Salvationist 10 aug 2013

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10 August 2013 // No. 1410 // Price 60p // Also available digitally

2013 HIGH COUNCIL ELECTS

General AndrÉ Cox Pages 5, 12 – 14

CONTENTS 3.

FROM THE EDITOR

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PAPERS This week’s quotes from the papers and picture caption competition 5.– 8. & 21.

NEWS 2013 High Council // Coventry City // Portsmouth Citadel // Blackpool Citadel // Chatham // Weston-superMare // Staple Hill // Enfield // Exeter Temple // France and Belgium // Gorseinon // IHQ // Sherburn Hill // Hawick // Norwich Citadel // Peterhead // Newark // 8.

NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE READING CHALLENGE

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LETTERS

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FEATURE

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Walking on broken glass 12. & 13.

FEATURE A disciple of Jesus – interview with General André Cox 14.

High Council Diary

FEATURE

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SHARING THE WORD Ignite 2013 16.

BIBLE STUDY Unwilling to surrender 17. – 19.

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NEW COMMITMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ADVERTS THROUGH THE WEEK WITH SALVATIONIST

Front-page picture: NIGEL BOVEY

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SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS Scripture quotations in Salvationist are from the New International Version (2011), unless otherwise stated 2

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FROM THE EDITOR

WELCOME WE welcome The Salvation Army’s 20th General, General André Cox, and on pages 12 and 13 feature an interview with him just moments after his election. In his former appointment as Chief of the Staff he introduced the 2013 High Council in Salvationist and urged us to support the members in prayer. His interview reveals that God’s presence was experienced by the High Council throughout the proceedings and he gives us an insight into his thoughts.

The General describes himself as ‘a disciple of Jesus’. As fellow disciples, let us pray for General Cox in the new responsibilities and challenges that he faces and also for Commissioner Silvia Cox. During August many families will be on holiday. In the busyness of taking on their new roles the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox will try to squeeze in time to visit their two newest grandchildren in Switzerland. In many places young people will enjoy camps and clubs made possible by volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise so that their excited young charges can have a really great time together as well as learning new skills.

For many years B-P groups have held camps – often under canvas – for children of all ages. This month scouts and guides from all over the world meet at Gilwell Park for Ignite 2013 – a jamboree hosted by the territory to celebrate 100 years since the Army’s life-saving scouts began which was closely followed by the life-saving guards, chums and sunbeams.

Some readers will recall time spent within scout and guide activities, either as leaders or maybe as children enjoying new experiences and learning life skills all made possible by trained and dedicated leaders. Commissioner Marianne Adams writes about one such leader on page 15.

I was reminded of the late Evelyn Barwick who for many

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years led the guides at Brighouse Corps. One generation after another benefited from her inspiring and dedicated leadership. Although at the age of 70 she was required to retire from these activities – her interest and love for young people continued, as did her service as young people’s sergeant-major. A typical afternoon Sunday school attendance filled the main and YP halls. She cared for both the children and their parents. Some of her former guides and juniors are officers and local officers today.

On pages 10 and 11 Ian Richards shares his story with Laura Barker. He speaks about his life and faith journey and his involvement in youth and children’s ministry, which started as a scout leader before he became a Christian and continues to the present day. As a former Olympian, he is enthusiastic about sport as a means of sharing his faith.

If like me it’s unlikely that you will ever be an Olympian, there is one challenge you might consider. Since the beginning of March Salvationist has featured the territorial Bible challenge to read through the New Testament in one year. I did not know what to expect when I started out on the challenge. Almost six months on I am seeing the Bible in a new light and have discovered things that I never knew before. Even if you did not manage to start in March it’s possible to begin halfway through. For more information turn to page 8. We would be interested to hear about readers’ experiences of the New Testament Bible Challenge so far.

MAJOR JANE KIMBERLEY

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THIS WEEK’S QUOTES FROM THE PAPERS ‘COLLATERAL BLESSING’ DESIRED The Church should be a ‘movement of prayer’ which creates ‘collateral blessing’, the Archbishop of Canterbury said… He was speaking at New Wine, a Charismatic Evangelical festival in Somerset…

‘The US Army gave us the expression “collateral damage”. Which means killing people you did not mean to target,’ he said.

‘People seeking Christ create collateral blessing.

That means changing the world for the better, in ways you could not have predicted.’

Archbishop Welby continued: ‘There has never been a renewal of the Church in Western Europe without a renewal of prayer and the life of religious communities. Never. And if we want to see things changed, it starts with prayer.’

Church Times

FRANCIS SPEAKS OUT

Pope Francis caused a global sensation… during an impromptu press conference on the flight home from World Youth Day in Rio… Describing himself… as ‘tired but spiritually renewed’, the Pope talked about the ‘very positive experience’ of meeting three million young people in Brazil…

Asked about rumours of a ‘gay lobby’ within the Vatican, Pope Francis said there were many saintly people working in the Curia but also those who were not so saintly and cause scandals which harm the Church. He joked he had not seen anyone with a Vatican identity card saying he was part of a ‘gay lobby’.

Referring to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis said that people with homosexual tendencies must not be excluded but should be integrated into society. He said: ‘If a person is gay and seeks God and has goodwill, who am I to judge him?’

The Catholic Herald

CRACKDOWN ON CHRISTIANS Christians and converts to Christianity are being hunted down in Sudan, where President Omar al-Bashir has repeatedly stated his intention to strengthen Sharia… Religious discrimination has increased markedly since the independence of South Sudan in July 2011. Christians report being arrested and interrogated, computer and telephone equipment being confiscated, and receiving orders to report daily to offices of the National Intelligence and Security Service............................................................

The Tablet

PICTURE CAPTION COMPETITION The Sally Ann steam train is pictured pulling in at Leicester South’s community fun day.

Send your suggested captions for this picture to salvationist @salvationarmy.org.uk with the subject line ‘Picture caption competition’, or by post to Salvationist, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. A selection of the best captions will be printed in Salvationist next month.

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NEWS Commissioner André Cox elected as General 2013 HIGH COUNCIL ON Saturday 3 August, Commissioner André Cox was elected as the 20th General of The Salvation Army. Together with Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries, the General will serve The Salvation Army as its international leader.

The announcement was made on Saturday afternoon, on the sixth day of the High Council. Members had earlier entered the chamber with a sense of anticipation and solemnity, prepared for the sacred task ahead of them.

As thousands of people watched online, and others gathered outside the High Council chamber, General André Cox, accompanied

by Commissioner Silvia Cox and High Council members, exited the chamber. High Council President Commissioner William

Roberts then confirmed that André Cox had been elected as General.

The General then addressed Salvationists around the world, saying: ‘It is an awesome task that has been placed upon my shoulders… I pray that The Salvation Army will be known as being a force for good in the world.

I pray that The Salvation Army will be a force for positive change and transformation in the communities in which we serve and I pray that we Salvationists, no matter what our rank, will live up to the spiritual values that we proclaim.’

He continued: ‘When God called me to be a Salvation Army officer, he called me to proclaim the gospel. He didn’t call me to a rank or a position. He called me to be his servant and proclaim the gospel and that is what we will do, so God bless our Army.

Hallelujah!’

General André Cox, of British and Swiss nationality, is 59 years old and is a son of officer parents. He was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, and spent his childhood in

Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom. He moved to Switzerland and married Silvia Volet in 1976, entering the training college from Genève 1 Corps (Switzerland and Austria Territory). He was commissioned in May 1979. With his wife he served in corps appointments in the Switzerland and Austria Territory until he was appointed to Zimbabwe in 1987. In 1997 he returned to the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory and then served as Territorial Commander in Finland and Estonia ( July 2005), Southern Africa (October 2006) and in the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland for nine months, from May 2012. He was appointed Chief of the Staff on 1 February 2013.

As the High Council came to an end, Commissioner William Roberts (USA National Headquarters) proclaimed: ‘May God bless General André Cox! May God bless Commissioner Silvia Cox! May God bless The Salvation Army!’ – L. B.

Anniversary celebration looks to the past and the future PORTSMOUTH CITADEL THE SATCoL exhibition unit, emergency response van and Kids Alive! mascot Patch the Dog joined forces with the corps, Southsea Corps and staff from Haven Community Centre, Mill House Lifehouse and Catherine Booth House Lifehouse, to create a presence on the High Street for the 140th corps anniversary.

This, coupled with items from the band and songsters, resulted in a large amount of public interest.

In the evening, at a nearby church, past and present corps members and corps folk from Southsea and Portsmouth North attended a memorable festival designed to celebrate the past, embrace the present and claim the future.

On Sunday, Lieut-Colonel George Pilkington (THQ) gave a powerful message based on Isaiah 40, the theme for the year.

– M. W.

COVENTRY CITY: Former members and leaders attended the singing company’s 85th anniversary celebration for a reunion. The present singing company and band joined former members in an evening festival.

On Sunday the singing company led the meeting, supported by the YP band, with the theme Right Here, Right Now. – H. B. Young people from the 1st Over Wyre Boys Brigade present a cheque for £406 to the corps Bridge Project at Blackpool Citadel; they raised the money through a fun run Salvationist 10 August 2013

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NEWS At the opening of the new partt of the hall at Chatham, corpst officer Major Alec Stillt welcomestChief Secretaryt Colonel DavidtHinton, thet Mayor of Medway (Councillort tJosie Iles) andtConsort Stevet Iles, TraceytCrouch MP, Majort AndreatStill and divisionalt leaders Lieut-Colonels Petert and Sandra Morant

Weston-super-Mare corps officer Major Margaret Fozzard is pictured with Rotarians and a member of staff from Mountain Warehouse after a collaboration to help homeless people in the town; the Rotary club donated £500, which the store converted into £1,200 of stock to help with the Army’s work

STAPLE HILL: The Dedicated Divas led Sunday meetings at the corps, opening with ‘His Provision’. Group member Verena King led the meeting, which included testimony and participation from the YP sections.

Later, a capacity congregation – including people attending the corps for the first time – enjoyed an afternoon of celebration, with contributions from the Divas and the band and songsters. – V. W.

General Shaw Clifton (Retired) presents Enfield Corps Treasurer Peter Moore with a certificate of appreciation for more than 40 years’ service as a local officer; during his visit, former corps officer General Clifton led songster weekend and focused on the fruit of the Spirit

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NEWS Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Silvia Cox set new officers off on adventure with God FRANCE AND BELGIUM CHIEF of the Staff Commissioner André Cox and Commissioner Silvia Cox shared in a time of joy and inspiration when they led meetings that included the commissioning of eight cadets of the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session (Les Messagers de la Résurrection).

The Chief joined territorial leaders and training staff at Coeur de Vey Corps, Paris, for Covenant Day. One by one the cadets knelt at the place of prayer to sign their promises – having been reminded that the covenant they were about to make was between them and God. After these special moments a time of fellowship was shared during a meal.

The next day, excitement and enthusiasm were the order of the day in the Palais de la Femme as the hall filled to capacity with family, friends, officers, other Salvationists and guests from other denominations. It was noted that a Salvation Army gathering of this size had not been seen in Paris for perhaps 30 years. Territorial Commander Colonel Massimo Paone welcomed the international leaders,

special guests and church representatives, including Pastor Claude Baty (Chairman of the Protestant Federation of France).

Quietness came upon the hall as the cadets entered one by one to the tune of ‘Purify My Heart’ played by the territorial band.

Once on the platform the cadets joined in singing their sessional song making reference to Jesus being their only hope.

The eight cadets were introduced to the congregation by training co-ordinator Major Anne Thöni and Lieut-Colonel Anthony Cotterill, Principal, William Booth College, London. Following an explanation of what their training had entailed, the cadets recited their declaration of faith. The TC then commissioned and ordained each cadet in turn before

Day of prayer material now available online IHQ POSTERS and a prayer resource are now available for the 2013 Annual Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking on Sunday 29 September.

This year’s theme is ‘But you must defend those who are helpless and have no hope’ (Proverbs 31:8 Contemporary English Version). For a prayer guide and publicity poster visit www.salvationarmy.org/ihq /dopht2013

presenting them with their mandate as officers. A prayer of dedication was offered.

During her Bible address Commissioner Silvia Cox spoke of the need to proclaim the good news and to be fishers of men.

She also emphasised the sessional name and the importance of everyone being called to be witnesses of the risen Lord.

People responded when the call to the mercy seat was given, before the meeting drew to a close with the singing of ‘Thine Is The Glory, Risen Conquering Son’.

In contrast to the reflective nature of the morning meeting, the afternoon celebrations allowed everyone gathered to express their delight at the commissioning of eight new officers. The new lieutenants entered behind the territorial flag, receiving a standing ovation from the congregation.

As had happened in the morning meeting, prayers were offered and the lieutenants testified. The singing of ‘I’ll Not Turn Back’ by the new officers preceded the presentation of appointments by the TC. In his Bible message, the Chief spoke of the need for humility, tranquillity and confidence in God. He described officership as being an adventure with God. During the closing song the new lieutenants prayed with people who had responded to a call for officers.

It was a happy congregation that brought the day’s celebrations to a close with a song that implored God to equip his people for service. – P. M./J. M.

Open-air ministry attracts mums and tots GORSEINON NEIGHBOURING corps folk and friends attended a Saturday night festival featuring Upper Norwood Band and Songsters.

The festival included a cornet solo, monologue, piano duet and euphonium solo. Earlier, Asda Community Chaplain welcomed the sections to the store for an open-air meeting; two mums and their children have since attended the parent-and-toddler group as a result of this ministry.

On Sunday the day started with prayer, followed by thoughtprovoking meetings led by Major Amanda Lee (THQ) and Band Sergeant Ray Kear.

– L. B. SHERBURN HILL: Bedlington Songsters brought great uplift, encouragement and blessing during their visit. They sang the foot-tapper ‘Revival In This Land’ and ‘Sing For Joy’.

Samantha Caffull (flute) and Neil Lightley (cornet) presented solos and Songster Keith Lightley sang ‘God Is Able’. – D. E. Salvationist 10 August 2013

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Norwich Citadel Band plays at Great Yarmouth, followed by open-air meetings along the seafront and in a park

WEEK 24 Monday 12 August Acts 27 – Paul sailed for Rome and was shipwrecked O v2: do the author’s frequent references to ‘we’ help validate the account?

O Is this chapter only useful for historic purposes, or telling the story of Paul’s journeys? Is there something you can learn and apply to your life?

Tuesday 13 August Acts 28 – Paul survived a snake bite in Malta and finally arrived in Rome O vv4–6: note how quickly people changed their minds about Paul O Paul was encouraged by seeing other Christians (v15). Are you an encourager?

O Some believed the gospel and others did not (v24). Was Paul’s ministry successful? How do you judge your success at sharing the gospel?

Children enjoy the Razzamatazz Robots holiday club at Hawick

Wednesday 14 August Romans 1 – Paul writes to the Christians in Rome O v13: Christians in Rome were predominantly Gentile, possibly because the Jews had been expelled by the emperor O v16: Paul makes a clear statement to the Gentile Christians about their place in the salvation story and reminds them that they are not greater than the Messianic Jews O What are the ‘unnatural’ and ‘shameful’ acts that Paul is writing about in vv26 and 27? Is it possible that such acts are no longer wrong in God’s eyes? Did Paul write into a certain context that is no longer applicable to our society, or are these verses we seldom consider because of their consequences?

Thursday 15 August Romans 2 – Paul writes to Gentile Christians about God’s judgment and the Law O vv9–11: Jew and Gentile were saved through Christ and judged by the same measure O vv28 and 29: how could Paul’s teaching be applied to our understanding?

Cadets Samantha Davies and Matthew Brown, pictured with children from Peterhead, lead the meeting and give out prizes for good attendance 8

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Friday 16 August Romans 3 – God’s faithfulness and our righteousness through faith O v20: do the Ten Commandments reveal our need for forgiveness?

O vv23 and 24: further evidence of the divinity of Jesus

LETTERS IDENTITY CRISIS – A RESPONSE CELEBRATING Christmas with The Salvation Army, held at the Royal Albert Hall, is a great opportunity for The Salvation Army to engage with the public about our work.

We are proud to announce in the mailshot referred to by Les Palfreman (Salvationist 27 July) that there will be performances by the International Staff Songsters and Regent Hall Band. The renowned celebrities who come to give readings at this essential fundraising event do so because they care about our cause.

This particular letter was sent to people who are already familiar with and support The Salvation Army, and who we would hope already have an understanding of our commitments.

However, we appreciate the importance of stating clearly and

SEXUAL ORIENTATION IS NO BAR TO SERVICE HAVING read Major Christine Parkin’s letter (Salvationist 6 July) headed ‘Prejudice out-of-bounds’ and subsequent letters (20 July) I thought my contribution to this debate might help.

I am a gay man who attends my local Salvation Army corps together with my partner of 34 years. We have always been made most welcome and invited into the activities of the corps.

When I have been in hospital, the officers and others have visited me and always supported my partner.

We both list our religion as Salvation Army. Indeed I was saved to the singing of ‘Storm The Forts Of Darkness’ (SASB 696).

My contact with the Army began in about 1989 when the corps started a

ARMY’S POSITIONAL STATEMENT IS CLEAR

simply in our communications that we are a church committed to social action.

Vivienne Whitaker, Marketing Resources Manager, THQ

ministry to people affected by HIV/Aids in the area – mainly gay men, with their partners, friends and relations. I am pleased to say this support continues to this day but in a different format.

In April 2006 my partner and I entered into a civil partnership at the town hall to which our Salvationist friends were invited.

Surely The Salvation Army cannot afford to lose the services that can be given to God via the Army from gay Christians and Salvationists!

Patrick Lethaby, London Readers sending letters by email should include their name, full rank if applicable and full postal address O The Editor reserves the right to edit letters or print extracts O Write to Salvationist (Letters), 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN or email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk

PERHAPS I might comment on Kevin Avis’s letter (Salvationist 8 June), where – though maintaining that his concern is not with the Army’s stance on homosexuality – he appears to find that stance an impediment in his work among young people struggling with issues of sexual orientation.

Why that should be is hard to see, for if homosexuality and same-sex relationships are considered wrong in the Army’s view, then I’d have thought Kevin would have no problem subscribing to that.

As regards the decisions reached at the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly in Edinburgh in respect of ministers in same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage Bills lately passed through Westminster and the Scottish Parliament, I have the feeling Kevin would welcome it were the Army to commence conversations along similar lines. My reaction would be to say, God forbid!

These decisions have already caused difficulty for the Church of Scotland, with ministers and congregations voting against them with their feet. And despite assurances given by the Government, the fall-out from the marriage Bills lately passed at Westminster and Holyrood are likely to have farreaching consequences for Christian people in this country.

I believe there is nothing greatly amiss with the Army’s positional statement on homosexuality – save, perhaps, that it speaks of sexual identity being largely regarded as unchosen by the individual. That apart, I regard it as one of the clearest statements around. It honours God’s word and it would be unthinkable if the Army altered that position at the behest of ‘progressive’ thinkers to side with the world on this issue.

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Walking on broken glass Former Olympic athlete Ian Richards describes how his journey to faith and his sporting achievements have helped him communicate with young people

Ian with the Olympic torch in Midhurst, West Sussex

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LEFT school at 18 and all I had to show for my sporting ability was third place in a wheelbarrow race.

I never went to university, yet I ended up with a top job in the city.

Each year there was a race between insurance company, bank and stock exchange employees. It was a seven-mile walking race. I entered it for a laugh, but I surprised myself. Out of the 300 people that took part, I finished about 60th. For a couple of years I continued walking to keep fit – I found something I was good at. Eventually I joined a race walking club. I was fortunate that among the members of the club were two Olympic gold medallists and lots of international competitors. The club ethos was ‘everybody tries to be as good as they 10

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can be’. As a novice, I was blown over by the encouragement from Olympians.

Each year I continued to get better, competing at county, national and then international level. Ten years after that first race in the city, at the age of 32, I was selected for team GB and competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, and came 11th in the men’s 50 km race. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever compete in the Olympics! We are all capable of achieving much more than we dream of.

I competed for another two years then retired to focus on my career and family.

I started working with children as a scout leader. I wasn’t a Christian, but I felt I was a good person. I had everything I needed. I was happily married, had a

perfect family – a boy and a girl – the perfect house, a couple of nice cars and a successful career.

Things were fine for me until one Christmas, when my wife’s father died and she wanted to go to a church service.

We had a loose connection with Maidenhead Corps so we went there.

Much to my surprise, I quite enjoyed it and went back the following Sunday and then the next Sunday. I came to recognise that there was something different about the people. They seemed to have an inner happiness that I didn’t have. I recognised this was their faith – they had Jesus in their lives. As a result, I asked Jesus into my life.

In my arrogance, I felt God had called me for a purpose: to share my sporting achievements and speak about my life.

But God had called me to the Army for a different reason. Two years later, I got a phone call saying that my wife had collapsed and had suffered a massive brain haemorrhage. She never recovered.

I don’t know how I would have got through that point in my life without faith and without my friends at the corps.

I recognised that God had put me in the heart of the people who cared. I’ve been thankful ever since.

As the years went by, I got heavily involved in youth work at the corps and was asked if I would help out with the Army’s territorial In Touch sports camp.

I would share with the kids my story of thinking I was useless, to eventually becoming an Olympic athlete. I would try to motivate them and say ‘one of you could be really good and you just don’t know it yet’. I firmly maintain that everybody is good at something – you just have to discover it and keep at it.

I’m not musical or into creative arts, so I couldn’t use these skills in my ministry like many other youth workers might, so I learnt fire-eating, escapology and how to walk on broken glass. I could use all these things in my ministry with young people.

When I was approaching my 60th birthday I started to feel my story was getting a little bit old. Having been an Olympian, I needed to do something really challenging that could motivate me. There were two things I wish I had done when I was still a competing athlete: join the Centurions and compete in the Marathon des Sables. It was a now-ornever moment – a late-midlife crisis.

The Centurions is an elite club with members who have raced 100 miles in under 24 hours. Just after my 60th birthday I did that – I walked 100 miles in 19 hours and 37 minutes.

The Marathon des Sables – known as the toughest footrace on earth – is a marathon a day, carrying all of your kit, for a week in the Sahara. I finished 340th out of more than 800 people and I was one of the oldest competitors in the race.

These accomplishments have given me an extra dimension when talking to kids and they also led me to compete as an athlete again, this time in the Masters competition. It is so motivating to be part of a branch of athletics where you’ve got 80-year-olds doing a pole vault and 90-year-olds sprinting 100 metres. This too has given me another dimension in terms of talking to people about what is possible, particularly with older people.

God seems to want to use me in lots of different areas. Through my work with young people I got to carry the Olympic Torch. I feel the torch is a tool from God to use, because, since I’ve carried it, I have been into schools, sports clubs, a prison, talked to homeless people and visited the University of the Third Age and Age Concern. Sport has got a way of speaking to different people, and it gives me an opportunity to share my testimony and my faith.

Ian was talking to Laura Barker; in the next part of his story he discusses the Paralympic legacy and the Church

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At the European Masters Championships (right) Ian won two individual gold medals, two team gold medals and set a new World Record in the 30km race walk for the 65 to 70 age group and (below) Ian at the 2012 Safe School of Music and Drama and the Marathon des Sables

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A disciple of Jesus Newly elected international leader General André Cox speaks with Major Jane Kimberley at the conclusion of the 2013 High Council Pictures: NIGEL BOVEY

HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER JUST BEING ELECTED AS THE 20TH GENERAL? I feel an immense sense of privilege and awe because of the responsibility that goes with the role. I also have a sense of peace. I have never identified myself by either rank or role, I am who God made me to be and I am growing into the person he wants me to be. A General or anyone else is but a disciple of Jesus and I think that gives me comfort because it’s not all on my shoulders.

The Army belongs to God, it’s not mine.

I have a role to play, but I was called to proclaim the gospel and I will do just that.

WHAT IMPRESSION STANDS OUT FOR YOU FROM THE 2013 HIGH COUNCIL? We were all in one accord in a peaceful, secluded and very holy place. From the moment we started the pre-High Council conference we sensed that this was right. We were not rushed and knew that God’s hand was upon us. It was good to be in his presence. This was the third High Council that I had attended and perhaps the one that I cherish the most because of the sense of God’s presence.

The prayer fellowship was phenomenal.

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WHAT WILL BE THE MAIN CHALLENGES YOU FACE AS GENERAL? Multiple challenges impact The Salvation Army’s global mission, including poverty, social exclusion, social injustice, the increasing gap between the rich and poor, sexual exploitation, human trafficking and lack of respect for the things of God. When faced with secularism and materialism we need to rediscover our confidence in the divine inspiration and authority of God’s word. I believe The Salvation Army must continue to have a strong bias for the poor and the marginalised.

There is a lot more that we can be doing in mobilising our corps. For too long we have relied upon institutional social care. Many problems today demand that we are fully engaged in the communities in which we serve and not serving ourselves and sitting in comfort. We need to pay more than lip service to things we believe and truly live out the values we proclaim. Belief and actions

should go hand in hand. My vision is that as an Army we will be fully mobilised and committed to the calling God has given us. We are a covenanted people, we have all signed a covenant and I would like to see us live up to that.

HOW IMPORTANT IN YOUR OPINION IS THE ARMY’S RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER CHURCHES AND OTHER FAITHS? The links with others are very important.

We need to recognise that we all belong to the same family. In the Christian churches we have a strong bond and can learn from each other. We don’t have to compare ourselves with any other because God has given us a specific calling as The Salvation Army.

We need to feel secure in our own faith and we don’t need to be judgmental about other people. I have seen evidence in projects and development work of people of different faiths working together in harmony for the common good.

Clockwise from bottom of page 12: General André Cox speaks following his election; The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox receive garlands from Colonel Thumati Vijayakumar (India Western) and Commissioner Bimla Charan (India South Western); ICO delegates of the 218th session are pictured with the General and Commissioner Silvia Cox; Major Jane Kimberley interviews the General; the Certificate of Election signed by the High Council gives an assurance of love and loyalty to the General

ONE OF THE CHALLENGES OF AN INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY IS DIVERSITY. THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL IS VITAL IN HOLDING THAT TOGETHER. HOW DO YOU FIND UNITY IN DIVERSITY? Diversity needs to be celebrated. We shouldn’t see that as a problem. There are so many things that bind us together as The Salvation Army, including belief in the Bible, faith in Jesus, doctrines, the mercy seat, 24-hour prayer, uniforms and orders and regulations. I am a great believer and supporter of the internationalism of the Army, believing this to be one of our greatest strengths.

The High Council met as a group of many different cultures all drawn to the light of God through Jesus Christ his son. I hope that we can celebrate our differences because the things that bind us together are far stronger than the things that separate us. Having lived in different cultures, I have learnt that no one has ‘the’ right answer and that there are many right answers.

WHAT ROLE DOES YOUR FAMILY PLAY IN YOUR LIFE? They keep me sane I would think! We are very proud of our children and have four grandchildren – two born within the last five weeks. One of our priorities, when we get a moment, will be to go

and spend some time with them. Our family is very important to us; we thank God for the blessing. My mother, sister, brother and his family live in the UK but our children are all in Switzerland. We shall soon have a mountain holiday!

WHO HAS INFLUENCED YOU MOST OVER THE YEARS IN YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT? In my recent journey General Linda Bond has been a real example of courage and faith and that has spoken to me strongly.

I have had the privilege of considering General John Larsson as a fatherly figure. He first appointed us to territorial leadership in Finland and he has always been a good and steadying influence.

In my early years of officership General Eva Burrows was a real inspiration to me and helped me to aspire to do something greater in my spiritual development.

WHAT ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL VISION PLAN? I am grateful to my predecessor General Linda Bond for her visionary leadership, for her submission to the will of God and for the fact that she inspired our International Vision plan of One Army, One Mission, One Message and that must continue. A change of General does not change that focus.

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2013 High Council commences DAY 1 – MONDAY 29 JULY THE first High Council not to be held at a Salvation Army location commenced at the Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel. In moving moments of pre-High Council worship, members used the story of Jacob at Bethel to claim that ‘God is in this place’. The mercy seat was brought from Sunbury Court and positioned prominently in the centre of the horseshoe arrangement of desks, to remind the 117 members present that they were engaged in a spiritual exercise. Only one member was unable to attend.

Chief of the Staff Commissioner André Cox commenced the 2013 High Council and reinforced that members were embarking on a spiritual exercise to elect the 20th General of The Salvation Army – a task that called for spiritual wisdom and discernment of heart.

After establishing that the High Council had been convened in accordance with the Salvation Army Act 1980 the council began the task of electing the officers who would serve while the 2013 High Council was in session.

Commissioner William Roberts (USA National Headquarters) was elected to serve as the president of the 18th High Council.

Commissioner Roberts immediately took control of business moving straight to the election of the other officials. Commissioner Birgitte Brekke (IHQ) was elected as vicepresident and Commissioner James Condon (Australia Eastern) as chaplain.

For the remainder of the day the President guided members through the review and, where necessary, amendment of the orders of procedure that will guide the High Council through its day-to-day business.

The chaplain concluded the day by reading from Psalm 139 before the singing of ‘The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended’.

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Commissioner James Condon. He called on all the African officers and those who had served in Africa to contribute a song, and they reminded members that ‘Every day and every hour, you are faithful, O Lord!’ The Scriptures were shared and moments of prayer followed.

With the revised Orders of Procedure adopted the council continued its work with the election of permanent Tellers and the Questions Committee, whose members prepare the questionnaire for which each member may submit one question.

Commissioner Clive Adams (United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland) was elected as chairperson, and Commissioner William Cochrane (IHQ), Commissioner Marie Willermark (Sweden and Latvia), Commissioner Kenneth Hodder (Kenya West) and Commissioner Caroline Seiler (USA Central) were elected to the committee. In addition the President can appoint two members – in this instance Commissioner Malcolm Induruwage (Sri Lanka) and Commissioner Vinece Chigariro (Kenya East).

Each nominee for the office of General is required to answer the same set of questions.

reviewed by the committee and had provided the basis for the final draft questionnaires which were considered and approved by the full council. As this part of the High Council’s business concluded, the council moved to the nomination of candidates.

To prepare themselves for the next part of the proceedings members sang ‘Here, Lord, Assembled In Thy Name’. Reading from James 3, the chaplain reminded everyone of the wisdom they needed, before offering prayer.

A quiet, prayerful atmosphere pervaded the chamber as members of the High Council received their nomination papers and left the room to fulfil the task entrusted to them.

Commissioner André Cox, Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, Commissioner James Knaggs, Commissioner Dick Krommenhoek and Commissioner Barry Swanson accepted nomination to stand for election to the office of General. Commissioner Clive Adams declined the nomination.

Nominations arise out of a spirit of unity

DAY 4 – THURSDAY 1 AUGUST

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY 31 JULY ON the third morning of the High Council, the chaplain’s prayers centred on God’s people being united in the Spirit. Using the song ‘Saviour And Lord, We Pray To Thee’ (SASB 692) Commissioner James Condon emphasised the prayer being made: ‘Pour out thy Spirit … And let thy love thy will dictate.’

The members from the six Indian territories were invited to sing, and they presented a simple chorus: ‘Hallelujah, Praise The Lord!’ in which everyone was able to join.

The day’s business began with the Chair of the Questions Committee being invited to describe the work of the committee in compiling the proposed questionnaires for the candidates and their spouses. Commissioner Clive Adams explained that all questions submitted by members had been

Candidates prepare to address the High Council THE High Council adjourned for a day allowing candidates and their spouses to work on their speeches and answers.

However, the day – falling on a Thursday – began with the members joining Salvationists internationally in the Worldwide Prayer Meeting. This was introduced by Chaplain Commissioner James Condon with words of Scripture and suggested topics for prayer. The members divided into groups to enable everyone to participate and voice their prayers more easily.

Among all members there was a sense of privilege in having been called to the High Council, a feeling that they have participated in a unique event and that together they are listening to and being directed by the Holy Spirit.

This four-day diary is compiled from reports by Major Christine Clement, High Council Communications Officer

SHARING THE WORD

Ignite 2013

by Territorial President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Marianne Adams

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HE was in her seventies when I met her, but she still had a God-given passion for the spiritual and physical wellbeing of children and young people in her community.

At 16 years of age she had given her heart to the Lord and joined The Salvation Army. She became a leader of the Sunday school, singing company, guides and brownies and also was a senior local officer.

Throughout her life she encouraged children to join in the various young people’s sections. She wanted to share her experience with others – her faith in Jesus Christ, the fellowship she enjoyed in the corps, along with the fun, skills and opportunities acquired through her involvement in youth and children’s ministries.

Her name is unknown to most people in The Salvation Army. However, I firmly believe that she is remembered by all those who were influenced by her life and willingness to use her time and gifts, caring and sharing with many generations.

Her greatest desire was to see young people ‘on fire for the Lord’ in the fellowship and the community. She was an amazing person and I know there are many other people in the Army just like her.

Some years ago our family visited Madame Tussaud’s in London. The only memory we have of the visit is a photo of our two children posing next to the wax models of two very famous British men – General William Booth and Lord Baden-Powell. Both were people with passion. Both had seen the opportunities in the world, based on faith, practical work and responsibility. Their dreams also were to see people ‘on fire for the Lord’ in the fellowship and the community.

In his book, Words Of William Booth,

Cyril Barnes quotes William’s words recorded in the 6 December 1884 issue of The War Cry: ‘God speed the rising race... Get them saved... Possess their minds with truth... Teach them your music, and hurry them on in every possible way to get ready for the fight.’

The blind and dying old warrior still loved the ‘rising race’, and in the year before the inauguration of the Army’s life-saving scouts, William appealed to his son, Bramwell: ‘Ah, my boy, we don’t know what it means to be without a home... The homeless children. Oh, the children! Bramwell, look after the

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children! Promise me.’ It may not be the homeless children that are our greatest challenge in the UK today; however, there are so many other reasons for us to ‘promise to look after the children’.

This year we celebrate the centenary of Salvation Army scouts, which commenced a few years after the launch of Baden-Powell’s scouting movement. (Those links were strengthened in 1948, when the Salvation Army Life-Saving Scouts became officially affiliated to The Boy Scout Association.) Today The Scout Association incorporates boys and girls.

The centenary celebrations get under way this month, at Gilwell Park, with a scout and guide jamboree. The slogan for the event – Ignite 2013 – really captures the Founder’s passionate

concern for young people. The various meanings of the word ‘ignite’ include to catch fire, to set alight, to begin to burn and to begin to glow – all of which can have positive expression in people’s lives.

Some facts taken from the United Kingdom Scouts’ homepage speak of dedicated leadership and impressive statistics: O In the past 100 years, more than half a billion men and women have taken the scout promise O Scout leaders contribute the equivalent of 37 million hours of voluntary work every year – worth an estimated £380 million.

If we were to total the number of young people who have joined in our youth and children’s ministry programmes along with all the great leaders who have invested their time and talent – past and present – I believe the statistics would be phenomenal.

However, what matters more than ‘stats’ is that new generations rise up ignited with passion for the Lord, love for the people and engagement in their communities.

Luke 18:16 reminds us that Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples: ‘Let the children come to me.

Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children’ (New Living Translation). This is the ministry we are involved in – it is life-changing and amazing!

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BIBLE STUDY

Unwilling to surrender The first of a three-part Old Testament series

by Major Howard Webber

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Saul did go to Gilgal, and he did wait the seven days as the prophet Samuel had told him to, but it appears that he did not wait the whole of the seventh day for him to arrive.

Some time during that seventh day, the gathering storm of massing Philistines and his own men deserting – plus the absence of Samuel – made Saul so anxious that he took matters into his own hands and offered burnt offerings to God. Why? ‘I felt compelled,’ he said (13:12).

O It was a dire situation, but that was all the more reason to wait on God. O Partial obedience is not obedience at all. It is so easy for our commitment to God to be partial.

O What Saul did was religious in nature.

Religious duties, service and rituals are no substitute for obedience.

O He showed an independent spirit.

Much admired by the world, it has unfortunately crept into the Church. God requires us to be dependent on him, and requires our obedience.

Saul had failed to keep the terms of his appointment as king. He did not see himself as subservient to God’s sovereignty, but a king in his own right.

Consequently, God declared that Saul’s kingdom would not endure and that he had already sought Saul’s replacement (vv13 and 14).

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by leaving it until what we see as the eleventh hour, at the cliff edge, before he acts. It can be scary, but how wonderful when he does act – even grabbing success out of the jaws of failure!

Later, Saul was commanded even more clearly to carry out God’s justice on the Amalekites by totally destroying them and all their livestock (15:1–3).

Saul was not without virtue. He let the Kenites, who had shown kindness to the Israelites when they left Egypt, get out of the way before he attacked. But again, Saul only partially obeyed God’s command. He didn’t destroy all the livestock, but kept back the best animals – purportedly to sacrifice to God – and

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Isaiah 64:4 describes God as someone ‘who acts on behalf of those who wait for him’. Often we fail to wait on him and for him; we take action that comes out of the top of our heads, rather than out of the heart of God. There are things in us that God wants utterly destroyed that we might consider not that bad to use in his service. This partial obedience is typical of the ‘Saul’ in us and because we have rejected the word of God in so many points and made a mess of things as a result, God declares us flops and failures – unfit to rule the territory he gave us.

He has torn that territory from us and given it to one better than us. God has appointed Jesus Christ – not to make us better Sauls, but to supplant and take over from us. But, like Saul, we are not very good at letting go of the throne.

Jesus came to forgive us, but what use are we to God if self is still king?

FOR REFLECTION you ever felt compelled to do what God did not desire?

O How difficult do you find it to wait on the Lord?

O Who is in control of your life – you or Jesus?

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then justified what he had done (vv20 and 21).

This time God’s judgment was more severe and immediate (vv23–28); Saul was rejected as king, but refused to accept God’s verdict and abdicate in favour of someone better.

How many times have we failed in our love, our obedience, our faith or our dependence? How similar are we to Saul?

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Lou started attending the corps after accepting an invitation from a neighbour. Corps officer Major Graham Wood welcomed Lou into the fellowship as an adherent member. – G. W. 3. & 4. CHRISTOPHER BINNS, ZACHARY ELLIOTT Junior soldiers BEDLINGTON CORPS officer Major Peter Clark enrolled Zachary (his grandson) and Christopher as junior soldiers. – K. O. 5. JUNE METCALF Adherent member LEADGATE INITIALLY June was introduced to the Army by a friend and has been attending for several years. Recently she has become more

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Corps officer Major Eric Pearce welcomed June as an adherent member. She is pictured with Majors Carol and Eric Pearce. – E. P. 6. JUNE PERCY Adherent member SEAHAM HARBOUR CORPS officer Major Frances Slade welcomed June as an adherent member. June recently returned to the fellowship and felt God was leading her to make a fresh commitment. She spoke about knowing that she had returned to her spiritual family. – F. S. 7. & 8. GEORGINA ELLIS, EMMA ROBERTSON Adherent members DOWNS FARM AFTER being invited to the Army by friends, Georgina and Emma became actively involved in the corps. They each testified to what it means to have a friend like Jesus and were warmly welcomed to the fellowship as adherent members. – W. W. 9. LYDIA KNOTT, AIMEE WRIGHT, EMMA DAVIES Junior soldiers TEDDINGTON FRIENDS and family came to support Lydia, Aimee and Emma as they signed the junior soldier’s promise. The girls have been close school friends for the past three years and encouraged each other to go to the Army. Lydia’s dad, corps officer Captain Richard Knott, enrolled the girls as junior soldiers. – R. K. Salvationist 10 August 2013

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Newlyweds Alice and Paul expressed their desire to become officers. Kathryn is involved in young people’s work at the corps.

Carol had attended the corps for several years before deciding to make this commitment. Tom was first attracted to the corps after volunteering to work with Kidz Klub. Having attended the corps for several years, Ian and Janet decided it was time to make a commitment. After volunteering for the coffee shop, Margaret soon became involved in the corps fellowship.

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They were enrolled by corps officer Major Lori Richards. – A. R 18. SARAH McGLYN Adherent member BOURNE SARAH became a Christian at university and after worshipping at another church went to the Army, where she has enthusiastically assisted with the youth groups. Sarah was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Richard Durrant. – C. G. 19. SARAH SKINNER Adherent member REGENT HALL SARAH grew up in other churches and was introduced to the Army by her husband Mark. She has attended regularly since they were married in 2010 and enjoys the uplifting atmosphere. She decided to make a commitment when her daughter was dedicated to God earlier this year. Corps officer Major Dawn Mizon welcomed Sarah as an adherent member. – J. A.

20. PATAMAWADEE FOERS, BERYL HODGES, BARBARA WATKINS Adherent members TUNBRIDGE WELLS CORPS officers Majors John and Lorna Smith welcomed three new adherent members into the fellowship. Pat testified to feeling blessed that she found the Army through retired officers living in her apartment block and thanked people for the encouragement she received. After losing her husband nine years ago, Beryl felt lonely and decided to attend Sunday worship. She testifies to having found support and love to help her overcome grief and wants to serve the Lord. A friend introduced Barbara to the Army and she has since attended regularly. She testifies to feeling safe and confident in God’s presence and has a new outlook on the future. – S. S.

lions’ den, Preston wants to be true for God and display honesty, faith and trust. He was enrolled by corps officer Major Michael Bainbridge, and was supported by his parents, family and schoolteacher. – A. N.

21. BARBARA DODD Soldier BRIDGWATER FORMER Salvationist Barbara drifted away from the Army in her youth, but was invited to the meetings by a friend after she moved to the area. Barbara expressed her desire to become a soldier and testifies that she has come home. Corps officer Major Neil Davies enrolled Barbara as a soldier. – N. D.

26. LIANNE ROCKALL, STEPHANIE ROCKALL, SOPHIE COATES Soldiers CLOWNE SOPHIE, Stephanie and Lianne grew up in the corps and all want to continue serving the Lord. Songs from summer school helped lead them to soldiership. They were enrolled by corps officer Major Mary Booth. – M. N.

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27. PEGGY EDWARDS Adherent member EXMOUTH CORPS officer Major Steven Watson welcomed Peggy as an adherent member. Peggy started attending the corps after she moved to a flat near the hall and is involved in most corps activities. – S. W.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS and NEWS LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O OSCS David Snowling, Ipswich Citadel O BM Peter Dukes, Burton-on-Trent O CT Jessie Ross, Buckie O CT Sandra Sims, CS Claire Pennington, Sheerness O RS Hilary Chadwick, Dunstable

At Newark, more than 130 family and friends celebrated Gladys Buttle’s 100th birthday; she attends the corps each Sunday and is a supportive and encouraging member of

LONG-SERVICE BADGE O Bandsman Barry Bray, Staple Hill (54 years)

the congregation

MARRIAGES O Bandsman

Alexander Gibson to Songster Bethany Taylor at Norwich Citadel by Major Steve Russell O Mark Jarvis to Songster Helen Wibberley at Leicester South by Majors Chris and Lin Herbert O Jonathan McNerlin to SL Ashleigh Trousdale at Bangor by Major Alice Gabriel DEDICATED TO GOD Daniel, John Michael and Marianne Louise, children of John and Christine Woodhouse, at Chatham by Major Alec Still O Kuitakwashe Ethan Chenjerai, son of Washington and Lesley Gwatidzo, at St Helier by Lieutenant Steven Scoulding O Cole

BEREAVED Sandra Fisher, Blackpool Citadel, of her mother Doreen Hardcastle O Major Karen Ramsay, Milton Plant with Sheerness, of her husband Major David Ramsay, Julia Webb, Sittingbourne, Amanda Ramsay, Sutton, Sarah Mortimer, Sittingbourne and Nichola Scholey of their father, Mrs Commissioner Dora Grinsted of her son, Graham Ramsay and Brian Ramsay of their brother

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Lieut-Colonel Joy SteadmanAllen (85 on 17 August) O Lieut-Colonel Lila Halstead (80 on 17 August) O Mrs Major Hilda Ball (90 on 20 August) O Major Vera McCaughan (85 on 21 August) PROMOTED TO GLORY Aux-Captain Gladys Panton from York on 28 July

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OFFICIAL GAZETTE UK Territory

RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations: O Lieut-Colonel Hugh Nimmo (104 on 16 August)

RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Effective 1 August: O Major Eddie Bland out of Middlesbrough West Central in 1998 and last appointment Associate Home Manager, Furze Hill House Care Home, North Walsham O Major Rosemary Cowdery (née Thomas) out of Westbourne in 1980 and last appointment Pakistan Territory O Major Dorothy Crosswell out of Hedge End in 1975 and last appointment Chaplain, Sunset Lodge

ENGAGEMENTS THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL DAVID HINTON) AND COLONEL SYLVIA HINTON: O Scotland Council, Th 22 Aug O Edinburgh Gorgie, Sat Sun 25 COMMISSIONER JOHN WAINWRIGHT: O Australia Eastern, Mon 19 Aug - Wed 21 O Papua New Guinea, Th 22 - Sat 24 COMMISSIONERS LALZAMLOVA AND NEMKHANCHING: O Sri Lanka, Th 15 Aug - Fri 23

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Care Home, Tunbridge Wells, and Villa Adastra Care Home, Hassocks O Major Thomas Crozier with Major Jean Crozier (née Smith) out of Seaham Harbour in 1998 and last appointment Sudbury O Lieut-Colonel Bill Heeley out of Rock Ferry in 1974 with Lieut-Colonel Gillian Heeley out of Rock Ferry in 1975 and last appointment Yorkshire DHQ O Major Ray Hobbins out of Southampton in 2000 and last appointment Aberystwyth O Major Paul Holifield out of Bargoed in 1978 and last appointment Harlow O Major Reg Melton with Major Maureen Melton (née Lumm) out of Hemel Hempstead in 1994 and last appointment Shipley O Major John Merser out of Gillingham in 1983 and last appointment Hammersmith O Major Barbara Nädler out of Merthyr Tydfil in 1990 and last appointment Germany and Lithuania Territory O Major Lesley Pilsel out of Crewe in 1991 and last appointment Dudley O Major Clive Shead out of Luton Temple in 1976 and last appointment Pastoral Care Unit, THQ O Captain Mike Smith out of Chesterle-Street in 1982 and last appointment Rushden O Major Thea Wood out of Southsea in 1983 and last appointment Margate CLIVE ADAMS, Commissioner, Territorial Commander

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Through the week with ‘Salvationist’ – a devotional thought for each day Saturday

Monday

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

(Hebrews 11:1)

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

(1 Corinthians 16:13 and 14)

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By the love that never ceased to hold me In a bond nor life nor death shall break, As thy presence and thy power enfold me, I would plead fresh covenant to make.

From before thy face, each vow renewing, Strong in heart, with purpose pure and deep, I will go henceforth thy will pursuing, With my Lord unbroken faith to keep.

(SASB 534)

Hope will give us courage in the darkest night, Faith and love will make the heavy burden light; Let us then be cheerful and our hearts assure That the gracious promises of God are sure.

(SASB 755)

Wednesday I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that

Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.

(Ephesians 3:16 and 17)

Thursday Christ of Glory, Prince of Peace, Let thy life in mine increase; Though I live may it be shown ’Tis thy life and not my own.

Dwell within, that men may see Christ, the living Christ, in me.

(SASB 479)

Friday Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

(Hebrews 12:1 and 2)

Praying around the world… Caribbean The Salvation Army serves in multiple islands throughout the Caribbean. In Haiti the Army is still involved in rebuilding work following the 2010 earthquake. There have been more than 1,000 new converts in Haiti since the earthquake and the enrolment of 299 soldiers and 202 junior soldiers.

Pray that the Army’s practical and spiritual ministry will continue.

Whitby Abbey. Picture: MATT FOXALL