They are pictured with CSM Joyce O’Hare and Major Alan Frederiksen. – C. F.

LOCHGELLY: Having attended the corps for a considerable time, Greta Mackay and Susan McGrath and her mother, Christine McGrath, were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Major Mary McDonald. They have each found a spiritual home at the corps through the warm fellowship, and take part in various activities throughout the week. Sarah Gourdie is pictured holding the flag. – M. M.

BELFAST CITADEL: After an invitation from her friend, Doreen, Isabel Watson began to attend the corps, where she experienced a warm welcome and soon volunteered to help with outreach activities. Isabel was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Mark Waghorn. – N. M.

SWANSEA: Enid Powell linked up with The Salvation Army three years ago after an invitation to the luncheon club. She then stayed for the Friendly Circle meeting and eventually started attending Sunday worship with her newfound friends. Enid was welcomed as an adherent member by Major Agnes Atter. Enid is thrilled and feels that she now belongs to the Army. – A. A.

HULL CITADEL: Miriam Ellerington was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Lieutenant David Jones. Miriam is a former officer and had been away from the Army for many years, looking after her late husband. She explained that when she linked back up with the Army it was like returning home and she soon got involved working at the drop-in. Psalm 40 was an inspiration that eventually led her to become a soldier again. Miriam will shortly take up a position as a chaplain at Hull’s William Booth House Lifehouse, as well as continuing her work within the corps. Corps Treasurer Gordon Robson is holding the flag. – M. K.

MIDSOMER NORTON: Corps officer Major Sharon Bond welcomed Chris Daniels and Andy Thompson as adherent members. Chris is a volunteer in the corps charity shop and said the gentle approach of the major had encouraged her in learning more about the Army, and her faith continues to grow. Andy was taken to the Army by his fiancée; he is a voluntary worker in the charity shop and is involved in cooking for the Men’s Breakfast. – S. B.

APPOINTED Effective 20 May O Major Joan Burton, Financial Accounting System Support Team Leader, IHQ

LOCAL OFFICER APPOINTED O CT Alisa Barker, Scarborough

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Diamond O Tom and Barbara Hoyles, Romford (14 March) O Rtd CSM Terry and Betty Brittan, Winton (28 March) Golden O Bernard and Audrey Snell, Boscombe (1 March) O OSCS David and CS Polly Buckle, Enfield (8 March)

DEDICATED TO GOD O Albie George, son of Mark and Helen Linnitt, by Major Graham Mizon at Rushden

BEREAVED O Janis Millar, Linda Millar, both Kirkcaldy, and Margaret Davis, Chatham, of their mother Catherine Millar O Elizabeth Jones, Kirkcaldy, and David Charlton, Sherburn Hill, of their mother Olive Charlton O George Williams, Ayr, of his wife Gwen, Gary Williams of his mother

O Major Steven Todd of his brother John O Deputy S/Ldr Carole Towers, Newcastle City Temple, of her mother Joan Jeffery O Major Lorna Smith of her sister Angela Little O Colonel Sylvia Hinton of her husband Colonel David Hinton

PROMOTED TO GLORY O Colonel David Hinton from Banchory Hospital on 5 March

OFFICIAL GAZETTE UKI Territory

LONG SERVICE 40 years O Major Jean McDevitte, Christchurch (26 February)

ANTHONY COTTERILL, Commissioner, Territorial Commander

TRIBUTES

LILIAN McMILLAN, NEWBIGGIN-BYTHE-SEA LILIAN McMillan was born in Newbiggin-by-theSea in 1939 to William and Lilian Charlton. She was brought up in The Salvation Army, where she continued

ENGAGEMENTS

GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE: O Pakistan (commissioning), Wed 20 Mar – Sun 24* O Sunbury Court (International Theological Council), Mon 25* O William Booth College (International Child Protection Conference), Tu 26* O Zimbabwe and Botswana Territory (Commissioner Vinece Chigariro’s retirement), Sat 30 – Tu 2 Apr* O New Zealand (women’s conference), Sat 30 Mar – Th 4 Apr** O Peterborough Citadel (Palm Sunday), Sat Sun 14

THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM: O ICO (welcome to session), Th 11 Apr

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL: O William Booth College (Exploring Leadership Day), Sun 17 Mar O Sunbury Court (leaders orientation), Wed 20 – Sat 30 O William Booth College (TAC weekend), Fri 5 Apr O ICO (welcome to session), Th 11

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL LEE GRAVES) AND COLONEL DEBORAH GRAVES: O William Booth College (spiritual day with cadets), Wed 20 Mar O Devon and Cornwall (divisional leaders retreat), Mon 25 – Wed 27

to dedicate her life to God.

Lilian was a true Christian, selflessly helping and working with young and old. She supported numerous activities, including flower arranging for the holiness table and corps hall, and attended the ladies fellowship and keep-fit.

Lilian loved to sing and enjoyed leading the songsters at Manchester Higher Openshaw, Hollinwood, Nelson and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.

She was full of fun, laughter and joy, and is truly missed by all those who loved her. We give thanks to God for the privilege of having known Lilian.

The world is a poorer place without this kind, loving, caring and devoted Christian soul.

Servant of Christ, well done! – I. S.

GORDON HUGHES, LEEDS CENTRAL BORN in Co Durham in 1929, Gordon enjoyed activities at the corps and was committed to serving the Lord. He became singing company leader aged 17; he was also songster pianist and deputy bandmaster, and formed the YP band.

In 1957 Gordon married Dora Mottershead. In 1962 his work as an electrical engineer took the family to Burton-on-Trent, where he was warmly welcomed into the band. CSM and songster leader positions followed but leadership of the YP band rekindled his passion, a position he held for 25 years. He started the corps community programme and joined the Gideons to pass on his love for God’s word.

Moving to Leeds in 2007, Gordon enjoyed fellowship and service with Leeds Central Band until ill health forced retirement.

He is sadly missed by family and friends. His wish for everyone was that all should truly know the love of God. – D. H.

LILLIAN FARMER, SOUTHPORT BORN in Liverpool in 1923, Lilly was the youngest of four children. She distinguished herself at school before the family moved to live in Birmingham.

Throughout the war years she

worked as a nurse in a Birmingham hospital before moving to live in Southport to become a midwife. Later in life she had a career change and trained as a primary teacher, a vocation she pursued until retirement.

Lilly was enrolled as a soldier in Southport Corps in 1984, and made an important contribution to the corps fellowship. She is remembered well for her fervent prayers, her sense of humour and her warm personality. She was sure of her faith in the Lord and always keen to share her Christian values with others. She firmly believed that neither life nor death could separate her from the love of God. – G. M.

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