General-elect Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham shares his journey to faith and officership, his determination to serve the Lord and The Salvation Army together with Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, and his desire to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world. Click on the video below:

Tahana wants to be part of a reconciliation solution. Photo Grace Murray This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, urges all Australians to “use their power, their words, and their vote, to create a better, more just Australia for all”. Tahana Turner, The Salvation Army’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Coordinator for Southeast Queensland, says her role supporting Salvation Army services and faith expressions to create culturally safer environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities is “a great privilege”. By TAHANA TURNER There is a verse in the Bible, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 31, verses 8-9, that says, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” I am so privileged to be a part of the great Salvation Army Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team from around Australia. Much of my role is about being a voice – offering support, guidance and advisory work to our frontline workers in the Salvos. It is an amazing role that involves offering teaching, training, involvement in yarning circles and staff recruitment to help our services support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in their communities and serve them in a culturally safe and sensitive way. Challenges of speaking out While roles such as this are important, it is also important that every person – young, middle-aged and old – should be a voice for justice, because the reality is that many in our Aboriginal communities are still broken and hurting. It’s not always easy to speak up for justice – when we speak up there is always opposition, but that can’t stop us. If we have a message to bring, I believe that is because someone needs to hear it. There are times when I don’t feel I have the courage to speak out bravely as I believe God’s called me to do, but I say ‘yes’ anyway. In the end, I want to be part of a solution. I want to make a difference. Our team was recently in Victoria, and we met some amazing Elders – Indigenous Christian leaders who had, and have, a deep sense of their culture and their identity in God. What they have achieved in their lives is phenomenal, including Uncle Vince Ross who stepped out in faith and created the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre. I was so honoured and inspired to hear their stories. Their courage has made such a difference in the lives of many Indigenous (and non-Indigenous) people’s lives. I also look at my parents, who are both pastors, and the many challenges they have faced. They have stayed strong and clung to God and to the vision they were given. Together with many other long-serving Indigenous leaders, they have not wavered from their calling and the privilege to make known the importance of the Indigenous voice in Australia and make real reconciliation happen. Faith and culture National Reconciliation Week started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation. The privilege that we as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to interconnect our culture and faith in Jesus is something that God has intended from the very beginning. It’s the perfect match! I am a Bundjalung woman, from the Coodjinburra Clan, which sits on Booningbah (Fingal Head). There is great power in feeling like you belong and that you are at home within your kinship systems, language systems and ceremonial systems. I believe God created me to love him, and he created me as a strong and proud Bundjalung woman. When I go home, I am able to reconnect with nature and listen to what Country is teaching me. It is a place where I correspond with the creator and with creation. The chaos of life leaves, and I connect more deeply with God. He created me that way – to have this deep and enduring connection to him and to my Country.

North East Corps Officer Captain Aaron Stobie with mascot Shieldy at the launch. North East Salvos in Adelaide put their Red Shield Appeal fundraising drive into gear at Paradise Mazda on Wednesday 24 May. The launch event celebrated the Salvos’ local work, honoured their partnerships and shared their future hopes and plans for the community. The event was graciously hosted by the team at Paradise Mazda, with delicious pizzas generously provided by Cafe Settebello. Numerous special guests attended, including John Gardner MP, Vincent Tarzia - Member for Hartley, Cr Anna Leombruno Newton Councillor, Divisional Commander Major Paul Hateley and Area Officers Majors Bruce and Carolyn Harmer. North East Salvos will be fundraising to reach a $40,000 target until the end of June to ensure that nobody struggles alone.

As we celebrate National Reconciliation Week, Chief Secretary Colonel Winsome Merrett sits down with Secretary for Mission Captain Stuart Glover to discuss this year’s theme 'Be a Voice for Generations'. We show the love of Jesus by working for justice. Having a voice lives out this mission value. Jesus was a change agent, and he called out injustice when he saw it. Being a voice means being like Christ and standing up for change.

General Shaw Clifton (Rtd), The Salvation Army’s 18th international leader, was promoted to glory yesterday, 29 May 2023. “Retired General Shaw Clifton’s impact throughout the Army world has been immeasurable, and we thank God for every opportunity for ministry the Lord enabled him to share,” said General-elect Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham. "We ask the global Salvation Army family to hold Commissioner Birgitte Brekke-Clifton and the Clifton family in their prayers at this time.” General Clifton (Rtd) became General-elect of The Salvation Army on 28 January 2006 at the Army’s 16th High Council held at Sunbury Court, London, taking office in succession to General John Larsson on 2 April 2006. He served a five-year term, entering retirement in 2011. Shaw Clifton was born on 21 September 1945 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer on 5 July 1973. His first appointment was to Burnt Oak Corps (London) in the British Territory in July 1973. He went briefly to continue his theological studies at International Headquarters (IHQ) in October 1973, before being appointed in January 1975 with his wife, Helen, to Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), initially to the Mazowe Secondary School and then to Bulawayo as corps officers. General Brian Peddle (left) endorses a book written by General Shaw Clifton (Rtd) in 2018. He returned to the United Kingdom in 1979 to take charge of Enfield Corps, North London. In June 1982, he became the legal and parliamentary secretary at IHQ. This was followed by an appointment in 1989 to Bromley Corps in South London. In May 1992, he became Divisional Commander in the Durham and Tees Division of the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland. He served in that post until 1995. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and appointed Divisional Commander in the Massachusetts Division of the USA Eastern Territory for two years. He was appointed as Territorial Commander of the Pakistan Territory of The Salvation Army in 1997 with the rank of Colonel, later promoted to the rank of Commissioner while still in Pakistan where the work of the Army prospered during his service there. In 2002, he became Territorial Commander of the New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory. In 2004, he was returned to the United Kingdom territory this time as Territorial Commander until he became General on 2 April 2006. As world leader, Clifton worked for greater opposition to human trafficking. His convictions on the Army’s calling to work for social justice gave rise to the establishment of the international social justice commission based in New York near the United Nations. He married Commissioner Helen Clifton on 15 July 1967. They had three children. Clifton and his wife retired in April 2011. Helen died in June 2011. In 2013, Clifton married Commissioner Birgitte Brekke. Added information taken from IHQ website and Wikipedia

Bianca Manning presenting at the Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit at Parliament House in 2022. By KIRRALEE NICOLLE Aboriginal Christian leaders are taking time to remember the prayerful contributions of their predecessors this National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme, Be a Voice for Generations, reminds all Australians to work towards reconciliation through their speech, actions and roles in society. For Indigenous leaders, the theme also represents the weight of knowledge and wisdom passed from generation to generation over centuries of trauma and displacement. Head of the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity and Bidjara woman Professor Anne Pattel-Gray said the statement carried enormous meaning for both her people and non-Indigenous Australians. She said it was an important message for the Church. “This is the time for churches to be visible, to be prophetic, but more importantly, to take a stand and to be Christ’s witnesses for change,” Anne said. Professor Anne Pattel-Gray says it is time for churches to take a stand for justice for First Nations people. “It’s a loaded statement that one could talk about for a lot of time because there’s just so much knowledge and wisdom that is yet to be shared with this country from First Nations people,” she said. “It’s a really important time for every individual in this country to validate their support for First Nations people, but also to eradicate and begin to address historical traumas and colonial history to put it to rest once and for all.” Anne said recent racist comments towards ABC presenter and Wiradjuri man Stan Grant were appalling and that most Australians were not racist and needed to take this opportunity to declare their unwavering support for Indigenous Australians. “It’s abhorrent that in 2023 we have this level of racism and hatred continuing to be perpetuated against high-profile leaders,” she said. “It should be something that we Christians should be standing up and speaking loudly against.” Emerging Aboriginal Christian leader and Gomeroi woman Bianca Manning said this year’s National Reconciliation Week was particularly significant, with conversations focusing on the proposed Voice to Parliament and a rising discussion of Aboriginal justice. She said she hoped the week would lead Christians to pray and that National Reconciliation Week began in 1993 as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation. “There are so many things that need to be addressed and continue to be worked on,” she said. “My hope is that Christians can engage in the truth of [our] history in [a] process of learning and lamenting.” Bianca said she hoped the proposed Voice would be a step in the direction of justice. “I think [with] this theme and this moment that we're in this year, it’s really important to continue to prioritize that process of deep listening, our journey of walking together, our journey of building genuine relationships of learning, embracing the beauty of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and stories but also walking this journey of reckoning with our past and our present,” she said. The Salvation Army’s vision for reconciliation is to be a faith movement committed to social justice, equity and freedom. The Salvos aim to respect, value and acknowledge the unique cultures, spiritualities, histories and languages of the oldest surviving culture in the world, and to engage in a unified and positive relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities. The development and implementation of its first national Salvation Army Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), launched in 2020, is key to driving reconciliation practices. For more information on The Salvation Army’s Reconciliation Action Plan, click here

The craft stall was one of many stalls on show during the Stafford Corps community hub day earlier this month. By CLIFF WORTHING A community hub day on 15 April showcased all the different Salvo services operating together at Stafford Corps in Brisbane. “The place was rocking,” said Camille Kautereit, Stafford Family Store Manager. “We achieved our purpose to get our name out there because quite a few people mentioned they didn’t realise what was available on the corps site.” Stafford Corps acts as a Salvos service hub, including the family store, homelessness and youth outreach teams, Moneycare, children and youth ministries, and craft and exercise groups. Activities on the day included sausage sizzle, a bake sale, children’s games and gift bags, music by the corps band and Russell Hung, craft group displays, an exercise group, and information stalls for all the Salvo expressions on-site. Qroasters, a local business, provided free coffee, and the family store offered a 50 per cent sale. Store volunteers showcased their talents and sustainability focus on up-cycling with such items as hand-made cushions, plants and vases made from towels. “It was a lovely space where we could all minister,” said Captain Bronwyn Barkmeyer, Stafford Corps Officer/Team Member. “We wanted to give a sense of God’s kingdom and share the love of Jesus, not just be a community group.” Bronwyn mentioned that the corps prayer team took prayer requests and prayed with people during the day. “I think it’s great to see what can be achieved when we all get together as the people of God,” Bronwyn said. “It’s got to be kingdom-focused and creating space for God to work.” Slideshow of the Stafford Corps community hub day below:

History reminds us of where we have come from, our roots and our heritage. By DAVID WOODBURY Many people question the relevance and significance of documenting and disseminating history and see little point in the time and effort spent researching and publishing it. If historical research is nothing more than listing dates, facts and anecdotes from the past, then it may well have little relevance to a practical and active movement like The Salvation Army. However, history is far more than curiosity, for hidden away in the dusty archives are stories, facts and data that will enable contemporary Salvationists to understand the organisation’s ethos and find empowerment for ministry today. Like many of my age group, I grew up on a diet of Salvation Army history and doctrine through programs like Directory and Corps Cadets. Booklets such as the Victory and Liberty series were staple fodder for young Salvationists in my early and formative years. Today, such information is not so readily available or utilised for young Salvationists, and we may have generations with little knowledge and understanding of Salvation Army history and development. My research has led me to understand that the early Salvation Army had an active energy and spirit that was unique and empowering, and there is a real need for us to keep alive, or even rediscover, that same energy and empowerment today. I have this sense that somewhere in the dusty volumes and archives of history, we may well rediscover not only our heritage but also our corporate identity. The 19th-century French historian Alexis de Tocqueville said: “When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.” While some of the methods that made the Army so highly successful in its early years may have little relevance today, the principles and innovative mindset behind them can be re-employed to bring us once again to the cutting edge of evangelism and ministry. History reminds us of where we have come from, our roots and our heritage. It reminds us of the battles fought, the victories won and, yes, the inevitable failures in any organisation developing as quickly as the 19th-century Salvation Army. It reminds us that many of the liberties, privileges and high public profile we enjoy today were accomplished by those faithful Salvationists who have gone before us. “If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its development.” – Greek philosopher Aristotle In an era when many organisations seem to be struggling with their identity, a comprehensive understanding of our history could be the catalyst needed for The Salvation Army to become more relevant in our age. Our relevance to the present age rests heavily on knowing who we are and understanding the events that made us what we are today. Own identity The Salvation Army in Australia did not develop in a vacuum; it was impacted by the influences at work in the emerging nation. Despite its British trappings, The Salvation Army in our region developed its own identity and style of Salvationism. There is a sense in which the Army’s development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was enmeshed in the emerging nation and became – in no small way – part of the fabric of the Australian way of life. There is no greater way of being relevant than being part of the fabric of that community. History can provide us with an indicator for the future. In understanding the past with all its nuances, we are empowered to plot a path to move forward with a significant degree of confidence. It is the knowledge of our history that clarifies the fundamentals that underpin our Army. Two pivotal events stand out. In 1865, the Army’s founder, William Booth, returning home from preaching in the poverty-stricken East End of London, declared to his wife, Catherine: “Darling, I have found my destiny.” Among the beer shops and gin palaces, overflowing with drunk, poverty-stricken masses, Booth had caught the vision of salvation for the lost that would compel him to raise up an organisation whose purpose was the reclamation of lost and broken lives. By 1878, William Booth’s organisation, The Christian Mission, was an Army in all but name. Booth, known as the General Superintendent, was often referred to as The General, and many of his workers adopted military terminology. A printer’s proof for the mission’s report of 1878 referred to the mission as a ‘volunteer army’. While there is conjecture about the exact events, some historians contend that William’s eldest son, Bramwell Booth, objected to the word volunteer, declaring he was a regular rather than a volunteer. Without a further word, William Booth picked up a pen, struck out the word ‘Volunteer’, and wrote ‘Salvation’. I sense that younger generations are looking for direction for their lives and their Army. There is an intense desire within them to know and understand what motivated the early Salvation Army and, in some sense, recapture something of that innovative and Holy Spirit-inspired enthusiasm. It may well be in coming to understand our history, they will not only find and soak up something of that early spirit of Salvationism but will also reinvigorate our movement. We, who are the gatekeepers of that knowledge, are responsible for passing on that knowledge in a manner that relates to and is comprehended by contemporary generations. The challenge is how do we communicate the simple lessons of history in this digital age with its emphasis on visual and social media? Someone has said that those who fail to learn the lessons of history are bound to repeat them. As old and perhaps overused as the quote is, the reality is that it is absurdly true. To learn these lessons, they need repeating, perhaps in new and relevant ways. As the old song reminds us: “Tell me the story often, for I forget so soon.”

Judy Brown (left) and Wendy Broome have parked their camper for an extended stay to oversee The Salvation Army’s mission expression in Forbes/Parkes, Central West NSW. By LAUREN MARTIN Late last year, Judy Brown and Wendy Broome were happily living their ‘best retired life’, travelling the country in their RV and taking volunteer jobs whenever they felt a calling from God to stop and help. When they were asked to put down roots to revitalise the Army’s work in two small Central Western NSW townships – Forbes and Parkes – they initially laughed. “We said, ‘No, why would we want to do that?’” Judy and Wendy quipped when they recalled then NSW/ACT Divisional Commander Lieut-Colonel Miriam Gluyas’ offer to take a one-year paid position as church leaders and store managers of Forbes/Parkes Salvation Army. The mission expression had been without an officer since December, but two family stores were still operating. The brief Judy and Wendy were given was to minister to the congregation and manage the stores – of which Forbes was not financially viable. Sounds easy, right? “We thought about it and talked about it and prayed about it and had a peace that there was no reason why we shouldn’t do it,” says Judy. “It certainly has continued to feel like that – even though we’re exhausted. We’re not spring chickens!” the 65-year-old laughs. Getting to work A few months after relocating, the pair (along with a friend and fellow Salvationist holidaying from Hervey Bay) closed the Forbes Family Store on a Thursday afternoon, completely gutted it of stock, had the carpet cleaned, did some repainting and completely “jooshed” it up for a Monday reopening. Judy and Wendy have spent several years travelling Australia and taking on volunteer roles in different locations. “People were so encouraging,” says Wendy. “They come in saying it looks so different – and it smells different – better!” Weekly takings are up by 90 per cent. But more exciting for Judy and Wendy is that the store, in the main shopping area of town, is attracting lots more clientele and people who are not only buying their stock but stopping to have meaningful conversations. “Judy has had opportunities to pray with people in the store over and over and over again,” says Wendy. “People are taking volunteer pamphlets, and lots of people come into the store and talk to us about their circumstances.” Through those relationships, Judy and Wendy are asking God to raise up workers for the harvest and to reveal to them his unique plan for The Salvation Army in the country towns of Forbes and Parkes. A country congregation “It’s a very little congregation,” says Judy. “What we are trying to do is listen to the Salvationists that are here. If the Army is serious about staying here with a church expression, then something has to happen.” The Easter weekend saw a new contact from one of the stores attend the Good Friday service, and a different contact from the store attend on Sunday. Already, God is showing the Salvos of Forbes/Parkes that he’s moving through store-based relationships. Wendy and Judy in the main street of Forbes with Lieutenant-Colonels Simone and Laurie Robertson on a recent visit. “We’ve always said since we walked in the door of the store that The Salvation Army expression here in Forbes has to be through the open door of the store,” says Wendy. “Our office is located at the store, and it’s the only place that The Salvation Army is open, Monday to Friday. This is The Salvation Army in town ... the hall is only open on Sundays.” The pair is excited to see what opportunities open up for store-based ministry but are mindful not to start things too quickly. Instead, they’re making connections in the townships and seeing how they can join God with what he’s already doing. Recently a small group from the corps joined with Havannah House Ministries, which works with local disadvantaged women, and helped them run a family fun day in the local park. “We did a barbeque there and cooked 500 sausages,” says Wendy. The focus for this year is not to start many ‘new’ things but to consolidate relationships built through the two family stores, build up a team of volunteers and see what God does through the people he brings. Judy and Wendy are passionate about the work of The Salvation Army in country locations like Forbes and Parkes but say, “Our big fear is – and we have seen it all around the Army – empty and boarded up Salvation Army buildings. The thing that would break our heart is if we poured our whole heart and soul into the place, and then it just shut because there was nobody else to follow us.” Their underlying prayer theme is from Matthew 9:38, that God would raise workers from the harvest to continue his Salvation Army work in the area. Now, that’s a prayer that we can all pray for Forbes/Parkes Corps.

Colonel Winsome Merrett and Commissioner Miriam Gluyas with Shieldy at the Sydney launch of the Red Shield Appeal on 28 April. By PETER McGUIGAN The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Red Shield Appeal in Sydney on Friday 28 April with a strong message to the people of Australia: ‘So nobody struggles alone’. More than 400 people attended the launch, a luncheon event held in Doltone House, Pyrmont. Attendees included parliamentarians, corporate leaders, prominent philanthropists and senior Salvation Army personnel. Before its conclusion, $900,000 had been raised. It was an amazing start to the appeal, said MC Joe Hildebrand, who, with co-MC Jessica Rowe, had held the crowd’s attention with salient commentary about the vital work of the Salvos, dotted with good humour. MC Joe Hildebrand puts Salvos socks on co-MC Jessica Rowe at the appeal launch. Following a Welcome to Gadigal Country by Uncle Allen Madden, Captain Kim Haworth, NSW/ACT Divisional Commander, officially opened the event, encouraging attendees to partner with the Salvos in their quest to see that “nobody struggles alone”. NSW Premier Chris Minns then brought his message of support for the appeal via video. “It is my great pleasure to help launch The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal,” said Premier Minns. “Every 17 seconds, the Salvos help someone in need. Whether it’s through hardship or homelessness, domestic violence or addiction, times of crisis or isolation, the Salvos are there for people … The Red Shield Appeal is an opportunity to dig in and support their life-changing work in all of our communities.” He then announced a $225,000 donation to the appeal from the Premier’s discretionary fund. Territorial Commander Commissioner Miriam Gluyas later brought a special announcement to the launch. The Salvation Army had appointed the National Australia Bank (NAB) as its new banking partner. Miriam thanked previous banker Westpac for its more than 100 years of support and introduced Ross McEwan, NAB CEO, who was the keynote speaker for the launch. Jessica Rowe interviews NAB CEO Ross McEwan. During an interview with Jessica, Ross revealed his excitement about the bank’s new relationship with The Salvation Army. “[The Salvos] hold people and support them until they can stand on their own,” he said. “And they are going through a big transformation. When you see some of the projects they’re doing, they are huge transformations. And these are some of the things that society should be doing, and we are asking this organisation to do it.” Following a tendering process last year, the NAB was chosen by The Salvation Army as its new banker because of its ability to digitise its banking and support its work. “We have a lot of things in common,” Ross said. “We are there to serve our customers. And we will serve [the Salvos] like they serve their customers. We believe we can bring a lot of attributes around helping with funding, helping with development ... We saw this as a great cause, not just as a banking relationship.” Ross then announced that NAB would contribute $300,000 to the appeal. Testimony and recognition Following the interview, well-known Australian singer and Salvos ambassador Samantha Jade and her ensemble made a powerful contribution to the launch with the songs ‘Halo’, ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘Amazing Grace’. Samantha Jade and her band perform. Tears were then evident around the luncheon tables when testimonial speaker Dianne Wells told her story of the devastating results of physical and sexual assault in her early years and the subsequent impact of substance abuse and addiction upon her life. She said the Salvos had saved her life through a 12-month recovery experience at its William Booth House in the heart of Sydney. The experience gave her a new trajectory and resilience in her life that was still with her many years later. Not only that, but she is making her own contribution to bringing transformation to the lives of people through “reimagining relationships and sex education delivery for Australian primary schools [based on] collaborative partnerships between parents and teachers – creating a safety net for all future little Diannes and all Australian children”. In moments of recognition, Miriam presented two awards for outstanding contributions to the work of The Salvation Army. Sheba Nandkeolyar, CEO of MultiConnexions, received the Eva Burrows Award. Ms Nandkeolya had organised the multicultural launch of the Red Shield Appeal for more than 20 years resulting in millions of dollars of media coverage for the Salvos at no cost to them. Dianne Wells shares her heart-wrenching story of transformation. Energy company AGL received the Others Award for its outstanding support of The Salvation Army over many years, including its current efforts to oversee solar power installations at more than 850 sites across Australia. In her closing remarks and prayer, Chief Secretary Colonel Winsome Merrett thanked all participants and donors, including launch sponsors Steadfast, Azora and Mirvac. She also acknowledged members of the organisation’s Board of Governance, its Sydney Corporate and Philanthropic Advisory Group, and the many thousands of Salvo officers, employees and volunteers. Colonel Merrett recognised the courage of Dianne to tell her story. “We hold your spoken word to us today as a sacred trust,” she said. Other significant gifts were announced at the launch, including $100,000 from long-term supporters Belinda Hutchinson AC and Roger Massy-Greene AM

Philip Cobb’s exquisite, lyrical cornet playing is a feature of this recording. REVIEWED BY MAJOR ADRIAN MADDERN With warmth and sensitivity, we are brought into the world of melody and song in Philip Cobb’s latest recording – Love Song . Philip is the Principal Trumpet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and an outstanding musician. The listener is treated to a collection of songs with his exquisite, lyrical cornet playing, accompanied by sumptuous sounds from the International Staff Band under the leadership of the soloist’s father, Stephen Cobb. All the music presented is reflective in nature and, for this listener, is the perfect tonic after a busy, stressful day. It is cornet playing of the highest quality, superbly supported by the ISB. There is much to enjoy. There are classic songster arrangements, such as ‘The Candle of the Lord’ by Joy Webb, Mervyn Clarke’s ‘Precious Jesus’ and Alastair Taylor’s ‘I Need Thee’. Three works by the great songwriter Howard Davies are featured: ‘All the Ways God Has Shown’, ‘The Wonder of His Grace’ and ‘With All My Heart’. The latter was particularly enjoyed by this listener. Joy Webb is featured once more with the beautiful, evocative melody of ‘As I Pray’. No collection of Salvation Army cornet melodies would be complete, however, without William Hammond’s ‘In the Love of Jesus’ and George Beverly Shea’s ‘I’d Rather Have Jesus’. Both are played with sensitivity and delivered with aplomb. There is also the evergreen ‘Prayer of Childhood’ by Leslie Condon and Ernest Rance’s much-loved ‘Ochills’, which features paraphrased words from Psalm 121: ‘To the hills I lift my eyes, the distant hills before me.’ We are treated to some rich and lavish sounds from the title track ‘Love Song’ by Kenneth Downie and Andrew Blyth’s ‘A Lyric of Hope’, as well as a beautiful setting of the familiar song ‘Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know’ from Paul Sharman in ‘The Sweetest Name’. Mozart’s classic ‘Laudate Dominum’ completes the set. It is a collection of unmatched quality with superb arrangements throughout. Love Song is available from Salvationist Supplies by emailing trade.sydney@salvationarmy.org.au or trade.melbourne@salvationarmy.org.au or calling Sydney Salvationist Supplies (1800 634 209) and Melbourne Salvation Army Supplies (1800 100 018). It is also available from sps-shop.com .

Salvos leggings, complete with mission icons and red shields, are now available for individual use or a fundraising opportunity. Are you looking for something bright, fun and comfortable to wear, and with Salvos branding? You can now order your own pair of Salvos leggings, complete with mission volunteer icons and the Red Shield – as part of a Central Vic Salvos fundraising initiative. Interested corps or centres can also order stock to create their own fundraiser. Captain Amy Jones, Team Member, Central Vic Salvos with responsibility for Castlemaine Corps, has been working to set up a creative but affordable fundraiser related to merchandise for a few years. “Friends introduced me to Natopia leggings, and they are so comfortable, bright and fun,” she said. “Everyone can wear them, and they look great. I thought it would be worth giving these a try.” Amy worked with Major Warren Elliott, Victorian Public Relations Secretary, and the Brand team on the icons to be included. Natopia finalised the design. They’re the ideal gift for anyone who calls The Salvation Army home. These customised leggings will be available in full length, capri and bike short length in sizes ranging from 8-26, as well as kid’s sizing (full length) from 4-12 years. Prices will range between $25-$35 depending on style. Fifty per cent of each sale will go directly to the ministry of Central Vic Salvos. “Central Vic Salvos is a fledgling hub model, working together as Bendigo, Maryborough, Eaglehawk and Castlemaine Salvos,” said Amy. “The funds raised from the legging sales will go into our combined work including supporting families and volunteers, children’s ministries and leadership development.” To order For orders directly supporting the ministry of Central Vic Salvos, please use this Google form: https://forms.gle/DbqHtyQVHaKUVCtj6 For Mission Expression fundraiser orders, please use this Google Form: https://forms.gle/jTzrK692MAkS7me48 The deadline for orders is Friday 5 May at 5pm AEDT.