The clients and volunteers who participate in The Salvation Army’s soup kitchen on Tuesdays are a close community. Marcus Maloney, 87, has a bowl of soup, or chili almost every Tuesday, along with his wife Hazel, 82. Read the full story

Major Gladys Osmond, retired Salvation Army pastor and John Perlin, chair of The Salvation Army’s Advisory Board in St. John’s, N.L, were among nine Newfoundlanders to receive the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador at Government House last week.

The Order is the province’s highest honour that recognizes individuals who demonstrate excellence and achievement in their field and have made a lasting contribution to the province.



Major Osmond, who lives in Springdale, was honoured for her work to boost Canadian Forces soldiers’ morale.



The former teacher and Salvation Army clergy has been sending them thousands of letters a year since she retired two decades ago.



“She is an outstanding example of the Newfoundland and Labrador spirit of service before self,” said Premier Danny Williams.

John Perlin received the order for his work with more than 50 charitable organizations and national and community groups such as Wildlife Habitat Canada, The Fluvarium, The Vera Perlin Society and The Royal St. John’s Regatta.

”(His) lifelong legacy of community and charitable service is absolutely formidable,” Williams said.

“He has touched the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of our people.”


The inductees were chosen by an advisory council from a group of 133 nominees.
 

 

 


BLACKS HARBOUR – Grade 6 students at Blacks Harbour Elementary School learned something this week about helping their neighbours.

Maybe the people living at the Salvation Army’s men’s shelter in the south end of Saint John learned something about young people in a Charlotte County coastal community, too. Read full story…

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Robbie (not his real name), found himself homeless after his 20-year marriage ended. He wandered from job to job and boarding room to boarding room. He got in with the wrong crowd and became an alcoholic. “If it weren’t for The Salvation Army Wiseman Centre, I’m not sure where I’d be today. Read the full story

NEWFOUNDLAND – The Salvation Army crisis management team has offered to help family members and co-workers of those affected by the helicopter tragedy off the coast of Newfoundland Thursday.
Of the 2 crew members and 16 passengers one man was rescued from the crash site. Another died and 16 are missing. Two life rafts were found empty.

One company, an offshore contractor has asked for the team’s services. “The impact is incredible,” says Major Wade Budgell, public relations director for The Salvation Army. “Our services of various professionals, including social workers and others are available 24 hours a day.

“This is a close-knit community. It’s very difficult to talk to anyone who in some way is not connected.”

During the weekends of May 23-25 and May 30-June 1, 400 ladies attended Twin Ponds Camp in the NL West Division.

The guest for the weekend was Commissioner Marilyn D. Francis.

The theme was “Recapture the Wonder!” This was vividly presented through the Word. The Commissioner challenged the women to recapture the wonder of the world around, within and above us.

The theme was captivated through the decorations….twinkling lights, stars, centerpieces, etc. It continued throughout the weekend with cabin devotions, “The Wonder of Womanhood”; Exercise, “The Wonder of the Human Body”; and scrapbooking, “The Wonder of Relationships”.

A highlight of Saturday afternoon was a Prayer Concert (The Wonder of Prayer). God’s spirit was very evident with one lady seeking Salvation.

The Saturday evening dinner recaptured the wonder of Christmas with an elaborate display of Christmas decorations and a visit from Santa Claus. Gifts were distributed. A special feature was Commissioner Marilyn singing :”It’s the most WONDERFUL time of the year” and “Winter WONDERLAND”.

This was followed by a fun time entitled “Once Upon a Time”. The wonder of childhood was displayed with the ladies dressed as children, Divisional Headquarters staff dressed as fairies and Commissioner as Cinderella. She challenged the ladies to follow their dreams!

The worship services were God filled with powerful sermons and many responding at the altar…recapturing the WONDER of God’s power in their lives.

Gander, N.F. – On Thursday, June 19, Chinese pilot training students and their training staff at Gander Flight Training Aerospace Technologies served hot dogs and refreshments at the local Wal-Mart shopping centre. The students, in partnership with Wal-Mart, raised close to $2,800 in support of The Salvation Army’s relief effort in China.

The May 12 earthquake in China killed close to 70,000 people and 18,000 people are still missing.

The Salvation Army is identifying how it can best support long-term recovery and continues its relief effort to meet the urgent needs of the survivors.

Commissioner William and Marilyn Francis at the St. John’s Citadel – 120th Corps Anniversary Celebrations. Pictured here with Junior Soldiers

On April 21, 2008, the St. John’s Advisory Board hosted a meet and greet breakfast with Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis. The commissioner said the strength of the Army is seen in the Advisory Board. He thanked those present for their loyalty and support to The Salvation Army in the local area.

Board members were grateful for the opportunity to meet the new leaders.

March 13th, 2008 – NFLD – The two local Salvation Army corps were honoured this week with a visit by their territory’s highest-ranking officers.

Commissioners Bill and Marilyn Francis visited Grand Falls-Windsor as part of their trip to Newfoundland to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Dover corps.

Commissioner Bill is the territorial commander for the Canada/Bermuda territory, and Commissioner Marilyn is the president for women’s ministries for that same territory. Read full article…

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