CELEBRATE COMMUNITY SUSSEX, N.B.—Sussex CC’s new mission board is installed by Mjr Larry Martin, then DC, Maritime Div, supported by Mjr Stan Folkins, AC, Maritime Div, and Mjr Judy Folkins, CO. The primary function of the board is to advance the Kingdombuilding mission of The Salvation Army and to facilitate and resource all of the corps’ ministries. From left, Mjr Larry Martin, Walter Folkins, Donna Virtue, Mjr Stan Folkins, Wayne Murphy, Edie McArthur, Darleen McGraw, Eileen McFarlane, Gisele McKnight, Wendy Virtue, Beth Richardson, Melissa Mowbray, Shondra McLean, Mjr Judy Folkins. PRINCE ALBERT, SASK.—Mjr Glen Patey, CO, dedicates Akech Arow Akech Yuot, whom h e is ho lding. Standing behind them are the child’s parents, Arow Yuot and Akon Liol, supported by other family members and Mjr Bonnie Patey, CO. The Sudanese family has been worshipping at Prince Albert Corps since coming to Canada in 2002.
SYDNEY, N.S.—Mjr Daniel Roode, CO, enrols Mark Aitkens and Linnea Dean.
Renovated Citadel Dedicated in Summerford, N.L.
OFFICER RETIREMENTS Mjrs Maurice (Moe) an d D iann e Dav is were commissioned in 1984 as members of the Servants of God Session. They served as corps officers at South Shore Corps, St. Hubert, Que., for four years and were then appointed to Le Phare du Havre in Montreal, a treatment program for men with alcohol and drug addiction. This led to many appointments in addictions ministry in British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. They then ministered as reinforcement officers at Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe. “What a joyful experience working among people of a different, but very vibrant, culture,” says Dianne. Returning to Canada, Moe resumed work in addictions while Dianne became executive director at Jackson/Willan Seniors’ Residence in Calgary. They concluded active service as corps officers in Penticton, B.C., where they are living in retirement.
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TERRITORIAL Appointments Mjr Ian Swan, acting academic dean, Booth University College, Winnipeg, office of the chief secretary, THQ*; Lt Rebecca Pretty, corps officer, pro-tem, The Caring Place, Maple Ridge, B.C. Div *Additional responsibility Retirements Mjr Joan Shayler, last appointment, Fernie, B.C. Div; Comrs Maxwell/Lenora Feener, last appointment, territorial leaders, U.S.A. Southern Tty; Mjr Marjory Peddle, last appointment, executive director, Kate Booth House, Vancouver, B.C. Div; Mjr Nancy Hudon, last appointment, Hespeler CC, 28 I November 2011 I Salvationist
SUMMERFORD, N.L.—New World Island West Corps celebrated the opening of its renovated citadel and 12 years of God’s faithfulness. During the reconstruction process, the congregation worshipped at the United Church in Summerford. Special guests for the weekend’s celebrations were Mjr Maurice Blackler, AC, N.L. Div, and Mjr Marilyn Blackler. Rev. Karl Arnold and the United Church congregation also took part in the celebrations. From left: Mjr Marilyn Blackler; Gerard Boyd, literature sergeant; Cpt Brandi LeDrew, CO; CSM Viola Boyd; Mjr Maurice Blackler; HLS Goldie Brown; JSS Irene Jenkins; Cpt Dwayne LeDrew, CO.
Ont. GL Div; Mjr Sydney Buell, last appointment, administrative support services liaison, Toronto Harbour Light, Ont. CE Div ; Mjr Betty Boyd, last appointment, special assignment, N.L. Div; Mjrs Maurice/Dianne Davis, last appointment, corps officers, The Salvation Army Compass House, Penticton, B.C. Div Promoted to Glory Mjr Charley Smith, from Calgary, Aug 2; Mrs Mjr Grace Williams, from St. John’s, N.L., Aug 12; Mrs Brg Gertrude Frayn, from Lethbridge, Alta., Sep 8
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Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Nov 4-6 Bermuda congress, Bermuda Div; Nov 10-11 international finance consultation, IHQ, London, England*; Nov 13-16 Territorial Leaders’ Conference, JPCC; Nov 20 Santa Claus Parade, Toronto; Nov 27 CFOT, Winnipeg * Commissioner Brian Peddle only Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd Oct 26-Nov 9 Holy Land tour; Nov 13-16 Territorial Leaders’ Conference, JPPC; Nov 20 Santa Claus Parade, Toronto Canadian Staff Band Nov 19 Fall Festival, Scarborough Citadel, Toronto; Nov 20 Santa Claus Parade, Toronto