“We’re called to be servants,” says Dean. “God has no hands or feet but ours.”

When Aux-Captain Florence Yau came to Canada from Hong Kong as a teenager, she never thought that she would end up as an officer of The Salvation Army. Now, she and her husband, Aux-Captain Steve Yau, are corps officers at Richmond Community Church, B.C. “We love the work that we do,” says Aux-Captain Florence Yau, who believes that

Salvation Army Heritage Centre and CBC/Murdoch Mysteries team up to create an authentic Christmas episode.

When hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on October 9, it brought widespread devastation to homes, infrastructure and communities across the state. Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate as winds reached up to 190 kilometres per hour, leaving many without power, food, water and essential resources. As recovery efforts began,

To understand who I am, you need to understand that faith is the foundation of our family—we strive to serve God in and through our lives. 

“We always felt God’s call on our lives,” says Pamela. “God had a plan for our lives even when we didn’t realize he did.”

The Home Front is an ongoing series where we highlight the mission and ministry taking place around our territory. We will visit each Canadian province and territory, as well as Bermuda, and celebrate the innovation and impact the Army is having in corps, social services and youth ministry.

Here are some of the questions and practical steps to consider in finding a spiritual director.

Following the outbreak of war in 1939, The Salvation Army was quick to respond to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Canada’s military personnel. 

We are positioned to pray our way to hope for everyone, through Christ, right here and right now, together.