SALVATIONIST
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS
CELEBRATING
Just a number?
THEY say that age is just a number. I’ve taken this as fact for as long as I can remember. Why should someone’s age have any bearing over what they do or who they are! That said, I was recently shown another side to this familiar sentiment.
In one sense, the number of our age, of course, says nothing about the limit of our abilities. On page 8, Jim Burns reminds us of this. ‘Whether we’re approaching retirement or still have many years to go, we all have a calling,’ he concludes.
In another sense, however, the number of our age does make comment on how much experience we have. And it’s this experience that makes older people invaluable to their communities. On pages 10 and 11, Shirley Pembleton is just one of the many people celebrated for her influence: ‘She has been Auntie Shirley to me, my children and now my grandchildren. Everyone loves her because she shows love to everyone.’
So, is age just a number? I guess yes, but also no! As we reflect on the International Day for Older Persons (1 October), join us in celebrating both sides of the sentiment.
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Issue No 2032
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What’s your harvest?
Justin Reeves reflects on reconnecting with Harvest
IHAVE something of a love-hate relationship with Harvest. I have fond memories of Harvest festivals from childhood. The beautifully decorated Army hall. The mercy seat laden with food and flowers. Celebrations led by invited guests adding to the sense of occasion. Processing into the hall carrying baskets of groceries. There were even kids who rode in on toy tractors!
But then there were tramps suppers – what were we thinking! And songs that I didn’t connect with – I’ve never
Reflect and respond
Check out this year’s Harvest material on salvationist.org.uk/ harvest
How are you seeing and experiencing Kingdom growth where you are?
Read Mark 12:41–44. Consider what small thing you could give or do to help the Kingdom grow.
What holy habits could you cultivate to grow your relationship with God?
brought in any sheaves, ploughed a field, or scattered seed on land, good or bad.
To say I hate Harvest is an exaggeration. The reality is, I feel disconnected. Of course I’m truly grateful for all I’ve received from God. However, so much of the celebration seems to be metaphorically or literally grounded in working the land. I’m not a farmer or even a keen gardener.
I have farming friends, so I’ve witnessed the hard graft that goes into sowing, growing and harvesting and the anxiety over the effect of climate change and weather on yield. But for me, and I suspect for others, there’s still a disconnect.
So what does Harvest mean to me? What is my harvest? In crude terms I reap what I sow towards the end of each month when my salary hits my bank account. And I suppose each time I part company with some of my hard-earned cash for a treat, I enjoy the fruits of my labour – a mini harvest of sorts.
My wife and I have begun to change where and how we spend our money. We consider the things we consume, where they come from and the effect their production has on the world. We’re moving towards making more sustainable choices. We encourage our children to enjoy and appreciate nature.
We talk about where our food comes from, what needs to happen for crops to grow, and being grateful for rainy days as well as fun in the sun. When we eat together, we say grace as a reminder that food doesn’t magically appear on our plates. And at bedtime we share thank you prayers – a harvest of grateful hearts?
Just as it’s often suggested that life is worship, I wonder if life is harvest. Wherever we work – an office, at home, a classroom, a building site, a hospital, a factory, a farm – we’re sowing seeds. As we go about our toil, we give and we receive. When we interact with others, are we representing God well? Are we demonstrating Jesus to others? Will our attitudes and actions help to bear fruit? Are we growing the Kingdom?
I think that’s what Harvest needs to be to me. A Kingdom-living attitude of gratitude that demonstrates and encourages some sort of personal and communal growth. What does your Harvest look like?
Marching along
by Garry D Reed
1 Name the astronomic march written by Eric Ball at the Salvation Army music camp held in New Jersey, USA.
2 ‘MSB 125’ is a march by Stephen Bulla. What does MSB stand for?
‘This is where I have placed
Major Yvonne Field reflects on her God-given ministry
3 Name Donald Osgood’s march commemorating the 1952 International Scout Jamboree.
MY home city is Cambridge, of which I am very proud. I went to The Salvation Army as a child, got married to lovely Ian and moved to Northampton.
4 To which southwestern corps is Kenneth Downie’s ‘Temple Praise’ dedicated?
5 According to a 1964 Erik Silfverberg march, what should we fill the world with?
6 ‘Westward Ho!’ includes references to ‘Widdicombe Fair’, ‘Dashing Away with the Smoothing Iron’ and ‘Victory for Me’. Who wrote it?
7 Which prolific Scottish brass composer wrote ‘The Ambassadors’ for New York Staff Band’s 1982 world tour.
8 Commencing with a loudly struck wood block and a background of ‘Westminster Quarters’, which unusual Emil Söderström march incorporates ‘When the Roll is Called Up Yonder’?
As sometimes happens when you’ve been raised in a church, you get to a stage in life where you need to ask questions. Through various reasons, we left the Army, the Church and God completely for about six years. In that time, our two lovely children, Andrew and Caroline, were born.
It was the very ordinary, but faithful, pastoral ministry of the corps officer who brought us both to the Lord.
We went into the training college in our early 30s. Our first appointment was in North London, then we were at Harlesden, then the training college, and then we were appointed to Sale. Then, I had a serious health issue, so we lived in Burnley for two years and looked after the absolutely delightful corps and
remotely for music ministries and then retired. We now live in St Helens but worship at Sale, which we class as our home corps.
When we first moved to St Helens, I was thinking: ‘Goodness me, what’s going to happen? We don’t know anybody here.’
Then, on my 65th birthday, Ian bought me six horse riding lessons – I used to ride as a kid. I went to the stables, and the smell took me back to my childhood. I had my lessons, was hooked and started riding once a week.
Because I had a bit of time on my hands, I asked if they ever accept volunteer help. The manager nearly grabbed my hand off!
It started as one morning a week and I’m now there five days a week and Saturday afternoon. I spend a lot of time there, not only with the horses and ponies, but with staff and clients. I do welcoming stuff – I make lots of cups of tea and coffee, I tack up, I listen.
It started as my enjoyment, but it’s developed into a God-given ministry. It’s such a privilege to share people’s lives.
If I’m totally honest, I’ve asked if this is the right place for me. And I think the good Lord has shouted from the heavens: ‘Absolutely! Why did you question?’
As a retired officer, I have questioned if my time should be more at the corps. But the answer comes back time and time and time again: this is where I have
This testimony is based on an episode of Salvationist Radio’s This Is My Story, This Is My Song Listen to the full podcast salvationist.org.uk/
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Consett Mission innovation in motion
Kingdom building
I’ve been corps leader for three years. It’s a busy and historically traditional corps with a large band and songsters. Corps folk have made great strides towards accepting new initiatives and ideas, which is wonderful as we have something happening almost every day of the week. Community Mission Facilitator Marc Jackson works hard with every aspect of our missional programme, and our amazing core of around 30 volunteers support everything we do. We are so grateful for them.
Chairs bring change
In October 2023, we were blessed to purchase 140 chairs using the Army’s mission innovation fund. It’s given us much more flexibility in what we can do and how we can use the existing space. We don’t have to limit numbers as we used to, and we can keep everyone safe. We can seat up to 150 people and we’re already outgrowing our space during special events. We’ve also been blessed with the provision of 10 tables from the council.
Making a splash
Splash, our summer holiday club in partnership with the Methodist Church, saw 15 primary school-aged children attend for five full days, culminating in a musical show. We invited the families to join us again on Sunday and included
some of the songs in the family service. Over half of the youngsters and their families attended. It’s the first time we’ve done anything like that in around 50 years. We’re working on getting our children’s work more widely known in the community.
Christmas is coming
In December, our band leads Carolcade as we visit six churches with lanterns, carols, Bible readings and prayers. Our toy appeal sees us support around 600 children through 52 schools and organisations. Last year, we held our first Santa’s Breakfast, with 75 places steadily booked up over a fortnight. We launched this year’s event with 85 places and within a day we had only 18 left! Folks know it’s more than a Santa’s breakfast – we share the gospel, pray and the band play carols. On Christmas Day we held an event open to everyone, with a service, lunch and games. Thirty people attended, and we hope to welcome even more this year. Between Christmas and the new year, we had a pass the parcel service, where the service was unwrapped in stages. As each layer was opened, people could choose a carol or share a Bible reading or prayer.
Something for everyone
Monday is our community coffee morning, followed by a speaker at lunchtime. Wednesday is our parent-andtoddler group. Thursday is prayer brunch
– a form of Bible study – with a quilters group in the afternoon. Our growing Friday lunch club has been running for more than 30 years and serves up to 50 people. We’re intentional in sharing grace and prayer before we eat. We recently started taking turns hosting a monthly Saturday coffee morning with the Methodist Church, and we have monthly Sunday Bible studies, because weekdays aren’t possible for everyone.
Sharing faith
It’s wonderful to see people starting to engage with new initiatives and enjoying them. We introduced café church, with its relaxed atmosphere, sat around tables, having breakfast together and looking at questions that are relevant to people. The aim is to build confidence in the fellowship for when they go out and meet people, to be able to verbalise their experiences and faith. In the same way, our weekly ladies fellowship and monthly men’s fellowship go deep in conversation, questioning, discerning and exploring issues of faith in that same safe space. Who would have imagined that chairs could make such a difference, but they have!
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Store up heavenly treasure!
Captain Berri McKenna encourages us to invest in eternal values
MATTHEW 6:19–24
OUR children, aged eight and five, have reached the stage where we can finally enjoy ‘proper’ board games together. Games like Snap and Happy Families have been set aside for ones that teach real lessons about winning, losing and strategy.
A favourite in our house is The Game of Life – a whirlwind journey through career choices, home ownership and wealth building, all wrapped up in under an hour. It gets competitive as each of us tries to win by amassing the most money and achievements. But here’s the funny thing: what do we do with our amassed pile of money, degrees and houses at the end of the game? We stick it all back in the box. It gets packed away. It counts for nothing.
In a sense, The Game of Life might be how many of us are tempted to approach life itself. We, too, might be tempted to invest our time and energy into chasing things that go back in the box one day. Yet, some things in life really do matter. There is stuff that outlives us and that matters on an eternal level.
It’s this truth that we see in Jesus’ words in our study passage. Jesus instructs his followers: ‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures on Earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven’ (vv19 and 20).
Here, Jesus is urging those who would be his disciples to ensure that all of their priorities are reordered around God’s Kingdom. What we treasure reveals what we love most, and what we love most directs the course of our lives.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
If someone were to look at how you spend your time, money and energy, what would they say you treasure most?
If your heart is tethered to your treasure, what are you truly living for?
Jesus challenges his listeners – and us by extension – to consider what is really important. To help, he uses three images designed to present contrasts and help us make the best choice.
The first contrast is earthly treasure versus heavenly treasure (vv19–21). Here, Jesus explains that earthly treasure is fragile. Clothing wears out, wealth can be stolen, markets collapse, homes deteriorate. This is something we’re all aware of. Even the most secure possessions can be lost in an instant.
In the ancient world they would store up their equity, valuable goods or currency in the home, as it was perhaps the safest place. Yet even here they would be subject to decay and at risk of being stolen. By contrast, heavenly treasure is eternal. Acts of love, generosity, prayer, obedience, service and faith in Christ are investments that cannot be destroyed or stolen. These are things in life that matter and don’t get packed away in a box one day.
Jesus does not say that earthly possessions are evil, but he does remind us to keep in perspective that they are temporary, no matter how important we might think they are today. To ‘store up treasure in Heaven’ is to live with eternal perspective – to value what God values and give ourselves to what will last beyond our lifetimes.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
How are you balancing your investments in earthly and heavenly treasure?
How might you take one practical step this week to invest in heavenly treasure instead?
After speaking about treasure, the second contrasting image Jesus offers is between healthy and unhealthy eyes. Jesus shifts to vision: ‘The eye is the lamp of the body’ (v22). Just as physical eyesight determines how we see and navigate the world, our spiritual sight shapes how we live. A ‘healthy eye’ –clear, generous and God-focused – fills our lives with light. A ‘bad eye’ – greedy, envious and self-centred – darkens our inner life. What we look at during the game of life will shape whether we’re chasing things that end up in the box or things that last.
This metaphor reminds us that what we fix our gaze on directs our desires and choices. If our eyes are always on wealth or possessions or status, they will grow dim and become restless. However, when our vision is fixed on Christ and his Kingdom, light and clarity fill our hearts.
PAUSE AND REFLECT
Where is your gaze most often fixed – on what you don’t have or on what God has already provided?
How might you train your eyes to look towards God’s Kingdom each day?
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treasure!
treasure!
The third contrast we see in this passage is between serving God and serving money. Jesus presents a stark choice: ‘No one can serve two masters … You cannot serve both God and money’ (v24). Notice how Jesus doesn’t say should not but cannot. Divided loyalty is impossible. One will always dominate.
Money is not inherently bad, but it is a powerful master. It promises security, identity and control. Yet these promises are just illusions. God, on the other hand, offers true security, identity and provision. Serving him brings freedom and joy rather than anxiety and striving. If we treasure earthly wealth above all, money becomes our master. However, if we treasure God and his Kingdom above all, it leads to liberty and freedom and fulfilment. This study passage is not primarily about rules but about relationship. Jesus is asking: ‘Where is your heart?’ What we treasure reveals what or whom we trust. Storing up heavenly treasure is less about renouncing possessions and more about reordering our love – loving God first, and letting everything else find its place under his rule. That’s the treasure Jesus invites us to pursue, not the stuff that will ultimately go back into the box.
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER: CARE FOR CREATION – FEAST OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI
St Francis wrote the most glorious prayers of praise to God. Try reading this one while you look out of a window at the world God has created. ‘God, you alone are holy, you who work wonders! You are love and charity, our hope and our delight, justice, moderation. You are beauty, our shelter, refreshment, hope, our faith, our complete consolation. You are our life everlasting. by
Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER: SABBATH PRAYER – KNOWING THE TIMES
Reflect on the times we are living in now. What is happening in our world and in our lives? Father, help me understand the times we are living in. Help me make sense of the world as it is. Help me see people, places and situations through your eyes. Help me hear what you want to say to me about this season we’re living through. by Major Gary Lacey (Territorial Prayer Co-ordinator)
MONDAY 6 OCTOBER: SHARING THE GOOD NEWS – WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY God, who made us body, soul, mind, spirit: we give thanks for this opportunity to celebrate the good work being done by many organisations to improve mental health. Thank you that talking about psychological and emotional struggle is no longer taboo. Help us be good news: not reciting platitudes or trying to offer solutions, but listening, speaking honestly of our struggles and praying for hope. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER: SERVING AND CARING – RIVERBANK LOCAL
We pray the Riverbank Local movement will become a vibrant community of women across the territory. Let this movement be a beacon of grace and belonging that unites all generations, deepens friendships and embraces diversity. May each woman involved be drawn further into a life-giving relationship with Jesus. by Rachel Gotobed (Family Ministries Unit)
WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER: GROWING IN FAITH – SPIRITUAL LIFE
Pray the Army will grow in its desire for a deeper relationship with God. Ask the Spirit to draw us closer to God’s heart, to listen well and to seek God with sincerity. May our shared journey be marked by trust, intimacy and a growing awareness of God’s presence in all we do. by Major Gordon Cotterill (Secretary for Spiritual Life Development)
THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER: INTERNATIONAL SALVATION ARMY – DENMARK AND GREENLAND
The Army is involved in all kinds of social work. May God use these ministries to transform despair to hope. Pray for Territorial Commander Lieut-Colonel Sandra Stokes. May God renew her strength and give her a clear sense of the way ahead. by Lyndall Bywater (UKI Boiler Room Team)
FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER: JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION – SENT TO PROCLAIM FAVOUR
CAPTAIN BERRI McKENNA Territorial Candidates Officer William Booth College
As Salvationists speak in the public square and seek to shape our common life in the ‘polis’, may our calls on policy always reflect God’s all-embracing favour, which confers on everyone a dignity that is worthy of respect. by Major David Cavanagh (Ecumenical and Parliamentary Officer, Scotland)
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Time to give back
Jim Burns encourages us to use the time we have to encourage and support others
HOW many watches do you own – none, one or more? If it’s more than one, how many do you wear at once? Only one? How old-fashioned! Apparently, many celebrities, such as footballer Marcus Rashford and actors Bill Murray and Richard E Grant, wear two – one on each wrist. Perhaps, as some of these folks are well-travelled, they may have one watch set to their home country and one to whatever country they find themselves in. Or perhaps they have too much time on their hands – or should that be wrists? Ecclesiastes says: ‘To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die … a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance … a time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away ... a time to keep silence, and a time to speak’ (3:1–7 King James Version).
This passage encourages us to recognise that God has ordained specific times and seasons for every aspect of life. It was turned into a song called ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’, which has been recorded by Dolly Parton, the Seekers
and the Byrds, to name but a few. Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities famously begins with ‘it was the best of times, it was the worst of times’, and that neatly sums up how our lives can go. It’s easier to trust in God’s perfect timing when things are going well, but harder when it’s not immediately clear to us. Then we need to cultivate patience and have faith in God’s plan. Hard as it is, when faced with uncertainty, we should try and rely on God’s wisdom and timing rather than our own understanding.
When did you last take time to think seriously about your relationship with God? You don’t need two watches for that!
In his book Finishing Well, Bob Buford speaks about the difference between success and significance. Success he defines as using your knowledge and experience to satisfy yourself with fame and fortune. Significance, however, is using that same knowledge and experience to help others. Through interviews with 60 successful people in their forties and older, Buford details how they’ve gone beyond success to significance. Many of his interviewees have retired from their businesses, but
the same principles apply whatever age we are.
Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and one of Buford’s interviewees said: ‘Success is all about getting; significance is about giving back. Surrendering to a vision that is bigger than your own … to God’s plan for your life.’
People often look forward to retirement and, when they get there, they find that either they’ve lost their sense of purpose or that retirement isn’t all they expected. But whether we’re approaching retirement or still have many years to go, we all have a calling that will keep us going well beyond that milestone in growing older.
As members of the Body of Christ, we’re never short of opportunities to make a positive, lasting impression by giving back – whether that be time, skills or a listening ear among others.
What are your plans for using your time and finishing well?
JIM BURNS Dunstable
How to be a Godly grandparent
The Older People’s Ministries team reflect on faith, hope and grandparenting
EVERY grandchild is different. We live in a world where some of our grandchildren will be ‘brought up’ in church. However, the reality may be that most of our grandchildren may not. Therefore, we have a calling and a challenge as Christian grandparents to share the good news of Jesus Christ with them in a way that encourages and builds their faith in God, and gives opportunity for faith talks.
If you feel the weight of responsibility to be a Godly grandparent, simply turn to the words from Galatians 5:22 and 23, where you will find all the qualities of a noble and faithful grandparent. Paul writes about the gifts of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. If we can show these Christlike characteristics to our grandchildren, then, with God’s help, we will be faithful and Godly grandparents. Ron Hunter in his book Recalibrate encourages us to see grandparenting as a partnership with the parents, saying: ‘It’s not about you, grandpa and grandma, it’s about partnering with your kids to build a spiritual legacy within your grandkids’ and great-grandkids’ lives so that they know what God has done and
wants to do in their life.’
He also reminds us that our life stories are still being written, which is important to remember. God is not done with us yet! If your grandchildren are being raised in a household where faith is not spoken about, you will still be a Godly grandparent as you share the gifts of the Spirit. They will feel God’s love through you. They will see God through you and, if you keep praying for opportunities to speak about faith, trust that the opportunity will come at the right time.
Hold your Godly character, and let them see it. Have the integrity of Jesus. Be truthful in your words, patient in your thoughts and loving in your deeds. In the book Families and Faith, Vern Bengtson highlights that research shows the ‘unexpected importance of grandparents’ in developing faith: ‘Regardless of the parents’ faith, grandparents … may be reinforcing the parents’ influence, or helping faith skip a generation when the parents don’t have faith themselves.’
Billy Graham once said: ‘Integrity is the glue that holds our way of life together. We must constantly strive to keep our integrity intact. When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost,
something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.’
So how can you be a Godly and faithful grandparent? By simply showing the character of Christ in all you do. As you play, play like Jesus. As you push the swings or puddle jump, do it with childlike faith and wonder. As you listen on the phone to girlfriend or boyfriend issues, listen like Jesus. That is the best way to be a faithful grandparent.
As Psalm 17:6–8 say: ‘I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.’
Learning to listen is an art, but it is the way we can truly show love to our grandchildren. Learning not to interrupt, not to rush them, but just to simply listen shows great respect for them and imitates the true nature of God. Show hope to your family and friends around you – as a grandparent, live in hope!
• Based on An Introduction to Faithful Grandparenting, available at salvationist. org.uk/resources/resources-older-people
Inspiring generations
Salvationists across the territory celebrate older people who have influenced them in their faith
Major William Lambert
from Corps Press Representative Sharon Lambert (Bath Citadel)
I was born to Salvation Army officer parents and I have so many fond memories of my dad and his work. He radiated the love of Jesus from every angle and was a true and gentle man. He taught me to love, to be kind and to always put others before myself. He passed away in 2013, but I always remember his words and deeds, and I try to carry them on in the way I live and worship.
Brigadier and Mrs Burnett
from Nick Oliver (Bath Citadel)
As a young person with grandparents who were brigadiers, I could rarely go to a meeting and not be told that somebody knew my grandfather – Brigadier and Mrs Burnett were known just about everywhere! Even after entering retirement, they never stopped serving the Lord. Many people have been touched by them and have come to know Christ through their work. To this day, their legacy lives on in their grandchildren, and I still hear of people who knew of them. Some people see Christ through the work of others. I saw him in my grandfather’s face.
Jean and Ray
from Ben Broad (Cambridge Citadel)
My grandparents, Jean and Ray, are amazing examples of what trusting and serving God looks like. They spent their lives showing how living life with God at the centre is not only possible but also beautiful. Without them as my role models, I’m not sure I’d be in church today. Grandad is affectionately known as Hallelujah Ray at our church and always brightens up the room. Grandma is such a wise and kind person, whom I will
always admire for how she handles tough situations. If I can live life the way they do, I will be happy. When asked who my faith hero is, my answer is them!
My grandparents and great-grandparents from Oliver (Dunstable)
It’s cool that so many people in my family go to church. It’s nice to see them every week and I think it’s cool that one set of my grandparents and my great-grandparents are retired officers. I trust them and if they believe in Jesus, it helps me to trust him too.
My great-grandparents and Heather from Michael Richards Gera (Newcastle City Temple)
My great-grandparents served as Salvation Army officers. Their dedication to God and faithful work left a lasting impact on me. Their lives showed me the importance of living out faith not just in words, but in action. When I came to the UK in 2020, I was blessed by the love of my church family. In particular, Heather has had a very positive influence on me. Through her kindness, love and hospitality, she has looked after me in a way that reminds me of my grandparents. I have learnt the value of community, encouragement and walking alongside one another in faith.
Major Yvonne Field
from Harriet Anyon (Sale)
I’m blessed with an abundance of intergenerational relationships that have impacted my faith journey. Yet, there is one who stands out. I have a close relationship with the wonderful Major Yvonne Field. While most people would
generations
“ I’m blessed with an abundance of intergenerational relationships that have impacted my faith journey ”
note Yvonne for her musical ministry – as they should – it is not simply this ministry that has the greatest impact on me. Through knowing her, I have witnessed how having a true relationship with Jesus leads to a radiance of joy, humility, peace and constancy. She challenges and inspires my personal relationship with Christ, and I’m encouraged to reflect Jesus in the same way she does: with enduring and truthful faithfulness.
John Duckett, Dennis Fothergill and Russell McCartney from Bandmaster Jonathan Evans (Sale) I joined Wrexham Band at 12 and found myself on trombone with Retired Bandmaster John Duckett. I was terrified! But, over subsequent years, I was nurtured, supported, challenged and loved as he shared Salvation Army music with me, often spending hours accompanying me on piano. When I moved to Sale, I met retired bandsman Dennis Fothergill. We had a shared experience of the importance of Holman Hunt’s The Light of the World, coupled with Dean Goffin’s music, in our coming to faith. Dennis taught me that I need to open my heart to Jesus every day. Finally, bass trombone player Russel McCartney. He’s 80 years young and still loving life, the trombone and the Lord. I hope I will still be playing for Jesus and allowing his music to
move me in the way it does Russel when I’m his age. I thank God for their examples.
Shirley Pembleton
from Sunderland Millfield
Shirley Pembleton has cared for generations in the corps. Here are some snippets from different generations about what she means to us – I could have shared 100!
Solomon says: ‘Auntie Shirley is a great friend. She looked after me when I moved and played dots and dashes with me.’
Katie Smith says: ‘Shirley is a dear friend. She has a commitment to loving others. Shirley is truly like no other, and she means the world to our church family!’
Another member says: ‘I remember Auntie Shirley as cradle roll sergeant and songster secretary, roles she gave 100 per cent to. She has a passion for her family, her corps and God. She has been Auntie Shirley to me, my children and now my grandchildren. Everyone loves her because she shows love to everyone.’
Major Ruth Pope from Esme (Wrexham)
A few years ago, all the young people’s names were placed in envelopes on the mercy seat for people to take if they wished to be a prayer partner. My name was selected by Major Ruth Pope, and I count myself very lucky that it was! Ruth always makes time to talk to me and takes an interest in my life, asking about school and my hobbies. She’s kind to me on birthdays and at Christmas but, much more importantly, I know she keeps her promise to pray for me, which makes me very happy. I am very grateful for the friendship we have.
Being a burden
Andrew Wileman reflects on growing old gracefully
GROWING old is nothing new. It happens to everyone. Accepting help as we age is not new either, but neither is it simple or easy. And yet life often comes full circle as we grow older – after a lifetime of serving, giving to and helping others, it can be a bitter pill to need help ourselves.
Have you ever heard someone say ‘I don’t want to be a burden to anyone else’? This narrative goes on to say: ‘I’m happy to carry on living as long as I can look after myself but, as soon as I become a burden, I would rather die.’
Let’s think about that for a moment. We come into the world dependant on the love, care and protection of others and most of us will leave this world dependant on the love and care of others. John Stott in The Radical Disciple sums this idea up when he says we shouldn’t avoid being a burden:
‘We are all designed to be a burden to others. You are designed to be a burden to me, and I am designed to be a burden to you. And the life of the family, including the life of the local church family, should be one of “mutual burdensomeness”.’
Sharing our concerns, thoughts or feelings doesn’t mean that we are expecting someone to carry them or fix them for us. Our burdens often feel lighter when we are in community – we
need to find people who can walk with us as we experience the burdens of life. Avoiding being a burden can be its own burden. It assumes that our family member or friend doesn’t already know something is wrong. Most of the people close to us are capable of noticing when we are not our best selves. By not allowing ourselves to share in any way, we’re still giving them the burden of knowing something is wrong without the ability to help us, which can be an even greater burden.
You matter to those who love you, but most people are capable of caring about someone without it necessarily putting a large load on their plate – rarely do people take on a severe emotional load when they help someone they care about.
Galatians 6:2 says: ‘Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.’ We are designed for dependence. For example, Jesus sent out the Twelve in Luke 9. They were given instructions to search for a worthy person and stay in their house. Dependence on others is part of God’s design for each of us.
A loss of independence often plays a major role in being reluctant to accept help. People who spend the majority of their lives coming and going as they please never consider that one day
they may not be able to do once simple chores without assistance.
Addressing the congregation in Corinth, Paul says: ‘We do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day’ (2 Corinthians 4:16 New King James Version). That inner self is the heart and character of who we are. Simply growing older should not have a negative effect on our core values and character.
Submission, humility and wisdom are key factors in growing old gracefully. When we are feeling our age, there are tremendous benefits to cheerfully accepting help.
To those of us with the privilege to hear the burdens or concerns of others, may we provide a safe and non-judgemental space for listening. To those of us aching to share our burdens or concerns with others, may we find people who are open to listening and offering the prayerful companionship of walking the road with us.
ANDREW WILEMAN Assistant Director of Older People’s Services
Reflecting on the everyday
Older People’s Ministries Outreach Mission Partner Ali Thornton-Dean (THQ) introduces the upcoming book, Silver Linings
What is Silver Linings?
Silver Linings is a collection of 52 devotions from the Older People’s Ministries Facebook page, with some extra Christmas and Easter ones as well. Alongside the devotions are some questions to self-reflect and allow people time to think about the devotion for themselves – to reflect on what it means for their everyday life.
How did these devotions come about?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Assistant Director of Older People’s Services Andrew Wileman and I started writing daily devotions about everyday life on facebook.com/1653077905021950
When we came out of lockdown, Andy and I kept writing devotions every day. People told us how it gave them hope, a lifeline at 7.20am every day. A couple of years ago, we moved from writing one every morning to one a week when we realised that doing this and our own work was a little bit too much for us.
Who is Silver Linings for?
Our target audience for the Facebook series was predominantly older adults –over the age of 65 – but we found that what we wrote spoke to people of any age! We were writing in such a way that it speaks about the everyday, ordinary. Quite often our devotions speak to people who aren’t deep in the faith, who don’t go to church every week.
Where do your ideas for devotions come from?
Usually, the ideas come from something Andy or I have seen. One example is that I was listening to Premier Christian Radio while driving to an appointment. They were talking about colour, and suddenly a rainbow appeared across the sky. And I was like: ‘Right. OK God, thank you very much for that!’
It’s as if God allows us to see things in creation, in nature, in other people, in the situations we find ourselves in. Some devotions have come to me when I’ve been walking the dog or having a conversation with a neighbour. Or they
might come from a worship session or Bible verse that has spoken to us. It’s actually lots of different things. When you look at some of the titles of our devotions, you can see how eclectic they are.
But it’s not us trying to be clever. It’s God giving us these ideas! God is in the everyday. We truly believe that God allows us to see things, feel things and hear things that spark ideas that we hope will speak to others as well.
We have all these devotions now, and people kept suggesting we make them into a book, so this has been long-awaited by the OPM Facebook community!
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Listen to more devotions from the Older People’s Ministries team! Subscribe to the Silver Linings podcast at salvationist. org.uk/silver-linings, or tune into Salvationist Radio’s No Age Limit on the fourth Sunday of every month at 5pm.
Total transformation
WILLIAM BOOTH COLLEGE
THE assembly hall was full to welcome the cadets of the Proclaimers of Transformation session, writes Editorial Assistant Lyn Woods. Videos of the cadets played as the congregation prepared to greet them, and the West Midlands Divisional Youth Band provided pre-meeting music.
Principal Lieut-Colonel Mark Herbert welcomed everyone, and Territorial Secretary for Leader Development Colonel Julie Forrest gave a call to worship before congregational singing of ‘Love Divine, All Loves Excelling’ (SASB 262).
The 13 cadets entered the hall with their respective divisional leaders to the march ‘Hearts Ablaze’, with much cheering and applause. They then united in fine voice for their sessional song, ‘Transformed by Grace’.
Territorial Candidates Director Major Catherine Smith acknowledged each cadet and gave insight into their backgrounds as they were invited forward to lay stones on a table with families, marking this milestone on their journey. After a prayer from Major Catherine, the contemporary worship group and youth band assisted in three songs, leading into a time of focused prayer around the theme, Because of Jesus, I Have Been Changed.
Integrative Training Officer Major Wendy Stanbury (William Booth College) encouraged the congregation to participate in creative prayer for transformation. The congregation was encouraged to take a special card and scratch out a word or image reflecting
You can read testimonies from the Proclaimers of Transformation at salvationist.org.uk/ introducing-proclaimerstransformation
personal transformation, then come forward and have it placed on the cross. The response was overwhelming.
Cadet Julie Hendy (Wakefield) and Cadet Tom Hollidge (Bath Citadel) gave heartfelt testimonies, speaking of their journeys to this point and the transformation that had taken place in their lives, through Christ, to remove all anxieties and doubts. Cadet Julie told how God had guided, comforted and affirmed her calling through his gentleness, patience and transformational love. Cadet Tom talked about how he was nudged to question his pathway in life, and how God broke through his do-not-disturb mindset with undeniable confirmations of his calling through the Holy Spirit and Scripture.
The second of two further worship songs, ‘Lord, I Come to You’ (SASB 601), asked that our hearts be changed and renewed, saying: ‘The weaknesses I see in me/ Will all be stripped away by the power of your love.’
Scripture from Luke 8, read by Spiritual Formation Coordinator Major Lynley Oliver (William Booth College), demonstrated further how faith and trust lead to healing and transformation. The youth band played Paul Sharman’s ‘Purpose’, which featured the familiar tune ‘Dare to Be a Daniel’.
Territorial Leader Commissioner Jenine Main addressed the whole gathering with reassurance that ‘no history, habit or heart is too far gone for God’s transforming power’. She started her message by asking
whether we are completely satisfied with our lives, or whether we would like to change or improve something.
Commissioner Jenine referred to TV programmes that transform homes, gardens and people. These material and cosmetic changes only bring temporary satisfaction as our desire for change leads us to look in the wrong places.
‘God offers complete transformation, far beyond what we can do,’ she continued. ‘And it’s available to all. Who wouldn’t want that!
‘God calls us out of our old habits into new ways, into holiness, and he washes away our guilt and shame.’
She referenced Isaiah 61 and how God is prepared to reach into the messiness of our lives and turn our pain, regret and loss into joy, hope and beauty. She added that ‘God doesn’t merely renovate, he recreates. He changes how we see others and ourselves through a different lens of grace and love. We can’t earn it – it’s a gift that’s received, not achieved. And when we have it, we must tell others about it.’
Commissioner Jenine concluded by challenging everyone, asking: ‘Where do you need God’s renewing power? What steps will you take? How will you share it with others?’
A time of response followed, with beautiful music from the worship band. The meeting concluded with the song ‘Far and Near Hear the Call’ (SASB 920) and a benediction from Territorial Leader Commissioner Paul Main.
HARVEST
BATH CITADEL As part of our International Harvest Weekend, Saturday evening started with a magnificent feast of food from various countries. The evening meeting was led by Principal Colonel Bishow Samhika and Assistant Principal Colonel Pamela Samhika from the International College for Officers, who shared their experience of international service. Guest soloist Naomi Blowers (Staple Hill) witnessed to her own Christian journey through four wonderful pieces and ended the evening with a benediction, ‘This Day’. – SL
MEETING
BIRKENHEAD The corps has changed its Sunday worship schedule to a rolling programme: week one is Sermon Sunday, week two is Family Sunday, featuring all-age worship, week three is Discussion Sunday, and week four is Sharing Sunday, where members share their favourite songs, Scripture and other acts of worship. Week five is Out Sunday, where we worship somewhere else. This summer’s Out Sunday featured a service in Birkenhead Park. The congregation met in the café at the visitors’ centre and, as a small number remained there to pray and worship, the rest prayer-walked the park before holding a short service in the community allotment, which is looked after by the corps gardening club. A previous Out Sunday included attending a Pentecost Praise service that started at Liverpool Cathedral and proceeded to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. – JH
OUTREACH
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Despite the rain, the bands of Hadleigh Temple, Southend Citadel and Rayleigh combined to play in the Priory Park Bandstand. The hardy audience wrapped in blankets and under umbrellas enjoyed a varied programme, including popular classical themes, 1930s swing, Salvation Army marches and school assembly bangers. Pictured is Bandmaster Marion Still (Hadleigh Temple) conducting ‘Abide with Me’. – MC
ARMY NEWS
Dazzling result for football tournament
MANCHESTER
DONNY Dazzlers from Doncaster were crowned the winners of The Salvation Army’s 14th annual Partnership Trophy. The tournament brought 25 teams together from around the UK to play in competitive five-a-side football matches to help raise awareness of homelessness, boost morale and improve wellbeing and mental health.
Former manager and player Stuart Pearce blew the starting whistle. ‘There’s real camaraderie,’ he said, ‘they’ve had a brilliant day.’
The tournament is part of an approach to promote positive and independent living for its service users, underlining the message that helping people move on from homelessness is about more than just providing a home. – AR
EVENT
NORTH WALSHAM Corps leader Territorial Envoy Ruth Morey linked up with the Nancy Oldfield Trust, which provides accessible motor cruising and sailing for people with disabilities. Territorial Envoy Ruth arranged several trips for corps members and fellowship groups, as well as residents from Furze Hill House care home along the Norfolk Broads. Jim and June, who is blind, trusted Ruth enough to take them out sailing. Corps members said: ‘Ruth never lets our disabilities become a barrier and proves to us time and time again that age is just a number.’ Ruth added: ‘It’s important to participate in inclusive activities so that people see ageing in a more positive and realistic way. It’s been a joy during the summer to have fun together.’ – RM
Still witnessing for Jesus
GENERAL Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham were special guests for the final weekend of the 140th corps anniversary celebration year. Una Voce, supported by the band, enthusiastically started things by witnessing in the local shopping centre.
Approximately 200 people enjoyed Saturday evening, as the choir drew people into the presence of God. Commissioner Bronwyn said everyone was ‘wrapped in a Holy Spirit bubble’.
On Sunday morning, the General spoke on Hebrews 12, sharing that people witness for God now while standing on the shoulders of those who’ve gone before.
An afternoon praise party included contributions from the band and songsters. Jo Haines gave a moving testimony and the young people shared an action prayer. Commissioner Bronwyn spoke of how we need to be aware of the new things God is doing, and that we need to reclaim who we are in Christ for a new generation.
Throughout the weekend God’s Spirit was felt and people responded. Songster Marion Noble presented the Buckinghams with a Jesus board crafted by her late father, Band Sergeant Eddie Papps, a fitting reminder that, in all the celebrations, Jesus is the focus. – RC
COMMUNITY
HUDDERSFIELD Volunteers have created a haven outside the hall, including a bug hotel. The garden is open to members of the public on Tuesdays and Fridays, as a place where community groups can relax and enjoy nature. The garden was officially opened by the mayor, Councillor Liz Smaje, and Divisional Commander Major Al Still, and was overhauled by community group Groundworks, which gives opportunities to those not in employment or struggling with mental health or addictions. – AR
COMMUNITY
LONDONDERRY Senior school students visited the corps as part of their RE lesson to find out about the history of The Salvation Army, how it came to Londonderry, what worship looks like and how we serve the community. It has also been great to see the toddlers grow this past year. Together, they celebrated the end of term and said goodbye to friends moving on to nursery and big school by having fun at the local soft play. This included climbing, ice cream and lots of laughter. – SS
COMMUNITY
DUBLIN CITY An African Sunday celebrated the diversity of the seven African countries represented in the corps. Members from each country presented items from their home and then prayed. This was followed by fellowship and food from different parts of the continent. The corps is regularly contacted by Salvationists from all over the country who moved to Ireland from different parts of Africa. – MW
REMEMBRANCE
PARKHEAD The band were invited to again represent the Army at the 66th remembrance service for the Auchengeich mining disaster in Moodiesburn. Representatives from the community, MSPs and church representatives spoke and two school choirs took part. Wreaths were laid in memory of loved ones. – AD
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LYNN Sheridan was enrolled as a soldier and Tom Sheridan was welcomed as an adherent by corps leaders Majors Linda and Scott Cunliffe. Lynn and Tom began attending worship regularly having watched online recordings during the Covid-19 pandemic. For Lynn, it was a homecoming, having been a junior soldier many years ago in Belfast. She spoke of God’s faithfulness and the love and support received from the fellowship during a time of illness and treatment. – LC
STOCKTON
Karen and Peter Clark enrolled Faith and Lilian as junior soldiers. After signing the Junior Soldier’s Promise, they sang a duet called ‘Always Here for Me’ as their testimony of God’s love for them and theirs for him. – TB
DURING the corps seasonal Summer Sundae’s Café Church, under the theme Sprinkles of Joy, Valerie Nix was welcomed as an adherent by corps leader Major Sharon Robinson. Valerie started attending the corps after the Covid-19 lockdowns, having come inside one Sunday to find friendship. She found more than that: a corps that loves her and a growing faith in Jesus. Having Valerie as part of the corps is one of our sprinkles of joy. – SR
OAKENGATES
JOAN and Rosie were enrolled as soldiers by corps leader Territorial Envoy Linda Downward. Joan, who is going into college to study childcare, testified: ‘l’ve decided to become a soldier because I would love to share the gospel with whoever is ready to listen and be led along the path of salvation with the Lord.’ Rosie testified to seeds planted in her younger life and how God makes all things beautiful in his time. She told of her journey to find her ‘home’, where she could explore and discover God’s plan for her life. They are pictured with Colour Sergeant Mal Johnson. We praise God for the ministry and moving of his Spirit among us. – AO
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MAJORS
SWINDON CITADEL
BANGOR
THE corps celebrated the enrolments of Faith and Harry as junior soldiers by corps leaders Lieutenant Alice Swain and Territorial Envoy Paul Swain. Harry shared how God is not dead but helps him every day and we enjoyed singing Faith’s favourite song ‘Raise a Hallelujah’. – AS
MACCLESFIELD
Appointed
Effective 31 July
MAJOR HEAN SUK CHOI, Wimbledon with New Malden Outreach Centre
MAJOR KOOK HWAN RHO, Wimbledon with New Malden Outreach Centre
Effective 1 September
MAJOR LUCY MANN, Divisional Mission Officer, Yorkshire and Humber Division
MAJOR SUSAN ROBINSON, Programme Support Officer, Catford, 16 hours per week
Effective 18 September
MAJOR MICHAEL ALLEN, change of designation, Chaplain Willow House and Shepton House
MAJOR CINDY STANFORD, additional appointment, Divisional Candidates Officer, Ireland Division
MAJOR LIZ CHAPE, additional appointment, Divisional Candidates Officer, South East Division
CAPTAIN ROB WESTWOOD-PAYNE, additional appointment, Divisional Safeguarding Officer, Central Southern and Channel Islands Division
Effective 25 September
TERRITORIAL ENVOY JOANNE BEATTIE, Leicester West
Marriages
LUKE NUNN AND GEORGIA SUTCLIFFE at Bromley Temple on 22 August by Majors David and Brenda Allen
Wedding anniversaries
Platinum (70 years)
AVERY AND BARRIE HILLS, Harpenden, on 8 October
EVETTE AND PHIL EDWARDS, Upper Norwood, on 15 October
Diamond (60 years)
MAJORS MERYL AND ROY FENEMORE on 2 October
BANDSMAN/SONGSTER DOUGLAS AND SONGSTER MARGARET MACDONALD, Rutherglen, on 8 October
Emerald (55 years)
MAJORS PAULINE AND RICHARD COOK on 10 October Golden (50 years)
MAJORS KAREN AND PETER CLARK on 9 October
MAJORS DEIRDRE AND TREVOR GIBSON on 11 October
CATHERINE AND GEORGE FERGUSON, Bellshill, on 11 October
Dedicated to God
ARCHIE JUNIOR ATIDAISHE MARUFU, son of Archebold and Lorraine Marufu, at Bromley Temple by Majors Graeme and Zoe Smith
Promoted to Glory
BANDSMAN DAVID CLEE, Wellingborough, on 5 September
MAJOR HEATHER CLIFTON, from her home on 21 September
Bereaved
TRISTAN CLEE, Wellingborough, and Adrian Clee, Cardiff Canton, of their father Bandsman David Clee
KIRSTIE McENHILL , Hannah Maryon, Wigan, Gavin Clifton and Karl Clifton of their mother Major Heather Clifton
ENGAGEMENTS
General Lyndon Buckingham and World President of Women’s Ministries Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham Fri 10 Oct – Sun 19 Oct Hong Kong and Macau Territory (Congress)
Territorial Leaders Commissioners Jenine and Paul Main
Sat 11 Oct – Sun 12 Oct Doncaster
Mon 13 Oct WBC (Together in Worship)
Wed 15 Oct King’s Park Conference Centre (Community Services gathering)*
Thu 16 Oct Sunbury Court (Welcome to the ICO)
Fri 1 Oct WBC (Territorial Advisory Council)
* Commissioner Jenine Main only
NOTICES
Poetry Corner
Salvationist is bringing back Poetry Corner throughout the year to explore each of the territory’s five mission priorities: share the good news, care for creation, nurture disciples of Jesus, serve others without discrimination, and seek justice and reconciliation. If you have a poem about or inspired by serving others without discrimination, please send it to salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk for consideration by 7 November.
Why do you go to the Army?
Salvationist wants to find out why people choose to go to The Salvation Army on Sundays. If you’d like to share your reason, email it to salvationist@salvationarmy.org.uk by 13 October.
Sermon on the Mount devotional series
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SOUNDS
Sunday Worship
Join Salvationists across the territory in worship, with music, prayer and a Bible message from a guest speaker. This week, Assistant Director of Older People’s Services Andy Wileman and Older People’s Ministries Outreach Mission Partner Ali ThorntonDean speak on the International Day of Older Persons. 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.
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Sing to the Lord with the ISS
Enjoy favourite recordings from the International Staff Songsters, chosen each month by a special guest. Listen at 5pm on Sunday 5 October.
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Light Issue
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.
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The righteous thrive like a palm tree... They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green!
Psalm 92:12–14
Christian Standard Bible