Salvationist 17 December 2022

ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY WHILE VISITING UKRAINE: ‘JUSTICE DEMANDS DEFEAT OF EVIL INVASION’

The Archbishop of Canterbury … Most Rev Justin Welby, who was on a three-day trip to the now wartorn country told BBC Radio 4 that although peace is ideal, evil should not be allowed to win.

‘Peace is always better than war. But there are times when justice demands that there is the defeat of what the Archbishop of York and I called, when it started, an evil invasion and I don’t regret saying that.

‘Ukraine is the victim here … there has to be real resilience to say that you can’t invade another country, except in conditions of absolute self-defence.’

Archbishop Justin’s comments come as an advisor to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 13,000 Ukrainian troops have been killed so far in the war with Russia…

When the archbishop was asked if it was morally right that bad Russian soldiers in Ukraine should have been killed, he replied: ‘It’s not a good thing to kill anyone under any circumstances, but self-defence has been, since the time of St Augustine, a recognised right of states, and since the 6th century it is recognised in all the world’s major faiths as morally justified.’

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SCHOOLS CALL FOR END TO ‘ARCHAIC’ DAILY WORSHIP FOLLOWING UK CENSUS RESULTS

Daily worship in schools should end, according to teachers and education experts who have branded the legal requirement ‘archaic’ now that England is not predominantly Christian.

The 2021 census revealed … that for the first time fewer than half the population in England and Wales described themselves as Christian, while 37 per cent said they had ‘no religion’.

Currently, all state schools are legally required to provide an act of ‘collective worship’ that is ‘broadly Christian’ every day…

The law on collective worship was passed in 1944, along with a requirement for all students to study religious education. Parents and sixthformers can now opt out of these.

The Guardian

COST OF LIVING: THE WOMEN DOING SEX WORK TO MAKE ENDS MEET

The English Collective of Prostitutes (ECP), which supports sex workers, said the calls to their helpline were increasingly from women going into or returning to sex work because of the rising cost of living…

Niki Adams, a spokesperson for the ECP, said about two thirds of their callers were mothers. She puts a spike in numbers at the end of August down to concerns about affording children’s school uniforms before the autumn term began.

‘Women are contacting us for information about starting sex work because they can’t afford energy, food or travel,’ Ms Adams said. ‘Others are going back into sex work after decades doing other jobs because rising costs mean they can no longer make ends meet.’

BBC News

KING CHARLES OPENS WELCOME CENTRE AT THE UKRAINIAN CATHEDRAL OF LONDON

King Charles and Ukraine’s First Lady, Mrs Olena Zelenska, have officially opened a Ukrainian Welcome Centre at the Ukrainian Cathedral of London.

Welcomed by the bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in London, [the Right Rev] Kenneth Nowakowski, the monarch and Ukrainian First Lady spent time chatting with families, members of staff and volunteers who have been displaced by the war.

Having already processed over 4,000 telephone and online requests, the centre is designed to help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Great Britain, providing all essential information on arriving, settling and long-term living in the UK…

During his visit, King Charles was presented with an icon, a gift from His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, featuring the Blessed Mother of God holding baby Jesus.

‘What’s unique about that icon is that it was painted on the back of a munitions box … that was taken from the front lines…’ Bishop Kenneth explained.

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Light of the world

I RECALL holidaying with friends many years ago in an area where there were some famous caves. We decided to sign up for a tour and, at our allotted time and with safety helmets on and torches in hand, we headed underground with our guide and a small group of similarly curious vacationers.

At one stage, the guide asked us all to stop and he informed us that we were about 80 feet below ground in a large cavern. He said that we were all going to stand still and turn our torches off for just one minute to experience the darkness.

We did so … and it was pitch black. There was not a glimmer of light anywhere. I waved my hand right in front of my face and could not see it.

Then he lit a single match and began speaking, and I was amazed at how much light a single match could generate when it is so dark.

Lieut-Colonel Ann Hawkins picks up on this in our Bible study this week as she comments on how the dark sky lit up above the shepherds near Bethlehem one night so long ago. The angel said, ‘Do not be afraid’ (Luke 2:10), understanding the impact their sudden appearance would have had on the shepherds.

Ann goes on to say that even today, there are many people who live in a form of darkness, as life’s challenges can be overwhelming. At the moment, with rising energy costs, many people are finding day to day living a real struggle. As the saying goes: ‘The light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off due to budget cuts.’

Finding light in the midst of darkness, then, can be a real joy. On pages 12 and 13 we talk to staff in the Family Tracing Unit about their work of reconciling families. This is a work The Salvation Army has attended to for more than 140 years.

It’s an interesting article that offers good insight into what is, regrettably, an often forgotten area of Army mission. We all know the story of the prodigal son and we study it, sermonise on it, sing about it and quote it, but here we have a dedicated staff team who actually see the lost found, families reunited and prodigals returned home. A light in a dark world.

Light played a different role at the Royal Albert Hall for the territory’s annual carol concert Celebrating Christmas with The Salvation Army, and you can read a report and see some images on pages 9, 10 and 11.

The large crowd was treated to a light show on the walls of the hall as well as spotlights and Christmas tree lights, as we sang carols and heard Scripture readings about the Light of the world. It was a wonderful evening as we sang of how ‘glory shone around’.

I attended with three non-Army guests and they enjoyed the evening greatly. At one stage, Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant, who was hosting the evening, introduced a Christmas song that he said he knew would be unknown to many of the audience, but that we would try it anyway. The song was ‘Wonderful Counsellor’ (SASB 133) by Chick Yuill and the ISS helped the congregation with the singing of it.

One of my guests, who sang along next to me, turned to me at the conclusion of the song and said, ‘I like that. That’s a good one.’

The last line of each verse carries a Christmas promise for each of us:

To those who walked in darkness the light has come. No more we walk in darkness, the light has come. No more a world in darkness, the light will come.

MAJOR MAL DAVIES Editor Salvationist

CONTENTS

Quotes from the media 2 News 4 to 6

Prayer matters 6 Reviews 7 Gospel Explosion reviewed by Captain Ben Cotterill

The Salvation Army: 150 Years of Blood and Fire reviewed by Steven Spencer

Advent reflection 8 Channels of peace by Ivan Radford

News feature 9 Let there be peace on Earth, proclaims carol concert by Major Mal Davies

Photo feature 10 and 11 Celebrating Christmas with The Salvation Army

Feature 12 and 13 A mission of reconciliation by Lyn Woods

Bible study 14 and 15 The angels’ song by Lieut-Colonel Ann Hawkins

Through the week 14 and 15 with Salvationist by Major Philippa Smale

New commitments 16 and 17 Announcements 18 Adverts 19 Quiz 20

FRONT-PAGE PICTURE by Paul Harmer

SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS

Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (2011), unless otherwise stated

MUSIC

West Midlands Youth Band inspire passion

READING CENTRAL

THE corps hosted the West Midlands Youth Band for a weekend of sharing the gospel in relevant and innovative ways.

Using engaging music, the band drew a large crowd in the town centre. This relaxed yet focused approach to communicating the gospel set the tone for the whole weekend as every member engaged and communicated using brass, contemporary worship, dance and personal testimony.

After sleeping overnight in the hall, the band were awake and alert for the Sunday morning meeting. Using the account of Jesus calming the storm, Divisional Youth Officer Lieutenant Corinne Seabridge reminded us that we can praise God amid every difficult circumstance when we have Jesus with us.

After the meeting members of the band helped tutor 15 new learners at the corps. – BM

PRESENTATION

WHITEHAVEN The corps celebrated its 144th anniversary with a visit from Divisional Off icer for Leader Development Major Inga Longmore. During the morning meeting, six songsters received long-service awards, totalling 295 years of service. The longest award was presented to Songster Louie Leishman for her 80 years of service to the corps. At the age of 97 Louie is still an active member of the songster brigade and served as YP record sergeant for many years. One of her stories is of marking the star card of a young John Gowans when his parents were the corps officers. She is pictured with Anne Roberts, Joan Ostle, Hazel Wigham, Ingrid Roberts, Dawn Quirk, Major Inga and corps officer Major Steven Watson. – SW

ANNIVERSARY

PRESENTATION

COMMUNITY

WOKING The corps has opened a ‘warm space’ to help people in the community who are struggling with rising energy costs. – MH

EDITOR'S NOTE A report in the 10 December Salvationist said that a concert at Staple Hill raised funds for the Army’s schools in Moothanthara, India. The work was actually in support of Muthanthara School in Kenya. Salvationist apologies for the error.

PAIGNTON A weekend of celebration marked 140 years of faithful mission and ministry. On Saturday a music event themed Ancient and Modern included a brass ensemble from members of the Wilmott family, poetry and rap from mother and daughter Major Denise Brine and Claire, and a vocal solo from Melvyn Kirby. A good number of attendees, including a family who joined the corps on Zoom during the Covid-19 lockdowns, enjoyed quizzes, food and warm fellowship. The ministry of guest leaders Captain Annette Wicks (Wimbledon) and Major Philip Garnham, who both have a close connection to the corps, was greatly appreciated. On Sunday, Tony Eastley, the oldest member of the corps in attendance, cut the anniversary cake. – AI

FUNDRAISING

NORTHERN IRELAND The Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul are teaming up again to help children experience a brighter Christmas. The joint Family Appeal has been helping parents and young people for almost half a century but, with the cost of living increasing and one in four children living in poverty, demand for support is expected to be at a record high. The Family Appeal has benefited from the generosity of the public, who have donated thousands of toys in previous years. However, the usual toy collection has been replaced by the opportunity for people to make an online donation by visiting justgiving.com/page/familyappeal2022. – AR

RISCA Donald Gregory, Margaret Gregor y and John Gregory received long-service awards for 68, 60 and 68 years’ service to the band’s ministry respectively. They are pictured with Bandmaster Adrian Browning. – JB

OUTREACH

Art studio opens doors to creativity

WHITTLESEY

LOCAL residents were invited to the corps when it transformed into an art studio. After it had been temporarily closed, corps officer Major Lorraine Chaundy reopened the hall to provide worship with a difference.

A former graphic designer, she said: ‘I felt the church needed a bit of an upgrade, so I met people in the community including headteachers and healthcare professionals to make sure I was aiming at the right need.

‘I discovered Whittlesey was far above the national average for self-harm hospitalisations, so I wanted to make sure there was provision for mental health issues. I wanted something that would help those who were struggling.’

As well as being open for worship on Sundays, the studio will provide a drop-in for people and will also offer specific activities to closed groups on occasions. – AR

ANNIVERSARY

MUSIC

ALNWICK Corps members Philip Stuckey and Sheila Hay, with the help of Philip’s folk band the Wild Cloudberries, hosted a candlelit concert of folk music, local stories and Christian poetry. All who attended very much enjoyed and appreciated the annual fundraiser and the sale of Sheila’s poetry books supported corps funds. – AA

BRISTOL SOUTH Morriston Songsters joined in the corps anniversary celebrations. The visiting songsters participated in a prayer walk, followed by a concert at a local church. During the Sunday morning meeting, Major Yvonne Andrews (Morriston) dedicated the corps flag. Her message was themed Compelled by Love, which is part of the corps mission statement. – RC

PRESENTATION

WOKING Major Ted Benneyworth was recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow for his many achievements and longstanding service to the Rotary Club and the people they support. He is pictured with Farnborough club president Tony Myers. – MH

FUNDRAISING

REMEMBRANCE

SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS Majors

Ian and Pam McCredie joined the home league for its Remembrance service. Bandsman Phillip Attrill (Rayleigh) sounded the Last Post and Major Martin Whybrow (Wickford) led prayers. Candles were lit in memory of loved ones and the fallen, and Tetyana Zinich lit a candle for peace in Ukraine and shared a moving prayer in Ukrainian. – OA

KENDAL The corps celebrated its 140th anniversary with an afternoon tea, old-time singalong, and a quiz. More than 60 people from the churches in the town attended and looked at displays of the corps history. On Sunday, Preston’s young people led the congregation in an uplifting service of thanksgiving and encouragement, before sharing in lunch together. Number one on the roll and acting corps treasurer Brenda Wood retired after 50 years of service, and was presented with a certificate of recognition. She is pictured cutting the anniversary cake. – HB

FUNDRAISING

WOKING Community Manager Amanda McCloughlin arranged the annual corps Christmas fair, raising a record £2,047. Stalls included face painting, crafts, cakes and plenty of refreshments. Corps folk were available to make contact and chat. – MH

ITV Anglia’s Russell Hookey interviews Captain Rob Davis (Leighon-Sea) about the Army’s Christmas Appeal and the cost of living crisis

COMMUNITY

Major Estelle Blake (Oldham Fitton Hill) raises money for the Christmas Present Appeal through a 24-hour danceathon

MUSIC

WELLINGBOROUGH Birmingham Citadel Songsters brought a weekend of music, starting at Chester House Estate before a festival on Saturday evening. The programme included a male voice item, timbrels and other soloists, along with personal testimonies. Lieut-Colonel Gill Heeley led Sunday morning worship along with the songsters. Following a faith lunch, the songsters, supported by Wellingborough Band, brought a short festival that included a vocal solo by Josie Lamplough and a xylophone solo from Rob Hayward. The weekend ended with ‘Under His Wings’, a massed item with Birmingham and Wellingborough Songsters. It was a truly God-honouring weekend. – AC

ADVENT FOCUS

Captain Gary Lacey (Territorial

Prayer Network Support Officer)

SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER – JOHN 16:33

Thank you, Lord, for your peaceful Spirit. Thank you for your word that promotes peace. We recognise you as the overcomer of this world. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

MONDAY 19 DECEMBER – 1 CORINTHIANS 14:33

Lord, where there is disorder in us, strengthen our resolve to change it. The world is in deep need of your peace, and that starts with us. Jesus, you are so incredible! Amen.

TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER – ROMANS 15:13

God of hope, how we need to live in hope right now! We want to trust so much in you, Lord. May the joy that comes with following you overflow into our families and our communities, and consequently spread hope through your Holy Spirit. Amen.

WEDNESDAY 21 DECEMBER – PSALM 72:7

Father God, as we celebrate your coming at Advent, we absolutely want to absorb this vision of peace, this abundance of peace. As we breathe in your righteousness, we readily accept that we will flourish ‘until the moon is no more’. Hallelujah!

THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER – NUMBERS 6:24–26

Father, we pray this blessing on ourselves, our families and our communities. In Jesus’ blessed name. Amen.

PRESENTATION

Words of appreciation were expressed by three former

Director of Music and Creative Arts Stephen

John was supported by his family and friends, many of whom had travelled some distance to be present. His son, Alan Losh, contributed the cornet solo ‘Such Love’ and the band played ‘Constant Trust’, one of John’s favourite pieces. – AP

MUSIC

FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER – JAMES 3:17 Lord, your coming brings wisdom from Heaven. This astonishing wisdom loves peace, puts others first and is totally genuine and authentic. Lord, help us to be peace-loving citizens of Heaven on Earth, full of mercy, tolerance, impartiality and love. Amen.

SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER – PSALM 46:10 Oh, that we would stop and be still, Lord! Stop the noise, stop the rush, stop the desire to constantly ‘do’. We pray that once we are still, we will truly know you are God, truly experience your presence, truly experience your power. Give us peace, Jesus. Amen.

A PDF of the Prayer Matters booklet is also available to download from salvationist.org.uk/resources

SUNDERLAND MONKWEARMOUTH Band Sunday marked the retirement of Bandsman John Losh after 76 years of loyal and dedicated service.

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The Anglia Fellowship Band’s concert at Felixstowe Corps raises almost £600 for three projects in Malawi

CUMBERNAULD Led by Majors Mark and Tracy Bearcroft (Govan), the music ministries weekend began with a massed songsters from Cumbernauld, Shotts and Parkhead Corps. Solo items were presented by Major Tracy and Bobby Irvine (Ayr), who conducted the programme of music. – NM

Energetic worship

Captain Ben Cotterill (Clapton) reviews Anna Lamplough’s album Gospel Explosion

GOSPEL Explosion is a must-have album for people who connect with the gospel genre that has permeated modern Salvationist gatherings in the past 20 years. Anna Lamplough has put together an album of sublime quality featuring some of the biggest tunes of recent years. Salvationists who have come through the youth scene in the past two decades will recognise amazingly revamped tunes from giants of the gospel scene, such as Kirk Franklin’s ‘I Smile’, Israel Houghton’s ‘You Are Good’ and William McDowell’s ‘I Give Myself Away’.

The vocals are of an extremely high standard, as are the brass backing and the incredible arrangements. If you saw

REVIEW

Anna Lamplough lead worship at Together 2022 in Birmingham, you would have been blown away by the quality of musicianship and spiritual impact of Anna’s musical ministry.

Tracks to look out for in particular include Planetshakers’ ‘Born to Praise’, arranged by Nick Roberts. This track wouldn’t be out of place in the UK charts, with great commercial recording quality and vocals and rap that will surely make this a favourite for many. ‘Everywhere That I Go’ is also a stand-out song, which will leave you singing along while also remembering the abiding presence of God in our lives.

You will discover your own favourites – but only if you buy the album, either as

a gift for a birthday or Christmas, or to encourage someone in their walk with God.

Thanks to Anna and all her talented friends for this gift to The Salvation Army and beyond – it is truly a musical explosion of energy, worship and adoration. I want to hear it live somewhere soon!

Gospel Explosion is available from sps-shop.com priced £9.99 plus postage

An ambitious illustrated history

Huggins’s research for his book The Mob and the Mayor led to this more ambitious text, taking in the whole history of the Army. In 200 pages, he covers the major events, people and stories familiar from other publications. The illustrated history contains photographs from Army archives around the world, as well as online resources and the author’s own collection.

STEPHEN

Huggins, formerly the parish priest at the Anglican church in Bexhill, is sympathetic, and emphasises the Army’s pioneering role in female equality and the development of social services, emergency response and an anti-racist, egalitarian colonialism.

A chapter on the international Army includes work in the USA, South Africa and India. While mainly providing a familiar narrative, Huggins does draw from recent publications, including details on the 1929 High Council and

the development of The Salvation Army’s periodical press.

Understandably for a book covering such breadth in a limited space, there are a number of small slips of fact. Some stories are included, such as William Booth offering to ‘say a word’ on Mile End Waste in 1865 and delivering the ‘I’ll Fight’ speech in the Royal Albert Hall in 1912, but the accuracy of these has been challenged by recent historians.

The final two chapters provide Huggins’s most original contribution to Army history. One on the Army and the media takes in the use of theatre-style posters in the late 19th century, the development of periodicals beyond the War Cry and The Young Soldier, and early films made by the Australian Limelight Brigades. The last chapter, ‘Unresolved Issues’, asks perhaps the most challenging questions. A concise overview of Bramwell Booth’s deposition

as General is followed by an assessment of the Generals since: ‘There have only been three women Generals and none at all of colour.’ Huggins acknowledges the societal and historical imbalances that have led to this and discusses the 2000 International Commission on Officership. The final section considers the Army’s position on human sexuality.

In his conclusion, Huggins suggests that the 20th century saw the Army ‘becoming rather introspective and losing touch with the very communities it would serve’. His final, enigmatic sentence observes: ‘The Army […] must look to new ways, for as William had once so astutely observed, anyone who has ever tended a fire knows that there are times when it must be stirred up.’

The Salvation Army: 150 Years of Blood and Fire is available from pen-andsword.co.uk priced £20 plus postage

Steven Spencer, director of the International Heritage Centre, reviews The Salvation Army: 150 Years of Blood and Fire by Stephen Huggins

Channels of peace

In the fourth of five Advent reflections, Ivan Radford considers how the shepherds responded to the angels’ message

‘Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on Earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”’

(Luke 2:13 and 14)

ONE night long ago, a great horde of angels appeared to a group of shepherds to tell them about the birth of Jesus Christ, praising God loudly with one voice and shining the glory of the Lord all around. Doesn’t necessarily sound that peaceful, does it? And yet this energetic part of the Christmas story – in which we read of how the shepherds ‘hurried’ (v16) to Bethlehem to see this baby for themselves – gets to the active heart of what the coming of the Prince of Peace is all about.

The angels proclaimed peace to those on Earth on whom God’s favour rests. The fact that they proclaimed this to a group of shepherds emphasises the wonderful truth behind that proclamation: the favour of God, who gave his son to the whole world, rests on anyone and everyone who will receive him as their Saviour. The inner peace that God’s love

and forgiveness brings not only transforms us internally but also compels us to express it outwardly.

CALLED TO BE PEACEMAKERS

Peacemaking is something else that doesn’t always sound very peaceful –it occurs in war zones and places of conflict, where hostilities between adversaries require reconciliation. Spreading peace, though, is something each of us is called to do where we are.

‘Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me,’ sang Cormac Thompson at this year’s territorial carol concert. The lyrics to Jill Jackson-Miller and Sy Miller’s 1955 song remind us of that individual commission, highlighting the need for peace to start with our personal relationship with God, followed by the responsibility – the privilege – we have to share that peace with others.

SPREADING THE WORD

How did peace begin with each of the shepherds? We don’t hear much more of their story, but we do know that they felt an immediate desire to witness to others and ‘spread the word’ (v17). Luke tells us that ‘all who heard it were amazed’ (v18). That amazement at the Prince of Peace’s birth continues to spread ripples in hearts and lives thousands of years later, as we communicate the gospel.

Each December, Salvation Army bands go out into the streets to spread the word of Jesus’ peace. Carols are sung far and wide that tell of peace, love and hope.

LIVING OUT PEACE

But it’s not just about telling people of the peace that God offers freely; peacemaking is equally about following Jesus’ example as the embodiment of peace. Living out God’s love for others can begin in your home, as you apologise to a loved one or friend, in your workplace, as you forgive a colleague or customer, in any area of your day-to-day life, as you pardon injuries and combat hatred with love, and as you pray for an end to conflict around the world.

Advent is a time for preparing for the coming of Christ, for reclaiming and renewing your own inner peace and salvation. It’s also a time for preparing to spread the peace that only God can give all year round. ‘Blessed are the peacemakers,’ Jesus declared in his sermon on the mount, ‘for they will be called children of God’ (Matthew 5:9). As children of God and as peacemakers, may you be blessed this Christmas –and may that shower of blessing turn into a river that flows through your life and community.

Make me a channel of your peace. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope.

Where there is darkness, only light, And where there’s sadness ever joy.

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IVAN RADFORD Managing Editor Salvationist

Let there be peace on Earth, proclaims carol concert

THE territory’s annual carol concert, Celebrating Christmas with The Salvation Army, was a wonderful night of music, lights, colour, Scripture, testimony, audience participation and, above all, a celebration of the birth of Jesus, reports Major Mal Davies

After introductory music items by the International Staff Band and International Staff Songsters – both in superb form, as usual – our emcee for the evening, Secretary for Communications Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant, welcomed the audience to the event and prayed for all to know the peace that only God can provide.

‘Joy to the World!’ was the first congregational song of the evening and the crowd showed themselves to be in good voice. Their other opportunities to sing through the evening included perennial crowd favourites ‘Hark! the Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’.

Three readers presented Scripture readings: actor, director and writer Tilly Vosburgh; television and theatre star Jenna Russell; and esteemed national treasure Dame Sheila Hancock, who spoke with great affection of her childhood love of The Salvation Army.

The Broxbourne Handbell Ringers, from Hertfordshire, provided a beautiful performance of ‘On a Still and Silent Night’, which combined several well-known

Christmas tunes. It was a moment of calm and serenity the audience seemed to greatly appreciate.

Thirteen-year-old chorister and recording artist Cormac Thompson sang a medley of two songs of peace, ‘Deep Peace’ – also known as ‘A Gaelic Blessing’ – and ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’. It was a confident performance from a talented young man.

One of the highlights was a gospel-style rendition of ‘Blessed Assurance’ sung wonderfully by Dr Naar M’fundisiHolloway. Naar works in the Research and Development Unit at THQ and is a gifted singer and song interpreter. It was a popular act with the audience.

In his introduction, Lieut-Colonel Dean mentioned the war in Ukraine and said that there would be a focus on that during the evening, so the congregation were blessed to hear the testimony of a Ukrainian refugee, Bohdana, currently being supported by Sutton Corps.

She spoke of the trauma of leaving her home and country in March to bring her children to safety in England, while her husband stayed at home to fight in the war. At The Salvation Army, she said, she had found ‘hope, support and community’. ‘We all need something to hope for,’ she added, saying that The Salvation Army ‘offered

hope to those who need it most’.

Her testimony was followed by a performance from a Ukrainian group called Zahrava, supported by Artists in Exile, and it included music – featuring the playing of a bandura, a traditional Ukrainian stringed instrument – singing and spoken word messages. It was a heartfelt and powerful performance that the audience appreciated greatly.

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill provided a short message focusing on how if we are to have peace on Earth, it must begin with each of us individually. He highlighted Luke 2:10 and 11 and how Jesus came ‘as a gift to you’. Each of us had been given the gift of peace, he emphasised, and we were challenged on how we would receive and use it to bring about peace on Earth.

Before the final carol was sung, Anna Sharman and Erin Moir joined with Cormac Thompson to form a vocal trio. Supported by the ISB and ISS, they sang ‘When You Believe’. Their optimism, talent and energy made it an inspiring and fitting final performance for the evening.

Recorded highlights of Christmas with The Salvation Army are available to watch on YouTube at youtube.com/salvationarmyvideo

ROYAL ALBERT HALL

Pictures: Paul Harmer

The TC Erin, Cormac and Anna

Clockwise from top left Introducing Ukrainian ensemble Zahrava.

Ukrainian refugee Bohdana shares her testimony.

Dr Naar M’fundisi-Holloway sings ‘Blessed Assurance’.

A fanfare opens ‘Joy to the World!’. The International Staff Songsters.

Zahrava perform ‘A Carol for a New Year’.

Cormac Thompson sings ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth’.

The Broxbourne Handbell Ringers present ‘On a Still and Silent Night’.

Dame Sheila Hancock reads Matthew 2:1–16.

View a full selection of photos online at salvationist.org.uk

Pictures: Paul Harmer

Celebrating Christmas with The Salvation Army

A mission of reconciliation

Lyn Woods finds out about the work of the Army’s Family Tracing Service

CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for anyone with loved ones missing from their lives. The Family Tracing Service is committed to meeting the UKI Territory’s mission priority of seeking justice and reconciliation by reconnecting people with missing or estranged family members – and connecting people with the Army, often for the first time.

In today’s digital age, one might expect that searching for a missing loved one would be easy without a professional tracing service, but that isn’t always the case. Although there is more information in the public domain, the type of data needed to trace people is often protected

and not widely accessible. Older people and those who do not have the means to access the internet are also somewhat at a disadvantage.

The Family Tracing Service has nearly 140 years of experience of using tools and methods of investigation not at the general public’s disposal. In the UK, the team comprises Team Leader Karen Wallace and three caseworkers – Billy Harrington-Roberts, Lorraine Phillips and Grace Neilson.

‘Estrangement can happen in any family and it’s usually the not knowing that is the hardest part for any searcher,’ says Karen.

Of the thousands of enquiries the service receives each year, about one third become formal applications. Of those, 8 out of 10 result in ‘knowledge’. Knowledge can be a successful search and reunion or other news about a missing loved one, which at the very least may bring some closure and peace of mind to the searcher.

Billy says: ‘Every search is different in the reasons behind it, the result of it and the reactions to it. Even if it doesn’t have a good outcome, it brings hope in trying and it’s essential to give people time to talk throughout the process and to be a listening ear.’

Stock photo: cottonbro studio/pexels.com

There is no typical searcher. It’s not always someone searching for a long-lost relative; often it’s a vulnerable person, such as a prisoner, a refugee or someone receiving other interventions. A sense of belonging is important and sadly not every search will result in the desired outcome.

The level of enquiries remained consistent throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and the team often find themselves the first port of call for overseas enquiries, especially when searchers do not have the facility available to them in their own country. Unfortunately, about half of enquiries cannot be progressed due to insufficient information, geographical limitations or restrictions relating to protected data in adoption cases.

In all enquiries, the team are resolute in providing high standards of care and ensuring that, where possible, searchers are signposted to and supported by their local Salvation Army.

‘It’s so important to connect people to The Salvation Army as a church,’ explains Karen. ‘We talk with people in the reality of their experience and it’s imperative that we treat that encounter with integrity, equal interest and in the spirit of loving others. In all these interactions we are the voice of The Salvation Army, and I am mindful that a person will always remember how they felt, even if they couldn’t receive the outcome they hoped for.’

Search application fees remain at a nominal amount and can be waived in some circumstances, although additional donations are welcomed where applicants can afford to contribute more.

The team are also receiving more

enquiries relating to modern issues and an increase in calls from support workers and advocates for young people in their late teens. Billy confirms this is especially true in relation to people who have fled conflict and become separated from their families, often travelling through many countries before arriving in the UK, and from families trying to trace relatives they believe have arrived here. These cases are particularly challenging and may require onward referral to consultants or agencies specialising in refugee support.

Karen highlights the need for the service’s profile to be raised significantly, especially among other agencies who could share information and refer clients.

‘There are so many who don’t know about the work we do,’ she says.

In these times of international conflict, displacement and social need, keep the work of the Family Tracing Service in your prayers as they continue to bring people back together.

For more information, contact the team on 020 7367 4747 or at family.tracing@salvationarmy.org.uk

HOW THE SERVICE WORKS

1. An application form is submitted. You can download it from salvationarmy.org.uk/familytracing or request it via phone or email.

2. Basic information is provided, including full name, date of birth or exact age and last known address or location.

3. The team begins locating and contacting the person. Contact is often made by letter with an assurance that personal information will not be disclosed unless permission is granted.

4. The person is told the identity of the person seeking contact and is given options to respond. They may correspond via the Family Tracing Service until trust is established. Whatever the decision of the person sought, this will be fully respected.

ROBERT’S STORY

A family holiday turned sour when Robert awoke one morning to be put in the car by his father, leaving his mother and sister behind, following a family argument. He was seven years old. Robert, now in his 40s, was brought up by his loving father but had to learn to live without a mother or sister. Although he got on with his life, his wife of 20 years knew that he would not be fully settled until he had tried to make some contact with his mother. She persuaded him to get in touch with the Family Tracing Service and both were delighted when Robert and his mother, who actually live only 30 miles apart, were put in touch. Robert soon learnt that his mother had tried to make contact throughout his childhood.

LYN WOODS

Editorial Assistant Salvationist

The angels’ song

Lieut-Colonel Ann Hawkins reflects on the difference

light brings to our world

WORKING quietly on the dark, silent hills, as they did night after night all year round, a group of shepherds are suddenly startled when the entire sky is lit up. An angel appears to them in bright light. The shepherds are in shock. They have never had the experience of anything like this before.

Many of us have experienced being asleep in a dark room, when someone suddenly comes in and switches on a light. Our hearts beat faster, our mouths go dry, the lights blind us and we feel disorientated.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Have you ever experienced total darkness?

So often today, our villages, towns and cities are never in total darkness.

Through the week with Salvationist

– a devotional thought for each day by Major Philippa Smale

At night, even the countryside might be illuminated by the orange glow of a nearby town.

I have lived in Africa for 11 years and have experienced total darkness around me. I remember nights when we were staying at a village near Chikankata Mission in Zambia. We couldn’t see anything beyond our hands unless we had a torch. Deep darkness at night can inspire fear, because of what you can hear but can’t see and the worry of what could be lurking in the bushes around you.

The shepherds in our study passage work in darkness, possibly only aided by the dim embers of a small fire. Their job is to guard sheep. Every sound would make them alert and nervous. When the angel of the Lord appears to the shepherds, they are terrified as they are surrounded by the brightness of God’s glory.

Into the darkness and fear experienced by the shepherds, the angel speaks words of comfort and reassurance: ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people’ (v10).

The angel’s message is restated in the words of the well-known carol ‘While Shepherds Watched’: ‘Fear not! said he; for mighty dread/ Had seized their troubled mind;/ Glad tidings of great joy I bring/ To you and all mankind’ (SASB 132).

Having told the shepherds not to be afraid, the angel gives them the good news: ‘Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord’ (v11). Then, after the proclamation, the company of angels grows in number. They praise God and say:

‘Glory to God in the highest Heaven, and on Earth peace to those on whom his favour rests’ (v14).

SUNDAY

So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

(Luke 2:4 and 5)

MONDAY

Once in royal David’s city/ Stood a lowly cattle shed,/ Where a mother laid her baby/ In a manger for his bed./ Mary was that mother mild,/ Jesus Christ her little child.

(SASB 121)

TUESDAY

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

(Luke 2:8 and 9)

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Can you think of a time when God has spoken to you through another person, bringing encouragement and assurance?

Today, there are many people who feel they live in deep, continuous darkness. That darkness might be caused by any number of things, such as health challenges, family issues, financial difficulties or personal conflicts. This list is by no means comprehensive. For everyone experiencing difficult challenges, life can easily become overwhelming and dark.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

What other difficult issues are people facing today?

How might they rob someone of their wellbeing and contentment?

Take a moment to pray for those known to you who are facing difficult issues this Christmas.

WEDNESDAY

Do you know the song that the shepherds heard/ As they watched o’er their flocks by night,/ When the skies bent down and their hearts were stirred/ By the voices of the angels bright?

(SASB 105)

The angels’ song provides hope to ordinary people living in darkness. When they hear it, the shepherds respond immediately and rush off to find Jesus: ‘So they hurried off and they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby’ (v16). They are among the first visitors to set eyes on Jesus. Their fears are quickly transformed to joy. They are so excited to discover the child and just have to share the news.

In his song ‘Wonderful Counsellor’, Chick Yuill highlights the identity of the baby the shepherds hurry to see and the hope he brings:

‘Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God among us;/ Everlasting Father, Prince who rules in peace./ To us a child is born, to us a Son is giv’n./ To those who walk in darkness the light has come/ … For God so loved the world, he gave his only Son;/ No more we walk in darkness, the light has come’ (SASB 133).

THURSDAY

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on Earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.’

(Luke 2:13 and 14)

FRIDAY

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Take a moment to remember again that God still comes into our world, bringing encouragement and love.

In what ways does God bring love and encouragement to you today?

Through Jesus, God still shines his light on the world. This Advent season as we consider the coming of the Saviour of the world, may God shine his light brightly on us. May we receive and believe the angel’s message and meet Jesus, who brings hope into our lives and dispels the darkness of our world.

ANN HAWKINS Curriculum Development Officer

SATURDAY

Sing, choirs of angels,/ Sing in exultation,/ Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above;/ Glory to God/ In the highest:/ O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord! (SASB 116)

Prayer

Lord, thank you that the song the angels sang is a living reality to us. We glorify you and praise you, along with the shepherds, because we know you are our Saviour. Inspire us to witness to others about this glorious truth.

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

(Luke 2:20)

LIEUT-COLONEL

BATLEY As part of the 141st corps anniversary celebrations, Jenson was enrolled as a soldier and Abbey, Alisha and Megan were welcomed as adherents. All were formerly junior soldiers. Hannah Law, who returned to Batley after living abroad, was also welcomed as an adherent, and gave her testimony recognising the good work done by the corps throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Jenson shared a vocal solo as his testimony. They are all pictured with YPSM Gary Pearson, corps officer Captain Mark Cozens and Adherents Secretary Joan Haywood. – MC

HADLEIGH TEMPLE Marilyn Caine expressed her re-commitment to The Salvation Army by signing the Soldier’s Covenant. She chose ‘O Jesus I Have Promised’ and, in her testimony, discussed forging her own personal relationship with God. Marilyn is pictured with corps officer Major Steve Fripp and Colour Sergeant Malcolm Wilson. – MP

NORTH WALSHAM Carrie Harrington first linked up with the corps through the community band. She has attended regularly since and, in the past few months, felt that the corps was where God wanted her to be. Carrie was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Richard Durrant. She was supported by a number of friends. – JB

spoke of how her faith had been challenged, but also deepened, by ill health difficulties during the past 18 months, as she strongly felt God by her side. Diane and her husband, Mike, have been involved in many activities as volunteers since 2017. – MT

SCARBOROUGH Diane Tyas was enrolled as a new soldier by corps officer Major Stephen Noble. During her testimony, Diane

BALLYMENA Kim Picken was welcomed as an adherent by Captain Philip Cole (Larne). Kim testified to God’s faithfulness in her life and chose the song ‘You Never Let Go’. – HM

EASTLEIGH Vikki and Richard Leese and Raymond Davenport were welcomed as adherents by corps leader Territorial Envoy Margaret Moore. TE Margaret declared 2022 as a ‘harvest of souls’, as the corps has seen many new commitments. Holding the flag is Corps Treasurer Sue Rossiter. – MM

HINCKLEY Eileen Highton publicly renewed her covenant with God as a soldier after a number of years away. Eileen shared how she first came to the Army in 1955 after marrying her husband, John, whose family were Salvationists. Circumstances caused them to drift away from the Army, but Eileen did not drift away from the Lord. About five years ago, Eileen and John felt that they were being led back to the corps and Eileen spoke of how quickly she felt that they had come ‘home’. John was promoted to Glory earlier this year, so Eileen was delighted that members of her family were present to support her on this occasion. Eileen is pictured with corps officer Major Carol Evans and Recruiting Sergeant Major Mavis Pascoe. – CE

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GUISBOROUGH Alison Manley was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Antony Mugford. Alison was born into a Salvationist family and grew up in the corps, joining the music sections. Alison moved away with her husband, Roger, for some years but returned to live in Guisborough. In her testimony she described going through hard times but, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, she began to watch Major Antony’s YouTube meetings and started to feel the Lord’s presence back in her life. She has since re-committed her life back to him. – SS

GW

GOSPORT Lillie Tillett, Soul and Nikki Martin were welcomed as adherents by Divisional Mission Enabler Major Denise Cooper. Lillie and Soul were junior soldiers and Nikki has attended the corps for a few years, first attending Messy Church with her children. – KS

BECCLES Karen White was welcomed as an adherent by corps assistant Harry Woods. Karen chose the song ‘You Say’ by Lauren Daigle as her testimony. – HW

SCARBOROUGH Trish Gerard was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Stephen Noble. Trish spoke of the warm welcome she received but also how important it was for her to see the cross central within the hall and the need to share the good news with others. Holding the flag is Colour Sergeant Mick Herbert. – AN

BELFAST SYDENHAM Penny Lewis, Jim Picking, Christopher Gourley and Grace Dale were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Major Graham Wood. All four have been attending the corps for some

with Christopher transferring from the YP section, and they were each given a Bible verse during the ceremony. –

ARMY PEOPLETRIBUTES

DEDICATED TO GOD

Aria Arthur-Beggs, daughter of Christine Arthur and Mark Beggs, at Belfast North by Majors Ian and Sally McBride

RETIRED OFFICERS’ BIRTHDAYS

Major Hilda Dallas (95 on 25 December)

Lieut-Colonel Dorothea Havercroft (90 on 31 December)

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Joan Duffin, Norwich Mile Cross

Songster Margaret Browning, Dudley, on 4 December

BEREAVED

Bandsman Alf Duffin, Norwich Mile Cross, of his wife Joan Duffin

Captain Dawn Roden, Edmonton, and Karen Bridgewater of their mother Margaret Browning, Commissioner Brenda Coles of her sister

OFFICIAL GAZETTE

LONG SERVICE 25 years

Major Mark Holder, Derby Central 35 years

Major Ian Loxley, Addlestone Major Jean Loxley, WBC

RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE

Effective 1 December

Captain Sue Dean out of Boscombe in 1980 and last appointment Dartford

ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander

WHAT’S ON

LANCASHIRE SINGS CHRISTMAS

Join voices with Churches Together in Lancashire! Sing your socks off with The Salvation Army’s Blackburn and Preston Bands, the People’s Choir and the Rev Phil Gough, chair of the Lancashire Methodist District, live from the BBC Radio Lancashire Studio. This broadcast is available at bbc.co.uk/sounds until 15 January

ROY SMITH, HUCKNALL ROY was born and brought up in Bulwell. He was the third child in a family of seven children. His parents were committed Salvationists and Roy retained a respect and affection for the Army all his life. He worked as a coal miner for all his working life, a career that almost cost him his life when he was buried in a serious accident underground involving a roof collapse.

Roy became involved in the corps in his later years and enjoyed belonging to the over-60 club as well as spending time with others at the regular coffee mornings. His greatest joy, however, came when he decided to declare his faith in the Lord by becoming a soldier.

Roy was promoted to Glory shortly after his 90th birthday. He was a devoted father and grandfather, and is survived by his daughter, Carole, son, Kevin, and seven grandchildren. He will be remembered with affection. – MB

RICHARD WHYTE, EDINBURGH GORGIE

RICHARD and his siblings learnt to love the Lord when his mother took them to Sunday school at the former Leith Citadel. After some time away from the Army he returned, but to Edinburgh Gorgie, where he became a soldier.

Although Richard had health issues, he was a happy man. He enjoyed reading, especially the Bible, which he carried everywhere he went. He accepted responsibilities in the corps for the recycling programme, shifting chairs and tables and volunteering in the food bank – tasks without glory but he did them faithfully.

His overflowing enthusiasm for worship was obvious and infectious. He praised joyfully and with complete freedom. He addressed people as a ‘bairn of God’, a phrase which sums up Richard’s life.

Richard, a father and grandfather, will be greatly missed. – LC

MARGARET TANNER, WILLIAMSTOWN

MARGARET was born to Phyllis and William Vaughan in 1927. After losing both parents to tuberculosis, she went to live with her aunt and uncle. Margaret married Ken Tanner in 1951 and had three children – Ken, Gareth and Colin.

Margaret always wanted a daughter and her granddaughter, Vicky – whom she raised – became like a daughter to her. She came to the Army in later life following the death of her husband in 2010. She was welcomed as an adherent in 2011 and enrolled as a soldier in 2014. A true Salvationist, Margaret was an important and integral part of the fellowship. She enthusiastically joined in everything and had a modern outlook on life.

Margaret had a wide interest in all sorts of things. After ill health, she was promoted to Glory surrounded by her loving family. They thank God for the life of Margaret Tanner and for all the love, joy and happiness that shone through it. – EB

BERYL HOLMES, FELIXSTOWE

BORN in Lavenham, Beryl spent her whole life serving the Lord she loved as a soldier of her local village corps. She held a number of positions there, including as junior soldiers sergeant and guard leader. She later married Cliff Holmes and had a son, Robert, whom she spent her life looking after following his life-changing accident as a teenager, but it never affected Beryl’s dedicated service within the corps.

In 1960 she became the home league secretary, a position she held for more than 50 years. Beryl also started a weekly parent-and-toddler group and took responsibility for the very successful luncheon club.

Cliff was promoted to Glory in 1999, as was Robert in 2018. To honour her service to the community, in 2009 Beryl received the Maundy money from the late Queen Elizabeth II at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Beryl will be missed by her friends within the corps and also by the village she loved. – DN

LISTINGS

MRS BRIGADIER EVA TAYLOR (VALIANT) wrote A Pattern for Living, 365 poems of faith and positivity, now printed in her ‘centenary’ year. Selections and full version: please contact daughter Phyl on 01263 820160 or ap.styles@mybroadbandmail.com for prices and dispatch, to start 2023 in step with the Lord.

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You would be required to:

Look after the boys and play with them at home – reading, singing/music, art/crafts and supervising them in the garden

Take the boys out for walks to the park, library and toddler groups

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Hours: 36 hours per week, 8am – 5pm (4 weekdays)

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Quiz…

CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS

BY GARRY D REED

Can you identify the carols these lines have been taken from?

1 Not without can I remain, nor my heart’s deep urge restrain a. ‘The Stable Door’ b. ‘Silent Night’ c. ‘O Holy Night!’

2 All glory be to God on high, and to the Earth be peace a. ‘While Shepherds Watched’ b. ‘Stars Are Shining’ c. ‘The Angels Sang the Story’

3 If I were a candle I would glow, glow, glow a. ‘Stars Are Shining’ b. ‘Noel’ c. ‘What Child Is This?’

4 Mild he lays his glory by a. ‘Hark! the Herald Angels Sing’ b. ‘O Holy Night!’ c. ‘It Came upon the Midnight Clear’

5 Winds through the olive trees softly did blow a. ‘Long, Long Ago’ b. ‘What Child Is This?’ c. ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’

6 Christ be praised with God the Father a. ‘O Holy Night!’ b. ‘God of God, the Uncreated’ c. ‘Good Christian Men, Rejoice’

7 ’Tis the Lord! O wondrous story a. ‘Who Is He?’ b. ‘Hark the Glad Sound’ c. ‘O Holy Night!’

8 Ye who sang creation’s story a. ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ b. ‘Little Baby Jesus’ c. ‘Angels, from the Realms of Glory’

9 Girls and boys leave your toys a. ‘My Lord Is a-coming’ b. ‘Zither Carol’ c. ‘Hush Little Baby’

10 And wonders of his love a. ‘Hark the Glad Sound!’ b. ‘Joy to the World!’ c. ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’

11 Then in a cattle shed, in a manger bed, a boy was born, King of all the world a. ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’ b. ‘A Starry Night’ c. ‘Stars Are Shining’

12

That glorious song of old a. ‘Masters in This Hall’ b. ‘Away in a Manger’ c. ‘It Came upon the Midnight Clear’

13 Oh, now carry me to Bethlehem, to see the Lord appear to men! a. ‘Christians Awake’ b. ‘Calypso Carol’ c. ‘What Child Is This?’

14

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep a. ‘The First Nowell’ b. ‘Masters in This Hall’ c. ‘The Stable Door’

15 Great kings have precious gifts, and we have naught a. ‘How Far Is It to Bethlehem?’ b. ‘What Child Is This?’ c. ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’

16 Sealed in a stone-cold tomb a. ‘Christians, Awake!’ b. ‘We Three Kings’ c. ‘Hark the Glad Sound!’

17 You’ll forget your flocks, you’ll forget your herds a. ‘Stars Are Shining’ b. ‘Rise Up, Shepherd’ c. ‘Wayfaring’

18 Guiding star, lend thy light a. ‘We Three Kings’ b. ‘Christians Awake’ c. ‘Silent Night’

19 Hither, page, and stand by me a. ‘A Starry Night’ b. ‘Good King Wenceslas’ c. ‘Hark the Glad Sound!’

20 Ring out those bells tonight a. ‘Carol of the Bells’ b. ‘Little Donkey’ c. ‘Masters in This Hall’ Answers

YGA