Captains Jeff and Graciela Arkell share about their journey as officers, what brings them joy and how God called them to be "harvest hands."
Ukrainian pastors, church leaders and their families enjoyed two weeks of peace at The Salvation Army’s campsite in Latvia, hosted by The Salvation Army’s Sweden and Latvia Territory. The Australian Salvation Army International Development (SAID) funded the retreat. “The retreat was designed for the families to have time together in a safe environment,” explains Major Elizabeth Garland, an Australian pastor serving as a development officer in the Eastern Europe Territoty.
I’m learning to see those moments of interruption as chances to be present, listen and maybe even help in a way I hadn’t planned. After all, the interruptions might just be the very thing that matters most.
Donna Hilderbrand has been a committed monthly donor to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield for more than 14 years, which allows for funds to go toward the area of greatest need, and she recently confirmed a gift in her will to benefit the church in Kamloops, B.C. Additionally, her father’s estate will also benefit the Kamloops ministry, an area he held dear in his heart
It’s February, the month in which the Canada and Bermuda Territory intentionally focuses on officer recruitment. It’s also the month in which our communities celebrate matters of the heart. How fitting that we set aside this time to think about officership, and those who may be considering it, as officership is fundamentally a matter of the heart.
The Salvation Army food bank in Brandon, Man., has supported Oluwatosin Dare over the past year, ensuring her family has all the food they need. "It is good to know that you can go to places like The Salvation Army and feel welcomed," she says.
On this episode, Nancy Turley, territorial abuse advisor for Canada and Bermuda, shares some of the dangers young people may face online, along with practical suggestions to stop problems before they start.
Through fellowship lunches, friendly competitions and fun incentives, Salvationists and supporters tapped into their creativity to contribute to the 2025 Partners in Mission Self-Denial Campaign.
Each year, the month of February is designated in our territory as Call and Commitment Month, where we create space for individuals to discern and explore God’s call on their lives.
