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A new program in Kelowna, B.C., recently had its first graduating class
August 31, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Ten women recently graduated as the inaugural first-year class of the Female Lone Parent Breakthrough Program. Run out of the Kelowna Salvation Army Corps, B.C., the single mothers participated in a year of learning, which culminated in a formal graduation ceremony—complete with gowns and caps—and a gala event. “Some women had never had a graduation, others had never dressed up, been in a … [Read more...]
A simple Bible verse about love transformed a corps in Montreal.
August 30, 2011 by Ken Ramstead Leave a Comment
Captain Pierre Croteau was in rough shape. The corps officer of the Centre Communautaire Chrétien in Montreal had been laid up for weeks, after a freak gym accident in February 2010 fractured his big toe in five places. As a result, Captain Croteau’s doctors forbade him to do any of his customary activities, such as visiting sick members from the corps. Essentially confined to his … [Read more...]
From the east end of London, England, The Salvation Army’s evangelistic mission has spread to 124 countries
August 30, 2011 by Lt-Colonel Maxwell Ryan 4 Comments
William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, loved evangelistic campaigns. He viewed them as colourful, exciting and an effective way of getting things done. In fact, the Army—from its beginnings with General Booth—to the present with General Bond―has engaged in a continual campaign to win the world for Jesus. Even though Army language has changed from battles and conquest to worship and … [Read more...]
Our increasing ignorance about Scripture is hurting the Church’s witness
August 30, 2011 by Donald E. Burke 2 Comments
Have you ever described yourself as a Bible-believing Christian? Part of our ethos as Salvationists is that we see ourselves as a people who take the Bible seriously. After all, our first doctrine focuses on the Bible: “We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the divine rule of Christian faith and … [Read more...]
In the aftermath of Irene, the Army is serving thousands of meals and helping with the clean-up in the Caribbean and USA
August 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
Salvation Army teams in the Caribbean and along the east coast of the USA are providing assistance to people affected by Hurricane Irene. At this time 40 people are known to have died as a result of the hurricane. However, although there was not as much damage as had initially been feared, many thousands of people are having to deal with severe flooding and damage caused by the rain and high … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army is finalizing plans to start work on a three-storey shelter
August 30, 2011 by Julia Hosking 1 Comment
Preparations are under way for The Salvation Army to meet the needs of the homeless in Cranbrook, B.C., through a shelter and transitional housing project. “The architectural plans have been developed and all that is needed now is final approval and commitment of funds from B.C. Housing,” explains Captain Kirk Green, corps officer, Salvation Army Cranbrook—Kootenay Valley Community … [Read more...]
Fashion parade and story of a breast cancer survivor were the highlights at women’s event in Nova Scotia
August 29, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
For the past four years, women of the community surrounding Glace Bay, N.S., have gathered on an annual basis for Ladies Night Out. “We had 190 women attend this year,” said Captain Lesley Simms, then corps officer, Glace Bay – Circuit with New Waterford Corps, “and the majority are from the community. Ladies Night Out began so women within the church would reach out to their friends … [Read more...]
Blessings, encouragement and commitments to Christ abound at recent Hispanic family camp
August 26, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army Jackson’s Point campsite, Ont., recently hosted an Army provincial first when more than 70 people gathered for a Hispanic family camp. From Sunday, July 31 to Friday, August 5, activities were enjoyed and the message of God was preached in Spanish. As a refugee to Canada once himself, Auxiliary-Captain Fabio Correa, associate corps officer—Spanish ministries and community … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army Eastern Europe Territory celebrated its 20th anniversary of the reopening of Army ministry in the former Soviet Union
August 26, 2011 2 Comments
More than 700 Salvationists and friends from around the Eastern Europe Territory gathered in Kiev, Ukraine, on the last weekend in May to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reopening of Salvation Army ministry in the former Soviet Union. Special guests for the occasion were the Chief of the Staff (Commissioner Barry C. Swanson) and Commissioner Sue Swanson (World President of Women's … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond’s second installment of Sharing the Vision, written to Salvationists around the world.
August 23, 2011 by General Linda Bond 2 Comments
Dear Salvationists: Very shortly I will commence international travel to Africa, South America East, New York and several countries in Europe. I look forward to seeing the Army around the world. What wonderful opportunities to learn and to minister! I will want to share some insights from these visits with you. These letters will also keep you informed on what is happening with regards to our … [Read more...]
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