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Galilee is not just a place on a map, but a place in our hearts
April 30, 2009 by Nancy Turley 3 Comments
Galilee is a very special place. Scripture reveals that Galilee became “home” to Jesus throughout his three-and-a-half-years of ministry on earth. While important events occurred in Jerusalem, much of his earthly ministry centred around the Sea of Galilee. In Matthew 4 we are told that Jesus withdrew to Galilee when he learned that John the Baptist was imprisoned. People often return home when … [Read more...]
Salvation Army centres ensuring that health and safety protocols are followed to minimize the effects of the virus
April 29, 2009 Leave a Comment
There is great concern globally in reference to the H1N1 Swine Influenza outbreak in Mexico. Individuals affected by this virus have been found not only in North America but also in countries on other continents. “As The Salvation Army serves in 500 communities across Canada, this outbreak may have far reaching effect on our congregations, staff, social service ministries and those we … [Read more...]
Through the Army’s child sponsorship program, Bonnie and Gwyn Evans helped a child grow up to become a Salvation Army officer
April 29, 2009 by Mary Read Horton Leave a Comment
Have you ever wanted to do something really amazing, but thought, “It’s too big, too impossible or too much to ask?” Gwyn and Bonnie Evans are Salvationists from North Toronto Community Church who saw God do something far beyond their imagining. More than two decades ago, Gwyn and Bonnie responded to the need for child sponsors and began financially supporting Gertha, a five-year-old … [Read more...]
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God
April 29, 2009 by Major Fred Waters Leave a Comment
The latest conflict in Gaza, that sliver of land lying on the coast of the Mediterranean, saw Israel destroy homes, buildings, communities and of course lives in response to the rocket attacks upon their people. This raises the questions: Can there be peace in the Middle East? What about for the innocent? Or for those guilty of pursuing war? As a grade nine student, I remember vividly the Yom … [Read more...]
An encounter in a café taught me that sharing my faith is more like a negotiation than an argument
April 27, 2009 by Glenn B. Smith Leave a Comment
It started as an informal chat between two friends on a quiet Sunday afternoon. A colleague and I were teaching at a seminary and decided to take a break at a local café. The waiter was in a jovial mood. My friend and I exchanged pleasantries with him for the full two hours that we sat in his section. He kept ribbing us about settling the $2.50 bill before we tried to slip out! Finally we … [Read more...]
Moving from helplessness to hopefulness
April 27, 2009 by Colonel Gwenyth Redhead Leave a Comment
I remember the sense of helplessness I felt as I read this headline in our local newspaper on April 2: “Legalizing rape of wife setback in Afghanistan.” The article that followed contained news of Afghanistan’s proposed Shia family law, and went on to speak of the demoralizing effect such news must have on Canadian soldiers patrolling the most dangerous territories of Afghanistan. The … [Read more...]
Is Heaven a place on earth?
April 24, 2009 by Lieutenant Peter Lublink Leave a Comment
“Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done.” Many of us regularly recite the Lord’s Prayer as recorded in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. Estimates suggest that on occasions such as Easter, there might be two billion people reciting this prayer around the world. It’s a simple enough prayer in some respects, but at a closer glance one wonders if we too often miss the bigger picture of Jesus’ … [Read more...]
Salvation Army cadets to participate in hands-on training over the summer months
April 24, 2009 1 Comment
Here is the list of summer assignments for cadets at The Salvation Army College for Officer Training: Graciella and Jeff Arkell to Portage La Prairie Corps as Corps Officers, Portage La Prairie MB, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario Division Kathy and Phillip Blindenbach to Parry Sound - Rainbow Country Church, Parry Sound ON, Ontario North Division Nyree and David Bond to Grande Prairie … [Read more...]
Salvation Army officer appointments within the Canada and Bermuda Territory
April 24, 2009 4 Comments
Here is the listing of officer appointment changes. Click here to download them as a PDF. ANNUAL CHANGE 2009 Effective: July 3, 2009 (Unless otherwise stated) ABBOTT, Captain Neil - Westville, NS – Corps Officer (Maritime Division) ABBOTT, Captain Dolores - Westville, NS - Assistant Corps Officer & Director of Community Ministries (Maritime Division) ARKELL, Cadets Jeffery & … [Read more...]
Exploring the essentials of spiritual leadership
April 23, 2009 by Commissioner William W. Francis 1 Comment
More Christians have been martyred for their faith in this past century than in all previous nineteen combined. According to the World Mission Digest, close to 100 million Christians have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of Christ in the 20th century. The call to modern Christian leadership is an echo of the first century call. It is a call to suffer and die. By definition, spiritual … [Read more...]
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