From the editor’s desk
What is The Salvation Army? The Salvation Army is a Christian church and registered charity providing services in the community, particularly to those who are vulnerable and marginalised. Motivated by our Christian faith, we offer practical support and services in more than 700 centres throughout the UK to all who need them, regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. To find your nearest centre visit salvationarmy.org.uk/find-a-church
CAPTAIN James Cook claimed the eastern half of Australia for Great Britain 250 years ago. The area was named New South Wales, and 18 years later on 26 January the first fleet of convict ships arrived. That date was later declared Foundation Day, a day of celebrations, particularly among the freed convicts. Now known as Australia Day, 26 January has continued to be a day when Aussies reflect on their nationality, acknowledge their history and celebrate contemporary Australia. But this year will be different. The world has watched aghast as the country contends with the devastation caused by months of bushfires. As we report in this week’s War Cry, The Salvation Army is supporting the emergency personnel who are fighting the flames as well as thousands of people evacuated from the affected areas. In our report, one Salvation Army employee has reflected on what Australia Day will mean to people this year. ‘There will be sadness and grief,’ says Mark Foyle. ‘But also pride about the way Aussies band together and support each other in a crisis.’ There is something within the human psyche that encourages people to help others in difficult times. A look back through history uncovers a host of people who have responded to the needs of others. One such example is Jane Haining who, as we report this week, risked her life to protect Jewish schoolgirls in Hungary during the Holocaust. Jane, who had travelled to work in Budapest from her home in Scotland, was encouraged to return home. But she responded: ‘If the children need me in days of sunshine, how much more do they need me in days of darkness?’ It is easy to be with people when life is going well for them. It is not always easy if they are going through a crisis. But that is often when people need us the most and when we have the opportunity to make an impact for good in their lives.
What is the War Cry? The Salvation Army first published a newspaper called the War Cry in London in December 1879, and we have continued to appear every week since then. Our name refers to our battle for people’s hearts and souls as we promote the positive impact of the Christian faith and The Salvation Army’s fight for greater social justice.
WAR CRY Issue No 7458
Editor: Andrew Stone, Major Deputy Editor: Philip Halcrow Production Editor: Ivan Radford Assistant Editor: Sarah Olowofoyeku Staff Writer: Emily Bright Staff Writer: Claire Brine Editorial Assistant: Linda McTurk Graphic Designer: Rodney Kingston Graphic Designer: Mark Knight War Cry office: 020 7367 4900 Email: warcry@salvationarmy.org.uk The Salvation Army UK Territory with the Republic of Ireland 101 Newington Causeway London SE1 6BN Tel: 0845 634 0101
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A question of identity David Copperfield is discovering who he is in new film
Founder: William Booth General: Brian Peddle Territorial Commander: Commissioner Anthony Cotterill Editor-in-Chief: Major Malcolm Davies
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Responding to the bushfires How The Salvation Army is working in devastated communities
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It’s all good Singer on being nominated for a Grammy
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A life of sacrifice The school matron who sought to protect Jewish girls during the Holocaust
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Not too young to care Why Young Carers Awareness Day matters
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REGULARS 4
News and media
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Browsing the Bible
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Now, There’s a Thought!
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