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Separated from their family in the Republic of Congo, Lazare and Georgette Lefu received support from the South Windsor Corps.
May 7, 2012 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
When Lazare and Georgette Lefu arrived in Canada in 2007, they knew no one. Due to unsafe conditions, they were forced to flee the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), leaving their jobs, home and four daughters behind. Adjusting to life in a foreign land, the Lefus faced many challenges. But they knew that there was one place in Canada where they would be welcomed. After they settled in … [Read more...]
How to navigate our way through the dangers facing the Christian faith
April 20, 2012 by Major Julie Slous 4 Comments
If you are presently involved in a congregation, you are involved in a church that is in trouble,” challenged Thomas Long, the keynote speaker at the Festival of Homiletics conference I attended last year. He went on to say that regardless of our denominational persuasion, we are all sailing in boats that look the same. Together, we float on a churning sea that batters us with waves of cultural … [Read more...]
Seeing Christ in the marginalized
April 18, 2012 Major Juan Burry 1 Comment
The Salvation Army has a colourful history of using pithy statements to summarize the enormous mission that it has in the world. When I first encountered the Army in the 1980s, the slogan “Heart to God, Hand to Man” was used extensively. In 2000, General John Gowans (Rtd) attempted to capture the raison d’être of The Salvation Army with a phrase that resonated with officers and soldiers … [Read more...]
Living in the wake of a loved one’s suicide
April 10, 2012 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
The death of a loved one is never easy to bear, but suicide is particularly difficult for those left behind. Survivors face an emotional assault from all sides: grief, confusion, anger, guilt. For Christians, suicide raises a number of questions, many of which have no clear answer: How could God let this happen? Is suicide a sin? What will happen to my loved one after they die? But the most … [Read more...]
As we reflect on Jesus’ death and Resurrection, his love and salvation shine through the Easter story.
April 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
It was my first Sunday at my new corps appointment. When the meeting came to an end, I was told that one family in attendance was facing the impending death of their 14-year-old daughter. She had been present with her parents that morning. This family undoubtedly had to be my priority for pastoral visitation. And so a journey lasting a few weeks began, with daily visits and the privilege of … [Read more...]
As a defender of the innocents of the world, retired Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire finds common cause with The Salvation Army
March 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
He’s been called a genuine Canadian hero, and few would dispute that. As a decorated 35-year veteran with the Canadian Forces, retired Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire is best known for his courageous service as the leader of the United Nations Observer Mission—Uganda and Rwanda (UNOMUR) and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) in 1993 and 1994, which he recounts in … [Read more...]
Toronto’s Railside Food and Toy Distribution Centre helps other Army ministries focus on the people they serve.
March 2, 2012 by Julia Hosking Leave a Comment
Have you ever donated a can of food to The Salvation Army and wondered how it gets to a hungry family? Perhaps you are a volunteer, packing bags at a Salvation Army food bank, or one of 1.1 million people the Army’s community and family services in Canada helps each year, and you’re not sure from where the food comes. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), The Salvation Army’s Railside Food … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army still needs officers. But how do we encourage Salvationists to consider this unique call to ministry?
March 1, 2012 Interview by John McAlister 22 Comments
In this round-table discussion on Salvation Army officership, John McAlister, features editor, speaks with Major Fred Waters, candidates’ secretary, Captain Mark Braye, corps officer, Temiskaming Community Church, Ont., Kevin Slous, youth pastor at Mississauga Temple Community Church, Ont., and Megan Smith, a student at the University of Toronto. JM: What is officership? How would you … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army needs to boost its visibility and challenge the status quo, says Gail Cook-Bennett, Chair of Manulife Financial.
February 21, 2012 Interview With Gail Cook-Bennett 3 Comments
Gail Cook-Bennett is chair of the board of Manulife Financial Corporation. Prior to this role, she spent 10 years as the founding chair of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). Over the past 33 years, she has served as a director of a number of major corporations and participated in several Crown, professional and not-for-profit boards and committees. A member of The Salvation Army’s … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army in South America East specializes in redeeming broken communities
February 13, 2012 Photos by Art Nickel and Major Gillian Brown 1 Comment
The South America East Territory is comprised of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Salvation Army first began its work there over 120 years ago in Buenos Aires, Argentina. South America East is a diverse territory with a combined population of over 50 million people. There is a great divide between the rich and poor. Poverty is endemic and many families live in slums. Drugs such as paco (a … [Read more...]
When the program launched, approximately 20 mothers and children came to the games night, which happens every Friday. Now, nearly 60 people attend each week.
Booth UC grants 61 certificates and degrees to students
May 6-12 is Emergency Preparedness Week, a national effort of Public Safety Canada in partnership with The Salvation Army and other emergency management organizations
Monthly dinner program reaches out to low-income individuals and families
