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Can we win them all?
September 30, 2010 by Major Julie Slous 2 Comments
The hard realities of ministry recently confronted me as I entered the parking lot of one of our neighbourhood low-income housing complexes in Winnipeg. We were there to pick up children for our weekly Kids Klub ministry. After the leader travelling with me had gone to knock at the door of one of the children, I suddenly found my van surrounded by a gang of 12- to 13-year-old boys. I knew one of … [Read more...]
For the past four years, the Gifts of Hope campaign has provided support to vulnerable people around the world
September 28, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment
When the Gifts of Hope campaign launched in October 2007, it carried the tagline “Gifts guaranteed to bring hope”—a bold promise that has born fruit. Last June, in the remote Liberian village of Arthington, a young mother went into labour. She had no access to public transport and was unable to make the two-hour walk to a medical clinic. But she safely delivered her firstborn thanks to … [Read more...]
At the National Music and Gospel Arts Camp, students and faculty seek musical and spiritual enrichment
September 28, 2010 by Kim Garreffa 3 Comments
From August 28 to September 4, 151 students attended the 42nd annual National Music and Gospel Arts Camp for Canada and Bermuda in Jackson’s Point, Ont. Special guests for the weekend were Colonels Glen and Eleanor Shepherd, retired officers from Montreal, who delivered spirit-filled messages on Sunday, Monday and Saturday that focused on transformation and social justice. In addition to … [Read more...]
The greatest gift we can give to others is to love them for who they are
September 28, 2010 by Commissioner William W. Francis Leave a Comment
Three Cups of Tea has been a bestseller since its release in 2007. The book chronicles how mountain climber and author Greg Mortenson, having been rescued by Himalayan villagers after failing to climb K2 mountain in Pakistan, worked to build schools that have since educated a generation. The government of Pakistan conferred on him the Sitara-e-Pakistan, the country’s highest civilian award. … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army is part of the ongoing fight against human sex trafficking
September 24, 2010 Leave a Comment
A look inside the dark world of human trafficking in Canada and why it is such a difficult crime to convict. This report features those organizations and individuals on the frontlines helping victims recover and raise awareness. FEATURED IN REPORT: Timea Nagy-Trafficked From Hungary http://www.walk-with-me.org Naomi Baker-Canada Fights Human Trafficking … [Read more...]
New session of cadets welcomed to the College for Officer Training
September 22, 2010 by Major Margaret McLeod 3 Comments
“Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you,” were the opening words of worship offered in Winnipeg at the College for Officer Training’s Family Worship Service on September 19. Major Eric Bond, training principal, welcomed families of the Friends of Christ Session, as well as the territorial and divisional leaders in attendance. Cadet Charles Chalrimawia, a second-year cadet from the Indian … [Read more...]
Imagine a world where countries and nations stop fighting and engaging in war
September 21, 2010 by Captain Mark Braye 5 Comments
Last Sunday (September 19), The Salvation Army held an international Call to Prayer for Peace. Salvationists all over the world, in every division, country and territory, were challenged to pray for peace during their times of worship. The key thought for the day came from Micah, chapter four: “They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army is ready to assist with the after effects of the hurricane
September 21, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army is providing food and water to more than 100 people in Clarenville, Newfoundland after Hurricane Igor swept into the southern and eastern parts of the island earlier today. As well, Mobile Community Response Vehicles and their teams are on stand-by, and Salvation Army emergency shelters and personnel across the island are ready to respond as needed. The community of Clarenville … [Read more...]
Salvation Army continues its involvement in relief efforts at the Cedarbridge emergency shelter
September 21, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army continues its involvement in relief efforts at the Cedarbridge emergency shelter and on the streets as hurricane Igor has moved away from Bermuda. Over the past 48 hours the number of individuals seeking shelter from the storm have increased to over 100 and volunteers have prepared and served over 450 meals. For those individuals within the homeless community who decided to … [Read more...]
Each of us can take steps to positively impact the lives of others
September 16, 2010 by Major Jim Champ Leave a Comment
Trying to measure a person’s worth is not a new exercise. In 2008, Time magazine reported that a year of human life is worth $50,000 based on the standard used by international insurance programs. Most of us would resist the idea of measuring the value of a human being with a dollar amount—surely life is beyond price. There is, however, a serious side to this question. At the recent World … [Read more...]
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