By now you may have guessed that The Salvation Army is built on a quasi military structure. Perhaps the word “Army” gave it away. Our pastors and leaders carry ranks like Captain, Major and Colonel; they wear uniforms and even have a salute!
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower
More than a half-century ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared one week in May to be “National Salvation Army Week,” for the purpose of recognizing the Army’s role in alleviating human suffering.
The official proclamation read, “Among Americans, The Salvation Army has long been a symbol of wholehearted dedication to the cause of human brotherhood.”
Here’s a brief video clip about our annual celebration made by the talented guys in our MultiMedia Ministries Department here in the Western Territory.
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:: Please click here to visit our National Headquarters blog site to find out more about celebrations in your area.
John McKnight was invited to speak to a 3rd grade class at Junipero Serra Elementary School. They all sat on the floor and John asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. He received a wide range of answers to which he followed up with the question, ‘who wants to grow up to be homeless?’
Donate $10 or more to support Salvation Army children’s homes and schools in Chile, Haiti, the Philippines or Zambia and we’ll send you this cool bracelet, complete with stretchy black band and Salvation Army logo pendant!
Perfect for a Friday afternoon: get a load of this adorable wedding cake! According to The Cake Shop Oxfordshire, the cake is decorated with marzipan miniatures of the happy Salvation Army officer couple on top, complete with brass instruments!
Here are some of the raw numbers from The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix South Mountain which describe exactly what goes into building a world-class community center: More than 600 total construction days; 360,000 construction man-hours, averaging 75 workers on-site daily…
Happy National Volunteer Week to all of you who give your time and energy to care for your community. A Presidential Proclamation honors volunteers with these words, “During National Volunteer Week, we pay tribute to all who give of themselves to keep America strong, and we renew the spirit of service that has enriched our country for generations.”
There’s a saying in The Salvation Army that we are “Saved to Serve” or “Saved to Save.” Major David Ebel rescued an abused dog who is now helping him serve and save others. That dog is Rescued to Rescue! Bucky was in training to become an assistance dog when the person who was to receive him hit and kicked him on a home visit, so severely traumatizing him that Bucky was removed from the program.
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