With Heart to God

A new on-line journal is set to launch. Edited by Geoff Ryan and John McAlister,

theRubicon is an independent, volunteer-driven online magazine. We are Christians with our roots in The Salvation Army. We are doers who have learned that we need to think deeply, rigorously and critically about what we do, why we do it and why there are things we don’t do. “Contemplative activists,” is one way of putting it, or “Field Theologians.” Deeply grateful for and mindful of our heritage, we are also aware that the world has changed and that these changes require a rethinking of that faith tradition that has been our legacy: “Tradition is not wholly static, because it has to be reinvented by each new generation as it takes over its cultural inheritance from those preceding it,” points out Anthony Giddens.

The editorial calendar for April looks promising. Be sure to check back regularly or add the RSS feed to your reader.

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The Second Annual Wetaskiwin Country Music Red Shield Benefit Concert.

6:00 PM on May 7th, 2006 at the Wetaskiwin Moose Hall.

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"I was telling you about the article which mentions our cafe in The View Magazine (here). Well, here's the full article, in case you're interested: Link

Also, we are featured on 100 Huntley Street today. You can see it at 9:00 AM on Global or tonight at 9:00 PM on CTS or at www.crossroads.ca later this week."

From: The Freeway Church Community

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Found on Army blogs:

• From Armybarmy: Booth on identity, strategy, and tactics; Catherine, for clarity.
• The Vision of SA Tottenham
• Chiefspeak on the retirement of Majors Jim and Molly Shotzberger
• Evelyn Clark on the military metaphor from the heart of a war zone.
  
• Phil Laeger on the release of the CD "Send the Fire!" (I've ordered my copy.)
• Rico's photos from Pine Lake Camp.
• Lynette jams on Psalms.
• Thoughts on Lent from members of the South Meadows' congregation.
• Steph on Physics, Astronomy and Tobogganing.
  

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From: The Salvation Army in Canada

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Thursday, March 09, 2006 --
Homeless young people will now have a place to stay with Monday's opening of the new $1-million Sutton Youth Shelter in the former St. Bernadette elementary school on Dalton Road.

Funded by York Region, the Salvation Army will be the service providers. The shelter will be open 24/7 and experienced front-line staff members will be on hand to direct young people aged 16 to 26 who come through the door, according to director Kathy Aitken. It is the only shelter of its kind in York Region.

In addition to short-term emergency beds, youths can also apply for a long-term stay of up to one year, while they are upgrading their skills and finding suitable employment on their way to an independent life.

They'll also have access to the adjoining Learning Centre for Georgina office and the town's youth drop-in centre. Altogether, the facility will offer extensive programming ranging from personal counseling to upgrading academic credentials and enjoying the various recreational programs offered by Jericho Youth Centre.

A government employment resource centre is across the road.
The shelter has eight beds each for men and women seeking emergency shelter (from overnight up to four months) and 10 transitional beds available for up to a year, four for men, four for women and two optional spots, depending on need.
The long-term beds include private rooms with kitchenettes and there is also a central cafeteria-lounge and laundry room. Transitional clients will be expected to contribute to rent and buy their own food when they are able.

Rent geared-to-income subsidy is also provided for the 10 transitional units, the cost dependent on tenant incomes.
The Salvation Army has extensive experience in operating shelters across Canada, said public relations director Maj. Ken Percy said.

"This really is a frontline ministry," Mr. Percy said.
"We've been instrumental in this kind of thing for many years, starting in Ontario in 1882. We are the largest independent social service provider. We're open to anyone regardless of race, creed or sexual orientation," he added.
"We believe in the old adage of giving someone a hand up rather than a hand out."

While most shelters are only accessible by referral, "ours is a show-up-at-the-door," Ms Aiken said.
"This will be first come, first served." She is a former veteran high school teacher with extensive experience in dealing with young people.

Ms Aitken said most homeless youth in York Region are "invisible" who find shelter wherever they can.
"A lot of them are couch-surfing from place to place with friends," she said, adding there are many more homeless youth than the public realizes.

They can include young men and women escaping an abusive situation at home, have been ordered to leave because of discipline issues, or chosen to stay when their family moves away.

"There are as many reasons as there are kids," Ms Aitken said. "We're expecting no shortage of clients," she added. "We'll find them the resources they will need."

Extensive renovations on the building began last year, coinciding with a smilar project for the adjacent youth drop-in centre that is funded by the Town of Georgina.
Volunteer mentors and community members who can assist in teaching a skill are welcome to apply.

From: The Salvation Army in Canada

Link from: Updates from the Front Line

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SendTheFire.ca is on-line, operational and blogging here.

Sendthefire.ca is an internal Salvation Army publication for the Canada and Bermuda Territory. It exists to connect young people across the territory, equip them with fuel to blaze Jesus’s message in their own lives, and inspire them to spread the fire in their own communities.

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A few changes made to the Armybarmy website:

- REVOLUTION- a brand new demo by TransMission. This demo includes a lead sheet so you can start singing it at your corps;
- I AM THE WAR COLLEGE demo video- it's just a first stab, so, a little rough, but inspired...
- the transitional (new) SA101 is now available;
- updated library page

Armybarmy Blog

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In an attempt to clarify some of the current debate in the Army, Lieut-Colonel Graham Durston shares personal insights* about the ‘voices’ seeking to shape The Salvation Army. He lists five distinct groups that he has encountered in his ministry:

1. The traditionalists
2. The pentecostals
3. The ‘seeker-sensitive’ or ‘contemporary corporate’
4. The radicals
5. The neo-Salvationists (aka primitive or radical Salvationism)

He feels that there can be unity in diversity, but points out the types of statements that can create or heighten tensions between these groups. In part two of the article (still to come) he will pointed out what he considers the implications of following these voices to their logical conclusions.

*”This analysis is based purely on what Lieut-Colonel Durston has seen and heard. He has not conducted any surveys, or utilised any task forces or focus groups. While an attempt has been made to distinguish the voices by bringing a cluster of generalisations together, there is undoubtedly merging and overlapping.”

OnFire: Many Voices, One Salvation Army

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I’ve added Lynette Adams’ three blogs to the list: Falling To Grace, Hummin' to Myself, and On the Same Page. Make sure you read the post Edward Scissorhands, where she has stimulated some discussion around the topic of Primitive Salvationism.

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Jim Knaggs posts of the benefit a restful Saturday evening has to participating fully Sunday mornings. He says,

“I enjoy Sundays so much better now that I see the benefit of approaching the day with less distraction and more rest. I look forward to being there. I anticipate the presence of God…”

Chiefspeak: Getting Ready

I was a few years learning that lesson myself. I also feel it is important to make enough time for Sunday morning preparation, so that I am not rushing to get dressed and out the door, sliding into the band room two minutes before start time.

I give myself an extra half-hour at home to sit and have breakfast. Then, I leave so that I will arrive about a half-hour before the service starts. That way I can organize what I will contribute to the worship and avoid anything that could distract my full attention from what God has in store for me.

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The headphonaught puts his Lenten denial to practical use.

“Instead of getting my usual grande gingerbread latte with Fairtrade beans & skinny milk...I got a tall tea. I put the remaining money towards a tall Americano for the chap.”

Headphonaught's Nanolog: think different....

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The War Cry

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Dave Ivany posts a good suggestion for observing the Lent period. He also quotes this petition from the Book of Common Prayer.

"Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forigivness; through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Tags: Lent, Prayer, Forgiveness

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I’ve been using WordPress for about a year now to power the Edmonton Temple web-site. There is a certain efficiency about managing regularly updated content with blogging software. (I might even write a tutorial?!?!)

Blogs are all about creating, developing and maintain community. South Meadows Community Church has set up a blog at TypePad. Along with thoughts from their pastors, Captains Steve and Leslie Wiseman, they are beginning to post glimpses of what form the congregation’s mission and ministry takes.

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