Salvationist 20 jul 2013 by The Salvation Army UK and Ireland

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Mission accomplished

Pages 5, 12 & 13

CONTENTS 3.

FROM THE EDITOR

4. PAPERS This week’s quotes from the papers and From the archives – ten years on 5.– 10.

NEWS

Westminster Central Hall // William Booth College // Clevedon // Milton Keynes // Woodhouse // Halifax // Poole // Hamilton // Worthing // Gorseinon // Kilbirnie // Boscombe // THQ // Southsea // Londonderry // Inverness // Horden // Hythe // Kinlochleven // Farnworth // South Shields // Stoke-on-Trent // Kettering Citadel // Tadley // Oldham Roundthorn // Wick // Abergavenny // Stapleford // 8.

NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

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9. 10.

LETTERS

12. & 13. PHOTO FEATURE Commissioning 2013 14. A journey of discovery

TOOLBOX

15. FEATURE We reacted to community needs 16. Citadel Scene And All That

REVIEW

16. Travelling light

TRAIN LINES

17. Are we ready?

BIBLE STUDY

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18. & 19. NEW COMMITMENTS 20. & 21.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ADVERTS

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THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS Scripture quotations in Salvationist are from the New International Version (2011), unless otherwise stated 2

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FROM THE EDITOR

FOOD FOR BODY AND SOUL THE commissioning and ordination of the Proclaimers of the Resurrection is a reminder that God is still calling individuals to Salvation Army officership. The newly commissioned officers have now scattered to their first appointments away from the buzz of the college community. Some will find themselves in idyllic rural surroundings, others in bustling urban neighbourhoods. Wherever their appointments might be, there are people who will look to them for leadership, love and care. All too soon they will face the reality of needing a boundless supply of God’s wisdom and grace to manage all the different challenges that come their way. The social and economic state of the UK and many other nations at the present time means that more people than ever are finding it hard to make ends meet for their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. Many are turning to the Church and other organisations for help. At one time corps may only occasionally have been called upon to provide food and clothing for people in need. Today it’s another story. At Goldthorpe the corps established a food bank in response to community needs. Recently in Salvationist we published a report of five adherent members welcomed into the corps where they found not only food, but also a listening ear and support, which led to them finding faith as well. Food poverty is the focus given to the Bible study (page 17) by Dr Helen Cameron, Head of Public Affairs, THQ. In the first of a three-part series on the subject she explains how changes in the welfare benefits system will affect many people and challenge perceptions. She mentions the Food Poverty Toolkit a publication produced by Community

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Services, THQ, which contains helpful guidelines for those who are already engaged in this ministry or considering setting up food banks in response to community needs. For readers engaged in the Bible Reading Challenge (page 8) published each week in Salvationist, we will soon be reaching the halfway mark. My own experience of the challenge so far is that, through systematically reading every verse, I’ve discovered new things from God’s word. In recent months Leeds West Hunslet Corps has been on a journey of discovery through the Bible; on page 14 Kay Moorby describes what happened and the transformation that it has brought ‘to the heart of the church’. What is divine about my creed If I am blind to human need? For you have said they serve you best Who serve the helpless and oppressed. (SASB 518)

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PAPERS

THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS CHILDREN WILL GO HUNGRY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

‘FAITH IS NOT A LIGHT THAT SCATTERS ALL DARKNESS BUT A LAMP FOR OUR JOURNEY’

The long school holidays will mean that thousands of children will miss meals and go hungry, because their parents cannot afford to feed them, new research suggests. More than two thirds of families classed as living in food poverty rely on free food given out in schools – through free school lunches, or breakfast and after-school clubs – to feed their children. Without it, families said that they would not be able to provide enough food for their children through the summer holiday. One in five parents in the UK are struggling to feed their children, the research by The Trussell Trust, Tesco and the food-distribution charity FareShare suggested… A study by Church Action Poverty and Oxfam last month said more than 500,000 people in the UK may rely on food banks… The Trussell Trust has been named ‘Britain’s most admired charity’ by chief executives of charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK. It runs 360 food banks through churches across the UK.

Atheists have been quick to criticise the study… One of the students behind the survey, Ryan Ritter, described himself as ‘a happy atheist’. He called on his fellow atheists to apply the ‘principle of charity’ when evaluating his research.

Church Times

The Church of England Newspaper

‘Faith is not a light which scatters all our darkness, but a lamp which guides our steps in the night and suffices for the journey. To those who suffer, God does not provide arguments which explain everything; rather, his response is that of an accompanying presence, a history of goodness which touches every story of suffering and opens up a ray of light.’......... Pope Francis quoted in The Catholic Herald

HAPPY TWEETERS

Justin Welby, Pope Francis and Arun Arora are all dab hands at it and it seems they are happy doing it as well. A new study shows that Christians are happier at tweeting than atheists. A study by two doctoral students in social psychology at the University of Illinois analysed the casual language of more than 2 million tweets from more than 160,000 active users to discover that Christians tweet with a higher frequency of words reflecting positive emotions, good social relationships and an intuitive style of thinking…

FROM THE ARCHIVES – TEN YEARS ON Bellshill ceilidh MORE than 80 people celebrated the first anniversary of the planned giving programme at BELLSHILL with a meal and ceilidh (see picture). A mix of live band (Yvonne Ferguson, Brian Allan and Jim Crombie) and prerecorded music (Trevor Martin) ensured the event – thoroughly enjoyed by watchers and participants – went with a swing. The response to the planned giving programme, in addition to evident spiritual growth, has seen annual giving rise by 73 per cent, enabling the corps to meet its obligations and plan for the future. - K. R. News in ‘Salvationist’ dated 5 July 2003

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NEWS Cadets commissioned to proclaim the Resurrection

declaration of faith affirming their commitment to Salvation Army doctrines. Having asked: ‘Do you promise faithfully to maintain WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL and proclaim these truths?’ the TC commissioned each cadet as a lieutenant and family ON a sizzling summer afternoon Salvationists and friends expressed their support by standjoined with families and friends of cadets for ing as each received their commission and the commissioning and ordination of the words of Scripture. Commissioner Marianne Proclaimers of the Resurrection. First-year Adams offered a dedicatory prayer giving cadets of the Disciples of the Cross Session, thanks to God and using the words ‘O Jesus I already assembled, were joined by the Have Promised’. After the congregational Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session as song ‘Jesus Be The Centre’ Colonel Sylvia they entered the hall and stood informally on Hinton (THQ) offered prayer for the new the platform. Central at the back of the stage lieutenants. Commissioner Clive Adams sensing the there was a cross draped in cloth, first illumimood of the congregation said: ‘Some of you nated in red for the Crucifixion and then in are just bursting – let there be an explosion of white for the Resurrection symbolising the joy!’ Shouts of hallelujah and applause theme for the day. followed before the meeting concluded. The cadets set the scene by reading verses The evening celebration characteristically from Luke 24 and sang ‘Master We Are had an air of excitement as the lieutenants Here’. Chief Secretary Colonel David Hinton marched around offered prayer and the gallery and welcomed everyone. onto the platThe capacity congreform with the gation sang with TC taking the fervour ‘Crown Him salute. The entry With Many Crowns’ included lieuand ‘Praise Is Rising’ tenants from accompanied, respecFrance and Beltively, by the Intergium Territory national Staff Band who had been and a worship band. commissioned a Cadets Nick and week earlier. The Shelley Ward and The Territorial Commander Proclaimers of Cadet Mark Scoulding greets newly commissioned the Resurrection presented a dramaLieutenant Angelique sang their tised Bible reading sessional song based on modern-day van der Woude Picture: PAUL HARMER ‘Risen King’ and disciples on the Road Assistant Principal Lieut-Colonel Gillian to Emmaus. The ISB then played ‘The Road To Emmaus’ sensitively reflecting the theme Cotterill led prayer. After the song ‘Who Is for the day, which continued in the evening On The Lord’s Side?’ the TC spoke about with ‘Kerygma’. Cadet Karin Bruinewoud families at the college and how this year shared words of testimony about discovering Lieutenant Lorraine Selfe and her son Lieutenant Ben Selfe, both from the same Christ in everyday life. Territorial Commander Commissioner session, were commissioned. Testimonies by Clive Adams described the day as holy and Lieutenant Lorna Weston and her son Luke wonderful. He referred to the cadets marking reflected the commitment of families. A a milestone in their journey, which also had a humorous multimedia presentation depicted corporate significance in worship and work. cadets’ children adopting their parents’ roles. Prayers for the past, present and future were He told the cadets: ‘Through your obedience offered by Cadet Callum McKenna, and training you have arrived here.’ He went Lieutenant Matthew Brown and Captain on to speak about Christ’s passion and death David Alton (WBC). The second part of the being prerequisite to a resurrection experience dramatised sketch incorporated lieutenants’ and how the resurrection of Jesus had powerful consequences – terror was turned to joy testimonies of encounters with Jesus. Territorial Candidates Director Major Mark and doubt to faith. Principal Lieut-Colonel Anthony Cotterill Herbert in presenting the need for candidates presented the Proclaimers of the Resurrection urged: ‘It’s time to pick up your calling and to the TC. The cadets sang their dedication run with it.’ The Chief Secretary in his song ‘Resurrection Power’ and then made a message spoke about the command of Jesus

to go and make disciples and the promise of his presence. At the conclusion of the meeting a number of people went forward to the mercy seat. A wonderful day concluded with ‘O Happy Day’ led by the worship band with a brass trio from the ISB.

WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE SOUTHEND Citadel Band played premeeting music as everyone gathered for the Proclaimers of the Resurrection farewell Sunday. The Principal offered words of welcome before the congregation sang ‘Jesus Is Lord’ followed by ‘How Great Is Our God’. Right from the start of the meeting God’s presence was experienced. The Proclaimers of the Resurrection sang their dedication song and Major Gillian Jackson (SISTAD) and Lieut-Colonel Ian Barr (THQ) offered prayer. Lieutenant Rebecca Zünd shared with honesty and humour her experience of being a cadet and said that as she looked ahead she felt excited, terrified and humbled. The TC, referring to the cadets’ children as ‘kidettes’, thanked them for their contributions to the weekend before they presented an action song. The Disciples of the Cross sang their sessional song and Cadet David Donaldson spoke about his determination to take the gospel to all people. Lieut-Colonel Gillian Cotterill introduced the lieutenants from France and Belgium with territorial leaders Colonels Massimo and Jane Paone. She spoke about how William Booth College had shared in their training and the encouragement that their commissioning brought to the territory. They sang ‘I’ll Not Turn Back’ and former college principal Major Norman Ord (London North-East DHQ), who had been instrumental in the two territories sharing training resources, prayed in French for the new lieutenants. Commissioner Marianne Adams took Mission Accomplished as the theme for her message as the lieutenants prepared to move out to their appointments. She told them that they had much in common with the disciples who learnt from Jesus and then after the Resurrection went out to proclaim the gospel. ‘As long as there are people without salvation the mission is not accomplished,’ she said. She then invited the congregation to come into the Lord’s presence as they sang ‘Be Still’. A number of people moved forward to the mercy seat for prayer before the TC gave the benediction. – J. K. To view the commissioning visit www .salvationarmy.org.uk /uki/commissioning See pages 12 and 13 for photo feature Salvationist 20 July 2013

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The chair of Clevedon council (Councillor John Middleton) Milton Keynes corps officer Captain Annette Allen and corps

presents a canvas print of the pier to Major William Slade in

members John and Trudi Hall accept a cheque from Sainsbury’s

recognition of his service to the council as chaplain; the

for £5,000; the corps was the store’s charity of the year

councillor also recognised the Army’s service to the community

WOODHOUSE: Cadet Ben Selfe led the Father’s Day morning meeting titled Father Focus using football as the theme. Football anthems used words from the songbook. In his message Cadet Selfe discussed how Esau and Jacob’s father was such a key person in their lives. – T. G. HALIFAX: Guests Majors David and Rita Jepson joined corps folk and visitors in celebrating the 131st corps anniversary. The celebrations involved a sponsored walk, a faith tea and a games evening. – L. H.

A large group of young people at Hamilton receive prizes during prizegiving Sunday; the size of the group has grown significantly in the past two years

Andy Peddle is greeted by corps folk in Worthing as he continues on his walkathon;

POOLE: The 135th corps anniversary weekend commenced with a well-attended social event for all ages which included a quiz and barbecue. Former corps officers Majors Noreen and Roger Batt (Croydon Citadel) led Sunday meetings with the theme The Best Is Yet To Be. – G. G.

a coffee morning raised £150 in sponsorship. On his way to Worthing, Andy also called at St Christophers holiday home, Westgate-on-Sea, for a cream tea and Hastings Citadel where corps folk raised £269

More than 70 people enjoy an evening of bowling, bangers and burgers at Gorseinon, raising £260 for The Big Collection

Lifelong Salvationist Agnes BrennanI celebrates her 100th birthday atI Kilbirnie; she is pictured with corpsI officer Major David WingI 6

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NEWS Work Programme report looks at the individuals and issues behind the figures THQ

After their football teams’ success in the South West Evangelical Alliance Cup 2012-13, Bandmaster Norry Smith (Winton) and Deputy Bandmaster Garry Lawrence (Boscombe) proudly display the Alliance Cup and Alliance Shield

Kids at Southsea take part in a happy day of joyous thanksgiving during the well-attended YP anniversary Sunday

LONDONDERRY: At the 133rd corps anniversary corps officer Lieutenant Philip Cole reminded the congregation of the importance of saying thank you to one another and also to God for the years of ministry. Longest-serving soldier Mamie Moore, her grandson Dexter Doherty, Corey Topping and his Mum Tamlynne cut the anniversary cake. – P. C. INVERNESS: Seventy-nine people enjoyed a strawberry tea and concert, organised by Cath Fernie and compèred by Recruiting Sergeant Ella Murray. Corps members presented vocal and instrumental items and a humorous sketch The Three Young Brides. The event raised £330 for The Big Collection. – A. D.

HORDEN: A capacity congregation took part in the adult and family rally. Guest speaker Major Rosemarie Williams (Stockton) shared thoughts on Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume. – M. S.

THE Salvation Army has released a report highlighting its progress in bringing people back into employment in the Government’s Work Programme. The report concludes that the success of the programme relies on ensuring that participants have good ‘life outcomes’ and recommends a number of design changes that could improve its performance. The report finds that O some participants would have benefited from earlier assistance O the Work Programme is inappropriate for some of our participants who are at this time in their lives O some participants need much more intensive support than can be offered under current Work Programme provisions The Salvation Army support Work Programme participants who are furthest from the labour market and argues that the outcomes for individuals, as well as their families and communities, could be greatly improved by correctly identifying the underlying causes of being out of work much earlier on in the process. This would allow JobCentre Plus staff and/or other more specialised providers to address barriers much earlier. The report also reveals what the people using The Salvation Army Employment Plus Work Programme actually think about it. O 95 per cent of participants said that since joining The Salvation Army Employment Plus Work Programme they have become more confident about their job prospects O 93 per cent felt clearer about their route back into employment and felt better able to present themselves to potential employers O 95 per cent would recommend The Salvation Army Employment Plus Work Programme to a friend or relative Employment Plus Director Helen Robinson said: ‘The Salvation Army has always worked with the most vulnerable and marginalised and we still do. We are showing a good number of people getting into employment from this hard to reach group but want to work with the Department for Work and Pensions to remove the barriers preventing us from being even more effective. ‘We take an holistic individual approach as is our ethos and feel strongly that this is the way to not only help people into work but also support them with underlying addiction, mental health or health issues to give them, their families and communities a better life outcome.’ – A. R. The full report is available at workforall.salvationarmy.org.uk

At Hythe, Hendon Band marches towards Oaklands Bandstand at the end of a successful weekend of music-making and powerful testimony Salvationist 20 July 2013

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WEEK 21 Corps folk are welcomed into new premises MORE than 90 people attended a special meeting in the corps new premises. The community choir, Loch Leven Brass Band and members of the guitar class all took part. Moira Hartley, on behalf of Kinlochleven Community Trust, welcomed corps folk to their new building and the

Rev Dr Malcolm Kinnear read the Scriptures and represented other churches in the village. In his message Divisional Commander Major Denis Lomax encouraged those present to be ready for service. Corps leader Territorial Envoy Janet McIntyre is pictured cutting the ribbon with Major Mrs Lilian Wylie, who along with her late husband and family helped to maintain the corps when unofficered, and divisional leaders Majors Denis and Olive Lomax. – J. M.

FARNWORTH: Liverpool Walton Songsters presented an exhilarating programme to a capacity congregation. Many people confirmed their joy and felt they had been moved to a new level of faith. – I. K.

SOUTH SHIELDS: Majors Eileen and Leslie Cook led 135th corps anniversary weekend. The People’s Mission Silver Band presented a concert on Saturday evening. – J. G.

KINLOCHLEVEN

Monday 22 July Acts 12 – The apostle James is killed. Peter makes a miraculous escape from prison O vv1–19: the believers mourn the death of James and rejoice in Peter’s miraculous escape. What can be learnt from these contrasting outcomes? O v14: imagine how Peter felt behind the closed door Tuesday 23 July Acts 13 – Saul is called Paul and sets out on a missionary journey with Barnabas O Paul, like Stephen, began with what his hearers already knew vv16–41. Why do you think that was? O Can jealousy (v45) still overpower the desire for truth? Wednesday 24 July Acts 14 – Paul and Barnabas proclaim the gospel and perform miracles O vv8–20: an example of how fickle people can be. Could the same happen today? Can you think of examples? O Despite nearly being killed in Lystra, Paul and Barnabas return to encourage the new believers. Is there someone facing hard times who you could encourage? Thursday 25 July Acts 15 – Christian leaders met to discuss the terms for Gentile membership O Unlike Jewish converts, Gentiles became Christians without accepting the Jewish Law. The problem was not the acceptance of Gentiles, but the terms on which they joined the fellowship of believers O What would the implications have been if the final decision had gone in favour of the Jews? O Are there any areas of Christianity that oblige new believers to subscribe to various rituals or practices before they are fully welcomed into the Church? Friday 26 July Acts 16 – Paul’s missionary journeys with Silas and Timothy O v10: the author of Acts includes himself in Paul’s travels. Did he join the journey at Troas perhaps? O The simplicity and joy of the gospel vv31–34 Divisional Children’s Officer Richard Prescott leads a seaside themed joint Messy Church with Stoke-on-Trent Corps and Salem Methodist Church; 65 people praised God through singing, dancing, crafts and games

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Thirteen children with their parents attend the first Messy Kettering Citadel Band, led by Bandmaster Richard Phillips,

Church at Wick, themed Creation

presents a Saturday evening festival at Norwich Citadel; pieces included ‘War Cry’ and ‘Tunesmith Overture’

Abergavenny essential students Jonathan Gaudion, Katy Hillary and Andy Pocock lead the evening meeting at Abertillery, with the support of Majors Kim and Steve Wilson, Katie Telfer, Emily Brown and George Haylock (all Abergavenny) Oldham Roundthorn corps folk gather for a retreat at Grange-over-Sands; Major Noel Wright (THQ) led the retreat, Lisa Woolfenden and Alan Martin led worship and the children’s programme respectively

TADLEY: Home league weekend began with an exhibition featuring photographs and quilting by the groups that meet at the hall. More than 50 visitors passed through the exhibition, being served afternoon tea by members of the home league. Major Michelle Woodhouse (Anglia DHQ) led Sunday meetings and home league members Ann Emery and Pauline Ledbetter presented the drama Clever Trevor And Thick Nick. – T. E.

More than 50 corps folk from Stapleford enjoy a day retreat at St John’s College, Nottingham with divisional leaders Lieut-Colonels Mike and Wendy Caffull and Divisional Children’s Officer Adrian Kemp Salvationist 20 July 2013

NEWS CLYDEBANK: The band joined the congregation of Comrie Parish Church in a day of witness, worship, praise and fellowship. An evening barbecue was complemented by an exciting programme featuring recently published music and several solo items. – C. M. GUISBOROUGH: Commissioners John and Dorita Wainwright (IHQ) led 134th corps anniversary celebrations. On Saturday all corps sections took part and guest vocalist Philippa Martin (Consett) delighted the audience with her items. – S. S.

CHELTENHAM CITADEL: Corps folk were Live In The Park for three Sundays in June, meeting and sharing the good news with visitors and inviting them to worship. The event included live acoustic music, a children’s games arena and a crafts gazebo. – R. G. At Lavenham, Norton Band attracts a large crowd of listeners to the Hidden Gardens Open Day exhibition area in the marketplace; in the evening Norton Songsters joined the band in leading a traditional praise meeting

DERBY CENTRAL: A midweek congregation greeted South London Fellowship Band. Solo items by Darren Scholes (cornet), Alan Moyes (cornet), Adrian Horwood (euphonium) and Leslie Swift (vocal) enhanced the programme. The concluding number, ‘The Triumph Of Peace’, was a highlight. – J. F.

BIRMINGHAM CITADEL: A capacity audience watched West Midlands Drama Cell communicate the gospel through The Word In HD. The performance dramatised well-known stories and encounters with Jesus, including the intrigue of Zacchaeus in a film noir, the comedy of the lost sheep radio play and the poignancy of the Last Supper in Come Dine With Me. – M. W. At Wickford, 40 people gather for a whodunnit night of fun and laughter, raising £370 for a children’s holiday club in Iasi, Romania

Young people at Ipswich Citadel await their prizes from Divisional Children’s Officer Major Michelle Woodhouse; At Guisborough, after many well-attended evenings, the Bible

Psalm 139 was the theme for prizegiving

fellowship completes a study series on the minor prophets led by Basil Canvin

Kids at Campbeltown proudly present gifts received at the prizegiving ceremony as part of children’s weekend led by At Bangor, retiring Brownie Leader Christina Hanna cuts the

Territorial Children’s Officer Major Denise Cooper and Divisional

25th anniversary cake, surrounded by leaders and brownies

Children’s Officer Richard Knott, entitled Following The Leader

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LETTERS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY I AM a soldier and the adherents secretary at Bognor Regis. For the past ten years I have sold the Army papers in Chichester and Bognor Regis. This is a great privilege for me; as I sit in my wheelchair, it gives me a wonderful opportunity to witness. I have my regular customers who I love selling to. People pass on prayer requests to me and I enjoy talking to them and to the children who take Kids Alive! I hope I will be able to continue to do this work for many years to come; I find people give generously and I love getting out and being part of the community. Elizabeth selling papers in 2007

SUPERBLY TOPICAL AND RELEVANT I WAS delighted to see that the Army’s street ministry has been highlighted recently in Salvationist. This is a God-given opportunity to present the Christian faith and a privilege which I enjoy being part of. Standing in the street in Salvation Army uniform is in itself a silent witness for Christ, but it becomes more than that. Over the years the public has come to trust us, aware of the practical Christian ministry which is our hallmark. To assume that the priority is to stand with a collecting box to boost funding, seriously undervalues the scope of our presence in the street. We take on the roles of pastor, evangelist and trusted friend. It is a privilege to comfort the person who has lost a loved one; to reason with the man who, because of tragic or cruel personal circumstances, is bitter towards God. Then there is light-hearted banter with the person who suggests that we change the name to the peace cry! The War Cry is superbly topical and relevant and street ministry is a vital aspect of outreach to the community. Why not join your local team! Richard Sheppard, Stapleford

Elizabeth Ridgley, Bognor Regis

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THE CONVERSATION SHOULD CONTINUE I CAN’T be the only reader to see a connection between the excellent winning article by Karl Allison under the heading ‘Whosoever will may come!’ (Salvationist 22 June) and the letters from Kevin Avis (8 June) and Major Christine Parkin (6 July) on this specific issue. Karl obviously wrote his piece without reference to the other two writers. His quote of people declaring ‘this is who I am’ and ‘you should accept me as me’ leading to his challenge that ‘however much we may yearn to teach biblical morality, it would be a strange social gospel that did not recognise a greater acceptance as a greater good’ obviously connects

to ‘the person with a different lifestyle’. The need for pastoral guidelines on these issues will become even more urgent in England with the stated intention of same-sex relationships being taught – to children as young as primary school age – as being both normal and acceptable. This may well result in a divisional children’s officer, corps officer, youth worker or YPSM in the not too distant future needing to counsel a junior soldier – never mind an adult – on the complex issue of coming out, or a teenager openly declaring an involvement in ‘a relationship’. In fact Kevin’s letter indicates the need is already out there. Will we offer the blessing of grace or the cold blight of a positional statement? Will we give love or law? Will the result be inclusion or exclusion? Let the conversation continue at all levels of Salvation Army life. Ray Kirby, Lieut-Colonel, Selby

DO WE STILL MEAN IT? I WAS challenged by Karl Allison’s article published in Salvationist (22 June) ‘Whosoever will may come! Do we still sing it and do we still mean it?’ I recently attended a concert by the vocal group Salvacosta and was struck by how they presented the gospel message in such a contemporary and professional way, aiming it at everyone. This is just one example of trying to bring Christ to the whosoever. While this article will open up a dialogue for debate, we must make sure that it doesn’t end there. It’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure that this message is part of our everyday lives and we should always be open to innovative ideas as well as the more established ones. Whosoever needs to remain the focus of our mission. In modern day language ‘whosever will may come’ is simply ‘come as you are’. Don Aitken Stoke-on-Trent Salvationist 20 July 2013

COMMISSIONING PHOTO FEATURE Pictures: PAUL HARMER

Pictured clockwise from the top of this page: Commissioner Clive Adams; Colonel David

members of the ISB; the worship band; Lieutenant Martin Davison carries the sessional f ‘I just wanna praise you’; Esther Johnson takes part; Lieut-Colonel Anthony Cotterill; No 12

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d Hinton; Hermione Hutchings supports her mum and dad;

flag; Lieutenant Cor van der Woude is commissioned;

ah looks for his brother Lieutenant Ben Selfe Salvationist 20 July 2013

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A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY Kay Moorby explains a journey of discovery into God’s word taken by the corps THERE are many church-growth initiatives and discipleship programmes, each with their own merit and all aimed at helping churches to bring new people to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. The results from these programmes can be varied, so when I first approached the corps council about The Story campaign I was expecting a certain amount of resistance. I should have had more faith! I was met by a group of people who fully understood the importance of God’s word and the positive impact this process would have on our church. At the beginning of May we completed our journey through The Story. WHAT IS THE STORY?

The Story is a summary of the Bible in chronological order based on the New International Version. Max Lucado and Randy Frazee have added link passages that enable the Bible to be read as one continuous story. The Bible references are included at the back of the book for further exploration. For new Christians The Story gives an opportunity to discover God’s word for the first time. For the more experienced Christians this journey can be an opportunity to revisit familiar characters at a different stage of life. A church member commented: ‘The Story is forcing me to slow down and look at the effectiveness of what I am doing, why I am doing it, what I feel about it and what God is saying to me. I have no answers at present, but I am at the beginning of finding out.’ So often our faith can be based on what we think we believe, or ideas purely linked to our denomination, rather than on the truths that the Bible has for us. Neil Anderson asserts: ‘How much faith you have is dependent on how well you know the object of your faith.’ Hebrews 11 catalogues a long list of Bible characters and their achievements. Each sentence starts with the phrase: ‘By faith…’

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We want to be a church strong in our faith and to do that we need to know the object of our faith. We need to know all that God stands for and the impact he can have in our lives. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Each member of the congregation received a copy of The Story. There are five versions available: adult, teen, kids, children and little ones. This meant that the whole church family read through The Story at their own level and families read and discussed the chapters together. The books were distributed at the launch day and then the congregation read the first chapter during the following week. Sunday meetings then gave Bible teaching to support the chapter that everyone had read. We worked out where the chapters for Easter would fall and then planned a schedule that started with creation on Harvest weekend. We had a team of people responsible for leading the meetings and the main focus was on biblical teaching. The corps also ran a Story website www.thestorylwh.co.uk and a blog was posted every Tuesday and Friday (these are still available to view online). There are extensive resources to support the programme including

O lesson plans for all age groups O worship songs linked to each

chapter O sermon outlines and ideas for illustrations that could be used in meetings O small group material including a DVD with the main teaching O online support for participating churches WHAT HAS THE IMPACT BEEN?

The Story has given our church new life. There is a buzz around the place and it feels like God is getting us ready to do amazing things. We are unified in studying God’s word, people are excited about the Bible and we are learning so much that we didn’t know before. Stories that we thought we knew have been revived and refreshed for us and we have been able to look at them from the character’s perspective and God’s perspective. Discovering the types of people God has chosen to serve him has renewed our confidence that there is so much we can all do for God. We can’t recommend The Story highly enough and would urge you to set everything else aside for just 31 weeks and watch God transform the heart of your church.

KAY WORSHIPS AT LEEDS WEST HUNSLET

FEATURE

WE REACTED TO COMMUNITY NEEDS Captain Andrew Stone discovers what’s been happening at Goldthorpe EVERY week many disadvantaged people arrive at Salvation Army corps buildings asking for help. They come hoping to receive food, clothing or bedding. Sometimes the assistance they need is financial: money for electricity or a train fare. Whatever their material needs may be, they know they can come to the Army and receive a sympathetic response from people who want to help those in need. They will also be met by someone willing to accept them as they are, listen to their story and share a prayer with them. Throughout the history of The Salvation Army there are many testimonies of people who have arrived at an Army hall looking for a hand-out but who have been introduced to Jesus Christ and had their lives transformed. Those testimonies continue into the 21st century. At Goldthorpe a food bank scheme is in place which provides fresh fruit and vegetables for people referred to the corps by social services and job centres. The corps also provides tinned food and toiletries through the week. From this first point of contact, 30 people have started attending Sunday meetings and more than half of these have become Christians and adherent members at the corps. ‘Finding Jesus brings stability to their lives, which is fantastic,’ says Captain Adrian Lee. Captains Adrian and Chris Lee are corps officers at Goldthorpe. ‘Our food bank project has been

running for eighteen months,’ explains Adrian, ‘and during that time we have been journeying with these people. We have helped them with some of the problems they’ve faced such as finance, health and emotional issues. ‘We’ve also helped people who have had housing problems. There are some good landlords in the area but there are also some shocking ones as well. We had one family come to us who had been without water for a year. We went to the landlord and said that this was unacceptable.’ Adrian is convinced that this willingness to help those who come to the corps beyond just giving them some food to eat is a major factor in attracting them to the Christian faith. ‘We accept them in Christian love which then attracts them to us,’ he explains. ‘We show them that we care and then they want to know what our motivation is for helping them. ‘There was one family we encountered where the mother was using drugs. She would send the children out to beg and the money would be used to sustain her habit. ‘However, over a period of time, she found the Lord and her life was transformed. That influenced her husband and now his life has been turned around. People at the school the kids go to have noticed a difference, not just with the kids but also with the mum being more positive. ‘There is a visible difference in her appearance, she no longer looks

haggard and drawn, and there is a lightness in her step.’ Adrian and Chris have been at Goldthorpe for 11 years. During that time no other programme has drawn so many people to their Sunday worship – proof, Adrian asserts, that there is still a place today for a Ministry based on soup, soap and salvation.

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‘We didn’t sit down and try to work out how to reach the community,’ he says. ‘Instead we reacted to what the community was telling us it needed.’ Once saved, the people who come to the Army for support are encouraged to become helpers themselves by Packing the food given out or doing other work within their communities. Adrian sees this as part of their journey to the better life he believes Christianity offers. ‘We are keen to help people in a more concrete way than just giving them a tin of beans,’ he says. ‘We want to help them improve their lives in as many areas as we can.’ Salvationist 20 July 2013

REVIEW and TRAIN LINES

SNIPPETS WITH SALVATION ARMY FLAVOURING Major Peter Mylechreest reviews Citadel Scene And All That by Fred Crowhurst I HAD no idea that the first tambourine ever played in The Salvation Army was bought from a pawnbroker’s shop – that is, until I read this book. This is the latest anthology by Retired Songster Leader Fred Crowhurst (Birmingham Citadel). It contains articles that originally appeared in different editions of the corps magazine and is packed with contributions from various soldiers and officers – including many short essays from Fred, who served as editor of the magazine for 13 years. Here you will find uplifting accounts, challenging thoughts, funny stories, short poems, inspiring tales, personal reflections and observations on life, with the occasional cartoon or blackand-white photograph. There are one or two contributions that relate to

personnel associated with Birmingham Citadel – for example tributes to local officers who have been promoted to Glory – but the examples of Salvationism can be appreciated by a wider readership. There are a few articles from further afield including Sweden, America and New Zealand. Fred has dipped into Army history and discovered some fascinating facts. Some of his other articles are thoughtprovoking yet leaven with humour. His comments on the apostle James’ message are well worth reading and applying. Did you know The Salvation Navy flew flags with the message “Are you saved?” or about the Army patent on the Eb bass slide trombone, or that

TRAVELLING LIGHT Major Val Mylechreest helps us keep on track THERE really should be a limit to the size and the amount of bags allowed on an Underground train. I appreciate that this is slightly different for the mainline trains where there are racks and overhead space for small cases, but on the Underground this is often a nightmare. Many female commuters have a handbag and then a larger, carrier-type bag. Men usually have a briefcase or something a little more up-to-date. I’m not sure what the limit should be. There have been occasions when I have had to travel with two or three bags to or from the office, but I have tried to travel wisely! You see, there are the nightmare travellers who foolishly think they can do a week’s shopping and then travel in the rush hour. There are the travellers who are obviously en route to an airport or mainline station who have an overly large case with a pull-up handle that never seems to work. Then there are the backpackers. Not only those travelling around the world with their life in a bag but also normal, everyday commuters who choose to use a backpack. The problem comes when people think it’s OK to carry on their 16

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William Booth, having been arrested for forgery, was finally executed after two bizarrely bungled attempts to hang him? Fortunately, that William Booth was not the Founder! Read potted biographies and accounts of Army worship, fellowship, outreach and community service. Naturally, because there are various contributors, the style, content and quality of writing varies, but there is something here for everybody. All proceeds will go to the young people’s work at Birmingham Citadel. If you love, as I do, snippets of information with a Salvation Army flavour, you’ll love this book! O Citadel Scene And All That is

available at £6.50 including postage and packing from Fred Crowhurst, 44 Valley Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield B74 2JE; cheques should be made payable to The Salvation Army Birmingham Citadel

back a bag that is bigger than they are. (These huge bags often take up a seat as well!) You see, when you have a backpack on, by virtue of the design, you swing it onto your back and then you don’t see it, let alone see the problems this might present. The other day, a backpacker leaving the train picked up his enormous bundle and swung it onto his back knocking a young lady who very nearly fell over and was left quite shaken. The backpacker, oblivious to the drama, pushed his way through the crowd and made his backpacking way into his day. Maybe it was just as well! In his book Travelling Light, Max Lucado speaks about us journeying with the ‘luggage of life’ and lists off a whole host of emotions, attitudes and grievances that many people carry into their day. No wonder Paul spoke about ‘putting aside’ the things that hinder our spiritual journey, and John Bunyan in The Pilgrim’s Progress describes the absolute joy of young Christian, whose burden literally ‘rolls away’ when he encounters the cross. When we carry too much ‘baggage’, it not only crowds our hearts and lives, but also can be a danger to others. Sadly, the folk often affected are those closest to us – not just strangers on a train. MAJOR MYLECHREEST IS ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRIES OFFICER, THQ

BIBLE STUDY

Are we ready? The first of a three-part series entitled Food Poverty by Dr Helen Cameron

HIS series of Bible studies is designed to prepare us for the changes to the benefit system. We cannot know exactly what will happen, but it seems likely that more people will approach us for handouts of food, clothing, travel tickets, top-ups and even cash. Many corps already practise this ministry and are experiencing increased demand; for others, it will be a new issue and they will need to decide how best to respond. A pamphlet compiled by Community Services (THQ) addresses the practical issues; these studies are designed to help corps work out what they believe about it. The series is based on the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32).

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? This year sees the biggest changes to the benefits system since the Second World War, with the aim of achieving the following O making the system simpler and easier to understand; households will receive one benefit monthly in arrears, rather than different benefits for different purposes O making work pay – people will not be worse off if they start a job or increase the number of hours they work O making the system more flexible to changes in people’s circumstances, so they don’t have to make a new claim when things change The changes will affect everyone of work age who receives benefits, whether they are employed or unemployed. Whatever we think of these aims, the practical implications of how they are implemented will cause problems for some people.

CAUSES FOR CONCERN O Budgeting – people will need to get used to budgeting monthly, rather than weekly O Emergency loans and grants – each local authority now has their own system O Internet access – most people will be expected to manage their benefits claim online O Sanctions – people will have their benefits stopped for a period if they don’t do as their JobCentre adviser asks O Rents will no longer be paid direct to landlords This simplified version is enough to paint the picture – some people will run out of cash before the end of the month. Across the country food banks supply emergency food parcels. In some areas the Army is a partner in these food banks; in some we run a food bank ourselves, in other areas our involvement is more ad hoc.

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WHO ARE WE WILLING TO HELP? Being approached by people in a crisis is likely to uncover our own judgments about how people should live their lives. We may be surprised by the strength of our reactions. We may be surprised when we learn that other people make different judgments from us. It may be helpful to talk through some scenarios. For example, a mother in the school holidays who relies on free school meals and is finding it difficult to feed her children; someone whose fridge has broken down and wants to pay cash for a replacement rather than buy it on credit; a father who spent more than he intended on his child’s birthday; someone who has had their benefits stopped for three weeks by the JobCentre for failing to make an appointment. Read Luke 15:25–30. The older son reacts with fury at his father’s generosity and forgiveness. His brother wasted the family’s resources. The older brother resents the generous meal that welcomed his sibling home. SUBJECTS FOR PRAYER O People who are in a situation where they don’t know where to turn O People who we think are beyond rescue and don’t deserve help

Read Luke 15:11–16. It is at the point that the prodigal son is hungry enough to look at food intended for the pigs that he starts to realise the reality of his situation. As a Jew he would have regarded pigs as unclean and been revolted at the thought of eating their food. When people approach us for help, what emotions do we think they are experiencing? Is hunger their only problem or are there other issues?

The ‘Food Poverty Toolkit’ and a fuller version of these studies with activities for groups can be obtained from your divisional director for community services

HELEN IS HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, THQ Salvationist 20 July 2013

NEW COMMITMENTS

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7. 1. LORI EDWARDS Soldier PENGE LORI was warmly received by the fellowship after being enrolled as a soldier by Lieutenant Andy Toby (Camborne). – A. P. 2. FRAN PERRINS, VAL RICHARDS Adherent members DARLASTON CORPS folk warmly welcomed two new adherent members. Fran and Val were introduced to the corps by friends and decided to make a commitment. – E. H. 3. & 4. DAVID SIMPSON, RON SMITH Soldiers MABLETHORPE DAVID joined the corps last September and felt straight away that he wanted to make a commitment. Ron came to the corps a couple of years ago and, after being welcomed as an adherent member, decided to make a further commitment. David and Ron were enrolled as soldiers. – T. J. 5. SARA CONNOR, TONY BAINBRIDGE Adherent members JARROW SARA and Tony were warmly welcomed into the corps family as adherent members by corps officer Major Maurice Hunt. They came to the corps through the karate group. – J. P. 6. LENI GOODGE Soldier LITTLEPORT LENI, pictured with corps officer Major Bram Holland, was enrolled as a soldier. She testified to the saving and keeping power of the Lord in her life. After her husband’s promotion to Glory five years ago, Leni 18

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began to experience the fellowship of God in her life and has since undergone a major spiritual change, leading to this commitment. – B. H. 7. LOU PARK Soldier HARWICH LOU was welcomed as an adherent member last year, but felt that God was calling him to make a further commitment. He was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Lieutenant Andrew Jarrold. – A. J. 8. & 9. BEN BAYNES, DAVID MOYES Soldiers BEDFORD CONGRESS HALL BEN initially linked up with the Army through the youth inclusion project. The friendship and support he found there led him to attend Sunday worship and eventually seek salvation. Eager to help and support others, he is involved in The Mission programme, the Cut It Out campaign and the night shelter. David began volunteering at the weekly coffee morning 12 years ago, a ministry he is still involved in. A year ago, David became a regular at Sunday worship and testifies to feeling most at home in the Army where he finds friendship, comfort and prayer support. – I. L. 10. ZARA WELCH Adherent member STAPLEFORD ZARA didn’t take the decision to become an adherent member lightly, as she wanted to ensure that she was doing it for the right reasons. She testifies that making this commitment wasn’t just about designating the Army as her church but that it is a way of witnessing to and serving others in the name of Jesus. Corps officer Major Richard Crowe welcomed Zara into the fellowship. – F. T.

11. JANE PEARCE-BINEY, ALICIA SHORT Junior soldiers PORTSMOUTH CITADEL DURING the YP anniversary meeting, corps officer Major Lyn Hills enrolled Jane and Alicia as junior soldiers. – C. H. 12. NICOLE MBAMBO Junior soldier MIDDLESBROUGH PALLISTER PARK NICOLE went to the children’s outreach programme Live Wires! with her friends through an invitation from a YP worker. She was enrolled by corps officer Major Alison Anderson. After her enrolment she took her place with the junior soldier singers to sing ‘Glory And Honour!’ She is pictured with her mother and Major Anderson. – A. A. 13. KEVIN SUTTON Adherent member HOVE SINCE moving to the area and asking his carers to find him a church, Kevin has been attending for a couple of years. He made his commitment, choosing 2 Corinthians 5:17 to express his thoughts: ‘If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.’ Kevin is pictured with his carer Chipo and corps officer Captain Michelle Hayter. – M. H. 14. MONICA SZEFLER SEKULA, MARINA ZAHAROVA, JEAN BISHOP Adherent members LIMAVADY MONICA, Marina and Jean’s first point of contact with the Army was the charity shop. They were welcomed by corps folk who continue to

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thank God for new people joining the corps. They are pictured with outreach centre officer Captain Eddie Archibald, divisional leaders Majors Carole and Elwyn Harries and Captain Joan Archibald. – J. A. 15. JOSHUA CLARKE, NATHAN KIDD, AMY McNICKLE, ZARA CROOKS Junior soldiers MARIAN DONCASTER (not pictured) Adherent member LURGAN CORPS officer Major Graham Wood enrolled Joshua, Nathan, Amy and Zara as junior soldiers and welcomed Marian into the fellowship as an adherent member. – G. W. 16. TINASHE MTIBVU, PATRICK CHELLATHURAIK, FLORENCE DOSVORA Soldiers SHEFFIELD CITADEL TINASHE, Florence and Patrick were welcomed by their family and friends as they prepared to be enrolled by corps officers Majors Liliane and Paul Westlake. Florence attended the Army in Zimbabwe and in 2004 moved to the UK with her family. Her friend Tinashe moved to the UK soon after and lived with Florence, which led to Tinashe attending the Army too. Patrick was born in Nagercoil, south India. He was brought up in the Army, his father being a local officer and his mother a nurse at the Catherine Booth Hospital. The family moved to the UK and received great support from the fellowship at Keighley Corps. A change came in Patrick’s life after attending youth councils at Doncaster. After the enrolments the meeting concluded with a glory march. – P. L.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS ARMY PEOPLE APPOINTED Effective 18 July: O Major Kay Delamare, additional appointment, Divisional Candidates Officer, Central North O Captain Lucy Mann, Chaplain, Charter Row Lifehouse, Sheffield Effective 25 July: O Major David Kinsey, Territorial Candidates Director, William Booth College O Major Noel Wright will be remaining in his appointment as Assistant Territorial Evangelism Secretary, Programme Service, THQ Effective 28 August to 2 January 2014: O Lieut-Colonels Alan and Valerie Hart, Belfast Sydenham Effective 5 September: O Major Howard Russell, Deputy Territorial Director of Homelessness Services, Social Services, Programme Service, THQ Effective 12 September: O Majors Keith and Julia Johnson, Spiritual Directors, Harnall Lifehouse, Coventry, and William Booth Centre Lifehouse, Birmingham O Majors Tim and Ruth Dykes, Spiritual Directors, The Booth Lifehouse, Grimsby, and William Booth House Lifehouse, Hull Effective 10 October: O Lieutenant Elizabeth Davies, Lochgelly TRANSFERRED Effective 27 June: O Captains Tim, Tae-yul and Kim, Ryoung-hee from Korea to UKT to be corps officers, New Malden Effective 25 July: O Major Colin Cowdery from Pakistan to UKT, to be Assistant Secretary for Personnel, Personnel Service, THQ ELECTED Mildred Peacock as President, Inner Wheel Club of Luton North

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LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED Frank Jefferson, Knottingley O YPSM Julia Anyon, Sale O CSM

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Diamond: O Rtd BM Billy and Rtd HLS Isa Stanger, Kirkwall (17 July) 20

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and Delia Gasson, Plumstead (25 July) O Majors Reginald and Margaret Batt (1 August) O Bandsman/Songster Ivor and Bandswoman/Songster Ruth Breacher, Stotfold (1 August) O Bill and Audrey Dennis, South Shields (1 August) Golden: O Majors Peter and Carol Kendall (31 July) O CSM John and CT Fiona Coia, Glasgow West (3 August) DEDICATED TO GOD Thomasina Alice, daughter of Glenn and Liz Scott, at Southsea by Captain Lynne Shaw O Morgan Elizabeth, daughter of Stan and Rachel Crooks, at Cardiff Canton by Major Sharon Willetts O Rose

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Richard Reynolds, Longton and Stoke-on-Trent, of his mother Marjorie O Divisional Envoy Nora Jones, South and Mid Wales, of her husband Trevor O Joy Knight, Southsea, of her sister Olive O S/Reservist Violet Brighty, Chelmsford, of her husband Vic, Songster Marilyn Cook, Chelmsford, and Peter Brighty, Staines, of their father O Betty Hall, Castleford, of her husband Wesley, Stephen Hall and David Hall, both Castleford, and Robert Hall, Staple Hill, of their father RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations: O Major Hilda Fielding (80 on 27 July) O Major Meriel Tomkinson (80 on 28 July) PROMOTED TO GLORY Alistair Cairns from Queensland, Australia Eastern, on 3 July Born in Glasgow, Scotland, his family emigrated to Australia where he came into contact with The Salvation Army at West End Corps, Brisbane. He was

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commissioned an officer in 1942 and married Captain Margery Birkett in 1945. His officer service included appointments at the Sydney training college and the International Training College in London. From 1966 to 1969 he was territorial evangelist – an appointment he considered among his most fruitful years, travelling throughout Australia and also Indonesia. He served as Chief Secretary in Korea and Australia Eastern prior to his final appointment as Territorial Commander, Southern Africa, from 1979 until retiring from active service in 1983. Mrs Commissioner Margery Cairns was promoted to Glory in 2006. Commissioner Cairns is remembered as an approachable, highly respected and exemplary Spirit-filled man with strong leadership ability and sound judgment. He is survived by daughters Merilyn and Lieut-Colonel Christine Rees and his son Howard. O Vera

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OFFICIAL GAZETTE UK Territory LONG SERVICE 40 years – O Major Lawrence Brown, Gorseinon PROMOTIONS To captain – O Lieutenant Peter Clark, Salisbury O Lieutenant Dáfne de Castro e Lemos, Leytonstone O Lieutenant Andrina Downie, Inverness O Lieutenant Matthew Elsey, Nottingham Aspley and East Midlands DHQ O Lieutenant Gavin Friday, East Scotland DHQ O Lieutenant Margaret Gargett, Sleaford O Lieutenant Rhonda Hayes, Welwyn Garden City O Lieutenant Joanna Moir, Cumbernauld and West Scotland DHQ

ENGAGEMENTS THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: O ICO, Tu 23 Jul THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON): O Safe School of Music and Drama, Fri 2 Aug INTERNATIONAL STAFF BAND: O USA Eastern, Th 1 Aug - Mon 5

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Stephen Moir, Cumbernauld O Lieutenant Vicky Owen, Ghana Territory O Lieutenant Helen Parry, Grays O Lieutenant Colin Scott, Dunfermline O Lieutenant Leanne Scott, Dunfermline O Lieutenant Emma Scott, Raynes Park O Lieutenant Mark Scott, Raynes Park O Lieutenant Joshua Selfe, Leytonstone O Lieutenant Julian Short, Balham O Lieutenant Valerie Short, Balham O Lieutenant Bernard Stevenson, Penzance O Lieutenant John Tubby, Ipswich Bramford Road O Lieutenant Liz Tubby, Ipswich Bramford Road O Lieutenant Beverley Wardley, Woodhouse O Lieutenant Carl Wardley, Woodhouse CLIVE ADAMS, Commissioner, Territorial Commander

TRIBUTES MRS SARAH KNIGHTS, COVENTRY CITY PROMOTED to Glory at 92, Sarah was a loving wife to Mark for almost 72 years, a much-loved mum to Christine, Osmond and the late John, and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. A lifelong Salvationist with a special interest in YP work, Sarah was YPSM at Stanley Corps and heavily involved with other activities. Moving to Coventry with her husband, Sarah was an active songster and a great corps supporter – a willing worker and encourager, loyal and committed to her Christian beliefs. Sarah did not push herself forward but was a tower of strength and support to young people, especially the singing company. – C. B.

KENNETH WRIGHT, EASTBOURNE CITADEL KEN was born in Eastbourne in 1921. He became interested in the Army through the open-air ministry of the band in his road. He enjoyed 58 years as a bandsman, five of which were in Algiers with the RAF Band during the war. Returning to Eastbourne, he held

the positions of torchbearer leader and corps treasurer. He married Christine in 1960 and had two children. Interest in youth work led him to become YP band leader for ten years. When failing health prevented his attendance, he never lost his faith. Ken is greatly missed by family and friends.

SONGSTER MRS PAMELA RUSSELL, NORWICH CITADEL TOTAL spiritual integrity and dependability led to Pamela’s leadership positions of ladies’ fellowship secretary, singing company sergeant, corps cadet guardian and songster sergeant. Pamela pursued her profession as an advanced practitioner radiographer until illhealth forced medical retirement shortly before her death. Before his sudden death, she was happily married for more than 30 years to Band Sergeant Brian Girling. They had two sons, Simon and Matthew. Pamela married Bandsman Howard Russell in 2010 shortly before the onset of cancer, which she faced with typical ‘no fuss’ fortitude, determination and quiet courage. To the end, Pamela’s inspirational faith and witness remained positive and sure. Her influence on family and friends is immeasurable. – R. D.

MRS JOAN HARVEY, NORWICH CITADEL PROMOTED to Glory a few days before her 87th birthday and 65th wedding anniversary, Joan was the ninth of eleven children. Her father died when she was two, and from the age of six she was brought up by a stepaunt. A Salvationist neighbour took her to Sunday school at Norwich Citadel. Joan joined the Land Army in 1944, working at a local farm and nursery. She married Ray - a bandsman - and had three children, Pamela, Beryl and Richard. Joan was assistant home league treasurer, Sunday school teacher, youth club leader, a founder-member of the ladies’ fellowship and a home league singer. Family and friends particularly remember her lively enthusiasm and wonderful sense of humour and fun. – B. C.

MRS PHYLLIS BEESTON, SALISBURY PHYLLIS was invited to the home league after her husband died 25 years ago. She began to attend meetings and became involved in the corps in other ways, especially by fundraising through the charity shop. This ministry suited her open and friendly nature, and won the corps many friends from the local community. Phyllis became a soldier in her 90s, a step welcomed by her family and friends. Her faith - like her personality - was open and straightforward, and generated a spiritual and emotional energy that influenced those around her. She is greatly missed by the corps, who praise God for a strong and faithful ministry that influenced so many for the Lord. – C. P.

BILL BURGESS, CLOWNE BORN in Clowne to Salvationist parents, Bill progressed through the YP corps into soldiership and the sections. He met his wife – then Captain Eva Holmes – while he was CSM and she was one of two single officers appointed to Clowne. They subsequently married and moved to the North-East, soldiering at Stockton and Shildon, where their son Simon was born. Work then took them to Grays - where Bill was songster leader - followed by Barnet and Hendon. Returning to Clowne after retirement in 2002, Bill was a valued member of the band and songsters and became band sergeant. He was a lovely Christian gentleman with a deep faith, and a great sense of humour. – M. N.

MRS FRANCES GOLDSACK, CARNFORTH FRANCES was born at Otley in 1917. Throughout her teens she attended the Army in Otley and became a soldier, eventually being called into officership. During her early years as an officer she met Captain Frank Goldsack. Unable to marry because of the disparity in their ages, they resigned their officership and settled in Deal, Kent. Frances was a loving wife and devoted mother to their children, John, Enid, Gerald and Shirley. In the 1990s Frances moved to Carnforth, to be near her son John, and became a faithful corps member. The corps salutes her memory, knowing she is now at home with the Lord. – M. W. Salvationist 20 July 2013