SALVATIONIST
Harvesting hope
HAVE you ever tried to grow your own food? From herbs in window boxes and vegetable planters outside your home to a plot in an allotment, our society today is thinking more and more about how to live sustainably and look after the planet. For farmers around the world, it’s a lot more complicated. The challenges are greater and the stakes are higher. Climate change means that those on the front line have to face unpredictable rainfall, severe drought and extreme weather events, all while trying to yield enough food to live on.
This week’s Salvationist introduces the 2025 Helping-Hand Appeal, which invites us all to raise funds towards The Salvation Army’s international projects – particularly those working to improve food security. That doesn’t mean giving people food, but helping them to learn new skills to grow and conserve their land in a way that will give them sustainable roots in an unpredictable climate.
It’s about empowering and equipping people, showing them love and respect, so that they can go on to offer each other a helping hand as a community. Growing food is rewarding enough in itself. Harvesting hope? That’s an invitation to be part of something very appealing, indeed.
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While we wait
As the annual change of appointments is distributed, Major Lisa Lloyd-Jones invites us to pray for patience, peace and trust
ABOUT 20 years ago I read as part of my daily devotions:
‘Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait!’ Honestly, in planning and practicalities of life, I’m not very patient and I don’t like waiting, especially when the next chapter of life is about to unfold. I want to be ahead, reimagining, making plans and starting to turn the page of a new chapter.
In January, the Personnel Service suggested prayer themes and outlined the continuation of a process surrounding the deployment of officers and territorial envoys in the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. Prayerful consideration was central and it’s important to acknowledge that every part of the appointments process as a whole remains focused on the discerning of God’s will, both for the local and the leaders. Your ongoing prayers around this are appreciated.
Imagine a waiting room – at the dentist, the doctors, the hospital. Anxious faces, unknown results or recommendations, the impact on family, the good news as a next chapter unfolds and perhaps, for some, a time of questions and rethinking. There’s often in my experience not a lot of patience in the waiting room and yet, somehow, a quiet confidence in those who want to give the people waiting the best opportunity to thrive, whatever the circumstance.
In The Salvation Army, waiting for an appointment to be announced can seem endless, both for a local community or congregation and for an officer. In times past, my husband, Mike, and I would go to the sorting officer to collect our appointment letters as the postman just couldn’t get them to us early enough for all that waiting to be bearable! This followed at least one night’s restless sleep where dreams could be of biblical magnitude. In today’s digital age, sharing information is less complex, but the waiting for an email to arrive – skimreading the detail until landing on the appointment being made – requires some resilience.
Of course, the waiting doesn’t stop there. Finding the right time and words to share the news – with family, people who provide support, the community of believers – takes some discerning.
In my experience, our waiting as a family then continued, as more questions arose for the children. Which university am I going to? Will we get a place at a school? Will we make new friends? What will home look and feel like? Later, the transition – saying farewell, receiving some appreciation and stepping into the new – is another huge step. On these occasions, more than ever, our waiting leans into God in full measure.
Waiting is a recurring theme in the Bible, encouraging believers to trust
in God’s timing and faithfulness. On Thursday 13 March, officers, territorial envoys and cadets received news about their appointments ahead of the move in July. Psalm 27:14 summarises all our hopes and desires: ‘Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!’ (English Standard Version).
• The full list of appointments will be published in Salvationist in July, to coincide with the move date.
Reflect and respond
Read Psalm 27. Where does your strength come from as you wait for the next chapter in your life?
Pray for patience, peace and trust for spiritual leaders and congregations across the territory.
Share in a special prayer for leaders receiving farewell orders at salvationist. org.uk/appointments-farewell-prayer.
MAJOR LISA LLOYD-JONES
Assistant Secretary for Personnel
Fri 11 – Sun 13 July
The ICC Birmingham
What is it?
Together 2025 is a weekend of worship and celebration, including the annual ordination and commissioning of new Salvation Army officers.
This year’s theme is Mission 160: From Generation to Generation. We will be joined by the international leaders of The Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, as we mark 160 years of the Movement. We will also be celebrating the ordination and commissioning of the Champions of the Mission session of cadets.
As we gather together, young and old to share in worship, we will focus on mission and the call we have to share God’s goodness with each generation (see Psalm 79:13), telling of his mighty acts and proclaiming his power (see Psalm 145:4).
Who is it for?
Everyone linked to The Salvation Army!
Why should you go?
It is an opportunity to join in worship, teaching and celebration, as we deepen our discipleship, discover resources for ministry and celebrate all that God has done, is doing and will do.
Book your place
Tickets go on sale in April, with more details coming soon. For more information, visit salvationist.org.uk/together
‘I
want to do something for Jesus’
Bandmaster Ken Freeman (Ringwood) is thankful for God’s love in his life
IHAVE been attending The Salvation Army since the age of seven, when I was living in Christchurch. I’ve lived in various places throughout my life but, last year, I moved with my wife, Sonia, from Llanelli back to Ringwood Corps, where she grew up.
I’m very involved in corps life and attend the weekly prayer gathering and Bible discovery group. Just a couple of weeks ago, we were asked in Bible group about how we came to see Jesus. I realised that, throughout my life, I’d seen Jesus through people who greatly influenced my faith journey.
Since my young days at Christchurch Corps – particularly at Sunday school – people showed their love for me, giving of their time and wisdom and demonstrating a huge amount of patience. When I was eight years old, I struggled with my reading. My Sunday school teacher helped me and other boys to read the Bible. This made such a difference to my reading that my schoolteacher noticed, and she asked me why. I told her that I attended the Sunday school at the local Salvation Army and that I was helped to read the Bible. This is just one example of someone in my life who helped me see Jesus.
During my teenage years, I read all I could about Jesus and learnt a lot about Salvation Army greats. I remember a wonderful chorus that I used to sing as a young boy: ‘I want to do something for Jesus, I can if I but try.’ Well, through the years I’ve done just that – doing something for Jesus.
Now I’m able to fulfil my calling as the new bandmaster at Ringwood Corps. I was commissioned on 9 February 2025,
being handed the baton from Retired Bandmaster Roy Newland, who had been the bandmaster of Ringwood Band for more than 40 years.
I will continue to live my life following Jesus, and I thank him for allowing me to continue serving him with more than 60 years’ experience of banding. I can tangibly feel his love in my life through all the highs and the lows and I will strive to show that love to others through everything I do and say.
Have you got a testimony to share? We’d love to hear your faith story! Get in touch at salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk.
HYMNS TO HIM
EVERY hymn tells a story. Sometimes I read through the 1928 Salvation Army tune book for inspiration for a poem. As I read the first line of each hymn from 512 to 541, the following poem appeared. Did the book’s editors plan the sequence or were they guided by the Spirit?
Blessed assurance
Is coming this way.
It’s true there is a beautiful city
But oh, remember Calvary
And those who follow thee, Jesus Saviour, will welcome home
Those who live
Beneath the shade of the cross.
Wash and cleanse me,
All I have I am bringing thee,
Have thy way, Lord,
WORD SOUP
DID Salvationist writers binge-watch Yes Minister over Christmas? Multiple phrases across the 4 January edition could have sprung from Sir Humphrey Appleby’s legendary speeches: ‘mutual accountability’, ‘statement of Intent’, ‘global strategic framework’, ‘risk management committee’, ‘joined-up working’, ‘international theological council’. I am aware the Army has to be transparent and clear in our intentions and targets but can we go easy on the buzzwords?
MORVYN FINCH WOODBRIDGE
Thy blood spilt, Lord, and cleansed.
I bring my all to thee, Dear Jesus on Calvary. You died for me
Yet out of this darkness
At the cross came light
The day of victory is coming
The prodigal’s coming home
Just as you are
Just as I am
I am trusting in thee
I know there is mercy
As life’s morn is waning. All I have I leave for Jesus Till then come in, my Lord, And make my heart your home.
I am journeying on the gospel ship
To a place where there is no
Sorrow there. Praise God I am Saved.
REIMAGINING THE BEATITUDES
IN 1995, I went on a pilgrimage visit to Israel. Among other locations we visited the Mount where Jesus’ Sermon was preached (see Matthew 5 to 7). The qualities given to us in the Sermon on the Mount are a bit downmarket – is it time to remind at least some of us that we have comparable responsibilities? I propose the Beatitudes of affluence: Fortunate are the rich. They need to be generous and spread their wealth around. Fortunate are the powerful. They need to be benevolent
in the way they control their various operations, and allow others to share in their decision-taking.
Fortunate are the skilful. They need to make beautiful and useful items and have apprentices who will learn their abilities and enable a continuation of this useful activity.
Fortunate are they who have musical talents of any kind. They need to practise frequently and perform as often as possible, so others can benefit from their skills.
Fortunate are the highly intelligent. They need to teach others by sharing their knowledge, and enable them to raise their own academic levels.
Fortunate are they with the ability to listen. They will be able to encourage and counsel others who need their support.
Those of us blessed with any of the above, or similar, let us take note and apply accordingly.
WESLEY PAXTON ANNAN
CONSCIOUSNESS
FREDERICK Forsyth’s book The Shepherd is a heartwarming tale set in postwar Britain. Inexplicable and very mysterious circumstances result in a young serviceman being saved from certain death. The book is fictional, yet it is plausible. Christian folk might say the young man’s life was saved by divine intervention. One might also surmise that our hero – regardless of his spiritual condition – would be conscious of his good fortune. What is consciousness?
The late Daniel Dennett – a respected philosopher –devised a so-called illusionary model of consciousness. I personally find this notion
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reductionist and dismissive. Consciousness is the sum of a number of parameters. First, there is the ability to reflect, ponder and surmise. Second, there is the awareness of emotion. Third, there is the ability to consider spirituality. The doctrine of incarnation is part of God’s rescue plan. The notion of incarnation is elegantly simple, yet it is more profound than the depths of the ocean.
KEVIN CHUBB BARRY
ON WOMEN WHO HAVE ENCOURAGED THEM
Major Helena Boyd and Mara Sara Duffy. Both of them have been encouraging me to grow in my spiritual life, they have also been a blessing to me. They are lovely Christian ladies. I thank God for both of them.
Debra McBride
YOUR VIEWS
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TONY ROGERS ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD
Betrayed
The motives of Judas remain a mystery, writes
Major Andrew Bale
JOHN 13:1–29
JUDAS’S betrayal of Jesus has always posed a problem for believers. If someone as intimately acquainted with Jesus as Judas could betray him – after witnessing his miracles first-hand and listening to Christ’s teaching for three years – then what hope is there for us? Some would say that God determined Judas’s actions before he was born but, as Salvationists, we believe in free will – everyone has the opportunity to accept or reject Christ, and that included Judas.
So why did Judas betray Jesus?
When I was a teenager, Hugh J Schonfield’s The Passover Plot was a popular read among many Christians. In the book, Schonfield argues that Jesus meticulously planned his own arrest and execution, and that Judas played a critical role in that plan. Although many dismiss Schonfield’s claims as a distortion of the historical sources he uses, his belief that Judas’s betrayal was motivated by honourable motives is not a new idea.
In the 2nd century, Gnosticism – a religious and philosophical movement influenced by Judaism and Christianity but rejected by the early Church – was at the height of its influence. The non-canonical Gospel of Thomas – a book dated to the 2nd century – depicts Judas’s betrayal as a divinely inspired act designed to set things in motion. This shows that Schonfield’s ideas have been around for centuries.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Have you ever thought about how Judas could betray Christ?
If Judas betrayed Christ for money, how vulnerable does that make us?
John 13:12–29 describes the Last Supper. It is, perhaps, the most intimate encounter between Christ and his disciples found in the Gospels. The scene depicts a group deeply invested in each other, with Christ at the centre of their very special communal bond. At this meal, Jesus talks about betrayal and appears to clearly indicate that Judas will be the traitor, yet none of the others attempts to restrain him. In fact, the text goes on to say that none of them understands what’s happening, even though Christ’s words seem to us to be explicit.
Although we’re told that ‘Satan entered into him’ (v27), could Judas really go from that intense emotional and spiritual communion to an act of cold-hearted betrayal carried out for monetary gain moments later?
We know that Judas betrayed Christ with a kiss, but there is more than one word for the verb ‘to kiss’ in the original Greek. The word used in Matthew 26:48 is phileó, which is kissing used as a greeting between friends. According to Matthew, this is the kiss Judas said he would use to identify Jesus to the soldiers who came to arrest him. However, in verse 49, the word used for Judas’s actual kiss is kataphileó, which describes kissing with great affection,
conveying a sense of warmth and deep emotional connection. Luke 15:20 uses this same word to describe the emotional greeting given by the father to the prodigal son. Greek readers would have understood that this kiss was an intimate expression of deep love and not in any way casual.
Now, it may well be that Judas was led astray by love for money but came to his senses when he kissed Jesus. According to Matthew 27:3, Judas was ‘seized with remorse and returned the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders’. However, in Acts 1:18 and 19, Luke reports: ‘Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this.’ Why Matthew and Luke report the impact of the betrayal on Judas differently can never be known. However, this contradiction should at least sound a caution when we consider Judas’s reaction to what he had done.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
How might betrayal happen in less obvious and more subtle ways?
Read Matthew 7:21–23. Consider how, sometimes, even when we think we are doing what’s right, we might actually be working against Christ.
According to Schonfield, Christ especially chose Judas to betray him in order to force a military or political reaction. The Gnostics taught that Judas played a pivotal role in the
implementation of the gospel. The truth is that we can never be certain about Judas’s intention or how he felt after he had betrayed Christ. In John 13:27, Jesus says to Judas: ‘What you are about to do, do quickly.’ What may or may not have passed between them prior to this exchange is unknown to us.
The sobering reality is that, even when we’re intimately linked to Jesus and have genuine and intense feelings of love for him, we’re still vulnerable to saying the wrong things; we’re still capable of doing the wrong things.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
How can you be certain you are about your Father’s business?
How can you protect yourself from betraying Christ?
Love is essential to Christian faith and practice. Love for God and for each other are the hallmarks of our faith. But the only way to be truly happy in Jesus is to trust and obey. Start with the two greatest commandments: love God and love others (see Matthew 22:37–40). Keep them as your foundation, and you’ll be as safe as any believer can be.
A shortened version of Prayer Matters will continue to be published weekly in Salvationist in 2025. To read the full, unedited booklet, visit salvationist.org.uk/discipleship
SATURDAY 15 MARCH: CARE FOR CREATION – JUMBLE SALES
Jumble sales give ‘one last chance’ to unsold clothes and bric-a-brac. As these have been great opportunities to meet people, pray that people will see the adverts and come to the jumble sales, and that we can keep as many items out of the tip as possible.
by Captain Kate Newland (Brighton Congress Hall) and the Connect group
SUNDAY 16 MARCH: SABBATH PRAYER – COURAGE TO STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN (GENESIS 12:1–5)
Lord, your call to all disciples necessitates a willingness to step out of our comfort zones and into the new thing you call us to. We lay down our own agendas and look for your new plan. Help us listen to you and do what you ask us, even if it disrupts our present lifestyle. Help us long for the adventure you have prepared for us more than we long for the familiar and the comfortable. based on Lent resources at salvationist.org.uk
MONDAY 17 MARCH: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS – PRAYING FOR HERALDS
Heralds tend to find they get to know lots of people in the local community, with many stopping each week to buy a paper, give a donation or simply chat. Pray that our heralds will be bold and inspiring in the way they share their faith, and in the conversations they have.
by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
TUESDAY 18 MARCH: SERVING AND CARING – WALES DIVISION – CHILDREN’S WORK Pray for our recently appointed divisional children’s officer, Major Steve Wilson. Pray too for corps children’s workers as they disciple our young people and reach out to others. Pray for all the children in our corps and those we contact in our communities. by Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts (Divisional Commander)
WEDNESDAY 19 MARCH: GROWING IN FAITH – CHILDREN AND YOUTH CONFERENCE (21–23 MARCH)
About 200 children’s and youth workers will gather for insightful sessions, faith, fellowship and worship – exploring how we can hold and grow the potential of our children and young people! Pray for each delegate, speaker and team member, that they would be inspired by God. by Hayley Bailey (Children’s Specialist – Discipleship)
THURSDAY 20 MARCH: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY – BANGLADESH TERRITORY
Much of the Army’s history in Bangladesh has been helping bring disaster relief and working with those in greatest need. The Army was only registered as a church some 12 years ago. Pray that this relatively new status will open doors for the gospel that have never been possible before. Pray for wisdom and boldness for the territorial leadership team, Lieut-Colonel Elizabeth Nelson and Majors Chaya and Gabriel Dewri. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
FRIDAY 21 MARCH: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION – I MADE YOU WONDERFUL
MAJOR ANDREW BALE Corps Officer Norwich Citadel
The Scripture focus for the World Day of Prayer (7 March) was Psalm 139:14, which talks about us being ‘fearfully and wonderfully made’. The Hebrew word used for fearfully is yare, which can mean ‘to stand in awe and reverence’. God created and breathed life into us with great honour and respect. How does that change your view of yourself and those around you to know that God stood in awe and wonder when each of us was created?
based on information at worlddayofprayer.net
PRAYER REQUESTS
Do you have something or someone you’d like us to pray for?
Email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk with ‘prayer request’ in the subject line.
Food security
Hayley Still introduces the 2025 Helping-Hand Appeal
EACH year the Helping-Hand Appeal focuses on a different area of The Salvation Army’s international work. The 2025 appeal focuses on stories from The Salvation Army’s Raising Champion Farmers project in Zimbabwe, which aims to strengthen the resilience of farmers in the face of an increasingly unpredictable climate.
As the climate crisis makes rainfall scarce and unpredictable, traditional farming methods are proving insufficient in rural Zimbabwe. The Raising Champion Farmers project aims to use innovative solutions to equip farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to adapt to changing conditions, secure their food supply and improve their overall wellbeing.
For many years, The Salvation Army in Zimbabwe has collaborated with Foundations for Farming to strengthen food security projects and support thousands of farmers. This project follows on from previous successful projects, as well as a recent pilot that has been phased up to reach more people in three rural areas of Zimbabwe: Bindura, Makonde and Mupfure. In each
location, 100 farmers participate in the training and are then encouraged to share their knowledge, expertise and experience with family and friends.
The key principles of conservation agriculture that are central to the farmer training are zero tillage, mulching – soil coverage to ensure moisture is retained in dry season – and crop rotation.
Conservation agriculture is simple and cheap, since it does not require large farming machinery. It also promotes the use of organic rather than synthetic fertilisers, which prove financially costly and ultimately damaging to the soil.
Water access is a major challenge and so two boreholes have been drilled in the Bindura and Makonde communities. These have also reduced outbreaks of waterborne diseases, such as cholera, which were previously prevalent. This has boosted the morale of project participants and garnered praise from the nearby community members.
Marble Mupfurira is one of the farmers who is taking part in the project. Since joining and attending each of the training sessions, she has seen the benefits of conservation agriculture:
The differences and links between the Army’s two major international appeals:
When was the Helping-Hand Appeal started?
The Helping-Hand Appeal was the inspiration of Colonel Olive Booth during the Second World War. Shortly afterwards, the worldwide Home League began donating money to a variety of Salvation Army projects, particularly those reaching community needs. In the UK, the Helping-Hand Appeal is run annually in collaboration between the Family Ministries Department and International Development UK.
How are the funds used?
The Helping-Hand Appeal funding is used internationally for communitybased projects, such as work involving anti-trafficking, clean water, food security and gender justice. The money is used specifically for things such as drilling boreholes, agricultural training, awareness raising and vocational skills training. The Helping-Hand Appeal rotates through these themes each year.
How are the two appeals linked?
In many territories, The Salvation Army uses a church-based model when implementing its community programmes. A clean water or food security project will often closely involve a corps officer and corps volunteers. For example, a corps building might be used to conduct training or facilitate the distribution of seeds in a project. This ensures that relationships between a corps and its wider community can be built and sustained well after the project has ended. The Self-Denial Appeal helps to keep the physical infrastructure of The Salvation Army going and the HelpingHand Appeal enables corps to engage in community needs far beyond what their own resources would allow. Both appeals are mutually dependent on each other – so please give generously to and support both!
• Read the full article online at salvationist.org.uk/appealsexplained.
The
difference you can make
Money raised for the 2025 Helping-Hand Appeal will support international food security projects. It’s not only about growing food –it’s about nurturing land and harvesting hope.
£15
£150
£1,500
could buy seeds for a farmer for a year
could buy basic tools for 10 farmers
could fund conservation agriculture training for 6 months
‘We were given seeds by the project and everything that we needed so that we could do everything we were taught.’
It has been a journey for the project team to shift attitudes and see behavioural change. Marble herself admits that she was initially reluctant to fully adopt the unfamiliar farming methods: ‘I had some crops but I was not using mulch and [organic] fertiliser. I was farming, but it was not effective. We planted two sections, one with mulch and one without. When we came to our garden, we found that the vegetables with the mulch and compost grew better and tasted better than those without.’
During training, farmers are clustered into groups of 10 and they then support one another as needed, not only with peer learning but also with practical tasks, such as turning the thermal compost.
Marble appreciates being able to work alongside friends and family: ‘I have friends in this project. We can help each other each time. Especially
The history of Helping-Hand
Colonel Olive Booth inspired the Helping-Hand Appeal during the Second World War. Soon afterwards, a regular pattern developed and the worldwide Home League began donating money to a variety of Army projects, particularly those overseas. The resources produced enabled funds to be raised in creative and challenging ways, alongside learning about partner territories in which projects are situated.
This current collaboration between Family Ministries and International Development began with the 2001 appeal, Living Water, and has since raised more than £2.5 million. The appeal supports the Army’s international projects in the areas of anti-trafficking, clean water, food security, gender justice and income generation.
when we first started as a group, when we were moving from one farm to another. We worked as a group in everything.’
Marble is a mother of five sons and a daughter. She is keen for them to learn about conservation agriculture and take part: ‘It is my wish to work with my family so that they can know how it is done, because they are the future of tomorrow.’
Any money raised for the appeal this year will be added to the international food security fund and used to support upcoming food security projects – see the next page for ideas on how you can get involved!
• Find out more about the HelpingHand Appeal at salvationist.org.uk/ helpinghand
Lend a helping hand
How can everyone support the Helping-Hand Appeal this year?
Raise funds
Here are a few activities you could try this year as a corps or group. Tell us what you’re doing by emailing salvationist@ salvationarmy.org.uk.
Community meal
Organise a dinner event and sell tickets. You could even feature Zimbabwean dishes to tie-in with the featured project.
Cooking class
MACHANZI SHARES
HIS STORY
Why not partner local chefs to offer cooking classes?
Gardening workshop
Teach attendees how to grow their own food, including providing starter kits with seeds and tools for a small fee. That could be at your own corps or centre, if you have a community garden, or it could be in partnership with a school or community centre. You could decorate any plant pots used with a Scripture reference.
Quiz night
Everyone loves a quiz evening! Why not play one of the Helping-Hand Appeal food security videos partway through to remind people why they’re there?
Generosity jar
Care for creation
Travel sustainably
How can you and fellow corps members consider more environmentally friendly ways of transportation? For example, car sharing, public transport, walking or cycling, reducing the number of flights taken.
‘We are experiencing extremes of weather’
THE impact of climate change has been severe. We are experiencing extremes of weather and the rainfall is actually changing over time. The Raising Champion Farmers Project is trying to mitigate the severity of the drought in the country. We need to scale up and impact more communities, more livelihoods to adopt climate smart agriculture. Moisture conservation, crop rotation and maintaining very high standards of production. We need to take action to ensure that the population survives other extremes of these weather regimes that are prevailing these days.
• Watch the full video at salvationist.org.uk/helpinghand
Keep a container or jar at your corps or centre for people to pop their spare change in through the year.
Fashion show
Collaborate with your nearest charity shop to host a fashion show and raise money through tickets or the sale of secondhand items.
Sponsored walk
To help people think about travelling sustainably, why not host a sponsored group walk? Or a challenge to reduce the number of car journeys taken and donate any money saved?
Slow fashion
Save energy
What tips and strategies have you found at your corps to reduce your energy consumption?
Try a plant-based diet
A plant-based diet has many environmental benefits and supermarkets now stock a wide variety of meat alternatives. Have you considered eating more plant-based meals? Can you share recipes or bring along examples to your corps to try together?
Grow your own
Have you tried growing your own fruit, vegetables or herbs?
Reduce food waste
One third of all food produced is either lost or wasted. Composting is one of the best ways of managing organic waste while also reducing environmental impact. How can you be creative with leftovers?
The fashion industry accounts for 8 to 10 per cent of all global carbon emissions, with fast-fashion encouraging people to throw away clothes. Try buying fewer clothes, repairing clothes where possible, donating unwanted clothes or swapping them with friends. Have you visited your nearest Salvation Army charity shop to donate or buy second-hand clothes?
Pray
Pray for politicians and local decision-makers. Pray for those who work in the agricultural industry, especially farmers. Pray for your own community – that people might respond to some of the ideas and challenges you adopt.
Surviving or thriving?
Liz Hall reflects on good soil
IN God’s economy we have everything we need. But when we observe our neighbourhoods and try to understand what is going on around the world, we could wonder what has gone wrong. There is a feeling of dissatisfaction everywhere. No one seems to ‘have enough’ or even have what they need; the finger is pointed at the government, local councillors, even neighbours, friends or sometimes family.
The Bible initially offers what seems a romantic notion of farming, God gifting every plant and fruit with seed, for food. In the beginning, it must have been an idyllic scenario – until the Fall, when God punished Adam and therefore all of humanity; the ground was cursed, to make it hard to produce food, while thorns and thistles would grow freely. Genesis 3:19 says: ‘By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food.’
If you have done any kind of gardening, you will know the frustration of weeding – why don’t slugs like dandelions, but eagerly munch through root veg and hostas?
In the UK and Ireland, farming remains one of our important industries, with 70 per cent of UK land being used for
agriculture. Allotmenting is a lovely, popular and arduous hobby, but only a small percentage of allotment owners would say that they fully rely on their produce to actually survive, and even then they supplement their harvests with shop-bought extras.
For more, visit salvationist. org.uk/ our-values or scan the QR code. This article demonstrates The Salvation Army’s key value of passion.
The farmers who engage with The Salvation Army’s food security projects do not have the luxury of taking time off or popping to the shops, and sometimes must travel a fair distance to get to their plot. Using new and different techniques from their neighbours, they must wait for their work to become fruitful. This can take a whole year; and sometimes, with additional pressure from family, peer pressure from neighbours, or the fear of going hungry and letting down their children, they do give up. Nurturing the land to support growth is hard and maintaining good soil is crucial to success.
The sower scattering his seed (see Matthew 13:3–8) relied on the good soil and was fortunate that some of his seed landed there, but much did not.
What do you need to survive? What do you need to thrive? Is it good to be selfsufficient? Where is your ‘good soil’?
Creator God, in you we find everything we need. You complete us, and in you everything is held together. Help us to see you in our families, neighbourhoods and churches. Encourage us when we feel disappointed and disillusioned with our lives. Protect us against despair and dissatisfaction and remind us of the security we experience in you. Enable us to recognise where the good soil is, so that we can be more fruitful for you.
• Based on Connect group resources at salvationist.org.uk/helpinghand
LIZ HALL Deputy Director of Family Ministries
EVENT
ABERYSTWYTH Members of the corps family shared lunch to celebrate St David’s Day. After a devotion recalling St David’s teaching to gwnewch y pethau bychain – do the small things – those gathered enjoyed a traditional bowl of cawl, with bread and cheese. Before an impromptu concert from Major Ray Hobbins on his cimbasso, Welsh cakes and bara brith were shared over tea. Corps officer Lieutenant Paul Sass picked up the significance of doing the small things for God and others in the Sunday meeting, the music for which had a distinctly Welsh flavour. – PS
FUNDRAISING
undoubtedly enjoy a good natter and their knitting skills excel, gatherings include time for worship and prayer. Each year they nominate a charity to receive their weekly collections. This year’s charity was Ayrshire Hospice, which received an incredible £1,000! – EF
ANNIVERSARY
PARKHEAD An international buffet began the 139th corps anniversary, before The Reel Fling started off a ceilidh. It was wonderful to see people from different cultures Highland dancing together. During the Sunday morning meeting, corps officer Captain Amy-Jo Battersby shared how tartans are woven together to make a pattern, just like the people of the corps are woven together to form the body of Christ, and the four junior soldiers enrolled that morning started a glory march with their flag. The afternoon meeting saw songs, Bible readings, open prayer and spontaneous testimonies, and people knelt at the mercy seat after a powerful message. – AD
ANNIVERSARY
anniversary at a tea and social evening. Majors Neil and Susan Woollacott led the Sunday morning meeting. – MD
REMEMBRANCE
RAMSGATE The Ukrainian community, local residents and supporters marked the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The solemn event was a time to remember, reflect and pray for peace. Throughout the day, a marquee in the town centre raised awareness about the ongoing situation in Ukraine and encouraged conversations. The evening began with the sound of an air raid siren. People shared personal stories they had kept hidden, and a local choir filled the space with songs of solidarity. A collective letter to the local MP was signed, calling for greater government support for Ukraine, and the vigil ended with candlelight, hymns and a shared commitment to stand for peace and unity. – CW
COMMUNITY
CIRENCESTER In partnership with Hope Cirencester and others, the corps hosted the first in a series of digital literacy classes designed to empower adults with limited technology knowledge. The course is open to anyone in the community who needs help mastering smartphones, computers and online safety. – AR
FUNDRAISING
CIRENCESTER Thirty people enjoyed an evening of food, fun and togetherness at a community games night that raised £85 for corps funds. – GH
Spiritual renewal and cultural celebrations
INDIA WESTERN TERRITORY
A GRAND march of witness welcomed international leaders General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham to the territory.
The 10-day visit stirred spiritual renewal and led to a deepening of faith. It featured cultural performances and traditional dances, reflecting the rich heritage of the territory.
Thousands of women experienced life-transforming encounters with God at the women’s congresses in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Commissioner Bronwyn urged the women to reflect God’s image, live righteously and prioritise Jesus, emphasising that God has a purpose for every person.
The international leaders arrived at the children and youth congress to a guard of honour, receiving a warm welcome. Commissioner Bronwyn encouraged the young delegates to pursue righteousness and lead future generations, and compelled all corps to elevate the voices of young people. General Lyndon urged them to step out in faith and trust in Jesus despite their fears and doubts.
During the tour, thousands of Salvationists worshipped together at powerful public meetings, experiencing a deep sense of faith and unity. The General reminded everyone that they are holy, chosen and dearly loved by God. Officers were spiritually strengthened at their councils, with the General urging them to be shepherds of God’s flock. At the training college, the international leaders inspired cadets to commit wholeheartedly to God’s mission.
The international leaders received a warm welcome at Emery Hospital in Anand. At Evangeline Booth Hospital, Ahmednagar, General Lyndon praised the staff’s dedication, affirming that their care reflects Jesus’ healing ministry.
Commissioner Bronwyn offered a prayer of blessing at both hospitals. A commemorative visiting stone was also unveiled to mark the occasion.
The international leaders also attended Muktipur Farm Colony Corps and Atmapur village, which was once visited by Commissioner Frederick Booth-Tucker, a pioneer of the Army’s work in India.
In a significant meeting, all territorial commanders from India convened with the international leaders in Mumbai. General Buckingham emboldened the leaders to encourage each other, fulfil God’s mission and share God’s truth together as the body of Christ. – CC/JS
ARMY NEWS
Army recognised as one of UK’s best employers
THQ
THE Salvation Army has been recognised as one of the most highly recommended employers in the UK. Ranking 83 out of the top 500 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, it scored higher than Google (92), the British Heart Foundation (138) and Ikea (252).
Human Resources Director (Employees) Alex O’Hara said: ‘As an organisation, we want to continue developing supportive environments for our officers, territorial envoys, employees and volunteers so they can thrive in their roles and make a lasting difference in the communities they support.
‘This recognition acknowledges how far we’ve come and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate and look forward to what comes next as we continue building a culture where our people feel valued and can flourish.’ – AR
COMMUNITY
FELIXSTOWE The job club marked its first anniversary, a year after it was set up in conjunction with Jobcentre Plus and Employment Plus. The club is a popular community asset, providing expert advice and training. Attendees at the celebration included corps officer Captain Paul Williams, Jon Rees (Employment Plus), the mayor, Councillor David Rowe, Divisional Commander Major Howard Russell, John Pilborough and Anne Willett from the local Jobcentre Plus. The mayor and Major Howard cut an anniversary cake. – DA
PENZANCE The corps partnered NHS Cornwall to host a pop-up clinic for people experiencing homelessness. For many rough sleepers, accessing basic healthcare and personal care services can feel like an insurmountable challenge. The clinic offered a range of services, including health screenings, liver scans, mental health support, ear care, foot care and haircuts. Vaccinations, emergency dental and sexual health appointments and refreshments were also available. Everyone who attended received a £5 supermarket voucher. – AR
HUDDERSFIELD The corps is funding Fists Over Knives, a youth project raising awareness of the dangers of knife crime among young people in Yorkshire. Held over eight weeks at the RABC Boxing Gym, the initiative teaches children as young as five about the dangers and consequences of knife crime, followed by non-contact boxing training and messages about healthy eating and lifestyle choices. – AR
OLEKSANDR Nemenushchy, known as Sasha, was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Captain Wan Gi Lee, supported by fellow refugees. It has been a long and difficult journey for Sasha, but the Lord heard his prayers and linked him with like-minded people who offered much help and support in difficult times. Sasha is the percussionist in the band and, as a landscape designer, has helped transform the corps allotment. His Ukrainian supporters were so impressed by the welcome they received that they decided to establish a Friendship Group for refugees in Hertfordshire, which will meet at the hall. The congregation stood in solidarity to sing the Ukrainian national anthem. – BH
BATLEY
MOTHER and daughter Sarah and Aimee were welcomed as adherents by corps officers Majors Carolyn and Paul Wilson on Covenant Sunday. They started coming to the corps last year, encouraged by Sarah’s mum, Sue, who recently started attending. They felt very welcomed to the church family and look forward to what the future holds for them. Also pictured is Adherents Secretary Joan Heywood. – MS
IAN Gerrard was enrolled as a soldier and Gemma Beecham, Joy Shillito, Daniel Bayou, Margaret Hollingworth and James Spowage were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Captain Elizabeth Di-Palma on Covenant Sunday. – CD-P
PETRA Palmer was enrolled as a soldier and Hermione Hutchings, Charlotte Creed, Ruth Saxton and Michael Swift were welcomed as adherents by corps officers Captains Alison and Michael Hutchings on Covenant Sunday. Petra testified through 1 Corinthians 13:13 and a clarinet solo of ‘Saviour, Teach Me, Day by Day’. Hermione said: ‘The Army is the people, they are the church.’ Although she had been glad to be known at school as ‘that Christian girl’, she wanted her own place in the Army. Charlotte testified that she had foun d family, herself and God at the corps. Ruth, brought up in a Catholic family, attended a retreat where she loved the simplicity of the gospel message. Her mother wanted to go to an Army Christmas service and Ruth immediately felt this was her spiritual home. Also pictured is Childrens’ Advocate Alicia Morgan. – PW
BELFAST NORTH
LEIA and Poppy were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officers Majors Ian and Sally McBride on Covenant Sunday. We pray for them as they step up and stand out for Jesus as everyone present was challenged to do. – LK
SOUTHPORT
CHESTERFIELD
OLDBURY
ANGELICA was enrolled as a junior soldier by corps officer Lieutenant Jon Hampton. She felt the need to pray one Friday night in the main worship hall while waiting for youth club and gave her life to Jesus. – DH
SOPHIA was enrolled as a junior soldier by Young People’s SergeantMajor Claire Highton-Nicholls, making her decision after attending a junior soldier’s day. Sophia recently attended Design for Life for Children, where she explored God’s call on her life. – DH
TERRITORIAL Leader Commissioner Jenine Main enrolled Oliver as a junior soldier during the afternoon praise meeting of the 140th corps anniversary weekend. – RC
JONATHAN and Tendai Mbadzo were enrolled as soldiers by Chief Secretary Colonel Peter Forrest during the 135th corps anniversary celebrations. Jonathan testified to his parents’ crucial role in laying the foundation for his adult faith journey. He described praying specifically for a Christian wife who would support his spiritual walk – a prayer answered in Tendai. The couple expressed gratitude for finally establishing a permanent home within the corps community after periods of significant sacrifice. – HS
LEIGH-ON-SEA
VERONICA Miles, Annette Pitchforth and Donna Maclean were welcomed as adherents by corps officer Major Robert Davis. Veronica linked up with the corps recently through the Worship on Wednesday group. Annette has been attending the corps for some time and has contacts with the Army through her family. Donna made her commitment via the Music Man Project, which uses the hall during the week, and was supported by Music Man founder David Stanley. Annette gave her testimony and prayers were offered by Adherents Secretary Thelma Beacham and Worship on Wednesday leader Helen Croot. – PJ
THOMAS Hall-Randle was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Major Carol Evans. The family first came to the Army in Nuneaton in 2010 and, four years later, Thomas was made an adherent. Thomas and his wife, Sylvia, have been much-loved members of the Hinckley family for two years and there was great celebration as Thomas took this next step on his faith journey and stood out in his uniform for the first time. Thomas is pictured with Sylvia and his son, Tim, who proudly held the corps flag for this occasion. – CE
SUNDERLAND MILLFIELD
HINCKLEY
VAL DUNCAN HEREFORD
VALERIE Duncan (née Harding) was born in Hereford in 1939. She was a fourth-generation Salvationist who believed that God had called her to serve him and serve others.
Val married Will Duncan when he travelled to Hereford from Inverness to do his national service. They were married for 66 happy years.
Val worked tirelessly at the corps for the Sunday school, singing company and over-60 club, and led numerous fundraising efforts. She often cited her favourite song, ‘God’s Love to Me Is Wonderful’, as she knew those words to be true.
As her physical health deteriorated, she still enjoyed nothing better than having family around her. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her great joy. She lived by the maxim ‘you never miss what you give away’, and had a big heart and a generous spirit. She was promoted to Glory quite suddenly, but is now at peace with her Lord. – HD
JOHN LOSH SHEFFIELD CITADEL
BORN in Sunderland in 1929, John attended Hendon Corps until the
age of 14. The corps closed and the family transferred to Sunderland Monkwearmouth, where he spent the next 79 years, serving in appointments including YP band sergeant and corps treasurer. Against regulations he was made a bandsman aged 15. The Second World War had depleted the band, and he was needed for carol playing!
John was a fine musician and a faithful member of the sections until 2020, when his loving wife, Grace, became ill. For many years he was the solo cornet player of the band and often featured as a soloist.
Upon the death of Grace, he chose to move to Chesterfield to be near family and transferred to Sheffield Citadel. John was promoted to Glory after a short illness. His family are grateful for the loving home and legacy of Christian example he and Grace provided. – JS
PAULINE DARE BASINGSTOKE
BORN in 1925, Pauline Davis attended Plymouth Congress Hall from her earliest days. A happy marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Melville Dare, lasted 56 years, until Mel’s promotion to Glory in 1999.
Aged 14, Pauline became songster organist at Plymouth Congress Hall and, following moves to Weymouth and Basingstoke, served as singing company leader, home league singers leader, songster pianist and songster sergeant. Her love of music remained throughout her life, and she continued to sing with the songsters until her mid-nineties. Pauline’s children, Bob and Win, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are blessed to have had her love and support, and the example of quiet faith in God, demonstrated in loving service for him. She never preached a sermon, but her life spoke eloquently of the relationship she shared with her Saviour throughout the years.
We thank God that she is now safe in his presence. – YD
Local officers appointed
PRIMARY ASSISTANT SIOBHAN
DOMLEO, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls
PRIMARY ASSISTANT BETH
ELLIS, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls
PRIMARY SERGEANT JO‑ANNE
KENYON, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls
Wedding anniversaries
Diamond (60 years)
GRAHAM AND SANDRA KEIR , Bexleyheath, on 20 March
JOHN AND JOYCE REID, Buckie and Findochty, on 20 March
ELIZABETH AND MIKE DEAR , Winton, on 27 March
SONGSTER/RETIRED HOME
LEAGUE SECRETARY BARBARA AND BANDSMAN BRUCE
HOBBS, Kettering Citadel, on 27 March
BRENDA AND BRIAN NEWALL , Bexleyheath, on 27 March
COMMUNITY MISSION
CHAPLAIN DAVID AND NORMA
ROBINSON, Preston, on 27 March
Emerald (55 years)
AUDREY AND DAVID MYNOTT, Birmingham Citadel, on 21 March
Golden (50 years)
JOHN AND MINN MOORE, Belfast Citadel, on 16 March
LIEUT COLONELS DIANE AND GOFF PAYNE on 22 March
Promoted to Glory
JILL TOMPKINS, Reading Central
Bereaved
CAPTAIN KAREN THOMAS, Falmouth Temple, of her mother Wendy Bailey
MAJOR CHRISTINE PERKINS of her sister Jill Tompkins
TERRITORIAL ENVOY GILL
WILKINS, Barrhead, of her husband Ian Wilkins
Retirements from active service
Effective 1 March
MAJOR DAWN SCOTT (née Hollowood) out of Hoxton Goodwill in 1988 and last appointment Woodford
ENGAGEMENTS
General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham Mon 24 Mar – Wed 26 Mar General’s Consultative Council 59
Chief of the Staff Commissioner Edward Hill and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries Commissioner Shelley Hill Fri 28 Mar – Mon 7 Apr India National Office, India Northern Territory and India Central Territory
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main Sat 15 Mar – Sun 16 Mar Guisborough (145th corps anniversary) Fri 21 - Sat 22 Mar The Slate Conference Centre, Warwick (CY Conference: Grow) Sun 23 Mar – Wed 26 Mar Roffey Park (Divisional Leaders’ Learning and Development Days)
Chief Secretary Colonel Peter Forrest and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Julie Forrest Mon 17 Mar William Booth College (Spiritual Day) Sun 23 Mar – Wed 26 Mar Roffey Park (Divisional Leaders’ Learning and Development Days)
NOTICES
Are you planning a visit from your local MP or councillor?
The Public Affairs Unit has created a guide to support local mission expressions planning or interested in organising a visit from a politician. For more information, email public.affairs@ salvationarmy.org.uk
In memory: Online wall of remembrance
The Salvation Army has introduced an online wall of remembrance that allows people to share memories and photos of loved ones when they don’t always know what to say. This virtual wall is free to use and a donation to the Army is optional. Access the page at thesalvationarmy.dedicationpage.org
Poetry Corner
Salvationist is bringing back Poetry Corner for Easter! If you have an Easter‑inspired poem you would like to share, email it to salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk for consideration by 7 April.
Helping-Hand Appeal
Are you raising funds for this year’s appeal, which supports international food security projects? Tell us about what you’re doing where you are by emailing salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk
SOUNDS
Sunday Worship
Join Salvationists across the territory in worship, with music, prayer and a Bible message from a guest speaker. This week, Divisional Commander Major Mark Rose (East Midlands Division) talks about Joshua. Can’t join us at 11am on Sundays? Catch up with the weekly podcast of highlights. Each week’s broadcast is repeated in full on Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 12am and Thursdays at 9am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Me and My Playlist
This Salvationist Radio show sees a young person linked to The Salvation Army share five tracks they love. This month’s episode – recorded at Territorial Youth Choir – features Charlotte Jacobs (Ipswich Citadel). Listen to the podcast and Spotify playlist each month.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/podcasts
Morning Praise with Kids Alive!
Get your day started with half an hour of music, prayer, a thought and lots of giggles! Listen on Saturdays from 7.30am to 8am. Can’t tune in on Saturday morning? The broadcast is also repeated in full on Sundays at 9am and Mondays at 7.30am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
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This role has an occupational requirement to be a practising and committed Christian, actively involved in a local church setting.
For full details and to apply, visit careers.salvationarmy.org.uk Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the workplace.
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RECRUITING
This role is to develop and lead a Core Recovery expression of The Salvation Army in Weston-super-Mare, focused Core Recovery Church principles. This will involve working actively within the community, building positive relationships, leading culturally appropriate Christian and promoting The Salvation Army in Weston-super-Mare.
Key responsibilities:
We seek an individual with a sense of vision, purpose creative approach, who is able to build quality relationships and help people encounter Jesus in creative and relevant ways through this opportunity. This will require identifying and meeting community needs and raising the profile The Salvation Army within the community. This will leading and facilitating discipleship, worship, social and mission while modelling a consistent Christian
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to think creatively and relevantly to engage local community.
• An understanding of Weston-super-Mare communities.
• The ability to self-start and motivate themselves and to achieve goals.
• The ability to network and form strong and positive relationships within the community.
• Experience and ability to manage a small team of employees and volunteers.
• Knowledge and understanding of pioneering church development.
This role has an occupational requirement that the candidate must be a committed and practising Salvationist.
NOW PIONEER COMMUNITY LEADER WESTON-SUPER-MARE For full details and to apply, visit careers.salvationarmy.org.uk Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right the UK. CVs will not be accepted. Promoting equality in the
