THE SALVATION ARMY NORWICH CITADEL CORPS NEWSLETTER March 2014 Issue No. 275 30 pence TERRITORIAL YOUTH BAND (TYB) - 2014 (See report on Page 3) N O T I C E TERRITORIAL YOUTH CHORUS (TYC) - 2014 (See report on Page 8) B O A R D 2 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. I 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 3 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. (Continued) 4 (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 5 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. I 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 6 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.’ 7 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! 8 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 9 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 10 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. (Continued) 11 (Continued) 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. (Continued) 12 (Continued) 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 13 Out of the mouth of Babes and Sucklings’ I 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”. (Continued) 14 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) 15 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 THIS NEWSLETTER IS PRODUCED FOR ALL SOLDIERS, ADHERENTS AND FRIENDS OF NORWICH CITADEL CORPS. WE HOPE YOU WILL FIND IT KEEPS YOU IN TOUCH WITH ALL THAT’S GOING ON AT THE CITADEL. IF YOU ARE NOT A REGULAR AT OUR MEETINGS, PLEASE ACCEPT OUR INVITATION TO COME AND WORSHIP WITH US EACH SUNDAY. THE SALVATION ARMY NORWICH CITADEL CORPS NEWSLETTER NORWICH CITADEL CORPS 34 St. Giles Street Norwich NR2 1LL Corps Officers: Majors Andrew & Ingrid Diaper-Clausen N O T I C E Editor: David Gregory 1 Long Lane, Mulbarton Norwich, NR14 8AW Tel: 01508 570085 E-mail: [email protected] B O A R D
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