September 11, 2020—Reconciliation was the theme of this year’s Welcome to Cadets event held at the USA Eastern Territory’s College for Officer Training (CFOT) in Suffern, N.Y. In the midst of social and political crises across the nation as well as health challenges of pandemic proportions, The Salvation Army nonetheless marched 26 new cadets forward to deliver God’s message to the world.
Silence can be deafening. Just ask an Emotional and Spiritual Care (ESC) specialist who is trying to connect with a stranger on the other end of a HOPEline call.
Gratitude looked like a bright smile on Sarah Medina's face as she thought about the wonderful support that she and her colleagues have received in their fight against human trafficking. The latest source is coming from a new government grant. Medina, who serves as the anti–human trafficking divisional director for the Salvation Army's Western Pennsylvania Division, has been waging a war against the scourge which, according to national statistics, has actually intensified during the COVID–19 pandemic.
“The face mask will forever be a symbol of this time in history. Although it is typically used to hide one’s identity, our people have used it to reveal who we are,” said Commissioner G. Lorraine Bamford, territorial president of Women’s Ministries."
A resurgence of the COVID–19 outbreak now would add yet another layer of complexity to an already exploding scenario for 2020. In the midst of massive and global protest in reaction to the death of former Salvation Army employee George Floyd, and most recently the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks, anxiety over the pandemic has turned to outrage against injustice...
A resurgence of the COVID–19 outbreak now would add yet another layer of complexity to an already exploding scenario for 2020. In the midst of massive and global protest in reaction to the death of former Salvation Army employee George Floyd, anxiety over the pandemic has turned to outrage against injustice; thousands of shouting voices and marching feet have trampled mandates for social distancing.
Among her many assignments, Major (Dr.) Cindy Lou Drummond, the New Jersey Division’s general secretary, served for two weeks in Port–au–Prince, Haiti, after a massive 7.0 earthquake devastated the Caribbean nation in 2010.
A resurgence of the COVID–19 outbreak now would add yet another layer of complexity to an already exploding scenario for 2020. In the midst of massive and global protest in reaction to the death of former Salvation Army employee George Floyd, anxiety over the pandemic has turned to outrage against injustice; thousands of shouting voices and marching feet have trampled mandates for social distancing.
In this current COVID–19 environment, even mega churches have shut their doors and the most devout families are sheltering in place on Sundays. This paradigm shift has been a huge wakeup call for all church leaders. The change is also proving to be an opportunity to reach congregants in ways never before imagined. It's a situation that has encouraged Salvation Army corps and other worship centers across the United States to reinvent themselves—on the internet.
Today’s cyber wars include those that involve spreading the gospel [...]
The Salvation Army Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory Headquarters
Serving communities in Connecticut, Delaware, Northeast Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, New York 10994 | 1-800-SAL-ARMY | Privacy Policy | © The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
