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GOING FURTHER FOR FARMERS Pages 12 and 13 NEEDED BY 18 February 11 am CONTENTS

3. FROM THE EDITOR

12. & 13. 4. PAPERS This week’s quotes from the papers

5. – 8. NEWS IHQ // UKT // Yorkshire // Parkhead // Milton Keynes // Hednesford // India // Japan // Gateshead // Stranraer // Isle of Wight // Rushden // Burton upon Trent // Southsea // Oldbury // Tiverton

9. LETTERS

10. & 11. ICO FEATURE 5. God’s way with me

12. & 13. FEATURE Go further for farmers

14. REVIEW Holiness: A Radiant Relationship

14. TRAIN LINES An inspector calls 5.

15. BIBLE STUDY 10. & 11. Glimpses of God

16. & 17. NEW COMMITMENTS

18. & 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS Army people, engagements and tributes

20. – 23. ADVERTS 14.

24. THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

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

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developing their livelihoods because of inadequate RIGHT payments. The poorest, most vulnerable people are prime targets for exploitation by those who seek to profit from the demand CHOICES we create. On pages 12 and 13 Carl Jobson points out that, even in OUR ancestors, who mainly relied on eating locally sourced times of recession, consumers are choosing not to abandon food in season, could never have imagined the choices and their global neighbours – which is good news. Who would availability of food and products that we have today. With have thought that right choices made during a shopping 24-hour shopping and massive superstores, we expect to be trip could be turned into a fight for social justice? able to purchase almost anything at any time from anywhere. Continuing on an international theme, on page 7 we However, the demands of consumers not only provide a share news of General ’s visit to India Central market for business opportunities but also the potential for Territory where 8,000 Salvationists met to experience a the unscrupulous to exploit the vulnerable for profit. The time of spiritual renewal. The report states that hundreds of busy pace of life and free availability of so many products people responded to a call to the mercy mean that, as consumers, we might not always stop to seat, many with tears rolling down their consider the production chain. cheeks! Even though we live in a very The horsemeat contamination of food products in our different world to our ancestors, the shops has raised a number of issues that we will continue to power of God to reach individual lives hear about for some time. However, it shows that things are remains unchanged. not always what they appear to be and that everyday food may have travelled many miles before it reaches our plates. MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY The scandal highlights just how little we know about the source of the products we consume and the routes they have taken to reach us. Fairtrade Fortnight, which begins on 25 February, focuses on the need for farmers in the world’s poorest countries to be paid fairly for the goods they work hard to produce. These two weeks are a time for us to stop and think about the impact of our actions on others. Whether we purchase tea bags or T-shirts we are encouraged to look for the Fairtrade mark on the packaging and labels. Would any of us really feel good about our purchases if we knew that someone, maybe even a child, had been exploited in the production process? Goods that seem such a bargain may well be helping to keep a family in poverty by preventing them from

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GENERAL : prefaced his resignation with a declaration AFFABLE AND ENERGETIC LEADER that he acted ‘having repeatedly examined OF THE SALVATION ARMY WHO DID my conscience before God’. His retirement MUCH TO MODERNISE ITS is no mere matter of personal convenience, VICTORIAN RULEBOOK an old man’s surrender of an unbearable General John Gowans was the inter- burden: it had become for him a demand of national head of The Salvation Army conscience. from 1999 to 2002… The Tablet He wrote more than 200 worship LENT CALL TO SLOW DOWN songs… The Rev Canon Dr Stephen Cherry, author As General he addressed the decline Time Wisdom For Ministry in recruitment in Britain and mainland of… … has Europe and reformed the conditions issued a challenge for this Lent time of service for officers. He presided aimed at getting people to give up being over the Millennial Congress in 2000 – busy – if only for half an hour per day to 20,000 people met in Atlanta, Georgia, prove to themselves that their lives are the largest gathering of Salvationists not out of control and to discover some of ever. the simple joys of living without doing… Gowans accepted the need to change Canon Stephen Cherry of Durham the Army’s image but be robustly Cathedral is suggesting that people give defended the Army’s social work, up busyness, believing this will give which he said was sophisticated ‘and people a chance to review their priorities as good as anybody’s’…He reintroduced and adopt a kinder and sustainable way an emphasis on lifelong learning for of living that will lead to people being Salvationists… both more spiritually alert and more Gowans was known for his generous and patient with others. cheerfulness, his infectious smile and The Church of England Newspaper his ready laugh. He tended to eschew MRS TIGGYWINKLE SEEKS SAFE simple handshakes in favour of a firm HOME IN CHURCHYARD hug.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Parishes in the UK are being asked to join a From an obituary in The Times survey designed to find our more about hedgehogs’ patterns of behaviour, which will A RADICAL LAST ACT be used to provide practical conservation Pope Benedict’s resignation confounds the action. simple binaries of liberal or conservative by Hedgehog numbers in Britain are declining which papal actions are routinely measured… by 3 to 5 per cent each year… The Anglican [His] startling abdication demonstrated Church’s 10,000 churchyards could provide that Benedict’s understanding of papacy is safe havens for them… Judith Evans, who promotes the Living radically different not only from that of Papa churchyard scheme for St Albans diocese, Wojtyla, but of most of his 20th-century said: ‘Like all animals, hedgehogs need food predecessors… and shelter… From this apparently most con servative of ‘The… scheme encourages the creation of popes comes a radical insistence that the compost heaps and log piles, which, as well pope is a functionary, and when he ceases to as acting as a larder containing slugs and be able to discharge his function, then he other invertebrates, provides shelter. must consider his position. Pope Benedict Church Times

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International Headquarters General Linda Bond welcomes Chief of the Staffl welcomes new Chief of the Commissioner and World President ofl Staff and World President Women’s Ministries Commissioner Silvia Coxl of Women’s Ministries IHQ

THE welcome meeting for Chief of the Staff Commissioner André Cox and World President of Women’s Ministries Com- missioner Silvia Cox had an upbeat atmos- phere and sense of affirmation. General Linda Bond told the congregation at IHQ that it was a special day for The Salvation Army. The ground floor was filled with IHQ officers, employees and delegates from the International College for Officers. Also present were the Chief ’s mother, Mrs Com- family where Jesus Christ is central and there missioner Hilda Cox, cousins Jean-Daniel is ‘a unity that comes from the Holy Spirit’. and Annette Chevalley – who had travelled In his message the Chief reflected that he from Switzerland – and former colleagues had realised the truth in the saying ‘actions and Army leaders, including General John speak louder than words’. He went on to say Larsson (Retired), Com missioner Freda that the world would be a different place if Larsson and Commissioner Gisèle Gowans. Christians had the ability to reflect to perfec- In his prayer Commissioner Lalkiamlova tion the things they believe. He reminded thanked God for calling Commissioners those present that they are called to be André and Silvia Cox into ministry and asked witnesses of another Kingdom, another real- him to bless and fill them with the Holy ity and higher way, and that they should strive Spirit so they would fulfil his purposes. to emulate Christ’s example. He warned that In her words of welcome to the WPWM, ‘faith can be a veneer when it should go Commissioner Janet Street said that she did deeper’. not need to convince the commissioner of the He concluded by saying: ‘We are called to value of women’s ministry around the world be one Army, to speak with one voice, to serve and the strength of women and their beautiful with undivided hearts, to be one people.’ trust in the Lord because of the new world In taking up this appointment Com - president’s vast experience in women’s minis- missioner André Cox follows in the footsteps tries. Commissioner Street went on to say that of his father Commissioner Ron Cox, who Commissioner André Cox addresses the IHQ is a window on the world, providing a served as Chief of the Staff from 1987 to meeting global viewpoint and many opportunities. 1991. – S. W. In her response Commissioner Silvia Cox said that she looked forward to discovering Annual Review is now the IHQ family and the world family of Salvationists. She thanked her officer parents available who showed her how to live for Christ. The UKT com missioner explained that through out her officership God had given her Scripture THE territorial Salvation Army Annual verses that helped and shaped her life. For her Review 2012 is now available on the appointment as WPWM she shared with the internet at www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki congregation a verse from Isaiah 43: ‘Do not AnnualReview. The report demonstrates the fear, for I have redeemed you; I have scope and diversity of The Salvation Army’s summoned you by name; you are mine.’ work and ministry, ranging from Soloist Lieut-Colonel Rob Garrad then engaging with young people, influencing sang ‘Christ Of Glory’. government policy, supporting and train- Welcoming the commissioners to IHQ, the ing vulnerable people and the enriching General said that God had equipped them for work of and these appointments because between them centres. they have a wealth of cross-cultural experi- Hard copies are being sent out to all ence. In taking up their new appointments, DHQs, corps and social services centres she added, they become part of a unique IHQ across the territory. – A. R.

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Church leaders take Musical blessings at anniversary Picken. George Wyles offered his personal testimony. action against tax weekend The weekend leaders Lieut-Colonels Alan PARKHEAD and Alison Burns (THQ), who cut the anniversary avoidance cake, encouraged the congregation to be there for YORKSHIRE THE West Scotland Youth Chorus visited to start the community. – A. D. the 127th corps anniversary celebration weekend. DIVISIONAL Commander The evening started with ‘Praise His Holy Name’ ABERTILLERY: Major Jenny Barwise and Lieut-Colonel Bill Heeley setting the tone for the weekend. Other items Captain Michael Barwise (Cardiff Grangetown) joined other church leaders in included ‘Great Is The Lord’, ‘Under His Wings’ conducted Adult and Family Ministries meetings Yorkshire to address the issue of and ‘People Need The Lord’. themed Living Water. The weekend was followed tax justice. To mark Poverty The programme included contributions by a brass by a rally supported by the band, a male voice and Homelessness Action Week group and timbrelists, a euphonium solo from Chris ensemble and Abertillery Youth Drama and Dance the DC and senior church Shanks and a vocal duet from Lauren and Shelley Company. – A. B. leaders from the West Yorkshire Ecumenical Council wrote letters to their MPs and MEPs demanding political action on tax dodging. The 14 signatories pointed out that tax dodging is an injustice that keeps some people poor while others get richer. Christian Aid estimates that tax dodging by some unscrupulous multina- tional companies costs develop- ing countries at least $160 billion a year, a figure one and a half times the global aid budget. The letter asks Yorkshire MPs and MEPs to ensure the UK takes a lead in promoting trans- parency in tax affairs, in closing tax avoidance loopholes and encouraging the prosecution of tax evaders. – A. R.

SNETTISHAM: The band Divisional Children’s Officer Alison Dare (Northern) presents prizes to children at Milton Keynes ministered at a united churches service in remembrance of 25 people who lost their lives during the 1953 North Sea floods. – M. J.

PETERHEAD: Chris Still (Aberdeen Citadel) led YP Sunday themed Superheroes, and the congregation were encouraged to be superheroes for Jesus. The evening café church included a quiz and group activities. – B. W.

WELLINGBOROUGH: Corps officer Major Paul Church launched Self-Denial at the corps. During café church, Councillor Tom Partridge- Underwood gave an interview and shared his testimony on how Psalm 139 influenced his conver- sion and his life since. – F. P. Charity walker Andy Peddle sings to the Little Stars parent-and-toddler group at Hednesford

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Thousands meet for spiritual thousands of young people gathered for a were joined by church and other leaders, youth congress. Crowds cheered the interna- including the Right Rev Sunil Bhanu celebrations tional leader’s progress to the venue and in (Lutheran bishop) and the Right Rev M. D. INDIA CENTRAL some places young people presented cultural Prakasam (Roman Catholic bishop). dance items by the roadside. In a special moment, the General awarded UP to 8,000 Salvationists gathered from across Territorial Commander Commissioner the Order of the Founder to Corps Sergeant- the vast territory to meet under the leadership M. Y. Emmanuel led the youth congress, Major N. L. Victor from Hydera bad Temple, of General Linda Bond. The visit was a time of which featured a song by young people from in recognition of his exceptional service to spiritual renewal for many people and included Vijayawada Division and cultural items from God through The Salvation Army. the awarding of The Salvation Army’s highest Chennai Division and Rebala Corps. Captain In her Bible message the General told the honour – the Order of the Founder. Elizabeth Nelson (IHQ), who accompanied congregation that everyone needed God’s A day after receiving an enthusiastic the General throughout her visit, encouraged salvation, irrespective of their place in society. welcome at Chennai Airport, the General the young people to commit themselves to She explained that God didn’t call people to travelled to Periamet to open and dedicate to the Lord. Nurses from be religious but rather that they should be God a new Human Resource Development Hospital presented a tambourine item. relational, passing on the love of God to building, which will be used by the commu- The General told the young people: ‘You others. nity. At a civic meal in the evening, church are the Army!’ She commended them for When the Territorial Com mander called leaders and local government representatives being from a generation that treats women people to the mercy seat for prayer, hundreds spoke warmly about the ministry of The with dignity, that stands for social justice and responded – many with tears rolling down Salvation Army. The General told her audi- that brings people to faith. ‘This is your day,’ their cheeks. ence that India needs Christ. She emphasised she said. ‘Stand for Jesus!’ At the end of the meeting the General took the importance of prayer, saying: ‘I believe that After the General’s message, hundreds of time to meet many members of the if we pray the Lord will move with power.’ young people made their way to the mercy congregation. The next day at the officer training college seat in acts of consecration and rededication. The visit concluded with two sessions of compound in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, In the evening, thousands of Salvationists councils for officers. – B. S.

The General installs Commissioners Makoto and Kaoru Yoshida were presented new territorial leaders with retirement certificates JAPAN which remarked on their sincere, encouraging, influencing and SALVATIONISTS from around challenging service that the territory made their way to advanced the Army’s mission at Tokyo to share in fellowship under home and abroad. These quali- the leadership of General Linda ties had been clearly seen during Bond. Meetings included the retire- The General installsl their almost six years of territo- ment of the territorial leaders and rial leadership. Members of the territorial leadersl the installation of their successors. family were invited to stand with In the Sunday morning holiness Commissioners Jiro andl the commissioners before the meeting, having entered the meet- Keiko Katsuchil General shared words of thanks ing to music from the Japan Staff and prayer, followed by the Band, the General com mended the impact of Later, laughter and joy filled the hall during couple’s faithful testimonies. The congrega- relief efforts which were carried out in the a new year luncheon for 385 Salvationists. tion responded with warm applause. country after the earth quake and tsu nami of The General introduced herself proudly as a The Japan Staff Songsters item ‘I Surrender March 2011, supported and prayed for by the true sister to those who had gathered – To The Lord’ helped to prepare the hearts worldwide Army. because of their shared identity as children of and minds of the congregation for the instal- The General en rolled nine soldiers before God through Jesus Christ. lation ceremony of the new territorial leaders. introducing the new Chief Secretary Lieut- She presented Bibles to five 20-year-olds The General solemnly led the ceremony Colonel Kenji Fujii and Territorial Secretary to celebrate their coming of age on New before offering prayers of dedication. for Women’s Ministries Lieut-Colonel Adult Day – a traditional Japanese celebra- Commissioner Jiro Katsuchi stated his Chiaki Fujii, who shared their testimonies. tion marked by a national holiday on the determination to live and die for Christ. The united songsters from the Tokyo- Monday – and encouraged them to go with The General spoke about the International Tokaido Division sang. God. Sal vationists sang the territorial theme Vision – One Army, One Mission, One In her Bible message the General chal- chorus for the Year of Youth before the new Message. She said that The Salvation Army lenged the congregation to pursue holiness. TC, Commissioner Jiro Katsuchi, gave the needs leaders who are Spirit-filled, mission- She described holiness not as a matter of Bible message, stating his intention to reach possessed and who are people of integrity and exterior deeds and words, but a heart-cleans- young people’s souls by every way possible. influence. Under the guidance of the Holy ing experience of transformation and full Salvationists, employees and friends of the Spirit, 19 people responded to the altar call. obedience to the Lord. Responding to the Army from around Japan gathered in the Afterwards, a long line of Salvationists altar call, 56 people knelt to seek the blessing afternoon for the retirement and installation greeted the General and the territorial of a clean heart. ceremonies of the territorial leaders. leaders. – K. S.

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International congress will mark Army’s 150th anniversary IHQ

THE Congress Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC), which represents the five international zones of The Salvation Army, met for a two-day exchange of ideas and strategies ahead of the International Congress in 2015. The congress, to be held from 1 to 5 July 2015 at The O2 arena in London, will observe the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army. Recommendations from the CPAC will be presented to the General for her input and decisions and will be implemented by the Congress Office. The congress liaison officer for UKT is Melvin Hart (THQ). He can be contacted by email ([email protected]) or by phone 020 7367 4863. – A. R.

Divisional Commander Major Darrell Thomas, the Mayor of Corps folk at Stranraer receive a cheque for £500 from the Gateshead (Councillor Malcolm Brain) and contractors break Stranraer and Rhins Young Farmers Club; the funds will be used ground at the site of Gateshead’s new hall for community projects, including food parcels

ISLE OF WIGHT: At the Jewish RUSHDEN: Birmingham Cita- Society Holocaust Memorial Day del Band brought blessing with a service, Major Heather Poxon Saturday evening programme to (THQ) spoke about her time in commence the 130th year of Rwanda following the 1994 geno- Army work in the town. Items cide. Major Poxon also led the ranged from ‘Soli Deo Gloria’ to Sunday morning meeting with the the classic march ‘Liberator’ and theme Forgiveness. – A. W. included solos from Neil Blessett (tenor horn), Mark Sharman SOUTHSEA: Army bonnets (trombone) and David Taylor added effect to a nostalgic meeting (euphonium). – G. E. that included old Army choruses, songs and band and songster BURTON UPON TRENT: The music, interspersed with Bible songsters and timbrel group readings. The band commenced joined with Uttoxeter Town with the march ‘Bognor Regis’, Brass Band in an evening of part of which was sung by the music and fundraising in aid of a band to the accompaniment of the forthcoming visit by Chalk Farm bass and percussion sections. The Band. – K. A. opening song ‘O That’s The Place’ set the scene for many old choruses OLDBURY: Andy Peddle chat- chosen by members of the congre- ted to corps members, staff and gation. Although a light-hearted Employment Plus participants and nostalgic meeting, the gospel The Mayor of Tiverton (Councillor Tom Lindus) is flanked by as he arrived at the corps, having message was strongly proclaimed. Major Lindsey Toy (DHQ) and Corps Treasurer Bob George at travelled 3,700-miles of his – T. M. Tiverton’s 129th corps anniversary 9,200-mile walkathon. – R. S.

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CAN ANYONE RELATIONAL evening. He indicated that it would be good to acknowledge The Salvation DATE THESE EVANGELISM: THE Army for selling papers in Scottish pubs over many years. I told him that we now PHOTOGRAPHS? WAR CRY AND THE have an app, and that people can LANDLORD purchase subscriptions for IT was so good to read ‘Sixty to read on smartphones and tablets. seconds with the ISB’ in Salvationist The outcome of this is that they are (19 January). The feature reminded I LIKE a round of golf occasionally. I offering a prize of two annual me of two old photographs of my often go on my own and meet up with subscriptions for The War Cry! While we father, Bandmaster William Isaac interesting people. I have become good do not really approve of raffles, the fact Cooper, with Rivershall Southsea 2 friends with a clown and juggler, a retired that two more people will be reading The Band. professional footballer, a Gurkha and a War Cry for a whole year is worth I wonder if anyone can give me a few business people. I played with a praying about. Who knows how God possible date for these photographs. colleague DC a couple of years ago and might use this evangelistic medium! As my father was one of the last to go we saved an old man’s life – but that’s I assure all readers that I won’t be into the First World War (and was another story. buying a ticket, but I do thank God for wounded in Northern France), I It doesn’t take long for the opportunities to share my faith in wondered if the smaller picture was conversation to reach the question of everyday situations, and I pray, in the the older – my father is second from one’s profession. For a Salvation Army beautiful words of the late Lieut-Colonel the left on the back row. On returning officer, the sharing of this information has Colin Fairclough’s prayer: ‘That the world from the war he may have had to take a bearing on the rest of the round – the will ever see, Christ, and only Christ in me.’ up the baton as the larger picture shows most common reaction is: ‘Oh, I’ll have a much-depleted band with mostly very to watch my language then!’ Alan Burns, young or elderly people – and even Playing golf recently, I met two Lieut-Colonel, women! gentlemen, who I’d never met before; Loanhead, they invited me to join them as we began Scotland Prudence Wiseman, our round. (Golf is a very sociable sport.) New Milton They discovered I was a Salvation Army officer and I discovered that they were landlords. One owns a restaurant, the other a pub. Not only that, but Alan is the chair of the Licensees Golf Association in Scotland. We had a great afternoon and found the juxtaposition of our occupations quite amusing. The Licensees Golf Association was planning its annual dinner, and Alan, who was organising the event, talked about gifts for the raffle! At these events the charity raffle is often a feature of the

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different – that she was to become more GOD’S WAY involved in Kingdom business as a Salvation Army officer. God wanted WITH ME Edith for his work. ‘Why can’t God call your younger Captain Gordon sister?’ was her mother’s disappointed response! Undeterred, Edith commenced Cotterill (Sutton) the process towards officership and in 1992 she and her husband were talks to fellow commissioned and appointed to Loutété delegates from Corps outside Brazzaville. Her officership has undergone the Session 216 at challenges of war and serious illness, but throughout their varied ministry, the International including time as corps officers in College for Officers Belgium, the major has held on to Psalm 27:4 as a source of inspiration and Centre for and comfort: ‘I have asked the Lord for MAJOR EDITH LOUZOLO, CONGO one thing; one thing only do I want: to Spiritual Life BRAZZAVILLE live in the Lord’s house all my life, to Development THE major is the territory’s assistant marvel there at his goodness and to ask training principal – and the mother of for his guidance’ (Good News Bible). two boys and two girls. Edith’s arrival as a baby was a source MAJOR ROB VINCENT, USA of inspiration and blessing to her own SOUTHERN mother, who was a big influence on her THE major grew up as a Roman life. In order to care for her family, Catholic. The first calling in his life Edith’s mother started a small business came when he was 13, which he felt that grew in reputation. As Edith grew was for the priesthood. He continued up she spent more time helping in the his education and thought nothing business, travelling abroad to purchase more about his calling until his early goods for sale and acquiring good twenties. business skills. Everything was leading to her becoming the person to continue the family business. It came as quite a shock when Edith felt that God’s direction was to be IT CAME AS QUITE A SHOCK ‘‘ WHEN EDITH FELT THAT GOD’S DIRECTION WAS TO BE DIFFERENT – THAT SHE WAS Seeking to get more out of church TO BECOME and the fellowship of other believers, Rob went on a spiritual retreat. While MORE INVOLVED he was praying the Lord’s Prayer the Holy Spirit came over him and Rob IN KINGDOM asked Jesus into his life. The calling to full-time ministry was reconfirmed. BUSINESS AS A While seeking further guidance, he SALVATION ARMY was a boy scout leader at Sanders Corps, where he found himself getting more OFFICER and more involved. Rob met his wife 10 Salvationist 23 February 2013 ’’ commissioning in 1984. What they protection, his providence and the SEEKING TO didn’t know was that their offer would fulfilment of his promises. take 25 years to be realised! The major sees himself as being GET MORE OUT Those 25 years were marked by a ‘disproportionally blessed’ as each of his ‘‘ reoccurring focus in the major’s quiet children has moved into a deeper and OF CHURCH AND time, as he shared with God his more meaningful relationship with THE FELLOWSHIP frustration in what he saw as God’s will God. His daughter and son-in-law are for his life not being realised. corps officers, his eldest son and OF OTHER daughter-in-law are first-year cadets and his youngest son finds fulfilment in BELIEVERS, service with the Australian Navy and a ROB WENT ON ministry as bandmaster at his corps. A SPIRITUAL THE CALLING RETREAT. WHILE TO OVERSEAS ‘‘ HE WAS PRAYING SERVICE HAS THE LORD’S ALWAYS BEEN PRAYER THE WITH PHIL AND HOLY SPIRIT HIS WIFE DESLEA, CAME OVER HIM WHO EACH AND ROB ASKED In 2009 God spoke into that SENSED GOD’S frustration: ‘Look around you. Look JESUS INTO HIS at what I have given you – you have DIRECTION EVEN had all these years with your children, LIFE and now each is making their own BEFORE THEIR way in life. Rejoice in what you have Janine during work at a Salvation Army had.’ Not long after this insight, he COMMISSIONING summer camp.’’ They were commissioned and his wife were approached about from the Ambassadors for Christ their willingness to serve in Papua IN 1984 Session in 1989. New Guinea. The couple have four children; one is He has now seen first-hand, sometimes an officer and another a cadet. They in demanding circumstances, God’s ’’ have been officers for 24 years, through six corps appointments, two years’ service as the South Mississippi Recovery Commanders following Hurricane Katrina and two area command appointments. Now God has placed them in a new ministry, working among men with addictions. God is still having his way!

MAJOR PHIL MAXWELL, PAPUA NEW GUINEA ‘TO look at God’s way in me is to see clearly how God, in miraculous and surprising ways, has mapped out my life and my experiences,’ says the major. He captures the significance of the last four years in PNG by describing them as ‘most exciting and confronting’. The calling to overseas service has always been with Phil and his wife Deslea, who each sensed God’s direction even before their

Salvationist 23 February 2013 11 FEATURE Go further for farmers At the start of Fairtrade Fortnight Carl Jobson, Salvation Army International Development (UK), speaks about Fairtrade as an act of justice

CAN’T start the day without a on to productivity. Before you get too This Fairtrade logo is still the best, coffee. It’s not about the taste, it’s worried, I’m really only a two-(or on a and often only, way to look at these all about the caffeine and its ability bad day three)-coffee-a-day man so I products and have confidence that the to transform me from not being a have my dependency under control, but producer at the opposite end of the morning person into at least being there’s no doubt that this is what it is – a supply chain is receiving a good, stable able to perform basic functions. dependency that helps me do my work and fair price for the produce they are IIt wasn’t until I took part in Live Below effectively and continue to earn a living. working hard to grow. The Line for the first time back in 2011 I always try to make sure that the We are all having to make our money that I realised just how dependent I had coffee I’m drinking is Fairtrade because go further at the moment and it’s all too become on those little beans of life. farmers need to receive a fair price for easy to take a look at this shelf (or a Living off just £1 of food and drink a day their crops to be able to support their shelf of tea, sugar, bananas, chocolate or meant that even these basic luxuries family and strengthen their community. any of the other 3,000-plus Fairtrade would be off the menu. It didn’t go well Buying Fairtrade isn’t merely a nice products available) and reach for the one – by the second day I had a huge thing to do – throwing a bone to the that may be slightly cheaper yet doesn’t headache as my body expressed its ones who produce the food and drink have the Fairtrade mark on it. However, displeasure at the lack of the caffeine we consume – it’s an act of justice. next time you look at these products take that it had become used to. Needless to Let’s stick with coffee for a moment, an extra moment to think about the effect say, I found a way to fit value coffee into and imagine you are standing in front of it could have on the producers. After all, my budget for the following year’s a shelf full of different brands. How do small farmers often struggle to provide challenge. you choose which to go for? Do you for themselves and their families and It works the other way too. I do my best look at the price, the attractiveness of they’re hit hardest in uncertain times. work when I’m sat in a coffee shop, a the packaging or the little blue and Fairtrade provides them with the huge vat of Fairtrade coffee spurring me green Fairtrade mark? security of knowing they’ll receive a fair price for their crop and the long-term stability that comes from having a better relationship with their buyer. The good news is that you won’t be alone: despite the recession, Fairtrade sales continue to increase. In the UK, sales of Fairtrade products increased by 12 per cent on the previous year. Part of this is because big product ranges are using Fairtrade ingredients, but it is also because we consumers are considering the implications of how we spend our money and we are not abandoning our global neighbours for the sake of a few pennies. This is great news, but we still need to go further. That’s the theme of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, to go further for Fairtrade. By doing this, we can help

12 Salvationist 23 February 2013 even more farmers enjoy the benefits of taxes in poor countries, so that millions IF you use your voice to take action for receiving a stable and fair price for their of people can free themselves from our global neighbours. And don’t forget produce and ensure they can better hunger to put your money where your mouth is support their families and invest money O IF we stop poor farmers being forced and buy Fairtrade. into their community. off their land, and use crops to feed Another great way to go further for people, not fuel cars O To find out more and sign up to farmers and the millions of others going O IF we force governments and big Enough Food For Everyone IF visit hungry this year is by using your voice. corporations to be honest and open www.salvationarmy.org.uk/if Last month, more than 100 organisations about their actions that stop people (paper sign-up forms and resources (including The Salvation Army and the getting enough food. to engage your corps are also Fairtrade Foundation) launched the available from the International These are big challenges, but they are Development department: THIS CAN BE A achievable IF enough of us stand up to tel 020 7367 4777 or email take action and compel our leaders to [email protected]). listen and respond. The UK is once LANDMARK YEAR ‘‘ again hosting the G8 meetings in June O Fairtrade Fortnight 2013 will run IN THE FIGHT and the Prime Minister has already put from 25 February to 10 March. tax and transparency on the agenda. Find out more at www.fairtrade AGAINST GLOBAL The Government is also on course .org.uk/gofurther finally to fulfil the 40-year-old POVERTY AND commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of HUNGER GDP on overseas aid, a campaign success from Make Poverty History in Enough Food For Everyone IF campaign. 2005 – the last time the G8 was in town. This highlights the injustice’’ that in a Despite this, we are going to see the world where there is enough food for strong and clear action necessary only if everyone, still one in eight people goes we rise up and show those in power that hungry every day. We’ve also seen news we mean business, that we are not just reports claiming that as much as half of going to accept hunger on this scale as our food is wasted. Despite this, 2013 a reality that will always be there, that could be the beginning of the end of we believe one person going hungry is hunger… unacceptable. Close to one billion going O IF we give enough aid to stop children hungry is nothing less than a global CARL IS INFORMATION AND dying from hunger, and help the poorest emergency that needs to be addressed. RESOURCES OFFICER, SALVATION people feed themselves This can be a landmark year in the ARMY INTERNATIONAL O IF we stop big companies dodging fight against global poverty and hunger DEVELOPMENT (UK)

Salvationist 23 February 2013 13 REVIEW and TRAIN LINES

many others. He unites his years of mission to give the reader the full map IN PURSUIT ministry experience with that of his on how one might reach such a glorious understanding of holiness teaching in and radiant relationship where Christ OF HOLINESS clear and understandable language. moulds us, creates in us and, ultimately, In essence, he seeks that beautiful makes us new. declaration of John the Baptist as being Cadet Matthew at the heart of his message: ‘He must O Holiness: A Radiant Relationship is Brown reviews increase, I must decrease.’ available from www.salvationarmy As a fervent follower of the holiness .org.au/supplies A$15 Holiness: A Radiant teaching of early Salvationists, particularly Brengle, I find this easy-to- MATTHEW IS STUDYING AT WILLIAM Relationship by read book appeals to my desire to see BOOTH COLLEGE Australian author more Salvationists and friends getting together under the banner of true Lieut-Colonel Ian holiness – becoming a perfected people who, being aligned to Christ in every Southwell step, see the amazing transformation and radiance of Christian holiness. FROM the beginnings of The Salvation Using the familiar image of a Army, in a great period marked by the multifaceted diamond, Southwell takes holiness movement, Salvationists have the reader on an exploration of a been defined by their desire to be raised Christian lifestyle with Christ at the up as a ‘holy people’. But what does it heart. mean to be holy? Lieut-Colonel Ian Using what he calls the AARC of Southwell seeks to bring clarity to what growing relationships (Awareness, he says has become a confused concept Attention, Response and Commitment), in Christian teaching, often thought of he creates a structure – including as being legalistic and strictly about end-of-chapter discussion questions – rules to be followed. that allows for groups of readers to grow Southwell is very aware of the together in understanding the beauty of differing views captured by the Christ in the heart. teachings of Brengle, Coutts and so He leaves no stone unturned in his

his automated electronic ticket checker in the other. There AN INSPECTOR was an audible gasp from the unsuspecting, half-sleeping collection of commuters when he bellowed: ‘Tickets!’ As he CALLS swaggered through the carriage we all fumbled guiltily or nervously for tickets that we really hoped were valid. Major Val Mylechreest As he passed and ‘zapped’ our tickets, he simply said ‘cue’ which was an abbreviated version of ‘Thank you’ – at least helps us keep on track that’s what I assumed. Oh my! Then it happened. One poor man was caught. He had boarded the train a zone early. I DIDN’T know there were official ticket inspectors on the (This may not mean a lot to non-commuters but to regular Underground. My honest question would be to ask why, travellers – and certainly to this inspector – it was a very big because I can barely get through the ticket barriers with a deal.) The man offered to pay but was told he needed to get trusty up-to-date Oyster card let alone manage to get through off the train at the next station where the inspector’s trusty without one. But obviously people do – apparently often partner was waiting to administer a hefty fine and a warning. enough to require the occasional inspection. People often see God at either end of the inspector spectrum: I have had two such experiences in the past six months. a soft and gentle, somewhere in the clouds, looking down and The first inspector was a very attractive, middle-aged woman loving God, who is happy as long as we are happy, or a tough, who looked great and obviously loved her job. Much like an stern God, never pleased, always looking out for our mistakes air hostess, she boarded our carriage and gently made her way and always wanting to catch us out and make us feel guilty. through, checking relevant details and printing out tickets for Thank God, the God I know is somewhere very much in those who had ‘forgotten’ to purchase or for whom the ticket between: disappointed in our failings yet waiting to love and machines were ‘out of order’. Either way – job done. encourage his children, who are usually to be found The second inspector – obviously just back from a somewhere in between too. mercenary trip overseas somewhere – literally ran and jumped onto the carriage just as the doors were closing and stood MAJOR MYLECHREEST IS ADULT AND FAMILY menacingly in a Rambo stance with his pen in one hand and MINISTRIES OFFICER, THQ

14 Salvationist 23 February 2013 BIBLE STUDY Glimpses of God Canon David Winter continues this York Course series for Lent with The Son Who Is The Way, The Truth And The Life

HE God of the Bible is a FROM GLIMPSES TO THE FULL to the Damascus Gate. The man didn’t God who wants to be PICTURE point or give directions. He took him by known. This in itself is an Once our understanding of God was the elbow and said: ‘I am the way.’ He amazing concept: that the fragmentary and partial, but the Bible led him there! Jesus is the way in the Creator of the Universe, takes us from glimpses of the truth to a sense that he is the path and – more the infinite power that clearer vision and the full picture than that – the guide-companion. He Tbrought all things into being, actually (Hebrews 1:1 and 2). takes us to God. wants us to know what he is like and But how exactly are we supposed to The culmination of our search for God invites us to come to him. ‘see’ God, or ‘find’ him? The human is his Son, Jesus. This swaggering claim This is the great invitation of the Bible: search for God, as the Bible relates it, (John 14:9) has stood the test of time. If ‘You will seek me and find me when you has followed many paths. One is the you want to know what God is like, look seek me with all your heart’ (Jeremiah lived experience of those who believe in at Jesus. 29:13). him and live by that belief. Somehow, Those very Scriptures, which point to It’s up to us human beings to do the we can often ‘see God’ in them. For the God we seek, finally tell us the story seeking, asking and knocking (Matthew other people, the path is the mystery of of Jesus – the culmination of the human 7:7). But it’s up to Almighty God to show our very existence. search for God and of God’s search for himself to us and invite us to come into us. his presence. LOOKING AT CREATION When we look with senses alert at COME AND SEE! creation, we may share the awe and That’s always been the divine invitation. JESUS IS wonder of Psalm 19:1. Romans 1:20 You’re looking for answers or THE WAY IN THE makes the same point even more explanations. Your ‘god’ is a mystery, directly. However, in today’s scientific sometimes a frightening one. If there is a ‘‘ and technological world people tend to Creator, a heavenly power who shapes SENSE THAT HE be more sceptical. It is, after all, one our lives, what is he (or she or it) like? IS THE PATH AND thing to believe that God exists. It is Well, ‘Come and see!’ Look at the quite another to believe that we can world you live in. Lift your eyes to the – MORE THAN know him, or that he makes himself stars. Look into your own imagination known to us. and that of others. See the signs of love THAT – THE GUIDE- in human relationships, the touch of a THE SCRIPTURES friendly hand, the enfolding arms of a COMPANION. HE Most of us need a more specific path to nursing mother. Best of all, look at Jesus. TAKES US TO the knowledge of God. The Bible offers an inspired ‘scrapbook’ – records, OFor more information about York GOD stories, visions, poems and songs, Courses tel 01904 466516 or visit which tell how people have encountered www.yorkcourses.co.uk Sometimes the invitation is put the Divine. Some parts will be more the other way’’ round (see Revelation relevant to us than others. 3:20). Holman Hunt’s painting of Christ knocking on the door is often used to FROM SEARCH TO DISCOVERY urge people to ask Jesus into their lives. Turning that search into discovery is the But in fact it’s a whole Church that’s real problem, as the first disciples also inside and the Son of God who’s outside found. When Thomas asked: ‘How can – pleading to be let in. we know the way?’ Jesus memorably If God is almighty and all-knowing, we replied: ‘I am the way and the truth and are dependent on him to let us know the life’ (John 14:5 and 6). So what did what he is like. The universal witness of he mean? CANON WINTER IS AN AUTHOR AND the Bible is that he has done that Years ago I worked in Jerusalem. A A FORMER HEAD OF RELIGIOUS gradually, over long ages. colleague asked an Arab man the way BROADCASTING AT THE BBC

Salvationist 23 February 2013 15 NEW COMMITMENTS

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16 Salvationist 23 February 2013 1. & 2. BILL MITCHELL, BARBARA MITCHELL Adherent members HIGH WYCOMBE BILL and Barbara decided to make a public declaration of their commitment to God and the Army. They have been worshipping at the corps for a number of years in addition to participating in the over-60 and luncheon clubs. Bill, originally from Wales, first had connections with the Army at the age of three. Corps officer Captain Hilary McClintock welcomed Bill and Barbara as adherent members. – H. M.

3. MARION NICHOLSON Soldier BEVERLEY JONES, EMMA ELCOAT Adherent members BOLTON CITADEL SIX years ago Marion returned to the Army with her daughter Beverley after being invited to a carol service. Marion testified to Psalm 34 being influential in her decision to become a soldier. Emma returned to the Army three years ago, having previously been involved in the corps. Corps officer Major Fiona Broom enrolled Marion as a soldier and welcomed Beverley (pictured left) and Emma 5. as adherent members. – G. F.

4. ELIZABETH GRAHAM, ELIZABETH SHAW Adherent members HAMILTON A YEAR ago, Elizabeth Shaw rang the corps officer to inquire about volunteering opportunities. She started helping in the café and with the parent-and-toddler group. Elizabeth Graham also started volunteering at the café; they became friends and began to attend Sunday worship together. After taking recruits classes, the two Elizabeths decided to make a firm commitment and were welcomed as adherent members. – D. Z.

5. ANN STEWART Soldier ROTHERHAM HAVING been away from the Army for several years, Ann felt the Lord prompting her to return. She started attending Sunday worship with her husband and granddaughter. Feeling the urge to recommit her life to God, she decided to become a soldier. Ann testified to her life being complete and wanting to serve the Lord by helping others. Corps officer Major Ernie Huby enrolled Ann as a soldier. – J. H.

6. 6. & 7. CAROL BRIDGE, NEIL ARMSTRONG Adherent members RIPON CAROL, who is blind, started attending the meetings last year after she had been volunteering for the lunch club setting tables. Neil came to the Army through Ripon’s employment and resource centre and he gave his life to God during a recent 24-7 prayer week. Carol and Neil were welcomed into the fellowship as adherent members. – S. N.

8. GWEN WILLIAMS Soldier GORSEINON GWEN started attending home league again in April last year, but found she could not get to Sunday worship because of a lack of public transport from her village. She moved back to Gorseinon and began attending the meetings, deciding to renew her commitment as a soldier. – L. B.

9. & 10. HELEN RANDLE, JANET REYGAN Adherent members ECCLES HAVING moved to the area for work, Helen found a warm welcome at the Army. She shared a favourite Bible reading from Isaiah 6, testifying about the impression it had made on her. 7. Coming from an unchurched family, Janet went to church one day at a young age and never looked back. She was drawn to the Army’s commitment to practical and chose ‘Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah’ to support her testimony. Corps officer Lieutenant Jane Bishton welcomed Helen and Janet as adherent members. – J. B.

11. & 12. CAROL MADDAMS, MARGARET NEWMAN Adherent members RUSHDEN CAROL and Margaret live in the same street and started attending the corps on Back to Church Sunday in 2011. They decided to become adherent members and were welcomed by corps officer Captain Mike Smith. – M. S.

13. SOPHIE STREET Junior soldier DUNSTABLE COMMISSIONER Robert Street (IHQ) enrolled his granddaughter Sophie as a junior soldier. She said: ‘I want to be a junior soldier to show that I care and love Jesus.’ Her friends supported her as she signed her promise at the mercy seat. – J. B.

14. – 16. JACK WHITE, HARVEY TEDDER, SEBASTIAN FARRELL Junior soldiers STAINES JACK, Harvey and Sebastian were enrolled by corps officer Major Christine Perkins on Commitment Sunday. They all attend the midweek Trax children’s club. – C. P.

17. DOREEN BURLOW Soldier BLACKPOOL SOUTH DIVISIONAL Envoy Stuart Gay enrolled Doreen as a soldier. Doreen shared how God had been with her during 8. a testing time of illness. To illustrate her testimony she sang her favourite song, ‘I Live For Jesus’. – M. L.

Salvationist 23 February 2013 17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED OHazel Pegg of her husband Rtd BM OCMS Susan Brighton, CCMS Alan Brian Pegg, Nigel and Heather Pegg APPOINTED Patterson, Staines of their father, Keith Pegg of his Effective 25 July: OCYS Jacqueline Clayden, Letchworth brother, all Sheringham OMajor Michael Highton, Divisional OSongster Kathleen Sheridan, Commander, Yorkshire, with the rank WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Chester-le-Street, of her husband of lieut-colonel Golden: CSM/Bandsman Brinsley Sheridan OMajor Lynn Highton, Divisional ORtd CT Derek and Mrs Jean OMarlene Longbottom, Clowne, of her Director of Women’s Ministries, Grimshaw, Barnsley (9 March) brother Peter Yorkshire, with the rank of lieut- colonel DEDICATED TO GOD OMajor Drew McCombe, DC, North- OSeren Ann Elizabeth, daughter of OSongster Janet Paull, Rugby Western Mark and Sarah Skinner, at Regent OOlive Brown, Sittingbourne OMajor Beverley McCombe, DDWM Hall by Major Graham Mizon and Divisional Director for Personnel OJoel William Thom, son of Stuart and (Officers), North-Western Rosemary Elliott, at Staines by Major TRIBUTES OMajor Mark Herbert, Territorial Peter Leech Evangelism Secretary, Programme OEvie, daughter of Chris and Alex Higgins, LIEUT-COLONEL Service, THQ at Harpenden by Captain Ralph Walker CLIFF HURCUM OMajor Linda Herbert, Assistant Adult THE youngest of five and Family Ministries Officer, BEREAVED children, Cliff Hurcum Programme Service, THQ OB/Reservist Marcus Gaudion, L’Islet, was born in Pontypool, OMajor Noel Wright, Territorial of his wife S/Reservist Sylvia Gaudion, South Wales. As a Candidates Director, William Booth Major Richard Gaudion, Regent Hall, young lad he and some College Major Andrew Gaudion, Woodford, other boys listened to OMajor Colin Cowdery, Assistant Meryl Childs, L’Islet, of their mother the local Army band holding an open-air Territorial Evangelism Secretary, OMajor Esther Cole, Chaplain, meeting in their village of Penygarn. The Programme Service, THQ House Lifehouse, bandmaster invited them to follow the band OMajor Rosemary Cowdery, Assistant Portsmouth, of her daughter Alice to the hall and Cliff subsequently began Safeguarding Officer (Policies and Sawyer attending Sunday school, where he met Ann. Training), Personnel Service, THQ OMargaret Belcher of her father Peter They became childhood sweethearts, eventu- OMajor Michael Lloyd-Jones, Stein; S/Reservist Madge Rickards ally marrying in 1960. Territorial Youth Secretary, of her son Peter Rickards, both Staple With a keen sense of calling, the couple Programme Service, THQ Hill entered training for the 1962-64 Heroes of OMajor Lisa Lloyd-Jones, Assistant OJean Poole of her husband the Faith Session, followed by appointments Territorial Youth Secretary, William (Bill), Hazel and Mike Poole at West Croydon and Battersea. Transfer to Programme Service, THQ of their father, all Sutton the Caribbean Territory in 1967 brought corps ministry in Jamaica and Trinidad. ENGAGEMENTS Returning to the UK in 1971, Cliff took study leave before taking up a corps appoint-

GENERAL LINDA BOND: O Korea, Tu 19 Feb - Wed 27 OUK, Bedford, Sat Sun 3 Mar OSweden, ment at Camborne. Divisional youth secretary Fri 8 - Mon 11 OChalk Farm (IHQ officers councils), Fri 15 OSwitzerland, Th 21 - Tu 26 responsibilities in the Northern and North London Divisions were followed by appoint- THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: OKenya West (installation of territorial leaders), Th 28 Feb - ments as National Corps Cadet Secretary, Mon 4 Mar ODenmark (installation of territorial leaders), Sat Sun 10 OChalk Farm (IHQ officers National Youth Officer for Programme, and – councils), Fri 15 in 1987 – as Divisional Secretary in South- THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER CLIVE ADAMS) ampton. Corps ministry at Reading Central AND COMMISSIONER MARIANNE ADAMS: O Swanwick (Social Services Conference), Wed Th 7 preceded divisional leadership of the Bristol Mar OWest Midlands, Sat Sun 10 O Anglia, Sat Sun 17 OWilliam Booth College (spiritual day), and South-Western Divisions. Wed 20 In 1999 the colonel became Secretary for THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: OPentre, International Training and Leadership Sat Sun 24 Feb OWilliam Booth College (spiritual day), Th 28 OWilliam Booth College (Exploring Development at IHQ. During this period he Leadership Day), Sun 3 Mar OSwanwick (Social Services Conference), Mon 4 O Fraserburgh, Sun 17 OPakistan (Commissioning), Tu 19 - Mon 25 visited many Salvation Army territories. A year before retirement in 2003, he was COMMISSIONER WILLIAM COCHRANE: OICO, Fri 1 Mar OUSA Eastern (IMASIC), Mon 4 - Fri 8 Training and Development Manager for

COMMISSIONERS TORBEN AND DEISE ELIASEN: OLatin America North and South America West, London North-East Division. His ministry Fri 22 Feb - Th 7 Mar continued into retirement, including respon- sibility for Manningtree Corps and active COMMISSIONERS ROBERT AND JANET STREET: OUK, Hemel Hempstead (retirement), Sat 23 Feb involvement at Ipswich Citadel. Due to home circumstances he left school : O Castleford, Sat Sun 24 Feb at 15 but later pursued further study, gaining

18 Salvationist 23 February 2013 a teaching certificate and a BA with the Victoria Home in Whitechapel and then to Howard devoted his time to the corps charity Open University. He also became a graduate Booth House. In 1975 Major Tribble became shop until failing health prevented this. He of the Institute of Personnel Management director of the entire complex, consisting of was disappointed that he was unable to and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of both men’s hostels, an eventide home and an collect for the Annual Appeal for the same Personnel Development. alcohol dependency unit. reason. As a leader he was forward-thinking and In 1977 he was appointed a divisional Howard loved sport, but his family, God innovative, with fine qualities of heart and officer in Scotland and during this time was and the Army were his life. – A. B. mind. Many have testified to his whole- integral in the amalgamation of the Men’s hearted approach to officership, his influence, and Women’s Social Services in Scotland. MRS REBECCA encouragement and smile. He is remembered His family remember him as a helper, (BETTY) as a true Christian gentleman. never happier than when wearing the nylon CARTWRIGHT, He enjoyed writing. He produced plays, jacket of a social services officer and getting KNOTTINGLEY poetry and short stories, much of which was involved – whether having tea with elderly BETTY was born in published. He also loved walking and garden- people, talking to teenagers or visiting the Sunderland in 1917. ing and was a Welsh Rugby enthusiast. families of alcoholics to replace Christmas She became a domestic A caring family man, he is sadly missed by presents sold to pay for drink. servant in Knottingley his wife, four children, ten grandchildren and During the final phase of his officership at as a teenager and was held in high regard by two great-grandchildren. social services headquarters, he served as her employers for the quality of her work. The colonel bore his illness with great Provisional Officer, London, Secretary for She married Jim in 1939 and they had two courage. When told that cancer was drawing Personnel and Training, Assistant Social boys, Allen and David. Betty did not let her his life to an end, he replied: ‘I have my faith Services Secretary and, finally, in 1994 as tiny stature stop her from working tirelessly in the Lord. He is with me.’ – A. H. Social Services Secretary for the UK for the Army – whether scrubbing the hall Territory. floor, baking, selling papers, begging ration COLONEL The Tribbles returned to Exeter after coupons to help people buy uniforms or TREVOR retirement in 1997. The colonel took up collecting from five houses to everyone else’s TRIBBLE corps invitations as a dynamic and challeng- three. TREVOR TRIBBLE ing preacher and also served as Divisional Until overtaken by ill-health she was a was born into a strong Commander for South-Western for a time. valued member of the songsters and as a Salvationist family. At Retirement was overshadowed by the result of her exceptional memory was often one time there were increasing ill-health of his wife, to whom he called upon to perform recitations. – M. T. at least four Tribble was a devoted carer. His own health deterio- officers in the Lord’s service. As a teenager, rated after her promotion to Glory in 2008, MRS JEAN Trevor was an active member of Exeter but he was always philosophical and even ARMSTRONG, Temple Torchbearers – leading meetings, cheerful as his strength diminished. MAIDENHEAD preaching and playing his saxophone. During Sharp in mind to the end, he was promoted JEAN wanted to be a National Service he learnt that if he trained to Glory four weeks after moving into a nurs- children’s nurse or a as a teacher he would become a sergeant, so ing home. He moved on without regret, Salvation Army officer, quickly discovered a vocation for teaching! without looking back, with a sense of a job but asthma meant that Hearing God’s call in 1958, he entered the well done – an attitude typical of his entire neither was possible. Pioneers Session together with his wife life in the service of God and The Salvation She once testified that her disappointment Muriel. Volunteering for overseas service, in Army. – A. T. was God’s appointment, but instead served 1959 they sailed to the Kolanya Institute in the Lord as a company guard, songster, sing- Kenya with their two boys. The journey took RETIRED ing company pianist and over-60 club three weeks by sea to Mombasa, two days by SONGSTER secretary. train and another by car. LEADER She married Bill – the deputy bandmaster It was a truly pioneering appointment: the HOWARD at Carlisle Citadel – in 1950. Six years later mission station had no electricity and the MASON, they moved to Barnstaple with their children, nearest tarmac road was 40 miles away. When ABERTILLERY Muriel and Kevin, and in 1966 to Bristol they left in 1964, Trevor was in overall charge PROMOTED to Citadel where Jean became YP treasurer and of a boys’ school, a girls’ school, a nurses’ train- Glory aged 88, Howard Bill the bandmaster. He died in 1983. ing school, a hospital and a thriving corps. was brought to the Army as a baby. He held a In 2001 Jean moved to Maidenhead, nearer Returning to England (now with three number of leadership positions, including her family, including five grandchildren and a boys), and transferred to Men’s Social Work, corps secretary, songster leader, over-60 club great-granddaughter. he joined his brother Derrick at House o’ the secretary and band sergeant. He was also She left instructions that her funeral Trees – an approved school for boys in the quartermaster, doing repairs to the hall and should be ‘bright and cheerful’ – a fitting Rhondda Valley – where his sons gained quarters. epitaph. – M. G. Welsh accents and a sister. Two years later he The torchbearer youth club Howard Please note that soldiers’ tributes became officer-in-charge of Ripon Lodge, a helped to run was the means of attracting boys’ home in Camberwell. young people to Army attendance and submitted for publication should be no His ability to manage large projects was soldiership. longer than 120 words. Good quality recognised, and in 1971 the family moved to After relinquishing over-60 club duties, pictures will be included with tributes.

Salvationist 23 February 2013 19 ADVERTISEMENTS

Salvationist 23 February 2013 20-23 Through the week with ‘Salvationist’ – a devotional thought for each day Saturday Tuesday Ever deeper, richer growing, Through the cross of Calvary. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His name the sinner hears, Passing mortal understanding, his love endures for ever. And is from sin set free; Yet to seeking ones made known, ’Tis music in his ears, (1 Chronicles 16:34) And, for all the race expanding, ’Tis life and victory! Gift of God unto his own. Sunday New songs do now his lips employ, And dances his glad heart for joy. (SASB 539) O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; (SASB 62) Praise, laud and bless his name always, Friday For it is seemly so to do. Wednesday Let the peace of Christ rule in your (SASB 3) Sing and make music from your heart hearts, since as members of one body to the Lord, always giving thanks to you were called to peace. And be Monday God the Father for everything, in the thankful. Let the message of Christ name of our Lord Jesus Christ. dwell among you richly as you teach Thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come (Ephesians 5:19 and 20) and admonish one another with all to obey from your heart the pattern of wisdom through psalms, hymns and teaching that has now claimed your Thursday songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. allegiance. From the heart of Jesus flowing, (Romans 6:17) Cometh Heaven’s peace to me, (Colossians 3:15 and 16) Praying around the world… Germany and Lithuania Staff-Captain Fritz Schaaff was saved in New York and appointed to Switzerland, but could not resist taking the message over the border to his fatherland, Germany, in 1886. Work commenced in Lithuania in 1998, leading to the formation of the Germany and Lithuania Territory in 2005. The territory is also responsible for work in Poland. The territory, led by Colonels Patrick and Anne-Dore Naud, comprises 72 officers, 703 employees, 48 corps, 40 institutions, 889 soldiers, 484 adherent members and 68 junior soldiers. The territory is looking to the future for its Vision 2030 strategy focus. Pray that the territory will be strong, modern and efficient and will continue to take Christ to the people.

Lemur spotting in Madagascar. Picture: CHRIS HORNE