Announcements

ARMY PEOPLE

DEDICATED TO GOD

Joshua-James Eric Warner, son of Hannah and Ronnie Warner, at

Worksop by Captain Vicky Owen

RETIRED OFFICERS’ BIRTHDAYS

Major Raymond Mackereth (80 on 27 November) Major Gwen Bowers (80 on 29 November) Major Mavis Bays (80 on 30 November)

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Territorial Envoy Paul Stanford,

Tewkesbury, on 31 October Major Marina Jones from Royal

Devon and Exeter Hospital on 6 November Captain Christopher Downie from his home on 6 November BM Derek Harpum, Gillingham, on 6 November

BEREAVED

Isobel McKenna, East Kilbride, of her son Derek McKenna, Major Gillian

Burns, North East England DHQ,

Colin McKenna and Andrew

McKenna of their brother Major Nancy Roper of her brother

Douglas Finlay Michelle Malamo, Cheltenham Citadel, and Major Kelston Stanford, Gosport and Southern DHQ, of their father

Territorial Envoy Paul Stanford Captain Andrina Downie, Lockerbie, of her husband Captain Christopher

Downie Rtd CT Joyce Harpum, Gillingham, of her husband BM Derek Harpum,

Vincent Harpum and Roger Harpum of their father

OFFICIAL GAZETTE

RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Effective 1 November Major Gillian Johnson out of Romford in 1981 and last appointment associate officer, Bromley Temple Major John Parrott out of Wealdstone in 1996 and last appointment

Swadlincote

ANTHONY COTTERILL

Commissioner Territorial Commander

TRIBUTES

JEAN MILLINGTON, SOUTHPORT

BORN in Bootle, Merseyside, in 1925, Jean had a rich and varied life, working in reserved occupations during the war. Having moved to Southport, it was some 50 years ago when Jean and her husband, Eric, first met up with the Army via an open-air meeting. This began a long association with the corps, with Jean becoming a uniformed Salvationist and a songster. She also became involved with the ladies’ fellowship, the charity shop and the selling of the War Cry.

In later years she moved to a large apartment block in the town, where she continued her ministry by supporting other residents. At Christmas she raised funds for the corps and organised band concerts in the residents’ lounge, never afraid to express her faith in Jesus.

She leaves three daughters and one son and will be missed by the many people she witnessed to over the years. – GM

MAJOR ELIZABETH NICHOLSON

MAJOR Elizabeth Nicholson (Betty, née McNeish) entered training from Saltcoats Corps, Scotland, in August 1954 in the Soulwinners session. Following her commissioning in May 1955, she was appointed to Banbridge Corps in County Down, Northern Ireland. Betty came from a strong Salvation Army background and her father, Robert McNeish, was proud to serve as a corps sergeantmajor for many years. Betty was the youngest of three siblings, all of whom were brought up in the Army at Saltcoats.

In May 1956 Betty was promoted to second lieutenant and appointed to Shettleston Corps in the east end of Glasgow. She married John Alexander Nicholson in November 1956, and from that point John and Betty began their shared ministry. This led them through many corps appointments throughout the territory, including Southall Citadel, Peterborough and Romford. Their only child, David, was born in February 1958 while John and Betty were stationed at Thurso Corps in northern Scotland.

From October 1974, Betty was transferred to a variety of assignments in THQ and IHQ, including the Public Relations Department, until they both retired from active service in November 1995.

Major Elizabeth Nicholson was a dedicated officer and a loving and caring wife and mother. She relished her corps ministry in particular and was much loved by all. – DN

ENGAGEMENTS

GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE

Japan Territory, Wed 16 – Mon 21 Nov Sale, Sat 26 – Sun 27 South America East Territory, Fri 2 – Tue 6 Dec

THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM

IHQ Councils and Senior Leaders Day, Thu 24 – Fri 25 Nov

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL

Penarth, Sat 19 – Sun 20 Nov Bromley Temple (South London Divisional Advent Day), Fri 25 Princes Street, London (opening of new wellbeing offices), Mon 5 Dec

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN

Ripley (corps anniversary), Sun 20 Nov WBC (spiritual day), Wed 23 Cambridge Citadel (hall opening), Sat 26