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An open letter signed by 60 charities and campaigners said children as young as 11 had gone missing... vulnerable, separated and traumatised, isolated from family support networks, they are at the greatest risk of exploitation and trafficking…’
The open letter, written by Ecpat and Children England and signed by groups including the Refugee Council and Asylum Aid, called the arrangements an ‘unofficial shadow system in which children … may disappear from sight’. ‘Action is urgently needed,’ it added. ‘Central government must invest in proper care for children, so that local authorities can accept and support every child who arrives on our shores without a parent or guardian, as the law dictates.’
James Bennett, an outreach worker for the St Mungo’s Rough Sleeper Service – which is funded by Bristol City council, said: ‘A lot of the people who are sleeping rough are quite vulnerable so it can be quite dangerous in theStheat’…Mungo’s said it encouraged those who pass by homeless people to hand out bottles of water, or in an emergency call 999 or contact Streetlink, which provides support for rough sleepers...
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) is recruiting people with recent experience of the UK’s immigration system to form an advisoryCurrently,panel…40per cent of its staff and trustee team have lived experience of the UK’s immigration system and many are migrants or children of Butmigrants.thecharity said it wanted to draw on the ‘particularly relevant expertise’ of people with more recent experience…TheJCWItold Civil Society News: ‘JCWI is committed to … demanding an immigration system that treats people with dignity.’ Civil Society News
The vicar since 2021, the Rev Tracy Marlow, and the church wardens ... filed a petition for its removal earlier this year, which was supported by the diocesan advisory committee and was unopposed. seekers are going missing from Home Office hotels after being left at risk of exploitation and human trafficking, charities haveTheywarned.aredisappearing at a rate of one a week, data obtained by The Independent and other organisations shows, and the whereabouts of dozens of vulnerable teenagers is unknown.
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People who are homeless say being stuck outside in extreme heat is ‘horrendous’ and ‘makes me sick’. Bristol Street Outreach Team, operated by charity St Mungo’s, has been carrying out additional shifts and giving out water, advice and sun protection…
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A freedom of information request by the Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (Ecpat) charity showed that 45 unaccompanied child asylum seekers went missing from hotels between June last year and the end of March…
Many councils have activated a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (Swep), which is usually used to help rough sleepers during extreme cold weather.
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An apocalyptic mural over the entrance to St Peter’s, St Helier, in south London, which has ‘acquired unfortunate connotations’ since the Grenfell Tower fire, is to be removed, after a faculty to do so was granted by the consistory court of the diocese of Southwark… The large mural of the Last Judgement over the door, which depicts a city in flames, was commissioned in 1977…
Michael, who sleeps rough in the city, said even sitting in the shade was ‘tiring and sweaty and uncomfortable’.
In Bristol, Swep has been activated twice already this year for hot conditions…
On page 14 of this week’s Salvationist you’ll find Major Sarah King asking if there is a difference between reading the Bible in print or on a digital device. It’s an interesting article; I’ll let you discover the answer for yourself when you read it.
All these documents were loaded with Scripture and Bible references. It would have been impossible to release them without referencing the Bible.
Pages 10 and 11 include a thorough report on the North Scotland Division campaign recently led by territorial leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill. I’m thrilled to see it also contains comment on the Scripture messages that were presented, including references.
Flowing through and around all that we do is Scripture. In it we can read advice and encouragement, and it can provide us with direction and purpose. As it says in 2 Timothy 3:16 and 17, ‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.’
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You’ll read elsewhere about the Design for Life weekend retreat being arranged by Territorial Candidates Directors Majors Mark and Andrea Sawyer, and the Bible studies that will be included in the event.
On pages 8 and 9 we read a report from the Enabled Summer School of Arts covering the wide range of activities undertaken, including Bible study groups.
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AT one stage in my previous appointment, as a corps officer, I had an older member of the corps ask if they could have a word with me after the meeting. That phrase – ‘Could I have a word with you?’ sends a shiver down the spine of many corps officers because ‘a word’ can easily become about 500 words, many of them quite pointed! So we found a quiet corner and this dear old saint told me of her great disappointment in our large group of young adults and teens who, as soon as the address started, pulled out their mobile phones and kept checking them throughout the sermon. She was most disappointed by their lack of interest and felt that I should admonish them. I listened to her patiently and, when she’d concluded, I said to her that I highly valued what the youth were doing and I wish more people would do the same! She stared at me wide-eyed. Then I added that they were following the address and looking up Bible passages on their phones. Most of them had Bible apps that allowed them to highlight text, mark passages for later reference and even add notes. I encouraged them to do what they were doing!
As usual, we have a Bible study for you, and Lieut-Colonel Goff Payne considers a passage from Numbers 20. You’ll also find an interesting interview with Mike Royal, general secretary of Churches Together in England. When asked about the main purpose of the group, he says: ‘It is to fulfil the scriptural mandate that Jesus gave us in John 17:21 – that we all might be one as he and the Father are one.’
SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS Scripture quotations are from the New International Version (2011), unless otherwise stated The good phone? CONTENTS Quotes from the media 2 News 4 to 6 Prayer matters 6 Army snippets 7 by General John Larsson News feature 8 and 9 Members rejoice at Enabled Summer School by Chris Stringer News feature 10 and 11 Territorial leaders inspire in divisional summer campaign by Major Steve Dutfield Interview 12 and 13 Being churches together with Mike Royal My dissertation explained 14 Reading the Bible by Major Sarah King Preview 15 Design for Life by Majors Andrea and Mark Sawyer Bible study 16 and 17 Water from the rock by Lieut-Colonel Goff Payne Through the week with Salvationist 16 and 17 by Major Jane Kimberley New commitments 18 and 19 From the archive 20 The sound of silence by Major Joy Webb Announcements 21 Adverts 22 to 24 Salvationist 27 August 2022 3
In the past year or so, our territory has released new identity statements, including the statement of our intention to ‘Love God, Love Others’, as well as a Valuing People framework, statements on our values and behaviours and, most recently, resources on diversity and racial inclusion.
So do you want to be ‘thoroughly equipped for every good work’? As you read this week’s Salvationist you’ll read about people who have chosen this objective. People who base their ministry on the Bible, people who encourage others to study the Bible, and people who live out what the Bible teaches.
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Alongside the Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Lyndon, territorial leaders Commissioners Lorraine and William Bamford inspired congregations, supported by Bible study leaders Commissioners Mark and Sharon Tillsley and Majors Brett and Jessica DeMichael.
Although such meetings have been a staple of summer ministry since 1883, gatherings at the venue came to a halt when safety became paramount amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Juliet and Peter Parker host Ipswich Citadel’s first annual strawberry tea since the Covid-19 pandemic, raising £200 for the Big Collection and Bible Society
‘We were created to give honour and glory to God, and he wants to celebrate with us,’ he said. ‘But we must take it beyond here. On our lips, in our conversations with our families.’ – WM
Almost three years later, amid a heatwave and surging fuel prices, Salvationists from around the territory resumed the meetings. Joined by friends visiting from Canada and beyond, they sang, danced and praised the Lord from the pier and the beach to the chapel and the pavilion under the theme Together: Nothing Shall Separate Us.
THE USA Eastern Territory celebrated a long-awaited return to camp meetings in Old Orchard Beach with the Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham.
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Isle of Wight Band visit Fort Victoria with members of the corps for their first open-air meeting after lockdown
The New York Staff Band and the Eastern Territory Staff Songsters presented music and Commissioner Bronwyn gave a message of challenge.TheChief of the Staff spoke about how Salvationists have regrouped in the response to the pandemic.
OUTREACH MAIDSTONE The corps hosted its first concert since the Covid19 pandemic. It opened with the band, supported by 11-year-old Camille on the drumkit, playing ‘Shine On Us’. The band and songsters performed a variety of music styles in a spirit of celebration, including ‘The Kingdom Is Theirs’ and ‘I Love to Sing’. Bandmaster Stuart Atkinson surprised one young lad, James, by volunteering him to conduct the band in performing ‘Ask!’. James did exceedingly well, helped along by a clapping audience. It later transpired that his greatgrandfather was bandmaster at Leeds West Hunslet Corps many years ago. Afterwards everyone enjoyed coffee and cake made by members of the band and songsters. – GP
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THE Salvation Army has emphasised the need for a person-centred approach to supporting people with addiction, after the release of the latest drug death figures.
The corps celebrated 140 years of loving God and loving others in the town with a weekend of opportunities to gather and thank God for his faithfulness. People who had not attended in a long time turned up after corps members wrote to them personally. Saturday included an open morning, with visitors contributing to a display by sharing their connections to the Army. The Generation Game followed in the evening. Majors Jonathan and Vickie Harvey (Northwest Division, USA Western Territory) led Sunday morning worship, and people testified about God speaking to them. The celebrations concluded with a barbecue and fellowship. – RH
As part of their tour of Belgium, the band played at the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres. The tour also included a service at the Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Cemetery and a concert in the bandstand at Ostend. – EM/MB
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NEW DIRECTION LIFEHOUSE Staff members and volunteers offered drinks and refreshing showers to people experiencing homelessness during the recent heatwave. The team also helped a woman fleeing domestic violence and cooked a meal for a man who had an appointment with Braintree district council’s homelessness team. – AR
The hall is the location for a new defibrillator unit thanks to a kind donation from one of its soldiers. Joy Anderson was looking for an appropriate way to remember her daughter, Joy Louise, who passed away in 2020. She was a nurse in the Salisbury area and soldiered at the corps. The gift of the defibrillator, which was supplied by the British Heart Foundation, is a fitting way to honour Joy Louise’s memory. It has been installed outside the hall’s front entrance. Pictured is corps first-aider Peter Bayley-Bligh, who will provide training for corps folk to operate it. – MD
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Assistant Director of Homelessness Services (North) Malcolm Page said the figures were ‘deeply concerning’, but added that people ‘must not accept them as inevitable’.
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Moreover, the Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce’s recent report also called for a compassionate approach to tackling addiction and we back the taskforce’s call for a significant increase in funding for therapeutic addiction support services.
‘The Salvation Army’s approach to supporting people living with addiction takes a harm reduction approach, which means we support someone to tackle not only the addiction itself, but also the roots and causes of their behaviour in the first place,’ he explained.
The corps raised £150 for Christian Aid by hosting The Big Brekkie. Pictured are corps members Steve Weatherley, Corps Assistant Harry Woods, Major Sheila Barfoot and Jan Skuse.
‘The Salvation Army works with some of the most vulnerable people but despite that we can report an incredibly significant reduction in drug-related deaths in the last year. We believe in seeing the person not the problem. Investing in services that offer this approach to addiction is the most effective way of reversing levels of drug and alcohol deaths. Compassion and connection saves lives.’ – AR
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‘We have seen lives transformed with this person-centred approach and government figures show that a harm reduction policy works.
Lord, today we think particularly of children and young people who are entering exam years. They will have already been preparing for this, but for them this school year will come with added pressures. We pray for their mental wellbeing, and that they would have all the love and support they need to do the best they can.
FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Lord, we bring before you those who have benefited from the money raised through the Big Collection. So many of these people struggle with addiction, experience homelessness, and have no jobs. Others have lost touch with family, while some are taken advantage of. We thank you that they are all precious to you and to us. Help us to do as much as we can to continue the help we provide.
Dear Lord, thank you because you have given us all that we have. We give back to you our time as we seek to raise money for the Big Collection. We pray that the public we reach out to will be generous with their money. Go before us, Lord, and prepare hearts with a spirit of giving to help people in need.
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CHELSEA Divisional Commander Lieut-Colonel David Shakespeare presented corps officer Major James Williams with a certificate of retirement after 50 years of active service. Lieut-Colonel David recognised that ‘whatever the appointment, James always put people first, offered support and friendship, and shared life with people, showing the love of God in action’. – DS
BRISTON Elisabeth Bennett opened her garden for an afternoon of food and fellowship. Twenty-one friends and corps members joined together, with newly appointed corps leader Territorial Envoy Alison Kirby and her husband, Peter, as honorary guests. – MR
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WELLING Thanks to the local Rotary club, the corps have run a community lunch twice a week during the summer, welcoming friends, familiar faces and new people. At the first lunch of the season everyone received a three-course dinner followed by refreshments and activities. Volunteers from the corps worked together to serve all who came, and one wrote a selection of special graces for each meal. They hope the relationships built through the lunches will enable them to better understand the needs of the people they serve. – KS
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Pray for people who are changing schools, whether this is because of their age or as a result of moving to a new house or family circumstances. Pray that they would know a real sense of God’s peace. Lord, we ask that their move would be positive and that they would settle in quickly and make good friends.
NATURE FOCUS by Major Christine Kingscott (Assistant Secretary for Spiritual Life Development)
The Salvation Army began its social work 138 years ago. General William Booth said that people needed to be helped practically before they could be helped spiritually. Over the years, services have been added and developed where the need has been. Thank you, Lord, that today we continue to meet that need. Amen.
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In Joshua 1:9 God says: ‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ Speak these words over every child, young person and teacher heading back to school, that they would know that God is always with them.
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A PDF of the Prayer Matters booklet is also available to download from salvationist.org.uk/resources
Pray for young people starting college and apprenticeships. Thank God that he has brought them through their exams, and pray that they would find fulfilment in their chosen subject. May they also find good friends and know God’s protection and guidance in their new environments.
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IN his mid-40s, Dr Vilhelm Wille – the Danish GP and renowned eye specialist –became a Salvationist through reading the works of Catherine Booth. So taken was he with her teaching
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from International Headquarters, he and his wife entered training in London and in 1908 departed for Java with their four children. Java was then part of the Dutch East Indies, and the Dutch authorities had appealed to William Booth to establish work among the many people whose lives were blighted by eye disease, which often led to blindness. Even though he was renowned in medical circles for his work on curing the eye disease xerophthalmia, which had cost thousands their sight, Dr Wille was required by the Dutch authorities to sit a six-day exam to gain authority to perform eye operations in Java. To his consternation, the examiners disqualified him. Dr Wille asked whether there was some higher authority who could be called in to adjudicate. A major-general from the Dutch military who was also a doctor was given the task. He quickly realised that the up-to-date expertise of Dr Wille had been beyond the comprehension of the local board – they had not understood his answers. As a result of the review, the board reversed its decision and warmly welcomed Dr Wille to their ministry. In addition to his general medical work among the impoverished residents of Java, Dr Wille performed 2,705 eye operations in the first six years alone. As he was to do throughout his life, Dr Wille knelt on the stone floor before each operation to ask for God’s help. During this time he also directed the healing of more than 5,000 sufferers. Thanks to his pioneering work under primitive conditions, the William Booth Eye Hospital in Semarang was opened in June 1915. There, Lieut-Colonel Dr Wille saved thousands from blindness until his retirement in 1931 at the age of 69. In addition to his practical work Dr Wille contributed papers on eyecare to international medical journals, and this continued in his retirement.
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IN his memoirs, the novelist and poet Rudyard Kipling describes seeing the aged William Booth embarking on the ship that would take them both from New Zealand to Britain. It was 1905, and the Founder had just completed his last visit to that part of the world.
Kipling writes: ‘On a boisterous, dark evening General Booth of The Salvation Army came on board. I saw him walking backward in the dusk over an uneven wharf, his cloak blown upwards, tulip fashion, over his grey head while he beat a tambourine in the face of the singing, weeping, praying crowd who had come to see him off. ‘I talked much with General Booth during that voyage. Like the young ass I was, I expressed my distaste of his appearance on the wharf. “Young feller,” he replied, bending great brows at me, “If I thought I could win one more soul to the Lord by walking on my head and playing the tambourine with my toes, I’d – I’d learn how.” ‘He had the right of it – if by any means I can save some – and I had the decency to apologise.’ Head
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Dr Wille remained in Java upon his retirement and continued to witness in the Army’s open-air meetings as he had always done. He was promoted to Glory in 1944 at the age of 82. Servant of God, well done!
Dr Wille was honoured for his ministry. In 1920, General Bramwell Booth admitted him to the Order of the Founder. The next year, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands appointed him an officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau and, in 1938, King Christian X of Denmark made him a knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.
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Salvationist 27 August 20228 REJOICE was the theme for the Enabled Summer School of Arts, reports Learning Disability Inclusion Development Manager Chris Stringer (THQ)
Optional activities during the week included crafts, art, swimming, mindfulness, exercise and photography. There was also a game of rounders and a contemporary band.
On Thursday afternoon, on the sports field, delegates enjoyed musical theatre and timbrel displays that would have been performed at the final festival. These were followed by outdoor games. An evening barbecue was followed by a talent night outside under the gazebo. Some members and supporters went home on Thursday and most left on Friday.
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Little did Enabled members know, as they were reminded about this verse in worship led by Majors Christine and Paul Kingscott (THQ), how true this would be for all present.
Fellowship groups included Bible studies, discussion groups, Godly Play and a sensory group, with members exploring Scripture with a focus on rejoicing and joy.
While Enabled members enjoyed the Summer School at Home that was held online in 2020 and 2021, it was wonderful to be able to meet again in person for the week-longPhilippiansevent.4:4 says that everyone is called to ‘rejoice in the Lord always’, irrespective of the circumstances they find themselves in.
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Members rejoice at Enabled Summer School Trip to Bristol Zoo
Due to limited accommodation on the National Star College campus, some members and supporters also stayed in one of the college’s large residential buildings, Elizabeth House in Gloucester.
After a welcome session and time spent in the main groups for the week – drama, choral, musical theatre and timbrels – it was time to celebrate being back together with a disco.OnSunday, as well as worship on the theme of Rejoicing, time was taken to remember Linda Lunt and Joan Parker, Enabled members who had been promoted to Glory, focusing on the impact that these two amazing people had.
Everyone was divided into teams – England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland – and, despite the Scotland team having an imaginative interpretation of the rules, it was the England team that emerged victorious. The overall results were very close, and people received a gold, silver or bronze medal depending on their team’s Wednesdaysuccess.evening featured a barn dance led by the group Life of Riley, who were back by popular demand. The wonderful evening included dances devised with wheelchair users in Thursdaymind.dawned early with the report of people testing positive for Covid-19 – routine testing had been taking place due to the vulnerability of Enabled members. The leadership team met and considered all possible options. The decision was made to cancel the final festival, which would have seen up to 300 people gather in the sportsThishall.was explained to members in a meeting, and they were invited to speak with their families and make a decision on the best time for them to go home. The planned programme was suspended, but some spontaneous activities took place, including singing, worship and mindfulness in the college grounds under a gazebo.
On Monday members were joined by the Music Man Project, who provided workshops that were greatly enjoyed. On Tuesday they enjoyed trips to Bristol Zoo, Webbs Garden Centre and the Gloucester and Warwickshire Railway. On Wednesday the Enabled Commonwealth Games took place, providing a wealth of indoor and outdoor games and activities.
Supporters arrived on Friday for training, team meetings and to make sure all the equipment was in place. Members arrived on Saturday and there was clear joy among them at being able to be back together again.
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Salvationist 27 August 2022 9 still present enjoyed crafts on the patio of one of the buildings, followed by singing under the gazebo again. On Friday afternoon many shared in coffee and cake in the outdoor seating area at the coffee shop on campus, followed again by outdoor games. Much use was made of the leisure equipment that the college had installed on the sports field for theirFridaystudents.evening found members enjoying games in one of the accommodation buildings. For the few who remained on Saturday it was time to pack up and everyone parted company. One of the supporters, Andrea Darlington from Doncaster, said: ‘This year was so much about being together, working together and rising above life’s challenges together. Even those unable to attend in person joined together with us through livestream, Facebook and WhatsApp. The speaker on the Sunday said that when we work together we can achieve, in most cases, something really positive. The important thing is encouraging one another and building one another up.’ The Enabled Summer School did not end the way it was planned but everyone had a good time. The spontaneous activities that replaced the programme were a great success and the members all continued to rejoice, despite the circumstances.
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In a wonderful evening a divisional band and a pop-up choir – each brought together earlier that afternoon – contributed to the occasion.LynneGauton (Dundee) was commissioned as a divisional envoy by Commissioner Gill. In an interview that served as her testimony, Lynne was asked what advice she would give to anyone contemplating leadership in the Army. She simply responded: ‘Just do it!’
THURSO Day two started with a ferry journey across the Pentland Firth. For the holiness meeting at Thurso, soldiers and friends from the corps and nearby churches joined with Wick Corps as well as musicians from Kirkwall andInInverness.hismessage the TC referenced his family connections to the area and the revival that happened in this part of the world almost exactly a century ago. He encouraged the congregation to believe that God can do the same again today as they allow the Holy Spirit to work in their lives. He stressed the importance of love being at the heart of the gospel message. The meeting was followed by fellowship as all gathered were invited to share in a cream tea.
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TERRITORIAL leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill joined with Salvationists and friends from across the division for an inspiring summer campaign, reports Divisional Leader for Leader Development Major Steve Dutfield
The pair travelled more than 600 miles to attend 12 events over eight days in seven locations, including islands, cities andTheharbours.campaign was the outcome of much prayer and preparation and took its theme from Isaiah 44:3: ‘I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.’ It captured the imagination of those who followed the tour in person and through Facebook, with contacts made, friendships renewed and seeds sown for the future.
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The final event of the day was a meeting on the neighbouring island of Burray, an island with no church of its own. Commissioner Gill, basing her thought on John 4, spoke about the living water that is available to everyone through Jesus.
INVERNESS Saturday began with an officers’ meeting. The TC encouraged those present with a challenging message to experience the Jesus who passed by, not leaving us but enabling us to live transformed lives reflecting the glory of God. The central event of the campaign was a divisional celebration at Inverness Cathedral.
Liz and Paul Gray, parents of the recently commissioned Lieutenant Abigail Gray (Sheffield Citadel with Sheffield Castle), were presented with Silver Stars by Commissioner Gill in recognition of their part in encouraging their daughter. All those present who were members of the Order of the Silver Star were also acknowledged. A video of missional activities across the
The campaign commenced with a live morning interview on BBC Radio Orkney. The commissioners outlined the purpose of the campaign: to point people to Jesus. This was followed by a prayer breakfast at the corps in Kirkwall, bringing together corps folk and guests from the Mainland of Orkney. The TC highlighted the strategic and historic importance of the beautiful Orkney islands. For him they carry personal spiritual significance as his grandparents served as corps officers there 100 years ago. The afternoon saw a change of scenery as the corps ventured out on to the high street. While the band played, people gave out Salvation Army papers, information leaflets, balloons and melon – an Orkney tradition. Visiting cruise ships full of tourists meant that the town centre was busy, and that conversations were had not only with local residents but also with people from Canada, the USA, Germany and Kazakhstan.
Major Lisa Hanover, recently appointed with her husband Nick to pioneer the Army’s work in Elgin, gave an honest testimony. It was evident that this had a significant impact upon the congregation. The band, formed especially for the day, provided the prayer for the day with the piece ‘Move, Holy Spirit’.
Commissioner Gill shared a message reminding people that God can meet with anyone, regardless of their circumstances.
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ARBROATH The penultimate day saw the territorial leaders return to the location of their second appointment. As they arrived at the corps a weekly music afternoon was in progress featuring a local fiddle and accordion group. Following this the territorial leaders and divisional leaders were taken on a tour of the town, including the birthplace of George ScottSalvationistsRailton. and friends from nearby corps and other expressions of Salvation Army work in Angus and Dundee gathered for a tea, where food from the places visited on the campaign was available. During this informal gathering Norma McGovern was welcomed as an adherent.
The final day saw civic leaders and guests from local churches – together with soldiers and friends from Aberdeen and other corps – gather at Aberdeen Citadel for a reception followed by a Summer Songs of ThisPraise.featured contributions from a combined band and songster brigade as well as from Castlegate Chorus, a group that meets in the hall every week.
A four-part men’s vocal group from Kirkwall sang ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’, which set the scene for a powerful message by Commissioner Gill, who linked Isaiah 44:3 with the familiar verses of Psalm 23, encouraging everyone to come to the still waters. At the conclusion of the message a number of people knelt at the mercy seat.
For the first time in many years an evening open-air meeting was held at Arbroath harbour. A band accompanied the singing and a good crowd of Salvationists and friends from other churches in the town gathered. The TC shared a message based on Isaiah 44:3.
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Divisional Commander Major Gillian Jackson acknowledged the presentation of a replica foundation stone, which had been prepared for the building’s 125th anniversary. As part of the inscription on the stone, it states that the building was erected ‘to the glory of God and the good of the people’. The TC referenced this as he shared his final message, encouraging people to reflect the glory of God and to receive that glory for themselves. He reminded his listeners that everything that they do is for the good of the people: loving God and loving others.
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division was shown, accompanied by the tune ‘Highland Cathedral’.
BUCKIE Sunday evening was a particularly significant event for the commissioners as they returned to the corps where their officer ministry started 38 years ago. The hall was packed with people from Buckie and Findochty as well as Salvationists from other corps and colleagues from other expressions of the Army – including people who had been in the community when the commissioners were stationed there. With the help of Fraserburgh Band the capacity congregation enjoyed worship together. The TC’s message focused on the man who had been at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years, unable to walk, but when Jesus called him to get up, he was immediately healed and followed him. He reminded everyone present that this call is just as relevant today and that, as they allow the Holy Spirit to reign in their lives, they too can live a full life in Jesus. The day of commitment and celebration concluded in fellowship.
Picking up the theme for the campaign, the TC encouraged the congregation to receive the living water available in Jesus. The next day the campaign remained in the city for a meeting at Inverness Corps, including visitors from other corps in the division and other parts of the territory.
She testified to how God had been with her throughout her life as a nurse in a number of countries. She spoke of how she had been welcomed back into the Army and was now taking this step into membership of the corps.
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Open-air at Arbroath harbourGeorge Scott Railton’s birthplace, Arbroath Adherent Norma McGovern
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Salvationist asks Mike Royal about himself and his new role as general secretary of Churches Together in England
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND?
My parents came to the UK in the late 1950s, as many people from the Caribbean did, to help rebuild the country after the Second World War. I was born and brought up in Purley, near Croydon, and came to personal faith aged 14. I trained as an urban planner and worked in that sector for about three years before being called into church ministry. I spent 10 years in Keighley, West Yorkshire, as a district pastor of two churches. During that time I served for four years as the national youth leader of the Apostolic Church UK and started a charity called Transforming Lives for Good.
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WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE COUNTY AND LOCAL LEVELS?
I don’t think there is a denomination that would not be able to point to beacons of hope in particular parts of the country. Each denomination has churches that are all that the Church should be in a local community. At the same time, a lot of churches are languishing. Some are on the verge of closure, and denominations are having to manage that alongside facilitating and supporting those beacons of hope.
WHAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF CTE? It is to help fulfil the scriptural mandate that Jesus gave us in John 17:21 – that we all might be one as he and the Father are one. It means facilitating churches’ relationships with each other. It’s also about amplifying their voices, particularly when they want to speak out in unity on a particular issue. For example, on the issue of Ukraine we were able to formulate words that could then be put out to the press. And at the Ukraine refugee roundtable a number of churches asked questions that I was able to put to Michael Gove, the then secretary of state for housing, communities and local government. There’s our Racial Justice Working Group, with different churches working together around campaigning, theology and racial justice, and there’s other work as well. We are an instrument that enables churches to come together, dialogue and frame things in unison.
I moved to Birmingham and was appointed as national director of the charity. Over the next 11 years, I was involved in helping them plant alternative education centres around the UK in partnership with churches. One of those was The Salvation Army’s Aston 614 youth centre in Birmingham. Then for a few years I was involved with Cinnamon Network, helping churches engage with their communities. I was co-chief executive officer for three years before being appointed as general secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE) in March this year.
I would say that the Pentecostal and Charismatic churches, and some of the migrant churches that are springing up, are breathing new life into the Church generally. There are definitely signs of hope but also, particularly with some of the historic denominations, some real challenges.
HOW CAN REVITALISEENGAGEMENTECUMENICALHELPTOCHURCHES?
WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?
I’m pleased to say I’m forming a good relationship with Dr Nicola Brady, who leads Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. CTBI’s role is slightly different. Its focus is on issues such as refugees and climate change. It also specialises in creating resources for churches, whereas CTE is a bit more specialised in bringing churches together in dialogue. So it’s important we work in tandem. Then, of course, there’s Cytûn (Churches Together in Wales), which is delivering some great stuff, particularly around refugees. There’s also Action of Churches Together in Scotland. Relating to all these bodies is really important. Because the English situation has so many county and local ecumenical bodies, people do look to CTE to lead the way in terms of church engagement. But we also need to respect and learn from what’s happening in the other nations within Britain and Ireland.
WHAT IS THE STATE OF THE CHURCHES IN ENGLAND?
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Our principal officer for ecumenical development and relations supports unity at both intermediate and local levels. Sometimes that is about giving advice to support a local ecumenical officer. Sometimes it’s being a gentle presence in the background. One of the challenges is making sure that the apparatus behind intermediate ecumenism is appropriate and is not suffering from inertia. We are scanning good practice from around the country, so will be well placed to advise intermediate bodies on how they might tweak their processes to be relevant.
I do think that we are better together. Pastor Les Isaac, the founder of Street Pastors, was someone who mentored me. He used to say, ‘For too long you’ve been in your bomb shelter and I’ve been in mine.’ We can have our heads in what we’re doing, but when churches look up and look outwards and begin to connect with what others are doing, it is far better. The most relevant aspects of ecumenical working are around social action. The Salvation Army probably has the best history of social action of any denomination. Helping churches to do that well, and do that together, is really important.
I am so excited about the part that The Salvation Army plays in the life of CTE. I am particularly excited about the number of young emerging leaders from your denomination who are engaging with us. They really lit up our recent forum. We have to get the overall age of people engaging ecumenically down so that our churches have the future they deserve. The ecumenical engagement of your young leaders is an example of the way ahead for many other denominations. Find out more about Churches Together in England at cte.org.uk
HOW DOES CTE RELATE TO OTHER NATIONAL ECUMENICAL BODIES?
WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE CTE ROLE? There weren’t many things that could have pulled me away from Cinnamon. As well as working with individual churches, we helped groups of churches think about how they could serve their communities together. That prepared me well for CTE, which involves deeper conversations about what unity looks like. So this was one of the few roles that really lit my fire, and I had a real sense of being called to it. Enabling the Church to be the hands and feet of Jesus – that is what gets me out of bed!
My priority is to be a point of reference for the 52 denominations that relate to CTE. That includes engaging with churches –their conferences, synods, leadership and decision-making gatherings – and understanding the direction they’re taking and the impact it has on the way they relate to other churches. Across the country there are also county ecumenical officers and denominational ecumenical officers, so I have quite a lot of meetings with those. Then, of course, we have the six CTE presidents representing the major traditions of each of our member churches: Anglican, Catholic, Free Church, Pentecostal and Charismatic, Orthodox and one who represents Quakers, Lutherans and others. Some of those presidents need my support and service. I also have a team of seven people, which I am leading through a time of transition to make sure that we are fit for purpose.
HOW DO YOU SEE THE SALVATION ARMY’S PLACE AMONG OTHER CHURCHES?
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*SISTAD is the territory’s School for In-Service Training and Development, which provides courses for officers and employees, plus open learning courses for everyone; visit salvationarmy.org.
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DOES the format we read the Bible in really matter? I researched three different aspects of this question and discussed my results with cadets from William Booth College. Is there a difference between reading digitally and reading printed books? It turns out that there is. Research shows that we process information differently if we read it in print or on a screen. Generally speaking, we tend to skim-read digital documents and we have more difficulty processing the information we read. We can also be more easily distracted, if we haven’t disabled notifications on our reading device. We find it harder to know where we are in a book we read on screen, as we lack the physical clues we get in holding a printed copy. It’s not all bad, though, as digital reading can be very effective for short documents. So researchers have called for ‘bilingual reading’, suggesting that we read print books when we need to concentrate and use digital for speedier or less important tasks. So how does this relate to the Bible? The cadets I interviewed were quick to confirm what I’d learnt – for example, that digital Bibles are really convenient. In one app or website you have access to multiple translations in hundreds of languages. There’s a search function, so you can quickly find what you are looking for. You don’t have to lug a heavy Bible around if you have a phone in your pocket. Digital Bibles often have built-in reading plans, and can even be set to send you reminders to read! Apps can also be accessible for people with visual impairments or specific learning difficulties as there’s often an audio version available and you can change font sizes easily. However, as one cadet pointed out, you have to be able to afford a smartphone or a laptop to do all this. Even taking convenience into account, no cadet wanted to be without their print Bible. There is just something about having your own copy, in physical form, that you know your way around! A print Bible helps you see the whole breadth of Scripture at a glance, whereas with an app you generally only see a few verses at a time. Put bluntly, you might never read Obadiah, but in a print Bible you know the book is there and has a place in the Researchcanon!indicates that the cadets are not alone; a large majority of Bible readers like digital Bibles, but don’t want to abandon print. In theory at least, we use the format most suitable for the purpose at hand. However, we do need to be aware that the format we use to read the Bible might change the way we read it. In order to read it well, we need to ask ourselves how the Bible itself wants to be Theread.Bible calls us to treasure God’s word, to meditate, or think deeply about it (see Psalm 119), to make it part of everyday life (see Deuteronomy 4:5–14; Colossians 3:16). We don’t do this just to gain information but to know God and be transformed by him, our lives shaped by Scripture (see Deuteronomy 6:1–8; Matthew 5:19; James 1:22). But here’s the thing: the Bible doesn’t often tell us to read it – instead we are told to listen. This isn’t surprising given that, for most of history, most people couldn’t read. So listening isn’t a second-class option, which should be a huge relief for people who struggle with reading. That’s where digital Bibles can really help with their audio versions. For some people I know, this has transformed their access to Scripture.Butifwe are readers, as many of us are, then we need to think about how we read. Which format, digital or print, helps us treasure God’s word? Which format helps us to think deeply about Scripture? Which format helps us to make Bible reading part of our daily lives and make it contribute to our spiritual transformation? My conclusion: embrace all the convenience of a digital Bible, but don’t neglect the print Bible on your bookshelf.
FEATURE I My dissertation explained
Reading the Bible
MAJOR SARAH KING
In this series by SISTAD* students, Major Sarah King tells us about the theme of her Master of frombemightdissertation:Theology‘HowadigitalBiblereaddifferentlyaprintedBible?’
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The next retreat starts on Friday 16 September and ends on Sunday 18 September. If you are interested in attending, you can talk to your corps, DHQ or the Candidates Unit. You can also download an application form from booth-college/design-lifesalvationarmy.org.uk/williamYour corps officer will need to endorse your application and complete the relevant sections on the form. The form can then be sent to DFL, William Booth College, Champion Park, London SE5 8BQ. The cost is £80 per person.
HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED PEOPLE’S PERSPECTIVES ABOUT VOCATION? Since the pandemic many people are asking questions about spirituality, life and faith and with that come questions about the future: What am I doing with my life? What am I doing on Earth? What on earth am I doing? Where am I going? Is there something different for me to explore?
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING DFL? Have a think and pray. If it feels right, then go for it! There are limited spaces and the deadline for applications is 2 September, so we encourage you to book your place now! For more information, you can contact us via email at vocation@salvationarmy.org.uk.
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EVERYONE is called by God to be salt and light in the world, and that world is different for each person. Some people are called to be barristers, plumbers, homemakers or factory workers, other people find their vocation in schools or hospitals and others serve as ministers or Salvation Army officers. The Candidates Unit exists to help people explore these questions, which is why DFL (Design for Life) was started many years ago. The weekend retreat includes worship, prayer, Bible study, group discussion, personal reflection and, of course, food. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on where you’ve been, look at where you are now and listen to God about the future.
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SAVE THE DATE WHEN: Friday 16 to Sunday 18 September WHERE: William Booth College DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 September
WHAT IS DESIGN FOR LIFE? It is a weekend retreat for all those who are giving opportunity, time and space to seek God’s will and purpose for their lives together with others. It’s a wonderful experience! We share in worship, teaching, group discussion, fellowship and great conversation.
‘I think anyone who has questions regarding the direction of their life, career-wise and spiritually, would find the weekend helpful,’ said one past attendee.‘TheDFL weekend will stay with me for the rest of my life. I learnt so much in such a short space of time,’ said another previous delegate.
WHO IS IT FOR? DFL is for anyone over 18 seeking God’s design for their life. No one form of ministry, vocation or service is promoted. Whether you’re near the beginning of your journey and want to scan the horizon or you’ve been travelling a certain route and want to stop and reflect, DFL is for you.
WHAT’S THE TIMETABLE FOR THE WEEKEND?
Registration starts from 6pm on Friday, ahead of an evening meal at 7pm and the first session at 8pm. The weekend will end by 3pm on Sunday.
HOW ARE YOU FINDING YOUR NEW ROLES? We have been in our new appointments as Territorial Candidates Directors for just over a month now and we are getting settled living and working at William Booth College and being part of that community. We are excited about our new roles and we are passionate about wanting to inspire, encourage and challenge others about vocation, ministry and leadership in these important, significant days.
For we live by faith, not by sight.(2 Corinthians 5:7) MONDAY Just outside the land of promise/ You have waited many years,/ And your life has been o’erclouded/ With a host of haunting fears./ There is victory in Jesus,/ Come to him without delay;/ Seek just now a full salvation/ And the voice of God obey. (SASB 429)
Our reaction to change probably depends on what kind of change it is. If we are honest, some changes that are relatively minor can seem to be far more important than matters that might have much greater significance. The account in our study passage of Moses and the water from the rock is as fascinating as it is disturbing; it’s partly aboutWhenchange.thepeople of Israel began their wilderness journey, and they were thirsty, Moses cried out to the Lord for water. The ‘staff’ that God had provided for Moses was used to demonstrate God’s power not only to Pharaoh but also the Israelites. God told Moses: ‘Raise your staff and stretch out your hand over the sea’ (Exodus 14:16). Later, he instructed Moses: ‘Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink’ (Exodus 17:6).
QUESTION How do you adapt to change?
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Through the week with Salvationist – a thoughtdevotionalforeach day by Major Jane Kimberley
Lieut-Colonel Goff Payne reminds us of the importance of hearing God correctly
A FEW years ago, when our eldest grandchild was visiting us, we offered her a glass of water. As soon as she tasted it, she told us in no uncertain terms that it was ‘horrible’. We had simply turned on the kitchen tap and given her the same water that we were drinking. The difference was the rock from which the water came. She lives in Sheffield, where water flows over the Peak District and through the peat and rocks before reaching the water treatment works. We lived on the North Downs and our water probably came from artesian wells in the chalk. It is therefore quite understandable that the water, although potable, tasted different to her.
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What miracles! Moses and the people were learning to trust God to provide for their needs. It was all part of their journey and adventure of faith. Forty years later, as they are nearing the end of their time in the wilderness, the Israelite community arrives in a place they have been previously: Kadesh (see Numbers 13:26). In other words, they have been going round in a circle. Moses’ sister, Miriam, has recently died, and the people begin to quarrel with him as they complain about their conditions. Moses brings the matter before God but, whereas he had previously listened carefully to God’s answer, this time Moses seems to only half listen to God’s instruction. We could be charitable and say that Moses has been emotionally affected by Miriam’s death, that he is certainly irked by the grumbling of the people – he calls them rebels – and that he has been in a
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TUESDAY Observe what the Lord your God requires: walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go.(1 Kings 2:3)
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(SASB 429) SATURDAY You will keep in perfect peace, those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord for ever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. (Isaiah 26:3 and 4) THURSDAY Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.(Psalm 80:7) Upsetting situations, people who annoy us, people who demand of us, or the statement ‘we’ve always done it this way’ might prevent us from hearing God.
QUESTIONS How do we ensure we maintain a holy relationship with the Almighty? What influences do we need to be aware of that might cause deafness towards God? similar situation previously. Sorrow, frustration, anger and possibly complacency cause him to react to the situation rather than act in accordance with what God wants of him. So, instead of speaking to the rock as God instructs him, he hits it.
WEDNESDAY You have long been hesitating,/ Hindered by your unbelief,/ And your wilful disobedience/ Oft has caused you bitter grief./ Stay no longer on the threshold,/ Now believe and enter in;/ Claim through Christ complete deliverance/ From the slavery of sin.
QUESTION How might we improve our ‘hearing’?
LIEUT-COLONEL GOFF PAYNE Retired Sheffield
QUESTIONS To what extent might we think we know how to ‘do’ Christianity and fail to follow what God requires of us? How might we become complacent?
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(SASB 429) FRIDAY Though you know your sins forgiven,/ Greater things await you still;/ Freedom here from sin’s dominion,/ Power to do the Master’s will./ Fear no danger, he is with you,/ Let no foe your steps arrest;/ Seek today the Father’s blessing,/ Enter now the land of rest.
It is possible to get so used to doing what we do as Christians that, even though God is our focus, we can lose the sense of wonder and amazement of everything he has done for us in Jesus. Sometimes external matters cause us to ‘lose our hearing’ and we are no longer attentive to what God is saying.
The Lord did not withhold his grace from the Israelites – water still flowed and their thirst was quenched. However, there were consequences for Moses and Aaron; neither would see the land to which God had promised to lead them. Why? They did not trust in God enough to honour him as ‘holy in the sight of the Israelites’ (v12). Had they allowed external situations and a trusty staff to prevent them from hearing God? How do we react to that? Do we think it unfair? If God is a God of grace, surely he would be tolerant of failure, especially as Moses still obeyed him to some extent. Consider how Jesus reacted to the death of his cousin, John, the demands of the people, and the slowness of his disciples (see Matthew 14:23).
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TUNBRIDGE WELLS Christine Cox was welcomed as an adherent. Christine expressed her love of God and the sense of belonging that she has felt since attending the corps. – ZS
WELLING Jodie Ray was welcomed as an adherent. She linked up with the corps after a friend invited her and has become a regular attendee along with her partner. Jodie also participates in weekday activities and feels that being part of the corps family has helped her grow in confidence. Two corps members prayed for her after her enrolment. – KS
HADLEIGH TEMPLE Wendy and Gordon Bates signed the Soldier’s Covenant as they were enrolled as soldiers. Emma was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Major Steve Fripp and joined by YPSM Elaine Johnson, Junior Soldiers Sergeant Shelley Carter and Colour Sergeant Malcolm Wilson. – MF
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LONG EATON Ellie Ebbs was welcomed as an adherent. She first attended the corps through the music tots group when she was three years old. She grew up through the Sunday school and was a junior soldier. She is off to the University of Lincoln in September but wanted to establish her link with the corps before she goes. Ellie is pictured with YPSM Emma Dove and corps officer Captain Jan Sebbage. – JS
BLACKPOOL CITADEL Jeffrey Meadows was received as an adherent by corps officer Captain John Clifton. Jeffrey moved to Blackpool from Halifax where he was a soldier and bandsman some years ago. His Army roots remained and, while in residential care, he contacted Blackpool Citadel. Recruiting Sergeant David Pressley (pictured with Jeffrey) arranged for him to attend prayer meetings at Blackpool South Corps. Jeffrey now attends worship and is a member of the friendship club. In his testimony he spoke of being back where he belongs and thanking the Lord for each new day. – TM
LEIGH-ON-SEA Lieut-Colonel George Pilkington welcomed Amy Fraser as an adherent during his final meeting as corps officer. Amy gave her testimony by singing the vocal solo ‘With All I Am’. Also pictured is Adherents Secretary Thelma Beacham. – PJ
WATCHET Julie Walker was welcomed as an adherent by Divisional Commander Major Ian Harris. She testified to her journey of faith and how Corps Sergeant-Major Sam Searle and corps friends had supported her through a very challenging year, enabling her to see that God is in control of her life. The meeting was led by Divisional Leader for Leader Development Major Jean Harris, who spoke about everyone being pearls of great price for which Christ gave his all. – IH
PAISLEY CITADEL Sue Boyd was welcomed as an adherent. Sue linked up with the corps through her interest in music and has become a valued member of the fellowship band. Sue spoke about how she came for the music but stayed because she found a family and home at the corps. The meeting concluded with one of her favourite songs, ‘In Christ Alone’ (SASB 861). Sue is pictured with corps officers Lieutenant Elliot and Captain Megan Kervin. – EK
LINCOLN Ann and Keith Smith were enrolled as soldiers by then corps officer Captain Huw Dutfield. The ceremony was witnessed by family and friends, many of whom were at an Army meeting for the first time. – HD
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WISBECH Kristyna Mansfield was enrolled as a soldier after a remarkable journey with the corps. After suffering domestic violence, Kristyna sought refuge through the Busy Bees parent-and-toddler group. Her self-confidence grew and, through love and investment, she became the leader of the group as well as being employed as the corps cleaner. The group’s attendance has gone from a few parents to 30 twice a week. Kristyna felt compelled to explore her faith and has testified to the gospel message feeling more relevant and real as time has passed. She is now a key member of the corps council and was recently hired as the new community manager. She has inspired many people and is excited for what God has in store next. – LB
GLASGOW CITY CENTRE Lieutenants Loretta and Scott Garman enrolled Elizabeth, Isaac, Jeremiah and Noah as junior soldiers and Liz Thomlins and Troy Peasley as soldiers. All six explored and expressed their faith and commitment throughout their soldiership classes. The junior soldiers are pictured with their respective prayer partners, Joanna Szostek, Erlend Smith, Seb Duffy and Jim McLean. – SG
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I remember going to the south of France some years ago with friends and spending time in Pomyrol, a community of Protestant sisters near St Remy. When we arrived we discovered our accommodation was in the House of Silence. It was quite an experience for us, getting used to reducing our noise level. I often think with nostalgia about those calm, ordered days: eating our meals under the grapevine; the pleasant, homely food grown and prepared by the sisters; the Mother Superior taking us under her wing as though we were novices. It was rather as if time were suspended.Isthis,perhaps, what we need so desperately? The sense of the cessation of the onrush of time. Maybe this is what silence seems to allow us. This is the feeling that surrounds me when I stand in front of The Virgin on the Rocks in the National Gallery. It is not just the absence of noise, it’s that in the silence I find a focus that has nothing to do with physical surroundings.Underneath the great church of St Martin-in-the-Fields is a crypt. Most people know there is a restaurant there, and a book shop and a brass rubbing centre. But few people seem to explore the tiny prayer chapel that is dedicated to Dick Shepherd. I love to sit and meditateDespitethere.theconstant coming and going of feet on the stairs outside, I always feel a deep and profound silence there. I realise this is possible because of an intense focus within me, as I go there when I have some special need of grace, when I’m troubled or upset. Could it be, then, that our longing for an expression of faith quieter than our own could really be a longing for time and space in which to experience that focused, inner silence that so many of us too rarely achieve in the hurly-burly of Salvation Army life? If so, what does that say about the next generation of Salvationists who are growing up in meetings whose fairly hefty doses of praise choruses make many people unfamiliar with the more contemplative songs in our song book?
most of us have been following ‘The Questionnaire’ in Salvationist each week. Have you noticed something rather interesting – how many of those questioned have said that if they were not a Salvationist they would like to be a Quaker? Even the territorial music secretary said he would like to belong to something quieter. Well, you will notice when you read mine that I too voted to be a Quaker. I guess that caused a laugh in some quarters!Iwonder what has driven us to this. Are we starved of silence in the Army? If so, Surelywhy?there must be moments of contemplation that we share together regularly, or do we rely on our music for this? Certainly some of our music does engender the deepest silence in me. Could the problem be the very nature of our buildings? They do have to serve the most practical of purposes and I love all the bustle that parent-and-toddler groups and the kids in the Sunday school provide. Let’s have more of that, I say. But I suppose the average Army hall is not the quietest of places as we assemble for the holiness meeting on Sunday morning. Our world is full of noise. Yes noise, not merely sound. Police sirens, ambulances, motorbikes, pneumatic drills, pulsating bass sounds from passing car stereos – all contribute to what can only really be called noise. Often in the midst of all this noise we miss the actual sounds of everyday life. The other Sunday morning I went out onto my balcony to throw some food down for the birds. Suddenly I stopped andOnlistened.thestill morning air I heard the stunning sound of a robin singing. I was transfixed. I live on a main arterial road and the background to my life is always the sound of traffic. I actually like it, sometimes it is almost comforting, but this small bird edged out that dull noise and filled my world with its bright, high-sounding song. I often think we are unaware of the high noise levels to which we subject ourselves. I have a big bone to pick with the TV stations. One moment you are listening in comparative comfort to a programme, the next moment on come the ads and you are reaching for the remote control to turn down the level of sound. Have you noticed? Maybe we should start a society for the encouragement of constant decibel levels on TV. I would be a founder-member.Onasummerevening I sometimes stay on my balcony until long past midnight just looking at the stars, looking into the infinity that is space. Somehow my soul gains strength from looking infinity in the face.
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John Oxenham’s sublime hymn ‘Mid All the Traffic of the Ways’ [SASB 777] is surely a part of our Christian heritage we should pass on, confident that such a potent prayer will be at least as life-changing for them as it has been for some of us: Come, occupy my silent place, And make thy dwelling there! More grace is wrought in quietness Than any is aware. This article was first published in the 17 January 1998 issue of Salvationist. We reprint it today in celebration of Major Joy Webb’s 90th birthday.
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PROMOTED TO GLORY Leslie Haywood, Sherburn Hill Olive Fisher, Kidderminster CS Muriel Hall, Bradford Orchard Barbara Trevena, Redruth Eddie Northcott, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls, on 21 July Captain Beryl Cordy from her home on 6 August Lieut-Colonel Ray Oakley from Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, on 9 August Major Joan Crashley from Woodhill Grange Respite Home on 14 August
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She took her place in church life, including playing the organ. During appointments to Hong Kong, she attended Tai Hang Tung and Tuen Mun Corps. After Graeme left the military, Gwyneth took her place in Gillingham Corps in 1987, followed by Chatteris, Darlington, Chester-le-Street and William Booth College. On retirement they moved to Newark and finally Sherburn Hill. Despite suffering difficulties and extreme pain from MS, Gwyneth was a gentle Christian lady, always smiling, a blessing and an inspiration. On 30 June she ‘fought her final war with pain and saw the lights of Glory’. Gwyneth leaves Graeme, their children, Richard, Kirstie and Wendy, and three grandchildren. – OJ SHEILA HUCKNALLPAULSON, SHEILA was born and brought up in Bulwell in a family of Salvationists.committed She moved to Hucknall when she married Bob in 1955, and together they served for many years asInsoldiers.addition to family commitments –Sheila was the mother of two sons, Andrew and John – she was a songster and a loyal home league member. In her later years, she was particularly involved in the craft group. More recently she was resident in a local care home, and a number of health issues curtailed her social activities. Despite this, Sheila was able to maintain a witness to staff and other residents through her relationships and by sharing Army literature. She also continued a long ministry of supporting others by cards and phone calls. She will be remembered with affection, not only by her family, but also by friends at the corps and in the community. – MB
BEREAVEDBandswoman Sally Haywood, Sherburn Hill, of her husband Leslie Haywood OSCS Patricia Northcott, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls, of her husband Eddie Northcott, Janice Knight of her brother Lieut-Colonel Brenda Oakley of her husband Lieut-Colonel Ray Oakley Anne Wileman, Sheffield Citadel, of her mother Major Joan Crashley
ENGAGEMENTSENGAGEMENTS GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE Ghana, Mon 22 Aug – Tue 30 Spain and Portugal Command, Thu 1 Sep – Sun 4 Leaders’ orientation, Mon 5 Sep Newfoundland and Labrador Division, Canada and Bermuda Territory, Wed 7 – Mon 12 THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL WBC (Servants of God sessional reunion), Fri 2 Sep – Sun 4 Salvationist 27 August 2022 21
SHERBURNHALLIBURTON,GWYNETHHILL BORN to George and Lilly Thomas in 1942, beganperipateticGwyneth’slifewhenher parents became officers. In 1961, she met Graeme Halliburton who, in 1962, became her husband. They became involved in youth work and heralding at Croydon Citadel. Graeme joined the military and Gwyneth supported him for 23 years.
PAMELA ABERTILLERYVEAL, PAM was born into a Salvationist family. Her parents, Bert and Nellie Hickson, were Salvation Army Assurance Society officers. Parental appointments meant that Pam lived in different parts of the country, including Durham, Sheffield andMajorGloucester.Berthad been a bandsman at Abertillery prior to officership and, with family there, Pam visited often. She met and subsequently married Graham Veal, an Abertillery bandsman. She entered into the activities of the corps including the songsters and the positions of home league treasurer and cradle rollPamsergeant.wasblessed with a pure, clear singing voice and, whether singing solos or duets with Graham, always brought a blessing. Apart from a period of worship in a local church, Pam never forgot her roots and returned to the Army. The start of an illness meant she spent her latter years in a residential home, from which she was promoted to Glory, aged 87. – AB
ANNOUNCEMENTS ARMY PEOPLE APPOINTED Effective 3 October Nick Redmore, Director of Homelessne s Services Unit, THQ LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED HLT Jean Tasker, Batley WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Platinum Doreen and James Gilbert, Boscombe (22 July) Diamond Lieut-Colonels Alan and Valerie Hart (8 September) BromleyandB/S/ReservistBarbaraB/S/ReservistGraham , Sheffield Citadel (8 September) Emerald (55th) Majors Mavis and Tony Goodwin (9 September) Primrose and Richard Harvey, Stowmarket (9 September)
SALARY £27,217–
per annum dependent on experience WORKING HOURS 35 hours per week minimum CONTRACT Permanent DETAILS 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme CLOSING DATE 2 September INTERVIEW DATE 12 September As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. MANAGERCOMMUNITY BROMLEY TEMPLE RECRUITING NOWSalvationist 27 August 202222
For further details and to apply please visit: salvationarmy.org.uk/jobs Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and an enhanced DBS disclosure. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace. £29,650
ADVERTS ALL PRICES EXCLUDE VAT LISTINGS: Single line advert – £5 CLASSIFIEDS: Corps events Extra words over 35 – 26p per word CLASSIFIEDS: Non-corps events Extra words over 35 – 30p per word BOXED ADVERTISEMENTS: Single column – 32.5 mm (w) Double column – 69.5 mm (w) PAGE ADVERTISEMENTS: Quarter page – 127mm (h) X 88 mm (w) Half page – 127 mm (h) X 181 mm (w) Full page – 258 mm (h) X 181 mm (w) ADVERTS CANNOT BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE. For further information email advertising@salvationarmy.org.uk ADVERTISING RATES NUMBER OF WEEKSUP TO 15 WORDS16 – 25 WORDS26 – 35 WORDS 3£22.50£31.25£35.001£9.00£12.50£14.00 NUMBER OF WEEKSUP TO 15 WORDS16 – 25 WORDS26 – 35 WORDS 3£15.45£21.70£27.801£6.40£9.00£11.60 SIZE SINGLE COLUMN 1 ISSUE SINGLE COLUMN 3 ISSUES DOUBLE COLUMN 1 ISSUE DOUBLE COLUMN 3 ISSUES 28 mm£15.00£36.00£30.00£72.00 61 mm£26.00£65.00£52.00£130.00 94 127mm£55.00£137.50£110.00£250.00mm£65.00£155.00£130.00£315.00 SIZE1 ISSUE3 ISSUES QUARTER PAGE£180.00£450.00 HALF PAGE£340.00£850.00 FULL PAGE£675.00£1,687.00 Bromley Temple is looking for a community manager to be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy and vibrant community programme. This will include creating a warm welcoming place, working with corps activities, employees, volunteers and outside agencies to ensure a safe and healthy Asenvironment.thesuccessful candidate you will be highly motivated with excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills as well as being able to develop appropriate community work and line manage staff members and volunteers as necessary. To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate: Experience of developing effective community projects for a diverse range of participants The ability to prioritise, organise and manage a busy workload to meet objectives Experience of managing the physical infrastructure of buildings that are accessible to the public Experience of working with volunteers There is an occupational requirement for a practising Christian for this post and the successful candidate must be able to work within The Salvation Army’s Christian ethos and key values: integrity, accountability, compassion, passion, boldness and respect.
JOIN THE CRESCENDO FORUMS After the forum held at Together 2022, Music and Creative Arts will be hosting new forums via Zoom. If you would like to attend any sessions, please email music@salvationarmy.org.uk Dance leaders 5 Sept, 8pm Songster leaders 19 Sept, 8pm Singing by Heart leaders 21 Sept, 11am Contemporary worship leaders 3 Oct, 8pm Brass band leaders 17 Oct, 8pm YP music leaders 31 Oct, 8pm Drama leaders 14 Nov, 8pm Salvationist 27 August 2022 23 MGSMGS works professionallyworks to provideto MEDIATIONTHERAPYCOUNSELLING MGS works with relationships and other life experiences MGS is confidential, experienced and free Contact Major Jorgen Booth and the MGS team Tel 07711 148538 or email mgscounselling@yahoo.com Have you seen our new website? VisitEventsResourcesArticlesCoursesDevotionssalvationist.org.ukiitksseenourite? Print DesignandUnit Roller Banners £47* 2000 x 800 or 850mm Large Posters A2 - £10* A1 - £12.50* A0 - £15* Gloss or Satin paper Please call: 020 7367 4789 * Artwork and postage not included. Sacriston Church D D cc North Scotland Division Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 EDEN COURT THEATRE – INVERNESS HOLY SPIRITCONGRESSHOLY SPIRITCONGRESS General André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox General: André Cox. Territorial Commander for the United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland: Commissioner Clive Adams Email: lynda.nazareno@salvationarmy.org.uk Web: salvationarmy.org.uk/northscotland with Special Guests Coventry City Band Marjory Watson 2nd WorshipMileGroup turday 1y 4 and ySun14 15 DDEE WeairritAnAntoriaillebbD eeccci ryyyryyddhiipph Youth Cafe 11 - 16 year olds 6 - 7.30pm 1stWednesday ofevery month £1.00 TSnacksntrancee&drinksvailableel:David&LornaWhite-0191378 3813 Allvolunteers are DBS checked & fullyrainedt in ealthh &asfety Registered Charity No. 214779, and Scotland SC009359 Pool Table Tennis Film nights WiiCraftsGamesChat t The Saltion Army, High Street, Langley Moor Flyers from Single sided 100 A5 - £20* Double sided 100 A5 - £30* Matt, Silk or Gloss paper www.salvationarmy.org.uk/growinghopeThereare1billionpeopleinourworldgoinghungryeveryday.Themajorityofthosegoinghungryareactuallypoorfarmers.Anotherbillionareundernourished.huobTydevegp1hTaydgdnuhtodherbehderypnogypaghhyoohkgmyhgg/g Matt,100Leaflets(DLsize)fromA4-£40*SilkorGlosspaper or email: print.and.design.unit@salvationarmy.org.uk £52
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A children’s home opened by The Salvation Army in 1936, Strawberry Field gave vulnerable children a refuge for nearly 70 years. A young John Lennon visited its grounds to play and escape. Years later, he wrote ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’.
Find the time and experience to discern what's next in your walk with God Train and reflect As well as self-directed reading and reflection, be supported and mentored by a practice learning co-ordinator, a divisional youth specialist and the Fresh Expression Lead.
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Why apply? Develop a passion to recognise and be involved in the mission of God Be part of integrated mission within The Salvation Army Develop new and existing skills and gifts
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Today, it is a fresh expression of Church, housing a visitor exhibition, café, shop and garden space for reflection, as well as Steps at Strawberry Field.
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Work with the Fresh Expression team Engage with locals and visit communities, be involved in supporting groups in creative worship and assist in developing the spiritual rhythm of the site.
Get involved with Steps at Strawberry Field Be involved in supporting 18 to 25-year-olds with learning difficulties or other barriers to employment. Lead small groups and work with employers and placement providers.
