AROUND THE TERRITORY
100 Years of Ministry in Red Deer
From left, Mjrs Larry and Marilyn Bridger, Commissioners Rosalie and Brian Peddle, and Mjrs Donna and Ron Millar participate in the Red Deer anniversary celebrations
CONTINUING TO SERVE with Heart to God and Hand to Man was the theme for the celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Army’s work in Red Deer, Alta. Weekend events were led by Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, supported by Majors Ron and Donna Millar, divisional commander and divisional director of women’s ministries, Alberta and Northern Territories Division, and Majors Larry and Marilyn Bridger, corps officers. A banquet celebrated an Army on Fire for God with various dignitaries in attendance, including Mayor Morris Flewwelling, MLA Mary Anne Jablonski, MP Earl Dreeshen and Rev. George Bradley, president of the local Ministerial Association. Commissioner Rosalie Peddle reminded those in attendance that God had been blessing, using and transforming people through the ministry of The Salvation Army in Red Deer. “We celebrate because we know his blessings do not end. We rejoice in knowing that his anointing will be upon what is to come,” she said. Nearly 500 people attended a concert at the Red Deer Memorial Centre that featured the Canadian Staff Band, musical guests for the weekend. Commissioner Brian Peddle addressed the crowd and reminded them that the phrase Heart to God and Hand to Man is more than a slogan—it is action on behalf of believers to do service in the name of Jesus. On Sunday morning, the territorial commander challenged the congregation to share the gospel by their actions so others can see Christ in them. In the concluding moments of the weekend, people knelt for a time of recommitment and dedication.
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Fashion Show Fights Hunger in Quebec SHERBROOKE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Que., held a fashion show in October to raise money for the corps’ soup kitchen. The event was the brainchild of Sylvie Genesse, a volunteer who organized the show. The collection of clothing presented at the fashion show was as varied as it was creative, using new and gently used clothing from The Salvation Army’s thrift store in Sherbrooke. “This event highlighted our recycled products,” says Lieutenant Anne-Marie Racicot, corps officer. “As our organizing team was able to show, the clothes we accept at the thrift store are in good condition and wear well.” This popular community event raised $1,625, which will be used to provide food to individuals and families in need in the region. “Beyond raising money, the fashion show bolstered the pride and self-esteem of our volunteers and young people who participated in the event,” says Lieutenant Claude Dagenais, corps officer.
A fashion show held at Sherbrooke CC raised $1,625 for the corps’ soup kitchen
Did you know …
… The Salvation Army has partnered with other churches in Estevan, Sask., to open the city’s first homeless shelter? … Andrew Eason, assistant professor of religion at Booth University College, Winnipeg, recently presented a paper at the 13th Quadrennial Conference of the International Association for Mission Studies at the University of Toronto? … The Salvation Army distributed roughly $1.7 million to more than 1,300 families affected by hurricane Igor, which devastated Newfoundland and Labrador in 2010? … Foi & Vie, the French version of Faith & Friends, is used across Canada in corps, social services centres and prison ministry? Contact circulation@can.salvationarmy.org to find out how you can receive them for your outreach efforts … The Salvation Army will hold an International Conference on the Training of Cadets in April in London, England? Conferences of this nature were previously held in 1925, 1951, 1974 and 2001 Salvationist I January 2013 I 7