SALVATIONIST
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17
Proclaimers of transformation
MY inner nerd means I can’t hear the word ‘transform’ without thinking of giant robots that turn into cars. My inner music fan means I can’t hear the word ‘proclaimers’ without singing about how I would walk 500 miles to proclaim my love. The name of the newest session of cadets, then, sends parts of my brain in very different directions.
But the three words – Proclaimers of Transformation – slot together in pleasing harmony. Not unlike, say, the arm of a giant robot folding secretly behind a wing mirror. Unlike said Transformer, though, this transformation isn’t about blending in. True transformation through the Holy Spirit is about standing out. It’s an ongoing process of renewal, of keeping our focus on God and submitting to his plan for us – a plan to make us anew. And, when we are transformed, we can’t help but proclaim it! ‘The old has gone, the new is here!’ (2 Corinthians 5:17). That might not involve lots of walking, but it shines through who we are, through our thoughts, words and actions.
This weekend, as William Booth College welcomes 13 new cadets, we invite you to join us in prayer for them, as well as reflect on your own transformation and how you can proclaim to others the difference God makes in your life – and can make in theirs.
IVAN
RADFORD
Managing Editor
NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE
Silver Linings
To subscribe, speak to your
or visit sps-shop.com
EDITOR Major Julian Watchorn
MANAGING EDITOR Ivan Radford
ASSISTANT EDITOR Stevie Hope
EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Major Margaret Bovey, Major Lynne Shaw, George Tanton, Lyn Woods
SENIOR DESIGNER Hannah Holden
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Joseph Halliday, Louise Phillips
PROOFREADER Chris Horne
CONTACT US 020 7367 4890
salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk
ADVERTISING advertising@salvationarmy.org.uk
DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
Salvationist Publishing and Supplies (Periodicals), 66–78 Denington Road, Wellingborough NN8 2QH 01933 445445 / subscriptions@satcol.org
SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS
From the 2011 New International Version (Anglicised), unless otherwise stated
INTERNATIONAL LEADERS
General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
TERRITORIAL LEADERS
Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Major Julian Watchorn
TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS
1 Champion Park, London SE5 8FJ 0845 634 0101
© The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory. ISSN 2516-5909.
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity. The charity number in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 214779, in Scotland is SC009359 and in the Republic of Ireland is CHY6399.
FOUNDERS Catherine and William Booth
Time to bake!
As The Great British Bake Off continues, Ivan Radford asks whose recipe and timings you follow
THERE’S nothing quite like the feeling of taking a freshly baked cake out of the oven – especially when it’s not gone wrong. The Great British Bake Off, which returned to Channel 4 this month, is serving up slices of those feel-good – or feel-mortified –moments by the dozen every Tuesday evening to millions of viewers.
It’s a magic that’s hard to resist – have you really experienced fullness of life if you haven’t run around the living room shouting ‘it’s biscuit week’ while waving a packet of Hobnobs? Because baking is perhaps the closest thing we get to actual magic: thanks to the astonishing science in God’s creation, and the fact that some curious soul once wondered what would happen if they tried mixing eggs and flour, baking is a mysterious chemical feat. You combine some raw materials, put them in a sealed box and, 40 minutes later, out pops something entirely different. And, even more
Reflect and respond
Whose recipe are you following for your life? Are you letting God set the timer on the oven?
Write down Psalm 37:7 on a piece of paper or on your phone. Revisit it daily.
amazing, something very tasty.
The science behind that magic, though, comes with a catch: if the conditions aren’t right, or the timing’s off, you end up with a floppy meringue or soggy bottom. Who didn’t feel for Hassan’s unravelling Swiss rolls in Cake Week? Or Aaron’s crumbling bridge in Biscuit Week? Compared with Tom’s cute cottage time capsule or Jasmine’s glazed ring doughnuts, it’s always clear to anyone watching when a crucial element has gone wrong.
In our Christian journeys, we can often rush to get something done and miss the key part of the recipe: God’s plan. Psalm 27:14 tells us to ‘wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord’. But how many times have you not waited and instead ended up with a halfbaked mess on your hands?
When we try to do things in our own strength and time, we forget the first step Jesus gave in the recipe for discipleship: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me’ (Luke 9:23). Not trusting in God’s timing has been a habit of humankind for generations. Way back in Isaiah, the Lord has to remind his people: ‘I am God. At the right time I’ll make it happen’ (60:22 The Message).
Ecclesiastes 3:1 reassures us that ‘there is a time for everything’ in God’s plan. You probably already know that
verse, but do you live by it? That can be even harder to do in a world where we’re tempted to look at others and compare ourselves with them. Their bread might look bigger. Their frosting might be neater. They might have more cupcakes. But all that is a distraction from trusting in God’s timing for our lives. Psalm 37 encourages us: ‘Be patient and trust the Lord. Don’t let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things’ (v7 Contemporary English Version).
Even if the end result of following our own recipe might seem impressive to us, it’s a hollow achievement, as we are failing to give God the glory for our work. He, after all, is the ultimate Master Baker. Yet even Jesus didn’t swagger about in a Star Baker apron, instead choosing to humble himself and surrender his will to God’s plan – a plan that was for our own salvation and good.
That plan is still in motion today. God is still working to give each of us life in all its fullness with Jesus. The showstopper he’s whipping up in, with and through our lives is immeasurably greater than we can comprehend – and, as with any baking, the timing is key.
Quiz Great maths
by Garry D Reed
1 In which year did The Salvation Army start?
2 Divide your answer by the Salvation Army songbook number of ‘Be Not Dismayed Whate’er Betide’.
‘This is just the beginning’
Noelia Cáceres (Addlestone) testifies that God transforms lives when we surrender everything to him
3 Add the number of cities of refuge mentioned in Joshua 20.
4 Multiply by the number of days Lazarus had been buried before he was raised in John 11.
5 Divide by the number mentioned in Emil Söderström’s 1949 march ‘Minneapolis ____’.
6 Subtract the number of anchors cast out when Paul was shipwrecked in Acts 27.
7 Take away the Salvation Army songbook number of ‘For the Mighty Moving of Thy Spirit’.
8 Square the number of months into Elizabeth’s pregnancy that the angel Gabriel visited Mary. Subtract this from your answer.
9 Pieces by Robert Redhead and William Himes share the same title: ‘Isaiah ____’. Multiply by the number.
10 Divide by the number of commandments given to Moses.
11 Add the total number of songs in the current Salvation Army songbook.
12 Subtract the number in Leonard Ballantine’s march ‘Brazil ____’.
13 Subtract the Salvation Army songbook number of ‘Jesus, Friend of Little Children’.
14 Divide by the number of times Naaman was told to wash in the Jordan in 2 Kings 5.
15 In Revelation, a significant digit is repeated many times for the number of angels, churches, seals, trumpets and candlesticks. Subtract this number.
Your total takes you to a song in the Salvation Army songbook based on Psalm 92.
WHEN I made the decision to move to England to do a gap year at Addlestone Corps, I was very scared. It was the first time I was going to fly on a plane, the first time I was going to be far from my family, from my home, and the first time I was going to travel alone.
I never had plans to leave my country, Paraguay, but God was calling me to something bigger, and he showed me that, even if my plans look like a rose to me, he has a whole garden to offer me.
My English was not the best, and I felt very insecure about whether I was really doing the right thing. Through all that, God was always with me, even in the darkest nights. Living alone in a country that is not your own and without any family nearby is quite difficult but, day
Have you got a testimony to share? We’d love to hear your faith story! Get in touch at salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk
after day, with the sun shining through my window, God reminded me again that he would never leave me alone.
Since I arrived, every day has been different. This whole year has been an adventure in every sense – a growth both personal and spiritual. I have enjoyed every activity and meeting, every hug, every lesson, and – of course – every cup of tea!
I have been able to fully experience God’s faithfulness and love. God has been present even in the small details of everyday life, from preparing a food bag for someone in need to the meetings I had the opportunity to lead.
God has placed the right people at the right moments, and he has spoken to me through them, through the friends I have made, through my officers, my leaders and through the service I carried out in Addlestone.
Above all, God spoke to my heart. And he called me. He called me to follow him, he called me to show every corner of the world his great love. He helped me discover that my calling is to live for him, to serve him, and to help everyone who needs him.
It is incredible how God can transform lives when we surrender everything to him. Leaving university and moving to another continent was never in my plan, but God is a God of miracles and surprises. I remember that, months before receiving the news about the gap year at Addlestone, I was in a café and found a napkin with Isaiah 6:8–13 written on it. ‘“Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”’ (v8).
It is through those small details that God shows me every day that I know he is in control of everything. Even before I surrendered to him and asked him to guide me wherever he wanted me to go, he was already preparing everything for me.
Even though I don’t know the future, I am not worried, because I know that my God is there. This is just the beginning.
Transformed!
Continuing a series sharing some of her historical writings, Catherine Booth highlights that
only the Holy Spirit can change people inside and out
WHAT becomes of the unbelievers who come and go, Sunday after Sunday, like a door on its hinges, neither the better nor worse? God is not changed. Surely, he is as anxious for the salvation of men now as he ever was. Human hearts are not changed; they are neither better nor worse. The gospel is exactly the same power it ever was, rightly experienced, lived and preached. It is still the power of God unto salvation.
Then what is the matter? The truth is preached. The people hear it, and yet they remain as they were. Where is the lack?
The great want is power. It is as distinct and definite and separate a gift of God as was the Book, as was the Son or any other gift which he has given us. It is the power of the Holy Spirit of God in the soul of the speaker accompanying his word, making it cut and pierce to the dividing asunder soul and spirit. ‘Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you’ (Acts 1:8 King James Version).
Now, I find people who go to work, but they go trusting in their own efforts. They are without this endowment of power, and they see no result. There is something wrong, or they would have seen some fruit of their labour – not all the fruit. God does not give to any of us to see it all, but we do see enough to assure us that the Holy Ghost is accompanying our testimony. God’s people have always done that when
they have worked in conformity with the conditions on which the power can be given.
For it is ‘not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit’ (Zechariah 4:6 KJV). When you have learnt that, you will be made: when you experience it, you will lay hold on God. It is not by might, nor by man’s power of any sort, but by my Spirit. That is as true as it ever was.
When God teaches us that we have nothing to trust in, when he makes us realise our utter helplessness, and gives as hold of him with the grasp of despair, then we will begin to be of some use – and never till then. It is God worketh in us and by us.
Further, you say, ‘Can we have this power equally with the early disciples?’ We equally need it: first, because the character of the agents is the same. We are very much like them, and they were very much like us. Thank God. It has often encouraged me. They were just such poor, frail, weak, easily-tripped-up creatures, and, in many instances, unbelieving and disobedient, before Pentecost.
Whether you are worse or not, the Holy Ghost is equal to the emergency. He can cure you. Now, this baptism will transform you as it did them; it will make you all prophets and prophetesses, according to your measure. It is not a question of human merit, strength or deserving at all, but simply a question of submission, obedience, faith.
Not only are the agents the same, but our work is essentially the same. The great thing to be done by this power of God is to subdue the naturally evil, wicked and rebellious heart of man. God alone is able to do that. That is a superhuman work. You may enlighten a man’s intellect, civilise his manners, reform his habits without the power of God, but you cannot transform his soul. That is too much for any human reformer. That is the prerogative of the Holy Ghost.
If we equally need it, is it likely that God will withhold it? Why, the Book is full of promise and exhortation to get it. If we are as frail as they were, if the work is the same, is it likely that the God of all grace, and our Father as much as theirs, and as much in sympathy with the souls of men, will withhold it from us? No. It is promised to all believers to the end of time.
The conditions you know – simply putting away everything that hinders, casting aside every doubtful thing, trampling it in the dust; then a full, whole-hearted surrender to him, embracing the cross, embracing his will at all costs and sacrifices, and then a determined march to the upper room at Jerusalem and a determined abiding there until you get it – these are the conditions. Anybody can have it on these terms. Will you set to work? Will you get this power? Will you put away everything that hinders?
• Based on The Highway of Our God, published in 1954.
You reap what you sow
Lieutenant Lizzy Kitchenside encourages us to take care with what we cultivate
GALATIANS 6:7–10
IAM not a gardener, but I did plant a small vegetable bed this summer. However, when I was sowing the seeds, I got distracted by another job and completely forgot to label what I had sown and where. It’s been a guessing game, trying to figure out what seeds might appear. Thankfully, our study passage teaches us that, we reap what we sow. For me, the mystery seeds developed and were easy to identify as beetroot!
PAUSE
AND REFLECT
Psalm 1 and John 15 compare our spiritual lives to growth in nature. What comes to your mind when you read them? What do you learn from it?
Paul teaches that the Church is called to be a flourishing and diverse community that is no longer governed by Jewish Law. Instead, we are to be empowered and guided by the freedom of the Holy Spirit. The image that comes to my mind is a colourful bouquet of flowers. However, with freedom comes responsibility. For example: ‘“I have the right to do anything,” you say – but not everything is beneficial’ (1 Corinthians 10:23). Navigating freedom and faith is learning to keep in step with the Spirit. In the previous chapter of Galatians, we are taught what the outworkings of living by the Holy Spirit will look like – the fruit of the Spirit (see Galatians 5:22 and 23).
Paul warns us of the simple scientific fact that we reap what we sow. Those beetroot seeds I planted could never turn into sunflowers no matter how good or
bad a gardener I am! Likewise, if we live lives that cultivate sin and selfishness, eventually we will have to deal with the consequences. Even if these begin as tiny seeds hidden beneath the surface, eventually the weeds will sprout, and the evidence will appear in more noticeable ways. Thankfully, the opposite is also true: ‘Whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life’ (v8).
In his book The Crucified Life, AW Tozer writes: ‘Success in the Christian life is not automatic. The soul must be cultivated like a garden and the will must be sanctified through and through.’
Gardening is time-consuming. It requires patience as we wait for the plants to slowly take form. The same is true of cultivating our spiritual lives. It’s gradual and takes time. There is also a need for continual maintenance. Allowing the Holy Spirit to prune our lives and habits encourages growth. His strengthening presence helps us in times when we are tempted to sin.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Read Galatians 5:22 and 23.
Where do you recognise the fruit of the Spirit in your life?
How are you sowing and reaping?
What spiritual maintenance – sins that need confessing, habits that need encouraging or cutting off –needs doing?
As well as taking time to see the results, there are also the seasons to contend with in a garden. The same is true for us as we experience seasons
when our spiritual lives may seem dry or barren. However, we are assured that: ‘As long as the Earth endures, seedtime and harvest … will never cease’ (Genesis 8:22).
Paul encourages us to ‘not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up’ (v9).
My vegetable patch doesn’t produce beetroot year round but, after care and attention, at just the right time, I will eventually enjoy the harvest.
The context of Paul’s writing was an exciting and yet difficult time for the original audience. It was a time of persecution for Christian converts and many were grappling with their Jewish tradition and how Gentiles could be welcomed into their community. Yet it was also a time of rapid growth for the Church as the apostles continued their missionary journeys, which we read of in Acts.
It certainly gives me great comfort to know that God continues to work for us and through us in ways that we often cannot see at the time. Even in the difficult seasons, we can trust God’s promises and his timing.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Looking back on your faith journey, where have you seen these different seasons?
How would you describe your current season of life and faith?
As well as tending to our own spiritual lives, we are also to encourage each other: ‘Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the
benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith’ (v10 The Message).
Reflecting on our own spiritual journeys, we might recognise that numerous people have planted spiritual seeds that have had an eternal impact on us.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Give thanks to God for the people who have sown seeds and helped to cultivate your spiritual life.
What seeds are you planting in your community?
How might you encourage spiritual growth in your fellowship?
Whatever season of life and faith we might find ourselves in today, let’s be expectant and prepared for an abundant, heavenly harvest. May we tend to the garden of our souls and weed where necessary. May we be led by the Holy Spirit and recognised by his fruit in our lives (see Matthew 7:20). Although we don’t always get the privilege of seeing the harvest, let’s seek to encourage and plant good seed in the lives of all those we walk with.
We can find encouragement and hope in Paul’s words: ‘He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus’ (Philippians 1:6).
A shortened version of Prayer Matters will continue to be published weekly in Salvationist in 2025. To read the full, unedited booklet, visit salvationist.org.uk/discipleship
SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER: CARE FOR CREATION – PRAYING FOR OCEANS ‘Comforter God, we ask you to help our brothers and sisters who are suffering because of plastic pollution. We place this problem in your hands. May your oceans reflect your glory once again.’ based on a prayer from arocha.org
SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER: SABBATH PRAYER – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Father God, we bring before you those affected by trafficking and slavery. We cannot begin to imagine their feelings but pray for healing and wholeness, for freedom of body, mind and spirit. We pray they will know you love them. We pray for their families, that they will know your comfort and peace.
by Major Cheryl Davies (Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Department)
MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS – THE BIG CONNECTION
Pray that we will see fundraising not just as a means to an end, but as part of how we live out our calling. Pray that fundraising will bear fruit, that people will find hope, forgiveness and relationship with God. Ask that we will see lives transformed, faith renewed and congregations grown as we engage with the public through the appeal.
by Sassi Stuckey-Beeri (Fundraising Officer, THQ)
TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER: SERVING AND CARING – WELLBEING DEPARTMENT
We pray for officers who work in remote areas of the territory. Loving Father, help us all to reach across the miles, ensuring that everyone feels part of the body of Christ. May Officers Councils in October be a time when friendships are formed and renewed, the cords of love being made stronger between us.
by Major Elaine Cavanagh (Wellbeing Department)
WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER: GROWING IN FAITH – INTERGENERATIONAL CHURCH
We think about the divisional intergenerational officers and workers exploring all-age discipleship – equipping local settings to notice the fruit of togetherness, value wisdom shared across generations, and experience the fullness of life that comes from journeying with different generations. Thank you, Father, for the picture of Church in Scripture where everyone gathers to worship, learn, share life and feel welcome and valued.
by Liz Hall (Family Ministries Department)
THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY – CARIBBEAN TERRITORY
Pray that Salvationists will share the joy and the challenge of Christian faith with their friends. Pray for the territorial leadership team of Commissioners Emmanuel and Edeline Supré and Colonels Edward and Jennifer Lyons as they lead in 16 countries. Pray that they will know how to build cohesion while honouring diversity. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION – ANOINTED TO SEEK JUSTICE
May Salvationists, individually and collectively, courageously step into the public square with confidence that God has called us, prepared us and empowers us to address the cultural and social issues of our time, and to seek justice and reconciliation in our lives together. by Major David Cavanagh (Ecumenical and Parliamentary Officer, Scotland)
LIEUTENANT
LIZZY KITCHENSIDE Corps Leader Harold Hill
PRAYER REQUESTS
Do you have something or someone you’d like us to pray for?
Email salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk with ‘prayer request’ in the subject line.
As they begin officer training, cadets of the Proclaimers of Transformation session share their testimonies
Edmond Balog Gravesend
William Booth College. I remember the first time I was here. It was not a time of rest, nor did I come for answers: it was a time full of struggle, brokenness and fear for the life of my son, Ryan, in King’s College Hospital.
The college and the wonderful people provided me with a room where we could stay. Students brought us their own food and visited us in the hospital,
Philip Henderson Clydebank
As I look back on my life so far, it is clear to see how God has fitted together the different bits of the jigsaw puzzle.
In the summer of 2023, after attending both Together and Territorial Music School, I was challenged on a number of occasions to consider what giving my all to Jesus would look like. Having prayed this through and explored it further with Bethany, it became clear that we had to take a step of faith and start our journey
Bethany Henderson Clydebank
On the Saturday evening of Together 2023, I had a clear vision of standing with Jesus in a circular room filled with open doors. Behind me were doors chained shut – labelled ‘house’, ‘job’ and ‘family’. I said: ‘Look at all the open doors.’ Jesus gestured behind and said: ‘What about those? I want you to open them.’
Philip and I went to Territorial Music School, praying for discernment and clarity, and God kept confirming his
encouraged us and prayed for us.
By grace, Ryan was healed after a long time, but as I was leaving I looked at the prayer room and I said, ‘Lord, I would like to come back here and stay.’
It’s been nine years. My journey has not been easy but I have, and will, trust God. Today I am here as a cadet with my family. We do not know what awaits us, but we trust God.
towards officership.
In the intervening months, life has been full of twists and turns as we welcomed our little girl, Emily, into our family and prepared for our move.
But God has been incredibly faithful and his timing is perfect! ‘In all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose’ (Romans 8:28).
call. Through conversations, music and preaching, all doubt was gone. That same week, ‘In All I Do’ was sung, and its lyrics – drawn from the Officer’s Covenant – challenged and inspired me deeply.
Romans 12:1 and 2 remind us to offer our whole lives to God. We are not promised an easy road, but I know he will hold me fast, and I’m genuinely excited to step into the future he’s calling us to.
Julie Hendy Wakefield
As a Salvationist, I’ve taken part in most roles and activities, and I’ve loved doing God’s work. But I never thought he’d call me to be an officer. I never thought I was good enough.
Despite the anxieties that held me back, I became a community mission facilitator three years ago. I realised that, when I trust and let him, God works in and through my life. God taught me he sees worth in me. Seeing myself
through his eyes gave me confidence to grow in my faith.
I realised he was calling me to serve as an officer. Since I’ve responded, he’s filled me with the Holy Spirit. God has been with me through my anxieties and brought me here.
There’s plenty to learn and do – in his strength, not my own – but I know he’ll be with me all the way. I can’t wait to get started!
Territorial Envoy Lee Highton-Nicholls
Darlaston and
Willenhall
For the past four years I have served as a territorial envoy in the West Midlands Division. I am married to Claire, and we have three sons, Zac, Arthur and Owen. God called me to officership over 25 years ago. Despite my best efforts to run in the opposite direction, God had other ideas. Looking back, I can clearly see where God has led me and brought me back to his plan. For many years I convinced
myself that I didn’t have what it takes to be an officer and that there are far more qualified and better suited people than me. God has taught me in recent years that I simply had to say yes, and that he called me just as I am. Since then he has guided me and taught me so much. I have seen firsthand the transforming work of our powerful God.
Beth Hollidge Bath Citadel
For the past six years, I have had the privilege of teaching in a primary school in Midsomer Norton. I loved the joy and challenges that come with teaching but, in summer 2024, I sensed God calling me into Salvation Army officership. This was both exciting and daunting, as God has blessed me with a wonderful husband and two beautiful daughters, and I knew this calling would impact us all.
Tom Hollidge Bath Citadel
A couple of years ago, I was questioning the direction of my life when I felt the Holy Spirit moving me to train as a Salvation Army officer. At the time, this path seemed unlikely and impossible. However, through many conversations and confirmations, God has made this
At Design for Life, God confirmed his call by bringing me to Isaiah 44:2 and 3: ‘Do not be afraid … my servant … I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.’ Through this promise, God gave me peace and freedom to say yes to him. While I will miss teaching, I am filled with anticipation to step forwards and see all that God has in store for me and my family.
direction for my life very clear. He has been working in both the macro and micro parts of my life, which I can now take into this exciting new chapter for me and my family.
Throughout this journey, I’ve had the constant support of God, friends and family every step of the way.
Clare Leask Bognor Regis
Last year I arrived at William Booth College from Bognor Regis on a three-year training plan. Through the year, I have completed two different placements with Lewisham Borough where I developed skills in time management, prioritisation and people management. More recently, at Upper Norwood, I have enjoyed Bible study and seeing a totally different way of working.
At the same time, I have completed
Territorial Envoy Craig McKinstry
Fraserburgh
My leadership journey began when I stepped out in faith from my home corps, believing his promise to me during a Sunday morning meeting. The words ‘no work too hard for him, in faith receive from him’ came through like a thunderbolt and I knew then that God could make it work despite my worries. Responding to his call brought me to the North Scotland Division, serving for the past 16 years as a territorial envoy
Jacob Smith Dudley
It was during the Covid-19 pandemic that I felt God call me towards officership, at a time when I had finished university and was wondering what was next in store for me. Never would I have expected God to call me to become a Salvation Army officer!
I struggled with this for years and
Tim Watch Leicester West
I will keep praying. Looking at my life from tender age till now, it has been about saving and serving. I have worked as a fireman and ambulance technician, rescuing and helping those in dire physical conditions. As a bus driver, I served my community, transporting passengers from one place to another with the purpose of them reaching their destinations. I would share uplifting messages to some. To top off these occupations, I ministered
Open Learning courses in Old Testament studies and doctrine. I have also entered fully into the spiritual formation programme with William Booth College. Overall, this year has equipped me with resilience, confidence and certainty in God’s plan being ever perfect.
As I join the Proclaimers of Transformation, I am looking forward to learning more about everything, getting to know new people, delving deeper into my faith and listening to God.
in five corps appointments and as a divisional youth specialist.
As I embark upon this new chapter of service as a ‘long-term territorial envoy cadet’, I look forward to exploring new learning and leadership opportunities and also sharing something of my own experiences with the other cadets in the full confidence that the God who called me to this work will be with me all the way. What a faithful God have I.
turned my back on what it was that God really wanted from me, only to be met with some really challenging times. God reminded me of his will for my life during my time working as a mission development leader at Cradley Heath. And so I come to William Booth College as ready as I’ll ever be to serve in the way that he wants me to serve.
to large crowds and congregations as a gospel musician for over three decades, with the intention of them understanding their spiritual journeys and its destination. My faith journey has equipped me to respond to my officership calling and I thank God for allowing me this training as a cadet at William Booth College. I am ready to drive the gospel full throttle ministering the word of God to his people. Saved to serve.
Grace Woodgate Liverpool Stoneycroft
My calling has been one of persistence in the background over my whole life, my story one of obedience and commitment in many stages over time. After trying to find other ways to listen to God’s calling over recent years, I find myself here, ready and willing to surrender my everything to his calling on
Territorial Envoy Harry Woods Beccles
I’d given my ‘yes’ to God as a territorial envoy and corps leader. In this time, I have laughed, cried and celebrated countless blessings, witnessing his hand at work and lives transformed by Jesus. At commissioning in Wales last year, I felt the Spirit stirring, calling me to the mercy seat. In that sacred moment, I heard God whisper, ‘Continue to give me your yes.’
my life to officership.
I am ready to answer his call and excited to see the places it will take me and the people I will meet. In that I am committed to staying close to him, learning more about who he is and sharing that with other people. ‘Yet not my will, but yours be done’ (Luke 22:42).
Deep within, I knew this was the call to officership – a lifelong commitment, whatever the days ahead may hold. My journey has been a roller coaster, filled with challenges and grace, but I am so grateful for those who have walked alongside me. With anticipation and trust, I look forward to all that God has in store. To him alone I give all praise and glory.
Welcome to the cadets
Territorial Leaders Commissioners
Jenine and Paul Main will lead the welcome meeting at William Booth College at 4.30pm on Saturday 27 September.
Ordained by God
Major Wendy Stanbury (William Booth College) talks to Salvationist about the relationship between ordination and commissioning
What’s the link between ordination and commissioning?
Ordination means being set apart for the purposes of God. It’s used in The Salvation Army in relation to officership. While we serve under the God-given spiritual authority of The Salvation Army’s leaders, we recognise that we are ordained by God. Commissioning is the sending out of an officer. That’s what The Salvation Army does: it appoints and sends. God does the ordaining; The Salvation Army does the commissioning.
When was ordination formally introduced into Commissioning?
Ordination wasn’t part of the Commissioning ceremony for a long time, but it’s been there longer than you think. It was actually introduced in 1978.
Initially the impetus came from the USA. General Arnold Brown introduced it and then General Eva Burrows redefined it and sent out an additional statement in a letter to international leaders to make sure people understood why we’re using it.
I think people see it as a new thing because the wording has changed slightly over time. At one point in the UK and Ireland, there were three possible wordings that could be used in the ceremony! A few years ago, Orders and Regulations set out one internationally recognised statement.
Why did The Salvation Army start using the word ‘ordination’?
Ordination is understood in the wider Church context as the recognition and appointing of someone to ministry. So it gives us parity with other ministers in ecumenical settings. The concept of ordination means there’s a shared understanding of the role of the officer across denominations.
Statement of ordination and commissioning
We rejoice that God has called you, equipped you and gifted you for sacred service and therefore affirm that you are ordained as a minister of the gospel of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, and I now commission you as an officer of The Salvation Army, with the rank of lieutenant.
Are territorial envoys and employed spiritual leaders ordained?
While territorial envoys and employed spiritual leaders are not ordained or commissioned, they usually take part in an installation ceremony at the place where they will serve. There is ongoing work to further outline the nuances between the different types of leadership.
So is there a difference between The Salvation Army's Commissioning ceremony and ordination in other denominations?
In other denominations, the laying on of hands can be a physical demonstration of the invoking of the Holy Spirit upon a person. In a Commissioning ceremony, the territorial leaders don’t lay hands on the person they’re ordaining. That’s because we believe spiritual authority for servant leadership is something that is imparted spiritually by God, not physically through another person.
Does ordination confer a higher status on officers?
Not at all. It’s not about status, it’s about function. The Salvation Army is a Protestant movement, so we believe in the priesthood of all believers. We’re all equal. We all have a vocation. We all have a calling. But we recognise that we’re also called to specific functions. Ordination is simply the setting apart for a particular function in relation to the ministry of the gospel.
The territorial leaders also have a very particular function as the ones who have been delegated the responsibility by The Salvation Army to lead the ceremony. As officers, we come under their leadership and authority, all within a framework of the priesthood of all believers.
Equally, we need to remember that, as a priesthood of all believers, the witness of the people is really important. Those attending Commissioning – in person or online – aren’t just an audience: we’re all part of the ordination and commissioning. As the body of Christ, through our presence we’re saying that we concur with the function that is being given to these new officers.
I think that’s quite a special thing, and it helps people to realise that attending Commissioning isn’t about being a spectator: we’re all sharing in the ceremony.
Picture: Paul Harmer
‘There is massive potential for every corps’
Regional Digital Manager Paul Nash talks about DigiFest and the digital support and training available to corps
What do you do?
I’m the link between corps across the territory and THQ when it comes to your digital needs. I’m here to help you learn and access tools and support that will assist you in your mission and ministry. I travel around divisions, chat with corps leaders and run webinars and training. I love it!
Why do you do what you do?
I’ve always had a passion for digital and was in education for 15 years before this role. I’ve been a member of The Salvation Army all my life. I remember as a kid going out to an open-air meeting and you’d have a band and it might draw people in. Today, the mobile phone is the high street – people are on social media and browsing websites, and digital outreach is our way of connecting with them where they are. Not every corps
What’s the biggest hurdle people face when it comes to digital?
I think it’s a lack of knowledge. People can be scared sometimes – they hear stories about the adverse effects of social media, etc, but there are so many positives to using digital tools and platforms. We can help you learn and upskill, whether you’re new to digital or you want to know what tools are available. If you don’t have a clue about technology, someone in your corps might have that skillset. Corps leaders don’t have to do everything – most corps will have someone who knows how to use Facebook, for example. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of corps used Facebook and YouTube in their ministry. Since then, a lot of people have stopped using those tools – there’s massive potential for every corps.
How many corps use their webpage to its full potential?
Out of roughly 600 corps webpages, about 150 haven’t been updated in the past year. It’s so important to have accurate information online, even if you update it every six months. If someone looks to see when your meeting is, but your webpage isn’t up to date, they might turn up to your hall and find no one there. They might not come back again. Ahead of Christmas is a key time for updating that information: the Find Your Nearest Salvation Army map on salvationarmy.org.uk has a spike in traffic around Christmas, as people are looking to support The Salvation Army. We can help you with text for your webpage and, even if you’re not running a Christmas programme or appeal, we can help you with signposting to other corps
How can a corps improve their webpage?
Make sure to keep content up to date! Which we can
help with. Plus one tip is to think about how accessible the language is: if you use an acronym like ‘Cameo’, for example, are you explaining what it is? If people don’t know what to expect, they might not come.
What support does the Digital Section provide?
The Digital Section has grown a lot in the past 18 months, so we can support you in more ways than ever before! We have a catalogue of tools, including TicketSource for event ticketing, Dotdigital for email marketing, contactless devices for payments and Fundraise Up for online donating and giving. We have resources to help with creating social pages and content, and we can help corps with Facebook pages when they’re closed. You are very welcome to email digital@salvationarmy. org.uk any time to find out more!
When does training take place?
We run webinars about once a month, and before Christmas we run those weekly. You can also book one-to-one meetings with me – I’m keen to listen and passionate about supporting you. On Wednesday 22 October, we're holding a day of sessions called DigiFest to help people find out more.
What is DigiFest and how can I attend?
DigiFest is an event to inspire and equip you in using digital tools in your ministry. It’s for anyone at a corps or THQ with an interest in or responsibilities around digital. We’ll talk about the tools that are available, how the Digital Section can support you, and answer any questions. It’s online and it’s free to attend. The Digital team would love to see you there!
• For more about the Digital Section and to book your place at DigiFest, visit salvationist.org.uk/digital
OUTREACH
ST ALBANS Blue skies and warm sunshine greeted more than 100 worshippers from the city’s two Methodist churches at a Praise in the Park service led by the band. Many families enjoying a stroll through Clarence Park stopped to listen and were encouraged to join in the singing. After the service, the rugs were rolled out and everyone was invited to join the corps picnic in an idyllic spot beneath the trees. – BH
MUSIC
FAKENHAM Corps leader Territorial Envoy Alison Parker led a Songs of Praise concert at the hall, where the congregation sang songs to secular tunes accompanied by the fellowship band. There was an item from the timbrel brigade and a piano solo of ‘How Deep the Father’s Love for Us’ by Major Valerie Morgan. The band contributed ‘Mountain Camp’ and ‘Fill the World with Music’. Bandswoman Rachel Ward (Snettisham) gave us a ‘thought from the allotment’, based on Matthew 7:13 and 14. – AP
STOCKPORT HEATON NORRIS The corps hosted Stockport Citadel for a joint Harvest celebration. On Saturday evening, both corps enjoyed a pie and pea supper. Corps leaders Majors Leon and Susan Dean led the Sunday meeting, themed What a Wonderful World, with readings including Psalm 8. – PH
RUTHERGLEN Harvest weekend commenced with a supper provided by the songsters, followed by a programme of music from the band and songsters. Grant Henderson of the Cooperation Band performed euphonium and baritone solos, which were well received. – DM
EVENT
STAPLE HILL The corps held back-to-school Sunday, where many of the children and youth were able to share their experiences of attending summer camps. Prayers were offered for all the young people and especially for those attending new schools or moving away to university. In the afternoon a remembrance service was conducted by corps leader Major Colin Hylton-Jones to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Wreaths were laid around the holiness table by civic leaders and members of the Royal British Legion. People who had lost loved ones laid wooden crosses on the mercy seat in their memory. – VW
OUTREACH
OXFORD The band supported the blessing of St Giles’ Fair alongside other local churches and the lord mayor of Oxford. Continuing this 400-year-old tradition, the service featured hymns and prayers for the city, with the band using one of the fairground rides as a platform while corps members connected with the crowd below. – MD
INTERNATIONAL
IHQ The Salvation Army has released a joint statement with the World Evangelical Alliance to coincide with the United Nations 60th Session of the Human Rights Council to support the urgent call to end the worst forms of child labour. The statement emphasises the critical role of churches to prevent child exploitation and support families in keeping children in school. It affirms that every child carries inherent worth and must be protected. It calls on all governments and stakeholders to act with urgency and unity to make this a lived reality for every child. In addition to the statement, Salvationist Markus Hofer and a World Evangelical Alliance representative spoke at the morning session of the Human Rights Council at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, echoing the sentiment of the statement. Read the full statement online at salvationarmy.org/news. – AR
LIFEHOUSE
KINGS RIPTON COURT A street party celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Lifehouse. The event featured fun, games, music and a barbecue. Service Manager Joy Raggett said the anniversary marked not only a celebration of the past but also a commitment to continuing this vital work into the future. – AR
HARVEST
PAISLEY CITADEL Harvest was celebrated in a different way this year. Linking with the Big Connection, corps leader Major Catherine Wyles invited Malcolm Page to lead worship. Staff from William Hunter House Lifehouse also came and shared as the corps presented their gift to the Lifehouse. The food donated went to a local food bank that is struggling to meet needs. We are blessed, so we seek to be a blessing to others. – CW
COMMUNITY
BECCLES During the Harvest service, our amazing community café and breakfast café volunteers received certificates of appreciation on behalf of the corps. Pictured with corps leader Territorial Envoy Harry Woods are Janet, Karen, Graham, Chrissy, Steve and Jasper. Volunteers Sheila, Brian and Bruce weren’t present but received a mention. Both cafés have grown to be very popular, serving up to 60 lunches each week and many hearty breakfasts every month. We praise God for blessing this ministry and bringing new people into our church through it. – LW
MUSIC
BIRMINGHAM CITADEL It was a joy for the band to play a short concert ahead of the British Open band contest. The band’s association with the event goes back more than 25 years. The variety of music – much of which was recently published or still in manuscript form – included Neil Blessett (horn) playing ‘Breathe on Me’ and the four youngest members playing cornet quartet ‘Fuego’. It was wonderful to chat to many people afterwards and to hear how the band’s presence stirs many memories. We pray that God will continue using events like this to speak into the hearts of those who listen. – GL
OUTREACH
PARKHEAD The band were invited to play at the indoor Forge Market to celebrate the market’s 30th anniversary. Despite the torrential rain, the band gave a programme of hymn tunes and many people stopped to listen. – AD
ARMY NEWS
Territorial leaders sign joint church letter calling for unity THQ
FOLLOWING the Unite the Kingdom rally in London this month, Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main joined with senior UK church leaders to sign a letter calling for ‘a more United Kingdom’.
The letter, published in The Sunday Times and the Sunday Mirror, expressed concern about ‘the co-opting of Christian symbols, particularly the cross’ during the rally for political purposes.
The senior church leaders recognised people’s right to free speech and to hold different views on issues such as immigration, as well as the need to disagree well when consensus is difficult.
‘We also understand that for many of those involved in the rally there is a deep sense of frustration at feeling unheard and forgotten,’ said the letter. ‘We know that we cannot heal this wound unless the Church, and society as a whole, rises to do more to address the issues of poverty, inequality and exclusion.’
‘However, this march included racist, anti-Muslim and far right elements. As Christians from different theological and political backgrounds we stand together against the misuse of Christianity. The cross is the ultimate sign of sacrifice for the other. Jesus calls us to love both our neighbours and our enemies and to welcome the stranger. Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith for political purposes is unacceptable.’
The church leaders committed to ‘building a more United Kingdom where the Christian values of love, humility and compassion shine through in every community’. – AR • Read the letter at salvationist.org.uk/more-united-letter.
BIRTHDAY
BIRKENHEAD The corps celebrated the 100th birthday of soldier Joan Hubber. In her sixties, she received a very real calling from Jesus to share her faith with everyone she meets and to wear Salvation Army uniform. At 100, she engages anyone she meets in the streets, the taxi or on public transport and tells them Jesus loves them. She leaves them with a card that says ‘Jesus loves me’ and highlights John 3:16. She frequently encourages others to share their faith in this way too. – JH
HARLOW
BECKY Cooper was enrolled as a soldier by Corps SergeantMajor Anese Tomkinson. Becky was a junior soldier in her youth, but time moved on and she followed life’s call and left the Army. After an encounter with Anese and Ivor Tomkinson, Becky became interested in the Army again and earlier this year she became an adherent. Becky attended the Riverbank women’s conference in June with others, and there she decided to become a soldier. – IT
CLARA Chimfamba was enrolled as a soldier by corps leader Major Jenny Forman. Clara gave a moving testimony about how God has been with her in the most difficult times in her life. Also pictured are corps leader Major Steve Forman, Major Liv Raegevik-Slinn and Michael Daley, who is holding the flag. –
ADESEWA, David and Tony were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps leaders Majors Alan and Yvonne Frederiksen on the young people’s anniversary. Young People’s Sergeant-Major Katie Ruby was assisted by all the children in leading the meeting and conducting the band, songsters and singing company in their pieces. We praise God for growing his Kingdom in our time and town. – AF
TOBI Faleye was enrolled as a soldier by corps leader Major Val Mylechreest. Tobi came to the UK from Nigeria to study. His parents were ministers so Tobi was already a man of faith. He started looking for a local church and came to the corps. God was telling him to go inside. As he joined in the worship and listened to the preaching, he felt a peace and belonging and a purpose for God. Tobi is pictured with Major Val and Judith Jeffrey, who led him through soldiership classes. – MJ
SHIREMOOR
EMMA was welcomed as an adherent by corps leader Captain Faith Scales. Emma has attended the corps for more than 10 years as part of the parent-and-toddler group and luncheon club. After starting to attend worship with her family, she made the decision that this is her spiritual home and took the step of becoming an adherent. – FS
COVENTRY CITY
STAINES
CHATTERIS
SOLDIER Dr Joan Rutherford was awarded an OBE, by the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, at Windsor Castle, in recognition of services to the administration of justice through her work for the Ministry of Justice. Joan’s role takes her to many places and influences people in rich and meaningful ways.
JEAN Downey received a certificate of appreciation from corps leader Major Jenny McPhee for knitting more than 1,400 hats for newborn babies at Lincoln County Hospital. Jean enjoys this and counts it as her ministry. Also pictured is Cherry Nellist, who packs and dispatches the hats. – CG
THE corps recognised the long service of individuals whose commitment continues but whose roles faded away during the Covid-19 pandemic and were not recognised at the time. Stephen Cobb, together with previous corps leaders Major Margaret House and Major Graham Buckle thanked Suzanne Rudkin for serving 32 years as songster leader, Peter Blair for serving 26 years as singing company leader, Guy Lever for serving 18 years as young people’s band leader and Jacqui Lyons for serving 20 years as a junior soldiers sergeant, corps cadet guardian and Sunday school coordinator. Guy, Suzanne and Peter are pictured. – AL
CORPS leader
Captain Elaine Huddlestone led prayers and thanksgiving for Corps SergeantMajor Stuart Burgess’s 30 years in the role and for his continuing service. The celebrations included a cake.
CORPS Sergeant-Major Susan Spargo retired after 13 years in the role and nine years as corps administrator. Many members of her family joined worship, as the corps gave thanks for all that Susan has done over the years. Susan spoke powerfully of how God has kept and guided her and will continue to do so. Susan is pictured with corps leaders Lieutenants Joanna and Thomas Morgan. – TM
Speak to your corps leader about the available roles your gifts might be suited to. For more details, visit salvationist.org.uk/ local-officership-andservice. HOW CAN YOU SERVE WHERE YOU ARE?
BOURNE
TEDDINGTON
BRADFORD CITADEL
CLOWNE
COLCHESTER CITADEL
Local officers appointed
CORPS SECRETARY (LOGISTICS) NEIL BAKER , Staple Hill
ASSISTANT CHILDREN’S TEAM LEADER RACHEL WALLIS, Staple Hill
CHILDREN’S TEAM ADMINISTRATOR BEV DICKENS, Staple Hill
DEPUTY BANDMASTER (WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S BAND) ANDY ELLIOTT, Staple Hill
BAND SERGEANT (PASTORAL) ROB HALL , Staple Hill
BAND SERGEANT (DISCIPLESHIP) BETH EWINS, Staple Hill
BAND SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATION) JON DICKENS, Staple Hill
BAND SECRETARY (RESOURCES) MARCUS BROWN , Staple Hill
Wedding anniversaries
Diamond (60 years) JACQUELINE AND MALCOLM CLARKE , Winton, on 9 October
Dedicated to God
LORDINA BADU, daughter of John and Portia Badu, at Cradley Heath by Major Lisa Goble
Promoted to Glory
ROSE JONES, Merthyr Tydfil
PEARL WATTS, Sleaford
BETTY CHAPMAN , Gillingham, on 11 September
MAJOR DAVID HUBBELL from Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, on 15 September
Bereaved
VALERIE ABLETT, Kettering Citadel, and Judith Barnes, Guernsey, of their mother
Rose Jones
SARAH HUBBELL and RACHEL HUBBELL , both Herne Bay, of their father
Major David Hubbell
PAMELA CHAPMAN , Gillingham, of her sister
Betty Chapman
ENGAGEMENTS
General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries
Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham
Mon 22 Sep – Sun 28 Sep New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory (Congress) Fri 10 Oct – Sun 19 Oct Hong Kong and Macau Territory (Congress)
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main Sat 27 Sep William Booth College (Welcome to the Cadets)
Chief Secretary Colonel Peter Forrest and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Julie Forrest Sat 27 Sep – Sun 28 Sep William Booth College (Welcome to the Cadets)
NOTICES
Pre-order Kids Alive! and War Cry Christmas editions
These special undated Christmas editions are ready-made resources to support your outreach during Advent and Christmas, from inserting in food parcels or giving out as welcome presents to starting conversations in the high street. The issues are available from 29 November. To order additional copies, email subscriptions@satcol.org or call 01933 445 445 by 14 November.
Harvest
resources
Visit salvationist.org.uk/resources/key-dates/harvest to find resources to help with the build-up to your Harvest service and to support your worship service on the day.
Sermon on the Mount devotional series
This seven-day devotional series from International Development UK explores Jesus’ teaching on justice, compassion and Kingdom values. Each day you’ll receive a daily reflection, prayer and story from our international projects by email. Sign up at tsa.link/mount-devotions
Care for creation Bible study
An international, hour-long Bible study is led by different people on the first Tuesday of each month, alternating between 8am and 8pm. The next will take place on 7 October at 8pm, led by Denise Wilkinson (THQ) on the theme Our Shared Resources. For more information, email environment@salvationarmy.org.uk
SOUNDS
Sunday Worship
Join Salvationists across the territory in worship, with music, prayer and a Bible message from a guest speaker. This week’s message is from Territorial Candidates Director Major Jonny Smith. Can’t join us at 11am on Sundays? Catch up with the weekly podcast of highlights. Each week’s broadcast is repeated in full on Sundays at 6pm, Mondays at 12am and Thursdays at 9am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
No Age Limit
Salvationist Radio’s show reminds listeners that there is no age limit to what we can do for God or what God can do for us. Join Andy and Ali from Older People’s Ministries for an hour of music, chat and testimony. Listen live on Sunday 28 September at 5pm. The episode is repeated on Friday 3 October at 11am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Morning Praise with Kids Alive!
Get your day started with half an hour of music, prayer, a thought and lots of giggles! Listen on Saturdays from 7.30am to 8am. Can’t tune in on Saturday morning? The broadcast is also repeated in full on Sundays at 9am and Mondays at 7.30am.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Sunday Wake-Up with Lyndall Bywater
Ease yourself into the day with a relaxed mix of music, chat and a few inspirational moments to stir your soul. Listen from 7am to 9am on Sundays.
• Listen online at salvationist.org.uk/radio
Out 25 October
Packed full of features about sharing Jesus’ goodness and light this Halloween. Perfect for giving to trick-or-treaters, or for school assemblies, outreach activities, holiday clubs and children linked to your corps or church.
ORDER EXTRA COPIES NOW
Email subscriptions@satcol.org with your order by the end of Thursday 9 October
