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ARMY PEOPLE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Diamond O Helena and Jim Oliver, Blackburn (24 June) O Majors David and Grace Arnott (30 June) O Olwen and Trevor Cherrington, Dudley (1 July) Emerald (55th) O Majors James and June Rorie (28 June) Golden O Doreen and Keith Dauntsey, Enfield (12 June) PROMOTED TO GLORY O Doris Luscombe, Newton Abbot O Sheila Stanbury, Plymouth Exeter Hall Whitleigh O Margaret Nicholson, Dundee O Neesam Noble, Edmonton O Bandsman/Songster Kevin Young, Edinburgh Gorgie O Bob Ellson, Wellingborough O Major Betty Wall from King George Hospital, Ilford, on 2 June O Bandsman David Thompson, Castleford, on 5 June BEREAVED O Captain Kevin Stanbury, South London DHQ, Debbie Juster, Sutton, and SL Christina Taylor, Plymouth Exeter Hall Whitleigh, of their mother Sheila Stanbury O Major Paul Westlake of his son Simon Westlake O Songster Elizabeth Young, Edinburgh Gorgie, of her husband Bandsman/Songster Kevin Young O Gill Ellson, Wellingborough, of her husband Bob Ellson
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Glenys Thompson, Castleford, of her husband Bandsman David Thompson, Major Richard Thompson, High Wycombe, and Anthony Thompson, Castleford, of their father O CSM Bryan Wall, Sunderland Monkwearmouth, and Alan Wall, Ilford, of their mother Major Betty Wall
to travel to the Army, Joan then began worshipping at a nearby Methodist church where she was welcomed, enjoyed worship and fellowship, and made many new friends. Joan had a wonderful sense of humour and loved life. She is greatly missed by her family and friends. – GB
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JOY FLEURET, WEYMOUTH JOY attended Branksome Corps, becoming a senior soldier and songster in 1959. She transferred to Weymouth in 1965 after marrying John Fleuret, and undertook several commissioned roles, including songster secretary, corps sergeant-major and songster sergeant. She also served in a number of voluntary roles, including running the weekly coffee morning. Joy was promoted to Glory on Good Friday. She is now reunited with her husband, John, and daughter, Alison. She is sorely missed by her daughter, Joanne, son-in-law, Nathan, and her four precious grandchildren, Tierney, Lilah, Chloe and Thomas. The corps family misses Joy greatly as she leaves an irreplaceable void at Weymouth. – MR
SA PIONEERING PODCAST The first episode of this new podcast features Alan Hirsch, author and thought leader in the missional church movement, speaking at the Army’s Emerge pioneer gathering in May. O Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts
TRIBUTES JOAN BRUCE, ROTHERHAM JOAN Reed was born in 1926 to Salvationist parents in Cottenham, where she grew up. She was active in the corps until she entered the Warriors session at the International Training College in 1945. Following commissioning, Joan served in several corps in the territory. In 1951 she married Stanley Bruce and they had two children, Graham and Margaret, who both inherited their mother’s love of music and became accomplished musicians. During her marriage Joan soldiered at Rotherham Corps where she served as young people’s sergeant-major and corps cadet guardian. Stanley died in 1999. Finding it difficult
ENGAGEMENTS GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE O WBC (Covenant Day), Wed 7 Jul O WBC (Commissioning Day), Sat 10 THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O IHQ (Called to Be a Soldier launch)*, Thu 1 Jul O Westminster Abbey (Annual Civic Service), Sun 4 O WBC (Covenant Day), Wed 7 O WBC (Commissioning Day), Sat 10 O WBC (Farewell Sunday), Sun 11 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN WBC (Into Officership and TE seminars), Mon 21 Jun O Croydon Citadel (online meeting), Sun 27 O WAG Weekend Online**, Sun 27 O WBC (Covenant Day), Wed 7 Jul O WBC (Commissioning Day), Sat 10 O WBC (Farewell Sunday), Sun 11 O
*Commissioner Gillian Cotterill only **Colonel Jenine Main only
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LILY OAKES, GATESHEAD LILY and her family quickly became part of Gateshead Citadel after attending a children’s open-air meeting in the 1970s. When her husband died suddenly, Lily did an incredibly good job of bringing up their four children. She was so proud of them all. Lily had no barriers in talking to people. For more than 31 years she volunteered at the men’s hostel in Newcastle and loved talking to the residents, making them feel valued and cared for. Even in her final weeks in a care home, she continued to pray with fellow residents. She was a diligent pastoral carer, a special prayer friend and a pub boomer who had no fear, even in the most challenging pubs. Lily faced many life challenges and had an unwavering faith, spending much time
