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Page 5 CONTENTS

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

5. – 9. NEWS College // Skegness // Reading Central // Winton // Cirencester // Stotfold // Buckie and Findochty // Oldham Roundthorn // Stratford // Uxbridge // Driffield //

8. NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

10. FEATURE 5. Breaking free

11. MISSION MEANS... Living on the frontline

12. & 13. PHOTO FEATURE New Horizons

14. FEATURE Go deeper

15. BIBLE STUDY A dual thrust

16. FEATURE The Revivalists

17. LETTERS

17. BOOK REVIEW : Laying The Theological Foundations Of A Radical Movement 8.

18. & 19. NEW COMMITMENTS

20. ANNOUNCEMENTS

21. – 23. ADVERTS

24. THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

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

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who lost their lives at the shopping mall. The General has FROM LITTLE called us to pray for Territorial Commanders Commissioner Vinece Chigariro (Kenya East) and Commissioner Alistair Herring (Pakistan) as they lead their people in troubled ACORNS times and offer support through prayer and practical means to those who are suffering. GENERAL André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox Almost a year ago Malala Yousafzai – a schoolgirl from have been officially welcomed as the Army’s international Pakistan was shot by extremists for promoting education leaders (page 5). From the moment of his election in for all girls. Seriously injured she was brought to England August, the General took on the responsibility of his new for medical care and recovery. Her campaign continues as role. Since then the international leaders have visited she speaks out for Syrian refugee children to receive Australia Eastern, Indonesia and New Zealand, Fiji and education. The tremendous courage and strong convictions Tonga Territories. Last week we published a picture of the she displays were highlighted on her 16th birthday in July General holding a goat at the launch of a Salvation Army when she addressed the UN assembly and said: ‘Let us pick International Development project in Australia Eastern. up our books and pens. They are our most powerful This served as a reminder of how adaptable the General weapons.’ needs to be – neither goat nor General seemed to be Deprivation of education for children has many con- struggling or stressed by the experience! Let’s continue to sequences including the potential for exploitation. Major pray for the General and Commissioner Cox with their Anne Read on page 10 speaks about the Army’s engagement many responsibilities. in anti-trafficking and how we can get involved through We are now in the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. prayer and in practical ways to help change the lives of I have a large oak tree bordering my garden and even vulnerable people. though I love to see trees, birds and squirrels, living in On page 16 Major John Read writes about why he chose proximity to them is another matter! I have discovered that to write his book about Catherine Booth who Roy it’s a bumper year for acorns. Some of them dropped from Hattersley described as ‘the most extraordinary woman of the tree in early summer before they were fully developed, the 19th century’. others fell prey to the gall wasp and landed as knopper galls, Although born centuries apart, Catherine and Malala some have been devoured by squirrels, others cover the prove that ‘Mighty oaks from little acorns grow’. paths and the garden and if I don’t get them raked up soon, I could have the beginnings of a mini-forest in my back garden. I wonder - could there be a parable here? While I gather acorns in the tranquillity of my garden, I remember those whose lives have been torn apart in recent days as a result of extremist activities. In Pakistan 85 Christians were killed when they were worshipping in church. In Kenya the death toll continues to rise of those MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY

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Salvationist 5 October 2013 3 PAPERS THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS

CONFERENCE CALL THE WORST SLAUGHTER OF FOR CHRISTIANS CHRISTIANS IN OUR TIMES A group made up of senior leaders from the Baptist, More than 80 churchgoers were killed in Methodist and United Reform[ed] Churches and Pakistan… in the deadliest ever Islamist attack the Quakers and The Salvation Army is touring on Christians. the three party conferences. Members of the group hope to discuss a range of issues with At least 400 people were filing out of the All politicians including poverty, climate change and Saints Anglican church in Peshawar after a the IF Campaign. communion service when two suicide bombers They will emphasise the importance of Christians rushed towards them, leaving an estimated 85 engaging with politics and take part in meetings people dead, including seven children… with Christian groups within the political parties: Tahrik-e-Taliban Jandullah, a wing of the the Liberal Democrat Christian Forum, the Christian Socialist Movement and the Conservative Christian Pakistani Taliban, claimed responsibility for the Fellowship. bombing, in retaliation for US drone strikes… Fringe meetings including breakfast, discussion Protesters blocked roads around the country and prayer have been organised for the Tuesday as they demanded government protection, and morning of each conference. one person was killed in Karachi in clashes The Church of England Newspaper between Christians and Muslims. Churches around Peshawar have been provided with PRAY FOR THOSE DOING US HARM extra security… Christians must pray not only for victims of violence, but for those who perpetrate it, the There are an estimated 70,000 Christians in Archbishop of Canterbury said… Peshawar, part of a population of 200,000 in In an interview for Radio 4’s ‘World at One’… the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a militant conducted in the wake of attacks in Kenya, Nigeria and Pakistan, he said: ‘We pray for stronghold. Many are former members of the justice, and particularly the issues around the untouchable Hindu caste who converted under anger that comes when there is this kind of killing. But we are also called… to pray for those British rule, and often live in poverty and face who are doing us harm.’ widespread discrimination. Church Times The Catholic Herald

PICTURE CAPTION COMPETITION RESULTS Last month we requested captions to accompany this This little piggy went to Market Harborough... picture of Mary Randell caring for Andy Peddle’s sore Derek Jolliffe, Blackpool feet as he arrived at Winton during his walkathon: Andy, peddle instead of walking! Simon Hayes, Cardiff When defeat seems strangely near Ivor Adams, Failsworth This week’s feeture includes sole searching while gathering in the corn Geoff Coney, Hereford With a name like yours, have you ever thought of getting a bike? Maureen Anderton, Blackburn Now I’m no expert, but it’s more like Stilton than Wensleydale Reg Jennings, Hedge End

4 Salvationist 5 October 2013 NEWS FEATURE Pictures: BRENT FORREST Hundreds and thousands welcome the General and World President of Women’s Ministries WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE

‘I DREAM of a committed, effective and joyful Army, rooted and confident in the word of God The General addresses the – an Army on its knees,’ declared congregation General André Cox to thousands of Salvationists around the world and the hundreds present at the General André Cox speaks to a worldwide Army welcome meeting held in the college assembly hall. Bromley Temple Songsters and Hungary) then brought inter- After almost two months in and East Midlands Youth Band national greetings to Commis- office, the General and World heralded the start of the meeting. sioner Cox on behalf of women President of Women’s Ministries Prayer was offered by Corps around the world. Commissioner Silvia Cox were Sergeant-Major Richard Stock In response, Commissioner welcomed in true international (Regent Hall) and Sarang Kim Cox thanked Salvationists style, by Salvationists watching (Korea), who prayed in Korean. around the world for carrying the meeting online, and by the Commissioner Florence Malabi them through prayer and presence of Salvationists, family (IHQ) read from James 1: ‘Do explained how 34 years ago, she and friends and honoured guests, not merely listen to the word, and General André Cox had including the Archbishop of and so deceive yourselves’ – a signed their covenant in the Westminster, the Most Rev message that was continually same assembly hall at the Commissioner Silvia Cox Vincent Nichols, and his aide reaffirmed during the meeting. International Training College, Father John O’Leary, Swiss Corps Mission Secretary never imagining that one day she Cox addressed the congregation Am bassador to the United King- Linbert Spencer (Bedford would be returning as World and Sal vationists around the dom, Dominik Furgler, Reverend Congress Hall) welcomed the President of Women’s Ministries. world, stating what a wonderful Dr Joel Edwards (Micah Chal- General, saying: ‘I have a dream Adding a distinctly Swiss privilege and awesome responsi- lenge), General Shaw Clifton that our one Army is inspired by flavour to acknowledge their bility it is to be the leader of The (Retired), General John Larsson you General, to exemplify the home territory, Commissioner Salvation Army and urged Sal- (Retired), Com missioner Gisèle love of Christ in our world. Silvia Cox introduced an alpen- vationists not to forget their first Gowans, territorial leaders Com- Welcome General, and may God horn trio who contributed calling of the gospel message in missioners Clive and Marianne bless you and your work.’ ‘Dank!’ and ‘Jubelchoral’. order for the Army to continue as Adams and Commis sioners Franz Territorial President of Women’s Commissioner William Coch - a force for good, positive change and Hanny Boschung (Switzer- Ministries Commissioner Hanny rane (IHQ) offered a prayer of and transformation. Many people land, Austria and Hungary). Boschung (Switzerland, Austria dedication before General André knelt at the mercy seat – L. B.

General Shaw Clifton (Retired), Commissioner Gisèle Gowans and General John Larsson (Retired) take the salute The international leaders’ daughters and granddaughters

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Keith Turton. The entertain- ment team, Major Catherine Wyles (West Scotland DHQ), Jonathan Searle (Boscombe) and Ann Howlett-Foster (Cambridge Citadel) offered various Euro– Lieut-Colonels Peter vision hits – New Horizons style. and Sylvia Dalziel Lieut-Colonels Peter and Sylvia Dalziel led a singalong of classic Joystrings songs and Publishing Secretary Major Martin Hill Yorkshire Youth Chorus thanked Lieut-Colonel Sylvia Dalziel for her passion and New venue – same spirit vision throughout the book project. The Dalziels then Nik King SKEGNESS continued to lead the evening with anecdotes and perfor- Laura Barker reports from include morning prayers, Bible mances. During a question-and- New Horizons studies led by various guests, answer session, they gave frank AS I arrive at New Horizons a parent-and-toddler session, and honest answers to some 2013, the annual Salvation Army a praise and testimony period, difficult questions, and shared holiday week is in full swing. ‘take a break’ coffee sessions and how their musical past had Four hundred and fifty Salva- rehearsals for the band, chorus, impacted their officership, but Anthony Harris tionists – young and old – have timbrel or drama group. These how ultimately they embraced settled into the venue at Butlin’s groups then participate in the their past and recognised how Sittingbourne). Nik commenced gala and worship meeting at the God had given them a gift. To with ‘Grand Waltz Brilliante’ end of the week. Each evening end the evening, Lieut-Colonel and ‘Clair De Lune’. Anthony there is a themed night, led by Sylvia Dalziel encouraged dele- then contributed in his inimita- the entertainment team, and gates and said: ‘Enjoy the book, ble style, ‘Shine Through Him’ visits by various Salvationist read it and think to yourselves - and ‘The Nearness Of You’. musicians or groups. what can I be doing to spread Major James Williams (THQ) this glorious gospel message?’ rounded off the evening with a Tuesday Bible thought on Psalm 139. At the book launch of The Wednesday Joystrings: The Story Of The Delegates continued with the Thursday Salvation Army Pop Group, daily activities; Bible study, a For the first time all week the Commissioner Special Events Manager Melvin craft session and section rehears- sun came out, allowing some Marianne Adams Hart (THQ) interviewed former als. Some even started the day delegates to visit the sandy Joystrings Lieut-Colonels Peter with an aerobics session! The beach, but not before attending resort. Despite the changed loca- and Sylvia Dalziel. They revealed evening entertainment was based the Bible study, led by tion, the New Horizons spirit is how the book contains many around the Wild West, and the Commissioner Clive Adams. still present. I arrive midweek never-seen-before photos and entertainment team ensured Later, Melvin Hart led another and have missed the visits of added that many people will be territorial leaders Commissioners interview session, where Lieut- Yorkshire Youth Chorus and surprised to know the full story Clive and Marianne Adams, Colonel Melvin Fincham Festival Brass, the worship meet- behind the Joystrings. Melvin who had arrived the night before, (THQ) admitted that when ing led by Colonels David and also interviewed Andrew Blyth participated. The evening arriving at the camp on Friday he Sylvia Hinton, the talent show and Karen Scholes as part of the continued with guests Anthony wasn’t sure what to expect, but by and the Cliff Richard tribute Hart To Heart session. Andrew, Harris (vocal, Bromley Temple) Saturday he already felt at home. night, but a jam-packed the Assistant Territorial Music and Nik King (piano, Secretary for Spiritual Life programme continues through- Director, discussed growing up out the week. with the sound of the band and For those who have never part of his current responsibility attended New Horizons (or of compiling the new tune book. Holiday Plus Fellowship, as it Karen discussed her role with the was formerly known), it is a fun- Family Tracing Service (THQ), filled, God-inspired holiday and how her love of family life week, which for many years has drew her to the job. been held at Butlin’s resorts. In its An afternoon of rehearsals was heyday in the 1960s up to 5,000 followed by Eurovision night, Salvationists descended on the flamboyantly hosted by Ter ri- The timbrelists camp each year. Typical activities torial Drama Co-ordinator

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The large staff choir contrib- The gala uted ‘Wake Up O Sleeper’ and A fun and frantic gala perfectly Jenny Clark sang ‘Jesus Is The epitomised the week. Staff and Rock’, which involved delegates all sections enthusiastically creating a Mexican wave. After participated. The entertain- an offering from the chorus, ment team started with a kazoo Keith Turton and Major band performance of ‘Star Catherine Wyles performed a Lake’, the timbrel group Fit For Mission sketch based on presented a routine with an 1 Corinthians 9. The band then Irish twist and the band offered Children’s activities led by Rob Moye offered ‘Peace Of Heart’ and ‘Blyth Heritage’. A photo flash- Commissioner Marianne Adams back highlighted some key Development Major Mel Jones The final worship meeting thanked them for honouring moments, the chorus offered and Assistant Secretary for The evening worship meeting God through their performance. ‘We Beseech Thee’ and the Spiritual Life Development started with joyful congrega- In his message, the Territorial drama group considered funny Major Kath Jones (THQ) tional singing, led by Territorial Commander acknowledged the sides to Bible stories with Nick discussed their new roles and Lay Evangelists Mike and Jenny fun and frivolity of the week, but Of Time. The talent show outlined their focus on holiness. Clark, and a performance from urged delegates not to use the winner, six-year-old Leah Hall In the final interview of the week the timbrelists. This soon led to a camp as an escape from their day- (Cannock) then presented the territorial leaders revealed quieter time of meditation and to-day lives, comparing this to ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?’. their desire for The Salvation prayer as some of the young Peter who wanted to stay up the The entertainment team Army to better reflect ‘the socie- people performed a reflective mountain. The TC said: ‘God is concluded the gala with a ties in which we live’. The dance and Andrew Blyth asked: calling us back into the real world, parody of the week. In the sing- Territorial Commander discus- ‘How has the love of God chal- to live our real lives’, adding ‘God along, delegates joyfully sang ‘O sed his use of social media and lenged you this week?’ The does not want us to remain in his Boundless Salvation!’ – a per- said it was important to destroy young people then led a nativity comfortable arms… God allows fect way to end the camp before the myth that leaders are inac- presentation, following on from the storms to come sometimes’. New Horizons convenes at cessible and hoped people would their Christian Festivals themed This led to a time of dedication The Hayes conference centre, get to know him. sessions during the week. as seekers knelt at the mercy seat. Swanwick in 2014.

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Renovations are ready WEEK 32 READING CENTRAL Monday 7 October 2 Corinthians 7 – Paul is encouraged by the response to his previous letter DIVISIONAL leaders Majors Paul and Jenine Main led a short O v1: what sort of things today may have the ability to ‘contaminate outside dedicatory service to officially reopen the corps hall after body and spirit’ in your life? extensive renovations. O v10: how would you explain the difference between ‘godly sorrow’ The following day members of Reading West, Reading Lower and ‘worldly sorrow’? Earley and Wokingham Corps joined corps folk as territorial leaders Commissioners Clive and Marianne Adams visited the new building Tuesday 8 October 2 Corinthians 8 – The Church in Corinth is and led worship. The TC based his message on Solomon being told by urged to excel in the grace of giving God to rebuild the Temple. Several people knelt at the mercy seat in O v12: with regard to your financial giving, what does this verse response and personal testimonies enhanced the meeting. mean? In the evening Commissioner Marianne Adams spoke of the O v18: who is this ‘brother’? Has Paul deliberately not named him instructions God gave to Moses to bring best offerings to the taber- and, if so, why? nacle. The TC joined the trombone section to play ‘Praise’ with the band. – P. B. Wednesday 9 October 2 Corinthians 9 – God loves a cheerful giver O v7: an important verse in what can sometimes be a sensitive topic – money! O How much do you give? Do you give cheerfully or reluctantly? Do you reassess your giving from time to time? Does your giving reflect the importance you attach to God’s work? O This verse implies that God is not only aware of how much you give, but also your attitude towards giving. Do you give because it’s expected, needed, instructed, out of obedience – or a bit of each?

Thursday 10 October 2 Corinthians 10 – Paul defends his ministry At Winton Commissioner Harry Read discusses his new book, O v18: have you ever stopped and taken time to seriously think ‘Heart Talk’, with corps officer Major Paul Johnson about the Lord’s commendation for you?

Friday 11 October 2 Corinthians 11 – Paul warns the Church about false teachers O vv1–15: what does the term ‘angels of light’ (v14) mean? O Is it possible that in your community there may be people ‘masquerading’ as Christian teachers and preachers who are actu- ally ‘false apostles’ and ‘deceitful workers’? If so, what can you do to guard against this, protect yourself and proclaim the truth?

Wearing his signature top hat and tails, Andy Peddle arrives att Cirencester; he has also recently visited Abertillery, Swindont Citadel, Diss and Pontypoolt

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ICO delegates inspire STOTFOLD

MEMBERS and friends were greatly blessed when their meet- ings were led by delegates from the International College for Officers. Inspiring testimonies relating to their experience of God in their own country were given by several of the officers. Through the sermons, the congregations were challenged to look at their own spiritual lives and to come to know God more. Between the meetings the delegates joined with the young Members of Buckie and people’s activities before explor- Findochty Corps join with ing the Bedfordshire countryside. other churches in singing The day concluded with all the modern and traditional delegates praying in their own hymns as well as campfire language for God’s blessing on songs at a new outreach the fellowship and the commu- nity in which it serves. – H. T. venture

Day of prayer reaches new heights OLDHAM ROUNDTHORN

THE corps held an inspiring day of prayer, meditation and worship, with many prayer stations based on lyrics from the song ‘King Of Kings, Majesty’. Visitors moved through a wide variety of prayer stations set around a throne. Prayers and messages of encouragement from the day were distributed at the Sunday meeting and the Sunday school children attached prayers of thanksgiving to helium balloons before releasing them outdoors. – I. H.

Cadets Berri and Callum McKenna, with shop manager William Gaylor, display some of the clothes donated by the people of Uxbridge to the new clothes bank situated next to the corps building

The Mayor of Driffield (Councillor Heather Venter), accompanied by Councillor Joan Cooper, pictured with Territorial Envoys David and Andrea Robinson, Corps folk from Stratford enjoy fun and fellowship on a opens the annual camping trip; activities included swimming, grass sledging and strawberry tea at marshmallow toasting Driffield Outreach Centre

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BREAKING FREE

Major Jane Kimberley asked Anti-Trafficking Co-ordinator Major Anne Read about Salvation Army involvement with victims of human trafficking in the UK and beyond

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE Support is given according to transport to trafficked people on their VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING individual needs and may include way to a place of safety in the UK. AND WHERE DO THEY COME FROM? legal advice, healthcare, counselling, This involves a driver and an escort Human trafficking is a global problem education opportunities, contact with and could be required at any time. affecting men, women and children. families and sometimes repatriation. Feedback from volunteers involved Although there has been an emphasis First responders are volunteers in this service has been positive. on trafficked women, some people who meet and interview the referrals. Some valued the opportunity to might be surprised to learn that 40 By the time this happens a trafficked put their faith into action. For a per cent of trafficked people in the UK person may already have been seen by trafficking victim who has faced are male victims caught up in labour police or border agency staff. abuse and turmoil, the driver and exploitation. National news stories in Sometimes the interview will be held escort could be the first people to recent months have highlighted their in prison because a person might show human kindness, compassion plight. A further 40 per cent are have been wrongly criminalised as and care. female victims of the sex trade and the a result of trafficking. To find out more about helping remaining 20 per cent of female victims with transport, speak to your corps are exploited in other ways. WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE officer, or line manager who will liaise FOR THE FUTURE? with a divisional co-ordinator. HOW IS THE TERRITORY HELPING In co-operation with IHQ plans are TRAFFICKING VICTIMS? being made for the launch of a For more information visit www. The Salvation Army in the territory is European network. The aim of the salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/trafficking now in the third year of a Government network is for every territory in contract to manage support for all adult Europe to have named contacts to victims of human trafficking in England aid repatriations, share resources and and Wales. Scotland and Ireland have information and generally support other arrangements. each other in this challenging area The aims and outcomes of the of ministry by responding to programme are in accordance with immediate needs. UK obligations under the Council of Europe Convention on Action against ARE THERE ANY WAYS THAT Trafficking in Human Beings. The PEOPLE LINKED TO THE SALVATION programme comprises three stages: ARMY CAN GET INVOLVED? first steps – the escape from Anti-Slavery Day is on 18 October exploitation; secure accommodation; and was created by an Act of recovery and reflection. Almost 1,500 Parliament in 2010 to raise awareness people have entered the service since of modern-day slavery and help the contract started. stamp it out. Corps might consider A 24/7 confidential helpline 030 holding a Freedom Sunday, or using 0303 8151 is open to organisations and the material prepared for a day of individuals who want to find help for prayer which has been distributed to trafficked people. Referrals are assessed corps and divisions. and may be accommodated in safe Another way that Salvationists houses which are run by The Salvation and friends can offer support is by Army and other charitable organisations. being willing to occasionally offer

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LIVING ON THE FRONTLINE Chick Yuill presents the fourth in a six-part series entitled Mission Means...

‘WHERE do you spend most of your we are out there, with our neighbours, Jesus; and it does mean that we should time?’ our work colleagues, our college friends treat everyone we encounter with the ‘Where will you be and who will you and our families. And that’s where courtesy and respect we would show be with today?’ most of us are meant to be. Don’t ever to Jesus himself, if he were standing in I ask those questions a lot these days, think that it’s a kind of second-rate front of us. As Colossians 3:23 reminds and not just because I’m naturally , a lesser calling than us, whatever we do, ‘work at it with all nosey! No, I’m convinced that if you’re those whose vocation is to spend their your heart, as working for the Lord.’ concerned about mission – our calling time in full-time church leadership. We can live with confidence, because to share the good news of Jesus, and to It’s our frontline, the place where we know that the God who meets us transform dark places and difficult God has put us so that we can live in our worship on Sunday is at work situations with the power of the gospel well for him in the everyday world. in our world on Monday. Here’s a – then these are the two most important A colleague told me recently about simple prayer to make at the beginning questions you can ask. Of course, there a large church with a congregation of every ordinary day as we step on to are other relevant questions to be asked in the region of 1,000 every Sunday. our frontline about what’s happening in our corps They did some very enlightening and what plans and programmes we calculations. First they worked out Lord, show me what you’re doing have in place for service and evangelism. that almost 2 per cent of people in here on my frontline today. But they’re not ultimately as important their town attended their services on Lord show me what part I have as these two. I’ll tell you why. a Sunday. Then they calculated that to play in that. If you’ve been following this series, around 6 per cent of their fellow- you’ll remember that last week we citizens came through their doors You might be amazed at how he ‘did the maths’, and worked out that, each week as a result of their outreach answers that prayer! of approximately 120 waking hours, programmes. But the really revealing only around ten of them will be spent figure was that some 60 per cent of ‘at the Army’. That means that we people in the town came into contact spend more than 100 hours doing all with their church members in their the ‘ordinary stuff ’ – earning a living, daily lives in any given week. So now raising a family, doing the shopping, their efforts are no longer primarily spending time with friends and devoted just to doing more and better neighbours, enjoying some leisure. Far programmes. Instead, they’re firmly from regretting that, however, we need focused on inspiring and equipping to see it as something really positive. the members to live well for God in How many times have you heard their everyday lives, because that’s people say, ‘the Church needs to get where they will reach far more people out there among the people’? They’re with the gospel. right, of course. And the good news is That doesn’t mean that we need to that the Church is out there in the be constantly talking about Jesus, world every day. On Sundays we meet although the more we live like him as ‘the gathered Church’, God’s people the more the opportunities to witness coming together for worship, teaching to our faith are likely to arise. It does and fellowship. But for the rest of the mean that whatever we do, we should week ‘the scattered Church’, that’s all do it in such a way that our lives CHICK IS A FREELANCE of us in our different walks of life, demonstrate the love and grace of WRITER AND SPEAKER

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12 Salvationist 5 October 2013 Pictures: PAUL GUNNELL

Pictured clockwise from top: Members of the entertainment team on the Cliff RIchard night; New Horizons Band; Commissioner Clive Adams; Young people during the final worship meeting; Keith Turton sings ‘The Christian Mission’; Children’s activities; The Kids Alive! balloon launch with Patch the Dog; Delegates at worship; Melvin Hart leads the Sunday worship meeting; Abbie and Rosie Gunnell

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‘Work six days and rest the seventh’ (The Message). If rest and reflection are the examples that God gives us, surely, as Christians, we should incorporate them into our busy lives. The spiritual benefits of resting in the Lord are quite simply a better relationship with our heavenly Father. Resting gives us time to get to know the Lord and understand his will and purpose for our lives. This is best achieved when we intentionally read and study our Bibles and take part in regular corporate Sunday worship. The reality for many Christians today is that we live in the fast lane, and by this I mean that we are moving so fast through life that we are not always able to enjoy the ride. So, take time to enjoy life fully by resting in BY RESTING God’s ‘default mode’, so that we do not suffer fatigue, lack creativity and limit Major Sandra Welch warns about life our output. Rather, through rest and in the fast lane reflection in God’s presence let us be revitalised and recharged. May these words, penned by John I MOVED from dreamy, sleepy Norwich marked physical benefits to rest, such Oxenham, be our prayer… to fast-paced London two-and-a-half as feeling refreshed and energised. years ago. It was a shock to my system! In Genesis 2:2 we read: ‘On the ’Mid all the traffic of the ways, One day I was walking sedately across seventh day God had finished his Turmoils without, within, the city square in Norwich and the work of creation, so he rested from all Make in my heart a quiet place next I had to navigate my way through his work’ (New Living Translation). And come and dwell therein. crowds as I was virtually carried along God intentionally stopped working (SASB 615) by the throng of people commuting following the sixth day of creation. to work. I had the feeling that if I stopped they might walk over me! IF REST AND People seemed totally focused on getting the bus or train to work or to ‘REFLECTION‘ ARE their planned destination. For many people the pace of life seems THE EXAMPLES to accelerate each day – productivity THAT GOD GIVES and efficiency demands continue ever upward, and with the advent of US, SURELY, smartphones and social media there is scarcely a moment when we aren’t, AS CHRISTIANS, in one way or another, in touch with our family, friends or work colleagues. WE SHOULD While time for rest and reflection may INCORPORATE be hard to come by, they are a necessary and increasingly valuable part of life. THEM INTO OUR Researchers have recently explored the idea of rest by studying the ‘default BUSY LIVES mode’ network of the brain, a network that is noticeably active when we are He rested. Take note of that.’’ This rest resting or reflective. Findings from did not come about because of factors these studies suggest that individual such as exhaustion, lack of inspiration differences in brain activity during rest and ideas or mental limitations. The correlate with emotional functioning, Creator intentionally marked this day such as moral judgment, self-awareness as special, making the day on which and increased productivity in various he rested a priority. The importance MAJOR WELCH IS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF aspects of learning. There are also of rest is reiterated in Exodus 34:21: AND EDITOR, THE OFFICER, IHQ

14 Salvationist 5 October 2013 BIBLE STUDY A dual thrust

Major David Cavanagh begins a three-part series entitled The Whole Gospel For The Whole Man

NE Army, one On one hand, Jesus addressed to the modern mindset, which regards mission, one humankind’s alienation from God, faith as a matter of subjective values message’ is nothing offering forgiveness and reconciliation and beliefs which belong to the strictly new, and it isn’t (Mark 2:5). He called people to repent personal sphere, Jesus announced meant to be. It’s of their sins and trust in God, that God would intervene in history simply a timely announcing that he had come to give to establish his sovereignty over the ‘Orestatement of our traditional Wesleyan his life as a ransom to free those who entire created order (Mark 1:15), and understanding of holistic mission, in believed in him (Mark 1:15; 10:45). his mission should be interpreted which the whole gospel addresses all He commissioned his followers to within the context of this hope, which the dimensions of life – physical, proclaim this message and so still today provides the ultimate emotional, social and spiritual. continue his mission (Mark 3:14). horizon of the Christian message. That holistic understanding of mission On the other hand, Jesus also fed When Jesus healed the sick and and the unity of the ‘one Army’ are the hungry, healed the sick and freed cast out demons, he wasn’t staging under threat today, especially in Europe. those haunted by demons (Mark stunts to draw the crowds and grab In some nations, a rigid separation of 6:35–44; 1:32 and 33). He reached their attention so he could preach the church and state is enshrined in law out to those who, for one reason or gospel. It would be a mistake to think and demands a rigid separation of another, were outcasts, sometimes that healing and liberation were our evangelical and social ministries. literally (see Mark 1:41 for an account ‘warm-up’ acts for the gospel: they More generally, a shift in the cultural of Jesus touching a leper). He were the gospel. Jesus was giving a climate of the West has led to a distinct scandalised decent folk because he foretaste of what life would be like in hostility to the idea that faith might have hung out with disreputable characters a world free from illness, suffering and any role to play in the public square. and seemed to enjoy their company sorrow (Revelation 21:4). He was The challenges posed by these (Mark 2:15–17; Matthew 11:19). showing what God’s Kingdom would trends demand that we re-examine In all these ways, Jesus provided for be like. our mission in the light of the New all humanity’s needs: the basic material His ministry embraced all of life, Testament. We need to reflect on how necessities of life, the existential need and Christian ministry today must do the gospel was expressed in word and to feel valued and find a purpose in life, likewise. We must tell of God’s love in in action in the ministry of Jesus and of the spiritual need to be reconciled with words, and we must show God’s love the first Christians. We need to read the God and live in harmony with others. in action. New Testament anew in the light of the Jesus offered hope – delivering people pressures which threaten to splinter from dark forces, conditions and trends the ‘one Army’ – separating corps that threatened to stunt their potential, (churches) catering for those needing arrest their development and deny to be reconciled to God, from social their dignity. He expected his followers centres catering for those who have to do as much: the first apostles were been wounded by the slings and arrows charged to challenge evil as well as of outrageous misfortune, and need proclaim the gospel (Mark 3:14 and 15). help to get back on an even keel. His ministry was twofold, but it was If we reread the New Testament – ultimately one mission – united under especially the Gospels – in that the overarching umbrella of ‘the perspective, we will quickly realise Kingdom of God’, which virtually all that Jesus’ ministry, and also that of scholars today regard as the central MAJOR CAVANAGH IS GENERAL the first Christians, had a dual thrust. theme of his message. In stark contrast SECRETARY, ITALY AND GREECE

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1878 the Army grew to 1,445 corps THE REVIVALISTS and 4,314 officers in Great Britain and 1,269 corps and 3,698 officers overseas in 1889. Major John Read explains the inspiration Catherine’s part in the leadership of the movement ended tragically with behind his book Catherine Booth: her premature death after a long and agonising illness in October 1890. It Laying The Theological Foundations was said that every newspaper in Great Britain, local and national, carried the Of A Radical Movement news of her death and an account of her funeral service. The Methodist Times described Catherine as the Army’s ‘inspiring soul’ and ‘presiding genius’. The Manchester Guardian declared she had CATHERINE and William Booth’s ‘probably done more to establish the place in history would have been right of women to preach the gospel assured even if they had not been the than anyone who ever lived’. William founders of The Salvation Army. Stead claimed ‘no woman has done When William resigned from the more to help in the making of modern Methodist New Connexion in 1861, England than Catherine Booth’. their biographers describe William Forty thousand people crowded and Catherine entering the ‘wilderness’. into Olympia, London’s largest indoor In fact they were caught up in the great arena, for Catherine’s funeral service, revival spreading through the United the City of London was brought to Kingdom, and became co-workers with a standstill by her funeral procession renowned evangelists and revivalists and attendance at the graveside was such as Charles Finney, James Caughey limited by ticket to 10,000. and Walter and Phoebe Palmer. When Roy Hattersley began his According to James Orr, ‘the most research for his biography of the Booths, effective work’ in the Cornish Revivals Blood And Fire, he quickly realised that of 1861-62 was that undertaken by Catherine had the potential to be one William and Catherine Booth with congregations in London’s West End of the most extraordinary women of more than 4,000 new members added and suburbs; and through the the 19th century. As he concluded his to the Wesleyan churches in Cornwall. summers of 1867-73 she campaigned research he realised he had done her From June 1864 Catherine began to in Ramsgate, Margate, Brighton, an injustice. Catherine was ‘the most accept invitations on her own – and it Folkestone, Hastings, Portsmouth extraordinary woman of the 19th was an invitation to lead a campaign in and Southsea. These were extended century’, he said. Rotherhithe that brought the Booth family campaigns. Catherine was in Even more than her extraordinary to London at the beginning of 1865. Southsea for 17 weeks. The music life and work, it was the inspiration A report in The Wesleyan Times hall she rented was packed every and impact of Catherine’s ideas that praised ‘her quiet but confident manner, night. Catherine’s campaigns led to were extraordinary. More than anywhere her powers of mind, her depth of the opening of many new Christian else, it is in Catherine Booth’s writings, thought, her clear and lucid style of Mission stations. After one campaign her letters, journals and addresses, that argument’. However, the writer also a deputation of businessmen offered the inspirational dreams and visions of criticised ‘the strong influences brought to build Catherine a church similar to the radical movement that became to bear on the people’, the energy and ‘Mr Spurgeon’s tabernacle’. The Salvation Army are to be found. enthusiasm of the prayers and the In 1872 William’s health broke excitement of ‘extraordinary measures’ down and for a long period Catherine such as ‘special hymns to exciting tunes’. took over the leadership of the Mission In the summer of 1865 William while continuing her own campaigns. began the work in a tent in Whitechapel The identity of the Mission shifted that became The Christian Mission, decisively at the War Congress of and eventually, in 1878, The Salvation August 1878 when The Salvation Army. Although Catherine became Army was born, and the growth of more and more committed to this work, the movement over the following her own revival ministry continued. ten years or so was phenomenal. MAJOR READ IS TERRITORIAL Catherine preached to large From 50 corps and 127 officers in ECUMENICAL OFFICER

16 Salvationist 5 October 2013 LETTERS and BOOK REVIEW

SPRING HARVEST Territorial Evangelism Secretary holidays, but there is no longer uniformity Major Mark Herbert replies: over this as each Education Authority I’M still very disappointed that The The points made in Avril Hollowell’s letter decides its own term dates. We certainly do Salvation Army is promoting Spring are well presented but do require a wider not advocate parents taking their children out Harvest as an ‘All-age Family Festival’ interpretation. The Salvation Army has always of school. when parents would need to request aimed to give its members opportunities for I am puzzled by the link made between the permission from schools to take children different experiences, but with opportunities feeding programme at your corps and the on holiday in school time! come choices. ROOTS had come to its cost of attending Spring Harvest. They do Please Salvation Army, work with schools natural conclusion and so the invitation from not impact each other. For some, attending who are trying to encourage parents not the Spring Harvest organisation to join with Spring Harvest may appear financially to take their children out on trips or them in Minehead for a week during 2014 is prohibitive which is why we are offering a holidays during term times! We work with both innovative and exciting. number of assisted places, which can be families and the homeless at our church From a Salvation Army viewpoint, we applied for through your corps officer and and the cost of five nights for a family chose the days leading up to Holy Week so DHQ. of four to stay at Minehead would feed that corps programmes for Easter would not I remain optimistic about the impact 35 people in our town for a week! be disrupted. It is recognised that some attending Spring Harvest will have upon The costs for Spring Harvest are schools will not have finished for the Easter individuals and our movement. prohibitively expensive for families and you should seriously reconsider putting BIG COLLECTION IDEA on a venue that all Salvationists can attend, regardless of their income! This ANYONE who has taken part in The Big Collection this year will be aware that some would be a wonderful experience for good folk are now donating to The Salvation Army via internet or direct debit. Could anyone who needs a refill from the Holy such people be offered a small window sticker with a red shield emblem and a line to Spirit. say ‘already donating’?

Avril Hollowell, Kevin Chubb, Nuneaton Cardiff

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UNEARTHING OUR HISTORY contribution to shaping Salvation Army In chapters that explore Catherine’s OF THEOLOGY theology and spirituality is perhaps less theology of salvation, holiness, the well known; a contribution that Church, ministry and the sacraments, AND emerged from Catherine’s personal the book describes a theology that is experience of God and the Christian shaped by ‘thoroughly Wesleyan SPIRITUALITY life and her habit of extensive and theological concerns’, but is also infused careful reading. with insights from a much wider range Lieut-Colonel Karen John Read’s book demonstrates the of writers and teachers. It also shows vital importance of Catherine Booth’s how Catherine’s theology is still Shakespeare (THQ) ideas in the shaping of Salvation Army influential in Salvationist belief and reviews Catherine belief and thought. In a scholarly and understanding in these significant areas. detailed analysis of Catherine’s writings This book will be of interest to Booth: Laying The – and the authors with whom she was anyone who is interested in the ways in Theological familiar – he unearths the influences which Salvationist theology and that are at the heart of her spirituality spirituality have been shaped by the Foundations Of A and also reveals an independence of past. When we know something of how spirit that enabled her to form her own our theology has emerged we are better Radical Movement by views. In a similar way, the author equipped to understand who we are Major (Dr) John Read engages with others who have written – and what we should be – in the about the life and theology of Catherine present time. John Read’s book will help CATHERINE Booth’s story as a Booth, acknowledging their expertise us in that process. preacher, social reformer and visionary but also challenging what he perceives co-founder of The Salvation Army is to be inaccurate or erroneous, and OPublishers Wipf and Stock, US. widely known. However, her shaping his own distinctive argument. Available online at www.eden.co.uk

Salvationist 5 October 2013 17 NEW COMMITMENTS

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1. JOSEPH DRURY, JOHN FURNESS, SHARON ABLETT, 4. LINDA KEITH Adherent member PORT GLASGOW ANGELA FURNESS Adherent members FARCET AS a home league member, Linda was invited to the Holy Week CORPS officer Major Beverley Robilliard warmly welcomed four meditation meetings. This led to her attending Sunday meetings, where adherent members into the fellowship. she valued the love and support shown to her. Linda is pictured with Sharon came to the corps through the charity shop. John and Angela corps leaders Territorial Envoys John and Evelyn Scott who welcomed moved to the town and joined the community choir; later they decided her into the fellowship during the corps anniversary weekend. – J. S. to make the Army their spiritual home. Joseph also sings with the community choir and is involved in the youth fellowship. 5. BENJAMIN CLAYTON Soldier LEEDS CENTRAL All four testify to the love they have in the Lord and look forward to BENJAMIN grew up in the Army through kids’ church and the youth growing in their faith. – B. R. cell group before deciding the time was right to make a deeper commitment to God. He thanked those who had been a positive 2. CHELSEA MUSIIWA Junior soldier LEICESTER influence through the years and testified to God’s leading in his life. CENTRAL Benjamin was enrolled during the corps anniversary weekend by his CHELSEA, who was recently reunited with her family after joining uncle, Major Drew McCombe (North-Western DHQ). He is pictured them from , signed her promise at the mercy seat. She was with corps officer Major Andrew Spivey. – A. S. enrolled by corps officer Major Rudi Bruinewoud. – R. B. 6. YVONNE BERRY Adherent member ABERDEEN CITADEL 3. JOHN SPOONER Soldier TEIGNMOUTH YVONNE was a member of the women’s fellowship before she JOHN’s interest in the work and beliefs of the Army started ten years attended Sunday worship. She testified to the warm welcome and ago when he met his future wife, who was from a Salvationist family. peace she had experienced since becoming part of the corps family and His enrolment by Major Ken Bartlett (Torquay) came after he had to the friendship and support she received after her husband died. prayed for several years about making this commitment. – K. B. – M. R.

18 Salvationist 5 October 2013 7. KATE WEBSTER Soldier SHERINGHAM make her promises. Imogen is pictured with Junior Soldiers Sergeant A FEW years ago Kate stopped attending the corps. During that time Sue Leadbeater. – J. B. she was aware of the continued support and prayers of the fellowship as she faced a number of challenging situations. Kate decided to make 12. DANIELLE ESCRITT Soldier ASHINGTON the corps her spiritual home again and testified to the faithfulness of FAMILY and friends supported Danielle as she told them that the God. She was enrolled by corps officer Major Alan Read. – A. R. time felt right to make this commitment. She was enrolled by Major Nigel Gotobed (DHQ) and is pictured with him and corps leader 8. – 10. DAVID FRATER, DŽUCI GODLA, IMI ýARNÝ Territorial Envoy Norma Phillips. – N. P. Soldiers ARMÁDA SPÁSY, MARGATE DAVID had lived dishonestly but testified: ‘However much Satan 13. ALI LAW, LORNA LAW, BERNADETTE O’DELL, MIKE gave me with one hand, he took back with the other through alcohol O’DELL Soldiers PETERHEAD and gambling.’ After his conversion, David returned any items he had ALI and Lorna have been away from church for a number of years but which were not his and married his partner of many years. Since then are now happy to be part of the corps fellowship. he has led many people to faith and is a house group leader. Mike and Bernadette were previously adherent members but Džuci moved from Slovakia to Margate looking for work and a new decided to take another step in their spiritual commitment. life for his family who had suffered as a result of his alcohol problem. All four were enrolled by corps officer Major Bram Williams and Džuci responded to the gospel and discovered a new life. are pictured with him and Major Irene Williams, Bandmaster Alex Already a competent musician, Imi is determined that his talents Sullivan and Arthur Geddes (holding the flag). – B. W. should now be used solely for God. Following his conversion, he married his long-term partner just weeks before she gave birth to their 14. JEAN HALL Soldier OLDHAM CITADEL third child. – D. B. FOR ten years Jean dreamed of becoming a soldier but thought that she was too old. When she expressed her dream at a Bible study she 11. IMOGEN JEFFERYS Junior soldier DUNSTABLE was told that age was no barrier and she began attending preparation ALTHOUGH Imogen had decided that she would like Jesus as her classes. As she was enrolled by corps officer Major Brenda Stones, Jean friend, she was not sure if she wanted to be a junior soldier. However, testified to her commitment to serve God and prayed that he would she enjoyed learning about being part of the family of Jesus and after lead her and give her strength. They are pictured with Major Robert completing the classes and speaking to her mum, she decided to Stones. – R. S.

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Salvationist 5 October 2013 19 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE RETIRED OFFICERS in the sea - in full uniform, and wearing her Birthday congratulations: bonnet! LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED OMrs Major Annie Ireland (80 on After transfer to the Army’s Assurance ORS Major Jean Leverett, South 11 October) Society, the Fowlers served in various parts of Shields England and spent some years in Northern OYPBL Alex Addis, Boston Ireland. Their final years of active service OBM David Wigham, Whitehaven were as regional officers with the Public WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES OJean Pye, Maurice Pye, Relations Department in the Midlands, Diamond: Sittingbourne Preston and Manchester, and then at IHQ, OBandsman/Songster Bernard and before retirement in 1979. Songster Irene Miller, Coventry The brigadier was promoted to Glory in City (19 October) TRIBUTES 1998. Golden: MRS BRIGADIER Mrs Fowler was a soldier at Enfield for 17 OGerald and Mildred Arnold, GRACE FOWLER years - the longest stay in one place through- Worthing (7 October) GRACE KEMP- out her life. SHALL was born in She was a loving mother, grandmother of DEDICATED TO GOD 1913 at Guildford. As a two and great-grandmother of four. The OOliver Mark, son of Mark and young girl she moved to great-grandchildren all remember ‘Grandma’ Caroline Bates, at Sittingbourne by Deal in Kent, where she being with them every family Christmas, and Major Robert Jepson grew up with her the packets of Smarties provided on each younger three brothers and two sisters. visit when they were very young. BEREAVED She was taken to Deal Corps in her pram, Her later years were spent in Cromer, near OBrigadier Dora Chandler of her and promoted to Glory from the Army’s her son and daughter-in-law. Every Sunday sister Eileen Furze Hill House Care Home at North she was taken to the nearest corps at Sher- OS/Reservist Doreen Hughes Walsham - so was, in effect, in the Army ingham, where for more than ten years she of her husband Rtd BM Gordon from the cradle to the grave! enjoyed fellowship with many friends. Hughes, Bandsman Paul Grace met Fred Fowler, the euphonium Mrs Fowler was very pleased with her Hughes of his father, both player in Deal Band, and they both trained as 100th birthday party in June at Furze Hill, Warrington officers before their marriage in 1938. Grace when corps members entertained staff and OMaureen Stones, Pontefract, of her was a cadet in the 1935 Liberators Session. residents. She remarked that she had been to husband Michael They spent ten years as corps officers at a many Army meetings, but had never had a ODaphne King, Sittingbourne, of her number of places, from Devizes in Wiltshire meeting brought to her in her honour before. sister Jean Pye to Leeds Meanwood in West Yorkshire. Their She was also very pleased with the care and OBandswoman/Songster Cynthia only son, David, was born in Bristol. support from every member of staff at Furze Dunn, Shildon, of her mother The family album shows Mrs Fowler with Hill during her stay there from March until Songster Edith Dunn children on a Sunday school outing paddling her promotion to Glory. Mrs Brigadier Grace Fowler is remem- ENGAGEMENTS bered as a lifelong Salvationist, who gave of her time and love. – D. F. GENERAL ANDRÉ COX AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: OSouth America West, Tu 8 Oct - Mon 14 OUSA Southern (Pan-American Conference), Wed 16 - Mon 21 O India South Eastern, Wed 23 MRS ETHEL ALDRIDGE, - Mon 28** OKenya East, Fri 1 Nov - Tu 5 BURTON-ON-TRENT THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER WILLIAM ROBERTS) AND COMMISSIONER NANCY ETHEL was born in 1913 and brought up ROBERTS: OICO, Th 17 Oct, Tu 29 on a farm near Burton-on-Trent. After her

THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER CLIVE ADAMS) AND COMMISSIONER marriage in 1935 she moved to a district MARIANNE ADAMS: OSwanwick (officers councils), Mon 14 Oct - Wed 30 OScottish Exhibition and close to the hall, and became acquainted with Conference Centre, Glasgow (Territorial Congress) Sat Sun 3 Nov The Salvation Army. Ethel was a faithful soldier and a great THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: OMaldon, Sat Sun 6 Oct OSwanwick (officers councils), Mon 14 - Wed 30 OScottish Exhibition and Conference supporter of the luncheon club, the over-60 Centre, Glasgow (Territorial Congress) Sat Sun 3 Nov club (Evergreens) and home league, where she loved to play her tambourine. Recent ill-health COMMISSIONER GILLIAN DOWNER: OKorea (installation of territorial leaders), Tu 1 Oct - Sun 6 meant she was unable to attend meetings, but OJapan, Mon 7 - Th 10 OHong Kong and Macau (including China Task Force), Th 10 - Sun 20 she maintained her interest in corps life. COMMISSIONERS TORBEN AND DEISE ELIASEN: O USA Southern (Pan-American Conference), Ethel was promoted to Glory one month Wed 16 Oct - Sun 20 before her 100th birthday. She was No 1 on the roll. – K. A. COMMISSIONERS JOASH AND FLORENCE MALABI: O Mozambique, Fri 4 Oct - Sat 12 O Rwanda and Burundi (installation of command leaders), Th 17 - Mon 21 Please note that soldiers’ tributes INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS: OSheringham, Sat Sun 20 Oct submitted for publication should be no longer than 120 words. Good quality **husband will not accompany pictures will be included with tributes.

20 Salvationist 5 October 2013 ADVERTS

Salvationist 5 October 2013 21-23 Through the week with ‘Salvationist’ – a devotional thought for each day

Saturday Tuesday have washed their robes and made them My robes were once all stained with sin; There’s a crown laid up in Glory, white in the blood of the Lamb’. I knew not how to make them clean There’s a robe for each to wear, (Revelation 7:13 and 14) Until a voice said sweet and low: And we never need be sorry Go wash, I’ll make them white as snow. That we did life’s troubles share; Friday I’ve washed my robes in Jesus’ blood, For our crown will shine the brighter They shall come from the east, And he has made them white as snow. For the battles we have won, they shall come from the west, (SASB 359) And our robes will be the whiter And sit down in the Kingdom of God; When our travelling days are done. Both the rich and the poor, the Sunday (SASB 899) despised, the distressed, Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on They’ll sit down in the Kingdom him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals Wednesday of God. on his feet. For this son of mine was dead The one who is victorious will … And none will ask what they have been and is alive again; he was lost and is found. be dressed in white. Provided that their robes are clean; (Luke 15:22 and 24) (Revelation 3:5) They shall come from the east, they shall come from the west, Monday Thursday And sit down in the Kingdom of God. I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul These in white robes – who are they, (SASB 170) rejoices in my God. For he has clothed and where did they come from? me with garments of salvation and And he said, ‘These are they who have arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness. come out of the great tribulation; they (Isaiah 61:10)

Praying around the world... Nigeria Please pray for the work of The Salvation Army in Nigeria, thanking God for the dedication and enthusiasm shown by those serving in this territory. Nigeria has one of the largest numbers of people living with HIV. Pray that the Army’s care services will be able to benefit as many people as possible.

A graphic recording of the New Horizons worship meeting by Ann Howlett-Foster