Salvationist 6 November 2021

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Thankful

Celebrating 30 years of SATCoL

PLUS TERRITORIAL ENVOYS SHARE THEIR STORIES

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QUOTES FROM THE MEDIA

SUNAK SOFTENS UNIVERSAL CREDIT CUTS TO TACKLE SQUEEZE ON FAMILIES Rishi Sunak has bowed to intense pressure by partly reversing universal credit cuts as he announced measures in the budget to deal with a squeeze on households this winter, with lower alcohol and fuel duties.

In a budget statement aiming to move on from the coronavirus pandemic, the chancellor said he would introduce reforms to universal credit worth more than £2 billion, to soften the blow from the biggest ever overnight cut in benefits.

[Last month] the government scrapped the £20-a-week uplift in universal credit, which was part of the government’s emergency [Covid-19] support package. Ending the temporary uplift, amounting to £6 billion a year, slashed the incomes of 6 million claimants by £1,040 a year, heaping more pressure on households faced with a rise in the cost of living.

Announcing the change to reduce the impact, Sunak said the taper rate in universal credit would be adjusted so that the amount of benefit a worker will lose for every pound they earn above their worker allowance will be reduced to 55p in the pound from 63p currently. To help struggling families who need help now, the change will come into effect no later than 1 December, Sunak said.

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£2M FUNDING BOOST FOR HISTORIC CHURCHES AND MEETING HOUSES IN ENGLAND

MINISTERS PLEDGE £500M TO SUPPORT YOUNG FAMILIES

Over a dozen historic churches and meeting houses are to benefit from a £2 million government grant to fund urgent repairs.

The cash injection comes from the Heritage Stimulus Fund, part of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, and will be split between 15 churches and meeting houses.

The grants will be distributed to the places of worship by the National Churches Trust.

The trust’s CEO, Claire Walker, said: ‘Historic local places of worship are a vital part of our national heritage but, sadly, a shortage of available funding means that many are in a very poor state of repair...

‘The funding is a vote of confidence in the future of historic church buildings and a recognition of their importance to society.’

Ministers are to fund a network of ‘family hubs’ in England as part of a £500 million package to support parents and children.

The centres in 75 different areas will provide a ‘one stop shop’ for support and advice, the government said.

The funding ... will also go towards breastfeeding advice and mental health services.

Labour called the plans a ‘smokescreen’ for failing to deliver for families.

Kate Green, MP, Labour’s shadow education secretary, said family hubs were ‘a sticking plaster for a fractured childcare and children services landscape’.

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END SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST CHRISTIAN WOMEN, PETITION URGES The UK government and UN are being urged to halt the ‘epidemic’ levels of violence against Christian women and girls around the world.

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) said they are living with ‘double jeopardy’ because of their gender and religion, with threats including abduction, sexual violence and forced conversion.

The call for action has been made in a petition launched by ACN ... ahead of Red Wednesday, its annual day to highlight the global problem of persecution, being marked this year on 24 November.

Violence against Christian women and girls will be the focus of ACN’s annual persecution report being released on the same day, this year under the title of Hear Her Cries.

‘We call on the UK government and the United Nations to take more effective steps to address the double jeopardy faced by women and girls from religious minorities in certain countries suffering sexual violence and persecution,’ the petition reads.

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CONTENTS

TAKING THE LONG VIEW BACK in 1991, when I was stationed at Plumstead in south London, I received a phone call from someone at the newly formed Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL). ‘We’d like you to help us with a project,’ he said, then explained that SATCoL was planning to open a chain of charity shops and had identified an empty property in Woolwich that might be suitable for one. To help them decide, he asked if I would stand outside it for an hour and count the number of people walking by.

I wasn’t sure this was a good use of my time, but dutifully agreed.

A few months later, in February 1992, I was in that spot again, attending the ‘grand opening’ of SATCoL’s first community store. I didn’t imagine then that I would one day be writing the Salvationist report on the 30th anniversary conference of SATCoL, which now has more than 350 charity shops and a clothing collection operation that provide financial support for the Army’s mission.

The parable of the mustard seed in Mark 4:30–32 sometimes makes me think of that hour spent counting the pedestrians in Woolwich and wondering whether I was wasting my time. Jesus’ point was that the Kingdom of God is like a tiny seed that grows into something much larger. It’s a call to take the long view, believing that the seemingly insignificant will one day bear fruit.

As you can read in our report from the SATCoL conference, the territorial commander made a similar point in his address to the delegates. He assured them that they are playing a vital part in the Army’s mission. Like the boy who offered his loaves and fish to Jesus, which were multiplied to feed 5,000 people, their efforts can help make a huge difference in people’s lives.

Taking the long view is also necessary in corps ministry. The new territorial envoys who share their stories in this issue are excited that God has called them into spiritual leadership. But they may also have begun to realise that it often involves tasks that can seem unimportant or unpromising. Hopefully they also understand that, as in the parable of the mustard seed and the story of the loaves and fishes, God can bless and use what they do, sometimes far beyond their expectations.

Children’s workers also need to take the long view, believing that their work will have a lasting influence. Major Helen Schofield says in her article: ‘They are instrumental in creating the space and opportunities for children to encounter God for themselves, grow in faith and be active participants in mission and service.’ She introduces a new online training course to equip children’s leaders for their important role.

We sometimes have the joy of seeing the impact of our service for God within a short space of time. But more often than not it takes longer. It might even be beyond our lifetime. So we need to take the long view. It helps us to be patient with tasks that seem trivial and people who appear unresponsive, and it enables us to be faithful to the work God has called us to do. As the apostle Paul put it: ‘Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain’ (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Quotes from the media

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News Prayer Matters

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News feature 8 and 9 SATCoL conference highlights reasons to be thankful

by Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts

Feature 10 and 11 Territorial envoys take the lead Army snippets

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shared by General John Larsson (Retired)

Survey Local mission flourishing

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Preview Reopening a chapter of wartime history

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by Emily Bright

Preview 18 and 19 Raising up children’s leaders

by Major Helen Schofield

Bible study God’s promises

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by Lieutenant Amy-Jo Battersby

Through the week with 20 and 21 Salvationist

by Major Sheila Smith

Reviews Gift Beyond Measure

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reviewed by Major Barry Willson

Keys of the Kingdom reviewed by Lieut-Colonel Alan Bateman

Twenty Talks reviewed by Major Brian Slinn

Christmas mailing list

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Announcements Adverts

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FRONT-PAGE PICTURE Dan Richardson

From the Editor Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts

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

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ARMY NEWS

New toolkit helps children understand modern slavery UKI A SALVATION Army toolkit for use in RE lessons and youth clubs will help children understand more about modern slavery and encourage them to raise awareness of the issue.

The Army believes that initiating conversations about this difficult subject early will help raise general awareness and mean more people know what to do if they are worried that someone is being forced to work as a slave.

The free toolkit, True Story, was launched with a teen edition for ages 13 and over, and a pre-teen version aimed at children aged 7 to 12.

Both toolkits use the real-life experiences of three modern slavery survivors alongside activities that help unpack the subject in an age-appropriate way.

The Army’s director of AntiTrafficking and Modern Slavery, Major Kathy Betteridge, said: ‘We know that modern slavery is a tough subject and it’s hard for adults as well as children to understand that people are being treated as slaves in the UK today.

However, children appreciate honesty and are also incredibly passionate campaigners.

‘The toolkit helps children learn about this sensitive issue while offering actions they can take to help us tackle modern slavery. Even talking to their parents or taking to social media will make a difference.

Slavery thrives in secrecy and the more we can do to raise awareness, the more chance there is that people will report their concerns.’ – AR O Order print copies of the resources by visiting salvationarmy.org.uk/ truestory 4

EVENT

Salvationists celebrate inauguration of division WALES A RESOUNDING cry of ‘croeso’ (welcome) was heralded as Salvationists gathered at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd for the inauguration of the new Wales Division and installation of divisional leaders Majors Roger and Noreen Batt.

A special welcome was extended to Chief Secretary Colonel Paul Main and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Jenine Main, and representatives of Cytûn (Churches Together in Wales).

Iona Greenslade (Abergavenny) recited ‘Gwanwyn’ (Spring) by Thomas Rowland Hughes, emphasising the beginnings of expected growth in the new division. Songs of praise then filled the showground with voices raised in harmony, followed by prayers for God’s guidance, care and fulfilled promises, led by Divisional Mission Enabler Major Kim Wilson.

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COMMUNITY

Music contributions during an afternoon tea included Julian Weaver (Cardiff Canton) on keyboard, the Brass Group from South Wales, Wrexham Singing Group and vocal solos in English and Welsh from Megan Sass (Pentre).

Colonel Jenine presented the Silver Star to Brian and Faith Jones, parents of Lieutenant Jamie Jones (Carmarthen), and Angela and Lyndon Kervin, parents of Lieutenant Elliot Kervin (Paisley).

Colonel Paul spoke passionately about everyone standing on holy ground as The Salvation Army in Wales became one voice to lift high the name of Jesus across the nation.

Majors Roger and Noreen Batt were charged to preach the gospel and pastor the flock as servants of Christ. Scripture passages were read by the congregation and a prayer of dedication was followed

by spontaneous applause and welcome.

Major Noreen responded with thanks, reflecting that 25 years before God had planted a seed that his glory would one day stream through the Welsh hills and valleys.

Major Roger spoke about looking to Jesus in the creation of the new division, for it is Jesus who is needed in our communities and Christlike living that reveals an authentic Jesus.

‘When I Survey the Wondrous Cross’, sung to the tune of ‘Myfanwy’, sealed the spoken word, and the congregation were invited to stand as an expression of personal dedication to be authentic followers of Jesus. The inauguration concluded with ‘Who Is on the Lord’s Side?’ sung by the congregation.

The day left everyone who attended spiritually fed and inspired for the future. – NB SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD After a serious fire in a nearby launderette, the corps offered its community hall for use as a temporary replacement. Two washing machines and dryers were installed and have been used by previous customers of the launderette. Corps officer Major Deborah Oughton is pictured with the launderette supervisor, Haylea Williams.

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MUSIC

After a break of 18 months, Anglia Fellowship Band begins Covid-safe rehearsals at Ipswich Citadel

UK The Church of England’s free DailyHope telephone service has been relaunched with a new message from the Archbishop of Canterbury, new content from The Salvation Army called Songs of Faith and a simplified menu. Statistics show that, since Covid-19 restrictions were eased during the summer, the average number of times a person called the line remains steady at 10. – AR STOCKPORT CITADEL Harvest was celebrated in person. The congregation brought a variety of tinned produce for the display. The items will be used at Christmas for food parcels to help care leavers and other people in need. – JA

PRESENTATION Sherburn Hill Home League Secretary Gladys Smith receives a certificate of retirement and flowers from corps officers Majors Carol and Eric Pearce after 32 years of faithful service and dedication to the Lord; Gladys also received a clock from the home league members NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND The Salvation Army’s emergency response vehicle attended the National Fire Service’s Festival of Rescue event, which was hosted by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service at the Newcastle quayside. The Army provided more than 500 packed lunches as well as tea, coffee and soft drinks to fire crews and attendees.

Volunteers from Gateshead and Newcastle City Temple Corps were given the opportunity to showcase their mission in the area.

The emergency response vehicle also supported a Shildon corps event and provided hot and cold drinks to those attending the division’s summer school. – JJ

PRESENTATION Sherburn Hill Home League Treasurer Norma Baker receives a certificate of retirement and flowers from corps officers Majors Carol and Eric Pearce for 10 years of service

OUTREACH

SHEFFIELD The lord mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Gail Smith, opened her charity shop at Crystal Peaks shopping centre with an official ribbon cutting. When taking up the post she selected three charities to support: Friends of Hi5’s disability youth group, Sheffield Hospitals Charity and The Salvation Army. The shop will sell items to raise money for all three organisations. Gail told unLTD: ‘My mother always told me, “If you never support any other charity, give to The Salvation Army, they saved your grandad in the First World War”, so the charity was an obvious choice for me.’ – AR WOKING During the Harvest meeting, corps officer Major David House spoke on Exodus 16 and the congregation shared in reading Scripture. The band played ‘All Good Gifts’ and the songsters sang ‘Go Forth in His Name!’. – MH

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ECUMENICAL

PRESENTATION PENARTH Salvation Army volunteer Carole Dacey has been recognised for her passion and commitment with an Outstanding Citizen’s Award from Penarth town council. For almost a decade, she has volunteered with the Army’s First Response Outreach Project, a street service providing support to rough sleepers seven nights a week. As well as her work with the project, Carole and her husband, Chris, help transport victims of modern slavery to safe locations across the country. Carole is also a volunteer at the Salvation Army charity shop in Penarth and offers emotional support to those in distress through Samaritans. She recently took on a new role – single-handedly preparing breakfast and dinners for people experiencing homelessness – and it has been calculated that she has prepared 200,000 meals and snack packs since the start of the pandemic Carole is pictured with the mayor of Penarth, Councillor Ian Buckley. – AR

MUSIC

STAPLE HILL The band presented ‘Friday Night Is Music Night’, its first concert in more than 20 months. In keeping with the desire to maintain safety, the congregation were mainly seated around coffee tables with only three rows. The band commenced with ‘Ellacombe’, which was followed by the reflective ‘Still’, providing a suitable atmosphere for prayer led by corps officer Major Colin Hylton-Jones. The first half continued with ‘I Will Proclaim’ and ‘World in Union’, arranged by Bandmaster Marc Willets. Vocal soloist Naomi Blowers sang ‘When Eyes Don’t Cry’ and ‘It is Well with My Soul’, accompanied by her father, Bandsman Michael Blowers, on piano. Michael also provided a music interlude, ‘Symphony of Thanksgiving’, which featured four songs linked around aspects of the pandemic. A presentation featured the pandemic and highlighted corps members who were involved in NHS ambulance services and nursing. The evening concluded with the march ‘Staple Hill Citadel’ composed by Hector Main. – HB O The concert is available to watch online at youtu.be/UH-3WlzHwb0 6

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SHEFFIELD Ryan Wileman, a soldier at Sheffield Citadel and pioneer leader at Westfield Fresh Expression, has been appointed as chaplain to the lord mayor, Councillor Gail Smith. Ryan preached at a civic service of thanksgiving and dedication held at Sheffield Cathedral, with the lord mayor attending in state. Ryan reminded the congregation that they needed to remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, share their food with people who are hungry and care for those experiencing homelessness.

Sheffield Citadel Band supported, alongside the cathedral choir and youngsters from the Hi 5’s group, who signed to the song ‘I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.’

Divisional leaders Majors Raelton and Lynn Gibbs attended, along with ecumenical representatives. – LG

PRESENTATION Clowne corps officer Major Elaine Holder presents Songster Val McCall with a certificate of recognition for 36 years’ service as she transfers to the songster reserve

MEETING PRAISE FOCUS

by CSM Karen Findlay (Wellingborough) SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER - MATTHEW 15:31 (NEW LIVING TRANSLATION) ‘The crowd was amazed! Those who hadn’t been able to speak were talking, the crippled were made well, the lame were walking, and the blind could see again! And they praised the God of Israel.’ Father God, we stand amazed in your presence and fall on our knees in adoration and praise.

NEWCASTLE CITY TEMPLE Harvest worship was led by Major Yvonne Dare. Members of the Sunday school created a Harvest display and everyone was encouraged to bring gifts of chocolate, sweets and biscuits. These will be distributed to the community in ‘bags of kindness’, which will also contain an invitation to the corps carol service. – BI

COMMUNITY

WOKING Willow Lifehouse chaplain Major Edwina Cussen asked corps in the Central South Division to donate toiletries for Lifehouse residents. Woking corps folk responded generously as part of their Harvest offering, with a collection of toiletries joining the more traditional Harvest food display created by Songster Jenny Whitten. – MH

SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER – REVELATION 19:6 AND 7 (NLT) ‘Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice and let us give honour to him.’

MISSION FOCUS (SASB 682)

by Prayer Network Support Major Jill Miller MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER ‘There is mission in my living,/ There is meaning in my word;/ Saviour, in my daily striving/ May this message yet be heard.’ Loving Father God, thank you for the privilege of being involved in mission.

Through your Holy Spirit at work in us, may we share the joy of being loved by you and declare how much you love every person ever created. In our daily living help us to show your love in our interaction with each other. Thank you for your amazing love to us shown on the cross and through the resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus.

TUESDAY 9 NOVEMBER ‘Have I lost that sense of mission / That inspired my early zeal,/ When the fire of thy commission/ Did my dedication seal?’ O Lord, forgive us for the times we have failed to live up to the promises we made to you. Reignite the passion in us to be lights in the darkness, leading others into your glorious light. Fill us again with the fire of your Holy Spirit who gives us spiritual energy and purpose. Thank you, Lord.

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER ‘Let me hear thy tender pleading,/ Let me see thy beckoning hand,/ Let me feel thee gently leading/ As I bow to thy command.’ Jesus, thank you for being persistent with us. Thank you for not giving up on us when we fail. Lead us into new ways of mission as we submit our lives to you afresh today. Show us who we need to speak to, pray for, lead to you. We love you Lord.

THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER ‘Lord, release that latent passion/ Which in me has dormant lain;/ Recreate a deep compassion/ That will care and care again.’ Father, thank you for your care of us and for placing in our hearts compassion for the lost and the lonely, the poor and the sad. As we explore the mission you have given us, to care for all people, lead us to the person who needs to know they are loved by you. Use our voices today for your glory, we pray.

EVENT BELFAST CITADEL Clotworthy House, in the lovely setting of Antrim Castle Gardens, was the venue for the corps Harvest away day led by Major Carole Harries (THQ). The room was filled to the legal capacity for worship and discussion on the theme Honesty over Silence. Major Elwyn Harries (THQ) chose Deuteronomy 8:6 for his address on the Sunday morning. The meeting was also streamed live online. – NM

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER ‘Needy souls are still my mission,/ Sinners yet demand my love;/ This must be my life’s ambition,/ This alone my heart shall move.’ Father God, we are sorry when we hear the word ‘mission’ and feel it’s for someone else. Move our hearts to want to reach out to those who need you, those who need your love, your grace, your peace, your mercy. Give us the desire to care and give us the words to say. In Jesus’ name.

O A PDF of the Prayer Matters booklet is also available to download from salvationarmy.org.uk/resources Salvationist 23 October 2021 Salvationist 2 October 2021

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NEWS FEATURE

SATCoL conference highlights reasons to be thankful BIRMINGHAM

Trevor Caffull UNUSUALLY, this year’s Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL) conference opened with a vocal solo by a delegate, reports Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts.

With SP&S Music General Manager Richard Phillips at the piano, Andrea Monk, a SATCoL area collection manager, sang ‘Thankful’. It includes the line: ‘There’s so much to be thankful for,’ which summed up the thoughts of many of the 200 delegates from across the territory, who gathered to celebrate 30 years of operations and reflect on how the company had managed since the first lockdown in March 2020.

Territorial Communications Officer Captain Jo Moir, who hosted the main sessions, welcomed delegates and guests, including territorial leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill, before handing over to SATCoL’s managing director, Trevor Caffull.

Trevor began his keynote address by expressing thankfulness to four people who have been with SATCoL since the start: John Stubbings, a Salvationist at Gloucester who is a board member, Anne Lonie, a volunteer at a charity shop in Edinburgh, 8

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John Stubbings with Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill

Lee Oliver, an assistant manager at the Kettering Clothing Collection Division distribution centre, and Rosie Goodjohn, part of the team at the Kettering centre.

Trevor invited them to receive a SATCoL Lifetime Achievement award from the SATCoL chairman, Lieut-Colonel Alan Read. Trevor later recognised the 26 years’ service of Beverley Phillips, who has been the finance director for the past 15 years and will retire in 2022.

Looking back over the trading company’s history, Trevor said: ‘The fact that SATCoL has survived bumps and the occasional crater in the road and still remains today – arguably healthier, fitter and bursting with energy and commitment, 30 years after we came into existence – is certainly something to be thankful for.’

He focused on the most recent challenge, the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdowns, when all non-essential shops were closed.

In the early weeks of the first lockdown, 96 per cent of employees were on enforced furlough – but Trevor paid tribute to approximately 30 employees who continued to work, including a Covid-19 response

team, the executive management team and Colin Beckett and his small team, who ensured the Army periodicals were still distributed every week.

Trevor described the astonishing results upon reopening after the third lockdown in April this year, with the highest sales on record achieved in a single day. The Charity Shop Division was set for the ‘best ever year’ in its history, he announced, and the Clothing Collection Division was also ‘coming in with budget-busting performances’. SP&S had been the hardest hit, ‘but they are back!’ exclaimed Trevor, which brought shouts of ‘hallelujah’ from many of those present.

Delegates were able to attend four breakout sessions during the conference.

One highlighted the steps being taken by SATCoL to become more environmentally responsible and another included a video of the new, environmentally friendly Clothing Collection Division distribution centre in Kettering, where 20 tonnes of clothing are sorted every hour.

Retail initiatives featured in a third session, including one charity shop’s eBay selling project and the first Drop-and-Shop

Award winners with Lieut-Colonel Alan Read

Lee Ball donation point, based at an Asda. The fourth breakout session focused on some of the 19 donation centres, usually situated out of town, where people can donate and buy goods. Captains Carl and Elizabeth Di-Palma (Chesterfield) explained over video how they were finding opportunities to meet people and support the community because their recently opened hall was built adjacent to a new donation centre.

SATCoL profits are gift-aided to The Salvation Army and two of the conference’s main sessions gave delegates moving insights into some of the Army’s work. Territorial Addiction Services Officer Lee Ball spoke about the territory’s Addictions Strategy and Assistant Secretary for Mission Mitch Menagh gave insights into the Army’s work

Andrea Monk and the big band with people experiencing homelessness.

The conference included a Gala Concert, featuring a Salvation Army big band, during which several more awards were presented.

These included Volunteer of the Year (Roger Hardy), Team of the Year (Wellingborough Support Centre), Charity Shop of the Year (Heckmondwike) and Donation Centre of the Year (Kettering) as well as Exemplary Service awards for 10 members of staff.

In the final session the TC presented the territory’s Certificate in Recognition of Exceptional Service to John Stubbings. The citation read: ‘In recognition and with thanks for your unique and inestimable contribution made to the formation and ongoing business of Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd.’

In his message to the conference, the TC thanked the delegates and all those they represented for enabling the Army’s mission to advance.

‘Love is at the heart of The Salvation Army,’ he declared, and described situations in society where love is desperately needed. Our work might seem insignificant, he continued, but God can multiply it and bless others, like Jesus when the boy brought his loaves and fish to him.

The TC emphasised that SATCoL staff members are part of the Army’s mission – not just through raising funds but by serving people in their communities – and pointed to Jesus as the greatest example of loving service.

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FEATURE I Territorial envoys

Territorial envoys take the lead

Photos: ANDREW KING PHOTOGRAPHY

Six territorial envoys share their stories during the early days of their service as corps leaders ADRIAN CASEY Chatteris OVER the past five years the Lord has found many purposes for me within the umbrella of The Salvation Army. While I was leading a church in another denomination I supplemented my income as a hall cleaner at Wisbech Corps. I remember those early mornings, being inspired about my message for Sunday while I was cleaning the worship hall. When I took early retirement from ministry, I went to work as a Salvation Army charity shop manager in Whittlesey, moving back to Wisbech as the corps assistant when it was unofficered for a year, and then alongside their new corps officer in 2020.

At the end of August 2021 I left Wisbech, and then on 2 September I took up my appointment as a territorial envoy at Chatteris.

God has been faithful all the way through this journey, each time allowing me to gain skills and experience that have proved invaluable for the next appointment. I don’t know what future plans he has for me, but I have absolute confidence that he will be there alongside me to guide and see me through.

SARAH JONES Eccles and chaplain, Abbott Lodge I HAVE served as a territorial envoy for just over 12 months, having started on 1 November last year. It has been a year of highs and some lows. There have been times when I’ve cried out to God: ‘I can’t do this! Why have you called me, Lord, to do something that is just too hard?’

But there have been other days when I have been reminded of the tremendous privilege of ministry – times when I have sat by someone’s side as they have mourned a loved one, and moments of joy when I have made someone smile by giving them a food parcel or helped them in a practical way.

My greatest desire is that the people I walk alongside will know that God loves them and that they are more precious than gold in his eyes.

Isaiah 41:13 says: ‘For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.’ God hasn’t failed me yet and I know he always goes before me to prepare the road ahead. I just need to keep trusting and following.

HAZEL ELLISON Redditch with Bromsgrove AS a teenager in the late 1970s I knelt at the mercy seat and offered my life to God. I told God I was willing to be a Salvation Army officer, and I meant it.

However, as I waited for further guidance, I felt God leading me into local officer roles and secular vocations.

As each big life decision arose I had serious conversations with God and listened for that still, small voice that offered a sense of peace, even when the answers did not necessarily seem sensible. In hindsight I can say that God is always good and faithful – and has a wonderful sense of humour!

In January 2018, while attending the Army’s Encounter prayer gathering in Swanwick, I was having one of these big life conversations. Coming to the end of a degree course, and with 10 years’ chaplaincy experience, I asked God: ‘What’s next? What job should I apply for?’ God very clearly said: ‘Hazel, I want you back in the Army.’

I began my ministry as a territorial envoy on 5 November last year, the day the country entered the pre-Christmas lockdown. I questioned, ‘Is this sensible?’ However, 12 months later I can still say that God is good and faithful – and has a wonderful sense of humour!

LEE HIGHTON-NICHOLLS Willenhall THANKFULLY, God’s timing is always perfect. Having heard the call to full-time leadership in The Salvation Army more than 20 years ago, I am finally able to say a resounding yes!

However, it is true to say that it took a global pandemic and an extended period of furlough to get me to finally listen.

At the start of the pandemic my home corps, Oldbury, was unofficered, so I was busy supporting the other local leaders in running it. This gave me the opportunity to carry out pastoral visits, conduct funerals, lead online worship and so much more. I was challenged again to consider God’s call to full-time ministry. The most unexpected lady from church said to me: ‘God is using you and I know one day he is going to call you away from here to do something else.’

Over the course of the next month the affirmations came thick and fast. Commissioning 2020 was powerful as I watched online at home. I finally said yes to God when my wife, Claire, surprisingly and unexpectedly asked: ‘Have you considered becoming a territorial envoy?’ I walked through the open door and here I am in my first appointment.

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DAVID FRATER Armáda Spásy Gravesend and Dover Fresh Expressions I WAS born in the small village of Rokycany, Slovakia. Our family was poor and we were discriminated against as Roma people. My mother became paralysed and was in a wheelchair, but missionaries visiting the village prayed with her. She gave her life to Jesus, was healed, stood up and started to run and dance! Then in 1999, when I was 13, I also gave my life to Jesus. However, two years later I left God and lived in a deep darkness. I moved to the UK 14 years ago for a better life and lived in Margate.

I fell even deeper into darkness, deceits, alcohol and gambling.

My family started to visit Armáda Spásy Corps in Margate.

I did not go at first, not until 24 December 2011. I gave my life to Jesus and started to change. Two months later Julia and I got married and today we have five children.

We became soldiers at Margate, then we received the call to serve God and started to help our pastors. God then told us to move to Gravesend. We waited for four years but now we live and serve in Gravesend and have planted a new corps in Dover.

When we heard the call to become territorial envoys we thought and prayed about it. Now we are serving in Gravesend and Dover and building another corps in Folkestone. Today I understand why I moved to the UK to get a better life – because Jesus is the life.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Territorial Candidates Director Major Janet Robson answers some questions about being a territorial envoy WHAT DO TERRITORIAL ENVOYS DO? Territorial envoyship offers a great opportunity to serve in spiritual leadership. The day-to-day role of a territorial envoy serving as a corps leader is the same as that of a commissioned officer serving as a corps officer.

WHO CAN BECOME A TERRITORIAL ENVOY? It is open to any soldier between the ages of 18 and 65.

HOW LONG DOES A TERRITORIAL ENVOY SERVE FOR? Territorial envoys sign up for a minimum of three years, with some serving longer. Many territorial envoys serve in their own division.

HOW DO I BECOME A TERRITORIAL ENVOY? Talk to your corps officer and they will liaise with your DHQ about the best way forward.

JULIA FRATEROVA Armáda Spásy Gravesend and Dover Fresh Expressions I WAS also born in the village of Rokycany. My father was an alcoholic and when he was drinking we had to go out of the house. I went through special elementary school, where it was not possible to get proper education. When I was 14 I found a boyfriend because I wanted to get away from my family and experience love and peace. But my boyfriend, David, was an alcoholic too.

We decided to move to the UK for a better life, education and opportunities for our children. My brother had already visited Armáda Spásy Corps. He always talked about a better life and a change, but we did not know how to do it.

At Christmas 10 years ago we visited the worship meeting at Margate Corps. I liked it very much and knew that this was my home. Some years later I became a Salvation Army soldier and David and I got married. I started to serve with children first and then with women.

One day David told me that God wanted us to move to Gravesend. I did not want that because my family was in Margate, so I told him that he could go there alone. Then God told me the same, so we moved.

While we were living in Gravesend, God called us deeper into ministry as territorial envoys. I was against it at first, but then realised it was the will of God. Today we are serving and believe that God has prepared even more for us. We are a blessed family. I thank God for his grace.

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HE CAME HOME WITH A BABY WHEN 17-year-old Bramwell Booth visited the Andrews family, poverty-stricken members of The Christian Mission at Bethnal Green, he found that Mrs Andrews had just given birth to yet another child.

The parents were in despair – the mother was near the point of death. When she pleaded with Bramwell to take care of her newborn, Harry, he was so moved that he arrived home carrying the baby in his arms.

Mrs Booth rose to the occasion. She welcomed Harry into the household and Emma, her 13-year-old daughter, became like a mother to him. When Harry Andrews was 15, Emma Booth married Frederick Tucker, the Army pioneer in India, and Harry persuaded ‘Mother’ to take him with her to that country.

From his earliest years, Harry showed a flair for healing work. He became an officer, and in his first appointment at Nagercoil opened a dispensary where he could keep his simple remedies and receive people.

Bramwell Booth helped his ‘East End baby’ to train as a doctor and, in time, from Harry’s small dispensary grew the famed Catherine Booth Hospital – and, indeed, all the Army’s vast health services around the world. It Began with Andrews was the apt title given to the first book that reviewed the Army’s medical work.

In 1919, when Colonel Harry Andrews was 46, he was requisitioned for medical duty by the British Indian Army and was killed in action in a border war. He was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his bravery under fire.

THE KING WHO BECAME A SALVATIONIST ‘AM M arri arriving iviing ttomorrow,’ announced a terse telegram addressed res to General Bramwell Booth in 1920. It was signed by King Hudson of the Gold Coast – now Ghana.

When interviewed by the Overseas Department, it emerged that this tall, well-built potentate was king of one of the kingdoms within the Gold Coast, was a Christian, was a planter with three cocoa farms and was married with seven children. He had learnt of the Army’s work in neighbouring Nigeria, felt that his country needed the Army and had come offering to pioneer its work in his home country.

He offered to pay for his training as a Salvation Army officer and his own fare back to Accra. As evidence of his financial means to back the new venture he produced a bank book

showing a large credit in a London bank and casually lly dre drew ew from his pocket six massive gold rings and a numberr of gold nuggets.

The General gave the go-ahead and King Hudson became Brother King Hudson when he was enrolled as a soldier at the Clapton Congress Hall. Shortly afterwards he became Cadet King Hudson, as he joined the session of cadets at the training garrison. When commissioned he was appointed to open the work in his home town.

The Army’s Year Book annually records these events in a brief sentence: ‘Salvation Army operations began in Ghana in 1922 when Lieutenant King Hudson was commissioned to “open fire” in his home town of Duakwa.’

FORESIGHT REWARDED IN the early 1980s it was decided to build a block for married cadets and their families at the International Training College at Denmark Hill. The IHQ property team looked enviously at the adjacent green, which, like the college, fronted Champion Park and reached right to the main road of Denmark Hill.

It was a large site and would be ideal for the new block.

Originally it was intended to accommodate a quadrangle of houses to match the ‘women’s quad’ on the other side of the Assembly Hall, but those plans were never fulfilled.

The council now looked after the vacant site.

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you will find that it is ours!’ commented a grey beard in the team. ‘When the site was cleared of housing after the Second World War, the Army did not sell all of it, but instead leased a large part of it to the council for a peppercorn rent so that it would be available if ever needed.’

Checks were made with the Finance Department – and, sure enough, every year for the best part of four decades a cheque for £1 had faithfully been received from Southwark council. The land was the Army’s!

The block for married cadets was built on it, and the site will now house the new territorial headquarters – a case of visionary foresight rewarded.

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SURVEY

Local mission flourishing Secretary for Communications Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant invites you to give your opinion on what is needed for local mission to flourish THIS survey is one part of an information-gathering process by the Structural Co-ordination and Design Group. The focus in autumn 2021 is to ask as many Salvation Army members, employees, officers, volunteers and friends as possible what is needed for local mission to flourish. Local mission is the work undertaken in corps, fresh expressions / pioneer expressions, centres, Lifehouses, safe houses, prisons, charity shops and communities across the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. In addition to the survey, 25 forums are taking place – one in each division and five at THQ. There is also a Leadership Team Resource where corps, centres and headquarters teams can answer similar questions and submit their feedback.

All this information – survey, forums and leadership team feedback – will be used in 2022 by Divisional and Service Design Groups to achieve the three desired outcomes for this project: transformation, integration and streamlining.

The questions in the survey are structured around The Salvation Army’s five mission priorities: sharing the good news; serving others without discrimination; seeking justice and reconciliation; nurturing disciples of Jesus; and caring for creation.

Please read each statement carefully and try to decide whether you agree, strongly agree, disagree or strongly disagree. Please only use ‘don’t know’ if you really do not know.

HOW TO FILL IN THE SURVEY The survey can be completed online at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/G88DPLV or by filling in this four-page pullout and posting it to: Major Richard Waters, Assistant Secretary for Business Administration, The Salvation Army, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. Email transformation@salvationarmy.org.uk if you have any further comments or questions.

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We understand that people may have multiple roles with The Salvation Army. However, please indicate your main connection to the Movement.

Adherent F Attendee F Cadet F Donor F Employee F Officer/Territorial Envoy F Service user/client F Soldier F Volunteer F Other F (please specify) ………………………………………

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What is the main way that you work for, attend, volunteer with or encounter The Salvation Army?

Corps/community centre F Charity shop F Chaplaincy F Divisional headquarters F Employment Plus Services F Homelessness Services, Lifehouse or drop-in centre F Older People’s Services care home or day care centre F Prison ministry F THQ F William Booth College F Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Operations F Other F (please specify) ………………………………………

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Which division or headquarters do you belong to?

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4. What is your gender?

Female F Male F Other F 5. What age bracket do you fall into?

16–24 F 25–34 F 35–44 F 45–54 F 55–64 F 65–74 F 75–84 F 85+ F 6.

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What is your ethnic group?

WHITE: English/Welsh/Scottish/Northern Irish/British WHITE: Irish WHITE: Gypsy or Irish Traveller WHITE: Any other White background MIXED/MULTIPLE ETHNIC GROUPS: White and Black Caribbean MIXED/MULTIPLE ETHNIC GROUPS: White and Black African MIXED/MULTIPLE ETHNIC GROUPS: White and Asian MIXED/MULTIPLE ETHNIC GROUPS: Any other mixed/multiple ethnic background ASIAN/ASIAN BRITISH: Indian ASIAN/ASIAN BRITISH: Pakistani ASIAN/ASIAN BRITISH: Bangladeshi ASIAN/ASIAN BRITISH: Chinese ASIAN/ASIAN BRITISH: Any other Asian background BLACK/AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN/BLACK BRITISH: African BLACK/AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN/BLACK BRITISH: Caribbean BLACK/AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN/BLACK BRITISH: Any other Black/African/Caribbean background ARAB Other (please specify) …………………………...................

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LOCAL MISSION FLOURISHING Sections 7 to 12 include statements about what is needed for local mission to flourish. Please respond to all the statements by selecting one of five options.

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Salvation Army people need to be encouraged and equipped to be peacemakers in our families, workplaces, corps, other churches and local communities.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Share the good news 10. Nurture disciples of Jesus

We need new ways to share the good news of Jesus because our current methods are not working.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We need a greater emphasis on prayer and Bible reading in local mission settings.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Greater collaboration and partnership with other churches is essential in sharing the good news.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Sharing the good news of Jesus is more effectively done between Monday to Saturday, rather than on Sunday.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 8.

Working and serving in The Salvation Army helps people to be nurtured as disciples of Jesus.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Holding each other accountable is an essential aspect of maturing as a disciple of Jesus.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We need better teaching for spiritual development and discipleship.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Pastoral care in The Salvation Army in my experience is usually good.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Serve others without discrimination

The Salvation Army must always help people without judging them.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

We need to increase opportunities for people to develop their gifts and skills across the Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 11. Care for creation

The Salvation Army is stronger because it encourages local leaders to respond to the needs of their community.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Caring for creation is an essential part of being a Christian in the 21st century.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Being hospitable to strangers is an essential characteristic of The Salvation Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

The Salvation Army needs to place a greater emphasis on caring for creation in its teaching and activities.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Salvation Army service should prioritise the needs of poor and marginalised people.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Salvation Army buildings and facilities need to be more eco-friendly.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

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Corps and centres should be given greater freedom to buy locally even if it costs more.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Seek justice and reconciliation

We need to learn how to have difficult conversations with people who disagree with us.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Salvation Army people need to be better encouraged and equipped to fight for justice in our communities.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

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12. Other issues Local ownership is essential, so headquarters support to corps and centres must focus on what is needed for local mission to flourish.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Accountability is essential, so headquarters must ensure The Salvation Army operates legally, efficiently and effectively.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Headquarters should raise more money centrally and distribute it as needed to ensure local mission flourishes.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

CURRENT FRUSTRATIONS Sections 13 to 18 include statements about your current frustrations.

The Salvation Army needs to become more inclusive in terms of LGBTQ+ people.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F The Salvation Army needs to become more inclusive in terms of people with disabilities.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 16. Nurture disciples of Jesus The pandemic has made it harder to be a fruitful disciple of Jesus.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

13. Share the good news The good news of Jesus gets drowned out by the noise of society.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

It is increasingly difficult to get people to commit to leadership roles in a voluntary capacity.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

The good news of Jesus gets drowned out by the tradition of the Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

I know The Salvation Army has tried to encourage discipleship with initiatives like APEST (apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, teacher) and NCD (Natural Church Development).

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

I find it very difficult to share the good news of Jesus.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

17. Care for creation

14. Serve others without discrimination

The Salvation Army spends too much on big events.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

The Salvation Army is trying to do too much and should focus on quality not quantity.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Salvation Army programmes tend to make people dependent and do not solve the underlying problem.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F There is too much emphasis on serving others to the detriment of the other four mission priorities.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 15. Seek justice and reconciliation The Salvation Army needs to become more inclusive in terms of race and ethnicity.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F The Salvation Army needs to become more inclusive in terms of women and girls.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

The Salvation Army’s approach to property does not care for creation and is a barrier to local mission flourishing.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 18. Other Issues I’d love to do more to advance the Army’s mission, but it is just not possible.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Headquarters bureaucracy is an impediment to local mission flourishing.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F My leaders are under-resourced and overworked.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F There is too much change at once in The Salvation Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

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WHAT WORKS WELL Sections 19 to 24 include statements about what works well at present.

19. Share the good news Jesus is good news for the world and the world needs Jesus.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We know how to share the good news effectively.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F The Salvation Army collaborates well with other corps and churches.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F People who know little about Jesus can easily find out about him in The Salvation Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

22. Nurture disciples of Jesus We have freedom to try new things for the Kingdom.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We appoint the right people into leadership positions.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Our safeguarding policies and procedures keep most people safe at The Salvation Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F I have seen the Holy Spirit working in the lives of people at my local Salvation Army.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 23. Care for creation

20. Serve others without discrimination

We are good at managing money for the Kingdom.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

My local Salvation Army provides appropriate and helpful services to people without discrimination.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

The pandemic made us more conscious of being good stewards of the environment.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

We collaborate well with other organisations.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

More people working from home has improved my life.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

Salvation Army people are good at making other people feel welcome and quickly feel they belong.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

24. Structure

People who we support often discover more of ‘life in all its fullness’.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We are very adaptable and willing to change.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

We have made efficient improvements in IT facilities.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We are getting better at communicating with each other.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F Without financial support from headquarters my local Salvation Army would close.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F

21. Seek justice and reconciliation We are able to resolve disagreements and generally get along well with each other.

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F We are seeing more of the fruit of the Spirit in our corps/ centres/headquarters (love, peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control).

Strongly agree F Agree F Disagree F Strongly disagree F Don’t know F 16

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25. Who do you think is responsible for mission to flourish in your context? Please tick all the options that apply.

Me F People in my local setting F My corps officer/line manager F Divisional/Regional management F Territorial leadership F 26. If there are any issues, concerns or opinions you would like to express that have not been covered by this survey, please outline them on a separate sheet to accompany this survey (200 words maximum).

PREVIEW

Reopening a chapter of wartime history Emily Bright finds out why a novel inspired

by The Salvation Army’s work during the First World War is being republished

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BOMBING raid rocks east London to its core during the First World War. At the heart of the action, The Salvation Army’s emergency response team serves hot tea and sandwiches to people whose homes are destroyed, while rescuing those buried under the rubble. This scene takes place in A Curate’s Promise, a novel written in 1921 that is being republished by Shield Books to mark its centenary. But the story has its roots in reality – author Margaret Harkness witnessed the Army’s work first-hand.

‘She became very interested in the work of The Salvation Army in east London,’ explains Dr Flore Janssen, who studied Margaret Harkness for her PhD and was editor of the book’s latest edition. ‘Right to the end of her life, she remained a staunch supporter of what The Salvation Army was doing in very practical terms to alleviate the effects of poverty.’

A Curate’s Promise is set in 1917 and tells the story of Benjamin, an assistant to a Church of England parish priest. His brother, Lionel, an army officer in the trenches in France, sends him a blank cheque for The Salvation Army after seeing how it is supporting his fellow soldiers on the front line.

This act of generosity prompts Benjamin to investigate the Army’s work for himself. After writing to General Bramwell Booth, he is guided around by a brigadier, who is based on a real-life Salvation Army officer, Brigadier Frank Aspinall, whose son was an ambulance driver on the Western Front.

‘Aspinall had been very involved in the men’s social work and the food and

shelter helter depots,’ Flore explains.

‘That’s That’s the kind of work that his fictional ctional counterpart, Brigadier Overton, takes Benjamin to see.

‘They start off at the Army’s paper salvage alvage works, which was an important mportant industry during the First World War because paper was so scarce. carce. And Benjamin is taken to see a free breakfast at the former People’s eople’s Mission Hall. So there’s this strong trong sense of history throughout.

‘Benjamin also becomes a bit more acquainted cquainted with the women’s social work, because women officers were a very ery strong presence in those home front ont rescue activities.’

As part of his tour, Benjamin sees parts arts of the City Colony, which was the he focal point of help for those who were destitute or struggling.

‘That entailed all the elements of The Salvation alvation Army’s social work with the provision emergency accommodation accommodation, ro ision of emergenc cheap food, work experience and skills training,’ says Flore. ‘It was about helping to rehabilitate people and give them new skills and ways to re-establish themselves in the world of work.’

In addition, the novel gives an insight into Salvation Army support on the front line through the letter from Lionel to Benjamin. But, as Flore explains, wading into the First World War would inevitably put the British Salvation Army’s relationship with its overseas brothers and sisters in Christ to the test.

‘There was a strong awareness that in these national conflicts there would be Salvationists involved in the fight on both sides,’ she says. ‘That made it very difficult to take a stance on these conflicts.

‘So The Salvation Army saw its role as giving aid and support as much as possible. That included providing food and accommodation immediately behind the trenches, but also back home with the army and navy homes, which functioned as hostels. The Salvation Army also visited a lot of incarcerated conscientious objectors.’

This novel, a remarkable insight into

the Army’s work, is relatively unknown, perhaps partly because of the lack of copies available to the public. During her PhD, Flore found it difficult to get hold of the text.

‘As far as I know,’ she explains, ‘it has been out of print since it was first published in 1921. The copy at the Salvation Army International Heritage Centre was one of the few I could access.’

A century on from its original publication, Flore, International Heritage Centre director Steven Spencer and Shield Books have made A Curate’s Promise widely available for a new generation of modern readers to enjoy.

Curate’s Promise is available to pre-order from SP&S at sps-shop.com or by calling 01933 445445 and is priced £5 (plus postage and packing)

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PREVIEW

Raising up children’s leaders Major Helen Schofield introduces Raise, a new online training course designed to equip leaders to nurture children

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HILDREN’S leaders can be some of the most significant adults in a young person’s life.

And the blessings go both ways.

Journeying with a child helps adults see the world through their eyes, gain insight into the experiences and challenges faced by young people and families, and share in the wonder and awe that come from God encounters.

The children’s leaders in the Salvation Army are amazing. Whether sharing stories, exploring life with God or playing games, they are making a difference by helping children to develop faith, identity and purpose as well as navigate the world around them. They welcome each child as a valued member of a community of faith and encourage them to fully participate in all aspects of church life, and to understand and engage with the Army’s wider mission.

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space and opportunities for children to encounter God for themselves, grow in faith and be active participants in mission and service.

and connected through their participation in the course and that our ministry to children through them continues to make a positive impact.’

EQUIPPING LEADERS TO NURTURE CHILDREN Raise is an innovative online training course designed to equip all prospective volunteer children’s leaders for their work with children, with other leaders and with families within a Salvation Army context – and to provide learners with a taste of what it is like to work in the field of children’s leadership.

Tracy Wood, the children’s specialist for leader development, says: ‘We are really excited to launch Raise, which offers children’s leaders quality training and the opportunity for personal development. We have worked with a number of experts and practitioners to ensure that Raise is full of vibrant, up-to-date content. Our hope is that our children’s leaders feel valued, supported

HOW IT WORKS Raise is delivered through The Salvation Army’s iLearn portal, with a link provided to access the course upon registration.

There are nine short modules, which cover relevant topics such as faith development of children, leadership skills, pastoral awareness, working with families, programme planning, children in the community and online children’s ministry.

Each module takes no more than 60 minutes to complete and uses a blended learning approach that incorporates text, videos and personal reflection. At certain points there is space to pause and take time to reflect or take part in a learning activity. There is a comprehensive list of additional content for those wishing to deepen their learning in a specific area.

A personal Learning Journal is given to leaders for use throughout the training, providing key points from each module, a space for notes, activities and prompts for personal reflection. A certificate can be printed at the end of the course to acknowledge completion, and children’s leaders are encouraged and supported to continue to journey on a pathway of learning.

One children’s leader who was part of the Raise pilot said: ‘This course is excellent! It flows well and feels relevant and fresh. The modules are all very informative, useful and flexible, covering a broad range of subjects. It is easy to follow and work through in your own time. There is a good balance between screen-based work, personal reflection and learning activities, and the learning journal supports the content really well.

All children’s leaders should definitely do this training!’

While Raise will be the mandatory course for children’s leaders before they are commissioned as young people’s sergeant-major, children’s ministry team leader or junior soldiers sergeant, the course is open to and recommended for all volunteers who work with children within The Salvation Army – whether that is helping out on a Sunday morning or running a weekly community club.

Tracy says: ‘Even though this is an online course, we will join members of each cohort together to create a learning community and facilitate an online conversation for learners to share knowledge and experiences, ask questions and learn from each other.’

To facilitate this learning community, we would ask interested individuals to register to start Raise in one of six cohorts each year – in January, March, May, July, September and November.

Although modules can be worked through at an individual’s own pace, to join with others in the cohort it is recommended that individuals work to complete the nine modules over a two-month period. Learners will then be invited to an online gathering halfway through and will also be invited to join a private Facebook group to share experiences and resources as they move forward and stay connected as local children’s leaders.

CHANGING TIMES Ministry with children in a postpandemic world will require creative, courageous and different thinking about how we can be with and empower our children to be disciples of Jesus in our tradition of social change and justice.

As the world around us changes, we should not be content with leading as we always have. What does it look like to build a new generation of vibrant, passionate leaders?

We believe that within everyone is a spark of leadership and we seek to nurture that leadership potential in everyone we work with. We believe the calling to work alongside children and young people is central to the mission of The Salvation Army and we are committed to equipping and developing youth and children’s leaders so they can perform their roles effectively. And we believe that Raise is part of delivering just that!

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register for Raise, email youthchildren@salvationarmy.org.uk stating your name, corps and role plus the address to which your Learning Journal can be sent

MAJOR SCHOFIELD IS TERRITORIAL YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S SECRETARY Salvationist 6 November 2021

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BIBLE STUDY

God’s promises Lieutenant Amy-Jo Battersby reminds us that God offers renewal when we are weary

ISAIAH 40:28–31

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SAIAH, one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, is speaking to the exiled people of Judah. In 587BC, the invading army of Babylon destroyed the city of Jerusalem and its Temple and led many of its leading citizens into captivity.

Jewish spirituality and understanding of God was closely linked to the location of the Temple. They saw it as the earthly seat of God. Therefore, knowing their Temple has been destroyed by the people among whom they were now living, it is no wonder that the Jewish exiles were struggling with their identity.

In Isaiah For Everyone, John Goldingay suggests that the exiles in Isaiah 40 compared themselves to the Babylonians and cried out (see vv12–31) and so this is what Isaiah addresses.

The Babylonians were powerful and carried their images and gods in

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processions. Isaiah reminds the exiles that these images and statues are nothing compared with God, who created everything, including the materials from which these false gods were made.

Although the Babylonian rulers might have appeared impressively powerful, to God they are no greater than the grasshoppers (see v22).

The Babylonians believed that the stars and the moon ruled everything on Earth. However, Isaiah points out that it is the God of Israel that rules over them, he alone commands the planets and the stars (see v26).

QUESTION are we, and the people around us, impressed by today?

O What

Isaiah begins to offer assurances to the exiles that their God is the everlasting God (see v28). When the

Temple was destroyed, God did not pass away, encourages Isaiah. God is greater than anything that they know, because he created everything.

QUESTION O Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, what changes have you seen in yourself and others that link to places and things?

Referring to God, Isaiah proclaims: ‘He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak’ (vv28 and 29).

I have often looked at these verses and longed for the power promised to the weak. Our bodies might be limited but God is not.

While serving in the armed forces, I had to endure long physical training sessions and military exercises. Over

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Someone cares, someone cares,/ Someone knows your deepest need, your burden shares;/ Someone cares, someone cares,/ God himself will hear the whisper of your prayers.

(SASB 10)

As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you.

If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us – eternal life.

(1 John 2:24 and 25)

All the promises of God are sure,/ Through the ages shall their truth endure;/ Hallelujah! To the heart that’s pure/ All the gracious promises of God are sure.

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time, my body would take longer to recover, growing wearier with age. I dread to think how I would manage now!

No matter how fit I was, or can be, I am still human and will grow tired. But in God we are strong and can call on his strength when we need it.

QUESTION what areas of your life do you need to be reminded of the immeasurable strength of God?

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As time passed in exile, the Jews needed encouragement – to know that God gives strength to the weary and power to the weak. They were given encouragement to keep their faith because, even though their Temple had been destroyed, God was still at work.

As a 25-year-old with a few years’ experience, I sometimes get physically or mentally weary. Who doesn’t know what that feels like? Sometimes our

spiritual life can be a rollercoaster ride as we descend from the mountain tops into the valleys. Sometimes our spiritual muscles begin to seize up and require stretching out and nourishing.

Reading verses 30 and 31, I find that I identify with Isaiah’s words. At my lowest moments, I have found great comfort from God as he has refreshed and nourished me, from the hot plains of Afghanistan to the cold mountains of Scotland. There isn’t a place on Earth where God hasn’t reminded me of his renewing strength.

seem overwhelming. There can be a danger in comparing our experience to that of others, which on the surface may appear to be problem-free.

Isaiah’s words have relevance today when we might find ourselves in the company of people with whom we may not have much in common.

Our God is greater than all the world has to offer. He has created all that exists and he still offers renewal when we become tired and weary.

QUESTIONS O Where are you in your spiritual experience?

O In what ways do you need God’s renewing strength?

Sometimes, like the Jewish exiles, we can feel detached from God. With all that is happening around us, life can

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May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise.

(Psalm 119:41)

How deep the Father’s love for us,/ How vast beyond all measure,/ That he should give his only Son/ To make a wretch his treasure./ How great the pain of searing loss –/ The Father turns his face away,/ As wounds which mar the chosen One/ Bring many sons to Glory.

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The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.

Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

(2 Peter 3:9)

Sing, pray and swerve not from his ways,/ But do thine own part faithfully;/ Trust his rich promises of grace,/ So shall they be fulfilled in thee;/ God never yet forsook at need/ The soul that trusted him indeed.

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Prayer Thank you, Father God, for your faithfulness to us. You keep your promises and we are for ever held in the safety of your everlasting arms.

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REVIEWS

Warming seasonal poems Major Barry Willson reviews Gift Beyond Measure by Howard Webber

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HIS book contains a wide range of poetry penned by the author over many years. Given that the material has evolved over such a long time, there is variation in the writing style.

The content of the book is heartwarming because it stems from the tender servant-heart of the author and evidences the nature of his relationship with his Master.

Major Howard Webber has published many stimulating articles in the past and his book’s subtitle – Inspiring Poems for Christmas – is no exaggeration.

While he has ‘endeavoured to keep to what Matthew and Luke wrote in their Gospels’, his writings also include some delightful insights into his own childhood experiences of Christmas.

Readers will find humour in a simple poem about a school Nativity play and, at the other end of the scale, thoughts that challenge.

His wide vocabulary enables him to express in simple terms messages that

A valuable resource Lieut-Colonel Alan Bateman reviews Keys of the Kingdom

by Nigel Bovey

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HIS book provides compelling evidence to substantiate Major Nigel Bovey’s claim in the preface to be able to ‘cut to the chase’.

He claims no formal qualifications in theology or biblical studies, but his natural ability to apply the truths of Scripture relevantly, discerningly and profoundly in user-friendly language will no doubt be the envy of many theologians.

The book’s 52 chapters are brief – averaging a mere 500 words each – but they speak truth into the big issues of today.

It is valuable for students of the Bible at any level, as an enriching weekly devotional or as a weekly Bible study. The discernment in each chapter assists our 22

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help us understand profound theological truth.

We find insights into the mind of Joseph, agonising over his beloved’s pregnancy. We hear from the shepherds, who ‘found the Christ-child in a manger’ and ‘left his presence different men’. And it wouldn’t be the Christmas story without a mention of the virgin Mary, the angels, the wise men, the innkeeper and, of course, King Herod.

There is, however, much more to discover in these pages. Those familiar with the Christmas story are likely to find something fresh. For example, it took me very little time to read the first poem, ‘Broken’, but as I reflected on it in the days that followed I shared it with my wife, who was also challenged by the content.

The book is a real blessing to read – and comes with a bonus offering to be found in its very last poem. I will keep it on my bookshelf to use during this and future Advents.

inevitably incomplete human understanding of this significant subject.

When so many people are searching for purpose and meaning in life, Kingdom values are counter-cultural and force us to make tough choices. Keys of the Kingdom will assist us in that task.

Each chapter has a principal scriptural reference but, where applicable, the parallel synoptic accounts are included to provide the bigger picture. The succinct ‘To ponder’ feature – just prior to each chapter’s concluding prayer – prompts a practical application and/or personal response from the reader. The sensitive and carefully crafted prayers clearly come from the author’s personal relationship with the Lord. They add blessing and worth to everything else.

It is difficult to sum up the 52 chapters but one thing is unmistakable: the book

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never once loses focus on the Kingdom.

The pages prior to chapter one are essential reading, because they provide the rationale and background canvas on which the 52 ‘portraits’ are painted.

A key quote from the author’s preface: ‘The fact that in the limited time given to him Jesus made the teaching and showing of the Kingdom his priority is indicative of its importance in the life and understanding of his followers.’

Dr Rowan Williams adds this in his foreword: ‘This is a book that will help us all pray and think and renew our longing to be where Jesus is.’

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Insights into a pastoral heart Major Brian Slinn reviews the Twenty Talks series by Shaw Clifton

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HE sermon series Twenty Talks

by Shaw Clifton allows us an insight into the pastoral heart of the retired General.

Not only do these four books provide material for reflection, they also educate and challenge – and do it quite imperceptibly and almost incidentally from time to time.

They may be ‘uncomplicated talks’, as it says in the introduction to The Brilliant Fool, but there are treasures to be found in these fields.

In A Belt of Linen a note on Psalm 84 invites a recasting of a familiar idea while telling the story of Samuel; the gender conversation has a response as the fatherhood of God is explored in Unmaking Enemies; and biblical insight in the same book reinforces the Salvationist perspective in Martin Luther’s discovery of sola fide – that

is, we do not rely on the externals – while the need for salvation is explained. These examples are not exhaustive but they indicate the riches to be found in this series.

The repeated hope in the retired General’s introductions to each of the four books is that what is communicated will be accessible to the reader, and so it proves to be. While making no claim to biblical scholarship, the breadth of subject area, which includes the Psalms and Gospels in addition to Romans and the Old Testament, allows the clear teaching to be contextualised, understood and applied.

That this series is intended as a tool for preachers is to state the obvious.

Good work has been done for us and permission is given by the author to exploit what is on offer. The series can also be used by small groups. These

books intentionally invite more personal reflection and encourage the exploration of what is written with others.

In that sense each talk preaches for a response, facilitated by the suggested topics and prompts that conclude each chapter.

Beyond being a tool to support ministry, this series offers ministry to the reader by providing a strong resource for private reading and reflection. In all this the retired General’s intention is achieved: the Twenty Talks series is well presented, easy to read and commended as a heart gift.

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Christmas Chr C Ch hr h ris ri r ist i st tm ma m as mailing a Africa GHANA Lieut-Colonels Nigel and Judith Schultz

Americas and Caribbean BRAZIL Major Philippa Chagas

KENYA EAST Lieut-Colonels Ann and Kenneth Hawkins (contact by email only)

Europe EASTERN EUROPE Lieut-Colonels Richard and Ann Borrett Moldova

NORWAY, ICELAND AND THE FÆROES Ester Nelson Iceland

MALI REGION Major Janice Lahouel

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NIGERIA Majors David and Janet Howarth

OFFICERS IN THE UKI TERRITORY AT CHRISTMAS Lieut-Colonels Ann and Kenneth Hawkins Major Janet Howarth Lieut-Colonels Richard and Ann Borrett

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS The following, decided upon by the General, have been announced by the Chief of the Staff Effective 1 November O Colonels Daniel Raju and Baby Sarojini Dasari, territorial leaders of the India Northern Territory, are promoted to the rank of commissioner O Colonels John Kumar and Mani Kumari Dasari, territorial leaders of the India South Eastern Territory, are promoted to the rank of commissioner MARRIAGES O Louise Chapman to Ryan Lovell at Barton Hall, Kettering, by Major Nigel Govier WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Diamond O John and Margaret Groves, Reading Central (11 November) DEDICATED TO GOD O Finn Aicken, son of Beth and Daniel Whitla, at Kettering Citadel by Major Nigel Govier O Florence Lydia Hope, daughter of Lieutenants Jonathan and Lottie Heward, at Ipswich Bramford Road by Majors Martin and Michelle Wheeler RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Major Jack Middleton (85 on 13 November) O Mrs Major Iona Rainer (85 on 15 November) O Major Keith Bearcroft (85 on 16 November) PROMOTED TO GLORY Bandsman Brian Austin, Brighton Congress Hall O Helen Wilkinson, Burton-on-Trent O

Margaret Wilson, Burton-on-Trent John Thorogood, Leigh-on-Sea O Daphne Joice, Romford, on 24 October O O

BEREAVED O Ray Hawkshaw, York, of his brother Alan Hawkshaw BEM O Major Eunice Hooper of her brother Charles Roberts O Daryl Austin, Brighton Congress Hall, of her husband Bandsman Brian Austin, Mark Austin of his father, Major Alan Austin of his brother O Jeff Wilkinson, Burton-on-Trent, of his wife Helen Wilkinson O Robert Wilson, Burton-on-Trent, of his wife Margaret Wilson O Rtd BM Ron Joice, Romford, of his wife Daphne Joice, Claire Groombridge, Adrian Joice and Gareth Joice of their mother

TRIBUTES BERNARD BLYTH, CANTERBURY BORN on 13 September 1925, Bernard was a third-generation Salvationist. He attended Whitstable Corps, where he went on to serve as band sergeant, corps sergeant-major and corps treasurer. He met and subsequently married his love, Joan, at the corps on 3 September 1949.

During the war, while at Catterick, Bernard walked four miles across camp to the Red Shield on Sundays and was part of the serviceman’s band.

In 1969, Bernard and Joan transferred to Canterbury Temple with their four sons.

There, Bernard went on to serve as corps treasurer and band sergeant, playing Bb bass until ill health meant a move to percussion. He finally retired in 1992, following 52 years of band service.

ENGAGEMENTS THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O Glasgow City Centre (morning meeting), Sun 7 Nov O Glasgow (COP26 ecumenical service), Sun 7 O Whitehall (Remembrance Sunday), Sun 14 O WBC (spiritual day), Wed 17 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN O Cardiff Canton (corps anniversary), Sat 6 Nov – Sun 7 O High Leigh Conference Centre (pre-retirement seminar), Wed 10 O Whitehall (Remembrance Sunday), Sun 14

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In his Bible he had marked 2 Timothy 4:7 and 8. Indeed, Bernard finished the race in style, kept faith until his promotion to Glory and leaves a wonderful legacy of love and compassion for his family. – RB PATRICIA JONES, SOUTHAMPTON SHOLING BORN to founding members of Southampton Sholing Corps, Pat remained a lifelong soldier until her promotion to Glory aged 90. She progressed from the junior to the senior corps, but a throat condition prematurely ended her time as a songster.

Trained as a tailoress, Pat worked as a policewoman and was an avid Southampton Football Club supporter.

She held many roles in the corps: she commenced a youth club, organised a flower-arranging class and led the ladies’ fellowship. She put her organisational and culinary abilities to good use, catering for many corps events and hosting corps fundraisers in her immaculate garden.

She also gave unstinting, loving support to her husband throughout his many years as bandmaster.

Pat has left an irreplaceable gap in the fellowship, but her legacy of commitment remains. A loving wife, mother and nanny, she is missed by family and friends alike. – BE

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