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William Booth abandoned the traditional church platform soon after commencing his preaching career in England in 1852 in favor of taking the gospel of Jesus Christ straight to the people. He ministered to the poor, the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute while walking the streets of London.
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William Booth launched the movement in London, England in 1865. He toured the streets of the city, eager to introduce the poor, the hungry, the homeless, and the impoverished to Christ's teachings. His reputation as a religious leader extended throughout London, and he drew followers who were committed to the salvation of men and women's souls. The 'salvationists" philosophy and beliefs expanded to many countries around the world because they were modeled after a paramilitary command structure.
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Many followers joined their quest for the souls of lost men and women in the East End of London in 1865. Their organization, which went under the name "The Christian Mission," grew to over 1,000 volunteers and evangelists in just ten years.
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The Salvation Army is an evangelical element of the universal Christian Church. It is an international movement. The Bible is at the heart of its message. Its ministry is inspired by God's love.
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Booth observed the remark "The Christian Mission is a voluntary army" on a printer's proof of the 1878 "Christian Mission" annual report. He crossed out the words "volunteer army" and wrote "Salvation Army" in their place. Those lines formed the basis of The Salvation Army's founding deed.
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Converts became soldiers of Christ from that point forward, and they were known as Salvationists back then, as they are now. Between 1881 and 1885, they mounted an offensive across the British Isles that converted 250,000 Christians despite violence and persecution. Their message quickly gained traction in the United States, followed by Canada, Australia, France, Switzerland, India, South Africa, Iceland, and Germany.
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These activities were formalized in 1888, and the first national conference for the age group were conducted in the United Kingdom in 1897. Young people's publications were first published in 1906. Scouting groups were formed throughout Europe, Africa, Australasia, and North America in the 1910s.
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The Salvation Army's engagement in hostilities grew significantly during the First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. Evangeline Booth, daughter of William and Catherine Booth and commander of the Army in the United States, organized and raised funds for the National War Board's efforts to assist military soldiers in US locations.
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William Booth had always planned for a General to choose his or her own successor in the future leadership of the organization, and it was in this fashion that his son Bramwell Booth became leader.
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Catherine Booth is The Salvation Army's mother. Her contribution to the organization was equally vital, and she was the driving force behind the Army's positions on a variety of topics. The Salvation Army's leadership recognizes the importance of women's roles in the organization. Evangeline Booth, a former Commander in the United States, became the first female commander Women are represented in all areas of Salvation Army leadership, both locally and nationally.
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The Army operates a variety of residential residences where basic necessities are met. Befriending schemes are provided by many corps and centers, in which volunteers take the time to call or visit older persons on a regular basis. This has been described as quite satisfying by many. Home shopping strategies and day trips are organized elsewhere.
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"Incidents of national significance morph quickly into legend. The Salvation Army will always be noted historically for the service it provided in New York, but more importantly, The Salvation Army will be remembered by the individual lives it touched" - John Berglund,
The Salvation Army has offered knowledge and help in many of the world's important disasters, including earthquakes, floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, winter storms, and extreme heatwaves. -
The Army was concerned with issues of justice on a local level, it was also concerned with issues of poverty, gender equality, security, development, and health that affected countries on a global scale. As a result, the option to participate in UN activity as a non-governmental organization has been valuable.
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From July 1 to 5, 15,000 Salvationists and allies from 126 countries will meet in The Salvation Army's birthplace to commemorate the organization's rich history, celebrate the present, and create for the future.
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The Salvation Army, are our top priorities. To keep individuals in our care healthy and safe, we're engaging with local, state, and federal health officials, following CDC recommendations for cleanliness and disease prevention, and sharing best practices with staff, volunteers, and program participants.
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Throughout Ukraine in numerous locations the Salvation Army is giving help to internally displaced persons (IDPs), (sandwiches, hot meals, hot drinks, drinking water and other food and non-food items)..
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"A new year brings days of unseen challenge and unexpected joy. For some of us, adjusting to a new year feels disorientating and bewildering, but for others the beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and potential for change. No matter how you feel, the international Women's Ministries section has prepared twenty-two Scriptural truths to hold close to your heart in 2022" God loves you.
https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/news/truths-for-2022