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1 December 2012 // No. 1375 // Price 60p // Also available digitally CONTENTS

3. FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR 11. – 14.

4. PAPERS This week’s quotes from the papers and picture caption competition results

5. – 9. NEWS

William Booth College // IHQ // East Midlands // Oldham Roundthorn // Selby // Stotfold // Skewen // Northampton Central // Westminster Abbey // Southsea // Staple Hill // Worthing // Tunstall // Cannock // Detmold // Trowbridge // Camborne // Rushden // South Shields // Sale // Guisborough // Salisbury // Alrewas // Sudbury // Pokesdown // Morecambe // THQ // Mirfield //

10. LETTERS 5.

11. – 14. RETIRED OFFICERS’ CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

15. BIBLE STUDY Advent means a major change

16. & 17. NEW COMMITMENTS

18. & 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS Army people, engagements and tributes 7. 9.

20. REVIEWS R5Words Of Life ( January – April 2013) R5Christmas!

21. – 23. ADVERTS

24. THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

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The uptake from our retired officers proves what a good SEASON’S idea it’s been. Of course, it’s not only a cost-saving exercise. Unfortunately the older we get the greater the probability is GREETINGS that we might lose an address here and there. I confess that, each year, I receive a card from friends in the Netherlands HAVE you noticed where the comma comes in the carol and I have the embarrassment of not being able to ‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’? The meaning of the line reciprocate, as I have managed to mislay their address. Very is confused if you have the comma after ‘ye’ (or ‘you’ as some frustrating! versions have it). It has nothing to do with ‘merry gentlemen’ Our letters page this week carries two requests from – whether or not aided by drink. The word ‘rest’ should be people anxious to link up with friends they have lost understood as ‘keep’ and the word ‘merry’ is derived from somewhere along life’s pathway. While Salvationist is ‘mighty’ or ‘strong’. So – in a pc world – ‘God keep you reluctant to carry such requests most of the time – lest we strong, gentlefolk’ might be the intended greeting. are inundated with similar letters – we look on such Salvationist, of course, is all in favour of Christian people approaches with a little more sympathy at this time of year. offering season’s greetings to one another and especially to We hope and pray that all our readers will enter this non-Christian friends. You might, perhaps, be reluctant to Advent season knowing that they are loved and remembered, mention faith or religion or speak the name of Jesus outside not just because they will receive a greeting on a card – or your family or worshipping fellowship most of the year, via a notice in this paper – but because but then Christmas comes along bringing with it the the greatest greeting ever known will opportunity to select a card with an appropriate verse of soon be heard again as we recall the Scripture and bear witness to your beliefs. (Not to mention angel choir singing: ‘Glory to God the possibility of purchasing charity cards to help others in the highest heaven, and on earth less fortunate than ourselves.) peace’. According to the Greeting Card Association (GCA) website, the Greeting Card Market Report 2012 reveals that STEPHEN PEARSON nearly £1.38 billion was spent on single cards in the past year – more than is spent on a year’s supply of tea and coffee put together. Retired Officers Secretary Major James Williams (THQ) and Salvationist have united to help our retired officers drink more tea and coffee this year (Fairtrade, I sincerely hope!) by offering them the opportunity of purchasing a spot in our centre four pages this week to send greetings to all their friends and acquaintances without the added expense of multiple cards, envelopes and postage stamps. (The GCA website, incidentally, states that the average retail price of a card is now £1.51, up from £1.45 the previous year.)

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Salvationist 1 December 2012 3 PAPERS THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS

‘FOOTNOTE’ WHO GAVE US THE TACKLING ALCOHOL HARM MESSIAH A coalition of leading medical organi- Handel’s Messiah would never have been sations has called on the Government created without the input of an ‘unknown’ to set a minimum alcohol price of librettist… Letters from Handel to Charles 50 pence per unit to help tackle the Jennens, who is credited with writing the problems caused by cheap drink… scriptural text, refer to the piece as ‘your Messiah’. Sarah Bardwell, the director of The Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) the Handel House Museum, where the said the minimum unit price tariff would letters are to be put on display, said: target the heaviest drinkers. Methodist Recorder ‘Without Jennens there would be no Messiah... It was he who had the idea to create the Messiah in the first place.’ JUDGE BACKS RIGHT OF SOCIAL- Church Times MEDIA CRITIC OF GAY MARRIAGE A social-housing group based in Manchester GAY WEDDING BILL TO ‘REMOVE acted in breach of contract when it demoted ALL DOUBT’ ON CHURCH OPT-OUT one of its managers for posting a comment Churches are to receive an explicit on Facebook opposing gay marriage in opt-out from having to perform gay churches… marriages after ministers received Mr Justice Briggs said: ‘Mr Smith’s postings legal warnings that refusals to do so about gay marriage in church are not, viewed may fall foul of human rights laws. objectively, judgmental, disrespectful or A Bill, to be published in the new liable to cause upset or offence. They are year, will include a ‘double lock’ written widely held views, frequently to be heard on into the legislation that would allow radio and television, or read in the churches not to host such ceremonies. newspapers.’ The Times Church Times

PICTURE CAPTION COMPETITION RESULTS

On 10 November Salvationist asked readers for captions for Where did you say our new off icers were from? this picture which shows an early carolling stint at the NEC by Richard Arnold, Gravesend. members of Birmingham Citadel Band which attracts the attention of Star Wars character Darth Vader supported by the It’s the International Darth Band. Imperial Guard. Here is a selection of the best suggestions: Chris Powell, Huntingdon.

It was on a Star Wars night… Peter Bale, Westcliff-on-Sea.

Sorry guys but the Santa and elves costumes have all been hired out. Lee Fisher, Droitwich.

Darth Vader requests the band plays ‘Lightwalk’. David Newstead, Tamworth.

I already know what you’ve got for Christmas: I felt your presents Jonathon Webb, Sittingbourne.

4 Salvationist 1 December 2012 NEWS Pictures: PAUL HARMER

A landmark in Graduates gather in the assembly hall vocation and service The Open Learning category, Following the awards presen- WILLIAM BOOTH which is open to anyone, covered a tation, student representatives COLLEGE broad spectrum of subjects includ- Guy Poland (WBC) and Cap- ing Salvation Story, How to Study tain Steven Smith (Cheltenham MORE than 200 people gath- the Bible and Is This Your Life? Citadel) responded. Guy said ered in the assembly hall for the SISTAD’S partnership with that studying makes a difference School for In-Service Training other training providers was at the front line in social services. and Development (SISTAD) reflected by the presence of Captain Smith said that he awards day. The recipients Maria Thompson (Principal, wanted to be a better pastoral reflected the diversity of those Havering College). Awards were carer and serve with a greater who have studied and achieved presented for Doctor of Philos- degree of effectiveness for God’s awards – some specific to areas The Rev Paul Ballard ophy, MA Applied Theology, Kingdom. of service and others intended to acknowledges student Celtic Mission and Spirituality, Principal Lieut-Colonel deepen Christian life and experi- achievements Mission (Evan gelism), Pastoral Anthony Cotterill (WBC) ence. In words of welcome, Theology and Religious Studies, expressed gratitude and apprecia- Director Major Gillian Jackson Other certificates were presented BA (Hons) Pastoral Care tion to students, staff and support- (SISTAD) said that she was for Engage to Change (sup- with Psychology, Completed ers and to Professor Ballard and passionate about lifelong learn- porting homeless people) and BA Pastoral Care with Psy - Havering College partners. Major ing and likened this to the Preparing to Teach in the Life- chology Programme and Diploma Tracey Palmer (WBC) concluded psalmist wanting to be taught by long Learning Sector (PTLLS). in Management and Leadership. the afternoon with prayer. – J. K. God. Major David Taylor (SISTAD) offered prayer and Salvation Army work bodia was commenced by a small pursued and have now been Major Tom Stirling (SISTAD) team from Korea in 2009. A completed. introduced guest speaker the begins in Cambodia member of that team, Young The official opening was Rev Paul Ballard (Emeritus IHQ People’s Sergeant-Major Kim, conducted by territorial leaders Professor, Cardiff University) Hong-soo, returned to Cam- Commissioners Park, Man-hee who described the day as a land- THE General has announced bodia some time later and began and Kim, Keum-nyeo (Korea) in mark in vocation and service for that Salvation Army work has a ministry with some university Phnom Penh on 22 November. the students. In his message he been established officially in the students in Phnom Penh. They were accompanied by a referred to Colossians 1:15 and Kingdom of Cambodia, with During the 95th corps anni- group of 45 officers and soldiers urged everyone to have a full effect from 22 November 2012, versary celebrations at Ah Hyun from Korea. The officers view of Christ, a wider view of taking the total number of Corps in the Seoul Division of appointed in charge of the new ministry and to trust in the countries in which the Army has Korea, a declaration of vision work are Captain Shin, Jin-kyun gospel. officially recognised work to 126. was made, one aspect of which and Captain Lim, Hyang. Professor Ballard, assisted by This has been a topic of was a commitment to plant a The inaugural meeting was SISTAD personnel, presented con ver sation at IHQ since 2008, corps in Cambodia. attended by civic dignitaries the awards. NVQ achievements when the Korea Territory first While the short-term ministry (including the Republic of included Assessors Award, expressed an interest in explor- was under way, various other Korea’s Ambassador to the Leadership and Management in ing the possibility of mission aspects, such as legal registration Kingdom of Cambodia) together Care Services, Health and Social outreach there. A short-term of the Army in the Kingdom with church and business Care and Customer Service. ministry programme to Cam - of Cambodia, were being leaders. – A. R.

Salvationist 1 December 2012 5 NEWS Picture courtesy: Leaders meet for retreat

EAST MIDLANDS Selby Post

LEADERS of adult and family ministries groups in the division met at Leicester South for their annual retreat day themed Because You’re Worth It. Delegates spent time thinking about the greatness and worth of God and Major Lorna Doust (Kettering) treated them to a spiritual spa. In the afternoon Divisional Family Officer Major Corps thanks Joy Caddy presented Women Of Worth material. After a time of villagers sharing ideas for the various SELBY areas of service represented, Major Caddy led the group in A CONCERT at All Saints worship. – J. C. parish church, Cawood, thanked villagers for supporting the OLDHAM ROUNDTHORN: Army’s door-to-door appeal The Autumn Fair was a huge during the past ten years. success; it raised £900, which Andy Peddle is welcomed at Stockton as he tours the territory to The programme included a will help maintain the corps as brass ensemble from Castleford fundraise for the Army’s work with homeless people and an integral part of the commu- and soloists Ruth Betteridge nity. – I. H. anti-human trafficking (soprano) and Alistair Campbell (trumpet and cornet) accompa- nied by church organist Peter Festival of praise Burness (pictured above). SKEWEN Corps officer Captain Ian Haylett compèred, shared a brief CHELTENHAM Songsters epilogue and thanked villagers de lighted corps folk with a festi- on behalf of visitors to the val of praise. Songs such as ‘He Tuesday Kitchen, a drop-in Sought Me’ and ‘I Will Wait For service held at the corps for You’ framed a poignant time of people in need. – R. K. testimony, while upbeat items reflected the joy with which the Songsters share meeting. At least one person songsters ministered. The pro- Band brings attended as a result of the open- gramme challenged the audience, fellowship blessings air ministry the day before. leaving everyone encouraged. NORTHAMPTON STOTFOLD – C. D. – S. L. CENTRAL

MANNSSAMBANDET SONGSTER weekend provided (Nor way, Iceland and The an opportunity for fellowship Færoes) visited for a weekend as with songsters from neighbour- part of 125th corps anniversary ing corps. celebrations. The Norwegian On Saturday evening a capac- musicians, supported by the host ity congregation welcomed band, thrilled the crowds in Milton Keynes Songsters who Hitchin market square with presented a varied programme their excellent singing and interspersed with brass and enthusiasm. On Saturday even- timbrel items and a hymn tune Corps officer Major Irene Draycott (left), community manager ing a capacity audience was played on bottles! blessed by the quality of the Rachel Steward (third right), Major Alison Thompson (DHQ, far Lieut-Colonel Trevor Davis music and powerful testimonies. right) and volunteers are pictured outside Sale charity shop; the led the Sunday morning meeting Lieutenant Rune Berg and a Mayor of Trafford (Councillor Patricia Young) re-opened the supported by Northampton East band member led the Sunday shop following refurbishment Band and Songsters. – G. S.

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Soldiers and civilians meet to remember DETMOLD Picture: JO PARSONS MAJOR Jonathan Greetham (Red Shield Defence Services Detmold and Sennelager) joined the Senior Chaplain, 20 Armoured Major Jonathan Greetham with British Legion representatives Brigade, for the dedication of a memorial to commemorate the loss of 23 lives from the brigade during deployment to Afghanistan. On Remembrance Sunday morning, Major Katrina Greetham shared in the brigade service. In the afternoon, the majors led a service at the red shield centre attended by soldiers, service families, German civilians, veterans from the area Territorial leaders and representatives of the Royal attend memorial Worthing Band participates in the town’s service of remembrance British Legion. – K. G. service We will remember WESTMINSTER ABBEY SOUTHSEA

TERRITORIAL leaders Com- THE Lord Mayor of Ports- missioners André and Silvia mouth (Councillor Frank Jonas) Cox, pictured with event organ- and Lady Mayoress (Patricia iser Martin Parsons, were among Jonas) joined corps folk and 40 people who gathered at the members of The Royal British Memorial to the Innocents for a Legion, Royal National Lifeboat service in memory of children Institution and St John Ambu- who have suffered in wars past lance for a service of remem- and present. brance. The meeting began with The service, led by the Rev a procession of standards and Hugh Ellis and Canon Jane readings from the lord mayor Hedges, included the laying of a and lady mayoress. Pupils from the singing company sang ‘Jesus service concluded with Bandsman wreath, a minute’s silence, read- schools in the area presented Reigns’; the band and songsters Russell Morrison sounding Last ings and prayers. Children of Thoughts of Remembrance, and supported throughout. The Post and Reveille. – T. M. active service personnel currently in Afghanistan attended the event. Pupils from various schools represented children involved in the Second World War evacuation scheme in which The Salvation Army played a key supportive role. – A. R.

STAPLE HILL: On Remem- brance Sunday evening the corps presented a concert attended by Corporal Mark Bulbeck (King’s Having never been recognised Royal Hussars) – the corps had officially for his service during prayed for him while he was on a the Second World War and the tour of duty in Afghanistan. Palestine conflict, Ron Sealey, Corps member Gary Matthews pictured with corps officer represented St John Ambulance Major Nigel Govier, receives in the Royal Albert Hall Festival of Remembrance and at the Tunstall’s Bandsman Ross Leighton wears his Army cadet his medals at Cannock on Cenotaph, Whitehall. – V. W. uniform to sound Last Post and Reveille at Rudyard, Leek Remembrance Sunday

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Band brings strong gospel message TROWBRIDGE

SOUTHERN Divisional Youth Band presented a vibrant Saturday evening festival for the 132nd corps anniversary. The varied programme included the marches ‘Camp Happyland’ and ‘Shoeburyness’ and Dudley Bright’s magnificent ‘Paean’. The musicians played with a confidence and maturity that belied their youth. Among the many highlights was the sensitive playing of George Lawrence (cornet) in ‘Don’t Doubt Him Now’. Through a programme well chosen to enter- tain and engage the listener, the large audience was challenged with a strong gospel message. Majors Jill and Ken Bartlett (Torquay) led Sunday worship and encouraged the congregation to give thanks for the years of witness and commit to the future. – S. S.

CAMBORNE: Divisional Chil- dren’s Officer Yvonne West led the YP anniversary meeting and Musicians lead The band opened the Saturday meeting and spoke on the cour- used puppets to illustrate her festival with ‘Cwm Rhondda’ and age and obedience of Joshua. The story. The learners band played thought-provoking ‘This I Know’ and the songsters weekend concluded with a rous- in public for the first time and meetings contributed ‘High Adventure’ ing and thought-provoking members were presented with GUISBOROUGH and ‘Hymn To The Conqueror’. programme. Chris Newing and prizes. – N. R. Soloists included Lyndon Joel Griffin contributed a cornet THE band celebrated its 128th Moorby (trombone), Jayne duet. Soloists included Emma RUSHDEN: More than 100 anniversary with the visit of Griffin (tenor horn) and Kay Harris (clarinet), Dane Sheldon people attended the First Sunday Leeds West Hunslet Band and Moorby (vocal). Major Peter (euphonium) and Malcolm event with guest Bandmaster Songsters. Kendall led the Sunday morning Abbey (vocal). – S. S. Richard Phillips (Kettering Cita - del). The congregation received Many listen to spiritual blessing through his piano playing and testimony. Salvation Brass – G. E. SALISBURY

SOUTH SHIELDS: The recently WHEN visiting for the 134th re-formed songsters accepted an corps anniversary, Salvation invitation to sing at South Brass (pictured) played by a Tyneside Hospital to celebrate plaque in Salisbury Cathedral Hospital Sunday. – J. G. that commemorates Charles Fry. SALE: The songsters presented Many listened to the band, a concert at the Methodist including Salvationists from church in Stalybridge using the various places. After this the theme Praise and Devotion. A band moved to the shopping brass group gave contrast to the centre to play to the crowds there. programme with multimedia when Majors Bruce and concert. Songster Joanne James In the evening, a capacity presentations. Many people Christine Tulloch led the meet- sang ‘The Potter’s Hand’. – E. Y. congregation enjoyed a varied joined in worship on Sunday ings. – P. C.

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Picture: LET’S IMAGINE DESIGN Territorial Territorial leaders Commis- Everyone is sioners André and Silvia Cox Commander participated in the service led by encouraged to read dedicates Salvation Lieut-Colonel Drew who, in the Bible words of welcome to the many THQ Army memorial who had gathered, spoke of ALREWAS honour reflected in the National AT a meeting of THQ, DHQ Memorial. The Territorial Com - and corps representatives, Com - SALVATIONISTS and friends mander went on to say that it is a missioner Silvia Cox (TPWM) gathered at the National place of honour and peace: ‘This spoke about Deepening Our Memorial Arboretum for the is not a cemetery, but a place for Relationship With God – a dedication of the Salvation Army people to pause and reflect in a yearly Bible reading plan recently memorial. The site, located in the busy world. There is a danger we endorsed by territorial leader- Midlands, honours members of forget our past and take for ship. The commissioner shared the Armed Services who have lost granted the price that has been the vision for people linked to their lives in conflict since the paid for our freedom.’ He went The Salvation Army to read Second World War. The Salvation on to urge people to read Psalm God’s word and find a deeper Army memorial represents the 78, stressing that God will have relationship with God. Army’s close relationship over victory. Following Christina ‘If we want God to speak to us many years with Armed Service Rosetti’s poem ‘Remember’ read we need to read his word,’ she personnel and their families. by Lieut-Colonel Drew, Com- said. ‘To read the whole Bible may Retired Corps Sergeant- missioner Silvia Cox spoke a seem too much, but surely the Major John Stanyard (Kettering prayer of dedication and the TC New Testament is manageable!’ Citadel) visited the National laid a wreath at the altar. Burton- Captain Phil Layton (Hythe) Memorial three years ago and felt on-Trent Band played hymn explained how the corps had that something was missing; he tunes as people arrived and also already started to read through suggested that a Salvation Army accompanied the singing. – J. K. the Bible using a daily reading memorial should be erected. plan for the New Testament. Lieut-Colonel Marion Drew SUDBURY: Anglia Fellowship POKESDOWN: Majors Geoff More information about read- (THQ) has worked to make it Band visited as part of the 130th and Liz Chape (DHQ) led the ing through the Bible will be happen, together with the trus- corps anniversary celebrations. first corps day retreat at Cliff available in the new year. – J. K. tees of the Arboretum, project The band’s programme included House and Sunday worship the manager Mel Gillman (Sutton) ‘Neath The Flag’, ‘Soli Deo next day. Using the theme From MIRFIELD: During a Sunday of Let’s Imagine, sculptor Gloria’, a trombone quartet and A Spark To A Flame, worship, morning meeting 23 charity Andrew Moore and Wiltshire soloists Brian Cooper (piano), Bible study and meditation shop and coffee morning volun- glassmakers Proto Studios. Trevor Middleton (tenor horn) foc used on Nehemiah. Corps teers received certificates of At the dedication ceremony and Bram Cross (vocal). – T. M. folk were encouraged to follow appreciation in recognition of Mel Gillman explained the God’s leading and develop their their valuable service. Afterwards idea behind the memorial’s own flame-filled ministries. corps members served lunch for design, which shows one hand – C. B. the volunteers. – J. L. reaching up to another to link in with the expression Heart To God Hand To Man. Throughout the site there is a focus on the expression of hope with beams of light shining through the memorials and the chapel. The Salvation Army memorial is the only one made of glass and can be viewed to full effect when light shines through it. The wording on the memorial Be Still And Know That I Am God creates an opportunity for quiet reflection. Adverse weather conditions meant large areas of the site were Adherent member Vaughan flooded, including the part close Hinton celebrates his 100th Lieut-Colonel Ray Steadman-Allen (OF) signs copies of his new to the memorial, and so the birthday with corps members service of dedication was held in book ‘History, Harmony And Humanity’ at Worthing Retired the arboretum chapel. at Morecambe Musicians Fellowship

Salvationist 1 December 2012 9 LETTERS

BOYHOOD Stephen Cobb and the staff band for SURVEYS HELP BUT another great recording. INFLUENCES While at SP&S recently I also picked SPIRITUAL WORK CHANGED MY LIFE up the new CD by the International IS FOR ALL Staff Songsters and was thrilled with AS a five-year-old Jewish boy, I was the recording of ‘Jesus Himself Drew RICHARD Sheppard makes a number evacuated in 1939 to a Salvationist Near’ – brilliant! of interesting points in his letter family in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Can we please have a similar series (Salvationist 17 November). I totally They were the Seamark family and, of of classical songster pieces recorded endorse his first point that the life and course, attended the local corps. It was by the ISS before all the former work of The Salvation Army in this my first contact with and, songsters of the 1960s go to Glory? territory is indeed very substantially although I was not with the family a long funded by public donations and time, the seed was sown. Brian Camplin, legacies. This includes funding deficits In later years, I was not only saved, Morecambe on our social work and a substantial but also baptised, and eventually part of our community expression. entered full-time ministry. At that time Much of this income comes from our I wondered if there were any of the family OLDEST QUARTET fundraising appeals programme. Even still surviving. During National Service IN THE ARMY? as I write, our national Christmas I met Salvationist Neville Hebborn from appeal 2012 is starting and is Leicester. I experienced the Holy Spirit’s CALLING all Salvation Army bandsmen anticipated to deliver more than release when witnessing his knee-drill. and women. Can you beat this? £11 million this year. Then in more recent years I had a When the four of us began our Fundraising doesn’t just happen and connection with Snettisham Corps, Christmas carolling this year our to do it effectively requires a deep which was under the leadership of Bram average age was 83! insight into the public’s attitude towards and Jackie Taylor. I imagine Bram is us and expectations of us. To achieve now but had heard Clive Johnson-Fitzwilliam this insight, we carry out a great deal that Jackie lived not far away from me Lower Norton of research into people’s perceptions near Colchester. Again I thought she and understanding of us, how aware may like to know the influence their they are of us and what they say ministry had upon me. GEORGINA SEEKS about us. Now, as an adherent member at MARY Richard’s second point is, in Harwich, I feel as if I have come home. essence, whether market research If it’s possible, I would like to renew I HAVE been asked to try and trace a could help our evangelism. The contact with any of the above. Mary Campbell who was, I’m told, a research into attitudes and perceptions captain in 1975. She came from is disseminated at headquarters to Lewis Park, Larkhall in Lanarkshire and trained as a officers and staff to help them develop Dovercourt nurse, working at Stonehouse Hospital. communications and resources, She worked overseas presumably as but that is only part of the story. an Army officer. Evangelism, church growth and ISS OUGHT TO She was a bridesmaid for Georgina outreach are not the exclusive RECORD A McMorran, who wants to make contact domain of THQ departments. Their with Mary. role is to provide suitably developed, HERITAGE SERIES If anyone can help, they can get appropriate, relevant resources. The in touch with me on 01576 202859, real work takes place by meeting I AM now in possession of my fourth CD during office hours. Or email me at people where they are and this is the in the Heritage series recorded by the kathryn.normanton@salvationarmy challenge for every corps officer and International Staff Band. What a great .org.uk. every Salvationist. surprise to receive two CDs, rather than It is by speaking to people and just one. I well remember, as a Kathryn Normanton, listening to them that we appreciate bandsman, many of these pieces arriving Lockerbie their personal situation, expectations on my music stand for the first time, and and beliefs. Surveys help us in some cases wondering where we were understand the broad picture and going with this new music. Readers sending letters by email deliver the right resources, but the real One piece was ‘The Present Age’, and should include their name, full rank work of bringing people to adopt The I remember Leslie Condon visiting our if applicable and full postal address Salvation Army as their spiritual home band practice a couple of days before O The Editor reserves the right to is a personal task for us all. we were to play it out for the very first edit letters or print extracts time. I am sure many of the composers O Write to Salvationist (Letters), Marion Drew, would be thrilled to know that their 101 Newington Causeway, Lieut-Colonel, contributions to the Army’s repertoire London SE1 6BN or email Secretary for Communications, have stood the test of time. Thank you [email protected] THQ

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MajorMajor Jean Harryy. BIBLE STUDY Advent means a major change Lieut-Colonel Goff Payne presents the first in a series of studies for Advent written by four UK officers serving overseas

STUDY PASSAGE: ISAIAH 9:1–7

HE beginning of Isaiah 9 with the prospect of Salvationists in the the Christian message as effectively as reads like something from business sector returning to their possible. a Tolkien novel: ‘There will original home areas and the benefit that Isaiah 9:1–7 includes some be no more gloom for these people will bring to the often- tremendously inspirational words. Read those who were in forgotten rural corps. Expansion them and then answer the following distress. In the past he programmes for hall and quarters may questions. Thumbled the land of Zebulun… but in well be funded during the Christmas O When Isaiah suggested that the the future he will honour Galilee of the period. People will often give generously nations (‘Gentiles’ in some versions) nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond from the blessings God has given them might be honoured and share in the light the Jordan’ (9:1 New International during the year. that was to come, this may have been Version). Eating and sharing in meetings, meals received with incredulity. How well are Here was expectation, something and special events are part and parcel we prepared to see God bless those about to happen – an arrival. An advent of this season. Well-known African who may not be part of our circle (see of major proportions looming! hospitality and generosity play a large also Isaiah 42:6; 49:6)? In the days when Isaiah declared the part within communities all over Nigeria O Christmas is clearly a time of rejoicing. dawning of a new light (v2) and a new – especially at Christmas. How would we best describe our order of things (v5) with a new leader However, there is also the risk of theft, enjoyment of Advent and the promise of (v6), I wonder what the perception was hold-ups and kidnappings, as those with the Christ? of those who heard the message. Would little – or who are greedy – seek to get O In v5 the old ways of establishing the such a message have been welcomed, something for themselves in the festive nation of Israel were to be as ‘fuel for ignored or resisted? season. This means that, despite the the fire’. How easy is it for us to change When the Magi set off on their star-led goodwill in evidence, there will be a our preferred ways in order to establish search for the new king, there were degree of tension. a far greater nation? clearly those who were far less The Salvation Army in Nigeria is quite O In a world that seems fuelled by enthusiastic about any such news of a old-fashioned in many respects. This corruption, greed, consumerism and new order. can cramp its work of evangelism and personal agendas how well do we adapt The Christian Church is made up of the true proclamation of the gospel. In a to good governance where peace, those who are often willing to try new society where much value is placed justice and righteousness are the things to attract new people, make upon the making of money, people can mainstays? worship meaningful, keep meetings and too easily be swayed into believing that services interesting and engage the God will bless only those who give. minds of those on the outer circle of ‘Prosperity preaching’ is very common. church membership. There are also To keep true to the real message of those for whom change seems to be a Jesus Christ requires commitment, skill threat. Consequently the Advent and a willingness to take a stand for season, which signifies major change, what the Bible declares as truth. may well not be embraced universally. Advent should wake us up to the true In Nigeria there are a number of message of God’s involvement with layers to the Christmas season, but humanity – and the hope of Christ’s Advent is not featured strongly – if at all. return. The lead into Christmas is certainly one Advent should also inspire us, in LIEUT-COLONEL PAYNE IS CHIEF of hope, but this hope may be linked whichever culture we belong, to share SECRETARY, NIGERIA

Salvationist 1 December 2012 15 NEW COMMITMENTS

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16 Salvationist 1 December 2012 1. FABIAN BOTT Junior soldier GAINSBOROUGH CORPS officer Major Geoff Martin enrolled Fabian as a junior soldier. He has attended the corps for some time with his mum and grandma. – P. H.

2. – 4. KEN BAKER, ANDREW CAPDEGELLE Soldiers CHRIS JACKSON Adherent member SOUTHEND CITADEL KEN witnessed the enrolment of his wife Gloria, but remained cautious about making a commitment himself. After some time he attended a membership course and it became clear soldiership was the right path for him. Andrew was a junior soldier at Citadel Corps, . After studying in South Africa, he joined his mother in Southend and wanted to become a soldier. Ken and Andrew were enrolled by corps officer Captain Simon Perkin. 5. Chris assists in the kitchen and organises the hall before corps activities. He decided to make the corps his place of worship and was welcomed as an adherent member by Captain Perkin. – J. T.

5. & 6. HANS LEE, ANGELA LEE Soldiers WIMBLEDON HANS and Angela have travelled widely and been involved in church plants and Christian ministry in their homeland of Korea and in Canada. Through friends in England they came into contact with The Salvation Army and settled at Wimbledon where they felt called to commit their lives to serving and worshipping God. At their enrolment, conducted by corps officer Lieutenant Annette Wicks, Hans shared how he finally felt at home. With their three teenage sons, the couple sang ‘Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart’. – A. F.

7. – 9. CHRIS GIBBENS, MILLIE IMAN, CARMEL COLLINS Adherent members DEAL CHRIS went to the corps with his wife Avril and felt welcome in the fellowship as did Millie and Carmel. Major Bob Hart welcomed Chris, Millie and Carmel as adherent members. – B. H.

10. CELIA LUNN Adherent member LEIGH-ON-SEA BROUGHT up in a Salvationist family at Margate and having attended Coventry City during her time at university, Celia recently moved to the corps after taking up her post of children’s and youth worker. Increasing involvement with the corps resulted in a desire to make a further commitment and she was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major John Carmichael. – P. J. 6. 11. – 13. CHRISTINE MORETON Soldier WENDY LOVERIDGE, SANDRA HORN Adherent members RUSHDEN WENDY witnessed her daughter’s enrolment as a soldier, which influenced her own decision to become an adherent member. Sandra was the carer for an adherent member whose influence and funeral service prompted her attendance at meetings and the request to become an adherent member. Christine, a former soldier, had worshipped at another church. A gifted poet, Christine used two of her own compositions ‘My Prison’ and ‘My Rollercoaster Ride With Christ’ to describe her journey to the corps and into soldiership again. Corps officer Captain Mike Smith enrolled Christine as a soldier and welcomed Wendy and Sandra as adherent members. – M. S.

7. 14. JOSH RICHES, GYLES AUBREY, HANNAH KING, LUKE SMITH Junior soldiers CHELTENHAM CORPS officer Captain Melanie Smith was pleased to enrol Josh, Gyles, Hannah and Luke as junior soldiers during the YP prizegiving. – R. G.

15. & 16. MAURICE WINBOLT, JULIA WINBOLT Soldiers HADLEIGH TEMPLE AFTER moving to the area and wanting to become more involved in the community, Maurice and Julia felt ready to become adherent members two years ago. Regularly being involved in the corps and attending songster practices, they felt ready to commit to soldiership. Major and Mrs Alan and Betty Bennett enrolled Maurice and Julia. – B. N.

17. GEORGIA SUTCLIFFE Soldier TREHARRIS GEORGIA was brought up in the Army and attends with her family, who were all present at her enrolment. She shared how a testimony at the London South-East divisional summer school had challenged her to think about her commitment. She chose the songs ‘O Happy Day’ and ‘I’ll Go In The Strength Of The 8. Lord’ to express her thoughts. Georgia was enrolled by corps officer Major Carole Gadsden. – C. G.

Salvationist 1 December 2012 17 ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE PROMOTED TO GLORY TRIBUTES OAsst CT Clifford Mallinson, Halifax LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED MRS LIEUT- OCYS James Bostock-Meadows, If desired messages of congratulation COLONEL Blackpool South or condolence relating to retired GRACE BROWN OOSCS Barbara Whalley, Nottingham officers may be sent c/o Retired THE daughter of William Booth Memorial Halls Officers Unit, The Salvation Army, officers, Mrs Lieut- OYPBL David Forrest, Bolton 101 Newington Causeway, London Colonel Grace Brown Citadel SE1 6BN was promoted to Glory after serving for 74 MARRIAGE OFFICIAL GAZETTE years as a Salvation Army officer. As Grace OBM Peter Stickland to Louise Oates UK Territory Edwards, she entered the 1937 Enthusiasts at Woking by Lieutenant Debbie Session from Brighton Congress Hall. Her Pearson MARRIAGE first appointment was assistant sergeant- OCaptain John Stark, Chaplain, major to the following session of cadets. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY William Booth Centre Lifehouse, Corps ministry at Birmingham, Bognor Blue sapphire (65th): Birmingham, and Vale Street Regis, Dunstable and Hitchin and two OAllan and Mrs Betty Hunt, Sleaford Lifehouse, Stoke-on-Trent, to Catrin divisional appointments preceded her (6 December) Howells on 9 November marriage to Adjutant Thomas Brown in 1943. DEDICATED TO GOD PROMOTION Mrs Brown supported her husband in his OIeuan Spencer James, son of To major – various NHQ, DHQ and IHQ appoint- Spencer Davies and Catherine Smith, OCaptain Christine Dickinson, ments and during his 33 years’ membership at Bolton Citadel by Major Fiona Moreton, and Chaplain, Ann Fowler of the International Staff Band. The couple Broom Lifehouse, Liverpool retired in 1959. OJacob James, son of Chris and Cat Mrs Brown was a gracious, truly Christian Worth, at Macclesfield by Major Ray ANDRÉ COX lady, with the greatest of faith in the power of Ward Commissioner God, Jesus Christ and prayer. Many people Territorial Commander were brought into the Christian faith over BEREAVED many years through her ministry. OCSM Danny Lambert, Hexham, of ON THE AIR As a mother, grandmother and great- his wife Elizabeth grandmother, she showed the greatest love, OCS Elizabeth Cowie, Findochty, of OBBC Radio 4 (92-95, 103-105 FM compassion, kindness and generosity. She her mother Johanna Hay and online at bbc.co.uk/radio4): was always there as a rock of inspiration in Sunday Worship (8.10 am), good times and the not so good. Her great RETIRED OFFICERS led by Commissioner William legacy to her family is of a shining Christian Birthday congratulations: Cochrane (IHQ), will be broadcast spirit. OMajor Joy Gough (90 on 10 from Regent Hall on Sunday Her husband was promoted to Glory in December) 9 December. 1981 and until her last day Mrs Brown was truly devoted to his memory. ENGAGEMENTS Mrs Lieut-Colonel Brown leaves a son and daughter, five grandchildren and three great- GENERAL LINDA BOND: OSouthern Africa, Mon 3 Dec - Tu 11 OUK, Westminster Abbey (Whitehall grandchildren. – G. L. carol service), Wed 19 LIEUT-COLONEL THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANDRÉ COX) AND COMMISSIONER SILVIA COX: OPalace of Westminster (Parliamentary carol service), Th 6 Dec O MIRIAM HARLOW West Scotland, Sat Sun 9 OStepney, Fri 14 THE fourth child of officer parents, Miriam THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: OPalace of was born at Tottenham Westminster (Parliamentary carol service), Th 6 Dec OWilliam Booth College, Th 13 in 1921, moving with COMMISSIONERS TORBEN AND DEISE ELIASEN: O Latin America North, Sat 24 Nov - Sat 1 Dec the family to Dartford, OUSA Southern, Sat 8 - Wed 12 Liverpool, Peterbor- ough and Stockport. She became a cadet in COMMISSIONERS ALISTAIR AND ASTRID HERRING: ONew Zealand, Fiji and Tonga (including Commissioning), Sat 1 Dec - Th 13 the Valiant Session from Leicester Castle in 1942. She said: ‘It came as a considerable COMMISSIONERS ROBERT AND JANET STREET: O Switzerland*, Th 13 Dec O UK, Hemel shock to be appointed to the Women’s Social Hempstead (morn), Sun 16 Work,’ upon commissioning. Appointment as scribe to the Edinburgh INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS: O Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff, Sat 1 Dec District Officer was followed by appoint- *wife will not accompany ments in Glasgow, Belfast and London. She then became secretary to the Matron of The

18 Salvationist 1 December 2012 Mothers’ Hospital in 1951, and pursued a RETIRED devotion to the Army. They served together London University Extra-Mural Diploma in BANDMASTER as local officers at Exeter Temple and Social Studies. IVAN WOULDS, Harpenden. Appointments in Leeds and Southsea OAKENGATES After her husband’s death in 2006, preceded leave of absence from 1960-64 BORN into a Salva- Winifred continued to make a significant caring for her frail parents. tionist family at contribution to corps life as home league A period as assistant warden at Bristol and Upper Norwood in secretary, Bible study leader, recruiting a year as warden at Crossways in London 1929, Ivan grew up in sergeant and songster. preceded her first appointment as district Welling and Hadleigh, Essex. After serving She was also well known for organising officer. The Troubles broke out within two as an RAF pilot for four years, he returned to Christmas Day meals and entertainment for weeks of her arrival in Belfast; she found Leigh-on-Sea as deputy bandmaster and lonely people. these ‘very scaring’, but spent four years there. cornet soloist and qualified as a chartered Further district officer appointments in accountant in 1958. GRAINGER Edinburgh, Glasgow and Liverpool culmi- In 1961 he was appointed bandmaster in ROCK, nated in becoming Chief Secretary of the Bath and in 1968 became bandmaster at PRESTON Women’s Social Services in 1976. Watford Citadel – taking the band on a tour A MEMBER of When the WSS amalgamated with the of Germany in 1977. He retired from this the Camsey family, Men’s Social Services in 1978, she became position in 1981. Grainger was born in their administration secretary and – her final Ivan then went to New York, joining 1929. A man of music appointment – provincial officer for north- Montclair Band. Returning to the UK, he – firstly at Sunderland east England. soldiered at Hemel Hempstead, Dudley and Millfield – he moved to Bristol during the Retiring in 1981 to Brightlingsea, the Oakengates. Second World War and later played in Bristol colonel involved herself in corps and ecumen- He enjoyed composing, conducting and Easton and Staple Hill Bands. ical events, being home league secretary for playing his cornet and always encouraged His time within the Army was never very 12 years, as well as recruiting annual appeal others. – B. W. long but this changed in the latter period of collectors from church and townsfolk. Recre- his life in Lancashire, where Grainger became ationally she joined the local flower arrange- ALLAN BLAKEY, a committed Christian and devoted himself ment and history societies. BLAYDON to faithfully serving his lord and saviour. Her last months in a care home required ALLAN was born in Although unable to attend the corps depths of grace and courage never before Newcastle to officer during the last weeks of his life, he warmly drawn on by her indomitable spirit. The final parents in 1940 and welcomed the band when it came to play to summons for this cadet of the Valiant Session was promoted to Glory him one Sunday morning shortly before his came like that of Bunyan’s Mr Valiant- 72 years later to the promotion to Glory. The music included for-truth: ‘So she passed over, and all the day. The family started his favourite song, ‘O Boundless Salvation’. trumpets sounded for her on the other side.’ attending Prudhoe Street Mission, where – M. R. – J. F. Allan met Eunice. They married in 1964 and their son David was born four years later. MRS VIVIAN MRS EVA They were attracted by the Army’s holiness LAMPLOUGH, CUSHING, teaching and attended Winlaton and latterly BIRMINGHAM BOSCOMBE Blaydon. CITADEL THE daughter of offic- When Eunice was appointed as a divi- BORN in 1948 at ers, Eva was born in sional envoy, Allan was deeply supportive of Stoke-on-Trent, Vivian 1931. She enjoyed her her ministry. He served as corps secretary and found the Army in Army upbringing, thereafter as an active soldier serving the Tunstall where she becoming a songster at corps and community. – D. M. became a junior soldier. Her musical ability Boscombe and giving many years’ service. was identified with appointment as singing She met her husband Don when Portsmouth MRS WINIFRED company leader – quite a feat for a young girl Citadel Band visited Boscombe for the 1979 GOLBOURN, from a non-Salvationist family, with no Easter Convention. They married the follow- HARPENDEN musical influence at home. ing year and Eva became stepmother to BORN in 1926, Wini- Marriage to Graham in 1972 brought Gillian and Lynne. fred Putterill was a true transfer to Longton and Chesterton, where The couple made their home in Ports- ‘daughter of the regi- they spent 22 happy years. Vivian worked mouth before subsequently moving to ment’. Her upbringing closely with young people, and was a staff Bournemouth and enjoyed 32 years of at the corps influenced member at the divisional summer school for married life together. her decision to become an officer and enter more than ten years. Eva showed great fortitude and grace in the 1947 King’s Messengers Session. From the late 1990s at Birmingham recent months during which her health dete- Corps ministry at Westergate was followed Citadel, Vivian’s strong faith and ability to riorated considerably. The family’s sadness is by service at Brighton DHQ and the training interact enhanced her role of recruiting eased by the knowledge that she is no longer college, where she met her husband, Major sergeant. Among her greatest legacies are the in pain and has gone to be with the Lord, Stanley Golbourn. Bureaucracy overrode inaugurations of Bible study and house whom she loved and served. – D. C. their commitment as officers, but not their fellowship groups. – G. L.

Salvationist 1 December 2012 19 REVIEWS

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Praying around the Army world... Bangladesh The Salvation Army carried out relief operations in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) in 1970 following a severe cyclone. A year later, work in Bangladesh commenced after the Liberation War with Pakistan. Thousands of people, accompanied by Salvationists, moved from refugee camps in Calcutta. Bangladesh was upgraded to command status in 1997. The command, led by Lieut-Colonels Alistair and Marieke Venter, has 85 officers, 32 corps, 1,813 senior soldiers, 733 adherent members and 229 junior soldiers. Salvation Army ministry includes educational and medical services and ‘Sally Ann’ fairtrade projects. Bangladesh is a highly populated, low-lying country. Disaster management committees help communities reduce the risk of disaster, and prepare for and deal with disaster situations. Pray for this work to continue.

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