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Salvationists emphasize sacrifice and prayer as they raise funds to support the Army overseas.
February 13, 2013 by Major Fred Ash 2 Comments
The boy could not have been more than 10. It was late March 1959 and still cold, so he wore a winter jacket and mitts. In his hand he carried a card that looked somewhat like a Christmas card except that, instead of a verse inside, it had a graph with lines for people to write their names on and columns for them to enter a money amount. From his coat pocket came a muffled jingle of coins. The … [Read more...]
Through the Partners in Mission campaign, we can improve the lives of people around the world.
May 14, 2012 by Commissioner Brian Peddle Leave a Comment
“Welcome to the warm heart of Africa.” These were words I heard over and over again when I visited Salvation Army projects throughout the Malawi Territory. At first I thought that this descriptive phrase simply captured the inspiring landscape and hot temperatures. But the truth of this greeting is found in the Malawian people. For many Salvationists, the Partners in Mission campaign is … [Read more...]
Our relationship with the developing world is about more than just money.
February 15, 2012 by Major Danielle Strickland 2 Comments
I like that we refer to our relationship with other Salvation Army territories as Partners in Mission. It’s a lovely idea. The problem is that we often don’t act like great partners. Perhaps because the imbalance is so economically visible and we over-emphasize the financial appeals, we tend to make our partnership all about money. Now, don’t get me wrong, it is about money. The western … [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...]
In spite of political and economic turmoil, the South America East Territory is focused on growth, says Colonel Susan McMillan
February 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
For the past two years, Colonel Susan McMillan, a Canadian officer, has been the territorial commander of the South America East Territory. In addition to appointments in Canada, Colonel McMillan served four years in Mexico as a lieutenant, during which time she learned to speak Spanish. She also served as finance secretary in South America East and as chief secretary in South America West. She … [Read more...]
The Canada and Bermuda Territory enters into new relationships as part of the international Partners in Mission program
January 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
Salvation Army International Headquarters introduced Partners in Mission in 2002, a program designed to create partnership between territories with the intention of increasing the financial support of the Self-Denial Appeal. The Canada and Bermuda Territory was placed in a partnership group that included Germany, Spain, Mexico, Liberia, Tanzania, Hong Kong and Macau, and Singapore, Malaysia … [Read more...]
Exploring the truth behind the Lenten discipline. Don’t just give something up, take something on for the betterment of this world
March 8, 2011 by Andrea Brown Leave a Comment
Nearly everyone knows the clichés concerning Lent. We are to “give up” something as a kind of vague penance. Often I have been asked, “What are you giving up for Lent this season?” to which I reply, “I have no idea.” What one thing in my life do I want to give up in order to further my relationship with Christ? Really, I don’t feel as though giving up one harmful habit or … [Read more...]
The Salvation Army has the resources available to support the development of communities around the world
February 11, 2011 by John McAlister Leave a Comment
A few years ago, my wife, Rochelle, and I were living in Harare, Zimbabwe. I served as the literary secretary and Rochelle was the HIV-AIDS co-ordinator for the Zimbabwe Territory. For years we had contributed to the Army’s Partners in Mission Campaign (formerly known as self-denial); now we were seeing firsthand how the money was used to support other territories. During the two years we … [Read more...]
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
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...]
Through the Partners in Mission Campaign, we can help provide care to women and children trapped in India’s sex-trade industry
April 29, 2010 by Major Gillian Brown Leave a Comment
Steps away from the territorial headquarters of The Salvation Army India West Territory in Mumbai are the slums featured in the movie Slumdog Millionaire. As a country, India has become an economic powerhouse and many people have benefited from its economic growth. But just as many have been left behind, with little hope of bridging the gap between the impoverished and the middle class. But … [Read more...]
Each summer, more than 4,500 young people attend Army camps.
Graduates challenged to “do something” at 31st convocation ceremony in April.
Musician Andrew Scott is raising money for The Salvation Army with a new CD.
During celebrations, General Linda Bond installs new territorial leaders and commissions 15 lieutenants.
