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SALVATIONIST PRAYER EDITION HOW, WHEN AND WHY WE PRAY
An Army on its knees PRAYER is uniquely personal. How, when, where and what you pray depends on multiple factors. It is not a simple formula – or is it? I have read numerous books on the subject, all of which have given helpful insight and wisdom. Personally, my prayer habits have varied in application and perceived effectiveness. However, what will never change is that I need to pray. Anyone who desires to know God better and to hear his voice needs to make the time to talk with and listen to God. In this week’s magazine we hear from the territorial prayer co-ordinator, Major Gary Lacey, about his prayer life and also an exciting new prayer initiative, which will be launched at the Encounter Prayer Gathering in January: building a collective ‘furnace’ of prayer, as we all spend time on our knees, not only making our petitions but also waiting upon the Lord for his response and direction, enabling him to speak through the prophetic voice of his people to this, his Army. The image of an Army on its knees could be taken to mean it is in trouble. Might I suggest that trouble is certain unless we are.
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Are you A-OK with AI?
Simon Hope considers the potential impact of artificial intelligence
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ROM Marvel’s computer assistant J.A.R.V.I.S to Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s character in The Terminator, artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new idea. One of the first explorations of the concept came way back in William Grove’s 1889 novel The Wreck of a World. While we’re not yet seeing such advanced humanlike intelligence, recent developments have seen AI become a particularly hot topic. This past week, for example, the UK hosted the world’s first global AI safety summit at Bletchley Park. What is AI? Simply put, it is the ability of a computer to use large datasets to do tasks that can usually only be performed by humans, such as generating images, managing information, writing essays or engaging in conversation. In itself, AI is neither good nor evil – it is a tool that can be wielded for good or evil – but there are big discussions unfolding across society about the ethical use of such systems and the nature of artificial ‘sentience’. I’m certainly not qualified to speak into these. Instead, I tried asking ChatGPT – an AI-powered chatbot – what it ‘thought’ about the matter, especially in relation to Scripture. Here’s what it wrote in reply: ‘As we journey into the future, the emergence of AI brings to mind the wisdom of Proverbs 3:5 and 6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not
on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” AI may indeed reshape our path, and it’s crucial that we trust in God’s guidance as we navigate this new frontier.’ The message has a point! There’s no making AI go away; it’s here to stay. Our response – as in all things – is to seek the Spirit’s guidance in how we interact with it, recognising that our Father already knows more about this new technology than we ever will. While the Church has wrestled with new scientific developments in the past, there can be benefits: without embracing emerging technologies, we wouldn’t have had the first printed Bible. Imagine what might be achieved with AI in the coming years. Will we one day see a day of programmed pastors or mechanical ministers? Well, I think not. While the output of AI can sometimes appear convincingly human, there’s no understanding or empathy behind AI. But, if used correctly, AI could help a budding preacher put together their first sermon or help generate kids’ content to supplement the morning meeting every week. To paraphrase an old saying, why let the Devil have all the best tech? Could AI become a key component in our work leading people to fullness of life with Jesus?
Reflect and respond Would you pray a prayer generated by AI? Why or why not? Read Hebrews 13:20 and 21. How might AI equip you in doing God’s will? Listen to ‘Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)’. How can God uphold, empower and guide you through times of rapidly developing technologies?
This technology will undoubtedly be used unethically by some, but that doesn’t preclude its potential use for good. Whether we each choose to resist it, reject it or embrace it, the use of AI is rapidly becoming widespread and we cannot just ignore it. The key difference for us is putting Jesus at the centre of it all.
SIMON HOPE Editorial Assistant Salvationist
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TESTIMONY
Numbers in numbers
‘Through prayer God brings me peace’
Using the Book of Numbers, complete these calculations to discover a song with an important message
Cheniwe Susan Robertson (Leeds West Hunslet) explains how, with God’s help, she can now handle things differently
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14 Add double the number of sons of Levi in 3:17 1 12,000 2 12 (1,000) 3 40 (25) 4 2 (50) 5 273 (323) 6 12 (335) 7 10 (345) 8 70 (275) 9 35 (240) 10 4 (60) 11 10 (600) 12 250 (850) 13 31 (819) 14 6 (825) Song ‘He Hideth My Soul’ (SASB 825)
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GREW up in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, in a Methodist family. My sister married a carpentry teacher and he was transferred to the Howard Institute, a Salvation Army-run education centre. I often had holidays with my sister, which is how I came into contact with the Army. My aunt was also a Salvationist. In 2019 I moved to Leeds, as my husband had cancer and we couldn’t afford the healthcare in Zimbabwe. I attended the local Methodist church, but when I asked for someone to come and pray with me for my husband, no one would go. This left me feeling totally alone. My husband passed away in 2021. After this, I wanted to find another church in which to worship. I remembered my aunt’s church, The Salvation Army, and that she always had people from there who visited her and gave her support. At this time, I was working at a care home opposite Leeds West Hunslet Corps, so I decided to attend. There I felt so welcome; the corps officers were both so welcoming and friendly. y At the corps ps I felt such peace, eace, comfort and freedom, and I found und a new family. I now volunteer at the e corps luncheon club. God is working in my life. Previously, eviously, I used to get angry and was as unforgiving. Now I find that through rough prayer God brings me peace, eace, and I am able to accept things ings that I couldn’t before. With ith God’s help, I can now handle things ings differently. My faith has been helped a lot by
reading Called to Be a Soldier as I prepared for soldiership. At my enrolment, my corps officers invited Jane N’Dodo from Leeds Central to come and welcome me to African Praise Fellowship Zimbabwe, which was the start of a wonderful friendship. I now feel part of a big family with lots of brothers and sisters. O Have you got a testimony to share?
We’d love to hear your faith journey! Get in touch at salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk.
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PRAYING HANDS
by Ann Calver (Bishop’s Stortford)
In this occasional series, Salvationists share artwork inspired by their faith
Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of an eye When none but God is near. Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The majesty on high. Prayer is the contrite sinner’s voice Returning from his ways, While angels in their songs rejoice And cry: Behold, he prays! Prayer is the Christian’s vital breath, The Christian’s native air, His watchword at the gates of death; He enters Heaven with prayer. O thou by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way! The path of prayer thyself hast trod: Lord, teach us how to pray! ‘Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire’ (SASB 784)
What does Praying Hands depict? The artwork simply depicts praying hands. The hands represent two brothers; one is artistic and the other gave up what he was doing to pray for his brother.
silks. So, I plucked up the courage to do it my own way, with my own colours. I found the process gratifying. I would like to say my husband liked it too, as I didn’t talk as much when I was concentrating!
How was it made? There was something about the image of praying hands that appealed to me. Then, when I saw a pattern to do this picture in cross stitch, I had to have it. I was happy when I had finished because I was very new to cross stitch. When I started, I didn’t have a whole store of
What inspired it? As I looked at the picture, my mind was drawn to the verses of song 784 in the Army songbook – ‘Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire’ – and particularly to the fifth verse. Throughout my long life I have found these lyrics to be so true. It is wonderful to know that I can talk to God
at any time; I can share my joys and sorrows with him. When I’m anxious or lonely, I can take everything to the Lord in prayer. God has answered all my prayers, either with ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘wait’.
Do you have a piece of art to share inspired by your faith? Email it to salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk for consideration.
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BIBLE STUDY
A righteous master Major Philippa Smale considers our bond with a forgiving, encouraging God
ROMANS 6:15–23 ARRIET Tubman was born in Maryland, USA, in 1822. After escaping her life of slavery by finding freedom in Philadelphia, she made 13 trips back to Maryland to rescue some 70 slaves, including her family and friends. She used a network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She never lost anyone. Harriet died in 1913. To Harriet, who was a devout Christian, the idea of anyone being enslaved to another human being was anathema. Slavery is still an abomination today – and it still exists in various guises. Human trafficking is one of the worst forms but there are other kinds where people serve a cruel individual or group. Enforced slavery means that a person cannot choose their boss. Some types of slavery, however, can involve an element of choice.
the best slaves they possibly could be. He wrote: ‘Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. Obey them not only to win their favour when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart’ (Ephesians 6:5 and 6). However, he did acknowledge that there were different kinds of slavery: there was enforced slavery and there was a slavery that people could choose. In an interview in the 3 June issue of War Cry, Sarah Fairbairn talked about her addiction to drugs. ‘Addiction wants you isolated,’ she said. ‘It wants you on your own and, ultimately, addiction wants you dead. The opposite of addiction is connection, love, encouragement and belief… God holds me and lets me know that I’m loved. I am going to get it wrong sometimes, but there is grace for me.’ Sarah’s encouragement comes from her Christian faith.
PAUSE AND REFLECT What forms of slavery would you say involve choice?
PAUSE AND REFLECT What would you say is the opposite of addiction?
In Paul’s day, slavery was a fact of life. Many slaves had no choice. Because of their circumstances, they belonged to other people and had to serve them. They had no free will and no provision was made for them to be able to make decisions for themselves. It wasn’t Paul’s idea to abolish slavery. In fact, he told slaves who had become Christians to obey their masters and be
In our study passage, Paul talks about slavery to sin, which ‘leads to death’ (v16). He goes on to say: ‘You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness’ (v18). The choice has been made and the Roman Christians now serve a different master – Jesus. Because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection, they are able to become a part of a Household that is not of this
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world. The Master of this Household is like no earthly master, and he gives his ‘slaves’ the opportunity to live righteous lives ‘leading to holiness’ (v19). The result is ‘eternal life’ (v22). The idea of master and slave is still there, but it takes on a whole new meaning in Paul’s mind. Christians become slaves to Christ through making a life-changing choice and that change is infinitely for the better. There is no one a person can choose as master in this world who can offer righteousness, holiness and eternal life. Addiction is a jealous and unforgiving master. It is the direct antithesis to Jesus – who embodies forgiveness and encourages people to belong to one another, as they become children of God. The things we might choose as masters in this world are the opposite of what we experience as children of God. The fruit of the Spirit is ‘love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control’ (Galatians 5:22 and 23). The opposite of these – the ‘anti-fruit’ – could be listed as hate, joylessness, discord, impatience, cruelty, wickedness, faithlessness, harshness and self-indulgence. PAUSE AND REFLECT What would your list of ‘anti-fruit’ comprise? Another characteristic of a child of God is, of course, righteousness. In Paul’s view, righteousness makes a good master. What would the opposite of
Prayer Matters contains daily devotions covering specific areas in the territory, current worldwide situations and personal reflection and relationship with God. A PDF of the unedited booklet is available to download from salvationist.org.uk/resources.
WELLBEING FOCUS by Major Sarah Evans (Director of Well Being Department, THQ) SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER ‘His tender touch can heal the brokenhearted,/ His word dispel the darkness of despair’ (SASB 193). Pray for the wide-ranging ministry of regional wellbeing officers, including pastoral support, critical incident response, workplace mediation and pastoral supervision. SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER ‘O Lord, whose human hands were quick/ To feed the hungry, heal the sick,/ Who love by loving deed expressed,/ Help me to comfort the distressed’ (SASB 1003). Pray for wellbeing programmes across the territory, such as Renew Wellbeing cafés, Kintsugi Hope courses and the Wellbeing Journey. righteousness be? Perhaps ‘evil’ is the word that sums it up the best. The psalmist writes: ‘The Lord reigns for ever; he has established his throne for judgement. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble’ (Psalm 9:7–9). In another psalm we read: ‘The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I am not guilty of turning from my God’ (Psalm 18:20 and 21). PAUSE AND REFLECT What does being a slave to righteousness mean to you? If righteousness is our master, it means that Jesus is our Master – for he embodies all that righteousness is. In Psalm 31:1–3, we read: ‘In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me.’
MAJOR PHILIPPA SMALE Retired Officer Truro
SHALOM FOCUS by Lieutenant Martyn Bellshaw (Gillingham) MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER – JUDGES 6:24 God, you are our peace, our shalom, our wholeness. Help us to recognise that we are made complete only in the depth of your shalom and in your restoration of all creation. Thank you, Father, that you had a plan to restore us. Jesus, thank you for making our wholeness complete. Spirit, thank you that by your presence you reveal our wholeness each day. Amen. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER – MALACHI 2:5 Jesus, help us to live in the covenant you fulfilled. May we live in our inheritance of life in its fullness, in your shalom. Help us to stand in awe of your name, that we might know its power in and over our lives. Amen. WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER – PSALM 37:11 God, help us to put aside our pride that makes us stumble and fall. Help us to lay down all that stops us from dwelling in your peace. Jesus, empower us to enter into our inheritance of your healing and wholeness, made possible by your example of the power of meekness. Amen. THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER – ISAIAH 26:3 Jesus, we ask that you give us the strength of mind, body and soul to fix our hearts on you, so that our hope and our trust are found in you alone. In that truth, Spirit of God, keep us in perfect peace. Amen. FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER – PSALM 119:165 Father God, your Word is written in our hearts. Help us to meditate and to live the truth of your word in our everyday, ordinary living. May this truth be our guide to living in your wholeness, in your shalom. Amen.
PRAYER REQUESTS Do you have something or someone you’d like us to pray for? Email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk with ‘prayer request’ in the subject line and the Territorial Prayer Network will uphold them in prayer.
Calling all young artists! Salvationist introduces the Kids Alive! Christmas card competition
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S the start of Advent hovers on the horizon, Salvationists across the territory will be beginning to think about their Christmas plans. While many will be sending Christmas cards to loved ones and corps members, lots of young people will also be designing their own and entering it in the Kids Alive! Christmas e-card competition. The annual contest, now in its third year, invites young artists to design a Christmas card to be used in The Salvation Army’s collection on the e-card website dontsendmeacard.com. E-cards are an environmentally friendly way to send a greeting, so entering the competition is an ideal way to encourage people to think about caring for creation at Christmas. The winning design will be featured on the cover of the 16 December issue of Kids Alive!, and receive a £100 voucher for The Entertainer toy shop. Vouchers are also awarded to the top three card designers and to the best
entry in each age category. Last year, more than 220 entries were received. The overall winner was Siyona, age 14, whose card design spelled out the joy of giving to loved ones at Christmas. The runners-up were Chan Wing Lam, 6, and Surina, 13. The other winners included Mia, 6, in the under-7s category, Ciara, 9, in the 7–9s category, Karina, 10, in the 10–12s category and Jathushigah, 13, in the over-12s category. They all received vouchers for The Entertainer. Do you know a young artist who would love to follow in Siyona’s footsteps and be the designer of this year’s Salvation Army e-card? If you’re a parent, corps leader, children’s worker or YP section leader, why not share this challenge with a young artist you know? O For more information on the
competition, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/ fundraise-christmas/christmas-cardcompetition or pick up a copy of Kids Alive! magazine.
What you can win
How to enter
The different age categories are:
Design a drawing/creation of something Christmassy on A4 paper – the more creative, the better! You can even use glitter or sequins!
Under-7s 7 to 9-year-olds 10 to 12-year-olds Over-12s The prizes up for grabs are: Age category winners 4 × £20 voucher Second prizes 2 × £50 voucher First prize 1 × £100 voucher
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Send the design in an A4 envelope – please don’t fold it! – along with the young person’s full name, age, address and their parent’s or carer’s email address to: Freepost RUGC-XZAY-GRKG, Supporter Services Unit, 3rd Floor, The Salvation Army, 1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ The competition closes on Friday 24 November. There is no fee to enter, but if you want to donate at justgiving.com/fundraising/ SallyArmyKidsChristmasCardCompetition, you’ll also help to raise money for food and presents for children in need.
REFLECTION
NEVER STOP
PRAYING Ivan Radford considers what seems to be an impossible goal
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OT my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord,/ Standin’ in the need of prayer.’ The song ‘Standin’ in the Need of Prayer’ will be familiar to many Salvationists, and it perhaps sheds light on how we can often think about prayer. The lyrics could be referring to our own personal need to pray for ourselves, in response to whatever stress or difficult time we’re facing. They could be referring to a routine of intercessory prayers on behalf of other people, as we pray for God to be with someone else in whatever problem they’re experiencing. In both those scenarios, praying can often be a reaction to a situation – when we have trials and temptations, we take them to the Lord in prayer. There is, of course, nothing wrong in seeking God’s support and help when in distress – rooting ourselves in God’s strength is the only way to journey through this world, and he’s always there to comfort, heal and carry us. But what if prayer were a more proactive part of your life? As Corrie ten Boom once put it: ‘Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tyre?’ Do you let prayer guide you, or do you let your circumstances guide your prayers? 1 Thessalonians 5:17 takes this to the logical extreme, with a simple order: ‘Never stop praying’ (New Living Translation). Those three words can seem like an impossible ask, an impractical goal in a life where we’re often too busy to pause and spend time in prayer. But that short, direct verse becomes more achievable when put into context of the three words that precede it: ‘Always be joyful’ (v16 NLT). Of course, Paul isn’t saying that Christians must always be happy and cheerful, but rather that they should live in the joyful peace that comes with knowing God. In verse 18, he elaborates
further, by adding the instruction to ‘be thankful in all circumstances’ (NLT). There is one thing that we can always be thankful for: that God is with us. In whatever situation or problem we face, God is there. He’s not there because we pray after the fact and ask him to be there: God is already with us. He’s with us when we wake up in the morning and go to bed at night. He’s there ahead of us, working in whatever situation or problem that awaits us. He even knows our very thoughts before we speak them – and yet still he loves us so much that he wants us to pray and tell him everything anyway. If you begin every day in that hope, in that certainty, isn’t that something to be thankful for? If your starting point is knowing that God is already with you, that God already has you in his hands, isn’t that a reason to be joyful no matter what happens, even when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed? If you’re always thanking God for the fact that he’s already by your side, then everything you do can become a prayerful act of faith – you can walk, talk and live wrapped in that prayer of thanks. That means you can enter any situation not just praying to God for help later, but praying for his guidance beforehand. Rather than asking God what he can do for you, you can begin to ask God what you can do for him – because in every situation, he’s already there, waiting for you to join him in his work. If you can do that, prayer stops being your spare tyre and becomes your steering wheel. And that’s something we’re we re all standing in the need of every day.
IVAN RADFORD Managing Editor Salvationist
INTERVIEW
‘My mother used to pray all the time’ Territorial Prayer Co-ordinator Major Gary Lacey talks to Simon Hope about his vibrant prayer life
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ANY people see prayer as a moment with God snatched from the busy claws of life – 30 seconds here or 5 minutes there – to meditate on Christ before the day drags them onward. When did you last pray? Major Gary Lacey finds this is a tricky question. Not because he doesn’t pray, but quite the opposite. He never stops praying – almost literally! ‘If you don’t talk and listen to God, then you can’t be in relationship with him and experience all he has for you,’ Gary explains. ‘That’s the importance I place on prayer.’ His passion for constant consecrated conversation with Christ began with a master’s degree in Celtic mission, where he discovered how Celtic Christians prayed over the humdrum of everyday occurrences and brought God into every moment, even the seemingly mundane. Following their example, Gary lives out 1 Thessalonians 5:17 by praying over everything, everywhere, all the time. Walk with me on my commute today. Help me make the right choices in my weekly shop. Speak through me as I talk to Simon Hope about my prayer life. ‘My prayer life in my early days as a Salvationist wasn’t really that brilliant,’ he admits. ‘It was limited to prayer times that were put on, prayer meetings, stuff like that. It was kind of mechanical, if you like.’
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He admits that getting into a new way of praying was hard work in the beginning: ‘It took a good year of steadfast commitment to get into the swing of things.’ Now, it’s been more than a decade since he moved from simple religiosity to relationship with God, and his connection to the Almighty is flourishing. Of course, this doesn’t mean he’s forgone ritual prayer completely: he still dedicates moments of each day to specifically focusing on God. His personal rhythm includes half an hour of
prayer first thing each morning to set himself up for the day. Now, it’s perhaps unsurprising to hear that the territorial prayer co-ordinator moves through life in this bold way, but some would consider a lifestyle so thoroughly baptised in prayer to be an impossibility. Gary assures me it’s not and gives me two helpful tips for anyone who is passionate about putting God in the passenger seat of their inner monologue: ‘The first thing is to make the choice,’ he asserts. ‘With me, I was unhappy with
where my prayer life was – it wasn’t very fulfilling, and I knew I could go deeper with God. I wanted him to become everything that the Bible says: my friend, my Saviour, my King. To see those things, I had to work at it, so I started by making the choice.’ The choice to do what, you ask? Well, that’s the second tip. ‘Just start speaking to him,’ Gary continues. ‘All the time, in every area of your life, practise doing it. Whatever happens, just speak to God. It’s amazing how it strengthens you as a person and in your relationship with Christ. ‘Those are my two tips: first, make the choice; second, practise. You should also build in a structure. Like I say, I pray in the mornings to start the day. Make sure you have a structure and then decide to take that out into the world!’ Is a deeper relationship with God really worth such dedication and effort? If your answer is ‘Yes!’, be assured you’re not alone. The Territorial Prayer Network exists to unite people from across the territory in upholding each other and building a structure of intercession. It’s a thriving community of Salvationists and friends, and there are big plans for new things on the horizon. Namely, a territorial boiler room. In the context of prayer, boiler rooms are collections of people set aside to pray fervently towards a goal. The idea came about in the 19th century, when steam was the source of all power, and
it conjures an image of prayer as the energy source of all mission. ‘We’re going to facilitate the territory by setting a prayer rhythm,’ Gary says excitedly. ‘This will help us pray more specifically for the mission of the UK and Ireland Territory – because without prayer there is no mission. ‘At the same time, we’re releasing corps, centres and Army groups to build mini boiler rooms – called furnaces – to deal with local prayer needs. People who are into prayer can build a furnace and then link with us. We’ve worked hard this year to shape this up, and we’re launching it at the Encounter Prayer Gathering in January 2024, so that’s really exciting. ‘I’d love to see new faces join the Territorial Prayer Network. I think of my mother, who wasn’t connected into a wider network but used to pray all the time. I think it’s great to connect prayers all over the territory, so they’ve got support and feel part of something bigger.’ Just imagine where the Army could be in 10 years’ time if prayer became a central engine driving its mission. How many stories of spiritual growth and lives transformed would we be telling? ‘This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us’ (1 John 5:14). But, as Gary reminds me, it’s up to each one of us to step out in prayer.
Keep up to date with the prayer network Visit salvationist.org.uk/prayernetwork and facebook.com/ saukprayerpage. Join the Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/SA.prayer. networkUKI. Email saprayernetwork@ salvationarmy.org.uk to join the Territorial Prayer Network’s mailing list for regular prayer bulletins.
SAVE THE DATE WHAT Encounter Prayer Gathering WHEN Friday 26 January to Sunday 28 January 2024 WHERE The Slate Conference Centre, University of Warwick BOOK YOUR PLACE salvationist.org.uk/encounterprayer-gathering
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ROMFORD We as semble and provide a themed familyfriendly Prayer Ro om in a Box full of materials, resources and prompts to help people explore and conn ect with God. We include Scrip ture, meditations and poems and share these onlin e for folk who are unable to atte nd in person.
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ARMY UPDATES
ARMY NEWS
Officers lift their eyes to the King HARROGATE CONFERENCE CENTRE OFFICERS from around the territory gathered together to spend time in worship and fellowship and be re-energised and encouraged as they engaged with the theme Lifting Our Eyes to the King. Led by territorial leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill and Colonels Paul and Jenine Main, the three-day event gave officers the opportunity to step back and receive God’s word, hear his voice and lift their hearts and voices in worship. Commissioner Gill Cotterill introduced the song ‘In Need of Grace’, which became a key theme for the gathering and was embraced as being a heartfelt prayer, lifted both corporately and individually, as each acknowledged their own need as a child of God. Each time it was sung, its significance and impact grew and the Holy Spirit descended to respond to the heart song being lifted up. The experience was enhanced by excellent Bible teaching from Captain Naomi Clifton (Blackpool Citadel) on the theme of The Servant King, as described in Isaiah 52 and 53. Guest speaker the Rev Les Isaac challenged the congregation with the question: ‘Is God still with us?’ Testimonies of where God, the King, is at work across the UKI Territory were shared and warmly received. Listeners were able not only to celebrate the situations highlighted but also be reminded of countless other examples where God is at work in unexpected ways and places. In an act of togetherness, all present were invited to join prayer ribbons into one single strand, which were then wrapped around a cross. These were days of enrichment and blessing that will impact not only those gathered but also the appointments to which the officers return in the days and months ahead. – JW O Watch or listen to ‘In Need of Grace’ online at youtu.be/I0lrDDyDxIs. 14
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BARKING As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations, the corps welcomed the International Fellowship. Corps members were invited to wear their traditional dress to celebrate diversity, and the International Fellowship performed a traditional Filipino dance. Captain Rona Mutcha, associate officer at Regent Hall, led worship themed around John 6:1–15 and challenged worshippers to decide what they can give for the glory of Jesus. – SW
HARVEST
BARROW-IN-FURNESS Harvest celebrations included a tea and games afternoon and Harvest festival to collect food for the food store. – SG
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BECCLES Generously donated items were shared between the local food bank, the corps emergency food store and individuals known to the corps. Farming items and sunflowers made the display extra special. Harvest hymns were enjoyed, Godly Play was led by Methodist Deacon Linda Kinchenton, and more than 50 people attended a ploughman’s lunch. – LW
ECUMENICAL
Delegates take time to listen THE HAYES CONFERENCE CENTRE
HARVEST LURGAN Captains Ian and Keely Standley (WBC) conducted a celebration of Harvest, starting with a Saturday night of fun and food ending with a touching epilogue. Sunday’s Harvest ingathering was excellent with the captains conducting a service that included a tree of thankful ‘leaves’ written by corps members. – CB
HARVEST
CHATHAM He Who Has Ears to Hear was the theme at the Harvest service, which was part of a year of celebrations for the 150th corps anniversary. Gifts were brought to the 150th anniversary garden for use in the Bags of Hope grocery distribution. A great morning of celebration culminated in the mercy seat being used. Pictured is the full garden with olive, fig and citrus trees and a traditional harvest loaf made by corps officer Major Ian Payne. – IP
TWELVE Salvation Army representatives were among 98 delegates at the Ecumenical Representatives Conference in Swanwick, organised by Churches Together in England. The theme was Listening to Ecumenical Experience. In the opening session, Territorial Ecumenical Officer LieutColonel Jonathan Roberts encouraged people to share their experiences and hopes. Songwriter and broadcaster John Bell spoke about the origins and influence of the ecumenical community of Iona in Scotland. He also led a workshop on how songs shape belief and gave some thoughts on the future of ecumenism. In other sessions, delegates considered local unity in mission and heard encouraging examples of urban ecumenism in Bradford and Manchester as well as rural ecumenism in Cornwall and Lincolnshire. Each denomination sent a youth delegate, and one session included a panel conversation about young adults’ experience of ecumenism. Delegates also met in denominational groups to discuss the ecumenical element of the missional journal and the challenges and opportunities of ecumenical work. Pictured are Major Ian Mountford (Chelmsford and THQ), Major Jonathan Greetham (Swanage), Major Gareth Dickens (Winsford), Major Katrina Greetham (Swanage), Captain Les Heal (Kilmarnock), Captain Kathryn Stowers (Newport Citadel), Captain Wendy Brown (Sutton-in-Ashfield), Major David Evans (THQ), youth delegate Arran Burr (Hillingdon) and Captain Diane Pryor (Wombwell with Barnsley). – JR
BRIGHTON CONGRESS HALL Harvest weekend started with a supper attended by local residents and corps folk. A quiz was arranged by Bandmaster Joe Crombie and his wife, Chris, with members of Hove and Brighton Bevendean forming two teams, and everyone shared food together. – BW SWINDON CITADEL Harvest commenced with a supper and quiz evening. Previous corps officer Major Sylvia Watts was the guest leader for the weekend, and on the Sunday spoke about Harvest being a celebration of God’s goodness. Donated food went towards food parcels. – SR BARGOED Harvest weekend began with Sunday worship led by Corps Treasurer Rodney Screen with the theme Rooted. A Harvest supper and quiz were well attended. The food will be used for food parcels within the community. – JS
COST OF LIVING STOCKTON The corps launched the Bread and Butter Thing, an affordable food club for people struggling with the cost of living crisis. Held every Tuesday, the club offers three bags of fruit and vegetables, chilled food and cupboard staples for £8.50, and has helped people save around £25 on their weekly food bills. – AR Salvationist 4 November 2023
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NEW COMMITMENTS
CLEVEDON
HASTINGS TEMPLE
CORPS officer Captain Lorraine Cole enrolled Patrick as a soldier and his daughter, Lily-Rose, as a junior soldier. Both chose songs that reflected their testimonies: Patrick chose ‘Who You Say I Am’ and Lily-Rose chose ‘I’m So Blessed’, a song she learnt at summer school a couple of weeks before her enrolment. – LC
JEAN Green was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Karen Smith. Jean wishes to spread the name of Jesus at every opportunity and is excited by the new opportunities she will have to do so. She has a very vibrant testimony of God being at work in her life and is an extremely ardent prayer warrior. Also pictured is Recruiting Sergeant Major Carole Babstock. – MS
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MARY Pearce was welcomed as an adherent by Cadet Lizzy Kitchenside. Mary shared that she has been a Christian for many years and that following Jesus has helped her through the difficulties of life. She also shared that she felt welcomed and loved from the moment she first attended the corps. – EK
CATHERINE McKenzie was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Keith Scales. Catherine is pictured with Recruiting Sergeant Ann Hook and Songster Leader Stuart Hook. – FS
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A FAMILY of five were welcomed by corps officer Lieutenant James Pegg – three as adherents and two enrolled as junior soldiers. The family’s first contact with the corps came through the Good Grub Club. Diego, Jason, Michael and Maria Pestana and José Gouveia began worshipping at the corps a year ago. Each one testified to feeling loved and supported and told how their faith had grown and how they feel a part of the church family. As well as attending worship, José and Maria regularly help at weekly activities. – JB
TRIBUTES
MAJOR JOY WEBB OF BORN to officer parents Burnal and Irene in 1932, Joy was encouraged to play the piano, sing and even learn the vibraphone. She became singing company leader at Leyton Citadel at an early age. She entered the training college, where her talents were recognised. Commissioned in 1955, she was appointed to the college with responsibility of leading the women’s singing brigade. In 1963, following a comment by General Coutts, the principal requested Joy put together a group with guitars for the BBC’s Tonight and the Joystrings brought the gospel through music to the charts. Joy later continued this work with Joy Folk, promoting Christian guitar groups. One of Joy’s passions was working with young people. While a cadet, she was training college YP sergeant. While directing the junior national school of music for girls at Sunbury Court, she formed the Sunbury Junior Singers. She arranged songs for them, including ‘Standin’ in the Need of Prayer’. They sang at national events, including the National Free Church Women’s Council’s 80th anniversary in the presence of the Queen Mother. Joy wrote 15 musicals, including Breakthrough, which featured ‘The Candle of the Lord’. She was a great songwriter. Some of her songs, such as ‘A Starry Night’, are still sung by schools and choirs. For much of her officership, Joy was the officer for modern music and drama at NHQ. In the 1980s, she established the Marylebone Theatre Company to develop plays with Salvationists and those who did not profess a faith. In 2004, the retired Major Joy Webb was admitted to the Order of the Founder. Joy’s sole desire was to be a bridge for people to know God. Joy’s family thank everyone for their prayers and kind words. They are humbled to realise how much Joy and her music touched people’s hearts and lives, and thank God for her life and ministry. – AR
CHRIS FLINT IPSWICH CITADEL CHRIS was born in Old Stratford in 1943 and had a brother and two sisters. At the age of 16 he became a boy apprentice in the RAF and embarked on a career that would see him travel the world, becoming a wing commander and a fellow of the Institute of Logistics. He married Val in 1963 and they had two children, Amanda and Steven, and four grandchildren. After his retirement, they moved to Suffolk and worshipped at Ipswich Citadel. He was a valued member of the maintenance and audio-visual teams until ill health made him stand back. In spite of his failing health, he and Val continued to come to Sunday worship whenever possible. Chris will be remembered as a thoughtful, highly intelligent, wellinformed and open-minded Christian gentleman. These characteristics form the important legacy that he leaves to his family, friends and to the members of Ipswich Citadel. – DC
FREDERICK MAPPLEDORAM CAMBRIDGE CITADEL FREDERICK Raymond Mappledoram, known as Ray, was born in 1930 into a farming family and was a third-generation Salvationist. For 92 years Ray served mostly at Cambridge Citadel, with brief spells at Clydebank and at Wisbech during the 1970s. He was, for many decades, a bandsman and songster, taking on various active roles within the corps at Cambridge, including YPSM and latterly recruiting sergeant. Ray blended his Army beliefs with his working life as a farmer: Sundays were always the Lord’s Day, and many benefited from his Christian support and encouragement, both within the Army family and the wider farming community. Married to Marie for 58 years, together they held open house to a wide array of family and friends, raising their four children, Susan, Sarah, Debbie and Philip, with strong Christian values. Well done, good and faithful servant. – SM
PHILIP HENDY HADLEIGH TEMPLE AN invitation to youth councils was Philip’s introduction to the Army. He was saved and chose to worship at Hednesford Corps. In 1973 Philip entered the International Training College and, for 30 years, served as an officer in corps and divisional appointments, encouraging many young people in their faith. During this time, he led the adventure week in Aviemore and particularly enjoyed hill walking. Philip is remembered for his practical kindness, particularly for people facing homelessness. While in Bath, he opened a night shelter at the hall, which became a safe place for many. Leaving officership, he continued to work with rough sleepers at Watford New Hope Trust, Willow House Lifehouse and Booth House Lifehouse. In retirement, Philip assisted with the Silver Service club at the corps. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he delivered prescriptions and shared many doorstep conversations. After a short illness, he is now reunited with his identical twin brother. – JK
BRENDA SCOULDING EVESHAM HAVING witnessed family members find faith through the Alpha course and go on to join The Salvation Army, Brenda wanted that experience for herself. But living in an area without reliable public transport, and being recently widowed, made that impossible. So Brenda borrowed the tapes, watched them at home and shared her questions and discussions by phone. She gave her life to Jesus on her knees in her lounge, describing the feeling as like having a heart attack, but filled with joy! Becoming a long-distance adherent at Chatham, Brenda’s prayers for a local fellowship were answered by the discovery of a corps in her nearest town, Evesham, and she was enrolled there in 2010. As an active soldier she led Cameo club for seven years. Ill health in recent years sadly meant Brenda could no longer attend, but her faith, devotion to Jesus and strong witness remained until the end. – MS Salvationist 4 November 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARMY PEOPLE
ENGAGEMENTS
Local officers appointed
General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
COL SGT GRAHAM HOLLAND, Clowne
Sun 5 Nov ICO Spiritual Day
Wedding anniversaries Diamond (65 years) MAJORS BETTY AND MIKE JONES
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill Fri 17 Nov ICO Farewell Meeting
Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill and Territorial Leader for Leader Development Commissioner Gill Cotterill
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Retired officers’ birthdays
Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Jenine Main
MAJOR PAMELA WOOD, 80 on 16 November
Sat 4 Nov – Sun 5 Nov Swansea Tue 7 Nov – Thu 9 Nov Switzerland (Western European Leaders’ Conference) Sun 12 Nov Whitehall (National Service of Remembrance)*
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Themed Comfort and Joy and based on the carol ‘God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen’, these new teaching materials and creative prayer and worship ideas help bring the Christmas story to life. Download the resources from salvationist.org.uk/resources.
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The All Terrain Podcast Host Jo Taylor (Children and Youth) is joined by World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker, who grew up in a Christian community in west London and has loved words from a young age and been a full-time poet since he graduated with a maths degree in 2015. Harry has performed four solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as winning Best Spoken Word Show. This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe. Download accompanying notes at salvationist.org.uk/podcasts.
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