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SALVATIONIST20 July 2013 // No. 1407 // Price 60p // Also available digitally

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CONTENTS

Salvationist 20 July 20132

3. FROM THE EDITOR

4. PAPERSThis week’s quotes from the papers and From the archives – ten years on

5.– 10. NEWS

Westminster Central Hall // William Booth College // Clevedon // Milton Keynes // Woodhouse // Halifax // Poole // Hamilton // Worthing // Gorseinon // Kilbirnie // Boscombe // THQ // Southsea // Londonderry // Inverness // Horden // Hythe // Kinlochleven // Farnworth // South Shields // Stoke-on-Trent // Kettering Citadel // Tadley // Oldham Roundthorn // Wick // Abergavenny // Stapleford //

8. NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

11. LETTERS

12. & 13. PHOTO FEATURE Commissioning 2013

14. TOOLBOXA journey of discovery

15. FEATURE We reacted to community needs

16. REVIEWCitadel Scene And All That

16. TRAIN LINESTravelling light

17. BIBLE STUDY Are we ready?

18. & 19. NEW COMMITMENTS

20. & 21. ANNOUNCEMENTS

22. & 23. ADVERTS

24. THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

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

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FOOD FOR BODY AND SOULTHE commissioning and ordination of the Proclaimers of the Resurrection is a reminder that God is still calling individuals to Salvation Army officership. The newly commissioned officers have now scattered to their first appointments away from the buzz of the college community.

Some will find themselves in idyllic rural surroundings, others in bustling urban neighbourhoods. Wherever their appointments might be, there are people who will look to them for leadership, love and care. All too soon they will face the reality of needing a boundless supply of God’s wisdom and grace to manage all the different challenges that come their way.

The social and economic state of the UK and many other nations at the present time means that more people than ever are finding it hard to make ends meet for their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. Many are turning to the Church and other organisations for help. At one time corps may only occasionally have been called upon to provide food and clothing for people in need. Today it’s another story. At Goldthorpe the corps established a food bank in response to community needs. Recently in Salvationist we published a report of five adherent members welcomed into the corps where they found not only food, but also a listening ear and support, which led to them finding faith as well.

Food poverty is the focus given to the Bible study (page 17) by Dr Helen Cameron, Head of Public Affairs, THQ. In the first of a three-part series on the subject she explains how changes in the welfare benefits system will affect many people and challenge perceptions. She mentions the Food Poverty Toolkit a publication produced by Community

Services, THQ, which contains helpful guidelines for those who are already engaged in this ministry or considering setting up food banks in response to community needs.

For readers engaged in the Bible Reading Challenge (page 8) published each week in Salvationist, we will soon be reaching the halfway mark. My own experience of the challenge so far is that, through systematically reading every verse, I’ve discovered new things from God’s word. In recent months Leeds West Hunslet Corps has been on a journey of discovery through the Bible; on page 14 Kay Moorby describes what happened and the transformation that it has brought ‘to the heart of the church’.

What is divine about my creedIf I am blind to human need?For you have said they serve you bestWho serve the helpless and oppressed.

(SASB 518)

MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY

FROM THE EDITOR

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PAPERS


THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS CHILDREN WILL GO HUNGRY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYSThe long school holidays will mean that thousands of children will miss meals and go hungry, because their parents cannot afford to feed them, new research suggests.

More than two thirds of families classed as living in food poverty rely on free food given out in schools – through free school lunches, or breakfast and after-school clubs – to feed their children. Without it, families said that they would not be able to provide enough food for their children through the summer holiday.

One in five parents in the UK are struggling to feed their children, the research by The Trussell Trust, Tesco and the food-distribution charity FareShare suggested…

A study by Church Action Poverty and Oxfam last month said more than 500,000 people in the UK may rely on food banks…

The Trussell Trust has been named ‘Britain’s most admired charity’ by chief executives of charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK. It runs 360 food banks through churches across the UK.Church Times

‘FAITH IS NOT A LIGHT THAT SCATTERS ALL DARKNESS BUT A LAMP FOR OUR JOURNEY’‘Faith is not a light which scatters all our

darkness, but a lamp which guides our

steps in the night and suffices for the

journey. To those who suffer, God does not

provide arguments which explain every-

thing; rather, his response is that of an

accompanying presence, a history of

goodness which touches every story of

suffering and opens up a ray of light.’......... Pope Francis quoted in The Catholic Herald

HAPPY TWEETERSJustin Welby, Pope Francis and Arun Arora are all dab hands at it and it seems they are happy doing it as well. A new study shows that Christians are happier at tweeting than atheists. A study by two doctoral students in social psychology at the University of Illinois analysed the casual language of more than 2 million tweets from more than 160,000 active users to discover that Christians tweet with a higher frequency of words reflecting positive emotions, good social relationships and an intuitive style of thinking…

Atheists have been quick to criticise the study…One of the students behind the survey, Ryan Ritter,

described himself as ‘a happy atheist’. He called on his fellow atheists to apply the ‘principle of charity’ when evaluating his research.The Church of England Newspaper

FROM THE ARCHIVES – TEN YEARS ONBellshill ceilidhMORE than 80 people celebrated the first anniversary of the planned giving programme at BELLSHILL with a meal and ceilidh (see picture). A mix of live band (Yvonne Ferguson, Brian Allan and Jim Crombie) and pre-recorded music (Trevor Martin) ensured the event – thoroughly enjoyed by watchers and participants – went with a swing. The response to the planned giving programme, in addition to evident spiritual growth, has seen annual giving rise by 73 per cent, enabling the corps to meet its obligations and plan for the future. - K. R.News in ‘Salvationist’ dated 5 July 2003

Cadets commissioned to proclaim the Resurrection

WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL

ON a sizzling summer afternoon Salvationists joined with families and friends of cadets for the commissioning and ordination of the Proclaimers of the Resurrection. First-year cadets of the Disciples of the Cross Session, already assembled, were joined by the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session as they entered the hall and stood informally on the platform. Central at the back of the stage there was a cross draped in cloth, first illumi-nated in red for the Crucifixion and then in white for the Resurrection symbolising the theme for the day.

The cadets set the scene by reading verses from Luke 24 and sang ‘Master We Are Here’. Chief Secretary Colonel David Hinton offered prayer and welcomed everyone. The capacity congre-gation sang with fervour ‘Crown Him With Many Crowns’ and ‘Praise Is Rising’ accompanied, respec-tively, by the Inter-national Staff Band and a worship band. Cadets Nick and Shelley Ward and Cadet Mark Scoulding presented a drama-tised Bible reading based on modern-day disciples on the Road to Emmaus. The ISB then played ‘The Road To Emmaus’ sensitively reflecting the theme for the day, which continued in the evening with ‘Kerygma’. Cadet Karin Bruinewoud shared words of testimony about discovering Christ in everyday life.

Territorial Commander Commissioner Clive Adams described the day as holy and wonderful. He referred to the cadets marking a milestone in their journey, which also had a corporate significance in worship and work. He told the cadets: ‘Through your obedience and training you have arrived here.’ He went on to speak about Christ’s passion and death being prerequisite to a resurrection experience and how the resurrection of Jesus had power-ful consequences – terror was turned to joy and doubt to faith.

Principal Lieut-Colonel Anthony Cotterill presented the Proclaimers of the Resurrection to the TC. The cadets sang their dedication song ‘Resurrection Power’ and then made a

declaration of faith affirming their commit-ment to Salvation Army doctrines. Having asked: ‘Do you promise faithfully to maintain and proclaim these truths?’ the TC commis-sioned each cadet as a lieutenant and family and friends expressed their support by stand-ing as each received their commission and words of Scripture. Commissioner Marianne Adams offered a dedicatory prayer giving thanks to God and using the words ‘O Jesus I Have Promised’. After the congregational song ‘Jesus Be The Centre’ Colonel Sylvia Hinton (THQ) offered prayer for the new lieutenants.

Commissioner Clive Adams sensing the mood of the congregation said: ‘Some of you are just bursting – let there be an explosion of joy!’ Shouts of hallelujah and applause followed before the meeting concluded.

The evening cele bration characteristically had an air of excitement as the lieutenants

marched around the gallery and onto the plat-form with the TC taking the salute. The entry included lieu-tenants from France and Bel -gium Territory who had been commissioned a week earlier. The Proclaimers of the Resurrection sang their sessional song ‘Risen King’ and

Assistant Principal Lieut-Colonel Gillian Cotterill led prayer. After the song ‘Who Is On The Lord’s Side?’ the TC spoke about families at the college and how this year Lieutenant Lorraine Selfe and her son Lieutenant Ben Selfe, both from the same session, were commissioned. Testimonies by Lieutenant Lorna Weston and her son Luke reflected the commitment of families. A humorous multimedia presentation depicted cadets’ children adopting their parents’ roles.

Prayers for the past, present and future were offered by Cadet Callum McKenna, Lieutenant Matthew Brown and Captain David Alton (WBC). The second part of the dramatised sketch incorporated lieutenants’ testimonies of encounters with Jesus. Territorial Candidates Director Major Mark Herbert in presenting the need for candidates urged: ‘It’s time to pick up your calling and run with it.’ The Chief Secretary in his message spoke about the command of Jesus

to go and make disciples and the promise of his presence. At the conclusion of the meet-ing a number of people went forward to the mercy seat. A wonderful day concluded with ‘O Happy Day’ led by the worship band with a brass trio from the ISB.

WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE

SOUTHEND Citadel Band played pre-meeting music as everyone gathered for the Proclaimers of the Resurrection farewell Sunday. The Principal offered words of welcome before the congregation sang ‘Jesus Is Lord’ followed by ‘How Great Is Our God’. Right from the start of the meeting God’s presence was experienced. The Proclaimers of the Resurrection sang their dedication song and Major Gillian Jackson (SISTAD) and Lieut-Colonel Ian Barr (THQ) offered prayer. Lieutenant Rebecca Zünd shared with honesty and humour her experience of being a cadet and said that as she looked ahead she felt excited, terrified and humbled.

The TC, referring to the cadets’ children as ‘kidettes’, thanked them for their contribu-tions to the weekend before they presented an action song. The Disciples of the Cross sang their sessional song and Cadet David Donaldson spoke about his determination to take the gospel to all people. Lieut-Colonel Gillian Cotterill introduced the lieutenants from France and Belgium with territorial leaders Colonels Massimo and Jane Paone. She spoke about how William Booth College had shared in their training and the encour-agement that their commissioning brought to the territory. They sang ‘I’ll Not Turn Back’ and former college principal Major Norman Ord (London North-East DHQ), who had been instrumental in the two territories shar-ing training resources, prayed in French for the new lieutenants.

Commissioner Marianne Adams took Mission Accomplished as the theme for her message as the lieutenants prepared to move out to their appointments. She told them that they had much in common with the disciples who learnt from Jesus and then after the Resurrection went out to proclaim the gospel. ‘As long as there are people without salvation the mission is not accomplished,’ she said. She then invited the congregation to come into the Lord’s presence as they sang ‘Be Still’. A number of people moved forward to the mercy seat for prayer before the TC gave the benediction. – J. K.

To view the commissioning visit www .salvationarmy.org.uk /uki/commissioning

See pages 12 and 13 for photo feature

NEWS


Picture: PAUL HARMER

The Territorial Commander

greets newly commissioned

Lieutenant Angelique

van der Woude

WOODHOUSE: Cadet Ben Selfe led the Father’s Day morn-ing meeting titled Father Focus using football as the theme. Foot ball anthems used words from the songbook. In his message Cadet Selfe discussed how Esau and Jacob’s father was such a key person in their lives. – T. G.

HALIFAX: Guests Majors David and Rita Jepson joined corps folk and visitors in cele-brating the 131st corps anniver-sary. The celebrations involved a sponsored walk, a faith tea and a games evening. – L. H.

POOLE: The 135th corps anni-versary weekend commenced with a well-attended social event for all ages which included a quiz and barbecue. Former corps officers Majors Noreen and Roger Batt (Croydon Citadel) led Sunday meetings with the theme The Best Is Yet To Be. – G. G.

NEWS


Andy Peddle is greeted by

corps folk in Worthing as he

continues on his walkathon;

a coffee morning raised £150

in sponsorship. On his way

to Worthing, Andy also called

at St Christophers holiday

home, Westgate-on-Sea, for a

cream tea and Hastings

Citadel where corps folk

raised £269

A large group of young people at Hamilton receive prizes during prizegiving Sunday; the size of

the group has grown significantly in the past two years

Milton Keynes corps officer Captain Annette Allen and corps

members John and Trudi Hall accept a cheque from Sainsbury’s

for £5,000; the corps was the store’s charity of the year

The chair of Clevedon council (Councillor John Middleton)

presents a canvas print of the pier to Major William Slade in

recognition of his service to the council as chaplain; the

councillor also recognised the Army’s service to the community

More than 70 people enjoy an

evening of bowling, bangers and

burgers at Gorseinon, raising £260

for The Big Collection

Lifelong Salvationist Agnes BrennanI

celebrates her 100th birthday atI

Kilbirnie; she is pictured with corpsI

officer Major David WingI

Work Programme report looks at the individuals and issues behind the figuresTHQ

THE Salvation Army has released a report highlighting its progress in bringing people back into employment in the Govern ment’s Work Programme.

The report concludes that the success of the programme relies on ensuring that participants have good ‘life outcomes’ and recommends a number of design changes that could improve its performance.

The report finds that some participants would have benefited from earlier assistance the Work Programme is inappropriate for some of our participants

who are at this time in their lives some participants need much more intensive support than can be

offered under current Work Programme provisionsThe Salvation Army support Work Programme participants who

are furthest from the labour market and argues that the outcomes for individuals, as well as their families and communities, could be greatly improved by correctly identifying the underlying causes of being out of work much earlier on in the process.

This would allow JobCentre Plus staff and/or other more special-ised providers to address barriers much earlier.

The report also reveals what the people using The Salvation Army Employment Plus Work Programme actually think about it.

95 per cent of participants said that since joining The Salvation Army Employment Plus Work Programme they have become more confident about their job prospects

93 per cent felt clearer about their route back into employment and felt better able to present themselves to potential employers

95 per cent would recommend The Salvation Army Employ ment Plus Work Programme to a friend or relative

Employment Plus Director Helen Robinson said: ‘The Salvation Army has always worked with the most vulnerable and marginalised and we still do. We are showing a good number of people getting into employment from this hard to reach group but want to work with the Department for Work and Pensions to remove the barriers preventing us from being even more effective.

‘We take an holistic individual approach as is our ethos and feel strongly that this is the way to not only help people into work but also support them with underlying addiction, mental health or health issues to give them, their families and communities a better life outcome.’ – A. R.The full report is available at workforall.salvationarmy.org.uk


NEWS

At Hythe, Hendon Band marches towards Oaklands Bandstand at the end of a successful weekend

of music-making and powerful testimony

After their football teams’ success in the South West Evangelical

Alliance Cup 2012-13, Bandmaster Norry Smith (Winton) and

Deputy Bandmaster Garry Lawrence (Boscombe) proudly

display the Alliance Cup and Alliance Shield

Kids at Southsea take part in a happy day of joyous

thanksgiving during the well-attended YP anniversary Sunday

HORDEN: A capacity congre-gation took part in the adult and family rally. Guest speaker Major Rosemarie Williams (Stockton) shared thoughts on Mary anointing Jesus’ feet with perfume. – M. S.

LONDONDERRY: At the 133rd corps anniversary corps officer Lieutenant Philip Cole reminded the congregation of the importance of saying thank you to one another and also to God for the years of ministry. Longest-serving soldier Mamie Moore, her grandson Dexter Doherty, Corey Topping and his Mum Tamlynne cut the anniversary cake. – P. C.

INVERNESS: Seventy-nine people enjoyed a strawberry tea and concert, organised by Cath Fernie and compèred by Re -cruiting Sergeant Ella Murray. Corps members presented vocal and instrumental items and a humorous sketch The Three Young Brides. The event raised £330 for The Big Collection. – A. D.

NEWS


WEEK 21Monday 22 July Acts 12 – The apostle James is killed. Peter makes a miraculous escape from prison

vv1–19: the believers mourn the death of James and rejoice in Peter’s miraculous escape. What can be learnt from these contrasting outcomes?

v14: imagine how Peter felt behind the closed door

Tuesday 23 July Acts 13 – Saul is called Paul and sets out on a missionary journey with Barnabas

Paul, like Stephen, began with what his hearers already knew vv16–41. Why do you think that was?

Can jealousy (v45) still overpower the desire for truth?

Wednesday 24 July Acts 14 – Paul and Barnabas proclaim the gospel and perform miracles

vv8–20: an example of how fickle people can be. Could the same happen today? Can you think of examples?

Despite nearly being killed in Lystra, Paul and Barnabas return to encourage the new believers. Is there someone facing hard times who you could encourage?

Thursday 25 July Acts 15 – Christian leaders met to discuss the terms for Gentile membership

Unlike Jewish converts, Gentiles became Christians without accept-ing the Jewish Law. The problem was not the acceptance of Gentiles, but the terms on which they joined the fellowship of believers

What would the implications have been if the final decision had gone in favour of the Jews?

Are there any areas of Christianity that oblige new believers to subscribe to various rituals or practices before they are fully welcomed into the Church?

Friday 26 July Acts 16 – Paul’s missionary journeys with Silas and Timothy

v10: the author of Acts includes himself in Paul’s travels. Did he join the journey at Troas perhaps?

The simplicity and joy of the gospel vv31–34

Corps folk are welcomed into new premisesKINLOCHLEVEN

MORE than 90 people attended a special meeting in the corps new premises. The community choir, Loch Leven Brass Band and members of the guitar class all took part. Moira Hartley, on behalf of Kinlochleven Com -munity Trust, welcomed corps folk to their new building and the

Rev Dr Malcolm Kinnear read the Scriptures and represented other churches in the village.

In his message Divisional Commander Major Denis Lomax encouraged those present to be ready for service. Corps leader Territorial Envoy Janet McIntyre is pictured cutting the ribbon with Major Mrs Lilian Wylie, who along with her late husband and family helped to maintain the corps when unofficered, and divisional leaders Majors Denis and Olive Lomax. – J. M.

Divisional Children’s Officer Richard Prescott leads a seaside

themed joint Messy Church with Stoke-on-Trent Corps and

Salem Methodist Church; 65 people praised God through

singing, dancing, crafts and games

FARNWORTH: Liverpool Wal -ton Songsters presented an exhilarating programme to a capacity congregation. Many people confirmed their joy and felt they had been moved to a new level of faith. – I. K.

SOUTH SHIELDS: Majors Eileen and Leslie Cook led 135th corps anniversary week-end. The People’s Mission Silver Band presented a concert on Saturday evening. – J. G.

NEWS


Thirteen children with their parents attend the first Messy

Church at Wick, themed Creation

Abergavenny essential students Jonathan Gaudion, Katy Hillary

and Andy Pocock lead the evening meeting at Abertillery, with

the support of Majors Kim and Steve Wilson, Katie Telfer, Emily

Brown and George Haylock (all Abergavenny)

TADLEY: Home league week-end began with an exhibition featuring photographs and quilt-ing by the groups that meet at the hall. More than 50 visitors passed through the exhibition, being served afternoon tea by members of the home league. Major Michelle Woodhouse (Anglia DHQ) led Sunday meet-ings and home league members Ann Emery and Pauline Led -better presented the drama Clever Trevor And Thick Nick. – T. E.

More than 50 corps folk from Stapleford enjoy a day retreat at St John’s College, Nottingham

with divisional leaders Lieut-Colonels Mike and Wendy Caffull and Divisional Children’s Officer

Adrian Kemp

Oldham Roundthorn corps

folk gather for a retreat at

Grange-over-Sands; Major

Noel Wright (THQ) led the

retreat, Lisa Woolfenden and

Alan Martin led worship

and the children’s

programme respectively

Kettering Citadel Band, led by Bandmaster Richard Phillips,

presents a Saturday evening festival at Norwich Citadel; pieces

included ‘War Cry’ and ‘Tunesmith Overture’

NEWS


CLYDEBANK: The band joined the congregation of Comrie Parish Church in a day of witness, worship, praise and fellowship. An evening barbecue was complemented by an exciting programme featuring recently published music and several solo items. – C. M.

GUISBOROUGH: Com mis -sioners John and Dorita Wain-wright (IHQ) led 134th corps anniversary celebrations. On Saturday all corps sections took part and guest vocalist Philippa Martin (Consett) delighted the audience with her items. – S. S.

DERBY CENTRAL: A mid -week congregation greeted South London Fellowship Band. Solo items by Darren Scholes (cornet), Alan Moyes (cornet), Adrian Horwood (euphonium) and Leslie Swift (vocal) en -hanced the programme. The con -cluding number, ‘The Triumph Of Peace’, was a highlight. – J. F.

CHELTENHAM CITADEL: Corps folk were Live In The Park for three Sundays in June, meeting and sharing the good news with visitors and inviting them to worship. The event included live acoustic music, a children’s games arena and a crafts gazebo. – R. G.

BIRMINGHAM CITADEL: A capacity audience watched West Midlands Drama Cell commu-nicate the gospel through The Word In HD. The performance dramatised well-known stories and encounters with Jesus, includ -ing the intrigue of Zacchaeus in a film noir, the comedy of the lost sheep radio play and the poignancy of the Last Supper in Come Dine With Me. – M. W.

At Lavenham, Norton Band attracts a large crowd of listeners to

the Hidden Gardens Open Day exhibition area in the marketplace;

in the evening Norton Songsters joined the band in leading a

traditional praise meeting

At Wickford, 40 people gather

for a whodunnit night of fun

and laughter, raising £370 for a

children’s holiday club in Iasi,

Romania

At Guisborough, after many well-attended evenings, the Bible

fellowship completes a study series on the minor prophets led

by Basil Canvin

At Bangor, retiring Brownie Leader Christina Hanna cuts the

25th anniversary cake, surrounded by leaders and brownies

Young people at Ipswich Citadel await their prizes from

Divisional Children’s Officer Major Michelle Woodhouse;

Psalm 139 was the theme for prizegiving

Kids at Campbeltown proudly present gifts received at the

prizegiving ceremony as part of children’s weekend led by

Territorial Children’s Officer Major Denise Cooper and Divisional

Children’s Officer Richard Knott, entitled Following The Leader

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITYI AM a soldier and the adherents secretary at Bognor Regis. For the past ten years I have sold the Army papers in Chichester and Bognor Regis. This is a great privilege for me; as I sit in my wheelchair, it gives me a wonderful opportunity to witness.

I have my regular customers who I love selling to. People pass on prayer requests to me and I enjoy talking to them and to the children who take Kids Alive!

I hope I will be able to continue to do this work for many years to come; I find people give generously and I love getting out and being part of the community.

Elizabeth Ridgley,Bognor Regis

LETTERSto ‘the person with a different lifestyle’.

The need for pastoral guidelines on these issues will become even more urgent in England with the stated intention of same-sex relationships being taught – to children as young as primary school age – as being both normal and acceptable.

This may well result in a divisional children’s officer, corps officer, youth worker or YPSM in the not too distant future needing to counsel a junior soldier – never mind an adult – on the complex issue of coming out, or a teenager openly declaring an involvement in ‘a relationship’. In fact Kevin’s letter indicates the need is already out there.

Will we offer the blessing of grace or the cold blight of a positional statement? Will we give love or law? Will the result be inclusion or exclusion?

Let the conversation continue at all levels of Salvation Army life.

Ray Kirby,Lieut-Colonel,Selby

DO WE STILL MEAN IT?I WAS challenged by Karl Allison’s article published in Salvationist (22 June) ‘Whosoever will may come! Do we still sing it and do we still mean it?’

I recently attended a concert by the vocal group Salvacosta and was struck by how they presented the gospel message in such a contemporary and professional way, aiming it at everyone. This is just one example of trying to bring Christ to the whosoever.

While this article will open up a dialogue for debate, we must make sure that it doesn’t end there. It’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure that this message is part of our everyday lives and we should always be open to innovative ideas as well as the more established ones.

Whosoever needs to remain the focus of our mission. In modern day language ‘whosever will may come’ is simply ‘come as you are’.

Don AitkenStoke-on-Trent


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SUPERBLY TOPICAL AND RELEVANT

I WAS delighted to see that the Army’s street ministry has been highlighted recently in Salvationist. This is a God-given opportunity to present the Christian faith and a privilege which I enjoy being part of.

Standing in the street in Salvation Army uniform is in itself a silent witness for Christ, but it becomes more than that. Over the years the public has come to trust us, aware of the practical Christian ministry which is our hallmark. To assume that the priority is to stand with a collecting box to boost funding, seriously undervalues the scope of our presence in the street. We take on the roles of pastor, evangelist and trusted friend.

It is a privilege to comfort the person who has lost a loved one; to reason with the man who, because of tragic or cruel personal circumstances, is bitter towards God. Then there is light-hearted banter with the person who suggests that we change the name to the peace cry!

The War Cry is superbly topical and relevant and street ministry is a vital aspect of outreach to the community. Why not join your local team!

Richard Sheppard,Stapleford

THE CONVERSATION SHOULD CONTINUE

I CAN’T be the only reader to see a connection between the excellent winning article by Karl Allison under the heading ‘Whosoever will may come!’ (Salvationist 22 June) and the letters from Kevin Avis (8 June) and Major Christine Parkin (6 July) on this specific issue.

Karl obviously wrote his piece without reference to the other two writers.

His quote of people declaring ‘this is who I am’ and ‘you should accept me as me’ leading to his challenge that ‘however much we may yearn to teach biblical morality, it would be a strange social gospel that did not recognise a greater acceptance as a greater good’ obviously connects

Elizabeth selling papers in 2007

COMMISSIONING PHOTO FEATURE


Pictures: PAUL HARMER

Pictured clockwise from the top of this page: Commissioner Clive Adams; Colonel David

members of the ISB; the worship band; Lieutenant Martin Davison carries the sessional f

‘I just wanna praise you’; Esther Johnson takes part; Lieut-Colonel Anthony Cotterill; No


d Hinton; Hermione Hutchings supports her mum and dad;

flag; Lieutenant Cor van der Woude is commissioned;

ah looks for his brother Lieutenant Ben Selfe

TOOLBOX

WHAT IS THE STORY?The Story is a summary of the Bible in chronological order based on the New International Version. Max Lucado and Randy Frazee have added link passages that enable the Bible to be read as one continuous story. The Bible references are included at the back of the book for further exploration. For new Christians The Story gives an opportunity to discover God’s word for the first time. For the more experienced Christians this journey can be an opportunity to revisit familiar characters at a different stage of life.

A church member commented: ‘The Story is forcing me to slow down and look at the effectiveness of what I am doing, why I am doing it, what I feel about it and what God is saying to me. I have no answers at present, but I am at the beginning of finding out.’

So often our faith can be based on what we think we believe, or ideas purely linked to our denomination, rather than on the truths that the Bible has for us. Neil Anderson asserts: ‘How much faith you have is dependent on how well you know the object of your faith.’

Hebrews 11 catalogues a long list of Bible characters and their achievements. Each sentence starts with the phrase: ‘By faith…’

We want to be a church strong in our faith and to do that we need to know the object of our faith. We need to know all that God stands for and the impact he can have in our lives.

HOW DOES IT WORK?Each member of the congregation received a copy of The Story. There are five versions available: adult, teen, kids, children and little ones. This meant that the whole church family read through The Story at their own level and families read and discussed the chapters together.

The books were distributed at the launch day and then the congregation read the first chapter during the following week. Sunday meetings then gave Bible teaching to support the chapter that everyone had read. We worked out where the chapters for Easter would fall and then planned a schedule that started with creation on Harvest weekend. We had a team of people responsible for leading the meetings and the main focus was on biblical teaching. The corps also ran a Story website www.thestorylwh.co.uk and a blog was posted every Tuesday and Friday (these are still available to view online).

There are extensive resources to support the programme including

lesson plans for all age groupsworship songs linked to each

chaptersermon outlines and ideas for

illustrations that could be used in meetings

small group material including a DVD with the main teaching

online support for participating churches

WHAT HAS THE IMPACT BEEN?The Story has given our church new life. There is a buzz around the place and it feels like God is getting us ready to do amazing things. We are unified in studying God’s word, people are excited about the Bible and we are learning so much that we didn’t know before. Stories that we thought we knew have been revived and refreshed for us and we have been able to look at them from the character’s perspective and God’s perspective. Discovering the types of people God has chosen to serve him has renewed our confidence that there is so much we can all do for God. We can’t recommend The Story highly enough and would urge you to set everything else aside for just 31 weeks and watch God transform the heart of your church.

A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERYKay Moorby explains a journey of discovery into God’s word taken by the corpsTHERE are many church-growth initiatives and discipleship programmes, each with their own merit and all aimed at helping churches to bring new people to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. The results from these programmes can be varied, so when I first approached the corps council about The Story campaign I was expecting a certain amount of resistance. I should have had more faith! I was met by a group of people who fully understood the importance of God’s word and the positive impact this process would have on our church. At the beginning of May we completed our journey through The Story.


KAY WORSHIPS AT LEEDS WEST HUNSLET

WE REACTED TO COMMUNITY NEEDS

Captain Andrew Stone discovers what’s been happening at Goldthorpe

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haggard and drawn, and there is a lightness in her step.’

Adrian and Chris have been at Goldthorpe for 11 years. During that time no other programme has drawn so many people to their Sunday worship – proof, Adrian asserts, that there is still a place today for a Ministry based on soup, soap and salvation.

‘We didn’t sit down and try to work out how to reach the community,’ he says. ‘Instead we reacted to what the community was telling us it needed.’

Once saved, the people who come to the Army for support are encouraged to become helpers themselves by Packing the food given out or doing other work within their communities.

Adrian sees this as part of their journey to the better life he believes Christianity offers.

‘We are keen to help people in a more concrete way than just giving them a tin of beans,’ he says. ‘We want to help them improve their lives in as many areas as we can.’

running for eighteen months,’ explains Adrian, ‘and during that time we have been journeying with these people. We have helped them with some of the problems they’ve faced such as finance, health and emotional issues.

‘We’ve also helped people who have had housing problems. There are some good landlords in the area but there are also some shocking ones as well. We had one family come to us who had been without water for a year. We went to the landlord and said that this was unacceptable.’

Adrian is convinced that this willingness to help those who come to the corps beyond just giving them some food to eat is a major factor in attracting them to the Christian faith.

‘We accept them in Christian love which then attracts them to us,’ he explains. ‘We show them that we care and then they want to know what our motivation is for helping them.

‘There was one family we encountered where the mother was using drugs. She would send the children out to beg and the money would be used to sustain her habit.

‘However, over a period of time, she found the Lord and her life was transformed. That influenced her husband and now his life has been turned around. People at the school the kids go to have noticed a difference, not just with the kids but also with the mum being more positive.

‘There is a visible difference in her appearance, she no longer looks

EVERY week many disadvantaged people arrive at Salvation Army corps buildings asking for help. They come hoping to receive food, clothing or bedding. Sometimes the assistance they need is financial: money for electricity or a train fare. Whatever their material needs may be, they know they can come to the Army and receive a sympathetic response from people who want to help those in need.

They will also be met by someone willing to accept them as they are, listen to their story and share a prayer with them. Throughout the history of The Salvation Army there are many testimonies of people who have arrived at an Army hall looking for a hand-out but who have been introduced to Jesus Christ and had their lives transformed.

Those testimonies continue into the 21st century.

At Goldthorpe a food bank scheme is in place which provides fresh fruit and vegetables for people referred to the corps by social services and job centres. The corps also provides tinned food and toiletries through the week. From this first point of contact, 30 people have started attending Sunday meetings and more than half of these have become Christians and adherent members at the corps.

‘Finding Jesus brings stability to their lives, which is fantastic,’ says Captain Adrian Lee. Captains Adrian and Chris Lee are corps officers at Goldthorpe.

‘Our food bank project has been

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THERE IS STILL A PLACE TODAY FOR A MINISTRY BASED ON SOUP, SOAP, AND SALVATION ’’


TRAVELLING LIGHTMajor Val Mylechreest helps us keep on trackTHERE really should be a limit to the size and the amount of bags allowed on an Underground train. I appreciate that this is slightly different for the mainline trains where there are racks and overhead space for small cases, but on the Underground this is often a nightmare.

Many female commuters have a handbag and then a larger, carrier-type bag. Men usually have a briefcase or something a little more up-to-date. I’m not sure what the limit should be. There have been occasions when I have had to travel with two or three bags to or from the office, but I have tried to travel wisely!

You see, there are the nightmare travellers who foolishly think they can do a week’s shopping and then travel in the rush hour. There are the travellers who are obviously en route to an airport or mainline station who have an overly large case with a pull-up handle that never seems to work.

Then there are the backpackers. Not only those travelling around the world with their life in a bag but also normal, everyday commuters who choose to use a backpack. The problem comes when people think it’s OK to carry on their

back a bag that is bigger than they are. (These huge bags often take up a seat as well!) You see, when you have a backpack on, by virtue of the design, you swing it onto your back and then you don’t see it, let alone see the problems this might present.

The other day, a backpacker leaving the train picked up his enormous bundle and swung it onto his back knocking a young lady who very nearly fell over and was left quite shaken. The backpacker, oblivious to the drama, pushed his way through the crowd and made his backpacking way into his day. Maybe it was just as well!

In his book Travelling Light, Max Lucado speaks about us journeying with the ‘luggage of life’ and lists off a whole host of emotions, attitudes and grievances that many people carry into their day. No wonder Paul spoke about ‘putting aside’ the things that hinder our spiritual journey, and John Bunyan in The Pilgrim’s Progress describes the absolute joy of young Christian, whose burden literally ‘rolls away’ when he encounters the cross.

When we carry too much ‘baggage’, it not only crowds our hearts and lives, but also can be a danger to others. Sadly, the folk often affected are those closest to us – not just strangers on a train.

MAJOR MYLECHREEST IS ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRIES OFFICER, THQ

I HAD no idea that the first tambourine ever played in The Salvation Army was bought from a pawnbroker’s shop – that is, until I read this book. This is the latest anthology by Retired Songster Leader Fred Crowhurst (Birmingham Citadel). It contains articles that originally appeared in different editions of the corps magazine and is packed with contributions from various soldiers and officers – including many short essays from Fred, who served as editor of the magazine for 13 years.

Here you will find uplifting accounts, challenging thoughts, funny stories, short poems, inspiring tales, personal reflections and observations on life, with the occasional cartoon or black-and-white photograph. There are one or two contributions that relate to

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personnel associated with Birmingham Citadel – for example tributes to local officers who have been promoted to Glory – but the examples of Salvationism can be appreciated by a wider readership.

There are a few articles from further afield including Sweden, America and New Zealand.

Fred has dipped into Army history and discovered some fascinating facts. Some of his other articles are thought-provoking yet leaven with humour. His comments on the apostle James’ message are well worth reading and applying.

Did you know The Salvation Navy flew flags with the message “Are you saved?” or about the Army patent on the Eb bass slide trombone, or that

William Booth, having been arrested for forgery, was finally executed after two bizarrely bungled attempts to hang him? Fortunately, that William Booth was not the Founder!

Read potted biographies and accounts of Army worship, fellowship, outreach and community service. Naturally, because there are various contributors, the style, content and quality of writing varies, but there is something here for everybody. All proceeds will go to the young people’s work at Birmingham Citadel.

If you love, as I do, snippets of information with a Salvation Army flavour, you’ll love this book!

Citadel Scene And All That is available at £6.50 including postage and packing from Fred Crowhurst, 44 Valley Road, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield B74 2JE; cheques should be made payable to The Salvation Army Birmingham Citadel

SNIPPETS WITH SALVATION ARMY FLAVOURING Major Peter Mylechreest reviews Citadel Scene And All That by Fred Crowhurst

BIBLE STUDY


CAUSES FOR CONCERNBudgeting – people will need to get

used to budgeting monthly, rather than weekly

Emergency loans and grants – each local authority now has their own system

Internet access – most people will be expected to manage their benefits claim online

Sanctions – people will have their benefits stopped for a period if they don’t do as their JobCentre adviser asks

Rents will no longer be paid direct to landlords

This simplified version is enough to paint the picture – some people will run out of cash before the end of the month.

Across the country food banks supply emergency food parcels. In some areas the Army is a partner in these food banks; in some we run a food bank ourselves, in other areas our involvement is more ad hoc.

Read Luke 15:11–16. It is at the point that the prodigal son is hungry enough to look at food intended for the pigs that he starts to realise the reality of his situation. As a Jew he would have regarded pigs as unclean and been revolted at the thought of eating their food.

When people approach us for help, what emotions do we think they are experiencing? Is hunger their only problem or are there other issues?

WHO ARE WE WILLING TO HELP?Being approached by people in a crisis is likely to uncover our own judgments about how people should live their lives. We may be surprised by the strength of our reactions. We may be surprised when we learn that other people make different judgments from us.

It may be helpful to talk through some scenarios. For example, a mother in the school holidays who relies on free school meals and is finding it difficult to feed her children; someone whose fridge has broken down and wants to pay cash for a replacement rather than buy it on credit; a father who spent more than he intended on his child’s birthday; someone who has had their benefits stopped for three weeks by the JobCentre for failing to make an appointment.

Read Luke 15:25–30. The older son reacts with fury at his father’s generosity and forgiveness. His brother wasted the family’s resources. The older brother resents the generous meal that welcomed his sibling home.

SUBJECTS FOR PRAYERPeople who are in a situation where

they don’t know where to turnPeople who we think are beyond

rescue and don’t deserve help

THIS series of Bible studies is designed to prepare us for the changes to the benefit system. We cannot know exactly what will happen, but it seems likely

that more people will approach us for handouts of food, clothing, travel tickets, top-ups and even cash.

Many corps already practise this ministry and are experiencing increased demand; for others, it will be a new issue and they will need to decide how best to respond. A pamphlet compiled by Community Services (THQ) addresses the practical issues; these studies are designed to help corps work out what they believe about it.

The series is based on the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32).

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?This year sees the biggest changes to the benefits system since the Second World War, with the aim of achieving the following

making the system simpler and easier to understand; households will receive one benefit monthly in arrears, rather than different benefits for different purposes

making work pay – people will not be worse off if they start a job or increase the number of hours they work

making the system more flexible to changes in people’s circumstances, so they don’t have to make a new claim when things change

The changes will affect everyone of work age who receives benefits, whether they are employed or unemployed.

Whatever we think of these aims, the practical implications of how they are implemented will cause problems for some people.

HELEN IS HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, THQ

Are we ready?The first of a three-part seriesentitled Food Poverty by Dr Helen Cameron

The ‘Food Poverty Toolkit’ and a fuller version of these studies with activities for groups can be obtained from your divisional director for community services

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IS HUNGER THEIR ONLY PROBLEM OR ARE THERE OTHER ISSUES?’

NEW COMMITMENTS


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1. LORI EDWARDS Soldier PENGELORI was warmly received by the fellowship after being enrolled as a soldier by Lieutenant Andy Toby (Camborne). – A. P.

2. FRAN PERRINS, VAL RICHARDS Adherent members DARLASTONCORPS folk warmly welcomed two new adherent members. Fran and Val were introduced to the corps by friends and decided to make a commitment. – E. H.

3. & 4. DAVID SIMPSON, RON SMITH Soldiers MABLETHORPEDAVID joined the corps last September and felt straight away that he wanted to make a commitment. Ron came to the corps a couple of years ago and, after being welcomed as an adherent member, decided to make a further commitment. David and Ron were enrolled as soldiers. – T. J.

5. SARA CONNOR, TONY BAINBRIDGE Adherent members JARROWSARA and Tony were warmly welcomed into the corps family as adherent members by corps officer Major Maurice Hunt. They came to the corps through the karate group. – J. P.

6. LENI GOODGE Soldier LITTLEPORTLENI, pictured with corps officer Major Bram Holland, was enrolled as a soldier. She testified to the saving and keeping power of the Lord in her life. After her husband’s promotion to Glory five years ago, Leni

began to experience the fellowship of God in her life and has since undergone a major spiritual change, leading to this commitment. – B. H.

7. LOU PARK Soldier HARWICHLOU was welcomed as an adherent member last year, but felt that God was calling him to make a further commitment. He was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Lieutenant Andrew Jarrold. – A. J.

8. & 9. BEN BAYNES, DAVID MOYES Soldiers BEDFORD CONGRESS HALLBEN initially linked up with the Army through the youth inclusion project. The friendship and support he found there led him to attend Sunday worship and eventually seek salvation. Eager to help and support others, he is involved in The Mission programme, the Cut It Out campaign and the night shelter.

David began volunteering at the weekly coffee morning 12 years ago, a ministry he is still involved in. A year ago, David became a regular at Sunday worship and testifies to feeling most at home in the Army where he finds friendship, comfort and prayer support. – I. L.

10. ZARA WELCH Adherent member STAPLEFORDZARA didn’t take the decision to become an adherent member lightly, as she wanted to ensure that she was doing it for the right reasons. She testifies that making this commitment wasn’t just about designating the Army as her church but that it is a way of witnessing to and serving others in the name of Jesus. Corps officer Major Richard Crowe welcomed Zara into the fellowship. – F. T.

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11. JANE PEARCE-BINEY, ALICIA SHORT Junior soldiers PORTSMOUTH CITADELDURING the YP anniversary meeting, corps officer Major Lyn Hills enrolled Jane and Alicia as junior soldiers. – C. H.

12. NICOLE MBAMBO Junior soldier MIDDLESBROUGH PALLISTER PARKNICOLE went to the children’s outreach programme Live Wires! with her friends through an invitation from a YP worker. She was enrolled by corps officer Major Alison Anderson. After her enrolment she took her place with the junior soldier singers to sing ‘Glory And Honour!’ She is pictured with her mother and Major Anderson. – A. A.

13. KEVIN SUTTON Adherent member HOVESINCE moving to the area and asking his carers to find him a church, Kevin has been attending for a couple of years. He made his commitment, choosing 2 Corinthians 5:17 to express his thoughts: ‘If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.’ Kevin is pictured with his carer Chipo and corps officer Captain Michelle Hayter. – M. H.

14. MONICA SZEFLER SEKULA, MARINA ZAHAROVA, JEAN BISHOP Adherent members LIMAVADYMONICA, Marina and Jean’s first point of contact with the Army was the charity shop. They were welcomed by corps folk who continue to

thank God for new people joining the corps. They are pictured with outreach centre officer Captain Eddie Archibald, divisional leaders Majors Carole and Elwyn Harries and Captain Joan Archibald. – J. A.

15. JOSHUA CLARKE, NATHAN KIDD, AMY McNICKLE, ZARA CROOKS Junior soldiers MARIAN DONCASTER (not pictured) Adherent member LURGANCORPS officer Major Graham Wood enrolled Joshua, Nathan, Amy and Zara as junior soldiers and welcomed Marian into the fellowship as an adherent member. – G. W.

16. TINASHE MTIBVU, PATRICK CHELLATHURAIK, FLORENCE DOSVORA Soldiers SHEFFIELD CITADELTINASHE, Florence and Patrick were welcomed by their family and friends as they prepared to be enrolled by corps officers Majors Liliane and Paul Westlake.

Florence attended the Army in Zimbabwe and in 2004 moved to the UK with her family. Her friend Tinashe moved to the UK soon after and lived with Florence, which led to Tinashe attending the Army too.

Patrick was born in Nagercoil, south India. He was brought up in the Army, his father being a local officer and his mother a nurse at the Catherine Booth Hospital. The family moved to the UK and received great support from the fellowship at Keighley Corps. A change came in Patrick’s life after attending youth councils at Doncaster. After the enrolments the meeting concluded with a glory march. – P. L.

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Wal and Delia Gasson, Plumstead (25 July)Majors Reginald and Margaret Batt (1 August) Bandsman/Songster Ivor and Bandswoman/Songster Ruth Breacher, Stotfold (1 August) Bill and Audrey Dennis, South Shields (1 August)

Golden: Majors Peter and Carol Kendall (31 July)CSM John and CT Fiona Coia, Glasgow West (3 August)

DEDICATED TO GODRose Thomasina Alice, daughter of Glenn and Liz Scott, at Southsea by Captain Lynne ShawMorgan Elizabeth, daughter of Stan and Rachel Crooks, at Cardiff Canton by Major Sharon Willetts

BEREAVEDLieutenant Richard Reynolds, Longton and Stoke-on-Trent, of his mother MarjorieDivisional Envoy Nora Jones, South and Mid Wales, of her husband TrevorJoy Knight, Southsea, of her sister OliveS/Reservist Violet Brighty, Chelmsford, of her husband Vic, Songster Marilyn Cook, Chelmsford, and Peter Brighty, Staines, of their fatherBetty Hall, Castleford, of her husband Wesley, Stephen Hall and David Hall, both Castleford, and Robert Hall, Staple Hill, of their father

RETIRED OFFICERSBirthday congratulations:

Major Hilda Fielding (80 on 27 July)Major Meriel Tomkinson (80 on 28 July)

PROMOTED TO GLORYCommissioner Alistair Cairns from Queensland, Australia Eastern, on 3 July Born in Glasgow, Scotland, his family emigrated to Australia where he came into contact with The Salvation Army at West End Corps, Brisbane. He was

ANNOUNCEMENTS


ENGAGEMENTSTHE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: ICO, Tu 23 Jul

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON): Safe School of Music and Drama, Fri 2 Aug

INTERNATIONAL STAFF BAND: USA Eastern, Th 1 Aug - Mon 5

ARMY PEOPLEAPPOINTEDEffective 18 July:

Major Kay Delamare, additional appointment, Divisional Candidates Officer, Central NorthCaptain Lucy Mann, Chaplain, Charter Row Lifehouse, Sheffield

Effective 25 July:Major David Kinsey, Territorial Candidates Director, William Booth CollegeMajor Noel Wright will be remaining in his appointment as Assistant Territorial Evangelism Secretary, Programme Service, THQ

Effective 28 August to 2 January 2014:Lieut-Colonels Alan and Valerie Hart, Belfast Sydenham

Effective 5 September:Major Howard Russell, Deputy Territorial Director of Homelessness Services, Social Services, Programme Service, THQ

Effective 12 September:Majors Keith and Julia Johnson, Spiritual Directors, Harnall Lifehouse, Coventry, and William Booth Centre Lifehouse, BirminghamMajors Tim and Ruth Dykes, Spiritual Directors, The Booth Lifehouse, Grimsby, and William Booth House Lifehouse, Hull

Effective 10 October:Lieutenant Elizabeth Davies, Lochgelly

TRANSFERREDEffective 27 June:

Captains Tim, Tae-yul and Kim, Ryoung-hee from Korea to UKT to be corps officers, New Malden

Effective 25 July:Major Colin Cowdery from Pakistan to UKT, to be Assistant Secretary for Personnel, Personnel Service, THQ

ELECTEDMajor Mildred Peacock as President, Inner Wheel Club of Luton North

LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTEDCSM Frank Jefferson, KnottingleyYPSM Julia Anyon, Sale

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIESDiamond:

Rtd BM Billy and Rtd HLS Isa Stanger, Kirkwall (17 July)

commissioned an officer in 1942 and married Captain Margery Birkett in 1945. His officer service included appointments at the Sydney training college and the International Training College in London. From 1966 to 1969 he was territorial evangelist – an appointment he considered among his most fruitful years, travelling throughout Australia and also Indonesia. He served as Chief Secretary in Korea and Australia Eastern prior to his final appointment as Territorial Commander, Southern Africa, from 1979 until retiring from active service in 1983. Mrs Commissioner Margery Cairns was promoted to Glory in 2006. Commissioner Cairns is remembered as an approachable, highly respected and exemplary Spirit-filled man with strong leadership ability and sound judgment. He is survived by daughters Merilyn and Lieut-Colonel Christine Rees and his son Howard.

Vera Cox, Oldbury

OFFICIAL GAZETTEUK Territory

LONG SERVICE40 years –

Major Lawrence Brown, Gorseinon

PROMOTIONSTo captain –

Lieutenant Peter Clark, SalisburyLieutenant Dáfne de Castro e Lemos, LeytonstoneLieutenant Andrina Downie, InvernessLieutenant Matthew Elsey, Nottingham Aspley and East Midlands DHQLieutenant Gavin Friday, East Scotland DHQLieutenant Margaret Gargett, SleafordLieutenant Rhonda Hayes, Welwyn Garden CityLieutenant Joanna Moir, Cumbernauld and West Scotland DHQ


Lieutenant Stephen Moir, CumbernauldLieutenant Vicky Owen, Ghana TerritoryLieutenant Helen Parry, GraysLieutenant Colin Scott, DunfermlineLieutenant Leanne Scott, DunfermlineLieutenant Emma Scott, Raynes ParkLieutenant Mark Scott, Raynes ParkLieutenant Joshua Selfe, LeytonstoneLieutenant Julian Short, BalhamLieutenant Valerie Short, BalhamLieutenant Bernard Stevenson, PenzanceLieutenant John Tubby, Ipswich Bramford RoadLieutenant Liz Tubby, Ipswich Bramford RoadLieutenant Beverley Wardley, WoodhouseLieutenant Carl Wardley, Woodhouse

CLIVE ADAMS,Commissioner,

Territorial Commander

the positions of torchbearer leader and corps treasurer.

He married Christine in 1960 and had two children. Interest in youth work led him to become YP band leader for ten years.

When failing health prevented his attend-ance, he never lost his faith. Ken is greatly missed by family and friends.

SONGSTER MRS PAMELA RUSSELL, NORWICH CITADELTOTAL spiritual integrity and dependa-bility led to Pamela’s

leadership positions of ladies’ fellowship secretary, singing company sergeant, corps cadet guardian and songster sergeant.

Pamela pursued her profession as an advanced practitioner radiographer until ill-health forced medical retirement shortly before her death.

Before his sudden death, she was happily married for more than 30 years to Band Sergeant Brian Girling. They had two sons, Simon and Matthew.

Pamela married Bandsman Howard Russell in 2010 shortly before the onset of cancer, which she faced with typical ‘no fuss’ fortitude, determination and quiet courage.

To the end, Pamela’s inspirational faith and witness remained positive and sure. Her influence on family and friends is immeasur-able. – R. D.

MRS JOAN HARVEY, NORWICH CITADELPROMOTED to Glory a few days before her 87th birthday and 65th wedding anniver-

sary, Joan was the ninth of eleven children. Her father died when she was two, and from the age of six she was brought up by a step-aunt. A Salvationist neighbour took her to Sunday school at Norwich Citadel.

Joan joined the Land Army in 1944, work-ing at a local farm and nursery. She married Ray - a bandsman - and had three children, Pamela, Beryl and Richard.

Joan was assistant home league treasurer, Sunday school teacher, youth club leader, a founder-member of the ladies’ fellowship and a home league singer.

Family and friends particularly remember her lively enthusiasm and wonderful sense of humour and fun. – B. C.

MRS PHYLLIS BEESTON, SALISBURYPHYLLIS was invited to the home league after her husband died 25 years ago. She began to attend meetings and became involved in the

corps in other ways, especially by fund raising through the charity shop. This ministry suited her open and friendly nature, and won the corps many friends from the local community.

Phyllis became a soldier in her 90s, a step welcomed by her family and friends. Her faith - like her personality - was open and straight-forward, and generated a spiritual and emotional energy that influenced those around her. She is greatly missed by the corps, who praise God for a strong and faithful ministry that influenced so many for the Lord. – C. P.

BILL BURGESS, CLOWNEBORN in Clowne to Salvationist parents, Bill progressed through the YP corps into soldier-ship and the sections.

He met his wife – then Captain Eva Holmes – while he was CSM and she was one of two single officers appointed to Clowne. They subsequently married and moved to the North-East, soldiering at Stockton and Shildon, where their son Simon was born. Work then took them to Grays - where Bill was songster leader - followed by Barnet and Hendon.

Returning to Clowne after retirement in 2002, Bill was a valued member of the band and songsters and became band sergeant. He was a lovely Christian gentleman with a deep faith, and a great sense of humour. – M. N.

MRS FRANCES GOLDSACK, CARNFORTHFRANCES was born at Otley in 1917. Throughout her teens she attended the Army in Otley and became a soldier, eventually being called into officership.

During her early years as an officer she met Captain Frank Goldsack. Unable to marry because of the disparity in their ages, they resigned their officership and settled in Deal, Kent. Frances was a loving wife and devoted mother to their children, John, Enid, Gerald and Shirley. In the 1990s Frances moved to Carnforth, to be near her son John, and became a faithful corps member. The corps salutes her memory, knowing she is now at home with the Lord. – M. W.

TRIBUTESMRS SARAH KNIGHTS, COVENTRY CITYPROMOTED to Glory at 92, Sarah was a loving wife to Mark for almost 72 years, a much-loved mum to

Christine, Osmond and the late John, and a loving mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother.

A lifelong Salvationist with a special inter-est in YP work, Sarah was YPSM at Stanley Corps and heavily involved with other activi-ties. Moving to Coventry with her husband, Sarah was an active songster and a great corps supporter – a willing worker and encourager, loyal and committed to her Christian beliefs.

Sarah did not push herself forward but was a tower of strength and support to young people, especially the singing company. – C. B.

KENNETH WRIGHT, EASTBOURNE CITADELKEN was born in Eastbourne in 1921. He became interested in the Army through the open-air ministry of the band in his road. He enjoyed 58 years as a bandsman, five of which were in Algiers with the RAF Band during the war. Returning to Eastbourne, he held

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