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Do you want to know God’s answer to the deepest longings of your life? All you have to do is ask
December 23, 2010 by Max Lucado Leave a Comment
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a Baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” —Luke 2:10-12 (ESV) Familiar verses, aren’t they? So familiar, in fact, that … [Read more...]
Three Salvation Army commands in Africa to be upgraded to territories
December 23, 2010 by the Office of the General International Headquarters 1 Comment
The Salvation Army's Malawi, Mozambique and Uganda Commands are each being upgraded to territory status from March 1, 2011 following an announcement made by General Shaw Clifton. Malawi The Salvation Army "opened fire" in Malawi in 1967, from the then Rhodesia Territory, but it was not until October 1973 that it gained government recognition. The work in Malawi remained a part of that … [Read more...]
Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson lead congress in Japan
December 23, 2010 1 Comment
Salvationists who gathered from across Japan for the territorial congress had an opportunity ahead of the public meetings to meet personally with guest leaders the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, and Commissioner Sue Swanson, World Secretary for Women's Ministries. Over the weekend they would get to know their visitors even better. In the first meeting, following a welcome … [Read more...]
Leaders and volunteers are moving to the battle front, important community relationships are building and numerous new contacts are being made for the Kingdom
December 22, 2010 by Major Julie Slous Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, a long time ago (at least as this story goes), there was an innovative, ambitious king. He had a great vision to expand the borders of his country. So he called in his favorite general and gave him the assignment to go and find new land for the crown. As this meant entering unknown territory, it was important to note that all the maps from which the general had to work, stopped … [Read more...]
Each holiday season, The Salvation Army brings the love of Jesus to the communities it serves
December 22, 2010 by Rochelle McAlister Leave a Comment
Neighbourhood Celebration In Toronto’s Regent Park, the Army recognizes the importance of promoting dignity among community members For generations The Salvation Army has been given public trust and resources to deliver Christmas to homes in the community. Our Christmas outreach has often been reduced to handouts and vouchers in an attempt to supply the raw materials for celebration, but the … [Read more...]
Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson visit Australia Eastern Territory
December 22, 2010 by Scott Simpson Leave a Comment
The Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, had words of advice for new officers of the Australia Eastern Territory at their ordination and commissioning service in Sydney. Worshippers in The Salvation Army want to know and see what their leaders believe, he told them, adding that they also need to know their leaders will do what they say they believe. The Chief and Commissioner Sue … [Read more...]
What made the Wise Men wise?
December 21, 2010 by Major (Dr.) Beverly Smith Leave a Comment
At Christmas, we sing about the three kings, those mysterious Wise Men from the East who followed a star to find the King of Kings in Bethlehem. The account of the Magi shows that the good news of the coming Messiah was broadcast to distant parts of the known world from the very beginning. The little we know of the Wise Men is gleaned from the Book of Matthew. Masters of mathematics and … [Read more...]
The Wiseman Centre in St. John’s, N.L., goes all-out for their clients at Christmas
December 21, 2010 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
The problem with you guys down at The Salvation Army,” a government liaison official once told Major Lloyd George, “is that you’re too maternal.” “I replied, ‘Thank you!’ ” smiles Major George, the executive director of the Wiseman Centre, a 20-bed shelter unit and 10-bed supportive housing unit located in St. John’s, N.L. “We see our clients not as alcoholics or men with … [Read more...]
The legend of good King Wenceslas focuses on generosity and kindness, teaching us to give to the less fortunate
December 20, 2010 by Commissioner William W. Francis 2 Comments
Good King Wenceslas may be the most heartily sung and least understood of all the Christmas carols. Who was this enigmatic Wenceslas and why do we sing about him? He was not a king, but rather the Duke of Bohemia (907-935). He was a good, benevolent nobleman who gave his life to spreading the gospel and expanding Christianity in his country. His brother, Boleslaus, however, was anything but good. … [Read more...]
Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson lead commissioning weekend celebrations in Australia Southern Territory
December 20, 2010 by Captain Mal Davies Leave a Comment
A week-long visit to Australia Southern Territory by the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, and Commissioner Sue Swanson, World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, concluded with the celebrations of commissioning weekend. The weekend combined several key elements, including officers and employees councils, an Army "expo," the commissioning and ordination of the Ambassadors of … [Read more...]
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