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January, 2012
Dear Friends,
I give my heart! I’ll do my part!”
For many Salvationists the words of General Evangeline Booth are both familiar and resonate deeply with our own desire for God’s will to be done on Earth. We are all too aware of the hungry and oppressed in the ‘lands far distant’, although the lands no longer seem as ‘far distant’ as they did in Booth’s era.
Throughout this past year world economies continued to be on a roller coaster and natural disasters occurred at an alarming rate. With a presence in over 120 countries, The Salvation Army ministered to the needs of those hardest hit by the circumstances of life, sharing the good news of the Water of Life with every cup of water and other practical care that was distributed.
We are grateful for the generous support from Salvationists and friends across the territory for the 2011 Partners in Mission campaign. The funds raised through Partners in Mission are utilized to assist the ongoing mission of The Salvation Army in countries that represent 80 percent of the membership of the global Army.
The goal for the 2012 Partners in Mission campaign is $2.2 Million. Resource packages have already been mailed to every ministry unit – this year introducing the South America East Territory where two Canadian officers are currently serving. I encourage you to take time to review the material and plan your local campaign.
In her song, “The World for God”, Evangeline understood that bringing in the kingdom of God requires a commitment on our part. The outworking of that commitment is through our availability to give, to pray, and to serve. I invite you to be a full participant as a ‘partner in mission’ in helping others and showing the good news of the gospel.
Sincerely yours,
Brian Peddle, Commissioner
Territorial Commander
