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THE SALVATION ARMY
NORWICH CITADEL CORPS
NEWSLETTER
March 2014
Issue No. 275
30 pence
TERRITORIAL YOUTH BAND (TYB) - 2014
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TERRITORIAL YOUTH CHORUS (TYC) - 2014
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Dear Friends
Spirit & Truth of Discipleship - John 4
f the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well teaches me
anything, it is how dumb Jesus’ disciples could be. Despite being taught
by the true Master, they hadn’t even mastered the basics. The woman
was streets ahead.
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Firstly, when the disciples returned from the nearby town and found Jesus
talking with the woman they passed no comment. They did not ask Jesus
what she was doing, why they were chatting, or what they had talked
about. They had no realisation of the spiritual potential in her. Lesson:
Disciples need to be inquisitive and see people with spiritual eyes.
Secondly, they ignored the woman. It may be that social convention
frowned upon cross-gender chit chat, or racial differences brought a tense
awkwardness. But if it was okay with Jesus, surely it was okay for them
too. Lesson: Disciples need to overcome their own reservations, crossing
boundaries of culture and comfort to listen and engage.
Thirdly, when the disciples went into town it was to the market to bring
back food. When the woman went into town it was to tell everyone about
Jesus and bring back a crowd. What a contrast! She was worshipping in
spirit and truth, with a new convert’s passion, by enthusiastically urging
people to meet the Master. Lesson: Disciples’ greatest value is in pointing
people to Jesus.
God Bless You.
Major Andrew
EASTER WEEKEND - 18th to 20th April 2014
Special guests: Lieut. Colonels Alan & Alison Burns
Good Friday Meeting at 10.30am, 18th April followed by March of
Witness and Open-air service on Norwich Market Place at 12.00 midday.
Saturday 19th April at 7.00pm - Music Festival involving all Norwich
Citadel Music sections.
Easter Sunday Morning Meeting at 10.30am followed by March of
Witness and Open-air Service at the Haymarket at 12.00 midday.
Easter Sunday Evening meeting at 6.00pm
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TERRITORIAL YOUTH BAND (TYB) - 2014
B
etween the 17th and 21st of February eleven of the Citadel youth attended the
Territorial youth band and choir courses held in Bournemouth. These courses give
the young people a chance to not only improve on their musical and vocal skills but
also give the priceless chance of spending a week with other young Christians of their
age from all over the country. The week consisted of rehearsals, bible studies and
various different events each evening.
The ‘tybers’ arrived at the Carrington House Hotel at around 1.00pm to sign in and
undertake auditions to see where they would sit for the week. After a very long wait
the auditions were over and we all went off for dinner which gave us the chance to
have a chat with the other students that we would be spending the week with. We
then had a short welcome session before the first rehearsal of the week. The phrase
baptism of fire is one appropriate for this first rehearsal, being 2½ hours long and it
certainly pushed us through our paces and set the extremely high standards for the
week.
To finish the evening, James Morley, who attended again on staff, led a 'getting to
know you' session which included a game involving eating toast topped with various
edible commodities such as mushy peas, spam and even baby food. Needless to say
I was very relieved when I got away without having to eat anything!
Now is where I should say we all got off to bed nice and early so we were fresh for
the next day of rehearsals. Unfortunately that would be lying! We all stayed up as late
as we could with some people lasting even longer than my rather impressive 2:30am!
We all somehow managed to get up and ready for breakfast at 8:00 the next day,
although as expected we were all extremely tired and struggling to stay awake, a
feeling that continued for the majority of the week. The day consisted of rehearsals
and bible study with a talk in the afternoon entitled ‘Practice, Practice, Practice’ in
which Phillip Cobb, Steve Cobb and Derek Kane spoke about the importance of
practice and how they practiced. Each day we had a 1 hour bible study led by Major
Denise Cooper in which we explored the theme 'good to great', which helped us to
develop from being a good Christian to a great Christian. Free time was each afternoon
and gave us the choice of football, shopping in town or staying at the hotel.
The evening saw us meet with the Territorial Youth Chorus for the first time for a social
evening. We all had a great night and had some lovely lasagne and chips for tea with
the evening finishing with ‘Britains Got Talent‘ semi-finalist, Charlie Green singing for
us all, and even some very entertaining ballet from certain staff members!
Wednesday saw a similar format in the day, but Wednesday evening we were treated
by a visit from the ISB. They performed a number of pieces for us and the evening
concluded with us massing with them and performing 3 pieces together with them. It
was a truly inspiring occasion playing with some of the best Salvation Army musicians
and the words 'I've played with the ISB' are some that I will never get bored of saying.
Many of the parents also attended this concert so it gave us the opportunity to see
them and tell them about our week so far.
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(Continued) Thursday also consisted of the usual rehearsals and bible study,
with particular credit going to the beautiful tomato and basil pasta bake we had
for lunch. The only issue with the food all week was the temperature of the plates.
The term ‘heated plates’ was taken to the extreme with 10 napkins required to
carry my plate. If anyone has any oven gloves I could borrow for next year it would
be much appreciated! The evening saw the review of the week also led by James
Morley which took the format of the TV show 'Through the Keyhole' presented by
our very own 'Jant' and 'Jec', which unfortunately featured my room. I thought I
was safe until they found the 'Bob the builder' flannel that was hidden in the bottom
of my wash bag; (thanks mum!) A number of awards were given out with Sebastian
Johnson once again collecting the ‘best dressed’ award. The evening concluded
like every other with the song of the year which anyone who attended will be more
than happy to sing for you. We all went off to bed as late as usual ready for the
big concert the next day.
We awoke on Friday and ate our last meal at the Carrington Hotel before some
frantic packing. The coaches soon arrived to take us off to the Lighthouse Theatre,
Poole, or at least one of the coaches did. I was lucky enough to be selected to
travel on the second coach with TYC which turned up 45 minuets late! We arrived
and had some last rehearsals leaving us with the rest of the afternoon to spend
as we wished in Poole. Many of the Norwich youth took this time to buy each other
'presents' with Seb Johnson receiving some bamboo supports, Thomas Grimshaw
receiving a lovely window flower basket and many others receiving obscure gifts
such as a cat toy and a one direction poster. My group decided to buy an electric
shock pen which caused great entertainment for the rest of the day!
The start of the concert was getting nearer and everyone was ready . We all
walked out proudly wearing the Salvation Army uniform and gave a truly fantastic
concert which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Particular credit goes to Hilary Winch
for some exceptional maraca and shaker playing throughout the evening. The
whole evening concluded with a joint item with the TYB and TYC. The band played
'Ohne Sorgen' by Norwich Citadel's own Martin Cordner which the TYC did a
fantastic dance to. The video can be found on Facebook for anyone who wants
to watch it.
The baton went down for the last time to conclude TYB 2014 which I can honestly
say was one of the best weeks of my life. Spending time with other young
Christians, making some fantastic music and sharing spiritually has made this a
fantastic week which I am so happy to have been able to attend. I thoroughly
encourage you to speak to the youth about their time at TYB and TYC to find out
even more about what has been a fantastic week for all. Particular thanks goes
to all parents for transporting us and funding this week, anyone who came to see
the final festival, all from Norwich Citadel who encourage us both in music and in
our Christian lives and to Hilary Winch for looking after us so well all week on the
course. TYB and TYC 2014 were absolutely sensational and I know I definitely
cannot wait to go back next year.
Harry Peek
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Joyce Queenie Fountain
Promoted to Glory 11th January 2014
This tribute was read by Major Barry Willson at the Service of Celebration
of the life of Joyce, which took place at the Citadel on 6th February 2014
am not an artist, but even had I been born with the skills approaching those
of Rembrandt or Renoir, I doubt that I could produce an adequate portrait
of Joyce Fountain. Those who possess artistic gifts can reproduce physical
appearances, but any painter would struggle to capture the true character of
the Christian woman whose life we celebrate today.
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Her first name means Happy; now consider that alongside the origin of her
middle name ‘Queenie’, you arrive at ‘Happy royal lady’ and Joyce was
certainly that – She is a Princess - the child of a King who has taken up
residence in His Royal Palace in the place that her Lord prepared especially
for her.
Joyce lived with physical disability for most of her life, yet that did not prevent
her from loving and serving her Lord from her early years. As a mature person
she signed her articles of War and thus became a Salvation Army soldier at
the Castle Corps some 40 years ago. Not being able to get to the meetings
at that time, the Officer of the day came to her home and swore her in under
the flag. In that setting she declared that with the help of God she would
remain a true soldier of The Salvation Army – and she kept that promise.
By the time that I met Joyce in 1995 she had reached the point where her
disability kept her at home. Over the following 7 years Cindy and I visited
Joyce as the opportunity arose, and always came away from those precious
times feeling that we had been in the company of a person with a living faith.
It was obvious that her family and her Lord were of special importance. She
rarely talked about the past, and it was only in recent days did we discover
that she had set her own needs to one side as she nursed her ailing parents
back to health following their strokes. Neither did her disability prevent her
from becoming ‘Mummy Joyce’ in the two years that she fostered Bimpe as
a small child and later when Bimpe returned for schooling. She also wrote
letters of encouragement to people serving life sentences in American
prisons, never forgetting to share her own testimony. When Joyce suffered
various physical setbacks of a kind that would leave most people floundering,
like her loss of eyesight, she would resolutely say “The Lord will never give
up on me, so I will never give up on Him”
In the days that Joyce was able to attend the Citadel, she came twice on a
Sunday, glad to wear her uniform and The Salvation Army bonnet. She would
also be seen at all the meetings during the busy Easter period, so it is right
that we should celebrate her life in this building – her place of worship
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LADIES FELLOWSHIP
O
ver 30 ladies braved the February weather to
listen to Helen and Derek Tyrrell give a talk on
their work in Estonia. As you would expect from the
majors, the evening was lively and interesting. But for
many people attending it was a new and intriguing
insight into the work they had undertaken in part of
the ex-Soviet union. For our non-Salvationist friends, it was a moving
insight into the Salvation Army's worldwide mission.
Despite returning from a holiday in Spain the previous night, entertaining
the grandchildren all day and getting ready to embark upon a trip to
Turkey the following day, Major Helen had found time to bake a cake in
the style of an Estonian recipe. The cake was much appreciated and was
soon polished off over tea and coffee, leaving only a few crumbs for Major
Derek to take home, much to his disappointment. The talk given on
Estonia was accompanied by pictures and we have to thank Les McNealy
for putting together a ‘PowerPoint’ presentation on the laptop for everyone
to enjoy. This evening also saw new members coming into the fellowship,
and they are always welcome.
At the commencement of the evening we paused to remember Marjorie
Slaughter and Vera Turner who were recently Promoted to Glory. Both
of these valued members had been there at the inception of this fellowship
and had done a great deal to further and support all that takes place. For
many years Vera had been a driving force and part of the craft group that
was an offshoot of the fellowship. She also undertook the writing and
distribution of birthday cards each month, making sure that everyone had
a birthday card from the fellowship and was made to feel that little bit
special. Both ladies will be very sadly missed by all. We think of their
families and close friends at this time.
Ladies were reminded to keep a special date in their diaries - 16 August
2014 for the 60th anniversary reunion of the Ladies Fellowship. They
were also asked to look out for photographs or any memorabilia
associated with the past 60 years. Also for any reminiscence that might
be shared amongst us.
The Fellowship meets on the first Monday of every month unless
otherwise announced. Our special guest for our next meeting at 8.00pm
on March 3rd will be Major Rosemary Dawson who will be sharing ‘A look
at life in Pakistan.’
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THE MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
The Men’s Fellowship is looking up! ‘Yes!’ says
someone. ‘It’s on its back!’
Don’t you believe it – we had 17 members at our
February meeting.
W
e went upmarket on the night – ‘á-la-posh,’ we
like to call it. The men sat around four tables and drank 100%
concentrated orange juice all night, with a choice of three nibbles
according to their fancy. Add to that coffee, tea and cake at the end and
WOW! we really blew the budget - £25, with our speaker’s expenses
included.
And Anne Humphreys, our specialist entertainer, was worth every penny.
Whether it was the 100% concentrate or Anne’s gifted way with older men
I am not quite sure, but you could certainly see the twinkling eyes and
smiling teeth of several of our more sedate gentlemen.
Anne is an accomplished accordionist and entertainer, bringing four
different types of the accordion. After pulling two of them to bits, she
explained why and how they made the noise they do.
Let it be noted that Alice* was so overcome at the end of the meeting that
he kissed the said Anne Humpheys on the cheek.
Back to business. March 17 is our next meeting, and Robin Jones our
leader for the night. He would like all the ladies of the corps to come and
join us for the evening; we are going travelling. (That’s 7.30ish on MARCH
17th).
As our April meeting falls on Easter Monday we decided to cancel, but
the men were not pleased. We have now asked the major’s permission
to hold our meeting on April 14th instead. If agreed, we will call the
meeting ‘God’s Crossway’.
Can you sense the great excitement our fellowship is creating? Of course
you can, and with your partner’s encouragement, you too can become a
member of this exciting programme.
Yours! Alistair!
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TERRITORIAL YOUTH CHORUS (TYC) - 2014
O
n the 17th of February, 85 young people aged between 12 and 20 gathered
at the Whitehall Hotel, Bournemouth, for the start of Territorial Youth Chorus
(TYC) 2014.
After everyone had got their auditions over and done with, there was a hearty
welcome from Territorial Youth Officers, Mike and Lisa Lloyd- Jones, before the
very first rehearsal, where everyone was told what part they were singing and
got to have a look at the music we would be singing. After a tasty dinner of
chicken and another rehearsal, there was the event of ‘All Star Family Fortunes’.
In this session, everyone was put into teams and there was a variety of
challenges, including the Irn Bru and Jaffa cake challenge’ (warning; do not try
this at home – somebody was ill!!) and a timbrel challenge where someone from
each team had to create a short timbrel routine and perform it. I have to admit,
I really did not excel in this event! Before the first sleep of the week, Anthony
Harris led an ‘improvised prayer session’, which was intended to be on the beach
but because of the typical English weather was held inside. The prayer session
consisted of doing a TYC prayer hokey cokey, and making a paper chain of
prayers.
The next day started off with a good breakfast and a prayer session led by
Lindsay Parkhouse and Lauren Elliot, where we thought of what we had to thank
God for and everyone received a ‘post it’ note with someone who they were to
pray for on it. The first Bible Study was led by Jared Littlewood where we were
introduced to the theme of the week – Good to Great prayers. He got us thinking
on the basis of two words – Intentions and accountability. After two more
rehearsals and lunch, there was free time. Those who went into town were split
up into groups and got to go round Bournemouth. The most popular shop was
‘Shakeaway!’ After yet another rehearsal, it was time for the social with TYB
where everyone caught up with friends from TYB and enjoyed a lasagne and
cake, and also some very interesting cocktails…!
Wednesday was an eye opening day because everyone realised that they really
didn’t have much more time to learn their words! The day started off with prayers
led by Emily Shepherd talking about Chocolate. After a rehearsal and bible study,
Annie Howlett-Foster led a session on how to make notes and write things with
drawings. The sessions were very interesting, and I’m sure lots of the students
taking exams later in the year really benefited from it! Wednesday night’s
entertainment was ‘Wednesday night at the Whitehall Palladium’ led by Anthony
Harris. The evening consisted of many talented students that had impressed the
staff in their auditions, and also a solo about wanting to sing in Opera by Anthony.
However, the highlight of the evening was definitely the staff ‘Strictly Come
Dancing’ competition! Anthony picked Ira Thomas and John Mitchenson, Mary
Elliot and Lyndon Bexon and Matt and Kirsten Lloyd as the couples, who had to
create a dance, getting marked on spins, lifts and creativity.
Congratulations
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to Ira and John who won the competition after performing a ‘bar scene’ and a
quite disturbing lift!!
Thursday was a Christmas themed day, with a Christmas dinner and a
Christmas themed ‘Onesie Night.’ The night consisted of a solo from Rachel
Gray, a four chord Ukulele song medley from John Mitchinson, and an hilarious
staff act of the ‘12 days of TYC’. I don’t think anyone had laughed as much as
then all week! Lyndon Bexon ended the night with singing the whole song up
a key and twice as fast as a punishment for trying to eat his curry instead of
taking part in the staff item.
Friday was the final day, and after a hectic morning of packing and doing last
minute song learning, it was time to leave for the Lighthouse Theatre. TYC had
free time before a rehearsal, so they were split into groups and sent round
Poole. At one point, I think there was the whole of TYC in McDonalds, and there
was also a flash mob in the Shopping Centre! Everyone then headed back for
a rehearsal both of all the songs and with TYB.
At 7 o’clock the concert started. It kicked off with a joint item of ‘Make His Praise
Glorious’ with Ebony Slater speaking. TYC then sang ‘If…then’ and ‘Bless’ with
Lauren Elliot as a soloist. Gøta, a piece from the Faroe Islands, was then sung
and the men from TYC followed that by moving everyone by singing ‘Shine on
Us’. TYC followed that with an accapella song called ‘Mary’s song’. Laura
Nicholson and Lauren Wheeler then sang a duet in the song ‘I sing out’, ending
the first half. The second half kicked off with a massed item and congregational
song of ‘Lord I Lift Your Name on High’, in which Charlie Green (of ‘Britain’s
Got Talent ‘fame) also sung a solo. TYC’s next item was ‘Make Me A Channel’,
sung by all the girls at TYC, and then a punchy, classic song; ‘Why I Love
Jesus’. ‘Bow the Knee’ moved everyone in the audience, and was contrasted
brilliantly by samba type song called ‘How Sweet the Sound’, where the
challenge of remembering all the Spanish words came about! The night ended
with two massed items. ‘My Simple Prayer’ was performed as a benediction,
and Ohne Sorgen (written by Martin Cordner) was performed by the band whilst
TYC did a slightly complicated routine! After an encore which was twice as fast
(much to the despair of TYC!) the night was over, and it was time to go home
and say final goodbyes to all the new and old friends that they had shared the
fantastic week with.
The message I and so many ‘tycers’ have taken back with us is that you can
make your prayers from Good to Great in a few simple steps, and that God has
given you everything you need, and we must remember to be grateful. The
week was brilliant, and on behalf of the rest of TYC/TYB and me, I would like
to thank everyone that made it so special. Bring on next year!
Hannah Carr
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Marjorie Slaughter
15.2.1933 - 15.1.2014
This tribute to Marjorie by her daughter, Teresa was read by Major Andrew
Diaper-Clausen at the Service in Celebration of Marjorie’s life which took
place at St Faith’s Crematorium on 28th January 2014.
Mum
Although I knew her for 56 years I realise that I didn’t really know her that well.
But I have many memories that span the decades, many have been prompted
by talking to my sister and family during this brief visit home.
So here is a pot pourri of some of those memories….
I remember going to the Carol Service ‘up the Citadel’ every Christmas.
Mum went to the Auxiliary every Monday night, we, (Hil and I) had to do the
washing up while she was out. Imagine my joy when I was old enough to go
with her and got out of the washing up. Seriously, I really enjoyed the fellowship
with all the ’young wives’, my mum, Auntie Joan and my ‘little’ Nanny. To this
day I cannot remember how all the Aldreds’ are related to each other but always
loved hearing the stories that mum would relate about my many great aunts,
uncles and cousins, often once or twice removed.
Dad went to his mum’s every Wednesday night and always brought himself
chips for supper, sneaking a few in to me in my bed when he got home. Mum
didn’t know this until after dad died, when I let her in on the secret - I don’t think
she was impressed about being outwitted all those years before.
She always put out clean clothes for dad when he had his evening wash, and
always ensured everyone had clean underwear every day, just in case we got
run over and had to go to hospital!
At mum’s insistence I waited until I was 18 until I had my ears pierced,
something she was never very keen on because, and I quote, “if God had
intended us to have holes in ears we would have been born with them”. Imagine
my delight when I arrived home from college one day to find my mum wearing
earrings. I couldn’t resist saying, “If God had meant us to have holes in our
ears….! If I hadn’t been as tall as her I think I would have been dealt ‘a clip
round the ear’.
My mum was always fair. To the n-th degree. And she never hesitated in dealing
with unacceptable behaviour. She was never a ‘wait till your father gets home’
kind of mother. In fact dad’s methods were usually milder than hers. I am
thankful she raised me knowing right from wrong and having respect for my
elders and betters, as she would say.
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Looking back I smile when I remember her laying awake if I was to be late
home from a social event. I was never ever given a door key. Instead I would
creep in and try locking the door as quietly as possible, only to hear her voice“Is that you Teresa!” I wonder what she would have done if it hadn’t been me!
It was worse when I lived in London, as this was a dangerous place to live.
Naturally I would often be out and about late at night after going to the theatre
and she constantly reminded me how much she worried when she knew I
was on the underground or buses late at night. Then I realised it was better
to tell her after the event rather than before and save her the worry.
She helped me learn to ride a two wheeler. Later she gave me the big black
Raleigh bike she had used as a young woman.
Dad taught me to lock the toilet door, climb out of the toilet window and down
the drainpipe into the back garden. Sporadically one of us would do this, leave
the window pushed to, walk round the bungalow and back into the house.
Hil’ or mum would then need to get into the toilet and find the door locked.
Up would go the cry “Bernard”, “Teresa”, and one of us would hastily run out
of the house and climb back in to unlock the door.
I hid in the caravan once because I had run away from home. I showed up
when I heard the worry in her voice as she was looking for me up and down
Booty Rd. Then she was cross with me and I wished I really had run away!
I think I was generally a good child, although very independent, but I do have
one scar that is a reminder of the day I was being naughty. I ran out of the
back door, tripped and fell catching my forehead and causing a pretty deep
cut. It bled a lot. Mum told me later she didn’t know what to do and it eventually
stopped bleeding, but in retrospect said she should have taken me to have
it stitched.
We loved having her visit us when we lived in the States, and she often came
with Pat. I think one of her favourite visits was when she was able to see the
space shuttle land. It was through her I had always had a fascination for the
space programme, and still do. One year she came with Joan, and I think
they reverted to their childhood behaviours with mum hurrying Joan along
and Joan dawdling which just exacerbated the squabbling.
We did a lot of drive by sightseeing the year she had just had her knee
replacement. Most of her sightseeing last year was through the camera, as
she found getting in and out of the car exhausting, so someone was delegated
to get in and out to take photos for her so she could see things that she
couldn’t walk to.
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Fortunately she was able to visit us in New Zealand 3 times, and this allowed
her to spend time with her 3 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Sebastian and
Felicity. Meeting Felicity, now 4½, for the first time only last year. Her visit
last year also coincided with Steph’s graduation, which made it very special
for both her and mum. It reminded me of my graduation as an OT, of which
I sensed she was very proud, which she also attended almost 18 years ago.
As you all know she loved camping and I know this all started before I was
even a twinkle in dad’s eye. At first she was happy with a tent, which she
modified, hand stitching the heavy canvas; then she wanted a trailer tent so
dad spent an entire summer measuring and designing the one he made for
her. Again she did all the stitching for the canvas roof and cushions. Then,
as my dad would say, she got ideas above her station in life, and wanted a
caravan. I believe the caravan he built was a visible expression of his love
for her.
Through all their years together, camping was always their thing, so mum,
I hope you and dad have a nice spot in that great campsite in Heaven.
Blessings,
Teresa (Terri)
‘REACHING UP - REACHING OUT’
DIVISIONAL CELEBRATIONS - 2014
These take place at ‘The Halls’ (formerly St Andrew’s Hall)
Norwich with special guests
General André Cox & Commissioner Silvia Cox
Saturday 26th April at 7.00pm - Main Session 1
Sunday 27th April
11.00am - Main Session 2
12.45pm - City Centre Open-air witness
2.30pm - Children’ & Youth events (Norwich Citadel Corps)
2.30pm - Mini Concert
5.00pm - Main Session 3
Tickets are available online from:
www.angliadivision.ticketsource.co.uk
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Out of the mouth of Babes and Sucklings’
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guess for most of us, our holidays of 2013 are a long gone memory – with
the prospect of choosing something nice for this year.
I wonder of there are some of you that hold a highlight of last year’s holiday,
as I do,
We were in Spain with Lorna and the children. Apart from my ingrained memory
of horror when little Hannah was accidentally burned by food spilled on her
when she was undressed and getting ready for the bath. That horror will never
leave me. However, there was another event that has been held as a precious
moment in my mind since then.
We all took a trip on a mountain cable car to a wild ‘bird of prey’ sanctuary at
the top of the mountain. The cable car took us as far as the special show, but
there was still a path visible that where we could walk up to the actual peak of
the mountain. Toby took my hand and proceeded to ‘lead’ me up the path.
We continued up the winding path to the very top and enjoyed looking down
on the village and little cars that looked like toys, to his delight. The path
continued and became a little less distinct, much narrower and quite precarious.
There was a safety rail to hold on to thus preventing us falling down the steep
side of the mountainside. As the path diminished and steeply descended,
Toby walked in front of me holding tightly on to my hand, while I supported his
weight from slipping on the stones and with my other hand held tightly on the
rail preventing us both from slipping down the mountain.
“Gran, I can’t see you,” said Toby with some alarm. “Don’t worry,” I replied,
“you can hear me speaking and you can feel me holding your hand tightly.
You’ll be alright”. After a short silence, and trying to break the tension, I said
to him, “It’s just like you learn in Primary about Jesus. We can’t see Him but
He is always there and he sees us and keeps us safe when we follow Him and
be good. He will never leave us”. “Not just when we are good, but sometimes
when we are bad too”.
After that precious conversation, I realised how true the verse that says, ‘Out
of the mouth of babes and sucklings………..’
Later in the year I had the joy of visiting our two Granddaughters in Australia
– in order to enrol the elder as a Junior Soldier. I got the privilege of being part
of the bedtime routine – a Bible story and prayer. Again, another precious
moment. When Charlotte (age 5) came to prayer time, she wanted to say
then herself. I was astonished at the uninhibited and fluent way that she prayed
meaningfully – something that she occasionally does, according to her dad.
On a subsequent night, she asked me to say the prayers. When I had gone
through the list of family and friends to be blessed, I then prayed for boys and
girls who live in danger and who have very little food to eat, or a safe home to
live in. Charlotte interrupted my prayer and said, “that’s very important, Gran”.
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I then went into Jessica’s room and went through the same routine. As I prayed,
Jessica continually interjected with ‘Hm ….. Hm ….. Hm…...’ at various points
during the prayer.
When I had finished the prayer, Jessica explained, “Gran, when I keep saying
‘Hm …. Hm …. Hm…’ it means I agree with what you are praying.
What precious moments that are now locked in Eternity.
Psalmist when he said,
How right was the
“Little children praise you perfectly” or ‘From the lips of children and infants
you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the
avenger’ (Psalm 8:2).
An Almighty God needs no great powers to back Him up. He silences His
enemies through little children and their spontaneous praise. That is exactly
what happened in Jesus’ time (Matt. 21:16).
Helen Tyrrell (Major)
DO YOU REMEMBER?
Dates from the Corps History Books for March.
March 9th/11th 1924:
Commissioner and Mrs Booth Tucker assisted by Major Bedford
conducted the weekend’s meetings. Commissioner’s lecture on Saturday
night entitled, ‘The Bible - Pen gem of the World’ very instructive and
helpful. Mrs Booth Tucker lectured on Sunday afternoon and Monday
evening.
March 12th/13th 1944:
A great ‘Servicemen’s Meeting’ included the dedication of the son of
Brother and Sister Mereson.
March 14th/15th 1964:
Y.P. Self Denial weekend conducted by Major M Field (Nottingham
Goodwill Centre). Special programme on Saturday night.
March 23rd 1974:
A number of collectors visited Carrow Road Football Ground and made
a collection for the Community Centre. The Appeal benefited by £225.00.
March 16th 1994:
The Divisional Soldiers Rally and Annual Appeal Festival of Thanksgiving
was led by the T.C., Commissioner and Mrs Dinsdale Pender. The
Citadel Songsters, Stowmarket Band and Great Yarmouth Singing
Company presented musical items and the Commissioner concluded on
the topic ‘Our growth as Christians’.
Janet Mann (Corps Secretary)
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FOR YOUR DIARY
MARCH 2014
2nd
Self-denial Altar Service
10.30 Major Andrew Diaper-Clausen
6.00 Major Ingrid Diaper-Clausen
Latin American Songs of Praise
3rd
APRIL 2014
2nd
10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘Music Matters’ - Colin Goodchild
5th/6th Norwich Citadel Band visit
8.00 Ladies Fellowship
‘A look at life in Pakistan’
Major Rosemary Dawson
6th
10.30 Majors Andrew & Ingrid
& 6.00
Diaper-Clausen
5th 10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘ Music Matters’ - Colin Goodchild
7th
8.00
Ladies Fellowship
‘Edinburgh Woollen Mill’
Julia Brissenten
9th 10.30 Major Ingrid Diaper-Clausen
6.00 Major Andrew Diaper-Clausen
12th 10.15 Bible Study followed by
CAMEO Singers rehearsal.
10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘Flower Arranging’ - Joyce Youngman
16th
YP Annual
10.30 Major Denise Cooper
& 6.00 Territorial Children’s
Ministries Officer
7.30 Men’s Fellowship
‘A Happy Wanderer’
Robin Jones
Ladies are welcome to attend this event.
9th 10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘Flower Arranging’ - Joyce Youngman
13th 10.30 Majors Andrew & Ingrid
& 6.00 Diaper-Clausen
14th
16th
7.30
Men’s Fellowship
‘God’s Crossway’
10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘ Card Making’ - Jan Allen
17th
18th - 20th Easter Weekend (See Page 2)
23rd
19th 10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘Card Making’ - Jan Allen
10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
‘Knit & Natter’ - Liz Todd
26th/27th
23rd
10.30 Major Andrew Diaper-Clausen
6.00 Major Ingrid Diaper-Clausen
26th 10.15 Bible Study followed by
CAMEO Singers rehearsal
10.30 - 2.30
CAMEO Club
‘ Family History’ Brian Cushion
30th
Mothers Day
10.30 Family Service
Major Ingrid Diaper-Clausen
6.00 Major Andrew Dia
Divisional Celebrations at
St Andrews Hall, Norwich
‘Reaching up - reaching out’ led by
General André & Commissioner Sylvia Cox
(See Page 12)
30th
10.30 - 2.30 CAMEO Club
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