Salvation Army in The Philippines Expands Ministry to Typhoon Survivors
The Salvation Army's typhoon response in The Philippines continues to provide assistance to an increasing number of people. The relief effort in Tacloban is growing now that two truckloads of emergency supplies have arrived – with a third expected later
International Headquarters celebrates ‘Walkathon’
Officers and employees at International Headquarters (IHQ) in London took a break from their work to recognize a remarkable achievement by UK Salvationist Andy Peddle. Accompanied by supporters and friends, Andy arrived at IHQ to cheers and applause before walking
Winterization Program Benefits Syrian Refugees and Locals in Jordan
LONDON, 25 November 2013/IHQ/ – THE Salvation Army's response to Syrian refugees who have fled to Jordan continues to provide help to desperate people from both countries. Major Henk van Hattem – a Dutch Salvation Army officer serving in the
Philippines Salvation Army leader says devastation worse than reported
Territorial leaders of The Salvation Army Philippines Territory, Colonels Wayne and Robyn Maxwell, are in Tacloban to support Salvation Army officers and other personnel who are working tirelessly in the ongoing relief operations. Accompanied by Commissioner Gillian Downer, the London-based
Tenth World Council of Churches Assembly Brings Focus on Justice and Peace
At the conclusion of the 10th Assembly of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Busan, Korea, the thousands of participants made their way home pondering the meaning and implications of their 11 days together. The assembly was a unique
Salvation Army in The Philippines Remains at the Heart of Typhoon Response
The Salvation Army in The Philippines is increasing its collaboration with other agencies to provide help to the people affected by Typhoon Haiyan who need the most urgent assistance. Much of the 54 tons of food, water and medical supplies
a view from the board side “Presenting an effective civic meeting”
By Dick Hagerty, Advisory board member Salvation Army protocol calls for each community to have at least one “civic meeting” per year. This meeting will be your best opportunity to show the community who you are, how you serve, what your
sharper focus “Let him be the God of your heart”
By Erin Wikle, Soldier I sat down to an out-of-tune piano to offer a song following the Sunday message. My heart was somewhat heavy as I’d had a hard few days connecting with the Lord. My week was spent struggling to
from the desk of…Silver Bells
By Victor Doughty, Lt. Colonel Not long ago, I came across an article by Ben Yagoda in The Pennsylvania Gazette, the University of Pennsylvania alumni magazine, that shed some light on the origin of the carol, “Silver Bells.” In 1951, Ray Evans and
the spice box “The way it is”
By Sharon Robertson, Lt. Colonel It was God’s plan from the beginning: the coming of Christ was to be a blessing to all people. Whether or not all believe in Christ is not the issue: Jesus came to make salvation available
on the corner “Humility”
By Robert Docter, Editor-In-Chief Humility exists on a continuum half-way between self-centeredness and self-abnegation—between selfishness and self-denial. It’s the opposite of arrogance, more than meekness, nothing like shyness, never the loudest voice in the room, always unpretentious and always listens empathically. It’s
Stand Down event renews veterans
Comprehensive services provided in one Oregon location. By Teresa Steinmetz and Michael Smith For the third year, the Cascade Division’s Home Front War Relief (HFWR) Program co-led the “Veteran’s Stand Down” event Oct. 19 in Troutdale, Ore., near Portland. More than 185