With Heart to God

THE SALVATION ARMY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
(Canada and Bermuda)

presents…

 A Hungarian Christmas

featuring…

CAPTAINS
ANDREW & DARLENE MORGAN
(former reinforcement personnel to Hungary)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2005 at 1:30 p.m.
Territorial Headquarters - Calvert Conference Room
2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON

All Welcome to Attend

That Salvation Army brand

Meanwhile, the Salvation Army's status as a church has been linked to some nasty headlines in recent years. According to the conservative National Clergy Council, a boycott of the red kettles by gay-rights groups may have contributed to the decision by Target executives to enforce their ban on solicitations outside their stores. Army leaders have insisted that, as a church, they have a right to let their traditional Christian doctrines on sex and marriage shape some employee policies and benefits.

Development Resources

1 1. The Salvation Army Community Development Theology
by Major Seth Le Leu, International Projects and Development Services Secretary, International Headquarters, London

The Salvation Army’s International Mission Statement is:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Community Development is part of the caring arm of the Salvation Army’s; “ Meeting human needs in His name without discrimination.” Humanitarian emergency aid and welfare work are other expressions of this ministry. Community development differs from these other activities in the Salvation Army in that it seeks to partner with individuals and communities in poverty alleviation. In order to effectively work in community development, it is necessary to see what the message of the Bible says of this role. Central to this is to gain an understanding of the poor. How does God view the poor and what guidance can scripture give us in our search for the best ways to partner with the poor?. . .

Download file: The Salvation Army Community Development Theology.pdf

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2. Into 2000 - Integrated Development, The Way Forward
By General Paul Rader following Project Officers Workshop 1998

Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to this elite group for what you and the agencies with which you liaise, or which you represent have made possible for the Army to undertake at the front lines of engagement with the painful realities of poverty, suffering and despair. We have been privileged to visit projects and programs around the world. We have often been in awe of the dedication, resourcefulness and sheer physical courage of many of our workers. We have been amazed at the diversity of our efforts to address human need. We have been inspired by the innumerable centres of hope, promise, and Gospel light you have made possible. Clinics in the hinterland of Indonesia, an island of peace and possibility in a sea of poverty and hopelessness in Malawi, a training program for the care of the chronically disabled in China, an integrated mission centre in a favela in Brazil, an HIV/AIDS Centre in Mumbai, and so many more. The resources and expertise you make available contribute immeasurably to the reach and effectiveness of the services we render in the name and spirit of Christ. I trust that you have a sense that the programs you support and facilitate are an essential part of our mission. . .

Download file: Into 2000 - Integrated Development, The Way Forward.pdf

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3. The Call to the Excluded
By General John Gowans

Before The Salvation Army was born, its calling, its destiny, was already identified. Its founders, William and Catherine Booth, were already clear as to which part of the population they were principally sent. Passing a crowded East-end of London public house with a wide open door revealing its crowded tap-room crammed with poor and soon-to-be-penniless people, William whispered to his son Bramwell (then only a lad) ... 'These are our people. These are the people I want you to live for and win for Christ'

Who were these people he claimed so passionately as his own? They were The Impoverished. They were 'Les Miserables' of his time. William felt called to The Excluded. He named them 'The Submerged Tenth'. Their poverty was the agent of their exclusion, the source of much of their misery, the nourishment of a great deal of their godlessness. . .

Download File: The Call to the Excluded.pdf

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Update Magazine (China) - 'Education - for a brighter future'

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Salvation Army Australia Development Office Annual Report 2003

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A couple of weeks ago I linked to World Vision Canada’s gift catalogue and to Mike Todd’s suggestions for making a difference this Christmas. Yesterday I received the 05/06 Salvationist Publishing and Supplies Ltd. catalogue from England. In it are a range of gifts you can send that will benefit individuals and communities in countries where the need is great. Gifts range from something as simple as a fruit tree for as little as £1.50 (about $3.00 CAD) through to a water well for a whole community at £800.00 (about $1,616 CAD).

Unfortunately, you can’t yet order these gifts on-line and it is likely too late for folk outside of the U.K. to get a catalogue in time to place an order before Christmas. (I know these gifts would be welcomed any time of the year!) I have attached the catalogue pages as a pdf download —The Salvation Army International Development Catalogue (873 KB) and you can make contact with TSA International Development via email at mail_order@sp-s.co.uk.

While The Salvation Army in Canada does not have a similar program, there is child sponsorship opportunities available, costing about $25.00 per month. Click here for information and application.

From The Salvation Army International Development web-site:

GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

Have you ever given or received a present you know is not really wanted or needed? The embroidered handkerchief with your initials, the book they’ll never read, the kitchen appliance that’s too big for the cupboard. Why not ask for, or give a gift that keeps on giving and makes a real difference to people’s lives.

In a colourful catalogue, we have outlined for you a whole range of great gift ideas, that you can buy for friends and family, that are guaranteed to show you care. These presents will create livelihoods, better living conditions, education and work opportunities, and in some situations, freedom, for our neighbours in some of the neediest parts of our world.

You can choose from a range of 40 diverse gifts that cover innovative ways of giving in themed areas including Agriculture, Livestock, Water, Kids and People Needs.

The catalogue is ideal for Christmas, weddings, birthdays or any special occasions. For your free copy, CONTACT US . Alternatively you can download an e-advert or excerpt from our catalogue from the downloads section at the bottom of this page.

We regret we can’t offer online purchasing just yet but will be offering this service in the near future. We do accept all major credit cards and cheques which can be made out to “The Salvation Army”.

A bit about us:
We are committed to being good stewards in the sharing of resources for the work of the international Salvation Army in the developing world, within countries that look to us for support. We do this by raising awareness through advocacy, channelling resources to enable development, building bridges and redressing inequality in practical and financial ways.

Where the money goes:
The cost of your gift will almost always include some "extras" which means that it has an even more positive effect on the lives of the people it is given to. The cost of a water well for example, will usually include allowance for use of local labour, transport of supplies, training for maintenance of the well in addition to the supplies and installation costs of building the well. A small amount of the cost is sometimes used to help make people in developed countries aware of the needs of our neighbours in poorer countries.

How your money works to make a difference:
Every community is different and so occasionally, gifts may be substituted for other appropriate gifts that are needed in a particular context. For example, chickens may be substituted for pigs in some communities where that is a more viable means of livelihood. In these situations, we will endeavour to allocate your money to the same themed area as the gift you have chosen.

In the drive to make a better life, we find that people don't want a 'hand-out' but a 'hand-up'. Because we are a community-based organisation, we work alongside communities which means that communities can identify their needs to us and decide for themselves what the solutions are. In this way we work together to break the cycle of poverty by building local capacity and empowering people to make a difference to their own lives.

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Des points to a new podcast coming out of The Salvation Army USA Western Territory.

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Boundless Magazine Issue #3

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Macleans.ca | Culture | Crow to kick off Salvation Army Christmas campaign at Cowboys game

IRVING, Texas (AP) - Sheryl Crow will perform at halftime of the Thanksgiving game between Denver and Dallas in support of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas campaign.

"I look forward to continuing the wonderful tradition established between The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys," the 43-year-old rocker said Tuesday. "Both organizations help the needy in countless ways, and together, we can raise funds to offer hope to our neighbors in need during the Christmas season and year-round."

The  Poplar Corps in London, the oldest Salvation Army Corps in the world, celebrated its 139th anniversary on Sunday, October 30.

URBANarmy: 139 Today!!