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Pages 5 to 7 and 12 & 13 CONTENTS

3. FROM THE EDITOR 5. 12. & 13. 4. NEWS and PAPERS This week’s quotes from the papers

5. – 7. NEWS FEATURE Regent Hall // Royal Albert Hall // William Booth College

8. & 9. NEWS Sunderland Millfield // Sheringham // Inverness // Kettering Citadel // Worthing // UKT // Ringwood // Skewen // Welwyn Garden City

8. NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

10. FEATURE Competition results

11. MY STORY A strange feeling

12. & 13. PHOTO FEATURE Arts

14. VIEWPOINT 9. Whosoever will may come

15. BIBLE STUDY Jacob’s dream at Bethel

16. & 17. NEW COMMITMENTS

18. LETTERS

19. ADVERTS

20. & 21. ANNOUNCEMENTS

22. & 23. ADVERTS 10. 18. 24. THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

Front-page picture: PAUL HARMER

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

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One theme that speaks clearly through the musicals is the A MESSAGE all-embracing love of God. In a Viewpoint article on page 14, Karl Allison explores the subject ‘whosoever’. Karl was one of many contributors to our competitions. We thank FOR US ALL everyone who submitted either written entries or pictures. The winners’ names are published on page 10. A GOOD number of us flocked to the Rink for the 21st- Century Gowans and Larsson Concert. For those who There is a message, a simple message, remembered singing songs from the musicals 20th-century And it’s a message for us all; style it was going to be a trip down memory lane and so There is a Saviour, and what a Saviour! much more, as we were to discover (read more about this There is a Saviour for us all. and other events of Gospel Arts weekend on pages 5 to 7). I couldn’t help thinking about the way that the musicals (from the musical Glory ! helped to change hearts and minds. One of the messages of by and ) Take-over Bid was to give youth a chance. At Hednesford, the corps where I grew up, we presented quite a few of the musicals, starting with Take-over Bid. From a youthful perspective, the census board at that time seemed to bear some resemblance to the local officer characters in the musical and even more so when they decided to give the youth of the corps a chance. Some of us, despite our inexperience, were trusted with local officer commissions and the opportunity to start new things including a youth club and selling the Army papers on a pub round. We also were given responsibility for a complete Sunday. This meant MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY arriving early at the hall to light the large cast-iron stove, ensuring the doors were open for people arriving at the hall, leading the various meetings, counting the collections and locking up at the end of the day. I thank God for those older Salvationists who were prepared to give a group of teenagers a chance. Their risk-taking paid off. Time doesn’t stand still and I was interested to hear about Spirit! II: Empire, a 21st-century sequel to Spirit by Malcolm Westwood and Karl and Kevin Larsson. The original musical focused on the power and presence of the in the Early Church. Songs such as ‘Burning, Burning’ continue to challenge and inspire.

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Salvationist 22 June 2013 3 NEWS AND PAPERS

of the General pending the elec- Training in Toronto and then as later, when she was appointed as The General retires tion of a new General. Territorial Candidates Secretary. Chief Secretary, and IHQ ‘The Chief of the Staff will She returned to corps ministry, Bermuda Territory. also shortly be calling a High becoming corps officer at ‘In July 2002 she was CHIEF of the Staff Council to elect the new Kitchener, before serving at the appointed to the USA Western Commissioner André Cox has General. A further announce- College for Officer Training in Territory, where she served as announced that General Linda ment regarding that High St John’s, Newfoundland, as Territorial Commander and Bond is entering into retirement. Council will be made in due Assistant Training Principal, Territorial President of Women’s The announcement states: course. Divisional Secretary of the Ministries. She returned to ‘Following a period of personal ‘General Bond, who holds a Maritime Division and International Headquarters in reflection and prayer, General Bachelor’s degree in Religious Divisional Commander of the 2005, as Secretary for Spiritual Bond has decided that she Education and a Master’s degree same division. Life Development and Inter- should relinquish the Office of in Theological Studies, entered ‘In 1995 she was appointed to national External Relations. the General with effect from the training college in Canada as International Headquarters in ‘In 2008 she became Territorial 13 June 2013. The General’s a cadet in 1967 and was commis- London as Under Secretary for Commander, Eastern. decision to step down comes sioned as an officer two years Personnel. She remained in the She was elected to The Salvation after 44 years of ministry. later. She spent the following United Kingdom, transferring Army’s most senior office in ‘As is required by our constitu- nine years in corps appoint- to the UK Territory as January 2011. tion, contained in the Salvation ments, before being appointed Divisional Commander, Central ‘We pray God’s blessing upon Army Act 1980, the Chief of the first as a member of the training North, in 1998. A return to General as she Staff will perform the functions staff at the College for Officer Canada came just over a year enters retirement.’ THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS TAX AND MALNUTRITION SHOULD will need aid by the end of this year. TOP G8 AGENDA, SAY CLERICS The UN has launched an appeal for Tackling tax secrecy and avoidance should £3.2 billion – the largest in its history. be top of the agenda for the G8 group of It estimates that within the coming the world’s wealthiest countries… the six months some 3.45 million Syrian Archbishop of Canterbury and his refugees in neighbouring countries, and predecessor, Lord Williams of Oystermouth, 6.8 million people in Syria itself will have said… require help. In a video message delivered to a rally in Church Times Hyde Park… organised by the ‘Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign’, Archbishop WINDOW CLEANER ‘SAVED BY AN Welby said: ‘The G8 is the centre of ANGEL’ financial resource and power in all kinds A Catholic window cleaner has said he of ways… One of the biggest issues we believes that he was ‘saved by an angel’ face is around how aid is used. The issues after his house exploded. of tax transparency are increasingly at the Agostinho , 36, was injured by a top of the agenda, and are really, really gas explosion in his terraced home in important… Sheffield… ‘My prayer would be that, in this country The Portuguese father of one, who and across the world, we are deeply suffered burns to his head and hands, committed to enabling people to be self- said… sustaining, so that global hunger can be ‘I was burning alive but then I felt ended in our lifetimes.’ someone grab me by my arms and they Church Times pulled me to the other side of the road and sat me down. UN LAUNCHES APPEAL FOR SYRIAN ‘As I was being lifted all I could see REFUGEES were white clothes but then when I Christian organisations and governments looked around I couldn’t see a soul on around the world are considering how the street. to respond to the latest prediction ‘To me it was an angel.’ from the UN that ten million Syrians The Catholic Herald

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Pictures: ANN STEWART Musicals with a difference REGENT HALL

‘WE never have done it like this before!’ remarked General John Larsson (Retired), referring to words from the musical Take-over Bid as he introduced the 21st-Century Gowans and Larsson Concert. An audience of all ages filled the Rink to capacity for the Friday evening programme of Gospel Arts weekend. Territorial Music Sue Blyth Director Stephen Cobb shared how the inspiration for the programme came as a result of a Rodgers and Hammerstein concert he Western), led the big band in his own attended. He felt that the same could happen 21st-century-style arrangements of songs from with the Gowans and Larsson musicals. Major the musicals and Lesley Nicholson (Bir - John Mott had the same idea and so the mingham Citadel) led the chorus – a group of evening was planned. musicians drawn together for the occasion. General Larsson compèred the programme A sequence of themes through the evening General John Larsson (Retired) in a lively way giving insight into the stories linked at least one song, and sometimes more, behind the songs. His son, Kevin (USA from each of the ten musicals. Beginning with ‘Follow Me’ from Jesus Folk with soloist Mark Wonder, soloists Stephanie Lamplough Norwood (Bromley Temple). The themes ( Citadel) contributed ‘You Can’t Witnessing and Yearning were highlighted Stop God From Loving You’ and Jared with ‘Down The Street’, ‘I Dream Of A Day’ Littlewood (Winton) ‘Hundreds And both from Take-over Bid and ‘If You Only Thousands’. Knew’ from Son Of Man. General Larsson reminded the audience of General Larsson acknowledged the presence the story of The White Rose and under the of Commissioner Gisèle Gowans and John- theme Caring, Stephanie and Sue Blyth Marc Gowans, who were warmly greeted by the (Gainsborough) brought ‘Could You Care?’ audience. In moving moments, a salute to This was followed by Gary Rose (Kettering General John Gowans followed with a multime- Citadel) and Major Paul Main (Central South dia recording of him reciting ’s DHQ) with ‘There’s Someone Who Knows’ ‘General William Booth Enters Into Heaven’ from The Meeting. and the congregation singing ‘They Shall Come Under the theme Transformation Jared sang From The East’. ‘A Different Man’ after which a trombone After this General Larsson referred to words quartet with percussion presented a ‘different’ of John Gowans saying: ‘It is the mission of arrangement of ‘Wonders Begin When The every corps to serve suffering humanity.’ The Lord Comes In’. songs ‘Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness’ and a Kevin Larsson General Larsson spoke about the joy and scintillating performance of ‘Army Cup Of enthusiasm of the disciples, expressed in Tea’ by Sue Blyth reflected Service. In a complete change of mood there was Chorus sings ‘Down The Street’ time to reflect that ‘the sun will not always shine’. Instrumentalists contributed ‘There Is A Time For Tears’ and the chorus with soloist Mark Norwood brought ‘I’ll Not Turn Back’. The audience was then invited to share in a bonus track ‘Knowing Jesus’, music by Karl and Kevin Larsson and lyrics by Malcolm Westwood taken from Spirit! II: Empire, a sequel to Spirit. Thoughts were then turned to 1 Corinthians 13 as Jared sang ‘Love Cannot Fail’. General Larsson acknowledged everyone who had contributed to the programme includ- ing musicians from USA Western Territory John Dokter and Jonathan Bradley (both trumpet), Israel Doria (guitar) and Kevin, who had arranged more than 700 pages of new music for the occasion. – J. K.

Salvationist 22 June 2013 5 NEWS FEATURE

Pictures: PAUL HARMER Something for everyone ROYAL ALBERT HALL

AS the audience gathered for Arts Concert they were soon greeted by a sea of white-shirted young people filling a large part of the arena. The young musicians were members of five divisional youth bands that Dignitaries take the salute united to make an effective and formidable ensemble. They represented Anglia, London their sense of praising out into a broken knows how to test the International Staff North-East, Northern, Southern and West world. Songsters and did so by choosing Samuel Midlands Divisions and added a special char- A special welcome was offered to guest Barber’s ‘Agnus Dei’ as their first contribution. acteristic to the evening. soloist Kathryn Ballantine (Canada and For this listener, it worked! The care and They were joined by the International Staff Bermuda). The daughter of Majors Heather sensitivity with which it was approached made Band for their first two contributions, both and Len Ballantine, Kathryn had been known for one of those oasis moments in the evening. conducted by Assistant Territorial Music to many UK musicians from the six years the It was followed by Richard Phillips’ setting of Director Andrew Blyth. During the first of family spent in London during the 1990s. ‘I’ve Just Seen Jesus’, a Bill and Gloria Gaither these, ‘Keep Me Praising’ (Andrew Now a communicator in singing, dance and and Danny Daniels song of witness. Mackereth) the stage setting was completed theatre, she demonstrated a wide range of Their second set started with one of the by the arrival from both sides of the stage of vocal techniques and sounds in her singing of lighter moments of the evening, Harold USA Western Territory Staff Songsters who, a number of songs during the evening: ‘Joyful, Burgmayer’s vocalisation of Norman Bear- with their leader Neil Smith, were welcomed Joyful’, ‘Wade In The Water’ and ‘His Eye Is croft’s ‘Just Like John’, which was followed by enthusiastically. Paul Sharman’s setting of On The Sparrow’. two well-known songs which will have pleased ‘The Blessing’ (Nik and Emma Pears) A poignant moment came as Kathryn many who have sung them: ‘Jesus Himself followed and prepared the way for prayer. danced while her husband, Kyle Higgins, Drew Near’ (Arch Wiggins and George Territorial Music Director Stephen Cobb, brought words from Psalm 139 during the Marshall) and ‘God, We Will Give You Glory’ then offered words of welcome to all the second half of the concert. (Gwenyth and Robert Redhead). participants and a number of special guests – The USA Western Territory Staff Songsters Mention must be made of the backing to all General John Larsson (Retired), Com - brought their own special brand of music in the vocal work of the evening, good bass missioner Freda Larsson, Chief of the Staff two spots. The first included ‘Sing And sounds, non-overpowering percussionists and Commissioner André Cox, Commissioner Rejoice’ (Gary Hallquist) and ‘Boundless!’, a especially three superb pianists: the youthful Silvia Cox, Territorial Commander new setting of the Founder’s Song by Kevin Elliot Launn who accompanies the ISS with Commissioner Clive Adams, Commissioner Larsson. The second set comprised ‘Bow The serious skill, David Dunford, the exceptional Marianne Adams, Chief Secretary Colonel Knee’, a familiar Chris Machen and Mike accompanist for the USA Western Territory David Hinton and Colonel Sylvia Hinton. Harland song set by Tom Fettke, and a new, Staff Songsters and Nicholas King, a member During the evening, the TC brought more extended work, ‘Love’s Call’ written by of the THQ Music Ministries Unit, who, encouraging and challenging words to Stephen Pearson and Andrew Blyth for the although only involved in accompanying one the occasion, gently laced with humour. songsters’ UK tour. The disciplined and song of Kathryn’s, did so beautifully and Speaking of the way God communicates unpretentious conducting of Neil Smith skilfully. creatively through music, he said: ‘Music is revealed thorough training and rehearsal of a International Staff Bandmaster Stephen part of God’s expression of himself to, group that meets only three times a year Cobb led the ISB with his customary skill and and through, us.’ Quoting from musical because of the size of the territory – some sensitivity as the band presented two signifi- contributions that had been heard during three thousand miles from top to bottom! cant works. The first was a composition of the evening, he encouraged people to take Songster Leader Dorothy Nancekievill Dudley Bright, entitled ‘Fantasia On Glory To

Songster Leader Neil Smith conducts USA Western Territory Kathryn Ballantine Staff Songsters

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The International Staff Songsters Andrew Blyth conducting the divisional youth bands

His Name’, a celebration of the music of Lieut- Colonel Ray Steadman-Allen OF, referring to Music – the Army’s pulse hall, using appropriate and relevant music. many of his works, but centring on his beauti- Listeners were challenged to consider the ful melodies, ‘Blacklands’ and ‘Remember Me’. WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE context of Salvation Army music, its content The screened picture montage was both inter- and its character. In moments of reflection esting and helpful, although personally I would FOLLOWING the Gospel Arts Concert, the many went forward to the mercy seat. have valued a brief explanation beforehand – sense of fellowship, mutual support and respect Lunchtime concerts by the staff sections seated back in the audience you couldn’t read that exists between music leaders continued preceded an afternoon meeting that also the programme notes with the lights down! during Music Leaders Councils the following featured the USA Western Territory Staff The ISB also presented ‘Mission Force’, a day. Under the ministry of territorial leaders Songsters and Kathryn Ballantine. challenging work by Stephen Bulla that speaks Commissioners Clive and Marianne Adams, In his opening prayer, Bandmaster Alan of the vision needed to move the mission of the day afforded a welcome break from the Kershaw (Rochdale) acknowledged the ‘buzz’ the church forward. It featured ‘Breathe On weekly demands of leadership, giving opportu- in the Assembly Hall, referring to expectancy Me, Breath Of God’ and ‘Be Thou My Vision’. nity for worship, reflection and refocus. that God wanted to bless his Army. One of the accolades of the evening must go In her prayer, Songster Leader Sonia Huke The USA Western Territory Staff Songsters to the 130 young musicians who formed the (Hemel Hempstead) thanked God for ‘space maintained their emerging reputation as excel- united divisional youth bands. (What an array to pray’. In his testimony, Territorial Music lent communicators of the Christian faith as of percussionists!) The staff bandmaster con- Secretary Neil Smith (USA Western) thanked they sang ‘O Clap Your Hands’, ‘Bow The ducted the young people in an excellent pres- God for the opportunities to encourage those Knee’, ‘How Sweet The Sound’ and entation of ‘Kerygma’ by Stephen Ponsford, in local leadership. Worship included songs ‘Boundless!’ Their singing demonstrated not easy music, and the results were totally destined to be included in the new songbook, versatility and the ability to use different styles authentic – the full ensemble sound being a and helpful contributions from the ISS and and communication techniques to engage with very mature one. In the second half, conducted ISB preceded the message by the Territorial an appreciative audience. Kathryn delighted by Andrew Blyth, they offered a beautifully Commander. with her beautiful interpretation of ‘Don’t Pass restful version of ‘Lord, How I Love You’, Referring to himself as a ‘cricket-loving but Me By’ and ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’, accom- Keith Banks’ choice chorus arranged by Leslie failed musician’, he apologised to music leaders panied by pianist Nicholas King (THQ). The Condon, and the rhythmic, driving Martin on behalf of those who struggle to attain any ISB and ISS featured music especially written Cordner setting, ‘Round Up’. Soloists and semblance of musical proficiency, but thanked for them – ‘Thro’ The Fair’ (flugelhorn soloist, ensemble are to be congratulated. those who had! That said, the commissioner Richard Woodrow), ‘Grace’, ‘Anastasis’ and ‘A A congregational setting of ‘Christ For The acknowledged that life often resembles an Light Came Out Of Darkness’ – before Com - World We Sing’ and a finale from the two ‘internal cadence’ and that the ‘rhythm of life’ is missioner Marianne Adams suggested that staff songster groups and the ISB of Handel’s an apt description of discipleship. He encour- The Salvation Army revels in the concept of ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, conducted by Songster aged the congregation to remember that music celebration, albeit through different forms and Leader Neil Smith, completed the evening. isn’t an end in itself; rather that it is to the culture. She said: ‘Music helps us to remember In his welcome note in the programme, the Army what a pulse is to a patient. Using word truths, to speak of Jesus and to teach .’ Territorial Music Director said: ‘Putting examples from General Albert Orsborn and She encouraged everyone to play their part in together the programme for an event such as Ruth Tracey, the commissioner reminded the ‘God’s symphony orchestra’. this evening’s concert represents something of music leaders that it is important for As Lieut-Colonel Norman Bearcroft was a challenge, but I do hope that there will be Salvationist musicians to ‘know and tell the unable to attend the weekend, Lieut-Colonel something for everybody during the course of story of Jesus’ and that creative communication Trevor Davis, remarked that, after 40 years of the evening.’ If there wasn’t, they must be through music should be of mutual benefit to attendance, he was now old enough to lead the pretty hard to please! – T. D. those of faith and those of none. He suggested assembly in the traditional benediction See Gospel Arts photo feature on that the experience of the ‘glory of God’ inside ‘Eternal God’ with the triumphant coda: pages 12 and 13 the hall should then be proclaimed outside the ‘Christ has overcome the world’. – J. M.

Salvationist 22 June 2013 7 NEWS

Memorable anniversary weekend SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD

MORE than 300 people gathered at Durham’s Gala Theatre to commence 123rd corps anniversary celebrations with guests Backworth Male Voice Choir, Sheffield Citadel Band and Lieut- Colonels Eddie and Kathy Hobgood (IHQ). The choir’s poignant singing of ‘The Collier’s Requiem’ reflected its roots in the once-thriving mining industry. The band presented soprano and trombone solos and the cornet duet ‘Quicksilver’. A highlight for many was Lieut-Colonel Kathy Hobgood’s singing of ‘He’s Always Been Faithful’, enhanced by her husband’s piano accom- paniment and Ellie Mackereth (Sheffield Citadel) on the cello. On Sunday Lieut-Colonel Eddie Hobgood presented a scene from his musical Brengle: My Life’s Ambition, before urging the congrega- tion to be more like Jesus. In the afternoon the congregation was urged to stay true to their heritage by preaching the message of God’s love. A memorable weekend ended with a glory march. – R. B. WEEK 17 Monday 24 June John 13 – Jesus washes his disciples’ feet and predicts his betrayal and denial OHow literally should we take the command from Jesus in v14? OWho do you think this disciple (v23) could be?

Tuesday 25 June John 14 – Jesus claims to be the Way, the Truth and the Life, and promises the Holy Spirit O vv1–3 are sometimes used by proponents of the Rapture – the belief that Jesus is preparing a place for us in Heaven, and that he will come and take believers to be with him, prior to his second coming. Could there be an alternative interpretation? Or is it logical to interpret these verses in this way? OIs there any room in v6 for allowing the possibility that other religions may also lead to God and salvation?

Wednesday 26 June John 15 – Jesus teaches about Dedicated Divas people in the audience attended attitudes to each other, to God and the world the Army for the first time. deliver inspiring O The group also led the Sunday In what ways has Jesus loved his disciples (and us)? How message meetings, using their intricate can we repeat this loving behaviour towards one another? SHERINGHAM vocal harmonies to make God’s presence very real. The Thursday 27 June John 16 – The work of the Holy Spirit is summarised and the disciples understand more THE Dedicated Divas led a weekend concluded with ‘Divas’ OIf the Holy Spirit had not yet been sent, what would Saturday evening concert, inter- Benediction’, written by Pauline spersing songs with humour and Emeny, a member of the group. those early gatherings of believers have been like without an inspiring message. Many – J. C. his presence? Friday 28 June John 17 – Jesus prays for himself, his disciples and all believers OJesus prays for you and me (v20) OWhat exactly is Jesus saying (v24)?

WORTHING: Lieut-Colonels KETTERING CITADEL: Christine and Ian Barr (THQ) Kettering Citadel Band and led Pentecost meetings. Singing Harborough Band provided an Company Member Joseph Green - inspiring and enjoyable evening wood presented the colonels with of music, raising more than The Wee Care parent-and-toddler group at Inverness, with a picture of Worthing Pier as a £650 for Cransley Hospice. The helpers Cath Fernie and Major Roma Brownsmead, enjoyed a memento of their visit. Corps folk bands per formed their own sponsored toddle to Bellfield Park; they had a snack and fun have made their witness at the pro grammes, before uniting to together, raising money for their funds pier over the last century. – S. H. play the final piece. – B. H.

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New partnership announced UKT

A PARTNERSHIP has been announced between The Salvation Army and the growing Fresh Expressions movement, which encourages and resources new ways of being church. Fresh Expressions works with Christians from a broad range of denominations and traditions and, since the initiative started in 2004, has seen thousands of new congre- gations being formed alongside more traditional churches. Major Drew McCombe (THQ) commented: ‘We are really pleased to be joining Fresh Expressions. We believe we can bring a valua- ble contribution to the movement, and it will help The Salvation Army to reach more people in Retired Corps Sergeant-Major Bill Burridge greets the TC at Ringwood Corps; Commissioners future.’ Clive and Marianne Adams and divisional leaders Lieut-Colonels Graham and Kirsten Owen visited Bishop Graham Cray, Arch- the corps before the divisional celebration bishops’ Missioner and leader of the Fresh Expressions team, added: ‘The Fresh Expressions Ecumenical movement has proved to be an unexpected ecumenical gift. We Christian Aid events are partnering one another as we WELWYN GARDEN CITY learn how to plant fresh expres- sions of church to reach those COVENTRY City Band set off whom we are not reaching through for a weekend of ministry in our existing work. To have The Welwyn Garden City to launch Salvation Army in this movement Christian Aid week. can only enrich it.’ – A. R. Saturday night’s concert in the United Reformed church SKEWEN: Corps officer Major included soloists Catherine Ellis. Later, the message encour- to proclaim God’s message and Gordon Atter led the Churches Wallis (tenor horn) with ‘He aged people to think about how help the church to grow, not to Together in Wales Pentecost Loves Me’, Gemma Potter (bass they could best use their gifts to close. At Welwyn Garden City Praise In The Park. The band trombone) with ‘This Is My spread God’s word. Corps, Captain Maureen Bain accompanied the singing. Other Story’ and Huw Ellis (cornet) On Sunday the band split into (Coventry City) delivered the church members contributed who played ‘Caprice – Zelda’. A three groups to aid worship. At message. People committed to with Bible readings and later highlight was ‘The Two Imps’ Woodhall Lane church Major return to the corps and become shared in fellowship with people xylophone duet, played by Adrian Maddern (THQ) reig- more involved. At the Welwyn visiting the park. – S. L. Sebastian Farrel and Samuel nited the congregation’s passion Garden City Free church, there were members of the congrega- tion who had not attended for some time. On Sunday after- noon the band presented a programme outside the Howard Centre (see picture), raising £100 for Christian Aid. The musicians returned home feeling they had been used by God and that three churches were on fire with excitement for Abertillery Band accompanies hymns in a Tesco car park for a Whitsun gathering of churches the future. – J. F.

Salvationist 22 June 2013 9 COMPETITION RESULTS

IN the 20 April edition of Salvationist we invited readers to have a go at writing for the paper and to submit pictures. We thank everyone who responded and are now pleased to announce the winners for each category GET WRITING

MY STORY OChristine Barrett, Pokesdown (page 11)

VIEWPOINT OKarl Allison, Worthing (page 14) OA IN THE PICTURE PEOPLE

OA ‘Just William’ Keith Bird, Belper B O ‘Market seller in Laos’ Nicholas Anderson, Cardiff (runner-up)

PLACES

OB ‘Dail Beag beach, Isle of Lewis’ Robert Turley, Preston

‘Reflection in a puddle, Kos’ Keith Bird, Belper (runner-up)

NATURE

OC ‘Passion flower’ Harry Dobbs, Sale

‘Robin’ Fred Selby, Rhyl (runner-up)

OC

10 Salvationist 22 June 2013 MY STORY A strange feeling

by Christine Barrett

The winning article in the My Story category

HEN did the story foundations of my beliefs were solidly I remembered occasionally attending begin? Perhaps it laid and the teaching I received has a beach Sunday school run by The was with dear old stood me in good stead ever since. Salvation Army. I loved sitting on the Canon Price Fast-forward another three years and warm sand singing ‘the wise man built coming into my it was a different story. I was a librarian his house upon the rock’. But that was and a Londoner. I went to church, of all. I’d had no other contact with The Wprimary school to tell us Bible stories. course, but somehow it was different. I Salvation Army. I’d been curious though. Or perhaps it was praying ‘Lord keep us didn’t belong to the student group any I remember looking for in safe this night’ at the end of a school more, but neither was I a ‘young Smiths, not realising you had to go into day and feeling wonderfully secure. married’. There didn’t seem to be a a pub to get it. There was one defining moment that group for people like me. My Christian Having located my nearest Salvation stands out in my memory. I was seven university friends were scattered far Army hall (not very near!) I walked there or eight years old, on a hillside in and wide and my new friends and the next Sunday morning. There were Gloucestershire with the countryside colleagues weren’t Christians. It was no convenient buses and it was bitterly spread below me and larks singing high the classic scenario that the Christian cold. The doorway to the hall was above. I knew, just knew that God had Union leadership team had warned us covered by a thick blue curtain and I can made everything I could see. about so earnestly. remember the wind blowing it in my face Fast-forward ten years and it was Then the final straw. Upstairs, as I struggled to enter. I almost turned Freshers Weekend for the University of Downstairs moved to a Sunday tail and went back the way I’d come. But Wales at Aberystwyth. We were evening viewing slot and my landlady I didn’t and I was astonished at the encouraged to take part in a treasure warmth of the welcome I received from hunt, which introduced us to the town. It the small, elderly congregation. I had was a hot day and Aberystwyth is hilly. I CAME FACE come home. We straggled towards the finishing line There have been many ups and at the Student Union Building and TO FACE WITH MY downs since that day, of course. But discovered that the university Christian ‘‘ everything I do as a Salvationist is

Union – as wise as serpents and as REAL SELF coloured by the conviction that God harmless as doves – had laid on free called me into The Salvation Army all refreshments. Most of the freshers invited me to watch it on her’’ television those years ago – and he hasn’t yet hurriedly downed a glass of orange juice set. That was the end of Sunday given me permission to leave! and disappeared before the ‘God evening church! botherers’ could talk to them. I lingered. New Year’s Day found me in my I was homesick and hadn’t any idea how rented room alone. I’d planned to meet I was going to spend the next day as no one of my university friends, but both of official events were lined up for us. It us were unwell. In the silence of the didn’t take too much persuasion before I day I came face to face with my real agreed to accompany an older student self and didn’t much like what I saw. to church. And it didn’t take long before I Then I had the strange feeling that I became a Christian. should find out where the nearest Student life as a new Christian was Salvation Army church was. That was fun – a little too much head knowledge, odd. I remembered the Salvation Army perhaps, and not enough practical band coming round the roads at CHRISTINE WORSHIPS outworking of my faith. But the Christmas time when I was a child. AT POKESDOWN

Salvationist 22 June 2013 11 PHOTO FEATURE

Pictured clockwise from top left: a view from the Royal Albert Hall stage, the USA Western Territory Staff Songsters, the congregation, International Staff Songster Leader Dorothy Nancekievill, the united divisional youth bands, Territorial Commander Commissioner Clive Adams, Kyle Higgins and Kathryn Ballantine and Territorial Music Director Stephen Cobb

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Salvationist 22 June 2013 13 VIEWPOINT Whosoever will may come! Do we still sing it and do we still mean it? asks Karl Allison The winning article in the Viewpoint category

HE old chorus probably challenge to be shirked. However become more disreputable than the isn’t sung so much these much we may yearn to teach biblical bunch of social misfits Jesus used to days as it was when I morality, it would be a strange social hang out with. was growing up. I’m gospel that did not recognise a A judgmental attitude should be pretty sure we used to greater acceptance as a greater good. challenged wherever we encounter it – really mean it back then Discrimination has hurt far too many on the internet, in our community, in our Tand I cling to the hope that, deep down for far too long. congregation or in our church in our grace-filled, mission-led bones, This is the age of equality. Inclusion leadership. We should speak truth to we still mean it today. Or do we? Would is the battle of our times. When future power as readily as we explain the wide it not be more honest to admit that we open doors of grace to an uncomfortable have succumbed to the hardened membership. reality of what an older saint of a large THIS IS THE Our powerful collective identity, so corps said to me 20 years ago: ‘The often a positive, cannot be allowed to Army’s not for everyone, my dear.’ AGE OF EQUALITY. turn in on itself and be used to exclude Perhaps the ‘whosoever’ used to be ‘‘ those who seem that little bit too easier to define. We used it to mean INCLUSION IS different. We are not free to demand the drunkard and the fallen woman and that someone quickly changes in order the man who’d gambled the shirts off THE BATTLE OF to fit in with our established routines. It the backs of his children. We’d draw OUR TIMES may take some time. It may take many them in, win them over, lead them to years. It may even be that someone is Christ and witness their glorious never fully convinced of the need to conversion to a better way of life. generations look back at ’us,’ I believe change every aspect of their lives in Nowadays, things aren’t always so they’ll applaud us for the slow and order to exist within the will of God. It is clear. Now we have the person painful advances we’re making in imperative that such a person can still suffering from substance abuse, the finally working out that absolutely feel fully part of The Salvation Army – sex worker and the family that social everyone should be considered with still wanted, still cherished, still services should have intervened with the same degree of dignity and resourced and empowered, still able to so much sooner. We have the person respect. Religious organisations will play an active role in the ever-developing of another faith, the person with a be judged largely on the extent to mission of the organisation. different lifestyle, the people who which they contributed to this It is the braver path. ‘The Army’s not choose to define themselves by the progress without losing sight of their for everyone’? If that’s true, then it’s not degree of their social nonconformity. own beliefs. for me. We used to talk about saving the lost All too often, it can look as if and going for the worst soul, but now Christians are bringing up the rear in most of the people we would love to matters of equality. We can’t keep on lead to Christ do not see themselves appearing to be the last to accept the as lost or broken or in need of much colour or the gender or the age or the change. They may still be curious sexuality or the disability or the belief about Jesus, but they are far more system of the person who wants to sit likely to reject our idea of a proper down next to us and learn about Christian behavioural code and tell us Jesus. And it does not matter one jot if that ‘this is who I am’ and that ‘you this is sometimes uncomfortable; our should accept me as me’. This is not a congregations are unlikely to ever KARL LIVES IN WORTHING

14 Salvationist 22 June 2013 BIBLE STUDY Jacob’s dream at Bethel In the first of a four-part series entitled Dreams And Visions, by four different writers, Captain Scott Linnett focuses on Jacob

STUDY PASSAGE GENESIS 28:10–22

ACOB’S dream follows the Abraham and Jacob: ‘I am the Lord, the Even at moments of self-induced deception of his father Isaac, God of Abraham and the God of trauma, God offers a way back and a through which he seized the Isaac…’ way forward. Instead of fleeing to a new blessing Isaac intended to Such covenant echoes must have place, real strength and solace are give his first-born son, Esau. resonated strongly, reminding Jacob of found when the question, ‘To whom Jacob is now fleeing from his God’s presence with, and provision for, shall I flee?’ is answered with a heartfelt Jelder twin in fear of his life, and heading Abraham during his journeying. The ‘Jesus’! to Haran where his uncle, Laban, lives. Lord promised to remain with Jacob Two decades later Jacob did indeed Isaac graciously blessed the younger wherever he went and confirmed that return safely to Bethel, together with a twin once more as he departed, and one day he would even return to his large family, great wealth and his large – with those last words fresh in his mind household. This assurance of covenant household. There, at the ‘house of God’, – Jacob’s first night as a fugitive was faithfulness and divine accompaniment Jacob declared his compelling testimony spent under the stars with a stone for not only broke Jacob’s sleep, but also for all to hear about the Lord who his pillow. Deceit and haste have broke into any sense of painful personal ‘answered me in my day of distress and rendered Jacob vulnerable; relationships disorientation – offering hope for a has been with me wherever I have gone’ and reputation are in tatters and the promise-filled and purposeful (Genesis 35:3). future appears uncertain. pilgrimage. Here the white noise of In the midst of this precarious panic during the darkness of night has FOR REFLECTION predicament, he dreams of ‘a ladder set been replaced in silence by the OWhich distractions would best be up on the earth, the top of it reaching to illuminating light of God. addressed to help discern the Lord’s Heaven’ (Genesis 28:12 all quotations Jacob’s awe-filled response combines calling upon your life? from New Revised Standard Version). words, actions and promises. At dawn OHow might your life as a promise-filled This initiative of the Lord elegantly an altar was constructed and anointed purposeful pilgrimage look? indicates the divine quality of grace: with oil, after which Jacob renamed the OWhat poor choices that could cause undeserved merit, unearned favour. place ‘Bethel’, meaning ‘house of God’. self-induced trauma and make for an Whilst Esau desired vengeance, the He then made a conditional vow to the uncertain future should you cease Lord sought reconciliation as he spoke Lord, promising to offer a tithe of all his immediately? to Jacob, and even ‘stood beside him’ possessions if he was indeed safely OTake a moment to remind yourself of (Genesis 28:13). returned to his father’s house. answered prayers and testify openly to In the words of Albert Orsborn, ‘He The gentle calling of the covenant- God’s faithfulness. came right down to me, to condescend making God, of our relationship-forming to be my friend’ (SASB 398), and that Lord, is often recognised most clearly NEXT WEEK: EZEKIEL’S VISION tender celebration of God’s gracious when distractions are intentionally reaching out to undeserving humanity silenced. Such distractions might be was Jacob’s surprising experience too. fruitless busyness for busyness’ sake, His encounter with God came only when idle observation of broadcast media, he was finally still and silent, where no indiscriminate internet surfing or mindless distractions remained, and when the monitoring of social media – all of which Lord’s words would be heard with clarity. can fill eyes, ears and hours. The For the first time Jacob hears for deliberate muting of or fasting from such himself the covenant that God made distractions can allow us to discern the with Abraham. Verses 13 to 15 affirm most important voice of all: that of our CAPTAIN LINNETT IS CORPS the relationship between the Lord, loving Creator, who calls us to follow him. OFFICER, LLANELLI

Salvationist 22 June 2013 15 NEW COMMITMENTS

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1. SAREN ROBERTS, CATHERINE ROBERTS Soldiers 7. LESLEY ROBERTSON Adherent member KNOTTINGLEY DONCASTER CATHERINE and Saren’s children, Lauren and Niall, went to the LESLEY invited the Lord back into her life at Easter last year. parent-and-toddler group and the family first started attending Former corps officer Captain Stuart Crane helped her realise that Sunday meetings in January 2012. Church is now a big part of their God had led her back to the corps. She now attends a house group lives; Catherine helps with the children’s activities and Saren helps and is a Street Pastor. Lesley (pictured fifth from left with friends with the weekly youth group. The Roberts family are pictured with from her house group) was welcomed by corps officer Major Jane corps officer Lieutenant Sandra Chamberlain. – M. T. Cowell. – C. W.

2. – 6. LAURA CHIRNSIDE, JULIE-ANN MOORE, DANNY 8. CLAIRE FORWARD Adherent member PONTYPOOL BRYDON Adherent members ADAM NEWMAN, CATHERINE CAPTAIN David Williamson (DHQ) welcomed Claire as an ANDERSON Junior soldiers CROOK adherent member. Claire came to the corps through the community LAURA, Danny and Julie-Ann became part of the fellowship as drop-in and soon became involved as a volunteer. She has a strong volunteers. desire to go deeper in her relationship with Jesus. She is pictured with Through conversations with corps folk Laura started wondering corps leader Territorial Envoy Sara Browning and Captain Williamson. about . She decided to follow Jesus and now helps lead – I. B. activities at the corps. Danny didn’t know God when he began attending youth club but started to find out more about faith. He 9. GILL JONES Soldier SHEFFIELD CITADEL wants to follow Jesus and decided to make The Salvation Army his CORPS folk gladly welcomed a new soldier to the fellowship when church. Former junior soldier Julie-Ann felt welcome and decided to Gill was enrolled by corps officers Majors Liliane and Paul Westlake. make an important step in her faith. Gill was brought up as an Anglican but in 2001 she needed to extend Adam attends the youth club and found his faith in God when he her Christian experience and visited The Salvation Army. She became went to Sunday meetings. He co-ordinates prayer and fundraising an adherent member in 2004 and since then has felt called to be a events at the corps. soldier. – G. B. Corps officers Lieutenants Dawn and Mark Anderson welcomed Laura, Danny and Julie-Ann as adherent members and enrolled Adam GRAHAM FREEMAN Soldier STAPLE HILL (not pictured) as a junior soldier. GRAHAM became a Christian and found the Lord when working in Catherine is the daughter of the corps officers. She has waited all Africa. He met Salvationist Michelle Jefferies, who is now his wife, her life to become a junior soldier because she knows Jesus. She was and became a member of the corps. He testified that his life is not enrolled by Lieutenants Debbie and Dominic Eaton (Ireland DHQ). about himself, but what Jesus wants. Graham was enrolled by corps – D. A. officer Major Ian Urmston. – V. W.

16 Salvationist 22 June 2013 10. JANET KILBEY Adherent member MIDSOMER NORTON 14. KELLY ALDER Adherent member LEWIS ALDER, JANET was led to the corps through the Cameo club. She started to feel PATIENCE CHIKOWORE, NANA DARKWA OSAA POKU, unsettled in her own church and made the decision to try The Salvation MANUELA ANTWI, PHILIPPA ANTWI, BRIGHT ANTWI, Army, finding a warm and friendly environment. Janet was welcomed as OLIVIA McGOWAN Junior soldiers READING CENTRAL an adherent member by corps officer Major Sharon Robinson. – S. R. KELLY was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Iain Hudson and her brother Lewis was enrolled as a junior soldier the 11. BARBARA KING Soldier MALDON same day. Patience, Nana, Olivia and siblings Manuela, Philippa and CORPS officers Majors Margaret and Stephen Huyton enrolled Bright were also enrolled as junior soldiers. They all attend the corps Barbara as a soldier and shared a prayer of blessing with her husband with their families. – P. B. Fred (pictured) after a three-year journey of faith. Barbara had been YPSM at Brightlingsea more than 30 years ago and subsequently 15. & 16. CHEONG OWENS, MARJORIE JENKINS Adherent attended other churches. Meeting and marrying Fred in 2009 led to members READING CENTRAL them attending a number of churches within Maldon before they both CHEONG established friendships with corps members and accepted felt led by God to the Army. – S. H. an invitation to the Walking Fellowship and other corps activities. She began to attend worship and was drawn to the mercy seat. She was 12. SHEILA THOMAS Adherent member OLDHAM welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Alison ROUNDTHORN Hudson. SHEILA spoke of the unstoppable calling of God on her heart and Marjorie started worshipping at the corps after a friend, corps testified that she was proud to commit her life to Christ and be a part member Harry Walmsley was . She was welcomed of The Salvation Army. She thanked corps members and her close as an adherent member by Major Iain Hudson. friend Pat Wilde for a warm welcome, friendship, prayers and support. Corps officers Lieutenants Ian and Wendy Hall welcomed Sheila as 17. KATH SCOTT Adherent member LEICESTER SOUTH an adherent member. – I. H. FOR many years Kath’s husband was the hall cleaner at Leicester Castle Corps. With the change of venue, Kath volunteered to take 13. JULIA HILL, ANN MEE-BISHOP Adherent members on the work, even though she attended very rarely. Over time, she LONG EATON became more involved and was welcomed by corps officer Major CORPS folk were delighted to welcome Julia and Ann into the Chris Herbert, to the delight of all those who have come to love her fellowship. They felt supported by the corps through difficult times. and appreciate the excellent work she invested in the new hall. They were welcomed by corps officer Major Rebecca Wilson. – R. W. – B. B.

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supply, for a small charge, second-hand carol anywhere and everywhere from uniforms for those who may struggle to village green to parish church and take buy new ones. We would like to help part in anything that, as a Christian church, people for whom finance might be an we could reasonably be expected to take obstacle to taking the step to become a part in. We do not push people into uniformed Salvationist. uniform to get them into the sections, but If anyone has any uniforms they wish encourage them to take part as a means of to donate to this bank please contact me worship; in time the decision to take on the CHARITY SHOPS at [email protected] responsibility of soldiership or adherency or telephone 01778 421916. often follows. This is not a prerequisite to REALLY AID MISSION being ‘allowed’ the privilege of using one’s Richard Durrant, musical (or other) talent as an aid to I WAS encouraged by the article Major, worship or in general corps activities. (Salvationist 8 June) on charity shops in Bourne If people see even a little of Christ in us, East Scotland and would endorse fully they will decide for themselves whether or the thinking and initiative shown. not to become a Christian and I have found that corps charity shops PEOPLE NEED TO Salvationist. Give them a job (whatever it are not only a successful means of be), show them Christian love and the raising funds but also a way of reaching SEE CHRIST IN US response will often follow. out to people in our community and are When my mother died someone wrote: a big part of our mission. My wife and I WRITE in response to the letter from ‘She was the reason I became a Christian, I have been fortunate to have been able Melvyn Owen, ‘The silver needs not because of anything she said but to start shops at three different corps polishing’ (Salvationist 1 June), where he because of the way she led her life.’ and in each case they have made a writes about decreasing numbers – but it To go forward as an Army, we must first significant difference to our mission, need not be so if the closed mind live the Christian life so that it becomes an bringing in new people, giving a real concept to which he refers could be attractive goal that others wish to achieve presence in our community and replaced with something positive. for themselves and at their own pace. It resourcing our mission with funds. When the Fry brothers started what requires faith and is the challenge that At our present corps our shop, which was to become the first Salvation Army our Army faces today. opened five years ago, has transformed band, William Booth was not impressed, To avoid any possible embarrassment so much of our mission. Not only has it but then he realised that it was a I am asking that my details be withheld taken our corps out of mission support, ‘portable organ’ and could reach the from publication, but if anyone genuinely but also has enabled us to refurbish our parts that church organs couldn’t. So he wishes to contact me, please do so hall, helped us with funding to build a stuck his neck out and look where our through Salvationist. new youth centre and to employ a youth bands get us now – the Royal Albert Hall and children’s worker. Also a number of and Buckingham Palace! Name and address volunteers have joined us in worship A few years ago I was asked to help withheld over the last few years. out at a small outreach. The average The key ingredients to success are to number attending was around six, have the right premises/location and the including my wife and myself. Last WE NEED TIMBRELS/ right manager, and if these two vital Sunday we had 34 in the congregation, ingredients are found then, with God’s and that includes those in the band and TAMBOURINES help, a charity shop can be a fantastic singing group that both now exist. mission tool. Everyone is welcomed into our AFTER the I noticed in the same issue of congregation and no rules are set other overwhelming Salvationist a letter asking what to do than that we are a Christian church and success of our with used uniforms. After consultation expect people to accept that – and they timbrel group of with our local officers, we have agreed do. So if you can play you are given one (!) when that we will set up a used-uniform bank something to play, if you sing you get to Chatham Band in Bourne and hope to offer a service to sing and if you want to help behind the came to St Mary scenes then you shall indeed. Magdalene church The hall is open every day. The leader recently, we have had a demand for Readers sending letters by email is committed, and so is the congregation, tuition from others who were inspired. should include their name, full rank to welcoming people of all classes and Does anyone have an old Salvation if applicable and full postal address abilities and offering as much help in Army tambourine/timbrel (now there’s a O The Editor reserves the right to whatever way we possibly can. Many debate!) so that we can form a slightly edit letters or print extracts people just need to feel valued. larger group? We will collect or refund O Write to Salvationist (Letters), We have a range of people with postage within reason. We need ten. 101 Newington Causeway, different, special needs taking part; the London SE1 6BN or email youngest musician is just a teen and the [email protected] Barbara Steadman-Allen eldest is in their eighties! At Christmas we South Holmwood

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Salvationist 22 June 2013 19 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE MARRIAGES ORtd BM David Flett, Wick, of his wife OChristopher Bolton (Loughborough) Rtd CS Wilma Flett APPOINTED to Georgina Clancy at Minster by OHLS Joan Green, South Shields, of Effective 6 June: Captain Bryn Hargreaves her mother Mary Randall OTerritorial Envoy Raymond OBandsman Tim Bessex ODivisional Envoy Kevin Wibberley, Baynes, Chesterfield (Staple Hill) to Sarah Swallow at Ripley, of his wife Lorraine, Ruth OTerritorial Envoy Edward Dean, St Saviour’s church by the Rev Colin O’Neill and Helen Jarvis, Leicester Enniskillen Lunt and Major Janet Thompson South, of their mother, Margaret Effective 11 July: Burkiss of her sister OMajors Paula and Stuart DEDICATED TO GOD Ashman, additional appointment, OPoppy May, daughter of BM Nathan PROMOTED TO GLORY Briston and Bandswoman Rachel James, at OCommissioner Lawrence Moretz Effective 18 July to 30 September: Staple Hill by Lieutenant Nicola from USA Eastern on 16 May. OMajors Peter and Dawn Disney, Brooksbank Larry Moretz was born to officer Divisional Programme Support OFrancesco Roy, son of Chris and parents and entered training from Officers, West Midlands Jane Lamberti, at Wickford by Major Sunbury, USA, in 1962. He married Effective 18 July: Jill Miller Lieutenant Nancy Burke in 1965. OTerritorial Envoy Fiona OMia Adelaide and Rowan David, They served in corps, divisional, McKinstry, Dundee Menzieshill children of Miranda Keene, at Minster territorial and youth ministry in USA OTerritorial Envoy Stephanie by Captain Lyn Hargreaves Eastern prior to becoming regional Ruddy, Ripon OJessica Louise Ann, daughter of leaders of Puerto Rico. OMajor Christopher Sandford, Bandsman Nigel and Bandswoman They then returned to further Spiritual Director, Booth House Karen Barnes, at Dereham by Major appointments in USA Eastern. While Lifehouse, London Loes Palmer he was the territory’s Programme OMajor Karen Sandford, Associate OPaige, Trent-Lee and Shiloh Secretary from 1993 to 1997, Officer, Penge Rose, children of Perry Marcham and Lieut-Colonel Larry Moretz also OMajor Liliane Westlake, additional Becci Brennan; Poppy Pearl and served as Executive Officer of the appointment, Candidates Officer, Frankie David, children of Dave New York Staff Band. Southern Alexander and Lorna Hooper, all at Appointments as territorial leaders Effective 15 August: Staines by Major Christine Perkins followed, of South America West in OMajors Peter and Pat Exon, OSerena Louise, daughter of 1997 and USA Central in 2000. They Blackpool South Bandsman Steve and Melanie then returned to their home territory Effective 5 September: Hawkins, at Leigh-on-Sea by Major for their final appointment as OTerritorial Envoy Don Hall, Teresa Carmichael territorial leaders of USA Eastern in Associate Officer, Croydon Citadel 2002. They entered retirement in with responsibility for Caterham BEREAVED 2010. OCaptain Ade Huntley (née Fashade) A faithful, dynamic and pace-setting LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED of her mother Grace Adedugbe leader, Commissioner Larry Moretz OCSM Elizabeth Ellison, Jarrow OGrenville Burn, Upper Norwood, of was humbly grateful for every OCS Arnie Jones, Minster his brother Bramwell God-given opportunity to contribute to the many ministries of The ENGAGEMENTS Salvation Army. He is survived by Commissioner Nancy Moretz, sons THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: O and Belgium, Sat Sun 7 Jul OSenior Leaders’ Day, Th 11 Larry and Tom Moretz and daughter OICO, Th 18 Cadet Christine Moretz Baker.

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER CLIVE ADAMS) O AND COMMISSIONER MARIANNE ADAMS: OIreland, Fri 21 Jun - Mon 24 OWilliam Booth College Lieut-Colonel Grace Garner from (Covenant Day), Wed 10 Jul OWestminster Central Hall (commissioning), Sat 13 OWilliam Booth Hassocks on 11 June College (farewell meeting), Sun 14 OCSM Malcolm Pilling,

THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: OSwanwick Morecambe (Adult and Family Ministries Conference), Fri 21 Jun - Sun 23** OSt Helier, Sun 23* OChatham, Sat 6 OKathleen Marshall, Doncaster Jul OWilliam Booth College (Covenant Day), Wed 10 OWestminster Central Hall (commissioning), Sat 13 OWilliam Booth College (farewell meeting), Sun 14 OFFICIAL GAZETTE COMMISSIONER WILLIAM COCHRANE: OUK, Boscombe, Sun 23 Jun OUK, Market Rasen, Sat Sun UK Territory 7 Jul

COMMISSIONERS TORBEN AND DEISE ELIASEN: OCaribbean, Wed 26 Jun - Tu 2 Jul LONG SERVICE 30 years – INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS: ONorway (Norway, Iceland and The Faeroes territorial 125th OMajor Margaret Stredwick, IHQ anniversary congress), Th 27 Jun - Sun 30 CLIVE ADAMS, *wife will not accompany Commissioner, **husband will not accompany Territorial Commander

20 Salvationist 22 June 2013 TRIBUTES When her husband was stationed in Singa- commitment to the Lord. She again became pore she and two of their children joined him a songster and was home league fellowship BILL LAIRD, for 18 months and attended the Army there. secretary for many years. CLYDEBANK Following retirement in 1986 they moved Kath had a down-to-earth manner and a BORN in 1917, Bill to Newcastle City Temple, becoming lunch- heart of gold. Her love for people and the was converted as a eon club treasurers and over-60 club Lord was evident in her caring for others and teenager in a local members. Marjorie also ran a singers’ group in the generosity of time she gave to hospital mission. In his twenties well into her late 70s, and sang at care homes. visitation and the elderly. She also prepared he transferred to She nursed Denis until his death in 2001, many meals for corps events. Partick Corps, where and continued to attend the corps until Kath was promoted to Glory in her 93rd he met Ethel. Their marriage in 1945 began shortly before her promotion to Glory. – B. I. year, in the sure and certain knowledge she a 43-year partnership, providing a secure, was at last meeting the Lord. – M. C. loving home for their four children. JIM BOWERS, A songster and bandsman, Bill served as SALE MRS ELSIE corps secretary and corps treasurer for more JIM was born into a CONEY, than 30 years. Partick merged with Whiteinch Salvationist family ASHFORD to become Glasgow West in 2001 and Bill from Higher Open- ELSIE, who was born later transferred to Clydebank to join his shaw in 1916. It was in 1920, was the first family, who he loved to have around him. there that he met and person to meet Lieu- Bill was never comfortable in the limelight, married Gladys. Jim tenant Buist when he but lived out his strong faith quietly and was an engineer and became involved in the arrived to begin a new faithfully, giving encouragement and prayer- trade union movement. A man of strong corps in South Willesborough. He asked support where he saw the need. – A. L. principles – which he adhered to with passion Elsie – then aged 16 – to help him, so she and all his life – in the 1960s he took part in the her sister Sybil attended the first meetings. RETIRED nuclear disarmament campaign march from Elsie also helped to raise funds to purchase a BANDMASTER Aldermaston to London. hall. JOHN STEADY, He was a hospital volunteer in retirement She met her husband Reg at the corps. HILLINGDON and, after transferring to Sale in 1991, helped They married in 1940 and had three children UPRIGHT and with the Young in Heart Club. – Alan, Adrian and Lynne. gracious, John was a Jim was a people person and a passionate In the early 1960s poor Sunday attend- true Christian gentle- prayer warrior. Just before his promotion to ances led to talk of closure, but Elsie – the man with great integ- Glory he prayed with his daughter Maureen, home league secretary – boosted numbers so rity, generosity and sense of humour. His life who had lovingly cared for him during his that closure was no longer an option. was full of compassion and love. Growing up latter days. – A. C./E. Y. She is remembered for her sunny smile and at Maldon, he served as YP band leader and cheerful disposition. – R. C. bandmaster. He married Heather in 1958. MRS DOROTHY Their children, Clive and Sharon – and later HENSHAW, MRS BETTY their four grandchildren – brought immense STAPLEFORD WILEMAN, happiness. DOROTHY was born SHEFFIELD After moving to Buckinghamshire in 1970 in 1926 at Beeston to CITADEL the family settled at Hillingdon, where John Salvationist parents. BETTY was born into served in several local officer roles. In retire- She attended the corps a Salvationist family at ment he resumed leadership of the YP band. until moving to Staple- Sheffield Citadel in John played tenor horn with the Central ford after her marriage to John in 1952. 1929. She met her South Area Fellowship Band, the British Dorothy held many local officer positions, husband Alf when she was 8 and he was 10. Association of Christian Brass Bands and including company guard, songster, over-60 Eventually marrying in 1949, their partner- also at the Easter Music Course. club tea sergeant, herald and recruiting ship lasted almost 64 years. He is now reunited with his daughter sergeant. The role that she enjoyed most was Betty cared passionately for their three Sharon, who died in 2010. – H. S. that of corps cadet guardian, where she was sons and six grandchildren and was soon to affectionately known by the many corps be a great-grandmother. A primary school MRS MARJORIE cadets as ‘Auntie Dorothy Mary’. teacher for many years, she had a special WENHAM, Remembered for her faithfulness in service, heart for all young people. NEWCASTLE Dorothy leaves a daughter, two grand children An active local officer, she served as CITY TEMPLE and one great-grandchild. – F. T. singing company leader, recruiting sergeant MARJORIE was born and home league and over-60 club pianist. in Hastings, where she MRS KATHLEEN CORK, A great encourager and listener, Betty met her husband Denis RAMSGATE was also active in often unseen pastoral towards the end of the KATH was born in 1920 and spent her ministries. war. Both played in the band, and Marjorie whole life in the Ramsgate area. After a Promoted to Glory at 84, her life was a – a talented pianist – was also a songster at period away from the corps, Kath – then beautiful and powerful witness for Christ. Hastings, Gosport and Portsmouth. widowed – returned in 1988 and renewed her – C. W.

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Salvationist 22 June 2013 22-23 Through the week with ‘Salvationist’ – a devotional thought for each day Saturday Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is Thursday this: to believe in the one he has sent.’ ‘Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made ( John 6:28 and 29) All things are possible to God, the heavens and the earth by your To Christ, the power of God in man, great power and outstretched arm. To me, when I am all renewed, Nothing is too hard for you.’ Tuesday When I in Christ am formed again, ( Jeremiah 32:17) The most impossible of all And witness, from all sin set free, Is that I e’er from sin should cease; All things are possible to me. Sunday Yet shall it be; I know it shall; (SASB 407) Jesus, look to thy faithfulness! All things are possible to him If nothing is too hard for thee, Friday That can in Jesus’ name believe; All things are possible to me. Lord, I no more thy truth (SASB 407) Lord Christ, help me to live this day blaspheme, for you, Thy truth I lovingly receive; Accomplishing each task that I must do. I can, I do believe in thee; Wednesday Help me to face with faith each new All things are possible to me. Now to him who is able to do demand (SASB 407) immeasurably more than all we ask or Assured that you are always near to hand. imagine, according to his power that is at And help me, Lord, to live within work within us, to him be glory in the your care, Monday church and in Christ Jesus throughout Each moment knowing you are Then they asked him, ‘What must all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. answering prayer. we do to do the works God requires?’ (Ephesians 3:20 and 21) Thank you Lord. Praying around the world… Liberia Command The Army opened fire in Liberia in 1988 after IHQ received letters from church pastors for ten years requesting the Army’s presence in the country. Work started in neighbouring Sierra Leone in 2010. The command, led by Lieut-Colonel Festus Oloruntoba, comprises 56 officers, 224 employees, 23 corps, 21 outposts, 12 schools, 2,372 soldiers, 86 adherent members and 424 junior soldiers. Prayers are requested for the stability of the nation and for the 25th anniversary celebrations in December.

Aberdaron church at evening. Picture: GARETH DICKENS