I am a Canadian. I am a Salvationist. While there is much more that makes up my identity, these two realities impact me deeply. And they impact each other. Canada has shaped my life as a Salvationist; The Salvation Army has shaped my life as a Canadian. Let me explain.
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Mobilize—Newfoundland and Labrador Congress Concludes
International leaders share from God’s Word as weekend events draw to a close.
by Pamela Richardson
“Listen to the voice of God as it is proclaimed,” said Lt-Colonel Eddie Vincent, divisional commander in the Newfoundland and Labrador Division, as he called the congregation to worship at the morning’s holiness meeting on the final day of Mobilize—Newfoundland and Labrador Divisional Congress and Commissioning on Sunday, July 2, at the Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl.
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Joyful Intercessors
Canada and Bermuda Territory commissions and ordains 19 officers on second day of congress.
by Pamela Richardson
“What a celebration today to witness the commissioning of new officers!” declared General André Cox to the crowd gathered at Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl, N.L., for the ordination and commissioning service of 19 cadets from the Joyful Intercessors Session.
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A Warm Welcome in Newfoundland and Labrador
General and Chief of the Staff kick off events at Mobilize—Newfoundland and Labrador Congress.
by Pamela Richardson
“God is going to do great things!” said General André Cox to thousands of Salvationists and friends gathered for the welcome meeting of Mobilize—Newfoundland and Labrador 2017 Divisional Congress and Commissioning. The General and Commissioner Silvia Cox, World President of Women’s Ministries, are leading weekend events along with Commissioner Brian Peddle, Chief of the Staff, and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle, World Secretary for Women’s Ministries.
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Building a Nation Together
For most of Canada's 150 years, The Salvation Army has been meeting needs, making it a better place.
by R. Gordon Moyles
On Monday, July 1, 1867, when Queen Victoria proclaimed the Dominion of Canada, uniting Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into a single nation, William Booth, future General of The Salvation Army, most likely paid little attention to the momentous occasion. As the church bells rang in the four capital cities, as brass bands played, bonfires were lit and fireworks lit the sky to celebrate the event, Booth was more concerned with getting his East London Christian Mission established, finding ways to alleviate the poverty and spiritual torpor of London, England’s “submerged 10th.” The new Canada was not, as far as we know, of much interest to the 50-year-old revivalist and social activist.
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Having a Ball
A Salvation Army thrift store in Toronto supports a kids' soccer camp.
by Krista Henry
There are many things that are learned about life, success and hard work through kicking around a ball on the soccer field. Toronto's Bloor Central Soccer Club (BCSC)—with the assistance of a Salvation Army thrift store—is helping to teach those lessons to underprivileged children.
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In the Joy of the Lord
New lieutenants equipped and mobilized to share the gospel.
by Kristin Ostensen
On July 1, the cadets of the Joyful Intercessors Session will be commissioned and ordained as Salvation Army officers. As they prepare for a new chapter in their ministry, these 19 Salvationists share their journey to officership.
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Force for Change
General André Cox encourages Salvationists to be mobilized disciples of Christ.
Interview by Geoff Moulton and Kristin Ostensen
Ahead of his visit to the Canada and Bermuda Territory, General André Cox shares the importance of getting out of our corps halls, and how the Army is responding to difficult issues facing the church today.
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Stepping Out
For Alex Woodley, dance and faith are two sides of the same God-given coin.
by Ken Ramstead
"I used to feel that my dancing and my faith were separate, that one was my job and the other my religion, that they rarely intersected or affected the other,” says Alex Woodley. “But I’ve come to recognize that the Lord has made the two readily accessible to me. Both my ability to dance and to have a relationship with God are blessings that make up a huge part of my identity.”
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House of Hope
A life sentence isn’t the end of the story for three offenders at Greenfield House.
by Kristin Ostensen
Wade, Derrick and Albert share how The Salvation Army's corrections residence in Moncton, N.B., made reintegration possible after many years served in prison.
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