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Pages 12 and 13 CONTENTS

3. FROM THE EDITOR

4. PAPERS 12. & 13. This week’s quotes from the papers and picture caption competition

5. – 8. NEWS Romford // Chester // Louth // Bellshill // Norwich Citadel // Colchester Citadel // Edinburgh City // Gloucester // London // Bolton Citadel // London Central // Sleaford // Dulwich // Penarth // IHQ //

9. LETTERS

10. REVIEW The Sacred Journey 5. 10. TRAIN LINES Mind the gap!

11. FEATURE Finance fit for the future

12. & 13. FEATURE Blood on the flag

14. VIEWPOINT Lessons to be learnt

15. BIBLE STUDY Glimpses of God 7. 8.

16. & 17. NEW COMMITMENTS

18. ANNOUNCEMENTS Army people, engagements, tributes and new year quiz results

19. – 23. ADVERTS

24. THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

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

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of Lent on Ash Wednesday. During Lent we are once again publishing extracts from the York Courses (page 15). The material has been prepared by Canon David CHECK OUT Winter and is suited to personal and small-group study. The opening study focuses on God who hears the cry of suffering humanity. ‘WOULD anyone like to use the self-service tills?’ an Also this week (on pages 12 and 13) Editor of The War assistant asked the lengthy Saturday morning queue at Cry Major Nigel Bovey is looking for your help as he Marks & Spencer. The number of staffed tills had been researches the Skeleton Army, a force that set out to reduced by two but, as intrepid shoppers, we were going destroy The Salvation Army in its to stand our ground – that is, until I gave way and earliest days. History reflects the stepped forward. The same assistant looked rather courage of those pioneer Salvationists doubtfully at me and asked: ‘Have you ever used a self- and provides evidence that God had service till before?’ I assured her that I had, but sometimes other plans, which are still being I needed assistance. ‘That’s all right, I won’t be far away’ worked out today. she responded. The other queue was still moving very slowly, but now MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY at least they had the entertainment of watching my attempts at the self-service till. I just told myself keep calm and follow the prompts. It’s only a machine after all. Finding some of the barcodes was quite a challenge and I don’t think I would win the title of self-service till customer of the year, but I managed the transactions without assistance. The morning’s events served as a reminder of how a simple shopping trip has changed so much in just a few years. Not many of us now would go into a bank to cash a cheque, when we could withdraw cash at a ‘hole in the wall’, or pay using a card. When I read about Reliance Bank’s cheque issue reduction project (see page 11) and the fact that it will save money and resources and benefit Salvation Army mission elsewhere, I thought, surely this should happen! If we have to cope with initial change then so be it. Even a novice at a self-service till eventually manages without assistance. This week I will be scanning lemons at the self-service till ready for Pancake Day which is followed by the start

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Salvationist 9 February 2013 3 PAPERS THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS

THINK-TANK PRAISES CHRISTIAN CAP REPORT DISPELS ‘MYTHS’ INVOLVEMENT People in poverty are being stigmatised by ‘myths and Faith groups involved in the provision of services in four distortions’ peddled by the media and politicians, a key areas of public life are praised in a new report from report published… by Church Action on Poverty (CAP) argues… the left-leaning think-tank Demos entitled Faithful It says that ‘people increasingly feel ashamed, and Providers. judged by others, if they are in poverty – particularly if The report examines faith groups providing services they are receiving benefits’. voluntarily with the help of public money in employment One of the ‘myths’ singled out by the report is the and training services, services to young people, ‘false dichotomy between “deserving poor” (“strivers”, integration and cohesion and drug and alcohol children, pensioners) and “undeserving poor” rehabilitation. (“shirkers”, drug addicts, “hoodies”)’. The report quotes It finds little evidence to support common criticism figures from the Office for National Statistics which that such faith groups use the service they offer suggest that ‘70 per cent of unemployed people find to make converts and that they discriminate in work again within a year, and fewer than one in five who they are prepared to help. It argues that remain unemployed for longer than 24 months’. ‘faithful providers are often highly motivated and Another perception the report seeks to dispel is ‘the effective, and often serve as the permanent supposed existence of families “where three generations have never worked”,’… Research conducted by the and persistent pillars of community action within local Joseph Rowntree Foundation last year ‘was unable to communities’… identify a single example where this was actually the Although the report sees dangers in ‘aggressive case’, the report states. proselytising’ it sees nothing wrong with service Church Times providers openly discussing their faith, particularly with those who ask and are interested in learning more WELCOME FOR RULING AGAINST about religious questions. The Church of England Newspaper PAYDAY LENDER The Association of Christian Financial Advisers (ACFA) has LAW SOUGHT TO PROTECT welcomed the decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to uphold complaints against a payday loan company over CONSCIENCES its advertising claims. ACFA is calling for tougher legislation Conscientious beliefs about the definition of marriage against loan sharks and a cap on interest rates. should be a ‘protected characteristic’ under the ACFA says many payday loan companies charge rates of Equality Act, an MP said... interest that are excessive and immoral, and the ASA is right to Edward Leigh, the Conservative member for Gains- insist that interest rates are prominently displayed… borough, secured Commons support, through the ten- ACFA spokesman Arwyn Bailey asked: ‘Should a payday loan minute-rule procedure, to bring in a Bill to give beliefs company be marketing their expensive solutions as the first port about marriage the same legal protection as age, of call for those in debt, or who are finding it difficult to obtain disability and race. credit? The ASA thinks not, and this is a welcome decision.’ Church Times The Church of England Newspaper

PICTURE CAPTION COMPETITION

Musicians from Exeter Temple Band make themselves comfortable by the pig pennage during an engagement at a cattle market. Send your suggested captions for this picture by email to salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk with the subject line ‘Picture caption competition’, or by post to Salvationist, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. A selection of the best captions will be printed in Salvationist next month.

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The General leads Commitment Sunday meetings ROMFORD

GENERAL Linda Bond visited the corps on Commitment Sunday and her ministry encour- aged Salvationists to make a commitment to go deeper in their relationship with God. Divisional Commander Major Norman Ord welcomed the General before the young people from the Friends of Jesus Sunday school gave their own special welcome to the international leader of The Salvation Army. General Bond spoke of her recent visit to India where thousands of Salvationists had gathered for meetings, before saying how she was pleased to be in a corps hall where she before the songsters brought a power and his guidance in their agement to the young people could see everyone. The Deputy benediction. lives. present to ‘show up, stand up and Mayor and Mayoress of On Sunday afternoon Salva- Worship throughout the day sign up’ as active Salvationists in Havering (Councillor Eric tionists from neighbouring was led by corps officer Major response to the Lord Jesus Munday and Peggy Munday) corps, Barking and Harold Hill, David Evans and enriched by Christ. were present and the General and members of a local the home music sections and the A final highlight of this presented an Indian shawl to the Methodist church joined the Alove choir – a contemporary memorable day at Romford was deputy mayoress, before asking congregation. Graham Knock worship band from Barking. The that General Bond stood at the all gathered to pray for the Army (Harold Hill) and Cadet Rodney General’s powerful preaching door and greeted everyone in the six Indian territories. Bean each testified to their expe- brought inspiration and chal- personally at the conclusion of The General enrolled Chuck rience of God’s transforming lenge. She gave special encour- the meetings. – J. R. and Ade Echedom as soldiers (pictured). Originally from Reopening ceremony Nigeria, they moved to Romford a year ago with their young son attracts many Emmanuel and found their spir- CHESTER itual home at the Army. During the ceremony the couple knelt at DIVISIONAL leaders Majors the mercy seat to sign their cove- Mike and Lynn Highton nants before the congregation conducted the corps hall rededi- enthusiastically welcomed the cation ceremony supported by two ‘newest soldiers in The the band, songsters and Salvation Army’. Chuck gave his tim brelists. The building had testimony, which he began and undergone several months of ended by singing of his love for refurbishment, leaving members his lord and saviour. without a place to worship until Following the General’s a nearby church allowed for powerful message about obedi- worship to take place. The cele- ence to God as ‘a personal bration was well attended by response and a heartfelt representatives from the business choice’ many people went and voluntary sectors and forward to kneel and sign their members of the community. commitment card. Major Bandsman Gordon Watkinson Margaret Ord (DHQ) led the and junior soldier Daniel Carlisle congregation in the stirring song are pictured cutting the ribbon ‘Soldiers Of Our God, Arise!’ with the DC.

Salvationist 9 February 2013 5 NEWS

At Bellshill Bandmaster Ian Dickie retires after 20 years’ service Albert Sumpter from Louth celebrates his 100th birthday; he and hands the baton over to Yvonne Ferguson; Ian is flanked by received a book of greetings which included a message from Major Helen Bryden and former corps officers Majors Alec and the Queen and the territorial and divisional leaders Andrea Still (Chatham)

NORWICH CITADEL: Members of the Sunday school, primary, YP band and singing company all contributed prayers, Bible readings, corps notices and music to the YP prizegiving meeting. Bethany Frost (cornet) and Tom Grimshaw (euphonium) played solos. – B. C.

WINTON: At café church Bandmaster Richard Phillips (Kettering Citadel) presented an evening of piano music entitled Inspirations. Multimedia pres- entations enhanced the event, Alexander gives his birthday which was well attended by money to Edinburgh City corps folk and members of other corps and the surrounding Children from Colchester Citadel proudly display their prizes Corps; it was used to provide community. – G. T. from the YP anniversary meeting a meal for 30 homeless people

Gloucester Band makes its last visit to HMP Gloucester, which is to close; the corps has been involved in this ministry for more than 80 years

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The Army supports NORWICH CITADEL: Divi- sional Commander Major David campaign to end Jackson led Commitment Sunday global hunger meetings. A number of corps LONDON members knelt at the mercy seat to renew their commitments. HUNDREDS of people gath- – B. C. ered at Somerset House in central London to support the LONDON CENTRAL: Fifty- Enough Food For Everyone IF four people from the division campaign, which urges leaders of gathered at Nunhead for the first the G8 nations to take action to Explore event for adults and end global hunger. A huge Explorers for youth – projection on the walls of programmes focused on disci- Somerset House highlighted key pleship and leadership. The components of global hunger: event is aimed at equipping and taxation, investment, land and empowering God’s people to be transparency. his Church in this generation The Salvation Army is one of and included discussion, Bible more than 100 agencies working study, reflection, prayer, fellow- together to support the campaign ship and food. – I. W. to end global hunger. Many celebrities were also SLEAFORD: Corps officer present to support the event, Lieutenant Margaret Gargett led including actor Bill Nighy who the United Service for the Week signed the giant inflatable IF of Prayer for Christian Unity at sign to officially begin the Northgate Methodist church. campaign. The band provided accompani- The event highlighted that the ment and the Rev Martin Amery world produces enough food for (Chairman of Churches Together everyone, but not everyone has in Sleaford and District) gave the enough food to eat. message and commissioned five The IF campaign aims to new industrial chaplains. – N. M. make 2013 the beginning of the end for the global hunger crisis. Together, the goal is to ensure Army’s wartime that leaders of G8 nations: relief recognised O stop poor farmers being forced DULWICH off their land, and begin growing crops to feed people, not fuel cars THE Dulwich Society is placing O encourage government and big numerous plaques across the companies to be honest and town to commemorate resi- open about some of the things dents who were killed during that stop people getting enough air raids in the Second World food War. O give enough aid to stop chil- The Salvation Army is dren dying from hunger and remembered in the neighbour- helping the poorest families get hood for its significant contribu- enough food tion to the wartime relief efforts. O stop big companies dodging Major David Dalziel (THQ) taxes in poor countries. – A. R. attended the commemoration service and is pictured with a BOLTON CITADEL: As part survivor of the raids. – D. D. of his walkathon raising funds to help with homelessness and PENARTH: Lieutenant Emily anti-human trafficking projects, Jordan (Ammanford) led YP Andy Peddle walked from the annual meetings and reminded corps hall to Bolton Wanderers’ the congregation that God is Reebok stadium, where he was able to move mountains and so given a warm welcome by staff. they should live courageous lives – G. F. for him. – C. P.

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Commissioners Barry and Sue Swanson International Headquarters appointments, as territorial leaders of USA bids fond farewell to Eastern on 1 February.) say goodbye as they fondly remember Commissioners Barry and Commissioner Lalhlimpuii gave a tribute their time at IHQ to Commissioner Sue Swanson, describing Sue Swanson her as a cheerful, happy and lively woman the Chief possessed the gifts of thoughtful- IHQ who loves prayer and making others happy. ness and intellectual rigour, but that he has Later in the meeting, Commissioner William also shown great compassion for the people THE farewell meeting for Chief of the Staff Cochrane spoke about her address to the who have been affected by his decisions. Commissioner Barry Swanson and World 2010 World Youth Convention in Sweden. Above all, he concluded, the Chief has sought President of Women’s Ministries Com - He said he had never seen God move among to ensure that ‘the mind of Christ should missioner Sue Swanson was infused with a young people so strongly as happened after be known and the will of God should be sense of God-inspired affection, warmth, fun the commissioner’s honest contribution. done’. and integrity that perfectly mirrored the Commissioner Swanson began her The General said that the Swansons have a approach of the Swansons to their service response with a humorous song about life at great sense of their calling, that they have a at IHQ. General Linda Bond told the IHQ. She referred to the Army as a beautiful character shaped by the Lord Jesus and that congregation that the departing leaders had community and told how she had been they have displayed competence in their work. been ‘exceptional’ in carrying out their ‘blessed to have been given a bigger and She referred to the Chief as her colleague, roles. bigger and bigger family’ while fulfilling her brother and champion. The ground floor at IHQ was packed with role at IHQ, referring personally to many Responding, the Chief of the Staff said it headquarters employees and officers, dele- members of the IHQ family – from the had been a ‘tremendous privilege to serve gates from the International College for international commissioners right through with two Generals’. He gave words of chal- Officers and Penge Songsters, of which to Mark Guess, who faithfully collects the lenge as he explained what it means to be a Commissioner Sue Swanson has been a recycling every day. follower of Jesus, committing oneself fully to member while in London. Also present were The commissioner then joined with Penge Christ. He used an illustration of one of the former colleagues and Salvation Army Songsters for the song ‘Christ In Me’. walks he and Commissioner Sue Swanson leaders, including General Commissioner Cochrane paid tribute to had enjoyed in the British countryside to (Retired), General (Retired) the stark, clear and concise approach of the show the importance of following the right and Commissioner Freda Larsson. Chief of the Staff. He likened the Chief to path and also showing others the right way The General introduced the Swansons, the thoughtful and idealistic title figure from too – the way to follow the Lord. telling those gathered: ‘We are here because Graham Greene’s The Quiet American, Commissioner Robert Street closed the God has saved them, God has called them, explaining that the ‘quietness of the character meeting in prayer, asking the Lord to open God has used them and God will continue to was his strength – and that describes the doors for a new adventure for Commissioners use them.’ (They took up their new Chief so well’. The commissioner said that Barry and Sue Swanson. – K. S.

8 Salvationist 9 February 2013 LETTERS

THE ARMY IS Yes, let the Army be what God raised it years passed I found myself having to be – a place where the unchurched continually to explain to people that the ‘CALLED OUT’ can find a home, within a fellowship of Army was a church. Without that, people who accept them just as they are remarkable misunderstandings could IT would appear that Paul Jarrett of but who will encourage and nurture them occur. Bedford (Salvationist 26 January) is to be all that they can become in Christ The sad thing about Paul Jarrett’s under quite a lot of misapprehensions Jesus. That’s Church! That’s The protest is that he seems to think we can regarding the Church and The Salvation Salvation Army. be a church or an army – and not both. Army. ‘Church’ in the Bible is ekklesia Why place them in opposition to each which is derived from the Greek words Billy Cowgill, other? kaleo (to call), prefixed with the word ek Divisional Envoy, Where I have the privilege to worship (out), which simply means ‘the called out Bradford there is unembarrassed reference in ones’ – people who have been called out meetings to ‘our church’ and at the same of the world, accepted Christ as their time regular revival of old Army war saviour and desire to see the Kingdom THE ARMY IS A songs. We can have both. of God established. CHURCH The Church is not a building but the David Guy, living Body of Christ in the world today Colonel, – a fellowship of believers who, being PART of me responded positively to Paul West Wickham indwelt by the Spirit of God, become Jarrett’s letter emphasising our militant channels for God to work through to tradition, but I feel that he makes a bring people back into a right relationship generalisation and offers an assumption, THE ARMY IS with him and one another. The greatest both of which may be questioned. commands are that we should love God He deplores the increasing use of the DIFFERENT with all our heart, mind and energy and term ‘church’ to describe Salvationist love one another. That’s the Church. congregations, arguing that churches I ENJOYED reading Paul Jarrett’s letter That’s The Salvation Army. are unwanted by the population in headed, ‘We are an Army’. I don’t want to Just because the world chooses to general so we should continue to be in a Salvation Army that models itself reject the Church does not mean The emphasise that we are an army. But on a church. I want to be in a Salvation Salvation Army should refrain from being churches are not all the same, either in Army that looks at what other churches church in its purest form – a loving, ways of worship or in health and growth. are doing and does something different. caring, compassionate community of Many are declining but some are That way we fill an unoccupied space believers following the example of Jesus growing. The media regularly refer to a and meet unmet needs. William Booth and living out the message of his love. decline in church-going, but my daily did exactly that. By the power of the indwelling Christ, paper told me last year that Anglican Booth rejected the organisation and the Army must continue the loving, caring, churches in central London had seen structure of our parent church (Methodist) compassionate work that he began. increased attendances. because it did not suit the emergent As I understand it, Paul Jarrett is Having described the widespread Salvation Army and it wouldn’t suit it now. completely wrong in his suggestion that apathy to religion, Paul Jarrett makes Our beliefs relating to the Holy Spirit in William Booth’s day the people we the assumption that the key to and holiness had taken shape in our were called to serve didn’t want church; evangelism is to return to the method practice and doctrines by 1881, before the truth was that the middle-class William Booth discovered in 1878. But the charismatic movement began to church of that day didn’t want the kind of Booth and the early Salvationists lived draw attention to the neglect of teaching people the Army attracted. in a society that glorified the armed regarding the Holy Spirit from about 1907. I believe The Salvation Army is the services, which served in brief Unlike some churches we do not have Church as God intended it to be. conflicts fought far from our shores a problem over the place of women in If there is indeed apathy for and and with comparatively little loss of life. the life and ministry of the Army. We neglect of ‘church’, as the writer That attitude changed during the First have General Linda Bond, who is suggests, it is because the World War when the horror of modern universally admired and respected. We understanding of church has been spoilt warfare was brought home to people. have women in many positions of by the actions of those who call This was revived during the Second authority thanks to the genius of William themselves churchgoers. Salvationists World War and some of us who and . should correct the world’s commenced our officer service at that The essential nature of The Salvation misunderstanding of what the Church is, time found that many were put off by Army is both spiritual and radical. Its by living the life that Christ has called military symbols and terms: ‘Salvation goals remain the same, but the means them to live. Army? Not for me, mate. I had enough can vary: ‘I have become all things to all Church is simply a people who have army in the last war to last me a lifetime.’ people so that by all possible means been ‘called out’ of the world and Now it may be that public attitudes I might save some’ (1 Corinthians 9:22). brought into Kingdom life. Church is a have changed again and that talking up caring fellowship of believers, and that’s an army would sound attractive to people, Cliff Howes, what The Salvation Army is to me. but I see no evidence for this. As the Harlow

Salvationist 9 February 2013 9 REVIEW and TRAIN LINES

During Lent 2011, Lieut-Colonel Lucille Turfrey travelled AN ILLUSTRATED with two friends into central Australia. Well known for her artistry with pen and paintbrush in the cause of the gospel (The Sacred Journey is her ninth book) on this occasion she PILGRIMAGE showed herself to be no less skilled with the camera. The outcome is a superbly illustrated eight-week pilgrimage based on the glorious song of joy found in Isaiah 35. Lieut-Colonel Jenty Fairbank Anyone familiar with this ‘wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them’ chapter (all quotations from King James reviews The Sacred Journey Version) will quickly realise that to reach ‘the ransomed of the by Lieut-Colonel Lucille Turfrey Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads’ takes a mere ten verses. This means that each week focuses upon no more than two verses, and those SELDOM have I experienced such genuine delight in a daily verses are treated to a range of creative approaches. devotional resource as The Sacred Journey has given me. For a Each day is allocated two facing landscape-shaped pages, start, it’s a joy to handle – A5 landscape, rather than portrait- the right-hand one being taken up entirely by one of Lucille’s shaped, its glossy cover echoing the dramatic ochre terrain striking colour photographs. The opposite page presents her loved by all devotees of Oz, with the attractive layout comments on that day’s theme, as suggested both by the continuing through all 136 pages of this quality production. photograph and by a matching word or phrase from that And that’s just the design! week’s portion from Isaiah 35. A sidebar offers a Prayer Path, as well as Stepping Stones (pondering points for that day) and a Pilgrims’ Pool, providing corresponding Bible readings with related discussion starters for small group studies or ongoing personal reflection. Hardly a collection of commonplace devotional platitudes to be gulped down with the morning muesli, The Sacred Journey could nevertheless transform two entire months of your daily commute by public transport – and still leave enough for weekends. The Australia Southern Territory is to be commended on such an excellent production, recognising as it does the need to make more widely known Lieut-Colonel Turfrey’s undoubted gifts in the cause of Christ’s Kingdom.

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bother squeezing yourself in because the faith to cross them. We should also help doors really won’t shut and everyone else other people as they step out in faith. MIND THE in the carriage will get really hot and Whether new Christians or long-term bothered.’ ‘weary rush-hour travellers’, we are called GAP! The interesting thing about ‘Mind the to help and encourage each other. We are gap’ is that it has different meanings. In pilgrims on the journey. some stations it simply means: There is a sad account in the Old Major Val ‘Remember there is a slight step from the Testament about the need for someone train onto the platform.’ That makes to stand in the gap. God says: ‘I looked Mylechreest helps sense and is really helpful. for someone among them who would Elsewhere, it is a gross understatement. build up the wall and stand before me in us keep on track There are some stations in London the gap on behalf of the land so that I (Elephant and Castle in particular) where would not have to destroy it, but I found FAMILIAR phrases from London ‘Mind the Gap’ means there is a chasm no one’ (Ezekiel 22:30). Underground can now be seen on – a giant leap between the train and the How sad that the rebuilding was billboards, advertisements and even on platform. I know of one person (no, not dependent on someone – anyone – T-shirts. I’m talking about those helpful me!) who went on to the next station minding the gap, and no one could be warnings such as ‘Stand clear of the because they couldn’t ‘do the leap’! found. doors’ and ‘Mind the gap’. In life, there are gaps we have to be Nowadays, ‘Stand clear of the doors’ is aware of. They can be overwhelming MAJOR MYLECHREEST IS a polite way of saying: ‘If there’s not chasms of fear, doubt, darkness or despair, ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRIES enough room in the carriage then don’t and we are encouraged to step out in OFFICER, THQ

10 Salvationist 9 February 2013 FEATURE

In backing the project, the territorial leadership team FINANCE FIT FOR recognised that Chirp could assist the territory in making an immediate saving of up to £300,000 a year. This considerable saving would be achieved through good stewardship by simply THE FUTURE reducing unnecessary bank charges and postage costs. BENEFITS OF CHIRP TO CUSTOMERS Kersten Rieder finds out more Using internet banking instead of writing cheques will mean about Chirp, a new initiative by O Lower postage costs O Reduced risk of fraud – the National Fraud Authority Reliance Bank to keep Army (NFA) reports that an estimated £1.3 billion a year is lost through fraud against the charity sector finance in check and fit for O Less time spent writing and banking cheques mission O Reduced paper usage and environmental impact O Easier bank reconciliations Additional benefits stem from the inward cheque clearing, as ‘WE write too many cheques. Each one is written out, put Chirp aims to reduce the levels of cheques issued by its in an envelope and posted – with the risk of delay, loss or Salvation Army customers to the same proportion as those fraud. The recipient then has to take it or send it to the bank issued by its non-Salvation Army customers. This will achieve and wait for it to be cleared before funds are available. There significant savings that can then be paid to The Salvation is a better way,’ says Reliance Bank Managing Director Army through Reliance Bank’s annual Gift Aid contribution Trevor Smith. to the territory. The bank has launched the Cheque Issue Reduction Project (Chirp) to help reduce the number of cheques written each DITCHING CHEQUES IN FAVOUR OF UP-TO-DATE CARD year by Salvation Army account holders in the territory, which SERVICES at present is in excess of 200,000. The project aims to eradicate For some years Reliance Bank has offered a corporate Visa the use of cheques wherever possible at Salvation Army centres debit card. Subject to appropriate authorisation, it may be in the UK on a phased basis throughout 2013. Chirp is the possible for some centres to use this facility with suitable limits single most effective initiative to be taken forward by the bank relating to card transactions and ATM withdrawals. The way and is intended to cut down on administration, reduce the risk the system works is that monthly statements are issued for of cheque fraud and avoid unnecessary waste of money and each cardholder to the relevant administrative department. staff resources. Appropriate limits for withdrawals can be agreed on a daily, Chirp is not just another project, but one that purposefully weekly or monthly basis. aims to reduce the burden of administration and eliminate Through Cardsave Community Services, Reliance Bank is duplication and unnecessary bureaucracy so as to ensure that now able to offer the facility to accept payment by debit and administration structures are effective and efficient. credit card. This means that Salvation Army centres throughout the UK can obtain payment terminals for use in RELIANCE BANK AIMS charity shops and at centres for such things as public donations, personal giving and payments for Army events. TO SUPPORT FIT FOR As from the beginning of 2013, Banking Services Manager ‘‘ Andrew Hunt, supported by Project Co-ordinator Jan MISSION... THE NEED TO Johnson, will be contacting THQ departments, divisional directors for business administration, corps and centres to TAKE A LONG, HARD LOOK introduce revised payment procedures. The planned phasing will mean that centres issuing larger volumes of cheques will AT ADMINISTRATIVE be the first priority.

STRUCTURES SO THAT O For more information about Chirp and Reliance Bank services call 020 7398 5400 or email THE CORE MISSION OF [email protected] WINNING SOULS IS DELIVERED

Reliance Bank aims to support Fit for Mission – a direction for the territory launched by’ former’ Territorial Commander, Commissioner – which highlights the need to take a long, hard look at administrative structures so that the core mission of winning souls is delivered. This process is set to continue with newly appointed Territorial Commander, Commissioner Clive Adams. KERSTEN IS EDITORIAL ASSISTANT, SALVATIONIST

Salvationist 9 February 2013 11 FEATURE Blood on the flag Claire Anderson speaks with Major Nigel Bovey about his fascination with the Skeleton Army

LTHOUGH there is talk that magazine. ‘Here some UK Christians are was a movement ‘ facing persecution today, it purposely set up seems to me it is to destroy The nowhere near the scale Salvation Army, of persecution, violence and even went so andA threat faced week in, week out by far as to have a Salvationists in the 1880s,’ War Cry pseudo War Cry to Editor Major Nigel Bovey muses. rally their troops!’ This reflection comes as Major Bovey he explains. ‘As the begins digging into the Army archives Editor of The War and chasing down corps histories to Cry, I wanted to create a fuller picture of the history of the know what these Skeleton Army and the persecution faced people were about.’ by The Salvation Army at its hands in the Major Bovey’s 19th century. He shares: ‘Growing up at initial research has Exeter Temple, I remember there was a already unearthed picture of Salvationists who were snippets of exciting imprisoned in Exeter after civil stories of disturbances with the Skeleton Army. The Salvationists first corps flag is stained with blood – standing strong whether that blood is from a Skeleton, a against the policeman or a Salvationist we don’t Skeletons. He know, but it certainly illustrates that the says: ‘These corps was born in the crucible of the ordinary people SkSkeletoneleton battles.’battles.’ wowoulduld neneverver MajorMajor Bovey’s fascination with the describedescribe SSkeletonskeletons was piqued when – themselvesthemselves aass researchingresearching hishis llatestatest bbook,ook, hheroeseroes bbutut ttheyhey The MercyMercy SeaSeatt were justjust tthathat HERE WAS RevisitedRevisited – hehe bbecauseecause theythey stumbledstumbled aacrosscross pperseveredersevered A MOVEMENT a frontfront cocoverver of a ‘‘ SkeletonSkeleton Army PURPOSELY SET UP TO DESTROY THE SALVATION ARMY, AND EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO HAVE A PSEUDO WAR CRY TO RALLY THEIR TROOPS! 12 Salvationist 9 February 2013 ’’ THE FIRST CORPS FLAG ‘‘ IS STAINED WITH BLOOD – WHETHER THAT BLOOD IS FROM A SKELETON, A POLICEMAN OR A SALVATIONIST WE DON’T KNOW, BUT IT CERTAINLY The Skeleton riot at ILLUSTRATES However, these stories are the bare THAT THE CORPS bones of the Skeleton Army’s history. Now Nigel wants to add flesh to the WAS BORN IN THE bones. Soon the Army will celebrate its 150th CRUCIBLE OF anniversary with an international THE SKELETON congress; there has never been a better time to reflect on the impact the Skeleton BATTLES Army could have had if its members had been successful. The living history of the even though they knew that when they Skeletons is also vanishing fast. left their houses for the’’ hall in uniform, Major Bovey hopes that corps, they were likely to be verbally abused or Salvationists and friends across the beaten up.’ territory can help furnish him with corps histories or direct him to references in local archives to the given in to the violence, persecution and skirmishes between fear instilled by the Skeletons, the the two armies. Now Movement would not have lasted 150 aware the Skeletons days. had their own ‘I believe that looking at the price publication – believed Salvationists paid in starting The to be founded and Salvation Army, not only in this territory printed in Devon – he but throughout the world, will be very also asks anyone instructive to all Salvationists.’ with access to Skeleton Army O Major Bovey can be contacted literature to make by email (nigel.bovey contact. Each jigsaw @salvationarmy.org.uk) or write to puzzle piece of the him c/o , The Salvation Skeletons’ history Army, 101 Newington Causeway, along with their London SE1 6BN. contact with the Army will enhance the final history and inform the next generation of Salvationists. Major Bovey concludes: ‘In 2015 The Salvation Army will celebrate its 150th anniversary. CLAIRE IS CORPS The original Exeter corps flag of 1881 Had Salvationists COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, THQ

Salvationist 9 February 2013 13 VIEWPOINT

The Ofsted report about how schools become good continues: LESSONS TO ‘These heads refuse to be distracted from their core purpose of school improvement and take decisive steps to ensure that their vision is not compromised by weak teaching or poor leadership BE LEARNT within the school. No excuse for mediocrity is acceptable.’ Given what we know about William Booth’s management style, it is clear that he expected his officers to deliver growth. Adrian Lyons offers a personal In successful schools we find that the staff have high expectations of their pupils and the pupils themselves have high reflection on parallels and aspirations for what they can achieve. contrasts between a day job GIVEN WHAT WE KNOW and corps involvement ABOUT WILLIAM BOOTH’S ‘‘ THERE are a lot of really good schools in this country; it is MANAGEMENT STYLE, IT IS worth remembering that, according to Ofsted, a large majority of schools are good or outstanding. The problem is that around CLEAR THAT HE EXPECTED 30 per cent are just not good enough. They require HIS OFFICERS TO DELIVER improvement because every pupil is entitled to a good education. In a few cases, the education provided by the school GROWTH is inadequate. We know that schools can improve markedly. The quality of One often-cited example, but by no means an isolated case, is schools in London, for example, has been transformed in the Mossbourne Academy’ in’ Hackney. Its last inspection report past few years so that, overall, London schools have moved from explains how pupils, from one of the most socially and being regarded as some of the worst in the country to some of economically disadvantaged areas of the country and with low the best. We also know how schools improve and we know the attainment on entry, leave the school with among the highest characteristics shared by successful schools. results in the country. The academy’s former principal, Her ‘Determined and resolute leadership from the head teacher is Majesty’s Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw, is just as proud crucial to improving schools that require improvement. Those of the fact that despite the summer 2011 riots taking place head teachers with a successful track record of leading schools around the school, its pupils were not involved. from being judged “satisfactory” to becoming good or better, By contrast to the challenge and high expectations found in successful schools, the old phrase ‘anything for Jesus’ seems too LONDON SCHOOLS often to be misinterpreted as ‘anything will do’ for Jesus. There are many areas of corps life where this may apply but music is HAVE MOVED FROM the most obviously visible and, indeed, audible example. Some ‘‘ bands really do exemplify the motto of ‘the best for the highest’. BEING REGARDED AS However, how many bands really work hard to produce music that will attract through its brilliance or grab the congregation SOME OF THE WORST IN so that they are compelled by the message? Too often there are THE COUNTRY TO SOME calls to play music that is within the comfort zone of players who have done little more than master the basics of producing OF THE BEST notes. Too often in The Salvation Army, the right to participation in a section has been elevated above any share some common leadership characteristics. They are consideration of the overall impact on the listener. absolutely clear that improving ’teaching’ and learning is at the The mission we are called to as Salvationists is far too heart of what needs to be done, they communicate their high important for a celebration of the mediocre. Let us raise our expectations of staff and pupils effectively and they lead by aspirations, increase our expectations, take things much more example, modelling the behaviour they want from their staff.’ seriously and, as with successful schools, have confidence that (Getting To Good, Ofsted 2012). we can do better. Perhaps this could translate to: Determined and resolute leadership is crucial to improving corps that require improvement. Those leaders with a successful track record of leading corps from being judged ‘satisfactory’ to becoming good or better, share some common leadership characteristics. They are absolutely clear that improving the core activity of ‘saving souls, growing saints and serving suffering humanity’ is at the heart of what needs to be done, they communicate their high expectations of corps members effectively and they lead by example, modelling the behaviour they want from their members. ADRIAN IS BANDMASTER AT COLCHESTER CITADEL

14 Salvationist 9 February 2013 BIBLE STUDY Glimpses of God Canon David Winter begins this York Course series for Lent with The God Who Hears Our Cry

N 2010 a terrible earthquake hit Haiti. Of course, some suffering is the it! Suddenly the rescue operation More than 200,000 people were consequence of sin – war, oppression, involved him. God promised he would be killed and millions made homeless. torture, murder, cruelty, exploitation – but with him, but Moses’ role was crucial. As the extent of the disaster became much is simply the result of being human God would accept no excuses – and known, questions were asked. and living on an unpredictable planet. there were plenty. The last, and most The scientists asked how had it The unfortunate 18 happened to be in the pathetic was: ‘Please send someone Ihappened and how could their research wrong place at the wrong time. The tower else!’ (Exodus 4:13). help avoid or minimise future disasters? fell because sometimes towers fall down. Eventually – after many adventures, The relief agencies asked what could setbacks and some miraculous they do to meet the needs of a GOD WOULD interventions by God – Moses led the traumatised people, feed the hungry, Israelites out of Egypt on their long restore water supplies and care for the SUPPLY journey to Canaan. injured? ‘‘ Millions of ordinary people simply STRENGTH, GOD’S HUMAN AGENTS OF asked why, in a world that Christians BLESSING see as created by a loving God, do such VISION AND This story offers answers to such appalling disasters happen to innocent questions as: Does God hear our people? GUIDANCE, BUT prayers? Is he actually able to do anything about them? And what part does WHERE IS GOD WHEN WE NEED HIM? PEOPLE WOULD he expect us to play in answering them? Was God unable to help when the BE HIS AGENTS Most don’t expect God to suspend the earthquake struck Haiti? Did he not laws of nature, but we do expect a loving care? Or did a cruel and vengeful God OF BLESSING God to care about the victims of floods actually cause the earthquake in order and earthquakes. In the burning bush to ‘teach us a lesson’? But that does not mean that God is story, there is no doubt about God’s Strangely, the people of Haiti indifferent to human suffering. The’’ story concern (Exodus 3:7). themselves didn’t see things in any of of the burning bush (Exodus 3:1–4 and What Moses discovered was God’s these ways. Thousands thronged the 17) makes this point very powerfully. The habitual way of meeting needs. The streets for open-air masses. Faith Israelites had suffered for many years as problem was human. Let humans – seemed to flourish in that place of slaves in Egypt and doubtless often called, supported and enabled by God suffering, suggesting that the answer to prayed about their plight to the God of – provide the answer. God would supply our question is: ‘Right there, among the their ancestors. strength, vision and guidance, but people collapsing buildings.’ Although a Jew, Moses grew up in the would be his agents of blessing. Egyptian royal household (Exodus Good wishes and even prayers are not SUFFERING ISN’T PUNISHMENT 2:1–10). But after killing an Egyptian enough if we – God’s people – decline to Jesus directly contradicted the idea that taskmaster who was beating a Hebrew be part of the practical answer to human God actually causes human suffering to slave, Moses fled to the Midian desert. suffering. teach us a lesson. Eighteen people Eventually – while shepherding his were killed in Jerusalem when a tower father-in-law’s sheep near Mount Sinai – collapsed. ‘Were those who suffered he saw a bush burning but not being worse people than others?’ he asked consumed. Intrigued, he drew near and (see Luke 13:4), and answered himself was then engaged in a dialogue with God with an emphatic ‘No’. Similarly, when himself. asked if sin – his or his parents’ – had Yes, God had heard the prayers of the caused a man to be blind from birth, the Hebrew slaves. He knew about their answer was again categorical: ‘Neither’ suffering and was about to act to rescue (John 9:3). Suffering is not sent by God. them – and Moses was to be his agent CANON WINTER IS AN AUTHOR AND It isn’t punishment, nor necessarily the (Exodus 3:10). A FORMER HEAD OF RELIGIOUS result of sin. This wasn’t quite how Moses had seen BROADCASTING AT THE BBC

Salvationist 9 February 2013 15 NEW COMMITMENTS

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16 Salvationist 9 February 2013 1. LYNDA ZACHAREK Soldier SHREWSBURY LYNDA had lost contact with the Army for a number of years, but returned two years ago when invited to a reunion celebration. She immediately felt it was where God wanted her to be. Lynda was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Joy Norman and testified that God can and will use her again. – J. N.

2. BRIAN SAMPSON Soldier SUDBURY BRIAN admitted his decision to become a soldier was influenced by two women: his wife Jill, as she has prayed for him to make a commitment for 43 years, and General Linda Bond at the ‘I’ll Fight!’ Congress. Brian was enrolled by Chief Secretary Colonel David Hinton. – J. C.

3. NAN HENDERSON Soldier BRECHIN AFTER spending some time in her native South Korea, Nan returned to Brechin and felt God was leading her 6. to something new. She accepted an invitation to the corps and after a short while became an adherent member. It soon became clear that the Lord desired a further commitment into soldiership and Nan was enrolled by corps officer Major Yvonne Findlay. – B. F.

4. MATTHEW FOXALL Soldier WORCESTER MANY people came to support Matthew as corps officer Captain Carole Donaldson enrolled him as a soldier. Matthew’s brother-in-law, Jonathan, led worship and the congregation was encouraged to think about the covenants they signed and reminded that it is faith in God that upholds them. At the end of the meeting, corps folk were invited to surround Matthew physically and in prayer as they listened to ‘I’m In His Hands’. – A. W.

5. & 6. IRENE PARKINSON, BILL WILSON Adherent members PRESTON HAVING enrolled on a computer course offered by the corps, Irene began to attend meetings. She then invited Bill to go along. Both are now active members of the corps and in various aspects of community service and decided to make a firm commitment. Corps officer Captain Alex Cadogan welcomed Irene and Bill into the 7. fellowship as adherent members. – A. F.

7. & 8. ANITA ADEGA, NATASHA CHELGAT, CARLY WILSON Junior soldiers DUNSTABLE CARLY and twins Anita and Natasha were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Major Carol Evans. Anita testified that she wants people to know Jesus loves her and she loves him. Natasha knows that Jesus died for her and that is why she loves him and Carly said she wants to be a junior soldier because people will know that she loves Jesus. – J. B.

9. JESS GARRY Adherent member PETERSFIELD CORPS members recall how Jess used to wave from her home across the road from the hall each Sunday morning. After attending the Churches Together holiday club, Jess joined the Sunday school and became a junior soldier; she has regularly attended since and testified that God was always with her, guiding her. She was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Captain Linda Read. – R. F.

9. 10. CASPER DAVID Junior soldier GLOUCESTER CASPER, whose parents Sheeba and Wesley were members of the Army in India before moving to the UK, has been attending the corps since birth. He expressed his wish to become a junior soldier and was enrolled by corps officer Major Adrian Allman. – S. M.

11. ALEX LEASK Adherent member HOVE ALEX was first introduced to the Army through a vocal group she was part of that regularly sang at the over-60 club. Years later, one of the corps members, Ally, invited her to Sunday worship. Alex felt so at home at the corps that she decided the Army was for her. During a visit from the corps officers, she decided to commit to adherent membership. Alex chose the song ‘O God, Our Help In Ages Past’ as she was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officers Captains Doug and Michelle Hayter. The corps officers and Ally are pictured with Alex. – M. H.

12. REBECCA HAY Soldier GOVAN FAMILY and friends supported Rebecca during her enrolment on Commitment Sunday. She testified to God’s leading in her life and her desire to follow his direction. She was enrolled by corps officers Majors Rita and Robert Pearce. – M. W.

13. ELVIRE MAVUSI MATU, MARTINA CHIMUSORO, CONSTANCE TARIMA Soldiers BARKING HAVING previously been junior soldiers, Elvire and Martina decided to make a further commitment, along with Constance who had been an adherent member. The women are pictured with corps officer Major Nigel 10. Schultz, who enrolled them as soldiers. – N. S.

Salvationist 9 February 2013 17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE their father, Margaret Roebuck of her married after the war when he returned from son, Carol Lane of her brother, both a Japanese PoW camp. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Rotherham The family moved to Peterborough in Golden: OS/Sgt Anne Mason, Abertillery, of her 1963 and then to Luton, where Rose became OMajors James and Helen Bryden husband Rtd SL Howard Mason an enthusiastic member at Luton Citadel. (23 February) She played the piano for the home league RETIRED OFFICERS when required and was a songster. She also DEDICATED TO GOD Birthday congratulations: loved going to the Butlin’s Army Week. OIsabel Elizabeth, daughter of Neil and OMrs Major Irene Bartlett (90 on Her involvement grew after her husband’s Anne Gallagher, at North Shields by 17 February) death in 1975 with playing piano for the Major Yvonne Dare OMajor Brenda Sparkes (80 on ladies’ fellowship and leading a singing group. 19 February) Moving to Tavistock to be near her BEREAVED daughter and granddaughter, Rose attended OJeffrey Rhodes, Nottingham William as often as possible until her health deterio- Booth Memorial Halls, of his wife OMajor Mrs Agnes Thompson from rated. – S. M. Carol, Major Sarah Murray, Norwich Kilmarnock on 26 January Mile Cross, Louise Pallister and OBrigadier Robert Sloan from BANDSMAN Rachael Rhodes, both Nottingham Edinburgh on 29 January SETH MARPER, William Booth Memorial Halls, of their ORoy Parker, Sunderland STOCKTON mother Monkwearmouth SETH was born in OTerry Wilkins, Winton, of his wife Mosborough in 1922 CCMS Pauline Wilkins TRIBUTES to Salvationist parents. OCPR Chris Parr, Penarth, of her In 1959 he and his wife mother Evelyn Duckstein MRS ROSE Betty moved to the OHLS Val Sheppard, Stapleford, of her ANDREWS, Rhondda Valley, South Wales, where Seth mother Gladys Mills TAVISTOCK worked at the Army’s House o’ the Trees OIrene Dawson, Edinburgh Gorgie, of ROSE was born in Boys’ Home. During that time he trained and her father Brigadier Robert Sloan 1917 in Ashington, qualified as a chiropodist. OGail Roebuck of her husband BM Northumberland, to In 1961 he was appointed to Spa Road Stephen Roebuck, Hannah staunch Salvationist Men’s Hostel in London and later spent time Wainwright, Sarah Nicholson and parents. She met Jim in Haverhill and Hartlepool. He moved to Bethany Roebuck, all Castleford, of at the grocery shop where she worked. They Nottingham in retirement. In 1999 the family moved to Stockton-on-Tees, where ENGAGEMENTS Seth was a bandsman. He leaves his wife, their five children –

GENERAL LINDA BOND: ONepal (South Asia Zonal Conference), Tu 5 Feb - Mon 11 Andrew, Paul, Sandra, Stewart and OUK, Regent Hall (welcome and installation of territorial leaders), Sat 16 OICO, Sun 17 Karl – seven grandchildren and five great- O Korea, Tu 19 - Wed 27 OUK, Bedford, Sat Sun 3 Mar OSweden, Fri 8 - Mon 11 grandchildren. – N. S. THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: OFinland and Estonia (installation of territorial leaders), Fri 8 Feb - Sun 10 OICO, Tu 19 OKenya West (installation of territorial leaders), Th 28 - Mon NEW YEAR QUIZ 4 Mar ODenmark (installation of territorial leaders), Sat Sun 10 WINNERS THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER CLIVE ADAMS) AND COMMISSIONER MARIANNE ADAMS: O Regent Hall (welcome and installation), Sat 16 Feb A BIG thank you to all entrants who took up the challenge of the New Year Quiz compiled THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: by Major Philippa Smale (Germany and O Reading Central, Sun 10 Feb ORegent Hall (welcome and installation of territorial leaders), Lithuania). Sat 16 OLondon Central (installation of Divisional Commander), Sun 17 OPentre, Sat Sun 24 OWilliam Booth College (spiritual day), Th 28 OWilliam Booth College (Exploring Leadership Salvationist congratulates Ruth Pentney, Day), Sun 3 Mar OSocial Services Conference, Mon 4 Bellshill, who was overall winner with the tiebreaker: ‘Salvationist is essential reading COMMISSIONERS TORBEN AND DEISE ELIASEN: OLatin America North and South America West, Fri 22 Feb - Th 7 Mar for me because it informs, it teaches and it gives food for thought.’ COMMISSIONERS LALKIAMLOVA AND LALHLIMPUII: O Nepal (South Asia Zonal The five runners-up were Jeannette Conference), Mon 4 Feb - Mon 11 Parkes, Morecambe; Margaret Anderson, Barry; Niall Marshallsay, Bournemouth; COMMISSIONERS ROBERT AND JANET STREET: OGreenland (official opening), Th 7 Feb - Tu 12 OSpain (amalgamation of Spain and Portugal Commands), Sat Sun 17 OUK, Hemel Arthur Thompson, Worthing; Bram Taylor, Hempstead (retirement), Sat 23 Jarrow Courtesy of SP&S, each of the above INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS: O Risca, Sat Sun 10 Feb ORegent Hall (welcome wins two CDs: Fire In The Blood by the and installation of territorial leaders), Sat 16 and In The Name Of The Lord by the International Staff Songsters.

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(SASB 32) ( John 15:4) (SASB chorus 46) Praying around the world… Finland and Estonia Army work in Finland commenced in Helsinki in 1889 and in Estonia in 1927. The Second World War necessitated the Army’s withdrawal from Estonia but work was then re-established in 1995 in Tallinn. The territory, led by Colonels Johnny and Eva Kleman, comprises 51 officers, 373 employees, 29 corps, 18 institutions and 794 senior soldiers, 95 adherent members and 44 junior soldiers. Through social outreach programmes, many people in Finland are becoming part of a corps fellowship. Pray that they may find salvation. In Estonia a committed Army is still growing but funding is a constant challenge. Pray that as more people find the Army, funding will be provided to serve the growing need of soup, soap and salvation.

Lavenham Guildhall. Picture: ANDREW WILDING