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Judges declare five competition winners from 370 entries depicting various aspects of The Salvation Army
October 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
The results of the All the World Photographic Competition 2011 have been revealed. The winning entry has an appropriately international twist, being a photo of The Salvation Army in Pakistan taken by an American who currently lives in Korea! Kevin Sims, Editor of 'All the World', reports in the October–December issue of the magazine: 'The number and standard of entries was beyond anything … [Read more...]
Kenyan drought situation remains fragile
October 28, 2011 by Captain Peter White, international emergency services, Turkana, Kenya West 1 Comment
Turkana, in North West Kenya, remains the major focal point for The Salvation Army Kenya West Territory’s drought response activities. Short-term relief programmes are being delivered for struggling communities suffering the direct effects of the drought. A Salvation Army International Emergency Services (IES) team has been working in the area for a month. The situation remains fragile as … [Read more...]
Through its two stores and website, supplies and purchasing provides essential clothing, music and books for spiritual enrichment and ministry
October 28, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Our vision in the supplies and purchasing store is to be a leading provider of Christian and Salvation Army resources for personal and ministry use,” says Major Mike LeBlanc, supplies and purchasing secretary, THQ. “We want to offer quality products and the best service and shopping experience possible in an effort to help Salvationists grow in their faith and equip them for … [Read more...]
Southlands Community Church, Winnipeg, uses its summer day camp to offer children and families the keys to the Kingdom
October 26, 2011 by Carson Samson Leave a Comment
In the days leading up to her fourth year as a camper at Southlands Community Church KidsQuest Day Camp in south Winnipeg, Brooke (last name withheld) had been overheard complaining. “She looked forward to camp every year except this year,” says Monica, Brooke’s mother. “Brooke felt she was old enough to stay home by herself and enjoy the occasional sleep-in.” After her first day … [Read more...]
Through simple actions and education, an Ontario food bank is nurturing healthy habits
October 24, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Have you ever been handed a bag of beets or bunch of Swiss chard and wondered how to cook it? Clients at The Salvation Army’s Midland Community Church food bank, Ont., can now accept those vegetables with confidence, thanks to the centre’s fresh food initiatives. “Every Wednesday, volunteers demonstrate to our clients how to cook and prepare food, such as berries with granola or broccoli … [Read more...]
Meaningful connections in the community lead to growth at High Point Community Church
October 24, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army’s High Point Community Church in Victoria is a hive of activity. Saturdays are especially busy at their toy lending library. While children rummage through the collection of toys and test them in the playgroup area, parents socialize over coffee and volunteers clean and return the borrowed items. “From 9 a.m. to noon, the church is filled with laughter, friendly chatter … [Read more...]
On October 31, little ghosts and goblins will come knocking on your door. Is Halloween a bad influence on our children?
October 23, 2011 by Major Kathie Chiu and Lieutenant Hannah Jeffery 4 Comments
NO. Halloween is harmless fun. Just because some have chosen it as their “helliday” doesn’t make it evil. The Church can redeem this event without succumbing to its dark side. BY MAJOR KATHIE CHIU When I was young, I loved dressing up in elaborate costumes each Halloween, smelling the crisp, earthy air from the fallen leaves, running from house to house … and, oh yes, the candy! But … [Read more...]
Can we be certain that Jesus will return? What will happen when he does? Part two in a two-part series
October 21, 2011 by Donald E. Burke Leave a Comment
Recent predictions of the imminent return of Jesus—especially those of American preacher Harold Camping—have stimulated both the fascination and the ridicule of many as we wait to see whether Jesus returns and the world comes to an end on schedule. The fact that so many previous predictions of the Second Coming have proved false calls into question both the nature and the dependability of … [Read more...]
Salvation Army representatives attend conference along with 300 other denominational and ecumenical leaders from around the world
October 21, 2011 by Lieut-Colonel Richard Munn Leave a Comment
Under the theme Life Together in Jesus Christ, Empowered by the Holy Spirit almost 300 denominational and ecumenical leaders from more than 60 countries convened in Manado, Indonesia, for the Second Global Gathering of the Global Christian Forum (GCF). The GCF uniquely brings together all the great streams of modern Christian faith: Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and many … [Read more...]
Do failed end-time prophecies discredit our faith? Part one in a two-part series
October 19, 2011 by Donald E. Burke Leave a Comment
The American humorist Mark Twain, after hearing that his obituary had been published in a New York newspaper, commented, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” In recent months one might paraphrase Twain’s remark to observe, “The reports of the end of the world are greatly exaggerated.” After the much-publicized prediction by California preacher Harold Camping that the world … [Read more...]
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