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Would you like for your wishes to come true?
February 26, 2010 by Major Fred Waters Leave a Comment
In Walt Disney's Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket sings out in a high tenor voice, “When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, everything your heart desires will come to you. Like a bolt out of the blue, fate steps in and sees you through, when you wish upon a star your dreams come true.” It’s a sentimental song for many of us, as we’d all like to have our wishes come true. … [Read more...]
Local Salvation Army officers meet with new Base Commander Colonel David Cochrane
February 25, 2010 1 Comment
February has been a difficult month for the city of Trenton and the Canadian Forces Base located there. The arrest of former Base Commander Colonel Russ Williams, and the horrific charges laid against him, has been a shock to the community and the country. In an effort to encourage and support the troops, Mayor John Williams organized a Military Appreciation Rally on Saturday, February 20. … [Read more...]
Fellow officers, soldiers, employees, friends and family gathered at Territorial Headquarters to express appreciation for the Copples’ years of service
February 25, 2010 by Geoff Moulton 1 Comment
On February 25, a retirement service was held for Colonels Don and Ann Copple at territorial headquarters in Toronto. The meeting opened with a rousing rendition of “I Want to Tell What God Has Done” and a “salute to service” PowerPoint presentation, including photos of Army work, family and candid moments that captured the Copples’ life and ministry. Colonel Don Copple most recently … [Read more...]
The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds us that teaching is an important way to serve
February 24, 2010 by Major Ray Harris Leave a Comment
The conversation began well enough: “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke’s Gospel implies the lawyer was testing Jesus with the question, but Jesus doesn’t seem put off by that. He sought common ground: “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” (see Luke 10:25-37; all references NRSV). Both men knew the heart of Israel’s faith: “Hear, O Israel: The … [Read more...]
As they enter retirement, Colonels Donald and Ann Copple reflect on their officership and the mission of The Salvation Army
February 24, 2010 Interview with Colonels Donald and Ann Copple 2 Comments
Colonels Donald and Ann Copple, chief secretary and territorial secretary for women’s ministries, officially retire from active service on February 26, 2010. They spoke with John McAlister, senior editor, about their years of ministry. What led you to become Salvation Army officers? Don: When I was young, I was challenged by the example of Salvation Army officers stationed at the small … [Read more...]
Billy Smith was sidelined with bitterness and addiction until a Salvation Army worker got him back in the game
February 24, 2010 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
“If somebody had told me five years ago that I’d be a part of The Salvation Army in British Columbia promoting Christianity, I’d have beat the heck out of him,” declares Billy Smith. “God’s taken me someplace I never knew I was equipped for.” A Life of Addiction “I was born in Saskatoon, into a family of addiction,” Billy says. “My father was an alcoholic, as my grandfather … [Read more...]
Some of life’s biggest victories are never posted on Olympic scoreboards
February 19, 2010 by Phil Callaway Leave a Comment
Hockey may be a sport invented by frozen people willing to do just about anything to warm up. But ever since I was knee-high to a referee, I’ve been in love with that glorious game. I wanted nothing more than to play in the Olympics, to score a goal no one would forget. By Grade 10, I had spent a zillion hours on the ice—practising, practising, practising. My solitary pursuit in life was … [Read more...]
For the people of Trail, B.C., Kate’s Kitchen offers more than just a nourishing meal
February 19, 2010 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
When you first enter Kate’s Kitchen, located in Trail, B.C., you might think you’ve wandered into some fancy neighbourhood eatery. “We’re set up like a restaurant,” says co-ordinator Linda Radtke. “We serve on real china, we have placemats and flowers on our tables, framed photos on the wall, and the food is fresh and not something out of a can. Actually, this is one of the nicest … [Read more...]
Book Review of Brennan Manning’s latest offering
February 19, 2010 Reviewed by Major Douglas Hefford Leave a Comment
Brennan Manning woke up in an alcoholic fog one morning to see a young child looking down at him. The mother of the child quickly grabbed the boy by the hand, saying, “Don’t look at that filth. That’s nothing, but pure filth,” and with that she kicked him and broke two of his ribs. “That filth was me,” writes Manning, a Franciscan priest and author, “and by God’s grace I met Jesus … [Read more...]
Ottawa’s Bethany Hope Centre helps young parents learn to be great parents
February 19, 2010 by Captain Kim Walter Leave a Comment
Young parents often feel isolated, cut off from their friends who do not have the responsibility of caring for young children. Some come from backgrounds where they have not experienced healthy parental relationships, making parenting still more difficult for them. At Ottawa’s Bethany Hope Centre, The Salvation Army offers support to marginalized young parents. Staff don’t “preach” … [Read more...]
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