In this video, Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial leaders, are interviewed by 100 Huntley Street. … [Read more...]
Video: Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle
Territorial leaders speak about their international service with The Salvation Army and their hope for the Canada and Bermuda Territory
November 29, 2011 Leave a Comment
Extreme Makeover at Ontario Food Bank
Local high school staff and students help their neighbours at the Thunder Bay Salvation Army food bank
November 29, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
A conversation about a wall mural snowballed into an extreme makeover at The Salvation Army’s Thunder Bay, Ont., food bank earlier this year. Students, staff and volunteers in Grades 9 to 12 from the nearby St. Ignatius High School worked together to restore dignity to the social centre. “Before the makeover, it was hard to make people feel good about themselves when they came into the food … [Read more...]
General Bond Visits South America East Territory
Tremendous move to the mercy seat during territorial congress meetings in Argentina
November 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Salvationists in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay prayed and prepared for many months for the South America East Territorial Congress and the visit of General Linda Bond. Their prayers were rewarded with a time of inspiration and blessing. This was especially evident in the final meeting of the congress where there was great enthusiasm inspired by the message given by the General. She challenged … [Read more...]
Do Something!
We often feel helpless when faced with great needs. But God calls us to take a fresh look at what we have to offer
November 25, 2011 Second of a four-part series on dignity by Major Julie Slous Leave a Comment
All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.” While political theorist Edmund Burke (1729-1797) had a point when he made this assertion, one has to question what factors really shape society’s “do nothing” mentality. Is it lack of insight into societal struggle, insufficient resources or perhaps a lack of confidence in our own ability to really make a … [Read more...]
Here Comes Santa Claus
In the busyness of the Christmas season, every person, whether young or old, can proclaim that Jesus is the greatest gift of all
November 25, 2011 by Colonel Gwenyth Redhead 2 Comments
Lovable and cuddly, Santa Claus often represents the secularization of what began many years ago as “Christ Mass” – a special Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus. With this in mind, the newly formed Evangelism and Outreach Committee at our corps in Orillia, Ont., resolved that The Salvation Army should participate in the local Santa Claus parade. We felt that this initiative would … [Read more...]
Salvationists Blessed and Inspired by Swansons
The Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson minister to the South America West Territory and United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland
November 25, 2011 Leave a Comment
Salvationists and friends in Bolivia were invigorated and inspired by the visit of the Chief of the Staff (Commissioner Barry C. Swanson) and Commissioner Sue Swanson (World President of Women's Ministries). The Salvation Army's work in Bolivia – part of the South America West Territory – comprises the Bolivia Central and Bolivia Altiplano Divisions. The visit was the first ever by a Chief of … [Read more...]
An Ounce of Prevention
Salvation Army addictions programs help people avoid the pain of relapse
November 24, 2011 by Caroline Franks Leave a Comment
For more than 30 years, The Salvation Army has used a relapse prevention program designed by Terence Gorski, founder and president of the Center for Applied Sciences Corporation in Spring Hill, Florida, as an integrated part of its services to people with addictions. "Recovery and relapse are on opposite sides of the same coin," Gorski explains, at a Proven Systems for Recovery and Relapse … [Read more...]
Mugs, Plates and Tables Give Dignity to Clients
A revamped lunch program is creating respect for all at Regina’s Haven of Hope Ministries
November 23, 2011 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
It is five minutes to 11 a.m. on Thursday at The Salvation Army’s Regina Haven of Hope Ministries. The sound of chatter from 60 voices fills the waiting area of the Ministry Centre. As the clock strikes 11, clients take their seats and pick up their mug of coffee, poured from the carafes already on their table, and turn their attention toward the front of the room to hear the week’s devotional … [Read more...]
Salvation Army Responds to Central American Floods
Food, clothes, shelter and medicine provided to more than 1,500 people
November 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army in Central America is providing assistance to people affected by severe flooding. Heavy rains that started in October have caused more than 90 deaths in the region, with the worst problems in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. Official data shows that more than half a million people are affected, with at least 100,000 having left their homes in order to stay … [Read more...]
New Sessional Names Announced
General Linda Bond chooses names for three future training sessions of cadets
November 21, 2011 Leave a Comment
Following consultation with the International Management Council, General Linda Bond has decided on the names for the following training sessions of Salvation Army cadets: 2013-2015: Heralds of Grace 2014-2016: Messengers of Light 2015-2017: Joyful Intercessors … [Read more...]
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