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| 16 March 2012 |
| Dogs Help Tornado Victims De-stress |
The Salvation Army is finding unusual ways to help people whose homes and livelihoods were destroyed by tornadoes in southern Indiana, USA. Animal-assisted therapy teams from the organization HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response (AACR) have visited residents in the tornado-stricken areas
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| 14 March 2012 |
| The General Shares Message of Encouragement and Challenge in Norway |
The congregation at Oslo Temple Corps, Norway, was energised, encouraged and uplifted by the visit of General Linda Bond
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| 8 March 2012 |
| The General Shares with Salvation Army Leaders at Conference in New Zealand |
Leaders from across The Salvation Army's South Pacific and East Asia (SPEA) Zone appreciated the opportunity for spiritual retreat, development and the exchange of ideas on how to grow the Army when they met in conference in Rotorua, New Zealand, with General Linda Bond
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| 7 March 2012 |
| Salvation Army Teams in New South Wales, Australia, Respond to Devastating Floods |
Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) teams have been working around the clock in south-east Australia, where some areas have experienced the worst flooding in more than 150 years.
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| 6 March 2012 |
| Salvation Army Responds as Tornadoes Bring Destruction Across the United States |
The Salvation Army is providing aid to people affected by tornadoes in the USA. At least 39 people have been killed and many hundreds were forced from their homes. The tornado season has started unusually early this year, with more tornadoes reported on 29 February and 1 March than are normally seen in the whole of March
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| 5 March 2012 |
| Salvation Army Responds After Explosions Rock Brazzaville, Republic of Congo |
A Salvation Army team is investigating how best to help people forced from their homes by a series of massive explosions in the Mpila area of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo. Up to 200 people are known to have been killed in the disaster – though this number is likely to rise – with more than 1,500 injured. Many of the dead were worshipping in a church that collapsed.
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| 28 February 2012 |
| Salvation Army Granted Church Status in Hungary |
Salvationists in Hungary are celebrating and thanking God for answered prayer after the country's parliament granted The Salvation Army legal recognition as a church
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| 28 February 2012 |
| Commissioner Sue Swanson Brings Humour and Challenge to Australian Conferences |
Commissioner Sue Swanson, World President of Women's Ministries, was guest speaker at the Australia Eastern Territory's 'Captivated' women's conferences, held in Brisbane (February 10-12) and Sydney (February 17-19)
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| 24 February 2012 |
| Chief of the Staff Joins Archbishop at Book Launch |
Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, joined the Anglican Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Dr John Sentamu, at The Salvation Army's International Headquarters (IHQ) for the launch of Working With Street Children – An Approach Explored
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| 17 February 2012 |
| Spiritual Impact and Spectacular Scenes as the General Visits India South Eastern Territory |
Spectacular decorations and large, excited crowds greeted General Linda Bond during her visit to The Salvation Army's India South Eastern Territory. However, what will long stay in the minds and hearts of those who were present is the spiritual impact of the visit, with many people dedicating or rededicating their lives to God
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| 17 February 2012 |
| Salvation Army Personnel Provide Ongoing Assistance in Flood-Hit Regions of Australia |
In Queensland, The Salvation Army is supporting those stranded by floodwaters as well as emergency services personnel and volunteers, while in northern New South Wales Salvation Army teams and personnel are helping with the clean-up operation.
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| 17 February 2012 |
| Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Stay at Home to Lead International Weekend at Penge Corps, UK |
The Chief of the Staff (Commissioner Barry C. Swanson) and Commissioner Sue Swanson (World President of Women's Ministries) undertook their shortest trip of the year when they led the biennial International Weekend at Penge Corps (church) in south London, United Kingdom
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| 14 February 2012 |
| The General Inspires Salvationists and Friends in India South Western Territory |
General Linda Bond's visit to The Salvation Army's India South Western Territory was a time of great celebration, spiritual challenge and inspiration. Thousands of Salvationists and friends met together in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to worship God and to see and hear their international leader.
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| 8 February 2012 |
| Salvation Army in Ukraine Offers Life-Saving Assistance as Temperatures Plummet |
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| 3 February 2012 |
| Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson Lead Anniversary Celebrations in Bangor, UK |
Salvationists and friends in Bangor, Northern Ireland, celebrated 124 years of witness and ministry in the town with a visit from the Chief of the Staff, Commissioner Barry C. Swanson, and Commissioner Sue Swanson
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| 1 February 2012 |
| Salvation Army in Fiji Provides Help After Floods |
Salvation Army workers in Fiji were greatly encouraged when they received a visit from the country's president while they were providing shelter, food and clean water to victims of flooding and landslides.
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| 25 January 2012 |
| 'Words of Life' Now Available Electronically |
The Salvation Army's daily reading book, Words of Life, has been made available in electronic format, potentially opening it up to a whole new readership. Content can be accessed on e-readers as well as through the Kindle application which can be installed on many mobile phones or tablets such as the iPad
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| 24 January 2012 |
| USA Southern Territory Launches Web-based Salvation Army News Show |
THE Salvation Army's USA Southern Territory has launched Salvation Army Today, a web-based news show. The weekly programme, which is put together by the territory's community relations and development department, offers breaking news and information concerning The Salvation Army’s many ministries from around the world. A new episode is shared on YouTube every Thursday at youtube.com/salvationarmytoday.
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| 20 January 2012 |
| Staff Band Celebration Benefits Salvation Army Expansion in Africa |
General Linda Bond was delighted to accept £50,000 from the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland to support the continuing expansion of Salvation Army ministry in Africa. The money was raised through ISB120, a successful series of meetings held in London in 2011 to mark the 120th anniversary of the International Staff Band of The Salvation Army
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| 19 January 2012 |
| Salvation Army Work in Togo Recognised During Weekend of Celebration and Commitment |
The commencement of Salvation Army work in Togo was recognised in a programme of events which included the marriage of six couples and culminated in the enrolment of 144 senior and 112 junior soldiers. The formal commencement of the work in Togo was symbolised during a five-hour service of celebration on Sunday 15 January by the raising of the Salvation Army flag
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| 18 January 2012 |
| Seekers and New Soldiers Seal 'Opening Fire' Weekend on Solomon Islands |
The formal 'Opening Fire' weekend of The Salvation Army's work on the Solomon Islands was a truly international affair. Leaders from the Army's Papua New Guinea (Commissioner Andrew Kalai), Australia Eastern (Commissioner James Condon) and Australia Southern (Commissioners Raymond and Aylene Finger) Territories participated in the celebrations
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| 16 January 2012 |
| Salvationists Take Evangelistic Opportunities at Pan American Games in Mexico |
Like The Salvation Army's Founder, William Booth, whose goal was not fame or fortune but to win souls for Christ, so too was the goal of officers, cadets and Salvationists on the streets of Guadalajara during the Pan American Games in October 2011
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| 25 December 2011 |
| Happy Christmas from The Salvation Army |
Christmas greetings 2011
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| 24 December 2011 |
| Quick Support Response in Christchurch |
Salvation Army teams responded quickly on 23 December, 2011, to provide emergency assistance to those affected by the latest severe earthquakes to strike Christchurch, New Zealand.
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| 22 December 2011 |
| Salvation Army Mounts Immediate Response to Flooding in The Philippines |
Local Salvation Army reponse to be followed by large-scale assistance
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| 22 December 2011 |
| New Officers in New Zealand Off to a Good Start with Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson |
Chief of the Staff and Commissioner Sue Swanson lead Commissioning meetings in New Zealand
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| 22 December 2011 |
| The General Offers Challenge and Encouragement in Latvia |
The General and Europe Zone leaders brought encouragement and challenge during a visit to Latvia
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| 9 December 2011 |
| Celebration Followed by Tragedy in Indonesia |
A time of great celebration for The Salvation Army in Indonesia has been closely followed by flooding and landslides which have led to significant damage and loss of life.
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| 8 December 2011 |
| Hungarian Salvationists Encouraged by General's Visit |
Many people sought a deeper relationship with Christ during the visit of General Linda Bond to Hungary. The General was joined on her visit by Europe Zone leaders Commissioners Robert and Janet Street (International Headquarters) and Commissioners Franz and Hanny Boschung, leaders of the Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territor
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| 7 December 2011 |
| The General Urges Swiss Salvationists to Share Christ's Message of Freedom, Hope and Life |
General Linda Bond, making her first visit as international leader to The Salvation Army's Switzerland, Austria and Hungary Territory, challenged Salvationists in Switzerland to live a consistent life of faith
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