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It’s easy to look at other churches and wish we had their resources, people and programs. However, this usually just leads to feelings of inadequacy, frustration or bitterness. So, how do we combat church envy and start focusing on what we do well?
March 31, 2011 by Captain Rick Zelinsky Leave a Comment
When I opened up the new menu at my favourite chicken restaurant, I found that they now serve a variety of food items, including perogies. I was confused that I could order the food of my ancestors at an unlikely location, a restaurant whose jingle touts “for the love of chicken.” What prompted the shift in the menu? Are they seeking greater market share through diversity or have they lost … [Read more...]
Would Jesus have entered the political arena? Now that a Canadian federal election has been called for May 2, and more provincial elections are soon to follow, Christians should explore the ways in which we exercise our democratic rights. Perhaps it’s time for Christians to lay down the flags of our nations and together raise the banner of God.
March 31, 2011 by Dr. James E. Read Leave a Comment
As a matter of history, we know that Jesus of Nazareth didn’t vote. Because he was not the citizen of a democracy or a member of a ruling elite, he couldn’t. But what would he have done if he had been in circumstances like ours? That or similar questions (e.g. Who would Jesus vote for? Which party is God’s party?) are posed by sincere Christians each election season. They want to be … [Read more...]
Salvation Army personnel in Myanmar are responding to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit on Friday, March 25
March 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army in Myanmar (sometimes known as Burma) is responding with emergency supplies after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the east of the country on Friday, March 25. Initial reports indicated that the earthquake had caused relatively little damage and that only two people were killed. As more contact is made with the affected area, however, it now appears that at least 70 and perhaps as … [Read more...]
When we look at some of the heroes of the Christian faith, such as Brother Andre and Sister Gladys, it’s clear that God often chooses the unlikeliest of people to carry out his ministry. Given this, should The Salvation Army revisit its standards for officer recruitment?
March 30, 2011 by Major Fred Ash 6 Comments
Five months ago, the Roman Catholic Church acknowledged Alfred Bessette, better known as Brother Andre, as a saint. This came 74 years after his death and 141 years after he applied to be a candidate in the ministry. How many other saints are out there unrecognized? At birth, Brother Andre was so weak that a priest baptized him the very next day for fear that he might die. The sickly boy … [Read more...]
Increased growth seen in junior and senior soldier enrolments, attendance in Sunday worship and Christian education programs.
March 28, 2011 29 Comments
In a communique with Salvation Army leaders, Commissioner William W. Francis, territorial commander, outlined some of the significant growth that occurred in the Canada and Bermuda Territory in 2010. He also announced the creation of a new honour roll to highlight those corps that have seen an increase in enrolments, church attendance and Christian education. "It is exciting to see the … [Read more...]
Canadian and New York Staff bands premier new brass compositions in joint pre-tour concert. Both groups will participate in the International Staff Band’s 120th anniversary celebrations in June.
March 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Excitement greeted members of the Canadian Staff Band (CSB) as they took the stage for their 42nd anniversary festival in March at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. The band presented a diverse program of music that also featured the New York Staff Band (NYSB) under the direction of Ronald Waiksnoris. The CSB premiered two new works: The Gathering by Marcus Venables and Rejoice! by Colonel … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters in London, England, held a farewell and retirement meeting for General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton, who end their term as international leaders on April 2.
March 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
The ground floor of The Salvation Army’s International Headquarters (IHQ), 101 Queen Victoria Street, London was comfortably filled, on Thursday morning 24 March 2011, for the IHQ farewell meeting and presentation of retirement certificates to General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton. The meeting, led by the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, included a number of … [Read more...]
General Shaw Clifton’s 24th―and final―pastoral letter written to Salvationists around the world. General Clifton retires as international leader of The Salvation Army on April 2.
March 28, 2011 by General Shaw Clifton 3 Comments
Dear Fellow Salvationists, Greetings in the strong and sacred name of Jesus Christ! You will understand me when I say that I write this final and farewell Pastoral Letter with something of a heavy heart. It has been a very great privilege to be free to reach out to you all through these letters in recent years. Many of you have written to me from time to time to express encouragement and … [Read more...]
Is the concept of soldiership outdated? Should we consider other forms of membership in The Salvation Army?
March 25, 2011 11 Comments
YES. Not everyone is ready to sign up for this radical commitment. By calling everyone to the same standard, we don’t make room for people who want to belong before they believe. BY MAJOR RON CARTMELL For me, growing up in The Salvation Army meant learning to play an instrument. My earliest childhood memories include sitting in the trombone section beside my father. This is not a testimony … [Read more...]
Do we belong to a charismatic Salvation Army? Or have we moved away from such expressions of faith, such as speaking in tongues, slaying in the Spirit, words of knowledge, prophecy and faith healing?
March 24, 2011 by Lt-Colonel Max Ryan 13 Comments
Apart from church historians, few people today are aware that the Army, in its early days, was considered to be among the most flamboyant of religious movements. Speaking in tongues, slaying in the Spirit, words of knowledge, prophecy, faith healing and ecstatic behaviour are part of the story of the Church from earliest times. Such signs marked the beginnings of Pentecostalism, as well as … [Read more...]
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