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Retirement service for the Army’s first woman Chief of the Staff
April 30, 2010 by Major Laurie Robertson 1 Comment
During a colourful, vibrant, emotional and dignified retirement salute to Commissioner Robin Dunster, The Salvation Army’s first woman Chief of the Staff, General Shaw Clifton said he was conducting the retirement of a close colleague in Christ and a much valued prayer partner. The salute, at Staines Corps (UK Territory) on Saturday 24 April, attracted people from many parts of the world and … [Read more...]
Damini wanted nothing to do with Christianity. But a defining moment caused her to reconsider her life
April 30, 2010 by Daina Doucet Leave a Comment
Why would a Hindu convert to Christianity? It made no sense to Damini Sandhu. “I don’t want your God,” she told her friend, Raj. Not Interested Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Damini’s parents immigrated to Canada in 1974 so that she could continue her education. Damini, 18 at the time, registered for pharmaceutical studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Damini’s family was staunchly … [Read more...]
In making masks, youth learned how they are shaped by God
April 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
To ensure young Salvationists continue to serve the Lord and remain in the Army, the Prairie Division is helping teens develop a missional mindset. “Every summer we will hold an outreach camp,” explains Captain Corrine Cameron, area youth secretary, Saskatchewan. “Each fall we will also hold an evangelistic youth councils to combine the young people from teen camp with those who regularly … [Read more...]
Is suffering an act of God’s judgment?
April 30, 2010 by Major Ray Harris 1 Comment
We have a deep desire to make sense of tragedy and suffering. Parents seek some glimpse of meaning when a son is killed in an automobile accident. Fallen soldiers are repatriated with rituals that convey significance. The world tries to make meaning of an earthquake that devastates the nation of Haiti and its capital city, Port-au-Prince. The instinct to interpret tragedy is strong. However, our … [Read more...]
Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, we can help provide care to women and children trapped in India’s sex-trade industry
April 29, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment
Steps away from the territorial headquarters of The Salvation Army India West Territory in Mumbai are the slums featured in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. As a country, India has become an economic powerhouse and many people have benefited from its economic growth. But just as many have been left behind, with little hope of bridging the gap between the impoverished and the middle class. But … [Read more...]
General Shaw Clifton challenges Salvationists not to neglect their holiness roots
April 28, 2010 General Shaw Clifton interviewed by John McAlister 1 Comment
As the world leader of The Salvation Army, General Shaw Clifton gives overall direction, develops international policy and ensures the integrity of the Movement. Together with his wife, Commissioner Helen Clifton, World President of Women’s Ministries, General Clifton travels worldwide to visit countries where The Salvation Army is active, providing encouragement and inspiration to his fellow … [Read more...]
The presence of God was keenly felt as North York Temple celebrated Christ in worship and community
April 28, 2010 by Mike Hetherington Leave a Comment
“The Glory of Easter” was the theme at North York Temple, Ontario Central-East Division, as they celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. They also used the theme as the title for their Saturday concert. On Friday morning, the service was a mixture of solemnity and expectation, through musical selections such as Silent Vigil (band), Gentle Shepherd (songsters), Green Hill … [Read more...]
Through being hospitalized, John Noakes discovered the healing impact of community care ministries
April 23, 2010 by John Noakes Leave a Comment
Since 2000, I have had numerous complications with Crohn’s disease. The greatest took place in the last two months of 2009, culminating in two small bowel resection surgeries in which two feet of my small intestine were removed. With the disease choking sections of the intestine, my weight dropped to 125 pounds and I was slowly starving. Fortunately, the operations saved my life. As a … [Read more...]
Salvation Army officer appointments within the Canada and Bermuda Territory
April 23, 2010 2 Comments
ANNUAL CHANGE 2010 Effective: July 2, 2010 (Unless otherwise stated) AITKENHEAD, Major Harold – Calgary Jackson/Willan Seniors' Residence & Calgary Agape Hospice, AB – Executive Director (Alberta & Northern Territories Division) ALBERT, Captain Andy – Divisional Secretary (Quebec Division) ALBERT, Captain Sonia – Community & Family Services (Montreal), QC – Director of … [Read more...]
As a police constable and Salvationist, Paul Deacon believes in something greater
April 21, 2010 Interview with Paul Deacon 2 Comments
I’m a constable with the Winnipeg Police Service, having joined the police force in March 2003. I always wanted to be a police officer, so I worked toward this goal from junior high onwards. Initially, I was attracted by the sense of adventure and excitement that comes with the job. Then, as I got older, I appreciated the professionalism and varied responsibilities of the career. As a police … [Read more...]
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