The Salvation Army International Covid-19 Response Continues

The Salvation Army International Covid-19 response continues in countries around the world. Adapting its existing programmes and creating new ministries in order to support people in their time of need and to restore hope.

In this week’s update they are providing transport to people in Argentina so that they can access much need food, they are distributing food across Trinidad & Tobago, they have a converted truck and provided Gifts for International Children’s Day, to name just a few.

These are just a few of the ways in which we are being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. You can find out more at: https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/covid19 or on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/SalvationArmyIHQ/

Within New Zealand although demand has decreased slightly in some areas over the past couple of weeks, in others it continues to increase. Your assistance to stock up much needed supplies would be greatly appreciated in many locations nationwide.

So, if you are in a position to assist with the great work that is being done in Aotearoa (NZ) maybe you can donate to the Foodbank Project, as we know that the most vulnerable people in our communities are being greatly affected.

Your donation will go a long way to supporting other Kiwis who are less fortunate during these uncertain times.

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The Salvation Army Internationally Continues to Respond

The Salvation Army Internationally continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in countries around the world. Adapting existing programmes and commencing new ministries in order to support people and to restore hope.

In this week’s update: helping to look after animals and provide food for them in Hawaii, hygiene training in Kenya, and working to restore hope to people in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, to name just a few.

These are just a few of the ways in which we are being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. You can find out more at: https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/covid19 or on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/SalvationArmyIHQ/

Within New Zealand although demand has decreased slightly in the past week for food parcels your assistance to stock up much needed supplies would be greatly appreciated in many locations nationwide.

So, if you are in a position to assist with the great work that is being done in Aotearoa (NZ) maybe you can donate to the Foodbank Project, as we know that the most vulnerable people in our communities are being greatly affected.

Your donation will go a long way to supporting other Kiwis who are less fortunate during these uncertain times.

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The Salvation Army Internationally Continues to Respond

The Salvation Army continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic around the world, adapting existing programmes and commencing new ministries in order to support people and to restore hope.

In this week’s update: coffee fellowship in Canada, Lego fun in Denmark, helping those shut inside in the USA, and food distribution in the Philippines, Bahrain, Mexico, Angola, Belize and elsewhere.

These are just a few of the ways in which we are being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. You can find out more at: https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/covid19 or on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/SalvationArmyIHQ/

Within New Zealand we continue to see a high demand for food parcels and the Army is in action in many locations nationwide.

If you are in a position to assist the great work that is being done in Aotearoa (NZ) maybe you can donate to the Foodbank Project, as we know that the most vulnerable people in our communities are being greatly affected.

Your donation will go a long way to supporting other Kiwis who are less fortunate during these uncertain times.

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The Salvation Army Internationally Continues to Respond

The Salvation Army Internationally continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic across the world, adapting existing programmes and commencing new ministries in order to support people and to restore hope.

This week, we look at ways that we are assisting in countries such as Pakistan 🇵🇰, Mozambique 🇲🇿, Jamaica 🇯🇲, Malaysia 🇲🇾, Latvia 🇱🇻, Mexico 🇲🇽, and Kenya 🇰🇪 to name just a few.

These are just a few of the ways in which we are being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. You can find out more at: https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/covid19 or on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/SalvationArmyIHQ/

Within New Zealand we continue to see a high demand for food parcels and the Army is in action in many locations nationwide.

If you are in a position to assist the great work that is being done in Aotearoa (NZ) maybe you can donate to the Foodbank Project, as we know that the most vulnerable people in our communities are being greatly affected.

Your donation will go a long way to supporting other Kiwis who are less fortunate during these uncertain times.

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The Salvation Army Internationally Continues to Respond

The Salvation Army Internationally is continuing to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, adapting existing programmes and commencing new ministries in order to support people and to restore hope.

From virtual pizza parties to playgrounds, and face masks to food programmes, join us as we look at the Army’s work in countries including Argentina, Georgia, New Zealand and Germany.

These are just a few of the ways in which we are being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. You can find out more at: https://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/covid19 or on the facebook page https://www.facebook.com/watch/SalvationArmyIHQ/

Within New Zealand we continue to see a high demand for food parcels and the Army is in action in many locations nationwide.

If you are in a position to assist the great work that is being done in Aotearoa (NZ) maybe you can donate to the Foodbank Project, as we know that the most vulnerable people in our communities are being greatly affected.

Your donation will go a long way to supporting other Kiwis who are less fortunate during these uncertain times.

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Bibles in demand

The following article, entitled “Bibles in demand” written by Janette Gellatly, appeared in the Southland Express on Thursday 26 June featuring Ann Heather who has been doing the Positive Lifestyle Programme in the Invercargill Prison.

CELEBRATE Recovery Bibles are so popular at the Invercargill Prison that keeping up with requests is proving a challenge.

Positive Lifestyle Programme volunteer Ann Heather, from The Salvation Army, said the bibles were designed for people who were dealing with addiction issues.

Addiction came in many forms, Mrs Heather said, from an inability to stop shopping, excessive use of electronic games or the more familiar smoking, drugs and alcohol.

Similar to the 12 steps to recovery programme, the bibles included eight recovery principles and accompanying Christ-centred 12-steps, she said.

The 10 week Positive Lifestyle Programme was available inside the prison, as well as for groups and individuals on the outside.

“The programme is not just for prisoners, we also have people who self-refer.”

The run on bibles began when an inmate saw the bible Mrs Heather used at the prison and asked for a copy.

“The guys had seen (Mrs Heather’s husband) Bruce’s bible and asked if they could have some.”

She had already given two bibles away and had “ear-marked” another two to give to people, she said.

Recently the Invercargill Christian Centre (ICC), on Leet St, donated money to buy 10 recovery bibles, Mrs Heather said.

ICC Pastor Ian Wright, who had also been involved with ministry in the prison since he arrived in Invercargill 25 years ago, said “if we can help we will”.

He said the recovery bible was specifically designed with testaments from everyday people, and was based on the principles which Alcoholics Anonymous used.

“It is a really good bible… at the beginning of every book, (such as Genesis and Exodus) there is a run-down about what the book is about.”

Pastor Wright is also part of a ministry group who visited the prison twice a year [note: should have read month], he said.

The Salvation Army Invercargill holds a Recovery style meeting each week at 105 Tay Street, Invercargill from 6:30pm on Sunday evenings which is open to anyone that has addiction issues be that: gambling, drugs, alcohol, pornography, chocolate, shopping etc.

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