“It was uplifting and affirming to meet with officers, employees, Salvationists and friends across the territory,” says Commissioner Lee Graves.
The tradition of giving gifts at Christmas is symbolic of the gold, frankincense and myrrh the Wise Men gave to Jesus, as well as a reminder that Jesus was God’s gift to us. Each Christmas, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda shares this gift of hope in communities across the territory.
“I went from having a full-time career to facing life as a single mom,” says Erin Menzies. Fortunately, the Army was there.
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Last Christmas, Major Shirley King witnessed an act of selflessness -- a God moment -- at her church, a sacred space where God came and used His people. It occurred between two people, "one declaring need. The other responding to the need."
I have come to understand, through God’s living Word and example, the importance of serving, helping and being available to others.
Sarah Byford is known for her many fundraisers in the community. She has collected 250 stuffed bears for kids at the Children’s Hospital Foundation in Victoria; made gift baskets and cards and designed golf towels and T-shirts to raise money; sold candy and hot chocolate, using the proceeds for the Ronald McDonald House; spent her birthday money for people in need; and organized raffles and bottle drives for charity.
“I want to help children and make them smile.”
“ ‘This isn’t the life I have for you. I have much bigger things in mind. You just need to follow me.’ ”
May the love of Christ shine brightly through us, leading others to the manger where they, too, can find the Saviour of the world.
