Salvationist 20 May 2023

SALVATIONIST

To serve the present age

‘SAVED to serve’ is a definitive statement that will be familiar to all Salvationists. Our uniform is a constant reminder of it. The concept of servant leadership is not exclusive to The Salvation Army but it is central to God’s calling and purpose for us as his followers.

As international leaders gather at Sunbury Court to discern under the guidance of the Holy Spirit who should be the Army’s next leader, they will each be mindful of their own calling as they wait for God to make clear to them who should lead us to serve him at such a time as this.

As you read this week’s issue, may you too have cause to stop and wait before the Lord, to pray for our leaders as they listen to God’s voice – and perhaps, as you wait before him, to hear for yourselves what he is saying to you. May you, like them, know his peace and a clear sense of his direction and purpose.

May we each be stirred to say these words of General John Gowans: ‘Holy Spirit! Promised presence fall on me./ Holy Spirit! Make me all I long to be./ Holy Spirit! Holy Spirit!/ Give your power to me O Holy Spirit’ (SASB 316).

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Not a competition

Continuing a series of topical reflections, Commissioner Jane Paone encourages Salvationists to pray for the 2023 High Council

BY praying for all who will participate in the 2023 High Council, many Salvationists have – in a certain sense – already been active participants and will be waiting with anticipation to find out who the new General will be.

Why should the election of a new General matter to each of us? Simply because an ‘army’ cannot lead itself! Someone has to give clear direction. The General is our spiritual leader. Thankfully, the General is not alone: they will have great support and timely advice from the Chief of the Staff, the General’s Council and Consultative Council and a team at International Headquarters. The General will listen to advice and stay in touch with what is happening in the world and especially how The Salvation Army responds to those situations and challenges – at a local, divisional, territorial and international level.

There is a connection: we are all part of the whole Salvation Army, united to serve and love in Christ’s name, part of his body here on Earth. The General is in touch with how Salvationists are carrying out their common mission where God has placed them. We need to be praying not only for the General, but also for our Salvationist brothers and sisters everywhere who represent the living Christ and the Army in many different languages and cultures, often in challenging settings.

I was privileged to attend the 2013 and 2018 High Councils and perhaps what struck me most was the insistence on waiting on the Lord and hearing his voice. The pace is unhurried, although it is clear that there is ‘work’ to be done, as this is a sacred task. The whole atmosphere is special, no doubt, because delegates have prepared themselves for this spiritual atmosphere and are aware of the prayer support of others.

Those nominated to stand as General will need the courage of Daniel, the patience of Job and the wisdom of Solomon! Some factors to be considered in this fractured world are family life, loneliness, highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, migration, climate change, polarisation in attitudes and behaviour – the list seems endless!

In contrast to recent political elections, the High Council is not a competition. The attitude desired is one of humility, not of self-promotion. We are called to have ‘the same mindset as Christ Jesus’ (Philippians 2:5). There are no heated debates. I have personally witnessed some tender moments of forgiveness and prayer, if there have been hurts that need to be healed. The unity that came among us led to the final document, which is a legal requirement, being signed by every member. However, much more than a legal process, this is a process of spiritual discernment.

Reflect and respond

Read the lyrics to song 777 in the songbook and reflect on the words ‘more grace is wrought in quietness than any is aware’.

Read Numbers 14:24. Pray that, in this significant time between Ascension and Pentecost, the Holy Spirit may come upon the waiting host and discern someone who is motivated by a ‘different spirit’, who can communicate and be an inspiration of that enthusiasm, courage and love for the Lord to the whole Salvation Army.

It is not always easy to calm down – as leaders we are all used to getting things done. Yet, in quiet waiting upon the Lord and gentle conversations, with one another – as well as plenty of laughter and beautiful fellowship during meal times – a consensus is reached.

COMMISSIONER JANE PAONE Secretary for International Ecumenical

EXPLAINED

Salvation Army Acts

IN 1878, the Deed of Constitution officially identified The Christian Mission. It set out 11 permanent ‘professed beliefs’ and stated that it would be ‘under the oversight, direction and control of’ the General Superintendent, who had the authority to appoint their successor.

William Booth refused to include a clause allowing the deed to be altered. As such, no one had the power to change the 1878 constitution without a private act of the UK parliament, although supplements were added to: change the Movement’s name to The Salvation Army in 1880; establish the Army’s social trust in 1891; and clarify on the process of removing and electing a General in 1904.

The closure of Bramwell Booth’s service as General, and the appointment of his successor Edward Higgins during the first High Council in 1929, ultimately led to the passing of several Salvation Army Acts to amend the Army’s operations:

The Salvation Army Act 1931

To provide for the better organisation of The Salvation Army, including the summoning of a High Council to elect each new General.

The Salvation Army Act 1963

To establish a non-contributory pension fund for officers.

The Salvation Army Act 1968

To make provision for the management of trusts connected to the Army.

The Salvation Army Act 1980

To revise and consolidate the Army’s constitution.

Interested in Army history?

Scan the QR code to read about the Army’s constitution or visit the International Heritage Centre blog at salvationarmy.org.uk/ international-heritage-centre-blog

‘I

can do all this through him’

Commissioner Freda Larsson shares how God remains her daily strength

THIS weekend our thoughts and prayers turn to Sunbury Court, where the High Council is gathering to elect our new General. It was natural, therefore, that when I received an invitation to share my own story in Salvationist of how God has been – and is still – working in my life, a trip down memory lane helped me realise just how much my own life has been changed and enriched by events that I have attended at Sunbury Court.

My association with that centre began with a Torchbearers weekend when I was in my early 20s, followed a few years later with a Candidates weekend, just before I entered the International Training College in 1963. Since then, I have participated in a variety of events there, including house parties, retreats, conferences and the bringing to life of many of the Gowans-Larsson musicals.

Each event has had its own impact on my personal life and development.

The two High Councils that I attended were definitely mountaintop experiences. In each case, once the official and legal aspects of the process were settled, the awesome responsibility of the event for all participants became the overwhelming feeling. As we prayed together for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, a hush began to descend on the whole group. A day later the hush became complete silence as we listened to those who had accepted a nomination answer deeply personal questions and give their speeches, following the rule that there should be no reaction from the floor.

In every High Council this silence is maintained throughout the whole balloting process. Even as I write I can still feel the power of those solemn and precious minutes or even hours of prayer.

In 2002, when my husband was elected as General, as I was thinking of the awesome responsibility that lay ahead, I recalled a verse from Scripture that I had embraced as a cadet, and which had been very important to me ever since, as the everexpanding opportunities for service increased: ‘I can do all this through him who gives me strength’ (Philippians 4:13). I really needed the assurance of that verse on that day more than ever. The Lord was gracious, and I felt the power of those words as we lived through the following three-and-a-half stimulating and inspirational years.

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I can testify that this is still my experience today. My life is very different in retirement, but the Lord still gives opportunities for service, often in very unexpected ways, and I still rely on him for my daily strength and the guidance needed for each task.

Reflecting holiness

Lieut-Colonel Judith Payne looks ahead to this year’s Commissioning, which will be part of Together 2023

SHARING in the commissioning and sending out of the new lieutenants of the Reflectors of Holiness session at Together 2023 this July will be an opportunity to celebrate that our great and holy God is still with us and still calling people to participate in his mission within The Salvation Army.

The Reflectors of Holiness are another session of cadets who went through the application process in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, which required such determination. Their arrival at William Booth College in September 2021, along with their 14 children, gave us so much joy and encouragement.

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WHAT: Together 2023

WHERE: Fairfield Halls, Croydon

WHEN: 14–16 July

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They are a diverse group of people with great stories of faith and a deep passion for serving God and his people with love and commitment. The session includes people who were brought up in Christian families within the Army or discovered God and his love as adults, who were called to serve in corps communities or called to be with marginalised people experiencing exclusion, who were at the beginning of their working lives or had much work experience in other contexts. They have all received life in all its fullness through their relationships with Jesus and accepted his invitation to follow him in this way.

In 2 Corinthians 3 and 4, we are reminded that – like Moses, who spent time with God and then returned to the community with his face shining and reflecting the glory of God – we are called to reveal God’s life in our lives too. ‘And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit’ (2 Corinthians 3:18).

There is much darkness, evil and suffering in our world that could be

transformed by the holiness, beauty and love of God, and we can all participate in this. The Reflectors of Holiness have given their lives to doing this as Salvation Army officers and I have no doubt that God will use these ordinary people in extraordinary ways as a result.

Please join with me in supporting them in prayer as they are commissioned on Sunday 16 July and sent out to begin their ministry as officers. I also invite you to listen to God’s call for your life and accept his invitation to follow and reflect his holiness where you are.

For more information about Together 2023, which includes Commissioning, Congress and Symphony Sounds, visit salvationist.org.uk/together

Picture: Andrew King Photography

Rend heart!your

JOEL 2:12–17

WHEN we look around us at the issues faced by the world we live in – war, famine, human displacement, floods, earthquakes and the climate crisis – we can become very concerned about things that are happening away from home.

If we consider where we live – for me, in the UK – we have reason to be anxious and concerned about many things; homelessness, the cost of living, fuel prices, debt, the list goes on and on.

If we consider ourselves, what do we worry about? Perhaps our older relatives, our children, our health, our money or our work. Sometimes life can be full of worries, and it is hard to focus on anything else.

The prophet Joel speaks out at a time when the world around him was facing suffering. He comes with a voice of hope about a God of hope.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

To what extent are you currently experiencing suffering in your life?

Is your suffering physical, financial, relational, emotional, mental or spiritual? What is the most significant to you?

Our study passage begins with the words ‘even now’. What is the ‘even now’? In Joel 1, we read that locusts have ravaged the land, fires burn out of control across the dry landscape, famine threatens God’s people, wild animals and domesticated herds are thirsty and starving and drought intensifies the

trouble, and that Judah looks and feels like a war zone.

Despite all that’s happening around them, the Lord declares through Joel: ‘Even now … return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning’ (v12).

Previously, Joel had called the priests to mourn, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly, and cry out to the Lord (see Joel 1:13 and 14). Now, Joel addresses all the people. Despite the tough times they are living through, Joel urges them all to respond to the Lord’s word encouraging them to: ‘Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God’ (v13).

Eugene Peterson’s The Message paraphrases this as: ‘Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to God, your God’.

Everyone needs to come back to God with all their hearts, to be touched to their core. Paying lip service to God and giving him little attention needs to change. God requires their – and our – all.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

What aspects of your life have been challenging?

When you face trials and tribulations, how does it affect your relationship with God?

Where do you stand with the Lord right now?

I love to listen to music, and I also like to sing. For several decades, Frances Havergal’s song ‘Take My Life and Let It Be’ (SASB 623) has been special to me. Its

lyrics can be set to a few tunes, and I do not have a preference, but whenever it is played or sung it gives me an opportunity to take stock of how I am doing spiritually. Two verses come to mind:

Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my will and make it thine, It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart, it is thine own, It shall be thy royal throne.

For me, it is always to do with allowing God to take my will. When I give that over to his control and not mine, that is when my heart is most likely to be his royal throne. When these are lined up, the joy and freedom, peace and passion that I experience are extraordinary. You might wonder why I would ever want to live outside of that. Yet, when difficulties arise, it is possible for my surrender to God’s will to slip and, before long, my heart is no longer his ‘royal throne’.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

How do we respond under pressure or in a crisis?

To what extent do we want to take control?

At such times, how might we prepare ourselves to walk humbly with our Lord?

Joel brings hope to the people. He says: ‘Return to the Lord your God, for he

Colonel Julie Forrest considers God’s call for people to return to him

is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love’ (v13).

Sometimes we need to make some life changes for us to receive the hope of salvation and live in God’s extravagant love. With nothing but God to rely on, God’s people are called to rely on him more. It is possible for faith to be revived, and for wandering hearts to refocus on the Lord.

We need to remember how patient and kind God is – slow to anger, gracious and compassionate – and that Jesus offers ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10 Good News Bible). This requires us to give our hearts fully to him during all circumstances. We find him in the pain as well as the joy. It is part of our daily journey of being with him.

In urging the people to get involved in a holy fast and a sacred assembly, Joel is clear that this is for all – young and old – and is to be seen as a priority. In verse 17, the priests are called to lead the way in repentance and prayer.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

In what ways should we change our lives, not just our clothes?

I pray that I will ‘rend my heart’ every day, repenting when I don’t give him my heart as his royal throne, and allowing him to be in control in all circumstances. Would you do that too?

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

PENTECOST FOCUS

by Lyndall Bywater (Prayer Network)

SATURDAY 20 MAY – ACTS 2:38

Peter told the crowds in Jerusalem that they could repent and turn to Jesus, and that they would then be able to ‘receive’ the Holy Spirit. Lord, forgive us when we make do without your Spirit. Today we choose to receive the gift of your Spirit again. Amen.

SUNDAY 21 MAY – ACTS 2:46

After the initial thrill of receiving the Spirit and telling the world about Jesus, we find the believers going about their daily lives, sharing meals and enjoying each other’s company. Lord, help us not to ‘over-spiritualise’ the gift of your Spirit. May we find you bubbling up in all the ordinary things we do this week. Amen.

MONDAY 22 MAY – ACTS 4:31

When the going got tough, somehow the early Church got more determined. That resilience is a gift of the Spirit. Lord, we pray today for those who don’t think they can go another step. By your Spirit, fill them with courage and strength. Amen.

TUESDAY 23 MAY – ACTS 6:3

The gift of the Holy Spirit was for everyone, and it was considered as essential for practical jobs as for so-called ‘spiritual’ ones. Lord, teach us to welcome your power in everything we do. Amen.

WEDNESDAY 24 MAY – ACTS 10:9–34

Jesus’ followers had to get used to the Spirit disrupting their agendas, their timetables and even their theology. The Spirit led Peter to ideas and experiences which would previously have been unthinkable to him. As he opened his mind and heart, the Kingdom advanced. Holy Spirit, help us to trust you when you ask us to think the unthinkable and to embrace new ways of seeing your world. Amen.

THURSDAY 25 MAY – ACTS 13:2

The leadership of the Church in Antioch heard a clear command to send Saul and Barnabas to take the gospel to communities they had never set foot in. Lord, we pray today for pioneers, those who have been called to go and plant an expression of Church in a new place. Give them creativity, wisdom and courage. Amen.

FRIDAY 26 MAY – ACTS 13:6–12

With no handbooks or ‘how to’ guides, life in the early Church must have been part frightening, part exhilarating. The disciples learnt to listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit within them, to know if a situation was safe or unsafe, right or wrong. Lord, hone in us the ability to recognise the prompting of your Spirit and to discern the truth about the situations we find ourselves in. Amen.

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.

High Council How it all works

Salvationist

reprints General John Larsson’s

to how a General is elected

Preliminaries

The first task of the High Council, after it has elected a president, will be to establish how it will work. The council will review the Orders of Procedure used by the previous High Council. After making any amendments it feels necessary, the High Council will formally adopt the revised version as its own Orders of Procedure.

A High Council is an exercise of spiritual discernment, and time is therefore set aside for worship, reflection and prayer. The collective prayer of the members will be that, at the end of the process, they might be able to echo the words of the Council of Jerusalem: ‘It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us’ (Acts 15:28).

Time is also set aside for discussions about the challenges and opportunities the Army faces around the world. Clarifying these issues helps to clarify the kind of leader the Army needs.

Nominations

Every member has the privilege of nominating someone to be a candidate for General. The only criterion is that the person nominated must be an officer. That means about 26,000 persons are eligible. But on past precedent the forthcoming High Council is likely to nominate persons from within its own membership.

Only those who are nominated by three or more members are deemed to have been nominated. Those who accept nomination become candidates.

At this stage, the High Council adjourns for a full day to enable candidates and spouses to prepare written answers to the specific questions that the council has prepared. Candidates also work on their speeches.

Questions and speeches

Candidates and spouses read out their answers to the questions. Through this process the High Council seeks to get

guide

to know the candidates at greater depth.

Each candidate then gives a speech. No parameters regarding subject matter or length are laid down, but speeches usually deal with the candidate’s vision for the Army if elected General, and last between 10 and 15 minutes.

Election

After the questions and speeches the election itself begins. In the hush of the council chamber, each member receives a voting paper from the president and, in a secluded area, places a tick against one of the names before putting it in a ballot box. The other members engage in prayer. The process is unhurried and can take up to an hour for each ballot.

After the voting has been completed the tellers count the votes. The Salvation Army Act 1980 – by which the High Council is governed – stipulates: a. That in the first three ballots a candidate must get the vote of more than two thirds of the members present; b. That from the fourth ballot onwards a candidate need only receive the votes of more than half of the members present; and c. That the candidate who gets the fewest votes in each ballot must drop out until only two candidates remain.

Closing moments

However protracted the election process and however close the result, it is tradition that the moment the new General is elected all members immediately give their full support to that person. The corporate decision of the body is accepted by all as the expression of the will of God.

The doors of the council chamber are thrown open and the president presents the new General-elect to the Salvationist family around the world. From every heart rises the cry: ‘May God bless our new General!’

Based on an article originally published in Salvationist (12 May 2018)

Below: 1986 – General-elect Eva Burrows with General Jarl Wahlström

2018 – General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox with General-elect Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

1954 – General-elect Wilfred Kitching (left)

High Council Who’s who

THIS week sees 112 senior officers gather at Sunbury Court to form the High Council, which will begin formal proceedings on 22 May. Its sole purpose is to elect the 22nd General of The Salvation Army, who will take office after the retirement of General Brian Peddle, who has held the post since 3 August 2018.

The High Council is made up of active commissioners who are territorial commanders or who hold an international or national headquarters or territorial leadership appointment –excluding the spouse of the General – all territorial commanders with the rank of colonel and all territorial leaders with the rank of colonel.

They are pictured on these pages, as we invite you to pray for them over the coming days.

FOLLOW THE HIGH COUNCIL

Welcome to the High Council takes place at 4pm on 20 May. Watch online live at sar.my/welcome-livestream

Daily updates will be published online at sar.my/highcouncil

Salvationist will bring you an interview with the new General, both in print and online at salvationist.org.uk

Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham (COS)

Commissioner Kenneth Hodder

Commissioner Lorraine Bamford

Commissioner Dawn Heatwole

Commissioner Janine Donaldson

Commissioner Merle Heatwole

Commissioner Robert Donaldson

Commissioner Tracey Tidd

Commissioner Torben Eliasen

Commissioner Deise Eliasen Commissioner Floyd Tidd

Commissioner Jolene Hodder (Senior Commr)

Colonel Janet Appeateng Agyei

Colonel Chawnghlut Vanlalfela

Colonel Alex Nesterenko

Commissioner Donna Igleheart

Commissioner Suresh Pawar

Commissioner Mark Campbell

Commissioner Heidi Bailey

Colonel Khupchawng Ropari

Colonel David Oalang

Colonel Luz Nesterenko

Commissioner Kelly Igleheart

Commissioner Lee Graves

Commissioner Man-Hee Chang

Commissioner Bradford Bailey

Colonel Eugene Bamanabio

Commissioner Yusak Tampai

Commissioner Deborah Graves

Commissioner Stephanie Chang

Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Colonel Cheralynne Pethybridge

Colonel Anne-Dore Naud

Commissioner Mani Kumari Dasari

Commissioner Deborah Bungay

Commissioner Robyn Maxwell

Commissioner William Bamford

Colonel Nihal Hettiarachchi

Commissioner Daniel Kasuso

Commissioner Wayne Bungay

Commissioner Wayne Maxwell

Commissioner Eva Kleman

Colonel Seth Appeateng Agyei

Colonel Rohini Hettiarachchi

Commissioner Tracey Kasuso

Commissioner Martha Pawar

Commissioner Julie Campbell

Commissioner Johnny Kleman

Colonel Stephen MorrisColonel Yaqoob Masih

Colonel Alfred Banda

Colonel Moses Wandulu

Commissioner Samuel Edward Horwood

Commissioner Lisbeth Welander

Commissioner Devon Haughton

Colonel Sumitra MasihColonel Wilson Strasse

Colonel Pamela Banda

Colonel Sarah Wandulu

Commissioner Daniel Raju Dasari

Commissioner Colleen Riley

Commissioner Anthony Cotterill

Colonel Kelvin Pethybridge

Colonel Patrick Naud

Commissioner John Kumar Dasari

Commissioner Douglas Riley

Commissioner Gillian Cotterill

Colonel Elsa Oalang

Colonel Brigitte Bamanabio

Commissioner Widiawati Tampai

Commissioner Edward Hill

Commissioner Henrik Andersen

Commissioner Keith Conrad

Colonel Garth Niemand

Commissioner Bente Gundersen

Commissioner Shelley Hill

Commissioner Lisbeth Andersen

Commissioner Yvonne Conrad

Colonel Wendy Morris

Colonel Patricia Niemand

Commissioner Miriam Gluyas

Commissioner Deborah Horwood

Commissioner Knud Welander

Commissioner Verona Haughton

PRAYER FOR LEADERS

‘Dear brothers and sisters, honour those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other... Never stop praying.’

1 Thessalonians 5:12–17 (New Living Translation)

Family, I believe the Holy Spirit is prompting us to pray for international and territorial leaders as they move towards participating in a High Council, but also as they lead in these days where significant global challenges are impacting the Church.

Our leaders need the focused, intentional prayers of the Army world, and I am calling for us to unite in praying together for our leaders.

We pray for our leaders to maintain a right relationship with God, for it is in pursuing this that the Spirit comes with divine perspective, insight, direction and courage to serve well. Our Army will thrive, God’s Kingdom will be extended and those who lead will be strengthened and blessed in knowing that they are held before the Father by their people.

From Scripture it is clear that we are to honour, show respect and love for our leaders and to never stop praying.

I hope for your prayers to join with mine as we seek God’s best for those who are leaders in the Lord’s work.

God bless you.

COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development

Colonel Samuel Baah

Colonel Samuel Mkami

Colonel Claude-Evelyne Donze

Colonel Lydia Matondo

Colonel Philip MaxwellColonel Deslea Maxwell

Colonel Joyce Theu

Colonel Lyn Hills

Colonel Diana MacDonald

Colonel Philip Davisson

Colonel Mirtha Fernandez

Colonel Lalhlimpuii Chawngthu

Colonel Nara Strasse

Colonel Jacques Donze

Colonel Graçia Matondo

Colonel MacDonald Chandi

Colonel Sheila Davisson

Colonel Theresa Baah

Colonel Mary Mkami

Colonel Daniel Kiama

Colonel Lalhmingliana Hmar

Colonel Bo Jeppsson

Colonel Chatonda Theu

Colonel Cedric Hills

Colonel Hary Haran

Colonel Anne Kiama

Colonel Ricardo Fernandez

Colonel Christina Jeppsson

Music, fellowship and spiritual blessings

KING’S PARK CONFERENCE CENTRE

I JOINED 51 Salvationist musicians representing 41 corps at the Easter Music Course (EMC), writes Major Jane Kimberley. As a first-timer, any initial apprehension was soon lost in the warmth of welcome by both staff members and delegates.

Following the evening meal, it was time for rehearsals. I opted for the women’s voices and enjoyed being part of a large choral group. Our repertoire included the familiar ‘All That I Am’ and the more challenging ‘Nothin’ Gonna Stumble My Feet’. Assistant Director of Music and Creative Arts (Creative Arts) Steph Lamplough (THQ), accompanied by pianist Sue Avison (Bristol Citadel), led us with expertise, enthusiasm and fun. We sang ‘Compelled by Love’ and, in a spontaneous testimony, Grey Pacheco (Regent Hall) spoke of how she had been powerfully challenged by the song.

In addition to the band and choral groups, a mixed voices group gave everyone an opportunity to sing. Sue Avison led the reflective ‘Do Not Be Afraid’ and ‘He Is the Lord’.

Captains Ian Standley and Callum McKenna (both WBC) and Captain Nicola Brooksbank (Southend Citadel with Southchurch) led daily, inspiring Bible studies around the theme Time, which made the Scripture come alive.

Guests included Kettering Citadel Band and Songster Leader Lee Fisher (Droitwich Spa), who led the mixed voices in his composition ‘Amazing God’ and explained his thoughts

behind the music and lyrics. Territorial Envoy Lee Highton-Nicholls (Willenhall) led a line dancing evening. A talent night included monologues, a penny whistle solo and a sneak preview of the Army’s newest musical Belongings

Each afternoon, time was given for recreation, during which some people

have seen new people in the band, and they have been welcomed and made to feel part of the group. Pieces varied from the simple hymn tune arrangement of ‘Be Still and Know’ and the more progressive ‘Prelude on Anastasis’ and ‘Promises’ to traditional pieces, such as ‘Arise My Soul, Arise’. As the timbrellists participated in the review performance

joined the timbrelists or the Drawing Closer group. Other optional activities included Dance-Fit with Steph in the morning.

At the conclusion of the five days, Captain Ian led worship, giving opportunity for testimony and prayer. It was a week filled with music, fellowship and spiritual blessings.

Excitement was very much evident as delegates arrived at EMC, reports Adrian Sutton (Newcastle City Temple). Old friendships were renewed and new delegates were met.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of the week was the fellowship. Conversations, both jovial and serious, enabled everyone to encourage each other.

Band and vocal rehearsals took up the majority of the time. The band’s leadership by Assistant Director of Music and Creative Arts (Brass and Choral) Paul Sharman (THQ) was an inspiration to all who attended. It was quite intense at times, but there was always fun and laughter as well. We

on the last morning, the march ‘It’s New’ was rehearsed.

On the first night we had a quiz night. The talent night was thoroughly enjoyed. The Bible studies were inspiring. The theme for the week was Time and we were certainly encouraged and challenged by what was presented.

An evening concert by Kettering Citadel Band was not just an enjoyable and varied programme, but also provided us with a spiritual basis for the whole evening.

Thursday evening at EMC is always relaxed. This year we went line dancing and folk dressed similar to the way cowboys would dress, especially Paul and Ian, who appeared wearing blow-up horses.

Each year there is a review time where we perform the pieces we have been rehearsing. There was variety with both sections performing and we finished with the songs we learnt as mixed voices.

A good time was had by all, and we all look forward with anticipation to next year’s EMC.

“The theme for the week was Time and we were certainly encouraged and challenged.”

ANNIVERSARY

Faith and togetherness

DONCASTER

TERRITORIAL Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill led a weekend retreat to celebrate 131 years of the corps serving the community.

Band members from Castleford led the weekend into worship, followed by a questionnaire reflecting on what the corps wanted to ask God.

Saturday focused on togetherness, loving each other and bearing fruit for God’s glory. The TC spoke on the vine, and everyone thought about their purpose within the church.

Sunday began with rousing music, and the meeting included the enrolment of five junior soldiers and two senior soldiers. The TC taught from John 15 and reminded the congregation that they are nothing without Jesus.

The congregation prayed and, as the Holy Spirit moved, many approached the mercy seat wanting to become true disciples.

The weekend filled the corps with peace, calm and an overwhelming atmosphere of love. – LR

ANNIVERSARY

EVENT

Leaders encouraged to arise and shine

WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE

TAKING inspiration from Isaiah 60, territorial leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill called the Territorial Leaders Conference to ‘arise and shine, for … the glory of the Lord rises upon you’.

Despite the obvious and draining challenges that leaders had been and were still facing, delegates were encouraged by the conference. Throughout the week there were opportunities to hear and see snapshots of the amazing work that God is doing across the territory.

Interdenominational partnerships, sharing all the flavours of unity, demonstrated that Christians are better together. This theme was prevalent again as delegates heard about faith partnerships in the Army’s work with families, the amazing work in schools with the Starfish mentoring programme, the incredible work of SATCoL in enabling mission and providing resources, and life-transforming testimonies of people God is sending to the Army.

Delegates were inspired by hearing how divisions had stepped out in faith, making difficult decisions, and seen God’s blessing upon new initiatives. They were encouraged to hear of God’s miraculous provision, time and time again, when his faithful people had stopped to listen to his voice and the new thing that he was asking them to do.

Reflecting on being an Army without walls, delegates heard exciting stories of people who were uplifted and enabled by their inclusion in Core Recovery Church and the value of coming and being together in Cynefin communities in Wales.

There was necessary consideration of the Army’s resources and processes but all in the context of what was possible rather than what was not.

Returning to the theme of Rising Up, Colonels Paul and Jenine Main (THQ) concluded the conference by sending delegates out empowered as Resurrection people, calling the Holy Spirit to rain down his abundant blessing as they returned to the mission he had called them to. – JW

COST OF LIVING

WATFORD The corps celebrated 140 years serving the town. More than 100 schoolchildren, their parents and local dignitaries joined corps officer Captain Mark Scoulding at a community allotment project to mark the anniversary, which included celebrations marking the corps as the Army’s first Silver award Eco Church. Pictured are mayor Peter Taylor and Captain Mark cutting a cake baked for the anniversary. The mayor said: ‘They have made a huge difference here. At the moment, they are doing a lot in relation to sustainability and food, and work really closely with a number of local primary schools to help families during the cost of living crisis.’ Plans for the future include launching a tuk-tuk coffee cart and converting the hall into a coffee house. – AR

SOUTHWICK The affordable food club the Bread and Butter Thing, run from the Austin House family centre, has served 4,500 bags of food to people struggling with the cost of living crisis. Operating every Friday, members have purchased the equivalent of 47,400 meals’ worth of food since the club opened in December. Austin House also runs the Victory Programme, which teaches people how to cook nutritious meals on a budget, hosts a warm space, and runs parent-and-toddler groups and afterschool and breakfast clubs for children. – AR

COMMUNITY

LEIGH-ON-SEA The local U3A group visited as many churches as possible to see what goes on and what they do in the community. The group received information on the history of The Salvation Army and how it developed at Leigh-on-Sea, together with information regarding corps activities. – PJ

Learning, worship and fellowship

WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE

CADETS from across Europe gathered for shared worship, learning and fellowship. Worship included music and testimonies with prayer shared in native tongues, while visiting speakers challenged the cadets to consider the style they practise in prayer, their identity in Christ and the challenge of re-evangelising Europe for Jesus in these times.

Further opportunities for sharing came through a prayer walk along the Thames, as well as a marketplace, where each territory had a stall to promote culture and cuisine.

Cadet Paul Sass said: ‘Meeting with cadets from across Europe was an immense blessing and privilege. Finding out what life, officer training and Christian witness are like in all parts of the Europe Zone helped us appreciate the wealth and breadth of our shared experience within the body of Christ.’

Cadet Renno Rannamäe (Finland and Estonia Territory) reflected: ‘The cadets who had come together from Europe were very diverse and I was very encouraged by how united we can be in the name of Jesus, even when context where we serve are so different.’

Cadet Trude Petersen-Scott (Norway, Iceland and the Færoes Territory) commented: ‘I now feel more equipped to take on the last months of studies before the commissioning.

‘It was a big blessing to share experiences, eat, laugh and worship together. I am very thankful to everyone who made this week possible. May God bless the cadets and the mission in Europe!’ – AR

EVENT

WATERBEACH Open since January, the hall has provided a weekly warm space for people struggling with the cost of living crisis and those who want to meet others and enjoy fellowship over tea and biscuits. Great conversations take place over table tennis, board games, knitting, quizzes and puzzles. The corps wants people to feel welcome, loved and valued and will continue to be open. – DC-H

COST OF LIVING

BRISTON The gardening club is growing fresh fruit and vegetables for the corps food bank. David Kibble-White undertook the task of turning unused ground at the rear of the hall into a vegetable garden for the project. – AP

Hunt for ‘hidden homeless’ urgent, says Army UK

THE Salvation Army has welcomed new government research into the true scale of ‘hidden homelessness’, after lobbying for better data on all forms of homelessness.

A report by the Office for National Statistics suggests that women, young people and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be ‘hidden homeless’, which means they are not recorded as being without a home. However, it’s not currently possible to know how many people in the UK are affected.

Assistant Director of Homelessness Services (North) Malcolm Page said: ‘Rough sleeping is the most visible type of homelessness, but there are thousands more without a home, including children, who are missing from official records, so missing out on support.’ – AR

MUSIC

MAIDSTONE The Last Night of the Proms concert brought together Essex choir the Bluebirds and the band. Bandmaster Stuart Atkinson compéred the evening, and the audience and musicians became a community enthusiastically playing and singing music in God’s presence, especially during the flag-waving finale. Pieces included ‘Farandole’, ‘Guardian of My Soul’ and ‘Joyous Proclamation’. – GP

TWICKENHAM Messy Church took the theme God’s Love. Families enjoyed playing with the parachute, singing songs, making crafts and sharing food. – EW

WARM WELCOME

CHESTERFIELD KIRKCALDY

MACCLESFIELD

ALISON Inglis was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Andrew Manley. Alison joined in worship online during the Covid-19 lockdowns. Alison gave her testimony, speaking of her belief in Jesus as her Lord and Saviour, her faith journey over recent years and how she had found her place at the corps. – AM

CASTLEFORD

EILEEN Higgins was welcomed as an adherent by corps leaders Territorial Envoys Alice and Paul Swain. Eileen shared how she has seen God’s hand in her life and, since giving her life to Jesus, has found true freedom and peace. She talked about the love that was shown to her by people in the corps. It was a time of great celebration. – AS

STIRLING

NELSON Yesudhasan was enrolled as a soldier by Major Denis Lomax (DHQ). Nelson has a Salvationist heritage; his grandfather was an officer in India. Nelson was impressed by the warmth of welcome and fellowship offered to him when he discovered the corps. He testified to this being a definite response to a divine calling to soldiership. Pictured with Major Denis and Nelson is Corps Sergeant-Major Margaret Cunningham. – AC

CHIARA Collishaw, Marek Cybulski and Alan Horton were welcomed as adherents by corps officers Captains Kevin and Wendy Brown. Chiara, having returned to the Army, shared Jeremiah 29:11, saying that she knew it was God’s plan for her to return and become part of the fellowship. Marek, having attended for more than 10 years, testified to being brought up as a Polish Catholic and spoke about finding his place in the corps family. Alan chose the song ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ for his testimony. All three have become an integral part of the fellowship, using their various skills to support the work of the corps. – WB

LINCOLN

MARY Cox, Brenda Bartles, Linda Froggatt, Marguerite Shepherd, Janet Harris, Julie Davidson, Chris Glasby and Andrew Howarth were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Captain Elizabeth Di-Palma. – CD-P

SEB, Dominic, Jacob and Max were enrolled as junior soldiers by Commissioner Dorita Wainwright. Also pictured are Commissioner John Wainwright and acting YPSM Bethany Hirst. – PB

MAJOR GEOFF ASHDOWN

MAJOR Geoff Ashdown entered the International Training College in 1966 from Wood Green Corps. His background was not Salvation Army, but he found the organisation via the cubs and scouts through a couple of school friends, Max Weaver and Ricky Curry.

His first appointment was to Benfleet. In 1969 he married Ann, whom he met at Wood Green, and they were appointed to Dagenham Corps for a year before joining NHQ in the property department.

They both had a short spell as corps officers at Wood Green before Geoff joined the IHQ property department as a surveyor – a qualification he had obtained before entering the training college. Geoff then returned to NHQ as an assistant national property secretary.

In 1991 Geoff and Ann were called back into pastoral ministry, first to Romford and Harold Hill for seven years, then Southend Citadel. In 2004, Ann was promoted to Glory. Geoff’s final appointment was to Waltham Abbey in 2006 before retiring in 2010. Geoff could never fully retire so went to serve as a pastoral support officer at Hadleigh Temple for a number of years.

As well as his passion for pastoral work, Geoff had a keen interest in banding and was executive officer for the Household Troops Band and toured with Hendon Band. In retirement he became band sergeant at Southend Citadel.

Geoff continued to visit, help and be everything he could to anyone who needed him, right to the very end. His sense of humour, Bible knowledge and thoughtful words permeated throughout his ministry. He leaves his two daughters, Liz and Louise, his sister, Pat, and their families. – BM

ALEC GLASS AYR

ALEC became a soldier at Oxford Corps and, although a quiet unassuming man, he soon became immersed in corps life. He was the face of The Salvation Army on the streets, selling the papers and becoming involved in a homelessness shelter. He was one who would make first contact with people welcoming them.

These were attributes he continued to display on returning home to Scotland and Ayr Corps, where he was a songster, sold the papers on the streets and volunteered with Café Hope, an addiction support group.

Following a period of ill health, Alec’s promotion to Glory has left a hole in the family and corps. Well done, good and faithful servant. – LW

BRYN SUTTON CARDIFF CANTON

BRYN came into faith in 1943 through the love and dedication of officers at Splott Goodwill Centre in Cardiff. His early call to officership came in 1948 at 18 years old.

Over many years, doors opened and closed, and Bryn was unable to enter the International Training College.

However, Bryn served tirelessly as a local officer in varied positions at Cardiff Canton and Coventry City until, in 1992, with his wife, Myrtle, they became full-time divisional envoys, leading three corps. His early call had been fulfilled. His retirement in Cardiff allowed him to continue ministry at various corps around the South and Mid Wales Division.

Bryn was greatly loved and respected by his family and all who knew him, through his deep and strong faith in the Lord he loved. A true and faithful servant of God, he is sadly missed by his wife, two daughters and their families. – MS

SHEENA BRADBURY PERTH

SHEENA was born in Bellshill in 1942 and married her husband, Brian, in 1980. In 2000, together they became soldiers at Perth Corps.

‘Love God, Love Others!’ Sheena certainly lived out that particular mission statement to the letter, during her 22 years of active and loyal service to God, as a soldier and as a local officer. No matter what the nationality, ethnicity, religion or opinion of any person she met, Sheena treated them equally, with grace and a sense of humour. They all felt the love of God from their interactions with her.

Sheena, you have run this race and have reached the goal that we all yearn to achieve. Saying farewell is not an easy task because it brings much sadness. It is your faith that rescues us from our sadness because you are now with the risen and living Saviour. Hallelujah and amen. – BTB

KRISTINA MATHIESON PERTH

KRISTINA Mathieson was born in the Færoe Islands in 1922, the third of ten children. At the age of 18 she became one of the first Salvationists in the newly opened Tórshavn Corps.

In 1948, Kristina moved to Edinburgh to learn the English language. Initially employed as a housekeeper, her employers took her with them to Fair Isle, where she met her future husband, who was the lighthouse keeper. They married, had three daughters and lived together in or around a total number of eight lighthouses in Scotland.

Kristina maintained her Christian service with The Salvation Army whenever possible. Widowed in 1993, she continued to play an active part in the Army at Thurso, Inverness and Perth.

In later years, Kristina moved to a care home where she celebrated her 100th birthday in December 2022. – GA

ARMY PEOPLE ENGAGEMENTS

Appointed

International appointments

The following appointments and promotions, decided upon by the General, have been announced by the Chief of the Staff

Effective 1 September

LIEUT-COLONELS JABULANI AND FIKILE KHOZA, officers of the Southern Africa Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Mozambique Territory, with the rank of colonel

MAJORS THEMBA AND NOKUTHULA MAHLOBO, officers of the Southern Africa Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries of that territory with the rank of lieut-colonel

Local officers appointed

CSM JOHN SENIOR, Devonport Morice Town

Dedicated to God

MAISIE GRACE, daughter of Rachel Cracknell and Nathan Logansmith, at Felixstowe by Major Sandra Cracknell

Promoted to Glory

BRIAN INNES, Winton

FREDA WILLIAMS, Dudley

JANET ROUTLEDGE, Carlisle

CYRIL STALKER, Carlisle

CAROL GIBSON, High Wycombe, on 2 April

MAJOR KATRINA NASH on 27 April from Queen’s Medical Centre

BANDSMAN/SONGSTER CHRISTOPHER CARMEN, Sherburn Hill, on 2 May

MAJOR KEN MONK on 3 May from Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bereaved

SONGSTER JEAN CARMEN, Sherburn Hill, of her husband

Bandsman/Songster Christopher Carmen, Michael Carmen, Neville Carmen and Andrea Carmen of their father

CSM LINDA ELLIOT, Carlisle, of her father Cyril Stalker

ANNE INNES, Winton, of her husband Brian Innes, Carol Innes, Robert Innes and Janet Meades of their father

MAJOR JACQUILINE PELL of her husband Major Albert Pell, Clifton Pell, Hadleigh Temple, Nicholas Pell, Major Annette Rieder-Pell, Greece, Major David Pell, Walthamstow, of their father, Major Catherine Pell and Emily Pell, Hadleigh Temple, of their brother

CAPTAIN PENNY PALMER-TAYLOR of her father Peter Ryder

SHIELA STALKER and Bandsman Philip Routledge, Carlisle, of their mother Janet Routledge

CARL MONK, Staines, and Kathryn Butcher of their father

Major Ken Monk

General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle

Sat 20 May Central Hall Westminster (Welcome to the High Council and farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle)

Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham

Sat 20 May Central Hall Westminster (Welcome to the High Council and farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle)

Mon 22 May – Date TBC Sunbury Court (High Council)

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Commissioner Gillian Cotterill

Sat 20 May Central Hall Westminster (Welcome to the High Council and farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle)

Mon 22 May – Date TBC Sunbury Court (High Council)

Sat 3 Jun – Sun 4 Jun Wrexham

Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Colonel Jenine Main

Sat 20 May Central Hall Westminster (Welcome to the High Council and farewell to General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle)

Thu 25 May – Fri 26 May Launde Abbey (Going Deeper)*

Sat 27 May Dumfries (official opening) *

Sun 28 May Dumfries with Lockerbie (joint meeting)

Sat 3 Jun – Sun 4 Jun Merthyr Tydfil (145th corps anniversary)

* Colonel Jenine Main only

NOTICES

Thy Kingdom Come

This global ecumenical prayer movement runs from Ascension to Pentecost (18 to 28 May), inviting Christians to pray for more people to come to know Jesus. Take part and download a free prayer journal with contributors including Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill from thykingdomcome.global

Pentecost resources

A range of resources are available to help celebrate the birth of the Church and the coming of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost (28 May), including resources for ministry with families and schools, and ideas to support corporate worship. Download them on salvationist.org.uk

Great Big Green Week

Running from 10 to 18 June, it is an opportunity for people across the UK to get together and call on decision-makers to take action on climate change and nature. For ideas and resources to help you take part and hold an event, go to greatbiggreenweek.com

SOUNDS

Fully Scored

Bandmaster of Chicago Staff Band Brett Tolcher talks about his life and work as territorial music and creative arts ministries secretary. Paul Hindmarsh talks about Wilfred Heaton’s ‘Praise’ and Divisional Music Director Alexis Dill explains which album she’d take for a stay on Fully Scored’s Arid Island.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and PodBean

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SAVE THE DATE

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November

INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS

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For more details email advertising@salvationarmy.org.uk.

RETIREMENT OF MAJOR LINDA READ

Sunday 25 June, 10.30am

at St Mary’s Church House (in the grounds of St. Mary’s Church), High Street, Tenby SA70 8LN

Led by Colonel Paul Main and Colonel Jenine Main

Letters of greeting can be sent to Corps Sergeant-Major Mrs Irene Johnson

The Salvation Army, Upper Park Road, Tenby SA70 7LT

RECRUITING NOW

DIVISIONAL CHILDREN’S WORKER

SOUTH EAST DIVISION

Based at West Malling, Kent, covering Kent, Surrey and Sussex

We are looking to recruit a divisional children’s worker to develop and deliver children’s work strategy and enable corps and centres to raise leaders and children who are disciples of Jesus in our tradition of social change and justice.

Key responsibilities:

Equipping and inspiring children to become passionate followers of Jesus

Equipping and empowering youth and children’s leaders of all ages to enhance their communities and our world

Equipping and inspiring youth and children’s leaders to engage with children and the issues which affect them

Growing the Army’s work with children through effective communication

Enabling children to experience fullness of life with Jesus in broader contexts through creative events and residential opportunities

Contributing into the planning and review process for the programmes and activities across the division

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

A degree with relevant children’s work qualification and/or excellent knowledge and experience in the discipleship of children, leadership and mission

Proven experience of Salvation Army children’s programmes and structures and knowledge of designing, implementing, and improving programmes

Good communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues, programme participants and stakeholders

A full UK driving licence

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of – and supportive of the purposes, aims and objectives of – The Salvation Army.

Salary £29,588 per annum

Working hours

Minimum of 35 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Details

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Closing date

Sunday 11 June

Interview date

Monday 26 June

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RECRUITING NOW

DIVISIONAL INTERGENERATIONAL WORKER

SOUTH EAST DIVISION

Based at West Malling, Kent, covering Kent, Surrey and Sussex

We are looking to recruit a divisional intergenerational worker to provide practical knowledge and expertise in the development and delivery of intergenerational mission and ministry, including specific responsibility to equip, enable and empower local corps and centres around their education and practice.

You will function as part of the divisional headquarters team and work collaboratively with local teams including family, children and youth workers (volunteer and paid) and local leaders to increase participation of children, youth, adults, and families through a being-with and being-for way of mission, with a view to each recognising their value and place in the family of God within the life of The Salvation Army.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

A degree with relevant children, youth or families work qualification and/or excellent knowledge and experience in the development of intergenerational ministry

Proven experience and knowledge of Salvation Army children and family programmes that specifically support parenting for faith

Practical experience of developing intergenerational community-based outreach projects

The ability to communicate the work of the Army and Christian faith in a relevant way

A full UK driving licence

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and in sympathy with the doctrines of – and supportive of the purposes, aims and objectives of – The Salvation Army. Please refer to the job profile for more detailed requirements and responsibilities.

Salary £29,588 per annum

Working hours

Minimum of 35 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Details

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

Closing date

Sunday 11 June

Interview date

Monday 26 June

For further details and to apply please visit: careers.salvationarmy.org.ukFor further details and to apply please visit: careers.salvationarmy.org.uk

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Promoting equality in the workplace.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.

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