The Voice of The Salvation Army

Extravagant Giving

Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, the Canada and Bermuda Territory helps support the Army’s international work

February 11, 2011 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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Separated by just nine verses, Luke recounts Jesus’ encounter with two “rich” men (see Luke 18:18-19:1-10). The first was a successful, God-fearing man who kept the Ten Commandments, someone of whom everyone would surely speak well. The second man, a tax collector, was considered a traitor for working with the government that oppressed his people, even making a good profit from his … [Read more...]

Buy a Present, Give a Future

For the past four years, the Gifts of Hope campaign has provided support to vulnerable people around the world

September 28, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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When the Gifts of Hope campaign launched in October 2007, it carried the tagline “Gifts guaranteed to bring hope”—a bold promise that has born fruit. Last June, in the remote Liberian village of Arthington, a young mother went into labour. She had no access to public transport and was unable to make the two-hour walk to a medical clinic. But she safely delivered her firstborn thanks to … [Read more...]

Expansion to Sierra Leone

Salvation Army Opens Work in 119th Country

January 11, 2010 1 Comment


General Shaw Clifton is pleased to announce that the work of The Salvation Army has been officially established in the west African country of Sierra Leone, bringing the total number of countries in which the Army operates to 119. An enquiry was first made as to the possibility of The Salvation Army establishing a presence in Sierra Leone in 2003. That led to a long period of discussion, … [Read more...]

Love in Action

Now active in 117 countries, The Salvation Army is at work in all corners of the globe

March 27, 2009 by Major Gillian Brown 1 Comment


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We live in a broken world where millions experience hunger, poverty, war, disease, unemployment, and lack of education and health care. There are so many challenges that it can be difficult to know how and when to respond appropriately. Fortunately, The Salvation Army is active in 117 countries, demonstrating love in action to those desperate for support and assistance. The Salvation Army … [Read more...]

Seeing the Face of Humanity

Salvationists are challenged to support the worldwide work of The Salvation Army through Partners in Mission

February 5, 2009 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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Look, God is greater than we can understand … By these mighty acts he nourishes the people, giving them food in abundance”(Job 36:26, 31 NLT). These are amazing words, not only because they remind us of the generosity of God, but also because they were said by a man in the midst of personal sorrow and suffering. Job was acutely aware that he was not alone in experiencing troubles in life. He … [Read more...]