There is great concern globally in reference to the H1N1 Swine Influenza outbreak in Mexico. Individuals affected by this virus have been found not only in North America but also in countries on other continents.
“As The Salvation Army serves in 500 communities across Canada, this outbreak may have far reaching effect on our congregations, staff, social service ministries and those we serve,” says Major Rick Shirran, Territorial Emergency Disaster Services Director. “The executive administration at our territorial headquarters has found it necessary to bring this issue to the attention of our ministry units in an effort to increase the level of awareness.”
All ministry units have been asked to review their divisional and local pandemic plans; make contact with and stay in contact with local Public Health Authorities; and put in place health and safety protocols which are outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada to help in minimizing the effects of the virus.
At this time, the Public Health Agency of Canada is encouraging individuals to check their website and local health authorities for direction as to virus symptoms and individual precautions.
Thank You for Showing Up
The mission of The Salvation Army needs you.
by Commissioner Susan McMillan Opinion & Critical ThoughtSo, whether you are a shelter worker, a bandmaster, a bookkeeper or a pastor; if you work with youth in your corps or lead the Over-60 Club; if your office is in a headquarters or in a canteen on the street; if your clientele are hungry and poor, or wealthy and ready to donate; if your work involves sorting clothes in the thrift store, or finding homes for families in need— you are mission.
A Place at the Table
Generation Z wants to be heard. Are we listening?
By Commissioner Lee Graves Opinion & Critical Thought
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.”—Matthew 5:14-15 Generation Z, affectionately known as gen Z, refers to individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s.
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Welcoming the Proclaimers of Transformation
Five cadets and four auxiliary-captains celebrate saying “yes” to Jesus.
by Abbigail Oliver NewsCFOT News
Watch a replay of the Welcome Weekend service on our YouTube channel. On Sunday afternoon, Salvationists and friends gathered at Scarborough Citadel in Toronto for the territorial welcome of five cadets and four auxiliary-captains as the newest session to enter officer training. As they begin their first steps into a sacred covenant with the
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