The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory May 2010 Volume 14 Issue 5

Reconciliation Week feature ‘History is being made; Salvation Army history’

Also inside: Q&A with Commissioner Robin Dunster Intentional action that breeds optimism Editorial

hen Judith Nuriyn-Yumba stood on the platform We also hear from the Chief Secretary of the Australia at The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Eastern Territory, Colonel James Condon, who in 2002, as then Territory’s Congress in December 2004 and Divisional Commander of the South Queensland Division, declared that “Jesus died for my people too”, her apologised on behalf of the Army for the closure of its Purga Wpassionate speech was an outpouring of the decades of pain Mission more than 50 years earlier. The North Ipswich and anguish that Indigenous Australia has experienced at the Indigenous ministry has its origins in that mission. hands of well-meaning but sadly, uninformed “missionaries”. These are exciting times for Indigenous ministry in The Aboriginal people, according to Judith, already believed in Salvation Army. As Judith puts it: “Right now, history is being God but were told by these missionaries that they didn’t have made; Salvation Army history.” him at all. That experience, she says, turned many of her people away from God. • But as she spoke at that congress, having just been The Red Shield Appeal is one of the most important dates appointed to a new Indigenous ministry within The Salvation on The Salvation Army calendar, the success of the campaign Army, she was filled with a sense of hope that, finally, her having a major influence on the Army’s potential for ministry. people were starting to be understood and respected. The doorknock component of the appeal will this year Over the next handful of years, however, that hope turned be held over the weekend of 29-30 May. It’s a time when to despair as events made Judith question whether the Army thousands of Salvationists complemented by a huge number was really serious about helping the Aboriginal community. of volunteer collectors, hit the streets to raise money for the Then, in January, something simple yet so crucial happened. Army’s vast network of social and community services. At a meeting at its Territorial Headquarters in Sydney, Judith The doorknock target this year is almost $10 million. says, the Army finally listened to the Aboriginal community Whether that target is met - or even exceeded - depends on the and then, significantly, committed itself to intentional action. willingness of Salvationists to get out there and do their bit. Such was the impact of that meeting, and the decisions It’s no coincidence that the regions which enjoyed an taken in the intervening months, that Judith is now able to say increase in Red Shield Appeal giving last year are the same ones with confidence that “reconciliation between The Salvation who reported a rise in the number of people out collecting. Army and Aboriginal people has come”. The equation is simple: more people collecting equals more In this issue of Pipeline, in acknowledgement of National donations. So let’s get out there and knock on some doors. Reconciliation Week from 27 May, we profile the exceptional work of Judith and the Army’s Indigenous ministry at North Scott Simpson Ipswich, revealing the reasons behind this new optimism. Managing Editor

Contents COVER STORY Hurstville Band Celebration 8-11 BUILDING A BRIDGE TO BELONGING The Salvation Army Judith Nuriyn-Yumba tells Bill Simpson about the giant strides The Salvation WILLIAM BOOTH, Founder Army has made in the reconciliation process The Hurstville Band of The Salvation International Headquarters 101 Queen Victoria street Army is celebrating its 90th anniversary London EC4P 4EP FEATURES this year. To help celebrate, over the Shaw Clifton, General 12-14 THE BEGINNING OF HEALING weekend of 12-13 June the Ingle Farm Australia Eastern Territory In 2002, Colonel James Condon said sorry to an Indigenous community on 140 Elizabeth Street behalf of The Salvation Army. He explains why the apology was essential Salvation Army Band is visiting the Sydney NSW 2000 Hurstville Corps, corner of Bond and 16-19 Q&A WITH COMMISSIONER ROBIN DUNSTER Linda Bond, Commissioner 8 Dora streets, Hurstville. Events include: Territorial Commander The Salvation Army’s Chief of the Staff talks to Major Laurie Robertson Peter Sutcliffe, Major about her retirement this month Communications Director 20-22 KAREN’S JUST A BIG KID AT HEART Music Festival Scott Simpson Managing Editor Karen Connors says her appointment as a divisional youth secretary was a Date: Saturday 12 June gift from God. By Julia Hosking Time: 7pm Graphic design: James Gardner, Kem Pobjie, Dean Simpson 24-26 MORE THAN JUST A FUNDRAISER Cover photo: Shairon Paterson The Red Shield Appeal doorknock campaign raises valuable funds for The Salvation Army, but it’s also a wonderful opportunity for mission Sunday Morning Worship Pipeline is a publication of the Date: 13 June Communications Team 28-30 BEHIND BARS FOR GOD Time: 10am Editorial and correspondence: 16 After more than a decade as a prison chaplain, Ian Jones tells Julia Hosking Address: PO Box A435 Sydney South NSW 1235 that respect is the key to unlocking the trust of inmates Phone: (02) 9266 9639 Celebration of Faith www.salvos.org.au Email: eastern.editorial REGULARS Date: 13 June @aue.salvationarmy.org 3 EDITORIAL Time: 2.30pm Published for: The Salvation Army 4 MISSION PRIORITIES UPDATE Australia Eastern Territory by Commissioner Linda Bond. 5 TC@PIPELINE For more information contact Hurstville Printed by: SOS Print + Media Group 6-7 INTEGRITY COLUMN Salvation Army on 02 9570 2617. 65 Burrows Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia Print Post Approved 31 BOOK REVIEW PP236902/00023 20 32-47 FROM THE COALFACE

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MISSION PRIORITIES UPDATE Show unites Army for common purpose Heart to God, hand to By Major EILEEN HOLLEY

he Salvation Army made its home for three days among the man more than a slogan Ferris wheels, flying pigs and fairy floss at the Royal Canberra Show,T from 26-28 February, to promote the Gospel and its many expressions of Asking for money can be an uncomfortable experience for some but, as service in the local community. Commissioner LINDA BOND explains, it is imperative to the mission of The This was One Army One Mission at its best with all expressions of The Salvation Salvation Army that we put our hands out and ask for help Army in Canberra working together for a common purpose. The Canberra Show outreach t was July 1978 and I was sitting in the hall at North Toronto money, collecting, all because they love the heartbeat of the Salvos commenced three years ago fulfilling Enjoying the Royal Canberra Show were (above) Peter Barclay Corps in Canada. It was my first Sunday since moving from and how it translates into service. This in itself is inspiration a dream by Harry Cooper, the then- and his family with Major Maree Strong and Captain Darlene a corps officer role in Halifax, Nova Scotia to take up an enough. manager of Salvo Stores. Murray at the Salvo Cafe; (top right) face-painting with appointment at the training college in Toronto. But we walk the paths and knock on doors for other reasons, The event is now entrenched in The Kiara McCall, of Leeton Corps, and (right) Grace Murray, of I Before the meeting started, a retired officer tapped me on the too. We could say it is our duty; we do it because we are Salvation Army calendar each February. Tuggeranong Corps, with Cousin Koala. shoulder and asked if I would be part of his Red Shield Appeal Salvationists. And for us, duty is not an antiquated, low-level Salvo Stores and ACT and South NSW collecting team. Talk about quick off the mark. word. information relative to the Kokoda Track Divisional Headquarters combine to hire a Kidzone magazine, once again attracted The Red Shield blitz day wasn’t until the next May, and here I Much of our ministry may not have an immediate feel-good hike which RSDS personnel undertook marquee and all the necessary equipment many children for craft and sample bags was signed up before I could catch my breath. So for the next nine factor. All of us know that if we had to wait until we felt like it, last year. to make the outreach a success. Much along with Salvation Army balloons. years, I was one of his faithful canvassers. most good works would never get done. But the face of this kind On the Saturday of the show, planning takes place during the year so Cheryl was ably assisted by her To be honest, I don’t like asking for money. I could give of duty is softened by the highest motivation; “the love of Christ Tuggeranong Corps Band and Timbrel that the end result is glorifying to God. daughter, Kelly, while Cousin Koala came you a list a mile long of all the things that I love about being a compels us,” (2 Cor 5:14) Brigade presented an hour-long lunchtime The central part of the outreach was along for the experience as well. This year, Salvationist, but collecting is not one of them. Salvationists will not require a special message or nudge from concert, supported by children’s ministry a Salvo Café providing Fairtrade coffee Heather Brodrick (Territorial SAGALA If only we were independently wealthy or a Bill Gates-type the Holy Spirit to show up on the weekend of 29-30 May. We do it the Agents of T.R.U.T.H and Cousin and tea with scones and pikelets. The cafe Coordinator) was invited to promote would just write us a cheque and let us get on with it. But no, because we are committed to serving suffering humanity and in Koala. was well supported by show patrons with SAGALA and Jesus Kidz. money never seems to fall into our lap. order to do so we need the help of the public. Divisional Headquarters and National many people coming into the exhibition Heather was supported by Pamela Our ministry, however, continues to grow. The needs are If in connecting with the people through these one-to-one Secretariat officer staff undertook four- tent to view and participate in the Millard (SAGALA Coordinator, urgent and compassion won’t let us give them a miss. Somewhere encounters we have doors of opportunity for evangelism through hour shifts to provide leadership for the many displays. The venue provided the Springwood Corps). Face painting along the line it becomes imperative to put our hand out and ask our witness, then we thank the Lord. duration of the show. opportunity for one-on-one sharing with and balloon sculpture was also a daily for help. Now here’s a whole new approach to the Red Shield God blessed the outreach with members of the community. attraction for children attending the show. We have done a lot of talking in recent months about One Appeal Doorknock. A corps leader told me recently that he and fine weather and provided many At this year’s show, Salvo Stores and Salvation Army Emergency Services Army One Mission. This plays itself out in so many ways. But colleagues prayer-walked the circumference of their city to claim opportunities to share with people social justice issues were combined under volunteers made themselves available to have we ever thought of the Red Shield Appeal as perhaps one of it for Jesus; to pray over it. about faith and endless opportunities the banner “Shop With a Conscience”. offer sunscreen to visitors and on each the oldest and best illustrations of how this happens? It’s a day Imagine if we used 29-30 May for not only collecting to promote the many expressions of Fairtrade products were on sale and day of the show men from the Canberra for every soldier, corps member and officer to link arms and work donations and contacting people but also as The Salvation Army Salvation Army service. samples of recycled furniture were Recovery Services unit handed out together so that heart to God and hand to man is more than a on a country-wide prayer walk. Now that would give a whole Seeds have been sown in people’s displayed and sold. Brochures from brochures offering information on the slogan. new understanding of a territory marked by prayer. hearts and we believe for a spiritual The Salvation Army International Bridge Program. And we have an army of volunteers with us in this. What has harvest. Planning is already underway for Development office assisted to create an The Salvation Army Red Shield been new in my experience here in Australia is to see so many 2011. awareness of the many ways a person can Defence Services made their Sallyman schools which have signed up to help us with collecting for the get involved in alleviating need around vehicle available and were able to provide appeal. the world. free iced water. To have a new generation of supporters of The Salvation They also erected a military tent A successful Kids Corner, set up by Major Eileen Holley is Chairperson of The Army, young people moving into the streets representing us, is Commissioner Linda Bond is Territorial Commander of Cheryl Tinker, the Editor of the Army’s in which they featured photos and Salvation Army’s Canberra Show Committee amazing. We have leaders in the community organising, counting The Salvation Army Australia Eastern Territory. 4 pipeline 05/2010 5 Integrity Growing Saints

Something not right in state of ministry

the Acts 6 story mentioned above, the clergy (and acting like ordained clergy) al, “the priesthood of all believers is brothers choose seven men and appoint the rapid decline in our congregational continually undermined by the practices In the first of a new Pipeline series in which writers from around them to a particular ministry, the apostles life, at least in the West, will only pick up of ordination”. Perhaps the way we can The Salvation Army world have been invited to submit an article put their hands on them and pray. That speed. reclaim the concept is to ordain more. is all. There is no promise of a new status Without an underpinning concept of on a subject of their choosing, Captain GRANT SANDERCOCK- in the church, no hint that they are now all Salvationists as ministers, engaged Ordination for all priests and different to the people they are in mission and engaging the world, By which I mean ordaining everybody BROWN asks if there is such a thing as a lay Salvationist appointed to serve. our missional structures become mere who is involved in ministry. Ordain I am not trying to bring officership bureaucracy; uniform becomes dress-up your singers, your local officers, youth down. I am not saying that officers are clothes for worship and, the killer, all workers, guitarists, junior soldier not the equal of ministers in the other ministry is done by officers. sergeants, receptionists. Define their role, churches. In fact, quite the opposite. Many soldiers already see their corps get them up in front of the congregation, he most significant change “lay” ministry is the symptom and we Salvationists hold to the second position. I Remember, I hold to Hill’s third position. officers as the Captain-Priest. Pastoral care commission them and pray for them. If in church order in the first need to fix it. hold to the third. All the people of God are equal in status. only counts if it is done by the officers; we ordained everybody possible for their centuries of the church was Karl Barth, the greatest theologian of All are called to mission and ministry. The officers must officiate at all ceremonies; if ministry we would get the point. not the creation of leaders, the 20th century, said that “the term ‘laity’ Fragile structures whole concept and practice of clergy and (God forbid) a drunk wanders into the hall I love being an officer. It is not my “Tbut rather the creation of the laity,” writes is one of the worst in the vocabulary of You see, we need to remember that the laity as it exists in many churches today, you need to summon the officer; soldiers intention to in any way belittle officership. William Willimon. religion and ought to be banished from church throughout its history has built owes far more to church tradition than are reluctant to pray in worship and they Signing my covenant was a sacred I agree. Christian conversation”. I’m with Karl. extraordinary structures on a very small to the New Testament record. I can, with leave it to the professional; evangelism is moment for me. But I have honestly never And it was not a creation that has been Why is that so? New Zealander Major amount of biblical material. biblical warrant, defend The Salvation the Captain’s job. thought it conferred any special spiritual to the benefit of the people of God! Harold Hill has literally written the book The two New Testament examples of Army’s traditional view of the ministry We were a movement that was status on me, brought about ontological In my view, the expressions “ordained” on leadership in The Salvation Army. It people being prayed for and having hands of all believers. The ground is level at the once egalitarian in mission and service, change, made me one of a priestly caste. and “lay” ministry should never be is called, unsurprisingly, Leadership In laid on them in some sort of ordination for foot of the cross. hierarchical in organisation. We are We must reject such a view and we must heard in our movement. I suspect that The Salvation Army. The sting, however, a particular job are found in Acts 6:6 and Centuries ago, English poet John becoming elitist in mission and service reclaim the practice of the ministry of there are some who will disagree with is in the subtitle: “A case study in Acts 13:3. In both instances it’s a pretty Milton wrote insightfully on this very and bureaucratic in organisation. That is all believers. Our Kingdom cause is too me on this, but I would implore them clericalisation”. Paul Steven’s definition of simple event and one would think that it issue. “New presbyter is just old priest not a change for the better. urgent to do otherwise. not to. Throughout our movement there clericalism will highlight why that is not a would be impossible to build elaborate writ large,” he said. The Protestant Commissioner Phil Needham wrote I say “we”, but of course all this is are widely different views on nearly all good thing. “Clericalism is the domination ideas of ordained ministry and apostolic Reformation had supposedly done on the theology of officership some time merely my story. I believe we need to aspects of Salvation Army life and practice. of the ‘ordinary’ people by those ordained, succession on them, but build them the away with the power of the priests, had ago and concluded that officership was get this right, to rediscover mission as Letters to the editor in publications such trained and invested with privilege and church has. recovered the practice of the “priesthood best understood as a function, that any the responsibility of all Salvationists. as this one are evidence of that. Whether power.” As to the word ordained, it appears of all believers”. But before long, even difference between a soldier and an officer But I cannot presume to speak with any it’s mission, sacraments, uniforms or Hill’s book is essentially the story of rarely in Scripture and is a translation for though shorn of popish practices, the new was one of role and responsibility and not certainty on what “we believe”. The the primacy of Scripture, there is nary a how a movement full of signed-up, full- a number of Greek words, none of which pastor was often indistinguishable from status. I believe he is correct. tragedy, at least in seeking resolution on consensus to be had. on missioners became a church, and its carry the meaning of initiation into a new the old priest. And while that might sound a vital issues such as these, is that I’m pretty How we have come to this theological officers, originally the ministers to the caste or ontological change (I am different My fear is that a longing to see little mundane the truth is that while sure no-one else does either. and missiological pluralism in a centrally ministers, became clergy. now I am an officer). ourselves as ordained ministers of the officership may mean a great deal to an controlled movement like ours is rather Near the end of his book, Harold And, of course, the very term “lay”, Church of The Salvation Army has a great individual, personally and spiritually, Works cited: Darrell L Guder et al. Missional baffling. But it’s a reality. On the question helpfully and rightly posits three possible meaning a non-ministering, ministered- deal more to do with settling back down its great virtue is its convenience to the Church. Grand Rapids Michigan: Eerdmans at hand, people I know and respect as views on clergy and laity: to person, just has no basis in Scripture. to security, status, power and prestige and Army’s Kingdom mission. That is, it is 1998 R Paul Stevens. The Other Six Days. Salvation Army officers see themselves 1. There are priests/clerics/people in “Laos”, the word from which laity is very little to do with mission and practice necessary and useful to have a pool of Grand Rapids Michigan: Eerdmans 1999 as ordained clergy, somehow different to orders in the church, with a status derived, simply means “the people”. as we find it in the New Testament. Salvationists who have given up secular William Willimon. Pastor. Nashville: “lay” soldiers. I do not. The view that an distinct from that of the laity, but we do I reject any notion that there are “lay Perhaps I am wrong. employment to commit themselves to Abingdon Press 2002 officer’s commissioning produces some not have them in The Salvation Army. Salvationists” and “clergy Salvationists”. ministry in the movement full time, change in their being is not one I share. 2. There are priests/clerics/people in And if no such division exists we should Burning issue Salvationists who are able to go wherever And this is not merely an academic orders in the church and we do have stop using the terms. But even if I am wrong, the disastrous they are sent. It is a glorious, sacrificial question. Speaking with one voice them as officers in The Salvation Army. If what I am saying is true, based effect on mission is a burning issue for me. and God-honouring convenience but a on this issue is vital to our effective 3. There are no priests/clerics/orders in on the New Testament record, it would I honestly think that unless we can recover convenience nonetheless. mission, maybe even our future. There is the church, and The Salvation Army appear that The Salvation Army in some significant way our founding I am not against ordination; I think Captain Grant Sandercock- “something rotten in the state of ministry” does not aspire to any. commissioning ceremony in vogue until practice of the ministry of all believers; if it’s nice. We just need to understand Brown is Corps Officer at in The Salvation Army. “Ordained” and I imagine that some of my fellow 1978 was a pretty biblical concept. In our officers go on desiring to be ordained that, in the words of Darrell Guder et Chatswood in Sydney.

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Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June Easter 2010 Building a bridge to Belonging

The Salvation Army has made giant strides in embracing Indigenous ministry and Judith Nuriyn-Yumba is passionately proud to be part of the reconciliation process. BILL SIMPSON spent a day with this whirlwind campaigner for Christ

ou can see it in her eyes; hear by intentional action – it seems, are what it in her voice. For the first it takes for reconciliation. And, just as it time, Judith Nuriyn-Yumba, an is in the wider Australian community, Aboriginal Australian, is proud listening followed by intentional action toY be a Salvation Army soldier. At last, she are important to reconciliation within The believes that she belongs. Salvation Army. It’s taken eight years. But now, Judith Judith and others involved in hopes, she is seeing Salvation Amy history Indigenous ministry in Australia were – a genuine coming together of Indigenous invited to The Salvation Army Australia and non-Indigenous in the Army in Eastern Territory headquarters (THQ) in Australia. Sydney in January. There, the territorial Eight years ago, overflowing with leadership listened to them. And, then, the passionate faith and determination, Judith leadership committed The Salvation Army joined The Salvation Army hoping to to “intentional” action, based on what the make a difference for Aboriginal people. Indigenous delegation had discussed. Two years later, her credentials firmly For the first time, The Salvation established, she was appointed to a new Army was intentionally investing time in Indigenous ministry in Queensland. developing Indigenous ministry. The word At a congress meeting in Sydney, she “intentional” was the key. Embracing challenged the crowd: “How many of you Aboriginal ideas was also important. have Aboriginal people in your corps?” Also at the meeting was Vince Ross, a The response was negative. “Well,” she Salvationist from the Southern Territory, said, “Jesus died for my people, too.” who has been agitating within The On the surface, she was an energy and few weeks ago. The first thing we noticed Salvation Army for 55 years for acceptance excitement machine, establishing within was a dramatic difference in Judith’s of Aboriginal people. her ministry opportunities that Aboriginal demeanour. Moree-based Indigenous workers Australians had been denied before. At her She now had a title – Envoy Judith Adrian Kistan and Harold French and centre, they were treated with respect and Nuriyn-Yumba. The centre had a name – Territorial Social Justice Coordinator taught to return it with responsibility. the North Ipswich Indigenous Ministries Robyn Evans were part of the decision- But below the surface, her optimism DHQ Outpost – and it had support staff. making group. Eastern Territory leaders was quickly evaporating into pessimism But they were cosmetic changes. Commissioner Linda Bond (Territorial as she wondered whether The Salvation Something much bigger, much more Commander), Colonel James Condon Army was really serious about helping the significant had happened. Judith now had (Chief Secretary) and Lieutenant-Colonel Aboriginal community. hope. It was as though she had been to the Miriam Gluyas (Program Secretary) gave To start her ministry, she was given an mountaintop and seen the other side. their support. Adrian Kistan covered the old weatherboard building that was once It was during that visit that Judith outcome in the March issue of Pipeline. the North Ipswich Outpost and funding to disclosed publicly her pride for The The THQ resolve so encouraged Envoy pay 20 hours a week work. That was it. Salvation Army she had joined. “I am just Judith that when she returned to North The Salvation Army didn’t know what so proud, now, to be a Salvation Army Ipswich, she made an appointment at to call the centre; it didn’t know what to soldier,” she told us. “I finally feel that I South Queensland Divisional headquarters call her. In her heart, she knew that The belong.” (DHQ) in Brisbane to say thank-you. Salvation Army wanted to do something. Somebody suggested it could be done over But she doubted it would ever understand Intentional ministry a cup of coffee. Judith was not impressed. what an Indigenous ministry would mean. What had happened was something so “I said: ‘What! The Army has done more Pipeline first reported her appointment simple that is seems incredible it took so than earn just a cup of coffee’. in 2005. We went back to North Ipswich a long. But time – and listening, followed “At the THQ meeting, the Army >>> Photos: Shairon Paterson Photos: Shairon

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By BILL SIMPSON addict since he was 15. He took so many drugs, he said, it almost sent fternoon tea was interesting him “mental”. at the North Ipswich Theresa, now 24, had been a AIndigenous Ministries heavy drinker since she was 15. Outpost. Before making contact with the We were there to interview centre, their relationship, according Envoy Judith Nuriyn-Yumba, leader to Theresa, had “not been perfect”. of the ministry team for the past six “We abused each other physically,” years. she said. Keeping Judith’s attention is not Almost two years ago, they gave easy. There’s always somebody who their lives to Christ and dedicated wants a word with her. She’s very their daughter, Samaria, back to much a doing person. Sitting still God. doesn’t seem to come easy to her. The difference in their lives since Within minutes of our South Queensland divisional leaders Major s Wayne and Robyn Maxwell and Social then has been amazing, according conversation getting underway, she Program Secretary Major Rick Hoffmann present an Indigenous Ministries flag to North to Micah. There were plans for interrupts: “Hello [name withheld]. Ipswich Outpost members. him to go to rehabilitation for his How’s it going?” she asks as a man drug problem. “But I spent every walks past our table. is gone. Somebody else needed I’m introduced to a young man. minute in this place. It kept my “That’s [name withheld],” she a word! Sitting at another table His name is Micah Geary. Two-and- mind off the drugs. Yes, I have tells me. “He’s just out of jail. He are two men. They’re drinking a-half years ago, Micah tells me, been tempted. But, hey, I’m doing was in for murder. He turned up coffee and having a chat. Both are he was “pretty crook” in hospital. great.” here and now he works for the wearing Salvation Army Indigenous Judith turned up and prayed for Micah is now full-time youth Lord. God’s doing a miracle in his Ministry T-shirts. I discover, while him. leader at the centre. Theresa is now life.” waiting for Judith, that both turned After leaving hospital, he was full-time homeless support worker. Judith tells the man I’m from up at the centre at different times advised by an Aboriginal leader “I prayed for my youngest Pipeline. “Yeh!” he says. “I’ll get my because they had nowhere to live. to go to the Indigenous ministry brother, and he gave his life to the testimony ready for you. It’s a great Judith arranged accommodation centre to see what Judith could do Lord,” Theresa tells me. “So did my story about God saving me.” Judith and introduced them to Christ. for him. His partner, Theresa, was sister, her partner and my father. encourages people to talk openly Now, they are part of the ministry; four months pregnant. They were My sister said she gave her life to about their meeting with Christ. doing whatever work is required homeless. the Lord because she saw what God Micah and Theresa’s lives have been turned around since coming into contact with Judith I look across the table and Judith around the place. Micah, now 32, had been a drug did for me.” and the Indigenous Ministries Outpost at North Ipswich. Photo: Shairon Paterson leaders didn’t sit down to think about people, Judith told Pipeline. More believed in God, but they were told they before the apology that The Salvation what they had to do to help Aboriginal ‘Reconciliation between The Aboriginal people were turning up at didn’t have God at all. Army realised many of the families leaders. Our leadership sat down and North Ipswich. Twelve people had recently “That was painful. It turned a lot of affected by the Purga closure had – and listened to Aboriginal people. They Salvation Army and Aboriginal asked if they could become Salvation Aboriginals away from God. What was still did – considered themselves as listened to our heart. The Federal Army soldiers. done in the name of God damaged the Salvationists. Government hasn’t yet done for people has come’ “Something has happened not only in Aboriginal people. But God didn’t come In a comment for this article, Colonel Aboriginal people what our Army has the natural, but in the spiritual, as well. with Captain Cook and take away our Condon said it was true The Salvation done. People are suddenly saying they want to land. We – The Salvation Army – need to Army had long wanted to do something “I’m so proud of our leaders. They are “Reconciliation between The Salvation don’t do anything. I think the Army saw be part of the Army now. There were not work with the Aboriginal people to help for the Aboriginal community, but didn’t the right leaders for this time.” Army and Aboriginal people has come,” overseas mission as important. It is. But many who wanted to be a soldier before. heal and deal with the hurt, and bring always know what to do or how to do it. She took 25 people from North Judith told the divisional meeting. “It is there is mission right here in our backyard “These people were committed to God, them back to God and to Jesus Christ. “But now that we have key Indigenous Ipswich with her to the DHQ appreciation time to look forward.” with Aboriginal people. They are at the but not to The Salvation Army. That is now “Right now, history is being made; leaders placed around the territory who event and presented an expensive piece Talking with Pipeline, Judith agreed bottom of the rung. changing.” Salvation Army history.” are giving us advice, we can see the way of artwork painted for her by a family her comment was “a very big statement”. “I thought that up to the time [of the Colonel Condon, who set The Salvation forward,” he said. member, a symbolic axe-head rock “We need to see this in the context that THQ meeting], I had been fighting the Healing process Army on a significant step toward “I do agree with what Judith is saying. from the Esk mountains “which meant for the first time, The Salvation Army is Army. There was no understanding of Judith said non-Indigenous needed to reconciliation eight years ago and made The January meeting was a significant a lot to me” and Aboriginal and Torres embracing Aboriginal people through its the issues. Now, I don’t feel like I am understand and accept that bringing the appointment of Envoy Judith, was milestone in the life of the territory.”  Strait Island flags. The group included a commitment to be intentional. fighting the Army anymore. Now, I feel Indigenous people to Christ has not heartened to hear of her optimism. didgeridoo player painted for the occasion. “After sitting at the [THQ] meeting, The Salvation Army has come on board to been easy. There is still a lot of pain and As South Queensland Divisional South Queensland Divisional I knew it wasn’t just a token. I felt it was fight for the Aboriginal people and bring hurt in the Aboriginal community. It is Commander in December 2002, he Commander Major Wayne Maxwell used like that [tokenism] before. It took a long them back to a level where they ought to generational pain. apologised to the Aboriginal community the occasion to present to the group its first time, but I think I worked it out. The be in God.” “Our people lost their freedom when for The Salvation Army’s closure of its Bill Simpson is a Salvation Army flag in the name of the Salvation Army didn’t know what to do, The THQ resolve was already having the non-Indigenous people came to Purga mission station 57 years earlier (see writer for Pipeline and North Ipswich Indigenous Ministry. and when you don’t know what to do, you positive repercussions among Aboriginal Australia. The Aboriginal people already article on page 12). It wasn’t until shortly supplements.

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The beginning of healing

In late 2002, James Condon, then Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army’s South Queensland Division, apologised to the Aboriginal community for the closure of the Army’s Indigenous mission in that region more than half a century earlier. It was a significant step towards reconciliation between The Salvation Army and Indigenous people. Now Chief Secretary of the Army’s Australia Eastern Territory, Colonel Condon reflects upon that experience and why the apology was essential

nvoy Judith Nuriyn-Yumba, of that mission and descendants of In 1995, a national enquiry into the and agricultural land. So it did not disease.” (Aboriginal Victorians: A History The Salvation Army’s North former residents, to re-establish a link Federal Government policy of taking take too long for Indigenous people to since 1800 – Richard Broome). Ipswich Indigenous Ministries that had been broken more than 50 Aboriginal children from their homes become an ethnic minority in their own At times the Church in Australia Coordinator, recently said: “Non- years earlier. The meeting was in every in the first half of the 20th century land, struggling against the threat of the engaged in mission that was culturally IndigenousE needed to understand and sense a time of reconciliation and at commenced and the findings of the invading settlers. insensitive, and failed to speak out against accept that bringing Indigenous people the conclusion of the formal ceremony enquiry led to the establishment of When we studied history at school, injustices towards Indigenous people. to Christ has not been easy. There is still refreshments were served, during which National Sorry Day. we were told that the Aboriginal people Some attempts were made over the years a lot of pain and hurt in the Aboriginal there was opportunity for people to share On 28 May 2000, a quarter of a hardly put up a resistance to the arrival of to defend the Indigenous community with community. It is generational pain. We, stories about times past, to look at old million people walked across Sydney the Europeans. And, of course, they could the establishment of mission reserves and The Salvation Army, need to work with the photographs and to catch up on local Harbour Bridge in a public declaration not adapt to the western culture. But in welfare work. Aboriginal people to help heal and deal news. that “Reconciliation is the work of all the last 50 years we have discovered that However, the Church now realises that with the hurt, and bring them back to God This event was a significant step Australians”. the Aboriginal people fiercely resisted repentance and expressing an apology and to Jesus Christ.” towards reconciliation. It is estimated there was a population the invasion of their land and in so are the first steps toward reconciliation. As Divisional Commander of The of about 300,000 Aboriginals when the doing, many were killed because they Almost every major church group or Salvation Army in South Queensland Path of reconciliation First Fleet arrived in Sydney Cove in 1788. were regarded as not quite human. As denomination has made such a statement Division in December 2002, I initiated a Historically, it is said that the reconciliation This number had dropped to about 60,000 mentioned earlier, there was a massive since the 1980s. reconciliation event at Purga, just outside movement began in 1967 when a 90 per by the 1920s. However, it has since risen decline in their numbers. The Church can assist in the ongoing Ipswich. The Salvation Army had closed cent majority of Australians voted to allow to more than 500,000 according to the 2006 reconciliation process by paying respect its Purga Mission some 57 years earlier. the Federal Government to make decisions census. Righting past wrongs to the original inhabitants and custodians Through speaking to local Aboriginal respecting Aboriginal Australians. Since Even though the Indigenous “It is estimated that in 1790 there were of this land. More and more we see elders I became aware of the pain the then there has been progress, but also community easily outnumbered the about 60,000 Indigenous people living that happening at official events where closure had caused. I also heard how many setbacks. first European settlers, it was overcome in Victoria, having been there for about recognition is given to tribal landowners. had appreciated the love and concern of In 1972, the first Aboriginal tent by a number of factors including the 40,000 years. By 1830, when Europeans The biblical concept of reconciliation Judith Nuriyn-Yumba presents The Salvation Army officers who cared embassy was established on the steps superiority of the gun over a spear, the settled there, this figure was reduced embraces restored relationships and peace then-Major James Condon with for them and still regarded themselves as of Parliament House in Canberra and trickery and violence of the settlers, and to between 10,000 and 15,000 due to and the Church is increasingly working an Aboriginal artwork during Salvationists. continues to serve as a symbol of the fight because they were susceptible to diseases smallpox epidemics caught from Macassan towards this. It has begun to work in the 2002 ceremony at the Purga We met under a fig tree on the land for Indigenous sovereignty in Australia. and lived a nomadic lifestyle, they were sailors passing by. Then within 20 years, culturally sensitive ways to overcome Mission. where the Purga Mission had been In 1976, the first Aboriginal Land Rights no match for the early white population staggeringly, the population was reduced social disadvantage in areas such as health, situated, with surviving former residents Act was established. who had houses to live in and grazing to less than 2000 due to violence and education, employment, housing, >>>

12 pipeline 05/2010 13 Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June

welfare and access to the law. The Church This is a priority for the Church as far needs to lead the way in promoting and as Indigenous Australians are concerned Recognising working towards reconciliation. The and it means an ongoing process. It won’t gospel of reconciliation includes defending be easy and it must be reciprocal. two dates of the weak and giving them a voice. The Church has a lot to learn and give Norman Habel, in his book in the process of reconciliation. But we Reconciliation: Searching for Australia’s Soul, must engage in repentance and humility significance says, “Reconciliation, in the deepest sense and be open to partnering with Indigenous ational Reconciliation Week has, of the concept, is not only political and people and thus being enriched by this social, but also spiritual and human”. partnership. Nsince 1996, been held annually in Australia from 27 May to 3 June. Reconciliation Drawing on theological resources, The Salvation Army’s mission is to Habel suggests five principles involving serve suffering humanity and as we The week recognises two dates truth, justice, identity, forgiveness and fully realise this in serving Indigenous of significance for the Indigenous let’s see it through suffering. “The truth must be told, Australians we will be enriched by the people of Australia: the 1967 especially by the oppressed parties, and Indigenous spirituality and become referendum and the 1992 Mabo history understood with new eyes. Some more relevant to the wider Australian land rights decision. restitution for past wrongs, whether in community. On 27 May 1967, 90 per cent reparations or the restoring of rights Ross Langmead said: “… in offering of the Australian public voted and dignity, is needed; for there is no public friendship with Indigenous in a referendum to have clauses reconciliation without justice. Some people – the most disadvantaged group removed from the Australian healing of the relationship through ritual, in Australia – and pursuing national apology and forgiveness is needed over reconciliation, the Church is not only Constitution that discriminated time for a new spirit of coexistence to engaging in the mission to which she has against Indigenous people. grow. Reconciliation involves pain as we been called as an ambassador for God’s The Mabo land rights decision on open past wounds and hear the stories of justice and reconciliation, but will discover 3 June 1992 recognised the Native deep suffering; the past cannot be dealt Christ and the Church’s true identity.” Title rights of the Aboriginal and with unless it is faced.” It’s time – the Australian Indigenous Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Audrey Ngingali Kinnear, an people have suffered enough. original inhabitants of the continent Indigenous leader who chaired the The Church must act with justice and of Australia, and overturned the National Sorry Day Committee, said of love and restore broken relationships as a myth of terra nullius (the belief the first Sorry Day: “Many of us cried for priority. that the continent did not have weeks. To have other Australians saying The Church must lead the way in an owner prior to the arrival of sorry and giving us the opportunity to talk showing respect and honour, working to about out experiences ... was the beginning overcome social disadvantage, defending Europeans in 1788). of our healing.” Indigenous rights, keeping reconciliation This year, National Reconciliation on the national agenda and reminding Week will also mark the 10th Path to partnership others what reconciliation involves. anniversary of two significant The Church is to be the ambassador for reconciliation milestones: the reconciliation, as recorded in 2 Corinthians historic Sydney Habour Bridge 5:18–19: “All this is from God, who Walks for Reconciliation, held on reconciled us to himself through Christ 28 May, and the establishment of A decade after the historic and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: Reconciliation Australia itself. bridge walks it’s fair to say that God was reconciling the world to the future for reconciliation Colonel James Condon “Reconciliation: Let’s see it himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins is Chief Secretary of The through!” is the theme for the has never looked brighter. against them. And he has committed to us Salvation Army’s Australia 14th National Reconciliation Week While there’s still a way to the message of reconciliation.” Eastern Territory. this year. The focus of the week go, respect, trust and the notes the progress that has been knowledge to turn good made, but also challenges people to intentions into effective actions pave the way forward. continue to pursue reconciliation in Australia. On this 10th anniversary Honouring the Stolen Generations Throughout Reconciliation of the bridge walks (and Week, community groups, schools, ational Sorry Day, recognised on 26 May, precedes National of Reconciliation Australia churches and other organisations itself), let’s embrace our Reconciliation Week and commemorates the day when the Bringing N hold discussion forums, Indigenous future and aspire to achieve Them Home report on the Stolen Generations was presented to Federal cultural festivals, walks and other great things together. Parliament in 1997. events to raise awareness of The report generated substantial media and public interest, which Indigenous social justice issues. eventually led to the first National Sorry Day in 1998. National For more information on Since then, thousands of Australians participate in memorial services, Reconciliation National Reconciliation Week, visit commemorative meetings, survival celebrations and community gatherings www.reconciliation.org.au Week 2010 to honour the Stolen Generations. 27 May – 3 June National Sorry Day will, for the third time, include the remembrance of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations, delivered Find out how you can join in: on 13 February 2008. www.reconciliation.org.au For more information on Sorry Day, visit www.nsdc.org.au Tel: 02 6273 9200

Image adapted from a photo taken by students from Kildare Catholic College in Wagga Wagga. 14 influence on my early years. I always had this glowing image of a godly woman whose company I enjoyed immensely. My parents always made their officership an adventure for me. I never had a sense that moving was bad or harmful or something to be unhappy about. There was never a suggestion that the Army was making bad decisions for my parents. Every new place was a discovery offering exciting opportunities. At one point they took a year out of officership and we backpacked around Europe and the UK. We wintered Q here [the UK] for three months living at Cambria House near Kings Cross. I worked in Oxford St at Selfridges as a junior unqualified nursing orderly. My & father worked in Oxford St Woolworths taking care of the plants and flowers in the nursery, and my mother was a Lyons Tea House lady in The Strand. All this impressed on me the spirit of adventure. My calling, however, came through a retired officer, Major Dunn. The major gave me a little black doll when I was six years of age. I promised to take the doll, This month,A Commissioner Robin Patsy, ‘home to Africa’. Consequently, Dunster retires after almost 40 everything I did from the age of six to Commissioner Robin Dunster has always had a special affinity with the people of Africa. years’ active service as a Salvation 26 was in preparation for my service in Africa. While my girlfriends at Dulwich Army officer. From Dulwich Hill worked in the kitchen where I learned how Hill Corps and at Sydney Girls’ High to peel potatoes and onions. No-one in the Commissioner Robin Corps in Sydney, she has risen School had their ‘glory boxes’ I had a home knew that I was a trained nurse and to the position of Chief of the missionary trunk. Everything I saw that had been a hospital matron. Dunster biography could be useful for missionary service, From there I went to Weeroona Village, Staff, the second-highest ranking I put into my trunk. My professional and then to Bethany – all this was for ommissioner Robin Dunster is the officer in the Army world. training and all my plans were intent on my orientation. It was God’s provision first woman to hold the office of getting to Africa. It never occurred to me C International Editor-In-Chief, but I didn’t know it then. In every place Chief of the Staff of The Salvation Army. that I would do anything else. Major LAURIE ROBERTSON, to which I was appointed were ‘old’ A student at Sydney Girls’ High missionary officers. They understood the School, she later trained as a nurse spoke to Commissioner Dunster LR: So your purpose for officership was trauma of re-entry. So whilst I was going in Sydney. She is a registered general clear very early on? about her career and what she through this period of real grief, loss and nurse and midwife, with post-graduate plans to do in retirement despair there were people there for me qualifications in Mothercraft and RD: Absolutely, from the age of six who helped me make that journey of psychiatry. She also holds qualifications onwards, totally focused. I never doubted adjustment. When I reflect back I see it was in tropical medicine, under 5 health and that [going to Africa] was God’s plan for part of a plan. I was in 10 different places planned parenthood. my life, so when the Army, in its wisdom, in 11 years - some of them for orientation, In 1969, Commissioner Dunster left decided, one day, to appoint me home some were real appointments but every Dulwich Hill Corps in Sydney to go to [to Australia] it didn’t fit in too well with one of those appointments gave me an the Army’s International Training College LR: What do you think about the word to come to the office. At the same time, have assured me of a welcome. I shall what I thought was God’s plan for my experience which has been invaluable in in London as part of the Victorious and state called retirement? however, I’ll miss the summertime walks enjoy maintaining contacts with people. life. Only now, when I look back, do I territorial leadership and as Chief of the session. She was commissioned as an along the Embankment from London Primarily my mother is still there waiting understand that it was all part of God’s Staff. officer of The Salvation Army in 1971 RD: On occasions when I have conducted Bridge. So this word and this state have for her daughter to come home. She will plan. At the time, however, it was painful. retirement meetings for other people I strong, positive connotations for me, not be 97 years old in May. I have said in other and was appointed to medical work in LR: It’s amazing that the extended dark then Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). She served have referred to retirement as a release because I want to escape from what I’m interviews that the sacrifice has really been LR: How did you approach that? period is actually in your home territory rather than a restriction. It is a release doing into something else, but because I my parents’. I am their only child and my as Matron and Nurse Educator at The and not where people would have Salvation Army’s Tshelanyemba and from active service to do what one chooses do actually embrace change quite readily. father died 14 years ago. RD: I arrived in my home territory thought, in a Third World country. Howard hospitals from 1971 to 1985. to do – that is in terms of personal choices. Retirement is just another phase of my life. I don’t want to live in a big, busy city. expecting a specific appointment. Because Subsequent service in her home However, God is still sovereign in the I know, too, that my really close friends I have chosen a place that will provide of a situation that had arisen in the RD: It was, precisely that. And it lasted territory in Australia preceded a return lives of the retired and we must always of many years are looking forward to me me with opportunities for ministry and meantime, there was nothing for me. for almost three years. The sense of not to Zimbabwe as Chief Secretary. In remember to stay in tune with him. being more accessible. That in itself is that caters to a retiring population. I look That was a very dark time in my life; a belonging was at the root of my despair. 1998, she was appointed Territorial affirming. forward to being near surf and bushland very painful time. I was given a period of For me, Africa was ‘home’. Commander in the Democratic Republic LR: ‘Release’ is an interesting term. and will have easy access to the local orientation having never been an officer in of Congo which included overseeing the LR: Yes, very much if you’re looking Army corps. It will be good to build a new my home territory. I started off at Bethesda LR: Did you ever doubt your calling in work of The Salvation Army in Angola, RD: It’s the word that resonates when I forward to that. lifestyle in a new area. [Salvation Army Nursing Home] and was that time? and, then in 2002, The Philippines. She think of retirement; I’m not going to have put in the care of a 17-year-old unqualified was appointed as Chief of the Staff on 2 to get up every morning to the sound RD: And I am looking forward to it as near LR: You grew up in The Salvation Army, nursing orderly, when I had been a RD: No. I once threatened to resign but it April, 2006. of an alarm clock, I will be allowed to my retirement home, on the North Coast how did that influence your childhood hospital matron and educator for 15 years. was a protest against what I believed to In September 2007, she became a follow the rhythms of my body clock. I of NSW, live friends I have known since and teenage years? By then, I had been an officer 16 years. be injustice to others. I have never doubted Freeman of the City of London. won’t have to stand on a cold, snowy or school days. Those who live elsewhere This 17-year-old taught me how to make my own calling. In fact my calling has draughty railway platform in the morning in Australia and around the world RD: My maternal grandmother had a great beds and how to bath old people. Then I held me in some of the most >>>

16 pipeline 05/2010 17 LR: Do you think we are in danger of officers for the express purpose of spiritual a significant impact through health and losing our distinctives? life development. We are seeing a greater education services. These are two of our focus on social and moral issues, we are strengths historically and whilst there is RD: I think we are in danger of looking seeing young people engaging with issues a need for some of these services to be like any other church in some places. I of social justice and many Salvationists refocused I believe that, if we are willing to think that we have lost in some places, for are becoming more intentional in their embrace change, the ministry will continue example, our music and the traditional responses. I would say that, globally, to be relevant. band expression. The diminishing use of the Army is alive, well, growing and the Song Book – which is how we learned maintaining its unique identity. LR: So what are your hopes for the our doctrine as young people – is being Army’s future? replaced by sentimental songs that don’t LR: What, then, do you believe is the necessarily teach our doctrine and don’t, Army’s place in the world today? RD: My hope is that we will be an Army with any real depth, express our faith. I that is dedicated, committed and obedient am not very comfortable with that and I RD: I would like to think that the Army to God’s purposes. The development of don’t think it is good for the Army just continues to be the ‘leaven in the lump’. the spiritual life of individuals within to look like any other [denomination]. Our place is critical as a Christian the Army and of The Salvation Army as I believe God raised up the Army for a movement with a practical expression. I a whole is critical. I hope that there will specific purpose. Maintaining the spirit think that this is our absolute strength and be a continuance of good teaching and of Salvationism, knowing what our Army to continue to be a ‘saving souls, making sound doctrine, of leading people deep distinctives are and making sure our saints and serving suffering humanity’ into faith that is not an emotional response young people learn what they are, is vital. movement is imperative. Even in the but a deep spiritual understanding. I hope places where we cannot be overt in our that there will be a thirsting after God, LR: So how would you describe the evangelism, our practical ministry is still a longing to know him better and to be global condition of The Salvation Army? valid. We see ourselves accepted in places more like him. I hope that more and more where other Christian denominations Salvationists will be utterly obedient to RD: I think the Army globally is in good cannot go. We have an acceptance where him and trust him implicitly. This is my Commissioner Robyn Dunster condition. It is growing, it is vibrant, and some others cannot gain access. In many longing for Salvationists all around the (above) with Territorial we’re seeing increasing appointment of territories the Army continues to make world and across all generations. Commander Andrew Kalai being greeted by mudmen in PNG; arriving (left) at IHQ for her first day on the job as Chief of the Staff with General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton; and (far left) with a child in India.

challenging times. It is also pride and that used to provide service opportunities there is the maintenance of a strong spirit the trust of others that keeps us faithful. for people. I find it sad that, in some of Salvationism accompanied by the When your family is proud of you and places, people are distressed by what disciplines of our movement. In other when you are doing something you think they see as the demise of The Salvation countries I see a loss of discipline and an is worthwhile, then pride can hold you. I Army, even though they are doing good inclination to want to look too much like know, however, that God has held me in things and have a really effective ministry. the secular world instead of daring to be the context of my calling. different. I think people still respect us for being different and are not ‘put off’ by our LR: How has The Salvation Army uniforms and our principles. changed since you started as an officer? ‘Maintaining LR: Different in what way? What do RD: Considering the worldwide Army, I you think are the differences that are think that we have a greater sense of our the spirit of beneficial? internationalism in this global village. We are more aware of each other, more aware RD: I think the differences that are of what’s going on in different places. In Salvationism, beneficial are being able to relate to earlier days, only visits by missionary a community yet set apart from that officers provided windows into other knowing what community; maintaining high moral places. Now through the internet and standards while being practically much overall easier communication we involved. We were called into being to have more of a sense of what’s going on our Army minister to men and women who were in the Army world, if we are interested. not made welcome in the church. We were In some parts of the Army world the distinctives are there for the marginalised. That is where change has been for the good in terms of we should still be. rediscovering how comprehensive our ministry is and should be. Sometimes the ... is vital.’ LR: Because that is what makes the Army restrictions that are imposed by secular different to any other denomination? Commissioner Robyn Dunster (top) greeting cadets organisations including government, and training college staff in India; (above) with friend all in the name of good governance and The Army is growing phenomenally in RD: Initially yes, but less so these days. We Lieutenant-Colonel Edna Williams; and (right) with health and safety and the like, have most places. We are now officially in 120 must retain those characteristic that make children in South Korea. placed limitations on the volunteerism countries. I find that in some countries us distinct.

18 pipeline 05/2010 19 Karen Connors Karen’s just a has a passion for children. She tells JULIA HOSKING Karens a big kid at heart she believes her role as Divisional big kid Youth Secretary in Canberra was a gift at heart from God

Karen Connors has spent more than 20 years working in children’s ministry and is revelling in her role as the ACT and South NSW Divisional Youth Secretary. Not surprisingly, she sees herself as a big kid at heart. Photos: Shairon Paterson

adults as “grown-ups”. Her interactions children into their church. most denominations as well,” she says. with children have influenced her free- “You don’t have to get any children “They’re incredibly generous with their spirited laughter akin to that of a child, into your church,” she says. time and with their money.” and she also possesses the ability to see “What you have to do is leave your According to Karen, generosity, things as they really are. church and go to where they are. And resilience and commitment are highly Seeing things clearly enables Karen to most of them are in school for a really long valued qualities for children’s ministry recognise that children have a lot to offer time. They’re at school, they hate school workers. their churches and communities. Her hope and so that would be a great place for us to “Children’s ministry is a long-term for children is that they would be “fully be. [We need to] think a little bit more like, thing. There aren’t any quick fixes. They engaged, participating members of faith ‘Jesus in school’.” just don’t exist. That’s a lie from Satan,” communities”. When you consider the number of Karen says. “One of the key things they A practical way for this hope to children in schools, and the percentage of always say with children’s ministry is you play out is through churches adopting the population under 15 (two billion of need a five-year plan. Thinking about a intergenerational styles of worship; seven billion in 2008, according to United term at a time is really not going to do it allowing children to participate in all Nations data), it is vital that children are for your children’s ministry. You need to activities, from the welcoming committee reached by churches. have a longer-term view ... and you really to the traditionally “adult” church service. Advocating for children, and for need some people who are committed to These intergenerational worship children’s ministry workers, is Karen’s be there for the long term.” hildren are one of the most them a voice. She is also passionate about of her own, or her own “youth group”, services, and children’s programs in the way of caring for her share of two billion marginalised people groups. supporting children’s ministry workers, as she calls them. Furthermore, it is not church, should not, however, as Karen children. She wants to educate others Heart’s desire That marginalisation is not advocating for children and seeing surprising given that Karen spent 20 years strongly asserts, replace faith formation in about effectively communicating the Gaining the position as Divisional Youth influenced by socio-economic children in relationships with Jesus. in children’s ministry activities at her local the home. Gospel with children and discipling them. Secretary in Canberra in 2009 was a gift Cstatus, culture, country of origin, religion Karen’s focus on children originated Salvation Army corps in Gosford, and Karen is also intentional about supporting from God to Karen. It was almost as or sex. Children simply have no power out of a long-term, genuine love and seven years at children’s ministry resource Thinking outside box children’s ministry workers who are often though God was giving Karen a reward, unless someone gives it to them, and they appreciation for them. company Logosdor before moving to When churches want to reach out to non- incredibly generous with their time, efforts her heart’s desire, for her long-term have no voice unless someone chooses to “I just really like kids,” she says. “I like Canberra to work for The Salvation Army. churched children, Karen believes there is and resources. commitment to children. listen. spending time with kids; and in fact, I very Because she so greatly enjoys spending a need to think outside the box, or rather, “Children’s ministry workers are “I had really been feeling like I Karen Connors, ACT and South NSW rarely have any problems with children.” time with kids – sometimes more than outside the building. probably some of the most generous wanted to do something for my own Divisional Youth Secretary, is passionate This is not a surprising comment with adults, she confesses – she has One of her greatest frustrations is when people that you’ll ever find in your denomination, and I’d actually made the about empowering children and giving from a woman who has five children adopted some of their lingo, referring to people ask her how they can bring more congregation. And I would say that’s in comment to somebody that I felt like >>>

20 pipeline 05/2010 21 Obituary Colonel Henry Gariepy for the Australia Eastern Territory; and she was not sharing the role with anyone. Typically, two officers have shared the position. (Earlier this year, the Central and North Queensland Division welcomed Kayelene Wayman, a non-officer, into a Literary giant of the Army similar role.) This has led to some challenges for Karen, but she is still determined to do her olonel Henry Gariepy, OF, a Gariepy loved to learn. He earned his job – overseeing everybody in the division prominent author of The Salvation Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science up to the age of 25 and those who work Army, was promoted to glory on degrees from Cleveland State University with them – to the best of her ability. C Easter Saturday morning. He was 80. and, in 1994, was honoured by his alma “For me, it’s probably about a lot more During his lifetime of service for mater with its Alumni Lifetime Leadership than just [ticking boxes]. I really see my God through ministry as a Salvation Award. role as active advocacy for young people, Army officer, Colonel Gariepy was a His multifaceted ministry in youth and for helping young people engage with prolific writer. He is the author of more community work, as well as in corps and their senior congregations, for helping than 20 books ranging from devotional divisional leadership, have borne their senior congregations to understand the works to biography and history. Among own rich fruit in changed lives through role that young people can play in their his best-known titles are 100 Portraits of the years. It was his tireless efforts through churches and also … to try and change Christ, Portraits of Perseverance, General of the ministry of the written word, however, that culture of only thinking about the I was always doing something for kind of was everything that I would have God’s Army – the authorised biography that were specially recognised as being children that are within your walls.”  someone else’s church,” Karen explains. wanted, if I’d ever thought to ask for it.” of General Eva Burrows (Ret) - and worthy of The Salvation Army’s highest “And so when I was offered not only The job was also a “God-send” on most recently, Christianity in Action, a recognition and on 10 June 2007, Colonel a job in Canberra, and a job working with a personal level because at the time, one volume international history of The Henry Gariepy was admitted to the Order young people, but also a job in my own Karen’s husband Michael was working in Salvation Army. of the Founder. denomination, it was kind of like God Canberra while she continued to live with Born in January 1930, Henry Gariepy The citation on the certificate that really just wants to give you the desire their children on the Central Coast and went on to become a household name was awarded to the colonel included the of your heart, even if you haven’t [ever] work at Logosdor. throughout The Salvation Army world, following observations: “Colonel Henry asked for that. I never said, ‘God, please Commencing her role as the Divisional Julia Hosking is a staff and beyond, through his writing. In Gariepy has devoted himself to his sacred give me a job working with children in Youth Secretary presented Karen with two writer for Pipeline and addition to his own published works, the calling as an officer and through a notable, The Salvation Army in Canberra’. But it challenges: she was not an officer, a first supplements colonel contributed to many other books Colonel Henry Gariepy earned The Salvation tireless ministry of writing has inspired and wrote numerous articles for Salvation Army’s highest recognition. and blessed countless others around the Army and other periodicals. His writings world. grew out of his personal Bible study and editorial appointments, culminating in his “With more book titles to his name prayer times. He attributed all of his last 15 years of active officer service being than any other writer in the Army’s writings to the inspiration of the Holy spent as National Editor in Chief and history, he has humbly continued through Spirit. Literary Secretary at the Army’s National the years of both active and retired service Marriage to Lieutenant Marjorie Headquarters in the United States. Ever to teach, mentor and influence others for Ramsdell in 1952 brought Henry Gariepy an encourager - `a sterling role model Christ ... this selfless, creative and unique into a powerful and effective partnership and intellectual giant’ was a description contribution to the life of the Army would of ministry that was to continue for 58 of the colonel given by one leader who commend itself to the Founder.” years. The Gariepys served in corps had known him for many years - Colonel In accepting the honour, Colonel appointments in their first 16 years as Gariepy coordinated the Army’s first ever Gariepy was typically generous in his officers, and became involved in youth International Literary Conference and, just acknowledgment of those who had been work as coordinators for many summer prior to his retirement from active service, an influence in his life. camps in the Army’s USA Eastern initiated a format and proposal for the “A countless number have made Territory, and as divisional youth Army’s National Book Plan for the USA and their contribution to this award by their secretaries. the Word & Deed journal. Among his many encouragement and influence, most of all From 1969 to 1974, the colonel and his published works, one which has brought my life partner, Marjorie,” he said. wife pioneered the work at The Salvation benefit to aspiring Army writers around “I am further grateful for the Army’s Multi-Purpose Centre in the the world was his Guidebook for Writers and recognition it gives to the ministry of riot-scarred Hough ghetto of Cleveland, Editors. writing, to encourage others whose gifts Ohio. More than 10,000 members were Following retirement, Colonel Gariepy can contribute to our literary ministry and associated with the various programs continued to travel extensively as a heritage…” at the centre, with close to 1000 people speaker at conferences and seminars, as Following a short illness and coming through its doors every day. When a literary consultant and as a teacher at hospitalisation, Colonel Henry Gariepy, Send for FREE information booklet to: Dr Billy Graham visited the centre, he the School for Officer Training in the USA OF, was promoted to glory from Director, Wills and Bequests, The Salvation Army PO Box 9888, in referred to it as “Christianity in action”. Eastern Territory. He also enjoyed various Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, your capital city or phone 13SALVOS (13 72 58). General Shaw Clifton, World Leader hobbies, including reading, jogging and Pennsylvania, on Saturday 3 April 2010. Mr | Mrs | Ms | Miss of The Salvation Army, wrote of Colonel outdoor sports. He completed three He is survived by his wife, Colonel FIRST NAME LAST NAME Gariepy: “[His] craftsmanship with words marathons. Marjorie Gariepy, their four children, 12 was later to become the area of ministry It is not surprising that a prolific writer grandchildren and a growing number of Address that was his main focus, as he undertook was also a keen student and Colonel great-grandchildren. Suburb State Postcode Phone ‘Ever an encourager - a sterling role model and intellectual giant’ If you have already included a gift to The Salvation Army in your Will, please tick the box so that we can acknowledge you as an ‘Honoured Friend’. General Shaw Clifton 22 pipeline 05/2010 23 Red Shield Appeal 29 - 30 May

Doorknock Supporting Army’s campaign frontline workers much more has sense of appeal than just a fundraiser John Herring has been working behind the scenes in The Salvation Army’s fundraising work

By SCOTT SIMPSON collector that her life was in turmoil and turning to The Salvation Army for for the past 16 years. A had actually been praying that morning help,” says Major Winterburn. major part of his role is he annual Red Shield Appeal is a that someone would help her. And to “We need to reach our appeal goals date that always looms large on her amazement she opened her door if we are to maintain our vital social the Red Shield Appeal The Salvation Army calendar. that very same morning and found programs in the year ahead, including Twelve months in the a Salvo on her doorstep. That’s the providing crisis accommodation, which includes looking planning,T money raised from the appeal opportunities that are out there.” support for families in need, is used to assist in financing the Army’s The national target for the Red employment services, addiction recovery at ways to improve vast network of social and community Shield Appeal this year is $75 million. In support, emergency services, rural the campaign. Here services in Australia, across both its the Australia Eastern Territory the target chaplaincy, aged care and telephone Eastern and Southern territories. is $38.5 million which incorporates the counselling. he shares some of his Many of these ministries would business, direct mail and doorknock “Our aim is to mobilise more than struggle to continue without the appeals. 100,000 collectors to knock on as many passion for supporting financial support that is generated The business component of the doors as possible.” by the appeal, but what is often campaign, where the corporate sector is In the Illawarra last year, the the Army’s mission overlooked is that Doorknock Sunday encouraged to support the appeal, will doorknock experienced a 28 per itself is a valuable opportunity for be launched on 28 April in Sydney. cent rise in giving. The reason for ministry. The direct mail campaign is another the substantial increase was simple, “For 51 Sundays of the year we’re vital part of the appeal with around half according to Illawarra Region Appeal he Salvation Army Eastern trying to get people through the doors of all Red Shield Appeal funds raised in Director Bill Simpson. Territory Communications and of our corps, but for one Sunday - this way. “We had 150 more people out on Public Relations Department Doorknock Sunday - we’re actually out The remainder of the money the streets collecting than we did the over the past four years, under there in the community going to the is collected through the National previous year,” he said. theT authority of territorial leadership, doors of homes around the country,” Doorknock Appeal and, as history It’s a sentiment echoed by Major has been developing and implementing says the Army’s Australia Eastern clearly shows, the success of this part Winterburn. a Supporter Relationship Management Territory Appeals Director (External) of the campaign is intrinsically linked “The reality is the more people (SRM) Knowledgebase to facilitate the Major Jeff Winterburn. to the number of people who are we have out on the streets collecting fundraising work of the Army. “While collecting donations for collecting on the day. on the doorknock weekend the more Alongside the SRM Knowledgebase, the appeal is the primary focus, This year the doorknock will take successful the appeal will be. That’s a web-based SRM Doorknock Portal has as Salvationists we should never place over the weekend of 29-30 May because people are waiting for that also been developed to facilitate the Red underestimate the fantastic opportunity and The Salvation Army needs 100,000 knock on the door so they can give Shield Appeal campaign. The system has that is staring us in the face to tell volunteer collectors to help make the to the Red Shield Appeal, and the been designed to make it easy for corps people more about the Army and in campaign a success. more doors we knock on the more to manage the doorknock, build a list of particular the ministry opportunity this A national doorknock goal of $9.7 opportunity there is for people to give.” supporters and ensure a uniform approach is. million has been set to maintain services For more information about the Red in all centres. “For example, I recently heard a in the year ahead. Shield Appeal, go to salvos.org.au. A key benefit is that when officers story about a Salvationist who knocked “Although things seem to have A Facebook page for the appeal move from one appointment to another, on a door on Red Shield Sunday and improved economically, many has also been created and can be they will know where all the information the woman who opened the door had Australians – in the cities and in the accessed at www.facebook.com/ is housed to run the doorknock at their obviously been crying. She told the bush – are still doing it tough and redshielddoorknock new location. The system will provide >>> John Herring at his desk working hard to keep the Red Shield Appeal running smoothly. pipeline 05/2010 25 Red Shield Appeal 29 - 30 May

details of all volunteers, counting house verses six and seven, God says, “ Is not It brings with it publicity, support from staff, committee and member details, this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to business leaders and community leaders and suppliers of resources which will loose the chains of injustice and untie the who all enthusiastically come alongside all be stored in a central system and can cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free us to help raise the millions of dollars be readily accessed. This will provide a and break every yoke? Is it not to share required annually to cover the cost of the platform from which to launch the Red your food with the hungry and to provide Army’s social work. We would struggle Shield Appeal each year and a growing the poor wanderer with shelter — when to get anywhere near this level of support list of people in the community who are you see the naked, to clothe him, and not without the doorknock. willing to support the campaign. to turn away from your own flesh and The SRM Doorknock Portal gives us At the beginning of the project, blood?” (NIV translation). 21st century technology to facilitate the the team assembled to oversee the These are all the things The Salvation process. While this is a significant step development and implementation Army is known for. forward its value will be lessened if we identified the need to provide up-to-date In verse 10 we are exhorted to go the as Salvationists, do not get behind the resources to make the job easier for all extra mile of service: “... and if you spend doorknock with the same enthusiasm involved. yourselves on behalf of the hungry and that our community and business leaders I have been combining my role satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then show. Perhaps we should all study Isaiah as Project Director for the SRM your light will rise in the darkness and 58 and apply its teaching to the way we go Knowledgebase with my other your night will become like the noon day.” about things. If we do we will be able treat responsibilities in Direct Marketing for This indicates to me that the excuse our endeavours as a “fast to the Lord”, as the Red Shield Appeal. I am passionate of being too busy is not acceptable. God an “act of worship”. about fundraising to support The wants us to stretch ourselves to the limit Let’s ensure that the people who Salvation Army’s social work. When we in caring for those who need our help. deliver our social services day in and fundraise we are taking a stand beside all day out at the front line have a real sense our frontline workers by ensuring that Foundation of our fundraising that all Salvationists are with them. If we the funds are there to keep the mission If we all adopt a positive approach to do, it is possible that the promises made going. the doorknock we can make a significant in the second half of Isaiah 58 will be Over the past 16 years, I have used the difference to the result and to the realised by The Salvation Army and on us Scripture from Isaiah 58 as my inspiration. enthusiasm level of everyone involved. I all individually. Will you take God at his In this passage we can see that God rejects am old enough to remember the struggle word in this?  some of the ways we worship him. Verses the Army had before the doorknock came six to 10 tell us that God wants us to into being and the lack of profile we had John Herring is Direct Marketing and SRM worship him (or fast) by doing practical in the community in those days. Project Director for The Salvation Army things such as caring for those who are The Red Shield Appeal doorknock Australia Eastern Territory Communications hungry, homeless and oppressed. In is the foundation of all our fundraising. and Public Relations Department.

26 Behind bars for the Lord

After more than a decade as a prison chaplain, Ian Jones says respect is the key to unlocking the trust of prisoners. JULIA HOSKING reports

onesy is a fair dinkum bloke. When Every Thursday, Ian faithfully and When his corps officer offered the he walks in to meet his “green cheerfully walks through the prison gates prison chaplaincy opportunity in 1996, Ian soldiers”, he is nothing short of true at 7am. “I’m the only chaplain that’s instantly put his hand up. blue. The prisoners at the maximum allowed to start that early,” he says. Now, Ian receives a greater amount J security Capricorn Correctional Centre The remaining six days of the week of satisfaction as he believes that he is would not accept anything else. sees chaplains from the Anglican, Catholic fulfilling God’s call. Because of his down-to-earth, I’m- and Uniting church denominations, and “I can do the welfare work with the one-of-them mentality, Ian Jones receives Correctional Centre Chaplains, Prison wife and see the blokes in jail and get them insurmountable respect. This rapport that Fellowship Chaplains and Murray back together on the outside and make he enjoys with the green-clad prisoners Chaplains visit the prison. sure that they don’t end up back in jail is merely reflective of the way that Ian is Such an early start provides Ian with again,” he says with a grin on his face that determined to constantly live his life. the opportunity to have a coffee with some reflects his sense of satisfaction. “If you’ve got a job to do, do it 110 per of the 350 staff – including counsellors, “It’s very holistic, and very satisfying cent,” shares The Salvation Army prison psychologists, secretaries, guards and to be able to do that. I think a lot of chaplain as he ends his 12-hour workday. managers – before visiting the 400 inmates. chaplains would love that type of work; “Give it the lot or nothing. And don’t “I’m there for everybody,” he says. that they could do the whole [job], instead take it on if you can’t do it.” And his familiarity with everyone, from of just one side of it.” Having been in the role for more managers to prisoners, has resulted in Offering a chaplaincy service in a than 13 years, Ian is the longest-serving him being affectionately known by all as high-security prison is no easy feat; chaplain in the Rockhampton prison, but “Jonesy”. Ian regularly encounters paedophiles, he almost quit after 18 months. murderers, rapists and thieves. He used to endure a lot of criticism Fulfilling God’s call “But I don’t treat anybody any and sarcastic comments when he first Ian is also there for the inmates’ families. differently,” he says. “They’re God’s entered the prison as a Salvation Army The desire to take a holistic approach was person; they’re made in God’s image.” chaplain. He would repeatedly face “dead- what led to him becoming The Salvation When people question his accepting ends and brick walls“, but eventually his Army’s representative prison chaplain in and loving attitude, in particular the perseverance prevailed. Rockhampton. guards who say not to bother with a “You don’t just think you’re on God’s Ian spends each Monday, Wednesday certain “scumbag”, Ian stumps them with Ian Jones combines his role side so I’ll do what I like out here,” he and Friday at the Army’s Capricorn his response. “I often say, ‘I’ve seen you as The Salvation Army Welfare says. Region Corps as the welfare manager. speeding, but your crime didn’t put you in Manager in Rockhampton “You’ve got to work with the system. This role, while he enjoys it, once left him jail, it only gave you a fine. His crime put (above) with his role as a When you walk into a jail, you’ve got to feeling frustrated as he felt he was only him in jail. What’s the difference? God still prison chaplain at Capricorn loves him; [he] just doesn’t love what he’s switch off from the world and switch on to completing half a job. Correctional Centre. their rules.” While offering assistance to women done’.” Photos: Shairon Paterson Ian has always stood by this principle and children, he would often learn that This attitude was challenged when and claims it is the reason why he is now their respective partner was in prison, and Ian, early in his chaplaincy, met the four granted so much respect from everyone in Ian was unable to offer any support on men who robbed a bank where his wife the prison system. that front. worked. “They stuck a gun in her face, >>>

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The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine its practical provision during disasters and study notes covering the Army’s and wars as well as for its ongoing care essential characteristics, its position and assistance to the homeless, disabled, concerning Christian sacraments, spiritual critically ill and the poor. God-given gifts and how The Salvation Because of this charitable work Army relates to the wider Church. there is a perception for many that The And to top off an extremely Salvation Army is first and foremost a informative handbook the classical charity. However noble a thought this is, Christian Creeds, a Salvation Army it is not the truth. The Salvation Army is lectionary, people and events from Church much more than a charity - it is a mission history and a glossary of theological terms movement within the Christian Church. are included within the final appendices The Salvation Army does not just rely section. on its own power for its ministry of love. It must be noted that this is not the first It relies on the almighty power of God. doctrine book published by The Salvation Its holistic, helping ministry encompasses Army. It is the latest in a long line of books body, mind and spirit. devoted to The Salvation Army’s articles of The Salvation Army Handbook of Doctrine faith. The first Doctrine Book was prepared provides the foundational spiritual basis by General William Booth in 1881. for the good works of The Salvation Army. In his foreword to this new handbook n more than 120 countries The It thoroughly explores the 11 biblically the international leader of The Salvation Salvation Army does all within its based Salvation Army articles of Christian Army, General Shaw Clifton, says of power to help people in physical and faith (doctrines), discussing the Bible, God, Salvationists: “Our faith, grounded in emotional need. the creation and care of the world, Jesus Scripture, and validated victoriously by Ian Jones (far right) with the other chaplains who visit the Capricorn Correctional Centre in Rockhampton on a regular basis. ISince its inception almost 150 years ago Christ, humanity’s relationship with God personal experience, has been the motive in London, one of the driving purposes and the eternal life to come. force of our obedience [to God].” and here I am working with the blokes prison’s general manager is another perk of The Salvation Army has been to serve If you want to know what and who The Salvation Army - more than a that I could have thumped in the earhole,” ‘I don’t treat of Ian’s work in the prison. He has created suffering humanity. And throughout the provides the impetus for the Army’s charity – a movement raised up by God. he recalls. “I had over 20 prisoners such a strong rapport with staff and years Salvation Army personnel have practical helping ministry then this wanting to do anything I asked from them anybody any prisoners alike because he treats everyone strived to provide productive, positive handbook is a must-read. Major Laurie Robertson, to sort those blokes out. ‘We look after you with the same amount of dignity and assistance to a multitude of needy people. It is a goldmine of information, International Editor-in-Chief because you look after us,’ they said.” differently. They’re respect. Now, instead of having doors The Army is much appreciated for including a study guide to the doctrines and Literary Secretary God taught Ian a lesson in forgiveness slammed in his face, the doors in the over that time. Ian gave no such nod to system open themselves for him, to the the men “on his side”, and he never said a God’s person; envy of the other chaplains. word to the criminals about the connection “Other chaplains say, ‘How come all he had to the crime they had committed. they’re made in the electronic doors open when you walk along and they don’t for us?’ I say, ‘Build a Stories of transformation God’s’ image.’ respect up’.” Ian is able to recount many stories In everything that he does – whether MAkE A DIffERENCE of people who have experienced it is offering welfare assistance, acting as transformation in their lives because of the Salvation Army Employment Plus service the prison chaplain, or working as the IN A CHILD’S LIfE Holy Spirit working through him. at the Capricorn Correctional Centre. divisional coordinator for The Salvation While helping an inmate to prepare “They do a program there before [the Army Emergency Services _ Ian is his parole application, Ian was shocked to prisoners] get out; getting their skills up so intentional about showing Christ’s love they get them out and get them a job.” and compassion in a down-to-earth, hear how his ministry had helped prevent HELP UP PROVIDE CHILDREN IN He believes that finding employment honest and relational manner. the man from committing suicide on his DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH: first night in jail, 10 years earlier. is the biggest challenge faced by prisoners “You don’t go around with a Bible, A former drug dealer who had escaped upon re-entry to society. It provides these shoving God down their neck,” he says. education from jail on two occasions and required ex-prisoners with respect, confidence and “You show them practical support and • teaching equipment three guards to control him, has similarly the ability to be self-sufficient; reducing that’s how you get the opportunity to lead • food experienced radical transformation. “You the need to resort to crime. them through. ‘This bloke’s fair dinkum, • could not control the man, [but] he’s found Every Sunday, Capricorn Correctional he’s done this, he’s done that. I might find • clothing God and God’s controlled him. The Holy Centre hosts four chapel services for a out what’s driving him’, [they would say]. • basic medical care Spirit’s just taken over his life,” Ian said. maximum of 30 prisoners per service. So then that’s when you can talk about • spiritual support Even though Ian does what he can Ian is on a rotating roster with the other God and talk about Jesus [with] them.”  to reintegrate the prisoners into society, chaplains. At the conclusion of the Programs from as little as $25 a month (tax deductible). such as taking certain inmates through services, or after having a chat with one of the inmates, Ian’s time is acknowledged THE SALVATION ARMY the Positive Lifestyles Program, there are (02) 9266 9880 NSW, Qld, ACT AuSTRALIA EASTERN TERRITORY limitations to what he can do. with great appreciation. [email protected] “I believe every prisoner that gets “Big blokes you wouldn’t want to released from a jail should have somebody meet in a dark alley [attend] and they give http://salvos.org.au/donate/overseas-child-sponsorship/ CHILD following them up for a good 12 months. I you a big squeeze and a hug. They really know the Salvos can’t do it all, but I think appreciate what you do and understand Julia Hosking is a staff SPONSORSHIP our church organisations could do that.” you’ve gone the extra mile just for them.” writer for Pipeline and Ian commends the work of The Sharing a cup of coffee with the supplements PROGRAM

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Cottage a haven of peace Blog site Charity partnership with Qantas he Salvation Army was honoured to be the partner charity By KEVIN ELSLEY drug and alcohol counsellor. equips territory’s Tfor Qantas at the Canberra Airport Open Day on 28 March. May it be a sanctuary of peace in the middle of Byron Bay’s The Army’s ACT and South NSW Division Public Relations oing on appearances, the building at No 18 Fletcher St in hustle and bustle, as Major Darren Elsley prayed at the cottage’s young leaders Secretary, Captain Dale Murray, collected donations from the GByron Bay does nothing for all the multimillion-dollar official opening, which happened just three months after the public as they lined up to walk through a Qantas aircraft, while commercial development that surrounds it but, of course, looks lease was granted and a public appeal raised $60,000 to get it up By JULIA HOSKING Captain Darlene Murray and Captain Jennifer Wheatley sold can be deceptive. It’s what is offered within those timber walls and running. tickets to a mystery flight later in the afternoon. Qantas donated that gives this humble structure a unique value. A community supporting each other is how another speaker n late January, The Salvation Army’s Australia Eastern all ticket sales to the Army’s Red Shield Appeal. Being just one block away from the beach resort’s main described the cottage and what it stands for. ITerritorial Youth (MORE) Team launched a website blog Captain Murray said it was a great day, with positive contacts drag, people from all over pass by No 18, with some pausing to Byron Shire Mayor, Jan Barham, who officially opened the specifically for the territory’s youth leaders. being made with the public as well as raising $3805 for the Red enter. They’re mainly backpackers, surfies, the homeless and the building, said it represented an enlivened community spirit in The Youth Leadership Blog is an extension of the MORE Shield Appeal. unemployed who, for all kinds of reasons, can’t resist the pull of Byron Bay where everyone gains by helping each other. website, but was created so that youth leaders (current and To top the day off, the captains were special guests on the the “Bay”. But the hard yards are not yet over. The appeal for help goes potential) could engage with, and learn from, other youth mystery flight and enjoyed a leisurely return flight to the NSW This very expensive piece of real estate has somehow on, with a target to raise $26,000 over the next 12 months to keep leaders in a common space. South Coast. survived the clutches of the big-time developers, thanks to the the cottage doors open. “Training is one of the key [purposes of the blog]; our aim influence of the local council which owns it and for many years is to provide youth leaders with ideas, with resources and has seen its potential to be more than yet another retail outlet with teaching to help them in youth ministry,” said Claire Hill, serving the well-lined pockets of people who flock to the resort Territorial Youth Coordinator. from all around the world. This focus on training lines the blog up with the territory’s The former private residence in a street that has seen all Mission Priority 4: “Our people equipped and empowered to other houses make way for commercialism, is a testimonial to serve the world.” By equipping and empowering youth leaders, the far-sighted council authority which could hit the jackpot if they can then effectively train youth to be sent out to frontline the site was sold. Instead, the council has handed No 18 Fletcher mission (Mission Priority 6). St over to the local community for development of a different When the Territorial Youth Team discussed creating a kind, to meet a growing and desperate need as a refuge for those space specifically for youth leaders, they were intentional about who need a helping hand, a listening ear, a place to freshen up creating it online. This is because, as Jarrod Newton, Territorial and something for the stomach. Mission Consultant – Youth Resources, says, there have Years of negotiations between churches, community welfare historically been struggles to physically gather together youth agencies and the council came to a head with a group calling leaders for training events due to busy schedules and distance. itself the Byron Community Centre being given a two-year lease An online format is much more accessible and does not rely on of the premises, aptly named the Fletcher Street Cottage. certain dates or geographical locations for training. Captains Dale and Darlene Murray with Qantas flight attendants The Salvation Army – led at Byron Bay by Majors Darren “The Youth Leadership Blog is providing advice, training Rebecca and Clare. and Leanne Elsley – and the St Vincent de Paul Society jointly and information in a place where people can access it in their operate what can be described as a drop-in-centre, where own time, on their own schedule and when it’s convenient to Majors Darren and Leanne Elsley (left), community centre co- people daily can take time out to relax, have a chat over coffee, them,” he said. ordinator Katie Thompson and drug and alcohol counsellor and where on certain days of the week they have access to “The idea is that leaders [who] might never get to a training Easter marks new Centrelink, an Indigenous medical service, and the help of a Captain Grant Kingston-Kerr, outside the Fletcher Street Cottage. event or [who] might only get to one per year, can sit down at the computer each morning, and take two minutes out to get some training that speaks into their situation,” added Claire. beginning for Yeppoon Additionally, an online space was chosen so that the (Captain Emma and Lieutenant Matthew Moore) members of the Territorial Youth Team – who together publish posts on the site six times a week – could reflect their own he Salvation Army’s new Yeppoon Mission held its first Year of celebration for corps at Petersham and Ipswich personalities, personal journeys, struggles and experiences. Tevents over the Easter weekend, receiving an encouraging Topics that have so far been discussed in blogs include response from the community. number of Salvation Army corps in the Australia Eastern At Ipswich, the special guests for their celebration weekend, discipleship, creating a vision, personal Captain Emma and Lieutenant Matthew Moore arrived in ATerritory are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year, on 17-18 July, will be Chief Secretary Colonel James Jan Condon growth and building relationships. the central Queensland coastal town in June last year and have among them Petersham and Ipswich. and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries Colonel Jan Since January, when the blog since spent much of their time developing relationships with the The Petersham Corps has sent an open invitation to all Condon, while the Sydney Staff Songsters have also been invited went live, Claire said the youth local people. Salvationists and friends to join it in celebrating this miletsone to take part. team had received a lot of positive The fruit of that work was evident in the Good Friday service of ministry in the Petersham and Leichhardt municipalities of The Saturday night concert, which starts at 7.30pm, Sunday feedback from around the territory. which had a congregation of more than 50 people. Sydney. morning service (10am) and Pleasant Sunday Afternoon concert “We’ve been thrilled by the “We had a fantastic atmosphere on Good Friday, there was a The focus of the celebrations will be the last weekend in (2pm), featuring the Staff Songsters, will be held at the Ipswich number of people that have said, real sense of community,” Captain Moore said. August. A Celebratory Concert will be held at the corps on Girl’s Grammar School. A Salvation Meeting on Sunday evening ‘Oh yeah, I’ve been checking it out “Most of the people there were those that Matthew and I had the evening of Saturday 28 August starting at 7.30pm, with (6pm) will be held at the Ipswich Corps. on a regular basis’.” been building relationships with since we arrived in Yeppoon a Thanksgiving Meeting to be held on Sunday 29 August at On Thursday 15 July at 10am, a women’s mininstries To read the Youth Leadership and it was so encouraging for us. 10.15am. birthday morning tea and rally will feature Colonel Jan Condon Blog, go to salvos.org.au/blogs/ “It just confirmed to us that relationship-building is so The special guest leaders for the weekend will be Sydney as guest speaker. On the Friday evening (6.30pm) a Celebration youthleadership important to evangelism and discipleship.” East and Illawarra Divisional Leader Majors John and Narelle of Salvationism in the Ipswich area birthday dinner will be The Good Friday service was followed by an Easter Sunday Rees, supported by the Sydney Staff Songsters. held at Banjo’s Restaurant, The Worker’s Club, Bell St, Ipswich. morning breakfast which attracted almost 30 people. For more details on these and other special events Bookings are essential. The Moores will continue to gather feedback from local celebrating the anniversary, or to send greetings or anecdotes to For more information please contact Major Margaret Dobbie people about their interest in making The Salvation Army their the corps, please email [email protected] by writing to PO Box 49, IPSWICH QLD 4305. Alternatively, you church home, with regular events planned throughout the rest or post to PO Box 65, Petersham, NSW 2049. can phone 07 3812 3117 or 0434 362433. of this year.

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General’s Guard award for Skye Lake ministry New local officers (Lieutenant-Colonel Lynette Green) takes life for Maryborough (Majors Keith and Lyn Cook)

message to the streets he Maryborough Corps recently held a special service to (Liam and Rachel Glover) Tcommission a number of senior local officers. Cloyde Bate has been commissioned as the new Corps ifehouse at Carole Park, part of The Salvation Army’s Lake Sergeant Major, Gayle Horne takes over as Corps Treasurer and LCommunity Church Mission in west Brisbane, recently Deanne Stewart has taken on the role of Corps Secretary. conducted its first “Life to the Streets” for 2010. The service also acknowledged the service of retiring With more than 100 people participating in the event, Salvation Army Emergency Services coordinators Laurie and residents of Carole Park experienced and heard about the source Mavis Dilger who were presented with appreciation certificates. and origin of all life, Jesus. The success of this activity is reflected in growing interest in ASAP (After School Activities Program), a three-day-a-week activities program connecting with almost 70 students which is also conducted by Lifehouse.

(From left) Corps Sergeant Major Cloyde Bate, Major Lyn Cook, Corps Treasurer Gayle Horne, Corps Secretary Deanne Stewart, Laurie Dilger, Children from Lifehouse, a ministry at Forest Lake in Queensland. Mavis Dilger and Major Keith Cook.

The Taree SAGALA members attended a church parade where many of them received badges and supported Bulldogs rally fans to help needy guard Skye Pattison as she was presented with her General’s Guard award. Skye was presented with her badge and certificate by Taree Corps Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Lynette Green. Nine guards and sunbeams he Canterbury Bulldogs NRL team presented The Salvation to help us get by,” he said. “Their support made a genuine Army Campsie Corps Officer Major Bruce Domrow with a difference to our situation and through this drive we have now asked Jesus into their hearts at the conclusion of the parade. At the same time 15 children in the Sunday school T cheque for $15,000 in late March. helped out many other families in need of assistance.” also gave their hearts to Jesus. The money is to support the work of the Army in the Campsie This was the fifth consecutive year the Bulldogs have rallied community, in Sydney’s west. to help those in need through The Salvation Army, raising more The Bulldogs hosted a food drive during their NRL match at than $20,000. These were at the invitation of the then king of ANZ Stadium on 28 March. Before the match, several Bulldogs Ingle Farm to help Hurstville Tonga,Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. players had gone to Campsie Community Centre to meet the Among the celebrations this year at Hurstville to mark the Army’s Sydney East and Illawarra Divisional Secretary, Major celebrate anniversary 90th anniversary will be a visit by the Ingle Farm Corps Band Colin Maxwell. from Adelaide, over the Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend on Campsie Corps Band played for an hour on the open air (Majors Trevor and Sherrie Nicol) 12-13 June. concourse at ANZ Stadium before kick-off while Campsie Corps Ingle Farm Bandmaster, Howard Parkinson, had been members and the partners of Bulldogs players collected cash he Hurstville Corps Band is celebrating its 90th anniversary deputy bandmaster at Hurstville before moving to Adelaide and food donations. The band also played on the field at ANZ Tthis year. almost 30 years ago. Stadium at half-time in the game. One of the more prominent musical groups of the Army’s The Ingle Farm band is a combination of some 33 players, Former Bulldogs star Hazem El Masri asked fans to bring Australia Eastern Territory, Hurstville band has made numerous ranging in age from 16 to 85, and includes a number of a can of food to the game against the Roosters to help The overseas tours including visiting countries such as Papua New professional musicians. Among them is Meredith Boyle (French Salvation Army assist those in need. Guinea, Tonga, Fiji, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea, Philippines, horn) who will be performing as a soloist at Hurstville. A Hazem and his family relied on the support of the Army Zimbabwe and South Africa. trombone choir and vocal solos by Alison Wieszyk will also be a when they arrived in Australia from war-torn Lebanon 22 years The band helped open the door for the New Zealand feature of the visit. ago. Territory to commence Salvation Army work in Tonga with two The trip will be led by the Corps Officer at Ingle Farm, Major “My family experienced some challenging times when we The Campsie Corps Band plays on the field at ANZ Stadium during visits to the Island kingdom in the 1970s. Paul Hateley. first arrived in Australia and we did rely on The Salvation Army the half-time break of the Bulldogs-Roosters NRL match.

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Salvos binge cringe at Skyfire Maitland City Corps Concert welcomes cadets he Salvation Army was invited for the third year in a row to were still drinking, when we engaged with them,” said Captain celebrates Harvest Festival TSkyfire 2010, an annual fireworks show at Canberra’s Lake Dale Murray, the Army’s ACT and South NSW Division Public to Capricorn Region Burley Griffin. Relations Secretary. (Lieutenants David and Tahlia Grounds) (Captain Peter and Lieutenant Tara McGuigan) The Army’s role at the event is to engage with young people “The youth were very receptive to us and I believe this who are involved in or at risk of binge drinking. strategy was not only successful in engaging with them, it broke he Maitland City Corps hall was packed for its annual he Capricorn Region Corps recently hosted a concert to This year a team of Salvos from corps in Canberra walked their pattern –albeit momentarily – of drinking.” THarvest Festival recently. welcome Rachael McMurray, Cara Brackstone and Philip around the site and handed out 960 bottles of water and about Hurstville Corps Band were the special guests and provided T Farthing as cadets of the Australia Eastern Territory’s Friends of 1500 Chupa Chups to people attending Skyfire. The water an evening of uplifting and challenging music as people from Christ session. bottles had labels promoting the Army’s MORE youth initiative all over the Hunter Valley came to celebrate God’s provision The new cadets were accompanied to Rockhampton by and the website salvos.org.au/more. through nature. second-year cadet Joanne Catalano and Booth College Vice- Brochures with information about binge drinking and One of the highlights of the evening was the Sunday school Principal for Administration and Personnel, Captain Donna alcohol abuse, Salvo Care Line, and Salvation Army services children singing God Is Good To Me. He certainly is! Evans. available in the ACT were also handed out during the night. About 250 people, many of them from the surrounding The initiative also demonstrated One Army One Mission community, attended a free concert on the Saturday evening at with Salvos Stores transporting 40 boxes of water to the site, as the corps. well as generously donating environment-friendly carry bags for The concert proved a great success with all items featured volunteers during the night. having the theme “Jesus is the Light of the World”. This The Salvation Army Emergency Services team from message was portrayed through humorous skits, poignant Belconnen Corps also participated by setting up on the northern drama by the youth, great music from the band and the side of the lake and serving food and refreshments to the emergence of a 16-strong timbrel brigade made up of young volunteers including SES and St John’s Ambulance personnel, people and many women who had not played in years. police, event management as well as members of the Canberra Families from the “Mainly Music” program brought their community. young children and joined with them in singing some of the The fireworks show held over Lake Burley Griffin is songs the children had learned. synchronised to music played by a local radio station. Each year Enjoying the atmosphere at Skyfire are (from left) Christine Cadet Cara Brackstone offered a short message based on more than 100,000 people attend the event which, sadly, has also Hawkins, Captain Darlene Murray (with Grace Murray), Captain the Light of the World theme. Jessica Cathcart, her father Brad become synonymous with underage binge drinking Dale Murray, and Tuggeranong Corps members Felicity Hope, Children delighted the congregation with a rendition of the song and brother Brendon, all on guitar, presented a beautiful song “Most of the youth we engaged with had been drinking, or Brad Clarke, Cathrine Neil and Samuel Murray. God Is Good To Me at Maitland City’s Harvest Festival. written by Jessica. This was the first time one of Jessica’s songs had been performed in public and it was greatly appreciated by the audience. The children also were not forgotten by the band which Learning to build played an assortment of Wiggles songs for them to display their communities dancing skills. Buy great coffee, support local justice. order online: salvos.arabica-coffee.com.au justsalvos.com An appreciative audience at Capricorn Region Corps enjoy the childrens’ involvement at the concert. 30% of the purchase price goes directly to your local Salvation Army

Plunger/drip filter, home espresso, beans 250g: $12 500g: $20 1kg: $38 Decaf Band memorabilia wanted 250g: $14 500g: $23 1kg: $42 ACT and South NSW Division Youth Councils participants get involved in a group activity earlier n preparation for the 125th anniversary of The Salvation this year. Young people were challenged to act as IArmy Australia Southern Territory’s Waverley Temple Band/ grace-filled communities in their cabins, small groups Hawthorn Citadel Band, any audio tapes, videos or photos of and teams. These communities were not always concerts or other activities of either band are being sought. made up of the same people so there was the need If you can assist please contact the Band Secretary, Rex Harvey, on 0428 332 826 or email: corpswaverleytemple@aus. to constantly adjust to working with different group salvationarmy.org dynamics. The anniversary will be celebrated on the weekend of 14-15 August.

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SAGALA on Menai Corps Easter at the increase celebrates St Mary’s Corps (Captains Colin and Kate Young) 20 years (Captains Tony and Yan DeTommaso) (Majors David and Sandra Godkin) he Upper Blue Mountains Corps last year launched SAGALA activities for the first time in 18 years. aster week at St Mary’s Corps in western Sydney started T enai Corps celebrated its 20th Under the leadership of Heather Broderick, it initially attracted with a party celebration of Jesus’ triumphant entry into anniversary on 21 February. Its E three children and two potential leaders. M Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. first public meeting was held in the Illawong Since then the corps has enrolled seven more children and The citadel was decorated with palms and balloons which Community Centre in Sydney’s south on 4 February, 1990. has two more leaders in training. included an archway of palms for the congregation to walk The corps held its regular Sunday morning service which The children have been involved in camps and learning under. included a commemoration of the occasion, followed by a activities as they do their badge work and fundraising. On Good Friday, the palms made way for the walk of fellowship lunch. the cross down the Via Dolorosa. A 2m cross was carried to During the service, a slideshow was viewed that included the platform and Simon of Cyrene retold the story from the highlights from the past 20 years at the corps. triumphant entry to the sacrifice of Christ opening the way to A celebratory cake was cut by two significant corps heaven for all who believe, repent and receive Christ as their members, Dorothy Barnes and Joanne Hosking. personal Saviour. Dorothy was one of the founding members of Menai Corps, Corps Officer Captain Yan DeTommaso sang the songVia and 18-year-old Joanne was the third baby born at the corps Dolorosa, allowing the congregation to reflect on their own (the first two, Danielle Hosking and Michelle McComb, still journey with Jesus. attend the corps but were unable to be at the commemoration The Easter Sunday meeting started with an Easter egg hunt service). for the children and the thought of people looking for Jesus. The Major David Woodbury, the first corps officer at Menai, who meeting celebrated the risen Christ. now in retirement attends the corps, concluded the service with Along with the corps family, many visitors attended the a prayer. celebrations. Aaron DeTommaso carries a cross during the Good Friday service History books, photos and video all displayed the history at St Mary’s. of the corps. Lynn McComb, Menai Corps Administration Upper Blue Mountains SAGALA members (front from left) Burung Assistant and founding member, wrote in the corps newsletter: Shillingsworth, Caitlin Young, Ruby Tallon, Soshana Saito, Gula “God has been here among us during the past 20 years, blessing, comforting, guiding and moulding us into who we Shillingsworth; (middle from left) MelanieTallon, Alexander Pinch, are right now. We are a unique body of Christ, a product of Retirement service honours Major David Brown James Young, Trixy Greig and Julianna Campbell, and their our past, looking forward to greater things in the future of our leaders, (back from left) Tania Greig, Kath Hinder, Phillip Pinch and corps.” retirement service for Major David Brown recognising his care positions where he served for 11 years. These included Rebecca Burt. A34 years’ service as a Salvation Army officer, was held at Elizabeth Jenkins Place at Collaroy, Montrose Balmain, Moyne the Dulwich Hill Corps. Canowindra and then Maybanke Cluster at Dulwich Hill. The service was conducted by Lieutenant-Colonel Patricia Major Brown’s final appointment was as a prison chaplain Egan, with musical support provided by the combined bands of at Metropolitan Reception and Remand Centre at Silverwater in Townsville to New day at Maroochydore both Parramatta and Dulwich Hill corps’. Sydney. The Scripture reading was presented by Reverend David host Unlimited King, a colleague of Major Brown in their work as prison (Lieutenants Ashley and (Corps Community Services Worker) chaplains. Representative speakers included Reverend Rod conference Bronwyn Barkmeyer) and a team of people from the corps who Moore (Coordinator of Prison Chaplains), Adam McCormick, encourage the group to focus on positive Richard White (Blacktown Rotary Club) and Major Susan Reese 24-7 Prayer Roster uilding on the success of Unlimited omorrow is another day!” This things. (The Salvation Army). Major Brown’s son, Warren, spoke on Bat Capricorn Region Corps in “Tis the famous last line from the Sue believes that “to empower others behalf of the family. 25-26 April: Bowen Corps Rockhampton last year, the Central and classic movie Gone With the Wind. we need to allow them to have their own Major Brown was taken by surprise when he was presented North Queensland Division will be holding They are words which we all know personal visions and then encourage with a Sapphire Pin, to add to his Paul Harris Fellow Badge, 27-29 April: Divisional Headquarters and Retired Officers, the conference again this year. well, but there is also a lot of truth them to step forward into the future”. during the service. The Rotary Club of Blacktown honoured Central and North Queensland Townsville Riverway Corps will be the in them. Looking forward can bring Working closely with Ron Barker, David with this award in recognition of his service to Rotary 30 April–3 May: Divisional Youth Secretary, leaders and hosts this year over the weekend of 11-13 hope and comfort knowing that an The Salvation Army’s Territorial Mental over the past 34 years. youth at Youth Councils, Central and North Queensland June. opportunity may arise to leave the past Health consultant, the support group is After the presentation of the retirement certificate by Lieut- Guest speakers will be Australia Eastern behind and look ahead to a brand new not a quick fix or about “spoon feeding” Colonel Egan, Major Brown spoke of the faithfulness of God 4-11 May: Capricorn Region Corps Territorial Commander Commissioner day. people in need. Instead, it is designed to throughout the years, and challenged the congregation about 12-13 May: Divisional Headquarters, Central and North Linda Bond and Reverend Colin Stoodley, At Maroochydore, God has given assist, encourage and empower people in their own commitment to Christ. Queensland with Michelle Kay-Browning leading the corps an opportunity to minister to difficult times so that their life journey is In closing, Major Edwin Cox sang Amazing Grace, worship. the community by starting an emotional one filled with hope. accompanied by the combined band. 14-15 May: Blackwater Corps The Agents of T.R.U.T.H. will also be well-being support group aptly named Ron said that over time, people David Brown entered The Salvation Army Training College 16-23 May: Townsville Faithworks Corps there for the children’s ministry as well “Brand New Day”. People who may be will be able to take control of their in March 1974 with his wife, Reta, as a member of the Soldiers of as the Love That program which will be experiencing emotional troubles in their “stinking thinking” and be able to switch the Cross session. 24-30 May: Miranda Corps available for young people. lives are able to meet on weekly basis their mind to the good things about Commissioned in 1976, his first appointment was to Bowen 31 May-6 June: Wollongong Corps and Pacific Lodge For registration forms please contact the in a safe and confidential environment themselves. The support group exists to Corps in North Queensland. Subsequent appointments at Glen Central and North Queensland Division on without being judged. help people rebuild their lives through Innes, Barraba, Deniliquin and Cessnock corps’ followed. 7-13 June: Belmore Korean Corps 07 4999 1902. The group is lead by Sue Culling the ministry of Jesus Christ. After 16 years as a corps officer, he was appointed to aged

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hristian Management Australia has announced the release from a Christian perspective. They are deliberately not an Cof a free 24-page publication, titled CMA’s Essential expression of ‘best practice’, because best practice can sometimes Standards for Ministry Governance. be too much of a leap in a single step. These standards instead The publication addresses 16 principles and 111 standards represent an interim step on the path to best practice, and offer that should be true of ministry boards. It is intended for board something that is achievable for organisations of any size.” members of Christian churches, schools and ministries of any CMA is a non-profit membership association for Christian size, and is available at no charge in either electronic or printed leaders and managers. The standards contained in the booklet format. are being addressed as part of CMA’s Gold Coast Conference CMA National Director, Gary Williams, explains that, next month, and copies of the booklet may be ordered at no “while many Christian organisations aspire to higher levels charge from their governance site at www.governance.org.au of board effectiveness, it can be hard to find standards against Information about the Gold Coast conference can be found at which to measure. These ‘essential standards’ cover the basics www.cma.net.au ENROLMENTS Newcastle Worship Brisbane City Temple Corps and Community (Majors Earle and Christine Ivers) olin Peckett and Len Heffernan were enrolled as senior Centre Corps Csoldiers at Brisbane City Temple Corps on 28 February by Corps Officer Major Earle Ivers. (Captains Scott and Sharon Allen) Colin’s first contact with The Salvation Army was in a hotel in Rockhampton when Jeffrey Bush (now Corps Officer ewcastle Worship and Community Centre welcomed their at Gladstone) was doing pubs ministry. For many Sundays newest senior soldier into the corps on 14 March. N following that contact Jeff took Colin to The Salvation Army Captain Peter Spindler had the pleasure of enrolling his son, meetings. Edwin, with family and friends present to witness the special Colin then left Rockhampton and moved around occasion. Edwin was supported on the platform by Recruiting Queensland, but always stayed in touch with The Salvation Sergeant Christine Harrison, and Les Holland held The Salvation Army. He finally found his way to the Army’s Moonyah Army flag. Recovery Services centre in Brisbane. While there he started As Edwin knelt to sign his Articles of War, his prayer partner, attending meetings at Brisbane City Temple where he ultimately Allan Harrison, also knelt and prayed with him. accepted Jesus as his personal Saviour. Colin testified to God’s Edwin testified about the struggles that he has had in his work of grace and sustaining power in his life. life as an Salvation Army officer’s son and being a Christian. He Len, already a committed Christian, started to attend the mentioned that he found it difficult being accepted for his beliefs Friendship Club at Brisbane City Temple where he quickly but had been able, at times, to share about his faith. became a well liked member of the group. His journey to becoming a senior soldier began when he The club became the highlight of Len’s week and he started reluctantly attended an Officer’s Kids Camp, which challenged attending Sunday meetings. He felt led to become a senior him about a deeper commitment to God and The Salvation soldier and was keen for this to happen. Len started soldiership Army. He said it was God’s timing that he has now become a classes, but was diagnosed with cancer which led to surgery and senior soldier and he has learned to rely on God’s plans for his continued treatment. As soon as Len was well he recommenced life. the classes and achieved his desire to become a senior soldier. Len testified to the saving and keeping of Jesus Christ.

(From left) Recruiting Sergeant Christine Harrison, Les Holland New senior soldiers Colin Peckett and Len Heffernan are enrolled (holding the flag), Edwin Spindler and Captain Peter Spindler. at Brisbane City Temple.

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the communities’ fishing fleets. This time of year is the most Help for fishing important for sardine fishermen, the season lasting only three months, and many earn almost their entire annual income in General Clifton pays visit to communities in Chile this period. The fishermen now just stand by the coast looking out to sea, By Major RAELTON GIBBS not knowing when they will be able to fish again or how they USA National Headquarters will provide for their families. The secretary of the fishermen’s he Salvation Army in Chile is continuing to provide vital cooperative in Dichato said the young men may be able to By Major ED FORSTER Tassistance to coastal communities impacted by a devastating retrain to do something else. “But many of us are too old. All we tsunami in February. know is fishing – it is our livelihood, it is our life,” he said. eneral Shaw Clifton and Waves up to 5m high destroyed everything in their path One option being considered by The Salvation Army is to GCommissioner Helen Clifton after being set off by an earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter replace the boats that were swept away. How well they can do were warmly welcomed to The scale. this will depend on finding donors who can support the scheme. Salvation Army’s USA National The Army response has been focused mainly on the Another fisherman described how he and his family fled for Headquarters in Virginia during their communities of Dichato and Caleta Tumbes, where many their lives to the hills and did not think about their boats. He visit in late March. local people fled to high ground and watched as the tsunami said he had just paid for a new boat and did not know how he It is thought that this visit to destroyed their homes, possessions and livelihoods, and in some was going to find the money for another. National Headquarters was the first instances took the lives of their loved ones. His family is currently living with many others in tents and by a serving General travelling to the Salvation Army officers andvolunteers have been working makeshift shelters in woods on high ground inland from their United States solely for that purpose. selflessly in these coastal communities to provide food, water homes. Others are in a camp nearer the sea in tents supplied by The international leaders toured and clothes, helping to clear and clean properties that are still the military. the headquarters, greeting each standing, and offering spiritual support. In one camp volunteers The secretary of the fishermen’s cooperative in Caleta employee and officer personally. The are running a children’s club to assist recovery. Tumbes thanked The Salvation Army for all it was doing in the tour took them to the Haiti Disaster Among the many things destroyed by the tsunami were community and appealed for it to continue with its assistance. Incident Command Centre, located in the offices of SAWSO (Salvation Army World Service Office). A map of Haiti is prominent in the command centre and the General was shown the locations where The Salvation Army is providing emergency services. The General and team members also discussed the difficulties of logistics and the transportation of supplies and General Shaw Clifton sits at the desk of General Evangeline Booth in the USA National personnel to Haiti. Headquarters archives. The General and Commissioner Clifton each spoke to all headquarters staff and officers at a “Your reputation is a global one, particularly in The special luncheon and addressed the officers in council in the Salvation Army around the world for the influence you have afternoon. The General engaged with the officers concerning had upon us. We are grateful for your witness and for your national policy issues and concluded the meeting with a strength,” he said. meditative presentation from the New Testament concerning The first Salvationist attended Asbury in 1924. Since then it Salvation Army workers pray with residents of a the Christian lifestyle. has been home to more than 500 Salvationists with the majority coastal community hit by the tsunami. A day earlier, the General and Commissioner Clifton had going on to become Salvation Army officers. gone to Asbury University in Kentucky. During the visit, the Various receptions were held for the international Some of the damage caused by the tsunami General acknowledged The Salvation Army’s long relationship leaders, who were accompanied by USA National leaders in the community of Dichato. with Asbury College, recently accredited as a university. Commissioners Israel and Eva Gaither.

the distribution of food, drink and other essentials. Army assists Brazil A Salvation Army team is also assisting families at the shanty town of Nova Divineia, where the Army maintains an mudslide survivors ongoing social services program for children and adolescents. Meantime, The Salvation Army has responded to a massive Millions of meals distributed in Haiti By STEPHANIE PARKER CHAGAS landslide in Uganda which has caused at least 80 deaths with another 350 people still missing. Around 100 children are ore than three months after the 12 January earthquake care on a large scale, as well as offering spiritual support. razilian Salvation Army emergency service personnel are among the dead and missing. Mthat brought devastation to Haiti, the number of meals The Salvation Army is working with an organisation called Bcontinuing to assist the survivors of a massive mudslide in The landslide, triggered by heavy rain, swept down the distributed by The Salvation Army is approaching the five Numana to provide its packaged meals, which consist of rice, the city of Niteroi, near Rio de Janeiro, at the start of April. slopes of Mt Eglon and buried three villages. Upon hearing million mark. soy, freeze-dried vegetables with chicken flavouring and More than 180 people have been killed in the tragedy with at news of the disaster, The Salvation Army’s Uganda Command Most of the meals have been given out in Port-au-Prince, vitamins to help the immune system. Each packet given out least a further 200 people reported as missing. sent three officers to Bududa District – about 250km from the where The Salvation Army has responsibility for 20,000 people contains a meal for five people. After almost five days of heavy rain the mud swept down capital, Kampala – to assess the situation and begin to plan and living in temporary shelters. But throughout Haiti, food items There are still more than six million meals planned for the slopes of Mount Bumba, overwhelming everything in its implement an immediate response. The Army has two corps in continue to be distributed to small towns, churches, schools and distribution, some already in Haiti ready to be given out with path. the district. in other locations. the rest waiting to be delivered. Meals are being packaged by Salvation Army personnel, assisted by many volunteers, Concerns remain for the local population. An estimated The Salvation Army has served in Haiti since 1950 and had volunteers at mass events throughout the United States. Over have been working in conjunction with government civil 2000 people have been displaced from their homes, and many 200 officers and staff there before the earthquake. Because many one weekend in Bell, California, volunteers packaged more than defence teams and firefighters. The Army’s role includes properties have been destroyed and entire fields of crops are relationships were already established, the Army has been able one million meals. Rice and beans are also being shipped as they emotional and spiritual support to families of the victims, and ruined. to organise the distribution of food, non-food items and medical are a staple food for Haitians.

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Well-loved and respected SAGALA, home league, Red Shield his father, Harold supported the family Appeal collecting, driving children financially during the depression years. Man arrested over Rwanda and Burundi’s ames William Hosking to Sunday school, cooking meals for Harold’s love of brass bands commenced was promoted to glory J camps, gardening at North Brisbane, at an early age when he would escape to murder of Army officer status upgraded on 20 February from the and the Over 50s Club. A number of the local park to listen to the Hamilton Redcliffe City Corps, aged olice in the United States have eneral Shaw Clifton, World Leader of The Salvation Army, students resided with the family as well. Citizens Band conducted by JJ Kelly, from 83. The funeral service for arrested a teenager over the has approved the upgrade of the Army’s work in Rwanda Jim was always a willing worker, whom he was tutored on euphonium and P G Jim (as he was known) was Christmas Eve shooting death of and Burundi from regional to command status as of 1 April 2010. a peacemaker, and a generous man conducting skills. conducted on 26 February a Salvation Army officer in North The Army was first involved in relief work in Rwanda in with his time for everyone. He will be Harold became Band Secretary of the at Redcliffe City Corps by Little Rock, Arkansas. September 1994 when the country was ravaged by civil war and remembered for his sweet smile and Newcastle Citadel Band and it was here Major Rodney Strong. Laquan Javaris Fitzpatrick, genocide. Operations were concentrated initially in the Kayenzi happy nature. Even though he had that his vocal prowess was established and Corps Officer Major Bill Hutley and 19, was being held on a capital Commune. difficulty walking, he never complained. he frequently featured in broadcasts on the Commissioner Heather Lang read from murder charge in the death of Following mission outreach by Army officers from other Jim and Rita were blessed with two ABC with his sister, Joyce, accompanying the Scriptures. Major Philip Wise, Police Chief African countries, the Kayenzi Corps officially began its ministry children – Katrina and Phillip – and four him. It was in Newcastle where he met his Music was provided by the Redcliffe Danny Bradley said. Fitzpatrick on 5 November 1995. grandchildren. He adored his family second love, Clare (his first love obviously Corps band. Barry Moore, a long-time had been arrested at a family On 15 September 2008, The Salvation Army was registered as and was a true gentleman. Jim was being brass bands) and a life-long romance friend, provided music on the organ as the residence. a church in Rwanda, by which time its influence had spread into greatly loved and respected. ensued. family placed red roses on the coffin. Police said they had been neighbouring Burundi where work was supervised by Army Jim will be missed by his loving Harold and Clare married at Dulwich Sheldon Mathieson sang a vocal solo, informed of a second man who leaders in Rwanda. wife Rita, his family, and all others who Hill Temple during the war. Harold Major Philip Wise You Raise Me Up, and Lieutenant-Colonel was involved in the shooting, In October 2008, the Army’s work in Rwanda and Burundi knew and loved him: both in the Army played in the Dulwich Hill Temple band Stan Everitt paid a glowing corps tribute. but that person had since died. They said 20-year-old Brandon was officially brought together into one command unit, known and in the community. when on leave from the Eastern Command Family tributes were given by Jim’s Leavy was fatally shot during an attempted robbery two weeks as the Rwanda and Burundi Region. Band. At the conclusion of the war, Harold daughter Katrina and his son Phillip, after the killing of Major Wise. The work continued to grow, leading to the Rwanda and and Clare purchased a business in Dubbo, read by Chris Kane. Granddaughter Toni Major Wise, 40, was gunned down in front of his three Burundi Command. Devoted bandmaster in partnership with his brother, Jack. It Hosking, grandson Joe Beer and son-in- young children in the car park of a Salvation Army centre, after The command leaders, Majors Stephen and Grace was here that sons David and Ian were law Paul Beer brought personal tributes. arold Jurd was two men approached him in what police said was a botched Chepkurui, are now Officer Commanding and Command born. James William Hosking was born on promoted to glory robbery. President of Women’s Ministries respectively, and Captains H Whilst in Dubbo, both Harold and 4 May 1926 to William and Jesse Hosking on 19 January, aged 94. The killing shocked the community of North Little Rock and Jean and Elianese Clenat are General Secretary and Command Clare became active in the corps with (nee Birch). He was the second child of the A praise and made international headlines. Secretary for Women’s Ministries respectively. Harold taking positions in the band and Salvation Army officers. thanksgiving service was male voice party and Clare as primary After his parents resigned due to his held at Earlwood Citadel leader. The family returned to Sydney in mother’s poor health, the family moved on 25 January and was 1954 and Clare and Harold continued in to Nanango where Jim was born. He was conducted by Commissioner Les Strong. the band and songsters as well as Harold sent to Sunday school and given solid Tributes were shared by grandson taking up the position of Young Peoples training in the Christian faith. Timothy Woods, Eva Samuels (deceased Sergeant Major at the Bexley Corps. Finances were very scarce so at age 14 and therefore read by son Ian Jurd) and Whilst at Bexley, a life-long Jim left school and helped with a milk run Lieutenant-Colonel Wally Greentree friendship was established with the for a few shillings a week. (read by Commissioner Strong). then Commissioner Frederick Coutts; When the Second World War broke Grandson Matthew Jurd prepared a friendship that strengthened and out, he started work as an apprentice a DVD featuring Harold’s life with consolidated over many years. motor mechanic. appropriate band music as the In the early 1960s, Harold transferred During 1953, Jim decided to make underscore. to Earlwood Corps where he became a change for better work opportunities, The DVD commenced with a prayer bandmaster, a position he held for 23 so purchased a home at Sandgate and by Matthew and concluded with him years. He was subsequently divisional brought his parents to live with him. He reading the benediction from Jude 24-25. bandmaster. Harold was known found work with a bus company as a Scripture readings throughout the extensively and was well-respected in the mechanic and was there for 12 years. service were Romans 6:1-10 and 1 Peter brass band world in Britain. He had strong Jim’s mother Jesse was transferred to 1:3-8, 18-25 (read by son David Jurd). friendships with General Coutts, Colonel The Salvation Army Eventide Nursing The songs were All Hail the Power of Ray Steadman-Allan and Colonel Bernard Home at New Farm after a stroke in 1965. Jesus’ Name, A Charge to Keep I Have Adams, Bandmaster of the International This is where Jim met Captain Rita Horder (led by David Jurd), and And Can It Be. Staff Band Harold and Clare always had – the assistant matron at the nursing home, The band, conducted by Mark Reay, an open door at their home and displayed responsible for nursing Mrs Hosking after contributed Arthur Gullidge’s Spirit of a generous spirit to many. her stroke. the Living God. A tribute received from a previous Jim and Rita were married on 13 Ian Jurd said of his father: “Dad was Earlwood bandsman, Ken Bamford, January 1968 at the West End Salvation foremost devoted to Christ. His maxim captured the essence of bandmaster Army Citadel by Major Leslie Klee. was, ‘Nothing but the best is good Harold Jurd. “[He was] a bandmaster I Prior to marriage, Jim bought a house at enough for Him’.” respected and loved, who always let us Northgate. He worked as a fitter for 23 Harold Jurd was born to officer know what he stood for and that he more years and later as a foreman. He retired in parents in Glenn Innes on 1 August than anything else loved the Lord he 1989. 1915. He was the third of four children. served so faithfully for such a long time.” Rita and Jim soldiered at Zilmere, His parents were stationed in Harold was indeed a loving father, Nundah, North Brisbane and Redcliffe Forbes and Redfern and upon their grandfather and uncle and has left many City corps. resignation, due to illness, settled in happy memories, and a wonderful Jim always supported Rita as a soldier Newcastle where the family resided for example, for his family. in her various roles in each corps with many years. Following the passing of

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about people 16-22 May A beautiful, humble woman followed by Waterloo Community Centre, were born into the family during their Nigeria Command; Hurstville Corps, Illawarra Community Welfare Broken Hill Corps and Bexley Corps. time on the farm. Evelyn held several local Award Centre, Indigenous Ministries Moree, all NSW; Inala Community Welfare adge Fletcher was Madge was then appointed to officer positions at Beechworth and later Captain Tom Hope received an Achievement Award in the area of Centre, Inala Corps, Indigenous Ministries Outpost South Queensland, Mpromoted to glory on Nithsdale Centre in Sydney, Albion Street at Wodonga and Albury corps including Community Service/Volunteering for the NSW Central Coast on 21 all Qld; Sydney East and Illawarra Division youth rally (16); Sydney East 26 February, aged 86. Men’s Hostel and Algate House. Recruiting Sergeant and Corps Cadet March. and Illawarra Community Welfare Centre’s forum (17); Sydney East and A thanksgiving service In 1974, she commenced at Samaritan Counsellor – a service that continued until Illawarra chaplain’s forum (20). Bereaved was held on 2 March at The House in Mackay where she was quite recent years. Lieutenant Rhonda Clutterbuck of her grandfather on 8 March; Major 23-29 May Salvation Army Nambucca Evelyn continued to practice the habit promoted to the rank of major and Elwyn Grigg of his father, and Major Dorothy Hosking, Major Joyce Commissioners Barry and Raemor Pobjie, International Headquarters; River Corps. It was led by received the Order of Australia Medal. of praying for others at home; she was Cathcart and Major Max Smith of their uncle, Les Grigg on 11 March; Information Technology Department, Internal Audit Department, both Captains John and Nicole When the parliamentary representative involved in telephone prayer ministry at Major Lionel Parker of his mother Mrs Auxiliary-Captain Vera Parker on THQ; Inner City West Mission, Ipswich Community Welfare Centre, both Viles (Corps Officers). phoned to inform her of this, she thanked Albury Corps and in the wider division of 14 March; Major Kathleen Walton of her brother Kenneth; Major Dean Qld; Inner West Aged Care Services, Inverell Corps, both NSW; Pentecost Major Mrs Madge Fletcher’s five them but politely declined and told them The Salvation Army, as well as the local Smith of his mother Val Smith on 27 March; Brigadier Mrs Dorothy (23); Red Shield Appeal (29-30). granddaughters sang a tribute, When I that there were others more worthy to Gideons prayer group until her ill health Smyth of her step-son, and Mrs Major Eva Morton of her nephew, Dr Survey the Wondrous Cross, which she had receive this medal. limited her involvement in this area. Howard Smyth on 30 March; Major David Rogerson of his brother Brad 30 May – 5 June taught them as children. In April 1983, Madge retired from her Her continued prayer and deepest Rogerson on 4 April; Major Don Gates of his brother-in-law John Moores India Northern Territory; Ipswich Corps, Kalbar Corps, Lake Community Spoken tributes were given by service in The Salvation Army and moved desire was that every member of her on 7 April; Brigadier Mrs Ruby Walker of her husband Ron Walker on 9 Church, all Qld; Job Link, Kempsey Corps, Lake Cargellico Rural April. Mission, all NSW; Programme Team leader’s conference (3-4). Lieutenant-Colonel Wally Greentree, to Macksville to be with family. family would come to know Jesus and Major Lionel Parker, her son Anthony meet her in heaven when their turn came. During her retirement, Madge (no Promoted to glory 6-12 June (Tony) Rush, her step-son John Fletcher, longer married to Ivan) was courted by In 1969, the farm was sold and Evelyn Mrs Lieutenant-Colonel Olive Carpenter on 13 March; Mrs Auxiliary- Captain Elizabeth Garland, Zimbabwe Territory; Leeton Corps, her niece Carolyn Rose and her dear friend Major Gordon Fletcher and they married and David relocated to Albury, for the Captain Vera Parker on 14 March; Mrs Major Catherine Ayers on 20 Lismore Corps, Lithgow Corps, all NSW; Legal Department, THQ; Life Major Heather Merrick (whose nickname in July 1991. next 39 years becoming very well known March. Community Church Mission, Lockyer Valley Corps, both Qld; Sydney for Madge was Sparrow). In a letter of sympathy to Madge’s in the local community for visitation of East and Illawarra Division ‘Define’ young leader’s weekend (11-14); Madge’s great-grandchildren shared bereaved family, Lieutenant-Colonel Lyn local nursing homes and involvement with SAGALA Awards North NSW Division youth councils (12-14); territorial officers’ kid’s their fondest memories of Nanna Rusha Pearce described Madge as a “salt of the Gideons ministry. The following person has been awarded the Generals Award: Josef weekend (12-14). via DVD and a photo montage was shown earth” officer. Due to her increasing ill health, Evelyn Turner, Caboolture Corps. The following people have been awarded to the song You Raise Me Up. “She was a beautiful, humble woman,” and David relocated to Mercy Aged Care the Commissioner’s Challenge Award: Jessica Franz, Rebecca Franz, Rochelle Grigg, Rachel Ianna-Mead, Sarah Ianna-Mead, Eliza Koppe, In honour of the strong woman of Captain Nicole Viles said of Major Mrs centre at Colac, Victoria, in July 2008 Sarah Porter, Tammie Pratt, Marelle Young, Samara Young, all Carina Mt engagement calendar God Madge was, Captain Nicole Viles where she settled quite comfortably. Madge Fletcher. Gravatt Corps; Vicki Clements, Rebecca Southall, Jesse Whybird, all Gold was asked to bring the message, and she “This lady truly was a saint, and one Evelyn is survived by Dave (husband), Coast Temple; Emma Frankel and Ricky Parsonage, both Penrith Corps; Commissioner Linda Bond (Territorial Commander) preached on the life of Hadassah (Esther). of The Salvation Army’s greats.” Major Helen and Barry Steer, Graeme and Joel Perry Campsie SAGALA (Rockdale Corps); Joshua Ning Campsie Parramatta: Wed 12 May – The Greater West Division refresh day Captain Viles looked at the way Esther Kaye McFeeters, Margaret, and Alison SAGALA (Sydney Congress Hall). Canberra: Thu 13 May – Red Shield Appeal launch was adopted and loved and through that and Bruce Patterson, 11 grandchildren Sydney: Wed 19 May – NSW Ecumenical Council annual dinner was used to effect the generations of her A faithful prayer warrior and seven great-grandchildren who all Sydney: Sat 29-Sun 30 May – Red Shield Appeal time. This was then likened to Madge, who brought much delight to their grandma. time to pray Blacktown: Tue 1 June – Blacktown Rotary – guest speaker was adopted and loved by God, and how Campsie: Wed 2 June – Campsie welfare centre visit velyn Muriel McFeeters Evelyn and Dave’s third daughter Lois 25 April – 1 May he raised up this “sparrow” of a lady and was promoted to glory was deceased in 1964. Sydney: Mon 7 June – Territorial Advisory Board potential leaders E Captain Kaye Barber, Australia Southern Territory; Gold Coast Recovery dinner used her powerfully to affect generations on 1 March from Colac, The funeral service was held at Colac Services Centre (Fairhaven), Gold Coast Temple Corps, both Qld; Gosford Collaroy: Mon 7-Thu 10 June – social summit for such a time as this. The challenge Victoria, aged 91. and led by Major Barry Steer (son-in- Corps, Goulburn Corps, Grafton Corps, Granville Corps, all NSW; Townsville: Fri 11-Sun 13 June – Unlimited Central and North was then given to the congregation that Evelyn Muriel Roberts law) on 5 March. A chosen Scripture ANZAC Day (25); Red Shield Appeal Opening, Brisbane (27); Red Shield Queensland Division Madge’s time had ended, but their time is was born on 28 July 1917 as from 1 John 4 was read by youngest Appeal Opening, Sydney (28); Sydney East and Illawarra Division Crisis Ballina: Sun 20 June – corps visit now, and they were challenged to allow the second-eldest daughter daughter Alison Patterson as Evelyn’s and Support Services Forum (30); Central and North Queensland Division Bexley North: Thu 24 June – vocational training conference visit God to love them and use them to make a of Harry and Alice Roberts final testimony and challenge. Tributes Youth Councils (30 April - 3 May); ACT and South NSW Division social Brisbane: Fri 25-Sun 27 June – rural consultation difference. at Warragul, Victoria. Along with her came from previous corps officers at justice event (1); Sydney College of Divinity graduation (1). Collaroy: Tue 29 June – five year review The congregational songs were Great six sisters and one brother, they lived at Beechworth, Commissioner Bev Davis, 2-8 May Is Thy Faithfulness and That Beautiful Land. Dwyersted farm in Lillico just outside and Albury, Major Pam Grainger and Greater Liverpool Mission, Griffith Corps, Gunnedah Corps, Hannam Colonel James (Chief Secretary) and Jan Condon Madge’s coffin was carried out by her Warragul. Evelyn and the other family Captain Michael Golden. These tributes Vale Corps, Hawkesbury City Corps, all NSW; Greenslopes Community Bass Hill: Sun 2 May – Weeroona Village chapel service grandsons and sons-in-law to O Boundless members travelled daily by horse and were read by family members, including Welfare Centre, Gympie Corps, both Qld; Red Shield Appeal Opening, #Parramatta: Thu 6 May – Red Shield Appeal opening Salvation. jinker to attend school in Warragul and comments from Captain Michael Golden Central Coast (4); Red Shield Appeal Launch, Ipswich (4); ACT and South Arncliffe: Sun 9 May – Macquarie Lodge chapel service The many officers who attended the on Sundays journeyed together to attend who said: “Evelyn would see great value NSW Division women’s rally, Wagga Wagga (4); Red Shield Appeal *Tuggeranong: Thu 20 May – Seniors’ Rally service marched in front of the flag as The Salvation Army corps meetings and in people of all ages. She would faithfully Launch, Gold Coast (5); ACT and South NSW Division women’s rally, Bexley North: Fri 21 May – School for Officer Training retreat day Canberra (5). Madge was driven off; honouring her with Sunday school. attend the youth services, despite the fact Inverell: Sun 23 May – corps visit The Salvation Army salute as she finally In 1939, Evelyn left home and trained that she did not like the loud music much; 9-15 May Sydney: Sat 29-Sun 30 May – Red Shield Appeal departed. as a Salvation Army officer as part of the she just loved the kids.” #Bexley North: Thu 3 June – Booth College lecture Korea Territory; Hervey Bay Corps, Horton Village, both Qld; Hills Corps, Madge Adams was born in Bingara on Dauntless Evangelists session. Following 10 Family tributes were bought by Hornsby Gateway Corps, Hunter Region Recovery Services Centre, 8 March 1923 to George and Ivy Adams. children Graeme and Margaret, with months training, Evelyn was appointed to Hurstville Chinese Corps, all NSW; Mother’s Day (9); decision week Madge had one sister, Olive. serve in Tasmania at a number of different some of the grandchildren presenting (9-16); National Volunteer Week (10-16); Red Shield Appeal Opening, * Colonel Jan Condon only From Bingara, Madge entered The towns as corps officer including Crabtree, a combined tribute to a much-loved Newcastle (14). # Colonel James Condon only Salvation Army Training College in 1944, Lilydale and Queenstown. grandma. Captain Cameron Horsburgh, but later left officership to marry her In January 1944, she began her Colac Corps Officer, performed the childhood sweetheart, Ivan Rush. They appointment as the corps officer at committal and led the coffin out of had two children, Marilynn and Anthony. Beechworth where she met, and later the service accompanied by her four When Madge and Ivan married, he was married, in February 1945, David grandsons, during the singing of O not a Christian, but was saved at Bingara. McFeeters. They celebrated their 65th Boundless Salvation. The service later Madge then re-entered officership, while wedding anniversary recently. concluded with the singing of Blessed Ivan went to training college. They lived on the family farm near Assurance, then Captain Trudy Horsburgh In 1957 she served at Deniliquin Corps, Beechworth for 25 years and five children prayed and pronounced the benediction.

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