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UK (IRELAND)—The Belfast Sydenham Corps raised over $32,000 for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Territory to build a health clinic in Kingankeno, purchase 40 bicycles for officers in Kisangani and Lubumbashi, and ship clothing, other supplies and 20 band instruments.
Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel John Hassard, Corps Officer Captain Martin Cordner and corps member Tom Place visited the DRC and witnessed the opening of the new Sydenham Health Clinic.
“From the outset this project has been blessed,” Cordner said. “Everything…has had God’s hand upon it.”
From SALVATIONIST
CANADA—High school students in London, Ont., volunteered at The Salvation Army Centre of Hope as part of the “Come and Serve” program of King’s University College. The program partners high schoolers with current King’s students to participate in various community service projects.
“I hope it opens students’ eyes to issues facing the vulnerable population in London,” said Kevin O’Neil, assistant manager community services at the Centre of Hope. “This shows them another side, teaches them about community.”
From salvationist.ca
CHINA—The Bishan Chinese Corps hosts a monthly luncheon for the elderly that involves more than just a meal.
Volunteer nurses provide check-ups and cosmetologists give haircuts. A corps group sings and teaches guests a new song at each meeting.
Talking time is also set aside—time to talk about personal problems and struggles. Many attendees are interested in talking about dying as they witness daily deaths of their friends and neighbors.
From WAR CRY
TASMANIA—Tasmanian Minister for Human Services and Community Development Cassy O’Connor recently launched the Red Shield Housing’s Sadri Court Villas, five two-bedroom, low-cost units for low-income families and individuals. The Salvation Army funded the housing grant and the Red Shield Housing Services manages the facility. Four of the residences are already occupied.
From onFire
POLAND—A Red Kettle and Salvation Army bell ringer showed up at the train station in Poland’s Praga-Polnoc area in December 2012, marking the first time the country had witnessed this.
Now, plans are already in place for Christmas 2013. A book of English and American carols and Polish Scripture readings are ready, musicians are being recruited and other churches are being invited to take part in the “Caroling and Collecting” effort.
From Warsaw Report
