With all the other things that happen at this time of the year, may we focus on the reality of who Jesus is: the Son of God. 

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 have come to understand, through God’s living Word and example, the importance of serving, helping and being available to others.

 “ ‘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.

As we celebrate International Volunteer Day, meet three volunteers who play an essential role in the mission of The Salvation Army.

(Above) The Salvation Army hosted a celebratory luncheon in September to recognize retiring board members. From left, Thomas Skidmore, Kelly Heed and George Hungerford In 1980, lawyer George Hungerford was approached to join The Salvation Army’s Greater Vancouver Advisory Board, a dedicated group of community leaders positioned to assist

After a life of music ministry in The Salvation Army and seven years in the Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), Salvationist Cathie Koehnen has taken over leadership of the CSS following the retirement of Major Len Ballantine. Abbigail Oliver, Salvationist staff writer, spoke with Koehnen about her experience teaching music, the importance of

“I think that reading about my story will spark hope. My generation isn’t done!” 

Thanks to your generous support, hundreds of people around the world received the transforming gift of hope this year.