War Cry 11 April 2020 by The Salvation Army UK and Ireland

11 April 2020 20p/25c

New life blooms and grows

EASTER RESURRECTS HOPE FOR PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD

From the editor’s desk

What is The Salvation Army? The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity providing services in the community, particularly to those who are vulnerable and marginalised. Motivated by our Christian faith, we offer practical support and services in more than 700 centres throughout the UK to all who need them, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. To find your nearest centre visit salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church

MANY people usually look forward to the long Easter weekend. If the weather is kind, there is the opportunity to get out and about or attend some of the special events staged across the country. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any hopes of this being a ‘normal’ Easter. Events have been cancelled, plans are on hold and everyone has been told to stay home in a bid to contain the outbreak of coronavirus. However, tomorrow on Easter Sunday (12 April), Christians across the country will still be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The special services held every year in churches will not be going ahead. But individuals in their own homes will – through online services or a moment of reflection – still be marking the day when Jesus first appeared alive and well to his followers, who had seen him executed just two days earlier. It was a day that was to change the world for ever. It meant that, if people chose to put their faith in Jesus, they could experience the love and peace of God within their lives and know the hope that only he can give. Despite the many cancellations and restrictions that we are all experiencing, nothing can cancel out the effects of Jesus’ resurrection. Those effects are still being felt by millions of people even though they are facing the day-to-day concerns that we all are at this time. Similarly, nothing can cancel out the invitation that Jesus offers to us to discover God’s love and hope for ourselves. If we put our trust in Jesus, we can experience his help however life may seem right now, and know that we do not face today – or the future – alone.

What is the War Cry? The Salvation Army first published a newspaper called the War Cry in London in December 1879, and we have continued to appear every week since then. Our name refers to our battle for people’s hearts and souls as we promote the positive impact of the Christian faith and The Salvation Army’s fight for greater social justice.

WAR CRY Issue No 7469

Editor: Andrew Stone, Major Deputy Editor: Philip Halcrow Production Editor: Ivan Radford Assistant Editor: Sarah Olowofoyeku Staff Writer: Emily Bright Staff Writer: Claire Brine Editorial Assistant: Linda McTurk Graphic Designer: Rodney Kingston Graphic Designer: Mark Knight War Cry office: 020 7367 4900

While it’s much better to have your weekly copy of the War Cry in your hands, we recognise that at the moment it is hard for some people to obtain a copy. So, as an alternative while the coronavirus restrictions are in place, you can access the War Cry at salvationarmy.org.uk

Email: warcry@salvationarmy.org.uk The Salvation Army UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland 101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN

Contents

Tel: 0845 634 0101 Helpline: 020 7367 4888 Subscriptions: 01933 445445 (option 1, option 1) or email: subscriptions@satcol.org Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief: Major Mal Davies

Published weekly by The Salvation Army ©The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland ISSN 0043-0226 The Salvation Army Trust is a registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland CHY6399. Printed by Walstead Roche Ltd, St Austell, on sustainably sourced paper

Your local Salvation Army centre

FEATURES 3

All creatures great and small

How a farm encourages its visitors to see creation

Graphic images

The Bible is retold in charts, maps and emojis

Cross examined

The meaning of Easter explained by the

international leader of The Salvation Army

REGULARS 12

Browsing the Bible

Now, There’s a Thought!

14 Puzzles 15

War Cry Kitchen Front-page picture: Pennywell Farm

2 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

INTERVIEW

CHRIS MURRAY tells Claire Brine how he aims to excite people about God’s creation

a t h f t a r n m o d An s ome faith d a h e h I

N 1989, farmer Chris Murray and his wife, Nicky, took a big risk. They invested in some land in south Devon that had no buildings, grass, hedges, mains power or water. Then they named it Pennywell and got their hands dirty turning it into a successful farm and visitor attraction. When the couple first opened the gates to the public, Pennywell consisted of one animal barn, a small shop and a catering wagon. Thirty years and more than two million visitors later, Chris and Nicky are reaping a bountiful harvest and plenty of tourism and sustainability awards in the process. ‘Pennywell is a place where people of all ages can come and find recreation,’ says Chris, who became interested in farming at the age of three. ‘We carry every kind of farm animal there is, including cows, sheep, goats, miniature ponies and donkeys, horses, poultry, pets and miniature pigs. The animals are remarkable, and I love them all.’ At Pennywell, visitors are invited to interact with the animals through activities such as bottle feeding the lambs, milking the goats and cuddling the pigs. But there’s more to the farm than just creatures great and small. Families are free to wander, around the farm’s Willow Maze, enjoy entertainment in the Pennywell Theatre and have a dash round the track on the Run Rabbit go-karts. ‘We opened Pennywell because we wanted to bring fun and happiness to

Chris Murray 11 April 2020 • WAR cry • 3

We ask God to have free rein over Pennywell

people,’ Chris explains. ‘We hope to help them create memories that last a lifetime. But we also want to run an attraction that has sustainability at its heart. So in every area of the business I ask myself two questions: Is it simple? Is it sustainable? Nothing is added to Pennywell that cannot answer yes to both.’ Chris had the brainwave of setting up a farm when he was just 14 years old. His friends thought it was a silly idea and advised him against it. ‘My plan was to grow up, get married, have a family and run a farm,’ he says. ‘All

I wanted was a simple life, doing something fulfilling. ‘Before opening Pennywell, I had a farm partnership with a multimillionaire. We were making loads of money. Not only did we have a successful organic meat business on the go, but I was also presenting a farming programme on local radio, organising farm visits for schools and lecturing at an agricultural college. Interestingly, the more successful I became, the more I didn’t like myself. I started having panic attacks. I wanted to get my life straight. But I didn’t

Farm visitors can feed the animals

4 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

know how to change.’ Then, Chris became a Christian and life changed overnight. ‘Suddenly I had a passion to serve God,’ he says. ‘I no longer had worries. I had a zest for life. ‘I went to see my business partner and told him that I needed to leave the farm. I wanted to clear the decks in my life and say: “OK, Jesus, I’m yours now. What do you want me to do?”’ Eventually, the answer came: Pennywell. Chris says: ‘I told Nicky that I’d always dreamt of running an open, educational farm, which we could use to excite people about God’s creation. She listened and said: “Let’s do it.” She said we didn’t want to reach the age of 50 and look back thinking “if only”. So Pennywell was – and still is – built on faith.’ Every morning, before Pennywell opens its gates to the public, Chris and Nicky pray for the farm, the animals, the visitors and their team of staff. They think it’s important to include God in every area of the business. ‘We ask God to have free rein over everything that happens at Pennywell, because we couldn’t do any of it without him,’ Chris says. ‘Where we have made mistakes, God has rescued us. He is our great provider and tells us what to do. ‘For example, about four years ago I prayed to God, asking him what I should do next with the business. I heard a voice in my heart, saying: “You’re not in the recreation business, you’re in the relationship

INTERVIEW

business.” Those words struck me, so we made some huge changes. We set up more places around the farm where people could sit and talk with one another. We felt it was important for Pennywell to be a place where people could meet other people, as well as meet the animals.’ Meeting visitors is Chris’s favourite part of the job on the farm. ‘I love welcoming people and chatting to them,’ he says. ‘But if tables need clearing, I’ll help out in the café. If there’s a queue in the shop, I’ll serve there. I’ll do any job that needs doing.’ Chris has also set up weekly prayer breakfasts at the farm. The invitation is open to everyone – and the breakfast is free. ‘We usually get about 40 to 60 people coming along,’ he says. ‘I explain that we provide breakfast for free because Jesus has already paid our debt by dying on the cross. After eating together, we sing worship songs accompanied by a little band, then we listen to a talk by a Christian speaker. Towards the end, people pray together. They pray about the farm, the nation, their families – anything. ‘Everything we do at

Chris and his wife, Nicky, opened Pennywell in 1989

We want to complement creation, not conquer it Pennywell, we do to honour God and point to his glory. We aren’t afraid to declare our Christian colours. So in the café we have a big mural of Noah’s ark. We place Christian tracts around the farm for people to take home and read. We run discovery courses for our staff, so that if they want to, they can learn more about God. ‘At Christmas, we put on Nativity plays in the barn. As our staff narrate the story, visitors can dress up in Nativity costumes. We have the cattle lowing, the lambs baaing and the alpacas as camels! Everyone sings Christmas carols together and it’s very powerful.’ Although the farm has had to close temporarily, Easter is normally another special occasion that is celebrated at Pennywell. Chris explains: ‘We have a quiz around the farm so that visitors can learn about the Easter story and understand why Christians celebrate it. Easter is such an exciting time. Faith becomes fact and hope becomes truth, all because of the resurrection of Jesus.’ After a lifetime of putting his faith into his farming, Chris has grown closer to God. He understands that even in the

toughest of seasons, God never fails to provide. ‘I’ve learnt that God gives us everything we need to live a sustainable life,’ he says. ‘I love that in the Old Testament of the Bible, there are passages about how to look after the land. It teaches that farmers should allow for rough periods, that we shouldn’t drive things to the nth degree. I try to run my farm according to such principles. I don’t want to exploit or disrespect the animals. If we fight with God’s creation, we will be defeated. So I try to run Pennywell in a way that fits in with how God ordains the seasons. We want to complement creation, not conquer it.’ When considering the future of Pennywell, Chris has no idea what God has in store. But rather than worry, he trusts wholeheartedly that faith will guide him. ‘If God tells me to do something totally different, even if it means selling up and running a missionary farm in Africa, then that is what I will do,’ he says. ‘I’ve said to my family that we mustn’t feel bound to Pennywell. It’s God’s farm, and he can do what he wants with it. I’m just his tenant.’ l For more information visit pennywellfarm.co.uk

11 April 2020 • WAR cry • 5

Seeing is believing KAREN SAWREY talks to Philip Halcrow about depicting the Good Book in infographics

HE pages of Karen Sawrey’s book contain graphic depictions of cruelty by rogue kings. They plot a nation’s highs and lows. They chart a man and a woman’s language of love. And they map out the key moments when, days after his crucifixion, Jesus appeared to his followers, whose reactions are summarised in icons denoting confusion, doubt and fear but also joy, excitement and hope. Karen Sawrey The Infographic Bible uses the visual language of graphs, charts, maps and even emojis to put readers in the picture about the people, themes and stories of the Scriptures. ‘An infographic is a graph, diagram or other visual image that’s designed to present information, data or knowledge in an understandable form,’ developing with infographics becoming the says Karen. ‘The Infographic Bible visualises creating the first pie chart in 1801. Later in the currency of communication.’ data, information and knowledge and uses 19th century, Florence Nightingale used an Emojis have become the face of messaging, visual storytelling to communicate the message infographic to illustrate the causes of mortality and the Noun Project says that its ‘community of the Bible. in the Crimean War. of creatives’ are contributing ‘icons for ‘One of the earliest uses of infographics ‘Today, their popularity has been driven by everything’ to ‘build a global visual language in a published work was in 1786 by William technology, by the web and by social media. Playfair, who used bar charts and series We’re constantly absorbing information. We’re that unites the world’. Karen notes: ‘Projects such as Noun and plots. He then went on to be credited with interacting globally and a global language is the use of emojis have grown for a reason. Noun’s research has shown that combining visuals with text improves communication and learning by 89 per cent. ‘Jesus himself spoke in parables, creating visual images to help his audience understand and remember the essence of his message.’ Jesus’ parables are one of the many aspects of the Bible covered in Karen’s book, alongside subjects such as Noah’s ark, the Galilean economy, women of influence in the New Testament and the words that Jesus used to describe himself. ‘The aim was not to replace the Bible, but always to point back to it,’ says Karen. ‘Nor was it simply to illustrate the text – that is, to have the Bible’s words alongside a few infographics. As is typical of the other such books published by HarperCollins, it needed to contain solely infographics.’ Karen was delighted when the publishers asked her to create an The book ‘visualises data, information and knowledge’ infographic look at the Bible. ‘It

6 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

INTERVIEW

Karen used different techniques in the Old and New Testaments

My aim was to show God’s big picture

was like a dream job,’ she says,‘but when creating the pitch I felt way out of my depth.’ Faced with a task of biblical proportions, she had to learn new skills. Although she had years of experience as a graphic designer and illustrator, working for magazines and publishers, getting to grips with infographics was ‘like learning a different language’. One challenge was the need to explain the graphics with text labels, which, as well as being free from religious jargon and archaisms, needed to be to-the-point.

‘The size of the type on the page is dictated by the longest sentence. I couldn’t just go and design things in the way I normally would,’ she says. Keeping the labels concise was a challenge because the words were often trying to express complex theological truths as parts of the overarching story of the Bible. From the beginning of the project, Karen had sought advice on how to tell that story. ‘I gathered a team of theological advisers. I told them that my aim was to show God’s big picture, and I asked them what subjects we would need to cover in the book to drive that narrative forward, especially for an audience who may not know the Bible. From those conversations, I formed the skeleton of the contents of the book, breaking down the gospel

Turn to page 8

➥

11 April 2020 • WAR cry • 7

Karen has made infographics of subjects such as the resurrection appearances of Jesus

From page 7 message into stages.’ Needing to come up with data that could be turned into infographics, Karen drew on contributors who had a variety of theological backgrounds and special interests, including representatives from prayer and worship movements and Bible scholars. The details of the designs were often chosen after research on a particular subject. ‘When it came to the kings in the Old Testament,’ she says, ‘my visual concept was a royal seal. In those days, a king would have a seal to reveal his identity. It would have been worn on a leather strap round his neck or his wrist, and he would have rolled the seal in clay to create an indent, which would confirm who he was. ‘We also thought we should use the language of the day. So, as well as appearing in English, each king’s name has been hand-drawn in cuneiform.’ As well as through details, Karen aimed to use broader design choices to convey her ideas about the ‘big picture’. She decided that all the Old Testament graphics should include some hand-drawn element. ‘I experimented with watercolours, ink, lino cuts and similar methods to show the Old Testament as being handcrafted, traditional in its voice and its message. Through the handdrawn lines, I was trying to reflect that the Old 8 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

INTERVIEW

When Jesus comes on the scene, there’s a shift in the design style is that, being mathematically created, it can Testament and the Law were beautiful but not quite perfect. And I wanted the colours to be deep, natural and autumnal, reflecting dyes that might have been used in the desert and symbolising age. ‘The visualisations change for the New Testament. Instead of being hand-drawn, they are vector illustrations, which are mathematically created through software. My concept was that they should be absolutely perfect. The beauty of a vector illustration

produce a perfect line. Those illustrations can be enlarged to any size and still retain their crisp edge. ‘So when Jesus comes on the scene in the New Testament, there’s a shift in the design style to show that Jesus came not to abolish the Law but to perfect it. There’s even a shift in the paper, which goes from an uncoated paper, which darkens colours and feels handdyed and traditional, to a coated paper, which means that the ink sits on top of it and is bolder and brighter. I wanted the reader to sense the expectancy and hope of new life.’ Karen believes that new life is what the Bible is all about. ‘The Bible is in essence all one story from Genesis through to Revelation,’ she says. ‘It shows this amazing relational journey between God and us. It goes from Genesis, which says that humans are created for a relationship with God, all the way through to Revelation when,

after our destructive patterns of behaviour, God restores that relationship. ‘The Bible reveals God’s heart, his character. When we look back over time, we see God’s relentless pursuit of a restored relationship with us. That’s the picture that emerges, and it utterly excites me.’ Karen envisages The Infographic Bible as ‘an invitation’. She says: ‘I want to inspire people to go back to the Bible to interact with it, because it’s life-giving – it’s where we encounter God and his desire for a relationship with us.’ l For more information visit theinfographicbible.com

11 April 2020 • WAR cry • 9

Healed and made A message for Easter from the international leader of The Salvation Army, General Brian Peddle

HE Easter message is the most profound, true, life-changing, life-giving message we can ever hear, respond to and participate in. In short, the Easter story is the culmination of God’s plan of salvation for the redemption and restoration of humanity. Such unconditional, sacrificial love unleashes the mercy, grace and forgiveness of God. We should be experiencing boundless joy, caught up in awe and wonder, celebrating our new-found freedom and living in a new dynamic relationship with the Almighty. In the Old Testament the prophet Isaiah is quoted as saying this about the events we remember at this time of year: ‘Surely he took on our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered him stricken by God, struck down and afflicted. But he was recognise that there is much more pierced for our transgressions, he was going on. crushed for our iniquities; the punishment Jesus is doing more than identifying that brought us peace was upon him, and with us. He is taking on our weaknesses, by his stripes we are healed. infirmities and sorrows so that we don’t We all like sheep have gone astray, each have to carry them. Link that opening one has turned to his own way; and the statement to some writings in the New Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all’ Testament which say, ‘Do not be anxious (Isaiah 53:4–6 Berean Study Bible). about anything’ (Philippians 4:6 and 7) ‘We see in these verses just what God and, ‘Cast all your anxiety on him because has done for us in Jesus. In going to the he cares for you’ (1 Peter 5:7) to better cross, Jesus does something extremely understand what is offered to us in Jesus. positive, yet it involves him being subjected to pain, ridicule, brokenness and separation from the Father with whom he has shared a deep intimacy for all eternity. Jesus takes on everything that is negative, destructive and painful. This display of genuine, unconditional and sacrificial love is unparalleled in human history. Even as we read and consider what Jesus takes on himself, we sense a release, an unburdening and a freedom. Jesus takes on our infirmities and carries our sorrows. Yes, there is a glimpse of the humanity of Jesus here, as the Word that ‘became flesh’ (John 1:14 New International Version) – fully human while fully divine – understands the frailty, weakness and imperfection on a personal level. Having said that, we need to

Look again at what happens to Jesus – he is pierced, crushed, punished and wounded. Why would Jesus accept all that? Why would God allow his only Son to endure all that? Another read of the verses from Isaiah illuminates what we receive through this sacrifice – peace and healing for ourselves. The punishment inflicted upon Jesus brings us peace. We experience healing because Jesus was wounded. It is almost beyond our understanding, but a horribly painful moment brings us healing, and a horrifically violent act brings us everlasting peace. There is something of an unfair transaction going on that demonstrates the extravagance of God and his unmerited favour that we call grace. There is also something profoundly theological, sacrificial and covenantal taking place.

Jesus takes on everything that is negative, destructive and painful

10 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

whole

GOOD NEWS

The sacrificial code and practices we find in the Old Testament are there to atone for our sins and imperfections. Here on the cross, the spotless Lamb of God pays the ultimate sacrifice once and for all, ushering us into a new dispensation of grace and deliverance. We have peace with God because of all that was accomplished by Jesus, and this peace is experienced by having faith in Jesus. Yes, it’s that straightforward – we don’t have to complicate it! The Easter story doesn’t end with the cross. Easter Sunday is about resurrection and new life. In 2 Corinthians 5:17 we are reminded that ‘if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!’ The old reality of being held captive by sin, of death being our final enemy, is gone. On Easter Sunday we rise to new life in Christ – that new life is eternal life, it encapsulates victory over sin and death, it includes our healing and wholeness, it is a life of deep peace. The Bible also quotes Isaiah as saying: ‘You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you’ (Isaiah 26:3). This Easter you can experience healing and wholeness in Christ. It’s why Jesus came to Earth. It’s what God desires most for you.

11 April 2020 • WAR cry • 11

EXPLORE Prayerlink THE War Cry invites readers to send in requests for prayer, including the first names of individuals and details of their circumstances. Send your Prayerlink requests to warcry@salvationarmy.org.uk. Mark your correspondence ‘Confidential’.

Becoming a Christian There is no set formula to becoming a Christian, but many people have found saying this prayer to be a helpful first step to a relationship with God Lord Jesus Christ, I am truly sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. Please forgive me. I now turn from everything that I know is wrong. Thank you that you died on the cross for me so that I could be forgiven and set free. Thank you that you offer me forgiveness and the gift of your Holy Spirit. Please come into my life by your Holy Spirit to be with me for ever. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Amen Extract from Why Jesus? by Nicky Gumbel published by Alpha International, 2011. Used by kind permission of Alpha International

Nigel Bovey gives chapter and verse on each book in the Scriptures

James HIS letter to Jewish Christians who T live away from their homeland is attributed to James, the brother of Jesus

(see Galatians 1:19). He writes that, for believers’ faith in Jesus to be genuine, it must be backed up by behaviour. ‘Faith by itself,’ he argues, ‘if it is not accompanied by action, is dead’ (James 2:17). James identifies a form of religion that is ‘worthless’ (1:26) and one that is ‘pure and faultless’ (1:27). He then describes what behaviour defines and constitutes those false and true brands of religion. It should be noted that, while James stresses the need for good works, he is not suggesting that they are the way we can earn God’s forgiveness. Good works are not the route to salvation; they are a result of salvation. Following Jesus means engaging with the world, not mystically escaping from it. Good works are physical evidence of a spiritual reality. James writes: ‘I will show you my faith by my deeds’ (2:18). His readers, then, are not just to listen to God’s word, but also to ‘do what it says’ (1:22). Speech is a major definer of what is a false

or true religion (1:26). The tongue can be used for great benefit or cause great damage (3:1–12). Having a loose tongue is a mark of false religion (1:26). Other indicators include clinging to ‘moral filth’ (1:21), patronis-

True religion empowers believers to become peacemakers

ing those in need (2:14–16), bitter envy and selfish ambition (3:14), exploiting workers (5:1–6) and self-indulgence (5:5). True religion, however, is marked by obedience to God’s word (1:22–25), submitting to him and living closely to him (4:7 and 8). Doing these things leads a person to care for distressed widows and orphans (1:27), show no favouritism (2:1–12), love their neighbour (2:8) and speak carefully (3:1–12). True religion, says James, is driven by heavenly wisdom (3:17), which empowers believers to become peacemakers (3:18) who are patient (5:7–11) and prayerful (5:13–18). The divide between false and true religion is clear: ‘Friendship with the world means enmity against God’ (4:4). A Christian’s lifestyle should be noticeably ied different from the standards ‘Faith by itself, if it is not accompan of the prevailing culture. 7

Key verse

by action, is dead’ (James 2:1 New International Version)

Do you have a Stay connected story to share?

CBAD a warcry@salvationarmy.org.uk @TheWarCryUK TheWarCryUK

B salvationarmy.org.uk/warcry 12 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

salvationarmy.org.uk Visit the Salvation Army website for the latest on the organisation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and to find links to your nearest centre.

EXPRESSIONS

Now, there’s a thought!

by Peter Mylechreest

quick quiz 1

Who had a hit in 1968 with the song ‘I Say a Little Prayer’?

a 2

In which ocean is Easter Island?

Who created the original Star Wars story?

Which architect designed St Paul’s Cathedral?

Which country won the Rugby World Cup last year?

In which city was the world’s first underground railway opened in 1863? ANSWERS

Easter story proves truth can defy all logic P

EOPLE have always been drawn towards light. When we walk into a dark room, the first thing most of us do is reach for the light switch. Light has also long fascinated scientists and they have discovered that, even though the usual laws of science say that it’s not possible, light can be observed as both waves and particles. The mix of particle-like and wave-like properties has been likened to Superman in a revolving door. As Clark Kent whizzes round in a blur, it is impossible to say at that moment whether he is Superman, Clark Kent or both. For centuries, scientific laws have had to be verified by detailed observable facts. Scientists would have to prove that, under the same constant conditions, a certain action would always have the same outcome. Now in the microworld of subatomic particles, scientists have discovered that occasional irregularities do occur. Such phenomena defy the accepted way that the rest of the universe appears to operate. It seems illogical, but it is a scientific fact. Throughout history, science has proved that life is followed by death and that death is followed by decay. But in Jesus came a new phenomenon: resurrection. Having been certified bodily dead, he subsequently became bodily alive. Not merely resuscitated, but a living human being with a transformed body. A body that was not limited by physical hindrances such as doors, but was solid enough to be touched by other humans. It didn’t fit any previous experience. The life-death cycle had been changed for ever. Some 500 people saw the resurrected Jesus. He was seen in various situations, indoors and outdoors, and people’s responses to the sight of him differed. Some were filled with worship and wonder, others with terror. Some reacted with unbelief, but mostly Jesus was received with warmth and joy. His resurrection seemed illogical – but it was true. To one unconvinced disciple, Thomas, Jesus gave the invitation to stop doubting and believe. That encounter changed Thomas. He became convinced that he had witnessed the resurrected Jesus. Jesus followed his conversation with Thomas by saying that people who believed him to have risen without having seen him physically would have their lives changed for ever too. Millions of people have experienced this to be true. At Easter and throughout the year, the opportunity is there for each one of us to discover this truth for ourselves.

The life-death cycle had been changed for ever

11 April 2020 • WAR cry •13

1. Aretha Franklin. 2. The Pacific. 3. George Lucas. 4. Sir Christopher Wren. 5. South Africa. 6. London.

PUZZLES

QUICK CROSSWORD QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS 1. Regular tendency (5) 5. Landscape (5) 8. Not better (5) 9. Manner of dress (5) 10. Between (5) 11. Disprove (5) 12. Brink (4) 15. Threat (6) 17. Legally acceptable (5) 18. Temporary resident (6) 20. Stalk (4) 25. Tusk substance (5) 26. Alarm (5) 27. Perfect (5) 28. Citrus fruit (5)

HONEYCOMB

29. Lament (5) 30. Invited friend (5)

DOWN 1. Push roughly (6) 2. Purchasing (6) 3. Stupid person (5) 4. Persuade with money (5) 5. Stable (7) 6. Puzzle (6) 7. Complete (6)

13. Twosome (3) 14. Pitch (3) 15. Blend (3) 16. Billiards rod (3) 17. Car (7) 18. Hobbled (6) 19. Meal (6) 21. Pilfer (6) 22. Hammer (6) 23. Punctuation mark (5) 24. Fastening (5)

SUDOKU

Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

6 2 5 6 3 9 3 5 7 2 5 9 1 9 3 8 5 2 1 4 8 7 6 6 2 4 7 6 1 8

HONEYCOMB Each solution starts on the coloured cell and reads clockwise round the number

Answers

Wordsearch Wordsearch

1. Breathe in 2. Female parent 3. According to the nursery rhyme, where the first little pig went 4. Bat used in tennis 5. Moving swiftly 6. Chess piece

Wordsearch

1 4 8 6 2 9 5 7 3 S U R P R I S E D B Y J O Y V R Z T H N Y O B S I H D N A E S R O H E H T M MERE CHRISTIANITY 2 7 6 3 8 5 1 9 4 A D Q C T K N X W U E P Z J M E G E K MIRACLES 3 9 5 1 4 7 8 6 2 I E T Z H I Z L A S Q Z P Q G N R Z W PERELANDRA P V H F X J M B O K X T X R E E P M Q 6 8 3 2 5 4 9 1 7 PRINCE CASPIAN S R E T T E L E P A T W E R C S E H T 7 1 4 9 3 8 6 2 5 SURPRISED BY JOY A E F T J Z Q I L F X A T H U A R G N 9 5 2 7 1 6 3 4 8 THAT HIDEOUS C S O Z I H D Q Y E T S R V R U E B O STRENGTH E B U F E F Q B Y D S 4 2 1 8 I 9Z N Q 3 7 I 5L W 6 M C O R U G Z T C I U S S U Z P H A H Z THE FOUR LOVES 8 6 9 5 7 2 4 3 1 N F L M Z X K V O T T U A L Z B N P P THE GREAT DIVORCE I E O R S N O E 5 3 I 7I M H F 4 6 1T S E D R N 2 8 9 THE HORSE AND HIS BOY R I V M L R D A G Q F I Z G H M R P H THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW P R E Q C I N R F L L B R Y V E A C P THE PROBLEM OF PAIN K G S E H I W H Z E O E X A U V A M J THE SCREWTAPE H A Q T T A O A G D S O E J C V P R U LETTERS Y Z A Y S E C A F E V A H E W L L I T T H E M A G I C I A N S N E P H E W P TILL WE HAVE FACES T H E P R O B L E M O F P A I N C S E TIMELESS AT HEART A GRIEF OBSERVED

HONEYCOMB 1. Inhale. 2. Mother. 3. Market. 4. Racket. 5. Racing. 6. Knight.

QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1. Habit. 5. Scene. 8. Worse. 9. Style. 10. Twixt. 11. Rebut. 12. Edge. 15. Menace. 17. Valid. 18. Lodger. 20. Stem. 25. Ivory. 26. Panic. 27. Ideal. 28. Lemon. 29. Dirge. 30. Guest. DOWN: 1. Hustle. 2. Buying. 3. Twerp. 4. Bribe. 5. Settled. 6. Enigma. 7. Entire. 13. Duo. 14. Tar. 15. Mix. 16. Cue. 17. Vehicle. 18. Limped. 19. Dinner. 21. Thieve. 22. Mallet. 23. Comma. 24. Tying.

1 2 3 6 7 9 4 8 5

4 7 9 8 1 5 2 6 3

8 6 5 3 4 2 1 9 7

6 3 1 2 9 7 8 5 4

2 8 4 5 3 1 9 7 6

9 5 7 4 8 6 3 2 1

5 1 8 9 6 3 7 4 2

7 9 6 1 2 4 5 3 8

3 4 2 7 5 8 6 1 9

SUDOKU SOLUTION

8 7 6 2 4 6 1 8

14 • War Cry • 11 April 2020

Look up, down, forwards, backwards and diagonally on the grid to find these CS Lewis book titles

RECIPES

Hot cross buns with cherry and walnut 500g premium white bread mix

Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/ Gas Mark 7.

1 lemon, grated zest

Put the bread mix in a large bowl, then stir in the lemon zest, sugar and spice.

2tsp caster sugar 2tsp ground mixed spice 150ml warm milk, plus extra to glaze 2 large British Lion eggs 25g butter, melted 75g currants 75g glacé cherries, quartered Makes

50g walnut pieces, chopped

4tbsp plain flour

Lemon tart

Mix the flour with 3tbsp cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth paste, then pipe into the crosses on top of the buns. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

200g crème fraiche

3 large British Lion eggs

2 lemons, zest and juice

75g caster sugar

Icing sugar, to dust

Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes, then leave to rest for another 5 minutes. Knead for a further 2 minutes, then divide into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a flattish round and place on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little milk to glaze. Cut a cross in the centre of each bun and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

2tbsp clear honey

20cm ready-baked sweet pastry case

Pour the milk into a measuring jug, then add the eggs and beat well. Fill with warm water up to the 300ml mark. Pour the liquid into the bowl with dry ingredients and add the butter, currants, cherries and walnuts. Mix well to make a dough.

Remove the buns from the oven and immediately brush with the honey. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with butter.

Preheat the oven to 160C/325F/Gas Mark 3.

SERVES

Place the pastry case on a baking sheet. Beat the eggs, sugar, crème fraiche, lemon zest and juice together in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pastry case. Bake for 25 minutes or until the filling has just set. Allow to cool. Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours, then dust with icing sugar and serve with clotted cream.

Recipes reprinted, with permission, from the British Egg Information Service website eggrecipes.co.uk

11 April 2020 • WAR cry •15

Christ has met, fought, and beaten the king of death. Everything is different CS Lewis