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Officers and soldiers gather in Madrid for worship, fellowship and celebration.
March 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army's new Spain and Portugal Command was inaugurated during a joyful gathering in the Spanish capital, Madrid. For some years there had been discussion about the Spain Command and Portugal Command being joined together, and in October 2012 General Linda Bond announced that this would happen as of February 1, 2013. Practically all of the officers and a number of soldiers from … [Read more...]
New command structure will allow for the sharing of resources and personnel.
October 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
The General has decided that Salvation Army work in Spain and Portugal will undergo a change in its administrative structure with effect from February 1, 2013, with the two countries uniting as the Spain and Portugal Command. Commissioner Robert Street (International Secretary for Europe, International Headquarters) explains: "The sharing of resources and personnel will enhance the capabilities … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond visits The Salvation Army’s Spain Command and shares her International Vision for the Army
December 7, 2011 Leave a Comment
Salvationists from across Spain gathered in great excitement to welcome General Linda Bond when she visited The Salvation Army's Spain Command. They appreciated the General’s kind, personal approach as she warmly greeted all present. The public meeting, held at a conference centre on the outskirts of Madrid, included participation from a united brass band and BASICO, a newly formed music … [Read more...]
Support from across Spain boosts Salvation Army earthquake response (update May 18)
May 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army in Spain has stepped up its response to the earthquake that caused widespread destruction to the town of Lorca, Murcia, on May 11. The team of seven people from Alicante Corps (Salvation Army church) which arrived in Lorca on May 12 was joined the next day by teams from Barcelona and Madrid Central Corps. The team from Barcelona took a van-load of food and … [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...]
The General and Commissioner Clifton Lead Spanish Celebrations
December 2, 2009 Leave a Comment
Salvationists and friends of the Spain Command were inspired and encouraged by the visit of General Shaw Clifton and Commissioner Helen Clifton. Also present for the special weekend were the youth band and chorus of Greater New York Division, USA Eastern Territory, accompanied by divisional leaders Lieut-Colonels Guy and Henrrietta Klemanski. Around 400 Salvationists from across Spain took part … [Read more...]
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
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...]
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.
