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■ SPEAKER’S ■ WIN A MINI CHAPLAIN VOTES REMOTE-CONTROLLED ‘YES’ TO MIXING ROBOT FAITH AND POLITICS ■ PERCY THE PENGUIN THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS TEACHERS’ UNION FAITH SCHOOL PLEA LETTING CHILDREN DRINK AT But research has The law must be changed to HOME ‘RAISES RISK OF TEEN suggested that the stop faith schools ALCOHOL PROBLEMS’ practice sends mixed Parents who let their signals that result in discriminating against children have the odd applicants because of their children being more likely glass of wine or bottle of to abuse alcohol in their sexuality and recruiting staff beer at home when they teenage years… on the basis of religion, say are in their early teens are Two years ago, Sir Liam teachers. Free schools, many doing them more harm Donaldson, then England’s of which are founded on than good, according to chief medical officer, religious principles, will a study. said children under 15 Many mothers and exacerbate the problem, should never be given fathers think that allowing according to a motion passed… alcohol, even though it their children to have a is legal for parents to at the National Union of supervised drink is a good give a child over the age Teachers’ annual conference way of exposing them to of five alcohol in the in Harrogate. alcohol safely and home. The Times removing its illicit thrill. The Daily Telegraph CHRISTIANS SHOULD SMILE MORE demeanour what must people Churches are not playhouses think of our church? What does and priests are not ordained to our face say about the Church we ‘make-merry’ but our faces are so love? Think hatch, match and meant to reflect the inner dispatch with an added hint of workings of our soul. If we leave gloominess and slumped shoulders. church with a bleary-eyed Ryan Service writing in The Catholic Herald

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2 7 May 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist COMMENT cap from Major Beryl Beamish, as she was then; one that had been left behind by a candidate with the same size head as mine, who had gone to fight elsewhere. The greatest Tomorrow is Candidates Sunday, when we seek to encourage those who have stepped out towards officership. Of course, as General Linda Bond reminded us at her welcome meeting, adventure this is by no means an Army for officers only. Everyone has a place on the battlefield. It is, though, healthy to remember, at least once a year, those men and women whose vocation will in due course result in them possessing, of all with apologies to hymnwriter John Mason Neale, if not wealth, then rank. Somewhere in a box in my garage (we’ve not yet unpacked everything), I have my framed dedication certificate, dated December 1965 and signed by Captain Bert Menary. This yellowing piece of paper tells me I was dedicated ‘For God And The War’. I’m afraid I don’t know enough about God to know whether my dedication on that winter’s morning is directly linked with my having subsequently become an officer. The Bible hints at such things coming to pass, but then I also know of scores of babies who were dedicated WISH I could testify that Satan with a great deal of brouhaha and who put up a fight to prevent me probably won’t come anywhere near the I becoming a candidate. So far as Army again except for the trivial round I could tell, he wasn’t bothered one and common ceremonial task of what way or the other about whether I did we might call ‘hatches, matches and or not. This troubles me slightly dispatches’. whenever I hear people say, of others, All the more reason, then, to secure such things as, ‘You must be doing a such lives and deaths in prayer, and marvellously splendid Kingdom work with Candidates Sunday on the horizon, if the Devil is sufficiently worried ‘I caught the bus to Denmark what better time to start! about you to personally step down With the greatest respect to Captain Hill. I remember pausing for a from his dung heap and launch a (now Lieut-Colonel) Menary and a high moment as I went up the steps campaign of intimidation’, and so on. regard for Army tradition, my dedication of the International Training Beelzebub only ever flung at me a certificate is, ultimately, but parchment. College and saying to myself maths form that stumped me with There is a certain responsibility upon us wistfully: “The moment I walk questions about how many songbooks to pray for our candidates, that they an officer might wish to purchase – that through those doors I will never may increasingly know the inward sort of thing. realities represented by those external belong to myself again”… Life That blow to foolish pride symbols. has been a great adventure.’ notwithstanding, I became a candidate, (From General John Larsson’s Saying Yes To Life) and was comforted by the gift of a free MAJOR STEPHEN POXON, EDITOR

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ADVERTS Pages 20 – 23 〉〉〉〉 [email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 3 NEWS Seekers respond Southern DIVISIONAL Commander Lieut- Colonel Graham Owen introduced the leaders of the divisional cele- bration, Colonels Brian and Rosalie Peddle (THQ), to a capac- ity congregation at Boscombe. Pre-meeting music included contributions by Portsmouth Citadel Band, the Southern Youth Chorus and the Aldershot African Choir and a video recording by former divisional leaders Lieut- Colonels Neil and Chris Webb (Papua New Guinea Territory). The meeting was charac- Their evening programme included ‘To A God terised by a blend of reflective Band witnesses to Like This’ and featured soloists Callum White and rousing worship, inter- (cornet), Jonathan Evans (trombone) and Sam Ellis spersed with music by the passers-by (xylophone). The theme for Sunday morning sections. A video presentation Romford worship was The Light Of The World and a seeker showed the breadth of work at WITHIN a short time of arriving on Saturday after- knelt at the mercy seat at the conclusion of the The Haven Community Centre noon, the 40 members of the West Midlands Youth meeting. Stuart Farmer led evening worship, which (Portsmouth Citadel) and Candi- Band were entertaining and witnessing to hundreds included the pieces ‘Dance Like David’ and dates Alison and Mike Hutchings of passers-by in the shopping centre. ‘Amazing Race’. – M. W. (Guildford) shared their calling through an interview. Later in the meeting, Chief Secretary Colonel Brian Peddle spoke on the Prayer of Jabez and challenged people to widen their sphere of mission and ministry. At the conclusion of his message, the Chief Secretary led a time of prayer and reflection during which the mercy seat was used by many seekers. – G. O. Youth choirs present gospel music Skewen NEXUS Youth Choir (West Midlands) and the divisional youth choir, Alive In Him, presented an evening of gospel music at the Memorial Hall. Nexus began by dancing onto the platform and singing ‘Give You The Glory’. After the opening prayer and introductions their leader explained that the choir chose the name Nexus because they are connected to God, each other and The Salvation Army. Other Songsters bring in the crowds songs included ‘My Life In Your Hands’ and ‘Taste And See’. Bedlington In Adverts For God, members of both choirs used drama to high- LEIGHTON Buzzard Songsters visited the corps as part of songster light the importance of the fruit of the Spirit in their lives. weekend celebrations. Lieut-Colonel Rob Garrad (IHQ) accompanied After the interval Alive In Him contributed various songs including the section and brought much blessing with his talks. ‘What A Faithful God!’ and ‘Blessing And Honour’. The choirs united The songsters sang ‘Blessed Be The Lord My Strength’ and ‘Ev’ry to sing ‘Cleanse My Heart’ which was linked with drama and closing Time I Feel The Spirit’. They also presented ‘Song Of Jesus’, ‘Joy To thoughts by Divisional Youth Officer Captain Martyn Watson (West The World’, ‘The Crucified’ and ‘Christ The Lord Is Risen Again’, linked Midlands). The programme concluded with the choirs singing ‘I’m A by Bible readings. There were full halls for all three meetings. – K. O. Believer’. – S. L.

On Mother’s Day the YP band at Williamstown plays in the meeting for Coventry City Band provides music at a Palm Sunday celebration at the first time, assisted by corps officer Major David Wise, Ken Symonds, Coventry Cathedral attended by Christians from many churches in the city Gordon Williams and meeting leader Major Cora Joy Tucker (DHQ)

4 7 May 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist INTERNATIONAL NEWS Concert raises millions for Japan disaster response Hong Kong A CONCERT broadcast live on television raised more than $3.3 million for The Salvation Army’s earthquake and tsunami response programme in Japan. The event was organised by film star Jackie Chan (bottom picture) and featured artists well known in Hong Kong and around the world. The three-hour concert, enti- tled Artiste 311 Love Beyond Borders, took place in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park. Stars taking part included actor and singer Andy Lau, actor Donnie Yen and singers from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and China. American singer Lionel Richie performed from Australia via satellite link, singing ‘Say You, Say Me’. Hong Kong-born Mr Chan told entertainment website Hollywood Reporter why he decided to arrange the concert: ‘For years my Japanese fans have made a great effort to raise money for my charity, to build schools in China and to help the victims of the [2008] Sichuan earthquake. It’s time for me to return the favour and do what we can to help.’ He personally paid for the plane tickets and accom- modation for all the overseas performers. All profits from the concert will be passed on to The Salvation Army. More than 300 Salvationists and Sal- vation Army staff from the Hong Kong and Macau Command took telephone dona- tions during the event (see top Salvation Army considers Ivory Coast] of the distressing condition of many picture). hundreds of escapees who have recently crossed The exact use of the funds is response to refugee into Ghana. They have little clothing, shelter or still being decided but it is likely personal resources.’ that much of the money will be situation The Liberia Command leadership sent a team of used to supply emergency relief Ivory Coast three officers to the border where more than 30,000 packs – including a 15-day A CONSTITUTIONAL crisis has led to many refugees had been registered by the United Nations supply of food and water, people fleeing the country to seek safety in neigh- High Council for Refugees. The team reported that personal care and hygiene bouring Liberia and Ghana. The Ghana Territory conditions for the refugees were very poor and that products and blankets – to and Liberia Command are both assessing how best there was a great need for food, water, bedding, people in areas affected by the to respond because The Salvation Army does not medicine and clothes. earthquake, tsunami and by currently have a presence in the Ivory Coast. Salvation Army leaders from Liberia and Ghana problems at the Fukushima Territorial Commander Colonel Charles Swans- have applied to International Headquarters for Daiichi nuclear power station. bury (Ghana) writes: ‘We have been advised by the funding so they can begin work with the refugees. – A. R. divisional commander near the border [with the – A. R. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 5 NEWS Corps holds first Cameo weekend Ipswich Citadel MAJORS John and Lorna Smith (Adult and Family Ministries Unit, THQ) chaired the Saturday evening programme when the corps held its first Cameo club weekend. Andrew and Pauline Emeny (Harpenden) and their daughter Liberty were the guest musicians, presenting vocal, piano and trombone solos. The band, timbrel group and several club members also took part. The majors led Sunday meet- ings, which were bright, interest- ing and thought-provoking. Chelmsford Bandsman Garry Smith presents Judy Grocott of Since the inauguration of the Havens Hospices with a cheque for just over a thousand Tring: The Craft Club celebrated its seventh club, some members have begun pounds, the proceeds of a charity concert which was part of anniversary with a visit from Time To Sow Garry’s fundraising effort for the London Marathon; also to attend Sunday worship. – D. S. pictured (from left) are vocal soloist Hayley Stubbs (Derby – a Christian craft company. The members Central), compère Major John Mott, Martin Blessett (tuba, find companionship and fellowship at the Long Eaton: Former corps Peterborough Citadel) and leader of the Citadel Gospel Choir club and have found it particularly helpful officers Majors Adrian and John Mitchinson (Southend) during difficult times. – S. K. Donna Coupe (Northampton Central) led an inspiring 132nd Celebrating its 125th corps corps anniversary weekend, anniversary, Tenby holds an open-air focusing on the theme Going meeting down by the River Cleddau; God’s Way. The Saturday during the anniversary year the corps aims to hold open-air evening music festival raised meetings and celebrations in all the £350 for the Army’s Japan towns in Pembrokeshire where the Disaster Fund. – I. Y. Army flag once flew

Concert supports students Sunderland Millfield A CHARITY concert in aid of Barbara Priestman School and Technology College – for students with autistic spectrum disorder, phys- ical disabilities and complex learning needs – ensured a packed hall and raised £615. Headteacher Carolyn Barker received a cheque for the amount, which will be used to provide a smallholding for the school. Several students who took part in the concert were performing in public for the first time. David Gillson (trumpet/cornet, Stock ton) was the guest soloist and the corps band and songsters took part. Cat Heward and David Smith gave a humorous rendition of ‘The 12 Days Of Christ- mas’ and the timbrelists added variety to the programme. – S. N. Bridge Project success Bromley A SUNDAY evening thanksgiving meeting recognised the Bridge Project, which began two years ago to raise funds for international development projects as well as community programmes in the UK. Donations and various activities – including a car wash, a sale, a sponsored walk and an arts and crafts exhibition – helped to raise Young people at Rhyl celebrate prizegiving on Mother’s Day with younger children from the parent-and-toddler group; several parents and carers £10,258 for street children in New Delhi, bush ambulances in from the group were attending their first Army meeting when they went Malawi, McRoberts Eye Clinic, India, and St Christopher’s Hospice, to the café church-style service Sydenham. – B. L.

6 7 May 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS Army mourns People seek loss of Maori Spirit’s fire Horsham leader MANY new faces were among New Zealand the congregation that packed the THE Salvation Army is mourn- hall on Mother’s Day when ing the loss and celebrating the Associate Divisional Youth life of one of its most influential Officer Lieutenant Nicola members after Auxiliary-Captain Brooksbank led worship and Hohepa (Joe) Patea, co-leader of corps officer Captain Ian The Salvation Army’s indige- Woodgate spoke on Influence. nous Maori work, was promoted Many people made prayers and to Glory. commitments to God during a Aux-Captain Patea – together time of reflection and response. with his wife, Aux-Captain Teao Songwriter/worship leader Aux-Captain Joe Patea with a group of cadets and Maori Ministry Kauirangi (Nan) Patea – played a members at the 2010 Mission Congress in New Zealand; the group David Fellingham led an evening pivotal role in strengthening the performed a haka based on William Booth’s ‘I’ll Fight’ speech of worship and shared how his Army’s Maori work, assisting time in the Army, and as national corps, social service centres and a taonga (treasure) to the Army, ‘You did not choose me, but I youth evangelist, encouraged him Salvationists across the country. giving themselves as cultural chose you and appointed you to to explore the lives of people such His fluency in te reo Maori (the resources to Salvation Army go and bear fruit – fruit that will as William Booth and made him Maori language) and understand- leadership and the wider Army, last.’ He was promoted to Glory, realise he lacked the fire many ing of Maori tikanga (culture and but Joe said he simply saw aged 62, on 4 April 2011 from a ‘great saints’ had. At the end of protocols) were critical factors in himself as a ‘pononga o te Atua’ Wellington hospice. the meeting many people re- helping the Army better serve (servant of the Lord). ‘Kua whawhaitia e ahau te ceived prayer to be filled with the within the bicultural context of Joe’s faith in God remained whawhai pai, kua omakia toku Holy Spirit. – I. W. Aotearoa (New Zealand). strong and his strength came omanga, kua rite i ahau te Joe met the Army in 2002 from the knowledge that God whakapono’ – ‘I have fought the Skewen: Divisional leaders when he took part in a stage was with him. He did not let his good fight, I have finished the Majors Peter and Sandra Moran production called The Home- health concerns hold him back race, I have kept the faith’ (2 led the morning meeting on coming at Wellington City Corps from his calling and ministry. Joe Timothy 4:7). Mother’s Day. Major Sandra that toured internationally. Al - said his calling could be found in Well done, good and faithful Moran preached on the subject though Joe was from a Catholic John 15:16, where Jesus says: servant of Jesus! – C. T. of Family Having Words. – S. L. background and his wife Nan from an Anglican one, neither was a practising Christian. But Salvationists join together Salvation Army in the Middle East – to be light and the seeds of commitment were salt for a uniquely available group of international being sown in their lives. in celebration people. The couple became adherent Middle East At the end of the gathering the visiting band members and then took the step MORE than 260 delegates from the United Arab travelled to Kuwait for further performance and of becoming soldiers. Joe said: Emirates (UAE), Oman and Kuwait gathered in worship opportunities. Guided by Assistant Regional ‘We wanted to be uniformed Dubai to celebrate the growth of The Salvation Officers Majors Stewart and Heather Grinsted, in soldiers but, more than that, we Army in the Middle East Region. Unfortunately, partnership with The Lighthouse Church, the band were called to be soldiers. We delegates from Bahrain were denied travel visas participated in multiple services and conducted a wanted to be immersed in The because of unrest in that country. The Salvation well-attended concert. Salvation Army.’ Army has officially been in operation in the region This was the first known visit of a Salvation Joe and Nan were appointed for three years in Kuwait and one year in the UAE. Army band to these countries and was a great co-leaders of Salvation Army Middle Eastern delegates were joined in their cele- encouragement to friends and soldiers of The Salva- Maori Ministries on 22 June brations at the Deira City Centre Hotel, Dubai, by tion Army living and working in the Middle East. 2006, serving part-time and then Texas Brass Band from the USA Southern Territory, There is every indication that there are real and full-time. He led numerous members of the newly formed Middle East Advisory extensive opportunities for growth in this new and powhiri (formal welcome cere- Board and Colonel Ross Gower (Under Secretary for exciting region of The Salvation Army. – R. G. monies) at major Salvation Army South Asia, IHQ). The event was hosted by regional events, always with great dignity leaders Majors Mike and Teresa Hawley. and humour. Joe and Nan were The Middle East countries – officially designated commissioned as auxiliary- as a Salvation Army region from 1 April – contain captains on 15 February 2007. vibrant and devoted soldiers whose excited faces Joe was the respected revealed the joy they felt at being able to worship kaumatua (elder) at the Booth together. A worship service led by delegates from College of Mission, home to the Kuwait, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi brought much Officer Training College, where delight, as did contributions from Texas Brass Band. he made a considerable contri- The region’s young people were seen to be a bution in building future Army source of particular strength. A service for young leaders. He enjoyed sharing his people, led by members of Texas Brass Band, faith with inmates at Rimutaka demonstrated their passion for their church. Clapton’s Friday Knitter Knatter group meets to knit Prison’s Maori Focus Unit and in The event served not only as a celebration of the blankets and cardigans for babies in special care – the Wellington Prison. Army’s past but also as a consecration of its future. group attracts people from the corps and community Together, Joe and Nan became Major Mike Hawley made clear the purpose of The and has been a great source of new friendships [email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 7 NEWS Shop-school links develop Kilmarnock THE community in the Bellfield area of the town benefits from the proceeds of sales from the corps charity shop. When a primary school teacher asked if the children in her class could display their drawings of Viking shields in the window, the shop staff were delighted to oblige. As well as encouraging links in the community, volunteer mana- ger Joyce Ferguson had opportu- Fortissima’ and ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ nity to witness to the children Band is ideal choice and Paul Hooper (trombone) and Paul about her love of the Lord, what Southend Citadel Sharman (trumpet and flugelhorn) were the soloists. The Salvation Army is and does FROM the opening item, ‘Fanfare And Flourishes’, The host corps songsters supported the band, and how the shop is helping with it was clear that Regent Hall Band was an singing ‘Rock Eternal’ and ‘Hymn To The the Army’s work. – E. F. ideal choice for the 125th corps anniversary Conqueror’. brass festival. A pre-meeting feature was a There were powerful personal testimonies and trombone chorale played at the open front door Major Richard Gaudion (IHQ) gave a significant Choir joins band of the hall. The programme included ‘Turris message. – K. M. in concert Skewen A CAPACITY audience enjoyed an evening of first-class music when Swansea Bay Choir joined with the band to give a concert. The choir, with members aged from eight to retirement age, sang songs from Oliver!, My Fair Lady, Les Misérables and South Pacific. The band played ‘Land Of Song’, ‘Nothing More’ and ‘All In The April Evening’ and euphonium soloist Ken Freeman contributed ‘I Heard Of A Saviour’. To conclude the concert, the band, choir and audience united for the National Anthem. – S. L.

Chorus gives exciting Hill’, ‘We Are Free’ and ‘The Climb’. Philip Hats for the rally Thompson performed Joy Webb’s ‘There Will Be Guisborough festival God’ as a euphonium solo. Laura Davidson testi- ON Adult and Family Sunday, Guisborough fied and Chorus Sergeant Cheryl Morris gave a which was also Mother’s Day, THE Northern Divisional Youth Chorus gave an Bible reading and a pause for thought. guest leader Lieut-Colonel Joan exciting festival at the corps, raising £224 for the The host corps young people’s band supported Dunwoodie spoke from God’s Army’s Japan Disaster Fund. The programme the chorus, playing ‘Concert Overture’ and word with challenge and bless- included ‘Praise His Holy Name’, ‘Lights On A ‘Alleluia, God Is So Good’. – M. P. ing. There were two seekers. In keeping with the theme – If gation enjoyed the varied items, The Cap Fits – a large congrega- Mother’s Day which included the Lord’s Prayer tion gathered for the Tuesday highlights in sign language. Amelia rally wearing various hats. The Woolway and Izzy Hancock programme included timbrelists, activities (right) are pictured playing a the Gentlemen of the Golden Exeter cornet duet, with Amelia’s Years (over-60) Club who CORPS officers Colonels Anne mother Ruth – who coached performed ‘The Gardening Song’ and Graeme Harding intended them – in support. The Youth and Home League Secretary the Mother’s Day meeting to Rhythm Group performed ‘He Is Beatrice Lythgoe who presented highlight the Christian teaching Exalted’, Kingdom Kids sang a poem that she composed. and activities provided by the ‘I’m Running’ and the teenagers Guest speaker Kate Cousins young people’s team. In presented a mime dance entitled brought humour and challenge as response, two families expressed ‘Mother Mary’s Prayer’. There she wore various hats to illustrate interest and promised to develop was also a multimedia presenta- God’s love for everyone. their links with the corps. tion on behalf of Compassion – S. S./S. P. The larger-than-usual congre- UK. – L. B.

8 7 May 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS Blue Shield Fellowship meet Knottingley MEMBERS of the Blue Shield Fellowship, which supports Sal- vationist police personnel, trav- elled to the corps for their annual weekend. On Saturday brass players from the fellowship joined with the corps band for an open-air witness. In the evening several former Salvationists were among those who attended a festival at Ropewalk Methodist Church. Territorial Envoys Andy and Visiting Grantham Corps, as part of its 130th anniversary celebrations, Territorial Commander Commissioner Gay Tonks (Coedpoeth) led the John Matear is pictured with corps leaders Territorial Envoys Bernard and Barbara Snook (left), the Mayor and Mayoress of Grantham (Councillor Robert Hearmon and Delia Hearmon) and divisional leaders Lieut-Colonels Sunday morning meeting using Mike and Wendy Caffull; Sleaford Corps, celebrating its 125th year, joined in the celebrations the theme Stop! Go! And Share! After lunch the fellowship held its annual general meeting. Covenant Players bring Majors John and Sylvia Randle (Ringwood) led the afternoon challenging teaching meeting. – M. T. Norwich Citadel THE Covenant Players (left) featured at the corps First CORPS PRESS REPRESENTATIVES Sunday meet ing after running a drama workshop at are reminded to send reports to St Stephen’s Church and visiting Dussindale Outreach Unit [email protected] earlier that day. The group’s presentations contained thought- – to arrive no later than ten days after the event. Reports can also provoking and challenging aspects of Christian teaching. be sent by post to Salvationist, The corps music sections supported and corps officer Major The Salvation Army, 101 Newington Sally McBride prayed and read from Psalm 100. – B. C. Causeway, London SE1 6BN LETTERS

cases and more than 2,300 kilograms of uniform. I know this is a sensitive subject I Letter was goods sent out to The Salvation Army in for some, but I do not believe it is simply a Zambia free of charge courtesy of British way of increasing numbers to look good, Airways! nor do I believe it means a lowering of like sewing and Melvyn Ackroyd, standards. Major, To say ‘these people’ are rounded up for reaping! Iver special occasions is a little harsh. What if some of them come to hear the gospel SINCE my letter appeared in I through the music or through devotional Salvationist (‘Are you flying to Only grace times in rehearsals and find faith by being Lusaka?’ 19 February) I have received loved and included? Requiring a statement quite a number of calls and a lot of help of belief before joining a group might put for the Zambia project. will make me some people off altogether or, worse, lead A further six cases containing manual to the possibility of them faking it. sewing machines are being sent out good enough With regard to the notion that ‘only the tomorrow evening (as I write) and Chris best is good enough’, I agree that I should Brehm, one of British Airways’ first officers, THERE have been a number of letters try with all my might to be the best will be taking another three. This brings us in Salvationist recently about uniform Christian I can be but, inevitably, I fail, I get to a total of 80 cases sent in little over a and I feel moved to respond to Major it wrong, I am not perfect and I’m certainly year with another 14 scheduled to go along William Laird’s (‘Only the best is good not ‘the best’ – but isn’t that the point of with Lieut-Colonel Geoff Blurton and myself enough!’ 16 April). grace? when we fly to Zambia on 1 June, courtesy I am a uniform-wearing Salvationist – for To quote John Gowans: ‘In a world of of and at the invitation of British Airways. 23 years, if you count being a junior soldier shifting values, there are standards that Among the ‘other goods’ that we will be as well. I wear my uniform because I remain, I believe that holy living by God’s taking with us will be a full team ‘home’ and believe it has a place in my discipleship and grace we may attain’ (see SASB 324 and ‘away’ football strip from Queens Park my Salvationism. Ephesians 2:6–10). The standard I wish to Rangers for the football club that the That said, and my position clear, I strive for is holiness, which I believe can be territory has set up in order to get closer to disagree with some of the statements in achieved only through God’s grace. some of the young people of that country. the major’s letter. Many music sections Andrew Whitehouse, Just 6 more cases will take us to 100 these days include people who don’t wear Nottingham [email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 9 BIBLE STUDY can make such a difference and last for ever? What we build, God will fill with his glory (2:7), for his glory. The word ‘glory’ signals the highest honour. The Hebrew When is word comes from the root word meaning ‘heavy, weighty or important’. God’s glory celebrates his significance, his uniqueness and his one-of-a-kind-ness. Every act of Heaven reveals God’s glory. Every act of Jesus does the same. All we ‘then’? need is what God promised Haggai – a glimpse of his glory. If God initiates the ‘then’, we have a Major Mark Herbert presents the second in his responsibility to respond. God’s ‘then’ three-part series entitled A Study Of Haggai brought about obedience (1:12). For too long the Israelites had lived their own lives, ignoring the word of God. Haggai spoke, and this leadership moment changed his generation. Do we trust God to do what he said he would do? God’s ‘then’ also inspired the people to action. The promise of verse 13 – that God was with them – led them to obey. A people obedient, yet fearful, are reassured that he accepts them and will be with them. One month after the work began, God STUDY PASSAGE HAGGAI 1:12 TO 2:14 speaks words of encouragement to those who have responded positively and are doing his work. It is easy to become OMPARISONS can be Tough times pass. Tough people don’t. discouraged, but three times Haggai says: enlightening. In the old days As God comes, God knows and God ‘Be strong’ (2:4). C cadets did ‘work sections’ speaks to his people. God’s ‘then’ also led to consequences and polished the floors with When is ‘then’? (See 1:3, 12 and 13.) (2:13). God does not compete for our red Cardinal polish – back, some would Is this the right time to build (or undivided attention. Disobedience comes say, ‘when training was training!’ refurbish)? with a high price. Haggai seems to be For some people, comparisons can The American Superbowl was played suggesting that just restoring the Temple also be disheartening. in a $1.1 billion stadium in Dallas. It building was not enough. Its presence did As the William Booth College project seems to me that if a stadium costing not guarantee God’s blessings. Our inner nears completion, en suite facilities are that much is built for men to run around world is vital because we can’t solve available to all cadets and visitors in a in Lycra trousers and motorbike helmets, everything by hard work or brainpower. study and training environment that can then every possible resource should be This raises the question, what should only inspire leadership development. invested in ensuring that the right kind of we do until ‘then’ arrives? What do we do Comparisons have always been with us spiritual leaders are trained to help in the meantime, when we are not where (see Haggai 2:9). change the world. we were, but not where we should be? Five hundred years before Christ came, ‘Then’ seems to be God’s timing. Look The meantime matters to God. We need Haggai was called to leadership – to at the text (1:13; 2:2–12). God himself is to believe that something is happening, bring hope and encouragement to a speaking, through Haggai. even when nothing appears to be disgruntled, discouraged community. The Whose work is it? ‘I will once more happening. Jews were struggling after their return shake the heavens and the earth… So, ‘then’, listen out for God’s word. from exile. They were experiencing tough I will shake all nations… I will grant Keep praying, worshipping, serving. Keep times, an economic meltdown and had to peace’ (vv6–9 all quotations from New being obedient to God – and if all else fails, learn to live under the pressure of hostile International Version). keep going! Commit to do today what you forces. As they compared the former ‘Then’ is all about God. God is the can do, so that tomorrow you will be able Temple with the new one, they were source and the resource. It’s not about to do what you can’t do today. appalled at how small the new one was me. This is a God thing. God’s ‘then’ will come. It may not be in going to be. What else will you do with your life that relation to a building project, but undoubtedly God’s ‘then’ for you will help All we need is what God promised to change the next generation. I I Major Herbert is Territorial Haggai – a glimpse of his glory Candidates Director

10 7 May 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist FEATURE

Sarah Tomkinson shares with Claire Anderson her Lenten experience of living below the poverty line

TTENDING an ALOVE conference, Line campaign, so Sarah heard how Salvation Army figured I’d connect I wanted to do something A International Development (UK) the two! I was excited was backing the Live Below about the prospect of The Line campaign, which encourages doing the challenge challenging for Lent this people to live for five days on less than and didn’t want to £1 per day for food and drink – which is wait until May [when year, engaging in how around a quarter of the world’s it launched]; I wanted population have to manage. ‘The slot to do something self-sacrifice and what it on the campaign was interactive and now!’ exciting and caught my eye,’ Sarah Wanting to stay means to deny yourself recalls. true to the ethos of Five days is tough enough, so why life below the line, and follow God choose the whole of Lent? ‘I wanted Sarah also realised to do something challenging for Lent her health had to be this year, engaging in self-sacrifice and considered in undertaking the challenge less for everything from Monday to what it means to deny yourself and over a longer period of time. As such, Saturday – food, toiletries, travel – follow God,’ Sarah explains. ‘I couldn’t she allowed for herself ‘a Sabbath’ but if I had to do something, such as stop thinking about the Live Below The and some rules. ‘I lived on 99p or for work, and needed to use the car, then I would do. I also allowed myself to eat leftovers or food I found, plus any food I already had in. With toiletries, if I’d got it, I could use it; if I hadn’t, I had to budget for it within my allowance. ‘On Sundays I still didn’t use the car and was very careful to live a sacrificial life, but more sensibly.’ As an enthusiastic sportswoman, who eats quite healthily, Sarah found the new diet was problematic. ‘Eating healthily

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〈〈〈〈 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 From that point I tried really hard not to be, though I found it interesting they’d can’t easily be done on 99p,’ she says. picked up on my attitude really changing.’ ‘My first week was quite good. There is She adds: ‘Also, I’ve had some strange only one supermarket in Wetherby and it cravings, such as chewing gum. But it had lots of fruit and vegetables on offer wasn’t a necessity so I wouldn’t buy it – for 30p. After the offer ended, my diet it would cost half my daily budget! pretty much consisted of carbohydrates ‘Ordinarily I try to eat plenty of fruit and and sugar.’ vegetables. I’ve really craved a cold, Attempting to make the best of her crunchy apple. I normally eat a lot of fish, situation, Sarah would look for cheap too, but it’s well expensive so I’ve not end-of-date food. eaten much of that. ‘Every day I went to Meat hasn’t been in the supermarket,’ I’ve caught a my diet at all unless she admits. ‘Once it’s been heavily there were reduced. So, it has sausages for 49p glimpse of the been a bag of pasta so I bought them. for 20p, a lot of The challenge lifestyle some bread – this is hasn’t been as bad always on offer and as I initially thought people have – is quite cheap – having food out. I had to be at the it would be, but it potatoes are quite meeting – so allowed myself to spend on has been pretty some who are cheap, but it’s all petrol – but I didn’t have to engage in awful.’ carbs. In the past bowling or lunch which would cost over Sarah adds that even on my week [towards the a week’s budget. This was the first point organisation end of her challenge] I realised how unjust the situation was – possibly let her doorstep I’ve been getting a game of bowling is more than two or down, leaving her really, really tired so three days’ budget for some people. stuck on day-to- have tried to put a ‘I didn’t know the group very well day budgeting rather than planning ahead little sugar in my diet. A little bag of sweets and had to explain what I was doing and for her week. fell within my budget and kept me going why. The reaction straight away was I asked how her diet impacted her while I was at work and doing my “Have my game” or “I’ll pay”. But, to me, lifestyle. ‘I’m really tired,’ she admitted. dissertation.’ it defeated the object because I am trying ‘I’m shattered all the time. What is really Sarah’s work at a social inclusion to identify with someone who is living interesting, though, is I’m also quite project and socialising created additional below the line. If they couldn’t afford this, grumpy. Within two weeks of beginning obstacles. She shares: ‘I went to a then I couldn’t either.’ the challenge, someone said to me, “You meeting with people I didn’t know very In her time off, Sarah has had to are so grumpy, will you just eat normally!” well and we were going bowling and discipline her thinking. ‘I’ve noticed how much I usually eat outside mealtimes,’ she admits. ‘I don’t think I’ve had an evening just in at home because if I’m hanging around I get quite hungry. I’m much more active – I take walks and go on cycle rides to avoid wanting to eat.’ In video blogs of her progress Sarah admits the challenge has helped her reassess her life. Although, as a student, she felt her lifestyle wasn’t extravagant, she says: ‘I’ve caught a glimpse of the lifestyle some people have – some who are even on my doorstep. God has shown me so much about my lifestyle of: Oh, my goodness. I’m and how unjust it is. He stands against eating out of the bin and it’s poverty, injustice and brokenness; as a only day four!’ Christian I need to stand up and do Against the clouds something about it, too. I’ve had a though, Sarah has found glimpse of poverty – I’ve not really plenty of silver linings. experienced it – and know this is In visiting London for a wrong. I can’t not do anything about it meeting, she planned to now; I need to live a different life.’ ‘beg’ by the Thames. ‘I sat At Wetherby’s Friday night youth by the London Eye – brilliant club, the team serves toast-and- view – next to an ice-cream toppings for 35p. This simple act has van for an hour and a half. taken on new significance for Sarah. I was so surprised how This small act of a cheap meal could much people gave to me. make a real difference to people. I also had a great ‘Because of the challenge, I’m more conversation with one forceful in backing such projects and particular man.’ The man am up for carrying them out,’ she says. asked lots of questions and I ask Sarah about any particular low Sarah managed to share points in her challenge, and she warns: a bit about her work. ‘He ‘This sounds a lot worse than it is.’ She asked if the challenge was begins: ‘I was at work and was quite a faith thing. What an hungry. I went to put something in the opportunity! I explained that bin and as I lifted the lid saw a Galaxy I’m a Christian youth worker cake bar in it. I was really hungry, and one of the reasons I needed sugar and had had no was doing this was to chocolate since I started the challenge. identify with the lifestyles of The cake was still inside the wrapper – others, as I believe God I checked it all: it hadn’t been undone. challenges us to live a life One of the school kids had likely had it that’s not extravagant.’ The have engaged Sarah, trying to in their bag, it had gone to crumbs, so conversation lasted some 15 minutes understand why she’d choose such a they’d thrown it – but for me, that was and he offered to help too, giving Sarah tough lifestyle. like finding gold! It was a real moment a donation. ‘I believe he went away So, what lessons has Sarah learnt? changed,’ she says. ‘I’ve learnt how much of a snob I am!’ The impact on Sarah she admits, when talking about buying has been huge. Church cheaper household and toiletry friends have taken an products. ‘But this is reality for some interest but others have people; they have to use these been intrigued too. ‘I’ve products, even if, in terms of what I’m put a few messages on used to, they’re awful. People shouldn’t Facebook and I had an have to use them – it seems completely email from a friend, who unfair.’ I haven’t really spoken to But would she encourage others in four years. She told to live below the line? ‘Why would me a colleague at work you not!’ she enthuses. ‘Throughout was interested in what this experience I’ve learnt so much I was doing and could and understood a little bit more about I send some information. where my young people are coming It’s amazing! Someone from – some of my kids come in I’ve never met has been without clean hair: now I understand impacted!’ how much shampoo costs and if you Conversations at use cheap shampoo how it doesn’t the school where she wash as well. I’m passionate about my works have also been community. Why would you not want to ‘important and enriching’ understand yours or get a glimpse of as the young people the kind of life others lead!’ ■

■ Sarah is an Essential2 trainee youth worker at Wetherby

Sarah ‘begs’ by the Thames For more information on Live Below The Line visit www.livebelowtheline.org.uk/saiduk

[email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 13 INTERVIEW A face and a voice Major Leanne Ruthven speaks with Commissioner Betty Matear about her four years as Moderator of the Free Churches, a position she relinquished last month

WHAT HAS THE ROLE OF HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE MODERATOR INVOLVED? EXPERIENCE? It’s an elected role that represents the 23 It’s been a very busy four years because denominations of the Free Churches I still retained my Salvation Army Group in England and Wales. There was appointment. I would also use words such no job description – I had to interpret the as privilege and enriching. The moderator is role in a way that worked for me and also also a co-president of Churches Together, where possible, to support them at events; fitted in with my ‘day job’. In essence it so with those two roles as well as my at the very least I would send words of was about being a face and a voice for the leadership responsibilities alongside my encouragement. One of the groups I was Free Churches, whether at national events husband, there’s been a synergy in all of patron to was the scouts, so I went along or in dialogue with religious leaders of the that. It’s not been a conflict because to their jamboree and they appreciated established churches such as the Church wherever we’ve gone around the nation I’ve that their patron was prepared to go in as of England and the Roman Catholic made it known that I represent the I was – not so much in ‘wellies’, but near Church. So it’s a high-profile role. churches as well as The Salvation Army. enough. We had opportunities to meet with mayors With regard to human trafficking I believe and parliamentarians, so it’s been about the other churches have been glad to see The Army is seizing every opportunity – national and The Salvation Army taking the lead on this. local, formal and informal – to present the The Army has secured the tender to be strong on work and ministry of the many churches. ‘gatekeeper’ for the anti-human trafficking operations in the country; this is a real testimony, BEFORE YOUR INDUCTION YOU move forward and we will be working in SPOKE ABOUT EMPHASISING THE partnership with other agencies. proclamation THINGS THAT UNITE RATHER THAN THOSE THAT DIVIDE, AND WHAT EXAMPLES CAN YOU GIVE OF and social ENCOURAGING ACTION AGAINST GOD AT WORK IN THE FREE HUMAN TRAFFICKING. HOW MUCH CHURCHES? OF THIS HAS BEEN ACHIEVED? Chaplaincy is a growing field in which involvement, My experience has been that there is society can interface with faith, and the graciousness within all the groups I have churches are especially active in hospitals and... this is been involved with. Churches are working and prisons. And in education, in well together at a local level; we can non-church schools, there is a consistent an effective contribute to one another as we share and tenacious work to ensure that religious insights, skills and resources. education remains part of the school bridge into Relationships are key. Part of my role has curriculum. been to act as patron to some 100-plus Within Churches Together there are people’s lives other organisations and charities and, wonderful examples of churches working in their communities, contributing skills and second look when they see resources. For example, in the Forest of The Salvation Army in that Dean the Army has been working with the position. And without United Reformed Church and the Anglicans labouring the female – at first using their buildings but now we’ve aspect, lots of people have bought a pub there. It’s called the Bird In said they were glad to see Hand, but no doubt will need to be a woman in a leadership renamed. The Army will run community role. On one occasion in programmes from the pub while still using Westminster Cathedral the church buildings for worship. When we some of the nuns were work together like this we are recovering even cheering me! the heart of God’s commission to go to all The role has taken me to the world and make disciples. major events and locations around the nation, from the WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO Palace of Westminster, SALVATIONISTS ABOUT ECUMENICAL Buckingham Palace and OPPORTUNITIES AT A LOCAL LEVEL? Lambeth Palace, to local We have a significant contribution to make. churches and chapels. The Army is strong on testimony, I preached in Westminster The Rev Michael Heaney, General Secretary of the Congregational proclamation and social involvement, and in Abbey, which was Federation, was inducted as Moderator of the Free Churches on 13 2011 this is an effective bridge into people’s wonderful. I’ve also chosen April; Commissioner Matear is wearing the Past Moderator’s medal lives. To the individual Salvationist I would to contribute to radio and say, you have skills that can influence television, written for magazines and Auschwitz; with the chief rabbi we provided comment on discussed issues such as how to make significant events for sure things like that never happen again. It’s when you listen to the nation. We’ve met to discuss the tensions between fundamentalist elements of faith others and share with WHAT ARE SOME OF and to share in a moderate, measured way THE HIGHLIGHTS OF the need to talk about these things. It’s them in relationship YOUR TERM? when you listen to others and share with During the papal visit them in relationship that you come to a in September last year better understanding. A lot of the interfaith that you come to a I participated in the events in gatherings were breakfast meetings where Westminster Abbey and was we shared a meal and talked together – it better understanding presented to the Pope – that was all very natural. One of these meetings was quite special. was held in the city, attended by high people; it’s not just about going along with I also attended the Queen’s Diamond financiers, when we shared how we could the body that is The Salvation Army, it’s Wedding Anniversary service in 2007 and impact the nation and discussed the idea of about being the Army wherever you are. the Lambeth Conference in 2008 and took the Big Society. part in the Council of European Churches in WHAT HAS IT DONE FOR THE ARMY Romania (2007) and France (2009). IS THERE A ‘HOLE’ IN YOUR LIFE NOW TO HAVE A SALVATIONIST IN THE I attended the recent royal wedding, THAT YOU’VE RELINQUISHED THIS ROLE OF MODERATOR? representing The Salvation Army. It was POSITION? WHAT WILL YOU MISS It has given us high visibility. Often the such a privilege. Other highlights of the four THE MOST? activities I became involved in were years were being able to share, in There’s a hole in my heart because I’ve televised or photographed. As the face of unassuming ways, with all kinds of people enjoyed the privilege of the role. the Free Churches, I’ve been at the front of about the Christian faith. However, it’s been an addition to my processions and I believe people take a appointment, so I’ve always had to make WHAT ABOUT decisions about what’s been the most YOUR ROLE IN important activity to go to. Sometimes I’ve INTERFAITH had to get someone else to fill the DIALOGUE? moderator role and sometimes the On more than one Territorial Commander has had to attend occasion we met at events on his own; we’ve just had to juggle. Lambeth Palace with I will miss the opportunity to mix with representatives of other church leaders and to be ‘out there’ Judaism, Islam, with a particular voice and presence. But in Buddhism, Sikhism a sense it won’t stop, because this is what and numerous other we do. We need to be confident regarding faiths. We once met the contribution Christians are making to with a group of society, and I am thankful for the Commissioner Matear with the other co-presidents of Churches schoolchildren who opportunity to have been part of that over Together: Bishop Jana Jeruma-Grinberga and Archbishops Rowan had visited these past four years. ■ Williams and Vincent Nichols [email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 15 NEW COMMITMENTS

John Hodkinson Joyce Bloor Val Hodkinson Evelyn Wharmby Soldiers Adherent members Stockport Citadel Ilkeston

JOHN and Val started going to the corps four years ago and became THE daughter of Salvation Army Assurance Society officers, Joyce adherent members two years ago. Over the past six months they have was brought up in the Army. She recently returned to the corps after experienced the Holy Spirit prompting them to become soldiers. Their a short time away. Evelyn began going to the corps after discovering passionate testimonies of renewal and commitment made a lasting her mother’s Army songbook. She felt a spiritual hunger and sensed impression on the congregation, which included a number of family God was leading her to the Army. Exactly a year after her first visit to members and friends who were there to support them. the corps she became an adherent member. Corps officer Lieutenant Jeremy Ferguson-Smith enrolled John and Corps officers Majors Linda and Paul Hoad publicly welcomed Val as soldiers. – J. F-S. Joyce and Evelyn. – B. A.

Annie Croxford Phil Croxford Kerry Sproston Adherent members Adherent member Bicester Ripley

PHIL testified to being guided by God to go to the corps and said HAVING been away from the corps for some years, Kerry returned a that, in one prayer meeting, he heard God say: ‘Welcome home, few months ago and decided to make a commitment to God and the son.’ Annie spoke of God’s power in her life and both celebrate the Army. Corps leader Divisional Envoy Kevin Wibberley welcomed fact that they now have opportunities to serve in the Army in the Kerry as an adherent member. – S. B. future. Corps officers Captains John and Kathryn McLean welcomed Annie and Phil as adherent members. – J. M.

Margaret Homans Pam Prior Adherent members Chatteris

Natalie Reeve MARGARET and Pam were attracted to the corps through the weekly Soldier lunch club and home league. The hall was full of family and friends when corps officer Captain Christine Campbell welcomed them as adherent members during a café-church meeting. Margaret testified that, because of the warm welcome she received and the friendships she now shares, she feels that this is where she belongs. – C. C. Chelsea Pearce Carys Peterson Junior soldiers Clacton

JUNIOR soldier Natalie attended soldiership classes and decided she Ruth King was ready to make the commitment of becoming a senior soldier. Soldier Chelsea and Carys have made their first commitments to the Lord and Cheltenham the Army as junior soldiers. Corps officer Captain Graham Slader enrolled them during the CORPS folk were happy to share in the occasion when Ruth young people’s annual. – V. R. reaffirmed her commitment to God as a soldier. Corps officer Major Diane Henderson enrolled her. – R. G.

Ryan Currie Junior soldier Kit Stead Clydebank Adherent member Abertillery RYAN, who comes from a Salvationist family, thanked all those who had helped him and guided him to come to know Jesus and to make KIT has attended the over-60 club regularly for many years and, the decision to serve and follow him. in recent months, decided that she wanted to make a commitment Lieutenants Jo and Stephen Moir (Cumbernauld), who were to God and the Army. Corps officer Captain David Womersley conducting the young people’s annual, enrolled Ryan as a junior welcomed her as an adherent member in an over-60 club meeting. soldier. – C. M. – A. B.

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Angela Jones Bethany Dickson Peter Jones Madison Loughrey Soldiers

Erin Boyd Alice MacDonald Liah Upritchard Bill MacDonald

Eden Haycock Rona Stewart Leah Maghie Anne Stewart

George Gaw John Bain Nicole Hunter Rachel Alton

Bethany Logan Sophie Leeman Adherent members Daniel Sharpe Aberdeen Citadel

ANGELA and Peter have attended the corps for some time and decided to make a full commitment to God and the Army. Peter spoke about his spiritual journey and how he and Angela wanted to serve the Lord and worship as members of the Army. Corps officer Captain David Alton enrolled them as soldiers. Oliver Cordner Alice and Bill started going to the Army after having a conversation Sam Gaw with a soldier of the corps on a bus. They felt a warm welcome and made the decision to become adherent members. Bill is actively involved in the homeless outreach programme and in the joint churches Night Shelter endeavour, which is located at the citadel. Alice is a valued member of the fellowship group and both attend cell group Bible studies. Cameron Vance Rona and Anne are mother and daughter who have begun Junior soldiers attending since the corps extended its programme after Belfast Sydenham refurbishment. Rona volunteers in the café and is a loyal member of the fellowship group. CORPS officer Captain Martin Cordner enrolled Bethany, Madison, John has been a regular at meetings since attending the funeral of Erin, Liah, Eden, Leah, George, Nicole, Sophie, Daniel, Oliver, a family member at the citadel. He travels a considerable distance to Sam and Cameron as junior soldiers. worship and speaks of the warm welcome extended to him. Some of the older junior soldiers prayed and testified and Rachel and Bethany have each been to various corps since offered encouragement to the newcomers. God’s presence was childhood and chose to confirm their commitment to the Lord by felt as the young people signed their promise cards at the mercy seat. becoming adherent members at the Citadel. Cameron, who was enrolled the following Sunday, was invited Captain Jane Alton welcomed Alice, Bill, Rona, Anne, John and to the Army by a friend and testified to the welcome he received, Rachel as adherent members and Captain David Alton welcomed which encouraged him to accept Jesus into his life. – L. C. Bethany. – M. R.

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ARMY PEOPLE mother Connie Holt; Bandmaster Gordon Hiscox, miners’ strike. At Easterhouse he was widely Carlisle Citadel, of his mother Ellen. known for his work with poor and disadvan- LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED taged people, particularly those with drug RS Minn Moore, Belfast Citadel; BM Stuart RETIRED OFFICERS addiction. Often unorthodox in his methods, Leathem, Bangor. Birthday congratulations: Colonel Arnold Bennett, his sole aim was to minister in practical ways , Lymington to those in desperate need. MARRIAGES (80 on 12 May); Brigadier Mary Many who never attended church experi- Derek Boxell to RS/Songster Margaret Aspden, , Swinton, Manchester enced the compassion of Christ through Chadwick at Staple Hill by Major Janet Thompson; (100 on 15 May). Eric’s down-to-earth practical ministry. Bandsman/Songster Richard Brown (Chalk Indeed, one drug addict was heard to say: Farm) to Lynne Caddy (Deptford) at Bath Citadel by PROMOTED TO GLORY ‘This man is like Jesus to us.’ No more fitting Commissioner William Cochrane. Margaret Brew, Douglas. tribute could be given. A friend writes: ‘If the Buchanans saw a WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES need, they tried to meet it. For years they Golden: Colonel and Mrs Bramwell and Ruth TRIBUTES lived over the hall and were often disturbed Booth (20 May); Majors Alan and Gwenda AUXILIARY-CAPTAIN by homeless and penniless callers. Crossland (20 May); Colonels Derek and Mary ERIC BUCHANAN ‘After a fire, a woman and her family Elvin (20 May); Majors John and Julia Partridge DURING RAF service in were accommodated in a council flat (20 May); Lieut-Colonels David and Doriel the Korean War, Eric almost bare of furniture. Late on a winter’s Phillips (20 May); Majors John and Ivy Roberts Buchanan worked at the night, Eric provided food, bedding and (20 May); Majors Raymond and Esme King front line as a medical clothes, and the next morning delivered (22 May). orderly. Although not reli- furniture. gious, he was impressed by the practical ‘Eric was zealous that people should DEDICATED TO GOD Christianity of an Australian Salvation become Christians. He told them about Jesus Jacob John, son of Claire Jerome, at Leigh-on-Sea Army officer and decided that if ever he at the shopping centre and in pubs – some- by Major Teresa Carmichael; Seth Daniel, son of became a Christian, that was the church times to their annoyance, sometimes to their Richard and Sarah Hughes, at Sale by Major he would join. gladness. Maurice Young; Addison Jayne, daughter of After leaving the RAF he emigrated, with ‘He also felt passionately about those who Andrew Fisher and Caroline Pearce, at Wisbech by his wife Annie, to Pennsylvania, USA, suffered. I was in the hall when a woman Major Violet Smart; Ramona Lily, daughter of Tim where Eric’s ‘gift of the gab’ made him a came in with her children. Her partner had and Lucy AitkenRead, at Winton by Major John successful door-to-door salesman. Annie, a beaten her before taking all their cash. Eric Read; Bill Wood, son of Nick and Fleur Bryant, at trained tailor, made coats. Eric never forgot wept. Among his followers were a number Bristol Easton by Lieut-Colonel Stephen Pallant. the Salvation Army officer he had met in of hard men, former heavy drinkers; Eric Korea and he and Annie started worshipping marched round to her partner’s house with BEREAVED at the nearby corps. them to warn him off! Territorial Envoy Sandra Stanford, Tewkesbury After returning to the UK the couple ‘Eric retired after a stroke in 1993. He and Evesham, of her mother Doris Bryant; adopted a son, Andrew. They also linked up was one of God’s mavericks, who disliked Bandsman Deryck Poole, Chesterton, of his wife with East Kilbride Corps, from where they administration and rules. Fortunately, Eva, Territorial Envoy Christine Chadwick, responded to God’s call to full-time service his beloved Annie was there to put him Newcastle-under-Lyme, of her mother; Gladys as envoys in 1978. Their appointments right. Collins, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls, included Drumchapel, Musselburgh and ‘His legacy is the people I still meet, who of her son Geoffrey, Major Sue Collins of her Easterhouse. thank him for getting them off drink and brother; Major Doreen King of her sister Emma At Musselburgh Eric was presented with drugs, out of debt and troubles and into Sherwin; Bandsman Bob Jarvis, Bristol Easton, of a Davy lamp in recognition of his relief work stable and useful lives.’ – D. L./B. H. his brother Gordon; Ann Rowland, Staines, of her with miners’ families at Dalkeith during the MRS EILEEN PURKISS, ENGAGEMENTS Nottingham (reopening), Nottingham William SOUTHAMPTON Booth Memorial Halls (reopening), Sat 21; SHOLING GENERAL LINDA BOND: Sunbury Court (General’s Consultative Council), BORN on Christmas Day ICO, Sun 8 May, Tu 17; Sunbury Court (General’s Mon 23 - Th 26; Cadogan Hall (ISB and New 1922, Eileen was a third- Consultative Council), Mon 23 - Th 26 York Staff Band concert), Fri 3 Jun; Royal Albert generation Salvationist. Hall (ISB120 concert), Sat 4; Westminster Central Following the family tradition – but making THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF Hall and the Mall (Music Leaders Councils and her own commitment – she progressed (COMMISSIONER BARRY SWANSON) ISB120 march of witness), Sun 5 through the juniors at Sutton to become a AND COMMISSIONER SUE SWANSON: senior soldier and songster. Eastern Europe, Fri 27 May - Mon 30; ICO, Th 2 THE CHIEF SECRETARY Her love for young people was evidenced Jun; UK, Royal Albert Hall (ISB120 concert), Sat (COLONEL BRIAN PEDDLE) AND in service as a company guard, YP record 4; UK, Westminster Central Hall and the Mall COLONEL ROSALIE PEDDLE: sergeant and assistant guard leader. (Music Leaders Councils and ISB120 march of Waterbeach, Sat Sun 8 May; London Central In 1960 she moved to Southampton with witness), Sun 5 (divisional retreat), Tu 24 - Th 26 her husband Victor and young son Adrian, transferring to Sholing, where Eileen THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER Commissioner William Cochrane: Kilbirnie, resumed service as a songster. Loyal (COMMISSIONER JOHN MATEAR) Sat Sun 15 May and dependable, she loved singing and AND COMMISSIONER ELIZABETH MATEAR: revelled in Army activities. William Booth College (spiritual day), Wed 11 Commissioner Robert Street: ICO, Th 12 Eileen was peacefully promoted to Glory May; William Booth College, Fri 13**; Sunbury May from hospital after a series of strokes and is Court (Territorial Leaders Conference), Tu 17 - Fri sorely missed by her family and all who 20; William Booth Birthplace Museum, **husband will not accompany knew her. – B. E.

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RETIRED HOME LEAGUE SECRETARY MRS DORIS GRIMSHAW, NORWICH MILE CROSS DORIS LE DUC was born in 1920 to Salvationist parents in St Helier, Jersey. During the Second World War she was evacuated to Bristol and then Manchester, where she was YPSM at Harpurhey. After returning to St Helier in 1954 she became corps cadet guardian. Doris moved to Norwich Mile Cross in 1967 and was home league secretary for 25 At Providence House, Rochdale, years. She also started the community centre. Centre Manager Colin Mottershead She was much loved by family and friends, says farewell to Derek as he and was a well-known speaker at women’s moves to his new home in the meetings. community; residents and staff During her last four years in a residential Bandmaster Wilson Le Page (right) retires after 25 years’ decided to hold a coffee morning care home Doris maintained a faithful service at L’Islet; he is pictured with his successor Bandmaster in Derek’s honour to mark the 18 Jonathan Bond and corps officer Captain Jamie Hill years he has lived at the Lifehouse Christian witness. She passed away peace- fully, aged 90, with her family – including her beloved grandchildren – around her. – R. B. PICTURE CAPTION COMPETITION EDWARD (TED) DELAMARE, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TED was born in 1921, and as a young man met his wife Mabel – a Salvationist – at Preston Corps. Ted subsequently became a Salvationist, bandsman, songster and local officer. The family moved to Stratford- upon-Avon in 1969 and quickly entered into corps life and service. In later life Ted was unable to take an active part, but continued to attend meet- ings. He and Mabel, to whom he was devoted, were always early, and Ted greeted everyone with a warm handshake and friendly word. He was a good Christian, husband and father, and was well thought of in the corps and neighbourhood. He is much missed by Mabel, their sons Alan and Colin and their families. – M. W.

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Staff and volunteers are appreciated Leigh-on-Sea DURING the Sunday morning meeting, themed Random Acts Of Kindness, appreci- ation was expressed to staff, volunteers and young jobseekers from the Future Jobs Fund Deputy Centre Manager David Yates and Centre Manager Captain Mike Warner who work within the corps community of Bramwell House, Blackburn, display their paper art at the end of an origami programme. café church, themed Eggs And Rabbits. Send in your suggested captions for this The programme includes a day centre and picture by email to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Picture luncheon club for older people and the caption competition’, or by post to Salvationist, 101 Newington Causeway, London Smiley Preschool which received an out- SE1 6BN. A selection of the best captions will be printed in Salvationist next month. standing report from Ofsted. – P. J. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 7 May 2011 19 ADVERTS

20-23 7 May 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist BOOK OF THE WEEK BIBLE VERSES

Words Of Life (May to August 2011), Hodder and Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: Stoughton, £3.50 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. This is Major Evelyn Merriam’s last edition of Words Of Life. She has undertaken the task for the past three years and now (Psalm 37:5 and 6 New International Version) hands on the torch to Major Beverly Ivany in Canada. For this Pentecost edition, the major begins by asking the question: ‘What did Jesus hear, see, touch, taste, smell?’ She then leads the reader to look at faith through the senses. The next section of the book invites the reader to look at Paul’s QUOTE prayers. Major Merriam writes: ‘His prayers show an acquaintance with our real needs and what we should pray for – In all of creation, humankind alone knows the gift of whether for ourselves or others. They offer loving patterns worth communication via the written word. Today it takes a myriad of pondering.’ forms from brief electronic messages to full-scale printed books. The guest writer for three weeks of the issue is Commissioner Sometimes words seem insufficient. When overwhelmed by joy Keith Banks. He entitles his series Power Surge – Be Ready and or sorrow, beauty or devastation, holiness or sin, we might be looks at some post-Pentecost events to assess the effects of that dumbstruck. At other times when word-battered or brain weary, power surge. He avers: ‘What happened then can also happen we seek the solace of silence in the presence of the now – to our church, our community and to ourselves. So be God-beyond-words. ready!’ Following Pentecost, UK Salvationist Peter Cooke offers a Evelyn Merriam, taken from Words Of Life reflective collection of poems based on the 12 disciples. The edition continues with a series on the book of Proverbs – Big Themes In Small Bites. Major Merriam then looks at the Inescapable Christ as found in John 5–11 and the last main section is entitled Women In The Word. PRAYER For the Sunday readings, the major continues to look at Psalms and also uses verses from Psalm 37 in her final reading, Dear Lord, we thank you that we have the words of life that as she commits her future service to the Lord. – P. S. we can find in Scripture. We also thank you that we have the Word of Life, Jesus, whom we can find in Scripture, yes, ■ Words Of Life (May to August 2011) is available from but also who is present in every moment of every day of our SP&S and www.amazon.co.uk lives. Amen. PICTURE OF THE WEEK

As overall winner of the Adult and Family Ministries photographic competition, Morag Cordiner’s picture of Rattray Head Lighthouse features, along with the other winners’ contributions, in the AFM calendar, which will be available in August from SP&S, priced £1.75