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QUOTES FROM THE MEDIA

CHURCH ORGANISATIONS CALL ATTENTION TO WORSENING PLIGHT OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

CHURCH OF ENGLAND UNVEILS STRATEGY TO HELP ITS RURAL CHURCHES THRIVE

The primate of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, Major Archbishop Svietoslav Shevchuk, has urged continued humanitarian support for more than 12 million people uprooted by the war in his country. At the same time, church organisations in Europe have also appealed for increased aid…

Meanwhile, the international charity World Vision said that it had helped more than 116,000 refugees with food, healthcare and education during the first 14 weeks of the war, but warned that one third of Ukraine’s population … had now fled their homes…

In a statement for World Refugee Day … Eurodiaconia, a network that represents 52 churches and Christian social organisations, warned that problems remained with recognition of IDs and documents, as well as access to funding and material support.

Countries such as Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia still faced ‘unprecedented pressures’ from Europe’s largest refugee crisis since the Second World War, it said…

[The] Archbishop of Lviv, the Most Rev Mieczyslaw Mokrzycki, told Vatican Radio that he was deeply grateful for the help provided by church charities across Europe.

The Church of England has launched a 10-point strategy to help its thousands of rural churches survive and thrive.

Many provided cool sanctuaries during the recent record-breaking temperatures – but they have the potential to play a much more strategic community role…

The strategy sets out 10 key areas ‘where applying relatively small changes can make a big difference to the revitalisation, recovery and renewal of our village churches, amplifying the efforts that may well be happening already’.

The publication comes as many rural churches are facing increasing pressures – financial, demographic and … the upkeep of buildings – to continue as centres of mission and ministry.

Calls to a trafficking charity’s helpline increased after Sir Mo Farah revealed that he had been brought to the UK illegally as a child.

Unseen UK told BBC News … that it saw a 20 per cent rise in calls, and a 15 per cent rise in overall contact, including through their website and app…

Shortly after Sir Mo’s story was publicised, a coalition of anti-trafficking organisations and lawyers released a joint statement praising the athlete. ‘[Sir Mo’s] action should stand as an inspiration for us all and strengthen our resolve to identify trafficking, protect children and ensure that all victims of trafficking and slavery in the UK are able to safely come forward and secure the support they need to rebuild their lives,’ said the statement.

The Metropolitan Police also said it had opened an investigation into the allegations.

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‘WORK FROM HOME’ BLAMED FOR BIG ISSUE SALES SLUMP Big Issue sales have slumped by a third as people continue the Covid trend of working from home…

The cost of living crisis, Covid fears and the loss of high street stores are also adding to vendors’ woes.

Hull-based Shaun Vagg said his sales have more than halved, forcing him to ‘rip up’ unsold magazines…

The closure of the Marks & Spencer store in Hull city centre in May 2019 effectively ‘killed footfall’, he said…

Reinforcing the importance of the magazine, Mr Vagg said: ‘If it was not for the Big Issue, I would be [six feet] under.’

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FOUNDER William Booth GENERAL Brian Peddle TERRITORIAL COMMANDER Commissioner Anthony Cotterill EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Major Mal Davies TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN 0845 634 0101

Grasping opportunity LET me attempt to put two thoughts together here, which could be challenging because sometimes I struggle to put one thought together!

A little over 35 years ago I began working for The Salvation Army as a youth worker in an accommodation programme for teenagers experiencing homelessness.

The majority had been kicked out of home or had left ‘voluntarily’ (often to avoid abuse) and they had issues to work through, including identity, belonging, self-esteem and depression, not to mention – very often – addiction and poverty.

When I began, I recall my line manager, an officer, saying that most of our clients were ‘opportunity-deprived’. He explained: ‘If you’re rich, you have choice. You can choose a house, what clothes to wear, where to eat, where to holiday, even what vocation or career to pursue. These kids have one choice: whatever’s cheapest or easiest. They don’t have the options to pick from that others have; they’re opportunity-deprived.’

It’s a phrase that’s stuck with me and, sadly, applies to many people I’ve assisted through my officership. Hold that thought!

A few years ago I read The Gold Mine Effect, which explores why some geographic areas produce more talented people in a specific field than other places (for example, footballers from Brazil). One of the book’s conclusions is that, for some people, sport is their only way to avoid a life of poverty or social restrictions. To become an international-level sportsperson was a way ‘out’ of the culture they were trapped in.

Why settle for a low-paid job in a factory when you can run fast and, with training, actually make it your living?

This issue of Salvationist touches on sport, on inequality, on poverty, on lack of opportunity and on hope for a brighter future.

Rob Moye, the territory’s sports mission specialist, talks about a sports video discipleship course called Athlos. He also talks about sports mission. He says: ‘It’s about helping people connect their passion for Jesus with their love of sport, which can provide fresh opportunities for mission, opening doors and building relationships in their communities.’

This was exactly the experience of Laura-Jane Kingscott (see page 20), who joined a running club and found a community!

‘By joining an existing club in my area, I truly believe many more opportunities will come up where I am able to share my faith, my life story and support others,’ she writes. ‘I could’ve quite easily got a group of fellow runners from my corps together and created a little running club, but I’m not sure community would’ve been built in the same way.’

A similar sense of finding fellowship in a recreational setting is clear in the article on Dance Fit Tots (see pages 10 and 11), a joint effort of the Music and Creative Arts (Maca) team and the Family Ministries Unit.

Dan Elson, from the Maca team, writes: ‘By using engaging content with an explicit Christian message, Dance Fit Tots also hopes to ... provide group leaders and volunteers with an opportunity to talk about their faith’.

Throw into the mix articles on inequality from the Research and Development Unit, on debt advice from the team at Bedford Congress Hall and on a key homelessness report published by the Public Affairs Unit, and we have a paper filled with stories of people finding and creating new opportunities and, sadly, people who lack them.

Who do you know who needs a new start? Who do you know who needs new hope? Who do you know who has never been given a fair chance? Who do you know who needs Jesus in their life? Take the opportunity to pray for them now.

MAJOR MAL DAVIES Editor Salvationist

CONTENTS Quotes from the media

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News Prayer matters

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Feature Eradicating inequalities

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by Dr Rebecca Harrocks

Feature 10 and 11 Dancing like no one is watching

by Dan Elson

Resources Faith and fitness

12 and 13

Feature 14 and 15 ‘It’s not just people without work who are struggling’

by Lyn Woods

Bible study Open rebellion

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by Major Annette Allen

Through the week with Salvationist 16 and 17

by Major Jane Kimberley

New commitments

18 and 19

Testimony ‘I started to run and felt instantly welcome’

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by Laura-Jane Kingscott

Adverts

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Announcements

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Quiz Where in the world?

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

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NEWS

COMMUNITY

MUSIC

New Malachi Homes project opens its doors SOUTHEND CITADEL THE Salvation Army has unveiled the new Malachi Homes project in Leigh-on-Sea, which aims to rehabilitate people experiencing homelessness.

The modular homes project, set up with housing developer The Hill Group, Citizens UK and the Southend-on-Sea city council, comprises six purpose-built units.

The Hill Group gifted the homes and associated groundworks, while The Salvation Army and the council will support residents in adjusting to their new lives.

Major Andrew and Captain Tracey Bale (Norwich Citadel) led Southend Citadel and Southend Southchurch Corps throughout the project. Captain Tracey said she was ‘thrilled work had been completed’.

‘Most of the time we are just plugging a hole here or there without giving [people] the support they need to move on to a better life,’ she added. ‘This project allows that to happen. You’re looking at the whole person and trying to help them on every level.’

Divisional Commander Major Howard Russell added: ‘The strength of The Salvation Army is in community. This scheme is linked with the corps in Southend.

The people who are going to help support it are from the area. Local ownership and local support for local people who are going to be living here has to be the way forward.’ – AR

COMMUNITY SAFFRON WALDEN When members heard that the nearby food bank’s shelves were ‘worryingly bare’ they held an impromptu collection for items they could donate. They also promised to regularly pray for the food bank. – JA 4

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Ipswich Citadel Band play in the Bethesda Eventide care home gardens

ARMY NEWS

Lives at risk from homelessness funding cuts UK THE number of people experiencing homelessness with mental health and addiction problems has increased but funding for support has been cut, warns a new report from the Army.

Homelessness Funding – What’s Next? reveals that every day in England and Wales a person experiencing homelessness dies from suicide, drugs or alcohol.

Deaths from drug poisoning have shot up 112 per cent, while funding for addiction services has dropped by 12 per cent since 2013. The number of people experiencing homelessness with mental health problems has increased by 19 per cent since 2018, but funding for mental health services over the last decade has gone down by 27 per cent.

The government has pledged to spend at least £640m a year to tackle homelessness by 2024. The Salvation Army has called this a game-changer, but only if at least half the money is invested in support services, especially mental health and addiction treatment.

Will Neville, 33, has seen homelessness from both sides of the fence, first as a former resident of William Booth Centre Lifehouse in Birmingham and now as a manager there.

‘Homelessness is a public health problem first and a housing problem second,’ he said.

‘When I was homeless and addicted to drugs and had a problem with alcohol, I twice tried to take my own life. Now my job involves supporting people experiencing homelessness, I know how common suicide attempts and drug overdoses are.

‘Ring-fencing money for addiction and mental health services is the only way to properly tackle the reasons so many fall into the homelessness downward spiral that is so hard to recover from.’

The Army’s report recommends that mental health and addiction support is part of local authority homelessness strategies and that targets are set on the number of people who are provided with mental health and addiction support alongside existing targets for accommodation. It also suggests that cities and regions with high levels of homelessness should introduce the same Chain recording system as in London, which provides detailed information on the number of rough sleepers in need of support for drug, alcohol and mental health problems.

It recommends as well that local authorities should produce statistics that can show the level of homelessness both locally and nationally and how much they are spending on supporting different groups of people so that funding can be appropriately allocated. – AR O Read the Homelessness Funding – What’s Next? report online at salvationarmy.org.uk

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children enjoy fun in the park SEE PAGE 5

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couples attend marriage course SEE PAGE 6

1,211 referrals to food bank SEE PAGE 7

PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION NORTH WALSHAM Captain Carl Whitewood (Ramsgate) presented a certificate to corps officer Major Richard Durrant on his retirement. A packed hall heard of events that had taken place at the different corps where Major Richard and his wife, Major Heather Durrant, had served over the years. The meeting also included the singing of songs associated with each corps. – JB

ANNIVERSARY

COMMUNITY MALDON The charity shop is helping Ukrainian refugees settle into the area by offering summer clothes, shoes and volunteering opportunities. Ukrainian refugee Leila, 25, has volunteered with the shop for a month. Shop manager Kevin Dawson-Jennings said: ‘She has been doing an amazing job and her English is improving all the time. We’re thrilled to have her.’ Kevin hopes that offering such volunteer opportunities to Ukrainians will give them ‘hope and purpose’. – AR

CONSETT A special weekend marked the farewell and retirement of corps officers Majors Ian and Pam McCredie. On Saturday, members attended a celebratory afternoon tea along with family and friends. During Sunday’s worship meeting, Divisional Commander Major David Burns presented Majors Ian and Pam with retirement certificates recognising their 29 years of service together. They are pictured with CSM Bernard Snook holding the flag. – HM

MARKET RASEN Barton-upon-Humber Band and Songsters visited to celebrate the corps anniversary. An afternoon workshop preceded an outdoor meeting, the weather being kind for the event.

The visitors enjoyed refreshments prior to an evening praise meeting.

Corps leader Territorial Envoy Terence Carpenter welcomed a large audience of corps folk, locals and visitors from Gainsborough, Grimsby, Lincoln and Louth Corps. The evening of music included a recorder solo, Major Alan Norton (Barton-upon-Humber) playing guitar and singing old song lyrics to modern tunes, and items from the united bands and songsters, before Major Alan gave a benediction. – GB

EVENT COMMUNITY

WILLIAMSTOWN The fellowship joined Pentre Corps to organise a Fun in the Park event at Penygraig Park. The weather, however, had a different idea and after heavy downpours the event relocated to the hall. The afternoon comprised games, crafts, painting, origami and ended with chorus singing and a children’s Bible story. Pentre Band performed while tea and biscuits were enjoyed and the hall was filled with more than 60 children and their parents and guardians. Despite the weather, the afternoon was a great success with many saying they had a wonderful time. – EB

WOKING Corps member and beaver leader Margaret Cook welcomed the First Byfleet Beavers to help them achieve their faith badges. Using Ultimate Church Visit resources, the beavers searched for pictures that matched their quiz sheets. After drinks and biscuits, a running-around game illustrated the story of the prodigal son, with corps officer Major David House explaining that God loves them all even though they may sometimes make mistakes and bad decisions.

Each beaver received a copy of Kids Alive! and parents took a leaflet about the corps. – MH

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100 years of ministry in old mining community SHERBURN HILL THE corps celebrated 100 years of transforming lives in the community. Divisional Commander Major David Burns led the centenary celebrations, which included music from Sunderland Millfield Songsters and a celebratory lunch.

‘We thank God for the significance of these years and for those who have faithfully ministered within the corps and community over this time,’ said Major David. ‘Things may look a little different to a hundred years ago, but Sherburn Hill Corps is still based at the heart of the community.’

The corps first opened in the prominent mining village in May 1922. Captain Ethel Twine and Lieutenant Dorothea Carr soon began to win over miners and their families with their preaching.

Today the corps runs a prayer fellowship, Friday coffee shop, a youth discipleship group and a home league that raises money for different projects around the world. – AR

LEEDS CENTRAL The band presented a concert in Canal Gardens in Roundhay Park, as part of the city’s annual summer bandstand series. The programme included ‘The Wearmouth March’ and ‘To Victory!’, alongside classical excerpts such as ‘Ave Verum’ and a swing arrangement of ‘Joshua’. A selection of hymn tunes from around the British Isles and contemporary worship songs were also appreciated by the large, responsive crowd. – SB

EVENT

Corps cadets in 1924

FUNDRAISING

ARMÁDA SPÁSY MARGATE Sixteen couples attended The Marriage Course, which aims to help couples invest in their relationships and build strong marriages. Held over seven sessions, each evening started with a ‘date night’ meal followed by videos in Czech and time for private conversations. Pictured with the couples are CSM Andy and CS Julie Millest (Gillingham), who facilitated the course. – JM

EVENT

READING LOWER EARLEY The corps held a car boot sale to raise funds for the community. Great conversations were shared over bacon sandwiches. Corps members donated flip flops and sandals to be taken to a village in Tanzania by Max Stoakes, whose father, Ian, was a member of the corps before his sudden promotion to Glory at the beginning of the year. Ian had supported people in the village and Max will visit to follow up his father’s work. Max said: ‘The footwear will make a big difference and enable people to get to other villages to sell goods to support themselves.’ – RC 6

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BOURNE The corps took advantage of the summer weather and arranged an outing to Hunstanton for the first time. Corps officer Lieutenant Sarah O’Grady conducted a meeting adjacent to the bandstand, after which a picnic was enjoyed together. – CG

BIRTHDAY

COMMUNITY SHEFFIELD LANGSETT ROAD The band celebrated the 102nd birthday of Dorothy Davis, who has been a member of the corps for 80 years – and Woodhouse Corps prior to that. She has served as a songster, corps cadet guardian, company guard and home league treasurer. The band playing for her was the highlight of her day. – AT

EVENT

High sheriff visits food bank PENRITH THE high sheriff of Cumbria, Alan McViety, visited the corps to see how the food bank is supporting the community amid the cost of living crisis.

Corps community support worker Heather Watson showed him what items are included in food parcels and explained the growing number of referrals they are receiving.

The corps recently revealed the extent of need in Penrith, with more than 1,211 referrals to its food bank in April, when the energy price cap increased.

Corps officer Major Carole Donaldson said: ‘The cost of living crisis is affecting all areas of our communities and we’re here to help anyone in need, whether that is through our food bank, offering a warm and safe place to be, or just via our listening ear.’ – AR

INTERNATIONAL DARTFORD A busy weekend of outreach began with a well-attended Strawberry Fayre. Majors Derek and Sue Jones compèred a Festival of Music, which featured Chatham Band. Divisional Commander Major Mark Herbert gave the message and Divisional Leader for Leader Development Major Linda Herbert dedicated a new corps flag. The flag was purchased through a donation from the family of Audrey Whitmore, a stalwart corps member who was promoted to Glory in 2019 aged 102. Audrey’s family were present for the dedication. Peter Hoyle (Boscombe) gave a moving tribute to former corps leader Territorial Envoy Ed Dean, who was promoted to Glory in 2021. – CM

ENVIRONMENT

SHETLAND ISLANDS The Rev David Coleman, the environmental chaplain for Eco-Congregation Scotland, visited the Army’s polytunnel community garden project. This new expression of The Salvation Army is registered as an eco-congregation and the visit encouraged the team as they serve to work with the land and show God’s love. – BW

Online launch celebrates global learning potential IHQ INTERNATIONAL Headquarters marked an important milestone in the Army’s International Financial Accounting Standards (IFAS) programme, which aims to strengthen the organisation’s accounting and finance provision worldwide.

The IFAS initiative is a set of policies and procedures that all territories should follow or reference in the preparation of their financial accounting data. It includes the format of reports prepared for IHQ as well as the key financial indicators that need to be recorded.

A new online learning management system (LMS) will enable the initiative to be taken on by a greater number of territories and commands. It provides an opportunity for anyone who has access to the internet to receive training to use the new systems accurately.

International Secretary for Business Administration Commissioner Lee Graves said: ‘The possibilities being celebrated today are far-reaching.’ He added that the potential that can now be tapped will lead to ‘a stronger Army – a more prepared Army’.

Appearing in a pre-recorded message, General Brian Peddle shared four verses of Scripture – Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:34; 2 Timothy 2:15; and Proverbs 9:9 – that encourage learning. He reminded all present that education is one of the Army’s core values.

‘We are grateful for the milestones that we’re already able to celebrate,’ Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham said, before pressing an over-sized red button to launch the LMS. – KS Salvationist 6 August 2022

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by Rob Moye (Sports Mission Specialist) SUNDAY 7 AUGUST – INSPIRATION AND LEGACY There is often a massive lead-up to events that then seems to come and go and be over all too quickly. Pray that those who compete may inspire us to be more than we ever thought we could be and create in us a legacy of betterment, as individuals and as a whole community!

GREAT YARMOUTH About 500 people have signed up to Sally’s Store at Peggotty Road Community Centre. Run by corps members and supported by Great Yarmouth council, Feeding Britain and the Norfolk Community Foundation, the store provides affordable, quality food. Corps officer Captain Marie Burr explained that it provides an alternative to the support offered by food banks, allowing people greater dignity and choice, with £10 able to feed a family of four for a weekend. A drop-in service will also be available to give customers advice about budgeting, as well as access to support services and training courses. Captain Marie is pictured with the then mayor of Great Yarmouth, Councillor Adrian Thompson, who opened the store in May with his wife, Jenny. – AR

OUTREACH

MONDAY 8 AUGUST – POST-EVENT It’s easy to feel a sense of loss when something is over and feel lonely when everyone has gone home. Pray for continued support, for contacts and relationships to be maintained and for both physical and spiritual journeys to continue.

FAMILY FOCUS

by Rachel Gotobed (Outreach Mission Partner, Family Ministries Unit) TUESDAY 9 AUGUST August is traditionally a time for holidays in the UK and Ireland and we envisage families all on idyllic seaside breaks. However, pray for those families for whom this is far from the case and who are struggling with food poverty, living in overcrowded conditions with no outside space for children to play, and where the stresses and strains of family life are exacerbated when there is no school.

WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST The arrival of a new baby usually brings much joy. However, it can also be a time of difficult change. Ask God to draw close to new parents living with postnatal depression and with families that are struggling to adjust to include a new member. Pray also for children who are currently moving to be with new carers.

CIRENCESTER When the band performed in the town centre to support the Big Collection, members of the farmers market filmed it and published it on Facebook. Several contacts were made, including a group who climbed to the top of the parish church tower and thanked the band for the music. – MC

MEETING EXETER TEMPLE The corps had a wonderful Spirit-filled Sunday when Heather and Bandmaster Howard Evans led the quarterly Temple Praise meeting. More than 130 people attended, including from other corps and churches. Heather shared a thought for the day and the band played ‘The Salvation Army Patrol’, ‘Joy!’ and ‘Mighty to Save’. The songsters sang ‘Sing, Love and Live!’ and ‘Endless Victory’, the latter being an arrangement of ‘Thine is the Glory’. Howard and Heather also led worship in the morning, with Howard’s message taken from Acts 4 and 8. It was a great day of worship and praise and everyone enjoyed food and fellowship at the end. – PD 8

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THURSDAY 11 AUGUST Families that include children with special educational needs and disabilities often find school holidays difficult due to the change in routine. Pray today for those parents who are exhausted because they get no respite from their caring responsibilities over the summer.

Pray also for child-carers who support their parents and siblings.

FRIDAY 12 AUGUST There will be many families today who are living with grief. This could be the heart-wrenching loss of a close family member or a beloved pet, but it could be caused by illness, broken relationships or redundancy. Pray that the God of all comfort will surround them with his love.

SATURDAY 13 AUGUST Family life goes through many times of transition, and a lot of this traditionally happens after the summer when children get exam results, move schools, go to college or university. For many this may be a time of great anxiety. Ask God to bring peace to all those who are worried about impending change.

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FEATURE I Mission and the pandemic

Eradicating inequalities Dr Rebecca Harrocks continues a series of weekly articles in which Research and Development personnel reflect on how our approach to mission has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

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NE of the most prevalent themes of the Research and Development Unit’s Covid-19 findings has been the exacerbation of many of society’s existing inequalities.

These inequalities include – but are not limited to – geographic, socio-economic, gender, age, ethnic, health, digital and environmental consequences.

To practise mission we must recognise that not everyone has been affected equally by the pandemic. As Scottish writer Damian Barr put it: ‘We are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm. Some are on super-yachts. Some have just the one oar.’

As a church with activist roots, it is important that The Salvation Army is listening authentically to marginalised voices within our communities and not assuming to know what is needed. Authentic listening is evidenced by responding to what is being said, by living out the gospel in meeting the physical, social or spiritual needs of people on the margins, and by campaigning to transform unjust social structures that make some people more vulnerable to Covid-19 and the inequalities it exacerbates.

Jesus gave us many examples of showing solidarity with people who were vulnerable or considered secondary. He regularly ate with ‘tax collectors and sinners’ (see Mark 2:15–17), people who were considered outcasts from polite Jewish society. He showed solidarity with vulnerable people who were ostracised, such as the woman who anointed his feet (see Luke 7:36–50) and the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1–11). This was quite a startling approach for the patriarchal society in which he lived.

To show solidarity and be a truly integrated and inclusive Salvationist family it is vital that ministry is done with people and not to them, so that they feel equal and included. This approach helps to eradicate power imbalances and promotes positive relationships within the corps or centre and the community. These provide people with an important sense of belonging and enable them to journey further and deeper in their walks with Christ.

Who might be more vulnerable because of the Covid-19 pandemic? Where have existing inequalities been exacerbated and who might be more vulnerable as a result?

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES People with disabilities have been disproportionately affected

by Covid-19 in facing a higher mortality risk from the virus, reduced access to routine healthcare, and the isolation of many having to shield due to being clinically vulnerable. As with older people, shielding has brought people with disabilities heightened anxiety, low mood and isolation.

PEOPLE FROM ETHNIC MINORITIES, REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS People from ethnic minorities are at increased risk of infection and death from Covid-19, while refugees and asylum seekers suffered reduced access to healthcare and vaccines, increased risk of exploitation, precarious housing situations and a greater likelihood of exposure to the virus in deportation centres.

WOMEN Women were particularly affected by the pandemic, especially women who were mothers and took on the majority of homeschooling. Middle-aged women were also found by one study to be more likely to be suffering from long Covid.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE Probable mental ill-health among 6 to 16-year-olds increased from one in nine in 2017 to one in six in 2020. Young people were disproportionately represented in job sectors that were locked down and their job and long-term economic prospects have suffered as a result more than other age groups.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Many other groups of people were particularly hard hit by Covid-19 and its effects, such as single parents, those already struggling with mental health prior to the pandemic, people living with domestic violence, those in specific geographic areas and people working in certain sectors such as retail and hospitality.

Who can you think of who might have become more vulnerable as a result of the pandemic, and how might you show solidarity with them?

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OLDER PEOPLE Research found that one in three people aged over 60 had found their anxiety to be worse than before the start of the pandemic, which had a far-reaching impact on other aspects of their lives. For example, research by Age UK found that 45 per cent of people aged 70 and over said that they were either uncomfortable or very uncomfortable leaving their house because of Covid-19, which led to increased isolation, depression, lower fitness levels, and exacerbation of existing health problems.

resources that delve more deeply into the themes of this series and how to explore them using the Faith-Based Facilitation model, visit salvationist.org.uk/resources

DR REBECCA HARROCKS Action Researcher Research and Development Unit, THQ

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FEATURE I Dance Fit Tots

Dancing like no one Dan Elson explains how Dance Fit Tots is getting young families moving together

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VERY week thousands of young families enter Salvation Army buildings to attend parent-andtoddler groups. Over the last year, many of them have been moving – not online or to new spaces, but moving their bodies!

Dance Fit Tots is an initiative created by the Music and Creative Arts (Maca) and Family Ministries teams that brings together music, movement, fitness and fun. It is full of singing, listening and, of course, dancing, enabling parents and children to interact, dance and worship together.

‘As a parent of a toddler I know how hard it can be to find time to do something that keeps me fit,’ explains Assistant Director of Music and Creative Arts (Creative Arts) Stephanie Lamplough.

‘Dance Fit Tots allows you to stretch and do light aerobic exercise while your children can join in with the more basic moves. It’s good for you both physically and mentally.’

If you’re a parent of a little one, you’ll no doubt have spent countless hours wishing you’d never heard ‘Baby Shark’ or the theme songs for Bob the Builder or Teletubbies. The slightest mention of the Hey Duggee ‘Stick Song’ can unleash an ear-worm that will haunt you for days! While much of the music written and released for small children can be repetitive and twee, the team behind Dance Fit Tots have sought to make the music catchy and fun, without driving parents to distraction.

The first volume of five Dance Fit Tots songs has a clear Christian message that under-5s can remember, with titles such as ‘Jesus Is My Friend’ and ‘I Love That God Loves Me’.

‘The songs have gone down well and engage all ages from toddlers to adults,’ affirms Lieutenant Rachel Dunham (Plymouth Exeter Hall Whitleigh).

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actions little ones can throw themselves into that are repetitive enough for anyone to easily join in on their first go.

‘The children love to watch the videos and copy them, singing and dancing like Stephanie does,’ says Lieutenant Mary Dunn (Cambridge Heath).

For some corps, Dance Fit Tots has

provided an opportunity to re-launch a parent-and-toddler group after the Covid-19 lockdowns, while others have included the songs and routines as a new element in their existing groups.

There are even corps who run Dance Fit Tots regularly over Zoom.

For the mums, dads, grandparents,

is watching READY TO GET MOVING? A typical Dance Fit Tots session includes a time to…

Say hello Take it in turns to welcome each other.

Sing A great way to stimulate children and help them develop.

Listen Read a story to the group.

Move Try to use at least three songs in a session.

Chat A pause for refreshments creates a natural space for conversation.

Feel A sensory time to explore different textures.

Be calm Blowing bubbles is a good way to introduce calm.

Say goodbye Share a goodbye song and prayer.

Not a dancer? Not a problem – tutorial videos can be used in sessions to lead the music and singing, with no leg warmers or leotards required!

The children love to watch the videos and copy them, singing and dancing like Stephanie does child-minders and carers who attend parent-and-toddler groups, a big part of the draw is not necessarily the children’s activities, but the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with another adult. By using engaging content with an explicit Christian message, Dance Fit Tots also hopes to instigate more of these conversations and provide group leaders and volunteers with an opportunity to talk about their faith.

This summer the second volume of Dance Fit Tots songs has been released. At a time when mental health

is such a prominent issue, the songs focus heavily on identity. Songs such as ‘He Made Me’, ‘Body Moving’ and ‘Hey You!’ highlight how God created all humanity in his image, while ‘God Is There’ lays out in simple terms that God is with everyone no matter what circumstances life throws at them.

The songs are all available on major music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Play and YouTube, so that children can go away from their weekly sessions and listen to their favourite tunes at home. There have been reports

of kids as young as two going home and asking their Alexa to play ‘Let’s Reach Up High’ – it’s amazing that these families are at home listening to songs about who God is and how much he loves them.

So, if you are looking for something different to introduce to your parent-andtoddler group, or for a new way to reach young families in your community, Dance Fit Tots could be just what you need!

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Fit Tots volumes one and two are available to download for free, along with a leader’s guide, from salvationist.org.uk/resources

DAN ELSON Outreach Mission Partner Music and Creative Arts, THQ

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RESOURCES

Faith and fitness Salvationist introduces new discipleship videos to help you explore faith through sport

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ROM the Commonwealth Games and Wimbledon to the Uefa Women’s Euro 2022, this summer has been home to several stadiums’ worth of sport. While corps and centres are engaging communities through sports mission outreach, the Army is also equipping people to use sport as a way of exploring questions about life and faith.

Athlos (from the Greek ‘to compete’) is a video-based discipleship resource to help individuals dive into big questions either privately or within a group. The first volume explored image, teamwork, fitness and focus, and how they can impact lives inside and outside the sporting arena. The second volume focused on inspiring stories from sports men and women, from a former Olympic athlete to a retired commentator.

Volume three, themed Go to the Ends of the Earth, is available now and uses three videos from around the world to showcase ways in which sport can bring people together in diverse contexts. They can help you examine what showing God’s Kingdom to others looks like in your community, as well as consider who your teammates are in life and what you’re learning from these relationships.

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KUNG FU FOR CHRIST (CANADA) Kung Fu for Christ is an initiative at Kitchener Community Church in Ontario, which uses kung fu as a way to reach out into the community and build relationships. People ranging from teenagers to 50-somethings join together to train twice a week, with time for prayer, devotions and Bible reading.

The sessions draw out values that apply to both kung fu and faith, encouraging discipline and steady faith.

Questions explored O Kung fu literally means ‘hard work’. What are you working hard for and how are you relying on God at the moment?

O What impact might having a dedicated, disciplined devotional time built into your training have on you and others?

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language of sport bring people together? d relationship with God allow you to connect with others in your community?

QUICK Q+A SPORTS MISSION SPECIALIST ROB MOYE

WHAT IS SPORTS MISSION IN A NUTSHELL? It’s about helping people connect their passion for Jesus with their love of sport, which can provide fresh opportunities for mission, opening doors and building relationships in their communities.

WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE INVOLVE? Equipping, empowering and journeying with people, educating them as to the possibilities that sport can have and encouraging them to go and be released to live out this calling on their lives. I want to help the grassroots church to create a life of sustainable, community-centred and community-focused sports mission, as we continue to dig into mental health, wellbeing and sport as an important feature of worship and discipleship, going deeper and further with others through sport in their everyday lives.

WHAT SPORTS DO YOU PLAY? I’m a runner – I love it and it brings me so much joy each day. I play any sport, though, and love to learn and be active!

WHO IS ATHLOS FOR? Everyone! Athlos is designed to be flexible and fit into a variety of contexts, whether that’s on your own or in a group.

HOW DOES IT WORK? How you fit the material around your exercise and sporting activities is up to you – there’s no right or wrong way! There is also no set timeframe to spend on each film. A series of questions are provided for reflection. It might be that you only focus on one question or your group’s conversations lead you on to other topics. The key is to allow these discussions to impact your sport and faith in the everyday – not just within your time together!

HOW WILL YOU BE USING ATHLOS THIS SUMMER? I will use it at some summer schools and in a variety of other settings. I’m really excited about getting people’s feedback and reactions to it as we journey, move and share together.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH SPORTS MISSION? If you have the passion and desire to take this on, email me at robert.moye@salvationarmy.org.uk or speak to your corps officer to find out more.

FEATURE I Debt advice

‘It’s not just people without work who are struggling’

Tracy Thorn, Karen Lister, Mary Hagon and Peter Dean from Bedford’s debt advice centre

Lyn Woods finds out about the work of the debt advice service in Bedford and beyond

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E have all seen and heard in the news how the cost of living is soaring with energy costs rising, vehicle fuel prices climbing and demand increasing for food banks.

Unemployment, the national benefits system, lack of job security, low wages and stagnant salaries with no pay increases are all contributing to the daily struggle for many people.

Now more than ever The Salvation Army’s debt advice service is on the front line helping to meet a growing need. Its 25 centres across the country provide free advice on debt and money management and offer additional means of support and referrals to agencies for people struggling financially and in other ways. Agencies they work with include Citizens Advice, Jobcentre Plus, the

Army’s Employment Plus service and other debt advice centres and food banks.

The debt advice centre at Bedford Congress Hall started operating in 2007 and opens its doors for 15 hours a week. It currently has a caseload of about 40 clients.

‘Debt can happen to anyone,’ says Karen Lister, the debt advice coordinator for the past six years, ‘and there are many reasons why people can easily find themselves in debt, often through no fault of their own.’

Issues such as bereavement, caring responsibilities, redundancy or job loss, physical or mental ill-health, crime, relationship breakdowns, managing on benefits or budgeting difficulties, high housing costs, domestic violence,

addiction and even economic abuse can all contribute to financial difficulties, and the list doesn’t end there.

‘It’s not just those who are not working who are struggling,’ says Karen. ‘Workers on zero-hours contracts, self-employed workers, seasonal workers and many other working people are seeking help with debt problems.’

Statistically, clients will often have found themselves in and attempted to settle a debt crisis several times before they achieve a resolution to their financial situation. Debt advisers actively engage with them in a two-way relationship, journeying and working with them.

‘In our role, it’s important to listen and empathise,’ Karen explains. ‘Ultimately we want to help clients improve their situation by working with them – we want them to be part of their debt resolution process.’

The service itself also needs financial support, from the public and other organisations, to continue its work. With the rise in demand, it is hoped that centre hours and the number of advisers will be increased nationwide, although this takes time and resources. In May and June the Bedford debt advice centre sent out volunteer collectors to supermarkets over six days. Karen is grateful for the public’s generous response, which has so far raised more than £2,000 towards extra technology and training for its voluntary team of advisers.

‘To recruit, train and equip an adviser qualified to offer advice can take up to six months to a year,’ she says. ‘Not everyone will be suitable to be a debt adviser. It requires a range of skills, but I will always find a purpose for a willing volunteer.’

Although debt crises are nothing new, the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic cannot be underestimated.

One of the main areas that debt advice centres have focused on during the pandemic is maximising income for clients, many of whom have struggled to pay bills from their savings and limited resources, often not realising what other entitlements or benefits they qualify for.

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Lorraine Cook (pictured above), the financial inclusion development manager for Community Services, heads up the work of the Army’s debt advice centres nationwide. She explains that some of the incentives and safeguards put in place by the government and other organisations to help people during the pandemic have only delayed problems. People are now being chased for pre-pandemic debts and payment holidays and the removal of the temporary universal credit uplift have severely impacted many claimants.

The advice of the debt advice service has remained the same: ‘If you can pay it, do pay it.’

‘We can give people a debt solution, but we can’t solve poverty,’ says Lorraine.

She explains how, in the past, government authorities such as the Department for Work and Pensions distanced themselves from churchbased community services and provision. However, they are now ‘seeing the results that our services are achieving, and they want to be a part of it and work with us’.

Many clients are confidentially referred from groups they already attend at corps, such as parent-and-toddler clubs or luncheon clubs. They may attend corps activities having received an invitation from the team. Lorraine relates this to the Engel scale of discipleship, whereby clients come in on the fringes but there is ongoing growth and opportunities for faith to be shared.

‘That’s why we do what we do,’ she says. ‘It’s holistic, meeting the wider needs of humanity and offering so much more than debt solutions.’

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more information about the Army’s debt advice service, or to find a centre near you, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/ budget-and-debt-advice

LYN WOODS Editorial Assistant Salvationist

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BIBLE STUDY

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QUESTION do you deal with criticism, especially when it comes from the people closest to you?

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UR study passage is a challenge to leaders and those being led.

As a leader, is there a temptation to rise to challenges, especially when they are undeserved? As followers, how do we support those who are particularly anointed by God for a specific purpose?

This was the dilemma that Moses had to face. He was a great and gifted man confronted with opposition from within his family.

The chapter begins as his siblings, Miriam and Aaron, start to question whether or not they should listen to Moses for counsel and direction, and it would seem that Moses’ wife – a Cushite from Ethiopia – is the object of their frustration. Perhaps they didn’t approve of her but, for unknown reasons, envy and pride start to surface and they start to mutter among themselves: ‘Has the Lord spoken only through Moses?...

Hasn’t he also spoken through us?’ (v2).

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

by Major Jane Kimberley

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We are told that Moses was ‘more humble than anyone else on the face of the Earth’ (v3). Maybe this is not based on his first 40 years, when he did much of his growing and mistake-making, but he was certainly unparalleled in his leadership. God had led him on a physical and spiritual journey and Moses had matured into the leader God always knew he could be.

The Lord hears the grumblings of Miriam and Aaron and is not very pleased. He reminds them that with other prophets he spoke through visions but with Moses he has spoken face to face. Moses is someone who has the special blessing of God upon him (see vv6–8). Moses is their brother, but spiritual fear should be even more present not less so.

QUESTIONS O Do we recognise those whom God has anointed?

O Do we find ourselves willing to follow graciously or do envy and pride stand in our way?

We are told that the anger of the Lord ‘burned against them’ (v9) and that Miriam was inflicted with leprosy and was then ordered out of the camp for seven days.

Aaron immediately recognises this as instant punishment for the sin that they have committed. He begs Moses for forgiveness. Moses beseeches God to heal Miriam (see v13). Instead of instant forgiveness, God reminds them of the ultimate cultural punishment for shameful acts – to be spat in the face and confined outside the camp for a week.

Through their acts of defiance and rebellion, not only have Aaron and Miriam rejected the authority of Moses but they have also rejected God’s authority.

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We have not known thee as we ought,/ Nor learned thy wisdom, grace and power;/ The things of Earth have filled our thought/ And trifles of the passing hour./ Lord, give us light thy truth to see/ And make us wise in knowing thee.

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Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.

(Romans 12:10)

We have not feared thee as we ought,/ Nor bowed beneath thine aweful eye,/ Nor guarded deed and word and thought,/ Remembering that God was nigh./ Lord, give us faith to know thee near/ And grant the grace of holy fear.

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QUESTION what ways do we reject God’s authority by our actions?

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Of course, there are times when leaders make mistakes but there needs to be a proper process for addressing such concerns. The process needs be transparent. We also have to be cautious that our grievances are not born out of envy and pride or because the leader in question is pointing out biblical truths.

QUESTIONS O Are we ever tempted to dismiss God’s laws as unnecessary if they are inconvenient?

O How do we seek forgiveness for the things we do that disrespect God? Moses has done nothing worthy of criticism. Therefore, he might well be tempted to defend himself. However, Moses remains silent while God

speaks for him. In fact, through the whole of the incident, the only words that Moses utters are to ask God to heal his sister. His behaviour recalls the way that Jesus remained silent in the face of accusation from the Sanhedrin (see Matthew 27:12).

When we are unjustly accused, it is not easy to remain silent if everything inside us cries out for justice, to be listened to and to be understood.

Instead, we tend to retaliate. Yet, as leaders, there are times when we simply have to trust that God will speak for us and will make right those areas of injustice where we would love to argue our case.

God, at this point, still has more work for Moses to do. If dissension is not addressed and quashed, it can quickly escalate among the ranks. Lest we, too, become subject to God’s judgement, we need to be supportive of those who have been commissioned

by God to deliver his message and to lead his people.

QUESTIONS O If you are a leader, how do you respond when someone unjustly accuses you?

O To what extent might practising grace and trust be more effective towards those who hurt you?

MAJOR ANNETTE ALLEN Corps Officer Failsworth

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Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

(Philippians 2:3)

We have not loved thee as we ought,/ Nor cared that we are loved by thee;/ Thy presence we have coldly sought/ And feebly longed thy face to see./ Lord, give a pure and loving heart/ To feel and know the love thou art.

(SASB 630)

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

(Romans 13:8)

When shall we know thee as we ought,/ And fear and love and serve aright?/ When shall we, out of trial brought,/ Be perfect in the land of light?/ Lord, may we day by day prepare/ To see thy face and serve thee there.

(SASB 630)

Prayer Dear Lord, may your love completely enfold my life so that all I think, do or say will be a reflection of you.

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NEW COMMITMENTS

GUISBOROUGH Pat Brook was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Major Antony Mugford. Pat began attending the corps recently, joining her husband, Dennis, who has been a soldier at the corps for many years. – SS

CLACTON Corps officer Major Barrie Sampson enrolled Bianca Aldis as a soldier. Bianca signed the Soldier’s Covenant witnessed by a large congregation including family members. She gave an honest, moving and powerful testimony about how God had changed the direction of her life. Bianca is pictured with Majors Barrie and Maria Sampson. – VR STAINES Frank Greaves, Laura Greaves, Laura Doyle, Sarah Haylock, Kelly Hewson and Louise Bowman were welcomed as adherents.

Each of them plays an active role in the church and community through the discipleship team, prison ministry, songsters, Messy Church or through working at the corps. They are pictured with Adherents Secretary Judith Jeffery and corps officers Majors Gill and Paul Billard. – PB

POOLE Paul Drake was welcomed back into soldiership at the corps.

Paul spoke of his time in the wilderness and of his joy at being welcomed back home by the Father. He is pictured with corps officer Major Nigel Gotobed.

Rosie Sydenham was welcomed as an adherent.

An active corps member for several years, she leads the Wednesday crafts group and is part of the corps catering team. – NG

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WORKSOP Tim and Bob were welcomed as adherents. Tim chose the song ‘Oh My Soul’ by Casting Crowns and Bob chose ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness’ (SASB 26) to reflect their testimonies. They are pictured with corps officer Captain Vicky Owen, Recruiting Sergeant Sylvia Duty and Colour Sergeant Bernard Pell. – VO

DARLINGTON Paula Roberts was welcomed as an adherent. Paula is pictured with Charles – who was dedicated in May – corps officer Major Shirley McKenzie and Ella Meek, who was also welcomed as she transferred from Stockton Corps. Paula and Ella each testified to the leading of God in their lives, which led them to the corps. – SM

SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD Family and friends gathered to witness Kimberley Frazer enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Linda Billard. Kimberley shared her testimony of being known, loved and cared for by God through the lyrics of ‘I Am Yours’ by Casting Crowns. Kimberley and Major Linda are pictured with corps officer Major Mark Billard. – LB

FALKIRK Allan Isdale, a former soldier at Dudley in the late 1980s, drifted away from the Army but retained his faith. Recently he felt an overwhelming calling to return and was welcomed back to soldiership at Falkirk Corps, where his mother had served. Pictured with Allan are corps leaders Territorial Envoys Denise and William McMurray and Corps Sergeant-Major Brian Fotheringham, who is holding the flag. – MM BO’NESS Helen Murray was welcomed as an adherent by corps officer Captain Elizabeth Davies.

Helen’s parents were soldiers and she attended the Army during her teens.

Years later, after enduring personal family losses, she responded to the call to return to the Army. She now helps out with the weekly activities.

Charlie, Beth and Erin were enrolled as junior soldiers. They have all been brought up in the Army, with parents who are soldiers or adherents. Many family members, school friends and corps folks attended to celebrate their commitments. – ED

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TESTIMONY

‘I started to run and felt instantly welcome’ Laura-Jane Kingscott (Droitwich Spa) shares how she found the community she needed at her local running club

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EPTEMBER 2021 is a month that will always define my life. I was going through a difficult time and had lost my joy for most things. One of the few constants in my life was running.

So, I decided to change the narrative and joined a local running club.

I have always had a passion for running and it has benefited me physically and mentally – it has taught me to always push forward, especially in the most difficult times. However, I have always run on my own so I wanted to find like-minded people and ultimately make new friends and get to know my community better.

I remember walking over to the group on the first night I joined. I felt very nervous, but from the moment I started to run with members of the group I felt instantly welcome.

The following week one of the runners joked about them not scaring me off. My response was: ‘Not at all, you’ve made me feel welcome.’ I will never forget her response to me: ‘You are welcome.

You are welcome in this space.’ From that moment on a sense of community was built.

Since joining, I have journeyed alongside the members of the club and got to know their struggles, challenges and joys. I have benefited from their support and have also found myself having conversations where I am able to support others.

Recently, LGBTQ+ issues have become a regular discussion topic.

Many members have said they want to understand how they can better support family and friends who identify as LGBTQ+. This has led to people asking if they can come to one of the training events I run as a divisional youth specialist – all divisional youth specialists have been trained to deliver An Introduction to Pastorally Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People, a resource from the Youth and Children’s Ministries Unit.

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I truly believe many more opportunities will come up where I am able to share my faith, my life story and support others.

I could’ve quite easily got a group of fellow runners from my corps together and created a little running club, but I’m not sure community would’ve been built in the same way. I have been able to get to know my community and their needs better, while also continuing my recovery from that difficult season in 2021, through the love and support I have

received. Plus I continue to enjoy all the physical and mental benefits of running.

I used to say I didn’t know the community I lived in very well but, by becoming a part of it, I can now say I have a better understanding.

LAURA-JANE KINGSCOTT Divisional Youth Specialist West Midlands Division

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE APPOINTED Effective 25 July O Glenda Roberts, Director of Older People’s Services LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O Dep Safeguarding Lead Jane Williams, Exeter Temple WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Emerald (55th) O Rtd BM Edward and Susan Toon, Burton-on-Trent (19 August) Golden O Clive and Myrtle Lacey, Rock Ferry (5 August) DEDICATED TO GOD Esme Rita Hyde, daughter of Megan and Ryan Hyde, at Abertillery by Majors Beverley and Dave Womersley

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RETIRED OFFICERS’ BIRTHDAYS Major Barbara Redmile (90 on 14 August) O Major Daphne Beevis (85 on 17 August) O Lieut-Colonel Patricia Grottick (80 on 18 August) O

PROMOTED TO GLORY Jean Adnams, Burton-on-Trent O Barbara Whymark, Sleaford O Major Gislinde Dawson from her home on 19 July O Marilyn Slader, Yeovil, on 19 July O Eric Burgess, Clowne, on 20 July O

BEREAVED Rtd CSM Keith Adnams, Burtonon-Trent, of his wife Jean Adnams, CS Janet Adnams, Stockport Citadel, of her mother

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Major Rodney Dawson of his wife Major Gislinde Dawson O Albert Slader, Yeovil, of his wife Marilyn Slader, Major Graham Slader, Safeguarding Support Officer, THQ, and Ann Whitehead of their mother O Ann Burgess, Clowne, of her husband Eric Burgess, Jayne Walker and CSM Stuart Burgess, Clowne, of their father O

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TRIBUTES MAJOR DOREEN PRINCE DOREEN Haire was born on 14 February 1934 in Drumbeg, Northern Ireland.

From the age of 14 she knew her calling was to become a Salvation Army officer.

Doreen entered the training college from Belfast Oldpark in 1952, joining the Heralds session. She married Captain John Prince on 5 May 1956 at Lisburn Corps. They went on to have three daughters, Margery, Gillian and Joy. Upon leaving the training college Doreen’s first appointment was Burnley Accrington Road, followed

by Workington, Lamberhead Green, Carlisle Citadel with Raffles Outpost and Wigton. Appointments with John included Standish, Leicester Berners Street, Chesham, Southall Broadway, Somercotes, Liverpool Garston, Cefn Mawr, Belfast York Road, Portadown, Wigan, Paignton, Plymouth Exeter Hall, Watford Citadel, Luton Temple, Bristol Staple Hill, Letchworth and Birmingham Citadel.

Sadly, John was promoted to Glory in March 1993, just three months prior to retirement. Doreen retired in February 1994 from her final appointment at DHQ in Birmingham where she and John had some very happy years. In January 2000, Doreen moved to Blackpool to be closer to her family. She quickly involved herself in the corps and community.

She took on the role of retired officers visitor – something she did for many years. Doreen was well known for her talent with crafts and raised hundreds of pounds for the work of the Army. Many have benefited from her teaching.

Despite some setbacks in her life – losing John when she was just 59 and being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2017 – Doreen leaned on her faith and never lost her trust in

PETER GRAHAM, AYR PETER was born in Glasgow in May 1932 and joined Hamilton Temple through his mother’s home league attendance.

Bandmaster John Coull was a huge influence on Peter and encouraged a lifelong love of banding.

Peter met his wife Margaret when Perth Songsters specialled at Hamilton Temple. After national service in Kenya, Peter worked for the Electricity Board.

Following a move to the coast, the family became actively involved at Ayr Corps.

Peter’s most significant role was as songster leader in the 1970s and 1980s and his dedication and commitment were exemplary.

Following retirement, Peter became principal euphonium in the Scotland Fellowship Band – a role he loved and

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ANSWERS TO THE WHERE IN THE WORLD QUIZ (PAGE 24) 1. Cana (John 2:11) 2. Nineveh (Jonah 1) 3. Bethsaida (Luke 9:10–17) 4. Nain (Luke 7:11-15) 5. Egypt 6. Mount Ararat (Genesis 8:4) 7. Bethany (John 11:1–44) 8. Damascus (Acts 9:11) 9. Sea of Galilee 10. Lystra (Acts 14:11 and 12) 11. The Temple in Jerusalem (Luke 2:41–47) 12. Bethlehem 13. Damascus (Acts 9:1–19) 14. Nazareth 15. Melita (Malta) (Acts 28:1) 16. Emmaus (Luke 24:13–32) 17. Mount Horeb (Exodus 3:1) 18. Uz (Job 1) 19. Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:42) 20. Jericho 21. The island of Patmos 22. Shiloh (1 Samuel 1:24) 23. Mount Sinai 24. Babylon (Daniel 1)

God, remaining true to him, as she did throughout her life. She was kind and compassionate, always cared for others and had time for everyone. She was promoted to Glory on 23 May. – TM

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Quiz…

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

BY GARRY D REED

Do you know where…

1

Jesus performed his first miracle?

2 Jonah should have travelled to before he got whale-laid?

3 Five thousand hungry people were fed with just five loaves and two fishes?

4 Jesus raised a widow’s son?

5 Joseph was taken after being sold by his brothers?

6 Noah’s ark rested?

7 Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead?

8 Straight Street was?

9 Jesus called his first disciples?

10 Barnabas was hailed as a god?

11 The 12-year-old Jesus amazed teachers?

12 Jesus was born?

13 Saul was headed when he had a blinding vision on the road?

14 Jesus’ hometown was?

15 Paul was shipwrecked?

16 Two disciples were walking to when Jesus appeared to them on Easter Sunday?

17 Moses was when he saw the burning bush?

18 Job lived?

19 Elijah’s servant noticed a little cloud?

20 A noisy band caused a city’s walls to collapse?

21 John was when he wrote the book of Revelation?

22 Hannah took Samuel when he was very young?

23 Moses was given the Ten Commandments?

24 Daniel was taken by Nebuchadnezzar?

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