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The War Cry – April 2017

The War Cry – April 2017

Easter is a time for us to reflect upon the incredible, extravagant and measureless grace of God. Through Christ he provided a way for mere mortal human beings to be both reconciled to him and enabled to enjoy the matchless benefits of a personal relationship with him. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2017

The War Cry – February 2017

“The Whole World Mobilizing” campaign was recently launched by The General on Thursday 12 January 2017 from IHQ in London, in which The General calls on
every person associated with the Army world-wide to become more intentional in our engaging and infiltrating our communities with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have been called to become mission. READ MORE…

The War Cry – December 2016

The War Cry – December 2016

We have come to the end of another year. The Salvation Army saw the year out with a bang – not a whimper. We celebrated at Congress and now we go out into the
highways and the byways and we introduce men and women, boys and girls to the Christ born in a stable – destined for greatness, on a journey that would include miracles, close friends, betrayal and death on a cross. READ MORE…

The War Cry – October 2016

The War Cry – October 2016

As a Rainbow Nation, a nation of diverse cultures, when we come together on Heritage Day around the barbeque/braai, which has become the hallmark of Heritage Day, let us be reminded that we are a People of Promise. We have come from a bitter and divided past. READ MORE…

The War Cry – August 2016

The War Cry – August 2016

On 11 October we will be celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child as proposed by the United Nations. It has been more than 800 days since over 200 girls were taken by Boko Haram from a little village named Chibok, so far 58 have returned still more than 218 girls are still missing. Speak out against this injustice
think of amazing ways to get this message out “our girls and boys are NOT FOR SALE.” READ MORE…

The War Cry – June 2016

The War Cry – June 2016

June has become a month in which this country pauses a bit and thinks about the youth of our land. It’s a month where we remember when a group of young people stood up and said “enough!” A moment in time when protest met violence and lessons were learnt, for some, through the ultimate sacrifice. READ MORE…

The War Cry – April 2016

The War Cry – April 2016

Easter is a season of complete contrasts. We have the absolute sadness of the betrayal of a friend, the mockery of a trial and the devastation of the cross. Then a few days later we have the celebration of life over death. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2016

The War Cry – February 2016

There are many dynamic and exciting happenings within our Army in 2016. We encourage you to be an active participant in the mission of our Army this year. This edition of the War Cry is filled with good news on how our Army becomes Love in Action. Love in action is when we meet the spiritual needs, physical needs, and emotional needs of others. READ MORE…

The War Cry – December 2015

The War Cry – December 2015

It is with hearts filled with thanksgiving and praise to God that we should enter this Christmas season. I hope we will all take time to reflect and contemplate the
everlasting love and eternal plan of salvation that God has prepared since the beginning of time for all mankind. READ MORE…

The War Cry – October 2015

The War Cry – October 2015

Here in South Africa, we will soon be celebrating the accomplishment of our current Territorial Strategic Plan. For the last five years, we have been implementing the TSP Workplan tasks in all of the five key strategic areas to achieve mission goals. We have come a long way. The implementation of the TSP Workplan at the various levels of Salvation Army ministry, across these five key strategic areas, has not been in vain. READ MORE…

The War Cry – August 2015

The War Cry – August 2015

Across the pages of this edition you will pick up the brave sacrificial and courageous steps taken by individuals to shape and change situations for the betterment of human livelihood both physically and spiritually. Recently at the Boundless Congress, the World President of Women’s Ministries, Commissioner Silvia Cox spoke about the same fact that Women can Change the World. She also encouraged the women to let God use them. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2015

The War Cry – February 2015

It is the perfect time for a renewal in our life, allowing a freshness into our lives and continuity of growth. We all need a fresh touch from the Holy Spirit in our lives. If you are experiencing a sense of dryness in your life, allow God through prayer to refresh those areas and be your Helper. READ MORE…

The War Cry – December 2014

The War Cry – December 2014

What would you do to keep your greatest gift? Would you spend time looking after it? Nurturing it? Would you focus all your energy on it? Jesus is God’s greatest gift to all mankind, you and me. His gift brings with it forgiveness of sin and life Eternal WHEN it is accepted. What happens though to this gift after we have accepted it? READ MORE…

The War Cry – October 2014

The War Cry – October 2014

In 1914, a century ago, the world was drawn into the first of two brutal world wars that shaped our great- grand parents and grand parents lives. I scoured the War Cry during this time and share with you a few stories to help us remember where we have come from. READ MORE…

The War Cry – August 2014

The War Cry – August 2014

As we continue to pray actively for the return of the Nigerian girls (and many more like them), for the organisations and countries that are trying to secure their freedom, let us remember that we have it within our power to: speak it, pray it and stop it. READ MORE…

The War Cry – June 2014

The War Cry – June 2014

However we do have the power to change children and young people’s present so that their future, and ours will indeed be more hopeful – one kid disciple at a time.
We do not have to go back to past history to discover our Mission as The Salvation Army, especially as we minister to young people and children. It has not changed – GET SAVED, KEEP SAVED and GET OTHERS SAVED. READ MORE…

The War Cry – April 2014

The War Cry – April 2014

The Sun flower is probably the most amazing flowers God has created. They literally follow the sun. I don’t know about you, but one of the most amazing things I have seen, is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is really pretty. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow the sun is actually quite incredible. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2014

The War Cry – February 2014

The New Year always brings with it new opportunities – a new school, university, new goals for work… This hope that we can begin again, whatever that means for each of us in our context. It is also a time when we are able to reset our agenda where we lead and live to God’s standard. READ MORE…

The War Cry – December 2013

The War Cry – December 2013

There are so many people that still live like this spiritually – we open the newspapers and watch the news reports and see that within our country young children, the most vulnerable in our nation, are abused beyond imagination. READ MORE…

The War Cry – October 2013

The War Cry – October 2013

The name The Salvation Army developed from an incident in May 1878. William Booth was dictating a letter to his secretary George Scott Railton and said, “We are a volunteer army.” Bramwell Booth heard his father and said, “Volunteer? I’m no volunteer, I’m a regular!” READ MORE…

The War Cry – August 2013

The War Cry – August 2013

I am always vividly reminded of the people that God has given me to lead within the Territory, not the least being the women and girl children that make up a large percentage of the “fighting force”. Proverbs 31: 10-31 highlights the qualities that make women worth more than rubies. READ MORE…

The War Cry – June 2013

The War Cry – June 2013

Most days we read real stories of young people who have no textbooks at school, Satanism in schools, abuse in all forms that is at an all-time high. Yet in and amongst this challenges that they face – children still play and dream… READ MORE…

The War Cry – April 2013

The War Cry – April 2013

Several years ago, when attending a Sunday morning worship service at a Salvation Army corps (church), I heard one of our leaders preach. It was not a typical sermon, in fact it seemed too simple, especially for this seasoned preacher. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2013

The War Cry – February 2013

What made 12 very forgettable people follow a Carpenter, fail Him, yes, stand up from that failure and then go on to change the entire world with His message of freedom from sin and life eternal? READ MORE…

The War Cry – December 2012

The War Cry – December 2012

Christmas decorations and especially Christmas balls help bring such a lovely colour to a Christmas tree. Families at times have traditions where each member has their own named decoration. As the family grows, babies the family grows, babies are born and daughter-in-laws are added, these decorations are hung for all to see. READ MORE…

The War Cry – August 2012

The War Cry – August 2012

Whether it is giving up pudding, a week’s wages or your favourite magazine for a while, our money has the capacity to help change people’s lives. This issue is dedicated to this. I share with you some stories from the countries that will directly impact from our self-denial giving and how they benefit from it. READ MORE…

The War Cry – June 2012

The War Cry – June 2012

Ministry in Southern Africa will require us to be mission ready to address increasing opportunities for service and the sharing of the liberating gospel. Holy Spirit inspired, forward looking, innovating and mission centred responses will position the Army for advancement. READ MORE…

The War Cry – April 2012

The War Cry – April 2012

It was my first Sunday at my new corps appointment. When the meeting came to an end, I was told that one family in attendance was facing the impending death of their 14-year-old
daughter. She had been present with her parents that morning. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2012

The War Cry – February 2012

When have we gone out of our way to make life a little easier for our neighbour or work colleague? Our front cover reminds us that it is in the small practical things that we can show God’s love to each other. As one of the five strategic priority areas we will be exploring Salvation Army community life this month. READ MORE…

The War Cry – December 2011

The War Cry – December 2011

When this time of the year comes around, it reminds me of my childhood where we spent almost the whole day in church on Christmas day. The usual church meeting would be 2 hours
long, but on Christmas Day we would stay in church up to 4 or 5 hours and no one would be in hurry for anything. READ MORE…

The War Cry – October 2011

The War Cry – October 2011

October/November is time where most students sit for their final examinations. The focus is more on knowledge. We are living in the age of knowledge explosion. Libraries are filled with
information on any subject the human mind can imagine. READ MORE…

The War Cry – August 2011

The War Cry – August 2011

The work we are doing may be meeting others’ needs, but sometimes we pay the price when we neglect our spiritual wellbeing. Sometimes we seem to struggle to spare even a few minutes for prayer or reading the Bible, but what Jesus said to Martha is still true to all of us today. READ MORE…

The War Cry – June 2011

The War Cry – June 2011

In 2011 we are still celebrating and enjoying the fruits of freedom which was achieved because we had youth in this country who were not afraid to speak against any form of oppression experienced. They sacrificed their lives so that we can live in a democratic society. READ MORE…

The War Cry – April 2011

The War Cry – April 2011

On the 27th April in South Africa we celebrate ‘Freedom day’ which was instituted as a result of our first democratic election in 1994. This day is very special for many South Africans who were freed from oppression. READ MORE…

The War Cry – February 2011

The War Cry – February 2011

I Salvationists and friends of The Salvation Army. I am Noluntu Semeno, originally from the Eastern Cape in the area previously known as Transkei in Mt Frere. I am married to Thataetsile Piet Semeno, who is from North West in Stilfontein (Khuma), and we have a son Boitumelo. READ MORE…

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