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It's coming home!

Lifehouse residents achieve their goals

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QUOTES FROM THE MEDIA

ATHEISM AND ISLAM ON THE RISE IN THE UK AS CHRISTIANITY SUFFERS ‘DRAMATIC DECLINE’ Christian belief has halved in Britain in 35 years with just one in three people now identifying as Christian – while atheism and Islam continue to rise.

Figures published by the British Social Attitudes Survey reveal the widest ever margin between staunch atheists and believers who are certain that God exists.

Of almost 4,000 people polled by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), 38 per cent described themselves as Christian – a fall from 50 per cent in 2008 and 66 per cent in 1983.

Those identifying as Muslim increased from 1 per cent in 1983 to 3 per cent in 2008 and 6 per cent in 2018.

The survey shows that the biggest change is in the number of people who define themselves as ‘confident atheists’, which rose from 10 per cent in 1998 to 18 per cent in 2008 and its record high of 26 per cent in 2018.

In contrast, researchers found that an overall 55 per cent of the population express some sort of belief in some kind of God.

them to be held in locations such as marquees, private homes, military sites for service personnel, at sea or even in the open air – something already possible in Scotland...

The sites would, however, all have to meet the existing test of solemnity and dignity.

The UK is ‘sleepwalking into a crisis of childhood’ with youngsters struggling to cope with the pressure to achieve at school, fit in with their peers and cope with wider anxieties over issues such as Brexit, poverty and the climate crisis.

A survey of 5,000 children, parents and grandparents by the charity Action for Children found a strong shared perception that modern childhoods were getting worse amid what the charity called unprecedented social pressures.

Two-thirds of parents and grandparents felt childhood was getting worse, and a third of children agreed…

Children from low-income families were significantly more likely than their wealthier counterparts to report worries about a range of issues… although children from all backgrounds were vulnerable to these anxieties.

Nine out of ten children – some as young as 11 – said they worried about ‘adult’ issues. Roughly half said they were anxious about poverty and homelessness, terrorism, inequality and the environment, while about four in ten worried about Brexit, sexism and racism.

Church Times

The Guardian

The Telegraph

NURSES CALLED ON TO HELP IDENTIFY VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING The Catholic anti-slavery organisation, the Santa Marta Group, has welcomed a programme designed to raise awareness of human trafficking among nurses across the world…

The aim of the initiative by the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, Health Service Executive and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is to raise awareness of human trafficking among the 20 million nurses in the world after research in the UK and the US found that many trafficked victims engage with healthcare services while being exploited.

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WEDDINGS AT HOME OR IN OPEN AIR CONTEMPLATED Couples in England and Wales could soon be able to marry or enter civil partnerships where they wish, under proposals being considered by a review of wedding laws…

Current legislation requires ceremonies to be held in places of worship, register offices or buildings licensed by local authorities. The changes would allow

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UK IS ‘SLEEPWALKING INTO CRISIS OF CHILDHOOD’, CHARITY WARNS

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CONNECTING THROUGH MUSIC AND SPORT AS I read the pages of this week’s Salvationist two recent films came to mind.

The first was Yesterday in which Jack Malik, a struggling musician, wakes up to find that he is the only person who remembers the Beatles. It means he’s able to shoot to fame by performing their songs, which people haven’t heard before. Laura Taylor’s feature on page 9 made me think of it. The article focuses on the development of the former Salvation Army children’s home Strawberry Field, which inspired John Lennon’s song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’.

Beatles fans certainly haven’t forgotten that song, nor have they forgotten its origins, and busloads of them regularly pull up to have their photos taken by the Strawberry Field gates. When the site reopens later this year, with a training and work placement hub, a visitor exhibition, a café, gardens for spiritual reflection and a fresh expression of church, there will be opportunities for people to connect with the work of The Salvation Army and the message of the gospel.

That kind of imaginative approach is becoming increasingly important because, as a report on page 2 reveals, the proportion of people in the UK describing themselves as Christian now stands at just 38 per cent.

Despite this, many more in our society have values that correspond with the Christian faith. In Yesterday no one remembers the Beatles but their songs resonate and appeal because of their inherent quality. In a similar way, many people have forgotten our country’s Christian heritage but still live by Christian values.

Compassion, fairness, integrity and human dignity resonate with people.

Our job is to help them see and accept Jesus as the foundation of these values, primarily because in him they will find their salvation, but also because without him as that foundation, the values themselves may one day collapse.

The feature on the 2019 Homeless World Cup on pages 10 and 11 reminded me of another summer release: Diego Maradona. The former Argentinian footballer won’t be in Cardiff for the tournament, but the documentary about him might be popular with those who are taking part. They may admire his skill – whatever they think of his dubious ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final – and identify with his struggles with addiction. In the article Mark Atkinson, a member of the Wales Homeless World Cup squad, talks about his battle with alcohol misuse and how support from staff at Tǔ Gobaith Lifehouse and Street Football Wales has helped him recover.

Music and sport are popular elements of today’s culture. If we are to connect with the majority of people who don’t share our faith we need to make good use of them.

The Army has always found ways of connecting with people through music, and Salvationist often publishes reports of these. We’d also like to feature examples of successful sports ministry. So, if it is up and running where you are, please let us know!

CONTENTS

Quotes from the media

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News

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Feature Opening the gates for good

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by Laura Taylor

Feature Achieving their goals

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by Iwan Roberts

Interview Going with the flow

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Kenneth Downie speaks to Major Nigel Bovey

Review With The Flow

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reviewed by Bandmaster Richard Phillips

We are The Salvation Army We are fishing for people

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says Major Caroline Buchanan

Reflection 15 To look back or not to look back

by Peter Cooke

Bible study Who’s the boss?

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by Major Kathy Versfeld

Through the week with Salvationist 16 and 17

by Major Philippa Smale

New commitments

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Letters

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Announcements

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Adverts

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The Salvation Army and me

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featuring Marcus Luckett

From the Editor, Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts

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

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NEWS

BASILDON: Corps family and friends began the 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday with a family fun day and retro gaming evening that attracted around one hundred and sixty people, the majority of whom had no previous connection with The Salvation Army. Former corps officer Lieut-Colonel Marion Drew led Sunday worship; she encouraged everyone to keep on sharing the treasure of knowing God. – P. W. HAWICK: A visit by the Scottish Fellowship Band began with an open-air concert on the high street. Many people who gathered to listen were invited to worship at the corps. In an evening concert the band presented several excellent items to a full hall and the roof was raised as the audience joined the band by singing ‘Crown Him With Many Crowns’. – C. B-P. Merthyr Tydfil Band raised £380 for the Big Collection at an open-air concert in Brecon

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GLASGOW WEST: At a trial event, Living With Loss, the corps opened its doors to people in the community who had experienced loss of any kind.

Prayer support and counselling were offered by Lieutenant Wendy Leisk (Kilbirnie).

Captain Sara Duffy (Glasgow Homelessness Services chaplain and divisional prayer co-ordinator, West Scotland) created stations for reflection and grieving, including a balloon release, memory table, prayer tree, candle lighting and artwork by Major Meshiel Brown (Poplar). – A. A. 4

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SALE: The band hosted three primary school choirs in a concert that was enjoyed by a capacity audience. The choirs sang individual songs and joined the band in presenting several items. The band, conducted by Dep BM Jonathan Evans, who compered the concert, provided lively interim music and Dep BM Alistair Campbell, one of the choir directors, played the cornet solo ‘Clear Skies’. – E. Y.

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International leaders return home to lead Congress and Commissioning CANADA AND BERMUDA TERRITORY GENERAL Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle returned to Canada to lead the British Columbia Congress and Commissioning in Vancouver.

At Friday evening’s welcome meeting, indigenous Salvationists took to the stage for a dramatic presentation with drums and singing as a tribute to National Indigenous Peoples Day. A new Salvation Army red shield, representing ministries within the Gitxsan Nation, was unveiled.

At a prayer breakfast on Saturday morning Commissioner Peddle encouraged everyone that there is no limit to what God can do when people commit themselves to fervent, passionate prayer.

Later that day 13 cadets from the Messengers of Compassion session were commissioned by Territorial Commander Commissioner Susan McMillan. The General outlined what being a messenger of compassion means: ‘God is calling upon you to shine like stars in the universe, to permeate the darkness, to somehow bring the balm of Gilead to the brokenness of the world!’

Sunday’s worship celebration featured young people from across the British Columbia Division, who shared in the many languages spoken throughout the province. The General enrolled more than 40 soldiers and junior soldiers.

Other events over the weekend included a welcome banquet, prayer walk, workshops and a family carnival. The Canadian Staff Band, the Mandarin Choir from New Life Church (Vancouver), the British Columbia Lower Mainland Youth Chorus and a regional singing company added to the celebrations. – P. R.

MP visits Employment Plus CARDIFF EAST CARDIFF South and Penarth MP Stephen Doughty marked Employability Day by visiting the Employment Plus service at the corps. He was joined by the Welsh government’s Head of Strategic Engagement (Employability) Edwyn Williams.

Stephen welcomed the work being done: ‘I commend The Salvation Army and its Employment Plus programme for the work it does to help people in my constituency to develop the skills and confidence they need to get themselves into work.’

The service provides help with tasks such as writing a CV, filling in application forms and using computers to search for work.

Pictured are Employment Plus Assistant Regional Manager Abi Gardner (Newport Region), Stephen Doughty, MP, and Employment Plus client Martin Brettle. – I. R. Salvationist 27 July 2019

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LUTON: Supported by the band and guest vocalist Anna Heaven, Luton Community Voices brought a spring concert, which raised £275 for Age Concern. The concert included music from opera and theatre and a unique item in which members of the band sang and whistled. – R. W.

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker Lesley Anderson presents certificates to clients who recently completed a psyschosocial course; offered through Greenock Corps integrated ministry and drop-in café; also pictured is corps officer Major Lynn Farmer

The oldest and youngest members of Verwood, Olive Brinsden, Peggy Ganderton and Mariam Salarishvili, cut a cake for the 15th corps anniversary

CLOWNE: As part of the monthly Thursday Nights Together (TNT) programme, a Strawberries and Brass evening took place to coincide with the corps band practice. Sixty people were welcomed with an open band practice, which attracted seven additional musicians. Strawberries, jelly, biscuits and fresh cream were served with tea, coffee and soft drinks. The evening raised £376 for the helping-hand appeal. – G. H.

KIRKWALL: The corps celebrated during the YP Annual, presenting prizes to members as young as ten days old. The meeting included prayers written by the young people, a song they prepared and brass solos by two of the learners. – S. S.

CWMBRAN: Well Being Department Director Major Judith Payne (THQ) visited the corps to lead a day retreat. Thirty people gathered in Llantarnam Abbey under the theme Open Our Eyes, Lord to consider more of what God can do in and through his people.

There were times of worship, prayer, reflection and warm fellowship, as well as opportunity to enjoy the grounds in bright sunshine. – S. A.

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Young people at Belfast Citadel receive their annual prizes accompanied by corps officer Major Mark Waghorn, YPSM Major Jim Cunningham and YP workers

CHESTER-LE-STREET: The organisers of ChesterFest invited the corps to take part in a two-day community event at Riverside Park.

The event was an opportunity to make many people aware of the Army’s presence in the town. The band presented favourite hymn tunes requested by the public, and tea and coffee were served from the divisional emergency vehicle. – G. C.

BARROW-IN-FURNESS: The colourful atmosphere of a summer carnival and the annual Barrow Super Soapbox Challenge event added to the interest generated by Leek musical sections during an open-air witness held outside the town’s market. Many people commented on the presentation of the music and stayed to listen to the whole meeting. The evening festival drew a big crowd and the timbrelists added extra colour to the occasion. The event raised £265 for The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field project in Liverpool. – M. D. SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD: The Gary Bonner Singers from California and the Black Dyke Trombone Quartet presented Music For A Summer’s Eve as part of the songsters’ centenary celebrations. The singers brought a number of items to a capacity congregation, including Kevin Larsson’s arrangement of the Founder’s song. The quartet played arrangements ranging from the Beatles’ ‘Penny Lane’ to Eric Ball’s ‘Star Lake’, with a highlight being Wilfred Heaton’s classic, ‘Praise’. Trombonists from nearby corps joined the quartet for ‘On The King’s Highway’ and the singers combined with the quartet to bring ‘Be Still, My Soul’. The songsters and the Gary Bonner Singers presented ‘Sing For Joy’ to conclude a joyful and God-honouring evening. – R. B. Salvationist 27 July 2019

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Songsters Evelyn and Arthur Roper, pictured with corps officer Major Heather Coles, transfer to Kirkcaldy’s songster reserve after 69 and 68 years’ service respectively

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Ripon U3A ukelele group presents singalong items at the corps Young At Heart fellowship

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Around forty people attend the first café church-style songs of praise at Snettisham; bandsmen from three other corps joined with the host band to accompany singing

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Young people at Winton take part in Winton Carnival, handing out flags printed with all the activities available at the corps

Corps folk from Welling join the London Borough of Bexley’s annual civic parade, welcoming Councillor Geraldene Lucia-Hennis as the 56th mayor of the borough; more than 380 people gathered for a church service

FEATURE I Strawberry Field

Opening the gates for good Laura Taylor takes us down to Strawberry Field to highlight new developments at the site

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INCE the Beatles released the famous song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ in 1967, Liverpool’s Strawberry Field has become a must-see for fans the world over. Thousands travel every year to the leafy suburb of Woolton just to have their photographs taken outside the iconic red gates of the grounds where John Lennon was inspired to write the famous song. But what made this place so important to him and why was he so inspired?

Strawberry Field opened as a children’s home for girls in 1936 after the site and its Victorian house were gifted to The Salvation Army in 1934. Later, the home accepted boys as well and gave some of Liverpool’s most vulnerable children a refuge from turmoil and unhappiness – a safe, calm and stable home.

It was in these grounds that a young John Lennon, before Beatles fame, came to play, reflect and escape the postwar streets of Woolton. John was particularly fond of the Army brass band. His aunt, Mimi Smith, recalled: ‘There was something about the place that always fascinated John. He could see it from his window… He used to hear the Salvation Army band [playing at the garden party] and he would pull me along, saying, “Hurry up, Mimi – we’re going to be late.”’

Those days spent playing in the grounds of the children’s home were immortalised in the famous song.

After serving the community for almost 70 years the site was closed in 2005 to reimagine a new chapter in its life. With much prayer, conversation, research and

deliberation, a fresh vision was captured for this special place. Strawberry Field will perpetuate its legacy of nurturing and caring for vulnerable young people of Liverpool through a new training and work placement hub. It will also have a visitor exhibition, exploring the site’s history and links to John Lennon, plus a café and gardens for spiritual reflection.

At the heart of the project is The Salvation Army’s resolve to empower, release and inspire a new generation to have big dreams, to recognise their unique gifts and worth, and to realise their hope of entering the world of paid employment. To this end the team will offer the Steps to Work programme, aimed at young people with learning disabilities or other barriers to employment.

For many people with learning disabilities the number of opportunities is limited. Nationally, only 6 to 7 per cent of working age adults with learning disabilities are in paid employment. Steps to Work will support young trainees by addressing these barriers, enabling them to reach their full potential. The learning hub will offer vocational training, develop life skills and provide valuable work placements.

The young people and their families will be offered pastoral support and time to socialise and develop deep friendships within the Strawberry Field community.

The Salvation Army will also be planting a fresh expression of church.

Strawberry Field is due to open its beautiful red gates to the public this

September. Behind the scenes, however, the Steps to Work programme has already started. The team has successfully taken on two pilot cohorts, who have completed an eight-week work readiness course and are thriving in work placements across the city of Liverpool.

What may constitute a small step on the journey from childhood into the world of work for these young people constitutes a giant leap of faith for The Salvation Army in terms of investing people, prayer, passion and finance. This is a pioneering and bold venture, which the team hopes will inspire many others around the country to get involved through prayer support, fundraising, volunteering and, of course, visiting.

The strapline ‘opening the gates for good’ has a double meaning: the work we are doing is for the good of the community, to the glory of God; we also seek to keep the gates open for good so that this amazing project will remain a permanent feature of the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army in the region. All proceeds from the visitor exhibition, café and shop will go directly to Steps to Work, helping to ensure that the project will be self-sustaining.

Go to strawberryfieldliverpool.com for more information and to plan your visit. We look forward to welcoming you and showing you what lies beyond the gates!

LAURA IS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, STRAWBERRY FIELD Salvationist 27 July 2019

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FEATURE The Homeless World Cup

ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS Iwan Roberts discovers how the Homeless World Cup is helping vulnerable people build relationships and gain a sense of belonging

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T’S about to kick off! From 27 July to 3 August more than 500 players representing 50-plus countries will come together in Cardiff for the 17th Homeless World Cup – and a player from Tǔ Gobaith Lifehouse in Cardiff will be among them.

The Homeless World Cup was established with the idea of inspiring people experiencing homelessness to transform their lives. The first tournament was held in Graz, Austria, in 2003 and since then it has been an annual event giving fresh hope to thousands of players.

One of the players in this year’s tournament is Mark Atkinson, whose first

step to the World Cup took place at Tǔ Gobaith, where he was introduced to a detox scheme called the Bridge Programme and became involved with Street Football Wales (SFW) as part of his recovery.

‘The Bridge Programme helps you get off alcohol or drugs, and coming here has been one of the best things I’ve ever done,’ he says. ‘Making that commitment to myself to stay sober really has been life changing. When I was drinking there was never a chance of me having a happy future – it couldn’t happen, but now life feels brilliant. I know how to deal with my emotions and I’m looking forward to the future, and that’s because of Tǔ Gobaith and the Bridge Programme. The support I get from all the members of staff there is incredible.’

SFW chose Mark, along with 16 other players from across Wales, to participate in this year’s homeless tournament. He is playing on the men’s team, The Welsh Dragons, one of 48 teams competing for six trophies. The women’s team, The Welsh Warriors, will be joining 15 other teams in playing for two trophies. Each nation brings a full squad of eight players, but only a

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Mark Atkinson and Wayne Ellaway maximum of four per team are on the field at one time.

Players must be at least 16 years old and have experienced homelessness within the past year, make their living as a street paper vendor, be an asylum seeker or a previous asylum seeker who has recently obtained residency, or be in drug or alcohol rehabilitation and have experienced homelessness within the past two years.

Tǔ Gobaith and Northlands Lifehouse chaplain Captain John Stark first noticed the benefits of playing football when he was chaplain at Vale Street Lifehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. He now brings residents from both Cardiff Lifehouses to play at SFW sessions.

‘We train on Thursdays and there are usually between 10 and 20 of us who turn up – residents and staff,’ he says.

‘We have got to know each other through a common interest, which has helped a lot especially when we’ve needed to support each other. It also improves service users’ confidence and teaches them how to be around other people.

And there’s mutual support, understanding and appreciation of everyone’s situation.’

Mark was invited to one of the sessions

Captain John Stark

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The real win will be when those involved return from the Homeless World Cup and are inspired to move on and improve their situation

and has been playing ever since. i ‘I happened to be sitting around in the day room, and I was asked if I wanted to come along to a training session,’ he explains. ‘I had nothing else to do and so with a “nothing ventured, nothing gained” sort of attitude, I went along and thoroughly enjoyed it.

‘Football keeps me fit and helps with my mental health issues. It’s building my confidence. They’re a good bunch of people – the players and the staff at SFW. I made a good decision going to that first training session.’

The Cardiff 2019 Homeless World Cup aims to create a legacy that will have an impact on people’s lives, long after the final whistle is blown, by changing people’s perceptions and understanding of homelessness and providing employment opportunities.

Supporting residents’ wellbeing and encouraging, empowering and enabling them to find their purpose is at the heart of the work of The Salvation Army’s Homelessness Services Unit.

The Welsh teams are headed up by former Lifehouse resident Wayne Ellaway, who says his time at Tǔ Gobaith was life changing. After finding himself in a destructive cycle of prison

sentences, sofa t f surfing and substance misuse Wayne had almost given up on life.

‘I was isolated, addicted and I had no hope, no future and no purpose,’ he recalls. ‘I was financially and emotionally broken – I was crippled. I moved into Tǔ Gobaith in December 2013 and I found SFW through the Lifehouse in 2014.’

Although physically and emotionally unwell at the start, Wayne went to a few matches and enjoyed it.

‘I loved the atmosphere, loved the people and got on really well with everyone,’ he enthuses.

Wayne began attending training sessions and match days. With a natural flair for the sport he was asked to take part in trials for the Wales Homeless World Cup squad for the 2015 tournament in Amsterdam.

‘I went along to the selection day with no expectations and thought I’d give it my best shot,’ he says. ‘Then, on the day before my 40th birthday, I got a phone call to say that I’d been selected and within six weeks I was given the captain’s armband. It was one of the proudest moments of my life!’

After his first Homeless World Cup tournament, Wayne was asked by SFW

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project leader and founder Keri Harris to coach the Dragons and Warriors for the tournament in Glasgow the following year. He has subsequently taken the teams to Oslo in 2017 and Mexico in 2018 and is now the head coach for SFW, as well as working for The Big Issue Cymru as a sales and outreach worker.

Playing together and feeling stronger the Dragons and the Warriors are hoping to bring home some silverware.

But the real win will be when those involved return from the Homeless World Cup and are inspired to move on and improve their situation, like Wayne.

He is now drug free and lives in a flat in Cardiff.

‘Through football I got a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose,’ he says.

‘Football doesn’t mean everything, but it has been a massive part of my recovery. It’s more than just football, it’s the enjoyment, and we feel like a family.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of Tǔ Gobaith.’

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INTERVIEW

Going with the flow Known throughout the world as a brass composer, Kenneth Downie (Exeter Temple) tells Major Nigel Bovey about his life in music and his breakout CD of piano improvisations

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST MEMORY OF BEING INVOLVED IN MUSIC? My father was songster leader at my home corps of Greenock and my mother played piano, so music was always in the house. When I was seven my father paid for me to have piano lessons. Growing up in a tenement, money was tight, so that would have been a sacrifice for my parents. When I was nine, I became the singing company pianist.

WERE YOU A KEEN STUDENT? I was never keen on practising. At one stage, my father told me that if I didn’t practise, I’d be finishing. I had to take the piano more seriously. When I reached the stage where I could sight-read well, it all became worthwhile. I spent two years at the Royal Manchester College of Music, then did a degree at Durham University. Later in life Peter Graham, professor of composition at Salford University, suggested I get a doctorate.

He said there were lots of young folk with qualifications but little experience, whereas I had loads of experience and little paperwork. As half of my existing pieces could be included in my portfolio, I decided to give it a go. I’m still not keen on practising or taking exams!

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TO WHAT EXTENT ARE YOU A BETTER COMPOSER AS A RESULT OF FORMALLY STUDYING COMPOSITION? Everybody needs to keep progressing.

After graduating from Durham I was immersed in the world of music. Then for 30 years I was in business and had other priorities. The doctorate helped me to refocus. I didn’t need to do it for myself but, especially in the role of mentoring up-and-coming composers, my qualifications have certainly helped.

DO YOU USE A COMPUTER WHEN COMPOSING? I start with manuscript paper and pencil. I write on just two or three staves. Only then do I turn to the computer. Computers are very helpful – particularly in scoring out all the parts – but I am so glad I learnt to write without them.

WHAT WAS THE FIRST PIECE YOU HAD PUBLISHED? It was a singing company piece, ‘Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam’. I was about 19 and it was very exciting. I must have read the letter from the Music Department telling me it was passed for publication 50 times. I kept it in my pocket for ages.

DO YOU STILL GET EXCITED WHEN YOUR WORK IS PUBLISHED? I don’t read the email 50 times but it is still a great privilege to have one’s work published. The Army has been particularly kind in publishing many of my pieces. In fact, I am indebted to the Army for much of my musical education. As a YP band member I unwittingly learnt to harmonise, play by ear and transpose, because these things were happening all around me in the corps.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR NEW CD, WITH THE FLOW? It’s me playing the piano the way I do in a meeting, during the collection or while people are praying at the mercy seat. I take a hymn tune and develop it for as long as is required. I don’t use music but try to pick out a tune that fits the theme of the meeting. Being able to enhance the meeting through my playing excites me.

To replicate how people hear me on a Sunday we recorded in one take. It is pure improvisation. There are references to hymns rather than playing them straight through. The plan was to start with the hint of a tune, move to the next and weave threads of the original tune back in here and there. Ten minutes in I’m wondering what the initial tune was and trying to think my way into the next tune. I wriggled my way out of a few cul-de-sacs and a few

REVIEW

A stream of blessing Bandmaster Richard Phillips (Kettering Citadel) reviews the CD With The Flow

by Kenneth Downie

T times I caught myself thinking, ‘I wouldn’t do that,’ but there’s no time to improve it. You go with your fingers. You go with the flow.

HOW DID THE CONCEPT OF THE CD COME ABOUT? Lots of people at Exeter Temple, where I now worship, told me I should do a CD. For ages I just thought they were being kind. But now we’re raising money to improve the hall it seemed the right time to bow to public demand!

HOW DID YOU DECIDE ON THE CONTENT? It was a new challenge. I arranged some hymn tunes that have been well received over the years into themes such as The Mercy Of Jesus and The Love Of Jesus. When I sat down to record, I had no idea how long each sequence would last. I kept playing until it seemed right to stop. I was surprised to discover that one sequence is 17 minutes long. As a composer, that is less than satisfactory because if I were planning, as I would for a band piece, there would be a formal structure. You don’t get that with this project.

HAVING HEARD THE ALBUM, WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE? I am very pleased with the quality of the sound.

I didn’t really notice it while I was concentrating on playing. Musically, it’s not perfect. There are little moments that I’d like to have done again.

But it is genuine improvisation – a complete one-off.

HIS aptly named new recording is a series of keyboard improvisations centring on songs that speak of Jesus. Salvationist musicians and members of the brass band fraternity will recognise the name of Kenneth Downie and associate it with quality composition.

The idea of recording improvised music is a brave one that only experienced musicians can pull off. Ken’s lifetime of immersion in Salvation Army music is demonstrated with his knowledge of Army songs, some of which have not appeared in our music literature for many years.

The music of the first track centres on the theme The Mercy Of Jesus and includes titles such as ‘Heart In Heart’ and ‘Depth Of Mercy’. Not all the tunes are complete but fragments of each are often detected, especially in the linking portions.

The second track’s melodies have words associated with the theme The Love Of Jesus and include ‘Yes, Jesus Loves Me’ and ‘Someone Cares’.

The melodies ‘Shepherd, Hear My Prayer’ and ‘When I Talk With Jesus’, among others, constitute the third track’s theme of Talking To Jesus.

The final two tracks – themed around The Cross Of Jesus and Praise To Jesus – are in a similar vein and include ‘The Reason’, ‘Softly And Gently’, ‘Got Any Rivers?’ and ‘This Is The Moment’.

All these tracks are immersed in Ken’s own unique style with his thick texturing and contrapuntal inner part-writing.

I wasn’t sure if the transition to the string and electric piano sounds really worked and would have preferred to hear the piano throughout. A little more detail in the CD notes, with a list of song titles included, would also have been welcome. That said, this CD provides a constant stream of blessing and uplift – it really delivers this in spades!

I can see it being helpful for quiet moments of contemplation or subliminal background music for a more social occasion, perhaps a Bible study or a quiet meal with friends. The recording has multiple uses and for that reason is becoming very popular.

It is also good to know that by purchasing this CD you will be supporting the refurbishment of Exeter Temple hall. A worthwhile cause, indeed!

With The Flow is priced £12.50 in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (including postage and packing) or £15.50 in the rest of the world.

Payment can be sent by cheque (payable to The Salvation Army) to 3 Lime Grove, Exmouth EX8 5NN or via PayPal using the email address philip.jones@salvationarmy.org.uk

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There are hundreds of corps and centres up and down the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, but what makes them The Salvation Army? In this series, Salvationist discovers just that

WE ARE FISHING FOR PEOPLE says Fraserburgh corps officer Major Caroline Buchanan

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ITTING at the far northeast corner of Aberdeenshire, the parish town of Fraserburgh has a population of 13,100 and is mostly known for its fishing industry.

The Salvation Army has been actively serving the community here for 123 years, although the hall we currently occupy opened in 1982. Its two adjoining halls are used for a lot of community work and worship.

Our busy programme of events means the hall is in use every day. We try to cater for a wide range of people in the community – from babies to the elderly – and this is all run by a group of volunteers. Some of them are corps members and others are from nearby churches.

We hold four parent-and-toddler group sessions every week.

They have a very friendly atmosphere and many people appreciate what we do – we’ve even been told that we’re the best in town! After the children are too old for that, some of them come to our after-school kids club, where they have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities and, most importantly, learn about Jesus through Bible stories.

We also recently started a youth club for secondary schoolaged youth. This is an age where we lose a lot of our young people, and we hope that by providing this some will stay with us. Our Messy Church, which takes place on a quarterly basis, gets our families even more involved.

For those who are later on in life, we host the home league, lunch club and a Cameo group, where people take part in a variety of activities, from crafts and line-dancing to food tasting.

To raise much-needed funds we also hold soup and sweets nights throughout the year. These are well attended and the townsfolk look forward to good soup and good company.

We consider ourselves a traditional corps. Our band, songsters and singing company are all included in meetings and we sing a mixture of old and new songs. Although we use Microsoft PowerPoint, we still put song numbers up on the board.

Our music sections regularly visit other churches and groups, including care homes and the nearby hospital, to share the gospel, and the band is usually in great demand at Christmas.

Away from the hall we have a small charity shop open on Monday to Friday in the mornings. We’re thankful for our 12 volunteers who are willing to give up their time to work there.

The friendly atmosphere gives customers the opportunity to have a good blether and, of course, they get very good bargains!

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Unfortunately, there are a lot of drug and alcoholrelated problems in Fraserburgh. These include petty crime and homelessness, and people go in and out of prison.

This is why we opened up the hall on Wednesdays to give soup, sandwiches and help to people in need. We work with paid staff from the Army’s Shield Project, based in Peterhead, which helps us with supporting our service users.

To coincide with the drop-in we operate a food bank, which the community supports by donating money, food and other necessities. Churches in town support by giving the products from their Harvest Festivals and schools donate tins and essentials. We also appreciate the help from nearby supermarkets, which give us their surplus food.

Our drop-in includes a short devotional time, which guests find helpful, and on one or two Sundays each year we have a special meeting where they are invited to worship with us.

Some of them have even formed a choir to sing at these occasions.

We were very pleased when one gentleman from the drop-in, who attends on a regular basis, found the Lord. He’s now putting his past behind him and has been welcomed as an adherent member. He volunteers at the lunch club and in the kitchen at the drop-in.

Fraserburgh is a busy corps but we are well known for the work we do. We pray that more people from our midweek groups will come and worship with us on Sundays and that everyone will be open to the moving of the Holy Spirit to keep us moving forward in the 21st century.

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by Peter Cooke

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T was a glorious afternoon – too good to be indoors – so I took a train to Chiswick, changing at Clapham Junction. I did one of my favourite walks by the Thames, along that almost-village street Strand-on-the-Green.

It consists of a row of mainly late 17th and early 18th-century houses. One of them was occupied for a time by Johann Zoffany, one-time court painter to King George III and Queen Charlotte. I was snapping away with my iPad and hoping to include this wonderful house in my collection, but the occupant was setting himself up for a sunning session on the steps in a brightly coloured swimsuit. I gave it the go-by, intending to try again on some future occasion.

As I came to the end of the row I turned and looked back at the way I’d come and took a snap across the river – into the sun instead of having it behind me or at least to my side. The result was quite intriguing. Whether it was a trick of

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the light or the way the lens caught the sun, a shaft of light seemed to be shining from the sky into the Thames and across my path.

‘That one won’t get away,’ I said, feeling like an angler who’d been wrestling with a reluctant trout. Which was unfair of me, really, when all I’d done was hold the device; it alone had done the work.

It was a powerful moment and reminded me of the poem ‘In No Strange Land’, by Francis Thompson, which begins, ‘O world invisible, we view thee’ and speaks of ‘the traffic of Jacob’s ladder / Pitched betwixt Heaven and Charing Cross… And lo, Christ walking on the water, / Not of Genesareth, but Thames!’

I have to admit that the picture wasn’t faultless. The position of the sun relative to the iPad had caused the few houses to appear drained of colour – as, indeed, did the few trees on the horizon – but for me, it was worth it to get that shaft of white light.

A note in my diary reminded me that just about a year previously the speaker at the Bible study I attend regularly had been leading a session on a catchy little song by Howard Davies, ‘Good Soldiers Never Look Back’, and on Lot’s wife, who famously turned to a pillar of salt when she looked back at Sodom (see Genesis 19). I thought of that one morning when widespread heavy showers made me decide to stay in rather than go back to Strand-on-theGreen to see if the sunbather was sunning himself somewhere else, leaving the coast clear for me to take my pic.

There is a time to look back, I think, to check our progress, savour a particular memory or relive a time when the Lord has spoken powerfully to us.

It’s choosing our moment to do so that matters.

PETER IS A SOLDIER AT UPPER NORWOOD

There is a time to look back, I think, to check our progress, savour a particular memory or relive a time when the Lord has spoken powerfully to us

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BIBLE STUDY

Who’s the boss?

Major Kathy Versfeld reminds us that God’s way is not ours STUDY PASSAGE: MATTHEW 20:25–28

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HEN my husband announced earlier this year that he would be joining the Strawberry Field team the burning question on people’s lips was: ‘So, who’s the boss?’ In a sentiment echoed by men the world over, the response quickly came: ‘Why, my wife, of course! No change there!’

The recurring question caused me to reflect wryly that some things in the Church really haven’t changed. Despite Jesus’ efforts to teach otherwise, we still seem obsessed with questions of position and status and power. During this season of changing leadership across the territory it may be timely to examine the nature of leadership within the Kingdom of God and its implications for today.

Our study passage tells us that, in the Kingdom, to lead is to serve. To consider what that means for how we lead we

Through the week with Salvationist – a devotional thought for each day

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can put it into context with Jesus’ earlier teachings. Let’s begin with his response to this thorny question posed by his disciples: ‘Who, then, is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?’ (Matthew 18:1) QUESTIONS O In Jesus’ answer (see Matthew 18:4), what makes the little children ‘big’ in the Kingdom?

O Why are they welcomed (see Matthew 19:14)?

O Why is the rich young man turned away (see Matthew 19:21 and 22)?

When Jesus came, heralding the coming of the Kingdom, he turned earthly thinking on its head. He redefined what it meant to be ‘blessed’ (see Matthew 5:1–12), suggesting that in the divine reality of the Kingdom the poor would be rich and persecution in the name of Christ would be cause for celebration. Most radical of all, however,

were his revelations concerning greatness within the Kingdom. As the disciples tried to make sense of Jesus’ astonishing teaching – and the implications for themselves – he was quick to warn that, in the Kingdom to come, the first will be last and the last will be first (see Matthew 19:27–30).

QUESTIONS O Does the parable of the workers in the vineyard (see Matthew 20:1–16) help to make sense of Jesus’ statement concerning the first and the last?

O How do you feel about the vineyard owner’s treatment of his workers?

O What does this parable teach us by implication about God as our master?

The first group of workers received what had been agreed upfront. The payment to the others was an act of grace on the part of the vineyard owner.

Similarly, entry into the Kingdom of Heaven is entirely a result of God’s

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Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. ‘Teacher,’ they said, ‘we want you to do for us whatever we ask.’ ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ he asked. They replied, ‘Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory.’

(Mark 10:35–37)

I will not boast in anything,/ No gifts, no power, no wisdom;/ But I will boast in Jesus Christ,/ His death and resurrection./ Why should I gain from his reward?/ I cannot give an answer,/ But this I know with all my heart,/ His wounds have paid my ransom.

(SASB 32)

‘You don’t know what you are asking,’ Jesus said. ‘Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptised with the baptism I am baptised with?’ ‘We can,’ they answered. Jesus said to them, ‘You will drink the cup I drink and be baptised with the baptism I am baptised with.’

(Mark 10:38 and 39)

grace. God alone judges the worth of a person’s work and rewards them accordingly. Disciples who think they have reason to be proud of their service, then and now, had better watch out.

God does not measure as we humans measure; his ways are not our ways.

‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them… Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave – just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many’ (Matthew 20:25–28).

We who confess allegiance to the King must follow in Jesus’ footsteps. We must put service and sacrifice before personal ‘success’.

QUESTION O In the places of influence where you are ‘top dog’, how do you show that leadership is service?

I was moved by the example of a businessman who one day swapped the luxury of business class travel on his flight for economy class. He did it so that the very last passenger to board, who was due to occupy the cramped seat right at the back of the plane, could be blessed. Why? Because this Christian man had promised God that he would practice the values of Jesus’ Kingdom in his working life, so that the first might be last and the last first. And that is what he did, to the benefit of a friend of mine who relayed the story.

In all of this the challenge is not just personal but corporate. A refugee spoke of her awe and wonder when she first encountered our Army of love and hope and peace, in stark contrast to the armies of her homeland, which wrought havoc and destruction. Her testimony reminded me that we, as a Movement, are called to be a living embodiment of the upside-down Kingdom that Jesus proclaimed.

QUESTIONS How well do we exhibit this upsidedown Kingdom within the Army?

O Where do we need to reconsider our modelling of servant leadership?

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As I reflect, I’m guiltily reminded of the words I sometimes use with my children: ‘Will you pick those clothes up off the floor? I am not your servant!’ Of course, Jesus teaches that I am. What about you? When the Lord looks at your leadership at home, at work or within your corps, does he have cause to question who the real boss of your life is?

May the work of our hands and the response of our hearts reflect the reality that Jesus, and Jesus alone, is Lord over all.

MAJOR VERSFELD IS THE MISSION DIRECTOR, STRAWBERRY FIELD

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May I be willing, Lord, to bear/ Daily my cross for thee,/ Even the cup of grief to share;/ Thou hast borne all for me.

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Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you.

Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.’

(Mark 10:42–44)

So let us learn how to serve,/ And in our lives enthrone him;/ Each other’s needs to prefer,/ For it is Christ we’re serving.

(SASB 165)

‘For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.’

(Mark 10:45)

Prayer Lord, help us to have servant hearts as we work for your Kingdom here in this world.

We want to follow your example of service, as you washed your disciples’ feet. Help us to be humble and to work always for the good of others.

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NEW COMMITMENTS

LINCOLN: Judy Albans, Samantha Williamson and Yvonne Johnson were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Lieutenant Huw Dutfield. All three linked up with the corps in recent years and spoke of the way in which they have been welcomed and how they now feel part of the corps family. – H. D. COVENTRY CITY: Corps officer Major Valerie Spivey welcomed Geraldine White as an adherent member. Geraldine spoke about her journey of faith and the encouragement she received from friends and family.

She chose her favourite song ‘He Leadeth Me’, reflecting on the words as her own experience. – V. S.

SITTINGBOURNE: Janine Macey was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Nigel Schultz. Janine gave a testimony through the song ‘The Potter’s Hand’.

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PENGE: Kathleen Moles sensed the Lord calling her to visit the Army, and it saved her life. With thoughts of suicide, Kathy listened to the Lord’s voice as he led her to the corps coffee lounge where she found a welcome.

She began attending the home league and then Sunday meetings. Kathy was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Susan Robinson. – P. R.

SWANSEA: Lauren Green was enrolled as a soldier by Major Agnes Atter. Lauren and her family transferred to the corps 18 months ago. She testified how much she appreciated the help and encouragement given by the youth group and other members of the corps, which led to her decision to make a commitment. Lauren is pictured with members of the youth group. – G. A.

Major Nigel also welcomed Bill Williams, Sarah Adams, Mary Jackson and Judy Woodford as adherent members.

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LETTERS

SOME EXPLAINING TO DO

IN response to the letter from Vivien Wallington (Salvationist 4 May), I understand that the red shield does not have the cross on it but this is an internationally recognised logo for The Salvation Army. We recently had a group of Spanish and Portuguese musicians visit our corps and we were privileged to be in the same accommodation as them over the weekend. One of the nights when we arrived back at the hotel, two hours later than the guests, the receptionist noticed that we were wearing the same shield and updated our room key cards as there had been problems with them.

The receptionist had seen the red shield in four different languages – English, Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish – and had instinctively recognised it. It is vital that The Salvation Army has a global brand so that we are all seen to be singing off the same hymn sheet.

Vivien comments that her corps is visited by many people, which is wonderful, but she hits the nail on the head by saying, ‘Fortunately, we have people at hand who can tell them about the Army and explain our beliefs.’ Isn’t this our main function: to explain and tell people we come into contact with about the saving grace of Jesus Christ? Does it matter what we wear as long as we can have those meaningful conversations that build relationships between us and God? May we all be proud to be known as loving Christians who serve a living God in everything we do.

Mathew Griffiths, Cradley Heath

FIRST AND FOREMOST A CHURCH WITH reference to the article by Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant, ‘Appreciating the red shield’ (Salvationist 22 June), The Salvation Army is first and foremost a Christian church and a cross on the shield would indicate this. There is not a cross outside my place of worship.

Furthermore, would the decision by Lieut-Colonel Pallant to keep the new logo have anything to do with the new shirts and blouses as advertised?

With many thanks for the wonderful articles printed in Salvationist each week.

Joy Blount, Hinckley

RECOGNISING GOOD PEOPLE MY front garden is being excavated by Thames Water who, with the help of underground cameras, have discovered a hidden drain. There are four men working on it and only one has a very small understanding of English. On seeing my Army uniform one pointed to my epaulettes and asked, ‘Police?’ I replied, ‘No, Salvation Army.’ They all looked blank. I said it in French, German and Spanish with the same result.

I produced my collecting tin with the red shield and they all smiled and said something in their own language. I asked the one with some English for a translation and he said, ‘Good people.’

Although I prefer the old logo on uniforms I must admit they did not recognise that. As there are a lot of people working in the UK not speaking English, maybe we should be grateful they recognise the red shield. There may be a time when they need help from the ‘good people’.

Mary Wicks, Reading

A POSITIVE MINISTRY IN response to Lieut-Colonel Alan Hart’s letter (Salvationist 4 May), I would like to assure him that he isn’t alone or unique in the very positive ministry as a herald.

Over the years I have stood in the towns wherever I have been placed and the generosity of the public never ceases to amaze me. Certainly, years on, even in the current financial climate, the giving exceeds all expectations. This applies to any financial appeal we are making, whether it be Christmas, flag days or the Big Collection.

The personal contact and the resulting conversations with members of the public are, as Lieut-Colonel Hart says, the most rewarding ministry. An invitation to join us does inspire them to come and see ‘what we are about’ and to help in whatever way they can. I always pray that God will take over their lives and eventually lead them to himself.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE APPOINTED Effective 12 September O Territorial Envoy Andrew Howe, Perth O Major Julie Johnson, Assistant Territorial Candidates Director, William Booth College O Major Paul Johnson, Prison Ministries Officer, Mission Service LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O CSM Jane Carter, CT Gareth Barber and CMS Louise Judges, Swindon Citadel O Divisional Envoy Kathryn Howe, East Scotland WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Golden O Majors Francis and Elizabeth Frost (12 August) DEDICATED TO GOD O Florence Rose, daughter of BM Martin and Charlotte Lewis, at Rugby

by Major Anne Myers RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Major Beryl Mead (90 on 12 August) O Major Malcolm Westwood (80 on 14 August)

BEREAVED Captain Megan Kervin, Bishop’s Stortford, of her mother Susan Lowe O Major Maureen Hunt of her husband Major Colin Hunt, Martin Hunt, Pasadena Tabernacle, USA, and Alison Clay of their father O Catherine West, Worksop, Jim Beard, David Beard and Michael Beard of their father Aux-Captain Ken Beard O Major Shirley Curlew of her father Bill Craske O Commissioner William Rivers of his wife Mrs Commissioner Rose Rivers, Major Karen Rivers, North London DHQ, Stuart Rivers and Jayne Jackson of their mother O

PROMOTED TO GLORY O Songster Secretary Margaret Harrington, Cambridge Heath O Major Colin Hunt from Royal Bournemouth Hospital on 12 July O Mrs Commissioner Rose Rivers from her home in Beckenham on 19 July

Please do not send your copy to any individual’s email address as this could delay publication.

Copy should be sent to salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk

ENGAGEMENTS GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE O USA Eastern Territory (Old Orchard Beach camp meetings), Th 25 Jul – Fri 2 Aug O Zimbabwe (regional home league conference), Wed 7 – Sun 11* O ICO, Th 8 and Sun 11** O Ayr, Sat Sun 18 THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM O Zimbabwe (regional home league conference), Wed 7 – Sun 11 Aug*** O New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory, Sun 11**** THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O Bath (Territorial Music School), Sun 28 Jul O Cheltenham (Enabled Summer School of Arts final festival), Fri 2 Aug O Bath (Territorial Music School final festival), Sat 3 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL LEE GRAVES) AND COLONEL DEBORAH GRAVES O William Booth College (Summer College worship), Sun 28 Jul O Bath (Territorial Music School midweek festival), Wed 31 O Cheltenham (Enabled Summer School of Arts final festival), Fri 2 Aug O Bath (Territorial Music School final festival), Sat 3 * World President of Women’s Ministries only ** The General only *** World Secretary for Women’s Ministries only **** Chief of the Staff only

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TRIBUTES KENNETH DAGLISH, BURTON-ONTRENT KEN was a largerthan-life character.

He was brought up in Newcastle and played tenor horn in the band.

He moved to Burton-on-Trent and, after an accident that prevented him from pursuing his livelihood as a farm labourer, he became a bank messenger.

In 1998 his wife died from cancer and this devastated him. With the help of his family and devoted friends he managed to rebuild his life and later met Sheila, whom he married in 2010. He never forgot his Army roots and they began attending fellowship outings, then the luncheon club, the Evergreen club and Sunday evening meetings.

In 2013 they were welcomed as adherent members. Ken was proud when Sheila was later enrolled as a uniformed soldier, serving in the band and songsters.

The corps is much the poorer for Ken’s passing but rejoices in the influence he had in the years he attended. – K. A. JOYCE COOPER, BURTON-ONTRENT A LOVELY woman, Joyce was brought up in Birmingham.

She was fiercely independent, despite a disability, and loved speedway.

Through this sport she began communicating with Ray, a pen pal from Scotland, who became her husband.

They were a devoted couple, raising three children and celebrating 63 years of marriage.

They moved to Burton-on-Trent where they attended a church and Joyce became involved in the nearby hospice and other organisations.

After talking to a Salvationist, they decided to attend the Army regularly and became fully integrated into the luncheon club, the Evergreen club and the fellowship group. In 2015 Joyce was welcomed as an adherent member. She enhanced the corps with her love for people and cheery smile. – K. A.

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‘ Employees, friends, members, officers, volunteers – we have them all in The Salvation Army!

We’ve asked some of them to tell us about themselves. This week…

MARCUS LUCKETT (Training Co-ordinator, SISTAD) How did you first come into contact with the Army?

I was born into an Army family and dedicated as a baby.

What made you want to work for the Army?

All my working life has been to do with investing in people and education.

I knew the Army did amazing things, making a difference in people’s lives in a variety of ways. Since this resonated with my goals in life it seemed like a great place to seek employment.

What’s the most interesting thing about your role?

I get to do many interesting things and speak with a variety of people.

I particularly enjoy public speaking and coaching.

What one thing would you change about the Army?

I’d introduce a coffee concession into the hub at William Booth College, where I work!

What is your favourite kind of holiday?

The quiet Scandinavian sort – beautiful lakes, mountains and preferably snow rather than sunbathing. My wife likes silence, my sons like infinity pools and I like wonderful food that I don’t have to cook! We all love nature.

What languages do you speak?

I tend to try and learn the language of wherever I’m going to next. I never get fluent but I enjoy the process.

We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist.

But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright!

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1 Corinthians 13:12 (The Message)

If you could be in a film, which would it be and what character would you play?

I’ve always fancied myself as one of the musketeers. I once enrolled myself in fencing classes but quit when I realised that the fancy leather clothes and long boots were not part of the garb! I’d be Aramis because, if nothing else, he has a great name!

What do you do in your spare time?

I read rather a lot! I also love a good Scandi detective series. I spend as much time as I can with my two sons, my wife and our cockapoo. I love a good coffee shop and something nice to eat, so spend lots of time cooking and baking.

What was the first record, tape or CD that you ever owned?

Madonna’s soundtrack for the film Who’s That Girl. When I got home I thought the shop had given me the wrong record because it sounded like a man singing but then I realised I had the record player on the wrong speed.

What is your favourite Bible verse?

1 Corinthians 13:12 (The Message) resonates with me: ‘We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright!’

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

Apart from the usual things, I’d probably say dirt. I don’t know why everything needs cleaning as soon as it’s been cleaned, and it would really help with the dog after a walk.

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose?

CS Lewis. I’m a member of the CS Lewis Society; he’s part of the history of my home city and one of my great heroes.

If you had to be handcuffed to one person for a day, who would it be?

My wife! She’s the only person I’d happily be stuck with for a day.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

On my wedding day my wife’s grandfather said the key to a happy marriage is to ‘give, give, give and give’. He was married for nearly 60 years and we’ve been married for 20, so perhaps that was sound advice.

What’s the most valuable thing you possess?

My home – that place where I can escape with my family.

Something interesting others might not know about you is…

I’m a hopeless romantic.