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As we celebrate the unity of our nation on Canada Day, let us pray for a closer relationship between the many expressions of our Christian faith.
June 30, 2011 by Captain Mark Braye 1 Comment
Originally called Dominion Day, Canada Day celebrates the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North American Act, referred to as the Constitution Act, which united three British colonies into a single country, Canada, within the British Empire. The name of the day was changed to Canada Day in 1982, the year Canada gained independence from the United Kingdom. The British North American … [Read more...]
Palais de la Femme, a Salvation Army centre in France, reopens after refurbishment
June 30, 2011 by Pierre-Baptiste Cordier Leave a Comment
The Palais de la Femme in Paris, France – one of The Salvation Army's best-known buildings – has reopened after significant refurbishment. The centre, which provides accommodation to women in need and their children, was reopened by Colonel Massimo Paone, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army's France and Belgium Territory, in the presence of various local and regional dignitaries. … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond’s first installment of Sharing the Vision, written to Salvationists around the world.
June 29, 2011 by General Linda Bond 3 Comments
Dear Salvationists, As this is my first pastoral letter since I took office as General in April, I want to share a personal word with you and also emphasize what we hold in common. My upbringing in the New Aberdeen Corps in Nova Scotia, Canada provided me with a clear understanding of the gospel of Jesus. As a child, I was not only aware that I could accept him as my Saviour but was trained … [Read more...]
Here are the first photos from the Commissioning and Ordination of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session.
June 25, 2011 by John McAlister 7 Comments
On Saturday, June 25, 11 Salvation Army officers were commissioned and ordained with the rank of lieutenant. Led by Commissioner William W. Francis, territorial commander, the ceremony recognized their calling to serve as spiritual leaders in The Salvation Army. In attendance was General Linda Bond, international leader of The Salvation Army. Although not present in an official capacity, … [Read more...]
The commissioning weekend included a celebration of children and youth
June 24, 2011 by Julia Hosking 1 Comment
Young people facilitated the worship at the territorial youth meeting on Friday June 24. As part of the commissioning weekend, the theme of the night was “Convinced” taken from 1 John 2:29: “Once you’re convinced that he is right and righteous, you’ll recognize that all who practice righteousness are God’s true children” (The Message). The Divisional Youth Band, under … [Read more...]
While ash is causing air traffic issues across the south Pacific, The Salvation Army in Argentina deals with effects closer to the volcano
June 24, 2011 Leave a Comment
The eruption of the Puyehue Volcano in Chile is making the news mainly because of the problems caused to air traffic across the south Pacific. What is less well publicised, however, is the effect felt by people living nearer to the volcano. The city of Bariloche in Argentina, for instance, is in a state of emergency as the constant fall of ash causes health difficulties and structural problems. … [Read more...]
U.K. Salvationists join in the fight against poverty by not spending more than £1 a day for five days
June 23, 2011 Leave a Comment
Salvation Army leaders in the UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland have stepped up to the line in the fight against poverty by choosing to 'Live Below the Line' – not spending more than £1 a day – for five days. Colonels Brian and Rosalie Peddle (Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries) took on the challenge in May. Colonel Brian Peddle writes: 'We’ve chosen … [Read more...]
We shouldn’t just wait for the perfect candidate for local officership to walk through the doors of our churches. We need to start developing the people that God has already given us.
June 21, 2011 by Lieutenant Rob Jeffrey 13 Comments
Last year my father, Fred, retired as a corps sergeant major (CSM) after giving over 25 years of service to his home corps. Prior to his enrolment as a CSM in the 1970s, my dad served as a young people’s sergeant major, giving an incredible total of 38 years of ministry as a local officer in The Salvation Army. My dad was many things over the years: a bookkeeper, school teacher, principal, … [Read more...]
Profiles of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session
June 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
On June 25, the cadets of the Ambassadors of Holiness Session will be commissioned and ordained as Salvation Army officers. Nine cadets are from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, and two are from the India Eastern Territory, having trained at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) in Winnipeg. Here are short profiles of the 11 cadets. Peter Kim Prior to commencing my training at CFOT, I … [Read more...]
Major Howard Webber receives Christianity magazine’s Book of the Year Award
June 20, 2011 Leave a Comment
Major Howard Webber's Meeting Jesus: Inspiring Stories of Modern-Day Evangelism has been named Christianity magazine’s Book of the Year. The book, published by The Salvation Army's UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland, was a runaway winner, receiving an overwhelming 82 percent of readers' votes! The Awards are part of the Christian Resources Together Retreat at High Leigh in the … [Read more...]
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