Salvationist 20 June 2020

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE MOVING OUT OF LOCKDOWN Issued by Secretary for Communications Lieut-Colonel Dean Pallant on 15 June AS governments across the territory begin to relax pandemic regulations there are understandably many questions about restarting programmes and activities. The following principles will help leaders decide the right time to restart specific activities and help explain if activities have not restarted.

1. The UKI Territory is made up of many different nations all of which make their own laws and issue their own guidance.

Territorial guidance in respect of the pandemic is therefore secondary to the respective government guidance. There are important Salvation Army priorities concerning the mission and financial dimensions of any action, but we always need to follow the law.

2. Government guidance will set out how an activity may be carried out, but The Salvation Army has the responsibility to decide if activities can recommence. For example, shops in England can now reopen, but it would not be wise to take corps charity shop staff off the job retention scheme to reopen if sales income cannot cover the costs. The Salvation Army cannot afford to reopen hundreds of charity shops if they are going to lose money. It may be wise to wait a few weeks or months and reopen later.

3. Lessons learnt during the pandemic need to be recorded, reflected upon and remembered as they will be helpful as we move forward. It may not be wise to simply return to ‘prepandemic norms’. All Salvation Army activities will continue to be reviewed in light of what we have learnt. Corps officers are encouraged to make decisions in consultation with their leadership teams. DHQs are available for advice. Managers are encouraged to work collaboratively with their colleagues.

4. Preparation to reopen is essential. Between now and 1 July we will not start or restart any activities unless legally required to do so. This time is essential to review the guidance and ensure that when we open we do so in a safe manner.

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The government regulations to reduce the risks of infection are demanding. It may not be possible to carry out some programmes until we can do so safely and in accordance with the law.

5. Governments are producing detailed documents. For example, the UK government website has clear guidance for England relating to the use of places of worship for private prayer, which corps must follow: gov.uk/coronavirus 6. Guidance from governments is changing regularly and this will continue for months to come. THQ will ensure the latest guidance from the different governments is made available on OurHub. In the meantime, check the government website in your area.

7. THQ will help with mission reflection resources and business administration checklists (such as risks, compliance and financial viability) but frontline leadership teams are best placed to discern what activities are more essential than others and which activities should reopen, expand or remain closed after 1 July. Please work closely with your regional HR teams if employees are involved.

8. Corps and centres are encouraged to download and use the public health posters, signs and other resources provided by their respective governments. Salvation Army branding can be added to government signs if this is permitted.

9. The Army across the territory is not going to all reopen at the same time. It will be complicated for the foreseeable future.

THQ will provide as much information as possible on OurHub to help you make informed decisions. However, leaders at all levels need to be wise, creative, energetic and agile as we find new ways to ‘love God and love our neighbour as ourselves’ in these times. Be assured, we all know this is not an easy task and we will need to be kind to each other!

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CONTENTS

MINISTERS AND MINISTRY MANY years ago a Salvation Army captain, having recently arrived at a corps, attended a gathering of local ministers. During conversation the Church of England vicar said: ‘Your predecessor was only here for a year. Why do Army officers move on so quickly?’ ‘Well,’ replied the captain, ‘a moving target is harder to hit!’

These days the Church of England vicar might not ask that question because officers and envoys tend to stay in appointments longer – usually a minimum of five years. This isn’t always the case, of course. Sometimes personal or corps circumstances – or a need for them elsewhere – mean they move on sooner. It’s generally accepted, though, that where things are going well longer stays are beneficial for the corps and the officers. Pastoral relationships are built, ministry is more fruitful and long-term projects can be developed.

Pages 11 to 15 have the annual list of every officer and envoy in local and headquarters appointments in the territory, as well as UKI officers serving overseas and at IHQ. The list includes the new appointments of those who are due to move on 16 July. Sadly, the usual farewell and welcome meetings will not take place, although with many corps now holding online meetings there should still be opportunities to thank those who are leaving and to express support for those arriving.

While the focus may be on officers and envoys at this time, a corps is most effective when everyone plays their part. Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls has been without corps officers for the past year but, as Corps Secretary Kevin Pallister shows on pages 18 and 19, its ministry has continued to bear fruit thanks to the gifts and commitment of corps members. That’s how it should be, because we believe in the ministry of all believers – and it will no doubt continue when new corps officers arrive there in July.

What that ministry should be is discussed in articles on pages 16 and 17. Major Howard Webber examines the saying, ‘Preach the gospel at all times and if necessary use words.’ He insists it does not mean that words are unimportant when preaching the gospel – they are vital. Captain Michael Kinnear agrees, and explains how words and deeds have worked together in the spiritual and social ministry at Chalk Farm during the coronavirus crisis.

The emphasis on holistic ministry characterises the Army the world over and, on pages 20 and 21, Lieutenant Julia Krasova shows how it is being carried out at St Petersburg in the Russia Command. ‘I love that our motto “soup, soap and salvation” is really being put into action as we distribute the first two and have opportunities to talk with people about salvation every single day,’ she says.

Change is a feature of Army life, as it is of the world around us. New officers arrive, perhaps bringing fresh insights and approaches, and corps and centres often adapt to meet the needs of their communities. Two things that should not change, however, are our emphasis on every-member ministry and our ministry to the whole person.

God has endowed each one of us with gifts and abilities to serve him and calls us to use them to meet people’s spiritual and physical needs. We are all ministers and we all have a ministry of word and deed.

Coronavirus update

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Message from the Territorial Commander

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News

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News feature 8 and 9 Army’s pandemic response extends to 120 countries Column from the college Anything is possible

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by Cadet Steph White

Appointments list

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Viewpoint Is it necessary to use words?

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by Major Howard Webber

Reflection Overcoming an identity crisis

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by Captain Michael Kinnear

We are The Salvation Army 18 and 19 Bringing the Kingdom to the city

by Corps Secretary Kevin Pallister

Feature Opened doors

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by Lieutenant Julia Krasova

Bible study 22 and 23 Be on guard against greed!

by Captain Lynley Oliver

Through the week with Salvationist 22 and 23

by Lieut-Colonel Brenda Oakley

From the archive Surfing and fishing for the modern evangelist

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by Christine Barrett

Reflection What happens next?

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by Brian Colley

Review Get Your Life Back

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reviewed by Major Freda Benneyworth

Announcements

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The Salvation Army and me

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featuring Oly Naedefam

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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A MESSAGE FROM THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER

Moving forward Henry Alford penned these words: Forward! be our watchword, Steps and voices joined; Seek the things before us, Not a look behind.

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ERRITORIAL Headquarters is very quiet as you might expect.

The building houses well over 300 people, but at the moment there are just a handful. When I’m in I walk all the floors to remember the staff members and see what might be happening. It’s an interesting walk through those dark and quiet corridors.

There is talk that things might get back to normal. However, I want to suggest that going back to school, back to work and back to worship as they were are concepts that are not really going to happen. The world has changed for ever.

It’s as if a fast-forward button has been pushed, and change that might have taken years has accelerated over a period of weeks. So when we think about going back, it’s probable it won’t be back to how things were.

There are things we’re desperately hankering for. We want to be able to meet with our families, hug our grandchildren and do some normal things like going to the coffee shop, the cinema or a concert – and, of course, gathering together as a Salvation Army on Sunday. I prefer not to think of us going back, however. We should be thinking about going forward – forward into worship, into work, into the world.

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We’re called to go forward. We’re called to step up and step forward – and to be freed up.

In Luke 13:10–13 we read of a woman who was healed by Jesus: ‘On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity.” Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God.’ This woman was asked to step forward and, in doing so, found in Jesus healing and release.

I believe that during these weeks of lockdown we have been given the opportunity to be forward-looking people. It’s a reminder to me that we need to be freed up, to be released from a mindset that believes being an Army, being the Church, is more about when we meet together than when we are dispersed.

It’s great that we assemble together – I’m missing it desperately – but the essence of mission is about being sent out into the world, as salt and light, to bring hope, salvation, joy, love and healing. We are to be a people who intentionally live the Jesus life in our home, our community, our work and our places of study. The power of the gospel is lived out when you and I live out our lives wherever we are.

This time of pandemic has given us an opportunity to reassess what it is to be on a mission and in the service of God. It’s about living the gospel, gossiping the gospel, as a theologian once put it, being people of the word of God and, because we are people of the word, not neglecting critical matters of the Kingdom (see Matthew 23:23).

If the song that I quoted above is a

little bit aged, I want to leave you with some words from the songwriter Tim Hughes. They connect with what we’ve been thinking about over these weeks following Pentecost: the great joy of the Holy Spirit coming upon the Lord’s people, cleansing us, filling us and purifying us. Remember, in Ephesians 5:18, ‘be filled with the Spirit’ means ‘be being filled’ in the present continuous tense; we need to be continually filled so we might be who Jesus called and designed us to be.

Fill us up, send us out.

God of justice, Saviour to all, Came to rescue the weak and the poor, Came to serve and not be served.

And Jesus, you have called us, Freely we’ve received, now freely we will give.

We must go, live to feed the hungry, Stand beside the broken, we must go, Stepping forward, keep us from just singing, Move us into action, we must go.

Fill us up, send us out To act justly every day, Loving mercy in every way, Walking humbly before you God. You have shown us what you require, Freely we’ve received, now freely we will give.

May we all ask the question: Lord, what do you require of me? What is it, Lord, that you want me to be and do?

And I ask the question: Lord, what do you require of us, The Salvation Army, as we look forward and step forward?

May we have the courage to step forward obediently day by day, for the glory of God, to serve our communities as we stand with them and live out the Jesus life.

ANTHONY COTTERILL COMMISSIONER TERRITORIAL COMMANDER O This

message is based on a video released by the TC that can be viewed at facebook.com/SalvationistOnline or youtube.com/user/ salvationarmyvideo

NEWS

EMERGENCY AID

Emergency van gets a workout WINTON FOREST fires near Wareham in Dorset put the emergency response vehicle and volunteer team through their paces.

The Army was called to provide food and support to more than 140 firefighters, as well as personnel from the Forestry Commission, wildlife experts and the police.

Demand was so great that extra supplies had to be tracked down after a whole day’s supplies were used up within two hours.

Because of lockdown restrictions, crews on the van comprised people from the same household where possible.

As the fires came under control, conversations were had with on-site personnel. One man shared how the Army had impacted his father’s life and others said the good-humoured dialogue between the firefighters and volunteers lifted their spirits. Each person helped voiced their appreciation,

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with many of them posting thankyou messages on Facebook or shouting ‘thank you’ when their shifts came to an end.

The team of volunteers was reminded again how the emergency

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services serve their local community and was honoured to support them in return. The team is grateful to the families that crewed the van, DHQ and corps officers from the area. – GT

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NHS sites supported across Kent and Sussex

FUNDRAISING

Cashless support given to modern slavery victims

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THQ THE Salvation Army has donated £20,000 from its Victim Care Fund to provide cashless payment support for victims of modern slavery living in safe houses and receiving outreach support.

Money for food and living expenses would normally be provided face to face to help people on their journey of recovery. In partnership with B4B Payments, the Army is able to provide a prepaid Mastercard instead, so the money can be accessed in a secure, safe way.

The prepaid cards are one of several measures the Army and its partners have introduced, with assistance from the Home Office, to adapt the way victims receive the support they need. Alongside increased use of telephone contact and online therapies, they ensure that victims continue to receive the best care possible while minimising risk of infection during the coronavirus pandemic.

Territorial Director of Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Major Kathy Betteridge said: ‘Even in these challenging times, the Army and our partners are doing all we can so that victims have the best care possible to keep them safe and help them continue their recovery.’ – AR

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HISTON Corps members Claire and Nigel Butcher carried out a sponsored cycle as part of the 2.6 Challenge. They raised funds for the corps as well as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, which employs Nigel.

A total of £521 was donated to the corps. – JC

teddies knitted for Salford Royal Hospital SEE PAGE 7

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Trafficking risks highlighted at summit LONDON THE Army participated in a virtual Hidden Harms Summit with Boris Johnson to address the impact of coronavirus and lockdown measures on victims of hidden crimes.

Territorial Director for Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Major Kathy Betteridge represented the Army at the Downing Street event, which brought together key organisations aiming to tackle domestic abuse, sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation and modern slavery in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Major Kathy highlighted a 58 per cent rise in British nationals needing help from the Army’s network of safe houses and outreach workers in 2019, many of whom were young or vulnerable people exploited by county lines gangs.

Since 2011 the Army has supported more than 10,000 victims of modern slavery with large numbers coming from Albania, Vietnam, China, Romania, Nigeria and India.

Major Kathy said: ‘As lockdown eases and transport networks reopen – both across the UK and internationally – there will be an urgent need to remain vigilant as criminal gangs will once again be looking to exploit and move victims between communities, regions and across borders.

‘The likely destitution created by coronavirus in developing countries will lead to poverty and debt bondage, two of the key drivers that make people vulnerable to coercion or risking human traffickers’ fake promises of legitimate work.’ – AR

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HORSHAM Four band members, including Corps Press Representative Isobel McFarlane and her daughter, have been playing hymns and praying every Sunday morning outside the homes of corps folk, particularly older members or those living alone. The response from them and their neighbours has been overwhelmingly positive, with people clapping and thanking them. On one occasion a neighbour from another church, who was participating in a Zoom service, brought her iPad out for her congregation members and pastor to sing along. – AR

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Army feeds thousands of NHS staff

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SOUTH EAST ARMY staff members and volunteers have visited 35 NHS sites across Kent and Sussex during the lockdown to provide much-needed refreshments to health workers.

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STOCKPORT CITADEL When corps officer Captain Maisie Veacock approached Stockport food bank with an offer of volunteers, it was decided that the corps would become a new food distribution centre for two days every week. A team from the corps has been trained and is working with the Trussell Trust to support those in the community who are vulnerable through this difficult time. – JA HISTON Corps officer Captain Georgina Symons and a group of volunteers including corps folk have set up a food bank for the village. This amazing joint effort has been enabled by generous gifts of food and funds from local shops and donors in the village. – JC

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BUCKIE Phoebe Goodall raised £100 for Buckie food bank by dancing during the Clap for Carers on Thursday nights. She is pictured with corps officers Majors Bruce and Isobel Smith. – BS

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Trust first asked the Army for help to provide drinks and snacks for staff members after nearby cafés closed. Since then 6,000 key workers have been fed.

Divisional Emergency Response Co-ordinator Rob Saunders and his team of volunteers set up the van in

CLOWNE: Helped by a kind donation towards postage costs, knitters in the corps sent 26 ‘trauma teddies’ to Salford Royal Hospital to comfort coronavirus patients separated from loved ones due to visiting restrictions. – GH

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WE’LL CARRY ON DOING THIS FOR AS LONG AS THEY NEED US the car park from 10 am to 3 pm and serve free refreshments and snacks, including bacon or egg rolls.

Setting up outside ensures social distancing can be maintained and NHS workers can wait in the fresh air for their order.

Rob said: ‘Our Emergency Response teams are well known for supporting people and communities at times of crisis. Salvation Army volunteers in the division have been pleased to roll up their sleeves to support our hard-working NHS colleagues as they carry out their vital roles. We’ll carry on doing this for as long as they need us.’ – AR

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Members of Belfast Temple Band bring music and blessing to housebound corps folk as the lockdown eases

COMMUNITY PENRITH The food bank has expanded its operation to three days a week to meet growing demand. Before the coronavirus crisis the food bank supported about 100 vulnerable individuals and families a month. In the past month it has supported 300 people. Along with referrals from Citizens Advice and the council, the corps is working in partnership with schools to assist up to ten families a week. Corps officer Major Alan Donaldson said: ‘Now is the time that people need us more than ever and we are working hard to ensure that food and supplies are available.’ – AR

THE Salvation Army has called on the government to make a longterm plan to tackle rough sleeping.

Last month the government announced a task force to advise on the next steps of supporting rough sleepers during the coronavirus pandemic. It will work with councils to ensure rough sleepers can move into long-term, safe accommodation, while ensuring they receive the support they need. An initial £3.2 billion in funding was announced in March so that councils could help rough sleepers off the street.

Assistant Territorial Director of Homelessness Services (North) Malcolm Page said: ‘While we welcome this one-off year of funding it is not enough to end homelessness. We are calling on the government to seize this opportunity and launch a ten-year plan to tackle the root causes of homelessness. Any investment in housing also needs sustained funding so councils can provide long-term wrap-around support for people to deal with the reasons they ended up on the streets, which often include poor mental health, fleeing domestic violence, childhood trauma or addiction.’

With more than a million people losing their jobs since March, Malcolm called for a continuation of the ban on evictions to prevent a new wave of people suffering with homelessness.

‘The move to build more than 6,000 new homes for rough sleepers is also an excellent first step but it is vital that support is provided alongside the accommodation,’ he added.

‘We have pioneered the use of modular housing with on-site support for rough sleepers, like our centre in Ilford. We are exploring how we can potentially expand on this scheme.’ – AR Salvationist 20 June 2020

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NEWS FEATURE

Army’s pandemic response extends to 120 countries IHQ WITH 6.3 million coronavirus cases having been confirmed by the World Health Organisation, the pandemic remains a global crisis, and The Salvation Army’s emergency response now extends to 120 countries worldwide.

Emergency food provision continues to underpin this response, with hygiene supplies, health education, temporary accommodation and a broad range of other services also being provided to meet local needs and circumstances.

FEEDING Madagascar A new project seeks to improve nutrition for older people, pregnant women, nursing mothers and orphaned children – some of the most at-risk groups. After being approached by the mayors of Alakamisy and Imerintsiatosika the Army has developed plans to distribute three-week supplies of rice, beans and oil. Handwash is also being included in the packs, which will be given to around 400 individuals in need in these communities.

Namibia In the capital, Windhoek, triathlete Divan du Plooy was involved in The Salvation Army’s efforts to help vulnerable people during lockdown. The Namibian Triathlon Federation teamed up with the Army, the Namibia Red Cross and supermarket chains Spar and Checkers, Food Lovers Market and Farm Windhoek to collect non-perishable food for redistribution to people in need.

In a news report in The Namibian, Divan said: ‘I’d like to thank all those people who have assisted us by putting non-perishable items in specially located bins. We have collected more than 300kg so far that we have given to various organisations to help needy Namibians.’

Trinidad and Tobago Food parcels are being distributed twice a week from The Salvation Army’s centre in Port of Spain, with scores of packages of essential items being given out.

Cuba The Army is providing a similar service in Havana and Holguín, with more than 1,300

individuals receiving vital supplies so far.

Toiletries and cleaning materials have been included to support the important hygiene and health messages.

Fiji In the capital Suva, The Salvation Army served up to 1,000 meals each week in May to help Fijians affected by the economic fallout of the pandemic.

Brazil The Salvation Army is extending its food support programmes to help a further 2,120 individuals, from São Paulo to Recife and Brasília to Porto Alegre.

Partnering local social services, the Army will ensure that vulnerable people from low-income neighbourhoods and other needy communities are supported with baskets of food for a two-month period.

With schools closed and social service centres working at reduced capacity, many children have lost access to the only cooked meal of the day.

As in other locations, cleaning kits will be included in the distribution to amplify public health messaging.

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HEALTH AND HYGIENE The Bahamas The Salvation Army found that it was the only source of hand sanitiser in the islands.

After the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian in 2019 the Army had arranged a shipment of large quantities of hand sanitiser, 18 pallets of which were stored in a warehouse after all needs were met.

Divisional Commander Major Clarence Ingram explained: ‘We looked at various options on how to give it to facilities that could use it but the volume was more than could be easily managed. When the pandemic began there was a renewed need for hand sanitiser. We contacted the hospital and the National Emergency Management Agency, both of which were very happy to receive the sanitiser as it was the only local source in the country.’

USA In New York City the Army is partnering other agencies to provide two of the three showering facilities available freely to the public in the metropolitan area. A number of service users have started attending Army meetings as a result.

Across the US, the Army has provided the equivalent of more than a million nights of accommodation since the global pandemic was declared, facilitating realistic social distancing to help break the cycle of community transmission.

Mongolia The Army has been distributing hygiene packages to vulnerable people, particularly older members of the community. With the support of colleagues in Korea, officers and volunteers have made house-to-house deliveries with supplies, including at least 500 face masks.

Mongolia Japan The Salvation Army’s main hospital in Tokyo is now coronavirus-free, although enhanced hygiene and biosecurity precautions remain in place so that doctors and nurses

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can continue to provide extensive medical advice and treatment.

India Army hospitals are still on the front line, triaging and treating patients who present with coronavirus symptoms. The Evangeline Booth Hospital in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, is being used to isolate all individuals who test positive in the area. As of 3 June medical staff had cared for 150 coronavirus patients, with 73 discharged free of the virus.

The Catherine Booth Hospital in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, is providing a dentistry service, while adhering to all necessary safety precautions and regulations.

At the time of writing, the Salvation Army dental clinic is the only one open in the city.

Lithuania As some countries carefully relax their restrictions on movement, The Salvation Army has been quick to respond to changing needs. The Army’s charity shop in Klaipėda has reopened with rigorous hygiene and social distancing measures in place to provide a source of affordable clothing to Lithuanians experiencing financial hardship.

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Bangladesh The Mirpur Clinic in Dhaka continues to offer a wide range of healthcare services despite the prevalence of Covid-19.

Indonesia In East Kalimantan, three Salvation Army clinics have received a donation of personal protective equipment, including hazmat suits, face shields and masks, which will ensure the staff can continue to provide essential services safely and hygienically.

WRAP-AROUND CARE Argentina Clothes are an increasingly important part of the Army’s coronavirus response. As the southern hemisphere’s autumn approaches, members of Bariloche Corps have been donating clothes – mainly warm coats – to those in need in their neighbourhood.

These are being offered alongside the Army’s continuing food distributions in the community.

Austria The Army’s Haus Erna accommodation for men experiencing homelessness in Vienna has been offering additional emotional care for clients concerned about coronavirus. It also provided enrichment by organising an online concert with renowned flautist Matei Ioachimescu for residents and others connected with The Salvation Army.

‘Music connects and this attachment is exactly what we need in times like this,’ the Army announced on its national Facebook page. Virtual concertgoers were invited to enjoy the performance while thinking about those affected by the pandemic with the ‘hope that we will come out of this crisis united and strengthened’. – AR Salvationist 20 June 2020

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COLUMN FROM THE COLLEGE

Anything is possible As Cadet Steph White approaches the end of her first year at William Booth College she tells us about her response to God’s calling

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WAS in Central Hall, Westminster, in 2006 when God spoke to me. As my friends marched behind their sessional flag into the Celebration meeting, having been commissioned as Salvation Army officers earlier in the day, all the background noise disappeared. There was just a voice: ‘That will be you one day.’ I felt so far away from accepting this ‘calling’ I’d heard that I was sure it was not meant for me.

Two years later I was there again, witnessing more friends being commissioned. God spoke to me again with the exact words he had used previously. A year after that the same happened again. It was then that I declared I was never going to attend Commissioning again!

In 2016 three friends were to be commissioned. I had tickets to go but was so anxious about hearing the calling again that I nearly gave the tickets away. However, the anxiety of going made me question whether God really had called me to officership.

I prayed for confirmation, and it came – through prayer, conversations, daily devotions and sermons.

I asked God for specific confirmation, such as a conversation with someone who would mention it and a letter through the post with ‘William Booth College’ on it. Both happened, and so much more.

The verse that continued with me throughout all of this was ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13 New King James Version).

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I remember singing ‘I Want To Say Yes’ in the songsters one Sunday morning, when all of a sudden I realised I meant every word. I wanted to say yes!

During the sermon that followed I felt God say: ‘I am talking to you Steph.

Let go.’ After the meeting I prayed to him: ‘Please just give me one more confirmation if you really do want me to apply for officership.’

A woman in the corps, who knew nothing of my calling, came up to me straight after and asked: ‘When are you off to the training college, Steph?’ So, I texted my corps officer when I got home, and here I am three years later, almost at the end of my first year of training in the Messengers of Grace Session. I am thankful for the support and encouragement of so many people.

Since accepting that God was calling me to officership I have had a feeling of peace – real peace, the peace that only God can give. It’s a peace about my calling, a peace about being here at WBC, a peace about it all. This feeling of peace continues.

While I have been at WBC God has confirmed my calling again and again.

It’s easy here to compare yourself with others but I remind myself often that God called me, Steph, to be here. I don’t need to try and be anyone else, and God continues to affirm that. When I feel that this calling is too big for me – and I think it’s natural to feel that at times – God reminds me that I can do all things through his strength. He is with me. I won’t be able to fulfil this calling without him, and with him anything is possible.

Since the new year I have been finding joy in the everyday – it’s a bit like a new year’s resolution. This has resulted in me counting my blessings daily. And when things are not going so great, I try and find a positive twist on it.

Having this routine has helped me during this period of isolation. The joy that I find comes through all kinds of everyday things: a conversation I’ve had with someone; looking out on the quad while cooking, and thanking God that I’m here; or something that God tells me through prayer, a daily reading, a book, a conversation or through nature.

I am aware that we are all currently experiencing an uncertain time. But what is certain is that God is a constant through it. He is amazing, and he is far bigger than anything we face.

If God is calling you to something, I genuinely would recommend listening and responding. An adventure with God is a pretty awesome one – he goes with you and remains with you. With him anything really is possible.

APPOINTMENTS LIST 2020

Adcock, C/ Julia/Wayne, Aylesbury Addis, L/ James, Pill Ager, M/ Marta, Loughborough Allchin, M/ Cliff/Joy, Leeds Central Allcock, L/ Jo/Stevan, Hillingdon Allen, L/ Adrian, Fakenham Allen, L/ Gemma, Briston and AO, Fakenham Allen, M/ Annette/Michael, Failsworth Allman, M/ Adrian C/ Clare, Birmingham Citadel Alston, C/ Heather, Mission Engagement Officer and Chaplain, Hadleigh Farm Alton, M/ David/Jane, Boscombe Anderson, M/ Alison/Jim, Alnwick Anderson, TE/ Malcolm, Banbury Anderson, C/ Mark, Middlesbrough Pallister Park Andrade, TE/ Lexie, Springburn Andrews, M/ Neville/Yvonne, Morriston Anozie, M/ Godspower, Communications Service, THQ Arpatzi, C/ Anastasia, Leytonstone^ Arthur, L/ Ian, Port Glasgow Ashman, M/ Paula/Stuart, Cwmbran Ashton, M/ Barry, Tadley Back, M/ Carol/Doug, Leighton Buzzard Bailey, M/ Angela/Graham, Bedford Congress Hall Bailey, LC/ Carol, East Scotland DHQ and Chief Secretary’s Office, THQ Bainbridge, M/ Jackie/Michael, Tadcaster Baker, M/ Beverly, Personnel Service, THQ Baker, C/ Carol, Waterbeach Baker, C/ Chris, Torquay Baker, M/ Christopher, WBC Baker, M/ Sharon, Personnel Service, THQ Baker, M/ George/Jeanne, South and Mid Wales DHQ Baker, C/ Joanna/Stephen, Milton Keynes Central Baldwin, M/ Christopher/Liesl, Belfast Temple^ Bale, M/ Andrew C/ Tracey, Southend Citadel with Southend Southchurch Banner, M/ Amanda, South Shields Barker, L/ Ian, Notting Hill with Kilburn^ Barker, L/ Jennifer, Kilburn with Notting Hill^ Barker, M/ Michael/Nicola, Stockton with Thornaby Barratt, M/ Graham, Willenhall with Darlaston Bartlett, C/ Lydia, Cannock Barwise, M/ Jennifer, Lowestoft South Barwise, M/ Michael, AO, Lowestoft South Batt, M/ Roger/Noreen, North West England and North Wales DHQ Battersby, L/ Amy-Jo, Shotts Battle, M/ Sandra/Stephen, Rayleigh Bawden, C/ Alan/Althea, Doncaster

Baynes, C/ Joyce TE/ Raymond, Newport Citadel Bean, C/ Lillian, Isle of Wight Bean, C/ Rodney, Isle of Wight and Chaplain, Fellowship House LH, Ryde Bearcroft, M/ Julie, Hartlepool Bearcroft, M/ Mark/Tracy, Govan Beattie, L/ Liam, Wisbech^ Beckett, M/ Joy, Castleford Beeldman, C/ Christa/Peter, Eastbourne Citadel^ Begley, M/ Carelle, Personnel Service, THQ Bennett, M/ Deborah/Matthew, Kilbirnie Bennetts, M/ Diana, Dereham Betteridge, M/ David/Kathy, Mission Service, THQ Betts, M/ Susan, Bolton Citadel^ Billard, M/ Gillian/Paul, Staines Billard, M/ Linda/Mark, Sunderland Millfield Bingham, TE/ Shaun, Wath-upon-Dearne Bishop, M/ Alexander/Janet, Sheringham Bishton, C/ Jane/Jon, Openshaw Blake, M/ Estelle, Oldham Fitton Hill and Mission Service, THQ Blakey, DE/ Eunice, Hexham Blowers, M/ David/Kathryn, Armáda Spásy, Margate with Gravesend Blues, C/ Kay, Livingston^ Bonsell, M/ Geoffrey, Ammanford Boorman, M/ David, Personnel Service, THQ Boorman, M/ Lynda, Chaplain, Cambria House, London, and Personnel Service, THQ Booth, C/ Annette, Bootle Borrett, L/ Hannah, Bury^ Borrett, LC/ Richard/Ann, Eastern Europe Territory Borthwick, C/ Hilary, Kendal Boulton, C/ Darron, Atherton Bovan, C/ Julie, North West England and North Wales DHQ Bovan, C/ Vaughan, Warrington Bowles, L/ Ashley, Stretford^ Boyle, TE/ David, East Peckham Bradbury, L/ Heidie/Richard, Bangladesh Command Bradshaw, M/ Colin/Denise, East Glasgow TM Brake, TE/ Matthew, Brixham Brevitt, M/ Lindsay/Stephen, Dunstable Brill, C/ Emily, Balham Brooks, L/ Alison, Langley Moor^ Brooksbank, C/ Nicola, Stotfold Broom, M/ Fiona, Devon and Cornwall DHQ Brophy, L/ Faye-Louise, Maesteg^ Brophy-Parkin, C/ Caroline, Hawick Brown, M/ David/Meshiel, Poplar Brown, C/ Kevin/Wendy, Gainsborough Brown, C/ Louise, Strawberry Field Fresh Expression Leader Brown, C/ Matthew/Samantha, Erskine

GUIDE TO ABBREVIATIONS AO = associate officer(s) C/ = Captain CH = care home Cl/ = Colonel CM = centre manager Cmr/ = Commissioner DE/ = Divisional Envoy DHQ = Divisional Headquarters DME = divisional mission enabler DOLD = divisional officer for leader development HMP = Her Majesty’s Prison HMYOI = Her Majesty’s Young Offender Institution HSU = Homelessness Services Unit IHQ = International Headquarters L/ = Lieutenant LC/ = Lieut-Colonel LH = Lifehouse M/ = Major RM = regional manager SALT = Salvation Army Leadership Training SFOT = School for Officer Training SISTAD = School for In-Service Training and Development SM = service manager TE/ = Territorial Envoy THQ = Territorial Headquarters TL = team leader(s) TM = team ministry WBC = William Booth College Brown, M/ Ray/Pat, West Scotland DHQ Browne, TE/ Doreen, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Bruinewoud, M/ Rudi, Louth* Buchanan, M/ Caroline, Peterhead^ Burns, M/ David/Gillian, North East England DHQ Burr, M/ Keith/Vikki, Mission Service, THQ Burr, C/ Marie, Great Yarmouth^ Burton, M/ Joan, IHQ Butler, M/ Matt/Sarah, Bognor Regis Button, L/ Chris, Wandsworth Byrne, M/ Nigel, Newton Abbot with Teignmouth Caddy, M/ Joy, Chaplain, Furze Hill House CH, North Walsham Cadogan, M/ Alex, Chaplain, HMP Lancaster Farms and HMP Kirkham Cadogan, M/ Maggie, Chaplain, George Williams House, Fleetwood Caffull, LC/ Michael/Wendy, IHQ Cameron, M/ Pamela, Personnel Service, THQ Campbell, M/ Colin/Ria, Chaplains, HMYOI Wetherby Capsey, LC/ Mary, WBC Cardy, M/ Karen, Chaplain, Springfield Lodge, London Carpagnano, M/ Emanuele, Dorchester^ Carpenter, C/ Karl/Rachel, Lewisham Carpenter, TE/ Terence, Market Rasen Carré, C/ Chris/Paula, secondment to RAF Chaplaincy CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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THIS list is published following the General Farewell process, whereby the identifying of appointments for officers and envoys accepting new responsibilities is preceded by consultation with individuals, line managers and corps/centre representatives. It shows how all active UKI officers (in this territory, at IHQ and overseas), non-UKI officers serving in the territory and territorial and divisional envoys in corps, social services and headquarters appointments will be deployed at the General Change in July 2020.

New appointments that have not been announced previously are indicated with a circumflex accent (^) and modified ones with an asterisk (*). Where necessary, a fuller description of the appointment is provided.

Information is provided by and published courtesy of the Personnel Service, THQ, and is correct at the time of going to press (except for ranks of cadets due to be commissioned, who are shown as lieutenants).

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Cavanagh, M/ David, Assistant Secretary for Scotland^ Cavanagh, M/ Elaine, Regional Well Being Officer (Scotland and Ireland)^ Cha, C/ Jae-soo, New Malden Chadwick, M/ David, Personnel Service, THQ Chagas, M/ Philippa, Brazil Territory Chamberlain, C/ Sandra, Parkgate^ Chape, M/ Geoff/Liz, Bangladesh Command Chapman, L/ Alison, Wollaston Charlton, M/ Linda, Reading West Chatburn, M/ Gary/Rosemary, Hednesford Chaundy, M/ Gary/Lorraine, Peterborough Citadel Chinye, C/ Ann, Shepton Mallet Chisholm, L/ Phillip/Susan, Mirfield Choi, C/ Hean Suk, Harlesden Church, M/ Elizabeth, Chaplain, No 10 Drop-In Centre, London Clampton, C/ Carolyn, Degree Course Leader (Higher Education), WBC^ Clampton, C/ Simon, Assistant Overseas Services Secretary, Personnel Service, THQ^ Clark, L/ Rebekah, St Austell^ Clark, C/ Suzanne, Alton Clarke, M/ Randall/Sheryl, Bedlington Clement, M/ Christine, IHQ Clift, M/ Shelagh, Divisional Support Officer, Southern DHQ^ Clifton, C/ John, Ilford Clifton, C/ Naomi, Ilford and WBC Clifton, M/ Lynne, Fresh Expressions Leader, Sheerness Coates, M/ David, Regional Chaplaincy Officer (HSU North East Region) Coates, M/ Gillian, Mission Service, THQ Coates, L/ Jacqueline, Reading Lower Earley^ Cochrane, Cmr/ William, IHQ Coke, M/ Kerry, Raynes Park Coke, M/ Nick, Raynes Park and Mission Service, THQ Colclough, M/ Anthony/Jill, Derby Central Cole, C/ Annemarie/Philip, Larne Cole, C/ Lorraine, Clevedon Coleman, M/ Annette/Michael, Winton Coleman, C/ Vanessa/ Xander, Buckingham Coles, M/ Heather, Chaplain, Glebe Court, London Coles, TE/ Martyn, Newquay^ Collins, M/ Sandra, Droitwich Spa^ Collis, C/ Tracy, Morecambe Comely, M/ Christine, Chaplain, The Orchard Community, Bradford^ Conway, C/ Teresa, Stroud Cook, TE/ Graeme, Maddiston Cook, M/ Jane-Marie L/ Tim, Coleraine with Ballymoney Cooper, M/ Andrea, Regional Chaplaincy Officer (HSU London Region) Cooper, M/ Denise, Llanelli Cooper, C/ Paul, Cottenham Cordner, M/ Leanne/Martin, Cambridge Citadel Cotterill, M/ Anita/Nicholas, Beccles with Diss Cotterill, Cmr/ Anthony, Territorial Commander Cotterill, Cmr/ Gillian, Territorial Leader for Leader Development Cotterill, C/ Ben/Rebecka, awaiting overseas appointments Cotterill, M/ Catherine/Gordon, Sutton Cotterill, C/ Mark, Sweden and Latvia Territory Coupe, M/ Adrian/Donna, Shildon Cowell, M/ Jane, Yorkshire North with Tees DHQ 12

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Cowgill, DE/ Billy, Bradford Idle Cozens, C/ Julia/Mark, Romford Cozens, L/ Luke, Wallsend^ Crawford, L/ Martin/Victoria, Southampton Shirley^ Crowe, M/ Richard, Rushden Cunliffe, M/ Linda/Scott, Bangor Cunningham, C/ Lisa, Portadown^ Curnow, M/ Marilyn/Stephen, Andover Cussen, M/ Edwina/James, Chaplains, Willow House LH, Reading Daniels, M/ Graham, Mission Service, THQ Daniels, M/ Judith, WBC Davidson, M/ Christopher, Rhyl Davidson, DE/ Priscilla, Burntisland Davies, M/ Cheryl/Neil, Yeovil Davies, C/ Elizabeth, Edinburgh Granton Davies, M/ Mal, Communications Service, THQ Davies, M/ Tracey, WBC Davis, C/ Clare/Robert, Shoeburyness Davis, M/ Ian/Louise, Hedge End Davis, C/ Ian/Sandra, Wrexham Davison, C/ Karen, Bedworth^ Davison, C/ Martin, Salisbury^ Dawson, M/ Ashley/Nasreen, Rotherham Day, TE/ Alison/Russell, Haverhill^ Dean, M/ Leon, Regional Chaplaincy Officer (HSU North West Region) Dean, M/ Susan, Chaplain, Crossroads LH, Accrington Dean, C/ Sue TE/ Edward, Dartford Deans, M/ Robert, Saltcoats with Irvine De Castro e Lemos, C/ Dรกfne, Keighley Denyer, M/ Neil/Rose, Nuneaton Devine, C/ Alexandra, Abingdon Diaper-Clausen, M/ Andrew/Ingrid, Central South DHQ Dickens, M/ Claire, Winsford^ and Chaplain, The Hawthorns CH, Buxton Dickens, M/ Gareth, Winsford^ Dickson, L/ Barry/Helen, Newtownards Dickson, L/ Diane, Thetford Di-Palma, C/ Carl/Elizabeth, Chesterfield Dodd, C/ Catherine, Stocksbridge Dolling, M/ Bill, Chaplain, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight HSU Dolling, M/ Karen, Chaplain, Portsmouth Family Services Donaldson, M/ Alan/Carole, Penrith Donaldson, C/ David/Kate, Uxbridge (pro-tem)^ Doncaster, M/ Maureen, Personnel Service, THQ Dooley, M/ Mark, Ashington Dougan, M/ Deanna, Chaplain, Centenary House LH, Belfast Downham, M/ Margaret, AO, Wood Green and Woodford Downie, C/ Andrina/Chris, Lockerbie Downward, TE/ Linda, Stafford Doyle, L/ Caron/Jon, Maldon Duff, M/ Jim/Sharon, Sheffield Citadel Duffy, C/ Sara/Wayne, Chaplains, Glasgow HSU Dunham, C/ Tom L/ Rachel, Plymouth Exeter Hall Whitleigh Dunkinson, M/ Andrew, York Dunkinson, M/ Sheila, York and WBC Duquemin, C/ Neil, Carmarthen Durrant, C/ Claire/Deryk, Aberystwyth Durrant, M/ Richard, North Walsham Dutfield, L/ Huw, Lincoln Dutfield, M/ Steve, North Scotland DHQ

Dykes, M/ Ruth/Timothy, Skegness and Chaplains, Witham Lodge LH, Skegness Eade, M/ Sheila, Folkestone Eardley, M/ Elaine/Fred, Tunstall^ Eaton, C/ Debbie/Dominic, Preston Eden, M/ Michael/Rebecca, Catford Elliot, M/ Heather, Portobello, Tranent and Community and Nursing Support Officer, Edinburgh Elliot, M/ James, Portobello with Tranent Elliott, M/ Robert, Devon and Cornwall DHQ Ellis, C/ Ben, WBC Ellison, M/ David, Filey Elsey, C/ Matthew, Newark Emery, M/ David, Chaplain to the Welsh Assembly Emery, M/ Ian, Blackburn Entwisle, L/ Jane/Nick, Deptford Evans, M/ Carol, Hinckley Evans, M/ David, Communications Service, THQ Evans, M/ Sarah, Director, Well Being Department, THQ^ Evans, M/ Dawn, Redditch Evans, L/ Martyn, Chaplain, Coventry HSU Everett, M/ Teresa, Christchurch^ Farmer, M/ Lynn, Chaplain, Greenock Floating Support and Glasgow Housing First Farrar, DE/ John, Irthlingborough Ferguson-Smith, C/ Jeremy/Wendy, North Yorkshire TM Fincham, Cl/ Melvin/Suzanne, IHQ Fisher, M/ Sandra, Blackpool Citadel Flinders, TE/ Ailsa, Caterham Forman, M/ Jennifer/Stephen, West Midlands DHQ Forrest, LC/ Julie/Peter, IHQ Fozzard, M/ Gordon/Margaret, Exeter Temple Francis, L/ Emma, Midsomer Norton^ Frederiksen, M/ Alan/Carol, Colchester Citadel with Colchester Mount Zion Friday, C/ Alison/Gavin, Bristol Citadel Fripp, M/ Marian/Steve, Hadleigh Castle Point Team with Hadleigh Temple Frost, M/ Sandra, Chaplain, Villa Adastra CH, Hassocks Froud, L/ Helen, Inverness^ Furlong, C/ Glenn, Enfield^ Furlong, M/ Sharen, Enfield and DME, North London DHQ^ Gadsden, M/ Carole, Wimborne Gardner, M/ Alison/Kenneth, Grimsby Garman, L/ Loretta/Scott, Glasgow City Centre Gaudion, M/ Allison, Eaton Bray^ Gaudion, M/ Andrew, Business Administration Service, THQ Gaudion, M/ Richard, Personnel Service, THQ Giannaros/Giannarou, M/ Haris/Anna, Gillingham Gibbs, M/ Lynden, Mission Service, THQ Gibbs, M/ Raelton/Lynn, Yorkshire South with Humber DHQ Gibson, M/ Deirdre, Personnel Service, THQ Gibson, M/ Joan, IHQ Gifford, C/ Annmarie, CM, Faith House, London Goble, M/ Lisa, Redruth Godwin, C/ Alison/Mark, Bridgwater Godwin, M/ Heather, East Devon Development Officer^ Goldsmith, TE/ Philip, Harold Hill

Haddick, M/ Eleanor, Chaplain, Dublin HSU^ Haines, L/ David/Eveline, Whitehaven Hall, C/ Chris/Sandra, Chippenham^ Hall, TE/ Gwen, Sunderland Citadel Hall, C/ Ian/Wendy, Stockport Heaton Norris Hamilton, M/ Jonathan C/ Sam, Birkenhead Hammond, L/ Andrew/Nicola, Falmouth Temple Hammond, L/ Ian/Ruth, Ivybridge Hampton, C/ Darren/Sharon, Coedpoeth Hancock, M/ Liz, Newcastle City Temple^ Hanover, M/ Jacquie, Leigh-on-Sea Hanover, C/ Lisa/Nicholas, secondment to RAF Chaplaincy Hardy, M/ Margaret, Severn and Somerset DHQ Hardy, M/ Paul, Chief Secretary’s Office, THQ Hargreaves, M/ Bryn/Lyn, Prescot Harries, M/ Carole, Personnel Service, THQ Harries, M/ Elwyn, Mission Service, THQ Harris, M/ Ian/Jean, Severn and Somerset DHQ Harris, M/ Michael, Petersfield^ Harris, M/ Teresa, Weston-super-Mare^ Hawkins, LC/ Ann/Kenneth, SALT College, Kenya, IHQ effective 1 August Hayes, M/ Bramwell C/ Rhonda, Ashford Haylett, C/ Ian/Paula, Thirsk Hayter, M/ Douglas/Michelle, Hove Heal, C/ Emma/Les, Kilmarnock Henderson, M/ Diane, Worcester Hendy, L/ Terrence, Royston Hepburn, L/ Rachel, Sudbury Herbert, M/ Christopher/Lin, Liverpool Walton Herbert, L/ Joshua/Victoria, Winchester^ Herbert, M/ Mark/Linda, South East DHQ Heward, C/ Caroline, Leeds Bramley Heward, M/ Gareth/Susan, Gloucester Heward, L/ Jonathan/Lottie, Ipswich Bramford Road Hilditch, M/ Judith, Business Administration Service, THQ Hilditch, M/ Paul, WBC Hill, M/ Claire/James, Guernsey Hill, M/ Martin, Central East DHQ Hills, LC/ Cedric/Lyn, Indonesia Territory Hogarth, L/ Debbie-anne, Hastings Citadel^ Hoitinga, M/ Gilly, Invercairn^ Holder, M/ Elaine/Mark, Clowne Holdroyd, M/ Terri, Dumfries Holifield, M/ Glenda, Chaplain, The Booth Centre, Southampton^ Holland, L/ Daniel, Assistant RM (HSU London Region)

Hook, TE/ Darryn/Karen, Crook with Sanctuary 21 House, M/ David/Margaret, Woking Howarth, M/ David/Janet, Nigeria Territory Howe, M/ Abigail/Philip, Cambridge Heath Howe, TE/ Andrew, Perth Howlin, C/ Janet, Wokingham Hubbard, M/ Paula, Aberdare Hudson, M/ Alison/Iain, Bromley Temple Huggins, M/ Carl/Michelle, Leicester South Hunn, M/ Rebecca, Chaplain, Milton Keynes HSU Hutchings, C/ Alison/Michael, Southport Hwang, C/ Jung-hee, New Malden Hylton-Jones, M/ Colin/Nicola, Staple Hill Jackson, M/ David, Personnel Service, THQ Jackson, M/ Gillian, North Scotland DHQ Jackson, TE/ Martyn/Susan, Nottingham Meadows Jackson, M/ Tracy, Bridgend James, M/ Caroline C/ Philip, North East England DHQ Janousek/ Janouskova, C/ Petr/Miroslava, WBC Jarrold, C/ Andrew, Ipswich Citadel^ Jeffery, M/ Barbara, Bridlington Jepson, M/ Julia/Robert, Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls^ Johnson, M/ Ann-Marie, Swansea Johnson, M/ Gillian, AO, Bromley Temple Johnson, M/ Julia, Chaplain, William Booth Centre and Shepherd’s Green LH, Birmingham Johnson, M/ Julie, WBC Johnson, M/ Paul, Mission Service, THQ Johnson, C/ Katy/Luke, Minster Johnson, M/ Pamela, Hereford Johnson, M/ Samantha/Tim, Oxford Johnson, C/ Sarah, Sacriston with Sanctuary 21 Jones, L/ David, Hull Citadel Jones, M/ Derek/Susan, Anglia DHQ Jones, TE/ Jamie, AO, Carmarthen Jones, TE/ Samantha, Newtown Justice, M/ Joanna/Timothy, Herts and Essex DHQ Kakande, L/ Tony, Gateshead Kelly, L/ Chris/Naomi, Middlesbrough Citadel Kemp, M/ Jane, Lochgelly Kent, M/ Maria Rosa C/ Mark, Penarth Kervin, C/ Megan, Bishop’s Stortford Kidd, M/ Julie, Personnel Service, THQ King, M/ Sarah, WBC King, M/ Sharon, Waltham Abbey Kingscott, M/ Paul/Christine, Ireland DHQ Kinnear, C/ Lorraine/Michael, Chalk Farm Kinsey, L/ Clare/Matthew, Bristol South Kinsey, M/ David/Diane, Taiwan Region Knight, M/ Paul/Paula, Wood Green Knights, M/ Emma, WBC Knott, M/ Esther/Richard, Bath Temple Knuckey, M/ Pamela, Mission Service, THQ Konti-Galinou, M/ Maria, Nunhead Lacey, M/ Dawn C/ Gary, Manchester Central^ Lahouel, C/ Janice, Bolton South Lancefield, TE/ Michala, Trowbridge Lang, M/ Barbara/Bryan, Wakefield^ Lang, M/ Kelvin, Coventry HSU Layton, M/ Karen/Philip, Upper Norwood with West Norwood Layton, M/ Paula C/ Kingsley, Risca Lee, M/ Adrian/Christine, Huddersfield

Lee, M/ Amanda, Cheltenham Citadel^ Lee, L/ Hannah/Yong-Geun, Heckmondwike Lee, L/ Wan Gi, St Albans Lees, M/ David, SM, The Orchard, Bradford, and Mission Service, THQ Lees, M/ Jeanette, SM, The Orchard, Bradford Leisk, C/ Wendy, Hamilton Lennox, M/ David/Katerina, Felixstowe^ Lennox, C/ Timothy L/ Charlotte, Dublin City Lewis, M/ Alison/Mark, Wigan Lewis, M/ Janine, DME, North London DHQ^ Litchfield, M/ Rena, AO, Kettering Citadel Ljungholm, M/ Gladys, Chaplain, Salisbury House, St Helens Lloyd, M/ Beverley/James, Stowmarket Lloyd, M/ Elizabeth/Michael, Brighton Congress Hall Lloyd-Jones, M/ Mike/Lisa, Central South DHQ Logan, M/ Dean, DME, West Scotland DHQ^ Loman, M/ Sheila, Cardiff Grangetown Longmore, M/ Inga, Central North DHQ Loveridge, M/ Carole, Oakengates and West Midlands DHQ Lovie, TE/ Ann/Gordon, Brechin Lowe, M/ Suzanne, Spiritual Programme Director, Eva Burrows 1st Stop Project, and Eva Burrows Day Centre, Glasgow Loxley, L/ Helen/Nathan, St Ives Loxley, M/ Ian, Addlestone Loxley, M/ Jean, WBC Ludditt, M/ Julie, Rothwell Lumm, M/ Christine, Tiverton Madden, TE/ Stewart, Aldershot Maddern, M/ Adrian, Regional Chaplaincy Officer (HSU Ireland) Maddern, M/ Beth, Chaplain, Thorndale LH, Belfast Main, LC/ Jenine/Paul, Croydon Citadel (protem) effective 1 November Mandell, M/ Kay, Macclesfield^ Manley, L/ Andrew, Kirkcaldy^ Mann, C/ Lucy, Maltby^ Mapstone, L/ Julia, Londonderry Marriott-Lodge, TE/ Claire, Ashton-inMakerfield Martin, M/ Janet, WBC and Camberwell Martin, M/ Malcolm, WBC McBride, M/ Ian/Sally, Belfast North^ McCallum, M/ Connie, Chaplain, Eagle Lodge CH, Edinburgh McCaw-Aldworth, M/ David/Elizabeth, Sunderland Monkwearmouth^ McClure, TE/ Tony, Strood McCombe, LC/ Beverley, Secretary for Personnel, THQ McCombe, LC/ Drew, Secretary for Mission, THQ McCombe, M/ Jennifer/John, WBC McCredie, L/ Gillian, Norton^ McCredie, M/ Ian/Pam, Consett McCutcheon, M/ Christine, Ripon McFerran, M/ Neil, Chaplain, Sir Samuel Kelly Memorial CH, Holywood McFerran, M/ Susan, Ballymena McGarvey, M/ Dawn, Sleaford^ McGarvey, M/ Denise, Kirkby-in-Ashfield McIntyre, M/ Janet, Kinlochleven McKenna, C/ Berri/Callum, Hythe McKenzie, M/ Shirley, Darlington CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Goodman, M/ Wendy, Letchworth with Stevenage Gorin, L/ Emma, St Mary Cray^ Gosling, C/ David/Jennifer, Edinburgh City Gotobed, M/ Kim/Nigel, Poole^ Govier, M/ Linda, Central East DHQ Govier, M/ Nigel, Kettering Citadel Graves, Cl/ Debbie, Territorial Secretary for Leader Development, THQ Graves, Cl/ Lee, Chief Secretary, THQ Gray, M/ Karl/Ruth, Clapton Greer, C/ Alison/Keith, Mission Service, THQ Greetham, M/ Jonathan/Katrina, Swanage Gregory, C/ Kate, Deal Griffiths, L/ Sarah, Malvern Grinsted, M/ Carole, Chief Secretary’s Office, THQ Grinsted, M/ Heather, Mission Service, THQ Guest, C/ Annette/Kenneth, Harpenden Gwenlan, TE/ Ian, AO, Portsmouth Citadel with Portsmouth North^

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McKinstry, TE/ Craig, Fraserburgh^ and North Scotland DHQ Mclean, M/ John, Maidenhead McLean, C/ Laura, Shipley^ McMurray, DE/ Denise/William, Falkirk McNee, M/ Alex, Newbury^ McPhee, C/ Jenny/Stuart, Connah’s Quay Melia, TE/ John/Louise, Street Meneghello, TE/ Angelo, Bradford Holmewood Milner, C/ Pauline, Territorial Commander’s Office, THQ Mingay, M/ Caroline/Richard, Regent Hall and WBC Mitchinson, L/ John/Rebecca, Kirkwall Moir, C/ Joanna/Stephen, WBC Montgomery, M/ Ann/Donald, Sale Moore, TE/ Margaret, Eastleigh Mordan, M/ Manuela, Chaplain, The Pleasance LH and Resettlement Flats, Edinburgh Morgan, M/ Gregory/Priya, Southern DHQ Morgan, M/ Valerie, Aylsham Mountford, M/ Ian, Chelmsford and Territorial Mission Enabler^ Mountford, M/ Tracey, Chelmsford^ Moye, L/ Shawn/Victoria, Harwich Mugford, M/ Antony/Fiona, Guisborough Muir, C/ Nicola, AO, Winton Mulryne, M/ Christopher, IHQ Mulryne, M/ Gaynor, Branksome Murray, M/ David/Sarah, Hemel Hempstead Myers, M/ Anne, Rugby Myers, M/ Granville/Kathleen, Southampton Sholing Myhill, M/ Susan, St Helens Mylechreest, M/ Jane/Marcus, Nottingham Arnold Mylechreest, M/ Valerie, South London DHQ Mynott, L/ Claire, Bo’ness Naylor, M/ Hilary/Stephen, Hull Icehouse Nelson, TE/ Ester, AO, Upper Norwood with West Norwood Newton, L/ Callum/Emma, Aberdeen Citadel^ Nicoll, M/ Ged/Jayne, Stapleford^ Nield, M/ Deborah/Philip, Bury St Edmunds with Lavenham Nieuwoudt, L/ Dylan/Rachael, Douglas Nkounkou, M/ Judith, IHQ Noble, M/ Stephen C/ Angela, Scarborough Norton, M/ Alan, Barton-upon-Humber Norton, M/ Danièle, Chaplain, William Booth LH, Hull Nunn, L/ Alice/Richard, Jersey O’Grady, L/ Sarah, Bourne Oliver, M/ Elizabeth/Ivan, Dudley^ Oliver, C/ Lynley/Stephen, WBC Oliver, M/ Richard, Margate Oliver, C/ Sarah L/ Craig, Ealing Ord, M/ Norman/Margaret, Herts and Essex DHQ Oughton, C/ Deborah, Sutton-in-Ashfield Overton, L/ Sylvia, Hayes Pioneer Owen, C/ Vicky, AO, Worksop with Staveley^ Pallant, LC/ Dean, Secretary for Communications, THQ Pallant, LC/ Eirwen, Personnel Service, THQ Palmer, M/ Tracey, Sri Lanka Territory Pantelidis, M/ Polis, Nunhead Parker, M/ Marian, Worthing 14

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Parrott, M/ John/Marjory, Swadlincote Parry, C/ Helen/John, Williamstown Partland, M/ Fiona, West Scotland DHQ Payne, M/ Ian, Chatham Payne, LC/ Judith, WBC Pearce, M/ Carol/Eric, Sherburn Hill Pearce, C/ Jessica/Kelsey, Leamington Spa and Chaplains, Eden Villa LH, Leamington Spa Pearce, M/ Rita/Robert, Personnel Service, THQ Pearson, C/ Debbie, Chaplain, ARC Pottergate, Norwich^ Pearson, C/ Will, Assistant Addictions Officer, Mission Service, THQ^ Pegram, M/ Susan, WBC Pell, M/ David/Julie, Walthamstow Pereira, M/ Amaro/Susan, Rochdale Perkin, M/ Linda, Chaplain, Gatwick Airport Perkin, M/ Simon, Sittingbourne Phillips, TE/ Norma, AO, Stockton with Thornaby Pitt, M/ Kevin/Pamela, Australia Territory Pitts, C/ Jonathan/Sarah, Oldham Roundthorn Pooley, M/ Kevin, Communications Service, THQ Poxon, M/ Heather, IHQ Prescott, M/ Vivienne, Forest of Dean Price, M/ Mark/Sarah, East Midlands DHQ Price, C/ Rachel/Wayne, Yorkshire North with Tees DHQ Prodgers, C/ Ashley, Dublin South and Chaplain, York House, Dublin Pryor, C/ Diane, Barnsley with Wombwell Pryor, L/ Jennifer/Nicholas, Abergavenny Pugh, M/ Ann/John, Farcet with Whittlesey Purkiss, M/ Anita, Leicester West Raegevik-Slinn, M/ Liv, East Midlands DHQ Raggett, C/ Jonathan/Lee, Stratford Ralph-Barratt, M/ Pamela, Willenhall with Darlaston Ramos, LC/ João Paulo/Karin, West Midlands DHQ Rand, M/ Catherine/Kevin, Guildford Raybould, M/ Alison, Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Co-ordinator, Scotland effective 8 October Read, LC/ Alan, Secretary for Business Administration, THQ Read, C/ Linda, Tenby^ Read, C/ Mark, North Devon (Ilfracombe/ Barnstaple) Reid, M/ Joanne, AO, Penge Renshaw, C/ Peter, North Scotland DHQ Reynolds, C/ Richard, West Midlands DHQ Reynolds, TE/ Sandy, Stirling Rho, C/ Kook Hwan, Harlesden Richards, M/ Andrew, Regional Chaplaincy Officer, (HSU Scotland Region) Richards, M/ Lori, Mission Partner, Cumbernauld with Easterhouse Ripper, TE/ Pam, Staveley with Worksop Rivers, M/ Karen, DOLD, North London DHQ^ Roberts, TE/ Jackie, AO, Letchworth Roberts, LC/ Jayne, Territorial Commander’s Office, THQ Roberts, LC/ Jonathan, Communications Service, THQ Robertson, TE/ David/Jacqueline, Dunfermline Robilliard, M/ Beverley, Southern DHQ Robinson, TE/ David, Sheffield Castle Robinson, M/ Paul/Susan, Norwich Mile Cross Robinson, M/ Sharon, Swindon Citadel^

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The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and for evermore

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(Psalm 121:8)

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VIEW POINT

Is it necessary to use words?

Major Howard Webber questions the validity of a well-known saying

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HERE is a favourite saying of many people: ‘Preach the gospel at all times and, if necessary, use words.’ It is attributed to St Francis of Assisi, yet there is no evidence that he ever said or wrote such a thing. None of his disciples or early biographers records these words coming from his lips. In fact the same doesn’t seem to have appeared anywhere until the 1980s, since when it has spread worldwide.

The implication of the saying is that using words is a last resort and rarely necessary, but the truth is that, however impressive our deeds might be, for people to receive and respond to the good news of Jesus, words are always necessary.

St Francis was an itinerant evangelist, known as much for his preaching as his lifestyle. Thomas of Celano, in the earliest biography of St Francis, written three years after his death, states: ‘During the space of 18 years… his body had little or no rest while he travelled through very large regions so… that fervent spirit that dwelt within him might scatter everywhere the seeds of the word of God.’ One recent biographer, Mark Galli, speaks of Francis preaching in up to five villages a day, frequently outdoors. In the country, Francis often spoke from a bale of straw or a granary doorway. In towns, he’d climb on a box or up the steps in front of a public building. He preached to any who gathered to hear the ‘strange but fiery little preacher from Assisi’.

Those who joined Francis were sent out on preaching missions too, with the clear understanding that their works needed to match their words, a principle in his original written expression of how his friars, the Order of Friars Minor, should live: ‘Let all the brothers preach by their works.’ Friar Bartholomew of Pisa wrote of preaching’s dominant role in the life of Friars Minor and how Francis sent the friars to spread the gospel 16

throughout Italy and beyond by word and deed.

Francis lived at a time when many clergy lived opulent lives while the ordinary people they were meant to serve struggled in poverty. It was something he saw as inconsistent with the one who, though rich, became poor that through his poverty we might become rich (see 2 Corinthians 8:9).

Francis, a young man of considerable wealth, took the Lord’s command to the rich ruler in Luke 18:22 literally. He parted with all that he had, and took a vow of poverty that provided a clear witness to the gospel he preached.

So, not only is the above saying inconsistent with what we know of St Francis, it is also – more importantly – inconsistent with what we find in the Bible and what Jesus said and did.

Preaching was central to the ministry of

Jesus. Mark 1:14 and 15 describes how he began his ministry in Galilee, ‘proclaiming the good news of God’ and calling on his listeners to: ‘Repent and believe the good news!’ Later, when everyone was looking for him the morning after an evening of performing miracles, Jesus decided: ‘Let us go somewhere else – to the nearby villages – so that I can preach there also. That is why I have come’ (1:38).

Preaching was clearly central in the Early Church too. The apostle Paul, having stated the promise, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved’ (Romans 10:13), goes on to ask: ‘How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?’ (vv14 and 15). He concludes that ‘faith comes from hearing the message’ (v17). The early followers could not help but tell others of Jesus and what they had seen and heard, even when ordered by a court not to do so (see Acts 4:18–20).

Without words our good works and fine example will point towards ourselves rather than our Saviour, as Major Noel Wright suggested in his excellent article ‘Proclaiming the good news’ (Salvationist 25 April). While our good works should confirm the validity of our words, they do not themselves communicate the good news of what Jesus has done and how a person may be saved. As Mark Mittelberg states in Becoming A Contagious Christian: ‘We must do more than hope our friends notice the difference in our lives and figure it out on their own. For them to really get the message, we need to explain it verbally.’

MAJOR WEBBER LIVES IN RETIREMENT IN BOURNEMOUTH

REFLECTION

Overcoming an identity crisis

TO CONSIDER O When reading the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31–46, what challenges you most?

O Which do you find easier: giving someone practical or spiritual aid?

O Read John 4:1–42. Which verse do you find the most powerful?

Captain Michael Kinnear reminds us that spiritual and social ministry are connected

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HESE are days of crisis and uncertainty. Hardship is all around us and people now need saving from much in their lives. There is a danger of having polarised views in The Salvation Army about what we should be doing. Some swing primarily to a social, charitable position, desiring to meet practical need, while others feel we should focus on being an evangelistic church, meeting spiritual need. The reality is that God raised up The Salvation Army to do both. I would suggest that without one, the other alone is not what God intended – and if that were the case, we should no longer exist.

Like many other corps, the social work at Chalk Farm has always been carried out alongside evangelistic proclamation of the gospel. They have gone hand in hand for the past 140 years.

As the coronavirus crisis began, and many local services closed, we extended

Jess, a volunteer our work with people experiencing homelessness to provide food, showers and practical assistance each weekday.

A team of volunteers was assembled to help us in this task. We soon noticed requests from our service users for Bibles and have had to place an order for more; we are blessed with many sacred conversations and opportunities to give spiritual counsel.

A week into lockdown one of the rough sleepers who visits us regularly was knocked down and killed. This really

affected a number of the others and, in the absence of a public funeral taking place, we were able to give pastoral support. Several weeks on, a close friend of the person who was killed walks with one of our Bibles in his hand and shares his joy in reading it.

A few weeks ago my wife, Lorraine, noticed a young man pacing outside the hall and suggested I speak with him. He confessed that he was fearful of seeking counsel after a suicide attempt the previous day. He was new on the streets and had nowhere to turn. God was in the pastoral conversation and practical support that followed. It was only the first step, but he went away with a clear message that his life is of value to God, who loves him.

Another man who sleeps by the canal asked to talk with me. He said there was something within me he wanted: peace. We spoke about what it meant to be saved and to accept the Holy Spirit. After praying he left with the hope of Glory in his heart.

Many more conversations have taken place over these weeks of lockdown.

The truth is that God is in our charitable work when we are in step with his Spirit and understand the mission to which the Army is called. Holistic salvation is possible and it’s what the Army is to offer, by God’s help.

Thankfully, it’s up to God to save but he invites us to be part of this by offering physical water – ‘I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink’ (Matthew 25:35) – and inviting people to taste spiritual water. Recall how Jesus received the former from the Samaritan woman at the well and then offered her the latter: ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life’ (John 4:13 and 14).

There is no conflict between our

A PRAYER Lord, help me to see others through your eyes and offer holistic salvation, both physical and spiritual, in Jesus’ name.

charitable work and our spiritual mission, provided they go hand in hand.

When they do, The Salvation Army can truly call itself God’s Army.

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There are hundreds of corps and centres up and down the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, but what makes them The Salvation Army? In this series, Salvationist discovers just that

Bringing the Kingdom to the city says Nottingham William Booth Memorial Halls Corps Mission Secretary Kevin Pallister

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S the name of our corps suggests, we worship and serve God in a building erected at the behest of city authorities in honour of the Founder.

Our mission and vision are to reflect Christ and bring William Booth’s spirit and motivation into the 21st century.

The corps numbers around 220 soldiers, adherent members, young people and friends. Taking into account extended families and occasional visitors we are a large fellowship. The corps has always had a diverse mixture of people from different economic, geographic and cultural backgrounds, which adds significantly to corps life.

General John and Commissioner Gisèle Gowans were the corps officers in the 1970s and frequently remarked on this after moving on to other appointments. A good number of the fellowship live within

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walking distance of the halls. Many live farther afield, so various locations around the city are represented.

Nottingham traditionally has a huge student population, which is also reflected in the corps. At any time there may be between five and ten visiting students, most recently from Korea, London, Leek, Gillingham, Kettering and elsewhere. Efforts are concentrated on welcoming and nurturing students. This would usually include offering meals,

transport and a flexible programme of social gatherings and discipling in tandem with our large group of young people. Our students are normally very involved in the life of the corps and bring their energy and perspective.

We have retained a largely (but not exclusively) conventional approach to worship, membership and outreach.

Maintaining an effective Christian witness in the heart of Nottingham is a priority. Hundreds of people – if not thousands – would normally interact with us each week through parents-andtoddlers, friendship club, home league, men’s fellowship, literature sales, Church in the Street, junior and senior music ministry and the like. There is a golf society too! We have members involved in prison and hospital ministries and anti-human trafficking work. Our missional activity is active and varied.

As we develop our work and ministry, we aim to match conventional Army values with modern needs and challenges. In many respects, people’s needs have not altered greatly, but society is very different. Therefore our

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As we develop our work and ministry, we aim to match conventional Army values with modern needs and challenges

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ministry must develop and react to accommodate that. There is still a place for simple communication of love and care for fellow human beings, and there is interest in the word of God; people seek emotional and spiritual outcomes as well as basic physical ones.

One outreach that enhanced our desire to meet the needs of our community is Wednesday Kitchen – a partnership with Supporting Arms Feeding Everyone (Safe). Every week before the coronavirus lockdown 70 to 100 people experiencing homelessness and others in need of provision received a first-class meal and could obtain clothing, a haircut and other practical support. The problems facing these people are multi-faceted, emanating largely from family breakdown, addiction and loneliness. Our partnership does not attempt to solve these but to give people a place of comfort and safety in which to eat before signposting them to other appropriate services.

The atmosphere on Wednesday evenings evolved into a constructive, ordered and calm community. The

presence of God and Salvation Army motivation were acknowledged by the sharing of prayer between tired but fulfilled volunteers and corps folk at the end of the day’s events. This ministry appears to have boosted the recognition of, and goodwill towards, The Salvation Army in the area. We trust and believe it is adding to the Kingdom of God. There has been a leading by the Holy Spirit to build relationships with service

users and volunteers. Corps folk have been present to offer practical, personal and spiritual support. We frequently ask service users where they are heading and express concern for their immediate future and the direction of their lives.

Another question we typically ask is where they have come from. These questions open up helpful discussions regarding faith as well as opportunities for practical support. We believe God will honour this work in leading people to him.

We celebrated the centenary of the halls opening in 2014, under the leadership of then corps officers Commissioners Betty and John Matear.

Since last year we have experienced life without commissioned leaders. The Holy Spirit is guiding our fellowship in care of each other and encouraging people to step up and ‘fill the gaps’ with DHQ support. We have used this period to review our perception and use of leaders and to move forward in ministry rather than simply maintaining the status quo. New energy and ideas are being introduced by the prompting of the Spirit.

Our prayer is that God will continue to bless and prosper us, to enlarge our territory and influence for good and for the Kingdom within the city of Nottingham. We value our heritage and the local respect for the Founder, while also acknowledging a deeper longing within ourselves and Christian friends around the city to see God move into the lives of many people in a lifechanging way.

We pray for a welcoming, inclusive environment for all – exactly as William Booth would have expected.

As lockdown commenced after the coronavirus outbreak, we closed WBMH with some regret but acceptance of the circumstances. However, the Holy Spirit clearly indicated that technology would be the focus of our ministry.

A young Salvationist, Harry Calcutt, assumed responsibility for producing excellent online services, including segments by corps folk and visiting officers. Our interest group on Sunday has grown and God is honouring this ministry.

Through Zoom meetings, Facebook presentations, newsletters, telephone calls, doorstep visits and other means, our fellowship remains bound together in Christ. We maintain an outward-facing approach, supporting food provision and helping to meet other practical needs in the community in conjunction with Safe and our other Army centres in the city.

We greatly look forward to being joined in July by our new leaders Majors Julia and Robert Jepson.

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FEATURE I My coronavirus story

Lieutenant Julia Krasova (Russia Command) shares how her ministry has transformed during the pandemic

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Opened doors

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Y husband and I have been Salvation Army officers for just eight months. We were commissioned in the summer of 2019 and were appointed as corps officers in St Petersburg, Russia. We came enthusiastically into this beautiful city full of dreams and plans, but it has turned out to be the most challenging year of my life.

When we arrived everything was new to us. We threw ourselves into arranging the schedule for the spiritual and social programmes, including a feeding programme for vulnerable people and anti-trafficking work. We had lots of plans for these – and then the virus came. Everything we had built depended upon physical human connection. We felt like we had to start all over again.

The first week of self-isolation was really hard; we didn’t know what we could and couldn’t do. No one understood the rules, even those who had been working in social programmes for many years. The toughest thing was feeling like we had left people without our assistance at a time when they needed it. We wanted to help.

New restrictions came from the government every day. One of the first was that people were not allowed to visit bars or churches. So, our centre was closed to visitors from 28 March, and we had to start looking for new ways to serve God and meet the needs of the community.

Adapting our congregational programmes was relatively straightforward; women’s ministry, men’s ministry, Sunday worship and Bible study all went online. This took some getting used to but most people are now on social media and are willing to try and learn new things. We keep in touch with those for whom this is not possible via phone calls and deliveries of printed materials to their homes.

After a short time we also started to release Sunday school lessons online each week. My husband used to work as a designer and I have been learning to edit videos so, between us, we have managed to produce something new to serve the children in our corps. We have shared these materials online, and they are being used by children in other corps across the Russia Command. This has been a real encouragement and enabled us to feel more like we are one team.

Our social ministry, however, presented much more of a challenge. We had to search for different ways to help the most vulnerable.

People experiencing homelessness have felt the impact of the pandemic the most, since

Lieutenant Julia many of the programmes that provided food, clothes and shelter are unable to operate and there is little opportunity to earn any money.

We also discovered that there are lots of unemployed migrants who became stuck here when the Russian borders closed and have been unable to find any daily labour work. All of them are facing huge debts and rent arrears. They are scared and desperate.

We started by contacting the city state administration to talk about these groups and see if we could help in any way. We were surprised to find they were very open to co-operating with us. They explained that, while the government helps many people, some groups (such as those we had identified) fall outside of traditional protection schemes, so we were given official authorisation and were asked to help.

The Russia Command applied for some International Headquarters project funds so that we could distribute parcels of essential food and sanitary items from the beginning of April.

We received a list from the government of people in need and, working with our soldiers and volunteers, we managed to prepare and distribute parcels. In the same way, we have also been able to co-operate, through the Volunteers’ Headquarters, with a non-governmental organisation to support vulnerable older people.

Each week, using funds raised locally, we also try to prepare up to ten additional packages, so we are able to support other people who are in need. During Easter we were also able to crowdfund to add some chocolate eggs and Easter cake to the bags that went to families with children; those little luxuries brought so much joy.

We were still concerned for people experiencing homelessness in our area, who had been coming to our canteen to eat before the lockdown. Although permission to reopen the canteen was denied, we now cook up huge pots of soup to feed people staying at the government-run shelter, which has opened to provide full-time selfquarantine for people experiencing homelessness in lockdown. A top bakery chain in the city has also offered its help.

At the end of each day leftover products are distributed at the shelter and, if there is enough, included in our food packages.

At the start of May came a new government decree that every person in St Petersburg must wear a face mask in public places. These are almost impossible to buy and, if they can be found, are very expensive. Anticipating this, our women’s ministry members started to sew reusable cotton face masks. We are not able to work particularly fast or to produce great

numbers, but there will be enough for our families and for those who are the most in need and unable to make or source their own.

These past few weeks have been incredibly difficult in so many ways but, in spite of these difficulties, I have come to love this time.

First, I love how people want to co-operate with us, even the government.

Second, I love how people have been open to receiving spiritual help. Having found our details in the War Cry and online, people have made contact with us, asking for prayer and participating in online worship, teaching and group Bible studies. People are searching for spiritual food alongside physical food.

Third, I love that our motto ‘soup, soap and salvation’ is really being put into action as we distribute the first two and have many opportunities to talk with people about salvation every single day.

I believe that this time will pass, we will get back to our previous work rhythm, unemployed people will find new jobs and borders will open. But I also believe that the seeds we are planting just now will bear fruit. This gives us inspiration.

This is our time for action!

When I think back to that first week of lockdown when we were shocked and sought God, I can now see how God has opened doors we didn’t expect could be opened.

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BIBLE STUDY

Be on guard against greed!

Captain Lynley Oliver reminds us to think about sharing, rather than stockpiling, our resources LUKE 12:13–21

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CCORDING to an article in Moneywise, people aged 55 to 64 are most likely to receive an inheritance averaging £11,000. This is good news – as long as you sit in that age bracket.

In our study passage a man asks Jesus to tell his brother to divide their inheritance between them. The man clearly had an issue with said sibling. It was common practice for disputes such as this to be brought before a rabbi.

Jesus, however, sees a greater issue at play and gets to the real heart of the problem in verse 14: the need for a correction of attitude towards the accumulation of wealth.

QUESTION O To what extent might we need to rethink our own attitudes?

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‘Be on your guard against all kinds of greed,’ Jesus tells the enquirer (v15). It’s a reminder for us as well. You may well wish to respond by saying that you don’t snack between meals and you don’t over-eat. That’s great! However, I believe Jesus calls us to go beyond this.

He calls us to look more broadly at other areas of our lives where we may well be unintentionally stockpiling.

QUESTION in our lives do we consume to excess?

O Where

On a short-haul flight before the lockdown, I only took hand luggage and could barely stuff all the things I felt I needed in it. After a few days at my destination, I saw some attractive items that I wanted to purchase, but there was no space – no room for the ‘new’.

Quite often we are so busy trying to hold on to the ‘old’, sometimes classing

those things as ‘necessary’ items.

Greed can cause us to keep clutching at things we don’t need. It can cause us to be so overloaded that there’s no room for anything new. Isn’t God all about doing something new? (See Isaiah 43:19.)

Greed can prevent us from moving forward, our study passage reminds us, and even encourage us to ‘take life easy’ (v19). Greed, if we allow it, can tell us that we lack nothing. It can tell us that we are dependent on our own supplies. It can tell us we are more than enough; that we have no need to make room for new attitudes.

QUESTION O To what extent have you been stockpiling your own resources rather than depending on God’s?

If we are honest, we are all aware that the desire to have more than we

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To thee, O Lord of earth and sky,/ With grateful hearts we now draw nigh,/ For all the fruits thy generous soil/ Hath yielded in return for toil;/ We want henceforth our lives to be/ All fruitful in good work for thee.

(SASB 68)

Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out!

Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’

(Luke 12:13–15)

Earth’s pleasures and treasures no longer allure,/ My spirit aspires to the things which endure;/ To walk with my Saviour in garments of white,/ My highest ambition, my constant delight.

(SASB 399)

Prayer Father, all we have comes from you. Help us to resist the temptation to become greedy, and to discover the joy of giving that comes with putting Jesus first, ourselves last and others in between.

need comes in many forms. Greed has the ability to sneak into our lives. It is cunning. It is sly. It can creep in by the form of the desire for more power. The enquirer in our study passage indirectly requested more power over his brother (see v13). Do we do the same? Does the perceived power that you feel you have over your brother in Christ make you feel good? Does the perception that you have power over your colleague at work make you feel authoritative? That organisational chart pinned to your noticeboard may well show that to be true in your workplace.

QUESTION O How do you use that power?

Do we use power in a positive way, building up and encouraging others (see 1 Thessalonians 5:11), or do we lord it over them? Greed is cunning. Watch out!

Be on your guard, Jesus reminds us.

Greed can monopolise our lives; it can cause us to become self-obsessed. We can potentially become so selfish that it doesn’t only affect those immediately around us but our global neighbours too.

As verse 18 intimates, we can become so self-absorbed in the building of our own storehouses that we forget the needs of others.

We can even become immune to the needs of brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering around the world. Greed can cause us to shift our focus away from what or who is important.

Planning for retirement can be wise but neglecting life after death is disastrous (see v20). What inheritance will we leave for others? Will we leave a legacy that shows self-interest or a life showing that we guarded our heart and invested in others?

By choosing to live in a way that is rich towards God, our words and deeds will show others what is in our heart. It is what we invest in now that matters.

QUESTIONS things have you been clinging to that you find difficult to drop? What needs to change?

O How do you respond to the constant pressure from advertising that tells us we can only be happy if we have a particular product?

O How can we live out the opposite of greed?

O What

Our lives aren’t about an abundance of possessions. Is it time to have that garage sale, or recycle some of your own possessions through a local charity shop? Perhaps it is time to think about sharing our resources.

CAPTAIN OLIVER IS TUTOR, WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE

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And he told them this parable: ‘The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, “What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.” Then he said, “This is what I’ll do.

I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain.”’

(Luke 12:16–18)

God of all nations and Lord of all lands,/ Who placed the world’s wealth in the palm of our hands,/ We pray for your guidance to guard against greed./ Though great the resources, still great is the need.

(SASB 18)

‘But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself ?” This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich towards God.’ (Luke 12:20 and 21)

Bring your tithes into the storehouse,/ Lay your best at Jesus’ feet;/ Bring an offering to the altar,/ Make your sacrifice complete.

(SASB 995)

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I HEARD on the radio one Sunday morning that Christians shouldn’t be afraid of modern means of communication. I’ve no recollection of who made the remark, but it lodged in my mind and encouraged me to make some decisions.

I opened a Facebook account. It was, in any case, the only realistic way of keeping in touch with the younger members of the family and the only way of seeing photographs as well. Gone are the days when copies of the latest school photograph were sent to adoring aunts and grandparents.

I don’t come from a Christian family and not all my friends are Christians and as I posted merrily on Facebook, mentioning Christian and secular activities, I began to notice who was ‘liking’ my posts. Oddly enough, the 24

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Christian events and photographs were often ‘liked’ by my nonChristian friends and family, rather than by the Christians. A light switched on in my brain.

Aha, a mission field!

I’m careful of course.

I don’t spray my Facebook page with Bible quotes, but pictures and descriptions of churchbased activities are a marvellous way of letting the ‘not-yet-Christians’ in my life know that my faith means everything to me. And, yes, there is the occasional ‘thought for the day’.

After Facebook came Twitter.

That’s more testing. Facebook is relating to people you know. Twitter, on the other hand, is largely about people you don’t know. All of humanity is found on Twitter – the good, the bad and the ugly. It provides excellent training in putting a point of view concisely, but you have to be prepared to receive rude and aggressive tweets from people who don’t agree with you. I have to remind myself that I don’t know these people personally (although a few have become cyber friends) and it’s easy for misunderstandings to arise.

I spoke to my officer and, with her blessing and a nod of approval from DHQ, I now run Facebook and Twitter on behalf of my corps. We’re a small, mainly elderly congregation, so I haven’t picked up many corps followers. But I have collected interested observers, and they’re certainly not all Christians.

I’ve established links with former members of the corps and Salvationists and Salvation Army groups around the world. One Salvationist family, who were visiting Bournemouth, attended our Christmas Day service because they saw the details on Facebook.

A number of individuals in the Bournemouth area have ‘liked’ the corps, and they are clearly not church members. What attracts people to a Salvation Army site? I’ve no idea, although I know that one woman was

trying to trace Salvation Army forebears who were married locally. But, whoever they are, they’re welcome and I make a point of telling them so. For their sakes I take the time every now and again to describe the different events in the Christian calendar and explain Salvation Army practices and terminology.

Facebook and Twitter are also a good way of showing an interest in local organisations and people. I follow neighbouring churches and community groups and the choir that rehearses in our hall. We share ideas and information and publicise each other’s events. I believe it helps the churches work towards united mission, as well as encourages a sense of community in our area.

I’m not aware of anyone coming to faith as a result of anything I’ve posted, but I see social media as a fantastic mission tool at the level of ‘Christianity is OK and Christians are normal people’.

If I’ve created an interest in the work of The Salvation Army, encouraged a few people to think about their life choices and ask questions about what I believe, then I’ve achieved what I set out to do.

Having read David Giles’ article on social media in All The World, I decided it would be fun to join the #150reasons campaign and reproduce my testimony as a tweet. Apart from the ‘likes’ on my Facebook page, my Twitter stats show that it was viewed 75 times in just over 24 hours. That, I think, shows the power of social media and is an encouragement – and a warning to be careful what you say!

CHRISTINE WORSHIPS AT POKESDOWN O This article was first published in the 10 January 2015 Salvationist

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What happens next?

Brian Colley (Clowne) reflects on the continuing work of the Holy Spirit

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E recently celebrated Pentecost. Now what? Do we wait for a year and then celebrate again? What happened 2,000 years ago at Pentecost changed the world for ever. Immediately after being asked to repent by Peter, ‘about three thousand’ people became believers (Acts 2:41).

The book of Acts tells what followed.

Still a dangerous time for the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem, persecution led to trials, the climax being the stoning of Stephen. This prompted some to leave Jerusalem. Philip, for example, went to a city in Samaria where he preached with good results: ‘There was great joy in that city’ (Acts 8:8).

Such was the success that Peter and John went to help and ‘they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit’ (Acts 8:15).

Later, in Ephesus, we find Paul asking

some disciples: ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’ (Acts 19:2).

William Barclay says in The Daily Study Bible commentary: ‘The incident shows us one great truth – that without the Holy Spirit there can be no such thing as complete Christianity.’ It is possible to stay on the welcome mat of salvation and not move any farther in to accept the whole wonderful experience that is available.

On a street in America one church advertised ‘a revival here every Monday night’. On the opposite side of the street another church advertised ‘a revival here every night – except Monday’.

Revivals can’t be predicted and are not

brought about by charismatic preachers or spiritual campaigns, but only by the movement of the Holy Spirit.

So what happens next for us? We should continue praying, being filled with the Spirit and, like Philip, simply preaching Jesus Christ in word and deed in uncomplicated language so that people can understand. A revival is possible when the Spirit recognises the time is right. We need to be ready for that time, and, as there was in Samaria, there will indeed be ‘great joy’ here and now in our neighbourhoods.

Before becoming a missionary in India, Amy Carmichael wrote these words in Japan in 1894: O for a passionate passion for souls!

O for a pity that yearns!

O for the love that loves unto death!

O for the fire that burns!

O for the pure prayer-power that prevails, That pours itself out for the lost; Victorious prayer in the Conqueror’s name, O for a Pentecost!

REVIEW

Shallow puddle or deep vessel?

Major Freda Benneyworth reviews the book Get Your Life Back by John Eldredge

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ITHIN minutes of starting Get Your Life Back, I knew it was a book I wanted and needed to read. I could see parallels with my situation and, I suspect, many others will with theirs.

The book considers soul care, looking at the neglected areas of our soul and the way social media, 24/7 availability and communication have taken over. Life is often lived at a frenzied rate, and our souls become ‘shallow puddles’ rather than the ‘deep vessels’ they are intended to be. It’s about more measured living,

growth and deepening our life in Christ.

Highly descriptive passages, all with a purpose, transport the reader to some amazing settings. Each chapter suggests helpful practices to follow and encourages us to ‘give it a try’ to ease life and thereby find space to discover more of God. Taking ‘one minute pauses’ throughout the day, transitioning time between appointments, finding ‘barometers’ to warn of overload or simply unplugging devices and getting outside are just a few of the things suggested.

Self-life, God’s hidden life in us, appreciation of the beauty surrounding us and careful use of our God-given memory are some of the graces we are encouraged to contemplate and work through in our efforts to create a deeper relationship and union with God, which

is the whole purpose behind the book. Ironically, I have read it during lockdown, where, if anything, social media has been even more active. Zoom meetings, online worship and being bombarded from all directions with readings, video clips and the endless ‘ping’ of my mobile phone have added to the frenzy.

Ignore the phone, step aside from the frenzy, create space, read the book and discover an enriched union with God. I am so glad that John Eldredge tackled this subject. Reading his book has been a blessing and a challenge.

Now all I have to do is put it into practice!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE The following appointments and promotions, decided upon by the General, have been announced by the Chief of the Staff Effective 1 October: O Majors Mario and Celeste Nhacumba, officers of the Mozambique Territory, are appointed as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Mozambique Territory. They will take up their new appointment responsibilities with the rank of lieut-colonel O Majors SÊrgio and Ana Nsumbu, officers of the Angola Command, are appointed as General Secretary and Command Secretary for Women’s Ministries, Angola Command Effective 1 November: O Colonels Suresh and Martha Pawar, officers of the India Western Territory, are appointed as International Secretary and Zonal Secretary for Women’s Ministries for South Asia, IHQ. They will take up their appointments with the rank of commissioner O Colonels Nihal and Rohini Hettiarachchi, officers of the Sri Lanka Territory, are appointed as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, Sri Lanka Territory PROMOTED TO GLORY O Arthur Wyness, Minster O Emma Shelton, Stapleford BEREAVED O Major Jean Wyness of her brother Arthur O Major Lilian Birch of her brother Clifford Stafford O Barry and Carol Shelton, Stapleford, of their daughter Emma, Paul Shelton and Andrew Shelton, both Stapleford, of their sister O Ann Smith, Fakenham, of her brother Bandsman Bramwell Woodhouse OFFICIAL GAZETTE UKI Territory LONG SERVICE 30 years – O Major Conny Vogler, Tunstall O Lieut-Colonel Karin Ramos, West Midlands DHQ 26

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40 years – Major Liv Raegevik-Slinn, East Midlands DHQ

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PROMOTIONS To captain* Effective 14 June: O Lieutenant Jessica Pearce, Leamington Spa and Chaplain, Eden Villa LH, Leamington Spa O Lieutenant Kelsey Pearce, Leamington Spa and Chaplain, Eden Villa LH, Leamington Spa Effective 27 June: O Lieutenant Adrian Allen, Fakenham O Lieutenant Gemma Allen, Briston and AO, Fakenham O Lieutenant Ian Arthur, Port Glasgow O Lieutenant Martin Crawford, Salisbury O Lieutenant Victoria Crawford, Salisbury O Lieutenant Diane Dickson, Thetford O Lieutenant Huw Dutfield, Lincoln O Lieutenant Helen Froud, Aberdeen Citadel O Lieutenant Julia Mapstone, Londonderry O Lieutenant Callum Newton, Stornoway O Lieutenant Emma Newton, Stornoway O Lieutenant Dylan Nieuwoudt, Douglas O Lieutenant Rachael Nieuwoudt, Douglas O Lieutenant Dawn Roden, Edmonton O Lieutenant Glenn Roden, Edmonton O Lieutenant Katy Shubotham, Welling O Lieutenant Christopher Still, Bedworth O Lieutenant Theresa Torr, Taunton O Lieutenant Ian Watkins, Stepney O Lieutenant Wendy Watkins, Stepney O Lieutenant Richard Wearmouth, Braintree and Chaplain, New Direction LH, Braintree Effective 5 July: O Lieutenant Laura Tomlinson, Stenhousemuir ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander * Appointments correct as of 20 June

WHAT’S ON THE ALL TERRAIN PODCAST O Matt White hosts the latest episode of The All Terrain Podcast, which features freelance speaker and writer Territorial Prayer Consultant Lyndall Bywater This and previous episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean

TRIBUTES VIOLET BRAND, HIGH WYCOMBE VIOLET was born in Canterbury in 1929, one of four children whose parents were involved in The Salvation Army. In 1947 she moved to London for teacher training at Avery Hill College, Eltham, and, in 1950, married Geoffrey Brand.

As a teacher, Violet was dedicated to helping pupils with reading and spelling difficulties. She campaigned to get dyslexia acknowledged as a condition, pioneered phonic teaching methods and created a diploma in teaching specific learning difficulties. In 1994 she was appointed MBE for services to adult literacy.

Throughout her married life Violet fully supported Geoffrey, an internationally renowned conductor of brass and wind bands, and was co-editor with him of British Bandsman.

She was an inspiring and loving mother to her children, Michael and Gill. Her family, including four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, remained her priority at all times.

Violet attended Chesham Corps in her later life until she moved to a nursing home. Around that time, the corps roll was transferred to High Wycombe. – MB

THOMAS TAYLOR, SUTTON-INASHFIELD TOM linked up with the corps through its open-air meetings, which he listened to while working as a police officer. He followed the band to an indoor meeting, becoming a regular attendee, then a soldier in 1998.

He worked tirelessly for the corps,

carrying the flag and, as over-60 club secretary, helping to grow a large membership with many coming to faith.

A popular and well-respected leader with a great sense of humour, Tom took every opportunity to pray with people and always found new truths in the Bible.

He was a loving man who was never shy about telling his family that he loved them and delighted in their various accomplishments.

In later years, Tom lived with dementia but he could still remember Psalm 121 and the words of his favourite chorus ‘Reckon On Me Following Thee’ (SASB 670).

Tom loved the Lord. Well done, good and faithful servant! – SP

officer positions, including bandmaster.

He was an avid musician who could play many instruments, but his passion was the trombone. He loved sharing his interest in music by teaching others to play, especially young people.

In recent years Felling joined with Gateshead Citadel and Birtley to form

Gateshead Community Church, and Tom enjoyed volunteering at the church and in the café.

He was a sincere Christian gentleman who loved the Lord. He is greatly missed by friends and family, including his granddaughters, Natasha and Rebecca, whom he adored. – TK

MAJOR DOREEN KING Major Russell King, Vaughan, Vivian and their families would like to express their thanks for the many cards and kind messages, together with your thoughts and prayers, following the recent promotion to Glory of Major Doreen. These were a source of support at this sad time and are greatly appreciated. A thanksgiving service for Doreen is planned at Reading Central for when the lockdown is over.

Every blessing.

HILARY MARTEN, ARNDALE, AUSTRALIA HILARY was a junior soldier at Sholing before transferring to Southampton Citadel aged 12. Two years later she was enrolled as a soldier and became a company guard, singing company leader, corps organist and primary sergeant.

She was also a pub boomer who took a personal interest in the customers who bought Army papers, visiting them in hospital when they were ill.

Hilary moved to Doncaster with work, then to Australia where, in 1981, she became a member at Kilkenny Corps (now Arndale). She was a keen youth worker and regularly attended the annual Easter and music camps. She also served as corps cadet counsellor and later as corps pianist.

Hilary served the Lord faithfully and died peacefully, aged 74. – AD

THOMAS TURNBULL, GATESHEAD BORN in Newcastle in 1938, Tom started attending Felling Corps with his mother and younger sister in 1951. In 1966 he married Barbara Bassett from Middlesbrough Central and they had two daughters, Julie and Kathryn. Julie sadly passed away in 1985.

Over the years Tom served in the band and songsters, and held various local

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He who is our Saviour our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, he will carry you through

(SASB 994)

All kinds of people attend, join, volunteer with or work for The Salvation Army.

We’ve asked some to tell us about themselves.

This week…

OLY NAEDEFAM Bolton Citadel How did you first come into contact with the Army?

I was dedicated to God as a baby and grew up attending Sunday school, the singing company and other corps activities. In my teenage years I stopped going to the Army, but returned in 2011 and became a soldier in 2014.

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose?

Abraham Lincoln. I think we could have an interesting conversation about slavery and his resolve to end it – but also how it still exists today, despite his efforts.

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

Courage.

What is your favourite meal?

I always enjoy a roast beef dinner. My gran made the most delicious Yorkshire puddings, even though she was from Durham!

What is your role at the corps?

I became the corps treasurer in 2015.

I enjoy looking after the interests of the corps and congregation.

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

Mary, the mother of Jesus. I’d like to know what it was like living so closely with him, and how it felt to be visited by an angel and told that she was to bear God’s Son. What is your favourite hymn or worship song?

‘Yield Not To Temptation’ (SASB 994), especially the last line of each verse: ‘Look ever to Jesus, he will carry you through.’

Did you have a nickname growing up?

My family used to call me ‘Ollybeak’ because I sucked my cheeks in and chirped like a bird.

… and the most frustrating?

Keeping up with system changes. I need explicit training to understand but, after a few conversations over the phone, I get there in the end!

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

Mamma Mia! – I’d love to be part of the flamboyant threesome singing Abba songs.

What is your favourite Bible verse?

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13 New King James Version). Relying on Christ and his direction is all we need to live a full and peaceful life.

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

Greed. If people could find contentment in what they have, they would be better placed to enjoy everything around them.

What is the most interesting thing about your role?

Being able to meet with people working in different sections of the Army. I also enjoy balancing the books and overcoming the challenges that sometimes arise.

What is your favourite kind of holiday?

I’m retired, so every day can seem like a holiday. However, I like to spend time visiting new places with my family, playing with my grandchildren and relaxing with my grown-up children.

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

My school motto: ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.’

If you could bring back any fashion trend, what would it be?

The beatnik look. I used to dress in black with a fantastic baggy duffle coat and polo neck jumper.

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

Wooden Heart by Elvis Presley, released in 1961.

What is the most valuable thing you possess?

My family and friends.

Something interesting people might like to know about you is…

I once flew to Montreal for three days to see Celine Dion in concert in her home town. Sightseeing trips to Montreal and Ottawa in the December snow were a fabulous bonus.