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QUOTES FROM THE MEDIA

THOU SHALT NOT TWEET IN ANGER, SAYS CHURCH OF ENGLAND The Church of England is to issue its first set of digital commandments to combat ‘cynicism and abuse’ on social media.

They will be outlined… by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in a live video message from Facebook’s British headquarters.

The church has drawn up a ‘digital charter’ reflecting five Christian values that it will push to see honoured online and ten ‘community guidelines’, aimed

at all internet users. People will be asked to post a link on social media to say that they pledge to abide by them.

‘One of [social media’s] many joys is that it’s immediate, interactive, conversational and open-ended,’ the guidance says. ‘This comes with downsides if users do not apply the same common sense, kindness and sound judgment we would use in a face-to-face encounter.’

TRAFFICKERS POSING AS VOLUNTEERS AT SOUP KITCHENS TO COERCE HOMELESS PEOPLE INTO FORCED LABOUR, FINDS REPORT

A new music label... has been launched to encourage different generations of the same family or community to try singing.

The label, Same Boat Music, has been launched by Out of the Ark Music, which already distributes songs in more than 18,000 primary schools in the UK. The new label hopes to reach beyond schools with songs that can be sung by families at home and in churches.

Traffickers are posing as volunteers at soup kitchens and night shelters in order to coerce homeless people into forced labour and sexual exploitation, new research shows.

A report by charity Unseen reveals hundreds of rough sleepers are being reported as suspected modern slavery victims, with 7 per cent of all cases reported to the charity’s helpline between October 2016 and April 2019 – amounting to 276 – involving a homeless victim.

Exploiters target homeless people at various locations, such as train stations, parks, the street, as well as shelters, according to the findings.

Recruitment was also reported to occur in workplaces and on the internet, including through social media, while a foster home and places of worship were also recorded as locations targeted by traffickers.

Homeless charities said they had seen numerous cases of abusers entering food kitchens or even posing as rough sleepers in order to recruit vulnerable people into exploitative work.

Church Times

The Independent

The Times

BEREAVED PARENTS SPARED CHILDREN’S FUNERAL COSTS UNDER NEW GOVERNMENT SCHEME Families grieving the loss of a child through death or stillbirth are to be given up to £2,000 to help cover funeral costs, under a new government scheme.

Every year in England an estimated 3,800 children die under the age of 18, and there are a further 2,700 stillbirths.

Bereaved parents can find themselves facing bills of thousands of pounds for funeral costs which can vary widely across the country.

The Children’s Funeral Fund (CFF) aims to bring an end to this and provide families with the support they need... by reimbursing burial authorities, cremation authorities and funeral directors directly.

The fund will be available regardless of the family’s income, and will also include a contribution of £300 towards the cost of a coffin.

The Independent

NEW MUSIC LABEL OFFERS SONGS FOR FAMILIES AND CHURCH GROUPS

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THE SALVATION ARMY FOUNDER William Booth GENERAL Brian Peddle TERRITORIAL COMMANDER Commissioner Anthony Cotterill SECRETARY FOR COMMUNICATIONS Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant

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WE SHALL WIN TWO weeks ago Salvationist gave a lot of space to articles featuring William Booth.

So it’s only right that we make room for Catherine Booth this week.

Croydon Citadel’s 150th anniversary celebrations are reported on page 4. The corps dates back to the Christian Mission station established in the town in 1869, which followed a series of public meetings led by Catherine Booth. Croydon Citadel is now the second oldest corps in the world. It is thriving because it has been able to develop to meet the needs of its community, proving the truth of Catherine’s challenging words: ‘There is no improving the future, without disturbing the present.’

Catherine is also mentioned in the Bible study on pages 16 and 17 where Lieutenant Nathan Loxley quotes her words of confidence in the future: ‘We shall win. It is only a question of time.’ That confidence was based first and foremost on the power of God but also depended on people’s dedicated response to his calling. Nathan explores the relationship between God’s work and ours, suggesting: ‘An attitude of availability to the Holy Spirit becomes the most important element of the work of the Lord.’

Page 5 includes a report on the release of a new Salvation Army positional statement on sexism. Catherine would certainly have supported what it says, and her influential pamphlet, Female Ministry, is cited in the document. I would urge readers to view the full statement online. It deals with a highly significant issue by outlining the background, considering the biblical basis for the Army’s position and suggesting practical responses.

The UK government recently announced measures to improve women’s employment rights and financial equality, which include a consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace, the introduction of carers’ leave and a review of the enforcement of equal pay law. These are welcome steps – the kinds of responses that the positional statement calls for – but we are also challenged to look at our responses as individuals and as an organisation.

The positional statement points to the fact that sexism is a characteristic of modern slavery. The majority of people who are trapped are female, ‘many being exploited for sexual purposes’, the statement says.

This was an issue that Catherine Booth was heavily involved in, campaigning with others to protect young girls. It is still a matter of concern to the Army, which is at the forefront of support for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Major Kathy Betteridge speaks about this work in an interview on pages 14 and 15 and highlights a new pan-European media campaign to raise awareness. The campaign is running in all the territories and commands of The Salvation Army’s Europe Zone, which includes both source countries and destination countries.

The fact that Catherine Booth can be named in connection with many of today’s problems suggests two things. First, she was a woman of compassionate vision who was concerned about the desperate needs around her. Second, the issues that she faced have not gone away.

That thought could be discouraging, prompting us to feel that the problems of the world are so overwhelming that our efforts to tackle them are futile. But, in God’s strength, we need to keep fighting. We know the end of the story, so we can share Catherine Booth’s confidence and say: ‘We shall win.’

CONTENTS

Quotes from the media

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News feature Croydon Citadel 150th anniversary celebrations

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News

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Frontline challenges 8 Do Salvationists believe in purgatory?

by David Newstead

Letters

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News feature 10 and 11 Messengers of Compassion commissioned and sent Photo feature Commissioning 2019

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Interview Fight for life

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Major Kathy Betteridge speaks to Shanelle Manderson

Bible study Steadfast in service

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by Lieutenant Nathan Loxley

Through the week with Salvationist 16 and 17

by Major Philippa Smale

New commitments

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Announcements Adverts

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The Salvation Army and me

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featuring Major Paul McNally

From the Editor, Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts

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

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NEWS FEATURE

The General and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle lead 150th anniversary celebrations CROYDON CITADEL EXACTLY 150 years to the day since William Booth approved the opening of Christian Mission Station Number Nine in Croydon, just south of London, General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle led the anniversary celebrations of Croydon Citadel, the mission station’s successor and the second oldest surviving corps in The Salvation Army.

The establishment of the work in Croydon led to the former East London Christian Mission being renamed simply The Christian Mission before it became The Salvation Army in 1878. The corps history

– which began with a meeting in a Croydon tea shop in June 1869, attended by William and Catherine Booth – was thrillingly told in a multimedia pageant featuring the corps music sections and soldiers on the Sunday afternoon of the international leaders’ visit.

Before that came a weekend of celebrations, beginning with a visit to Croydon Town Hall. The mayor, Councillor Humayun Kabir, met the General and Commissioner Peddle, corps officers Majors Mike and Lisa Lloyd-Jones, Divisional Commander Major Valerie Mylechreest, Corps Community Services Director Chris Waldock and CSM Cheryl Ingram, while the corps band and soldiers conducted an open-air meeting outside.

The visit to the mayor’s parlour over, the international leaders headed a march of witness through Croydon’s packed town centre in glorious heatwave weather, which concluded with an open-air meeting by the former Christian Mission hall, close to the present hall.

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The General and Commissioner Peddle with Major Mike Lloyd-Jones, No 1 on the roll Brian Cosens, Freya Finch, Jesus Devayapalli and Major Lisa Lloyd-Jones

by the deputy mayor, Councillor Maddie Henson.

During the meeting the General spoke of his feelings as he led the march through Croydon – the same streets William Booth had walked a century and a half earlier. He spoke persuasively of the faithfulness of God not just over the past 150 years but for all time, challenging the corps members to continue to show their faithfulness to God over the next 150 years. ‘But you don’t have to stick around for all that time,’ he quipped.

Many former members, previous corps officers and friends of the corps returned to share in the celebrations and swelled the congregation for the Sunday morning meeting.

The General enrolled seven-year-old Freya Finch as a junior soldier, and Jesus Devayapalli as a senior soldier. In his testimony, Jesus, who hails from India, spoke of how he hopes to be an officer one day. Fifteen-year-old junior soldier Glenice Nuginamau Musuele also testified to her growing faith.

The General invited Croydon soldier Gordon Taylor to the platform to recognise

his soon-to-be published two-volume biography of William Booth. The first volume is entitled The Man And His Mission and the second The General And His Army.

Commissioner Peddle based her powerful Bible message on God’s message to Isaiah: ‘Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!’

(Isaiah 43:18 and 19).

‘We must be forward-thinking people,’ she said. ‘The fire of God’s Spirit must be kept burning in us. Fan into flame the gift of God which is in you.’ In response to her altar call, a stream of seekers knelt at the mercy seat.

Open-air witness in the town centre followed the meeting before a buffet lunch at the hall for corps folk and visitors.

Then came the gala presentation, themed Celebrating The Years.

During the final moments the General invited all present to place themselves in the palm of God’s hand and to continue to fight wrong and stand for the right. The joyous celebration concluded with everyone joining in a triumphant rendition of the Founder’s song, ‘O Boundless Salvation!’ – C. K.

NEWS

Architect’s design for the new THQ

Planning permission granted for new THQ LONDON SOUTHWARK council has given full planning permission for a new THQ building adjacent to William Booth College, subject to standard planning conditions.

It is hoped that preparations for the demolition of the existing property on the site will begin in the autumn of this year and that the new headquarters will be completed by December 2021.

Architects TateHindle have designed the new building in line with the heritage and character of WBC and the neighbouring conservation area.

TateHindle director Andrew Tate said: ‘It is a huge privilege to work with The Salvation Army on the design of their new headquarters. Our vision aims to reflect their core values with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and sustainability, while also acknowledging their history on the site by completing the symmetry of Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s original masterplan and enhancing the setting of the adjacent listed campus.’

The relocation of THQ was announced in May 2018. The announcement read: ‘Foremost in the plan is a desire to have a fit-forpurpose building that supports frontline mission, provides a safe and effective working environment for officers and staff and demonstrates the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.’

Several offers have been made for the present THQ building on Newington Causeway and these are being carefully considered. The Salvation Army already owns the land at Denmark Hill, so it is anticipated that the overall project will be cost neutral.

Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill commented: ‘We are thankful to Southwark council for granting planning permission for this new territorial headquarters. We appreciate all the hard work and creative thinking TateHindle has put into the design of this new building that will allow The Salvation Army to deliver more effectively our mission as a church and charity to support the most vulnerable people in communities across the UK and Republic of Ireland.’ – A. R.

International positional statement on sexism issued IHQ A NEW positional statement has been issued by International Headquarters, stating that The Salvation Army opposes sexism and rejects ‘any view that subordinates women to men, or men to women’ because ‘both male and female are made in the image of God and are equal in value’.

The statement describes sexism as ‘discrimination based on sex or gender, most often against women and girls’, which is ‘expressed through systemic, structured prejudice and cultural discrimination and can be present in a family, communities of faith, and societal and national cultures’.

It acknowledges the failings of Salvationists in this area but declares that The Salvation Army is ‘committed to model the equitable valuing, equipping and mobilising of men and women’ and ‘will speak into societies around the world where sexism exists’.

The statement gives examples of sexist attitudes and behaviour in societies around the world before considering the biblical grounds for the Army’s position.

The statement refers to the ‘principle of equality’ stated in Orders And Regulations For Officers, and notes that the Army ‘embodies a worldwide tradition of service to others without discrimination and will advocate on behalf of women and girls’. The statement concludes by highlighting practical responses that need to be made at organisational, individual and societal levels. – A. R. O The international positional statement on sexism is available at salvationarmy.org/isjc/ips Salvationist 13 July 2019

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New funding to support work with children and young people

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GLOUCESTER

The General admits Commissioner Harry Read to the Order of the Founder CENTRAL HALL, WESTMINSTER THE congregation at the Commissioning Day celebration meeting was delighted when General Brian Peddle admitted 95-year-old Commissioner Harry Read to the Order of the Founder.

Although not conducting the commissioning, the General was invited to the platform by Territorial Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill, where he introduced a short video about Commissioner Read. It recalled his Second World War service, for which he was awarded the Légion d’honneur – the highest French order of merit – in 2016, and highlighted his lifetime of officer service before his retirement as British Commissioner in 1990.

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anniversary of D-Day and his meeting with a German D-Day veteran when he declared, ‘We are brothers.’

Commissioner Read made his way to the platform where he saluted the General and acknowledged the congregation, which had risen to its feet in prolonged and enthusiastic applause and remained standing throughout the presentation. The General revealed that there had been many suggestions on social media that the commissioner be awarded the Order. ‘As if I can’t make good decisions on my own,’ he joked.

The Order of the Founder was instituted by General Bramwell Booth in 1917 to mark ‘outstanding service rendered by officers and soldiers such as would in spirit or achievement have been specially commended by the Founder’.

The General read the citation, which stated that this Order of the Founder was presented to Commissioner Read ‘in recognition of a life of outstanding Christian witness in word, verse and deed spanning 75 years, with a recent and

relevant witness through social media captivating a global audience with the authentic message of reconciliation, hope and peace’. He then admitted Commissioner Read to the Order of the Founder and directed that his name be inscribed on the roll of the Order, dated 6 July 2019.

‘God bless Commissioner Harry Read,’ said the General and pinned the Order to his tunic as the congregation again gave appreciative applause.

‘I count it a great privilege and honour to be made a member of the Order of the Founder,’ responded Commissioner Read.

‘I’ve enjoyed life so much. I’ve lived a full life... and I’m grateful for all the love and support that has come my way over recent years.’ Referring to the recent skydive, he said light-heartedly, ‘I thought it was brilliant from start to finish, and since then I’ve been saying, “Harry lad, you’re enjoying this too much for it to be a life of sacrifice.”’

Commissioner Read concluded, ‘I’m grateful to you for the honour you have afforded me.

Thank you so very much indeed, General.’ – J. R.

ALLCHURCHES Trust has launched a new grants programme, Growing Lives, aimed at helping churches and Christian organisations throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland to connect with children and young people and forge lasting links with families in their areas.

Grants of up to £25,000 are available and the amount received will depend upon the cost of the project and level of need in the community, ranging from 10 per cent of project cost through to 80 per cent. Churches can apply for funding even if they have received a grant from Allchurches Trust within the last two years.

Many churches of all denominations and Christian organisations are already running innovative, impactful projects that are helping young people to explore and grow in faith, get active, access training and work opportunities, develop life and leadership skills and feel less isolated.

O Find out how Growing Lives could help your corps and apply online at www.allchurches.co.uk/ growinglives – A. R. CARNFORTH: Eighteen people gathered for a Saturday afternoon Bible Study led by Major John Waters to learn the best way to interpret various Old Testament passages. Nine children produced an attractive banner in the crèche, and then everyone enjoyed fellowship over tea. The Sunday meeting centred on Psalm 139:1–12 and Philippians 3:17–21 and featured a combination of meaningful songs. – G. N. Please do not send your copy to any individual’s email address as this could delay publication. Copy should be sent to salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk

SHOEBURYNESS: As part of the YP weekend, the young people led the Sunday meeting, which included a song chosen and presented by the newly formed children’s singing group.

During the service a new YP flag, bought with donated money, was presented. – R. D. / C.D. facebook.com/ salvationistonline twitter.com/ @SalvationistUK CHALK FARM: Staff from a nearby Sainsbury’s helped to serve meals at the drop-in centre and luncheon club as part of the supermarket’s 150 Days of Community campaign. The volunteers readily engaged with service users and were keen to learn more about The Salvation Army. Pictured with volunteers James and Virginia are drop-in centre leader Eleanor Caddy and corps officer Captain Lorraine Kinnear. – M. K.

SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD: Nearly forty people from across the East Midlands Division attended an Ageing Well seminar hosted by regional specialists from older people’s and family ministries. The three sessions – Embracing Who You Are, Equipping Yourself With The Tools and Energising Those Around You – encouraged everyone in practical and interactive ways to consider living every day as God intended, regardless of their age. Corps folk left feeling inspired and encouraged in their personal faith journey. Contact your regional older people’s ministries specialist to host a seminar. – L. H-N.

Kilmarnock volunteers for various community programmes share fellowship and enjoy a barbecue prepared and hosted by corps officers Lieutenants Emma and Les Heal

Shoeburyness community choir provide a concert for the residents of Great Mead housing complex, opposite the hall; corps officer Captain Rob Davis presented a biblical thought Salvationist 13 July 2019

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Yorkshire Enabled goes on annual retreat SWANWICK MEMBERS of Yorkshire Enabled met at the Hayes Conference Centre for an annual retreat led by Majors Ged and Jayne Nicoll (Boston). The retreat focused on times when Jesus took his disciples to one side and how these intimate moments with the Saviour related to the delegates’ lives.

Staveley Band, accompanied by singers and timbrelists, presented a varied programme on the Saturday evening.

Many other visitors at the centre also gathered to listen.

A book of remembrance, a visitors’ book and two songbooks were presented to the group in memory of Dennis Harrison, a faithful Safe member who was promoted to Glory earlier this year.

Pictured are Majors Ged and Jayne, Dennis’s good friend Mark Sanderson and Major Bernard Pyman. – M. T.

FRONTLINE CHALLENGES

DO SALVATIONISTS BELIEVE IN PURGATORY? In our frontline service – among friends, colleagues and neighbours – we’re often asked about faith and ethics; David Newstead offers some responses

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OMEDIAN Spike Milligan reputedly said, ‘I don’t mind dying; I just don’t want to be there when it happens.’ He may have spoken in jest but I am sure many of us would identify with the sentiment. What happens when we die is probably the question we all want to be answered, whether we are believers or not.

The Roman Catholic doctrine of purgatory is based on the writings contained in the Book of Maccabees in the Apocrypha and was first defined at the Second Council of Lyons in 1274 as ‘the place of purification through which 8

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souls pass on their way to Paradise’. It is thought to be a place that is neither Heaven nor Hell, where Christians who are still not in a state of perfection spend time until their sins are purged.

Protestants generally believe that there is no biblical evidence for this doctrine and that it contradicts the New Testament teaching that Christ’s death on the cross atoned for all our sins.

Everyone will stand before the judgment seat of Christ but because of the atonement, those who have placed their faith in Christ will not face condemnation: ‘There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus’ (Romans 8:1).

We may need to wait in Heaven before the resurrection of the body in a renewed creation, but when we die there is no waiting time between Earth and Heaven. On the cross Jesus said to one of the thieves, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise’ (Luke 23:43 New English Translation). Jesus prefaced his assurance with the phrase, ‘I tell you the truth’ – words he often used when he was about to say something that should be listened to carefully.

Time will have no meaning in the process of passing from this life to eternity. As Paul put it, ‘We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed – in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye’ (1 Corinthians 15:51 and 52).

I have recently been reading Professor Stephen Hawking’s A Brief

History Of Time, where he argues that the concept of time had no meaning before the beginning of the universe.

Time is a human construct linked to the Earth’s position in our solar system and the expanding universe.

Centuries ago, St Augustine of Hippo, one of the world’s most influential thinkers, asked, ‘How can the past and future be, when the past no longer is, and the future is not yet?

As for the present, if it were always present and never moved on to become the past, it would not be time, but eternity.’

John Stott, in his reflections on Ecclesiastes, writes: ‘If reality is restricted to time and the human lifespan with its injustice and pain, then everything is meaningless. Or if reality is restricted to space with no ultimate reference point, then that is all meaningless. Only God can give meaning to life because only he can supply the missing dimension. God adds eternity to time and transcendence to space.’

TO PONDER Now I belong to Jesus, Jesus belongs to me, Not for the years of time alone, But for eternity.

(SASB 874) DAVID IS A SOLDIER AT BIRMINGHAM CITADEL

LETTERS

WEAR YOUR UNIFORM WITH PRIDE! HAVING just returned from a few weeks visiting the Tanzania Territory, I feel that I must congratulate officers and soldiers alike on their deportment while wearing their uniforms. They looked so amazingly proud and smart in their uniforms that it brought a lump to my throat. They wear white uniforms for worship and they look so beautiful in them. It did my heart good.

And then I returned to the UK where things are so different. One cannot help but wonder if deportment is given no mention in officer training these days. The occasional dip into our periodicals and the photographs contained therein make me wonder if these days we really work with the proviso of ‘our utmost for the Highest’. Yes, I know times have changed and we have a wide range of uniform options to choose from, and I must admit to ‘being a little long in the tooth’, but surely ‘our utmost for the Highest’ is nothing short of how we should live our lives. I don’t by any means wish to revert to stand-up collar tunics and bonnets, but I do wish that we would wear our uniforms with pride and worthily represent the One we are called to serve, who gave his utmost for us. Officers please wear your uniforms as though it matters, just as my friends in Tanzania wear theirs.

Margaret House, Major, Leigh-on-Sea

LESSONS TO LEARN FROM CADETS OVERSEAS? AS we rarely hear anything about the Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory I found the facts and figures about The Salvation Army in the Pacific Ocean (Salvationist 11 May) a real eyeopener.

The statistics quoted the number of senior soldiers as 5,676, junior soldiers as 4,317 and adherent members as 6,918. The most surprising fact, however, was the number of cadets currently in training: 18.

The Candidates Unit confirms that this equals the same number of first-year cadets at William Booth College for the year 2018/19. There are also 14 second-year cadets, who were commissioned in July, plus 3 distance-learning cadets. At the time of writing, 16 candidates are accepted for the new session in September 2019.

Compare the standard of education between the UK and Papua New Guinea, where most cadets arrive with only basic levels of primary and secondary education and few – if any – have done anything substantial in tertiary education. Yet, seemingly, they are responding with eager hearts and minds to God’s call and the needs of their country.

What, then, is so wrong with our culture that our young people are not attracted into full-time ministry?

Rosemary Dawson, Major, Norwich

WAR CRY KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK I HAVE been selling Army periodicals on Arbroath High Street since my retirement from active service in 2013.

I have found the selling of the War Cry to be both fulfilling and challenging, each Friday being different from the previous. The people I meet can vary from a young man experiencing homelessness to people looking after loved ones at home, from people with various health concerns to people struggling with bereavement of a loved one. I give time and a listening ear as they share.

Others I have come in contact with have been, or are, disillusioned by what’s happening not only in our world but also in the Church. Some choose not to attend. These and many more are the people whom I am in contact with through this street ministry.

I find that recipes and crossword puzzles take a lot of people’s attention and, more importantly, that people come back to me, commenting on how helpful articles in the War Cry have been and how relevant they are in today’s society.

Brian Findlay, Major, Arbroath Salvationist 13 July 2019

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Messengers of Compassion commissioned and sent

LONDON AS the International Staff Band played ‘I Will Offer Up My Life’ the cadets of the Messengers of Compassion Session entered Central Hall, Westminster, slowly and solemnly, to commence Saturday’s commissioning meeting, writes LieutColonel Jonathan Roberts. Moving to the platform they stood around a white cross before Chief Secretary Colonel Lee Graves prayed.

The CS then welcomed everyone, making special mention of territorial leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill, ecumenical visitors and guests from IHQ: General Brian Peddle and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, with Chief of the Staff Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham.

After the congregational song, ‘King Of Kings, Majesty’, two cadets testified on the theme Do You Know My King? Cadet Rachel Dunham spoke of Jesus as ‘a king who rules with love’ and said she finds her true identity in him. Cadet Nick Entwisle said Jesus had called him to follow and not to worry about ‘worldly things’. ‘I am now willing to serve my king where he needs me,’ he declared.

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song, ‘Nothing To Offer But Christ’ (Len Ballantine).

During a time of prayer the session gathered in the centre of the platform as the first year cadets – the Messengers of the Kingdom – sang ‘Compassion Hymn’. The Messengers of Compassion prayed for one another and the congregation was also invited to pray.

Principal Lieut-Colonel Mike Caffull formally presented the session to the territorial leaders, assuring them that the cadets would be ‘caring and mission-focused officers’.

Territorial Leader for Leader Development Commissioner Gill Cotterill thanked the William Booth College staff for their work and told the cadets, ‘God is rejoicing over you in these moments.’ She reminded them that they were appointed to God’s service and needed to be anointed by his Spirit.

With great feeling the session sang their dedication song, ‘In All I Do’ (Andrew Maycock), before reciting the Army’s 11 doctrines and promising to serve others and be faithful officers. In the sacred moments that followed each cadet stood before the Territorial Commander who thanked God for the ‘empowering and gifting’ by which they were ordained as ministers of the gospel and commissioned them as officers with the rank of lieutenant. Family and friends stood in

support as each cadet was commissioned.

While the first year cadets sang ‘Any Road, Any Cost’ the new lieutenants were joined on the platform by friends who prayed with them.

Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Debbie Graves then offered a prayer of dedication.

The prayer time continued with the ISB playing ‘Grace Alone’ as Grace Barker and Lynette Kakande, teenage children of new lieutenants, prayed for the Messengers of Compassion and the communities they would be serving. College children’s drawings of the meaning of compassion appeared on the screen during the prayers.

Lieutenant Annika Ebeling, who joined in modules at WBC as part of her training and had been commissioned in Germany a few weeks before, brought an international dimension to the meeting by praying for Messengers of Compassion in other territories.

The meeting concluded with a congregational song and a benediction by the TC. The evening celebration began in traditional style as, accompanied by the ISB and enthusiastic cheers and applause, the newly commissioned officers marched around the gallery and down to the platform where they saluted the TC and the Principal before taking their places.

Lieut-Colonel Mike Caffull

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Sunday morning farewell at William Booth College

Early in the meeting the General stepped up to the platform to conduct an unusual ceremony for Commissioning Day. To the delight of everyone he asked Commissioner Harry Read to join him and admitted the former British Commissioner to the Order of the Founder (see report on page 6).

In moments of challenge Territorial Candidates Director Major Janet Robson invited pairs of lieutenants to speak about God’s calling – one saying a sentence about their own call, the other asking the congregation to consider how God was calling them.

The children featured in a humorous video, talking about their lives at WBC and explaining what they thought their parents did there.

Lieutenants Chris Button and Jenni Barker gave their testimonies on the theme To Boldly Go. Chris spoke of his trust in God’s empowering presence. ‘I can boldly follow Jesus only because I am not doing this on my own,’ he said. Jenni used the words of ‘Compelled By Love’ as the basis for her testimony. ‘I am called, compelled by Christ’s love for me, to show his love and compassion for others,’ she stated. As a fitting sequel to the testimonies the ISB played ‘To Boldly Go’.

Basing his message on Ephesians 1:3–12 the TC spoke of the blessings God has given us and the need for us to respond. ‘With open

arms we’ve received all that he wishes to give to us in order that our lives will shine with his glory and be marked with his love,’ he said. In a time of response many moved forward to kneel in prayer.

The college children began the finale by dancing to ‘My Lighthouse’ and, during the singing of ‘God Of Justice’, each lieutenant in turn took a red heart from the foot of the cross, signifying the compassion of Christ and their readiness to take that compassion to their appointments.

After the closing song and benediction, and as they left the hall, everyone was handed a small wooden heart shape to keep as a reminder of Christ’s love or give to someone else who needed that reminder.

Family members and supporters gathered in WBC’s cathedral-like assembly hall for the Sunday morning farewell to the Messengers of Compassion, who will be going to their first officer appointments, and the Messengers of the Kingdom, now second year cadets, who will be taking up their summer placements.

Standing in the aisles the two sessions sang ‘Every Praise’, with the congregation joining in the second time, before words of welcome from the TC. Creative prayer led by Cadets Rebecca Clark and Emily Price included a focus on God’s

presence with the repeated phrase ‘I am never alone’ and an opportunity for silent prayer.

Everyone received a yellow, red and blue ribbon to remind them that they are never alone.

After the Messengers of Compassion sang their dedication song Lieutenant James Addis, who had marched the sessional flag into the celebration meeting the day before, gave his testimony. Likening his experience to the trees in nearby Ruskin Park and referring to Ephesians 3:17 he said he was rooted and established in Christ’s love.

The WBC Band brought ‘Oceans’ and the Messengers of the Kingdom sang their sessional song, ‘Kingdom Come’.

In his address the Principal looked at the experience of Jonah and suggested that a messenger’s priorities are to obey the call and trust the message; referring to verses from Romans 10 he said the messenger must be the message.

During the singing of ‘Take My Life’ a number of people knelt at the mercy seat and many more stood as a sign of commitment.

The TC then asked both sessions and the officers who were moving from the college to stand as he prayed for them.

After the final song, ‘Crown Him With Many Crowns’, the band played ‘Praise Party’ to send everyone out on a note of celebration.

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INTERVIEW

Fight for life Territorial Director of Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Major Kathy Betteridge tells Shanelle Manderson how the unit is empowering people to challenge the hidden evil

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EAF, placed in an orphanage as an infant and living unsupported on the streets of Romania since she was 16, Andreea thought she was leaving behind a troubled and challenging childhood for greater opportunities in the UK. However, her hardship continued. The moment she arrived Andreea’s passport was taken from her and she was forced to sell flowers on the street or beg in different locations with a card stating she was collecting money for charity. At the end of each day, she was made to hand over her earnings and given very little to eat; if she asked for more food, she was beaten.

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recover. But the UK government estimates there are 13,000 such people trapped in slavery in Britain today. This figure is widely considered to be an underestimate, as demand for cheap goods, labour and sex has led to a proliferation of people coerced into a life of servitude.

The Salvation Army is launching its first pan-European campaign to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and inform people about what they can do to break the chain of demand and supply.

‘The Pan-European Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) council has met every year for the past five years,’ explains Major Kathy Betteridge. ‘We have national contact persons in each of the countries and territories in The Salvation Army’s Europe Zone. The council was looking at the best way to highlight the issues around human trafficking across Europe and raise awareness in smaller countries, especially where people are vulnerable and susceptible to taking up employment, so we came up with this campaign.’

The United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland will fund the campaign along with four other territories: The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia; Switzerland, Austria and Hungary; Sweden and Latvia; and Norway, Iceland and the Færoes. Over the next three years it will be rolled out across 23 countries, with each country responsible for its own launch date.

Seven source countries (Hungary, Ukraine, Estonia, Romania, Moldova, Georgia and Latvia) and six destination countries (The Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Finland and Sweden), have already launched their campaigns.

Kathy explains the difference: ‘A source country is where the individual has come from, so those countries where people are susceptible to being trafficked or tricked into some kind of slavery. The destination country is where the individual might end up and be further exploited because exploitation would invariably have happened en route as well.

‘We do, however, also have British nationals, who have been victims of slavery and exploitation but were not transported across borders.’

In source countries the campaign’s objective is to stop the flow of people accepting false job offers. In destination countries it is to raise awareness. The look, feel, design and concept of the campaign will therefore be similar but it will be tailored to the languages, cultures and understanding of the issues in each society.

‘For example, in Sweden they used a cinema facility to show a film but the adverts during the break also included elements of the campaign,’ says Kathy.

‘In a source country they might be using bus stop posters because it’s common for people to pick up ads stuck to lamp

HOW TO SPOT THE TELLTALE SIGNS

Some people show physical signs: O They may look uneasy, unkempt, or malnourished O They may have untreated injuries Some signs are less obvious: paying for their travel O Someone speaking for them O Perhaps they are picked up and dropped off from work at unusual times O They may not be sure of their own address O Someone

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What we’re asking people to do is to really look at underpriced services and start asking why and how they’re so cheap

posts that they think will benefit them.

Each country knows how to get the message to a particular audience.’

In this territory the campaign is scheduled to take off in the summer and will run for several weeks on social media. It will include a mix of still images and short animations. As the UK is a key destination country, the idea is to create fake ads that give the impression that services or goods are being offered for a price that’s too good to be true, to explain to people what the human cost behind such amazing ‘deals’ can be.

Modern slaves can be hard to spot.

The expression ‘hidden in plain sight’ is often used. In many cases the physical shackles of historical slavery have been replaced by less visible but equally effective forms of control: a housemaid who is free to come and go but has had her documents confiscated and is given scraps of food at the end of the day and paid no wage; a man working long hours at a car wash who’s living in a container nearby, imprisoned by rent and recruitment debts; a former farmer in his home country made to grow cannabis unknowingly; a woman forced to work in a nail bar by day and in a brothel by night; a homeless man on a construction site fed drugs so that he is compliant, trapped by his addiction.

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‘What we’re asking people to do is watch out for some of those signs,’ says Kathy, ‘to really look at underpriced services and start asking why and how they’re so cheap and who’s doing the work. What do they look like? Do they have the right equipment to do the job?’

The AHT council, The Salvation Army’s European Communication Network and the IHQ Communications Section will monitor the progress of the campaign over the three years in the UK and abroad.

‘Every year around October the council has a meeting with all the contact persons,’ explains Kathy. ‘We will discuss how the campaign’s going, what’s happening in all the countries and who has launched. Then in early February we’ll review again and make decisions about what we need to continue doing. It’ll be an ongoing process.’

The Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Unit has also been working closely with the scriptwriters of the soap Coronation Street to develop a modern slavery storyline. The process involved back and forward correspondence and advice about ideas and characters so the plot could closely reflect real life experiences.

‘Because it has such a high coverage

If anyone is a victim of modern slavery, or suspects that someone they have come across might be a victim in need of help, The Salvation Army’s confidential referral helpline 0300 303 8151 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

of viewers, it’ll help a great deal to raise awareness,’ enthuses Kathy. ‘It’s also potentially a new audience for us. To be involved with a soap that’s so ingrained in British culture is a great success.’

The next big project for the unit will be the build-up to Anti-Slavery Day, which is on 18 October. The Modern Slavery report will be released, showing the number of people who have been supported, the countries they come from and how they’ve been exploited, as well as trends on how this has changed since The Salvation Army took over the Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract in 2011, which means that the Army supports adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales.

The #WeAreNotForSale social media campaign will also coincide with Anti-Slavery Day. Temporary barcode tattoos will be designed and sold.

‘We’re always trying to raise awareness, and will continue to tackle this horrific crime,’ affirms Kathy.

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of volunteers support the work of the Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Unit by transporting victims from the point they are rescued to safe accommodation, or as first responders interviewing suspected victims and referring them to government support services. To discover how you can get involved, contact the unit: atms@ salvationarmy.org.uk Salvationist 13 July 2019

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NEEDED BY 00 MONTH BIBLE STUDY

Steadfast in service Lieutenant Nathan Loxley urges us to have faith and be faithful STUDY VERSE: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58

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E shall win. It is only a question of time.’ Catherine Booth’s teachings helped set the mindset of a generation fervently at war, bringing the reign of Christ closer to lived reality. However, we can’t deny that this attitude to work has sometimes led us into doing the most good, rather than being tactically aware, Spirit-led warriors.

Stand firm Terrified, I once hid behind a Salvation Army flag while leading a mission team who were praying with people on the high street. I wanted to move, but my legs didn’t budge. It was certainly not the kind of standing firm that Paul had in mind when he wrote this verse.

I was driven by fear, but the call to ‘be steadfast’ and ‘immovable’ (New Revised Standard Version) is based on the previous verses; the word ‘therefore’ points us back. We can stand firm

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

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because in Christ we have victory over sin; fear is exchanged for freedom.

QUESTIONS What do we use our freedom for?

O How might we struggle to see victory over a particular repeated sin?

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Give yourself fully Looking at the various ways that Bible scholars have translated this part of the verse is interesting. The Good News Bible tells us to ‘keep busy always’, and the New International Version says ‘give yourselves fully’. Both translations lead us down the same path: overwork. Of course we should be encouraged to work hard, a biblical principle that is highly relevant, but the Greek word that’s used – perisseuontes – paints a slightly different picture. Perisseuontes is translated in the Revised Standard Version as ‘always abounding’.

The word is also used to mean ‘overflowing’ as Paul urges others to ‘live your lives in him [Jesus], rooted and built

up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness’ (Colossians 2:6 and 7 NRSV). This is not the kind of overflow we drown in, but rather something that flows out of our character as God’s holy people.

We are all called to full-time ministry.

However, this does not mean that we abandon our rhythms of rest and race towards burnout, but we look for the ‘good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do’ (Ephesians 2:10).

QUESTIONS O To what extent are we fully available to be used by God? How will this be evident?

O How is God using us in these days?

Give examples.

The work of the Lord There are various definitions of mission that have been carefully crafted as we try to truly understand what the ‘work of the Lord’ is. It is often easy to think that

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Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.

(1 Corinthians 15:58)

Thou hast called me from the byway/ To proclaim thy wondrous love;/ Thou hast placed me on the highway/ That to all men I may prove/ There is mission to my living,/ There is meaning in my word;/ Saviour, in my daily striving/ May this message yet be heard.

(SASB 682)

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

(1 Corinthians 16:13 and 14)

Prayer Dear Lord, help us to give ourselves fully to doing your work and preaching your gospel.

We know that you will give us everything we need to do the tasks you have for us.

Thank you.

mission is about evangelism, social work and environmentalism, and we can settle for running programmes, projects and doing ‘stuff’. As always, we need to look at Jesus’ approach to work. Jesus said that he ‘can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does’ (John 5:19).

If the Son of God needs such direction in his work, then how much more should we seek it?

This is something Salvationists have a radical stance on, as we promise in our soldier’s covenant to be ‘responsive to the Holy Spirit’s work and obedient to his leading’. Yes, this may lead to the creation of programmes or projects, but only when led there by God. An attitude of availability to the Holy Spirit becomes the most important element of the work of the Lord.

QUESTIONS O How can we make a conscious effort to listen for the leadings of the Spirit?

What might this mean for our fellowships?

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Not in vain We can all be guilty of ploughing on with the same ministry, holding on to the sense that, even though we can’t see any fruit, God is doing something behind the scenes and one day it will be worth it. Our study passage does not permit such a mindset.

Solomon wisely pointed out: ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labour in vain’ (Psalm 127:1). Therefore, we need to regularly reflect on whether or not we are still doing the right things.

However, if we have the conviction that God is directing us in our work, then we can certainly hold the hope of things unseen.

I’m reminded of a group of faithful Salvationists who thought God was instructing them to run a toddler group.

For several weeks they set up and packed down with no one turning up. Yet they were still convinced that this was

what the Lord was calling them to do.

They stood firm, and sure enough, they saw the fruit of their labour.

We stay steadfast in our service, knowing that in some cases, just like the faithful believers in Hebrews 11, there will be some results that we won’t see with our own eyes. Paul reminds us throughout this chapter that if we’ve died in Christ then the resurrection of Christ gives us this assurance: We shall win.

It’s only a question of time.

QUESTIONS How can we ensure that we are ministering in God’s strength rather than our own?

O If we are anticipating victory, how should this affect our lifestyle?

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I want, dear Lord, a love that cares for all,/ A deep, strong love that answers every call;/ A love like thine, a love divine,/ A love to come or go;/ On me, dear Lord, a love like this bestow.

(SASB 497)

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’

(Matthew 9:36–38)

Dear Lord, I do surrender/ Myself, my all, to thee;/ My time, my store, my talents,/ So long withheld by me./ I’ve heard the call for workers,/ The world’s great need I see,/ O send me to the rescue,/ I’m here, my Lord, send me!

(SASB 580)

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.

(2 Thessalonians 2:16 and 17)

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NEW COMMITMENTS

BELFAST CITADEL: Tina Dong, Emily Lin and Sharon Adekoya were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Major Mark Waghorn.

They are pictured with YPSM Major Jim Cunningham. – N. M.

SHOEBURYNESS: Robert Wraight, Simon Newman and Katherine Millar were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Captain Rob Davis. Robert has volunteered at the corps for a number of years, Simon has attended the corps for eight years and Katherine, after much prayerful thought and encouragement from corps folk, decided that this was the right time to make a commitment. They all testified about the warm welcome they had received from the corps and how much they feel part of the fellowship. Also pictured is Captain Clare Davis. – R. D. / C. D.

ESTON: When Arthur Bullock was enrolled as a soldier he testified about how grateful he was for the friends God has sent into his life to support him. Arthur is pictured with corps officer Lieutenant Kathryn Stowers, who enrolled him, and friends Andrew Clark and Mavis Harker, who prayed and read from the Bible. – K. S.

ISLE OF WIGHT: Corps officers Captains Lillian and Rodney Bean enrolled Pauline Gregory, Ruth Tilly, Mary Teague and Pauline Abott as soldiers during a meeting led by the Circle of Friends; they were supported by family, friends and corps folk. Mary gave thanks and Pauline Gregory testified through a poem she wrote entitled ‘The Light’. – I. R. 18

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GUISBOROUGH: Brothers Alfie and Harvey Hart were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Major Fiona Mugford. They are members of the singing company and fully involved in YP activities.

They are also learning to play instruments. – S. S.

NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA: Corps members and friends were greatly encouraged to witness Joe Dobinson’s recommitment to soldiership; he was enrolled by corps officer Major Jim Anderson.

Joe testified about his faith journey and expressed his appreciation to corps folk for their support over the years. – A. A.

DUDLEY: As part of the 141st corps anniversary celebrations, corps officer Major Sandra Collins welcomed John Mensah Badu, Valerie Walker and Joe Smith as adherent members. – S. C. STAPLE HILL: Corps officer Major Nicola Hylton-Jones enrolled Harriet Nee, Jacob Risdale and Emily Risdale as junior soldiers and presented each of them with a Bible. They were supported by family and friends and, as they signed their junior soldier’s promises, prayers were offered for each of them. – H. B.

BANGOR: Jeanette Guy has been a regular worshipper at the corps for several months. Despite ill health, she was determined to stand publicly to be welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Linda Cunliffe. Also pictured is Major Scott Cunliffe. – L. C.

REDRUTH: Kathleen Dunstan was welcomed as an adherent member by corps officer Major Lisa Goble. In her testimony, Kathleen spoke of how Proverbs 3:5 and 6 had been important throughout her life, especially after the death of her husband. She thanked the corps for its warm welcome and the many new friends she has gained. – L. G. Salvationist 13 July 2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE MARRIAGE O Daniel Whitla to Bethany Herbert at Leicester South by Lieut-Colonel Trevor Davis and Major Lin Herbert WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Diamond O Jim and Lily Hopper, Farcet (18 July) Emerald O Majors John and Ann Thomas (25 July) Golden O Tom and Rita Place, Belfast Temple (16 July) DEDICATED TO GOD O Bronwyn Gwen, daughter of Marc and Sarah Harry, at Lincoln by Lieutenant Huw Dutfield O Violet Margaret, daughter of Simon and Carma Hearty-Pickup, at Selby by Captain Paula Haylett RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Mrs Lieut-Colonel Joan McChlery (90 on 26 July) O Major Hazel Swift (80 on 27 July) O Major Roy Brown (80 on 27 July) BEREAVED O Olive Brown, Grays, of her husband Peter, Lieut-Colonel Lyn Hills, Indonesia, of her father O Bandsman Mike Scott, Felixstowe,

and Paul Scott, of their mother Frances Scott O Lily McCall, Sheffield Castle, of her husband Rtd BM Gerald McCall, Derek McCall, Clowne, Rodney McCall and Lesley Carnall, of their father O SL Paul Weston, Brighton Congress Hall, of his mother Peggy O Jane Fitzgerald, Hoxton, of her mother Margaret Fitzgerald PROMOTED TO GLORY O Bandsman Robinson Carter, Darlington OFFICIAL GAZETTE UKI Territory RETIREMENTS FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Effective 1 July O Lieut-Colonel Michael Highton and Lieut-Colonel Lynn Highton (née Edwards) out of Hinckley in 1985 and last appointment Yorkshire North with Tees DHQ O Major Graham Longmore out of Regent Hall in 1987 and last appointment Strawberry Field Project Officer O Major Katherine Ward out of Leeds Central in 2004 and last appointment Parkgate ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander

ENGAGEMENTS GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE O USA Eastern Territory (Old Orchard Beach camp meetings), Th 25 Jul – Fri 2 Aug O Zimbabwe (regional home league conference) Wed 7 – Sun 11* O ICO, Thu 8 and Sun 11** THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM O ICO (lecture), Tu 16 Jul O Zimbabwe (regional home league conference) Wed 7 – Sun 11 Aug*** O New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory, Sun 11**** THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O Devon and Cornwall Division (celebration of leadership), Sun 21 Jul O Bath (Territorial Music School) Sun 28 O Cheltenham (Enabled Summer School of Arts final festival) Fri 2 Aug O Bath (Territorial Music School final festival) Sat 3 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL LEE GRAVES) AND COLONEL DEBORAH GRAVES O William Booth College (Summer College worship), Sun 28 Jul * World President of Women’s Ministries only ** The General only *** World Secretary for Women’s Ministries only **** Chief of the Staff only

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TRIBUTES LES MITCHELL, GUISBOROUGH LES was born on 1 May 1946 and as a child began attending Sunday school with friends. He learnt to play the cornet and went on to become principal cornet player in the band from 1982 until his promotion to Glory.

Les sounded the Last Post and Reveille from the early 1970s, not only with the band but also at events around the town with the Royal British Legion, and he was presented with a commemorative certificate for his exemplary efforts over the years.

Les also had a love for breeding rabbits; he became a top breeder and was a well-known judge around the country.

Les had a unique character and is greatly missed. – S. S. MAJOR IVOR JACKSON MAJOR Ivor Jackson was born into a Methodist home.

While in the RAF he linked up with The Salvation Army through an open-air meeting in Bath.

He entered the training college in 1955 and was commissioned as an officer of the Sword Bearers Session, then carried out men’s social services work.

He married fellow officer Lieutenant Brenda Price in 1964; the day before he was promoted to Glory was their emerald anniversary. They had three children: Maureen, Linda and Paul. Ivor is very much missed. – B. J. facebook.com/salvationistonline twitter.com/@SalvationistUK

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‘ Employees, friends, members, officers, volunteers – we have them all in The Salvation Army!

We’ve asked some of them to tell us about themselves. This week…

MAJOR PAUL McNALLY (Retired officers visitor, Bradford) How did you first come into contact with the Army?

I was taken to the Army as a child. My parents heard a Salvation Army band on the radio in 1953, when I was just three years old. They wanted to learn more about the Army so they attended Epsom Corps, where they were saved. They were enrolled as soldiers on Easter Day that year.

What made you want to become an officer?

A deep conviction that I wanted to spread the message of God’s salvation and that, for me, officership was the pathway to do that.

What is the most interesting thing about your role?

My wife, Anne, and I are retired officers visitors for our area, and it is a privilege to meet a number of people with a deep love for God and a varied experience of Army ministry.

What one thing would you change about the Army?

Our ability to embrace change rather than fear it.

If you could be in a film, which would it be and what character would you play?

PT Barnum in The Greatest Showman. He was an extremely interesting man, quite apart from the films made about him – but if I could sing and dance like Hugh Jackman I would be happy!

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope”

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(Jeremiah 29:11 New Living Translation) If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose?

Winston Churchill during the war years to learn how he was so resilient in the face of many setbacks.

If you were to create a slogan for your life, what would it be?

The next person you meet is very important.

If you could have an unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?

Energy to get through the day without needing a nap!

What is your favourite food?

Apple crumble and custard.

What was the first record, tape or CD that you ever owned?

Twist And Shout by The Beatles.

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

Selfishness.

What is your favourite Bible verse?

Jeremiah 29:11 has been special to Anne and me for many years: ‘“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope”’ (New Living Translation). This verse has been an encouragement and help to us through difficult and challenging circumstances.

Which Bible figure would you like to meet and what would you ask them?

The rich young ruler. I’d like to ask him, ‘Did you ever change your mind and sell your possessions?’ And, ‘How did you feel when Jesus told you to do that?’

What is your favourite hymn or worship song?

Any song by General Albert Orsborn but especially ‘In The Secret Of Thy Presence’ (SASB 766).

Did you have a nickname growing up?

Fluff. It was to do with the fluff that accumulated in my school blazer pockets!

If you had to be handcuffed to one person for a day, who would it be?

Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill. It would be an opportunity to see how the government works from the inside.

If you could invent a gadget, what would it be?

A mobile phone that doesn’t switch screens when you accidentally press a wrong button!

Which book would you want on a desert island?

If it’s not cheating, the complete set of Hornblower novels by CS Forester.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

Be yourself. No one else can manage it.

What do you consider to be the most valuable thing you possess?

Photographs of my family, including Anne and our four children.

Something interesting others might not know about you is…

I’m developing my talent as a clown!