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January 2020 What Did Jesus The Rich Heritage Commissioners Tidd
Really Look Like? of the Mercy Seat Welcomed Across Territory

THE VOICE OF THE ARMY

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Youth share their vision for the
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CONTENTS

Salvationist
January 2020 • Volume 15, Number 1

8

Departments Features Salvationist.ca
is more than
5 Frontlines 8 A New Chapter Begins just magazine
19 Ethically Speaking articles!
Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd are installed and
Hungry for Change welcomed as leaders of the Canada and Bermuda Territory. We serve as a hub for all
by Captain Angelica by Kristin Ostensen, Pamela Richardson and Kerri Cryderman THQ-related resources for
Hernandez the territory—from finance
12 A General’s Journey to women’s ministries to
26 Perspectives world missions. Take time
Celebrating the life and ministry of the late General today to visit Salvationist.ca
Leaving a Legacy Bramwell H. Tillsley. to check out our latest
by Lt-Colonel Fred Waters by Pamela Richardson sub-sites for leadership
development, public affairs,
27 Cross Culture 14 ORANGE Alert Canadian Staff Band and
28 People & Places Jackson’s Point Conference
30 Not Called? Updated children’s publication supports territorial Centre.
discipleship strategy.
“What Are You Waiting For?” by Victoria Stevens On the cover: Young
by Ken Ramstead Salvationists from Montreal;
15 Change Your Perspective photo by Arnau Cunties Farràs
Columns
Territorial Youth Congress is an opportunity to see that Read and share it!
4 Editorial God is doing a new thing in Canada and Bermuda.
by Kristin Ostensen Volunteering to Recovery Hope for the Bahamas Just Mercy Movie
2020 Vision KEVIN’S STORY P.26 THE ARMY HELPS P.8 NOT GUILTY? P.14
by Geoff Moulton
Faith&Friends
24 Viewpoint INSPIRATION FOR LIVING

The Face of God faithandfriends.ca
by Darryn Oldford
JANUARY
25 Grace Notes 2020

Not Going Home 20 When God Gives You Lemons
by Captain Laura Van
Schaick A Salvationist at the Tshelanyemba Mission Hospital grows

25 food and faith amid health challenges and drought.

by Brianne Zelinsky

22 A Place of Prayer More in Store

The rich heritage of the mercy seat in Salvation Army tradition. WHEN A SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE
WAS THREATENED WITH CLOSURE,
by Captain Josh Howard
THE COMMUNITY RALLIED TO SAVE IT. P.16

Salvationist  January 2020  3

EDITORIAL

2020 Vision

M y introduction to 3D movies front page is both an advertisement for and legacy of General Bramwell Tillsley,
was watching the third instal- the congress and a youthful takeover of 14th international leader of The Salvation
ment of the Jaws franchise as a our magazine cover. Our cover story Army, who was promoted to glory in
kid. When Steven Spielberg’s killer shark invites you to change your perspective— November (page 12).
leapt off the screen, my popcorn flew five figuratively, by seeing the church through
feet in the air. These days, technology has the eyes of young people, and literally, by It’s a new year, with new opportunity.
advanced so that those 3D sharks, space- turning the magazine sideways so that While many things are changing in this
ships and monsters don’t seem as much you can enjoy their testimonies in the modern world, there are some things
like cardboard cutouts. So it was a nice centre spread (page 15). that endure. Not the least of which is the
surprise when a pair of old-fashioned, fighting spirit that young Salvationists
polarized 3D glasses arrived in the mail In Isaiah 43:19, have as they seek to win the world for
recently. They were accompanied by a God says, “See,
poster advertising the Territorial Youth Jesus. As they say in French,
Congress in Montreal next May. I am doing a “Plus ça change, plus
new thing!” c’est la même chose.”
The theme of the conference is VOIT/
SEE. “Voit” means “see” in French and, Elsewhere in this issue, we look at GEOFF MOULTON
if you say the whole thing out loud, it the enduring value of the mercy seat, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
sounds like “Voici!”—here it is! The and how Heritage Park Temple in
inspiration comes from Isaiah 43:19 Winnipeg gave new life to an old
where God says, “See, I am doing a new penitent form by refurbishing it
thing! Now it springs up; do you not per- for their sanctuary (page 22). We
ceive it?” (You can read the Scripture follow Commissioners Floyd and
verse on the poster if you put on your Tracey Tidd on their journey
3D glasses.) The entire conference will across the territory as they are
be bilingual and call attention to the good installed and welcomed as our
work happening in the Quebec Division. new territorial leaders (page 8). We
I would encourage corps across the ter- travel to Zimbabwe, where Patricia
ritory to send your young people to this Ncube serves as a nutritionist at
event. the Tshelanyemba Mission Hospital
(page 20). And we celebrate the life
In this issue of Salvationist, in antici-
pation of the congress, we feature young
people from Montreal who are “springing
up” and sharing their vision for what the
Army could and should be. The inside

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4  January 2020  Salvationist

FRONTLINES

World Leaders Meet Pope Francis
Gener a l Br i a n Pe dd le a nd
Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, General Brian Peddle shakes Photos: © L’Osservatore Romano
World President of Women’s hands with Pope Francis
Ministries, visited the Vatican in November
for conversation with His Holiness Pope A Salvation Army delegation visits the Papal Library
Francis. During the visit, the accompanying
delegation—Commissioner Betty Matear,
secretary for international ecumenical rela-
tions; Lt-Colonel Massimo Tursi, officer
commanding, Italy and Greece Command;
and Major David Williamson, private sec-
retary to the General—met with Cardinal
Koch, Bishop Farrell and Father Avelino
Gonzales of the Pontifical Council for the
Promotion of Christian Unity.

In a warm and open dialogue, the pros-
pect of continued conversations was dis-
cussed and General Peddle underlined the
areas where The Salvation Army and the
Roman Catholic Church share common
challenges in the mission to the poor and
marginalized. The discussion focused on
effective mission and evangelism, as well
as serving suffering humanity.

Following a profitable time of sharing,
the delegation met with Pope Francis in the
Papal Library. The General had a time of
private conversation before the Salvation
Army representatives were presented to
Pope Francis. General Peddle shared his
message and Pope Francis responded. The
General then prayed with the Pope.

It is intended that beyond this historic
visit there would be a series of meetings,
which will strengthen relationships and
co-operation in areas of mutual concern
and service.

Prairie Division Looks to the Future
Salvationists from the Prairie
Division gathered in Russell, Man., evant to emerging needs in order to create Major Mark Wagner, corps ministries
in September for a ministry confer- safe space for sacred conversations and secretary, and Major Isobel Wagner, learn-
ence. Under the banner of “Future Church: spiritual transformation. Our calling is to ing development co-ordinator at territorial
Now,” the conference aimed to help atten- reveal the presence and character of God headquarters, were keynote speakers for
dees better understand the mission of the in community.” the conference. They engaged participants
church and some of the emerging realities in an exercise of mapping their ministry
we face in a post-Christian world. During the weekend, Salvationists unit’s neighbourhood as a way of exploring
had opportunities to learn and engage where God may be calling them out into
As Majors Shawn and Brenda Critch, in conversation on a variety of topics community. The Wagners presented a
divisional leaders, Prairie Division, out- relevant to the church today: men- message of hope and reminded delegates
lined in their welcome at the beginning tal health, reaching the next genera- that Christ is the head of the church.
of the conference, “In many ways, it is a tion, building bridges with Indigenous
new day and we must adapt to the real- peoples, and faith-based conversations Children were also welcome at this min-
ity of a changing world if we are going on sexuality. There was also opportunity istry conference, where they participated in
to reach the world with the message of for teaching on women’s ministries and their own age-appropriate program under
Jesus Christ. Our ministries must be rel- @theREADY, the territory’s youth disciple- the leadership of Captain Crystal Porter,
ship framework. divisional youth secretary, Prairie Division.

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FRONTLINES

Ontario Great Lakes Division Develops Leaders
A lmost 150 officers, lay leaders and management team
members from across the Ontario Great Lakes Division Jon Hand opens the first day of the conference with a session on
gathered in London, Ont., in October for two days of leadership
development.
Gough, specialist—new media, youth and worship arts at
“Our desire was that these two days would be filled with THQ. Workshops that day included building bridges with
opportunities to develop and grow personally and profes- Indigenous communities and becoming a “social media savvy
sionally, to address the challenges we face and prepare for corps,” among others.
the future,” note Majors Everett and Violet Barrow, divisional
leaders, Ontario Great Lakes Division. The second day concluded with keynote speaker Dave
Overholt, founding pastor of Church on the Rock in Hamilton,
Jon Hand, leadership pastor at The Meeting House in Ont., one of the largest and longest running youth-targeted
Oakville, Ont., opened the first day with a talk on “Leadership churches in North America. Drawing on his experience work-
That Lasts Over the Long Haul: How Do We Flourish, Thrive ing with young people, Overholt emphasized the import-
and End Well?” Hand spoke transparently about the realities ance of relationships within ministry and suggested practical
of ministry and his experience with burnout. approaches for revealing faith to children.

“His honesty in describing the long road to recovery and
the importance of prioritizing self-care was both timely and
impactful,” says Captain Lynda Wakelin, executive director,
The Salvation Army London Village, Ont.

The next session focused on “mission drift,” covering several
topics including substance use in ministry contexts, youth
ministry and human trafficking. Participants then had the
opportunity to choose from a variety of workshops, on subjects
such as the Army’s @theREADY youth ministry framework,
leadership development, and a social services roundtable.

The second day opened with a prayer breakfast led by
Major David Ivany, spiritual director and pastoral services
officer at territorial headquarters (THQ), with music by Simon

Women Find Purpose in N.L. Division
Following more than two years of planning, nearly 400
women attended the first ever women’s conference for the the challenge from his Word to shape our world and be a true
Newfoundland and Labrador Division. The conference, woman of purpose,” says Major Reid, noting that participants are
which took place in Gander, N.L., in October, took the theme already inquiring as to when the next conference will be held.
“Women of Purpose: Shaping Our World.”
From left, Jackie Ferguson, Lt-Col Genevera Vincent, Dayna Curtis, Mjr
At the beginning of the weekend, Lt-Colonel Genevera Beth Pearo and Mjr Jennifer Reid at the Women of Purpose conference
Vincent, divisional director of women’s ministries, and Major in Gander, N.L.
Jennifer Reid, divisional secretary for women’s ministries,
shared their vision for the event.

“We envisioned rich worship led by our guest worship leader,
Dayna Curtis, and a rich time in God’s Word from our guest
speaker, Major Beth Pearo,” said Major Reid. “We hope women
who are already living their lives with purpose will be re-
energized to get out there and make a difference, and we hope
women who are a little unsure of what their purpose is right
now will discover their full potential in Christ.”

Lt-Colonel Vincent issued a challenge to those gathered:
“It would be wonderful if we all could believe about ourselves
that we are women of purpose. That’s going to look different
for every woman gathered, but what a force we can be across
our province if we believe that and live it!”

Many components of the weekend helped create a spiritually
deepening experience, such as empowering stories from women
of purpose, including Cadet Alecia Barrow of the Newfoundland
and Labrador Division.

“We give God all the praise for the women who responded to

6  January 2020  Salvationist

FRONTLINES

Congo Partnership Empowers Women
Women in the Republic of the Congo (Congo-
Brazzaville) are gaining the skills they need to be Lt-Col Brenda Murray (front, centre) celebrates with the first graduates
successful in life, thanks to a partnership between of the Bacongo Vocational Training Program
the women’s ministries departments of the Congo (Brazzaville)
Territory and the Canada and Bermuda Territory. Skills and Tailoring). Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray, director of
world missions, was in Bacongo for the graduation ceremony,
It’s been more than 20 years since civil war broke out in the representing Canada and Bermuda.
Congo. During the war, the educational system was severely
affected. This has resulted in widespread illiteracy, increased “It’s a great privilege to partner with women around the
unemployment and a turn to prostitution among teens and world on projects such as this, which are changing lives and
young women. transforming communities,” says Captain Laura Van Schaick,
women’s ministries program and resource officer.
To address these issues, The Salvation Army opened a
vocational centre for women in March 2018 in the district of
Bacongo, the most affected area in Brazzaville. Women enrol
in programs where they learn tailoring or beauty skills, along
with literacy and business skills. They also receive psychological,
physical and spiritual support.

Over the past two years, the Canada and Bermuda Territory’s
women’s ministries department has raised more than $125,000
in support of this project. The women in the Congo raised
enough funds to build the facility, while the funds raised by
women in Canada and Bermuda have provided teachers, fur-
niture and training equipment.

At the end of October 2019, 39 women became the first
graduates of the Bacongo Vocational Training Program (Beauty

Winnipeg Centre of Hope Celebrates Renovations
A fter four years and $14 million, the Winnipeg Booth
Centre has taken on a new name: The Salvation Army Photo: Blair Malazdrewich
Centre of Hope. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held
in September. Special guests pose for a photo after cutting the ribbon. From left,
James Teitsma, member of the Legislative Assembly—Radisson;
The event was open to the public and featured distinguished Mjrs Rodney and Paulette Bungay, administrators, School for the
guests, speakers and a Salvation Army band. Commissioner Blind (Jamaica); Vivian Santos, councillor, City of Winnipeg; Markus
Susan McMillan, then territorial commander, had the honour Chambers, deputy mayor, City of Winnipeg; Comr Susan McMillan;
of cutting the ceremonial ribbon. Salvation Army emergency Mjrs Shawn and Brenda Critch, DC and DDWM, Prairie Div; and Megan
disaster services canteens fed nearly 1,500 people in attend- Tate, the Winnipeg Foundation
ance. The meal included pulled pork on a bun, hot dogs, corn
on the cob, chips and cake, thanks to generous donations from single rooms; asylum seekers, 40 beds; Safe Haven, 18 rooms;
Manitoba Pork, Northern Meats, Siloam Mission and Portage family shelter, 58 beds; and extreme weather overflow, 20 beds.
la Prairie McCain’s.
Renovations to a facility of this size would be impossible
The newly renovated Centre of Hope features an upgraded without the help of generous supporters, including the Winnipeg
and relocated security entryway and a front desk command Foundation, Thomas Sill Foundation, Paterson Foundation,
centre to help maintain safety for everyone. The kitchen has Pollard Foundation, Manitoba Real Estate Shelter Foundation,
been upgraded and modernized to make food service easier and Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation, private donors,
more efficient. New windows were installed throughout to help and the municipal, provincial and federal governments.
make the building more environmentally friendly, secure and
safe. Renovations also included repairs that were needed due
to general wear and tear and the age of the building.

“We have a variety of clientele that make use of this building
and we want to try to make it a safe place and a practical place
for everyone,” says Major Gordon Taylor, executive director.

The upgrades and repairs were vital to help the Army best
serve the citizens of Winnipeg. The centre has the capacity to
provide 400 beds in the following allotments: Anchorage pro-
gram, 35 single rooms; community residential facility, 20 single
rooms; emergency shelter, 45 beds; transitional housing, 164

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A New Chapter Begins

Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd are installed and
welcomed as leaders of the Canada and Bermuda Territory.

Commissioner
Tracey Tidd
speaks after
the installation
ceremony

Commissioner Floyd Tidd Photos: Carson Samson
encourages Salvationists in Winnipeg
to be “strong and courageous” (Above) The
Southlands
Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd CC Worship
assumed leadership of the Canada and Team leads the
Bermuda Territory on October 1, 2019. congregation in
In the days and weeks following their singing
official installation in Winnipeg as
territorial commander and territorial (Left) Songsters
president of women’s ministries, from Heritage
respectively, they embarked upon a Park Temple and
cross-territory tour to give Salvationists Living Hope CC
an opportunity to greet them and share the musical
welcome them home following their six selection, Christ
years of leadership in Australia. Here is All
are some representative photos and
reports from across the territory.

Comrs William and Lorraine Bamford share
a moment with the Tidds in Winnipeg
8  January 2020  Salvationist

Tidds Installed as
Territorial Leaders

Territorial commander encourages
Salvationists to be “strong and courageous.”

BY KRISTIN OSTENSEN

“T his is a historic day in the life Territory,” said Commissioner William Army, will carry it on to completion until
of the Canada and Bermuda Bamford. “Be strong in the Lord and in the day of Christ Jesus.”
Territory,” declared Colonel the power of his might.”
Edward Hill, chief secretary, as he Addressing those gathered at the
introduced the territory’s new leaders, Responding to the installation, the corps and watching by video, she con-
Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd, capacity crowd at Heritage Park Temple tinued, “I am counting on you as part-
who were installed during a service at rose to their feet with a standing ovation, ners in the gospel to pray with us that
Winnipeg’s Heritage Park Temple on as the Tidds offered the salute. we would all understand what God
October 6. The appointment is a home- has planned to do next in and through
coming for the Tidds, who returned to Following the ceremony, Denise The Salvation Army in the Canada and
the territory after six years of service Young and Captain Crystal Porter, div- Bermuda Territory and beyond.”
in Australia. isional youth secretary, Prairie Division,
offered words of welcome on behalf of In his message, Commissioner Floyd
“Commissioners, you’ve come to a the territory’s soldiers and officers, Tidd focused on Joshua 1:1-9. Noting how
territory that’s unmatched in its size, respectively, and Claire Samson, a junior Joshua built upon the leadership of his
quality, complexity and opportunities soldier from Heritage Park Temple, gave predecessor, Moses, the commissioner
to push forward the mission of The the commissioners a bouquet of flowers. took the opportunity to acknowledge
Salvation Army,” the chief secretary Commissioner Susan McMillan, the
continued. “We’re thrilled that you’re “ previous territorial commander, and
here to lead us.” thank God for all that was accomplished
I am counting on you during her tenure.
The service, which was broadcast as partners in the gospel
by livestream across the territory and to pray with us that we Declaring that God wants to write a
beyond, began with a prelude by the new chapter in Canada and Bermuda,
Heritage Park Temple Band (Bandmaster would all understand Commissioner Tidd challenged the con-
Jim Moulton) and Heritage Park Temple what God has planned gregation: “If the vision we come up with
Songsters (Songster Leader Donna Lee to do next in and through doesn’t intimidate us, it probably insults
Samson). Major Shawn Critch, div- The Salvation Army. God because it will be a human vision
isional commander, Prairie Division, that you think you can do on your own.”
then shared words of welcome and a land —Commissioner Tracey Tidd
acknowledgment. Ahead of the installa- Just as Joshua could not lead the
tion, prayers of dedication were offered ” Israelites in his own strength, but only
by Salvationists Emma McNeilly, Cadet by the grace of God, so, too, must we
Andrew Sweet and Donald Beardy, who In her response, Commissioner trust in God’s faithfulness and live dif-
shared his prayer in Ojibway. Tracey Tidd reflected on her call to ferently because of his grace, the com-
officership. missioner noted.
The installation was conducted by
Commissioners William and Lorraine “Thirty-five years ago, I boarded a “Be strong and courageous, Army
Bamford, territorial commander and train to training college in Toronto,” she of Salvation,” Commissioner Tidd con-
territorial president of women’s minis- said. “I had no idea what I had signed cluded. “Embrace his grace. God is going
tries, U.S.A. Eastern Territory. During up for, but I did know that God placed to do new things and amazing things in
the ceremony, the Bamfords charged a call upon my life, and when I stepped us and through us. We look forward to
the Tidds to preach the Word of truth, out in obedience to that call, I stepped sharing this journey with you.”
uphold the doctrines of The Salvation out in faith.”
Army and accept responsibility for the Following his message, Commissioner
spiritual well-being of the members Commissioner Tidd then shared from Tidd invited those in attendance to
and officers of the Army, as well as the Philippians 1:1-6, paraphrasing verse respond to God’s grace by coming for-
unsaved. 6: “Being confident of this, that he who ward to the mercy seat.
has begun a good work in me, he who
“It is a privilege to install you as terri- has begun a good work in The Salvation After a time of music and prayer, the
torial leaders of the Canada and Bermuda service concluded with an enthusiastic
singing of Greater Things, followed by a
benediction from Commissioner Tracey
Tidd.

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Ontario Central-East Division The Tidds’ Territorial Journey
Welcomes Commissioners October 6-7—Winnipeg, Prairie
Floyd and Tracey Tidd Division
October 7-9—Regina, Prairie
Salvationists gather in Toronto to greet Canada and Division
Bermuda’s new territorial leaders. October 10—Sudbury, Ontario
Great Lakes Division
BY PAMELA RICHARDSON October 17-19—Calgary and
Edmonton, Alberta and Northern
Andrew Dolan plays with the Canadian tory and beyond, the service was sup- Territories Division
Staff Band at Scarborough Citadel ported musically by the Canadian Staff October 19-21—Chilliwack,
Songsters (CSS) under the leadership Vancouver and Burnaby, British
On October 26, Salvationists and of Major Len Ballantine, the Canadian Columbia Division
friends gathered at Toronto’s Staff Band (CSB) under the leadership of October 26—Toronto, Ontario
Scarborough Citadel to welcome John Lam and the NEON Worship Team Central-East Division
the Tidds to the Ontario Central-East under the leadership of Simon Gough. October 28—Oshawa, Ontario
Division. Each group contributed significantly to Central-East Division
the worship experience of the congre- November 1-4—Corner
Colonel Edward Hill, chief secretary, gation, especially the performance of Brook, Gander and St. John’s,
led the congregation in singing How Great Chapin Hartford and Sarah Hart’s Better Newfoundland and Labrador
Is Our God, before prayers of dedication Than a Hallelujah by the CSS, the CSB’s Division
were offered in three of the languages rendition of William Broughton’s In His November 7-9—Halifax, Maritime
spoken in Army ministries across the Joyful Service and NEON’s leading of the Division
division: Spanish by Captain Angelica congregation in Ben Fielding and Brooke November 9-10—Montreal,
Hernandez, Korean by Captain Aejin Ligertwood’s What a Beautiful Name. Quebec Division
Jeong and English by Marcus Venables. November 10-11—Ottawa,
In his message, Commissioner Floyd Ontario Central-East Division
Lt-Colonel Sandra Rice, divisional Tidd shared from Joshua 3. Just as the November 14-15—Guelph,
commander, greeted the Tidds and Israelites were instructed to focus on the Ontario Great Lakes Division
spoke about their service as soldiers, Ark of the Covenant—God’s dwelling November 28-December 1—
corps officers and divisional leaders in place among his people—and to follow Hamilton, Bermuda Division
the Ontario Central-East Division. “You it where they had never been before,
are not strangers to this division,” she the territorial commander encouraged Lord, of surrendering to his Holy Spirit.
said. “We call you colleagues, friends, Salvationists to do likewise. “Focus on “We are the only Army that wins
and now our leaders.” the movement of God and be prepared
to follow him,” he said. “We, as an Army, when we surrender,” he said. “And if
In her response, Commissioner stand on the brink of a new chapter in we’re not winning, is there not enough
Tracey Tidd expressed their excitement which we are required to go to places we surrender happening? Offer yourselves
at returning to their home territory and have never been before, in ways we have as holy sacrifices. Represent him, not
solicited the prayers of Salvationists as never done before.” Commissioner Tidd the world. Resemble him, not the world.”
they take up the mantle of leadership. reminded those gathered of the import-
“We are listening with anticipation for all ance of consecrating their lives fully to the People responded to Commissioner
that God has for us,” she said. “We want Tidd’s invitation to kneel at the mercy
Photos: Mark Yan to seek to understand, together, what he
has planned for this next chapter in the seat in surrender of
Canada and Bermuda Territory.” their lives to God’s
service.
Livestreamed across the terri-
The Canadian Staff
10  January 2020  Salvationist Songsters perform
during the welcome
service in Toronto

CSM Kerri Cryderman with Commissioners Tracey and Floyd Tidd Soldiers Enrolled in Sudbury

A Soldier’s Welcome While in their hometown of Sudbury, Ont., Commissioners Floyd
and Tracey Tidd enrolled four senior soldiers and one junior
Kerri Cryderman, corps sergeant-major at Saskatoon soldier at Sudbury Community Church. Their first enrolment of
Temple, greeted Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd soldiers since becoming territorial leaders, it was fitting that the
during a service at Regina Haven of Hope. ceremony took place on the same platform where the Tidds had
This is an excerpt from her address. been enrolled as junior and senior soldiers themselves. Front,
Kylie Taylor, junior soldier. Back, from left, Commissioners Tidd;
Ihave been doing a lot of learning lately on leadership. I am Kate Kennedy, Twyla Taylor, James Taylor and Allen Young, senior
fascinated about leadership and the impact it has on the soldiers; and Captains Deb and Jim VanderHeyden, COs.
culture of an organization. The more I learn, the more I
understand I know very little and that every day is an oppor- Jocelyn George of St. John’s West Corps, N.L., with the territorial
tunity to build trust and a strong team. I have just a few things leaders during their visit to the N.L. Div
that I’d like to share with you about my hopes and dreams for
you as you begin to lead this territory. Salvationist  January 2020  11
1. Be a leader of the people. I ask you to be present. See what
is happening in your ministry units. I dream that you will
identify and communicate purpose by telling compelling stor-
ies in which people can see themselves as part of the future.
I pray you will work to develop depth of relationships, create
a shared understanding and establish trust. And most of all,
I want you to care for yourself and build a personal board of
directors who will grow you, provide coaching and love you
through those difficult moments when you have to make
decisions for our territory.
2. Be a leader of the business. I hope that you will be able to
help us focus on why we have been raised up as an Army. I pray
you will make decisions that support our business of “saving
souls” and grow the kingdom through sharing purpose over
and over again. I dream you will be bold, innovative and take
risks that scare you and others so that we can testify of God’s
power and greatness.
3. Synchronize the organization. I dream that you will take
time, listen, observe, wait and discern God’s vision for our ter-
ritory. I pray that you would remain committed to this cause
and not get distracted. I hope you express this vision in a way
that can captivate others so they dream, too.
4. Provide disciplined execution. I dream that you will coach
and develop others so that they can expand their capacity
and accomplish more. I pray that you will be able to be clear
on what God wants to accomplish and break these down into
milestones that show we are going in the right direction.
I ask you to engage us, empower us and energize us in the name
of Jesus, and I will guarantee that you will have an army of
soldiers who are ready and will be ready to fight for lost souls
until the very end.

A General’s Journey
Celebrating the life and ministry of the late General Bramwell H. Tillsley.

BY PAMELA RICHARDSON

General Bramwell H. Tillsley, 14th inter- on November 9, with Chief of the Staff
national leader of The Salvation Army, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham in
was promoted to glory on November 2, attendance. Commissioner James Knaggs,
2019, from his home at The Salvation former territorial commander of the
Army Meighen Retirement Residence in U.S.A. Western Territory, served as the
Toronto. officiating clergy.

“As a Canadian officer, I have experi- Words of tribute to General Tillsley
enced the impact of General Tillsley’s were shared by family members, includ-
leadership for more than four decades,” ing two of his grandchildren, Christopher
said General Brian Peddle, the Army’s and Heather Tillsley. General Tillsley was
current international leader, in the days laid to rest with a private family farewell
immediately following the promotion to at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto.
glory. “I have valued his writings and
enjoyed his preaching and teaching, while What follows is an adapted excerpt
noting his Christian character. Servant from It Is Written: The Collected Works
of God, well done!” of Bramwell H. Tillsley (2016) which offers
a personal look at the General’s journey,
A service of remembrance took place from his upbringing in a Salvationist
at Northridge Community Church of family in Kitchener, Ont., to his election
The Salvation Army in Aurora, Ont., as General and ministry in retirement.

W hen Tom Tillsley encoun- we developed a relationship that culmin- Barbara, the following year. Experiencing
tered The Salvation Army ated in marriage.” a definite call to officership, the couple
in Redditch, Worcestershire, The Early Years entered the Sword Bearers Session at the
England, in the 1880s, he started a legacy In 1950, Bramwell felt privileged to be a Toronto College for Officer Training
for his family that continues to this day. delegate to the international youth con- (CFOT) in 1955. “During training days,
gress held in London, England. “I was our daughter lived with my parents in
“My name, Bramwell, would give a the youngest delegate from Canada,” he Kitchener,” Bramwell said. “The training
clue to my heritage,” smiled General said. “It proved to be a turning point in experience was very positive for both
Bramwell H. Tillsley, 14th General of my life.” While the International Staff Maude and me, except for missing our
The Salvation Army and Tom’s grandson. Band played The Light of the World, he daughter.”
knelt in the aisle with hundreds of others, In God’s Service
Bramwell was born in Kitchener, as there was no room at the altar, and Following their commissioning and
Ont., on August 18, 1931, to Salvationists dedicated his life fully to God. ordination in 1956, the new lieutenants
Harold and Doris Tillsley, who had emi- took up their first appointment as corps
grated from England to Canada just a “The familiar words, ‘O Jesus I have officers in Windsor, N.S., where they wel-
few years before. He accepted Christ at a promised to serve thee to the end,’ were comed their second child, Mark, before
young age and became actively involved uppermost in my mind,” he said, “and moving to Oakville, Ont., in 1958. The
at Kitchener Citadel, including as a jun- they have been with me ever since.” soon-to-be captains were appointed to
ior soldier, corps cadet, bandsman and the Toronto CFOT in 1959 where he
cornet soloist. Bramwell graduated from the served as the men’s field training officer
University of Western Ontario in 1951 with and then education officer. It was here
Bramwell received his elementary and a bachelor of arts in philosophy and then that their youngest son, John, was born.
secondary schooling in Kitchener, and was furthered his studies at Wycliffe College
involved in sports and music programs. “I in Toronto. In 1953, Maude became a Their appointment as divisional
played hockey and soccer,” he explained, registered nurse through her studies at youth officers in Saskatchewan in 1965
“and served as president of the high school The Salvation Army’s Toronto and St. preceded a return to corps work when
orchestra and toured with a brass quartet.” John’s Grace Hospitals. Maude returned they assumed leadership of North
to Kitchener and worked at St. Mary’s Toronto Citadel in 1966. In 1969, they
As Bramwell was entering his teen Hospital while Bramwell worked with the returned to the Toronto CFOT where
years, Maude Pitcher, a young girl of Children’s Aid Society. “Both provided an Bramwell was the secretary for educa-
12, moved to Kitchener with her family excellent background for our ministry as tion. Promoted to the rank of major in
from their home in St. John’s, N.L. As Salvation Army officers,” he shared. 1970, he served as the training principal
active Salvationists, they quickly became at the St. John’s CFOT (1971-74) and in
involved in corps life, allowing the two Maude and Bramwell were married
young people to become acquainted. in 1953, and welcomed their first child,

“Maude and I sang in the songsters,”
Bramwell shared, “and some years later,

12  January 2020  Salvationist

the U.S.A. Eastern Territory (1974-77). On July 9, 1993, Bramwell became and Caribbean Zone. Their youngest son, Photo: The Salvation Army Archives and Museum
“A highlight of our career was the the 14th General of The Salvation John Tillsley, retired from the Toronto
Army and Mrs. General Maude Tillsley Police Service and the owner of Tillsley
two appointments we experienced in became the World President of Women’s Contracting, is married to Margaret, an
Newfoundland and Labrador, Maude’s Organizations. During his tenure as the office administrator of a thriving sur-
place of birth,” Bramwell shared, first General, Bramwell travelled through- burban church. John and Margaret attend
as the training principal and then as the out the Army world, encouraging the Army’s Northridge Community
provincial commander (1977-79), the Salvationists in their faith and meeting Church in Aurora, Ont.
latter which he assumed with the rank with government leaders, such as then
of lt-colonel. “I wish every officer in the Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Highly regarded for their preach-
Canada and Bermuda Territory would to highlight the Army’s work. ing and teaching abilities, in retirement
have the privilege of serving there.” Bramwell and Maude conducted count-
“ less Sunday services, retreats, conferences
In 1979, Bramwell began a two-year and so much more, sharing God’s Word
term as the divisional commander of the The General’s spiritual and the message of salvation.
Metro Toronto Division. His promotion influence was most
to the rank of colonel in 1981 coincided evident when he It was with sadness that Salvationists
with Bramwell’s appointment to serve as preached and shared around the world learned of the death of
the principal of the Army’s international from his heart. Mrs. General Maude Tillsley, on February
training college in London, England. “It 19, 2014. “After 60 years of marriage,
was my privilege to serve for 18 years in ” my partner in ministry was promoted
training college appointments,” he said. to glory,” shared Bramwell.
A student of God’s Word, the Carrying On
Concluding his service at the inter- General’s spiritual influence was most “I have always maintained that as officers,
national college in 1984, Bramwell was evident when he preached and shared we are soldiers first and officers second,”
appointed to International Headquarters from his heart. It was estimated that nearly said Bramwell. “I am now attempting
in London as the co-ordinator for The 50,000 people heard him speak when the to fulfil that role.” While he had not
Salvation Army’s international youth year international leaders visited India. In one played the cornet for many years, he was
and congress. In 1985, he transferred to of his messages, delivered in a holiness a member of the band at North Toronto
the U.S.A. Southern Territory where he meeting in Trivandrum attended by 7,000 Community Church in retirement.
served as the chief secretary until 1989, Salvationists, “General Tillsley exhorted
when he was promoted to the rank of the people to stir up the gift of God within “Officership has been a real adven-
commissioner and appointed as the them. Even as he spoke, and in response ture,” Bramwell said, “but as Robert
territorial commander of the Australia to an appeal at the close of the meeting, McChene once wrote: ‘My people’s
Southern Territory. seekers moved forward to the mercy seat” greatest need is my personal holiness.’
The Road to General (The War Cry, April 9, 1994). I believe that is still true in retirement.
In 1991, Bramwell was appointed Chief My journey is not over, and I live with
of the Staff, the second-highest position It was regrettable that less than the anticipation of the coming again of
in The Salvation Army, by General Eva one year after taking leadership of the our Lord.”
Burrows, the Army’s 13th international international Salvation Army, serious
leader. On April 22, 1993, 50 leaders from health concerns made it necessary for the A young Bramwell Tillsley plays the cornet at
every area of the Army world convened General to enter honourable retirement an open-air service in Kitchener, Ont., in 1950
at Sunbury Court, England, to elect a on May 18, 1994.
new General from among them in suc- Salvationist  January 2020  13
cession to General Burrows, who was Bramwell and Maude returned to
scheduled to retire July 8, 1993. Six mem- Canada, settled in Toronto and once
bers of the High Council were nomin- again attended North Toronto Citadel.
ated for the office of General, including This afforded them the opportunity to
Commissioner Bramwell Tillsley. spend time with their children and eight
grandchildren. Their daughter, The Rev.
As part of the election process, each Dr. Barbara Robinson, served with her
candidate was required to answer a series husband, Major Malcolm Robinson,
of questions on such topics as theology as an officer with The Salvation Army
and Army policy, and to address the High and more recently as a minister in the
Council before the voting began. Anglican Church. Commissioner Mark
Tillsley is currently the international
“The third Canadian General of secretary for the Americas and Caribbean
The Salvation Army was elected when Zone, alongside his wife, Commissioner
Commissioner Bramwell Tillsley, Chief Sharon Tillsley, who is the zonal secretary
of the Staff, obtained the requisite for women’s ministries for the Americas
majority on the fourth ballot,” reported
Commissioner Wesley Harris, then ter-
ritorial commander for the Canada and
Bermuda Territory, in that territory’s
War Cry on May 23, 1993.

ORANGE Alert

Updated children’s publication supports territorial discipleship strategy.

BY VICTORIA STEVENS

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Your friend, Kristin continuing to provide Salvation Army-
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Passover PuzzleFind the words from this week’s Bible story. teachers. Reflecting this new content align-
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Jesus became ORANGE” resource under the Ready to
1ISSUE wsittsoreorGnaogndedra. nHdetaolspoeboepclea.me more and more pleasing Explore age category. Packaged in an
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Luke 2:41-52. and puzzles, and encourages them to
apply their faith in their daily lives.
Adapted from Boring Bible, Super Son by Andy Robb. Used with permission.
“This makes Just for Kids an ideal
FEAST JOSEPH PARENTS TEMPLE take-home paper or in-class worksheet
JERUSALEM MARY WISER for corps that are using ORANGE,” notes
PASSOVER GOD Slous.
JESUS NAZARETH TEACHERS
To assist ministry units in expanding
Beginning this month, Just for Kids has their use of Just for Kids, those that are
updated its design and content to align with the already using the ORANGE curriculum
territory’s @theREADY youth discipleship framework will be given five additional copies of Just
for Kids each week for the first quarter of
The Canada and Bermuda ging adulthood,” says Kevin Slous, ter- 2020, at no additional charge. Following
Territory is making changes ritorial director of discipleship. this period, increased orders will auto-
to its children’s publication to matically be renewed unless contact is
better serve the needs of the “By partnering together, we are pro- made with the editorial department.
territory. Beginning this month, the viding our corps with better resources
editorial department is partnering with to reach kids for Christ,” says Kristin “This increased usage is designed
Canada Bermuda Youth to update and Ostensen, editor of Just for Kids. to complement the overall @theREADY
enhance Just for Kids, a weekly publication Ready to Explore strategy and ORANGE roll-out,” Slous
for children aged 5-12, with new content Launched last year, @theREADY repre- says.
that aligns with the territory’s @theREADY sents years of research, ministry experi-
youth discipleship framework. ence and collaboration, and brings the Just for Kids will also continue to
time-tested principles of Salvation Army serve as a stand-alone publication for
“Our vision for the next generation discipleship into our present-day context. those ministry units that are not yet
is that they would be @theREADY in using ORANGE.
their homes, corps, communities and “@theREADY is a guiding plan that
world—that our ministry efforts would be integrates all of what we do for children An engaging, versatile publication,
co-ordinated to make CHRIST-centred, and youth into one cohesive strategy,” Just for Kids can be used in a variety of
OTHERS-focused disciples at every phase explains Major Terence Hale, territorial contexts, including after-school pro-
of development, from preschool to emer- youth secretary. grams, community and family services
offices, food banks or anywhere there is
14  January 2020  Salvationist One of the key elements of an opportunity to share the message of
@theREADY is the ORANGE curricu- Jesus Christ with children.
lum, a teaching resource that helps chil-
dren and youth learn and practise what “Ministry to children and youth con-
it looks like to be a follower of Jesus. tinues to be a top priority for Canada
Going forward, the content of Just for and Bermuda,” says Ostensen. “Creating
Kids will align with that of the ORANGE a top-notch publication for kids reflects
252 Kids curriculum by adopting the our commitment to disciple the next
generation.”

To learn more about @theREADY and the ORANGE
curriculum, visit CANBDAyouth.com. To subscribe
to Just for Kids or increase your order, email
[email protected] or call 416-
422-6119.

Change Your Perspective Salvationist  January 2020  15

Territorial Youth
Congress is an
opportunity to see that
God is doing a new thing
in Canada and Bermuda.

BY KRISTIN OSTENSEN

T his May, Salvationists will gather for Allison Chirinos, Yao Nathanaël Kounakou, Maude Photos: Arnau Cunties Farràs
one of the biggest youth events our Fournier, Jorge Urbano Cortes and Elizabeth Borgela
territory has ever seen. Hundreds are looking forward to the Territorial Youth Congress
of young people from across Canada and
Bermuda will descend on Montreal for a people to change their perspective,” he and the surrounding areas,” he says. “And the territory,” Major Hale says.
four-day Territorial Youth Congress (TYC), says. “The TYC is an opportunity for God each afternoon, we will set up an open-air As the event draws near, Major Hale is
the first time an event like this has hap- to speak to us, and we hope that people stage beside the congress venue where
pened in 40 years. will see that he is doing a new thing—in we’ll have live entertainment and evangel- asking everyone in Canada and Bermuda to
our personal relationships with God and ism outreach.” pray for the youth who will be attending or
“It’s a once-in-a-generation oppor- in The Salvation Army.” watching remotely. “We hope that this con-
tunity for our young people,” says Major For those who are not able to make it to gress will be a kickstarter for even greater
Terence Hale, territorial youth secretary. Major Hale emphasizes that the the TYC in person, all the main sessions will things in the Quebec Division and across
“We wanted to have a TYC so that they congress will not just be about learning be livestreamed, with online hosts offering the territory.”
could come together to celebrate and information—it will also have a practical exclusive, interactive content during the
learn what it means to be Christians in component. “Throughout the event, services. “We want viewers to feel that Registration for the TYC and individual workshops
today’s world.” delegates will have ample opportunity to they’re immersed in the congress experi- is now open at canbdayouth.com. See page 18 for
engage in mission in downtown Montreal ence, even if they’re somewhere else in a detailed schedule of the events.
The congress has taken the theme
“VOIT/SEE,” reflecting its fully bilingual
approach (“voit” means “see” in French).
As Major Hale explains, the theme comes
from Isaiah 43:19: “See, I am doing a new
thing! Now it springs up; do you not per-
ceive it?”

“We want to challenge our young

1. What do you love about The Salvation Army?

There’s so much to love: the history, the The family-like atmosphere.
music, the opportunities to meet people —Matthew, Oshawa Temple, Ont. CE Div
from across the territory and around the
world. But my favourite thing about the How they encourage the young people
Army is our ministerial roots in outreach to follow God.
work, helping others in order to build —Oliver, Ottawa (Gatineau), Ont. CE Div
God’s kingdom.
I love that it is open and does not discriminate.
—Elizabeth, Montreal Citadel, Que. Div Every corps I go to, I feel welcomed.
—Emma, Thunder Bay CC, Ont. GL Div

2. Where do you see God working in the Army? Everywhere, in every
action in our
Outreach and love shown to others through ministries such as communities.
camp, Partners in Mission, food banks and family services.
—Brandon, Richmond Hill CC, Ont. CE Div — Jorge, Église de Lumière

I see God’s work in The Salvation Army through changed lives, d’espoir, Montreal, Que. Div
personal testimonies and the power the title carries in the public.
As an employee, it makes me proud of what I represent and who
I’m representing to others: Jesus Christ and his love.
—Julia, Halifax Citadel CC, Maritime Div

Youth ministries—specifically camp.
—Micaela, Meadowlands Corps, Hamilton, Ont. GL Div

3. If you were the General, what’s the first thing you would do?

I come from a remote part I would put out an international call to The Salvation Army to
of Quebec where The engage with youth in their communities. Many churches are
Salvation Army does not have falling into the trap of only being interesting to seniors, which is
a presence, so I’d like to see good, but we need to be more focused on engaging our youth
churches opened in such because if we do not have youth in our congregations right

regions. now, we won’t in five, 10 or 15 years.
—Kelsey, Westville Corps, N.S., Maritime Div
—M aude, Église de Lumière
Redesign the uniform to be modern.
d’espoir, Montreal, Que. Div —C aleb, Khi—A Community Church of The Salvation Army,

Milton, Ont. GL Div

I would encourage young people to help in the church.
—Gabriela, Ottawa Citadel, Ont. CE Div

4. What would you like to see happen at I’d like to witness God’s
the Territorial Youth Congress? work in the lives of all the
young people. I’d like to
I’d like to see our youth being inspired to become leaders see him reveal himself to
in their churches. each and every one of us,
—Madeleine, Mississauga Temple CC, Ont. CE Div and touch our hearts for
our spiritual enlighten-
Lives changed by the grace of God. ment.
—Matthew, Agincourt CC, Toronto, Ont. CE Div
—Y ao, Église Communautaire
Preaching on God’s call on our lives.
—S arah-Ève, Église Communautaire Nouveaux départs Nouveaux départs de

de l’Armée du Salut, Montreal, Que. Div l’Armée du Salut, Montreal,

Spending time with people from all over Canada and Bermuda. Que. Div
—Sarah, Oshawa Temple, Ont. CE Div

5. What does being a Christian mean to you?

To have a relation- It means the world to me.
ship with your Father in —Courtney, Oshawa Temple, Ont. CE Div
heaven and to speak to
others about the truth. It’s being a light in a dark tunnel and showing others
how God has changed my life.
— Allison, Montreal Citadel, —Kelsey, Westville Corps, N.S., Maritime Div

Que. Div To be an instrument of God.
— Dameins-Grace, Église Communautaire Nouveaux

départs de l’Armée du Salut, Montreal, Que. Div

It means showing the love of God to the people of the world.
—Cassidy, Mississauga Temple CC, Ont. CE Div

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ETHICALLY SPEAKING

Hungry for
Change

Standing up for the rights of Photo: JonathanNicholls/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Plus
seasonal agricultural workers.
Access to services becomes almost impossible for them as they
BY CAPTAIN ANGELICA HERNANDEZ usually work and live in isolated communities, and have to face
language and cultural barriers. There have been multiple cases
For 35 years, Patrick has been coming to Canada as a sea- of workers being returned by the employers to their countries of
sonal agricultural worker. He has spent his productive origin hours after being badly injured in the workplace, in order
life working on different farms in Ontario to support his to avoid legal or financial responsibility. Women are even more
family in St. Lucia. I met him when he shared his experience vulnerable in these living and working conditions.
at an event organized by the Ontario Council of Agencies
Serving Immigrants. Soon, Patrick will no longer be able to The federal government has been improving the working
work, but he will not be able to rest, because he has no right conditions of migrant workers and creating new programs to
to a pension in Canada or in his home country. attract and retain more international workers to supply the
demand in the field, but some of those new opportunities apply
In the Canadian agriculture industry, temporary foreign only to a small percentage.
workers have become the number 1 labour resource, since
Canadians are increasingly reluctant to work on farms and in We all benefit from the work of migrant men and women
related jobs. The demand for seasonal labour has increased who come every year to supply the demand for agricultural
as the agricultural exports industry has become an important workers. They are the ones who make it possible to have food
sector in the Canadian economy, with a new record of $66.2 on our tables. We cannot turn a blind eye to them just because
billion reached last year. According to the Conference Board of they work quietly in the background of our society or because
Canada, this sector generates 12 percent of jobs in the country, they don’t belong here. We may not be able to make changes
with a projected growth of 23 percent by 2025. in policy or get directly involved in improving their living and
working conditions, but we can at least make sure that what
Seasonal migrant workers are brought mostly from the we are eating is produced ethically.
Caribbean, Mexico and Central America to work on farms for
several months, and then return to their countries of origin, In Canada, all workers have the right to be treated with
as they are not allowed to stay until the next season or apply dignity and respect without discrimination, but many foreign
for permanent residency. Many of them have been coming to workers are falling through the cracks. Maybe we are content to
Canada to work for decades. They have been doing a temporary have easy access to commodities without thinking about who is
job in a country with a permanent demand for their services. paying the real price. Gone are the days when we could blame
According to Portia MacDonald-Dewhirst of the Canadian lack of information. We can educate ourselves about whether
Agricultural Human Resource Council, without a stable and the food we eat is produced ethically, which companies are
secure supply of workers, producers struggle to maintain taking advantage of vulnerable people and which ones deserve
operations and food production is constrained. our support. Allowing injustice to be served at our tables is not
good for migrant workers and is not good for Canada.
Although Canada’s labour laws apply to temporary foreign
workers—giving them rights with regard to fair pay, hours of work Captain Angelica Hernandez is the immigrant and refugee services resource
and employment conditions—there are few monitoring systems officer at Harbour Light Ministries in Toronto.
of farmers or employers to ensure these rights are protected.
Salvationist  January 2020  19
Seasonal workers are more vulnerable than others due to
the nature and policies of the federal programs that brought
them here. Many of them are stuck with abusive employers
because their visas and work permits are tied to their contract.
That means they have to leave the country as soon as they stop
working, because they are not allowed to change employers
under the same visa.

Although they have to pay income tax, insurance and make
contributions to the Canada Pension Plan, just like any other
person in the Canadian labour force, migrant workers don’t
have access to federal services and don’t fulfil the requirements
to apply for any of the pension plans or supplements offered
to Canadian workers.

“ I make lemon marmalade,
lemonade and lemon
cake,” says Patricia Ncube

When God Gives
You Lemons

A Salvationist at the Tshelanyemba Hospital grows
food and faith amid health challenges and drought.

BY BRIANNE ZELINSKY

I t was September of 1992 when faced with operational challenges due to port staff, nurses and doctors. Tucked Photos: Brianne Zelinsky
Patricia Ncube moved to Tshelan- extreme drought and infrequent elec- behind a wooden fence lined with tall
yemba, a remote community tricity. lemon, papaya, guava, avocado, mango
outside Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. A and peach trees, her home represents
job posting for a nutritionist role caught As a nutritionist, Ncube faces the the resilience of Tshelanyemba—a desert
her attention and would eventually lead added challenge of working with under- community that, though faced with hard-
her to a lifelong career at The Salvation nourished patients, many of whom have ship, welcomes new life every day, sustains
Army’s Tshelanyemba Hospital. limited diets that consist mostly of sadza, life and honours life past.
a corn-based flour that is prepared like
“People say I am a good cook,” laughs porridge (commonly known as “mielie- On otherwise barren land, Ncube’s
Ncube. “I work with patients who need meal”). property contains two vegetable gardens,
dietary counselling: young mothers, dia- turkeys, chickens and multiple coops
betics, people with high blood pressure. “At times, I bring produce from my bound by wire and sheet metal. “I learned
I also teach our kitchen staff about food garden to the hospital kitchen,” explains how to garden in primary school,” recalls
handling.” Ncube. “If I have carrots or lemons, I share Ncube. “It’s nice to have something that
them.” you grow. It’s cheaper, it’s fresh and it’s
The hospital grounds where Ncube The Desert Garden less handled than market produce.”
works and lives is a bustling hub, particu- Ncube lives in a house on the hospital
larly for pregnant women and families compound that neighbours other sup- Despite heavy rainfall during the spring
with young children. They are currently season, the community endures harsh

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Ncube is a nutritionist at The Salvation Six months passed and Ncube missed returned home to her job and community.
Army’s Tshelanyemba Hospital in Zimbabwe her garden and life back in Tshelanyemba. “I learned that nothing is impossible
“I thought of my chickens and my trees,”
droughts that make daily tasks, such as remembers Ncube. “Community was with God,” she says. “The wounds healed
washing dishes, laundering clothes, cook- important because people came to see because he was doing his own operation
ing and basic agriculture, more difficult. me or phone me. They prayed with me.” on my leg. If I compare my leg now to
what it was, I see God’s wonders. He was
Electrical blackouts in Tshelanyemba Health care in Zimbabwe can be performing miracles every day.”
impact the community’s access to water, a pricey service, especially for critical
which is often only available in the early patients. Ncube was expected to purchase Sharing Lemonade
hours of the night. Residents from the area bandages, gloves, needles and antibiotics, It took Ncube time to get back to her gar-
have taken to digging for water through all of which were necessary for recovery. den, even after returning home. She had
deep holes in the riverbed or using a bore- to tread lightly on her feet and relearn
hole to pump underlying river water into “It was expensive,” remembers Ncube. how to do manual labour with a physical
buckets. “My friends in Tshelanyemba and Canada disability. Even so, she was able to revive
helped a lot in supplying materials. It was her garden, restoring what had died in
“I plant fruit trees and sell them,” says through the grace of God and the help her absence.
Ncube, gesturing toward the potted plants from people that I am healed.”
in her backyard, “but people will only Ncube now harvests fruits and vege-
buy them during the rainy season when Ncube was discharged from the hos- tables to sell or share with her neighbours.
they know there will be water to keep pital in Bulawayo on her birthday and “Since I work with patients, I think it was
them growing.” God’s plan to know how they feel,” she
admits.
One Hospital to Another
In 2014, the hospital conducted a nutri- Children from the village will often
tion study and Ncube took up the task of visit her garden before school to snack on
travelling long distances to survey sur- lemons, which, in Zimbabwe, are sweet
rounding villages about their food intake. enough to eat like an orange.
At times, this required her to cross rivers
and tread desert sand on foot. “We have wild fruits growing here,
which are nutritious,” explains Ncube. “I
“I had just been discharged from the make lemon marmalade, lemonade and
hospital after surgery on varicose veins lemon cake. My hope and my dream for
in my leg,” says Ncube. “I still had a ban- my community is that they will use what
dage on.” they have. We can grow by using what
God gives us.”
The survey wasn’t completed before
Ncube found herself back in the hospital, Brianne Zelinsky is a Salvationist working for
except this time, she was admitted as a The Salvation Army in Toronto. She visited the
patient in Bulawayo. Her leg presented Tshelanyemba Hospital in July 2019 with the
gaping wounds and necrotizing flesh, Silokwethemba team, a project that supports the
likely symptoms of a more serious infec- education of orphans and vulnerable children.
tion associated with the contaminated
river water. Ncube works in her garden, where she harvests
fruits and vegetables to sell or share with her neighbours
“I thought they were going to ampu-
tate my leg,” says Ncube. “I had given Salvationist  January 2020  21
up hope and I told myself I would never
walk again.”

A Place of Prayer The rich heritage
of the mercy seat
in Salvation Army
tradition.

BY CAPTAIN JOSH
HOWARD

The Salvation Army has a rich meet with thee, and I will commune with The mercy seat is a sacred
history, filled with a variety of thee from above the mercy seat.” meeting space with God. This
traditions and symbols that simple piece of wood, engraved
were developed with much In the Army, the term “mercy seat” with the word “Redeemed,”
thought, prayer and strong scriptural and “altar” are often used interchange- is part of the mercy seat
foundations. In almost every corps and ably. Biblically, these two terms are at Heritage Park Temple in
Army centre across the territory, one different: the first a place to meet with Winnipeg, but its history goes
such symbol holds a central place: the God, and the second a place of sacrifice. back more than half a century
mercy seat. Many know it as a place of When we consider the Army context, we
prayer, commitment and change, but can see how the mercy seat is a place of of the mercy seat in noting, “We call
how many have considered the biblical, prayer, but also why we refer to it as an Salvationists worldwide to recognize the
historical and present-day importance altar. As the song My All Is On the Altar wide understanding of the mercy seat
of the mercy seat? (SASB 609) notes, there are times when that God has given to the Army; to rejoice
we have to present our lives to God, as that Christ uses this means of grace to
The term “mercy seat” holds a great a consecrated offering. confirm his presence; and to ensure that
deal of theological meaning. It is first its spiritual benefits are fully explored in
found in Exodus 25, in a passage where In the Old Testament, the altar every corps and Army centre.”
God gives Moses instructions regarding played a crucial role for God’s people.
the building of the tabernacle and the Some altars were simple and spur of the It has been within this context and
various items that would be within it, moment, while others were intentionally understanding that the mercy seat has
including the Ark of the Covenant: “And constructed. One early scriptural example come to be revered as a sacred meeting
thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold of an altar is found in Genesis 8. After the space with God in Army tradition. In his
… And thou shalt put the mercy seat flood, Noah’s first instinct was to build an book The Mercy Seat Revisited, Major
above upon the ark; and in the ark thou altar and worship God: “Then Noah built Nigel Bovey writes, “For Salvationists the
shalt put the testimony that I shall give an altar to the Lord and, taking some of world over, the mercy seat—whatever its
thee” (Exodus 25:17, 21 KJV). In some all the clean animals and clean birds, he physical appearance and composition—is
modern translations, “mercy seat” is ren- sacrificed burnt offerings on it” (Genesis an honoured and special place. It has
dered “atonement cover,” because of the 8:20). Other examples of altars include no inherent power. It holds no magic
primary role the ark played on the Day Samuel’s “stone of help,” named Ebenezer, or mystique. It is special only because
of Atonement. in 1 Samuel 7, and Elijah’s fire-consumed of the sensitive nature of the business
altar in 1 Kings 18. that is conducted there. Special always,
In the following verses, the term is magical never.”
repeated several times to describe a meet- From these and other passages comes
ing place with God. In Exodus 25:22, the the Army’s understanding of the mercy This is an important reminder. As
Lord says to Moses, “And there I will seat. The Salvation Army’s Handbook the handbook and Major Bovey note,
of Doctrine explains the importance it is the gift of God’s grace that can be
22  January 2020  Salvationist received, discovered and experienced at
the mercy seat.

Commissioner Phil Needham, author
of Community in Mission, has shared, “I
think the mercy seat should be utilized
for any purpose involving prayer. I think
it is quite useful for Salvationists to be
invited to come together in prayer at the

mercy seat for any number of purposes. From left, Gary Photos: Carson Samson
Unfortunately, in too many corps, com- Robson, Paul Nelson
ing to the mercy seat means that there is and Cpts Tina and ing of the Holy Spirit.” I am grateful for
something wrong or there has been a dis- Josh Howard, corps the role the mercy seat has played in my
tressing defeat in the person’s life. Having officers at Heritage life and ministry, and thank God for the
Salvationists come together in positive Park Temple in way he continues to faithfully meet with
prayer around the mercy seat can help to Winnipeg, with the us as we draw near to him.
remove some of the unfortunate barriers.” restored mercy seat
Captain Josh Howard is the corps officer at
The mercy seat can hold a variety of in the streets, a chair, or just a space set Heritage Park Temple in Winnipeg.
meanings throughout the seasons of a apart. It is symbolic of our meeting with
person’s life, when they take the time God and as you know, that can happen
to come before God and put their all anywhere, anytime. This piece of fur-
on the altar. I have personally seen lives niture has no special power or grace in
changed at the mercy seat. I have prayed itself. It is a place of prayer, a place of
with men struggling with addiction, with decision. Going to the mercy seat is an
families who are mourning, with couples outward expression of the inward lead-
who are seeking direction for their lives,
with young people who have committed
their lives to Christ for the first time, and
with friends who were celebrating how
God was working in their life.

The mercy seat is a special place, an
honoured place, one which is available
for prayer and commitment in times of
sorrow and celebration. General Linda
Bond (Rtd) reminds us in The Mercy Seat
Revisited that “Salvation Army mercy
seats have taken many forms; a drum

The Mercy Seat Restored

Last spring, Heritage Park Temple in even further. It was originally part of in our lives—transforming us and giving
Winnipeg reflected on the role of the mercy the mercy seat at the now-closed Ellice us new life. We need to remember that
seat within The Salvation Army through Avenue Corps (see photo below), where while the mercy seat is meaningful, the
a series of sermons. At the same time, a it was dedicated in memory of his grand- real restoration lies within us.
member of the congregation rebuilt their parents, Corps Sergeant-Major Charles
mercy seat, which had been damaged and Minnie Robson, in 1957. So it has I pray that we will not just look at it,
several years ago. Paul Nelson, a retired been part of our history for more than but use it as a place of dedication, com-
carpenter and senior soldier at the corps, half a century. mitment and prayer—not only in times
shares his thoughts on the process of restor- of trouble, but also in times of rejoicing
ing this sacred space: I can’t begin to imagine all of the stor- or to simply come and pray. Through it
ies of grace, redemption and transforma- all God has been here and will be here,
It was a humbling experience to use tion this mercy seat could tell, and yet, it communing with us and guiding us as we
my gifts in this setting. I spent a lot of time is not just our history, but a new begin- continue to strive to bring his message
thinking about the design, mulling over ning for us. The stages of this restoration of faith, hope and love to the people of
ideas, drawing out rough sketches and were a visual reminder of how God works our community.
reaching out to other corps for photos.
Eventually, I decided on two stand-alone Salvationist  January 2020  23
pieces that could be moved if needed. As I
worked in my shop, there were moments
when I stopped to pray, thinking of those
who would kneel here.

Our “new” mercy seat has a rich herit-
age. When Hampton Citadel closed to
join Heritage Park Temple, I saved a
piece of the old mercy seat, knowing it
would be used again one day. In talking
with Gary Robson, I discovered that this
simple piece of wood, engraved with the
word “Redeemed,” can be traced back

VIEWPOINT

The Face of God

Why Jesus’ race matters.

BY DARRYN OLDFORD

A depiction of Jesus by Richard
Neave, a British expert in forensic
facial reconstruction

Picture Jesus in your mind. human side of Christ. dump. Some people take comfort in
What does he look like? Is It is a tenet of our faith that Jesus was these paintings. I have seen images
he fat, thin or in between? of Black Jesus in Kenya and Asian
Is he frowning? Smiling? Crying? fully God and fully man. Most of us have Jesus in South Korea, and they show
Does he have long or short hair? Is the God part figured out—we pray to us that he belongs to every culture.
his beard close-cropped or bushy? him all the time—but Jesus as a man is We must be careful, though, not
Now tell me, does he have light- harder to wrap our heads around. When to worship our own image. That is
brown or blond hair, blue eyes and his friend Lazarus died, he cried. When the textbook definition of idolatry.
pale skin? That was the image of he saw the moneychangers in the temple,
Jesus I’d seen for most of my life. he got angry. When he wandered in the I must confess, however, that
From Sunday school illustrations, to desert, he was hungry. while I have no problem with
paintings in church foyers, to actors Asian or Black Jesus (in fact, I have
portraying Jesus in films, Jesus was Like us, Jesus saw the world, felt the a Kenyan artist’s portrayal of the
always a handsome and white—or, ground beneath his feet, heard the birds Last Supper hanging in my dining
at best, slightly tanned—man. This sing, smelled the spices in the market and room), I find Caucasian Jesus prob-
version of Jesus, however, does not tasted food. Jesus was born in a particular lematic because of the historical
match reality. time and place, within a particular eth- baggage associated with coloniza-
nicity. This is the mystery and beauty of tion. European features were con-
Isaiah 53:2, believed by many the Incarnation. He was the Word made sidered beautiful and people of colour
Christians to be a prophecy about the flesh, and the flesh he chose was a Middle were treated as inferior.
Messiah, states: “He had no beauty or Eastern Jewish man. To deny Jesus his Sadly, these messages continue to
majesty to attract us to him, nothing in humanity is, in effect, to deny Christ influence how many people of colour
his appearance that we should desire himself. Unless we are willing to love see themselves, in addition to perpet-
him.” This is echoed throughout the New Jesus as a brown-skinned Jewish man, uating racism, which hurts society as
Testament. Although Jesus’ appearance is can we really say we love him? a whole. It’s important to combat old
never spelled out in vivid detail, his abil- colonial notions of what Christ looked
ity to blend into crowds would lead us to This is not a call to haul every blond- like, to open the door further for those
believe that he looked like a typical man haired, blue-eyed portrait of Jesus to the who aren’t white-skinned and blue-eyed.
of his day. As a Middle Eastern man who Portraying Jesus as Caucasian reinforces
walked in the sun from village to village, colonialism and can make him a symbol
he probably had dark brown skin. The of oppression.
Jesus we see in murals and paintings, If the only way you can serve Jesus is
white-skinned with flowing hair that by seeing him as white-skinned, I sug-
would put any shampoo commercial to gest that your faith is not in God, but
shame, is not the truth. in the power that comes with cultural
Christianity. Portraying Jesus as he actu-
So why do we show him this way? In ally looked may help break down explicit
most, but not all, places in the world, and implicit walls of racism in the global
Christianity spread with coloniza- church, and work toward a true fellow-
tion. In North America, influenced by ship of all believers. After all, we all serve
Europe, that has meant representing a Middle Eastern Saviour.
Jesus through a predominantly white Darryn Oldford is a senior soldier in Toronto.
cultural and historical lens. By doing so,
however, we chip away at the important

24  January 2020  Salvationist

GRACE NOTES

Why we need to talk about women in Army believes men and women are
ministry leadership again. equally called to lead and to preach.

BY CAPTAIN LAURA VAN SCHAICK From the very beginning, The
Salvation Army has affirmed a woman’s
In October, bestselling author John hearing so often that my calling to preach right to preach. Army co-founder
MacArthur made waves across the and to lead within the church is still Catherine Booth published the pamph-
Christian community with comments abhorred and misunderstood by many let, Female Ministry: Woman’s Right to
he made at a conference to his congrega- of my brothers in Christ. Preach the Gospel, in 1859, presenting a
tion at Grace Community Church in Sun strong scriptural argument for the right
Valley, California. At the event, which In the wake of these comments, I for women to preach. She affirms: “If she
celebrated his 50 years of pulpit min- could lament my circumstances. I could have the necessary gifts, and feels herself
istry, MacArthur stated, “There is no cry over the times my Christian authority called by the Spirit to preach, there is not
case that can be made biblically for a has been personally challenged. I could a single word in the whole book of God
woman preacher. Period. Paragraph. End complain about having to once again to restrain her, but many, very many, to
of discussion.” Asked for his thoughts on defend my right to preach to a greater urge and encourage her.”
evangelist and Bible teacher Beth Moore, Christian community that is often far
his simple response was, “Go home.” from accepting of women leaders. William Booth mirrored these words
in The Doctrines and Disciplines of The
Debate exploded on Facebook and From the very Salvation Army in 1881, and from the
Twitter. Many used the opportunity to beginning, The very start, the first copy of Orders and
weigh in on the obvious biblical examples Salvation Army has Regulations for The Salvation Army
of women who were affirmed in their affirmed a woman’s (1878) stated, “The Army refuses to make
leadership, such as Lydia (see Acts 16:13- right to preach. any difference between men and women
15), Priscilla (see Romans 16:3), Junia as to rank, authority and duties, but opens
(see Romans 16:7) and Mary of Magdala But while there is a time and a place the highest positions to women as well
(see John 20:15-18). Others attacked for healthy lament and even righteous as to men.”
MacArthur and the other men on stage anger, this is not it. At least not for me.
with him, suggesting this was “misogyny I am a proud Salvationist, and a proud
at its finest.” Men and women alike took Because I’m not just a preacher. I’m preacher of the gospel of Jesus. Even
the opportunity to thank Beth Moore for also a Salvationist. And The Salvation before I was ordained and commissioned,
the way she models Christlikeness and for I boldly proclaimed the truth of Jesus from
positively influencing their walk with Jesus. the pulpit in the company of both men
and women. And I am thankful for the
Personally, it made me sad and sick. Christian community that God called me
And if I’m being honest, I’m weary of to, where I am able to live out this call to
preach without fear of persecution, and
without being told to “go home.”

Not that I would have listened anyway.
Sisters, the fields are ripe for har-
vest and we have been called to work
alongside our brothers in every aspect
of ministry. Let’s not be discouraged by
a few misogynist men whose comments
were dismissive and derogatory toward
our intrinsic value and worth.
Salvationist men, I urge you to sup-
port the women around you. Encourage
them. Praise them. Assist them with their
many other tasks so that they can be
freed up to embrace their call to preach.
Salvationist women, we have a voice
that our world needs to hear. We have
something to say that will help lead
people closer to Jesus, and we have the
privilege of being able to preach. If God
has called you, he also goes with you. So
be brave, step up to the microphone and
let your voice be heard.
I know I will.

Captain Laura Van Schaick is the women’s
ministries program and resource officer.

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PERSPECTIVES

Leaving a Legacy

Make a gift that will outlast you.

BY LT-COLONEL FRED WATERS

“ One day, they will dig a hole, put Salvationists will be used to giving our on many people. The options are almost
you in it and throw dirt in your tithe or offering, so leaving a legacy gift unlimited.
face—then go back to the church in your will seems like a logical extension
and eat potato salad.” of that practice. Could you consider tith- Provision to The Salvation Army,
—Tony Campolo ing on your estate and putting it in your whether local, national or international,
will so you are assured of it happening? is a wonderful way to bless others and
Legacy seems to be a common an easy way to leave a legacy.
theme these days. Maybe because Imagine the gift you could provide to
my generation, the boomers, are your corps or a local ministry unit, or to Are you interested? Are you ready
getting older. Maybe because the things a particular work that reflects your pas- to act? If you have questions, contact
we buy are obsolete before the pack- sion. Would you like to bless the work of [email protected] or call
aging hits the recycling bin. Maybe The Salvation Army in another part of 1-855-546-5556 and we would be happy
because we are realizing that our pro- the world? With projects always active to answer questions.
pensity to accumulate things leaves us in some of the more desperate parts of
with empty hands. the world, you could have a real impact Lt-Colonel Fred Waters is the secretary for
business administration.
The quote above by Tony Campolo
Illustration: TarikVision/iStock via Getty Images Plus came from a series he did on values, and
how we have turned our values upside
down. Though the presentation was
many years ago, I have never forgotten
this line. I remember how we, the audi-
ence, laughed out loud—nervously. It’s
a sobering thought. One day, our lives
will come to an end, with no more time
to make a difference. Will who we have
been and what we have done have last-
ing value?

On that day, our legacy will be evalu-
ated. People will talk about whether we
made an impact on their lives and on the
world around us. So is this a good time
to think about how we might continue to
bless others after we pass from this life?
Is this a good time to make some plans
that will have real impact?

If you think about it, leaving a gift in
your will is possibly the most impactful
gift that you will ever make. Strangely
enough, less than half of all Canadians
have a will. Without one, who will make
decisions about your estate on your
behalf? Someone you know? Someone
you don’t know?

Without a will, can you be assured
that those decisions will reflect your
values, beliefs or priorities? In Canada,
slightly more than 40 percent of all finan-
cial donations are made to religious orga-
nizations. Those of us who are active

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CROSS CULTURE

IN REVIEW IN THE NEWS

To Be Like Jesus! Jesus Is King
of 2019
Christian Ethics for a 21st-
century Salvation Army The bestselling—and
BY DEAN PALLANT most talked about—
What does it mean to live an ethical Christian album of 2019
life in the 21st century? Former leader came from an unlikely
of The Salvation Army’s International source. Debuting at num-
Social Justice Commission and cur- ber 1 on the Billboard
rent secretary for communications for the United Kingdom charts with the equiva-
Territory with the Republic of Ireland, Lt-Colonel Dean Pallant lent of 264,000 sales in
tackles many pressing topics in his new book To Be Like Jesus!, the United States in its
including the power of governments and corporations, abortion, opening week was Jesus
racism, singleness, marriage, divorce, same-sex relationships, Is King from infamous hip-hop artist Kanye West.
pornography, social media, refugees, human trafficking and West’s gospel turn has been in the works for a while—the
more. Lt-Colonel Pallant encourages readers to develop their debut of his Sunday Service pop-up church at the Coachella
opinions and actions inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus music festival in April was an early public sign of his newfound
Christ and informed by the Bible, science, previous generations faith. References to Christianity have existed in his music for
of Christians and many other sources. many years—one of his early hits was 2004’s Jesus Walks—but
Jesus Is King brings faith to the forefront. West has reportedly
Live in Grace, Walk in Love said that he will no longer make secular music—only gospel
going forward.
A 365-Day Journey Reaction to West’s new direction has been mixed. Many
BY BOB GOFF Christians have been happy to welcome him into the fold.
Reviewing Jesus Is King, Focus on the Family’s Plugged In maga-
Fans of Bob Goff’s first two books, Love zine declares: “Kanye West’s laser-like focus on Jesus here is
Does and Everybody, Always, can enjoy a breathtaking.” Others have noted Sunday Service’s cult-like vibes
daily dose of the author’s witty storytell- or pointed out that West is monetizing his faith in questionable
ing and unique perspective with his new ways—for example, selling hoodies that say “Holy Spirit” for $225.
devotional book Live in Grace, Walk in For West, at least, his intentions are clear: as he sings on God
Love. The book takes readers through a Is, “God, God is/He, he is my all and all (and I’ll never turn back).”
calendar year with 365 short reflections exploring how we can
step out in love and confidence in every aspect of our lives. Disney+ Content
Each entry begins with a passage of Scripture, accompanied Warnings Spark
by a personal story and a spiritual encouragement or exhorta- Controversy
tion. The entries conclude with a question or two, prompting
the reader to reflect and make a change in their life that day. When Disney+, the com-
Live in Grace, Walk in Love offers food for thought for 2020 pany’s new online stream-
and beyond. ing service, launched to
much fanfare in November,
Rings of Fire subscribers were quick to
notice that a disclaimer
Walking in Faith Through a had been added to certain
Volcanic Future Peter Pan comes with a content old favourites. Films such
BY LEONARD SWEET
As a new year and a new decade begin, disclaimer on Disney+
many are wondering what lies ahead for
Christians around the world. In the face of as Peter Pan, Dumbo and
cultural changes from economics and com- The Aristocats come with a content warning from Disney that
munications to bioethics and beyond, how reads: “This program is presented as originally created. It may
can Christians respond with hope and continue to lead people to contain outdated cultural depictions.”
Christ? Bestselling author and popular speaker Leonard Sweet The disclaimer attempts to address the existence of racially
faces the future head-on in Rings of Fire, which takes readers or culturally insensitive scenes in otherwise beloved films.
through the “rings of fire” Sweet believes Christians will need to Peter Pan, for example, which was released in 1953, includes
confront this century. This book is a “first-responders manual a scene that caricatures Indigenous people. Disney has not
to help you assess the situation and assist the Spirit as the situa- made public the criteria it is using when deciding whether to
tion requires,” Sweet writes. His book examines everything apply the disclaimer to a particular film.
from world religions to #ChurchToo to genetic engineering. Opinion in response to the disclaimer was varied, with
Sweeping in its scope, Rings of Fire is sure to stimulate creative some saying it was a good discussion starter about the broader
thinking for individual or group study. issue of racism embedded in culture, while others said it did
not go far enough, or should apply to films such as Pocahontas,
which is presented without a disclaimer.

Salvationist  January 2020  27

PEOPLE & PLACES MOOSE JAW, SASK.—These are
exciting days at Moose Jaw CC
GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALTA.—Four adherents are enrolled at Grande Prairie CC. as five adherents and three sen-
From left, Cpt Peter Kim, CO; Jacy Smith; Shiloh Smith; Chris Rufiange; Kim ior soldiers are enrolled. From
Burgess; and Cpt Grace Kim, CO. left, Phyllis Heath, adherent;
Daniel Listoe, Elizabeth Listoe
and Susan Wendzina, senior sol-
diers; Mjr Dan Broome, CO; Glen
Jacobson, colour sergeant; Mjr
Wendy Broome, CO; Elda Feahr,
Lloyd Grigg, Irene Mandell and
Sandra Silversides, adherents.

CHARLOTTETOWN, N.L.—Carson Simmonds is enrolled as a junior soldier at Lemonade and Cookies for Partners in Mission
Charlottetown Corps by his uncle and aunt, Mjrs Archie and Marie Simmonds. GAMBO, N.L.—When brothers Griffin and Aiden Neal, who attend Gambo
Supporting him are, from left, Mjr Archie Simmonds; Terrance Chaulk, colour Corps, asked their grandmother, Donna Wells, if they could host a lemonade
sergeant; Mjr Marie Simmonds; JSS Nancy Penney; and Mjr Lillian Pelley, CO. stand, their simple request quickly grew into a fundraising effort for Partners
in Mission. With the help of their grandmother and grandfather, the boys set
ACTON, ONT.—Celebrations honouring the 40th anniversary of Acton CC up a table outside the corps building to sell lemonade and cookies. On Rally
include the cutting of a cake to mark the occasion. From left, Mjrs Everett and Day, the boys proudly presented $330 to Mjrs Curtis and Cindy Butler, COs,
Violet Barrow, DC and DDWM, Ont. GL Div; Reg Marsh; Claire Walsh; Marlene in support of the international work of The Salvation Army. Griffin and Aiden
Marsh; and Mjrs Drucella and Rick Pollard, COs. are shown with their Nana Wells.
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We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Tributes should be received within
three months of the promotion to glory and include: community where the person
resided, corps involvement, Christian ministry, conversion to Christ, survivors. A
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GAZETTE PEOPLE & PLACES

INTERNATIONAL YELLOWKNIFE—Leadership ranks in the Northwest Territories’ Yellowknife
Appointments: Feb 1—Mjrs Jacques/Claude-Evelyne Donzé, OC/CPWM, Corps are strengthened as two local officers are commissioned. From left, Mjr
Italy and Greece Cmd, with rank of lt-col Margaret McLeod, DC, Alta. & N.T. Div; Michelle Martin, newly commissioned
corps treasurer; Cdt Janice Brinson, corps leader; Lamlani Mthombeni, newly
TERRITORIAL commissioned corps sergeant-major; and Cdt Jason Brinson, corps leader.
Adoption: Cpts Brent/Melissa Haas, son, Richard Mark Donald Lyall,
born Oct 19, 2011 Visit Salvationist.ca
Birth: Cpts David/Laura Hickman, daughter, Annalina May, Oct 4
Appointments: Mjr Donna Barthau, international sponsorship co-ordinator, TRIBUTES
IHQ (based in Canada, additional responsibility); Cpts Michael/Melissa
Mailman, Stratford CC, Ont. GL Div; Aux-Cpt Linda Kean, Happy Valley- ST. CATHARINES, ONT.—Winifred Miriam Beard (nee
Goose Bay, N.L. Div Ames) was promoted to glory at the age of 107. Winnie
Accepted as auxiliary-captain: Linda Kean was a lifelong member of St. Catharines Corps where she
Reaccepted as lieutenant: Maurice Collins served as primary sergeant and cradle roll sergeant for
Retirements: Dec 1—Mjrs Dean/Margaret Locke; Jan 1—Mjr Thomas more than 60 years, participated in the songster brigade
Tuppenney, Mjrs Keith/Joyce Warford and was a member of the home league and the league
Promoted to glory: Mjr Garland Skeard, Oct 24; Mrs. Brg Doris Marsland, of mercy (community care ministries). Winnie was pre-
Oct 29; General Bramwell H. Tillsley, Nov 2; Mjr Stanley Ratcliffe, Nov 7; deceased by her husband, Arthur; parents Alfred and Francis (Evans) Ames;
Mrs. Col Arlian Rawlins, Nov 8; Comr Donald Kerr, Nov 16 brothers Alfred, Phil, Dave and Claude (Ruth); and grandson, Ian Beard.
Remembering Winnie with profound love, gratitude and pride in a life well
CALENDAR lived are her sister, Alice Jarvis (Cliff); daughter, Valerie Patterson (Wayne);
sons Brian (Nancy), Colin (Karen) and Glenn (Maria); many grandchildren and
Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd: Jan 7-9 divisional retreat, B.C. great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Div; Jan 9-10 National Advisory Board, Toronto; Jan 13-14 divisional GEORGETOWN, ONT.—Colonel Marion Ivany was born
retreat, Alta. & N.T. Div; Jan 15-16 Canadian Council of Churches lead- in Toronto in 1925 to Salvation Army officer parents,
ers’ retreat, Toronto; Jan 20-21 divisional retreat, Que. Div; Jan 27-28 Ernie and Edith Green, the youngest of three children.
divisional retreat, Ont. GL Div; Jan 28-31 divisional retreat, Prairie Div Upon graduation from St. John Vocational School, she
Colonels Edward and Shelley Hill: Jan 9 National Advisory Board, Toronto; worked as a private secretary in the Canadian General
Jan 10 National Advisory Board, Toronto*; Jan 17-18 Booth UC board of Insurance Company for three years. Marion was com-
trustees meeting, Toronto*; Jan 19-20 CFOT; Jan 27-30 divisional retreat, missioned as a member of the Challengers Session in
Maritime Div (*Colonel Edward Hill only) 1946, and married Lieutenant Calvin Ivany in 1950, a marriage that lasted
61 years until his promotion to glory in 2011. Together they served as corps
officers in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and in divisional and
territorial leadership in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and
internationally in Mexico and Central America. Marion is remembered for
her preaching, encouragement of others and as a soloist. In retirement, she
was a secretary at Grace United in Brampton, Ont., and attended Mississauga
Temple Community Church, Ont. Her ministry continued in retirement, in
spite of the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s, culminating at the Bennett
Centre in Georgetown, where she received amazing care. Predeceased by
her brother, Gordon, and sister, Peggy, Marion is survived by sons David
(Beverly), Bruce (Anne) and Paul (Elizabeth); daughter, Cathie (Peter); 12
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces Marilyn and Helen; and
sister-in-law, Eileen.

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NOT CALLED?

“What Are You Waiting For?”

Mark and Kelsie Burford knew they were meant for officership,
but at some indefinite time in the future. An Officership
Information Weekend changed that.

Mark and Kelsie Burford BY KEN RAMSTEAD ing to her one Sunday, telling her that this
might never have met, was what she needed to do.
fallen in love and married Mark and Sooner Rather Than Later
without her brother. Kelsie Burford Kelsie and Mark knew marriage and
“Mark’s mother was the leader of The officership were in their future, but while
Salvation Army’s Ontario Great Lakes div- A wave of relief they wanted to get married as soon as
isional youth chorus,” says Kelsie. “My washed over Mark. possible, the timeline for officership was
brother had joined and wanted me to go. “I wasn’t trying to vague until they attended an Officership
I don’t enjoy choral singing so we made a fight it anymore.” Information Weekend at the College for
deal that I would go once and, if I didn’t Officer Training (CFOT) in Winnipeg
like it, I wouldn’t have to go back. in St. Thomas, Ont. Mark struggled with in 2017.
it throughout that weekend, “until God
“But I liked his friends, I liked the sing- finally got fed up with me and sent a The couple were in separate groups and
ing—and I met Mark there,” she smiles. Salvation Army officer, who told me, ‘God as the morning wore on, they were both
Journey to Soldiership put it on my heart to tell you that you need convicted that they had to put their plans
Mark and Kelsie were both born into The to accept your call to be an officer.’ ” for officership on the front burner. Kelsie,
Salvation Army. in particular, was jolted by a conversation
A wave of relief washed over Mark. “I she had.
Mark became a senior soldier at the wasn’t trying to fight it anymore and I’ve
age of 16. been on a good path since.” “I happened to bump into Major
Jennifer Hale, the territorial secretary for
“I thought that was what God wanted As for Kelsie, she started hearing God’s candidates, who had been our divisional
me to do at that time in my life,” he says. call to officership at 17. Through prayer youth secretary. During the course of our
“I wanted to make sure I was becoming a and reflection at a divisional youth chorus chat, she looked me straight in the eye and
soldier not just because my parents or my event, she’d realized that she needed to said, ‘What are you waiting for?’
grandparents wanted me to, but because take her faith more seriously.
it was right for me and God wanted me “I just looked at her because it came
to do it, too. She distinctly recalls God clearly speak- out of the blue, but she persisted: ‘No, if
you are called to officership, then, really,
“I believed that commitment would what are you doing? What are you waiting
bring me closer to him.” for?’ That’s what started the ball rolling for
me in my mind.”
Kelsie became a senior soldier at the
age of 15. She admits now that she really When Mark and Kelsie reunited mid-
didn’t understand the gravity of what she morning during a free period and com-
was committing to. pared notes, they were each surprised at
the other’s reaction.
“For me,” she says, “it had more to do
with my brother.” “Well, I prayed that you would come to
me and talk about it,” Mark said to Kelsie.
Older than Kelsie, he felt very strongly
about a commitment to Jesus. “And I prayed you would come to me
and talk about it,” Kelsie replied.
“I wanted to have that kind of commit-
ment, that kind of excitement my brother Says Kelsie, “It was as if God was asking
had,” she says now. “But while that was my us: ‘What are you doing? What are you
motivation, every day since then, there’s waiting for?’ ”
been a reaffirmation that becoming a sol-
dier was the right thing to do at that time, “We had thought about officership
even if I didn’t fully understand it.” as an undefined timeline—three or four
The Calls years—but God was calling us out for
Mark first felt the call to officership not having an intentional plan,” Mark
at junior music camp, but he denied it says. “He wanted us to go in sooner rather
because he didn’t want it to happen. than later.”

Then he participated in “Time to Be “So we started the paperwork that
Holy,” a three-day Salvation Army event weekend,” smiles Kelsie. “We were mar-
ried in January and we are now at CFOT.”
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