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11 January 2014 // No. 1431 // Price 60p // Also available digitally

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Pages 12 – 15 CONTENTS

3. FROM THE EDITOR 12. 4. PAPERS This week’s quotes from the papers and Picture caption competition

5. – 10. NEWS Brazil // The Netherlands // Wellingborough // Romania // Staple Hill // Chester-le-Street // East Scotland // Consett // Poole // Reading Central // College // Wimbledon // Woodhouse // Halifax // Southampton Sholing // Exmouth // Cortonwood // Colchester Citadel // Southsea // Sherburn Hill // Penarth // Peterhead // Tunstall // Clowne // Batley // Portsmouth Citadel // Hastings Citadel // Margate // Dunfermline // Newbiggin-by-the-Sea // 6. Clevedon // Lockerbie // Penzance // Bourne // Leek // Norwich Citadel // Oakengates // Hull // Ilkley // Liverpool // Guildford // Walthamstow // Mablethorpe // Rushden // Cirencester // Warrington // Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls // Skewen // Clydebank // Newark // Jarrow // Sale // Taunton // Sheerness //

8. NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

11. FEATURE 17. Trek Peru

12. – 15. FEATURE Physical and spiritual transformation in Swindon

16. BIBLE STUDY A confident people

17. FEATURE It’s panto time!

18. – 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS

20. LETTERS

21. – 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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Hill who support with spiritual and pastoral ministry, A CARD providing a link to the corps fellowship. All of this fits closely with the Commitment Sunday theme, Reaching Up Reaching Out, which Major Mark TO KEEP Herbert opens up further, on page 16, highlighting the fact that wherever you are, there are opportunities to share the THE festivities of Christmas, although only a couple of gospel, which is something that New Addington Corps has weeks ago, soon become history as the decorations are taken discovered. You might recall a feature on New Addington down and packed away, the Christmas cards recycled and in Salvationist last October. Since then, for the fourth year the ‘leftovers’ used up – if not gone already. Everywhere running, the corps has produced a pantomime for the looks tidy, even if lacking Christmas sparkle, as we get on community – an experience that has had a positive impact with everyday life in 2014. on the audience and participants; to find out more, turn to Although I am not a hoarder, some of my Christmas page 17. cards never reach the recycling bin. This is because they A new year brings new challenges. Mel and Emma from remind me of certain people. One of them, received in Boston (page 11) are preparing for an adventure of a 1988, reads as follows: ‘I am looking forward to a sober lifetime as they look forward to Trek Peru and at the same Christmas – the first for many years and it’s all thanks to time fundraise for the corps. Even if you are not planning to your wonderful people at Gloucester House’. One man’s trek the Salkantay Trail, the coming months will present alcohol addiction had pushed an ordinary family almost to challenges and opportunities which none of us need face the brink – it was make or break time, and Gloucester alone. House was there for this man and for countless others who had wrestled with addictions and the consequences I must have the Saviour with me associated with them, and who desperately wanted to lead a In the onward march of life; new life. Through the tempest and the sunshine, Cathy Le Feuvre writes about her recent visits to Through the battle and the strife. Gloucester House, Highworth, and Booth House (SASB 731) Lifehouse, Swindon, and the transforming work of rebuilding lives that she witnessed in both places. The cover picture of a Gloucester House client working at a potter’s wheel is symbolic of the holistic ministry that is transforming lives. The same is happening at Booth House where work is a strong factor in transformation – something that the Founder also saw as being important. As a result, there are two highly effective social enterprises. Alongside these activities is the chaplaincy carried out by corps officers from Swindon Citadel and Swindon Gorse MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY

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Salvationist 11 January 2014 3 PAPERS THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS

PLEA FOR AID AS WINTER HITS as Christians are part of the fabric of society, SYRIAN REFUGEES often acting as bridge-builders between other As Syria was hit by one of the worst winter storms in communities...... 100 years, the United Nations launched its biggest- Church Times ever humanitarian appeal. It is calling for £4 billion of aid for the victims of the country’s civil war. CALL FOR CAP ON PAYDAY LOANS In 2014, about three quarters of Syrians will need The Bishop of Birmingham has called for the aid to survive, a UN study has found. About half of Government to speed up the process of the population do not have enough food, the UN capping interest rates on payday loans. World Food Programme said. Ministers have agreed to instruct the new Church Times Financial Conduct Authority to bring in a limit on the total charges companies… can impose. BISHOP: PRESSURE ON ASSISTED The Government has set a deadline of DYING WILL GROW January 2015, but Bishop David Urquhart The strength of feeling in favour of allowing backed an amendment to the Financial Service terminally ill people to be helped to commit (Banking Reform) Bill to bring that date suicide is strong and likely to get stronger, forward to October [2014]. the Bishop of Chester has admitted. The Church of England Newspaper Bishop Peter Forster said he was still against assisted suicide, but needed to ‘acknowledge the state of public opinion on PICTURE CAPTION the matter’. In a House of Lords debate he said: ‘For a society that has now embraced abortion by COMPETITION choice, the move to assisted suicide by choice might seem, in moral terms, rather a modest step… ‘Whether one accepts that parallel or not… I believe that the wider social context is crucial to our debates on this subject. ‘Choice always has a context, and the context of our society has changed and is changing. I need to acknowledge that.’ The Church of England Newspaper

CHARLES CHAMPIONS MID-EAST CHRISTIANS Christians in the Middle East are being ‘deliberately targeted by fundamentalist Islamist militants’, the Prince of Wales warned… The Prince made his comments… during a speech at a Clarence House reception for religious leaders, diplomats and politicians… He told guests that he had been ‘deeply Five-year-old Kaelan Hooper and Thomas Ivor Jones, troubled by the growing difficulties faced by members of the mini praise group at Regent Hall, take part Christian communities in various parts of the in an open-air meeting after several of the regular Middle East’ for some time… trombone section were unable to attend. He acknowledged that Christians ‘are not the What are the little trombonists getting up to? only faith community in this region suffering at Send your suggested captions for this picture to the moment, nor is the Middle East the only part [email protected] with the subject line of the world in which Christians are suffering’, ‘Picture caption competition’, or by post to but said that it was worthwhile to draw attention Salvationist, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. A selection of the best captions will be printed in to their current plight. The decline of Christians Salvationist next month. in the region represents a major blow to peace,

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Visit provides and ‘The Kingdom Triumphant’. An open-air meeting at a shop- opportunities ping mall gave the band and THE NETHERLANDS members of Rotterdam Oost Corps an opportunity to speak Band shares worship ments of newly commissioned THE visit by Rochdale Band to shoppers and invite them to the officers and acknowledgement of provided opportunity for fellow- evening festival. The programme and fellowship 14 cadets entering training. The ship with Dutch Salvationists. included ‘Excelsior’, ‘The Fount’ BRAZIL band contributed ‘I Will Follow An evening festival at Leeu- and cornet trio ‘The Veterans’ Him’. warden began with ‘Fanfare played by Steph Kershaw, Lauren REGENT Hall Band partici- Monday morning gave an And Flourishes’ culminating in Harry and Martin Armitage. In pated in the Territorial Congress opportunity for the band to ‘Power Of Your Love’. The band moments of reflection the band weekend – the first in 20 years – experience a cultural perspective played ‘Come Home’ and tour contributed the meditation sharing in worship and fellow- of the country before arriving at leader Lieut-Colonel Ivor Telfer ‘Sanctuary’ and Angela Holt ship that transcended any a Methodist church for an even- (THQ) offered prayer. sang ‘They Could Not’. language barrier. ing concert. The varied programme During the final Sunday meet- Although traffic congestion On Tuesday the band gained included ‘Soon And Very Soon’ ing, Lieut-Colonel Telfer spoke delayed the band’s arrival by an insight into the Army’s work featuring the trombone section, about Moses and the Israelites more than five hours, the in the territory. In what was ‘Better World’ with eupho- and led people to consider their congress began with great cele- both a moving and harrowing nium soloist Brian Farrar walk with the Lord. – P. W. bration as delegates from every experience, band members inter- corner of the territory were acted with a large group of welcomed along with their divi- children who were being sional flags to ‘Under Two Flags’. educated by the Army. A On Saturday the commission- national television station had ing of seven officers was a sacred been alerted to the visit and experience as each knelt individ- several members of the band ually as Territorial Commander were interviewed. Commissioner Oscar Sánchez In the evening, the final ordained and charged them to concert of the tour was held in remember the covenant they Alphaville Baptist church. More were making. In the afternoon, than 500 people gathered; many various workshops included had been brought along to Chief Secretary leads the Scriptures. Colonel David intermediate and advanced brass church for the first time to hear Hinton brought a Bible reading led by the band, children’s minis- the band. anniversary weekend and a thought on Zacchaeus. try and contemporary worship During the visit members of WELLINGBOROUGH On Sunday morning the and men’s and women’s minis- the Life of Lynda charity team young people led a prayer session tries. Dominic Stewart spoke pledged £5,000 to the Army’s CHIEF Secretary Colonel David and two members of the corps about the need for witness to be work at the Vila dos Pescadores Hinton and Colonel Sylvia gave their testimonies before effective, a message that cut Favela. The favela is home to Hinton visited for the 140th Colonel David Hinton spoke on across cultural boundaries. 20,000 people who live in make- corps anniversary weekend. On Joshua, following which several A highlight of evening shift accommodation. The Army Saturday evening the Mayor people knelt at the mercy seat. A worship was an array of more shares a unique relationship with of Wellingborough (Councillor march of witness and an open- than 100 timbrelists playing with the community, providing much Graham Lawman) gave a greeting air meeting in the town centre eye-catching rhythm and style needed support, especially for and the Rev Nigel Bibbings from followed. In the afternoon meet- to a piece by the band written the children. – J. W./A. S. the Methodist Church read from ing Colonel Sylvia Hinton gave especially for the congress, ‘Em the final thought for the Som De Guerra’ (The Sound Of ROMANIA: Corps folk from Southend Citadel and Wickford weekend. War). The band’s major piece for travelled thousands of miles to Romania to distribute 545 gift-laden The Mayor and Mayoress are the evening ‘Fire In The Blood’ shoeboxes donated during the Joy In A Box appeal in support of the flanked by Colonels David and received a standing ovation. Army’s work in the country. They visited Iasi, Ploiesti, Bucharest, Sylvia Hinton and corps officers The final Sunday worship Craiova and a new outreach in Bacau, offering hope to families living Majors Liz and Paul Church. meeting included the appoint- in appalling conditions. – B. M. – F. P.

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STAPLE HILL: Students from Wells Cathedral School led by Director of Music Dorothy Nance kievill visited the corps to participate in Sunday Cele- bration. – V. W.

CHESTER-LE-STREET: Northern Divisional Youth Band visited to mark the corps band’s 131 years of witness. The young musicians delighted the congre- Bandmaster Paul Mortlock is gation with their excellent play- pictured with compères Simon Achievements are ing, which included Andrew Parkin and Sangeeta Bhabra recognised Mair (piano) ‘Share My Yoke’, WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE Ollie Cooke (vocal) ‘Bring Him Carol concert makes Russell Wyles (DC, West Home’ and Nathan Hall Scotland) in a drama item that FAMILY, friends and colleagues (soprano cornet) ‘On With The impact brought the Bethlehem story gathered at Denmark Hill to Motley’. Two band members READING CENTRAL into a fresh perspective. support students from the offered personal testimonies. Catherine brought a Christmas School For In Service Training Divisional Commander Major TV PRESENTERS Sangeeta message as an introduction to And Development (SISTAD) at Darrell Thomas closed the festi- Bhabra and Simon Parkin her final solo, ‘Jesus Came, the annual awards ceremony. val in prayer. – G. C. compèred the annual carol Emmanuel, God With Us’. Guest speaker the Rev Dr concert at the Hexagon Theatre. The band contributed Deirdre Brower Latz, principal EAST SCOTLAND: As part of Special guests included saxo- ‘Gaudette’ and ‘Joy In Bethlehem’. of Nazarene College, gave a clear the division’s Bridging The Gap phonist Anna Lamplough, The songsters added to the even- message, stating: ‘No award or initiative, members from Edin- accompanied by Callum White ing with ‘Veni Emmanuel’ and certificate presented today is just burgh Gorgie, Granton and City (percussion), Nick Roberts (bass) ‘Christmas Sanctus’. about personal achievement, it’s Corps joined with service users and Phil James (keyboard). Vocal The young people’s timbrelists about empowering the work of at Ashbrook Lifehouse for a soloist Major Catherine Wyles sparkled with a display to ‘Trom- The Salvation Army.’ Students Sunday evening meeting in (West Scotland DHQ) made a bone Rag’ and, in complete Alison Thornton-Stark (Crewe) which Divisional Commander particular impact with ‘O Holy contrast, joined with the primary and Dave Cotterill (Springfield Lieut-Colonel Carol Bailey Night’. She was joined by Major children in a nativity scene. – P. B. Lodge Lifehouse, London) brought the message. A high- spoke of how they had put their light was ‘Joyful, Joyful’ sung in learning into practice. Polish, German and English by The following courses were Lifehouse service users, chaplain acknowledged: Engage to Major Manuela Mordan and Change, Open Learning, BA corps officer Captain Carol Skene Theology and Ministry, Terri- (Edinburgh Granton). – B. R. torial Certificate in Chaplaincy and Preparing to teach in the CONSETT: A capacity congre- Lifelong Learning Sector. Other gation at the Empire Theatre specialist and postgraduate courses celebrated the start of Christmas were recognised with students with a programme of music from from corps, IHQ, THQ and the corps sections, carols, read- Lieut-Colonels Sylvia and Peter Dalziel and Major Joy Webb OF William Booth College. – G. J. ings and a musical play. The meet at William Booth College to present a concert at the evening was compèred by BBC HALIFAX: The Mayor of conclusion of ‘The Joystrings’ book tour; £300 raised from ticket television presenter Hannah Calderdale (Councillor Ann Bayman; corps officer Captain sales was donated to the Army’s anti-trafficking work Martin) and her consort sup - Heather Alston brought the ported the toy service featuring message. – G. M. WIMBLEDON: Parents and WOODHOUSE: An African Ravenscliffe High School and tod dlers attending a toy service Night, to support former corps Sports College Choir. – L. H. POOLE: Poole Borough Band brought gifts for young people officers Captains Bev and Carl and the songsters presented a supported by social services in Wardley’s ministry in Zambia, SOUTHAMPTON SHOLING: programme raising £380 for The the Borough of Merton. Corps included food, music and a video The programme by Salvacosta at Big Collection. Band items officer Lieutenant Annette presentation recorded by the Thornhill Baptist church raised included ‘Three Kings Swing’ Wicks ack nowledged the Wardleys. On Sunday, donated £400 for the corps and £1,000 and ‘Lightwalk’ and the song- support to the group and the toys were handed to Sheffield for the radiotherapy department sters contributed ‘Celebrate’ and retirement of foun der member City Council for distribution in at Southampton General Hos - ‘His Kingdom’. – G. G. Betty Hunt. – A. F. the community. – T. G. pital. – M. S.

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Christians unite at NEWS IN BRIEF food bank anniversary OSouthsea Band presented EXMOUTH carols and Christmas music to more than 200 guests at Mill A SPECIAL service of thanks- Rythe Holiday Park O Tunstall giving was held to celebrate the music sections and Oxhey First first anniversary of the Exmouth Junior School participated in a Community Larder, the food community carol service that bank managed by the corps on raised £400 for the food bank behalf of Christians Together. O Clowne held two carol More than 700 parcels were concerts raising £535 for East handed out throughout the year. Midlands Air Ambulance Service Corps officer Major Steven O Eighteen volunteers at Batley Watson led the service, which received certificates in recognition was attended by volunteers, of their service in the charity Christians Together in Exmouth, shop and lunch club O Carolling personnel from referring agen- started at the beginning of cies and donating churches and November for Portsmouth the Deputy Mayor (Councillor Citadel Band, which visited a Bill Nash). holiday camp for concert nights In his message Divisional every Wednesday in the lead-up Commander Major Ian Harris to Christmas O Former corps reminded the congregation that Children and parents explore the Christmas story through a officers Majors Carolyn and Paul when distributing food they also Wilson (Rochdale) led the 143rd Whole School Messy Nativity at Cortonwood Infants School led need to give people the love of anniversary weekend at Hastings Jesus. – S. W. by outreach centre leader Lieutenant Catherine Dodd Citadel OHendon Band led an evening festival at Margate for SHERBURN HILL: During Advent songster weekend OTwenty-two more than 30 nativity scenes children attended the first Messy were displayed during a coffee Church at Dunfermline, held in morning; Northern Division al conjunction with Gillespie Youth Chorus led a festival in aid Church ONewbiggin-by-the- of Durham Youth For Christ; Sea Band accompanied the carol the carol service attracted many singing at the Churches Together people from the community, Big Sing and at the village who donated toys for families in Christmas lights event OA music need. – D. E. evening at Clevedon featuring Bristol Male Voice Choir and PENARTH: The band joined euphonium soloist Bandmaster with Cardiff Ely Band for a Anthony Smith (Bristol Easton) programme, marking the 131st raised more than £800 for the corps anniversary. The evening, building fund and £300 for the O Majors David and Margaret House (Colchester Citadel) led by guests for the weekend Philippines The timbrel receive a cheque for £750 from Branch Manager Mark Partridge Commissioners Robert and Janet group, band and children from Street, included a vocal solo and St Mungo Primary School at Waitrose to fund the Christmas Day lunch at the corps; Sir contributions from the united participated in Lockerbie’s carol Bob Russell MP was present band and choir. – C. P. concert

Southsea Corps presents Carols At The Kings; a packed house At Peterhead, 15 new street pastors celebrate the end of their at the Kings Theatre donated £1,873 to Naomi House Children’s training in a service bringing together police, local authorities Hospice, Winchester and churches from the area

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War Cry offers corps anniversary meetings. Early memories at editions of provided past memories of the corps. The anniversary meetings three youngest band members cut WEEK 46 NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA the anniversary cake and Song- Monday 13 January 1 Peter 4 – Living for God ster Sylvia Hall was presented O v6: did those who died before Christ’s resurrection hear about LIEUT-COLONELS Janette with a certificate of appreciation the gospel? and Ron Smith led the 111th for 65 years’ service. – P. H. O v10: what gifts have you been given that can be used for service? O v16: have you suffered in some way because you are a Christian? If so, what do these verses teach?

Tuesday 14 January 1 Peter 5 – Peter addresses the elders and sends final greetings O v7: this verse may be harder to implement than it sounds. Do you believe it? O v8: do you think Peter believes in a literal devil?

Wednesday 15 January 2 Peter 1 – Peter starts the letter with a reminder of the characteristic results of faith O vv5–8: the prescription to avoid being short-sighted Christians! At Leek, the Divisional Nexus Youth Choir led an entertaining O v13: why do you think Peter calls his body a ‘tent’? evening of music and thoughtful Sunday morning worship as O v18: is Peter referring to Jesus’ transfiguration? part of the 126th corps anniversary celebrations

Thursday 16 January 2 Peter 2 – False teachers and their destruction O How can we prevent ourselves from falling victim to false teaching? O vv20 and 21: what do you make of these verses? What do they teach us about God’s judgment?

Friday 17 January 2 Peter 3 – The need to be patient, watchful and ready for the Day of the Lord O vv3 and 4: do you know people who say these things or assume that there will be no future intervention and judgment by God? O vv15 and 16: what is the importance of these verses, where Peter describes Paul’s letters as being among the ‘other Scriptures’?

PENZANCE: Major Margaret The Mayor of Bourne (Councillorl Yuill and Chick Yuill spent a David Higgs), corps officer Majorl weekend at the corps. Chick Heather Durrant and Charityl spoke about discipleship, chal- Shop Manager Beth Grief launchl lenging everyone to think about how they can spend their waking the Christmas present appeal atl hours more effectively. – B. S. the charity shopl

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Busy band NEWS IN BRIEF anniversary weekend OSocial services received NORWICH CITADEL donated gifts from the Mablethorpe toy appeal BIRMINGHAM Citadel Band O Territorial Lay Evangelists visited to mark the host Jenny and Mike Clark delighted band’s 131st anniversary. Visiting corps folk at Rushden with a bandmaster, Gavin Lamplough, Christmas music programme com pèred the Saturday evening O Cirencester Advent events festival, which included ‘Sky - included the band accompanying dance’ and items from soloists community carol singing, a toy Neil Blessett (tenor horn) ‘Time service and a meditation For Peace’, Mark Sharman evening led by music sections (trom bone) ‘Song Of Exuber- O More than 80 people enjoyed ance’, David Taylor (euphonium) a vintage afternoon tea at ‘Euphony’ and, in a lighter vein, Warrington, raising £442 for Edward Dixon (Eb bass) with the hall refurbishment scheme ‘Bare Necessities’. Oakengates corps officer Major Julie Rowley and corps O Nottingham William Booth On Sunday morning the members Geoff and Glenys Turley collect toys from Memorial Halls Band led an bands took part in a march of open-air carol concert in Old Sainsbury’s after the supermarket selected the corps and its KiP witness and open-air meeting in Market Square O Skewen information project, which helps homeless people, as their the busy city centre. Shoppers, hosted the united Advent stopping to listen, placed contri- charity of the year Sunday service with band and butions in a bandsman’s cap for songsters participating O At the Philippines disaster appeal. Active campaign quiz night. For many a highlight Clydebank the band welcomed In the meeting Bandmaster was the guest evening at Erskine Community Choir for Lamplough and Andrew Dickin - week at Lifehouses Bootle where Crosstalk Band the annual concert – chaired by son brought the Scripture message LIVERPOOL led worship and Charlie Kurz Major Kenneth Sandison and Nicola Redhead delivered the told her story of transformation. (Erskine) – in support of children’s story to pupils visiting RESIDENTS from Ann Fowler – J. H. Erskine Hospital, raising £471. from Town Close School. House, Darbyshire, and Green In the afternoon the visiting Lane Lifehouses and Salisbury Anniversary celebrations bring challenge band contributed ‘High And Lifehouse, St Helens, partici- Lifted Up’ and ‘Fire In The pated in a range of activities about fitness for mission Blood’. The weekend concluded during Campaign Week, ranging GUILDFORD with the euphonium duet from prayer meetings and ‘Timepiece’. – B. C. ‘chaplain’s chat’ sessions to a THE 132nd corps anniversary celebrations commenced with a concert presented by Salvacosta to a capacity audience. The programme varied from gospel favourites to items from musicals and included songs from the group’s Christmas CD. On Sunday, former corps officers Lieut-Colonels Alan and Alison Burns (THQ) led the meeting and challenged the congregation with the question: ‘Am I fit for mission?’ – J. M.

Children from Hull Icehouse Kidz Club take part in a number of sponsored activities, including wearing their pyjamas, to raise £171 for Children in Need

ILKLEY: Yorkshire Fellowship Band presented a concert of mainly Christmas music in the King’s Hall, raising funds for Hang On To A Dream, a charity for terminally ill children. The concert, which opened with the march ‘Over Vale And Hill’, written for the band by Martin Cordner, featured Major Christine Comely (vocal, THQ) and John Parents and toddlers enjoy a Pudsey day at Walthamstow to Wear (xylophone). – R. A. raise money for Children in Need

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Young people are the stars of the show SALE

THE hall was full for two community carol services, themed Jesus – Exclusively For Everyone. In the afternoon, 60 children from Toddlersong took part and two babies from Babysong depicted Jesus in the nativity scenes. At Norwich Citadel, Herbert In the evening, children from Turner receives a certificate Wellfield School captivated listeners with their energetic and of recognition from corps happy singing. officer Major Andrew Diaper- Many toys were donated for Clausen for 70 years’ faithful children who otherwise would service as a songster not receive Christmas presents. The Mayor of Trafford (Coun- cillor Dylan Butt) attended in Two hundred bikers from thef the evening as did the President Midlands and South Yorkshiref of Altrincham Rotary Club deliver Christmas gifts forf (David Williams) whose children for distribution byf mem bers had donated toys. Newark Corpsf – E. Y.

Gifts galore JARROW

THE Ladies Fellowship group led thanksgiving Sunday after collecting, checking and packing 9,876 shoeboxes for distribution in Eastern Europe. The Mayor of South Tyneside (Councillor Ernest Gibson), the Mayoress (Patricia Ridley) and Major Kim Gotobed (DHQ) attended. Two school choirs and At Taunton corps officer Major Sue Camp- the band and songsters partici- Richards and Divisional Envoy Malcolm pated in two meetings. During the 2013 campaign, Camp-Richards display the new corps flag fellow ship members visited more during the corps anniversary led by Lieut- Volunteers at Reading Central pack 1,100 than eighty schools, churches and Colonels Ivor and Carol Telfer (THQ) parcels ready for distribution in the community clubs, and during the past 20 years have collected and prepared more than 100,000 shoeboxes. – J. P.

COLCHESTER CITADEL: St Mary’s Lower School Singing Club delighted a packed congre- gation with ‘A Light Has Come’ and ‘He Is Immanuel’, among other items. The YP band played ‘Marching Saints’ and corps officer Major David House A family at the Sheerness Christmas coffee enthralled the children with a morning views one of the 33 nativity scenes on Children create Advent wreaths during a kids’ story. – M. H. display from 10 different countries fun day at Taunton

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Sacred Valley, where they will assist the local community while immersing themselves in the culture as their TREK PERU bodies adjust to the higher altitude. Then they will walk in the steps of the Incas as they follow the renowned Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. Lorraine Sartain explains about A CHALLENGE a fundraising challenge for 2014 THAT WILL TAKE ‘‘ THEM ON AN ADVENTURE OF MEL Cawkwell and Emma Scott of organised by THQ in conjunction Boston Corps are preparing for a with tour operator Different Travel for A LIFETIME AND... challenge that will take them on an October 2014. Mel and Emma have BENEFIT CORPS adventure of a lifetime and also benefit already started fundraising and have corps ministry in the town. further plans for cake sales and MINISTRY Mel, who is a dental nurse, first heard concerts in the coming months. So far ’’ about Trek Peru when she saw the they have raised £435. Some of the The final date for registration is advertisement in Salvationist and felt sponsorship raised will go towards the 31 January. Anyone who would like that this was something she really cost of the trek and the remainder to to join Mel, Emma and others in should do. Emma works as a nurse and the corps. Trek Peru, and at the same time has always wanted to do something In October Mel and Emma will fly fundraise for their corps, centre or challenging yet rewarding at the same to the Peruvian capital Lima and travel project, should call Jennie time and believes that the trek is going to Cusco, which was once the capital Ravenscroft, Fundraising Department to be that sort of a challenge. of the Inca Empire. There they will (THQ) on 020 7367 4824, or email Trek Peru is a small group spend two days helping out on a [email protected] or visit fundraising challenge that is being project in a village in the nearby www.salvationarmy.org.uk/peru

Salvationist 11 January 2014 11 FEATURE Physical and spiritual transformation in Swindon In the Swindon area of Wiltshire, The Salvation Army’s strong presence includes two corps – Swindon Citadel and Swindon Gorse Hill – and two social centres. As Cathy Le Feuvre has been finding out, Booth House Lifehouse in Swindon and Gloucester House in the nearby market town of Highworth are making a real difference to many lives

GLOUCESTER HOUSE ADDICTIONS got to that point in their life where the tutors from Swindon College. Each REHABILITATION CENTRE, pain of using drugs or alcohol is worse client works to a Personal Development HIGHWORTH than the pain of not using.’ Plan drawn up with the help of support Gloucester House is unique in The Gloucester House and its small and workers and, while not all have been Salvation Army. It’s the only residential dedicated team help clients to follow homeless and jobless, every client addictions rehabilitation centre in the the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Twelve requires intensive support to help them territory and, while clients in Lifehouses Steps programme towards recovery. through a difficult period. for homeless people have connections It’s an intensive journey. With spirituality a core element of to the surrounding community and are funded by local authorities, Gloucester GLOUCESTER HOUSE... HAS House is a resource which is available to anyone from anywhere in the ‘PROVIDED...‘ SUPPORT FOR MEN WHO country. Through its Buy a Bed plan, HAVE ALREADY UNDERGONE A funded through national and local fundraising and donations, Gloucester DETOXIFICATION PROCESS FOR House can support people with no other financial means. ALCOHOLISM OR DRUG ADDICTION Offering 15 places – 12 on the main BUT WHO REQUIRE A STRUCTURED, site and 3 additional self-contained units – Gloucester House for more CARING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP than 50 years has provided residential THEM BUILD A NEW LIFE support for men who have already undergone a detoxification process for In the first 12 weeks Gloucester the Salvation’’ Army ethos and the alcoholism or drug addiction but who House clients commit to morning Twelve Steps programme, whatever require a structured, caring environment therapy and group meetings where they faith background clients may come to help them build a new life. examine their lives from every aspect: from, they are encouraged to engage ‘The important thing is that the personal, spiritual and practical. with their spirituality as they explore person who wants to stop has had Afternoons are filled with occupational their past, their addictions, motivations enough,’ says Centre Manager Susan therapy classes, literacy, numeracy, IT and challenges as they look to the Tollington. ‘It’s about a person having and other courses, some provided by future. Providing chaplaincy support

12 Salvationist 11 January 2014 Captains Lynley and Stephen Oliver

are Swindon Citadel corps officers accommodation where support Captains Lynley and Stephen Oliver continues. Connections are made with who are an integral part of the AA groups and Gloucester House team, assisting where appropriate. Through the close clients and helping direct and develop partnership with the Salvation Army the spiritual life of the centre. Housing Association (SAHA), which ‘Ours is intentionally a busy and owns and manages Gloucester House, structured programme because some residents are able to move into people who come to Gloucester House don’t have that structure in their lives,’ THIS IS A says Susan. There’s a nightly curfew and clients ‘GREAT‘ PLACE

are regularly breath and swab tested to TO WORK...TO ensure they have not returned to their drinking or drug use. As Gloucester SEE PHYSICAL House is an ‘abstinent setting’, clients AND SPIRITUAL know if they test positive they will be asked to leave. This does not, however, TRANSFORMATION herald the end of their rehabilitation because, thanks to the close relationship IN PEOPLE IS with Booth House in Swindon, if a client WONDERFUL can’t return home, he may relocate to Booth House for a short period to help independent SAHA housing. ’Each’ year him stabilise. To reintegrate he must upwards of 50 men successfully move face his peers at Gloucester House to on from a life of addiction, and many explain what happened and, while this are now working in local drug and is a daunting prospect, it often proves alcohol support agencies, including at an important part of the recovery Gloucester House itself, using their journey. When a client returns and experiences to benefit others. shares his story, it is a useful, albeit ‘This is a great place to work,’ says challenging, experience not only for Susan. ‘To see physical and spiritual him but also for the whole community. transformation in people is wonderful! The second 12 weeks at Gloucester For the future, our hope is that we can House are less structured and during be a resource for The Salvation Army this time clients may move to one of across the country. I hope Salvation the three self-contained units to begin Army centres and corps will make living a little more independently. more referrals to us. They can do that Twice-weekly therapy groups continue directly and even if there is no funding but clients are also encouraged to available from the relevant local attend local education courses and set authority, we can always accept clients up and undertake voluntary work in the under our Buy a Bed fund.’ community. Through volunteering, O For more information about self-esteem and confidence are raised, Gloucester House visit www. new life skills are learnt and salvationarmy.org.uk/cso/ employment might follow. GloucesterHouse Above: Clients engage in After Gloucester House, some occupational activities clients go home but most first go to CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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BOOTH HOUSE Booth House, The Salvation Army’s Lifehouse in Swindon, may have been open only since 2007 when it replaced Davis House hostel, but at its heart is an ethos as old as The Salvation Army itself. For the 50 residents the centre is not just a place to stay but also a place of change – and work is at the heart of that transformation. Booth House has two highly successful social enterprise Liz Osborne and Denise Fulcher with the delivery van businesses on site which are run and staffed by the residents: an award- winning meal delivery and buffet service called The Sandwich People, The Power House IT suite Business volunteer Anita Jones and recycles, a bicycle repair service (Bank of New York Mellon) and cycling hub for the community, delivering local council contracts including a cycle loan scheme. ‘What we’re doing is what William Booth did!’ declares Centre Manager Brian Gibbs, as he reflects on the Founder’s groundbreaking social manifesto In Darkest England And The Way Out (1890) which had at its heart the concept not only of salvation, but also work to renew people’s confidence and offer purpose in life. While clients may live at Booth House for up to two years, the average stay is just over six months and, from arrival, clients are expected to get involved in the life of the centre. Many people arrive at Booth House with addiction and other problems, have not although involvement is optional. With the professional workshop and store at had a permanent home for years and Captain Chris and Lieutenant Sandra Booth House, there is training in may never have held down a full-time Hall, corps officers at Swindon Gorse cycle mechanics and manufacturing job, so – after initial assessment and Hill, now part of the Booth House operations as well as customer evaluation – support workers help team, the spiritual programme is service. Booth House has a contract each client draw up a Personal growing, as are the connections with with the Department of Work and Development Plan. the corps and its people. Pensions to deliver an employability ‘It’s their plan; it’s directed by them,’ The Social Enterprise businesses scheme and it’s not unknown for says Brian. ‘We might have to drive it form a core element of the Booth volunteers from the community to be from time to time and keep people on House programme. Assisted by trained in essential skills by one of track, and it might be changed through Programme Co-ordinator Liz Osborne the residents. other things happening in their lives, and her team, the clients work as ‘We’re being true to what William but it is about encouraging the volunteers in the businesses, which Booth set out to do, not just in the residents and clients because we want are run as professional, sustainable world of work but on the spiritual side them to make decisions for themselves and income-generating concerns. too,’ says Brian. ‘God is in us all. about their future.’ Through this work, clients not only It’s just some of us don’t know it yet! Some clients seek help for their learn new ‘soft skills’ like better Working with our clients, we are addictions, and training is an integral communication and listening skills, helping them explore the spiritual part of the resettlement programme at but also are trained for a world of work. dimension of their lives, and that is Booth House. The Goals course helps In The Sandwich People, volunteers very rewarding.’ residents to understand more about undertake training in catering, health themselves, their motivations and and safety, hygiene and more as they O For more information about Booth reactions. The spiritual programme is a provide a service for the community. In House visit www.salvationarmy.org. vital element of what’s on offer, the recycles business, operating out of uk/cso/BoothHouse

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WILLIAM BOOTH SET OUT TO DO, NOT JUST IN THE WORLD OF WORK... ’’ CHAPLAINCY – GROWING TOGETHER Workshop Supervisor Simon Styles and Mechanic Rick Bartlett Captains Lynley and Stephen Oliver (Swindon Citadel) and Captain Chris and Lieutenant Sandra Hall (Swindon Gorse Hill) each have dual appointments. They are not only corps officers but also chaplains at Gloucester House and Booth House respectively. To ensure even closer working together, all four sit on the Mission Focus Group chaired by Central South Divisional Commander Major Paul Main. In the centres, the chaplains work as part of the team to support clients in their spiritual journeys and help direct and develop the spiritual programmes. There are some historic connections between the centres but the new formal bond is still at a relatively early stage. However, there are already some new friendships and opportunities opening up, including joint initiatives like the Friday tea and cakes event at Gloucester House, with cakes provided by the corps. ‘What can we do to be more intentional and to support each other in integrated mission?’ asks Captain Stephen Oliver. ‘Through our chaplaincy, we’re already beginning to hear each other’s stories and as The recycles workshop we bridge the gap between corps and centre we will grow relationships and have a shared appreciation of Clients at work in the allotment each other.’ Captain Chris Hall adds: ‘The links are developing, and through this we hope for a better understanding – not only clients understanding more about The Salvation Army through our personal relationship with them, but also the corps understanding more about those who live at Booth House. As we share more of ourselves, our hope for the future is that these links will continue to grow.’

Salvationist 11 January 2014 15 BIBLE STUDY A confident people

The second in a three-part series by Major Mark Herbert entitled Reaching Up Reaching Out

STUDY PASSAGE 1 JOHN 1:1–3

WO questions: Does the If all of this is true – and it is because established corps and the corps where wristband fit? Have you the Bible tells us so – then it is OK to I worship, all proclaim the message of downloaded the trust, doubt, question and believe, all Jesus purposefully in their own way. ‘Reaching Up Reaching at the same time! We are, though, poorer for the Out’ app? During its The reason we need continually to opportunities we have missed. There is present season, the explore the evidence is that our future potential everywhere and we should TInternational Staff Band begins its depends on it. make the most of it. Saturday evening festivals with Look at verse 2: ‘We proclaim to you Finally, look at verse 7. Confidence ‘The Call Of The Gospel’ – a piece the eternal life.’ comes at a price. Jesus was born to based around ‘We Have A Gospel’ die: ‘The blood of Jesus… purifies us from Take-over Bid. It’s a classic THE CROSS from all sin.’ Martin Cordner foot-tapper, with a key You are more than your past when message that flows through all the IS‘‘ BIGGER THAN God holds your future. There is the music played – our security is rooted in OUR MISTAKES cross and there is the Saviour. a gospel that will not change. Because there is salvation we have Read again our study passage. What comes to mind when you’ ’ confidence in the person of Jesus to As you do so, notice the sense of reflect upon eternal life? Please don’t reach up to him and out to others. confidence that comes from knowing think of it as life that goes on and on The cross is bigger than our mistakes, the truth about Jesus. There’s a lot of and on and on. It is not about length, bigger than our regrets, bigger than the ‘proclaiming’ sounding out from these but quality. John describes eternal life secrets we hide. The cross stands verses – v1: ‘This we proclaim...’; v2: in this way: ‘Now this is eternal life, above it all. ‘We proclaim to you...’; v3: ‘We proclaim that they know you, the only true God, to you...’ and Jesus Christ, whom you have POINTS TO PONDER The key point is that we speak boldly sent’ (John 17:3). O Take some time to explore again the about the things we believe deeply. This is our hope. These verses evidence for Jesus. These verses invite us once again to convince us that John saw Jesus after O What excites you most about your check the facts about Jesus. John his resurrection, as well as before. future? What causes you uncertainty? wants his readers to know that it is all With this news comes the certainty that O Are there things in your life that are true. Have you studied the evidence for death is not the end. All who know the stopping you from experiencing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus risen Lord have eternal life. eternal life? recently? This will do at least one thing: We proclaim this news in many O In what ways do you proclaim Jesus strengthen your faith and understanding. ways, and as we do so we must through your life? In a world that is both shaken and remember the important principle that stirred, nothing in Heaven has changed. how you say something is as important God’s love for you today – unchanged. as what you say. The ‘how’ gives a God’s mercy for you today – unchanged. glimpse into our hearts. God’s compassion for you today – In my present appointment I have unchanged. God’s purpose for you had opportunities of seeing the variety today – unchanged. God’s heart for of ways The Salvation Army proclaims you today – unchanged. the good news. A 614 incarnational The cure of Jesus for the broken- living project in Leeds, a Lifehouse in hearted is the story of God. God is still London, the Hadleigh Employment MAJOR HERBERT IS TERRITORIAL in control. Training Centre in Essex, large EVANGELISM SECRETARY

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either on the stage, behind the scenes, on the door or looking after the children.’ Matt agrees that appearing in and IT’S PANTO TIME! working on the pantomime had a positive impact on many people’s lives. ‘It was an opportunity for some people to come out of their shells,’ he explains. Captain Andrew Stone discovers ‘Often we saw that confidence overflowing into other areas of what’s behind a corps pantomime their lives.’ That first pantomime was a great success. The community centre was packed with a capacity audience of 300 people and they were not disappointed with the production. ‘People couldn’t believe it was performed by members of a church,’ Emma recalls. ‘As they left, some people were heard to say how surprised they were that a church would do such a thing – especially for free. ‘The next year we planned to do two shows but then we added another one because all the tickets went so quickly. ‘Now we do four performances and play to 1,200 people and still have a long waiting list!’ Going to the pantomime has FOR some families, going to a £1 – but we wanted it to be a gift. It is impacted some of the audience far pantomime is a traditional part of their about us, as a church, living out the beyond just enjoying a free evening out. Christmas and new year celebration. love we have for our community.’ ‘Several people whose relationship However, for others the cost of tickets They soon discovered there were with the church developed as a result makes a trip to the theatre out of the benefits for the corps as work on the of the pantomimes, have since come to question – but not if they live in production began. know and experience God’s love for New Addington! themselves,’ confirms Matt. ‘I suppose This pantomime season, for the SEVERAL that what they’ve seen is a genuineness fourth year running, the corps staged a and a sincerity of love, untainted by free show at their community centre ‘PEOPLE‘ WHOSE any agenda other than to live with 1,200 people packing the venue RELATIONSHIP generously towards the community, over four performances that were and put smiles on the faces of those booked out in less than a week. WITH THE who might otherwise have a difficult Corps officer Captain Emma CHURCH Christmas. When people see the love Spencer explains: ‘It started out as a of Christ in action, even in a simple crazy idea one night over a barbecue DEVELOPED AS act of generosity as seemingly with one or two guys from the corps, inconsequential as a pantomime, when we said it would be a laugh to A RESULT OF THE I think it’s much easier for them to put on a pantomime.’ PANTOMIMES, contemplate Christ as playing a role in ‘But then we thought about it a bit their own lives.’ more,’ Captain Matt Spencer adds, HAVE SINCE In providing this gift to its ‘and we decided we were in a COME TO KNOW community, the members of the corps community where lots of people would believe they are being blessed as God love to go to a pantomime but the cost AND EXPERIENCE honours their generosity. precluded them from doing so. ‘If you’ll pardon the pun, producing ‘So we thought we would put one on GOD’S LOVE FOR the pantomime has put the corps on a and allow people to see it for free.’ THEMSELVES stage,’ says Matt, ‘and that has provided The idea of putting on a pantomime us with even more opportunities to and not charging people to see it ‘We saw amazing things happen’’ to serve the community around us. surprised some members of the corps. the corps folk in the way they came ‘This may not be something which Emma recalls: ‘We did have some together,’ says Emma. ‘Pretty much we do for ever, but for now at least, people suggesting that we should charge everybody was involved in some way, it’s not behind us!’

Salvationist 11 January 2014 17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE Effective 6 January: Sandi Littler, at Bristol Easton by OMajors Colin and Ria Campbell, Major John McCombe AWARDED BEM Prison Chaplains, IRC Haslar and ORtd BM John (Jack) Gibson, HMP Ford, Southern BEREAVED Norwich Citadel, for services to music Effective 3 February: OMajor Raymond King of his wife through The Salvation Army in OMajor David Emery, additional Major Esme King Norwich appointment, Public Affairs Officer, OViv Sleeman, Staines, and ODivisional BM and BM/CPR Neville Welsh Assembly, Communications Bandsman Stephen Bain, McFarlane, Sleaford, for services to Service, THQ Maidenhead, of their mother The Salvation Army and to the Effective 6 February: May Bain community in Sleaford OMajor Kathleen Jones, additional OJulie Collar, Swindon Citadel, of her appointment, Chaplain to THQ mother Marjorie Simmonds APPOINTED Effective 3 April: OBandswoman/Songster Jan Effective 6 November 2013: OMajors Barbara and Ian Fawcett, McLelland, Waterbeach, of her OMajor Fred Eardley, additional Ashington brother Terence (Tod) Dytham appointment, Assistant Company OLucy Skinner, Filey, of her Secretary, Business Administration, TRANSFERRED husband Rtd CSM Albert Skinner, THQ Effective 16 January: CS Jennifer Douglas, Judith Effective 21 November: OMajor Lynn Farmer from Portugal Hewis, Miriam Ellerington, Mervyn OCaptain Geoffrey Bonsell, Chaplain, to UKT, to be corps officer, Skinner and Nancy Wynn of their Crichton House, Cardiff (no longer Greenock father additionally Chaplain, Northlands Lifehouse, Cardiff) MARRIAGES RETIRED OFFICERS Effective 28 November: OBandsman Stuart Turnbull Birthday congratulations: OMajor Kathy Betteridge, Mission (Shildon) to Songster Hannah OMrs Major Edith Malpas (85 on Outreach and Support Officer, Porter at Oakengates by Major Linda 16 January) East Scotland Watson OMajor Maurice Haylett (85 on OMajor Catherine Knott, Tranent OSL Christopher Smith (Shildon) 16 January) Effective 5 December: to Danielle Deverell at St Mary’s OMrs Major Daphne Methven (80 on OMajor Angela Irving, Assistant Church, Staindrop, by Major 17 January) Secretary for Personnel (Development), Linda Watson and the Rev Ken OMajor Edna Rowley (80 on Personnel Service, THQ Steventon 17 January) Effective 2 January 2014: OPeter Bowyer to Lynda Bowyer at OMajor Dennis Roberts (80 on OMajor Andrew Cox, Relief Centre Reading Central by Lieutenant 19 January) Director, Regent Hall Catherine Dodd OAux-Captain Donald McHutchon OMajor Gwen Cox, Assistant Relief (90 on 20 January) Centre Director, Regent Hall DEDICATED TO GOD OMajor William Myers (85 on OMajor Sidney Pinches, Chaplain, ONicholas David, son of Brett and 21 January) Stansted Airport Anissa Pieterse, at Whitehaven by OMajor Karen Robb, SISTAD, Training Major Henk Hoitinga PROMOTED TO GLORY Co-ordinator for Leadership and OIsabelle Katelyn, daughter of Simon OMajor Esme King from Eye on Ministry, William Booth College and Katie Fisher, at Doncaster by 26 December OMajor John Turner, Hatfield Major Sandra Fisher OAudrey Beecham, Watford Peverel OEmily Rose, daughter of Gary and OFFICIAL GAZETTE UK Territory ENGAGEMENTS PROMOTION GENERAL ANDRÉ COX AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: OIndia Eastern, Wed 8 Jan - Mon 13 To major – OZambia, Mon 3 Feb - Sun 9 OCaptain Deanna Dougan, Willenhall THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER WILLIAM ROBERTS) AND COMMISSIONER NANCY CLIVE ADAMS, ROBERTS: OICO (welcome to session), Th 16 Jan OICO (lecture), Tu 28 Commissioner, THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER CLIVE ADAMS) AND COMMISSIONER Territorial Commander MARIANNE ADAMS: OWinton, Sun 12 Jan OICO, Th 16 OFarnworth, Sat 18 OHedge End, Sat Sun 26 OSwanwick (chaplaincy training), Wed 29 OPenge, Sat Sun 2 Feb OSouth London Retired Officers Fellowship, Fri 7 ON THE AIR

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: ORomford, Sun 12 Jan OWilliam Booth College (spiritual day), Wed 15 OBBC Radio 4 (92-95, 103-105 FM and online at bbc.co.uk/radio4): COMMISSIONER WILLIAM COCHRANE: OSingapore, Malaysia and Myanmar, Wed 8 - Mon 13 Jan Sunday Worship (8.10 am) will be INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS: OHorsham, Sat Sun 19 Jan broadcast from Regent Hall on : OBelfast Citadel, Sat Sun 26 Jan Sunday 12 January.

18 Salvationist 11 January 2014 TRIBUTES MRS LIEUT- customers and witnessed for the Lord. He COLONEL had a lovely sense of humour and was MRS LIEUT- MARGARET comfortable with people. With a genuine COLONEL JEFFS love for souls, he had a positive influence on FLORENCE PROMOTED to many lives. DRURY Glory after serving for A devoted family man, Ray is greatly A THIRD-GENERA- 71 years as a Salvation missed by his wife, daughter Victoria and TION Salvationist, Army officer, Marga- three grandchildren. – C. B. Florence Cushion was ret Oliver had left her home corps at born in 1912 at Thet- Haggerston to join the 1941 wartime ICO DELEGATES ford in Norfolk, where she later met her future Steadfast Session at the training college. husband Albert Drury – then bandmaster at She was commissioned in 1942, serving for The 220th session of the International Norwich Citadel. Florence left home in 1939 a year at Notting Hill prior to marriage College for Officers will be a to join the Holdfast Session at the training with Captain Harold Jeffs, then working in French translation and will run from college and was commissioned the following the War Department at NHQ. 15 January to 24 February. The year, holding a brief appointment before her In 1949 – with their two young children, delegates are: marriage to Albert. Pauline and Phil – Senior-Captain and OMajor Leanne Elsley, Australia Together they worked in corps ministry at Mrs Jeffs were appointed in charge of divi- Eastern Lewes, Brighton Edward Street – where their sional youth work in North Staffs. Corps OMajor Mark Soeters, Australia son Colin was born – Portslade, Tonbridge, ministry at Hinckley and Liverpool Walton Southern (serving in Eastern Europe) Liverpool Congress Hall – where their daugh- preceded five years at NHQ. OMajor David Pearo, Canada and ter Ann was born – and Southport. After transfer to Scotland in 1960, Mrs Bermuda In 1948 they were appointed to the training Jeffs later became divisional home league OCaptain Edith Mfouanani college, where Albert served as sectional secretary for Central South, and fulfilled (Dibanssa), Major Philippe officer, intelligence officer and field training the same role in Northampton before over- Bonazebi, Congo (Brazzaville) officer. Florence supported Albert in a practi- seas service in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) OMajor Norbert Makala Mavakala, cal way during this time – caring for and in 1966. Major Jeanne Kibenga, Democratic ministering to a large number of cadets in each Returning to the UK in 1970, she was Republic of Congo session. Ten years later they transferred to appointed Outer Circle Secretary – OMajor David Vandebeulque, Major Scotland, where Albert was divisional young looking after isolated Salvationists who Philippe Lescale, France and people’s secretary for Mid-Scotland and lived too far away from corps to attend Belgium Glasgow, followed by appointment as territo- regularly. OMajor Nayami Nayak, India rial youth secretary for Scotland in 1964. Following the shock of her husband’s Northern Returning to England in 1967 as leaders of sudden promotion to Glory later that year, OMajor M. Stalin Masilamony, India the Bristol Division, Florence became divi- Mrs Lieut-Colonel Jeffs gave faithful South Eastern sional home league secretary. During this service in the secretary’s and editorial OMajor Kazuyuki Ishikawa, Japan time they were promoted to the rank of lieut- departments at IHQ until her retirement OCaptain Kenia Piña, Latin America colonel. In 1969 they took up their final in 1977. North appointment at NHQ, with Albert as In latter years failing health prevented OMajor Eli Nodland Hagen, Norway, national youth secretary. A highlight of this her attendance at meetings at Upper Iceland and The Færoes period of their ministry to young people was Norwood, where her cheerful disposition OCaptain Samina Michael Paul, the annual music school at Tylney Hall. and loving smile are remembered by all. Pakistan Official retirement in 1973 was followed OCaptain Marcella Henari, Papua by further service as commanding officers at SONGSTER New Guinea Kettering before settling in Glasgow, soldier- LEADER OMajor Elianise Clenat, Rwanda and ing at Rutherglen. RAY BOOTH, Burundi After the promotion to Glory of her LOUTH OMajor Martin Aguilar, South America beloved Albert in 1992, Mrs Drury moved to TAKEN to Spenny- West Guildford where she spent 20 years as a moor Sunday school OMajor Iain Hudson, Major Judith soldier, and then to Staines, where she cele- by a neighbour as a Daniels, United Kingdom with the brated her 100th birthday and received young child, Ray was Republic of Ireland messages and acknowledgement from all over gently nurtured by corps members and gave OMajor Catherine Thielke, USA the territory. his life to Jesus. This became the firm Central Promoted to Glory aged 101, Mrs Lieut- foundation for service as bandsman, song- OMajor Kevin Stoops, USA Eastern Colonel Drury was ready to meet the Lord ster and songster leader, and – after OMajor James Hall, USA Southern and Saviour she had so faithfully served. She marriage to Chris and a subsequent move OCaptain James Lee, USA Western has been used by God to encourage, chal- to Louth – as singing company leader and Translators: lenge and bring comfort to many. songster leader. OMajor Dieudonné Louzolo, Congo She is greatly missed by all generations of Early retirement brought Ray daily (Brazzaville) her family and by those who came into opportunity to work at the corps OCaptain Janice Lahouel (United contact with her. – C. D./A. F. community centre, where he prayed with Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland)

Salvationist 11 January 2014 19 LETTERS BEST JOB IN ‘DADDY, IF THEY THE ARMY ARE AN ARMY, WHY ARE THEY THE weather was bad. The wind howled and the rain poured down on NOT WEARING our Christmas week meal-run (23 December) but I wouldn’t have UNIFORMS?’ been anywhere else! We took the red canteen bus into I WAS contacted this week by a friend St Peter’s churchyard, just as we do – a longstanding supporter of The every week, but this night we were invited Some of the men wept as we gave Salvation Army. Although he is an into the church, where some of our them small food hampers to take away. atheist, who is sceptical of all Christian church friends were providing hot dogs Michael, from the Rotary Club, came doctrine, he acknowledges the and yummy mince pies, with endless tea with homemade mince pies – enough outstanding social work the Army and coffee. We took much-needed for everyone. When a man arriving late performs and he provides financial socks, warm hats, gloves, sleeping came in, he spotted the mince pies and support. bags, toiletries and blankets along with declared: ‘What a treat!’ My friend, attracted by a band playing treats of chocolate and biscuits – after I overheard one man telling how a Christmas carols in a shopping centre all, it was almost Christmas! choir had come to the churchyard to and noticing a uniformed collector, We had time to listen to many stories sing carols especially for ‘our men’. He queried the identity of the musicians as and hear again and again how grateful said they couldn’t go into a concert as they were all were wearing civvies. The people are. One man came in despair, they didn’t look right! collector confirmed that it was a searching for his father; his daughter had My thanks to the Quaysiders who Salvation Army band. My friend said she just wanted her grandad to be have supported and helped our work for contributed financially and commented with them for Christmas. He was last seen some years now, and came on a cold on their high standard of playing. He in Bournemouth, sleeping rough. Oh how I night to share the message of Christmas explained to his young son that he was wanted to help, but I didn’t know the man! with their carols. listening to The Salvation Army. His son Another man who took a wrapped Then the comment that touched my asked: ‘Daddy, if they are an Army, why Christmas gift containing a Christmas heart: ‘Never let us down – Sally Army’s are they not wearing uniforms?’ My card mumbled: ‘It’s the only card I’ve always here for us.’ And I thanked God friend could not answer that question, so had.’ I put my arm around him and for having the best job in our Army. he asked me. I, too, was somewhat reminded him that people cared about confused. him, but without an address they Mary Randell, He also queried a view put forward on couldn’t send a card. Winton a national radio station about ‘an Army bandsman’ who considered the public REMEMBER AID Sundays. A lighter moment came when requests for ‘O Holy Night’ an irritation. chocolates were distributed to the Organisations and businesses wishing AND DEVELOPMENT congregation. When somebody asked if to grow are acutely aware of public Santa had brought them in his sleigh, perception. We should minister to all, WORKERS the response was that he didn’t but they but my friend’s demographic of a came on the ISAF (International Security supportive non-believer with a young THE feature ‘Christmas In Kandahar’ Assistance Force) flight from Berlin. family is a critical one. We all should be (Salvationist 21 December) was a It was not always so easy. I was singing from the same song sheet, and timely reminder of the work of military mugged at knifepoint in Brazil and be aware that our comments and our chaplains and the personnel they serve. during rioting in Nigeria I was threatened appearance affect public perception. At Tiverton recently we did our part by with being speared, shot and burnt to If a music section is unable to function conducting a carol service on behalf of death in a car. Twelve years later I still properly because of a lack of personnel, The Royal British Legion. live with that experience. then I am all for supplementing the I would add a plea for some Please spare a thought for those, in section with like-minded supporters – recognition of aid and development addition to military personnel, who work but at least some of the band should be workers, including those working for The in what may rapidly become major in uniform. In my opinion, if no one is Salvation Army, some of whom have danger spots around the world. identifiable as a Salvationist then it’s not given their lives in this service. an Army band – simply a group of Before retirement, my wife and Bob George, musicians playing commercially I worked in Afghanistan. We came out of Tiverton available Salvation Army music. The there unscathed, although one night two public expects Salvationists to be in missiles went over our guest house and Write to Salvationist (Letters), uniform. exploded just across the road. Before 101 Newington Causeway, I was told that it was no longer safe to London SE1 6BN or email Philip Wellman, do so, I attended a house church on [email protected] Coventry

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Salvationist 11 January 2014 21-23 Through the week with ‘Salvationist’ – a devotional thought for each day

Saturday They asked each other, ‘Were not our Thursday Until now you have not asked for hearts burning within us while he talked In the days of peace and anything in my name. Ask and you will with us on the road and opened the golden sunshine, receive, and your joy will be complete. Scriptures to us?’ In the days of joy, or days of woe, (John 16:24) (Luke 24:30–32) There is confidence in him who holds us; Sunday Tuesday There is light to guide us here below. As the varied way of life we journey, There are shadows on our And beyond await the heights Come the plains and then earthly pathway of rapture the mountainside, Where, at times uncertainly, we tread; Where all earthly joys, Come the days of joy when birds In perplexity we halt and linger transcended, fade are singing, Till our faith again is upward led. In the glory of the Saviour’s presence, And the world is fair and sweet For the heights of truth are ever calling, In the home eternal he has made. and wide; And celestial radiance from afar (SASB 711) Then a deeper joy comes, overfilling, On our pilgrim way is gently falling From the everlasting throne of love, For our comfort where the shadows are. Friday And all other joy is but an echo (SASB 711) O Lord, the smallness of my mind From the ever-blessèd heights above. Ill-suits the largeness of your thought. (SASB 711) Wednesday When I am with you, then I find ‘Father, I want those you have given me New thoughts, new concepts Monday to be with me where I am, and to see come unsought, When he was at the table with them, he my glory, the glory you have given me As though your Spirit flows took bread, gave thanks, broke it and because you loved me before the through me, began to give it to them. Then their creation of the world.’ And helps me act creatively. eyes were opened and they recognised (John 17:24) Amen. him, and he disappeared from their sight.

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