CELEBRATE COMMUNITY
2015 International Congress in Planning Stage LONDON, ENGLAND—The Congress Planning and Advisory Council (CPAC), representing the five international zones of The Salvation Army, met at International Headquarters for a two-day exchange of ideas and strategies for the 2015 International Congress, which will be held July 1-5 at the O2 Arena in London. The council considered topics such as accommodations, travel, the event schedule and outreach. The congress marks the 150th anniversary of The Salvation Army. Recommendations from the CPAC will be presented to General Linda Bond for her input and decisions and will be implemented by the Congress Office. The CPAC was chaired by Comr Bill Cochrane, international secretary to the Chief of the Staff, and includes Canadian Cpt Mark Hall.
Representative members of the CPAC. Front, from left, Comr Jim Knaggs, Comr Deise Eliasen, Comr Bill Cochrane, Lt-Col Eddie Hobgood. Back, from left, Mjr Drew McCombe, Lt-Col Keith Conrad, Lt-Col Kathy Hobgood, Cpt Mark Hall, BM Nick Simmons-Smith, Lt-Col Alan Read, Lt-Col Ralph Bukiewicz
GAZETTE
INTERNATIONAL Appointments Jul: Mjrs Ian/Wendy Swan, OC/CPWM, Hong Kong and Macau Command, with the rank of lt-col TERRITORIAL Appointments Cpt Tina Manuel, community ministries officer, Trenton CC Ministries, Ont. CE Div*; Cpt Rosanne Fraser, chaplain, Southview Heights and Terrace, Vancouver, B.C. Div. *Designation change Births Lts Jason Dockeray/Kristen Jackson-Dockeray, daughter, Adelaide Yvette, Feb 25; Lts Stefan/Laura Van Schaick, daughter, Vanessa Robyn, Mar 1; Lts Josh/Joyce Downer, daughter, Zoe Kathleen, Mar 9 Promoted to glory Brg Aubrey Rideout, from St. John’s, N.L., Mar 3
CALENDAR
Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle May 2-3 National Advisory Board, Toronto; May 5-8 Territorial Executive Conference/Territorial Leaders’ Conference, JPCC; May 10-13 Park Street Citadel, Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L.; May 15 Canadian Council of Churches Rhythm of the Rock concert, Metropolitan United Church, Toronto; May 19-24 General’s Consultative Council, IHQ, London, England*; May 24-26 women’s camp number 1, Maritime Div**; May 31-June 2 women’s camp number 2, Maritime Div** * Commissioner Brian Peddle only; ** Commissioner Rosalie Peddle only Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd May 2-3 National Advisory Board, Toronto; May 5-8 Territorial Executive Conference/Territorial Leaders’ Conference, JPCC General and Mrs Bramwell Tillsley (Rtd) May 13-19 School for Officer Training, New York Canadian Staff Band May 15 Canadian Council of Churches Rhythm of the Rock concert, Metropolitan United Church, Toronto; May 25 44th anniversary festival with Amsterdam Staff Band, Scarborough Citadel, Toronto 26 I May 2013 I Salvationist
TRIBUTES WHITE ROCK, B.C.—Lt-Colonel Ethel Slous was born to Salvationist parents, Jacob and Clara Pitcher, and gave herself in lifelong commitment to the ministry of The Salvation Army. Ethel entered the Greathearts Session in 1959 out of Vancouver Temple Corps and was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer in 1960. Her first appointment was camp nurse at Jackson’s Point Camp where she was able to utilize her love of nursing. Married to Lieutenant Robert Slous in 1961, they served in appointments across Canada and Bermuda. Ethel was a keen encourager of people and will long be remembered for the pastoral support she provided to fellow officers. After a courageous battle with cancer, she is now enjoying the promises of her eternal reward. She is lovingly remembered by her children Major Brian (Major Julie), Phil (Joy), Kevin (Sheryl); nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Ethel’s memory is also held dear by sisters Major Eileen Peat, Mrs. General Maude (Bramwell) Tillsley (Rtd); brother in-law, Ed Deering. Numerous nieces and nephews are also deeply grateful for Ethel’s life and influence. HAMPDEN, N.L.—Stella Mae Warren (nee Colbourne), promoted to glory at the age of 94, gave her life to Christ at an early age. Affectionately known as Aunt Stella, she became a soldier of the corps in Hampden and spent her life serving God and The Salvation Army as a Sunday school teacher, cradle roll sergeant, home league treasurer and by playing the drum during meetings. Happiest when being faithful to her church and striving to win souls, Stella’s favourite choruses were I Have Everything I Need to Make Me Happy and I’m Glad I’m a Salvation Soldier. Missing Stella are her daughters Ruby (Joe), Edna (Guy), Marina (Norman), Linda (Peter); sister, Gladys; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. HAMILTON, ONT.—Grace (Cobbett) Harris was born to Salvationist parents in Chatham, Ont., in 1916. At an early age the family moved to Windsor, Ont., where she completed her schooling and worked at Grace Hospital. In 1938, Grace married Herb Harris and moved to Hamilton where she lived out her Christian faith within the communities of Hamilton Temple and Meadowlands. Grace and Herb had a strong commitment to the young people of the corps, and for many years gave leadership to vibrant Sunday school programs. An avid student of the Bible, Grace also contributed as a pianist and vocalist with the songsters. After Herb’s death in 1982, she served as the community care statistician for Hamilton. Her timely visits and encouraging notes were valued by many. In her later years, Grace moved to Burlington, Ont., and eventually into a personal care home where she expressed her gracious spirit to residents and staff. Her memory will be cherished by sons Major Ray (Major Cathie), Lorne (Christi Alloway), Brian (Karen); 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Cousins.
The Salvation Army Park Street Citadel
75th Corps Anniversary May 11-12, 2013 Special Guests:
Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Territorial Leaders Greetings from former officers and friends can be sent to 27 Park Street, Grand Falls-Windsor NL A2B 1C7 or Ivy_Gardner@can.salvationarmy.org