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RISCA: Emily Browning was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officers Captains Kingsley and Paula Layton. – J. B.
LEIGH-ON-SEA: Bethany and Callum Cook were enrolled as soldiers and their sister, Naomi, was welcomed as an adherent member by their father, Lieutenant Tim Cook (Coleraine with Ballymoney). Bethany and Callum thanked everyone who had been influential in their Christian upbringing, which had led them to this commitment and desire to serve the Lord. – P. J.
TADCASTER: Corps officer Major Jackie Bainbridge welcomed Sarah Hinchcliffe and Barbara King as adherent members during a café church meeting themed Happy Families. Sarah was supported by three generations of her family. Sarah’s original contact was through the Tad Tots group; now she helps to lead this group and regularly attends Sunday meetings. Barbara, who was supported by her husband and daughter, originally volunteered at the Thursday café and, after attending Sunday worship, decided to make the Army her church. Sarah and Barbara are now involved in the weekly prayer meeting. – M. B.
SHOTTS: Allan and Moira McManus were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Lieutenant Amy-Jo Battersby. Allan testified that the Lord led him to become part of the fellowship when he attended last year’s territorial congress in Edinburgh. Moira returned to the Army after many years when God repeatedly placed people in her life who influenced her, and testified to his presence throughout this time. – A-J. B.
COVENTRY CITY: Callum Crayton and Violet Fearn were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Major Val Spivey. Callum and Violet knelt at the new mercy seat to sign their promises. They are pictured with Majors Andrew and Val Spivey. – V. S.
STAPLE HILL: Aimee Bessex was welcomed as an adherent member on Mother’s Day by corps officer Major Nicola Hylton-Jones. Having grown up in the Army, Aimee felt she wanted to make the corps her place of worship and was supported by family and friends. Also pictured is Major Colin Hylton-Jones – H. B.
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BELFAST NORTH: In the presence of family and friends, Blaine Lavery was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Major Russell Tucker. – L. K.
LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O CS Lawrie Brown and CT Philip Jones, both Exeter Temple
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Blue Sapphire (65th) O Majors Alan and Betty Bennett (8 May) Diamond O Majors Rodney and Lilian Birch (9 May) Golden O Bandsman Les and YP Treasurer Jen Palfreman, Staple Hill (10 May)
DEDICATED TO GOD O Pearl Joanna, daughter of Captains Tim and Christianne Swansbury, at Carshalton by Major Teresa Everett O Eden Madeline and Seth Eli, daughter and son of James and Clair Thomas, at Worthing by Majors Darrell and Katrina Thomas
O Thanos, son of Tom and Irini Giannaros, at Gillingham by Major Haris Giannaros
BEREAVED O Songster Adele Sage, Cardiff Canton, of her husband Alan, Bandsman Robert Sage and Asst Sgt-Major Joanna Reavell, both Cardiff Canton, and Andrew Sage, Linwood, New Zealand, of their father O Songster Wes Blackshaw, Winton, of his wife Songster Ann
PROMOTED TO GLORY O Aux-Captain Margaret Moon-Algar from a Canterbury hospital on 30 March O Major Ina Neill from Kingsmill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, on 13 April O Geoffrey Tricker, Ipswich Citadel O Joan Guite, Guisborough O Cynthia Haswell, Lincoln
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ENGAGEMENTS
GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE O Budapest (European Zonal Conference), Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May O Sunbury Court (ICO session 241), Th 9 and Sun 12 O Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow (International Appointments Board), Fri 17 – Sun 19 O Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow (General’s Consultative Council), Mon 20 – Wed 22
THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM O ICO (farewell to session), Fri 17 May O Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow (General’s Consultative Council), Mon 20 – Wed 22
THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O Budapest (European Zonal Conference), Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May O Pentre (140th anniversary), Sat Sun 12 O Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Heathrow (SATCoL conference), Tu 14 O Swanwick (chaplains conference), Fri 17* O Leek (YP anniversary), Sat Sun 19* O Renaissance Hotel, Heathrow (General’s Consultative Council), Mon 20 – Wed 22* O Myanmar (divisional leaders development), Mon 20 – Fri 31** O Prestonpans (centenary weekend), Sat Sun 26*
THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL LEE GRAVES) AND COLONEL DEBORAH GRAVES O Budapest (European Zonal Conference), Mon 29 Apr – Fri 3 May O Regent Hall (Musical Theatre Day), Sat 4 O Penge, Sun 5
INTERNATIONAL STAFF BAND O Norway, Fri 10 May – Sun 12
VI WHEATLEY, BURTON-ON-TRENT VI was born in Burton in 1920. Aged 16 she began a career in mental health nursing, which she continued throughout her working life. At the heart of her being was her faith and her love for God. She loved The Salvation Army and became a soldier at the same time as her daughter. Vi cherished attendance at Sunday meetings and supported the lunch and Evergreen clubs.
She faced difficulties head-on and comforted people in need. She travelled extensively, enjoying her visits abroad. Vi’s influence spread far and wide; a capacity congregation at her funeral service included councillors and former mayors. – K. A.
AUDREY FERGUSON, GATESHEAD AUDREY attended the corps regularly with her daughter before deciding to become a soldier and wear her uniform in her eighth decade, having been convinced she wasn’t too old. She was an enthusiastic participant in as many meetings and activities she could attend, including the Age Concern exercise group held at the corps.
Recent ill health prevented Audrey’s attendance at meetings but she appreciated visits from members of the corps and kept up-to-date with news.
Audrey testified that she was prepared and ready to be with the Saviour. – A. H.
JOHN WISEMAN, CHESTER-LESTREET JOHN was promoted to Glory aged 88. He grew up in Newfield where he met the love of his life, his late wife Catherine. They were married for 56 years and were blessed with five children. John learnt to play an instrument at Newfield before transferring to Chester-leStreet where he became a bandsman, band colour sergeant and youth club leader. Known as a good conversationalist
he could discuss any subject. Many young people in the corps shared Cath and John’s hospitality, meeting in their home for fellowship after Sunday evening meetings. Although unable to attend meetings for a few years because of ill health, John is remembered and sadly missed. – G. C.
KEN LE TISSIER, GUERNSEY BORN in 1936 in Guernsey, Ken attended one of the nearby mission chapels until he was a teenager. It was at The Salvation Army that he met his future wife, Janet, and was enrolled as a soldier. They were married for 61 years and raised a family of three boys.
Ken held a number of jobs, which included working in the family’s growing business as well as working for the police as a valeter.
At the corps, Ken was welcome sergeant and was responsible for raising the flag outside the hall each week, taking up the offering and, on occasions, drove the youth club minibus on trips to England and to Sunbury Court.
Ken is remembered by his friends as a kind, caring, faithful, honest and trustworthy man of integrity. He was a fine, Christian gentleman and is sorely missed. – J. H.
IRENE ELLIS, WARRINGTON BORN into a Salvationist home, Irene was the only child of Elizabeth and Thomas Raw, who were active members at Star Hall in Manchester. They later transferred to Wythenshawe, where Irene was a member of the singing company and sunbeams group and played euphonium in the YP band.
She married Trevor in 1957 at Openshaw; this year would have been their 62nd wedding anniversary. Irene had four children – Brian, Julie, Colin and Barry – five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She held a number of commissions during her life that included songster colour sergeant and guide captain at Openshaw and, on transfer to Warrington in 1976, served as singing company sergeant and organised meals for corps functions and for visiting sections. – T. E.
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