Salvationist 18 March 2023

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JOYFUL, JOYFUL AT TYC AND TYB

Sing and make music

HOW old are you? One of the fascinating things about humans is the way we like to think of ourselves as older than we are when we’re young, and younger than we are when we’re old. Whether it’s a mother feeling grateful for God’s blessings on her family or an officer bracing for a change in appointment, the stage you’re at in life is an intrinsic part of your faith journey.

Whatever your age, though, there’s something almost magical about how music can transport you forward or backward in time. It can trigger a memory, capture a mood or inspire faith. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why music has been such an effective cornerstone of worship and ministry since the Army’s early days.

This issue revels in a multitude of musical expressions, from young delegates reporting on Territorial Youth Band and Territorial Youth Choir to a collection of catchy tunes written for primary schools. We also hear from some of the many Singing by Heart groups engaging and connecting with people through music. ‘It’s mission!’ Territorial Envoy Lee Highton-Nicholls reminds us.

Whether you’re young or old at heart, I hope something in the mix will have you singing and making music to the Lord.

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Here am I, my Lord…

THURSDAY 16 March may not have been a significant day for many but, for officers awaiting news of a new appointment, it was very significant as it was the day that they received their farewell orders.

All officers sign their Undertakings before their commissioning, which state, among other things: ‘I will look to my leaders in the Army to be sensitive to the guidance of God in giving me appointments and responsibilities. I will accept the direction of my leaders under the appointments system, knowing that they will try to place me where I can best advance the cause of Jesus Christ. I will faithfully fulfil all the requirements of my appointments to the best of my ability.’

They step out in faith and trust that their leaders will seek the inspiration of God, through the Holy Spirit, to appoint them.

Over the years, the processes may have changed but the principle and the promise remain the same. In my 33 years as an officer, I have been blessed with some wonderful opportunities to serve. If I were being honest, I would have to say that I would not have chosen all of them. I recall that, on one or two occasions, I did question my leaders about the wisdom of their decision, not seeing in the present what God was going to do in the future. However, on each occasion – especially when I struggled to understand – God gave me an overwhelming sense of peace and told me that I simply needed to let go of my fear of the unknown and step out in faith – that I was not doing this in my

own strength, but his, and that he was going to do his work through me wherever I went with him. He has not failed me yet and I do not believe that he ever will.

It has been my privilege in recent years to see the appointments process from a different perspective. As the assistant secretary for personnel, I was a part of the Territorial Appointments Conference. I saw first-hand those very leaders, whom I had trusted to look to God for direction regarding my future, seeking his guidance in the appointment of others.

There is much to consider when seeking to ensure that the people and the time are right before making an appointment. Much care is taken in matching the profile of an appointment with that of the officer. Any questions by then have hopefully been addressed through consultation prior to the conference. Prayer is at the heart of those decisions and there is patience in waiting for the answer, and humility in recognising when it isn’t the right time or the right place.

This year, officers will be contemplating their new appointments in the context of a changing territory. Divisional boundaries and structures have changed. The need for spiritual leaders has never been greater. The opportunities for ministry are many and the labourers too few.

So, as we focus our prayers on those who are facing change in the coming months, let us pray that they will have an overwhelming sense of God’s peace and be reminded that, wherever they are sent, God has a work for them to do.

REFLECT AND RESPOND

Read Isaiah 6:8. Where are you being sent to work in God’s name?

Read the lyrics to song 959 in the Salvation Army songbook. Are you boldly walking the path he has marked for your feet?

Read Philippians 4:13. Pray for those who need a reminder that God’s strength will empower and enable them.

Share in a special prayer for officers receiving farewell orders at salvationist.org.uk/ officerfarewellprayer

May they be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, who through them will inspire others to become his disciples and to follow wherever he leads.

‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”’

(Isaiah 6:8)

MAJO

Continuing a series of topical reflections, Major Julian Watchorn invites us to think of officers across the territory as they receive their farewell orders

Westwood

‘I pray that our family grows spiritually’

Sheena Philip Kunjappan (Sheffield Langsett Road) thanks God for his love and goodness

MY name is Sheena Philip Kunjappan. My husband’s name is Binoy Babu. We have two children: Christy Emmanuel Binoy and Jonathan Binoy. We currently live in Sheffield. By God’s grace we are now members of Sheffield Langsett Road Corps in the Yorkshire and Humber Division.

was very active in the corps. God blessed us with two children. God has also blessed me so much in my nursing career, including getting a job in the UK.

Who are you and what do you do?

I’m Karl. I work as Mission Support Co-ordinator at IHQ in International Development Services, which supports Army infrastructure around the developing world. I am also the songster leader at Bromley Temple and lead the vocal group Una Voce.

What’s your favourite Bible verse or passage?

Colossians 3:11 (The Passion Translation): ‘In this new creation life, your nationality makes no difference, nor your ethnicity, education, nor economic status – they matter nothing. For it is Christ that means everything as he lives in every one of us!’

How did you first get involved in the Army?

I was born into it! My parents are officers.

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

‘Ancient Gates’ by Brooke Ligertwood.

What do you do in your spare time?

Relax, travel, see friends, enjoy films.

Which country would you like to visit and why?

I’ve always wanted to visit New Zealand… and I’m hoping that will become a reality!

Give your testimony or life story using only one word. Loved!

I came to England last year from Kerala, India, to work as a staff nurse at Sheffield Teaching Hospital. Previously we were members of Vazhuthacaud Corps in the Thiruvananthapuram Division, in the India South Western Territory.

I was born and brought up in a Salvation Army family. My mother’s parents were officers. During my childhood I was an active participant in Sunday school. I was able to experience God’s love and goodness a lot throughout my childhood.

Later, God gave me the opportunity to marry a man who was an active member of the Army. My husband, Binoy, worked as the corps secretary and later as the corps sergeant-major in our church. He

Besides that, God has given me and my family the opportunity to worship with the people at The Salvation Army near where we live. So far in our lives, we have been able to experience God’s loving touch in many troubles.

I continue to pray that our family grows spiritually and for our lives ahead to be productive.

Have you got a testimony to share? We’d love to hear your faith journey! Get in touch at salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk

INSPIRING STORIES

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Food for thought

HIGHLIGHTING

the climate change crisis, Salvationist (14 January) asked: ‘What will do you about it?’

Last October, I invited expressions of interest in setting up a Salvation Army ‘plant-based’ network. Our Movement has a history of vegetarianism and with its current focus on caring for creation, I believe many people within the Army will have joined the global

trend away from meatcentric diets and will welcome the opportunity to link up with like-minded others. You can join the network by sending your name, dietary preference (optional) and the nature of your involvement with the Army (officer, soldier, adherent, etc) via email to towardsveganism@ gmail.com.

Malcolm Dragon Maltby

the restoration of the dreaded ‘c’ word – commitment –which in many aspects of life has all but vanished from our vocabulary. It is known that she had a love for flowers. Appropriately she was a ‘busy lizzie’ as she continuously committed her life to the majestic and the ordinary. Commitment is an ally of discipline. You cannot have 75 per cent, 25 per cent or 1 per cent, neither does it have constituent parts to be juggled around. I quote from song 622 in the songbook: ‘Lord, with My All I Part.’

Gordon Archer Lurgan

A MULTICULTURAL ARMY

London. Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s lyricist, was the producer. The album was hailed by critics as one of the greatest records ever made, but it was a commercial failure. There is a choir on the record that David referred to as an ‘English Salvation Army choir’. Does anyone know which choir he is referring to, or are there any participants who remember those sessions? Please get in touch at mark.brend@btinternet.com

Mark Brend Devon

HOW LONG SHOULD A SERMON BE?

AN interesting discussion took place during the Sunday morning religious affairs programme on BBC Radio 4, prompted by the advice given to members of the Roman Catholic clergy by Pope Francis that sermons should not exceed 10 minutes. Members of the panel suggested that a sermon should have just one ‘nugget’ rather than a number of ‘boulders’. There is an interesting debate in some circles today as to whether a sermon should be a teaching tool or a presentation of scriptural truth designed to create an awareness of our relationship to God. I do wonder, though, how effective the sermon is in its present form – and if

any nuggets could be presented bite-sized throughout the meeting.

David Newstead Tamworth

WHERE HAVE ALL THE ALTOS GONE?

I RECENTLY heard the comment that there is a shortage of contralto singers. I have noticed some songster brigades are short on the alto benches. The ISS has balanced parts, but is it harder to recruit altos even there? Is my experience at all typical? If so, can we or should we try to even things up?

Wesley Paxton Lockerbie

BUSY LIZZIE

LOOKING back at the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the one thing that I would like to come through from her lifetime of service would be

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MY 90th birthday has led me to think back on my life and how views, which I still hold to so strongly, were formed when I was young. I read Trevor Huddleston’s Naught for Your Comfort, which showed the wickedness of the apartheid system operated by the South African government. To me any form of racism became abhorrent, and I did not want anything to do with those who condoned it. I had been brought up in the Army. It became multicultural, and peace was restored to my soul. My corps just now suits me fine. We have folk from Hong Kong, Malaysia, India and African nations worshipping with us. I am so pleased that the leaders of the corps know that, to survive, these good folk need to become involved in all its activities, including the music sections. We give God the glory.

Michael Bennett Reading

WERE YOU THERE?

I AM an author currently researching a biography of the American singer-songwriter David Ackles, to be published in 2024. In 1972, David released an album called American Gothic, which was recorded at IBC studios in

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‘Loving the mix of SA music and also contemporary Christian music!’

Lynn JeppesenThomson

‘Tuned in earlier today. Whilst in its early days in my opinion that’s a great start. A Christian music station for everyone!’

Adrian Bailey

Live a holy life

Lieutenant Tony Kakande reminds us that faith is an ongoing commitment

1 THESSALONIANS 4:1–8

WE often worry about not being able to figure out God’s will for certain matters in our lives. For example, it is hard to escape the ongoing conversations and debate around diverse expressions of sexuality in relation to faith in Christ.

In our study passage, the apostle Paul makes it clear what he believes about how we should live to please God. He declares: ‘It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honourable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong or take advantage of a brother or sister’ (vv3–6).

The reason and motivation behind this way of life is to please God and this is a calling for every believer to live a holy and honourable life.

In contrast, Paul also makes us aware of what is not pleasing to God in the way we treat our bodies and other people in relation to sexual morality.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

What does a holy and honourable life look like in our world today?

In Hebrews 11, the writer shares many examples of people who pleased God because of how they lived by faith. He argues that ‘without faith it is

impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him’ (v6).

This kind of faith involves surrendering to God’s will and purpose in every area of the believer’s life. Bible commentator Matthew Henry argues: ‘To abide in the faith of the gospel is not enough, we must abound in the work of faith.’ In other words, the confession of our faith in the gospel of Christ Jesus requires actions that evidence the existence of a living faith.

Paul urges those who are followers of Jesus in Thessalonica to continue to live by the instructions they had received when he and his companions had visited them (see Acts 17:1). In verse 1 of our study passage, Paul commends these believers in Jesus for living in order to please God and urges them to continue doing this ‘more and more’.

You might have heard some people argue that this is simply advice that is to be taken as a list of suggestions. However, the stark warning at the beginning and end of this study passage is that these instructions are to be received with the authority of Christ and those who reject these exhortations are rejecting God himself (see vv2 and 8).

The Salvation Army doctrine in regard to faith and sanctification states: ‘We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.’ This underlines

the fact that Christian discipleship requires constant co-operation with God. Faith is not a single action at the point of salvation but an ongoing commitment and way of life.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

Is our very salvation secure when we knowingly continue to live in a way that does not please God?

Paul uses a technique that I can only describe as going from ‘zooming in’ on practical holiness, with a very specific example of sexual morality, to ‘zooming out’ to our position in Christ. He reminds his readers that they have been made holy by Christ and are called to a holy life in Christ. Consequently, as evidence of their faith in his salvation, believers are to live to please God.

Paul then moves from personal to communal holiness with regards to how believers should learn to control their own bodies in a ‘holy and honourable’ way (v4). This extends to the way they treat their brother or sister in this matter (see v6). Paul gives clear warning that failure to discipline our bodies and control our actions has consequences. Acting in passionate lust, like those who do not know God, and taking advantage of other believers in relation to sexual morality will not go unpunished (see v6).

Paul explains God’s call to those who profess faith in Jesus: ‘God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life’ (v7).

If we have chosen to live in order to please God, what is the evidence of this in our lives? Paul is clearly writing to believers who have already been declared holy by their position of faith in Christ Jesus.

Our faith in Christ’s work of salvation requires that we choose to do God’s will and live a holy and honourable life that pleases our Lord Jesus in every way that matters – not just our sexual morality and treatment of others in the community of faith. God himself provides the resources we need in order to live in obedience to his will and purpose.

In a similar letter to the believers in Rome, Paul writes: ‘Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will’ (Romans 12:1 and 2).

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

A PRAYER JOURNEY FOR LENT

by Captain Gary Lacey (Prayer Network)

SATURDAY 18 MARCH

‘I will lead her into the wilderness and speak tenderly to her’ (Hosea 2:14). When hope seems gone, to whom do you turn? Father God, thank you for the hope and the restoration that you offer a sinful world. I grasp your hand in the wilderness and walk through the door of hope you have set for me. Amen.

SUNDAY 19 MARCH

Make the words of this song your prayer: ‘Before the throne of God above,/ I have a strong, a perfect plea,/ A great High Priest whose name is Love,/ Who ever lives and pleads for me./ My name is graven on his hands,/ My name is written on his heart;/ I know that while in Heaven he stands/ No tongue can bid me thence depart’ (SASB 243).

MONDAY 20 MARCH

‘For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline’ (2 Timothy 1:7). Do you feel any sense of powerlessness right now? Lord, I desire the power, love and self-discipline that you offer through your Spirit. Amen.

TUESDAY 21 MARCH

‘“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”’ (Jeremiah 29:11). Who is in control of your future? Father, forgive me for trying to map out and control my future. I declare in the present that it is in your hands. Amen.

WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH

‘Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?’ (Psalm 139:7). Lord, thank you for your constant and eternal presence. I recognise that however far away you may seem in my mind, you are always there. Amen.

THURSDAY 23 MARCH

‘So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes’ (Daniel 9:3). Who do you turn to and what action do you take when pressing issues arise? Father, I bring my prayers and petitions to you. I long to see healing, restoration, justice and peace in my life. As I fast, speak to me and hear my voice. Amen.

FRIDAY 24 MARCH

‘The Lord bless you and keep you… The Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace’ (Numbers 6:24–26). Look out of your window and pray this blessing over your family, friends and community, as well as the nation and the world.

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.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

I wonder if you have faced up to the question of who you are living for and, therefore, whom you are seeking to please.

LIEUTENANT TONY KAKANDE Corps Officer Gateshead

Primary school bangers

Dan Elson introduces Right Tracks , a new collection of catchy children’s songs

WHEN was the last time you were in a primary school assembly? In your childhood, sat cross-legged on a hard, uncomfortable floor? For anyone working in education or involved in children’s ministry, it might have been more recent, but one thing will still feel familiar: the primary school hymns.

Comedian Jason Manford has recently been in the charts with his Assembly Bangers, mixing ‘He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands’, ‘This Little Light of Mine’ and more, with a sense of fun and nostalgia to encourage communal singing at his live comedy shows. However, there’s more to children’s Christian songs than reflecting back on our schooldays.

Children today might have more modern musical tastes but conveying the message of God’s love is still as important as ever. That’s why the Music and Creative Arts (MACA) and Children and Youth teams have partnered in creating Right Tracks

This collection of songs brings the faith and values of The Salvation Army into upbeat, modern pop styles, using easy-to-understand language in an accessible format for children’s outreach. If you’re involved in children’s ministry, the songs and videos will give you an engaging and fun way to introduce big ideas that can make a difference in the lives of young people.

In the first volume of 10 songs there are 5 about our faith, covering topics such as prayer, Jesus’ sacrifice and the Trinity – these songs are ideally suited to Salvation Army young people’s clubs, Sunday schools and other corps activities, as well as school assemblies.

While 37 per cent of primary schools in England are church schools, there are many more schools where sharing your faith is not appropriate. In order to give Salvation Army people an opportunity to share something of who we are in that context, the other five tracks are values-based songs, covering themes such as respect, thankfulness and caring for creation. It is the aim of the Right Tracks team that sharing these Christian values will help children come to understand that Christianity is something they can relate to and connect with.

After we researched common primary school values, I began writing the songs from a bank of grooves that I had put together after analysing a lot of pop songs. A singer search via the MACA social media channels helped us tap into some previously unknown talent and gave a part to people who might not otherwise get to use their particular style in a Salvation Army context – especially our 15-year-old rapper!

All the songs come with lyric videos for children’s leaders to use for communal singing, and can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and all other major streaming platforms, so children who enjoy singing the songs in whatever context they first encounter them will have the opportunity to go online and discover more.

By making this resource available for free on these platforms

and via salvationist.org.uk we hope that schools around the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory will use them, even when no Salvation Army representative is present. There are assembly plans, resources and activities to sit alongside the songs, which will help those involved in leading young people to explore the themes together in interactive and engaging ways.

We encourage you to take a look and think about how you can use Right Tracks to share your beliefs with others. If you know any primary school teachers, point them towards this free resource that might just help them out in assembly planning. And, of course, we ask you to pray for our children’s workers, for the young people that come into contact with The Salvation Army and for the way that God is going to use Right Tracks to make a difference in their lives. Who knows, maybe in

God, You Are Good

You found me when I strayed so far from you, Something was missing, didn’t know what to do. But then out of the darkness your love shone so bright, That it took all my sin away. And I knew all at once I was wrapped in your love, In a moment my heart had been changed.

Cos God, you are good, good, good, good, good, good.

Your word is true, true, true, true, true, true. Your love is great, great, great, great, great, great. Each day anew, new, new, new, new, new.

And each and every day, It’s you that I will praise. You set me free, free, free, free, free, free. With your love for me, me, me, me, me, me. God, you are good.

Woah! Woah! Woah! God, you are good. Woah! Woah! Woah!

20-plus years, there’ll be a comedian on stage, in front of thousands, leading communal singing of one of our primary school bangers!

Right Tracks will be available from 25 March at salvationist.org.uk and on major streaming platforms. For more information contact music@salvationarmy.org.uk

DAN ELSON Outreach Mission Partner Music and Creative Arts

Expressing joy!

BOURNEMOUTH

DOZENS of young musicians met for a week of enjoyable, Spirit-filled brass music, writes Charlie

Dominum’ to the quiet cornet solo of ‘The Candle of the Lord’ and the exciting, new arrangement of ‘Rock Eternal’. They all had challenging or technical sections but ultimately sounded near flawless in just a few days.

circumstances. We looked at how we could choose, show and live joy through three different Bible teaching sessions in our cell groups.

Mylechreest

(Nottingham

Arnold)

. Territorial Youth Band’s daily sessions involved focused sectionals that allowed musicians to improve their instrumental capability, whole band rehearsals, morning and evening prayers with time for worship, and plenty of meals shared together –as well as late-night pizza deliveries.

The week included a significant amount of free time, which could be spent at the hotel or outside playing football or visiting the town and its shops. Each day featured special sessions that ranged from a visit from the International Staff Band to an evening trip to the beach, and, of course, the end-of-week review session that contained relentless jokes and tasks for staff and students, as well as a surprising feature of ‘Christmas Joy’!

Quicker than expected – as with every year – came Friday and the Youth Makes Music festival. After hours of practice, all the pieces were polished and ready to perform, from impressive festival pieces such as ‘Variations on Laudate

The advice and practice sessions offered by the experienced staff musicians were my favourite opportunities of the week, which helped me and many others vastly improve our playing and dedication to music. Ultimately, TYB this year has been better than ever, offering incredibly helpful music sessions and unforgettably funny memories in the span of one short but packed week, creating a close community of young musicians from across the territory.

MANY students returned or came for the first time to Territorial Youth Choir, reports Katie Nash (Hendon). During the week we did many fun activities along with rehearsals. We had our first practice on Monday afternoon in which we were put into our rows and sight-read songs. During Tuesday’s Bible teaching session, we were introduced by Megan to the theme of the week, Joy. We were asked: ‘What is joy?’ We were given the answer that joy is happiness that does not depend on the

We also had rehearsals led by Karl Westwood (Bromley Temple). We spent time learning each song and looked at the meanings behind them. My favourite bit was when we all stood in a circle at the end of a few rehearsals. It was fun to hear other people singing rather than those you usually sit next to.

Another thing we did during the week was workshops. On Monday we had to choose between art, discussion, dance, multimedia and conducting and leadership. I chose art, in which we created a piece of art about the things that make us joyful.

During the evenings we did many fun activities and games. On Monday we had icebreakers in our cell groups, which was really fun. On Tuesday, an open mic gave us a chance to hear others and support each other.

On Wednesday we had a silent disco, which we had all looked forward to. On our last evening, we were given the opportunity to pray and worship without staff input.

Thank you to all the staff members who made TYC possible and as enjoyable as it was!

Pictures (TYB): Martin Davis

Pictures (TYC): Pippa Martin

Thankful and joyful

YOUTH MAKES MUSIC

FRIDAY evening saw young people from across the territory gather at the Lighthouse Theatre in Poole for the final festival, reports Alicia Begley (Bromley Temple)

After a short welcome video, TYB and TYC joined together for an exuberant start with ‘Joyful, Joyful’. TYB presented William Himes’s exciting march ‘Motivation’, which was contrasted by the choir singing the beautiful ‘Rest’.

TYC member Joel Hollowell shared a prayer before Director of Music and Creative Arts Stephen Cobb greeted those in attendance, including civic leaders and territorial leadership. The evening couldn’t continue without a public thanks to Ira Thomas, who led TYC for about 20 years, contributing to generations of Salvationist musicians.

TYB presented the exhilarating ‘Variations on Laudate Dominum’, featuring some principal players including George Sharman on cornet, Jak Camp on euphonium and Charlie Mylechreest on trombone.

Under the leadership of the skilful Karl Westwood, TYC brought the upbeat ‘No Other Name’. The song featured two dancers from the dance workshop – Neve

Bradbury and Sophie Pepperrell. This was followed by the enchanting ‘The Road Home’, which speaks of a constant calling.

In a tribute to the immense legacy of Joy Webb, the band played the reflective ‘The Candle of the Lord’, highlighting flugelhorn player Ellen Farmer. The percussion section seemed to have fun in the band’s exciting ‘I Will Sing unto the Lord’.

led the rousing congregational song ‘Joyful, Joyful’ before leading the band in his piece ‘My God and King!’. TYC sang ‘Still Holding My Hand’ from Matilda the Musical, with stunning vocals from Anna Sharman.

Karl spoke about the workshops that the choir had engaged with through the week, including media – where delegates created a short video about sources of joy. Nik King superbly accompanied the choir in mellow gospel piece ‘Take it to the Lord in Prayer’.

Territorial Children and Youth Secretary Major Helen Schofield gave a short Bible thought to remind us that gratitude makes us joyful.

To finish the first half, the choir presented their major piece: ‘In the Beginning’ by Len Ballantine. This impressive choral work, which tells of the Creation story, alternated between exciting and vibrant, and ethereal and angelic. A special mention goes to accompanist Andrew Wicker and the supporting musicians for their contributions.

After a short interval, Paul Sharman

The dignified ‘Lord of All Hopefulness’ was played by TYB before an adaptation of the choral piece ‘Rock Eternal’. For TYC’s final two pieces of the night, they sang the beautiful ‘He Will Hold Me Fast’, arranged and played by Andrew Wicker, and ‘Distant Shores’. The choir had a rich and full sound – clearly a result of excellent vocal training throughout the week.

The evening concluded with TYB playing ‘Life Ablaze’, which featured three well-known songs – ‘Happy Day (Greatest Day in History)’, ‘The Potter’s Hand’ and ‘Strength Will Rise (Everlasting God)’.

Rapturous applause and a benediction rounded off a fantastic night!

“The choir had a rich and full sound – clearly a result of excellent vocal training throughout the week. ”

Mission through memory

Singing

GET SINGING

Interested in forming a Singing by Heart group? Find out more about how to get started by visiting salvationist.org.uk/resources.

DID you know that there are almost 100 Singing by Heart groups across the territory, who use it to enhance their community outreach? Outreach

Mission Partner Dan Elson (Music and Creative Arts) says the initiative – which developed in collaboration between the Older People’s Ministries and Music and Creative Arts teams – is a way to engage in worship and that prayers and Scripture are as integral to the programme as the singing.

Volume 2, which was released last September, comprises a mixture of secular and religious songs, each introduced by a relevant Scripture verse and concluded with a prayer.

Although Singing by Heart is dementia-friendly, it is not limited to use with people living with dementia. Sessions are designed to encourage communication, recollection of memories and fun for all taking part. It is also hoped that friends, relatives and caregivers will find the sessions beneficial as a time to relax, make friends and share experiences.

We caught up with a range of corps to find out how they are benefiting from the initiative.

WILLENHALL

Territorial Envoy Lee Highton-Nicholls holds monthly Singing by Heart sessions at the corps and at two local care homes with attendances averaging between 18 and 25 people. In the care homes, corps folk sit alongside the residents to encourage them to join in. TE Lee accompanies the group on piano and has recently had the husband of a new church member volunteer to play drums, which adds another dimension and gives the gentleman his own place to serve and support. The group play a couple of games to promote gentle movement and use musical instruments. There’s tea and cake and those who come along to support enjoy a time of fellowship.

TE Lee says: ‘It has been great to see how new people who came to help have grown in confidence and now enjoy it as much as the participants. All who attend leave with a smile and comment on the fact that the laughter and fun have done them good.

‘We get referrals from our local GP surgery since registering with the social prescribing team. Our local dementia team have shown an interest and we have a police community support officer who thoroughly enjoys coming along and supporting the sessions. A nearby supermarket has sponsored the sessions and provides us with refreshments, and the community champion is always in attendance to make tea and coffee.

LYN WOODS Editorial Assistant Salvationist

‘The format never changes, so it takes little if any preparation, but the outcomes are always different depending on the songs used that week, the mood of the participants and the way the session goes. When singing certain hymns, there have been some deeply moving moments. And we’ve had participants and family members attend meetings and activities at the corps. It’s mission!’

by Heart group leaders speak to Lyn Woods about how the music sessions are striking the right note

YEOVIL

Majors Cheryl and Neil Davies run a fortnightly group in a local care home averaging a dozen attendees and featuring songs accompanied by Major Neil on guitar, Bible verses and prayer.

‘Seeing the joy on the residents’ faces is priceless and their individual responses, whether it be clapping, tapping, dancing or something else, show that they are present in the moment and engaging on a level that may be hidden but not lost,’ says Major Cheryl. ‘It’s become such an important part of our ministry. Staff, residents and family are so appreciative. Participants get so much out of it, they are not forgotten, and it’s just so worthwhile connecting with them.’

HARROW

Major Jo Simpson hosts a twice-monthly group at a local Baptist church, which is central, accessible, and on a bus route.

‘God placed this on my heart as we emerged from the Covid-19 lockdowns,’ says Major Jo. The group averages six attendees and is slowly growing. Each session starts with tea and coffee and a colour game, which combines movement, memory and co-ordination. It continues with songs, a tongue twister, Scripture and prayer. ‘It’s worship – you can tell from the joy on their faces!’

As well as making connections with the community, including the council and Age UK, the Singing by Heart sessions have not only brought participants in but also a host of willing volunteers and some generous donations, which have been used towards printing the singing books and providing ongoing refreshments.

BRIDGWATER

Having successfully run a group at her home corps for two years before entering the training college in 2019, Lieutenant Heather Culshaw decided to do it again. With her fantastic team of volunteers, and support from the songsters, three groups operate – one at the corps and two in local care homes with attendances ranging from 10 to 30 participants. Song-related props – including bubbles, brollies and even a beach ball – are used regularly and add extra fun and familiarity to the sessions.

‘It’s all about integration and inclusion and new ways of doing missional outreach,’ says Lieutenant Heather, who loves seeing everyone come alive through the singing and really enjoy themselves. ‘It’s important that it’s interactive and to keep the session moving to hold people’s interest and keep them alert and engaged.’

Joy and dedication

INDIA CENTRAL

TERRITORIAL Commander Colonel Yaqoob Masih welcomed General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle at a meeting for the wider territorial leadership team in Vijayawada.

The General spoke of the significance of the South Asia Zone in the international Salvation Army and the importance of the six Indian territories.

Thousands of people came from across the territory for a public meeting in Bapatla the following day. The young people joyfully received the international leaders with song and a Kolattam dance. Hundreds of people rededicated their lives to Jesus.

A youth congress on Friday opened with a traditional dance performed by young people from Tenali Division. Private Secretary to the General Captain Charles Chalrimawia shared his testimony. He emphasised that God needs young and talented people to share the love and light of Jesus.

The congregation also heard from Marshall Prem, accountant at territorial headquarters, about his miraculous experience of healing and his decision to serve in full-time ministry.

The officers’ councils in Tenali saw active and retired officers hear about the work of the international Army.

More than 4,000 women gathered at Central Corps for a day featuring performances from across the Eluru and Hyderabad Divisions and from the female officers of THQ. Commissioner Rosalie shared a powerful Bible message.

While in Eluru, the General met with officers to answer questions on the book Called to Be a Soldier.

The international leaders concluded their visit with a holiness meeting at Vepery Corps. Commissioner Rosalie expressed gratitude for the days spent in the territory. In Spirit-filled moments of dedication, many people knelt at the mercy seat, submitting their lives to Jesus. – ES

ARMY NEWS

General’s Council renames commands

IHQ

THE General’s Council has renamed a number of commands as territories, with effect from the start of this month.

For many years The Salvation Army Year Book has referred to these commands as ‘small territories’. General Brian Peddle, with the help of the General’s Council, has agreed to make that recognition formal and discontinue the use of the term ‘command’.

The commands that are now referred to as territories comprise Angola, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Macau, Italy and Greece, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, Russia, Rwanda and Burundi, and Spain and Portugal. Areas currently referred to as ‘regions’ will continue to be referred to as regions.

The General said: ‘This is a significant moment in Army history as it recognises the commitment to God’s mission by Salvationists in places that may not be as large numerically. International Headquarters remains committed to supporting our work across 133 countries and now 58 territories.’ – AR

FUNDRAISING EVENT

SKEWEN Lynette Williams raised £2,558 for Latch Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity by shaving her head. Emily, Lynette’s granddaughter, recently had a bone marrow transplant and is still receiving treatment. Due to chemotherapy, Emily lost all her hair. Lynette told Emily that she would have her hair shaved to be the same as her. – SL

STAPLE HILL More than 80 people attended a Hong Kong banquet hosted by five Salvationist families who recently joined the fellowship from Hong Kong. In the afternoon, they held a cooking masterclass. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Chow shared visuals from Wan Chai Corps and talked about their worship and social work. Funds raised were donated to a youth retreat to be held in Chepstow this month. – VW

EVENT

LEIGH-ON-SEA Smiley Centre for Children, a preschool set up by the corps in 1973, celebrated its 50th birthday. Former leader of the school Margaret Parkhill visited the corps to mark the occasion. She explained: ‘It has remained popular, and I think that speaks volumes about the devotion of the leadership and the staff.’ Corps officer Captain Rob Davis said that he values the relationship between the corps and the preschool. Pictured are reunited former teachers of the school. – AR

FUNDRAISING

SKEWEN A tabletop sale was arranged by Lynette Williams with assistance from her regular helpers, Angela, Lynette, Margery and Pam. More than £177 was raised for corps funds. – SL

COMMUNITY

LARNE During the Valentine’s Day meeting, focused on John 3:16, the congregation produced a collage showing different people and places of the world. The pictures, cut from old holiday brochures donated by a travel agent, portrayed different cultures, locations and people, emphasising that God’s love is available to everyone. The collage is on display in a hall window. – PC

EVENT

CHRISTCHURCH Corps members and friends joined for a pancake party on Shrove Tuesday, consuming more than 80 pancakes made by corps officer Major Teresa Everett. Pancake-themed games saw one person toss a pancake 67 times in one minute, two gentlemen play pancake tennis and several people enter a ‘picture pancake’ competition. The enjoyable evening concluded with Lenten prayers. – TE

EVENT

MUSIC

SKEGNESS A singalong concert by Swineshead Silver Band raised £220 in support of corps work. The event was sponsored by a Salvationist who plays with the band. – S-JG

COMMUNITY

HEDNESFORD/CANNOCK Nearly three years ago Cannock Corps adopted a Pre-Loved (school) Uniform Market (Plum) from a local ecumenical church. The project has become an invaluable service for many families in the district, especially during the cost of living crisis. During the February half-term the project was held at Hednesford Corps as a united venture. A total of 106 children received school uniform items. Many children also took a copy of Kids Alive!. As a result, people enquired about parent-and-toddler groups and Sunday worship activities. – RC

IHQ Café 101 is hosting an International Women’s Day exhibition showcasing the stories of women linked to the Army who have overcome difficulty with faith and determination. It is inspired by words attributed to Catherine Booth: ‘The waters are rising, but so am I; I am not going under, but over.’ See it on weekdays 8am to 4pm until 23 March or online at salvationarmy.org/ihq/iwd23exhibition. – AR

Cardiff Canton young people receive prizes at the YP annual, themed around the story of Daniel in the lions’ den

YEOVIL

GAYNOR Grant was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Cheryl Davies. Gaynor spoke about the period in her life when she drifted away from her faith. After moving into sheltered housing, she noticed a resident in Salvation Army uniform and asked if she could go to church with them. Gaynor testified to the warmth of welcome she received from that very first visit. One Sunday, Gaynor testified how God was speaking to her throughout the meeting in a way she had never experienced before and knew this was where God wanted her to be. Gaynor’s family supported her as she made her commitment. – CD

STOWMARKET

LEAH was enrolled as a junior soldier by her uncle, Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Maidenhead). After reading the Junior Soldier’s Promise, Leah knelt at the mercy seat and signed a copy. When asked why she wanted to be a junior soldier, Leah replied: ‘To please my family and please God.’ – MB

SOUTHSEA

COVENTRY CITY

KELLY Mluko was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Valerie Spivey. Kelly, who has attended from a young age, testified to the care of God shown through the corps family. She shared that, during difficult times, she questioned God and struggled to pray. Kelly was thankful to everyone for their prayers and support and has grown in her relationship with the Lord to this point of commitment. Kelly and Major Valerie are pictured with Flag Sergeant Richard Thomson. – VS

RISCA

SUSAN Strong was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Kingsley Layton. Her family and friends came to witness the next step in her journey of faith. In her testimony Sue explained how an invitation from a corps member and the love of her church family had inspired her to do the same for others. Sue is pictured with Major Kingsley and flag bearer Steven Zidani. – JB

SHEILA Russell and Angela Duffy were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Major Alan Young. Sheila came to Cameo club following an invitation and started attending worship. Angela moved to the area looking for a new church. Following contact through the corps War Cry ministry, Angela began attending. Both ladies are an integral part of the corps family. They are pictured with Majors Alan and Carol Young and Adherents Secretary Major Joyce Dixon. – AY

EDWARD GREENER CONSETT

EDDIE was born and raised in Annfield Plain, Co Durham, during the early 1940s. In his formative years he attended Leadgate Corps with his mother and two brothers, and the three boys were members of the YP band.

In his youth, Eddie played for a number of colliery bands in the Durham area. During this period, it was the witness and testimony of a bandsman from Tow Law Corps that reawakened his love for the Saviour. This led to Eddie re-dedicating his life to the Lord, whom he served wholeheartedly at Consett Corps.

Eddie was a familiar figure in the Consett area due to his steadfast work within the YP corps. Many young people received encouragement from Eddie, and through them he leaves behind a great legacy.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Mildred, and extended family of children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. – HM

BRIAN EDWARDS SOUTHAMPTON SHOLING

BRIAN was born in Oxford to Salvationist parents and was a junior soldier, singing company and junior band member. In his teens he became a corps cadet and senior soldier, transferring to the senior sections. After leaving school, Brian worked for Oxford University Press, although his apprenticeship was interrupted by two years’ national service in Germany.

He married Sheila in September 1959 and, two years later, they moved to Southampton for Brian’s work. As his family grew, Brian enjoyed being a dad to Glynis and Gavin as well as a grandad and great-grandad. Brian’s life as a Salvationist at Southampton Sholing most recently saw him serve as band sergeant and corps press representative. Last year his 70 years as a bandsman were recognised and celebrated.

Brian’s testimony was that he was in God’s hands and those who miss him know that Brian is now at peace within those hands. – MS

FLORENCE BROTHERHOOD SWADLINCOTE

FLOSS was born on 26 September 1935 in Church Gresley, Swadlincote, where she lived all her life. She was happily married to Bramwell for almost 40 years, until his death in 1997, and they had two sons.

Although her husband was a Salvationist, Floss only started attending later in life. She became an adherent and was a firm fixture in the singing group. Floss also helped as the ‘tea lady’ after the Sunday meeting and would pop into the drop-in café and the thrift store during the week.

Floss was a very popular lady and people always loved to see her. She loved helping people and the fact that her funeral service was filled to overflowing is testament to her positive impact on so many people’s lives.

Although she is still missed, Floss is out of pain and reunited with her beloved Bramwell and her Lord. – MP

Please note members’ tributes submitted for publication should be no longer than 150 words. Good quality pictures will be included.

Wedding anniversaries

Diamond MAJORS JOAN AND JOHN SWAN on 16 March

S/RESERVIST HILARY AND BANDSMAN MICHAEL DICKENS, Staple Hill, on 29 March

Emerald

GEORGE AND JEAN LEDNER , Hoyland Common, on 29 March

MAJORS DAVID AND SYLVIA BIRD on 30 March

Golden

MAJORS CHRISTINE AND IAN KENNEDY on 31 March

BRYAN AND RTD CT SYLVIA MACKERETH , Gateshead, on 31 March

Retired officers’ birthdays

MAJOR PATRICIA EVANS, 90 on 19 March

MAJOR DOUGLAS SHANKSTER , 80 on 23 March

MAJOR EVANGELINE BROWN , 85 on 25 March

MAJOR ANTHONY FILBY, 80 on 29 March

Promoted to Glory

BANDSMAN STANLEY

HARRIS, Risca

TONY SHIPP, Waterbeach

KENNETH LLOYD, Worthing

RTD SL JIM RICHARDSON , Tunbridge Wells

KRISTINA MATHIESON , Perth, on 22 February

CHILDREN’S ADVOCATE

SHEENA BRADBURY, Perth, on 25 February

BANDSMAN RAY HUCKER , Abertillery, on 26 February

TED WHITE , Bromley Temple, on 26 February

MAJOR ELIZABETH ROSS from her home on 5 March

MAJOR LILIAN HAWKEN from Eden Grange care home, Battersea, on 6 March

Bereaved

MAJOR ANN PUGH , Abertillery, of her sister Mary

MAJOR MICHAEL LLOYD, Worthing, of his father Kenneth Lloyd

SONGSTER AMARIS RICHARDSON , Tunbridge Wells, of her husband Rtd SL Jim Richardson, Yoma Martin , Woking, Ian Richardson and Jeremy Richardson of their father

DAVID WHITE , Port Macquarie, Australia Territory, Ian White and Liz Pafford of their father Ted White

ICO delegates

The 253rd session begins on 22 March

CAPTAIN ASHLEY BARKMEYER , Australia

MAJOR BELINDA DAVIS, Australia

MAJOR KYLIE PALSTRA , Australia

MAJOR KATHLEEN INGRAM , Canada and Bermuda

CAPTAIN CHAVANNES CHARLES, Caribbean

CAPTAIN CHRISTELLE TOUKANOU, Congo Brazzaville

MAJOR EBENEZER ADDISON , Ghana

MAJOR BENSON LAL , India Northern

MAJOR MANNU MASIH , India Northern

MAJOR SUSHIL MASIH , India Northern

CAPTAIN SUJATA BALANGA , India Northern

CAPTAIN NEELU RAJU, India Northern

MAJOR SHANTI SALOM , India Northern

CAPTAIN DAMAR

HARYMUKTI , Indonesia

MAJOR NI KOMANG A WIBOWO, Indonesia

MAJOR SAMUEL WALZER , Italy and Greece

MAJOR AGNES KILONZO, Kenya East

MAJOR GEORGE WAGAYA , Kenya West

CAPTAIN ANDRÉ MERE

BARA TOGO, Mali

MAJOR BRENTON MILLAR , New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa

MAJOR CHARITY DIM , Nigeria

LIEUT-COLONEL NIGHAT IMRAN , Pakistan

MAJOR BUSHRA SULEMAN , Pakistan

MAJOR GRACE ALI , Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands

MAJOR JERRYME DECENA , Philippines

MAJOR ANNA KOTRIKADZE , Sweden and Latvia

MAJOR JON-ANDERS

MARTHINUSSEN , Sweden and Latvia

MAJOR CHRISTIAN

DUMMERMUTH , Switzerland, Austria and Hungary

CAPTAIN PETER

KAJUMBULA , Uganda

MAJOR LEANNE CORDNER , United Kingdom and Ireland

MAJOR MELANIE SMITH , United Kingdom and Ireland

MAJOR STEPHANIE SENN , USA Central

MAJOR DEMETRIUS

STANFORD, USA Eastern

CAPTAIN JOSEPH

CRAWFORD, USA Southern

MAJOR CLAYFORD

MATEPETA , Zambia

CAPTAIN MIYANDA

NANGWALA , Zambia

ENGAGEMENTS

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Thu 23 Mar ICO welcome meeting

Tue 28 Mar ICO lecture

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Commissioner Gillian Cotterill

Thu 23 Mar ICO welcome meeting

Sat 25 Mar – Sun 26 Mar

Doncaster

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Colonel Jenine Main Sat 25 Mar Regent Hall (ISB and New York Staff Band Live in London)

Sun 26 Mar William Booth College (Musicians’ Day with ISB, ISS and New York Staff Band)

NOTICES

Easter poetry wanted! Salvationist is bringing back Poetry Corner for its Easter issue. If you have an Easterinspired poem to share, please email it to salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk by 24 March for consideration.

Holy Week resources

A prayer stations resource, Journey with Jesus, is available to provide an opportunity for people to encounter God in a different way through Holy Week (2–8 April). The seven stations can be adapted for different contexts and are available at salvationist.org.uk along with other Easter resources.

SOUNDS

Me and My Playlist

Join Ruth Beattie and Hannah Carr for the first edition of this Salvationist Radio show, which sees a young person linked to the Army share five tracks they love. Listen on the third Sunday of each month at 4pm.

Listen on salvationist.org.uk/ radio

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