• A territory marked by prayer and holiness • Our whole territory - in every place - involved in evangelism • Corps healthy and multiplying • Our people equipped and empowered to serve the world • The territory passionate about bringing children to Jesus • Youth trained and sent out to frontline mission • Significant increase of new soldiers and officers Nw - 4 De 2013 Fr Diin! C#m%n& Dear Friends Our Chief Secretary Colonel Richard Munn reminded us recently that the commissioning of new officers is a ‘spring-time’ event in the life of a territory. Spring-time brings to mind pictures of new life, growth and freshness and so we thank God for the evidence of these things within our Army, seen last weekend at the Commissioning and Ordination. Let’s pray for our friends as they embark on ministry which we know can be a mixture of great joy and often huge challenges. The dictionary describes an officer as “one who holds a position of rank or authority in an army. Another definition is “a person appointed or elected to some position of responsibility …” But that’s not the whole story. Whether we’re officers, ministry workers, corps leaders or centre managers the words Peter wrote in his 1 st letter (chapter 5: 2 & 3) have some helpful advice on how we are to live our lives as leaders - and its not about rank or appointment or authority! He writes: “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care … not because you must but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money but eager to serve, not lording it over those entrusted to you, but by being examples to the flock.” What a privilege to be shepherds to God’s people –in the weeks leading up to Christmas lets put into practice Peter’ words. We thank God for you and for all that you are doing in this incredibly busy time – as you shepherd your people “May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16) May God continue to bless you with his grace and peace P n J Cn
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• A territory marked by prayer and holiness
• Our whole territory - in every place - involved in evangelism
• Corps healthy and multiplying
• Our people equipped and empowered to serve the world
• The territory passionate about bringing children to Jesus
• Youth trained and sent out to frontline mission
• Significant increase of new soldiers and officers
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Dear Friends
Our Chief Secretary Colonel Richard Munn reminded us recently that the commissioning of new officers is a ‘spring-time’ event in the life of a territory. Spring-time brings to mind pictures of new life, growth and freshness and so we thank God for the evidence of these things within our Army, seen last weekend at the Commissioning and Ordination. Let’s pray for our friends as they embark on ministry which we know can be a mixture of great joy and often huge challenges.
The dictionary describes an officer as “one who holds a position of rank or authority in an army. Another definition is “a person appointed or elected to some position of responsibility …” But that’s not the whole story. Whether we’re officers, ministry workers, corps leaders or centre managers the words Peter wrote in his 1st letter (chapter 5: 2 & 3) have some helpful advice on how we are to live our lives as leaders - and its not about rank or appointment or authority! He writes:
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care … not because you must but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money but eager to serve, not lording it over those entrusted to you, but by being examples to the flock.”
What a privilege to be shepherds to God’s people –in the weeks leading up to Christmas lets put into practice Peter’ words. We thank God for you and for all that you are doing in this incredibly busy time – as you shepherd your people “May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with you all.” (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
May God continue to bless you with his grace and peace
P����� �n J�� C���n�
MELBOURNE VETERANS BAND - TUGGERANONG CORPS VISIT
A blessed time was had by all who attended the various engagements presented by the Melbourne Veterans’ Band (Noel Jones) in the Nation’s Capital on the week-end of 23 and 24 November 2013. The Bandsmen were the guests of the Tuggeranong Corps. These were the final official engagements of Bandmaster Noel Jones who was retiring after thirteen years of faithful and committed service as Bandmaster. An enthusiastic crowd listened intently to the Band’s program on Saturday afternoon at the Australian War Memorial. The presentation commenced with the Band playing the Anthem “Advance Australia Fair” followed by “Waltzing Matilda”. The music for the afternoon was especially chosen for the venue with the Band playing with sensitivity the hymn tune “Abide with Me”. A highlight of the afternoon was Lionel Wood’s vocal solo “I Still Call Australia Home” with band accompaniment and the Band’s playing of the march “Colonel Bogey and Seventy-Six Trombones” featuring the very capable trombone section.
A fellowship tea preceded a Cabaret Celebration on Saturday evening at the Tuggeranong Corps. The capacity audience enjoyed the varied program from commencement with the Bandsmen playing with enthusiasm the march “Joyful News”. Cornet soloist Arthur Withers delighted the audience with his playing of “Love Cannot Fail” with Band accompaniment. Experienced violin players Neville Philpot and Howard Davies played a violin duet “Czardas” which was well received by the audience.
Worship on Sunday morning commenced with a march “Launceston Citadel” which was significant as it had been composed for Launceston Corps’ 125th anniversary which was being celebrated on that very Sunday morning. Major John Simmonds, Executive Officer gave a thought provoking sermon on “Living Outside the Box” with scripture reference Romans 12: 1-3. Members of the congregation were able to follow the meaningful words on the screen of the Band message “Lord Make Me Like You!”. The final engagement for the weekend was at The Salvation Army’s Mountain View Aged Care where the residences enjoyed a varied and toe tapping program. All those who participated and those privileged to hear the excellent playing and messages from the Band, violinists and soloists agreed that it was a God glorifying week-end with all the praise going to God.
Miriam Angus Photos courtesy of Roselynne Klee
AROUND THE DIVISION
ITEMS FOR ACTION Territorial Dispo Check
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RSVP - changes or okays by Thursday 12 December.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Prayer does not change God,
but it changes him who prays.”
Søren Kierkegarrd
Bandmaster Noel Jones
The Band outside the Australian War Memorial
DIVISIONAL MEN’S CAMP - “TOWARDS BEING A BETTER MAN”
Great teaching was brought to the mountain resort by Jonathan Browning at the Divisional Men’s Camp on 8-10 November. . He spoke about how we can find a place, a home, in solitude with God. Bible Sessions were titled: Finding our way “Home” - Luke 15:11-32, Welcome “Home” Luke 15:11-32, Staying “Home” - John 17:20-26 and then finally Sunday Morning: Fear not– trust in me Mark 4:35-41. Jonathon left us with the prayer:
“Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. Christ, as a shield overshadow me. Christ under me Christ over me. Christ beside me, on my left and my right.
This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Be in the heart of all to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. This
day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Christ as a light. Christ as a shield. Christ beside me, on my left and my right.”
Northumbria Community - morning prayers
Great Worship before each Bible Session and on Sunday was lead by Matt from CRS and Tony Baines. The worship team included, Tony, Matt, Tom, Avarind, Kyle, and Major Dean Clarke. It was an awesome sound as 50 men raised their voices in praise to God! Great fun on the Saturday night as Major Dean Clarke lead us in a “Minute to win it” style night of fun and games. High quality prizes were awards (Deans own special “Books of tips”).
Great Elective Activities were offered including: Fishing, Golf, Hiking Kosciusko, 4WD guided tour, and a Motorcycle lap of the Snowy mountains.
Looking forward now to 2014, we plan to have another camping weekend in the early part of the year again and a return to the mountain for the Jindabyne Retreat again in November .
Watch this space!
Major David Eyles - DS
COMING EVENTS
???? Captain Dale’s new beauty regime???
YEAN WIN YOUTH SECTOR AWARD
The ACT Youth Sector Awards were held on Wednesday night (27th November), and we are proud to announce the Youth Emergency Accommodation Network (YEAN) won the Collaboration for Change Award for their partnership delivering the service. The YEAN is a partnership between OASIS Youth Residential Services and Canberra Youth Services, the Salvation Army being the lead agency. The service delivers comprehensive homelessness services for youth in Canberra Carolyn said, “It was a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work the team has put in over the past year as we implemented the new services, and a nice acknowledgment of the success of the service”.
