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A GAME of hide-and-seek leads four children to discover a magi- cal world. It is being oppressed Q YORK PREPARES Q PATCH’S PALS by a witch but can be saved by Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy with the help of a lion. In London’s Kensington Gardens children and adults are watching a new theatre TO STAGE WITH ERIC THE production of The Lion, the Witch Turn to page 3 SIMON ANNAND Aslan and four children can rescue Narnia MYSTERY PLAYS ELECTRIC EEL THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS SALUTE TO THE HIRSUTE BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE The Church of England has Looting and rioting can be a spiritual been named by the Beard Liberation Front as the Beard- experience, a bishop has said… The Right Rev Friendly Employer 2012. The Peter Price said: ‘Rioting can literally be an Archbishop of Canterbury ecstatic spiritual experience’… was cited by the Front as an ‘Something is released in the participants ‘important role model’ in a nation where many employers which takes them out of themselves as a kind are guilty of pogonophobia. of spiritual escape,’ he told the General Synod. Church Times The Times

TIME TO RECONSIDER GIRL GUIDE’S VOW FAITH ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD Since the Canadian and Australian Girl Guide You don’t have to be a football fan organisations... have had the sense to consult their to notice that footballers and their members and consider whether… it is more important faith have been making the headlines to blindly promise to love God, or to personally take recently. a spiritual journey which may or may not end up in Fabrice Muamba’s shocking religious belief, I would ask why Girlguiding UK seems collapse… led to an extraordinary to be incapable of addressing the growing concerns of series of events… its own members… Another footballer… dropped to his Without making the promise, no girl or woman may knees to pray… attempt the Baden-Powell Challenge, be a Queen’s Aston Villa’s Darren Bent… spoke of Guide [or] become a full adult leader… his love for the Bible… This smacks of discrimination against those who have Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez decided that they cannot… promise to love a God in says: ‘I always pray on the pitch before whom they do not believe. a game… it is not superstition.’ Jane Berry, Brown Owl, in a letter to The Times The Church of England Newspaper

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back about things that I am – apparently – supposed to be uptight and worried about. I mean it as a compliment when I say I regard that as a distinctly Irish characteristic. If you ever There is, I believe, a test that anyone with £45 to spare can have done, whereby a blood sample is taken and one’s racial origins can be analysed. Say, for example, some of my blood was tested, it would be go across possible to discover, with reasonable accuracy, the internationalism of my genetic make-up. It would be fascinating, but might lead to problems when it came to watching England play football. Having said that, I’ve spent four decades the sea… experiencing problems watching England play football, so I don’t suppose it would make an awful lot of difference really. I remember hearing about a French officer who had been appointed from this territory, back to his homeland. In his farewell meeting, he was keen to stress that neither the Union Flag nor the French Tricolour meant as much to him as the flag of The Salvation Army, making the point that he was a citizen of Heaven and that citizenship of anywhere else was – in that context – neither here nor there. Well, whether you hail from Ireland, England, France or anywhere else, I would NE of the most charming encourage you to read the feature on page television programmes I have 11 about the Army’s work on the Emerald O ever seen was an episode of Isle – and then pray for our yellow, red and The Hairy Bikers filmed in blue flag to fly there with prominence and Enniscrone, a small seaside town in influence. County Sligo, Ireland. Speaking of genealogy, my mum’s The ‘hairy bikers’ in question, in case maiden name was Pope – making her, you don’t know, are two bearded, jocular by the way, an ecclesiastical novelty: a men who love motorbikes and cookery. Pope who became a Salvationist. That, in They combine their twin passions by turn, links me – albeit tenuously – to the ‘I do not anticipate an easy biking around the world in search of 18th-century English poet Alexander Pope, victory, but I do expect we delicious recipes. There are definitely arguably the most famous bearer of the are going to conquer by trust worse ways to earn a living. surname. He had an IQ of 180 – 15 points Enniscrone, so far as I could tell, looked in God and hard work. The higher than Beethoven and 20 points wonderful – picturesque, tranquil and just higher than Einstein. Which just goes to women who are going are the place to relax. One hesitates to show: not everything makes its way down ready for hard work.’ indulge in generalisations and stereotypes, the bloodline! but I sometimes wonder if I am part Irish, God bless An Arm an tSlánaithe! (General William Booth, speaking after the appointment, LQRI¿YHVSHFLDOO\VHOHFWHGRI¿FHUV±DOOZRPHQ± on account of the fact that – so I’m told – µWREHJLQWKHZRUNRIFKXUFKDQGFKDULW\¶LQ,UHODQG I frequently come across as being laid- MAJOR STEPHEN POXON, EDITOR

COMMISSIONING 2012 FOCUS ON IRELAND BIBLE STUDY ANNOUNCEMENTS Westminster Central Hall Reaching up to reach out Holiness and mission: Army people, engagements Pages 4 & 5  Page 11  a beautiful life and tributes Page 15 Page 20 NEWS FEATURE   Pages 6 – 10  Wanted: Salvation Army LETTERS ADVERTS ClowneHarrowOldhamRoundthorn officers NorthScotlandChester-le-StreetKilmarnock Pages 16 & 17  Pages 21 – 23  SouthseaWorthingBeningtonWellingborough Pages 12 & 13  NottinghamWilliamBoothMemorialHalls YorkshireWhitbyCampbeltownInverness HeckmondwikeNorthScotlandBoscombe ROOTS UPDATE NEW COMMITMENTS EstonHunstantonEnfieldKinlochleven DemocraticRepublicofCongoIpswichCitadel Roots in the Midlands Pages 18 & 19  SouthwickWrexham Page 14 

[email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 July 2012 3 COMMISSIONING 2012 Actions prove friendship WCH pictures: PAUL HARMER Westminster Central Hall EVEN as Territorial Commander Commis- sioner André Cox was speaking, people made their way to the mercy seat – a fitting climax to the commissioning and ordination of the Friends of Christ Session. The TC spoke with conviction about the claim to be friends of Christ being proven not by words, but by actions. The commissioner pressed home the point that friends of Christ must ‘pass the test of credibility, not just theory’. The mercy seat was lined time and time again as Chief Secretary Colonel David Hinton spoke about the need to stand for Christ. The colonel shared his conviction that the Holy Spirit was active within the meeting, leaving no one in any doubt that only a positive, defi- Officers, soldiers and nite response to the claims of Christ would friends join in worship suffice. Calling people to respond, the CS stated that their part in winning others for the Cadet Diane Pryor read verses from John 15, meeting as the newest lieutenants in The Kingdom lay not in their ability, but in their set to piano music, before Territorial President Salvation Army. Loud cheering, clapping and availability: ‘Jesus will take care of the fishing of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Silvia whistling accompanied each lieutenant as they if you take care of the following.’ Cox brought the reminder that God first loved followed their sessional flag, carried proudly The Friends of Christ had made their way his children and they become friends of Christ by Lieutenant Mark Godwin, to the platform, to the platform to the challenging words of thanks to his gracious initiative. The Interna- there to sing their sessional song, ‘Friends Of ‘I Will Make A Mark’ and were warmly tional Staff Band lifted hearts in worship with Christ’. welcomed by prolonged, enthusiastic applause ‘Soli Deo Gloria’. Lieutenant Lee Raggett, with her daughter from the congregation. Cadets Angela Wilson As the cadets sang their dedication song, Niamh, led a time of creative prayer, handing and Alexander Wood shared inspiring testi- ‘Set Apart, Called, Anointed’, a tangible sense out yellow, red and blue ribbons and asking for monies, telling the congregation about their of goodwill filled the hall. The TC presided them to be made into friendship bracelets that appointments to, respectively, the most over a joyous yet sacred ceremony of commis- would remind people to pray for the Friends easterly corps in the territory (Lowestoft sioning and ordination, each cadet being given of Christ. Lieutenant Victoria Rowney shared Citadel) and one of the most northerly (Wick). a Bible text, with members of the congregation her testimony on the theme Taking Courage, Cadet Wilson captured attention by using the being invited to stand in order to indicate their before filmed testimonies from the children illustration of a window, testifying that ‘wher- personal support for individual cadets. of William Booth College brought the house ever we look – north, south, east or west – God Appointments confirmed, the Friends down, especially the comment from Greg is in control’. of Christ took their place in the evening Toby, son of Lieutenants Andy and Mel Toby, that he hoped his dad, as a new officer, ‘wouldn’t drone on and on in his sermons’! The children received a standing ovation for their song ‘We Will Miss You’ set to the tune ‘We Are Sailing’. A drama presentation brought much humour to the occasion, with several cadets standing behind various chairs that represented their pre-officership occupations. Territo- rial Candidates Director Major Mark Herbert spoke about God’s ability to ‘use ordinary people by giving them Cadets of the Friends of Christ Session receive the goodwill and applause of the congregation an extraordinary calling’ and Lieu- tenant Annemarie Cole presented

Colonel David Hinton Colonel Sylvia Hinton Major Norman Ord Commissioner Silvia Cox

4 21 July 2012 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist Children from William Booth College perform their song

Lieutenant Lee Raggett with Niamh

The Territorial Commander preaches the word a dramatised reading of John 15:1–17, using her laptop to ‘befriend’ Jesus on her Facebook page. Singing from the heart Fighting the good fight Introduced by Lieutenant Lydia Bartlett, Creative prayer for new lieutenants who outlined the testimony behind the music, the International Staff Band, sensing the mood of the congregation, delivered ‘Fire In The Blood’ with expertise and deep feeling, prompting heartfelt applause. Training Principal Major Norman Ord, in one of his last acts in his present appointment, prayed God’s blessing on the new officers, their families and loved ones. – S. J. P.

not just through his spiritual leadership, but Cadet Ellie Read discussed her experiences School’s out for the also in bringing the college through the recent of the Journey programme in Malawi, describ- refurbishment. ing how the Salvation Army rescue van was a summer Croydon Citadel Band led the congrega- sign of hope to the young victims of human William Booth College tional song ‘Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee’ as trafficking. Cadet Read then joined her fellow AN exciting atmosphere filled the college as the children from the nursery and Jam club – Proclaimers of the Resurrection to sing their the newly commissioned lieutenants prepared who were bursting with enthusiasm – eagerly sessional song ‘Risen King’. to say goodbye to their home of the past two waved pompoms, flags and scarves. The chil- In his message, Major Ord commended years and the first-year cadets prepared to dren followed this with a rap song prompting past and present college staff for their ‘total depart for their summer placements. the Chief Secretary to remark: ‘I’m not quite dedication under God’. Developing a Hope Chief Secretary Colonel David Hinton sure how I can follow that!’ theme, he discussed how people through- greeted the congregation and conveyed greet- Lieutenant Samantha Lennox gave an out the UK hope for financial stability and ings from territorial leaders, Commission- inspiring testimony, describing her training as security, people around the world hope for ers André and Silvia Cox, who were on their challenging, informative, but fun, adding that their next meal, for shelter or an escape from way to the International Leaders Conference God had surprised her greatly throughout the exploitation, and asked: ‘The cadets, what do in Canada. Colonel Hinton made special past two years. Quoting the wise words of a they hope for?’ He added that God initiates mention of Training Principal Major Norman tutor, she told her fellow lieutenants to ‘have hope in everyone, and encouraged the cadets Ord – who also prepares to leave the college – fun, take risks and get dirty’, adding: ‘With and lieutenants to go forth and spill hope thanking him for his significant contribution, God it’s never going to get boring!’ around them. – L. B. WBC pictures: MARK ROSE

Jammin’ in the Jam Club

Friends and family rise to worship at William Booth College [email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 July 2012 5 NEWS Songsters start weeklong celebrations Clowne KETTERING Songsters offered a thought-provoking festival of music that began weeklong celebrations for the 125th corps anniversary. They sang ‘God Of My Praise’, setting the tone for the evening. Indi- Community vidual items complemented the theme, supported by the host supports Annual corps band. During the week retired musi- Appeal cians attended the sections’ open Oldham Roundthorn practices. On Saturday former COMMUNITY and corps corps officers Majors Maureen members packed the building to and Ray Baddams joined corps support the annual Strawberry folk and friends for a reminis- Tea Celebration in aid of the cence evening, and led the Annual Appeal. The celebration worship on Sunday. included a music programme No 2 on the roll Violet Green featuring an energetic timbrel is pictured cutting the celebra- display and a singalong as well tion cake with corps officer as a quiz. Euphonium soloist Major Ian Cook (left) and Brian Farrar is pictured playing Majors Maureen and Ray Delegates to the North Scotland parent-and- favourite tune requests from the toddler group training day learn about Babysong Baddams. – M. N./D. M. audience. – I. H.

Fellowship shows no subsidence Harrow CORPS members enjoyed great fellowship, worship and fun with great prayer teaching from Lyndall Bywater at a retreat day of celebration (pictured). The fellowship had reason to celebrate having heard that their corps hall will be rebuilt – they left it ten years ago because of subsidence. The corps has continued to worship at a school and carried on its mission in the community. – P. M.

Members of Kilmarnock Home League present a cheque for £500 – Chester-le-Street corps folk and friends enjoy a six-mile walk along raised through the sale of home-baking, donated by Margaret Ross the Northumbrian coast; young and old were able to interact and to support Ayrshire Maternity Unit – to Aileen Brown (unit manager) those new to the Army had opportunity to share in the fellowship and ward sister Marion McGale

6 21 July 2012 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS A glorious chorus Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls THE congregation gathered in excitement for the opening of the Pasadena Tabernacle Youth Chorus (USA Western) UK tour, titled Glorious. The chorus, accompanied by their territorial leaders, Commis- sioners James and Carolyn Knaggs at once began present- ing their love for Christ and their desire to serve him using musical talent (see picture). Barbara Allen directed the chorus in an evening of dance, drama, vocals and personal testi- mony. The young people’s seemingly unlimited energy and exuberance were a source of great encouragement and uplift. The evening concluded with chorus member James Allen’s contemporary arrangement of the tune ‘My Jesus I Love Thee’ with the Founder’s words, ‘O Boundless Salvation!’ – E. C. Young people present musical Guest Southsea performances THE young people’s anniver- sary weekend began in rousing light up style with the musical Go! Go! Jonah! presented by the young summer’s people and workers and children from a neighbouring church (see evening picture). Chester-le-Street Young People’s Sergeant- GUESTS for a concert Major Cheryl Morris led Sunday entitled Music For A Summer’s morning worship themed God Is Evening were trombonist Big with participation by the Andrew Barker, bassoonist young people. The meeting Alison Barker and the 47-strong concluded with the action song Chester-le-Street Civic Choir. ‘God Can Do Anything’. YP Band Member Cameron Evening worship led by Barker delighted the audience Singing Company Leader by performing a trombone Amanda Streather took the form duet (pictured) with his uncle, of café church, and included Andrew, entitled ‘Let’s Call The songs from Go! Go! Jonah! The Whole Thing Off’. Corps young people contributed officer Major Michael Barker prayers and Bible readings and introduced the evening’s chair- the YP band and singing man, Lord Foster of Bishop company participated. A Auckland. Proceeds from the member of the congregation evening went to the Annual responded by kneeling at the Appeal – the Big Collection. mercy seat. – T. M. – G. C. Concert raises £430 for Kenya Worthing SOLENT Fellowship Band presented a concert, which raised more than £430 towards the work of building a sand dam for the Army in Eastern Kenya. The programme began with a march and featured a selection from Jesus Folk. A time for reflection included a band song, ‘Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling’, a meditation, ‘The Light Of The World’, and words Letchworth Band is seated among the bell ropes to participate in of Scripture and commentary from Major Derek Smith. – S. H. Benington Church Flower Festival

[email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 July 2012 7 NEWS Youngsters show off their talents Wellingborough FOLLOWING a fun Saturday afternoon – including games and a barbecue – for the young people at Irchester Country Park, Majors Miriam and Victor Kennedy led Sunday YP anniversary meet- ings. After a shared lunch, an afternoon of Celebrating Our Kids showcased the many differ- ent talents of the young people, including dancing, animation and singing. – F. P. Delegates encouraged to aim high event at Cober Hill conference centre. Yorkshire Session leaders encouraged LIEUT-COLONEL Doug people to aim for the highest Rayner and Sheila Rayner goal, as Paul declared in Philip- led the divisional SAFE (Salva- pians. In the final session, dele- tion Army Fellowship of gates responded to the call for a Endeavour) retreat, themed deeper commitment and to meet Going For Gold. Forty-one the demands placed upon them delegates attended the annual as Christians. – B. P.

Parents attend for the first time Campbeltown PARENTS attended the corps for the first time for a prizegiving meeting and the hall was so busy that extra seats were needed. For a number of years there have not been enough children attend- Major Patricia Charlesworth is appointed a Rotary International Paul ing for a Sunday school to take place. Harris Fellow in recognition of her many years of devoted service in However, in 2011 Margaret Raeside started a Sunday school with Whitby and throughout the UK; during the ceremony, Rotary officers three children, which has now grown to a membership of nineteen paid tribute to her love for people and her unfailing mission to serve (see picture). – M. R.

A member of Heckmondwike’s preschool meets a barn owl during a visit from the Morley Exotic Animal Rescue Centre; other visitors included a lizard, snake and skunk!

Inverness parent-and-toddler group visits the Black Isle Wildlife Park where the children saw the animals and enjoyed a ride on the safari train

8 21 July 2012 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist NEWS Mercy seat focus Choir show their at Bible Day enthusiasm North Scotland Boscombe CORPS members from across FROM the opening song the division congregated in Barn ‘Glorious’ to the final offering church, Culloden, for the annual ‘O Boundless Salvation!’ the Bible Day, which followed a 60-strong Pasadena Tabernacle Mercy Seat theme, led by Major Youth Chorus (USA Western Nigel Bovey (THQ). Major Territory) – accompanied by Bovey (right) discussed the territorial leaders, Commis- importance of the Ark of the sioners James and Carolyn Covenant and reiterated the Knaggs – presented an inspiring significance of the Ten programme of gospel music. Commandments. They expressed every song The day concluded with with deep conviction and sincer- reflective worship and people ity, and their enthusiasm in ‘He knelt at an improvised mercy Made The Difference’ and seat – a reminder to everyone of ‘Wonderful Invention’ con - the theme. – F. P. trasted with the more soulful ‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’ and the a cappella rendering of ‘Be Thou My Vision’. Several outstanding soloists added their contributions to the programme, compèred by choir leader Barbara Allen. The choir toured through the UK having visited Finland and Estonia. Commissioner Carolyn Knaggs brought a thought from Scrip- ture before the choir sang ‘My Life Is In Your Hands’ and Pasa- dena corps officer Major Darren Fitting celebration Norton closed in prayer. – R. C. Eston THE 131st corps anniversary Club members celebrations included a Saturday afternoon barbecue and quiz. relish rally Sunday morning’s meeting was Hunstanton a fitting celebration of the year, THE 30th rally for the East featuring a multimedia presenta- Anglian Salvationist Caravan tion of pictorial highlights and and Camping Club took place Corps Sergeant-Major Trevor in the grounds of Glebe House Watson shared his personal high- School. Major Cliff Allchin lights. (Anglia DHQ) led the Sunday To complete the weekend cele - morning meeting, offering brations, Bedlington Songsters thanksgiving for the Queen’s Enfield’s young people smile proudly after the YP annual meeting, led by sang a selection of uplifting songs Diamond Jubilee. Lieutenants John and Naomi Clifton (Ilford) at café church (pictured). – G. C. On the Tuesday evening, the music sections – brought together for the rally – presented a festival at the Hunstanton Methodist church, where a large congregation enjoyed items by the band, singing group, singing company and timbrelists. Other activities during the rally included cycling, bowling and a barbecue. – W. T.

Kinlochleven corps leader Territorial Envoy Janet McIntyre takes a break from leading the community choir after three ministry visits to residential care homes where the choir provided light entertainment in verse and song and members chatted to residents

[email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 July 2012 9 NEWS Army provides widespread assistance to people fleeing conflict Democratic Republic of Congo ONGOING instability and violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is causing humanitarian problems in the country and across its borders. The Salvation Army is responding to the needs of inter- nally displaced people in DRC and to refugees in Rwanda and Uganda. In Mugunga Camp, DRC, the Army has already provided food to almost 10,000 people. Captain Dieudonné Tsilulu reports, after a monitoring visit to the camp, more food is urgently required ‘because other organisations have not yet started food distribution’. The other big need is for plastic sheets to provide at least some basic form of shelter. Residents are pictured creating shelter at the camp. In Rwanda, the Army started two projects. One is to distribute clothes and supplementary food to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in refugee camps. The other project addresses provision of medication, with many of the displaced people suffering from major health After weeks of hard work the cast of ‘Daniel – A Hard Act To Swallow’ presented the musical on two consecutive issues. Both projects are being evenings to large audiences at Ipswich Citadel implemented in co-ordination with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees and Concert other UN agencies working in the camps. supports three Uganda also had an influx of refugees. The Army is providing initiatives food and drinking water to 6,000 Wrexham refugees and further projects A CONCERT featuring young are planned. A team deployed soloists, flautist Charlotte by the Army’s International Thomas and pianist Robert Emergency Services will assist Owens, raised money for three with the task. The team consists church initiatives – School of experienced emergency Pastors, a pregnancy advice services workers, Major service and the delivery of food Comfort Adepojou (Nigeria), parcels to people in need. A Major Ray Mackereth (United retiring collection raised £214. Kingdom Territory with the Corps officer Major Ian Republic of Ireland) and McCredie had earlier compèred Willemijn Bijl (The Netherlands a songs of praise evening, at and Czech Republic). Llangollen Methodist church Donations can be made online for the Llangollen International The Mayor and Mayoress of Sunderland (Councillors Iain Kay and Barbara to the Africa Disaster Fund McClennan) share tea with families from the Southwick community Eisteddfod, that raised more (www.salvationarmy.org). project; they also presented a commemorative Diamond Jubilee coin to than £500 for corps work. – A. R. the children, who earlier in the day staged a mock coronation – C. D.

10 21 July 2012 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist FOCUS ON IRELAND prayer co-ordinator will be appointed, establishing a strategy including 365 days of continuous prayer, a web page and a training seminar; pastoral care councils are Reaching up to be held accountable for pastoral care; every member should practise holy living and spiritual authenticity; every member and centre-user will have opportunity to grow in faith; corps and centres will provide environments that value people; corps to reach out will have prayer co-ordinators to ensure reviving prayer. The Salvation Army’s operations in the whole Q Questions of Reaching Wider To Serve Suffering Humanity were considered, of Ireland come under one administrative area, namely: reaching a greater awareness of with Majors Alan and Linda Watters as divisional the Seeds Of Exclusion report; community audits focusing on how to meet the leaders; they embarked upon a journey of Army’s Seeds Of Exclusion deliverables; a focus event to learn about community discovery with the divisional team, officers, local programmes in the territory; compliance officers, corps members and advisory board with food hygiene, first aid and health and safety. members Q In order to be an Army making a difference in community: corps will be visible, approachable and influential; corps and centres will meet community needs, including at least one of the Seeds Of Exclusion deliverables; corps and centres will support each other; we will actively IVISIONAL Commander Major Holy Spirit that nothing will prevail against engage in issues of reconciliation. Alan Watters says: ‘We looked it.’ Consequently, these resolutions have Q It was understood that Salvationists D at “saving souls, growing saints been decided upon: corporate worship would need to Reach Deeper To Give. and serving suffering humanity”, will be inspiring, challenging, creative, Therefore: divisional events will provide considering the all-important subject of relevant and life-changing; all members opportunity for exploration of spiritual values – understanding what it means to be will have opportunities to hear the word of vocation; use of spiritual gifts will be Christians; beliefs that guide our decisions God; members will explore the concept of encouraged; Give To Grow will commence; and actions. We looked to God for a vision.’ worship as a way of life; we will increase a divisional youth officer will be appointed; A booklet has been published detailing our worshipping community by at least children’s workers’ training will be ongoing; the vision and the actions to follow, linked 50 per cent. there will be improved communication to General Linda Bond’s vision of One Q With regard to Reaching Out To Save between DHQ and corps; DHQ will Army, One Mission, One Message. Souls, these ideas were agreed: at least 50 facilitate a seminar on corps budgeting. Salvationists in Ireland will be per cent of corps will commence a mission Q We will be an Army committed to training encouraged to ‘reach up to God in order development plan; a divisional outreach and empowering the next leadership to reach out to their land’. event will include every corps and centre; generation, facilitating: trained leaders, staff The strategy incorporates specific aims DHQ will investigate church-planting via the and volunteers for every key objective; the for 2012 to 2017. A committed response Vision To Plant conference; resources such utilisation of skills; good stewardship of is invited. as Alpha will be made available. time, talents and treasure. Q Under the heading of Reaching Q The resolve was made that ‘we will be In order to Reach Up, Out, Higher, Wider Up To Worship, these initiatives will an Army whose mercy seats are constantly And Deeper, the division will: develop new be implemented: families to receive filled with repentant sinners responding to expressions of mission and community Commissioner Robert Street’s book Love God’s call to salvation’. To that end: every service; establish strategies for the – Right At The Heart; creative worship corps and centre will have an outreach northwest region, Belfast and Dublin and workshops for officers and worship leaders; programme to the unchurched; every for youth and children’s work. Q ‘after hours’ creative worship events and member will engage in evangelism; we will divisional events, with an emphasis on increase membership by at least 20 per This article represents a summary youth and children; a seminar on How To cent. of The Salvation Army’s ‘Strategy For Growth In Ireland’, published Double Your In A Q Issues of discipleship were studied, by DHQ. A review of the Ireland Day; an appraisal of the ‘I’ll Fight’ Congress. headed Reaching Higher To Grow Saints. Division took place in June and Q The Salvation Army in Ireland states: It was agreed: corps will develop all- further discussions will follow, ‘We will be an Army whose worship exalts age discipleship programmes; a DHQ covering all aspects of the Army’s Jesus Christ and is so dependent upon the library of resources will be available; a work in that division

[email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 July 2012 11 Why aren’t more young people pursuing full-time ministry and what can we do to support them? asks Major Julie Slous FEATURE

CCORDING to a 2005 Gallup poll, So how do we assist young people to people to step up and sign up, as General the most popular career choices discern the will of God for their lives? How Linda Bond has said, is one of our A for teens were doctors, nurses, are today’s youth to be encouraged to greatest needs. Only as people are invited teachers, computer consider full-time ministry as a viable life to align themselves with the mission of technologists, professional athletes, goal? The Salvation Army, and find their role lawyers, veterinarians, chefs, musicians, Our Founder, William Booth, had strong within it, will we find the means to open military officers and mechanics. More convictions on this subject. In conversations about full-time service in the recent 2010 findings would add to the of 6 December 1884, he said: ‘We must Army. mix accountants, firefighters, fashion have officers. The people are perishing. We Over the last few years at Winnipeg’s designers, forensic scientists and police want men and women filled with this idea, Heritage Park Temple, there has been officers. Salvation Army officership or other and filled with the idea of the grand remedy an incredible influx of children into the positions of church leadership didn’t make that is provided and filled with the resistless congregation. It was a memorable Easter the list. power of the Holy Ghost, who will go and Sunday morning when we enrolled eight What happened to the young people force these same ideas upon the world junior soldiers coming directly from who used to view ministry as a lifelong about them.’ He then went on to address community ministry contact. As we have calling and vocation? The survey the active role the community of faith must brought them along the discipleship responses hit me quite personally, as the play in nurturing young people towards spectrum, some have reached a point very thing I’m passionate about seems to their sense of God-focused vocation. ‘Let where they are considering junior be the most undesired by the masses. everybody help God to speed it! Mothers soldiership. A recent conversation with In 2012, 18 cadets were commissioned and fathers, captains and lieutenants, one parent will always stand out in as Salvation Army officers in the Canada sergeants and soldiers… put them on the my mind. ‘You are inviting my son to and Bermuda Territory. While Jesus altar. Spend money and time and strength enlist? Wow! Cool!’ he said. ‘My son just commenced his ministry with only 12 in teaching and training them. Nurse them loves The Salvation Army!’ While it was disciples, shouldn’t we be concerned that for God. When they fall down, pick them important to help this parent understand there are so few Salvationists signing up back up again. Get them saved. Get them we would not be shipping his child off for full-time service? into uniform. Write their names on the roll. to missionary service any time soon, Some might argue that less is more. When they get carried away by childish the father recognised the significance of We should celebrate the fact that it is not impulses… fetch them back again. Fill belonging to something. Who knows, quantity but quality that matters. Better to their mouths with your songs. Teach them maybe among the mix there will even have just a relatively small number of Spirit- your music and hurry them in every way be a future officer of The Salvation filled, Spirit-driven leaders than to have a possible to get ready for the fight.’ Army! The point is that we have learnt larger group that may not make it over the While some might question how the importance of opening the door for long haul. directive we can be in hurrying people to these conversations and seeking to be We could also look at the Gallup results the fight, particularly in our postmodern/ a community of faith that will nurture in a different way. What if being a preacher post-Christian context, the point is well Kingdom possibilities. or pastor did rank at the top of the career taken. Our corps have a responsibility Officers are needed – people who will list and every young person graduating to encourage young people to at least make themselves available to be used from high school sought to become a consider the vocation of officership. And by God in any way and at any time for minister of the gospel? What would be the those of us presently serving as officers the mission of reaching the world for subsequent effect? If everyone chose to have an increased burden to speak about Jesus. Maybe ministry will never make be in ministry, eventually there would be the things that inspire and motivate us as the top career choice on the Gallup poll. no one left in the pews. So we ought not to we fulfil our calling. But in Salvation Army terms, we will argue that everyone should seek the role As I reflect on my past and present find increased ways to strengthen the of a minister or officer, but rather ask why appointments, I am amazed at all the recruitment of officer candidates in the we don’t see more people embracing this places ministry in the Army has taken me. context of our faith communities. In so vocation. My life is richer for all the people I have doing, we assist the young and the not so When we engage this tension in met and the lessons I have learnt. Yes, young in more actively discerning the will theological terms, we recognise that being there are days when the challenges seem of God for their lives. Q a minister of the gospel is a holy and sacred overwhelming. Yet, there come these calling. God said to Moses: ‘I am sending wonderful moments when you see God’s Q Major Slous is corps officer, you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Spirit bursting forth in a human life and you Cariboo Hill Temple, Vancouver, Israelites out of Egypt’ (Exodus 3:10 all know the journey has been worth every Canada quotations from New International Version). step. Certainly it has been a life of sacrifice, Reprinted with permission from Salvationist, God’s word to the prophet was equally but also a life of adventure. I have placed Canada and Bermuda Territory clear and direct: ‘Before I formed you in the myself at the Army’s disposal. Yet I have For further information on officer womb I knew you, before you were born learnt nothing can outweigh the joy of being training or territorial envoyship I set you apart; I appointed you as a a part of God’s unfolding plan for the world. please contact the Territorial prophet to the nations’ (Jeremiah 1:5). It is also essential that we foster a Candidates Director, William Choosing to be a minister of the gospel is commitment to membership in The Booth College, Champion Park, not a choice that can be made outside a Salvation Army. In order to have officers, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8BQ. strong sense of holy calling. we must first have soldiers. Challenging Telephone 020 7326 2820

[email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 July 2012 13 ROOTS UPDATE the Bible – it’s inextricably linked to being the people of God. The Lord’s throne is established with righteousness and justice. The Army’s own holiness journey Roots in the is embedded in justice and the work of creating right relationships with God and then with others and for others. It’s our DNA, part of who we are and are meant to be. I think the important thing to remember Midlands is that the calling to social justice is the Holy Spirit reminding us of who we are meant to Major Drew McCombe talks to Major Danielle be. To listen and then to do what we hear God saying is the key to our future – we Strickland about Roots Birmingham had better listen to God on this one. His heart is for justice.

DM: At Roots you’ve been asked to speak on the biblical perspective. Do you think the Bible gives a clear mandate for Christians to engage in the fight for social justice? DS: Isaiah 58 is the unofficial charter of The Salvation Army – it’s the Scripture that made William Booth’s heart beat faster and it remains an important part of our calling. It’s loaded with social justice, as are most of the teachings of Isaiah and the prophets and Jesus and the New Testament. The Bible is incredibly clear on our calling HAVE the pleasure of being Roots exploited women off the street. I’ve towards bringing God’s Kingdom to earth – Event Leader. I was equally privileged released a book called The Liberating Truth this is the work of justice. This is what true Ito be Chairman of the Congress 2012 – How Jesus Empowers Women, that I’m worship looks like. Planning Committee. It is no coincidence hoping will do what the title suggests. that the theme for Roots Birmingham is DM: What do you hope will be achieved Changing Minds – The Challenge Of Social DM: What do you think is the value of through Salvationists gathering at Roots Justice, deliberately linking to the ‘I’ll Fight’ gathering together at events like Roots? Birmingham? Congress theme. DS: Gathering is key for every tribe. DS: God’s Kingdom expanded, people One of the most encouraging sights at The Salvation Army needs it particularly saved, saints on fire, revival in The Salvation Congress was seeing many respond to the because we are so often about work. Army. Genuine love that grows by its challenge issued by General Booth 100 We value service so much that we can very nature. Hope and freedom and truth years ago. Roots Birmingham is all about neglect some other aspects of our calling. proclaimed and experienced. Boundless providing practical teaching and salvation rolling over us and sharing real examples, resources saturating us – motivating us to and ideas to help others join in the ‘Social justice is the Holy spread it around the globe and Founder’s call to fight for salvation share it with our neighbours. Those and justice. Spirit reminding us of are a few things I’m hoping for. Q Major Danielle Strickland will be speaking on this key theme at who we are meant to be’ Roots Birmingham is taking Roots. place on 3 November 2012 at I caught up with Danielle to find out more Gathering helps us refocus, recharge and The Bingley Halls, Hockley, running about what she has been doing and hear remember – this was key for the Israelites alongside Regional Youth Rally at her thoughts on events, Roots and social and was commanded by the Lord. I Birmingham Citadel Corps. Guest justice. think if we are going to stay on track and speakers include Phil Wall (Raynes keep momentum we need to gather – Park) and Major Dean Pallant (IHQ), DM: Tell us a little about what you have remember, refresh, recharge and go out with sung worship led by Matt Leeder. been doing since you were last with us? again. For more information and to book DS: I’ve moved countries – from Australia online visit roots-conference.co.uk back to Canada as a corps officer in DM: Social justice is a key issue at the or telephone 01825 748883 Edmonton. I’ve had another baby boy – moment. Why do you think this subject is Moses was born this year. I’ve been busy receiving so much attention just now? Q Major McCombe is Territorial with an amazing team getting sexually DS: Social justice is the oldest theme in Evangelism Secretary

14 21 July 2012 SALVATIONIST www.salvationarmy.org.uk/salvationist BIBLE STUDY In the early Nineties, my father – a Church Army officer until his recent retirement – drove a van that bore the slogan: ‘Knowing Jesus means really Holiness and living’. Until people understand and believe that the heart of the gospel is that God wants to give our lives a makeover, talk of sin and repentance will probably be perceived as a threat. Our society no longer understands forgiveness and people are mission: a therefore too frightened to grapple with feelings of guilt and remorse. Admitting you did wrong is just too dangerous! This is where practical, visible holiness makes its entrance. The New Testament beautiful life calls Christians to shine like stars in the world’s darkness, reflecting God’s perfect holiness (Philippians 2:15; Matthew 5:14). Major David Cavanagh concludes his We are called to be ‘living icons of Christ’. three-part series Our lives should be Christ-centred to the extent that his marks are seen in us and we become ‘a window from God through which he reveals himself to the world’. In doing so, we follow the example of Jesus himself. People were drawn to Jesus because they sensed, however vaguely, that here was a man in whom simple, sheer goodness was embodied. Because Jesus was devoted to the God he knew as his COLLEAGUE told me of an Brengle’s approach, I also want to Father, his life mirrored the glory of God’s encounter with a shop assistant. suggest, was inspired by and reflected one holiness. The divine splendour that was A The girl had been struck by aspect of Jesus’ mission. According to revealed in the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2–9) the simple joy she saw in this John 10:10, Jesus said that he had come was always burning away in his heart, Salvation Army officer and her questions to give his followers life in all its fullness. and – even if they didn’t really understand had led to an opportunity to explain how His mission was to restore the integrity and why – people knew that he was someone knowing Jesus can transform your life. fullness of life which God intended humans uniquely special. The young girl was fascinated and eagerly to enjoy when he created them and which If people truly see the marks of Jesus asked: ‘Can God do that for me too?’ was lost when humankind rebelled against in our lives, then they may begin to see Listening to this story reminded me of its Creator. themselves as they are – and begin to David Rightmire’s characterisation realise they can be more than they of Samuel Logan Brengle as a are at present. They might not ‘holiness evangelist’. Brengle’s ‘The Salvation Army’s speak of themselves as impure aim was to bring people to Christ, sinners, but, like the prophet Isaiah but his message focused on unwavering belief in full when he saw God’s glory (6:1–5) holiness: he painted a picture of or Peter before Jesus (Luke 5:8), the beauty and joy of a heart and salvation led converts into they may realise how drab, dreary, life saturated with divine love, to polluted and second-rate life is which he invited his listeners to an experience of often without God and will want the aspire. abundant and joyful life that God I suggest that in taking this gives through Jesus. approach, Brengle was simply startling transformation’ That was certainly true of the giving theological articulation to a key I wonder if we need to rediscover the shop assistant mentioned earlier. Her factor in our early impact on society and place of holiness as an integral part of the interest was aroused, not by anything my success in winning people for Jesus. The gospel message. Reformed fellow officer said, but by my colleague’s Salvation Army’s unwavering belief in full – which believes that the Christian, while vibrant joie de vivre. She saw a glimpse salvation led converts into an experience forgiven, is still a miserable sinner – may of a richer, fuller, more rewarding life, and of often startling transformation: God’s focus on justification, but Wesleyan she wanted it: ‘Can God do that for me grace turned sinners into saints and this pietists who believe in regeneration and too?’ Q aroused the interest of family, friends and sanctification should surely be giving a neighbours who then asked hopefully: message that invites people to discover Q Major Cavanagh is General ‘Can God do that for me too?’ fullness of life through faith in Christ. Secretary, Italy and Greece

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Q Change or die Q Inspirational I clearly remember the first performance – a private showing to officers in London THE Editor invited comment upon Salvationist – and being part of that production. As the material on pages 12 and 13 of the overture began, a small number of the 23 June edition of Salvationist, officers rose and left their seats, making under a rather alarmist cover line THE issue of Salvationist (23 very obvious their protest at what they (‘Change or die’), which did not seem June) with its dramatic artwork later described as a ‘worldly exhibition’. to acknowledge that change is not and cover line ‘Change or die’, This behaviour reflected the attitude of new, but has ever been with us! the recently appointed Territorial a few corps music leaders who would Certainly our Salvation Army Commander’s message of hope and not agree with the formation of a spate inheritance needs to be safeguarded, encouragement and the back-page of corps rock bands during the Sixties but the adjective ‘delightful’ seems review of General John Larsson’s CD – especially when this involved young inappropriate. ‘Delightful’ may describe a was truly inspiring. bandsmen missing a Sunday night pleasant summer afternoon picnic, happy It was all gripping reading and I am now meeting because the rock band was children at play or an unexpected visit of at an age where I reminisce at statements evangelising away from the hall! friends – things that are there to be taken and articles that mention events in I had friends – wonderful Salvationist and enjoyed. context with the gradual evolvement musicians – who were shown the door But the Salvation Army inheritance that of our Movement. In the article and never returned. needs to be safeguarded calls for more ‘Safeguarding a delightful inheritance’ the Whatever our ‘modern’ viewpoint powerful adjectives: ‘hugely precious’, writer speaks loud and clear. ‘Change – contemporary versus traditional, ‘God-entrusted’, ‘Holy Spirit-inspired’. or die’ is indeed a matter the Army has accepting or rejecting – we must Such inheritance calls for committed, wrestled with since its founding. William remember that ‘whosoever will may dedicated, costly, disciplined, self- Booth was probably the most ‘out of the come’. denying, intelligent safeguarding – with box’ thinker we have ever had, yet his Simply put, we do indeed change or the serious awareness that, indeed, what undeniable promise to God was to be die. we do not nurture and cherish may be obedient to his calling. Christopher Priest, lost. It calls for the model of Salvationism The Larsson CD review pulls a vivid Atlanta, given in the article by Kevin Pallister as he memory from my bank with the ‘two Georgia, describes the ministry opportunities as a Johns’ collaborating in Take-Over Bid. USA school governor that he has developed, so taking his faith into the community in a creative and dedicated way. However, we also need to be aware At the same time, his work as young Q From glory that change can be very superficial people’s band leader fulfils a disciplined and have more to do with style than local officership role, which builds up the into glory substance. While style is not unimportant corps in the present and for the future. and needs to be up to date and relevant, His community involvement clearly I WAS intrigued by the recent piece substance addresses the fundamental witnesses to his Salvationism, it uses entitled ‘Change or die’. While matters of identity, integrity, purpose and and promotes Salvation Army resources I respect the sentiment I would motivation. and observes the courtesies of liaison respectfully point out that, from my These have to be faced on a personal with divisional headquarters and his own reading of Salvation Army history and as well as a corporate level, bearing in corps officer. my personal experience of the past mind the most basic change is that of Thank you for such a well-chosen seven decades, the Army has been heart and mind which occurs continually example of Salvationism, and thank in a process of change since about after conversion when, through the God for Kevin and all others who – 1865. ministry of the Holy Spirit, we are with commitment and as God leads Change is a natural process and we ‘changed from glory into glory, till in them – are safeguarding our precious resist at our peril. Change will continue to Heaven we take our place (SASB 438)’. inheritance. happen but the pace will vary from place Ray Kirby, Thank you for the part Salvationist and to place, as also will the application and Lieut-Colonel, other Army papers have in this goal. result from such change. Selby Margaret White, Colonel, London Readers sending letters by email should include their name, full rank if applicable and full postal address

Q The Editor responds: I do indeed Q Please remember, letters for publication in Salvationist should be carefully thought out, logically presented and charitably expressed take the point the colonel makes. The Q Not all letters can be printed adjective ‘delightful’ was taken from The Editor reserves the right to edit letters or print extracts Psalm 16:6 (NIV): ‘Surely I have a Q Write to Salvationist (Letters), 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN delightful inheritance’ and applied to an Q or email [email protected] Army context.

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officer of one’s unit ensured a long Headquarters’ staff and the officers of the Q I’m not in the weekend pass to attend. In those days red shield clubs. They provided a lifeline a British Army brigadier ranked higher to a young Salvationist on military service, picture! than a colonel, which added weight to keeping him in touch with God and The his request and Brigadier Lockyer never Salvation Army. IN his letter (Salvationist 2 June) made them any the wiser! My photograph shows British David Mortlock asks: ‘Are you in the Centres visited ranged from Essen, personnel playing alongside comrades of picture?’ No, I am not! I was serving Hannover, Hamburg, Cologne – sleeping Hannover Corps. Once again, I’m not in with the RAF in the south of France on straw – and Berlin, where we billeted the picture, as I was taking the shot from and my letter of application did not in the 1936 Olympic Stadium. Of all the a similar pile of rubble on the other side of reach Red Shield Headquarters in band music we played, the selection the street! Germany, so I missed the weekend in ‘Where Duty Calls’ stands out. At the first Kenneth Kilgour, Amsterdam. practice, Ken Kew played the emotive Greenock When I was posted to Germany it was cornet passage, ‘I must have the Saviour good to meet up with other Salvationist with me’. As he finished, the faces of the bandsmen serving in the Forces. The rest of the band registered a silent ‘Wow!’ Red Shield Services arranged weekends Albert Jakeway never wrote better. Q Wonderful for us, from Paris to Berlin. A letter from I cannot praise highly enough the Brigadier Alf Lockyer to the commanding help given by the Red Shield Services news!

IT was so encouraging to read the article by Major Colin Cowdery Q My father carried the flag (Salvationist 30 June) – in particular to learn of the experiences of the IN response to recent letters in Salvationist concerning a photograph of a cadets on their prayer walk. red shield band, I can confirm it was taken in Amsterdam in November 1946 Reading between the lines, one is able when the band, under the leadership of Brigadier Lockyer and Major Saywell, to get some idea of the difficulties faced participated in a Salvation Army congress (probably the first held since the when trying to witness in Pakistan, but to cessation of hostilities). hear how God is leading and inspiring the My father, Major John Moores, was the colour sergeant of this band and travelled cadets is wonderful news! widely with it to events in Holland, Belgium and Germany. I have added the training college there Many of the photos taken during this time show him proudly marching at the head of to my Thursday morning prayers. the band carrying the flag that meant so much to him. Paul Latham, Eileen Doncaster, Major, Boscombe Blairgowrie

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Hannah Mason Soldier

Gerry Slessenger Ben Cook Soldier Adherent member SWINDON CITADEL TWO years ago a neighbouring Salvationist family invited Hannah to the Army and she became a junior soldier. After due consideration, she decided to become a senior soldier and, in the presence of family members, was enrolled by corps officer Major Sylvia Watts. Having Lynda Newbury enjoyed her time in the singing company, she was also commissioned Peter Newbury as a songster. She testified: ‘Although I didn’t grow up in the Army, it somehow feels that I have been here all my life. I have never known Heather Phillips such a tight-knit group of people to welcome me with such open James Taylor arms. I want to thank everyone for supporting me and helping me Vic Jannels (not pictured) when my faith has been tested.’ Sheila Jannels (not She also referred to a verse in the Bible, which she said sums up pictured) being a soldier: ‘We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors.’ Adherent members Along with his family, Ben has recently begun attending the corps; HORSHAM they were present when Major Watts welcomed him as an adherent GERRY began attending meetings some months ago after moving to member. – K. S. be near his parents. He soon found his spiritual home at the corps and discovered more and more of God’s purposes for him. Gerry’s enrolment came at a significant time, as Recruiting Sergeant Donald Jones was the previous day. Donald had done much of the preparation for this enrolment. As Gerry signed the soldier’s covenant many people made their own personal covenants with God. Gerry was enrolled by corps officer Captain Ian Robin Glover Woodgate. Adherent member Lynda and Peter found themselves at The Salvation Army having BATLEY asked God what they should be doing with their lives and where they ROBIN has attended the corps with his wife, Grace, for some time. could be serving him. He felt it was time to recognise The Salvation Army as his spiritual Heather had a similar experience and shared with the congregation home. He testified that he has never felt as welcome anywhere else as how her grandfather had been in the Army. He had prayed daily that he did at the Army, a place he calls home. Robin was welcomed into she would find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. She now prays for the fellowship as an adherent member by corps officer Lieutenant her grandchildren in the same way. Wayne Duffy. – W. D. James met the corps officer outside the hall and got talking. The captain invited him to the meetings and he soon started to attend and receive help from the corps community programme. Vic and Sheila have been members of the congregation for a long time and are tremendous supporters of the work at Horsham through their leadership of the music sections and organising of fundraising and awareness events. Captain Woodgate welcomed the new adherent Clarrie Burdett members. – I. M. Adherent member EVESHAM CORPS leader Territorial Envoy Sandra Stanford was pleased to welcome Clarrie as an adherent member. He has found fulfilment in working in the charity shop and he loves to give his testimony and to tell stories to Cameo and lunch club members about his service in the Heather Appleton Merchant Navy. – P. S. Aline Garrity Soldiers LIVERPOOL WALTON HEATHER was brought up in the Army and was a member of Thatto Heath Corps. However, after leaving some years ago, Heather was invited to attend the Army at Liverpool Walton following a conversation with Songster Carol Stephens. Heather testified to George James soldiership not being her right, as she believed in her youth, but her Junior soldier privilege. ASHFORD Originally from Lebanon, Aline arrived in the UK some years ago. ALTHOUGH George was keen to become a junior soldier, during his She attended the parent-and-toddler group and received a warm preparation classes he asked if he could change the junior soldier’s welcome. Aline initially thought membership at the Army was promise. Instead of promising to be God’s loving and obedient child exclusive, but community manager Gill Collings invited her to a his suggestion was that he would try to be! At George’s enrolment the number of other activities, including the Alpha and A Life Worth congregation considered Deuteronomy 6:5 and 6 (NIV): ‘Love the Living courses. She testified to the friendliness and the feeling of Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all inclusiveness which drew her to the fellowship. your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be Corps officer Major Linda Billard enrolled Heather and Aline as upon your hearts.’ George was enrolled by corps officer Lieutenant soldiers. – L. B. Tim Swansbury. – R. C.

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Anne Francis Pauline Field Soldier Soldier GUISBOROUGH BRAINTREE ANNE was born in South Wales but moved to the North East with her PAULINE has a church background which led her Salvationist family at the age of five. Three years ago Anne began looking for a neighbour to invite her to the Army. She enjoyed the fellowship and church and, having discovered that her great-grandmother was a the worship and made a recommitment of her vows to the Lord. She Salvationist, she found the website for the corps and decided to attend. was enrolled by corps officer Major Cliff Bradbury. – C. B. She was overwhelmed by the friendly greeting and has attended ever since. Last year she became an adherent member but felt the time was right to make a further commitment. Anne says God has been her lifelong best friend and rock and she loves to tell other people about him. She was enrolled by corps officer Major Sarah Price. – S. S.

Lucille Grand Soldier SHERINGHAM LUCILLE was brought up in a Christian home and joined The Chris Tyler Salvation Army when she was 16. In 1966 she moved to Sheringham Angela Tyler where she met and married Ray. They moved to Essex and joined the Soldiers Baptist Church, but the call of the Army was never far away and they TUNBRIDGE WELLS returned to Sheringham. In 2010 Lucille sat in the new hall and felt CHRIS and Angela have attended the Army for some time and felt at God speak to her through some Scripture that had always been part of home because of the warmth and friendship of the corps members. her Christian walk: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart… They were enrolled as soldiers by corps officer Major Elizabeth These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your Lloyd. – A. S. hearts’ (Deuteronomy 6:5 and 6, NIV). She knew the Lord was asking her to make a recommitment. Corps officer Major Alan Read enrolled Lucille as a soldier and she joined the songsters to sing ‘The Army Of The Lord’. – A. C.

Omsa Driscoll Maureen Mills Rosemary Parrott Adherent members

Pat Hover Steve Humphries Adherent members HOXTON Harriet Martin OMSA has attended the corps for a while and decided to make The Joel Drury Salvation Army her church. Pat has also attended for some time, Junior soldiers having been introduced through the day centre. Steve formerly PETERBOROUGH CITADEL attended another corps but had not been to the Army for some time, MAUREEN and Rosemary took part in the Start course at the corps day although he always considered it his church. He works for the corps, centre and decided to make new commitments. Corps officer Major driving the minibus as well as other duties. Beth Maddern welcomed Maureen and Rosemary as adherent members. Omsa, Pat and Steve were welcomed by corps officer Major Mike Harriet and Joel were supported by their families during their Smith. – M. S. enrolments. They were enrolled as junior soldiers by Joel’s grandfather, Lieut-Colonel Keith Howarth. – A. M.

Kimberley Borland Zak Reid Junior soldiers Soul Stanford CUMBERNAULD Junior soldier KIMBERLEY and Zak were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps PLYMOUTH EXETER HALL WHITLEIGH officer Lieutenant Joanna Moir. Kimberley’s family joined the corps SOUL was enrolled as a junior soldier on the 130th corps anniversary. through the parent-and-toddler group. Zak went to the corps when he He has wanted to be a junior soldier for a long time and is finally old and his twin sisters were dedicated to God. Zak and Kimberley were enough. He was very excited on the day of his enrolment and sang ‘O excited to be making a commitment to follow Jesus, inviting friends Happy Day’ with his father, corps officer Captain Kelston Stanford. and family to celebrate with them. They used the song ‘God Can Do Soul was enrolled by his grandfather, Territorial Envoy Paul Stanford Anything’ as their testimony of their trust in the Lord. – J. M. (Tewkesbury and Evesham). – K. S./T. R.

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ARMY PEOPLE Anglesey (80 on 30 July). singing group for many years and was over- Retirement addresses: Majors Ian and Irene 60 club secretary. PALACE VISIT Kerrison, Selby; Majors David and Lorraine Ethel had a very real War Cry pub minis- Bandsman Donald and Songster Linda Orr, Wakefield, Rochester; Major Peggy Smardon, try; she took time to talk to people of all ages Rutherglen, received invitations to a garden party Weston-super-Mare. and listen to their problems, and was often at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. asked to sing. PROMOTED TO GLORY In later years active involvement became LOCAL OFFICER APPOINTED Maureen Baxter, Kirkcaldy; Rachel Marshall, prayerful support. Full of grace and wisdom, SCL Alison Quick, Leighton Buzzard. Halifax; Sheila Baker, Bridlington. Ethel is remembered for her lovely smile, great sense of humour and kind Christian MARRIAGE caring. Sean O’Leary-Wilkins to Tracy Wilkins at Her three sons – David, John and Peter – Cheltenham by Captain Steve Smith. miss her greatly. – S. K.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES ERIC NORMAN, Diamond: Jim and Mrs Iris Houchen, Thornaby. TRIBUTES WARRINGTON Golden: Mike and Mrs Avis Upson, Harpenden; BORN into a Salvationist Rtd SL Dennis and S/Sec Mrs Hilda Harrison, FLORENCE family at Warrington on Darlaston; Howard and OSCL Mrs Ruth GARDENER, Easter Monday 1933, Eric Johnson, Reading Central (4 August). NUNEATON asked Jesus into his life as GOD has called home to a young child and became DEDICATED TO GOD Glory his oldest soldier at a committed Christian and Salvationist. He Kathryn Jane, daughter of John and Ivon Baker, Nuneaton. Flo was born in played in Army bands for 62 years. at Cheltenham by Captain Steve Smith; Rowan 1911 and became a soldier He met his wife Shirley at the Army, but it John, son of David and Sarah Coulthard, at at the corps in 1928. She loved to sing and wasn’t until Eric joined the Navy and, by Sunderland Millfield by Majors David and Maureen was a songster for many years. chance, they met up again in Plymouth that Gill; Benjamin James Llewelyn, son of Philip and She worked in a textile factory for 46 romance blossomed. Rachael Nurse, at Blackpool Citadel by Territorial years, and – having no family of her own – Their first home was in Plymouth. The Envoy Ian Browning; Phoebe Rose, daughter of was ‘adopted’ by some close friends who family later lived in London for six years Steve Halliwell and Angela Whenlock, at Bolton took her into their home. She lived with them while Eric worked for the Army’s Assurance Citadel by Major Fiona Broom; Max Richard, son for many years. Society. Returning to Warrington, he became of Richard Charlton and Claire Sherratt, at Portland Flo was housebound in recent years and a valued corps member and a faithful witness by Major Granville Myers; Mollie Anne, daughter despite her great age was very clear in her for the Lord. of Ian and Becca Martin, at Weymouth by Captain mind. She knew the Lord had prepared an He is greatly missed by his wife, three Kath Myers. eternal home for her. – C. V. daughters, six grandchildren, one great- grandchild, and the many people whose lives BEREAVED MRS ETHEL SUFFIELD, he touched. – P. F. CT Kathleen Foster, Bolton Citadel, of her sister BROMSGROVE Pat; S/Reservist Gill Ellson, Wellingborough, of THE first soldier to be enrolled after the RETIRED SONGSTER her sister Sheila Chown. corps re-opened in 1983, Ethel was intro- LEADER ALAN duced to the Army by her grandmother at BARRY, RETIRED OFFICERS Aberdare before moving to Bromsgrove as a GAINSBOROUGH Birthday congratulations: Major Ivor Jackson, teenager. Very gifted musically, she led the BORN into a Salvationist family at Rossington, where he lived all his life, ENGAGEMENTS Commissioner Alistair Herring: Korea, Sat Alan became a successful master butcher 21 Jul - Mon 23 with his own business. He was a highly GENERAL LINDA BOND: respected music leader at Rossington, sing- USA Eastern, Th 26 July - Mon 30; Ghana, Tu 7 Commissioners Amos and Rosemary ing company leader at Doncaster and spent Aug - Mon 13; ICO, Sun 19, Wed 22 Makina: Rwanda (Commissioning), Fri 3 Aug - 30 years as songster leader at Gainsborough. Mon 6 This included a period of extra responsibility THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF for the band. Presentation, planning and high (COMMISSIONER BARRY SWANSON) International Staff Songsters: South America standards of music-making were hallmarks AND COMMISSIONER SUE SWANSON: East, Fri 20 Jul - Th 26; USA Eastern, Fri 27 - of Alan’s leadership. ICO, Tu 24 Jul Tu 31 His catering skills were much utilised by arranging many corps dinners and barbecues. THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER During the past 11 months Alan fought a (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) difficult battle against cancer. AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: He is greatly missed for his leadership, Sunbury Court (Territorial Music School), Sun 22 OFFICIAL GAZETTE encouragement and dedication. A true family Jul UK Territory man, he leaves his wife, Irene, and daugh- ters, Katie and Sarah. – A. H. THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID TERRITORIAL CERTIFICATE IN HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE The Hexagon, Reading (Territorial Music School Rtd CSM George Brown, Portsmouth PLEASE note that soldiers’ tributes finalfestival), Sat 28 Jul; London South-East Citadel. submitted for publication should be no (installation of divisional leaders), Sun 29; Star ANDRÉ COX longer than 120 words. Good quality College, Cheltenham (SAFE School of Music and Commissioner, pictures will be included with tributes. Drama), Fri 3 Aug Territorial Commander

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[email protected] SALVATIONIST 21 JULY 2012 21-23 search of a good meal in comfortable and welcoming surroundings. RESOURCE OF To round off this very special edition, Bill and Kerry look back on some of the music featured in Link over the years. They also THE WEEK introduce the new presenters for the new Link – Esther Shephard and Lieutenant Mark Cotterill. Major Philippa Smale (Germany and Lithuania) reviews the 50th edition of Link, the video magazine Q Link – The Salvation Army’s video magazine, is available in DVD or VHS format, priced £10 per issue or £30 by of The Salvation Army subscription for four issues from the Video Production Unit, To celebrate the 50th edition of Link, presenters Bill Hamilton and THQ. Email [email protected] or telephone 020 Captain Kerry Coke look back on some of the highlights from the 7367 4975 to subscribe 13 years of the magazine’s existence. In Link Around The World, they remind viewers of some of the countries Link has visited in its mission to show people the work of The Salvation Army worldwide. BIBLE VERSES In Link Makes A Difference, Bill and Kerry look at how the The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in magazine helped provide pigs for Haitians and assisted in keeping green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my a rehabilitation centre for addicts open. soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Captains Gordon and Kate Cotterill, now on the staff of William Booth College, remember their work at the oldest Salvation Army (Psalm 23: 1–3 New International Version) corps in the world – Poplar. Their ministry in that area of London was featured in an early edition of Link and they talk about how what happened there has shaped their thinking and their teaching. Major Anne Read visits the newly refurbished William Booth PRAYER College and reflects on how important it is to actively remember Dear Lord, sometimes we are worried by the changes we have to God’s faithfulness. face. Taking a path that leads into the unknown can be frightening. Bill then revisits Booth House Lifehouse in Swindon to discover But we thank you that you are always with us and your strength is what happened to The Sandwich People, a project featured a few always available to us. Amen. years ago. The sandwich-making is still going strong – with a new team – and there is also a new business venture that repairs bicycles. To celebrate the last in the present series of Did I Ever Tell SONG You..?, Bill looks back on his life as a TV journalist and football The King of love my shepherd is, referee. Whose goodness faileth never; After 11 years, Link returns to Kilbirnie to the Army’s centre I nothing lack if I am his for adults with learning disabilities and discovers that it is And he is mine for ever. flourishing, with the café now a very popular venue for people in (Henry Williams Baker, SASB 53)

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The Himalayas from Khumbu Glacier Valley, Nepal. Picture: ROBERT HARVEY