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More than 500 families receive food and other items through Army’s emergency services
September 30, 2011 1 Comment
A Salvation Army response to flooding in Nigeria has received a positive response from beneficiaries and excellent coverage in the local media. The floods affected several council areas around the capital city, Lagos. More than 500 families (over 3,000 people) were assisted, with funds provided through International Emergency Services, which is based at The Salvation Army's International … [Read more...]
Salvation Army in Hamilton, Ontario, launches new program for people with developmental disabilities
September 29, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Starting in November, The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries, Hamilton, Ont., will be teaching people with developmental disabilities how to safely use Hamilton's public transport system, the HSR. Through to September 2013, 200 people will participate in two months worth of group and one-on-one practical training. Students will be equipped with knowledge regarding personal safety, bus routes, … [Read more...]
Robert McFarlane, chief financial officer of TELUS, says giving back makes for happy employees
September 27, 2011 Interview with Robert McFarlane Leave a Comment
Robert McFarlane is the chief financial officer and executive vice president of TELUS Communications Inc. and TELUS Corporation. He has a bachelor of commerce degree from Queen’s University and a master of business administration degree from the University of Western Ontario. He serves as a member of The Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board and the Vancouver Advisory Board. McFarlane … [Read more...]
Think holiness is just a boring set of rules? Think again.
September 23, 2011 by Major Clarence Bradbury Leave a Comment
At the Salvation Army bookstore in Toronto a few years ago, I had an inspiring conversation with a Gen Y Christian. Having renewed his relationship with Jesus, he asked, “Do you know anything about this Brengle guy? This is really cool stuff!” He held a copy of Helps to Holiness by Samuel Logan Brengle, one of the Army’s greatest holiness teachers. Over 100 years ago, Brengle wrote it with … [Read more...]
The National Music Camp challenges youth to develop their musical skills and to deepen their relationship with God.
September 23, 2011 by Kim Garreffa Leave a Comment
From August 27 to September 3, 153 students attended the 43rd annual National Music Camp held at Jackson’s Point, Ont. Under the leadership of Major Kevin Metcalf, territorial secretary for music and gospel arts, and supported by 52 faculty members, the camp provided five primary streams: brass band, women’s chorus, worship team, media and drama. In addition to these activities, … [Read more...]
Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session challenged to lift up the name of Christ
September 22, 2011 by Major Margaret McLeod 3 Comments
Each September, a new session of cadets commences training to be Salvation Army officers. Most of these cadets will spend the next 22 months at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) in Winnipeg. On Sunday, September 18, the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session were officially welcomed as first-year cadets under the leadership of Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial leaders. … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond has called The Salvation Army to pray for victims of sex trade trafficking on Sunday, September 25, but the Army has long been tackling this issue
September 22, 2011 by Simone Worthing Leave a Comment
General Linda Bond has called the international Salvation Army to pray on Sunday, September 25 for victims of sex trade trafficking, focusing on the Bible verse: 'I have come that they may have life' (John 10:10 'New International Version'). Click here to download the publicity poster in a variety of languages. The feature below, which first appeared in Pipeline magazine, published by the … [Read more...]
Newfoundland and Labrador youth rise to the challenge of donating to the Army’s world mission program
September 20, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Goats, pigs, water, mosquito nets and medical supplies are not the usual outcomes of a music camp. However, this year, the Twin Ponds music camp, Gander, N.L., raised more than $800 to purchase these items for The Salvation Army’s World Missions Gifts of Hope program. At the Friday night faculty meeting prior to the commencement of the music camp, which ran Saturday, August 13 to … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond welcomes 39 cadets and launches ‘Freedom Bible’ in New York City
September 19, 2011 by Linda D. Johnson and Warren L. Maye 2 Comments
A capacity crowd filled Centennial Memorial Temple in New York City, USA, to greet General Linda Bond. The General was visiting the USA Eastern Territory to welcome the 39 cadets of the Proclaimers of the Resurrection Session. The meeting opened in festive spirit, with upbeat music from the New York Staff Band (NYSB), Eastern Territorial Songsters and a contemporary worship band. Then came the … [Read more...]
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