The Voice of The Salvation Army

General Leads 75th Anniversary Celebrations in Mexico

More than 500 people make commitments to Christ during celebrations

June 26, 2012 by Commissioner Grace Bringans 1 Comment


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More than 500 people made commitments to Christ during 75th anniversary celebrations led by General Linda Bond. The international leader's visit was marked throughout by touches of Mexican tradition, from the welcome at the airport—with cadets and children dressed in traditional costumes—through to mariachi music used in worship and re-enactments of the Mexican Salvation Army's early … [Read more...]

Winning “Gold” for Christ

Salvationists take evangelistic opportunities at Pan American Games in Mexico

January 20, 2012 by Captains Luis & Nohemi Camarillo Leave a Comment


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Like The Salvation Army's Founder, William Booth, whose goal was not fame or fortune but to win souls for Christ, so too was the goal of officers, cadets and Salvationists on the streets of Guadalajara during the Pan American Games in October 2011. More precious than the gold, silver or bronze medals won by the 6,000 athletes from 42 nations participating in 36 sports was the "gold" won for … [Read more...]

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...]

A Better Life

The Salvation Army is deeply committed to rescuing women and children who are forced into prostitution by poverty

January 15, 2010 by Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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The Salvation Army has developed programs in more than 25 countries, from Mexico to Sri Lanka, making a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable. Here are some success stories. A Life in Darkness Laboni was born into the sex trade. Raised in a Jessore, Bangladesh, brothel and vulnerable to exploitation, she wanted to make different choices for her life. Poverty and little education were … [Read more...]

Wall of Crosses

Many Mexicans die while attempting to cross the border from Tijuana to the U.S.A.

August 6, 2009 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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They were short staffed and I was someone in a Salvation Army uniform that could be put to work! So I sat at the desk at the entrance to the men’s hostel, booking in the men who were standing in line for a bed and receiving from them the small fee required. The hostel in Tijuana, Mexico, was a busy one, especially for men deported back to Mexico from the United States. Most of those registering … [Read more...]

Night at the Border Town

Travel Log #1: The Salvation Army ministers to women working the streets of Tijuana, Mexico

June 10, 2009 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment


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As darkness settled over the border city of Tijuana, Mexico, the narrow streets in the red light district filled to overflowing with the curious, the “johns,” the young women at every doorway and a police swat team checking the identification cards of each girl. In the midst of the crowd the three of us─Captain Vargas, a Salvation Army male staff member and me─stood out. Most of the … [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...]