Salvationist 13 July 2019

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MOVED WITH COMPASSION

Four Messengers of Compassion tell their stories

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QUOTES FROM THE MEDIA

CHURCHES SHOULD BECOME KNIFE CRIME SANCTUARIES WITH WEAPON AMNESTY BINS, GENERAL SYNOD TO DISCUSS Churches should become knife crime sanctuaries where young people can go and dispose of their weapons, the General Synod has proposed.

The Rev Canon Dr Rosemarie Mallett, a priest in Angell Town, south London, will urge parishes to open their doors after school hours for young people in hotspot areas for serious violence.

Knife amnesty bins, where youngsters can safely dispose of their weapons to help them avoid violence, should also be provided.

Dr Mallett said she has been involved in ‘too many funerals’ for young victims of crime and that the Church of England should help tackle the culture that saw more than 39,000 knife crime offences in 2018 alone.

The synod, which is held twice a year, will debate the motion in York.

NHS TO OPEN FIRST EVER GAMBLING ADDICTION CLINIC FOR CHILDREN The NHS is to open its first gambling clinic for children after research found the number of young people struggling with addiction has quadrupled in two years.

According to the Gambling Commission, an estimated 55,000 children in the UK are now classed as having a gambling problem.

The Telegraph

GPS CALL FOR MORE CHAPLAINS IN UK SURGERIES Doctors in the UK are requesting more in-house chaplains to provide a growing number of patients with spiritual care.

Patients struggling with conditions that cannot be treated solely through medical treatment are being referred to local chaplains in a bid to address issues of brokenness and self-worth that could be impacting people’s physical health.

Dr Ross Bryson, Head of the Karis Medical Centre, is one GP who sees spiritual ministry as a vital part of patient care and has secured funding for a chaplain to serve the spiritual needs of patients at his West Birmingham surgery.

Speaking to The Times Dr Bryson said: ‘There are factors in our humanity which are... to do with meaning and belonging and connectedness, and hope and being valued.’

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SCOTLAND TO AID POOREST FAMILIES WITH EXTRA £10 A WEEK FOR EACH CHILD

As a result of growing concern that child gambling is being fuelled by online gaming sites and targeted adverts, NHS England has announced plans to launch The National Problem Gambling Clinic in London, which will offer specialist help for children and young people aged 13 to 25.

The clinic will open as part of a new network of services for addicts being rolled out as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

The new Scottish Child Payment will be limited to poor families eligible for Scotland’s Best Start grant covering maternity and children’s early years.

Gambling services for adults are also being extended and rolled out as part of the scheme with clinics opening in the north of England for the first time.

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The Independent

The Scottish government is to boost the incomes of the country’s poorest families by offering them £10 a week for every child in addition to child benefit payments.

The Scottish government has a legal duty to abolish child poverty by 2030.

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

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BY LOVE SERVE THIS weekend the cadets of the Messengers of Compassion Session will be commissioned as Salvation Army officers. Having spent time together at William Booth College learning what it means to serve God in today’s world, they are about to move to their appointments as new lieutenants. On pages 12 and 13 some of them reflect on their training experiences and consider how God might use them in the days ahead.

Officers are appointed to the community as well as the corps, so what kind of society will the Messengers of Compassion encounter?

Modern Britain has been described as a post-Christian country – a place where only a minority of people accept, let alone know, the Christian story and few have contact with the Church. It is also a postmodern society in which many people reject the concept of absolute truth in favour of ideas that seem relevant to them; all beliefs are thought to be equally plausible and what counts is ‘what’s true for me’. Hand-in-hand with that is the abandonment of absolute morality in favour of ‘what’s right for me’.

At the same time, though, there seems to be an underlying sense of spirituality, which is expressed in all kinds of ways. Books and television programmes on spiritual or supernatural subjects are increasingly popular, belief in angels is quite common and many people say they pray.

Responses to tragedies are another indication. A few weeks ago an 18-year-old man was stabbed to death in the street behind THQ. The floral tributes are still there and groups of young men gather frequently at the spot to remember him.

People appear to be seeking some deeper meaning in life – and in death.

How to respond to this post-Christian, postmodern yet spiritually sensitive society is a question the Messengers of Compassion will need to grapple with.

There are also particular issues they may face in their corps. Major Samantha Johnson highlights one of these in her article on page 15. ‘Within the Army,’ she says, ‘there exists nostalgia for the old days and old ways.’ She goes on to explain how this can be a positive thing, helping people cope with change.

In his Bible study on pages 16 and 17 Major Malcolm Martin agrees that nostalgia can be helpful, especially if it moves us to give thanks to God. Sadly, the Messengers of Compassion may also come across children and vulnerable adults who have suffered abuse. On pages 10 and 11 Dean Juster updates us on the Army’s approach to safeguarding, emphasising its importance and how the Army is responding to individuals and current statutory inquiries.

How should the new officers – along with the rest of us – respond to the needs and longings of people in our corps and communities? The answer can be glimpsed on the front page, where the cadets are pictured by the plaque in the college grounds that says, ‘By love serve’. It’s a simple statement but it conveys a profound truth – one that Albert Orsborn expressed so well as he pointed to the source of the ‘burning love’ that we need.

Except I am moved with compassion, How dwelleth thy Spirit in me?

In word and in deed Burning love is my need; I know I can find this in thee.

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From the Editor, Lieut-Colonel Jonathan Roberts

Quotes from the media

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News

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Letters

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Feature 10 and 11 Reviewing and improving safeguarding

by Dean Juster

Feature 12 and 13 Commissioned to show compassion Preview 30 discipleship conversations

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by Mark Symonds

Feature Understanding nostalgia

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by Major Samantha Johnson

Bible study With a grateful heart

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by Major Malcolm Martin

Through the week with Salvationist 16 and 17

by Major Philippa Smale

New commitments

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Announcements

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Adverts

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

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135 years of blood and fire ST ALBANS SOLDIERS, adherent members and friends gathered from all over the country to celebrate the 135th corps anniversary.

The celebrations paid tribute to the courage of early Salvationists, who faced hostility in the city. In 1884 riots took place, instruments were smashed and some Army musicians faced fines and imprisonment for playing music on the streets.

Today city authorities praise the Army’s work in the community and the mayor of St Albans, Councillor Janet Smith, was guest of honour at the concert held at Marlborough Road Methodist Church.

The uplifting event featured London Central Fellowship Band and Hendon Singing Company.

Territorial leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gill Cotterill attended the Sunday morning meeting, with worship supported by the united bands and songsters of Hemel Hempstead and St Albans. The territorial leaders acknowledged all that had

gone before, but also challenged the congregation to become a Spirit-filled people ready to play a much-needed role in the community.

No 1 on the roll, Carol Davis, cut the anniversary cake with the youngest member, Jiwon Lee. – B. H.

Major Jason Snell (Northampton) receives a certificate of recognition from Northamptonshire Police for four years of service as a volunteer chaplain to the Force Control Centre

Lockerbie corps officer Captain Andrina Downie presents Kenneth Ratcliffe with a certificate of appreciation for five years’ service as corps press representative

Bandmaster Jim McIvor and Edith Gillan cut the cake at Kilbirnie’s 127th corps anniversary celebrations; pictured with them are Majors Chris and Lynda Connelly (Bellshill) who led the anniversary meeting

In recognition of the Army’s work during the Second World War, members of Falkirk Corps take up a collection at Cineworld during a showing of ‘Saving Private Ryan’

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Divisional Commander Major Denis Lomax presents Wick HLS Mary Glass, HLT Olive Gunn and OSCS Jean Bremner with long-service awards and certificates for 42, 36 and 25 years of service respectively

Officers, soldiers and adherent members at Bishop’s Stortford mark the 25th anniversary of Christian Hope International by presenting two large blankets they have knitted to send to Rwanda

Care home residents visit farm animals HADLEIGH FARM ESTATE RESIDENTS from Bradbury Home, the Army’s care home in Southend-on-Sea, visited animals at the farm as part of an innovative dementia and wellbeing programme.

Connecting residents with animals and nature encourages social interaction, stimulates senses and triggers memories.

The programme also has bi-weekly group sessions that explore farming and nature.

Activities include songs, crafts, quizzes, holding small animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, and handling farm produce and tools.

Not all residents involved in the programme have dementia, and the activities support general wellbeing and engage people with different abilities.

Older People’s Ministries Specialist Anneliese Maerz (Bishop’s Stortford Service Centre), who runs the sessions,

says: ‘The programme we have piloted in Southend demonstrates how interacting with animals and engaging with tactile objects and stimulating environments can bring enjoyment and enable conversation.

‘When people are diagnosed with dementia, families and friends can often feel hopeless.

We want them to know there are simple ways to help people with dementia keep active and involved and have positive experiences.’ – A. R. CIRENCESTER: The band and an organist accompanied singing at the Churches Together Pentecost service, which filled Cirencester parish church. Corps leader Territorial Envoy Michala Lancefield led prayers, and members of the worship group took part alongside members of other churches. – M. G.

EXETER TEMPLE: A Father’s Day Temple Praise outreach music festival included the solo ‘Count Your Blessings’ by Alan Bartle (trombone) and ‘The Veterans’ by cornetists Keith Gibson, Kenneth Downie and Major Alan Read. Vocalists Jane Williams and Patricia Downie concluded the concert with the composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s duet, ‘Evening Prayer’. – N. B.

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presence of Swindon Citadel at the annual Old Town Festival gave an opportunity for corps members to mingle and make many new contacts

Bristol Kingswood Young at Heart Club celebrates 140 years of corps ministry with a strawberry tea

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Centenary celebrations PRESTONPANS TERRITORIAL Commander Commissioner Anthony Cotterill joined corps folk and visitors to celebrate 100 years of Army work and witness in the town.

The celebrations began with a music festival. Around two hundred people received a traditional Scottish welcome by piper Territorial Envoy Andrew Howe (Buckhaven), before enjoying a varied programme of choral pieces, recent releases and new arrangements

by Southend Citadel Songsters.

Timbrelists and a united band supported the singing, and Major Andrew and Captain Tracey Bale (Southend Citadel) presented a puppet drama. A flugelhorn solo by Beverley Manners brought the house down and a ukulele band accompanied congregational songs.

People testified to the impact of the corps on their lives and the TC spoke about the faithfulness of God as Father and Creator.

The celebrations concluded with a concert

Jim McKechnie receives a painting of Hunters Quay and certificate of appreciation for more than 20 years of faithful service representing the Army in Dunoon; pictured with him are Greenock corps officer Major Lynn Farmer and CT Brian McKenzie

in a nearby church and the cutting of a centenary cake by the TC, Jean MacDonald (the longest serving soldier) and Robbie and Lexi Leishman (the youngest attendees). – S. T.

Govan Songsters present a varied programme at Music for a Summer’s Evening, an annual event held by Glasgow West Corps; the audience enjoyed the high standard of musicianship

WINTON: Pearl Penny, aged 92, received a Code Breaker’s Badge and a commemorative certificate from The Royal British Legion. The badge is awarded to unsung heroes of the Second World War for their invaluable contribution to the D-Day landings. Pearl is pictured with Major John Randle, who presented the awards, and her son David. – G. T. 6

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Greenock Bandmaster David Marshall presents Peter Clothier with a certificate of appreciation for 55 years as a bandsman in various corps; also pictured are CS Carol Boag and corps officer Major Lynn Farmer

BARROW-IN-FURNESS: Church folk from different denominations gathered in the town’s central park to celebrate Pentecost. The Salvation Army was involved in planning and running the event, which also marked 25 years of joint mission in Barrow. – M. D.

Hadleigh Temple CSM Wayne and YPSM Elaine Johnson attend the Royal Garden Party; Wayne received the invitation in recognition of his service as a Castle Point Borough councillor and cabinet member

An inspirational anniversary SOUTHAMPTON SHOLING

Commissioner Keith Banks receives the Lifetime Contribution as a Frontline Employee award at the Scottish Transport Awards; Keith, who retires soon as the chaplain at Glasgow airport, is pictured with radio broadcaster James Naughtie and George Hazel

service selling Army papers in the Bitterne precinct. The weekend concluded with afternoon tea for all. – B. E. Cirencester Band provided music in the grounds of Barnsley House as part of the 31st annual Barnsley Village Festival

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ANNIVERSARY celebrations began with an evening of music presented by Croydon Citadel Band.

Items included cornet and horn solos and the beautifully sung ‘Footprints In The Sand’.

Commissioner Robert Donaldson (IHQ) expounded the Scripture, ‘Take my yoke upon you’ (Matthew 11:29).

Sunday worship, led by Majors Gregory and Priya Morgan (DHQ), was vibrant and relevant. During the meeting, Bandsman Fred Elston was recognised for his 15 years of

Nellie Shanks, a soldier at Belfast North, celebrates her 100th birthday with family and friends; she is pictured with corps officers Majors Ann and Russell Tucker

SNETTISHAM: Wellingborough Band led the morning meeting on Father’s Day. CSM Karen Findlay spoke about God’s love for each person and Songster Leader Hilary Letts gave a moving testimony about how God speaks through songs. In the afternoon the visiting and host bands played to a crowd of around two hundred visitors at the Sandringham estate. – A. K. Salvationist 6 July 2019

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THQ team wins fundraising awards LONDON THE Salvation Army’s Individual Giving and Legacy Unit and Donor Services and Database Unit beat tough competition from six other major charities, to win an Insight in Fundraising award from the Institute of Fundraising.

The award recognised the team’s use of data in fundraising, which it carried out with its data insight agency, Market Metrix, to maximise donations for the 2018 Christmas Appeal.

The Army’s campaign strategy resulted in an increase in giving of almost £1 million on the previous year’s appeal.

The team also received a highly commended award for the most powerful insight using data analysis. – J. W-I.

Members of Scunthorpe Jam club display prizes received from corps officer Major Gary Rockey-Clewlow during YP weekend

120 years celebrated IPSWICH BRAMFORD ROAD CORPS folk and visitors marked the 120th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations.

On Saturday everyone enjoyed a birthday party with games, crafts, jelly, ice cream and the opportunity to look through 120 years of photographs and documents. Majors Alan and Carol Frederiksen (Colchester Citadel with Colchester Mount Zion) led the Sunday meeting, which encouraged the congregation to celebrate the past and look to the future. The YP annual prizegiving took place and a new holiness table Bible was dedicated in memory of former songster leader Marion Ford.

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The weekend ended with a bring-and-share lunch. The youngest member of the corps,

Romford brownies visit the Houses of Parliament to learn about the parliamentary system; the visit included a tour of the House of Lords and House of Commons 8

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Evie Harper, cut the celebration cake with help from her father, Stuart. – J. H.

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COLCHESTER CITADEL: International singer Jonathan Veira entertained corps folk with an evening of songs that ranged from pop and jazz to opera, and recounted incidents from his career.

He brought a number of old hymns to life, singing them to his own settings. He also expressed his admiration for the Army’s God-honouring ministry to alleviate need. – A. L.

LETTERS

PEOPLE’S MISSION HALL RETURNS TO WHITECHAPEL

THE new office block at 20–30 (once 272) Whitechapel Road has been renamed (if in small lettering) after its forebear, which in 1870 had ‘People’s Mission Hall’ emblazoned over the porch of what became the very first Salvation Army corps.

One hundred and thirty years ago it provided half-price (or free) food to families suffering privations caused by the famous docks strike, and in early November 1889, painted in red and white stripes, its rainbow-shaped heading changed to ‘Food and Shelter’, offered for next to nothing in a ‘coffin’ bunk!

Behind the new office building, in contrast, high-class hotel accommodation is arising, ‘wrapped around a private city garden’. Nevertheless, the large enterprise at Nos 20–30 that offers meeting rooms and classes to ‘nourish your mind, soul and network’ seems to be in tune with Army thinking. We should all, I guess, be quite thrilled by the thoughtful renaming of the place, and pleased that its ground floor has a café open to all people.

Clare Falvey, London

LABELS AND DEFINITIONS THANKS WITH A CAPITAL ‘K’

VALERIE Barrett of Dronfield (Salvationist 11 May) is correct to point out the lack of perception among some members of the public that The Salvation Army is part of the Christian Church. However, having spent most of my working life in the academic community, and at risk of straying from precision to pedantry, when asked for his religion, her husband should have said ‘Christian’ as the Army is a ‘denomination’.

Labels are important, and where religion is concerned, perhaps sadly, are becoming more so.

Not least is the word ‘Islamophobia’. The original, and arguably still correct, meaning of a phobia is an unreasonable fear; for example, agoraphobia, fear of open spaces, is being afraid of something that will do you no harm. We appear to be extending this word to include hatred.

Another new word in the vocabulary is ‘ChriSTOPhobia’ with the middle letters STOP emphasised to indicate it must cease in those countries and areas where Christians are being persecuted. This word does not yet have anywhere near the media exposure of the label Islamophobia, despite claims of huge numbers of Christians who are suffering, often in countries where Islam is the predominant religion. For these people, the ‘phobia’ is definitely not unreasonable; they have had much to fear.

Labels and definitions march on and only recently the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims issued a statement to the effect, and I quote: ‘Islamophobia is rooted in racism…’ Racism depends on ethnicity, not religion, and deliberately trying to synonymise the two is an attempt to raise the phobia to new heights of interpretation, and subsequent power to control it. Several, but not yet all, UK parties have adopted this definition already, despite many religious leaders pointing out it could stifle legitimate debate.

Wesley Paxton, Annan

WE at Chatteris can’t thank Kettering Citadel enough for the help it has given us over the past few months. We are a small corps but our folk and the people of Chatteris are very supportive of all we do. When it was suggested that we invite Kettering Citadel Band to give a concert in our parish church we were very enthusiastic but wondered how it could be achieved. We shouldn’t have worried because it all came together wonderfully well. It was agreed that all proceeds would go to Magpas, the voluntary air ambulance medical charity. Tickets sold well and on the evening the church was full. Those attending were treated to an evening of varied music under the leadership of Bandmaster Richard Phillips. The standard of playing was exceptional, appreciated by all and the talking point of many conversations in our town for some weeks. A total of £1,146 was raised. In addition, we enjoyed a wonderful Sunday afternoon with Kettering Citadel Singing Company, who kept us all enthralled with a varied programme of music and ministry. This was followed a few weeks later by a similar visit from Kettering Citadel YP Band. The talent, enthusiasm and musical skill of the young people were very much appreciated by all. It is heartening to see how larger corps can encourage smaller ones in their ministry, and we hope that the friendships forged through these events will continue long into the future.

Gerald and Heather Day, Chatteris

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I HAVE followed with interest the letters over the past few weeks regarding the image we are presenting to the public at large. My recent experience selling the War Cry says it all. A lady pulled up in her car to post a letter and said she never passes The Salvation Army without putting something in the collection box. However, she was reluctant to take a paper and I encouraged her by saying, ‘There is some good reading, a crossword and recipes – it is not all religious.’ She stopped in her tracks. ‘Is The Salvation Army religious?’ she asked. I explained that we were first and foremost a church and that any form of help we gave was a Christian act of kindness. ‘Well,’ said the lady, ‘I have learnt something today!’

Serving suffering humanity is a vital part of our mission, but first and foremost we are disciples of Christ. To make Christ known is the reason for our outreach.

Valerie Sinclair, Sunderland Citadel Salvationist 6 July 2019

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FEATURE Safeguarding

REVIEWING AND IMPROVING

SAFEGUARDING Dean Juster highlights changes in society and safeguarding practices since The Salvation Army’s updated Safe & Sound resource was introduced 12 years ago

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OME readers may recall a colourful front cover and article in Salvationist of 7 July 2007 announcing the publication of The Salvation Army’s updated Safe & Sound safeguarding policy and training programme. The editor at the time also allowed the opportunity in the following weeks for contributors to develop a theological reflection on child protection.

Looking back I am encouraged by how the territory went on to embrace the revised programme. So let me say a big ‘thank you’ to all of you who, through your desire to work out God’s plan in the communities you are found, lead diligently and cheerfully.

In an attempt to update you it would be tempting to begin by saying that much has changed in these past 12 years, but I cannot make such a Name:

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categorical statement. The price of that Salvationist in 2007 was 60p. The price this week? 60p.

The point I make is that some things do not change and this is true of our actions and of God’s word for us. As a Movement called to serve and engage with people we cannot let our guard down or become complacent in matters of protecting people. Proverbs 31:8 reminds us that Lemuel’s mother was keen to point out to him that if he was to be a virtuous king, then he would be required to ‘speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves’. We need to be reminded of this. With that in mind I constantly seek to improve how we effectively communicate the way safeguarding should be included in all aspects of our everyday ministry.

This is with a desire to move anyone with an attitude of complacency or compliance to one of commitment to our values.

In other respects things have moved on. I have watched in recent years as the safeguarding departments of my ecumenical and charity sector colleagues have grown. Safeguarding leads can now be found employed by Premier League football teams, the BBC and aid agencies – all organisations where this role was once deemed unnecessary.

Since the 1990s this territory’s Safeguarding Department has also grown in size – largely because of taking on responsibility for the welfare of adults as well as children. This requires that all Salvation Army programmes – from corps and community work to older people’s homes, from Lifehouses to fundraising efforts and charity shops – have good safeguarding practices in place.

Our training agenda has also needed to become more diverse to include, for example, domestic abuse awareness and bespoke training for corps that host refugee families as part of the Home Office community sponsorship scheme.

It has also been a privilege to continue

working with territorial commanders from other territories who request assistance with safeguarding advice and guidance.

With the help of the media, safeguarding has taken greater prominence in our everyday lives. We are made aware by the news of prominent investigations into celebrities and people in authority from worlds such as sport and the media.

Organisations and institutions have been blamed for failures, and subsequent inquiries have led to a plethora of mandates and recommendations, all detailing how future incidents can be better avoided.

We always take heed of the learning points with respect to our processes and governance structures. Such news reports serve to remind us that abuse

can take place in many different situations.

The government is concerned that some organisations are continuing to fail to protect children. In response to the ongoing instances of non-recent (historical) child sexual abuse, it has therefore set up two independent statutory inquiries: the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in England and Wales and the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI). These inquiries are currently under way, and The Salvation Army has been invited to participate in both.

Last year I presented evidence to the IICSA with respect to the Army’s prominent role in the history of child migration from the UK and we are currently in the process of responding to the SCAI with regards to a now-closed residential home. Next year, along with other faith-based organisations, the Army will be called to give evidence to the IICSA with respect to the safeguarding policies, practices and

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I constantly seek to improve how we effectively communicate the way safeguarding should be included in all aspects of our everyday ministry

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procedures we have in place. There may well be media interest in some of these hearings and so your prayers are valued as we prepare for this.

The national narrative has also served to empower victims and survivors of non-recent abuse to come forward and I need to tell you that we have had a number of conversations with a wide range of individuals who have experienced abuse within a Salvation Army context. As a result we have conscientiously considered how we respond well to people and how our safeguarding policies, procedures, training and resources need to be continuously reviewed, improved and

developed with a particular desire for them to be victim and survivor focused.

Again, we value your prayers.

So, I end as I started by thanking you all for what you do. Whether you are working behind the scenes in administration or engaged in frontline ministry, thank you for striving to provide the highest quality mission possible.

Quality mission is safer mission.

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or allegations of a child or adult protection nature should be reported to the police or to your local multi-agency safeguarding hub O Safeguarding concerns regarding The Salvation Army can also be brought to the attention of the Safeguarding Department: safeguarding@ salvationarmy.org.uk O The IICSA Truth Project can be contacted by anyone who has not been protected from child sexual abuse by an organisation or institution: share@iicsa.org.uk DEAN IS DIRECTOR OF SAFEGUARDING, THQ Salvationist 6 July 2019

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FEATURE Cadet testimonies

COMMISSIONED TO SHOW

COMPASSION As cadets of the Messengers of Compassion Session are commissioned, four of them tell their stories SARAH O’GRADY WHAT can I say about the past two years? They’ve been an adventure!

In 2017 my husband, Blake, and I uprooted our little family from a beautiful Sussex village and moved to the centre of London. City life – being a tourist, travelling on trains during the rush hour, exploring the quaint London streets, climbing to the top of high buildings and exploring many beautiful city parks – has been wonderful but I have often felt very much out of my comfort zone. God, however, has shown me that it doesn’t matter where I am because he is my home.

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Sarah O’Grady with husband Blake and daughters Molly and Charlotte my calling. That felt like a real struggle at times. For six months, we were without income because we could neither sell nor let our house, but God was there, proving his ability to overcome every obstacle and providing for our needs.

That same year we took our children out of school, away from their friends and a place they loved, to move them to somewhere unknown and very different.

But just as God holds me, so he has held my family. The children settled quickly into their new home and school

and have had a wonderful two years ticking things off their London bucket list.

I returned to full-time study, having had the immense privilege of being a full-time mum for seven years. I moved from baby classes, toddler groups, jungle gyms and an extremely relaxed timetable to assignments, seminars and deadlines. There were times when I felt incapable of fulfilling this calling, but in every doubt, God has supported and encouraged me.

In 2017 I went from someone who was called and frustrated, struggling to work out what God wanted of her, to someone who knew who she was and where she was going. What an adventure!

Many changes have occurred during the past two years, but one thing has remained: God’s constant, unfailing, faithful and unending grace, which has overcome every difficulty.

In 2019, as I look forward to my first appointment at Bourne, I look with a new confidence, knowing that God will continue to support us as we step out into the next adventure.

Matthew Kinsey MATTHEW KINSEY MY testimony could start in many ways.

It could start from my birth and how it is a miracle that I am here today, or it could start from my young life as a child of officers. Both of these are valid starting points, and my calling to officership encompasses these and many other variables.

I believe my calling means that I will be able to show compassion to the people and the community to which I am appointed. I will also be able to help those without a voice to find one.

Before entering William Booth College (WBC) I used to be a person with a quiet voice, hoping someone would notice and help me – they didn’t.

I worked as a chef for many years. In that time I had some great moments but also some soul-destroying moments – I lost my voice! It was in this moment that I heard God’s.

After multiple conversations and some gentle persuasion my wife, Clare, and I attended a Design for Life weekend in 2012. It was one of the best decisions I have made. My journey since then has been an unimaginable adventure of growing in faith and in my relationship with God, which I build on daily. The opportunities granted to me at WBC have been amazing and have really helped my voice to grow and be heard.

Everyone has something stopping them in some way, but I am reminded in Scripture that God uses ordinary people like me to bring glory to his name. In 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Paul writes, quite bravely I think, about his weaknesses, and how God uses them to glorify his name. I am humbled that God chooses to use me, and that through my weaknesses his strength is made perfect.

VIC MOYE WHILE at WBC I have challenged myself in many ways to experience spiritual growth and personal development. Part of this was to walk a total of just over 88 miles with two walking charity fundraisers, which raised £1,400. In preparation for these I had to train and dedicate myself to building up stamina.

I feel that my time at college has been very similar, as I have prepared myself academically and spiritually for future ministry. Both these disciplines have brought challenges with them but by persevering and relying on God, and through the power of the Holy Spirit, I have been able to overcome feelings of inadequacy. God has changed my ‘I can’t’ into an ‘I can’.

My connection with God has deepened through my physical training, and he has revealed more of himself to me. During the two walks I was made aware of the importance of coming alongside people. As I walked with others they shared their life stories with me. I also experienced this through my Personal Initiative Projects at a homelessness drop-in centre and a winter night shelter. God gave me a heart of compassion as I came alongside the guests and heard their stories. Through these encounters, I had a real experience of seeing Jesus in their faces and understanding how important it is for the Church to be with others.

I have recently been reminded of Albert Orsborn’s song ‘I Know Thee Who Thou Art’ (SASB 79), in which the words of the third verse say: ‘Beside thee as I walk,/ I will delight in thee,/ In sweet communion talk/ Of all thou art to me;/ The beauty of thy face behold/ And know thy mercies manifold.’

I will continue to walk with Jesus and be ready to show compassion to those I meet.

Vic and Shawn Moye with daughters Tilly and Ella

Sharon Stevens SHARON STEVENS BEFORE coming into college I worked as a children’s and family worker. I had, and still have, a passion for ministry among children. I was comfortable with what I was doing and where I was, and I enjoyed the work I was doing in my workplace and in my corps, Hull Icehouse. But looking back I can honestly say I don’t think I was ever fully satisfied and I wanted more from God. Little did I realise he wanted more from me. It took a lot of wrestling with God before I gave in and started the process to officership.

While at college I have been well and truly taken out of my comfort zone and experienced situations I would have run from in the past. One of my biggest areas of development is my enjoyment of older people’s ministry and the opportunities I have had to minister to people living with Alzheimer’s and those ready to take their final journey home.

Throughout my time at WBC God has sent many challenges, and through them, I have been able to discover who I am and allow God to take control. Over the past few months John 15 has been my go-to Bible chapter, reminding me that I need to stay connected to God in all I do and that without him I can do nothing.

As I prepare to take up my appointment as the corps officer at Dundonald I am anxious, as anyone would be, but also excited because I know God has many more uncomfortable experiences for me – experiences that will stretch me, challenge me and transform me into the person he needs me to be.

As I leave college I take with me the words of Paul to the Church in Rome: ‘So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life – your sleeping, eating, going-to-work and walking-around life – and place it before God as an offering’ (Romans 12:1 The Message).

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PREVIEW I Age To Age

30 DISCIPLESHIP CONVERSATIONS Regional Older People’s Specialist Mark Symonds (Newport Service Centre) introduces a new resource for older people’s ministries GE To Age is a brand new resource that features 30 discipleship conversations designed for people in the later years of life.

The Older People’s Ministries team was created in July 2016 and one of its main objectives was to resource and affirm older Christians with an emphasis on promoting continued discipleship throughout life. Age To Age is a collaboration between retired Salvation Army officers and other older Christians that aims to ensure matters and concerns that impact people in later life are addressed by people who have experienced them. It is written from the perspective of an older Christian and recognises that the nature of our discipleship changes in different seasons of our lives and that our Christian life is best lived out in community.

For many older Christians, though not all, there is a danger that they have fewer opportunities to engage with other people, which can be isolating.

Therefore, we encourage small groups of four to meet regularly to work through the material and to contact each other throughout the week, perhaps over the telephone or by meeting up.

We define discipleship as continuously learning obedience to God by developing our inner selves through community, so that we can live as salt and light (see Matthew 5:13–16), share a word in and out of season (see 2

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Timothy 4:2), serve by using our gifts (see Romans 12:6–8) and live fruitful lives (see Galatians 5:22 and 23).

There are seven sections in the study guide: ‘A New Season’, ‘Who Am I – Really?’, ‘Growing Older Gracefully’, ‘Modern Times’, ‘Joy’, ‘Trust’ and ‘Forgiveness’. Each section has several sessions that explore different facets of the main theme. For instance, the section on forgiveness includes sessions titled ‘Oops That Was Embarrassing’, ‘Laying Down Regrets’, ‘Giving Up Guilt’ and ‘Time For A New Me’.

The sessions share a common structure, with an activity, discussion, teaching and reflection. Full teaching notes are given to all participants, and it is recommended that they read through these in preparation for each session.

The idea is that each group can be

self-directing, with no particular leader and a mutual accountability. However, we would encourage everyone to use Age To Age in their own way.

When Jesus said, ‘Go and make disciples of all nations’ (Matthew 28:19), it was a commission to all who call him Saviour during every season of their lives. Age To Age is a collection of relevant conversations that helps us do just that.

At £5 for each 240-page A5 study guide, this represents a real investment into the lives of our older people and those who, through them, will experience the love and grace of God. O For

copies of Age To Age speak to your corps officer, contact your regional older people’s specialist or email olderpeoplesministries@salvationarmy. org.uk

FEATURE I My dissertation explained

Understanding

nostalgia

Major Samantha Johnson explains her BA (Honours) Pastoral Care with Psychology dissertation, which asked ‘How can a knowledge of nostalgia inform the transition to a contemporary worship experience?’

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OSTALGIA in worship is not new.

Psalm 137:4 expresses the yearning of exiled Hebrews who were unable to sing ‘in a foreign land’ and Psalm 63:1 and 2 recall worship ‘in the sanctuary’ while longing for God in a ‘dry and parched land’. Both refer to a sense of uneasiness within a new setting.

Every generation experiences conflict between a need for progress and a desire to hold on to the past. I formed my dissertation question by examining aspects of Salvation Army identity alongside traditional and contemporary elements of worship.

Excessive nostalgia was regarded for centuries as the ‘dis-ease of unhealthy longing for bygone days’, according to Svetlana Boym in The Future Of Nostalgia. Ecclesiastes 7:10 appears to affirm this: ‘Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.’ In times of rapid transition, when fear of new experiences produces cultural conflict, nostalgia for a known and safe past is understandable.

Psychological research generally shows, though, that nostalgia is more than simply a sentimental yearning for the past and is actually a demonstration of a more profound experience.

Bonnets, brass bands on street corners and the ever-important Army cup of tea dispensed ‘during the war’ hold an affectionate place in public memory. While we still distribute plenty of tea, this nostalgic portrayal of the Army is less of a reality as we embrace contemporary worship styles, changes in mission strategy and practical working uniforms.

Within the Army, too, there is nostalgia for the old days and old ways with questions asked about why methods that worked then are not applied today.

To help understand the experience of

personal and collective nostalgia, I felt it would be beneficial to apply current psychological research to the context of the Army. I hoped that understanding the thoughts and beliefs associated with nostalgia might strengthen pastoral care for those who find transition difficult and would provide greater insight into why some people struggle with more modern components of worship.

I began by reading psychology papers to identify current thinking about nostalgia.

To explore it in context, I initially distributed questionnaires among small groups of Salvationists in various corps and subsequently interviewed certain individuals based on their questionnaire responses. I wanted to measure the extent of nostalgia and its triggers in relation to worship and Army practice, so included questions about musical styles and sections, new songs versus old, Bible translations, spiritual experiences during worship and Salvationist identity. I also encouraged general comments to provide further insight.

I had a good balance of gender and age among participants, with approximately half being lifelong Salvationists. Only 20 per cent of participants felt their corps was growing, which might have suggested that nostalgia was a response to existential threat, but this turned out not to be the case.

Generally, modern worship styles were viewed as positive; new songs were not seen as a cause of discomfort but rather a source of frustration when they could not be sung confidently or comfortably together. Participants were not especially opposed to change and progress but disliked the awkwardness of unfamiliarity.

Elements that did emerge as important during worship were social connectedness, personal and collective

identity and psychological wellbeing.

Psychological research has identified that nostalgia frequently connects people with their formative years of adolescence and early adulthood. This was confirmed by my interviews, during which participants fondly recalled their experiences of fellowship and commitment in youth and wished for them to be replicated in the Army today. The significant role of mentors and a sense of meaningful activity were important factors in their responses.

My conclusion was that nostalgia within the Army does not suggest a desire to live in the past or a refusal to embrace the future. It is better understood as an aid to maintain identity during transition, a reflective approach to establish meaning and purpose through the stages of life.

Nostalgia associated with worship can provide a deeply profound encounter, as one views past and present identity in relation to God. Meaning affirmed by past experiences may provide a resource to ease the spiritual challenges of the present and contribute to faith for the future.

The pastoral response, therefore, is to ensure that an individual’s nostalgia is not dismissed but recognised as a valid indicator of purpose and identity. A person’s experience of transition can be enhanced by actively encouraging bouts of nostalgia and the building of relationships. The challenge is to balance the nostalgia of older generations with the creation of a contemporary worship experience that adolescents and young adults can look back on nostalgically in the future.

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BIBLE STUDY

With a grateful heart Major Malcolm Martin reflects on how thanksgiving for the past gives us confidence STUDY PASSAGE: PHILIPPIANS 1:3–11

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TOP right now! Thank you very much.’ Fans of pop phenomenon the Spice Girls were the latest to ride the wave of nostalgia this summer, as four of the group’s original members gathered for another reunion tour.

Once considered to be a potentially fatal condition, nostalgia is now viewed as a positive emotion that promotes comfort and wellbeing. Advertisers, politicians and musicians are among those who recognise the human propensity to look back at the past somewhat wistfully.

Paul frequently thinks about the past in his letters, remembering the places and people that he has visited. His original visit to Philippi is described in Acts 16:12–40.

Paul starts his letter to the believers there with an expression of thankfulness. He fondly remembers his experiences there, giving his letter a pervasive tone of confidence and joy.

QUESTIONS O For whom are you most thankful?

O What words come to mind when you think of them?

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

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I thank my God (vv3–8) In Greek these verses form a somewhat convoluted single sentence where everything stems from this expression of thanks. Paul’s initial statement introduces a number of themes that will be explored at greater length in the rest of the letter – unity, discipleship, partnership and joyful affection.

Thanksgiving is a regular part of Paul’s prayers as he recalls the faithfulness of his fellow believers and the manner in which they continue to participate in embodying the gospel. For Paul, missional ‘partnership’ (koinonia) is different from the usual individual friendships of the time, which were primarily associated with status and duty.

Christian fellowship expresses a broad form of cohesion within the community of the faithful, marked by full responsibility for following the example of Christ and actively seeking the good of others. The ‘good work’ (v6) of transformation taking place in their lives strengthens these relationships.

The depth of Paul’s nostalgia for his friends goes much deeper than might seem to be suggested by ‘feel this way’

(v7). Paul expresses a holistic pattern of thinking, feeling and acting that brings confidence in the abundant grace of God in all circumstances, for himself and for others. He yearns for them with the love of Christ, longing that they might share that sense of identification with the example of Jesus.

QUESTIONS O How often is our thanksgiving restricted to what God has done for us, rather than rejoicing in what God is doing in the lives of others?

O What might be seen as a source of joy within your own corps or centre?

O How might you partner Christ in mission to seek the holistic wellbeing of others?

This is my prayer (vv9–11) From a confident foundation of thanksgiving, Paul expresses his heartfelt prayer that their love may continue to grow and grow; it is not that they currently lack love, but that there is always room for more. Growth in holiness involves a progressive orientation towards greater alignment with the lavishly abundant love of God. This intentional emphasis involves thoughtful reflection upon experience, the

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I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

(Philippians 1:3–6)

Believe him! Believe him!

The holy one is waiting/ To perfect within you what grace has begun;/ God wills for his people an uttermost salvation;/ To sanctify you wholly the Spirit will come.

(SASB 698)

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.

(Philippians 1:7)

ability to make the right choices and the capacity to recognise ‘what is best’ (v10).

Insight into the way that things really are is not only for our own benefit but can also be a source of shared guidance.

The issues of the day can sometimes seem to present a confusing array of blurred lines around what should be seen as ‘pure and blameless’ (v10). Rooted in the love of God, deep partnerships with others help us to share insights that can facilitate greater appreciation of a shared journey in discipleship, enhance mutual accountability and aid corporate decision making.

Love is the essential foundation of spiritual fruit, deepening our understanding of God’s nature and allowing us to discern what is of ultimate value. Love helps us move beyond simply doing good to ensure that we are doing ‘what is best’. Paul is confident that this will meet the goal of authentic life in Christ, not for our own selfaggrandisement, but so that ‘glory and praise’ (v11) might be given to God. This returns the prayer to the earlier note of joy, which stems from acknowledging the ultimate sovereignty of God.

QUESTIONS what extent can holiness sometimes be viewed as a series of things to avoid doing, rather than the pursuit of ‘what is best’?

O To what extent is love more frequently viewed as ‘directed’ towards someone or something, rather than as a virtue that pervades our being?

O How are your own patterns of thinking, feeling and acting shaped by love?

O How might an accountability partner assist you on your own journey of transformation in discipleship?

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How we should pray The key elements within Paul’s prayer of thanksgiving might be seen to offer a pattern of reflection that echoes Rudyard Kipling’s poem ‘I Keep Six Honest Serving Men’: ‘I keep six honest serving-men/ (They taught me all I knew);/ Their names are What and Why and When/ And How and Where and Who.’ What should our prayer be? That love for God and others may grow abundantly.

Why should we pray? Ultimately to bring God glory. When should we give thanks?

Whenever we pray. How should we pray?

With confidence that God will continue the work of transformation. Where is discernment needed? In daily living, so that we might do what is best. For whom should we be thankful? All who are partners in embodying the gospel and God, who makes it all possible.

QUESTIONS How do our own prayers encompass past, present and future?

O How might we ensure that our starting point is thankfulness for others, rather than complaints?

O How might asking the six questions help us to develop our own prayers of thanksgiving?

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Turn your eyes upon Jesus,/ Look full in his wonderful face;/ And the things of earth will grow strangely dim/ In the light of his glory and grace.

(SASB 445)

God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

(Philippians 1:8)

Blest be the tie that binds/ Our hearts in Christian love;/ The fellowship of kindred minds/ Is like to that above.

(SASB 812)

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9–11)

Prayer Father God, we thank you that we belong to one another in Christ and that we can pray for one another and support each other in the work of the Kingdom. May all that we do bring you glory and help grow your Kingdom.

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NEW COMMITMENTS

GILLINGHAM: David and Maria David-Cole were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Major Haris Giannaros. Maria was invited to a meeting by a client and brought her family along. They decided to make The Salvation Army their home. – J. M.

BRADFORD CITADEL: William Chester and Neelam and Rafaqat John were enrolled as soldiers by corps officer Captain Rachel Price and associate officer Lieutenant Claire Whybrow.

All three soldiers testified that they love being part of the corps and are looking forward to serving God in their community. Pictured are Lieutenant Claire, William, Songster Leader Michael Spargo, Rafaqat, Captain Rachel, Neelam and Captain Trevor Warmington. – C. W. LURGAN: Corps officer Major Adam Morales enrolled Adam Silcock as a soldier. – A. M.

STAPLEFORD: Corps officer Major Beverly Baker welcomed Amy Prior as an adherent member. Amy, who works in the charity shop, testified that she came to Christ when her husband became seriously ill. Holding the flag is Craig Butcher. – F. T.

BELLSHILL: Corps officer Major Chris Connelly enrolled Ethan May as a junior soldier. Ethan chose Psalm 89:1 and 2 as the focus of his enrolment. He is pictured reading his promise with Assistant YPSM Michelle Addie, Major Chris, Ethan’s grandmother Diane Gunn, who conducted his junior soldiership classes, and Major Lynda Connelly. – M.S. 18

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WEYMOUTH: Daniel Rowney was enrolled as a soldier by LieutColonel Marion Drew. From left to right are Lieut-Colonel Marion, Daniel, his brother Luke and his parents, corps officers Captains Simon and Victoria Rowney. – M. R.

INVERNESS: June Mundie was enrolled as a soldier by corps officer Lieutenant Kate Donaldson. June is committed to living faithfully and fruitfully for the Lord and readily speaks of her faith to others. She is pictured with David Wilson (Govan) and CSM Maureen Milligan. – D. D.

STOCKPORT HEATON NORRIS: Corps officers Captains Ian and Wendy Hall welcomed Roberta Sackey as an adherent member. Roberta gave a moving testimony about how God has always been with her, helping her through many difficult challenges.

She said how excited she was to become a member of the corps family and thanked everyone for their warm welcome. Pictured with Roberta are her children, Samuel, Jessica and Daniella, who attend Sunday school, and Captains Wendy and Ian. – I. H.

SCUNTHORPE: Corps officer Major Gary Rockey-Clewlow welcomed his son Cameron as an adherent member. – E. H. PETERHEAD: At the YP prizegiving Cameron and Daniel Irvine were enrolled as junior soldiers by corps officer Lieutenant Helen Dickson and Josef Dickson renewed his commitment to junior soldiership. Also pictured is Lieutenant Barry Dickson. – B. D.

WINSFORD: Mike and Carol Bell, Margaret Vernon and Dave Smith were welcomed as adherent members by corps officer Major Dawn Lacey. Also pictured is CT Jean Craven. – D. L.

BARGOED: Keith and Denise Lewis had been looking for somewhere to worship and felt so at home at the Army they decided to become adherent members. They were welcomed by Divisional Envoy Ian Browning. – L. C. Salvationist 6 July 2019

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ARMY PEOPLE APPOINTED Effective 1 July O Lieut-Colonel Bill Heeley, Executive Secretary to Leadership, THQ Effective 4 July O Territorial Envoy Ester Nelson, Associate Officer, Upper Norwood with responsibility for West Norwood (effective 10 October) Effective 1 September O Major David Kinsey, Regional Commander, Taiwan Region O Major Diane Kinsey, Regional President of Women’s Ministries, Taiwan Region O Lieut-Colonel Eirwen Pallant, Assistant Secretary for Personnel (Development and Health), THQ Effective 3 October O Major Susan McFerran, Ballymena Effective 10 October O Majors Karen and Phil Layton, Additional appointments, Upper Norwood with West Norwood LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O SL John Whitaker, Cheltenham Citadel O BM Kathryn Normanton, Lockerbie MARRIAGE O Major Emanuele Carpagnano to Elizabeth Smith at Sunbury Court by Majors Ted and Freda Benneyworth facebook.com/salvationistonline twitter.com/@SalvationistUK

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Diamond O Majors Bernard and Kathleen Pyman (18 July) O Bandsman Bill and Chrissie Clayton, Gateshead (18 July) Golden O Barrie and Jennie Willis, Wollaston (28 June) O Aux-Captains Cyril and Marianne Eighteen (16 July) DEDICATED TO GOD O Xavier Peter, son of Gary and Christine Knight, at Stockton by Major Nicola Barker O Paige Lynda, daughter of Craig and Jayne Headland, at Stockton by Major Nicola Barker RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Lieut-Colonel Gilbert Ellis (80 on 14 July) BEREAVED O Jane Fitzgerald, Hoxton, of her mother O Major Elizabeth Holmes, of her sister Wendy Leitch O Major Sheila Eade, Folkestone, of her mother Annetta Eade PROMOTED TO GLORY O Major Mary Tett from Queen’s Hospital, Romford, on 23 June O Welcome Sgt Gwyn Harwood, Morriston

ENGAGEMENTS GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE O London (Commissioning weekend), Sat Sun 7 Jul O USA Eastern Territory (Old Orchard Beach camp meetings), Th 25 – Fri 2 Aug THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM O ICO (welcome to session), Th 11 Jul O ICO (lecture), Tu 16 THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O London (Commissioning weekend), Sat Sun 7 Jul O ICO (welcome to session), Th 11 O Devon and Cornwall Division (celebration of leadership), Sun 21 O Bath (Territorial Music School) Sun 28 O Cheltenham (Enabled Summer School of Arts final festival) Fri 2 Aug O Bath (Territorial Music School final festival) Sat 3 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL LEE GRAVES) AND COLONEL DEBORAH GRAVES O London (Commissioning weekend), Sat Sun 7 Jul O William Booth College (Summer College worship), Sun 28 INTERNATIONAL STAFF BAND: O Westminster (Commissioning), Sat 6 Jul

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ICO DELEGATES The 242nd session of the International College for Officers begins on 10 July The delegates are O Major Laura Gittins, Australia O Major Ricardo Iung, Brazil O Captain Kristen Gray, Canada and Bermuda O Major Kent Hepditch, Canada and Bermuda O Captain Chancelyne Jean, Caribbean O Major Fidaliance Charles-Leandre, Caribbean O Major Chinnammaye Chella, India Central O Major Lalmuanpuia Fanai, India Eastern O Major Ruby Robin, India Northern O Major Immanuel Perinbamony, India South Eastern O Major Matthew Jose, India South Western O Major Ravindra Kharat, India Western O Major Roosyati Nowo, Indonesia O Major Zalfa Mukuru, Kenya West O Major Seung-Ho Han, Korea O Major Seong-Su Kim, Korea O Major Jolanda Fennema, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia O Captain Erik van der Woude, The Netherlands, Czech Republic and Slovakia O Captain Sabina Asghar, Pakistan O Captain Jean Damascene Tulikumana, Rwanda and Burundi O Major Priscilla Ziqubu, Southern Africa O Major Thomas Bösch, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary O Major Caroline Chang, Taiwan O Major William Mugeni, Uganda O Captain Stephen Oliver, United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland O Captain Katherine Clausell, USA Central O Major Geffory Crowell, USA Central O Major Cassandra DeJesús, USA Central O Major Juan Mercado, USA Eastern O Major Greg Davis, USA Southern O Major Teresa Newsome, USA Southern O Major Darren Stratton, USA Western O Captain Wayne Hakalebula, Zambia O Major Kedias Marange, Zimbabwe

TRIBUTES ALAN RAYNER, HALIFAX ALAN Rayner was born in 1938 in Morley, Yorkshire. He was taken to The Salvation Army at an early age, and it became his spiritual home for the rest of his life.

At a young age Alan moved to Halifax with his family, and they linked up with the corps. In time he became a member of the Army and used his God-given talent for making music. Alan was a faithful member of the band – he could always be relied upon.

In 1959 Alan married Jennie, and in time their sons, Duncan and Paul, were born.

Alan’s Christian faith sustained him throughout his life. Although he had failing health, he continued to worship and take his place in the band. He knew the Lord was with him.

Alan is missed at the corps and is remembered as a quiet, unassuming gentleman. – D. J.

GRETA NIEL, CHESTER-LESTREET SONGSTER Reservist Greta Niel was born into a Christian family, her parents being soldiers of the corps. She was an active attendee, taking part in all YP activities, and at the age of 15 became a soldier and was commissioned as a songster, retiring in 2008.

At the Army she met Chilton; they married in 1952 and had five children.

Greta loved the corps and over the years took on numerous local officer positions.

She and Chilton later moved to Milton Keynes, where they soldiered. On returning to Chester-le-Street she attended most meetings when her health would allow. Greta loved to read her Bible and was a great believer in prayer.

This was proved when her youngest son became an adherent member and started to play in the band.

Well done, good and faithful servant.

– G. C.

GWEN HUDSON, WAKEFIELD IN 1939 Gwen was born into a Salvationist home to Reg and Alice Brown.

In 1947 she moved with the family from Nuneaton to Wakefield, where she attended Sunday school and joined the singing company and the sunbeams group. As she moved into her teens she became a corps cadet and a songster and learnt to play the cornet.

At the age of 12 Gwen told her mother that she wanted to be a Salvation Army officer. When asked why, Gwen replied: ‘Well, you only have to work one day a week.’ On 16 November 2000 Gwen achieved her lifelong ambition, and she was the divisional envoy at Wakefield for ten years.

Gwen also played in the Yorkshire Divisional Band for a number of years, and some of the band members played at her funeral.

She is remembered by all who loved her as a kind, caring, faithful, trustworthy Christian lady. – G. P.

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