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Accepted for Training Shawna Goulding, Kitchener Community Church, Ontario Great Lakes Division Last summer I jumped off a cliff and zip-lined from one side of a canyon to another without much hesitation. I wish I could say the same was true in answering God’s call to be a Salvation Army officer. The good news is that God is patient and didn’t give up on me. While I was extremely cautious, I can confidently say that now is the time. “Here am I. Send me” (Isaiah 6:8). I know there will be many moments when I will need to rely on God’s strength to get me through. I join the Apostle Paul in saying: “Friends, don’t get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back” (Philippians 3:13-14 The Message).
Sutton Youth Shelter Recognized GEORGINA, ONT.—Sutton Youth Shelter has obtained its certificate of accreditation, receiving a rating of more than 90 percent in achievement in social services and upholding the core values of the Army. The scoring reflected the centre’s excellence in five main areas: governance, finances, human resources, residential services and spiritual care. During a visit from Lt-Col Dirk van Duinen, AC, Ont. CE Div, the centre received a certificate of recognition and cheque for $1,000 from divisional headquarters in honour of the accomplishment. “We have worked with 1,202 youth in the emergency program and 95 youth in our transitional program since 2006,” says Grant Verdoold, chaplain. From left, Jeff Snelgrove; Melissa; Theresa Treadwell; Corriene Edison; Lyndsay Crane; Muriel Scott; Sue Wakling; Lt-Col Dirk van Duinen; Laura Kay; Rochelle Saunders, director; Craig Renaud; Grant Verdoold.
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Bay Roberts Corps 125th Anniversary Celebrations June 1-3, 2012 Special Guests: Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd Musical Guests: St. John’s Temple Youth Band Share in this celebration with us! Greetings from former officers and friends can be sent to PO Box 759, Bay Roberts NL A0A 1G0 Telephone: 709-786-6371 E-mail: Morgan_Hillier@can.salvationarmy.org
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TRIBUTES CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.—Walter (Wally) Bishop grew up in the Army and became a soldier of Conception Bay South Corps in 1965. He served God faithfully as the bass drummer for many years and was a loyal member of the men’s fellowship. He also served as property sergeant, and as colour sergeant proudly carried the corps flag at the march of witness during provincial congress gatherings. With a strong faith in God, Wally was a generous, encouraging and compassionate man who always made time to show practical love to others. His pleasant smile, happy disposition and ready wit are missed by Maizie, his wife of 59 years; daughters Roslyn (Ralph), Major Lorraine (Roland) Shea, Marilyn, Rosemarie; son, Paul; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. LOWER SACKVILLE, N.S.—Aux-Captain Douglas Knee grew up in a Salvationist home in Corner Brook, N.L., and became a junior soldier in 1945. At 17, he joined the Canadian Navy where he served for 28 years. After some years away from God, Doug recommitted his life to the Lord in 1972 at men’s camp at Scotian Glen Camp, Thorburn, N.S., and served tirelessly in various positions in Dartmouth Corps, N.S. After retiring from the Navy, Doug worked with the Army’s correctional services, following which he and his wife, Donna, entered full-time ministry, eventually becoming aux-captains and serving in corps and family services appointments in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Doug retired in 2000 and served in the Sackville Corps. A kind man of God, Doug faithfully pastored his people and took every opportunity to witness. He is remembered by wife, Donna; sons Robert (Mary), Stephen (Lea), David, Randy (Sandy), Derril (Darlene), Bill (Sandee), Philip (Jill); 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters Effie Ward, Jean (Frank) Pilgrim, Lt-Colonel Audrey (Raymond) Rowe, Dorothy (Aubrey) Budgell, Major Doreen (Max) Sturge; brothers Benjamin (Maude), Wilfred (Peggy), Frank (Joan). ABBOTSFORD, B.C.—Lt-Colonel George Oystryk was born in 1915, committed his life to Christ at the Army in Yorkton, Sask., and became an eager and effective leader. Commissioned in 1938 in Toronto as a member of the Enthusiasts Session, he was appointed to Toronto’s Mimico Corps to assist Captain Leslie Pindred. Additional corps appointments followed in Aurora, Selkirk and Kenora, Ont., and Dauphin, Man., where he also ministered in war camp chaplaincy services. After serving in Fort William, Ont., and Winnipeg’s Logan Avenue Corps, George married Lieutenant Gertrude Brooks in 1949. They served in Dauphin, Man., Prince Rupert, B.C., South Vancouver, Winnipeg’s St. James and at Toronto Temple. Subsequent appointments included divisional youth secretary in the then Western Ontario Division, training college principal in Japan and initiator of that country’s public relations department. George served in public relations in Windsor, Ont., and Winnipeg, as divisional commander in the then Ontario North Division, and as territorial public relations secretary before retiring in 1980. George is missed by wife, Gertrude; son, George Jr.; daughters Jean Meinke, Catherine Hayward; brother, Lawrence Owen; sister, Pauline Campbell. OTTAWA—Mrs. Captain Hazel Townsend (nee Brown) was born in Clarendon, Que. Hazel was 13 when she moved with her family to Ottawa and eventually married Leonard Townsend. They were commissioned as officers in 1952 and served in corps ministry in Kirkland Lake, Sudbury and Gravenhurst, Ont., Prince Albert, Sask., Toronto’s Rhodes Avenue Corps, Fenelon Falls and Hanover, Ont. They concluded their ministry in family services in Kingston, Ont. Following Len’s promotion to Glory, Hazel continued her service through the Army, in addition to secular employment and busy family commitments. She loved home league, was a mentor to prospective soldiers and adherents, and served in community care ministries. Remembered for her hard work, prayer, kindness and generosity, Hazel is survived by two daughters and their spouses, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren, five sisters, extended family and friends.