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Friday 15 – Sunday 17 July 2022 International Convention Centre Birmingham

Commissioning, Congress and Symphony Sounds

Be part of the salvationist.org.uk feedback group

Interested in digital ministry? Apply to be part of the feedback group for a new territorial website.

This new website, launching in spring, will be the go-to digital space for Salvationists and friends of our church and will work alongside the printed Salvationist magazine. It will be the online home of Army news, devotional materials, resources, events and learning opportunities.

To help us make the website as engaging, inclusive and accessible as possible, we need a feedback group. The group will meet quarterly to advise editors about user experience and content.

Visit our territorial website to complete the application form by 9 January and find more information:

salvationarmy.org.uk/ salvationistwebsite

ADVERTS

RECRUITING NOW CHILDREN AND YOUTH WORKER

NORTH SCOTLAND

The Salvation Army in north Scotland is seeking to rebuild and extend its children and youth programme. This position enables us to focus on the delivery of frontline mission among children and youth in the most effective and efficient way by the development of teams and programmes. In co-operation and with the support of the divisional team and corps (church) leaders, and in accordance with procedures and policies established at divisional level, the ideal candidate will assist corps leaders in the development and implementation of corps programmes targeted at children and youth.

The successful candidate will have:

Knowledge of and experience in children’s and youth work, a relevant professional qualification or be willing to work towards such Strong organisational skills The ability to work within budgets Experience in co-ordinating activities, schedules and logistics A working knowledge of relevant digital and social media They will need to be self-reliant and have the ability and willingness to travel extensively, with overnight stays being common. There will be access to a fleet car for this role.

The role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of the purposes, aims and objectives of, The Salvation Army.

SALARY

£25,570 per annum

WORKING HOURS

35 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends

CONTRACT

Permanent position

DETAILS

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme; access to a fleet car

CLOSING DATE

Midnight, 30 January

INTERVIEW DATE

10 February

As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

For further details and to apply please visit: salvationarmy.org.uk/jobs

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.

ART RESOURCE: DRAWING CLOSER

This new resource from the Music and Creative Arts Unit and Family Ministries Unit encourages participants to explore the psalms through their own creativity. Drawing Closer works well as a stand-alone programme, with existing groups of all ages or as a tool for personal reflection. Some people may be inspired to begin straight away, for others there are colouring, Bible verse and doodling sheets of the psalm, meaning anyone can use art to connect with God. Each of the six sessions includes a thought and a prayer. To download the resource go to salvationarmy.org.uk/

resources/worship-resources/drawing-closer

ARMY PEOPLE

LOCAL OFFICER APPOINTMENTS

CS Jane Haystead, Margate YPSM Beth Hilditch, Nottingham

William Booth Memorial Halls

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Emerald (55th) Lieut-Colonels Alan and Eveline

Bateman (21 January)

DEDICATED TO GOD

Hudson George, son of Songster

Alicia and Bandsman Simon Little, at

Felixstowe by Major Katerina Lennox

RETIRED OFFICERS

Birthday congratulations Major Hazel Kilminster-Cooke (90 on 18 January) Captain Ruth Lewington (80 on 18 January) Major Glenis Bircumshaw (80 on 20 January)

PROMOTED TO GLORY

Joan Wright, Rugby Sandra Watson, Sleaford Bram Holland, Gloucester Joan Cooper, Shirebrook, on 12 December Coral Newport, Trowbridge, on 15 December Derek Cummings, Kirkcaldy, on 15 December Valerie Ringham, Burton-on-Trent, on 17 December Major Alan Dadd from Queen

Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital,

Margate, on 19 December

BEREAVED

Diane Cooper and Cheryl Cooper, both Shirebrook, of their sister Joan

Cooper Major Brenda Parry of her sister

Joan Wright, Kathryn Watson,

Rugby, and Marion Cromey of their mother Major Julia Adcock, Guildford,

David Ringham, Wendy Edge and

Jonathan Ringham of their mother

Valerie Ringham Major Gillian Billard, Staines, of her mother Margaret Blagg Major May Dadd of her husband

Major Alan Dadd SL Amanda Streather, Southsea, of her mother Joy Dunesby

TRIBUTES

ROY ALDIS, FELIXSTOWE

ROY Aldis was born in 1927 to Salvationist parents at Ipswich Citadel. In 1944 he met Barbara Harrold at youth councils and, after his national service in the RAF, they married in 1950. Roy transferred to Felixstowe, her home corps, and Adrian and Deirdre’s arrival completed the family.

Salvation Army service included serving as corps cadet guardian – his brigade won the National Efficiency Banner in 1976 – and corps secretary. A transfer from Felixstowe to Ipswich Citadel for several years saw Roy leading a thriving over-60 club.

Returning to Felixstowe coincided with Barbara’s increasing disability and Roy’s loving care of her. After her promotion to Glory, Roy moved to live with his daughter and son-in-law. Aware that his long life was drawing to a close, he remained steadfast in his belief that he was going to the Father God he had committed his life to as a young man. – AA

ENGAGEMENTS

THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM

Sunbury Court (welcome to ICO session), Thu 13 Jan USA Leadership Summit, Fri 14 – Thu 20

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL

WBC (spiritual day), Wed 12 Jan Sunbury Court (welcome to ICO session), Thu 13

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN

Harpenden, Sun 16 Jan

BETTY BOYCE, OXFORD

BETTY was born in Oxford in 1942. A keen swimmer, she came with a friend to Sunday school, became a junior soldier and joined in turn the singing company, sunbeams, guards, corps cadets and songsters. She helped teach in the Sunday school, became assistant brownie guider, taught the timbrel, organised the flower list and led the women’s fellowship. She was a lovely, spiritual woman who co-ordinated the corps prayer ministry in later years.

Betty married Keith in 1964 and was fiercely devoted to her two children, three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She enjoyed holiday time and days out with family and friends, especially when there was the possibility of a swim. Caravan holidays were a special delight.

Betty liked music and enjoyed many concerts and events, both at and away from the Army.

She is much missed as a loving and supportive wife, mother and friend. – TJ

DONALD BEARCROFT, ABERTILLERY

DON came late into The Salvation Army and was a soldier for the latter seven years of his life. Even then ill health prevented him from taking an active part in the corps. He was keenly interested in the history of the town and was for many years the curator of Abertillery and District Museum and worked tirelessly to establish a permanent home for it.

On the occasion of the 120th corps anniversary in 2003, Don made room in the museum for a display of uniforms and other objects from the history of the corps. From this stemmed an association with the corps officers, culminating in his soldiership. Although confined to his home for nearly all of his soldiership, Don expressed a continuing hope that he might be able to worship in the hall. This was not to be, and he was promoted to Glory at the age of 78. – AB