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QPR CELEBRATES CHRISTIAN Michael Brahams, deputy VATICAN BUDGET SURPLUS FOUNDERS The Vatican reported a budget surplus for the Lord Mayor of first time in four years in 2010, but said Queen’s Park Rangers Westminster [jointly contributions from Catholics and dioceses commemorated the 125 carried out the around the world had gone down… Worldwide giving to the Pope decreased in years since they were unveiling]. Author of 2010, the statement said. Peter’s Pence founded by church Thank God For Football!, collected £42.8 million, compared to £2.1 million organisations with the in 2009... The contributions of dioceses Peter Lupson said: ‘It amounted to about £17.3 million, compared to unveiling of a plaque… went superbly well… As a £20 million the previous year… on the mission hall where The Holy See, which depends largely on Christian I was delighted investments for its annual income, had income the club was founded… that the Church was given of about £205 million and expenses of about Stan Bowles, voted the £196.5 million… due recognition for the Vatican City State had income of about £213.5 club’s all-time greatest important role it played.’ million and expenses of about £196 million. player, and Councillor The Church Of England Newspaper The Catholic Times

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2 23 July 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist COMMENT him in the hope of finding a replacement pair in the jumble. Lo and behold, ten minutes later the man and my shoes This solemn reappeared. He had taken them away to clean and polish, as was, he explained, the custom in his religion towards spiritual leaders. I have rarely felt so unworthy of my calling. I remember, too, my first appointment, consecration not least because I used to receive, fairly regularly, among other blessings, silent deliveries of whole trout through my quarters’ letterbox. These came, wrapped in newspaper, from an anonymous well-wisher. Not quite the piece of cod which passeth all understanding, but almost. Officership – indeed, any experience of discipleship – is, for me, neatly described in Lily Sampson’s song, number 711 in our songbook. Ever since the day in 1992 when I needed a few more hundred quid to enter the training college and God saw fit to allow a van driver to crash into the back of my beloved stationary Talbot Solara and thus see me into college with the insurance settlement – but no car – the Lord has proved ferociously faithful, as tough as steel and remarkably gracious. A woman who displays similar qualities, the Burmese pro-democracy EWLY commissioned officers leader Aung San Suu Kyi, recently will be gearing up for the described something of the evolution of N delights, Kingdom victories and her National League for Democracy: inevitable learning curves their ‘You will also see in our office men and appointments will bring. Officers who women whom the Burmese would say have been on the road a bit longer and are “of good age” – in their forties. When have received marching orders will be, they joined… they were in their twenties, well, on the road again. Cadets will be or even still in their late teens, fresh- anticipating what for many will be a first faced and flashing-eyed, passionate for ‘Liverpool Edge Hill Corps was my taste of ministry as they proceed to the cause. Now they are quieter, more first appointment… with an assistant summer appointments. We pray God’s mature and more determined, their in the form of Probationary- blessing on each and every one. May passion refined by the trials they have Lieutenant Russell King. I was a they know that all that God is, he is for undergone.’ young 21 and he was somewhat them. With regard to new officers on the younger! I once heard a doorstep I remember my own summer block and those of us with a few more salesman ask, “Is your mother in, appointment for any number of good miles on the clock, I like to think that all sonny?” when Russell answered the reasons, but also because, working in of us – those of good age and those in door. He was certainly not pleased Aston one day and just about to enter their twenties – can work together for about it.’ the hall, an Indian man I’d never seen the cause of Christ. (From There’s A Boy Here, before in my life asked me for my shoes. the autobiography of General John Gowans) Mindful of Hebrews 13:2, I gave them to MAJOR STEPHEN POXON, EDITOR

NEWS FEATURE MORE THAN GOLD FEATURE BIBLE STUDY ANNOUNCEMENTS Pages 4 – 6 〉〉〉〉 One year 2 go! A secure place in the shade Army people, engagements Commissioning Pages 12 & 13 〉〉〉〉 Page 15 〉〉〉〉 and tributes 〉〉〉〉 NEWS Pages 20 & 21 REFLECTION CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Pages 7 – 10 & 21 〉〉〉〉 FranceandBelgiumArgentinaSwedenandLatvia Bloom where you’re planted! FEATURE ADVERTS WintonAndoverCheltenhamColeraineWoodhouse 〉〉〉〉 〉〉〉〉 BurtonuponTrentNewquayKilmarnockEastMidlands Page 14 Potential in a promise Pages 22 & 23 RochdaleShildonAberdeenCitadelUSAPetersfield Page 16 〉〉〉〉 LetchworthMotherwellFakenhamBromleySale Connah’sQuayBoscombe CD REVIEW LETTERS Crusader – The Music Of NEW COMMITMENTS Page 11 〉〉〉〉 Dean Goffin Pages 17 – 19 〉〉〉〉 Page 14 〉〉〉〉 Front-page picture by PAUL HARMER [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 3 NEWS FEATURE Ambassadors Pictures: PAUL HARMER of Holiness commissioned London ENTHUSIASTIC cheers and air horns resounded through Metho - dist Central Hall, Westminster, when the newly commissioned officers of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session marched in, resplendent in their uniforms with new lieutenant trimmings. Family, friends and well- wishers jumped to their feet as the session’s flagbearer, Lieu- tenant Steven Fincham, marched the colours and his session in – received on the platform by Territorial Commander Commis- sioner John Matear and Principal Major Nor man Ord (William Booth College). The TC strug- lenged the congregation: ‘To be gled to be heard over the congre- holy is a consistent choice… I gation as he introduced the newly believe Jesus has a call for you commissioned officers. too,’ before sharing words from Earlier in the day, the Am- 1 Peter 2:9. bassadors’ entrance had been Colonel Sylvia Hinton (THQ) markedly more sedate, in read 1 Peter 1:14-17. keeping with the solemnity of the After a congregational song, occasion. Chief Secretary Territorial President of Women’s Colonel David Hinton opened Ministries Commissioner Betty the afternoon meeting – themed Matear spoke briefly about holi- A Holy Life – in prayer before ness. She declared: ‘As ambassa- Cadet Willeke van der Woude dors of holiness, we walk took centre stage and clearly through this world witnessing to sang out the first verse of ‘Joyful, our Lord Jesus Christ… Our Joyful’ unaccompanied. The holiness is personal but it is International Staff Band began never private.’ its accompaniment and the first- In considering the reasons year cadets joined in as the people walk away from Jesus, Cadet Willeke van der Woude sings ‘Joyful, Joyful’ second-years made their way to particularly that of inconsisten- the stage. cies in the lives of his followers, tion and ambition… that people college staff in helping and Cadet Stephen Scoulding led a she warned: ‘Inconsistency is describe us as holy.’ guiding the cadets towards time of prayer with an interna- inconsistent with a holy life.’ She The ISB played ‘Just As I Am’ ministry as officers. In receiving tional flavour. ‘We are part of an reminded listeners of the need to before Major Ord presented the the cadets, the TC affirmed: international Salvation Army,’ he have ‘holy Kingdom ambition’, cadets to the TC. As he did, he ‘This is a grace moment for said. ‘The news reminds us of saying: ‘It needs to be an aspira- acknowledged the privilege of which we praise God!’ He also how divided we are by ethnicity and nationality… but we come together and praise God. We are one people of faith.’ He prayed in English and other cadets prayed in Igbo (Ann Chinye), Greek (Neofytos Totsios), Latvian (Sarah Ilsters), Dutch (Richard van Lambalgen) and Italian (Manuela Castaldo). As is customary with commis- sioning, there was time for testi- mony. A joyful Cadet Sarah Ilsters took the theme My Holy Call for her testimony. She shared that she worked as a teacher in Latvia for 13 years and while on a day of prayer heard Lieutenants Richard van Lambalgen and Yvonne van Lambalgen-Wiersma God say: ‘Now is the time to salute the Territorial Commander and Principal become an officer.’ She chal-

4 23 July 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS FEATURE admitted: ‘I am excited for you… and a little envious of you. Let 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 be your testimony. God bless you and use you for his glory.’ The cadets sang their dedica- tion song – ‘A Holy Life’ by Stephen Pearson and Andrew Blyth – expressing their yearning that the Lord ‘touch my heart till it is tender as your own’ and contemplating ‘how my broken- ness can be made holiness in you’. A drama item preceded the cadets’ recitation of the 11 doctrines. Then, as the principal Cadet Jon Bishton Lieutenant read each cadet’s name aloud, salutes the TC Sarah Ilsters they stepped forward to receive their commission from the Terri- the auditorium. William Booth College torial Commander, who read to The congregational singing of children dance them specially selected verses ‘Send The Fire’ brought a from Scripture. Smiles of rousing conclusion to the encouragement passed along the meeting, and an undercurrent of line of cadets as they waited to excitement could be discerned as be called and to commence a people readied themselves for new chapter of their lives. the evening’s celebrations. Commissioner Betty Matear Spilling out onto the lawn prayed for the new officers. outside the hall, Salvationists and During a time of responsive friends picnicked and mingled dedicatory prayer, the Nether- with sightseers, tourists, old lands and Czech Republic’s friends, cadets and the new offi- Territorial Commander, Commis- cers. Returning to the hall for the sioner Hans van Vliet, prayed. In evening meeting – themed A the background, a pianist sensi- Holy Call – all seemed ready to tively played and a gentle celebrate. After a raucous murmur of prayers carried across welcome, the lieutenants sang their sessional song – written by Lieutenant Anastasia Stuart Watson. Arpatzi Lieutenants Clare Hayward and Ashley Prodgers testified. Lieutenant Hayward admitted to not always managing to live a life that reflects a God of holi- ness. But, she said, ‘when I The children from William William Booth College children continually look to him, let him Booth College made light- take time out for prayer lead my life and break my heart hearted contributions, with a film with the things that break his… about college life – providing a there is a beautiful transforma- welcome ‘aw’ factor and much tion in my life… Somehow, with laughter – and singing and him, I can help heal and mould dancing to ‘Pour Your Spirit On the brokenness of the world.’ Me’. Lieutenant Prodgers showed In continuing to reflect the the congregation a childhood internationalism of the session, Lieutenant Melanie project on William Booth. He the lieutenants invited the Scoulding said he had written that Booth congregation to sing ‘God Is So ‘found his destiny with the lost, Good’ in the session’s six last and least in society’. He languages before drama by first- confidently testified: ‘I’ve found year cadets and a call to disci- my destiny… God has called me pleship and officership by and I have never felt better or Territorial Candidates Director more sure of what I am to be Major Mark Herbert. doing. I just can’t wait to get The ISB contributed ‘Coven - began his message by declaring: out there and start my appoint- ant Worship’ and Italy and ‘The good news for the world, ment!’ He appealed: ‘[God’s] Greece’s Officer Commanding, unlike News of the World, calling us all to be ambassadors Lieut-Colonel Daniel Naud, read doesn’t end tomorrow!’ He of holiness. I urge you to listen 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. reminded the congregation that and to respond to whatever The Territorial Commander, in God’s calling you to this evening.’ considering the evening’s theme, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 〉〉〉〉 [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 5 NEWS FEATURE Picture: PHILIPPA SMALE 〈〈〈〈 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5

‘God has not turned his back on a world bent on destruction but continues to turn his face to it in love.’ He later challenged them to consider if their lives make Jesus known, if they are open to God and how they intend spending their lives on earth. He reminded them: ‘Don’t make your plans and ask God to bless them… Chief Secretary don’t settle for shallow, second- Colonel David Hinton best living. Grace may be free tenant Sian Radford and Cadets but it isn’t cheap!’ Ambassadors Tim Stone and Diane Prior all The lieutenants and cadets focused on the absolute trust- sang ‘Oh Kneel Me Down farewell worthiness of a loving God. Again’ before the TC invited the William Booth College Lieutenant Radford looked congregation to respond – the LOOKING out on the packed forward to working with Jesus. mercy seat filled quickly. The congregation, gathered for the ‘We are a team,’ she smiled. commissioner invited those Farewell Sunday meeting in the Cadet Stone invited the congre- choosing to make the commit- Assembly Hall, Principal Major gation to ‘explore the enormity ment to officership to the plat- Norman Ord began his message of your life in the context of form – he was soon surrounded with a question: ‘What is your God’. Cadet Prior asserted that by people from all walks of life. motivation?’ she ‘served a risen saviour’ and Families and supporters were He was not just addressing the that the world is God’s and he also invited to pray with the new new lieutenants of the Ambassa- will never give up on it. Principal lieutenants and many embraced Major Norman Ord dors of Holiness Session and the The Ambassadors of Holiness this opportunity. cadets of the Friends of Christ sang their dedication song, ‘A In his concluding prayer, the Session. The major intended that Holy Life’, and Lieutenant Peter commissioner thanked God for question to resonate in the hearts Baranovsky (Regional Com - ‘the Kingdom business trans- of everyone there as people mander, Latvia) then prayed acted’ and, looking to those considered their relationship movingly for the Army’s newest gathered on the platform, with Christ. A number responded officers. acknowledged ‘they reflect the by kneeling at the mercy seat. The Friends of Christ sang future and resonate obedience The meeting was led by the their sessional song (pictured and God’s hand on The Salvation Territorial Commander, the Chief below), affirming the high call- Army’. Secretary and Territorial Secre- ing which is theirs. The congregation united in a tary for Women’s Ministries Earlier in the meeting, the final, fitting prayer together, Colonel Sylvia Hinton. Commis- children of the nursery and Jam asking that the ‘God of holiness sioners Hans and Marja van Vliet Club sang their own special bless you with a compelling call and Colonels Pieter and Alida farewell to the Ambassadors, but that sends you into the world as Dijkstra (all Netherlands and the words also applied to the his ambassador’. – C. A. Major Mark Herbert Czech Republic Territory) were Friends: ‘Praise the Lord who’s also present. chosen you!’ Chalk Farm Band was the guest The meeting concluded with music section and, as well as the enthusiastic and rousing supporting the singing, it played singing of ‘Lord, I Make A Full ‘Celebration Of Faithfulness’ Surrender’ as people took to and much of what was said in the heart Major Ord’s encouraging meeting echoed that sentiment. words: ‘It is Christ’s love which The prayers of Cadet Lee compels us, motivates us, to go Raggett and Lieutenant Neofytos out into the world to be living Totsios, the testimonies of Lieu- expressions of love.’ – P. S. Picture: PHILIPPA SMALE

The International Staff Band supports the new lieutenants Pictures: PAUL HARMER (unless otherwise stated) PAUL Pictures:

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Army’s best- social services and occasionally place to encourage this relation- to be part of the Social Life Help individuals make direct contact. ship. A children’s library has Group, which is a voice for known building The long-term programme in - been established to allow improvement in the day-to-day cludes a focus on building up mothers to spend time with their running of the centre. A cultural reopens parenting skills, with particular children through educational exchange project is also being France and Belgium attention to maintaining rela- interaction. considered so that courses such THE Palais de la Femme in tionships with the child’s or Various initiatives have sprung as cookery or ironing can be Paris, one of The Salvation children’s father. The link up to allow residents to be active taught by residents who are Army’s best-known buildings, between mother and child is also in changing their lives. They skilled in these areas in exchange reopened after significant refur- a priority and activities are put in regularly choose representatives for other skills. – P-B. C. bishment. Territorial Com mander Colonel Massimo Paone, in the presence of various dignitaries, UK team reopened the centre which pro- vides accommodation to women with a in need and their children. Eighty-five years ago Com - mission missioner and Mrs Albin and Sweden and Latvia Blanche Peyron had the idea to FOURTEEN UK Salvationists use the huge building – a former brought together by Major Glad convent, hotel and military Ljungholm (West Scotland hospital – as a centre for women DHQ) and Sven-Erik Ljungholm in precarious situations. When (Govan) visited Seda Corps in the Palais de la Femme was inau- Latvia where they redecorated gurated in June 1926 it was the building, participated in the believed to be the largest social Sunday morning meeting and led service centre in Europe with the children’s programme. 750 rooms. Today it has 350 en- During their visit the group suite rooms, with kitchen facili- witnessed the enrolment of five ties on every floor. The original junior soldiers – pictured with aim remains the same – to offer corps officer Captain Sergejs the women and children wel - Konovs. – D. L./G. L. comed there a more peaceful and certain future. The centre shelters 350 Salvation Army women, almost half of whom will have experienced domestic deals with violence. In order to respond to new forms of economic poverty, effects of the Palais de la Femme is sepa- rated into two sections – a long- Chilean volcano term accommodation centre and Argentina a social residence. THE eruption of the Puyehue The social residence incorpo- volcano in Chile caused disrup- rates a temporary accommoda- tion to air traffic across the South tion solution for a period lasting Pacific and put the city of from a month to two years, Bariloche in Argentina in a state together with social assistance. of emergency as the constant fall The 300 participants are given of ash caused health difficulties practical assistance to help them and structural problems. once more find a place in society. Captain Victor Tasori (Baril - The Army aims, through the resi- oche) reported that there is a dence, to give access to basic need for face masks, eye drops, accommodation and the ability to water, mattresses and blankets. find or re-establish autonomy for Zinc and plastic sheeting is also the individual. required to repair roofing that has The long-term accommoda- collapsed due to the weight of tion centre is home to 50 women, the ash. aged between 18 and 65 years. International Emergency Ser - Twenty of the residents have vices provided an initial sum of children living with them. The $7,000 to purchase emergency women are vulnerable and have supplies, which will be dis- experienced extreme difficulty tributed by Captain Tasori and Declan Foster presents Winton corps in their lives, even times when corps members. It is not yet officer Major Paul Johnson with tents and rucksacks to be used on the meal they have lived on the streets. clear what will happen in the run; Declan made raising money to Around half the residents arrive next few weeks but the captain purchase these items an ongoing after ringing an emergency and his team will continue to project and his ‘supporters club’ helpline. Most of the remainder provide whatever help they can. donate their coppers towards it are referred by government – A. R. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 7 NEWS Anniversary Guards inspire celebrated young people Andover Woodhouse A SEEKER knelt at the mercy AT the Territorial Army Centre, seat at the conclusion of the Batley, 12 members of the youth 126th corps anniversary led by club joined 18 City School Commissioners Alex and Inge- students for a day of team-build- borg Hughes. ing, problem-solving and disci- The weekend celebrations – pline with soldiers from The themed Rejoice, Reflect, Renew Coldstream Guards Recruitment – commenced on Saturday after- Team. The activities were based noon with guests being invited to on real army selection techniques. a songster rehearsal led by Song- Corps youth worker Andrew ster Penny Scott and a band Watson said: ‘The day was a huge rehearsal led by former band- success in inspiring the young master Alun Grace. people to work together, get to Attenders enjoyed a celebra- know each other and increase tion tea before an evening their confidence in tackling prac- programme, during which many tical and educational tasks.’ messages from former corps The corps also held a dance members were read out and the and DJ workshop and a day with band and songsters contributed. a graffiti artist. In addition, the Soloists Rebekah Cussen (flute), corps works with police commu- Lyndon Bexon (vocal, Winton) nity support officers to identify and corps officer Major Jim bored teenagers who are then Cussen (cornet) featured and urged to attend the youth club. Penny and Lyndon contributed a Sheffield Homes gave the corps duet, ‘The Lord Bless You And a grant of £5,000 to assist its work Keep You’. with young people. – W. C. The weekend finished with a picnic and games afternoon at St Mary Bourne village. – F. R. Burton upon Trent Band participates in the National Service Day Sunday service at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas Cheltenham: Corps folk, friends, villagers and tourists supported a two-day sale of bric-a-brac, crafts, home-made preserves, refreshments and light lunches, held in Lower Slaughter village hall. The event raised £750 for the Annual Appeal. – R. G.

Coleraine: Bangor Band led the Sunday morning meeting and took part in an afternoon open- air witness on the Portstewart seafront. – L. C.

Children at Newquay Corps Margaret Stewart (right), a volunteer from Glasgow’s Yorkhill Hospital display some of the craft items Children’s Foundation, receives a cheque for £500 from Mattie Orr they made at Messy Church to (Kilmarnock); Mattie raised the money by celebrate Pentecost; they are selling home-baked goods – donated by pictured with the Rev Kim relatives and friends – at the home league Williams, the Rev Peter Davy and corps officers Major Carol Lockhart and Captain Penny Sullivan Picture: PHIL BUNT

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Lieut-Colonel Many re-Imagine George and respond Pilkington East Midlands LEICESTER South Corps hos ted the divisional re-Imagine event with guest speaker Lieut-Colonel George Pilkington (THQ). After worship led by Stapleford Worship Band, divisional leaders Lieut-Colonels Mike and Wendy Caffull explained the concept of the event: to consider ways in which the Army fulfils its Soul Purpose. Everyone was invited to Caddy and Major Joy Caddy Liverpool Walton Songsters are joined by the corps band at Rochdale as participate in workshops, which (Sleaford) spoke about Salvation they present a Pentecost programme provided examples of good Army mission history. mission practice. Other workshops included CSM Andrew Hammond More Than Gold, Profiling Plant- (Doncaster) explained the princi- ing, Messy Church, Making ples of Purpose Driven Church, Connections and Communicating Major Adrian Coupe (Northamp- Christ In The Context Of 21st- ton Central) spoke on Natural century Spirituality. Throughout Church Development and the evening Adrian Kemp (DHQ) Captains Jo and Tim Justice led funky worship for children. (Newark) helped participants After participation by the understand how a corps dis covers worship group and the divisional its values and develops its mission. youth chorus, Lieut-Colonel Pilk- Divisional prayer co-ordinator ington opened God’s word and Karen Findlay (Welling borough) challenged people to re-Imagine taught the con cept and practice of what God could do in their lives missional prayer, Major Maureen and to commit to a life of faith Hepburn (DHQ) led re-Imagine and holiness. Many people stood ministry through emergency in response in an act of commit- response and Lieut-Colonel Ray ment. – D. H. Centenary celebration Shildon Former corps officers Lieut- Colonels Bill and Gill Heeley (Yorkshire DHQ) led a centenary weekend. A community fun day (see picture) attracted more than 250 people. A fellowship meal at the National Rail Museum and a celebration meeting also featured. Bandmaster Kenneth Aberdeen Citadel corps members join charity Smith and Deputy Songster and community groups in a parade to celebrate Leader Chris Smith wrote a the work of voluntary organisations in the city march for the occasion. – L. W.

Doughnuts to provided assistance to American troops fight- joyful presence of the women who worked so ing on the frontlines in France during the First hard to make them provided the soldiers with celebrate Salvation World War. the boost their spirits needed during an As the young soldiers faced physical and extraordinarily difficult time. Army service emotional peril, Ensign Margaret Sheldon The Salvation Army cele brated the first USA and Adjutant Helen Purviance had the idea to National Doughnut Day in 1938 in the city of ALMOST a century of sweet-toothed service comfort them with good home cooking, using to honour the Doughnut Lassies. The by The Salvation Army was recognised with their limited ingredients to fry up – in celebrations were also used to raise funds and the celebration of National Doughnut Day. helmets! – delicious doughnuts. bring awareness of the Army’s social service Major stores including Krispy Kreme and These women, earning the nicknames programmes during the Great Depression. Dunkin’ Donuts joined in the fun by handing Doughnut Lassies and Doughnut Girls, In 2011 National Doughnut Day reminded out free doughnuts. served countless treats to grateful soldiers, people of the ministry provided by the Army According to Salvation Army history, the moving through the trenches to bring the men through the years as well as raising awareness provision of doughnuts dates back to 1917, doughnuts and coffee. More than just filling of the services given every year to 30 million when around 250 volun teer Salvationists an empty stomach, these doughnuts and the Americans. – A. R. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 9 NEWS

Corps holds Letchworth and Stotfold Bands participate in songs of anniversary praise led by Captain Barrie Sampson (Letchworth) exhibition for Letchworth Churches Together Petersfield CELEBRATING its 125th anni- versary, the corps held an exhibi- tion at the hall, showing the history of the Army in the town and featuring displays of current activities. The divisional emer- gency vehicle was also on show. On Saturday evening, South- ern Youth Chorus gave a free concert at the Methodist church. Former corps officers Majors David and Susan Hall (Wimble- don) led Sunday meetings. In the afternoon, the corps held an open-air meeting on the heath before marching back to the hall in time for evening worship (pictured). – R. F.

At Bromley Corps Sergeant-Major At Fakenham corps officer Ian Payne talks to MP for Captain Paula Ashman presents Beckenham Colonel Bob Stewart Christine Vertigan with a DSO about his distinguished Certificate of Retirement in military career, his family, faith recognition of her 14 years as and favourite music during an parent-and-toddler group leader On The Sofa evening Visitors present varied programme Motherwell Sale: The hall was crowded Connah’s Quay: Blackpool CUMBERNAULD Singing Company and Spirit Dance Group visited when the band presented a Night Citadel Songsters presented a for the young people’s prizegiving, the first to be held there for many At The Proms, featuring soloist musi cal evening entitled Let’s years. Under the leadership of their corps officer, Lieutenant Joanna soprano Ruth Betteridge, a Praise The Lord! The apprecia- Moir, and Singing Company Leader Audra Hammerton, the visitors student at the Royal Northern tive congregation listened to the presented a varied programme of songs, dance and Bible readings. College of Music. She sang varied programme which After the message, everyone was invited to draw a note on a stave Joy Webb’s ‘Candle Of The included the timbrelists and placed on the holiness table, signifying commitment to support and Lord’ as her personal testimony. vocal soloists Karen Guillot and pray for the young people’s work. – J. R. – A. D. Sarah Ward. – M. R.

10 23 July 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist LETTERS meetings were held in the Brethren hall. I I remember The Sunday evening open-air meeting I Can you was held in O’Connell Street and it well attracted much interest. The salvation afford to be meeting, which followed a stirring march I WOULD appreciate the opportunity of witness, lasted for three hours and was without them? to comment on Captain Brian Clark’s a very moving experience. On Monday diary in Salvationist (9 July), in which we arrived at the SA hall at 5 am for the I WAS delighted to read that Major he states that The New York Staff journey home after what was a very tiring Howard Webber had been presented Band became the first Salvation but very inspirational weekend.’ with the Book of the Year award from Army band to march down Dublin’s I was present on that occasion and magazine for his book O’Connell Street. remember it well. Meeting Jesus. On 4 May 1991 Chatham Band, under Murray Smith, This brought back happy memories of Bandmaster Richard Phillips, marched Chatham receiving books given to Army juniors for down O’Connell Street on its way to a good attendance. These books were usually civic reception at the Mansion House. written by Salvation Army officers and The following day it held an open-air I Advertising issued by SP&S. I have kept the ones I won. meeting in O’Connell Street. The corps At the back of one of them, Campaigning history book records the event: we don’t need! In Captivity by Arch Wiggins, there is the ‘The band, led by Major Geleit (corps caption: ‘Not “Can you afford them” but officer), visited Dublin City Corps. The WHOEVER declined The Salvation “Can you afford to be without them” should only corps in southern Ireland. Leaving Army’s opportunity to advertise for be the standard by which to assess the Heathrow at 11 am they arrived at the free in the final edition of News of the value of these books.’ hall at 1.30 pm. Following an impressive World deserves our loud applause. Good books for all ages are as relevant march of witness in brilliant sunshine, the It is a wise policy that rejects a today as in yesteryear. mayor afforded them a civic reception at newspaper – indeed a media empire – The work of talented Army writers involved the Mansion House. The evening festival, so corrosive of our moral and democratic in literature ministry is of incalculable value which was well attended, was held in the life. to God’s Kingdom. May we continue to City Mission. On Sunday the holiness Matt Clifton, enjoy their works and be inspired by them. meeting was held in the Salvation Army Captain, Joyce Wood, hall, while the afternoon and evening Maidstone Leeds

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mountain bike courses with a view to how Paralympic Games and asks: Hadleigh can be developed and have an impact in years to come. He says: ‘It ‘What has The Salvation Army is important to realise that Hadleigh is not just a two-day event in 2012. Plans got to do with the Olympics?’ are well under way to establish a legacy, which will see the Olympic course not EARCHING for information As a denomination, we have great only being retained but added to, so about the Army’s past response cause to celebrate when the Games that it is open to people of all skills and Sto the Games, I discovered our come to town – and the best part? There abilities. The importance of profiling involvement goes back much is something for us all to do! the work of the Army at Hadleigh can further than I had thought. I began to Five individuals are particularly excited be realised in a far greater way with the understand even better why the Games about the year ahead. development of a new community centre, in 2012 are such a big deal! which will see the Army right at its heart.’ The Army first provided its services MAJOR JOHN during the 1948 Olympics – the last WARNER BEVERLEY time they were held in the UK. Aldershot Major Warner EGAN Barracks Red Shield Defence Services is Hadleigh Beverley is London served refreshments to equestrian 2012 Project North-East’s athletes competing in the area. Sixty-four Co-ordinator and Divisional Director years later, we are back where we started heads a team for Social and – in more ways than one! – comprising Community To start with, the new Olympic Stadium divisional Services. This in the East End of London is a mere representatives, Hadleigh Farm Managing places her in the javelin’s throw from where the Founder Agents and THQ’s Property Department thick of the action, representing the Army preached outside the Blind Beggar – negotiating with Essex County Council on a number of working parties that pub. Not only that, the Movement’s in setting up the Mountain Bike event and consider operational issues affecting the own Hadleigh Farm will be used for the creating an Olympic legacy thereafter. day-to-day running of programmes at Olympic Mountain Bike event. The major has visited numerous UK Hadleigh Training Centre and ensuring

12 23 July 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist FEATURE all opportunities for mission are explored outreach tools, such as sports events, to volunteered in various More Than Gold and exploited. creatively tell the gospel message as we outreach programmes at major sports Beverley wants Hadleigh’s event to serve and celebrate with people.’ events. I lived in Sydney during the 2000 be the best and most successful in the Games and saw the impact they had. I did country as well as God-honouring. She DAVID WILLSON not want the UKT to let the Games pass is pleased it has also given trainees David grew up by without making the most of them! opportunities to engage with preparations in the UKT as I believe the Games are a key moment and to play a part in the biggest sporting an officers’ kid. in time where we can grow and develop event on earth! He later pursued our gifts from God to serve, share the Beverley believes the event could offer ministry through good news of Jesus with others and a lasting opportunity to build on all the sports. He became worship God. Games outreach is so excellent partnership work that has taken the Chief Executive extensive that, regardless of how God place. She says: ‘It could enable us to Officer of More has gifted us, we can use our gifts to develop an exciting, relevant, Kingdom- Than Gold and has supported many bring communities closer to him. The building, mission-led programme – Olympic and Paralympic Games. atmosphere of openness that exists meeting the deliverables of the Seeds Of David says the way an Olympic Games during such large-scale events allows Exclusion report.’ takes over a host country is nothing like us to try new things with an Olympic feel the UK will have ever experienced. He and invite people to other events after the RYAN WILEMAN comments: ‘Games fever is so strong Games. A follow-up strategy for every Yorkshire Divisional that people up and down the country corps will be crucial. Youth Officer Ryan are going to be affected by it, especially Through our partnership with More Wileman is very when we have venues as far north as Than Gold there are online resources keen on sport. Newcastle and Glasgow.’ (morethangoldresources.org.uk) and But this is not the From experience David knows that training available across the programmes, only reason he is this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for which include festivals, sports outreach, excited about the churches to engage with communities in torch relay, prayer and creative and Games! fresh and relevant ways using the Games, performing arts. Other activities for As DYO, he sees them as an individuals to think about getting opportunity to engage with involved in are hosting athletes’ family communities, using an event on the A follow-up strategy members, joining mission teams doing minds of most to build relationships. outreach alongside a corps, raising That is why he signed up to be the for every corps will awareness of social justice issues and division’s Gold Champion. becoming a Games Pastor. As Gold Champion, Ryan is be crucial With a year to go, we all need to be encouraging corps to become thinking about our individual and corps involved with 2012 opportunities, leading to lasting relationships and response. This is too big to let it pass by – keeping corps up to date with Olympic, ongoing discipleship. it is a monumental time for us to celebrate Paralympic and More Than Gold news, He knows the various More Than Gold who we are and all that we do. Q offering practical support and using outreach programmes churches can whatever means possible to ensure tap in to will enable everyone to be part QTo become a Gold Champion, people of all ages can be involved. of the action. In the past, he has seen email sportsministry@salvationarmy. Throughout the lead-up to, during Christians use their gifts in music, sport, org.uk or telephone 020 7367 4792. and after the Games, he hopes to see art, dancing, drama and hospitality to exciting models of discipleship as corps impact and change communities. He also Q Sarah-Jane is More Than Gold use the atmosphere of the Games to realises this could be a significant year for Co-ordinator, THQ put ‘church’ back on the community the Army as we take hold of opportunities agenda. He believes that 2012 provides presented to us. an opportunity to try different models of outreach, such as sports mission and ME! community festivals. Ryan hopes the I moved to England division’s young people will be inspired almost two years and empowered to look for new and ago to take up the creative ways to share their faith linking to position as the the Olympics and sport. UKT’s More Than Beyond 2012 he hopes to see corps Gold Co-ordinator. using other big events to engage Prior to this, I communities and for all Christians to was a PE teacher } understand that sports ministry is not in Sydney, , involved in sports just for ‘sporty people’. He says: ‘The ministry. I had not worked for the Army Games give us a platform to use relevant or More Than Gold in the past, but had REFLECTION AND CD REVIEW Bloom where you’re planted! Major Alison Hudson sows some seeds of thought ANY officers will have received I could hear birds singing and I knew the They are in a place not of their choosing, farewell orders recently and names of the shopkeepers and most of the but God urges them to put down roots. Mwill be experiencing mixed young people. Deeply rooted people bloom and reactions to the changes in their God, in his timely way, was preparing me blossom. They help to make the world a lives as they take up new appointments to leave a city I had come to love and I was better place by holding the fabric of society and settle into new places. I’m more at led to these verses in Jeremiah 29:5 and together. home in a rural environment than anywhere 7: ‘Build houses and settle down; plant When the first Christians went from town else, but I accept the fact that The gardens and eat what they produce… to town, it wasn’t their theological talk that Salvation Army is mostly urban-based. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the impressed people – it was their lifestyle, I also accept that globalisation has meant city to which I have carried you into exile. the care they showed to widows and the drift of populations towards towns and Pray to the Lord for it’ (New International orphans, their joy, the way they treated cities, at a speed previously unknown in Version). people as equals, their good deeds and history. I will probably spend most of my God wants us to put down roots and their purity. They bloomed for all to see and working life in a large town or city. ‘bloom’ where we’re planted, even if it Christianity spread. When my husband Iain and I moved might be in the middle of an urban jungle, That would be my prayer for officers to our second appointment I was initially or maybe in a job we’re struggling with, who are on the move, and indeed for us only able to see ugly buildings. The shops or even in an appointment or a situation all; that today we will appreciate what we needed security shutters to be in place we don’t like! God wants us to bloom have, those with whom we share our lives, overnight. I heard countless sirens. I saw wherever we’re planted. Things are where we have been placed… and to gangs sitting menacingly on the walls close not always rosy. Sometimes, we can’t blossom there. Q to our house. However, when the time immediately see the blossom. came to leave that appointment, I realised In those verses from Jeremiah, God is Q Major Hudson is corps officer at I was able to notice blossom on the trees, speaking to Israelites exiled in Babylon. Reading Central

recording is Richard Martin’s thrilling performance of ‘Victorious’. A FAITHFUL, Written as a tribute to Erik Leidzén, the solo captures the essential character of a Leidzén solo, but with a true Goffin touch. Richard’s performance is exemplary with lovely touches, beautifully accurate MUSICAL ACCOUNT variations and a stunning high D to start the main cadenza! The ‘Sunday night’ selections chosen for inclusion, ‘The Kevin Ashman, Music Ministries Unit, THQ, reviews Compassionate Christ’ and ‘Wonderful Healer’, may not be the best the Reg Vardy Band CD Crusader – The Music Of known and most often performed, but they will resonate warmly Dean Goffin with listeners, who will enjoy the treatment of familiar melodies. The inclusion of ‘Neapolis’ is of interest – a little-played THE music of Commissioner Sir Dean Goffin meditation on a theme by Haydn in which Goffin adopts has a special place in the hearts of the distinctive style of the original composer to great effect! musicians. He was a gifted man whose music The inclusion of Kenneth Downie’s sensitive continues to bless and inspire. arrangement of Goffin’s ‘Shepherd’s Carol’ is a worthy In the context of his Salvation Army writing, Goffin’s reminder of his vocal music. devotional music bears a deep spiritual stamp and The conductor is to be congratulated on his choice of his stirring marches and more complex major works repertoire, on the faithful interpretations offered by the challenge musicians on a technical level, while offering band and on the decision to donate proceeds to the Clarence a deep sense of musical satisfaction. Adoo Trust. Regular readers of Salvationist will be aware The three marches included on this CD are widely different from each of Clarence’s story and will know of his circumstances. Some will also other: the stately ‘Tylney Hall’, ‘Alderney’, with its more light-hearted have had the privilege of meeting him and experiencing his thirst for life, character, and ‘Crusaders’, a truly epic festival march based on the hymn his vibrant expression of faith and his sense of humour. Clarence and I tune ‘Ascalon’. were in the East London Youth Band together, played in a quintet and ‘Symphony Of Thanksgiving’ and ‘Rhapsody In Brass’, alongside two sextet together – and he was my best man too! I am delighted that he will sets of variations – ‘My Strength, My Tower’ and ‘Lift Up Your Heart’ benefit from the sales of this excellent CD – a wonderful representation – offer representative major works. Each has a distinctive character, of the music of a remarkable Salvation Army officer and one of the presenting different challenges. The compositional craft exhibited in Movement’s finest composers. Q these works is exemplary and the band, under John Ward’s direction, gives faithful, musical accounts. Q Crusader – The Music Of Dean Goffin is available from Speaking as a cornet and trumpet player, I think the highlight of this SP&S priced £12.95 (plus £2.95 postage and packing)

14 23 July 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist BIBLE STUDY According to the 1990 National Jewish Population Survey, more than 80 per cent of Jews attended a Pesach Seder – a Passover feast, recalling God’s A secure protection. The idea of being under the cover of God’s wing is that it is a matter of choice. In the Book of Ruth, Boaz acknowledges Ruth’s kindness to her mother-in-law place in the Naomi with the blessing: ‘May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge’ (2:12). We come across more covering protection of wings when Moses is given shade explicit instructions from God concerning the making of the Ark of the Covenant from acacia wood. The wooden chest Major Iris Leech begins a two-part study was to be overlaid with pure gold, over which was to be an atonement cover of pure gold – a mercy seat, with two cherubim, one on each end of the cover. Their wings were to spread upwards, overshadowing the mercy seat, the place where people would meet with God. The Ark of the Covenant was placed within the STUDY PASSAGE PSALM 91 holy of holies – a place that only the high priest could enter once a year on the Day of Atonement, to sprinkle sacrificial blood OW lovely it is – whether on a against the onslaught of enemy forces; on the mercy seat to forgive sin. bright, sunny, hot day or a feathers are delicate, suggesting warmth Our Salvation Army halls have a mercy H cold, stormy one – to find a and comfort, yet birds migrate across seat – not an elaborate piece of furniture shelter that protects from the continents on ‘fragile’ wings. with golden cherubim, but a plain, simple elements! One of the many experiences The psalmist states that in the Lord we bench where the ‘whosoever’ can kneel, I have enjoyed as a Salvation Army officer find shelter and protection, as well as pray and meet with God. was to attend a guide jamboree in the comfort. We envisage comforting images At times in our lives we may feel very Netherlands. The weather wasn’t good of the mother hen protecting her chicks, a vulnerable. When life’s problems come and it was my first experience of camping picture depicted by Jesus in the Gospels: upon us and threaten to inflict harm or under canvas. How glad I was, when the ‘How often I have longed to gather your destroy, we can find security under the storms were raging outside, to be secure children together, as a hen gathers her shadow of Christ’s outstretched arms, and snug in my own special place! Even chicks under her wings, and you were not inviting us to find forgiveness and comfort. though the tent seemed flimsy, it was willing’ (Matthew 23:37 all quotations from Whether we find ourselves in a tent or in enough to protect and secure me from the New International Version). a specific place where help has been elements. Historically, the Israelite nation knew offered, we have an opportunity to find our My thoughts returned to this experience their need of God’s protection. On the own ‘mercy seat’, experiencing what the when I heard ‘Under His Wings’, the night of the first Passover, the Israelites psalmist experienced – that God, through adaptation for songsters of Psalm 91:2 and were told to daub the blood of the Christ, is still our refuge and fortress, and 4 by Major Yvonne Field. We are reminded Passover lamb on the doorposts to ensure that we are still under the shelter of his that, as believers in God, we are not only their safety; God would then pass his wing wings, finding protection and comfort. shielded under the cover of his wings but of protection over them, so that the May we also have faith to know the also that he is our refuge and fortress. destroyer would not come near. The truth that Paul found: ‘I am convinced that ‘Fortress’ and ‘feathers’ do not seem to Hebrew word pesach means to ‘pass neither death nor life, neither angels nor go together – a fortress is something solid through, to pass over, to exempt or to demons, neither the present nor the and secure, where we are protected spare’. future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will We can find security under the be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord’ shadow of Christ’s outstretched (Romans 8:38 and 39). ■ ■ Major Leech is corps officer at arms, inviting us to find forgiveness Worthing [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 15 CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES FEATURE it can also be used to train a team of corps children’s workers. It not only addresses some of the very practical issues of leadership, but Potential in also the need to ensure that we travel with children on their spiritual journey. The Army’s Mission Statement states that we are to ‘save souls, grow saints a promise and serve suffering humanity’. This is as true and urgent for children as it is for adults. In The Salvation Army, we are relatively successful in attracting children Major Denise Cooper discovers the essence of and families into many of our activities, Christian living in a child’s promise but we can often miss the opportunity to share the gospel of Christ. Those of us who have accepted Christ as our lord and saviour know it was the greatest and most important decision of our lives. Jesus said: ‘Go and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew 28:19 New International Version). The Founder said: ‘Go for souls and go for the worst!’ There are many ways that we can do this, but do it, we must. This is our mission! ■

■ Why not contact your divisional children’s officer to ask about the training FEW years ago, I listened to a Many of us can still repeat the available? Salvation Army officer share the promise we made as children when we A story of how he and his wife became junior soldiers. Although the ■ Major Cooper is Territorial saved hard to go overseas and wording changed slightly last year, the Children’s Ministries Officer listen to an international Christian speaker need for children to understand and whose ministry was known and have the opportunity to acknowledge respected around the world. After the few their need of God in their lives remains Junior days of teaching, the speaker concluded the same. the conference by summarising all he had For many corps children’s leaders, Soldier’s shared – in essence, it was the Army the responsibility of helping children junior soldier promise! Imagine going all develop this awareness can sometimes that way simply to be told that the be daunting or overwhelming. Statistics Promise principle of living an effective Christian life indicate there are fewer and fewer was in the words they had spoken as children showing their commitment to (updated April 2010) young children! God through junior soldiership. There I know that Jesus is my saviour from are many reasons for this, but the sin. Children’s Ministries Unit at THQ is keen to remind, equip and encourage I have asked him to forgive my sins all children’s leaders to play their part and I will trust him to keep me good. in the spiritual journeys of the children who belong to our corps in any By his help, I will be his loving and way. obedient child and will help others to We are currently finalising the training follow him. package for our commissioned leaders – young people’s sergeant-majors and I promise to pray, to read my Bible and junior soldiers sergeants – and a to lead a life that is clean in thought, document has been written to word and deed. accompany it, Children Accepting Salvation – What Does This Mean I will not use anything that may injure For Leaders? The training package my body or my mind, including will be used by divisional children’s harmful drugs, alcohol and tobacco. officers to train prospective leaders, but

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Russell Williams Beth Long Adherent member Mike Long Merthyr Tydfil

TAKEN to the Army as a boy by his grandmother, Russell later joined the young people’s and senior bands. However, he left the Army in his teenage years. Almost 50 years later, the corps officer at that time, Captain Neil Duquemin (now Carmarthen), was selling Army papers in the town centre and invited Russell to a Melissa Downing meeting. When corps officer Lieutenant Andrew Warriner welcomed him as an adherent member, Russell spoke about the feeling of coming home. Band members he had known in his youth played in the worship band that evening. – L. B.

John Getliffe Karen Getliffe

Andrew Turnbull Dan Getliffe Soldier Sam Getliffe Shildon Adherent members Southampton Sholing BROUGHT up in a Salvationist family, Andrew thought long and hard about becoming a soldier. Having attended recruits classes with other ALREADY Christians, Beth and Mike were intrigued by a televised young people at the corps, he felt that soldiership was not for him at Army Christmas appeal and wanted to find out more about the Army. that time. However, in recent months he recognised that the time was They discovered, via the internet, that Sholing was their nearest corps. right for him to take this next step on his spiritual journey. Corps They visited and have been regular attenders ever since. Convinced officer Major Linda Watson was thrilled to enrol Andrew as a soldier. God is guiding them, they are looking forward to becoming soldiers. – L. W. Melissa was invited to the corps by her godmother. She immediately felt accepted and relaxed in the atmosphere and enjoyed Army worship. She is a lively member of the youth group. The Getliffes occasionally visited the corps with friends. They appreciated the style of worship and the welcome they received and decided to make the Army their spiritual home. Parents John and Karen, Joseph Cullen sons Sam and Dan and daughter Joy have been attending for a number Adherent member of years and join in with the activities. Sam and Dan are popular Regent Hall members of the youth group and Joy is a singing company member. Corps officer Captain Gia Salarishvili welcomed Beth, Mike, John, HAVING run away from boarding school on repeated occasions, Joe Karen, Dan and Sam as adherent members and Captain Eka lived on the streets for 36 years. Hearing Regent Hall Band playing at Salarishvili welcomed Melissa. – B. E. an open-air meeting he followed it to the hall. Although he attended regularly, for a long time he would leave after the opening song, admitting he ‘had a problem with God’. In April last year he decided to ‘sort his life out’ and went to live in an Army hostel. He started going to entire meetings at the corps and, after counselling from Colonel and Mrs Ted and Eva Cotterill and Alex Brown others, he committed his life to God. Kevin Hunter In front of a packed congregation corps officer Major Pat Brown Adherent members welcomed Joe as an adherent member. – J. A.

Moses Musana Prince Musana Panashe Murape Junior soldiers Munashe Murape Woodford Junior soldiers Brighouse WHEN corps officer Lieutenant Rob Davis welcomed Alex and Kevin as adherent members, Alex quoted from Captain James Cook’s PANASHE and Munashe, whose mother had been a Salvationist in memorial in Whitby, which he had recently visited: ‘To strive, to seek, Zimbabwe, moved to the area from York. Their mother, sister, aunt to find and not to yield.’ Kevin said how welcome he felt at the corps and cousins regularly attend meetings and were there to support since he started attending worship. Panashe and Munashe when corps officer Major Ann Radford enrolled The lieutenant also enrolled Moses and Prince as junior soldiers. them as junior soldiers. They both took their preparation classes very seriously and read their The corps folk are continuing to pray for more families to worship promises aloud and signed them at the mercy seat. – K. S. at the corps and make commitments to Christ. – A. R. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 17 NEW COMMITMENTS

Derek Jones Scott Carpenter Adherent member Jill Carpenter Skewen

DEREK moved to the town three years ago and, although he attended church when he lived in Morriston, he did not have a place of worship. Jessica Carpenter Last January he went to the Army for the first time, just seeking Jodie Carpenter somewhere to worship, and found himself at home. He decided to Adherent members make the commitment of becoming an adherent member and corps Cradley Heath officer Captain David Morgans welcomed him. – S. L.

THE family began going to the corps just over two years ago in response to an invitation to attend a Mother’s Day meeting. They became regular attenders a few months later, after the Harvest and Back to Church Sunday celebrations. Jessica helps out at the Heroes Youth Club and Jill is hoping to become involved in Sunday school. They have all come to recognise the Army as their Mary Holder spiritual home and appreciate the warmth of fellowship within the Brenda Hindmarsh corps. Adherent members Corps officer Captain Liz Hancock welcomed Scott, Jill, Jessica and Jodie as adherent members. – V. F. Diana Madrine Wokhukukwa Kerrie Watson Junior soldiers Penrith

Keith O’Hara MARY and Brenda, who have been going to the corps for many years, Adherent member decided to make a commitment to God and the Army by becoming Chatteris adherent members. Corps officer Major Mary Leith publicly welcomed them. KEITH first went to the corps to support his mother when she was Diana, whose Salvationist family comes from Nairobi, and Kerrie welcomed as an adherent member earlier this year. He has been go to most of the young people’s activities at the corps. They both attending ever since. For him, making the decision to become an decided to become junior soldiers and were very proud when Major adherent member was the next step on his journey of discovery with Leith enrolled them. – M. L. Jesus. Corps folk are delighted that he has made the Army his spiritual home. Corps officer Captain Christine Campbell welcomed Keith as an adherent member. – C. C.

Derek Ginn Morag Taylor Soldiers Sittingbourne

Jody Edwards ADHERENT members Derek and Morag decided to take a further Liam Avery step in their respective spiritual journeys. Derek, a palliative care nurse at a hospice, felt the Lord leading him to the Army. His experience at the corps has brought him closer to God. Morag did not really want to go down the route of soldiership but was challenged during a meeting to consider it seriously. After Bethan Tattersall thoughtful prayer she said yes to God’s plan for her life and was happy Junior soldiers that becoming a soldier was all about God and not about her. Oldbury Corps officer Major Robert Jepson enrolled Derek and Morag as soldiers. – R. J. JODY has been attending Kidzklub for a long time and was very excited at becoming a junior soldier. Liam’s great-grandmother is a soldier of the corps and he goes to Kidzklub with his younger brother. Bethan attends the club with her sister. Attending junior soldiers classes as part of the ongoing SA Kids Programme, the three children decided to make a commitment to God and the Megan Druce Army. Junior soldier Their parents attended the meeting when corps officers Bridgwater Majors Amaro and Susan Pereira enrolled Jody, Liam and Bethan as junior soldiers. At the end of the ceremony the children SUPPORTED by her parents and grandfather, Megan read the words joined with other members of SA Kids in singing ‘I’m In of her promise clearly when corps officer Major Neil Davies enrolled His Hands’ as they knelt in front of the cross with their leaders. her as a junior soldier. Corps folk promised her their prayerful support. – A. P. – N. D.

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Richard Cullen Eunice Adeosun Adherent member Emilie Mbaki

Ryan Sibanda Annie Mbokolo Junior soldiers Nana Evelyne Mbatkop Welwyn Garden City Iain Murray

RICHARD has been a part of the fellowship for several months, after accepting a Salvationist friend’s invitation to attend meetings. He enjoys the worship and fellowship on Sundays and at the midweek prayer and praise meetings. He decided that, in Ron-lee Kasozi the words of the adherent’s promise, he wanted to follow Jesus Soldiers and seek to be more like him. Corps officers Captain Bramwell Newcastle City Temple and Lieutenant Rhonda Hayes welcomed him as an adherent member. EUNICE was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and comes from a Roman Captain Hayes also enrolled Ryan and Annie as junior soldiers. Catholic background. She attends the corps with her three children They both attend the corps with their parents and they expressed how and loves Christian music, reading her Bible and finding time for keen they were to take the step of becoming junior soldiers as part of peace and quiet! their growing discipleship. – B. H. Emilie comes from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. She attends the corps with her three children and likes to sing gospel music. She has ‘leave to remain’ in this country and hopes to apply for British citizenship. Evelyne comes from Douala, Cameroon. Now a British citizen, Freja Jones she works with the city’s West End Refugee Service as its store Connor Lane supervisor. Evelyne has three children and they attend the corps Junior soldiers together. Filey Iain comes from Corbridge and has been an adherent member for about ten years. An accounts manager, he uses his skills as FAMILY members joined with corps folk and friends to assistant corps treasurer. support Freja and Connor when Divisional Children’s Officer Ron-lee was born in Kampala, Uganda, and is a clan leader. He Helen Gill enrolled them as junior soldiers, and promised to pray employed and trained young people in the construction industry for them. and has a son, Cris-rayan, whom he hopes to bring to the UK. Ron- They are the first junior soldiers to be enrolled at the corps for lee was due to be deported some months ago and was actually on many years. – J. D. a plane waiting to leave when authorities granted him permission to appeal. This was thanks to the hard work of a number of people and the prayers of hundreds more. Corps officer Major Antony Mugford enrolled Eunice, Emilie, Evelyne, Iain and Ron-lee as soldiers. – B. I.

Anastasia Hart Junior soldier Alton Richard Heeley ANASTASIA decided to become a junior soldier after her friends at Dawn Selby school asked her what following Jesus was really all about. She Soldiers decided that she would like Tony and Ruth Unwin to become her corps Batley prayer partners and Major Susan Woollacott took her through her preparation classes. Corps officer Major Neil Woollacott enrolled RICHARD said that God spoke to him during a corps retreat, saying: Anastasia as a junior soldier. – T. U. ‘Prayer works.’ He talked about how his wife and daughter had been praying that God would show him the path he wants his life to take. ‘As a result of prayer, I am where I am today,’ Richard added. He concluded by saying that God has changed his life and his faith journey, now started, will continue. Owen Campbell Dawn first encountered the Army at Wetherby, where she attended Christopher Garland with her family. She felt God speaking to her and started to feel Junior soldiers differently about things. When she started going to Batley she sensed Dundee Central that God was asking her to commit her life to him further. She became an adherent member three years ago and subsequently felt called to OWEN and Christopher have spent the past few months getting ready soldiership. She testified to how God has changed and is changing her for this big step in their lives. Family and friends supported them when life. corps officers Lieutenants Andrina and Chris Downie enrolled Owen Corps officers Lieutenants Sara and Wayne Duffy enrolled Richard and Christopher as junior soldiers. – A. D. and Dawn as soldiers. – W. D. [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 19 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE B/Sec Alan Campbell, both Staple Hill, of their TRIBUTES mother Margaret; Neil and Adam Ryder, Leeds LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED Central, and Martyn Ryder, Castleford, of their MAJOR COLIN CT Louise Usher, Sherburn Hill; YPBL Daniel mother Major Florence Ryder. JOHNSON Milner, Derby Central. COLIN JOHNSON was RETIRED OFFICERS born in Brentwood, Essex, MARRIAGE Birthday congratulations: Aux-Captain Albert in 1947, and moved to Nathan Rockey to Laura Arnold at Staines by Webster, , Bournemouth Romford seven years later. Majors Julie and Paul Johnson. (85 on 29 July); Mrs Major Beatrice When he left school Colin Pailthorpe, , London followed his father and brother into the North WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES SE (95 on 30 July ). Thames Gas Board, where he worked as a Platinum (70th): B/Reservist Walter and Mrs ledger clerk for five years. He then spent ten May Bristow, Hull Citadel (26 July). years in HM Welsh Guards Band, becoming Golden: Rtd YPBL Alexander and Songster Andrew Graham, Parkhead. principal percussionist. Mrs Veronica Mitchell, Reading Central (29 July); He left to enter the training college as a Majors David and Muriel Diaper (5 August); Major Florence Ryder, Pastoral Support Officer member of the God’s Soldiers Session in CSM Malcolm and Mrs Pauline Dalby, Filey for Scotland and Ireland, from Greenock on 1979 with his wife Gillian, whom he had met (5 August). 10 July. two years previously at Romford. After their Major David Ryder lives at , marriage they both felt called to be Salvation DEDICATED TO GOD Inverkip, Greenock Army officers and stepped out together on an Oliver, son of Patric and Sarah Magnin (Basel, exciting adventure for God. ) at Wrexham by Major Ian McCredie; Mrs Lieut-Colonel Chrissie Barnes from Truro Their first appointment was to Leicester Finlay and Connie, children of Alan Cheesman on 10 July. New Parks, where they welcomed their eldest and Vicky Thomas, at Rock Ferry by Major Malcolm A son, Mr Howard Barnes, lives at son Graeme into the family. Then came three Routledge; Ethan Jonathon, son of Stephen May , Penryn, Truro . years on the training college staff, where their and Gemma Gunn, at Bellshill by Major Alec Still; second son, Luke, was born. The family was Charles Aaron, son of Peter and Gemma Clark, Commissioner William Pratt from Westbourne completed by the arrival of daughter Lydia, at Derby Central by Major Ted Benneyworth; on 13 July. while they were corps officers at Leyton- Merrilees, daughter of Michael and Berita Jones, Mrs Commissioner Kathleen Pratt lives at stone. at Nunhead by Major Nina Wright. , Bournemouth The Johnsons were appointed to South York- . shire DHQ, where Colin was divisional youth BEREAVED secretary, and then to L’Islet in Guernsey – the Major Yvonne Findlay, Brechin, of her brother nearest they got to overseas service! Michael Strachan; Major Jeanette Lees, Back on the mainland, they were the corps Booth House Lifehouse, London, of her father OFFICIAL GAZETTE officers at Bromley Temple before taking up Albert Beardsley; Bandsman Chris Baker, UK Territory appointments in the Territorial Youth Depart- Wrexham, of his wife Ruth, Betty Elliott, Liverpool ment. They retired from Nunhead in 2006 Walton, and Bob Johnson, Hinckley, of their sister; LONG SERVICE and returned to Bromley, as two of their chil- Margaret Cox, Wrexham, of her husband Ray; 40 years – dren had settled in that area. Bandsman George Mortimer, Southsea, of his Major Derek Tyrrell, Govan. Colin’s sudden promotion to Glory was a sister Heather Parker; Elsie Bethell, Staines, and JOHN MATEAR, tremendous shock to everyone who knew Jean Denyer, Poole, of their brother John Commissioner, him. He was an energetic, open, loving, gen- Applegarth; Bandsman Paul Campbell and Territorial Commander uine encourager who lived every day to the full. He packed a hundred years of life into his 64 years. He never took anyone or any- thing for granted. His optimistic nature and ENGAGEMENTS Commissioners Lalkiamlova and Lalhlimpuii: keen sense of fun brightened the lives of India Western (installation of territorial leaders), everyone around him. Tu 2 Aug - Fri 5; India South Eastern, Sat Sun 7 GENERAL LINDA BOND: In retirement Colin spent four years as a ICO, Sun 24 Jul, Tu 2 Aug; Malawi, Wed 17 - student support worker at Bromley College Commissioner Christine MacMillan: Mon 22 of Further and Higher Education. He was Indonesia, Tu 2 Aug - Mon 8 known and loved by staff and pupils alike; THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF many of them attended his thanksgiving serv- Commissioners Amos and Rosemary Makina: (COMMISSIONER BARRY SWANSON) ice and spoke of his influence on their lives. Angola, Wed 20 Jul - Mon 25; Mali, Th 4 Aug - AND COMMISSIONER SUE SWANSON: Colin loved his lord. He didn’t complicate Tu 9 Southern Africa, Th 21 Jul - Sat 30; USA Southern, his faith, but consistently allowed it to shine Wed 17 Aug - Mon 22 through everything he did. He had the gift of Commissioners Robert and Janet Street: being able to relate to people of all ages. A Czech Republic, Wed 27 Jul THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER young person from Laos – the youth church (COMMISSIONER JOHN MATEAR) at Nunhead – wrote of him: ‘Colin Johnson – AND COMMISSIONER ELIZABETH MATEAR: a man who found and brought out the best in Central South (installation of divisional leaders), ON THE AIR everyone.’ Th 28 Jul; National Star College, Cheltenham Colin was a wonderful husband, dad, (SAFE Music and Drama School final festival), grandad, brother and friend. His family have Fri 29; The Hexagon, Reading (Territorial Music BBC Radio Wales (93–104FM, online at so many treasured memories of a person who School final festival), Sat 30 bbc.co.uk/wales/radiowales): Majors Ian and was very special, and who made everyone Pam McCredie (Wrexham) and Salvationists from else feel special. They know that he is now in Commissioner William Cochrane: corps in North Wales will feature on Celebration (7.30 Heaven and look forward to the day when and Bermuda, Mon 25 Jul - Th 28 am) on Sunday 31 July and Sunday 4 September. they meet again. Hallelujah! – G. J.

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MRS BRIGADIER auxiliary-captain, she later moved to the ment of a situation was often a challenge. As ELIZABETH GROVES British Territory. much as she believed in discipline she loved ELIZABETH OLD entered Cadet Roberta Fraser entered the training her corps folk, and this was evident in their the training college in 1936 college in 1979 from Shrewsbury, becoming a respect for her. from Penicuik. Commis- member of the God’s Soldiers Session. She She cared deeply for her family, and her sioned to Women’s Social was commissioned as a lieutenant in 1981 and nieces often stayed with her during the sum- Work, her first appointment appointed to Carnforth. Further corps ap- mer holidays. was to Oak Hill House in 1937. pointments at Lancaster, Dereham, Wisbech, In retirement the major became a volunteer Subsequent postings took her to social cen- Blyth, Gateshead Citadel, Sacriston, Kirkby- on the Street Project, ministering to vulnera- tres in Newcastle, Leeds, Dundee, Glasgow, in-Ashfield and Middlesbrough West Central ble adults in the Leith area. She also became Belfast, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Southport and preceded a return to her beloved Scotland, a friend to the children in Edinburgh City Liverpool Strawberry Field. where she was appointed to Rutherglen Corps Corps, as she refused to scold them during After this appointment she married Major and Community Centre, and from where she worship for making a noise! She believed that William Groves in 1958 and shared with him entered retirement in 2004. She returned to worship should include all people. Her love in corps ministry until their retirement in Portobello and then moved to Edinburgh City. for tennis, however, prompted her to seek 1969. After his promotion to Glory in 1972, The major described herself as a ‘fighting permission to be absent from the corps during Mrs Groves returned to active service and Fraser’, and embraced her sessional name as the Wimbledon finals! was appointed as district officer with the ‘God’s Soldier’. Her colleagues remember The major knew she had a home in Women’s Social Services in Edinburgh. She her as a cadet who knew a lot about the ‘real Heaven, and although she died unexpectedly remained in this capacity until her retirement Army’ and would help out anyone who was she was prepared to meet her master. Her in 1978. struggling with their work. larger-than-life character, practical Christian Among tributes received by the family is She was a hardworking officer who always advice, sense of humour, friendship and one from General (Retired), ‘just told it how it was’. Her honest assess- support are greatly missed. – A. M. who writes: ‘It is a privilege to pay tribute to Beth, a gracious and godly woman, of inner and ‘Joy Through The Ages’, a piece written and outer beauty, an outstanding Salvation Band festival prompts by Bandmaster Evans for the section’s 125th Army officer and devoted servant of the Lord. faith renewal anniversary, which it celebrates this year. She was one of the most loved and respected Guest tuba soloist Les Neish (Lurgan) of WSS officers, and a helpful adviser to me Boscombe superbly played ‘The Higher Plane’, when a newcomer to that work. In all those IN the historic setting of Christchurch Priory ‘Czardas’ and ‘Song Of The Skies’ and was 36 years the hallmark of her life has been the band presented a festival of music, cele- joined by Bandsman John Starkes (eupho- love for people and integrity of character. She brating its Scandinavian tour, to a large and nium) in a benediction item, ‘The Prayer’. served many years as a very effective district appreciative congregation. The band concluded the evening with ‘Christ officer and local leader in Scotland. After the band played ‘To The Chief Hymn’. ‘Later I had a much closer personal asso- Musician’, Bandmaster Dr Howard Evans led The next day, Bandmaster Evans received ciation with her, for on being elected General the singing of his own arrangement of ‘Never an email congratulating the band on its out- I asked Beth to live with me and care for my Fades The Name Of Jesus’. The band also standing playing. The writer said: ‘The household. She graciously acceded to my revived memories of its tour by playing ‘Eg gospel message you wove through the music request and was friend and companion to me Veit I Himmerik Ei Borg’. was so moving that it led me to renew for several years in London. Not only was she Other pieces included ‘Elsa’s Procession my floundering commitment to the Lord.’ highly efficient, but she was a lovely person To The Cathedral’, ‘All Glorious’, ‘Ascalon’ – R. C. to have in the home. I have been forever grateful to her, and have maintained a close Europe, a Salvation Army school in Asia, contact with her since my retirement. Photographers sought emergency response in Australasia or ‘Beth will not be forgotten, for her beauti- for international worship in the Americas. It might be a ful life will always be an inspiring memory well-used songbook or the sunset reflecting and a challenge to live up to that high and competition off the crest on a Salvation Army building. holy standard ourselves.’ The winning photographer will receive a Mrs Brigadier Groves was promoted to BUDDING photographers have the oppor- £100 Amazon voucher (or equivalent) and Glory shortly after her 95th birthday. – L. C. tunity to reach an international audience by a copy of Voices From Haiti Vault – a full- entering the firstAll the World photography colour book produced after the Haiti earth- MAJOR ROBERTA competition. The winning image and a se- quake of 2010. Second and third-prize FRASER lection of other entries will feature in a winners will receive a selection of books ROBERTA FRASER was photo spread in the October-December issue and audiobooks produced by International born in Prestonpans in of All the World and will also be shown in a Headquarters. 1945. Even though she was special exhibition, titled This Is The Salva- Please send digital photographs to the second youngest of tion Army, at International Headquarters. [email protected] and eleven children, her strong Kevin Sims, Editor of All the World, printed copies to: All the World Photo- character meant she often kept the whole says: ‘We want people around the world to graphic Competition, The Salvation Army, family in order! show us what The Salvation Army is where 101 Queen Victoria Street, London EC4V Described as ‘mischievous’ by her family, they live. There are many aspects of the 4EH, United Kingdom. Entries should she still managed to find a second home for Movement that would be familiar to all include the name of the photographer and herself at the local Salvation Army, where at Salvationists but some styles of worship his or her location. For files larger than a very young age she became a Christian and and ministry are seen only in particular 10MB please send a smaller version and knew that God was calling her to be an cultures’. you will be contacted if a full-size image is officer. Photographers are encouraged to think needed. Unfortunately, it is not possible to She left her home corps at Portobello in imaginatively about their subject. It may be return printed photos. The closing date is 1969 to become an envoy and was appointed an open-air meeting in Africa, a soup run in 15 August 2011. to Selkirk with Galashiels. Warranted as an [email protected] SALVATIONIST 23 July 2011 21 ADVERTS

22-23 23 July 2011 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist LET US HAVE home, who don’t like what they have to do, or don’t like having to do at all? No, a thousand times no! Let us have the quality, any amount of quality.’ THE QUALITY, As the General wrote he used David as an example. ‘Let us have Davids,’ he called. David wanted to show that Jehovah was the King of kings. David was after the war and not the wages; he went ANY AMOUNT to battle in the name of the Lord. ‘This is the way to go to war,’ William Booth continued, ‘the royal way, the conquering way, the invincible way, the OF QUALITY old-fashioned way.’ At first no training arrangements were possible. For example, Henry Bullard, leaving his Leamington home in 1880, was told, The year 1883 was one of great progress… New buildings ‘Make your will, pack your box, kiss your girl, be ready in a week.’ were being opened almost every week and were being filled He was thrown straight into the fight… with inquiring people. The importance of having a system of training people to be How to officer all these new corps with suitable leaders raised evangelists (later officers) had been seen as early as 1877. George a problem and people asked William Booth where he would find Scott Railton wrote to in November: ‘Could we his preachers. ‘From the tap-rooms,’ he replied. He knew that not have a centre in London to which all hopeful young folk could converted drunkards were the most suited people to bring more of be rallied and where they could be thoroughly looked through their kind into the Kingdom. and trained?’ Where they could be helped in ‘the development of He also wanted leaders from wherever they would come, for spiritual and natural powers’? his aim was to win for God people from all walks of life. He would That wish has been fulfilled not only for London but throughout train them, if they had the basic qualifications. the world. Nevertheless, to quote the Founder’s own appeal of Later he wrote about the type of men and women they would 1883: ‘Are there not… some holding back that presentation of need to be; the sort of cadet he ‘wanted, very much wanted themselves to fulfil the consecration vows they have so often indeed’. uttered?’ ‘Any who have the notion they ought to be officers, would like to be officers? Any who don’t like their present job, their present Taken from Words Of William Booth by Cyril Barnes A WORD TO SONG

NEW OFFICERS Thou hast called me from the byway To proclaim thy wondrous love; Thou hast placed me on the highway ‘Your life work is to seek lost sheep, and you can’t find them unless That to all men I may prove the Great Shepherd leads you. You seek them to save them; and be There is mission in my living, you ever so clever, you cannot save one without divine assistance. There is meaning in my word; ‘You will find both guidance and wisdom and power in regular Saviour, in my daily striving and importunate prayer.’ May this message yet be heard.

Taken from The Art Of Prayer by John Murfitt Brindley Boon (SASB 463) PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Approaching Pickering, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Picture: MIKE BAKER