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■ CELEBRITY IS ■ COVER FEATURE A TWO-EDGED AND POSTER OF NEW SWORD, COMMENT FILM ‘GNOMEO AND BY MAJOR NIGEL JULIET’ BOVEY ■ PART TWO OF ■ FILM DIRECTOR BIBLE SERIES: SHOOTS KING ILLUSTRATED JAMES BIBLE LETTERS STORY ■ ■ JESUS AND LEARN ABOUT THE UNDERDOGS BIBLE HERO JOSHUA ■ MARRIAGE WEEK ■ GET CREATIVE WITH CELEBRATED COLOURING CORNER THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS RECESSION HAS NOT DRIVEN US TO DRINK GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO RE WELCOMED The recession appears to have Education Secretary it says it seeks curbed drinking. From 2008 to 2009, Michael Gove’s reassurance that average alcohol intake fell from 17.4 insistence that the statutory to 16.3 units a week for men and Religious Education position of RE from 9.4 to 8 for women, according to will remain a statutory will be accompanied the Office for National Statistics. But subject has been by actions Don Shenker, of Alcohol Concern, warmly welcomed. which guarantee said drinking would rise again with The Religious the ‘effective economic recovery. ‘Government policy should ensure alcohol becomes Education Council of implementation in less affordable permanently, not just England and Wales every school, college in a downturn,’ he said. (REC) said it welcomed and academy’. The Times the decision. However, The Church of England Newspaper JAZZ AND BALLOONS AT GRAVESIDE COUPLE DRIVE INTO CHAPEL Black suits and sombre hymns at funerals have been replaced by A British couple in their pop music, bright clothing and fireworks. Mourners at gravesides seventies, who have not been today are more likely to release balloons and listen to jazz than follow traditional mourning rites, a new study suggests. named, caused £23,000 of The Ways We Say Goodbye, from the Co-operative Funeralcare, damage to a 19th-century found that a cultural shift had taken place in funerals in the UK. chapel near Freundpolz, in Services are now seen as a celebration of life rather than a Bavaria, after their satnav mournful farewell to a loved one… Dr Julian Litten, a funeral historian, says: ‘I would expect directed them into the contemporary funerals to overtake the more traditional sombre building. They returned to events within the next ten years.’ Britain by train. Church Times Church Times

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2 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist COMMENT in the imminent undertaking of the privileges and responsibilities that go with high office. Leadership, for all the perks, is no light thing. Ask any General, territorial commander, divisional Follow, commander, corps officer or local officer. It is the easiest thing in the world for leaders to have, as Colonel David Guy puts it this week, ‘ceased to use their powers to seek the glory of God… and follow slowly, insidiously, their ministry has become a means to gain recognition, win fame or even make money’. Thankfully, grace abounds, and the majority of Army leaders fight, as Catherine Baird put it, in secluded ways, that self may die. Essentially, this is to do with the stability of our identity in Christ. If we are content to ‘give to Jesus glory’, then the rest, according to Matthew 6:33, will fall into place. I would even venture to skate on thin ice by stating that this is to do with our identity as a Movement as well as our identity as individuals: the more The Salvation Army is identified as belonging to Jesus, the safer it is. And the same goes for you and me. Of course, if there are leaders, then it stands to reason there are followers too. Lieutenant Hornblower followed the Admiral’s instructions. In an Army context, a band member will (or should!) N the unlikely event that I am ever follow the bandmaster, and so on. Even appointed Training Principal (don’t our own leaders of many are followers of I worry, it’s not going to happen), One. However, as we all know, things I would make C. S. Forester’s short don’t always go according to plan. I have story ‘Hornblower And The Big Decision’ yet to meet the Christian who has never compulsory reading for cadets. once – even temporarily, or privately – Forester’s account of an epic moment in lost his or her way. On a visit to the flea the life of Lieutenant Hornblower is, in market in Stockton-on-Tees, I found a my humble opinion, a must-read for all bundle of old songster music. The would-be lieutenants. It deals with ‘When the Holy Spirit finds his juxtaposition of sacred, carefully crafted authority, subordination, moral courage, words and melodies among piles of way into the heart of a man, the honesty in matters financial, the meting yellowing paperbacks and discarded Spirit of Jesus has come… out of discipline, the ability to make comics was jarring and actually quite Ambition for place and power decisions under pressure and the happy sad. Likewise, the plight of those who and money and fame vanishes, knack of knowing more about a situation have taken a wrong turn on their spiritual and in its place is a consuming than anyone realises yet absorbing journey. opinions from those who think they know desire to… accomplish in full the All the more reason, then for leaders to the full story, but don’t. lead well and for followers to follow blessed, the beneficent will of I mention this in order to solicit your faithfully. God.’ prayers and kindnesses for our new (Commissioner Samuel Logan Brengle OF) General, who will stand in need of both MAJOR STEPHEN POXON, EDITOR

NEWS LETTERS BOOK REVIEWS NEW COMMITMENTS Pages 4 – 9 〉〉〉〉 Page 10 〉〉〉〉 Page 14 〉〉〉〉 Page 17 〉〉〉〉 SunburyCourtRomfordStapleHillStMaryCrayExeter HadleighDouglasBirminghamCitadelRegentHall IrelandPortsmouthCitadelHamiltonAustraliaEastern ROOTS UPDATE SELF-DENIAL FEATURE ANNOUNCEMENTS BrazilCheltenhamLondonStroodGovanCanterbury Discovering lyfe Go without for those Army people, engagements, LeadgateBargoed Page 11 〉〉〉〉 going without tributes and caption Page 15 〉〉〉〉 competition results IT WORKS FOR US Pages 18 & 19 〉〉〉〉 Recapturing early zeal BIBLE STUDY Pages 12 & 13 〉〉〉〉 Stones into bread ADVERTS Page 16 〉〉〉〉 Pages 20 – 23 〉〉〉〉 [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 3 NEWS FEATURE New General is elected Pictures: PAUL HARMER Sunbury Court COMMISSIONER Linda Bond is to be The Salvation Army’s nineteenth General. She was elected on Monday 31 January. The news came just as this edition of Salvationist went to press and after the 2011 High Council had moved to its final stages – the voting process. The Editor and staff join with Salvationists and friends of the Army around the world to unite in prayer for our General-elect, who will take office upon the retirement, in April, of General Shaw Clifton. Earlier in the proceedings at Sunbury Court ten High Council members received at least the required minimum of three nominations each to be eligible to stand for election. The nominees were Commissioners Linda Bond, Max Feener, William Francis, James Knaggs, Dick Krommenhoek, Christine MacMillan, John Matear, William Roberts, General-elect Chief of the Staff Robert Street and Barry Swanson. Commis- Commissioner Linda Bond Commissioner Barry Swanson sioner James Knaggs declined to stand and the other nine became candidates for the aged members to enjoy God’s presence as with verses of song 581, ‘Here, Lord, office of General. This was the largest number they entered into worship on Sunday. During Assembled In Thy Name’. For much of of candidates ever to stand. opening prayer led by Commissioner James the day council members evaluated The ballot to obtain nominees for General Knaggs a number of council members asked recommendations formulated by the review was conducted in silence following devotions the Holy Spirit to fall upon the gathering. In committee of the 2006 High Council. They led by Commissioner Hezekiel Anzeze who a stirring and challenging message Commis- diligently discussed and amended the read 1 John 5:14 and 15 and assured the sioner Feener drew many lessons from Joshua recommendations and devised procedures council that God was still at the centre of the 5:13–6:21 which had earlier been read by pertaining to the election. When these were election process. Colonel Mirriam Mavundla. formally adopted the council then elected Members of the seventeenth High Council The commissioner declared: ‘We all need tellers (vote counters) and questions had been greatly touched by the Holy Spirit to go deeper with God and have confidence in committee members. during the welcome meeting and retirement God’s promises, plans and power for the days Late in the afternoon the council salute on Saturday 22 January. There was no ahead.’ adjourned to allow time for the committee doubt that they each wanted to be in tune with The council then spent a number of hours to develop potential questions for the God as they worked towards the election of working through further procedural matters. future candidates and, where applicable, the General. They also wanted people around Part of its role was to ensure that everything questions for their spouses. After much the world to join with them in prayer for regarding the election of the General followed detailed and careful discussion the council God’s will to be done. The President, the correct procedure legally and ethically. approved the questions. They covered a Commissioner William Francis, made this During devotions on Monday 24 January wide range of vital areas, including spiritual clear during a Welcome To The World video Commissioner Vic Poke gently and leadership, mission, belief and practice, filmed on Sunday morning prior to the intentionally directed council members vision, governance and strategy. One worship meeting. Council members were through a series of short prayers interspersed of the aims of the committee was to grateful for the many expressions of prayerful support from all around the world through letters, email and social networking sites. Two thirds of all traffic on the IHQ website (salvationarmy.org) was related to the High Council. In just three-and-a-half days there were 103,000 visits to the site. Prior to the High Council around 60,000 visits occurred each seven days. The video of the Welcome to the High Council and Retirement Salute to General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton was accessed by more than 20,000 individual computers. Council members were informed that in many places the meeting was watched by groups of people. More than 2,000 people visited the High Council Facebook page, 650 kept up-to-date through Twitter and more than 3,000 people received emailed news alerts. Commissioner Francis asked for people to pray that the High Council members would know and have the courage to do God’s will. Commissioner William Francis Commissioner Christine MacMillan Chaplain Commissioner Max Feener encour-

4 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist formulate questions that would evoke in- depth answers. The day concluded with prayer especially focused on the victims of a terrorist attack in Moscow. Colonel Kenneth Johnson (Territorial Commander, Eastern Europe) said that The Salvation Army there had informed the authorities that it was willing to provide care at the scene. Tuesday 25 January commenced with a meaningful and challenging devotional time when Commissioner Max Feener explored various facets of spiritual leadership from 1 Thessalonians 5:23–28. His message en- compassed prayer, holiness, love for people, people of the word and people full of grace. After nominations, various roles in the council were changed: Commissioners William Francis, Betty Matear and Max Feener stood down from their respective roles as president, vice-president and chaplain, as did two members of the questions committee Commissioner William Roberts Commissioner John Matear and one of the tellers. This required a suspen- sion of the Orders of Procedures to allow for way. Despite this limitation there was an first notes were sung council members moved new elections to take place. atmosphere of affirmation for each candidate forward to pray. Earlier in the meeting Commissioner James Knaggs was elected and, where applicable, their spouse. Commis- Commissioner Jolene Hodder was the president, Colonel Birgitte Brekke as vice- sioner James Knaggs called for a time of catalyst for vibrant vocal worship, Commis- president and Commissioner Vic Poke as silent prayer before each speaker participated. sioner Irene Induruwage prayed for all chaplain. It was decided not to replace the two Commissioner Vic Poke led devotions and soldiers, adherent members and junior members of the questions committee, which read from selected Psalms before leading a soldiers around the world and Colonel continued with five members. time of prayer. Hezekiel Mavundla prayed for all officers and Thursday 27 January was set aside for the On Sunday 31 January there were many their families. candidates and their spouses to compile sacred moments. These included joyous With all the business and information gath- written answers to the list of questions African-style dancing, enthusiastic singing, er ing completed voting for the nineteenth presented to them by the High Council. There fervent prayer in many languages and the General commenced on Monday morning were no sessions on that day. candidates’ humility when addressing the (31 January). Throughout the week the intentional council. However, the sight of Salvation reliance of the council members on the power Army leaders from around the world kneel- of the Holy Spirit was obvious. At the ing in earnest prayer at the three mercy seats, An interview with opening of the question-answering sessions, at an Army drum and at their desks was this connection with God appeared to deepen. particularly sacred. During the Sunday the General-elect There was a definite sense of holy responsi- morning worship the chaplain presented a will appear in next bility throughout the chamber. beautiful picture of Jesus being full of grace During the presentation of answers council and truth before leading General John week’s Salvationist members listened without responding in any Gowans’ song ‘His Provision’. As soon as the

Commissioner Max Feener Commissioner Robert Street Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 5 NEWS High five for Picture courtesy of Havering Council Glory crowns corps the mercy seat Romford Staple Hill THE corps Re:creation Café THE corps warmly welcomed is one of only 56 premises to Territorial Commander Commis- have been awarded a five-star sioner John Matear and hygiene rating by Havering Commissioner Betty Matear Council. The Scores on the when they led weekend meet- Doors scheme, launched by the ings. A fellowship buffet on council, awards food premises a Saturday was followed by a time star rating ranging from no stars of worship and reflection and the to five, aiming to give customers territorial leaders led a question- a more informed choice while and-answer session. encouraging approximately On Commitment Sunday, 1,500 such establishments to people took time to consider improve standards. A free iPhone their commitment and were application allows people to reminded of God’s commitment point their phone towards to them. Bandsman Andrew premises in order to find its star Sims and Captain Scott Linnett rating. (THQ) testified. After the Terri- Staffed entirely by volunteers torial Commander’s Bible under the management of Fiona message many people knelt at Starling, the café opened two the mercy seat. years ago and attracts a regular Throughout the day the Holy clientele. It is open to paying Spirit’s presence was evident. In customers two mornings a week, her final words Commissioner offering home-baked food, and via an audiovisual link. This corps officer Major Sarah Evans Betty Matear said: ‘Glory has free tea and coffee during option has encouraged several and Councillor Lesley Kelly, crowned the mercy seat.’ – V. W. Sunday morning meetings, when people to attend meetings for the who display the Scores on the customers can watch the meeting first time. Fiona is pictured with Doors rating.– S. E. Timbrelists’ first performance United in prayer Exeter St Mary Cray WHEN members of the corps DURING the Week of Prayer for craft group expressed a desire to Christian Unity the corps sing and learn how to play the reflected on the prayer of Jesus timbrel, the last half-hour of in John 17 and children placed every craft session was spent in 12 balloons on the mercy seat rehearsal. alongside letters addressed to With the help of Major Marina nearby churches. The letters Jones and Home League Singers concluded: ‘We thank God for Leader Pat Collings the group the respective roles we believe became proficient and were we all have as part of the Church invited to present a programme and the mission of Christ in the to the residents of Angela Care Crays and Orpington.’ Home at Tipton St John. Home Corps Sergeant-Major Andrea manager Hazel Tribble presented Hopkins and Corps Secretary the timbrelists with a certificate Dianne Jarrett are pictured to mark their first performance. during the event. – P. D. – J. B. Corps and centre received. The Mayor of Castle Point (Council- received a gift. An ensemble from the corps lor David Cross) was among the guests. accompanied the singing. One family combine to offer carol Because of weather conditions, the trainees commented that because they had enjoyed the service, which was to take place in a barn, service so much, they would like to link up services was transferred into the tearooms, but still with The Salvation Army. – H. E. Hadleigh attracted more than 100 parents, carers and HADLEIGH Employment Training Centre and friends. Trainees and staff participated in a Douglas: A concert arranged by the corps Hadleigh Temple Corps worked together to portrayal of the Nativity, with further contri- with guest soloist Jonathan Quirk (trumpet, provide a carol service specifically for carers, butions from Major Geoff Ashdown, Major piccolo trumpet and flugelhorn) and generous another for trainees and a united service held at Ray Irving (THQ) and the chaplain, who gave donations from islanders raised a total of Hadleigh Farm. The carers service, hosted by the Christmas message. £18,353 for the Christmas appeal. Gifts were the corps and led by Centre Manager Shelley The united service went ahead despite distributed to families in need, to hospital and Carter and chaplain Major Howard Evans, freezing conditions, with farmyard animals hospice patients and to prisoners. Money attracted more than 80 people and featured an adding to the authentic atmosphere. More from the appeal also helps the corps to main- ensemble of bandsmen and a quartet of song- than 100 people were present to enjoy ‘Away tain its caring ministry to the community sters. ‘A Starry Night’ was particularly well In A Manger’ sung by children, each of whom throughout the year. – D. Q.

6 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS New year celebration Ireland SALVATIONISTS and friends enjoyed a lively Divisional New Year Celebration with Majors Anne and John Read (THQ) at Belfast Sydenham Corps. Belfast Citadel and Portadown Bands and Lurgan Songsters provided the music. A time of sharing included personal testimonies of God’s peace and presence during hard and challenging times in the past year. Using the theme All For You, taken from Ephesians 1, the majors gave a challenging message outlining the way God gave his all and the need to give back to him through service and Proms night success witness. – L. C. Birmingham Citadel A FULL house enjoyed a high-spirited, musical global tour during the annual proms night compèred Songsters bring by Divisional Com mander Major Samuel Edgar. National flags, costumes and multimedia blessing added a spectacular backdrop to the band’s Hamilton contributions, which included incredible jungle DESPITE poor weather condi- sounds in excerpts from The Lion King. Gavin tions, a capacity crowd filled Lamplough (cornet) and David Taylor (euphonium) the worship hall when Govan presented pyrotechnic solos with an international Songsters visited the corps. flavour. Govan Songster Leader Chic Guest soloist Sue Blyth (Gainsborough) added Ramsay compèred an uplifting At Regent Hall Colonel and Mrs Ted and Eva Cotterill her own charisma with such songs as ‘His Eye Is receive a certificate of recognition as they retire after and inspiring programme with On The Sparrow’ and ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ and leading the Cameo club for 18 years; they are pictured participation by soloists Matt later participated as Britannia. – F. C. with new leader Lieut-Colonel Jean Burrows Ramsay, Elanor O’May, Moira Wilson (all vocal) and Alex Williams (trombone). Songster Sergeant Elma Stewart reminded the congregation in a very challenging way that belief in and acceptance of the soul- saving blood of Jesus Christ was the only hope of eternal life. From the vibrant singing of ‘We Preach Christ’ to the reflec- tive ‘Nothing But Thy Blood’, the songsters brought much blessing. In his vote of thanks Corps Secretary George Waddell high- lighted the elements of praise, in such a deprived area. Parents have the assurance prayer and power, which were Outstanding nursery that The Salvation Army is helping to give their evident throughout the pro - children the best start in life. The teamwork here is gramme. – M. H. receives award second to none, we are thrilled with the report and Portsmouth Citadel I am so proud of my staff.’ AFTER an Ofsted inspection the Haven Nursery In addition to this notable achievement there has CORPS PRESS REPRESENTATIVES was awarded Outstanding Provider status. The been a conscious effort over the past few years to are reminded to send reports to [email protected] nursery, which is located in one of the country’s make sure that there are strong links between the – to arrive no later than ten days most deprived wards, scored the highest possible nursery provision during the week and the Sunday after the event. Reports can also mark in every category. children’s ministry at the corps. This has proved be sent by post to Salvationist, Nursery Manager Julie Sherwood said: ‘It’s a real highly successful with many present or past nursery The Salvation Army, 101 Newington thrill to have this official acknowledgement that we children now attending primary and young people’s Causeway, London SE1 6BN are offering excellent provision to children who live activities. – A. C. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 7 NEWS Flood damage Picture: NEIL DICKSON assessment and relief continue Australia Eastern WHILE The Salvation Army in Queensland continued to provide assistance to people affected by the region’s catastrophic floods it also had to assess and clean up its own buildings. At 13 relief centres across Queensland and New South Wales the Army provided hundreds of people each day with meals and emotional support. To date, A$500,000 has been released to assist affected communities during the initial relief effort and through to recovery, which is expected to take many months. The Army launched a flood appeal and asked people to donate money rather than goods. Terri- torial Emergency Services Direc- tor Norm Archer said that funds are needed so that people can rebuild their lives with dignity. The full extent of damage to the Army’s Bundaberg Commu- moving water, and Employment nity Welfare Centre, where water Plus centres at both Ipswich and Salvation Army The Salvation Army’s Lar reached the roof, was still being Goodna experienced consider- do Méier Community Centre in determined. Divisional Public able damage. steps up Rio de Janeiro in readiness for Re la tions Secretary Captain The Army’s Riverview Aged distribution. Some goods went to Meaghan Gallagher (Central and Care Centre was forced to evac- response to the town of Areal, which was North Queensland) said: ‘The uate more than 150 residents at identified as a priority area, and waters have now gone down and the height of the floods crisis. mudslides some to Petrópolis, where 58 the welfare centre has been Flood assistance expanded to Brazil people were killed. The truck cleaned out. It has been operat- Victoria as the area was hit with THE Salvation Army’s response remained in the area for use in ing from the corps for the past some of the worst floods in the to flooding and landslides in the the emergency response. few weeks.’ state’s history – 4,000 people country – now known to have A meeting in Rio with the Water almost three metres had to seek shelter in evacuation killed more than 650 people – Director of the General Depart- deep flowed through the sites. The Army assisted at relief has grown by the day. ment of Civil Defence, Colonel Bundamba Corps building, centres in Creswick, Clunes, Donated goods, including Rossi, confirmed that The Salva- damaging most of the property, Horsham, Echuca, Rochester, much-needed mattresses, were tion Army’s participation would including seating, the platform, Kerang, Donald, Swan Hill and taken by truck from São Paulo initially be concentrated on pro- pianos and a small library. Charlton. – E. P./M. D. and São Miguel Paulista to viding logistical support. Dona- ‘They were able to save the tions from the fire department in files and minor items, but every- Vila Isabel were directed to the thing else was a total write-off,’ South African most critical areas as defined by said Divisional Property Admin- Civil Defence. istrator Trevor Trollis (South visitors join in Supplies were taken to Santa Queensland). ‘They also have a Maria Madalena and ten tonnes commercial-style kitchen but the worship of donations, along with goods only thing saved was an oven.’ Cheltenham from the city of Joinville, were Riverview Farm at the Canaan LONDEWI and Thabiso Majola taken to Teresópolis where 276 School for Training and Devel- (Southern Africa) joined with the people died. opment was heavily flooded, worship band on the last Sunday Territorial Communications with up to 70 per cent of the of their visit to the town. Director Major Téofilo Chagas farm’s 460 acres covered with After leading the corps in co-ordinated the Army’s re - water. Trevor Trollis explained: South African songs of praise sponse, assisted by Major ‘We lost a shed with the training they gave a brief presentation of Jorge Silva from Santa Cruz and kitchen, the training shed with all life at home, followed by Cadet Fagner Castanho. Major the saws and the storage shed Londewi’s moving and encour- Chagas planned to visit areas with all the play equipment.’ aging testimony. They are affected by the disaster so that he Laidley Outpost suffered sig- pictured with their niece Thando could determine where the nifi cant structural damage to its and corps officer Major Diane Army’s assistance was most building as a result of fast- Henderson. – R. G. needed.

8 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS Highlights Children lead features surprises the way London Strood HENDON Band held its 26th A NUMBER of children started Hendon Highlights event at the to attend Sunday school as a Queen Elizabeth Hall. Guests for result of the kids and youth the evening included the Interna- clubs. tional Staff Songsters, Philip On Commitment Sunday the Smith (principal trumpet with children were invited to say ‘yes’ the New York Philharmonic to Jesus. They went forward and Orchestra) and the host band. knelt at the mercy seat, many The band commenced the queueing in the aisle. Bandmaster David Rudd is pro gramme with Andrew pictured with International Twelve children said yes to Mackereth’s jubilant ‘Keep Staff Songster Leader Dorothy Jesus for the first time, others Me Praising’, before the ISS Nancekievill and Philip Smith renewed their commitment. Later brought thoughts of the Divine in the service the adults, chal- with the arrangement ‘Day By well as lesser-known works by Smith and Stephen Cobb. Even lenged by the children’s response, Day’ using the beautiful tune US military musician Gregory more surprises came when went to the mercy seat which was ‘Trust In God’. Pascuzzi including ‘Reflections Roger Cobb sang a passionate lined many times. Some people Lieut-Colonel George Pilking- On When Morning Gilds The rendition of ‘We Are The knelt for the first time to commit ton (THQ) led the evening Skies’ and an arrangement of Reason’ and was joined by ISS their lives to God. through with engaging humour ‘Blessed Be The Name’ which tenors Adam Sewell-Jones and It has been many years since and wit. The band’s controlled introduced the audience to fresh Rob Moye in what was reminis- so many children responded in reading of ‘Glorifico Aeternum’ brass band sounds. cent of a Take That moment! this way. – S. W. featured Nick Tip lady (flugel - The programme featured Guest soloist Philip Smith was horn) and the solo cornet section, several surprises including a joined by two world-class particularly Philip Cobb, who ‘who’s who’ of cornetists cornetists, David Daws and Band participates gave a stellar account of ‘Some- playing ‘The Heralds’ led by Philip Cobb, to close the evening body Prayed For Me’ in the Roland Cobb and featuring off in a sparkling manner with in Ibrox memorial middle movement. The percus- David Daws, Mike Wilson, the effervescent cornet trio sion section contributed really David Rudd, Philip Cobb, Philip ‘Bugler’s Holiday’. – J. C. service well to what was an effective Govan climactic close of this well- THE band participated in the known favourite. 40th anniversary memorial Other band offerings included service of the Ibrox Stadium the light and airy ‘Blessing And disaster. Family members of the Honour’, ‘Maccabeus’ and deceased as well as many well- ‘Procession To Covenant’. known faces from the world of Throughout the evening the football were present. Names of ISS displayed a great sense of victims were read out and flowers line and space. Of particular placed in their memory followed interest was a new three-move- by a two-minute silence. ment work ‘Anastasis’ (music by The service, attended by 8,000 Richard Phillips) which received people, was led by the Rev Stuart its world premiere. There was Michele fulfils homes and assisted in several MacQuarrie. Glasgow Philhar- great work from the rhythm locations. monic Male Voice Choir partici- section featuring Andrew Shires, her dream Her link with the city began pated and various Rangers players Chris Carter and new ISS pianist Canterbury when, as a baby, she was left on from the past read selected Bible Elliot Launn. The middle move- ADHERENT member Michele a doorstep. Nuns rescued her and readings. The band accompanied ment, a lament depicting Easter Brown fulfilled her dream of later a family in Paris adopted several hymns and played the Saturday, was particularly beau- spending Christmas in the heart her. Michele, who has worked for march ‘Mighty To Save’ as the tiful, as was the musical setting of Paris working with The Salva- many years as a midwife in the congregation left the stadium. of George Marshall’s ‘My Treas- tion Army. She helped in a ware- UK, said: ‘It was the greatest The event was broadcast on ure’. Upbeat numbers included house, distributed food parcels, Christmas gift that I could ever the BBC News Channel and an abridged arrangement of the visited older people in their have wished for.’ – C. S. BBC Radio Scotland. After the overture to The Magic Flute, service, the band met club ‘Let All Things Praise’ and an officials and members of the exciting, tongue-twisting arrange- Residents where the gifts were warmly families closely affected by the ment, ‘The Power’, by Harold received by residents. Corps tragedy. – J. G. Burgmayer. receive gifts officer Major Barbara Davies, Philip Smith drew many Leadgate who helped with distribution, Bargoed: The corps hosted an non-Salvationists to hear his CORPS members contributed a learnt that for some people it was ecumenical service during the sonorous playing and huge tremendous number of toiletries the only gift they received. Week of Prayer for Christian sound, which have made him the to the corps community pro - The community care Unity. Corps officer Captain envy of trumpeters the world gramme. As a result of this, 500 ministries team have now started Tracy Jackson led an uplifting over. Philip played the well- parcels were made up and distrib- a regular contact ministry of be - service based on unity and love known ‘Song Of Exultation’ and uted to care homes and hostels friending residents and support- and God’s powerful presence ‘Joshua Swings The Battle’, as for the homeless in the division ing staff in the homes. – D. P. was felt. – L. C. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 9 LETTERS I especially liked all the photos of the Rosehill Information commissioners and colonels in the 22 January issue of Salvationist. These Band reunion – is good made me think about how the Army is at work in so many different countries; that’s should you be I HAVEN’T been going to The Salvation something I like about the Army because Army very long so I think it’s really any one of the officers pictured could there? good to have so much information become the next General. It doesn’t about the High Council – I watched matter where they come from. WE are planning a reunion of the some of the welcome meeting on the I read the prayer for the High Council by Rosehill Band and want to make sure internet at my son’s house and Keith Banks and thought the words were we have invited all Rosehill thought it was really good. lovely. I am really looking forward to seeing bandsmen. I couldn’t travel to London for it, so it who the next General is. At present the list consists of five was nice to be able to watch the meeting May Collins, cornets (Bert Coppin, John Knight, Eric and it made it all seem really close. Newcastle

Rapp, Derek Smith and James Williams), Picture: PAUL HARMER five trombones (George Forsyth, Keith Commissioners M. C. and Susamma James Ketteringham, Gordon McGowan, Harold (India South Eastern) salute the General at the Welcome Nash and Cliff Perry) and two to the High Council euphoniums (Sir Gordon Jewkes and myself). If anyone has been missed off the list please contact me on 01494 674692. Trevor Austin, Beaconsfield

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10 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist ROOTS UPDATE Prayer, Social Justice and the Holy Spirit, as well as a series of lyfe stories – short biographies of key people such as Henri Nouwen, John Wesley, Mother Teresa, Discovering John Wimber and more. Session notes can be downloaded or accessed using an iPhone, iPad or mobile phone. Groups can then listen to God through the Scriptures, reflect on the theme and then set a spiritual lyfe challenge to experience for the week. Suggestions for challenges include Finding ways to study the Bible amid hectic creating a piece of artwork or trying to go a whole day without saying anything lifestyles and busy schedules is a challenge we negative (a tough one!). These are ways in which we can open ourselves up to all face. About four years ago Bible Society God throughout the week and connect created a fantastic resource – ‘lyfe’ – to help with him in deeper ways. individuals and groups study the Bible and WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH LYFE? develop an appetite and confidence for the Everything we have ever learnt to do, Scriptures. Rob Hare tells Salvationist readers whether walking, mastering a new language, playing a musical instrument more… or getting fit has required discipline, practice and training. In the same way, as we engage with the Scriptures, practise various challenges and depend on the Holy Spirit, we will develop a deeper life E wanted to move the me that God is prompting us again to with God as disciples and apprentices of Bible out of the pew and look at the practices that have helped Jesus. W into the pub, out of the countless people in the past to live life Our hope is that lyfe will become a church and into the café, more closely to him. significant small-group resource that so that we could make a bigger Lyfe provides a way for people in the empowers people to be followers of connection between God, ourselves context of a small group to go deeper into Jesus and helps people in ‘training for and everyday life. We have been the Bible and to begin experiencing godliness’ (1 Timothy 4:8 New Living redeveloping lyfe to give it a much spiritual practices and discover a deeper Translation). We would like to see sharper focus around discipleship and life with God. lyfe become a hub for communities being apprentices of Jesus. and conversation on this theme as We have been working with Renovaré HOW DOES LYFE WORK? individuals and groups around the – a not-for-profit Christian organisation The first step is to gather a small group UK connect and interact with each helping individuals and churches grow together. Four or five people is ideal, other. in Christlikeness who have been talking especially if you want to sit together in a and training people on this theme for pub or a café. Groups could convene in At Roots 2011, Rob Hare (lyfe and more than 30 years. We have drawn on the office, at college, in a social group, as Spiritual Formation Development Officer their work of spiritual formation and well as at church. Being creative in finding for Bible Society) will be joined by Jo practices and simply asked what could a space to meet is key. It could be a café Swinney (speaker and author of God classic practices of silence, solitude, for breakfast, a coffee shop at lunchtime, Hunting) and Liz Babbsmain (poet, social action and Bible engagement the pub after work or even the clubhouse author and speaker) in leading Café Lyfe, look like among today’s generations. after a round of golf! The resource can be where, over coffee, they will explore this We asked: ‘What could it look like accessed online at lyfe.org.uk and the valuable resource. when you have a young family, a site is free to use. It hosts video interviews pressured job, a hectic lifestyle, when with key Bible communicators and there Visit www.roots-conference.co.uk you live life in the fast lane?’ It seems to is a plethora of articles on themes of to find out more about the Roots theme: Uncovered – Reading Between The Lines. Book your tickets now online Lyfe provides a way for people in or by telephone on 01892 748883 to access concession tickets, sponsored the context of a small group to go places for those on low incomes and a range of affordable accommodation deeper into the Bible options. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 11 IT WORKS FOR US

Maidstone corps officer Major Grayson Williams chats to Captain Paul Holifield about the new approach adopted by the fellowship to reaching the community for God and recapturing the early Army zeal

INITIATIVE “Wherever you set foot, you will be on provided afterwards in the community In April 2009 the corps met for a special land I have given you” (1:3 New Living lounge. Worship – using songs, choruses time of prayer and reflection to bring Translation). and dramatised stories – is conducted in together ideas about tackling evangelism. Corps officer Major Grayson Williams the main hall. During this reflection the fellowship said: ‘We were looking at what could be The corps officers suggested a gospel expressed a readiness to adopt the new done in each quadrant that is relevant to choir as another initiative and Evangelical Alliance Square Mile initiative, the community.’ By placing an emphasis approached music teacher Lisa Davis to which promotes evangelism as one of on one quadrant, there is an opportunity lead it. Advertisements were placed in the four dimensions of mission – Mercy, for concentrated evangelism. local press and through the Netmums Influence, Life Discipleship and The boundaries of the first – northeast website. The choir provides a way in for Evangelism – and focuses congregations – quadrant largely surround housing. people who want to sing in a choir but on a mission area of a square mile. haven’t made a commitment of faith The fellowship decided to target the WHAT’S ON OFFER? or soldiership. square mile around the corps hall and During the first year the corps established The fellowship also decided to revitalise launched the start of outreach on Messy Church – after corps member its open-air ministry through using Commitment Sunday 2010. Some 82 Kate Mummery expressed her passion to puppetry, illusions, testimonies and people signed a covenant to agree to the use it as a tool to reach the community. It contemporary music to attract the square-mile strategy – this is now on began as a way of bringing families attention of passers-by. display in the hall – and to run this together. Kate is supported by ten regular The fellowship also goes out of its way initiative for a period of five years. enthusiastic helpers. to put newcomers first. Major Williams Dividing a map of the square-mile Messy Church runs on Thursdays after says of Sunday worship: ‘Our meetings district into four quadrants, the fellowship school. Children, parents and even are always welcoming and friendly and selected the first quadrant on which to grandparents meet for a drink and a we regularly have new people calling in; focus efforts for year one. All quadrants biscuit, while the main hall is cleared so and some are staying!’ He adds: ‘There is were prayer-walked and a text from five groups of crafts, related to a theme, a real desire to meet people in the locality Joshua encouraged all activities – can be set up. People rotate through the and share the gospel with them.’ ‘I promise you what I promised Moses: activities at their own pace and a meal is

12 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist HOW IT’S WORKING Although County Hall and HMP Maidstone are in the northwest quadrant, the corps has already made contact with County Hall through its Extended Schools Volunteer Programme – which enabled the fellowship to place volunteers in local schools – and there are volunteers in the prison, working as Bible study leaders and café staff. Retired officer Major Wesley Dinsmore, who worships at Maidstone, continues to have a great influence at the prison through supporting prisoners’ families. The question at the forefront of all the activities is: ‘How are we going to reach people?’ To keep answering that question, the fellowship continues to prayer-walk the areas, and utilises large, colourful, highly visible banners outside getting to know parents and children – because other agencies often direct the hall to provide a welcome to everyone Messy Church particularly offers an people to us. Individuals put together the to corps activities. opportunity for volunteers to talk to parcels and record details, and our corps Messy Church has been particularly parents and children as they take part in administrator, Carole Dodd, is able to successful, with up to 60 people crafts and at the meal. help and advise with many inquiries. regularly attending, including parents The revitalised open-air ministry has There is a corporate ownership of the and children who have been going to drawn significant numbers of listeners initiative, but there are also many the corps parent-and-toddler group and the corps plans to use any skills or instances of our people being the first for some years. Major Williams talents among the fellowship to build on point of contact for those in need, which suggests there are more than 50 this further. is then followed up.’ attenders who do not normally go to The mission is not so much to balance Sunday meetings. a particular list of activities but to be the FUTURE HOPES The gospel choir has also been a people of God in the midst of a society in Further plans are under way to visit the success in attracting people to the corps need. The whole corps is involved and northeast quadrant next with open-air – at least eight new people attend, some the focus is on reaching out. People are ministry. Major Williams shares: ‘This area with their children. The choir recently beginning to respond and a number of has been very responsive in the past to sang in a meeting for the first time and new people are attending as a result of street carolling and we are now looking to has received invitations to sing this strategy. Major Williams says: ‘Our use our music to gain attention while elsewhere, including venues within a fellowship is really good at welcoming callers contact people at their doors with square mile of the corps. people and helping them feel at home. literature, invitations and, hopefully, CDs Through both groups, helpers are We regularly have callers for food parcels, about the corps ministry to the whole family.’ Each quadrant has its own character and challenges – the northwest incorporates the prison and County Hall as well as housing; the southwest includes riverbank dwellers, the town centre and young commuters in new riverside accommodation; the southeast is the park, borough council and more housing. ‘There are more challenges which we will uncover and at the end of the five years we can assess how well we have been able to fulfil our corps vision statement, which particularly focuses on youth, children and families,’ Major Williams admits. ‘Beyond that we will need to assess whether to cover the same ground again or work further afield, using the same principles which, once absorbed, can motivate us to recapture the Army’s early zeal.’ ■ [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 13 BOOK REVIEWS

life be possible for me? The answer EVERYDAY is yes! Holy living is possible. And holy living is essential.’ As she looks at holiness truths HOLINESS and myths, her passion for holy living is evident. She concludes her Major Philippa Smale reviews daily devotions book contribution with some exercises to Words Of Life (January to April 2011) help readers in their holiness development. In the final sections of the THE Easter edition of Words Of Life begins by looking at edition, Major Merriam looks at the Solomon’s Splendid Reign, as recorded in 2 Chronicles First Epistle of John, selected 1–9. Solomon, David’s son, was the king who had the readings from Revelation and privilege of building a temple for God. verses from John’s Gospel. Finishing with the Queen of Sheba’s remarkable visit to the court For the last few days of April, the major takes some time for rest of Solomon, author Major Evelyn Merriam then turns her attention and relaxation, finishing with a poem by Flora Larsson which says: away from the trappings of royalty to pottery and how Christians Help me, Lord, however difficult my circumstances, need to become worthy vessels. She looks at terms associated with to make some brief break of silence daily, pottery – Choice Clay, On The Wheel, Glaze And Fire – concluding when I quiet myself before you, with the thought: ‘When yielded to and refined by God, we are think of your peace stealing into my heart, transformed from clay to useful objects, meant to be filled, poured rest in your love and rejoice in your goodness, out and filled again!’ without uttering a word. Major Anita Caldwell (Eastern Europe Territory) is the guest You will be there and know how to meet my need. writer for this edition. She takes as her theme Everyday Holiness, introducing the subject by saying: ‘When considering holiness, we Words Of Life is available from SP&S priced £3.50 (plus want to know what the truth is. Can we live holy lives? Could such a £4.95 postage and packing)

FULL OF JUMP – Jeunes (young people) United, Motivated and Passionate for Jesus – brought together young people from Belgium, North France and the Paris area for a Pentecost event. INSPIRATION At a Sunday morning march of witness in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the General took the salute as more than 2,500 Salvationists marched The Salvation Army past. Six weeks later a terrible earthquake devastated the country. Major Philippa Smale reviews Within minutes Salvationists were involved in helping victims. Year Book 2011 Lieut-Colonel Mike Caffull (at the time of writing Under-Secretary for Programme Resources and Acting International Emergency IN his foreword to The Salvation Army Year Book 2011, Services Co-ordinator, IHQ) details the emergency response to the General Shaw Clifton writes: ‘The human bedrock of The disaster in an article entitled ‘Christ amid the chaos’. One of the Salvation Army is to be found not so much among the colour photo sections in the book records the Army’s relief work in ranks of its senior leaders – though these serve well and Haiti, Pakistan and Chile. tirelessly – but rather among the vast host of Salvation The other photo section features the World Youth Congress in Army soldiers found in innumerable cities, towns and Sweden and pictures from Brazil, Liberia, Zambia and Congo villages in every continent. It is their lives which impact (Brazzaville). their neighbours, their work Major Ed Forster (Editor-in-Chief and Literary Secretary, colleagues, their fellow USA National) reports on the USA’s three-year recruitment students, their wider family campaign, which has resulted in the enrolment of 18,865 senior and circle.’ junior soldiers. Commissioner Christine MacMillan (Director, The yearbook is full of International Social Justice Commission, IHQ) writes on the inspiring stories. For instance, in work of the commission in Living Right While Righting Papua New Guinea, two village Wrongs. tribes who had been fighting each To quote General Clifton: ‘Becoming a soldier of The Salvation other for more than 20 years came Army is a wonderful thing. It provides an opportunity to take a stand together in a peace agreement for the things of Christ and to make oneself available for the benefit brokered by The Salvation Army of others.’ in conjunction with other churches. Warriors from each The Salvation Army Year Book 2011 (edited by Major village handed in their guns and Trevor Howes) is available from SP&S priced £6.49 (plus received Bibles in return. £4.95 postage and packing)

14 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist SELF-DENIAL FEATURE principles relating to fasting to our own lives. When we look at examples of fasting in the Bible, we find that genuine fasting Go without focuses on spiritual purposes. Moses fasted on Mount Horeb as he received the Ten Commandments (Exodus 34:28), Daniel fasted in order to receive and understand God’s revelation (Daniel 10–12), Jesus fasted while for those being tempted in the desert (Luke 4:2) and while the leaders of the church in Antioch were fasting and worshipping the Lord, the Holy Spirit told them to consecrate Saul and Barnabas going without for their God-given mission (Acts 13:1–3). These examples illustrate some of the Major Pam Knuckey considers the heart of the benefits of fasting in terms of receiving Self-Denial Appeal and reflects on the spiritual insight and power, but our goal in going without should never be to gain continuing ministry to our Partners in Mission for ourselves, but to glorify God. When the people of Bethel asked Zechariah if they should fast as they usually did to mark the anniversary of the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, they received this challenge from the Lord: ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months for the past HE materials for this year’s officers’ quarters at Kasama, including seventy years, was it really for me that Self-Denial Appeal challenge us the installation of plumbing and you fasted?’ (Zechariah 7:5 New T to ‘go without for those going electricity, only just over half the International Version). without’. At a time when much of population use improved drinking water Genuine fasting reminds us of God’s the news in the United Kingdom and and adequate sanitation. sustaining power (Matthew 4:4; John Republic of Ireland is about economic Going without is at the heart of the 6:51) and helps to break down our hardship, with cutbacks in government Self-Denial Appeal – going without reliance on material things. When we spending and increasing prices of basics something in order to be able to give to choose to go without something we such as food and fuel, we might be support The Salvation Army’s work normally enjoy, we discover the extent tempted to think that we are the ones overseas. The leaflet available to corps to which that thing controls our lives going without. But our Partners in for Self-Denial 2011 develops the and we can gain a more balanced Mission, who once again this year are concept further and is a strong perspective. Ofcom-commissioned Bangladesh, Mozambique, Pakistan, reminder that we don’t just go without research shows that by 2007, on Zambia and South America East in order to meet the physical needs of average, each day each person in the (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay), our Partners in Mission and those they UK had consumed more than seven routinely go without many of the things seek to serve – we go without in order hours of media and communications we take for granted. to equip them in their God-given services – such as watching television, In Bangladesh, where Self-Denial mission. Going without and giving are listening to radio, making phone calls funding from the United Kingdom spiritual activities. and web browsing. So, during this Territory with the Republic of Ireland has The concept of fasting gained a poor year’s Self-Denial Appeal, why not fast enabled the renovation of a home for girls reputation in many circles because of from something like television or online and blind boys, Unicef estimates that the excessive asceticism of the Middle social networking and spend the time 4 per cent of the country’s children are Ages, but Jesus’ teaching assumes this releases praying for our Partners in deprived of adequate shelter. In Pakistan, that his followers will fast, just as they Mission? where only 36 per cent of women can will give to those in need and pray Whatever we go without, let’s do it for read and write, we have helped to fund a (Matthew 6:1–18). While going without God’s glory, gladly serving our brothers conference where they learn about food and drink for significant periods is and sisters who go without for God, as community development, providing them not appropriate for everyone – people we support them through our generous with tools they can use to enhance their with certain medical conditions or in giving and prayer. own communities practically, socially and particular occupations where fasting spiritually. In Zambia, where Self-Denial would be dangerous – we can all Major Knuckey is Resources and giving has funded the completion of endeavour to apply the biblical Operations Officer, THQ [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 15 BIBLE STUDY However, we must not forget that this experience was part of what he went into the desert to achieve – namely, the clarifying of his mission as God’s Son and Stones into servant, following the baptism experience, and deciding on how the authority God had given should be used. In refusing to satisfy his own craving immediately, our Lord was declaring that his power should bread be used only to help those in need, not to satisfy his own desires or prove himself before others. The second in Colonel David Guy’s four-part When the people in the crowd were hungry he fed them with loaves and fishes, series on The Temptations Of Jesus but did not make a habit of it to win support nor did he let it lead to them making him a king immediately afterwards (John 6:14 and 15). Here he refused to do it to prove that he was indeed God’s Son, as Satan whispered he should (and we ought never to try to prove we are God’s adopted children). Perhaps Jesus remembered this decision when he hung on the cross and the mocking onlookers called on him to come down, that they might believe his claims (Matthew 27:39–42). How many gifted, spiritually equipped servants of God have failed here? They have not yielded to temptations of the AST week we considered how the for sexual satisfaction. Such hungers God flesh but they have at some point ceased temptations of Jesus – referred to by implanted within his creatures, but such to use their powers to seek the glory of LMark, and described by Matthew and hungers we have to restrain – some of us God in the good of others, and slowly, Luke – arose because he was on occasions, others continually. They are insidiously, their ministry has become a led by the Holy Spirit into the desert. We not wrong in themselves – they are means to gain recognition, win fame or noted that Jesus’ time in the wilderness necessary to human life – but they may even make money. led to his feeling hungry to quite an become the avenue through which the Jesus repelled this temptation with extreme degree: ‘After fasting 40 days powers of evil find access to hearts and a quotation from Scripture (see and 40 nights, he was hungry’ (Matthew lives. Deuteronomy 8:3). ‘It is written: “Man 4:2 all quotations from New International Jesus was tempted to take a short cut, shall not live on bread alone, but on every Version). to satisfy an innocent desire in the wrong word that comes from the mouth of God” Jesus certainly submitted his body to way. When the wilderness experience (Matthew 4:4). great privation. Most people who fast do was finally over he could walk to the The unpleasant experience of privation so for set hours of the day, but 40 days had its purpose. Jesus, who later said, ‘Do was pushing the body to its limits. We not worry about your life, what you will eat may assume that during much of that The hungry must or drink; or about your body, what you will time Jesus was in communion with God wear’ (Matthew 6:25), had fought that his Father and so exalted in spirit that the be fed – but with battle himself. Perhaps, in these days of needs of the body were temporarily economic downturn, we all need to forgotten. Now, at the conclusion of the word of God, ponder this afresh – but only in the total 40 days, nature reclaimed its rights. He context of the story. was hungry – and how! During one of the Rev Donald Soper’s So the first temptation came through as well as with meetings on Tower Hill a man in the crowd natural, healthy hunger. That is how we called out: ‘Man shall not live by bread are made; loss of appetite is a sign of natural food alone.’ Soper retorted: ‘True, but he won’t illness. Many of us are tempted through live long without it.’ hungers of the body that are good, right nearest village and satisfy his craving for Yes, the hungry must be fed – but with and necessary in themselves – and food. But stones into bread would satisfy the word of God, as well as with natural hunger for food is only one such appetite. his hunger immediately. How many times food. At some time all of us are tempted are human beings tempted to satisfy now through one of our basic needs, ranging what ought to be satisfied only later in the Colonel Guy worships at Bromley from a craving for food or sleep to a need right and proper way! Corps in retirement

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Maureen Parker Doreen Pilling Adherent member Mary Ibbotson Otley Soldiers

MAUREEN started attending coffee mornings and then the luncheon club and soon began worshipping regularly at the corps on a Sunday. She wanted to make the Army her place of worship but testified that she had some questions to which she had to find answers before she could take the step of becoming an adherent member. Corps leader Cadet Maisie Veacock welcomed Maureen. – M. V.

Paul Silcock Sarah Silcock Samantha (Sam) Morris Davies Simbayi Robert Ingham Soldier Adherent members

Anne Chambers Thomas Brookes Ron Chambers Jodie Silcock Adherent members Junior soldiers Welling Burnley

DAVIES says that the Army is the only church he knows and he is AFTER a bereavement, Doreen began going to the craft group and following the example of family members in becoming a soldier. He lunch club. She also attended a Journeys course and made a is sure that God has plans for him and wants to be an obedient follower commitment to the Lord. During the past two years she has grown in of Christ. He was supported by his family when corps officer Captain faith and decided that soldiership is God’s will for her. Peter West enrolled him as a soldier. Mary went to the Army as a child but did not attend for many years. Anne and Ron first began attending the Army at Dartford after their Three years ago she started going to the lunch club and home league children were invited to go to the corps. They became soldiers but and then began attending Sunday worship. She became an adherent circumstances led them away from the Army. When they moved to member and subsequently decided to take the step of becoming a Welling, a Salvationist invited them to a corps anniversary and they soldier. started to go to meetings and attended an Alpha course run by Paul grew up in the Army but left when he reached his teenage St John’s Church. Captain West welcomed them as adherent members. years. He and Sarah moved to Burnley two-and-a-half years ago, They thank God for what they see as a second chance. – P. S. attended the monthly Friends And Neighbours Sunday meetings and decided to go every week. They enjoyed learning more about being a Christian through Journeys and Life Stories. They were married at the corps in 2010 and, wanting to begin their married life on a firm footing, made the decision to become adherent members. Barry Haddon Invited by a school friend, Sam’s daughter began going to the Dot Haddon Army and became a junior soldier, a step her brother also took when Adherent members he began going to the corps with her. Sam began to attend Friends Carnforth And Neighbours worship once a month and quickly grew in faith. Her home was the venue for a number of small nurture group BARRY and Dot started going to the corps through the Wednesday courses and, after the Alpha course, Sam made a firm commitment coffee morning. They testified to the warmth and fellowship they to the Lord. experienced at the corps and how their faith in God has deepened since Robert went to the corps two years ago to inquire about finding a going to the Army. Corps officer Lieutenant Vicky Owen welcomed missing relative. He did not find his relative but quickly found them as adherent members. – V. O. friendship and faith and began to attend on Sundays and go to the lunch club. He had no prior knowledge of Christianity and the first step on his faith journey was to attend a Journeys course. He then decided to take the step of becoming an adherent member. Thomas and Jodie have been going to the corps for the past two years with their family. They like to take an active part in Sunday Betty Liddell worship and have grown in their relationship with Jesus through Adherent member attending the Jaffa Club – a junior nurture group. Fort William Corps officer Major Lorraine O’Neill enrolled Doreen and Mary as soldiers and Thomas and Jodie as junior soldiers and welcomed Paul, BETTY was invited along to the corps indoor car boot sale by her Sarah, Sam and Robert as adherent members. – L. O. friend Jean Innes. Jean also took her along to Sunday worship which led to Betty deciding to become an adherent member. When corps PLEASE note when submitting pictures: they can be posted to the officer Major Jim Brown welcomed Betty, she said: ‘I enjoy the Salvationist office as photographs to be scanned, or emailed to morning service and intend to join the Cameo club.’ – J. B. [email protected] as digital images. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Appointments as Chief Secretary, USA Central Territory, ARMY PEOPLE in 1978, and Territorial Commander, Southern Territory, TRIBUTES APPOINTMENT in 1982 preceded Commissioner Miller’s appointment LIEUT-COLONEL Major Chris Sands, Canterbury, as Chairman of as USA National Commander in 1986. ALMEY MORRIS Churches Together in Canterbury. Throughout his officership, and in his own ALMEY MORRIS was inimitable style, Commissioner Miller called men and born in 1928 and dedicated DEDICATED TO GOD women to make decisions for Christ. His clear to God at Moreton Corps, Darcy Belle, daughter of Peter and Songster Paula evangelical focus was accompanied by a delightful where her father was the Harrison, at Belfast Sydenham by Captain Leanne sense of humour as well as a wealth of administrative bandmaster for 42 years. Cordner; Zachary Luca, son of Matt and Becki acumen, shrewd perceptiveness and management She herself became a junior soldier, singing May, at Worthing by Lieut-Colonels Alan and Alison expertise. He had a truly ecumenical ministry, and company member, senior soldier and Burns; Elias James, son of Adrian and Nicola spoke to such diverse and distinguished groups as bandswoman in the corps. Wileman, at Sheffield Citadel by Captains Jane and leading churches in New York, Chicago and Atlanta; After leaving school Almey qualified as a Mark Spencer-Arneaud. the Maryknoll Fathers at their Winchester, New York, teacher at Hereford Teacher Training College headquarters; and the Catholic development in 1948. Over the next seven years she taught BEREAVED conference, in addition to numerous collegiate, at a primary school in Moreton and a high Major Sharon Willetts, Cardiff Canton, of her father business, fraternal and civic groups. school in West Kirby. Paddy O’Neil; Major John Thompson, Central Known and respected throughout the southern During this time she felt the call to officer- South DHQ, of his mother Beatrice; Len Parkin, states as ‘Brother Andy’, he was in great demand as ship, and in August 1955 entered the training Winton, of his wife Marion; Ladies Fellowship guest speaker at camp meetings and revival series college as a cadet of the Swordbearers Ses- Secretary Valerie Cuff of her son Andrew, where he found fulfilment in preaching the word and sion. A year later she was appointed assistant Bandsman/Songster Arnold Tilling of his brother counselling people in spiritual need. sergeant-major to the next session. David, both Staple Hill; CS/Bandsman Trevor Commissioner Miller is remembered as an ardent, In 1957 she was commissioned as a second Pocock, Oakengates, Bandswoman Heather indefatigable servant of God, and those who knew lieutenant and the following year – after Humphreys, Hastings Citadel, and Philip Pocock him are thankful for his years of contribution and training as a domestic science teacher – was of their mother S/Reservist Maisie Pocock; Dennis involvement for God and The Salvation Army. appointed to Howard Institute, Southern Smith, Trowbridge, of his brother Kenneth. Mrs Commissioner Joan Miller can be contacted Rhodesia. After only six months she was at Delmar Gardens, 3100 Club Drive, Apartment 132, transferred to Chikankata Institute in North- RETIRED OFFICERS Lawrenceville, Georgia 30044, USA. ern Rhodesia. Birthday congratulations: Lieut-Colonel Norman A daughter, Commissioner Sue Swanson, can be In January 1964 she was appointed to Bearcroft, , New York contacted c/o International Headquarters, The Usher Institute in Southern Rhodesia as a do- , USA (85 on 24 January). Salvation Army, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London mestic science teacher. Four years later she EC4V 4EH. became head of Usher Primary School, and PROMOTED TO GLORY – in 1969 – the institute’s vice-principal. Commissioner Andrew Miller from Her father’s death in 1973 brought a return Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA, on 19 January. to the UK and appointment to the Education Andrew Miller entered the training college in New OFFICIAL GAZETTE Department at the training college. Three York City and was commissioned in 1943. UK Territory years later she became assistant principal at Following his marriage in 1946 to Lieutenant Joan the International College for Officers, and in Hackwork, they served together in corps and PROMOTION 1981 returned to the training college where, divisional appointments until Major Miller became To major – eventually, she became vice-principal. secretary of the Greater New York Public Relations Captain Ian Cook, Clowne. The colonel retired in 1988 to Worthing Department in USA Eastern Territory. He carried this and worked for some time at Villa Adastra, appointment for ten years, providing publicity and JOHN MATEAR, Hassocks. educational materials for all Army centres in the USA Commissioner A popular and active soldier at Worthing, and initiated public relations programmes. Territorial Commander she helped run the Alpha course and house groups. She also served as home league treas- urer and a retired officers visitor. Commissioners Larry and Gillian Bosh: South The colonel’s failing eyesight – the result ENGAGEMENTS America West (Latin American soldiers seminar), Th of macular degeneration – meant that she had GENERAL SHAW CLIFTON: 17 Feb - Mon 21 to relinquish a number of roles, but she re- ICO, Tu 1 Mar Commissioners James and Jan Condon: mained a most loyal and committed soldier Singapore (zonal faith-based facilitation, and is greatly missed. – A. T. THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER implementation and training workshop), Wed Th 17 (COMMISSIONER JOHN MATEAR) AND Feb; Taiwan, Fri 18 - Mon 21 MRS BRIGADIER COMMISSIONER ELIZABETH MATEAR: Commissioner Kenneth Hodder: India Eastern, EILEEN WINTER William Booth College (spiritual day), Wed 9 Feb; Wed 16 Feb - Mon 21 EILEEN LOWNE was Sheringham, Sat Sun 13; Crewe, Sat Sun 20; born in 1919 at Lowestoft. Swanwick (social services conference), Wed 2 ON THE AIR When she left school she Mar; Horsham, Sat Sun 6 took a job as a secretary, BBC Radio 4 (92–95FM, 103–105FM): and discovered and devel- THE CHIEF SECRETARY Sunday Worship (8.10 am) will be broadcast from oped her talent for meticulous record keep- (COLONEL BRIAN PEDDLE) AND Staines Corps on Sunday 6 February, featuring the ing. This served her well through the years. In COLONEL ROSALIE PEDDLE: International Staff Songsters and Staines Band. 1940 she entered the training college from Carlisle Citadel, Sat Sun 6 Feb; Ushaw College, Lowestoft Citadel as a member of the Durham (local officers conference), Sat Sun 20; Angel Radio (101.1FM and online at Crusaders Session. After her commissioning Sunderland Millfield, Sat Sun 27; Swanwick (social angelradio.moonfruit.com): Derek Dunn will in 1941, she held appointments at Horden, services conference), Mon 28; Morriston, Sat Sun present a programme of Salvation Army music on Redcar, Whitby and Lingdale. 6 Mar Sundays at 10 am (repeated on Thursdays at 5.30 pm). In 1945 Lieutenant Lowne transferred to

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South Yorkshire DHQ in Sheffield, where she Consett, where Charles was an active bands- Club. This was the start of a romance that served until her marriage to Captain Alfred man and songster. lasted 61 years until Edna’s promotion to Winter in 1947. She then joined him on He was promoted to Glory after long peri- Glory in 2005. Men’s Social Work. Together they served at ods of illness. – H. K. Cliff had a passion for brass bands and Leeds and Newcastle, where their son David sport. A devoted family man, he took partic- was born, before crossing the Irish Sea in BANDSMAN/ ular pride in supporting his children and 1953 to an appointment in Dublin. SONGSTER grandchildren at sporting events. In latter Returning to England in 1957, the couple CLIFFORD COPP, years there was the added delight of the served in social centres in Sheffield and SOUTH SHIELDS arrival of his great-grandchildren. London, where they prepared Booth House THE youngest of four chil- Cliff was the ‘quiet man’ of the corps but in Whitechapel for opening by the Queen in dren, Cliff was born in when he spoke, people listened. 1968. 1929. He met his wife He is now reunited with the love of his life, From 1971 to 1977, they served as sec- Edna at the age of 15 at Tyne Dock Youth and with the Lord he loved and served. – J. G. tional officers in the North Eastern Section and divisional officers in the Western Division. After her husband’s promotion to Glory in 1977, Mrs Brigadier Winter continued in active service at Men’s Social Services Head- quarters in London until her retirement in 1979. She soldiered at Thornton Heath for a number of years before moving to Bolton to be nearer her family. A faithful soldier at Bolton Citadel, she rarely missed the Sunday morning meeting even in latter years when her health was failing. Mrs Winter had a great love for people, and the children of the corps loved her because she was always kind and interested in them. The brigadier was also incredibly worldly- wise, interested in local life and politics and always kept abreast of current affairs in the newspaper. She was also musical; she played the piano and organ and had been a soloist in her younger days. She enjoyed reading and gardening and always had time for others no matter how she was feeling. She was devoted to the Lord and put every decision before God to seek his wisdom on it. In her 69 years’ service as an officer, she touched thousands of lives and time will no doubt reveal some of the unexpected conse- quences of her work for Christ and the Kingdom. Her family and friends pay tribute to the life of someone who surrendered herself to God for the proclamation of the gospel, the salvation of souls and the alleviation of human suffering. She is missed. – F. B./D. W. CAPTION COMPETITION RESULTS

CHARLES DREW, On 8 January Salvationist asked readers for a caption for this picture of Birmingham CONSETT Citadel Bandsman Howard Wilkinson (Bb bass) braving the snowy conditions while CHARLES was born in carolling outside the Bullring, Birmingham. Here is a selection of the best suggestions: 1928 at The Mothers’ Hos- pital in Hackney. At the age ■ ‘I’ve only just bought this cap from Corps Secretary John Wheatley on eBay… of 18 he was called up for and it’s ruined already!’ – Thomas Kershaw, Inverness two years’ National Serv- ice and afterwards entered the training col- ■ Snowbody does it better – Jayne Sanders, Ripley lege at Denmark Hill in 1949 for the Standard Bearers Session. His first appointment after ■ They say this is just the bass camp… – Gordon Archer, Belfast commissioning in 1950 was to Tow Law as second lieutenant, where he met May. They ■ Double B and Model C amid the winter’s snow – Ray Saunders, Cardiff Ely married in 1954. Through the years they soldiered together ■ Would you like a flake with that? – Jeff Lewis, Tenterden – serving in the sections – at Welling, Hast- ings and Eastbourne. In 1995 Charles and ■ Snowflakes that fall on my nose and band flashes… – Valerie Webb, Sittingbourne May returned to Co Durham and soldiered at [email protected] SALVATIONIST 5 February 2011 19 ADVERTS

20-23 5 February 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist It is a delight to commend this book, not least because of its BOOK OF depth of research. With this scholarly yet immensely readable work, Major Faragher has, we might say, helped to realign The THE WEEK Salvation Army’s place within a wider ecumenical understanding of spiritual life. – S. P.

Other Voices: Exploring The Contemplative In Salvationist ■ Other Voices is available from Australia Spirituality by Christine Faragher, Salvo Publishing, Southern Territory and can be ordered online at A$18.50 (plus postage and packing) salvationarmy.org.au/supplies or by telephoning 00 613 8878 4700 Major Christine Faragher has gifted The Salvation Army with what is obviously a carefully crafted labour of love emanating from her passion for contemplative spirituality. We hardly need reminding of the Army’s well-earned reputation for evangelism SONG and social care. What appears to be something of a hidden perspective within Army life, though, is an appreciation of In the secret of thy presence, spiritual dynamics such as contemplation and mysticism. Where the pure in heart may dwell, Given modern trends towards explorations of spirituality, the Are the springs of sacred service major’s book is timely and relevant, focusing as it does on the And a power that none can tell. deity of Christ as a central component to any such discussion. There my love must bring its offering, What is especially encouraging is the major’s ability to anchor There my heart must yield its praise, and substantiate her propositions with a multitude of credible And the Lord will come, revealing sources. Army luminaries such as Orsborn and Brengle are cited, All the secrets of his ways. their meditations linking coherently with contributions from modern-day thinkers such as Colonel Glen Shepherd. In the secret of thy presence, Salvationists may be pleasantly surprised to learn that the In the hiding of thy power, disciplines covered within these pages have been an integral part Let me love thee, let me serve thee, of Salvation Army ministry for decades – albeit, perhaps, as a Every consecrated hour. neglected field. Blessèd Lord, to see thee truly, Then to tell as I have seen, This shall rule my life supremely, PICTURE OF This shall be the sacred gleam. Sealed again is all the sealing, Pledged again my willing heart, THE WEEK First to know thee, then to serve thee, Then to see thee as thou art.

Albert Orsborn (SASB 591) QUOTE

‘One of the things that can help us to choose to engage with Jesus is clarifying our understanding of prayer. We may have a view of prayer that is very close to obligation and duty. We may see prayer as demanding, and dependent, in our mind, on “how well we do it”. Prayer can become just another item on the list of things we have to do. But Jesus shows us that prayer is not like that at all. Yes, we are to take the call to prayer seriously, but we are also to understand that what we are being invited to do is, in fact, to simply become more aware of God who is always present to us, and always with us.’

Major Christine Faragher, taken from Other Voices PRAYER

Dear Lord, we thank you for the privilege of prayer. Help us to see it not as a duty or just something we have to do but as a way of becoming aware of your presence with us. Amen. Bulgaria. Picture: CHRIS HORNE